Monday, September 15

Old World Charm featuring Due Zighi BaciA big hit each time we hear them and we couldn’t wait to invite them back to Friendship Circle. You will not want to miss this! Due Zighi Baci (pronounced DUE-ay ZIG-ghee BOTCH-ee) means “Two Gypsy Kisses.” Michael Van Why is a lyric tenor who specializes in 19th century French song, and excels at French chanson, Italian and Neapolitan canzone (singing in both), German art song as well as melodies from the American songbook. Sheri has spent her life playing and loving the dance music from France and Italy, although she plays any number of genres. Whether it’s a pop French tune, a dramatic Victorian style aria, or a ‘rat pack’ swing melody, you’ll love the mix! RSVP by Wednesday, September 10.

This luncheon will also feature a special exhibition of DJ Berger’s Jewish Quilts.

Monday, October 20LET’S CELEBRATE Friendship Circle's 30th Anniversary! Join us as we celebrate our community, our support, our growth over the years, and most of all our friendship! The Stevens Sisters Quartet will return to Friendship Circle with uplifting, sweet harmonies from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Two sets of sisters who have over 100 years of experience combined! Tenor Shirley Stevens and lead Suzy Martin are sisters, and baritone Lyndy Stevens and bass Angie Brunton are sisters. Join us as we celebrate this wonderful occasion! RSVP by Wednesday, October 15.

Luncheons

1301 Farmers Lane, Suite 103 Santa Rosa, CA 95405

(707) 528-4222www.jccsoco.org

Jalena Mays, Program Director707-528-1476, jalenam@jccsoco.org

Sandy Andresen, Assistant707-528-1182, sandya@jccsoco.orgCircleFriendship

A program for adults 55+

The Friendship Circle is a Program of the Jewish Community Center, Sonoma County

Details for Luncheons RSVP By the Wednesday before the luncheon 528-1182 or sandya@jccsoco.orgTime 12-1:30 pmLocation Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Price $12 Friendship Circle members; $15 non-members, includes catered lunch and dessert. Payment is accepted at the door.

Rides to Friendship Circle events from JFCS may be available in select areas upon request one week prior to date of event thanks to a grant from the San Francisco Jewish Community Federation.

From left to right: Myra Kramer and Jack Grill at Cornerstone Gardens; Karen Marshall at Cornerstone Gardens; Lunch at Park 121 at Cornerstone Gardens; Maria Landree and Helen Levy happy together after a wonderful outing with FC to Cornerstone Gardens

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Announcements • Appreciation

Help Keep Friendship Circle Fragrance Free!Friendship Circle strives to achieve a scent-free and smoke free environment. Please be mindful of this when

attending Friendship Circle Luncheons, Senior Excursions, and activities so our events can be safe for everyone! “NO SCENTS MAKES SENSE.”

Generous Donations For contributions to Friendship Circle we want to thank the following people: • Birdie Lane in honor of the Friendship Circle• Charles and Elinor King in honor of the Friendship

Circle• Penny Wolfsohn in appreciation of the Friendship

Circle Staff• Jean Zweig in honor of the Friendship Circle• Ivan Barta in honor of the Friendship Circle• Vicki Kalish in memory of Evelyn Breger’s sister, Sarah Abramson and Sophia Simkover, and in honor of Joan Baurer’s 80th birthday,• Jeff and Daniela Malmuth-Calciolari in

honor of Pat Thomas• Edythe Smith in memory of Sophia

Simkover• Barbara Scharf in memory of Lois

Glenn’s granddaughter Sarah Abramson, and Sophia Simkover

• EdeeSternfield-Squires in memory of Sophia Simkover and Sarah Abramson

• Bill and Pat Thomas in memory of Sarah Abramson, and in honor of the Senior Excursion Fund

• Jalena Mays in memory of Sophia Simkover,• Sarah Abramson, Diane Crandon• Sid and Gerry Lipton in honor of the Friendship Circle• Elisabeth Van Nuys in honor of Jalena, Sandy, and

the fabulous Advisory Committee for our wonderful Membership Tea

• Barbara Cohen in memory of Diane Crandon• Thanks to Boudin SF Sourdough Bakery, Oliver’s

Market and Acre Coffee for generous door prize donations for the FC Membership Tea

If you are remembering someone you hold dear, or would like to celebrate a friend or family member, please consider making a donation to the Friendship Circle in their honor.

New Friendship Circle MembersBruce Smith, Ivan Barta, Helen Chaiet,

Marie Marez, Sondra Beymer, Carol Locke, Jan Everidge, Maurice Jones,

Dan Hoffenberg, Georgina Aida Warmoth

Calendar At A Glance Sep 1 JCC Closed for Labor Day Sep 11 Senior Excursion – Contemporary Jewish Museum in SFSep 15 Luncheon – "Due Zighi Baci"Sep 21 Fiddler On The rOOF & Lunch, CinnabarSep 24-Oct 10 FC Outreach for High Holy DaysSep 25-26 JCC Closed for Rosh HashanahOct 7 Lunch and JCC Film Festival, Sebastopol Oct 9 JCC Closed for SukkotOct 15 Senior Excursion – PiPPin at the Golden Gate Theater in SFOct 20 Luncheon –FC’s 30th Anniversary Oct 27-31 Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Jalena awayNov 10 Luncheon – 90’s CelebrationNov 12 Senior Excursion – ChiCago! at the Orpheum Theater in SF Nov 27-28 JCC Closed for ThanksgivingDec 8 FC Hanukkah Party – with Mama Loshn

Annual Tea Thanks & AppreciationThis year the Friendship Circle staff, Advisory Committee and many hard-working volunteers came together to create an elegant setting for our Annual Friendship Circle Membership Tea. A beautiful collection of chinaware and platters of freshly baked treats adorned the guest tables in honor and in thanks to our Friendship Circle members. In appreciation of those who made this event happen, we would like to thank the following volunteers: Denise Harrison, Mark Travis, Kathy Klein, Agnes Resnikoff, Karen Gould, Edee Sternfield-Squires, Ariana Elster, Myrna Rivkin, RayKaplan, Janine Bamberger, Natalie Friedman, Bernice Fox, Elisabeth Van Nuys, Evelyn Gurevitch, Elly Cohen, Len Cohen, Shelley Bauer, Harriet Baer, Jeanne Zweig, Geri Fabian, Edythe Smith, Ruth Turner, Iris Nadel, Arlene Pleich, Carol Jarvis, Florence Boxerman, Liz Hagen, Mike Desky, and Judy Vance.

A Gliklekhe Rayze!Bon Voyage to those going to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, the 4th annual overnight trip with Friendship Circle!

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If You're 90 and You Know It – Let Us Know!

Our FC luncheon on Monday, November 10 will be

in honor of all Friendship Circle Members who are in their 90’s

PleasecalltheJCCoffice(528-4222)to let us know if you are in your 90’s

(we’ll need your birthdate) so we can add you to our very special guest list.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Classes

New Class! Starting September 4Modern Dance with Phyllis NesbittLocation: Upstairs at the JCC (no elevator)When: Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:20 amFee: $5 per class paid at the door RSVP, 528-1476 or jalenam@jccsoco.org

Exercise Class with Barbara Goodridge Location: Congregation Shomrei Torah. When: Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:20-11:30 a.m. Free, Drop in, open to all. Ongoing.Sponsored by Friendship Circle, SRJC, Cong. Shomrei Torah

Mah Jongg with Carol Jarvis Please make reservations in advance so we have enough supplies for everyone. All levels welcome. Location: Upstairs at the JCC (no elevator). When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. Donation: $2 per class paid at the door. RSVP, 528-1476 or jalenam@jccsoco.org.

Home Care, Care Management, Transportation, and more

Call 707- 571- 8533www.SeniorsAtHome.org

A D I V I S I O N O F J E W I S H F A M I LY A N D C H I L D R E N ’ S S E R V I C E S

High Holy Day OutreachRosh Hashanah begins at sundown Wednesday, September 24 and Kol Nidre for Yom Kippur is Friday, October 3. Many area synagogues welcome guests for a suggested donation. Thanks to the generous support of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties, the Friendship Circle is pleased to offer outreach programs for the High Holy Days again this year. Program locations and times are subject to change; if you are interested in attending, please contact the Friendship Circle Assistant, Sandy Andresen, sandya@jccsoco.org or 707-528-1172. We are able to arrange transportation for those in need.

Ragle Park in Sebastopol with SebJews. A potluck meal will follow the service; please bring a dish to share. Thursday, Sep. 25 at 10:30 am

Villa Capri at Varenna with Fran Danoff on Friday, Sep. 26 at 2:00 pm

Emeritus in Rohnert Park with Harry Wolf and Elisabeth Van Nuys on Friday, Sep. 26 at 3:00 pm

Spring Lake Village with Rabbi Meredith Kahn on Friday, Sep. 26 at 4:00 pmFountaingrove Lodge with Jerry Newman

on Monday, Sep. 29 at 3:00 pmLodge at Paulin Creek with Norman Eisley

on Tuesday, Sep. 30 at 1:30 pmOakmont Gardens with Jerry Newman Please contact Sandy for details, 707-528-1182

The Russian River Jewish Community is offering these High Holy Day programs in the Russian River area. To RSVPorforspecificinformationontheseevents,pleaseemail sonia.tubridy@gmail.com Rosh Hashanah at Armstrong Redwoods Picnic Grounds

(potluck) on Sep. 26 at 5:00 pmYom Kippur at River Lane Resort Beach (potluck to

follow) on Oct. 4 at 5:00 pmSukkot (please contact Sonia for location and time)

on Oct. 10

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Senior Excursion to the Contemporary Jewish Museum SFThursday, September 11

seats still available; make your reservatioN today

Lunch by Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen in the museum; guided tour of exhibit Project Mah Jongg; and free time to play mah jongg or explore on your own.

Cost: Members $55.00 per person; non-members $70.00 per person (includes transportation, tour, lunch, and snacks).

Bus Schedule: LEAVES at 10:00 AM from Congregation Beth Ami

(4676 Mayette Ave, Santa Rosa). Please park in the westernoverflowparkinglot.

LEAVES at 10:15 AM from Petaluma Community Center (320 N. Mc Dowell Blvd., Petaluma).

LEAVING CJM AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM

Cancellations result in a $5.00 administration fee. A full refund (less the $5.00) will be given if the cancellation is made by September 1 for CJM. Reservations: PleasecalltheFriendshipCircleofficeat707-528-1182toreserve.Assoonaswehaveconfirmedreceipt of your reservation by phone, you can mail in your check made out to the JCC, Friendship Circle, 1301 Farmers Lane, Suite C103, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. This will secure your reservation. Please include the name and date of the event on your check (CJM 9/11).

Medical Emergency Contact Form: You must have an updated medical form by date of departure. Please call Sandy at 528-1182 if you have any questions. You can complete the medical form online at www.jccsoco.org.

Senior Excursions are sponsored with the generous support of the Senior Excursion Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of

San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

Meet Friendship Circle Member & Dance Instructor Phyllis Nesbitt

From day one...well, almost....Phyllis has been a dancer. When she was three years old her mom sent her to a Tip Tap and Toe dance school in Pelham, New

York. Things got really serious when she turned twelve and joined the Steffi Nossen School, in Larchmont andin New York City. This was the place she really learned technique, discipline and performance. Phyllis graduated high school and continued to study a number of different dance disciplines in The City.

Afterherfirstyear,SteffiofferedPhyllisascholarship...in exchange for assisting in other classes at the school...demonstrating, and even getting to teach certain dances. She became a member of the Concert Group....won Awards—the future was laid out.

She joined the Summer Stock Theater Company on Long Beach Island in New Jersey. “Getting paid for doing what I loved … I’d died and gone to heaven!” As it turned out, teaching Modern Dance became her passion and career. Phyllis soon worked full time for Steffi’s school. Afterhaving three children, she continued to teach part time forSteffi andeventually startedherown school, teaching“children of all ages,” from students in preschool to adult students in several communities in Westchester, NY.

In her forties, Phyllis returned to school, attending S.U.N.Y. at Purchase to achieve her B.S. in the Arts. During this time, she continued teaching and taking dance classes. To make her education more complete, she went on to receive a Master of Arts in Teaching from Manhattanville College.

While living in North Carolina, Phyllis was teaching art to children and Modern Dance classes for adults. Moving to SantaRosa five years ago, she has continued teachingThe Arts to children, and is looking forward to dancing with adults.

Phyllis is now offering Beginning Modern Dance at the JCC; see page 3 of this newsletter for class details.

“Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy, and celebration.

The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal

connection has meaning and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation.”

-AnonymousSubmitted by Helen Levy

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Fiddler On Roof at Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma Sunday, September 21Celebrate Fiddler’s 50th Birthday with us!Join Friendship Circle at Cinnabar Theater as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of America’s most beloved musicals, Fiddler on the Roof. The original Broadway incarnation of this beloved musical racked up an astonishing 10 Tony Awards by introducing unforgettable songs like “Tradition” and “If I Were A Rich Man.” Itsmessageoffamily,faith,andflexibilityhasnevergoneoutofstyle.Experiencethe happiness and tears of Fiddler with 40 incredible singers, dancers, and musicians. Stephen Walsh of La Cage aux Folles plays Papa Tevye with Cinnabar’s own Elly Lichenstein as his wife. Talk about a match made in heaven! Don’t miss this joyous and beautiful show.

Cost: $28 Friendship Circle members, $36 non-members. Cost includes box lunch by Panera Bread, performance, and a post-show sing-along with the cast.

Lunch: We’ll meet for lunch in a private room at the theater. Choose either a single item from the choices below or mix and match ½ sandwich and salad. All lunches come with potato chips, a pickle and a cookie. Please indicate your choice with your reservation (for example: Greek Salad & ½ Turkey Sandwich OR Veggie Sandwich).

�Caesar Salad romaine, asiago, Caesar dressing & homemade asiago croutons �Greek Salad romaine, vine-ripened tomatoes, feta, onions, peperonini, olives, pepper & Greek dressing � Smoked Turkey Sandwich on country with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, salt & pepper �Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich on tomato basil with sweet peppers, feta, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes onions, cilantro, hummus

Meet us at Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma at 12:15 pm for lunch at 12:30 pm. Please let us know if you'd like help arranging a carpool. Rides to Friendship Circle events from JFCS may be available in select areas upon request one week prior to date of event thanks to a grant from the San Francisco Jewish Community Federation.

Directions from Santa Rosa: �Head on US 101 South � Take the Petaluma Blvd N. / Penngrove exit � Turn right onto Petaluma Blvd. N. �Continue on Petaluma Blvd. N. through 2 stoplights �Cinnabar Theater is on the right, immediately after the second stoplight (Skillman Ln.):

3333 Petaluma Blvd. N. If you reach Gossage Ave. you’ve gone about 0.3 miles too far.

Reservations are limited to 30 participants. RSVP By September 11. Priority is given to Friendship Circle Members and those who have not attended a recent Friendship Circle excursion. Please call or email Sandy at sandya@jccsoco.org or call 707-528-1182tomakeareservation.AfterreceivingconfirmationfromSandy,youmaycall707-528-4222topaywithacredit card or mail in your check made payable to JCC, Friendship Circle, 1301 Farmers Lane, C103, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Please write the name of the event on your check (Fiddler).

Please make your reservation early so you don’t miss out. We strongly encourage those who have never attended one of our excursions to sign up! No one is ever turned away based on ability to pay. (Please speak to Program Director Jalena Mays inconfidence707-528-1476.)

Cancellations result in a $5.00 administration fee. A full refund (less the $5.00) will be given if the cancellation is made by September 12.

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JCC Presents 2014 Jewish Film Festival and Lunch at HopMonk TavernTuesday, October 7Join Friendship Circle for an all inclusive luncheon at HopMonk Tavern, just down the road from the Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol. We will begin lunch at 11:00 am and then drive down the street to the theater where we will have reserved seatingforthe1:00pmfilm.

The WondersInspired by a true story, The Wonders will draw you into contemporary Jerusalem where reality, imagination, truth, lies, factandfictionflowfreely.Arnav,agraffitiartist,witnessestheabductionofthecharismaticRabbiKnafo.Heisirresistiblydrawnintothisadventure,formingthebasisofauniquefilmmixingmystery,comedy,politicalintrigueandromance.DynamicIsraelifilmmaker,AviNesher,hascreatedthisfilmwithagreatmusicalscoreandfabulousoriginalgraffitiart.Comic/Mystery. Hebrew with English subtitles.

Cost:Ifyou’vealreadyboughtyourfilmseriesticketsinadvance,youshouldbringyourownticket.Ifyoudon’talreadyhave your ticket, you will be given one the day of the event.

LunchOnly(ifyouareafilmseriesticketholder)…….…$20FCmembers;$25non-membersLunch and Film Ticket………………………….………...$30 FC members; $35 non-members

Reservations are limited. Please email Sandy at sandya@jccsoco.org or call 707-528-1182 to make a reservation. After receivingconfirmationfromSandy,youcanpaywithacreditcardormailinyourcheckmadepayabletoJCCFriendshipCircle, 1301 Farmers Lane, C103 Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Please write the name of the event and choice of entrée on your check (10/7 Film & Lunch). AllreservationsmustbeconfirmedbySeptember12.

Meet for lunch at 11:00 am at HopMonk Tavern This restaurant was built by Dean Biersch, the originator of Gordon Biersch alongside beer expert and business partner Dan Gordon. HopMonk Tavern is a wildly successful craft brewery with a comfortable atmosphere including an inviting beer gardenwithafirepitpatio.

~ Menu ~ Includes Soda, Coffee or Tea

Entrée (Please indicate choice with reservation)

Cool Cucumber and Chicken Salad on Fresh Croissant made with house aioli, chives and local grapes Stout Braised Tri Tip served open-faced with red onion jam

Pasta Primavera seasonal vegetables tossed with white wine, parmesan fettuccini and arugula

DessertTavern Florentine ice cream topped with a thin caramel oatmeal cookie and drizzled with chocolate and fresh berries

Directions from santa rosa to Hopmonk tavern (230 Petaluma Avenue in Sebastopol)Take CA 12 West towards SebastopolTurn Left onto So. Main StreetTurn Left onto Fannen AveTurn Left onto Petaluma AveThe HopMonk Tavern parking lot will be on your left

Directions from Hopmonk tavern to rialto cinemas (6868 McKinley Street in Sebastopol)Head North on Petaluma Avenue (go straight through the major CA 12 intersection)Turn Right onto McKinley Street The Rialto Cinemas parking lot will be on your left

Don't forget your glasses

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Tickets for each show are $45 for Friendship Circle members; and $60 for non-members. Cost includes lunch, snacks, trans-portation, parking, tolls, tax and the show! Your ticket will be given to you on the bus. All seats are reserved. If you are not able to climb stairs, please let us know in advance.

Box lunch will be handed out when you arrive at the bus. Please choose one of the following options and include your choice with your payment for the trip:

lunch OpTiOns FOr pippin lunch OpTiOns FOr chicagO Smoked Turkey Sandwich Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich Tuna Salad Sandwich Mediterranean Veggie SandwichMediterranean Veggie Sandwich Smoked Turkey Sandwich

Reservations for each show are limited to 50 passengers. Priority is given to Friendship Circle Members and those who have not attended a recent Friendship Circle excursion. Please call or email Sandy at sandya@jccsoco.org or call 707/528-1182 to makeareservation.AfterreceivingconfirmationfromSandy,youmaycall707/528-4222topaywithacreditcardormailinyour check made payable to JCC, Friendship Circle, 1301 Farmers Lane, C103, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Please write the name of the event on your check (Pippin or Chicago).

Pippin: RSVP by Wednesday, Oct 1 Chicago: RSVP by Wednesday Oct 29

Please make your reservation early so you don’t miss out. No one is ever turned away based on ability to pay. (Please speak toJalenainconfidence707-528-1476.)

Cancellations result in a $5.00 administration fee. A full refund (less the $5.00) will be given if the cancellation is made by Oct. 1 for PIPPIN and Oct. 29 for CHICAGO.

Medical Emergency Contact Form: You must have an updated medical form by date of departure. Please call Sandy at 528-1182 if you have any questions. You can complete the medical form online at www.jccsoco.org.

Bus Schedule for PIPPIN AND CHICAGO: LEAVESat11:00amfromCongregationBethAmi(4676MayetteAve,SantaRosa).Pleaseparkinthewesternoverflowparking lot where the bus will be boarding. LEAVES at 11:30 am from Petaluma Community Center (320 N. Mc Dowell Blvd., Petaluma). LEAVING SF AT APPROXIMATELY 4:40 PM Please let us know in advance if you are being picked up in Petaluma or if you need a ride to the bus.

These trips are sponsored by the generous support of the Senior Excursion Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

PiPPiN Golden Gate Theatre, SFWednesday, October 15PIPPINisBroadway’shigh-flying,death-defyinghitmusical!Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, PIPPIN will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new pro-duction is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “an eye-popping, jaw-drop-ping extravaganza” (NY1), it’s unlike anything Broadway has ever seen!

ChiCago Orpheum Theatre, SF Wednesday, November 12A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. THE #1 LONGEST-RUNNING AMERICAN MUSICAL IN BROADWAY HISTORY and now in its 18th year on Broad-way!

Two SHN Broadway Excursions this Fall!

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