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Special Events=======================================================================================
2013 Planned Giving Options Interested to learn more about charitable gift annuities, tax benefits of different types of gifts, creating a legacy at Brandeis, steps in the planned giving process, updates on new laws that impact charitable giving, please : visit interactive website: http://givingto.brandeis.giftplans.org/ or call 1-800-333-1948 ext. 64069 or e-mail at plannedgiving@brandeis.edu
To donate to the Sustaining the Mind Campaign please visist: http://www.brandeis.edu/bnc/philanthropy/sustaining-the-mind.html
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Brandeis University on Wheels January 29, 2013 10.30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Rinconada Hills Club House, 100 Avenida Del Sol, Los Gatos,CA
Keynote Speaker: Professor Jonathan Sarna
Professor Sarna will speak on "Looking Ahead: American Judaism in the 21st Century." Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna is Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University, Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. Dr. Sarna has written, edited, or co-edited more than twenty books. He is best known for the acclaimed American Judaism: A History. Winner of the Jewish Book Council’s, Jewish Book of the Year Award in 2004.
Donation $30 per person. Early Bird Special Price $25 for reservations made by January 15. Lunch following the program. The program will be dedicated to Dorothy Frankel.
Judy Stein: 1- (408) 270-0726 artform3@pacbell.net Send your check to Judy Stein, 8656 Solera Drive, San Jose, CA 95135 Questions: Lil Berman, chairperson, at 1-408-268-8935
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Congregation Beth Am
Welcomes
Brandeis President
Frederick Lawrence
Friday, February
1
Services
begin at 6:15 pm
Brandeis alumni, BNC members and friends are invited to hear President Lawrence speak on "Brandeis' 21st-Century Mission: The Global Reach of a University with Uniquely Jewish Roots." Frederick M. Lawrence took office as the eighth president of Brandeis University in January 2011. An accomplished scholar, teacher and attorney, Lawrence is one of the nation’s leading experts on civil rights, free expression and bias crimes. Lawrence, a native of Long Island, N.Y., received a bachelor’s degree in 1977 from Williams College and a law degree in 1980 from Yale Law School
26790
Arastradero Road, Los Altos
Hills, CA
Registration
is not needed.
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Fred Stern presents: George Gershwin's life and music February 7 & 28, 2013 - 7 PM Foothill Center, The Villages, San Jose, CA
Although Gershwin (1898–1937) died at the age of 38, his contributions to American music were enormous. His music has been used on Broadway, in numerous films and on televisions. Using narration and illustrative video clips, Mr. Stern will present selections of Gershwin's music, both popular and classical, such as Lady Be Good, I Got Rhythm, ‘S Wonderful, Somebody Loves Me, An American In Paris, and Rhapsody In Blue. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
For questions or more information, please call or email : Joey Stern at 1- 408-238-4890 or sternjo@pacbell.net
Voluntary donations to be divided between Brandeis and Hadassah.
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Bunco Night February 16, 2013 at 7.30 p.m. Vineyard Center at the Villages, San Jose, CA Donation $15 per person A great evening of Bunco, noshes, desserts, prizes and fun! Please make your check out to BNC and send it to: Linda Gottlieb, PO Box 2874 Saratoga, CA 95070 . For questions please e-mail Linda at Lingott3@aol.com Please RSVP by February 1, 2013.
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SAN FRANCISCO PERFORMANCES DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR BNC MEMBERS
Regular Price: $62.00 Discount Price: $49.60
When: Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 pm
Please call Sharon Kundin: 1-408-223-2136 for further information.
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Michael Rogers presents DUTCH ART GOLDEN AGE April 2 at 7 PM, at Foothill Center, The Villages, San Jose, CA April 16 at 7 PM, at Cribari Center, The Villages, San Jose, CA
A superb selection of paintings and etchings by the leading artists of the DUTCH GOLDEN AGE has come to the DeYoung Fine Arts Museum in San Francisco. In preparation for visiting this exhibit, Michael Rogers will be offering an informative two- session, multi-media presentation highlighting the historical context and artistic accomplishments of the Dutch Masters during Rembrandt's Century :The Golden Age of the Dutch Republic. Voluntary monetary contributions may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank. For additional information please contact: Judy Rogers at Rogers@comcast.net
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Lunch With The Authors Thursday April 4, 2013 10:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M. VILLA RAGUSA 35 South 2nd Street, Campbell, CA, phone 1-408 364-1900 Minimum Donation - $70.00 Bookmarks (special donors) - begins at $90.00
Literary Line-up : Robert Dugoni is the New York Times best selling author of seven legal thrillers and the non-fiction expose. Dugoni has been hailed as the “heir to Grisham’s literary throne.” Helga Hayse is the author of 'Money ,Love and Legacy' and ' Don’t Worry About a Thing Dear' Booth books are based on her experience of being widowed suddenly but having the financial and emotional tools to rebuild her life Zoe Ferraris is the award-winning author of three mystery novels set in Saudi Arabia. She combines thrilling fast paced mysteries with a rare and intimate look into women’s lives in the Middle East.
Matthew Gollub is a children's author, speaker, storyteller and musician. He has created 15 picture books and CDs which have garnered numerous national awards.
Your check is your reservation. Make your check payable to BNC and mail to:
Watch for your invitation in the mail. To verify that you are on the mailing list or for additional information please contact: Rocki Kramer- rockik@sbcglobal.net , 1-408-997-2812 or Diane Fabri 1-408-238-5166
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Fashionista's Tea Afternoon Tea, Bling and Fashion Touches
May 1, 2013 at 12 pm at The Villages Golf and Country Club, Fairway Room
Donation: $20 ($4.50 tax deductible) Checks are payable to BNC.
Twelve models featuring fashions by Designers Corner
COME EARLY AND BROWSE AROUND, Silent Auction, Baskets, Door Prize, Gift Certificates, Gently used Costume Jewelry for sale. Discount coupons to Designers Corner for all Attendees.
PLEASE DONATE YOUR GENTLY USED JEWELRY BY April 22 TO: Joey Stern, 7679 Helmsdale Drive, San Jose CA, 1-408-238-4890 PLEASE HELP WITH DONATIONS to embellish our baskets, and our Silent Auction items. Who wouldn’t want to receive gifts involving restaurants, movies, theaters and spas? Other popular possibilities could be items such as lotions, hair products, books, wine, beer, tea cups, tea pots, lace napkins, lace tablecloths, tea cozies and just about all items revolving around knitting, tennis and golf. All these items must be dropped off at Rita’s home by April 1st. For questions or more information contact Rita: rita9045@me.com or 1-408-528-0818
Reservations start March 18. Seating is limited, reserve early!
Jan Silver at 1-408-274-6605 or GRANNYJTS@aol.com 5526 Cribari Circle, San Jose, CA 95135
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Visit and Meet with BNC Regional Presidents May 14, 2013 - 10AM Venue: Denny's Restaurant, 1390 South First Street, San Jose 95112 Chair: Judith Israel Santa Clara Valley chapter Board Members working meeting with Western Region Co-Presidents Sharon Cohen and Honey Bencomo.
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June 6 at 7.15 PM TheaterWorks
Mountain View Center of Performing Arts, Castro Street, Mt. View, CA
Once your reservation is made, just show up at the theater and you will get the tickets from Iris. Remember the seats are not reserved so the earlier you get in line, the better the seats will be.
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All proceeds from these events will go towards the "Sustaining the Mind
campaign" which supports basic research at Brandeis University in
neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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