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Study group news, updates and opportunities -- April 2024:And the fun continues! Our engaging Study Groups await your consideration. BNC members, feel free to visit any Study Group without any sense of obligation to join. See if the group meets your needs! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STUDY GROUPS LISTED DIRECTLY BELOW - CONTACT THE STUDY GROUP VPs TO PARTICIPATE. A complete list of Groups can be found on our website along with extensive general information. (click here for study group grid) Study Group VPs are: At this time, groups are meeting in person, "Zooming", and a combination of both! FEATURED STUDY GROUP: Women in the Know Women in the Know is a lively Women's Current Event Group meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, 1:00 pm. We rotate into our members homes as they take the lead for the discussion. Topics vary at the discretion of the leader. The group is warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and progressive in thought. Contact Janet Brasler: jbrazlips@gmail.com if you would like to be part of this group! Groups in Planning Stages are in Red Contact: Alvira Klain etty10@hotmail.com Museum, Art & Photography: A new group proposed for Museum and Art lovers, for both men and women. Open to all Discussions, tours Critical Thinking Study Group to be led by Frank Phillips. Not your usual hot topic discussions– in depth explorations from a variety of perspectives. Open to all! Contact: Florence Prushan lorenceprushan@me.com New Men's Book group - Historical Fiction or Nonfiction:, Books discussed are to be well written award winning books selected by consensus. 3 more members needed. Paul Fisher will be taking the leadership role. Men's Talmud Topics Today: this group is open for men and woman. Men's Talmud Topics Today – A discussion group focusing on selected topics from the wisdom and teachings of the Jewish sages about human nature and everyday life. Discussion could conjoin critical thinking, personal opinions about morality and the practical application of those ancient teachings in the 21st century. Interested members do not need to have prior knowledge of the Talmud, be Jewish or have any religion to participate. Paul Solomon has offered to be the leader. Contact: VP Rosemary Rubin rrubin@socal.rr.com French Conversation - speak and discuss topics in French Couples Movie Group Men's Current Events - Solve World Problems * please consider News Let's Talk SportsLet's Talk Sports: Watch, lecture, discuss TBD by the group STUDY GROUPS THAT CURRENTLY HAVE OPENINGS For groups listed below, please contact each VP 
(click here to send email directly to Alvira) etty10@hotmail.com Study Groups with Available Space - Portfolio A: *Contact: Alvira Klain: etty10@gmail.com Knosh and Knowledge: - lunch and learn group for women. Need more members. 4th Tuesday of the month at 11:30 AM. Advances in Science 2nd Wednesday 1:00 pm ZOOM - Men's Discussion Group This exciting Men's discussion group meeting on Zoom the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. Members either present a topic or arrange for a guest to address an advance in science topic. Past discussions have included space exploration, GMOs, AI, gene therapy, aquaculture, and 3D Medical imaging. The group is looking to increase in size by 5 members! Weekenders: Couples On the Town - meets every 2nd Saturday. Trekkies: New man on the town - 3rd Thursday, looking for more members. Men on the Town Group 3rd Thursday. This new Men's Study Group is meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Members visit stimulating venues as well as enjoy lunch. Finance: - NEW GROUP JUST FORMED. They are meeting 4th Wednesday of each month and would love to add more members! Financial risks discussed may include rising inflation, fluctuating interest rates, stock market volatility, and performance of retirement plans. Public policy risks could include the possibility of higher taxes and reduced benefits from Medicare and Social Security. Guest speakers.
(click here to send email directly to Florence Prushan) florenceprushan@me.com Study Groups with Available Space - Portfolio B: *Contact: Florence Prushan: florenceprushan@me.com Tuesday Afternoon Readers: Women's Book Club, members make book selections meets 2nd Tuesday at 11:30 am Notable Women: Women's discussion group on 2nd Monday 10:30 am Let's Talk: 2nd Wednesday 10:30 am Women's Discussion Group Bits n Pieces: Women's potpourri group 3rd Thursday 10am Shabbatniks: 3rd Friday Night - Open to all, singles and couples as they celebrate Shabbat together Time Travelers: Women's historical fiction book club - 2nd Tuesday at 3:30 pm Talmud & Current Events: Women's Discussion group led by Rabbi Lisam, meets every 1st Wednesday 1:00 pm. on Zoom.
(click here to send email directly to Frona DeCovnick) kidzathart@aol.com Study Groups with Available Space - Portfolio C: *Contact: Frona DeCovnick: kidzathart@aol.com Current Events Mavens: Men's Current Events10 AM, 2nd Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Current Chicks: Women's Current Events Group 4th Wed. 10:30 am News Junkies: Men's Current Events group 4th Friday at 10 am Hang 'Em All: Legal Puzzler group 4th Thursday, 4pm Women in the Know: Women's Current Event group 2nd Tuesday 1:00 pm Current Event Newsroom: 3rd Monday at 9:45 - Women's Current Events Group
(click here to send email directly to Rosemary Rubin) rrubin@socal.rr.com VP Study Groups - Rosemary Rubin - rrubin@socal.rr.com - (San Fernando valley) World Affairs: 2nd Monday 10 am. Discussion on topics from "The Great Decision Book" I Love A Mystery: 2nd Friday, 10:00 am. Women's Book Club Great Dame Divas: 2nd Monday, Noon. ladies luncheon group at various restaurants. Couples on the Town: 4th Sunday, times varies CLICK HERE FOR COMPREHENSIVE LIST of study groups so you can "shop around". CLICK HERE FOR FULL Study Group Schedule Social Justice FocusNo Cost for these events, just your helping hands and a smile! Operation Gratitude proudly delivers Care Packages to deployed troops, first responders, military families, recruit graduates, veterans, wounded heroes, will be coming soon! Check our web site for next date! VA Facility 9409 Owensmouth Ave Chatsworth Social Justice VP CONTACT:Iris Antell irisflower4@gmail.comRosanne Lieban Rosannelieban@gmail.com THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Contact us if this or any other on the Study Group list interests you. Also check out the web site on regular bases to see more of what is available. and DO NOT FORGET to RSVP. We also feel that there are a few groups that really need defining: "On the Town" groups go someplace exciting and interesting every month. That includes educational, recreational, dining, crafts, and charity excursions. "Pot Pourri" groups are a combination of events. They include trips to places you will enjoy and discussion and demonstrations of interest. "Life and Times" groups" discuss first a "woman of history" and then a topic of interest. These can range from what a first aid kit should include to an era in history. "Lunch & Learn" group members enjoy a great lunch and a lecture from a person of interest arranged by the group's members. Remember, if you have a question about any Study Group, contact the appropriate V.P. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a quick reminder. All those checks you are making out for Study Groups, don't forget to make them out to: "Brandeis University". And, by the way, don't forget to renew your membership by either mailing in your check to National or online at giving.brandeis.edu/bncrenew 
REMEMBER, IF YOU HAVE ANY STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS, JUST CONTACT ONE OF THE THREE OF US AND WE WILL HELP YOU.Alvira Klain: etty10@hotmail.comFlorence Prushan: florenceprushan@me.com Frona DeCovnick: kidzathart@aol.com Contact for Tribute Cards: Barbara Peifer - barbsgr88@aol.com If you have a Study Group in mind, please fill this form and send/give to one of our Study Group VP's Study group Request Form to join a new group.(pdf. format) Updates and Photos from various Study Groups:
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