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Study group updates -- August - September 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 GREAT NEWS! OUR STUDY GROUPS CONTINUE TO THRIVE & GROW! 62 Study Groups are alive and well! Take advantage of the camaraderie and community building, all in support of Brandeis University. SPACE IS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING STUDY GROUPS (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.) "Zooming" STUDY GROUPS 
Elaine Leff (click here to send email directly to Elaine) elainel@socal.rr.com ~ Women in the Know: Women's Current Events 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 pm ~ Legal Divas: Women's Legal Puzzler 2nd Monday 10:30 am
Florence Prushan: (click here to send email directly to Florence) florenceprushan@me.com ~ Anything Goes: Women's Discussion Group 2nd Thursday 10:00 am ~ Book Ends: Women's Book Club 3rd Monday 1:00 pm ~ Keep It Short: Men's/Women's Short Story Book Club 2nd Wednesday 1:00 pm ~ Monday Book Tribe: Women's Book Club 1st Monday Noon ~ Let's Talk: Women's Discussion 2nd Wed. 10:30 am ~ Life & Times: Women's Discussion 3rd Tuesday 10:00 am ~ Notable Women: Women's Discussion 2nd Monday 10:30 am ~ Women Behind the Presidents: Women's Discussion 2nd Thursday 1:00 pm ~ Mystic Mavens: Kabbalah 3rd Wednesday 1:00 pm ~ Weekenders: Potpourri Group of single men and women - weekends ~ Bits & Pieces: 3rd Thursday 10:00 am Ladies Potpourri
Janet Brasler (click here to send email directly to Janet) Jbrazlips@gmail.com ~ Advances in Science: Men's Hot Topics 2nd Wed. 1pm ~ Monday Morning Quarterbacks: Men's discussion 1st Monday 10:00 am ~ Knosh & Knowledge: Women's discussion 4th Tuesday Noon ~ Art & About: Women's Art Group 4th Thursday 10:00 am ~ Just For Fun: 4th Wednesday Ladies Virtual on the Town EXCITING NEW MEN'S GROUP~ Just for Laughs - 1st Friday of the Month, 2:00 PM ON ZOOM. For men who want to laugh, hear and see funny jokes, talk about classic comedy and the comedians who made you chuckle. Contact Frank Phillips 805-807-4847, letsbfrank44@verizon.net. SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIESThank you to those members who supported our most successful donation drive for Arc of Ventura. Our next focus is lending our support to the Hope of the Valley Homeless Project. We are asking for hat/scarves for both children & adults. Kindly contact Penny Greenblatt - penny935@aol.com or Janet Brasler - Jbrazlips@gmail.com to participate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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: 09-2020 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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