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Study group news, updates and opportunities - May 2025:Study groups are a powerful way to add social aspects and learning to your life. The Conejo Valley/San Fernando Valley Chapter offers the following Study Group opportunities. Join one now. Share your ideas and thoughts, learn from others, and make strong, lasting friendships. 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: Bits and Pieces This is a potpourri group for women. Currently, they have 8 members but have room for more. They sponsor activities in the home as well as go on outings. A few activities that they've done include discussions and crafts. Several outings include Guide Dogs of America, Japanese Gardens, and a Hindu Museum. Leaders: Nancy Tanowitz email: nancytanowitz@yahoo.com and Linda Beecher: 818-766-2764 lindab105@gmail.com If interested, please contact: Frona DeCovnick: kidzathart@aol.com Groups in Planning Stages are in Red Contact: Alvira Klain etty10@hotmail.com Mah Jong for beginners: Mahj Game: Slower pace for newbies! Game day - Mondays! Contact: Penny Greenblatt penny935@aol.com to be added to the group Contact: Lynn Spatzer lynnielen@verizon.net French Conversation - Judy Perlman (email: judithfp@gmail.com) would like to start a French language group for people interested in learning to speak French and those who can teach them. She would host the meetings in her home. Contact: Rita Wolenik bobreet@aol.com Singles Connect: A new group is forming to assist and support widows. This group will be meeting the third Tuesday of the month at 1pm. Activities will include guest speakers, sharing opportunities and getting out of the house to engage in experiences. If this new study group interests you please call Maureen Levine at 805 657 8463 or email at levinemaureen@yahoo.com. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STUDY GROUPS LISTED DIRECTLY BELOW - CONTACT THE STUDY GROUP VPs TO PARTICIPATE. WITHOUT MAKING A COMMITMENT, FEEL FREE TO VISIT ANY STUDY GROUP TO SEE IF IT MEETS YOUR EXPECATIONS. 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 Out and About: meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. We are looking for members who like to go to Various museums, and places of interest throughout our SF and Conejo Valley locations. Weekenders: Couples On the Town - meets every 3rd Saturday. This group is for couples who can and LOVE to go around! Trekkies: meeting - 3rd Thursday and looking for more members. A Men's On the Town Group / visiting stimulating venues/ enjoying lunch together.
(click here to send email directly to Rita Wolenik) bobreet@aol.com Study Groups with Available Space - Portfolio B: *Contact: Rita Wolenik: bobreet@aol.com Literary Potpourri: 1st Tuesday 10:00 am - Women's Book Club
(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 Let's Talk About It: 3rd Friday 10:00. Critical Thinking Discussion Group Open to all! News Junkies: This is a men's Current Events Group that meets the 4th Friday 10:00 online. Women in the Know: Women's Current Event group and much more - looking for a few more members for stimulating afternoon. Meetings every 2nd Tuesday 1:00 pm at members homes or the library. Films R Us: meets the third Sunday of the month at 5:00 needs another couple. Reel Men: meets at 4:00 on the first Tuesday needs 2 or 3 more men.
(click here to send email directly to Lynn Spatzer) VP Study Groups - Lynn Spatzer - lynnielen@verizon.net - (San Fernando valley) Spanish Circle: 1st and 3rd Monday at 11:30 - Spanish Discussion Group, conversational Spanish - meetings in person at members' homes on a rotating basis. Spanish Circle has openings for people who can speak beginning and intermediate Spanish. On the Town 2 - Couples group meets every 3rd Sunday. There are openings for four additional couples. This group is for couples to see a movie and have dinner together. French Conversation is a new Study Group that has recently formed and will hold its first meeting on Monday, January 6th at 10:30 a.m. in Calabasas. This is a group for people who want to learn to speak conversational French and for those who love to teach. Individuals who are interested may contact Lynn at lynnielen@verizon.net. Spaces are still available. CLICK HERE FOR COMPREHENSIVE LIST PORTFOLIO A-B-C-D 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! Social Justice VP CONTACT:Beth Doshay mspsy2kids@aol.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 BNC Annual Membership Dues 
REMEMBER, IF YOU HAVE ANY STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS, JUST CONTACT ONE OF THE FOUR OF US AND WE WILL HELP YOU.Alvira Klain: etty10@hotmail.comRita Wolenik: bobreet@aol.com Frona DeCovnick: kidzathart@aol.com Lynn Spatzer: lynnielen@verizon.net 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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