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Study group updates -- July 2020:YES! WE ARE CONTINUING OUR FABULOUS STUDY GROUPS! Dear Members: Thank you for your continued participation in our chapter's Study Groups! Doing so allows us to support our larger Brandeis Community! Our financial support not only extends towards renowned Scientific Research & World Class Libraries, but to the commitment of promoting an equitable and just society. Stay Connected and Happier Through Brandeis Study Groups and Programs The Brandeis Men's Participation Committee, whose mission it is to increase men's activities through the development of new study groups and special events of particular interest to men, wants you to know that socialization and mental stimulation is available to you now. Cassie Mogilner Holmes, associate professor of behavioral decision making in the UCLA Anderson School of Management, says "It's not only possible, but it is essential to stay connected. Social connection - feeling connected to people in our life and having a sense of belonging - is the most important ingredient to being happy now". The structure already exists: Brandeis study groups and upcoming programs. More than 45 Conejo Valley Brandeis study groups have remained connected via ZOOM, Google Duo and Microsoft. Meeting this way has proven to be an excellent medium for staying connected. These study groups have incorporated pre-meeting "schmoozing" sessions as a means of maintaining relationships and have structured their Zoom sessions to simulate the study group's format. For example, current events discussions, guest lectures, and members hosting stimulating topics of great interest. If your study group isn't currently having online meetings, contact your study group leader and encourage him/her to develop a format for reactivating the group via ZOOM, Google Duo and Microsoft GoToMeeting. If your leader needs technical assistance, he/she can contact Alvira Klain, 818-884-8569, etty10@hotmail.com "Zooming" STUDY GROUPS The Study Groups that have immediate available space are listed in red. We are happy to add you to the waiting list for all other groups. Simply contact the VP responsible for the particular Study Groups you are interested in. 
Janet Brasler (click here to send email directly to Janet) Jbrazlips@gmail.com Pro Fressers 2nd Thursday 11:30am A men's discussion group - guest speakers Out of the Box 3rd Friday 10:30 Critical Thinking discussion group for Men/Women Hot Mama Mahjers Mahj Men Mahj Babes Wednesdays 10:00 Advances In Science - 2nd Wed. 1:00 Men's discussion group Sunday Funday - 3rd Sunday Couples On the Town Monday Morning Quarterbacks - 1st Monday 10:00 am - Men's discussion group ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Elaine Leff (click here to send email directly to Elaine) elainel@socal.rr.com News Junkies 4th Friday 10:00 am Men's current event discussion Legal Divas 2nd Monday 10:30 Women's Legal Puzzlers Women in the Know 2nd Tuesday 1:00 pm Ladies' Current Events Current Chicks 4th Wed. 10:30 Women's Movie Group Current Affairs Discussion 3rd Monday Women's Current Events Chick Flick 1st Thursday Ladies' Movie Group Films R Us 3rd Sunday Couples Movie Group Legal Eagles 3rd Tuesday 10:30 Women's Puzzler Group Current Event Mavens 2nd Tuesday 9:30 Men's Current Events Legal Eyes 3rd Tuesday 10:30 Ladies' Legal Puzzler Group Breaking News 2nd Friday 10:30 Women's Current Events Drama Queens 2nd Sunday Ladies Theater Group Current Events Newsroom 3rd Monday 9:30 Women's Current Events Sat. Night Movie Critics 4th Saturday 5:45 Couples Movie Group Hot Topics 3rd Wednesday 9:30 Men's Current Events 12 Angry Women 4th Tuesday 10:00 Women's Legal Puzzlers Movie Buffs 4th Sunday 4:00 Couples Movie Group Cinemaddicts 2nd Wednesday 1:00 Women's Movie Group Critics Choice 4th Sunday 5:00 Couples Movie Group Movies & Shakers 2nd Sunday 3:00 Couples Movie Group Hang Em All 4th Thursday 4:00 Couples Legal Puzzlers Headliners 2nd Wednesday 7:00 pm Men's Current Events Reel Men 1st Wednesday 4:30 Men's Movie Group ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Florence Prushan: (click here to send email directly to Florence) florenceprushan@me.com Book Brothers 2nd Thursday 11:00 Men's Book Group Book Ends 3rd Monday 1:00 Women's Book Group Book Markers 2nd Tuesday 11:00 Women's Books Group Book Thieves 2nd Tuesday 10:00 Women's Book Group Keep It Short 2nd Wednesday 1:00 Men & Women's Short Story Group Monday Book Tribe 1st Monday Noon Women's Book Group Mystery Mavens 3rd Friday Women’s Book Club Tuesday Afternoon Readers 2nd Tuesday 1:00 Women's Book Group Anything Goes 2nd Thursday 10:00 Women's Discussion Let's Talk 2nd Wednesday 10:30 Women's Discussion Life & Times 3rd Tuesday 10:00 Women's Discussion Notable Women 2nd Monday 10:30 Women's Discussion The Women Behind the Presidents 2nd Thursday 1:00 Women's Discussion Thursday Life Issues 4th Thursday 9:30 Women's Discussion Jewish Explorers 1st Friday 10:30 Men's/ Women's Discussion Ivit 4th Tuesday 9:30 Men & Women Jewish Women of Substance 1st Thursday 1:30 Women's Discussion Shabbatniks 4th Friday Couples Bits n Pieces 3rd Thursday 10:00 Women's Potpourri Crafty Needles 3rd Thursday 2:30 Sat. Night Live 1st Saturday Couples Good Bad Ugly 2nd Thursday 10:30 Women's Discussion Mystic Mavens 3rd Wednesday 1:00 Kabbalah Our Views 1st Tuesday 10:30 Women's Discussion Group Talmud and Current Events 1st Wednesday 1:00 (will begin July 1st) Weekenders Potpourri group of single men and women - weekends ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Get on the band wagon! Study Groups with immediate space are underlined. We will be generating waiting lists for the other groups. IF YOUR GROUP IS NOT ON THE LIST AND IS ZOOMING, PLEASE LET US KNOW. HAS YOUR GROUP STOPPED "MEETING" AND WANT TO JOIN OR START A DIFFERENT TYPE OF GROUP? LET US KNOW. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ STAY CONNECTED WITH UPCOMING VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AT BNC Alumni, parents, Brandeis National Committee members and friends are invited to participate in these virtual programs! All events take place online via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on joining the event via Zoom. CLICK HERE FOR COMPREHENSIVE LIST of study groups so you can "shop around". Not all groups are operating during COVID-19 shut-down, but many are creative and keeping on line regular meetings. Contact the appropriate Study Group VP if you want to set up on-line or zoom connection for your group! CLICK HERE FOR FULL Study Group Schedule: 06-2020 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.
Contact for Tribute Cards: Florence Prushan - florenceprushan@me.com and order Brent's Cards: Jackie Kantor - Jkantor35@gmail.com(for the San Fernando Valley and Calabasas) and Carol Smith - carolovestan@gmail.com (for Westlake, Thousand Oaks and Agoura) 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) CLICK HERE TO SHOP OUR STUDY GROUPS! Get detailed description about each Study Group and information when they meet. Updates and Photos from various Study Groups:
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