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Volume 18, Number 1 September - October 2017 www.santaclarabnc.org
September 5, 2017 New Members Lunch NOTE location TBD September 11, 2017 Board Meeting (NOTE date change ) September 13. 2017 STUDY GROUP SHOWCASE - Study Group list, see pages 12-15 September 21, 2017 Rosh Hashanah September 30, 2017 Yom Kippur October 2, 2017 Board Meeting
President’s Letter Sandy Brooks 1-408-771-5277 [email protected]
Make your voice heard! Come to our open board meetings. Next Board Meeting September 11, 2017 (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
Denny’s Restaurant, 1140 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose: 9:30 Breakfast - 10:00 Business Meeting
All meetings will begin at 9:30 for ordering breakfast business portion will begin at 10:00
TO BE ON THE AGENDA CONTACT: SANDY BROOKS, 1-408-771-5277 [email protected]
Dear Friends,
This is one of the best times of the year to greet all of you and share what's going on in the Chapter.
I hope that your summer has been outstanding. First, I want to say that I am so excited to be
your new president, and I am looking forward to the next two years. I know that we will accomplish
great things together.
We had a large turn-out for the installation, and I thank Janet Atkins who made me feel welcomed as the new
President. And--let us not forget Joyce Mendel who went "above and beyond with her songs about all the offic-
ers and committee leaders. She really livened up the installation and made it so much fun. Great job, Joyce!! I
don't believe our members and guests have ever felt "closer".
So, we now have a new Board, and we're ready to get down to business. Our Board meetings will take place
on the first Monday of every month at Denny's Restaurant and everyone is welcome. I am excited and looking
forward to working with all of you.
Our Chapter continues to grow as we welcome new members. Janet Atkins is now the Vice President for
new members, and I know that she will be amazing. Our New Members Lunch, planned for September 5 at Judy
Eskinazi's house, will feature her famous Taco Bar and a fun program.
I would also like to thank Janet Atkins and Mindy Frankel for their work on planning Showcase 2017 which
will take place September 13 at the Villages. We have a wonderful speaker scheduled, Larry Gerston, who will
be thought provoking and humorous.
I can't thank Judy Eskinazi and Yetta Miller enough for their support and sharing their invaluable experiences
and information about the Chapter with me. Thank you! Thank you!
We welcome Judith Kernoff as our new webmaster. Our website,
Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee www.santaclarabnc.org is being updated and
will be easier to use and offer more information.
I am really thrilled to be your new President. My vision is to grow our local chapter and strengthen our rela-
tionship with Brandeis University. We have the perfect opportunity to do this as we have been invited to partici-
pate in a pilot program with Brandeis University. We have been chosen as one of twelve chapters (out of 41
chapters) to partner with the National Vice Presidents. I will keep you posted as I learn more.
Sandy Brooks
Hooray for the and By Mindy Frankel, co-chairman of Showcase We want Y-O-U to attend Study Group Showcase 2017, that is!
Please join us for a Star Spangled event from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 13th, in the Fairway Room at The Villages Clubhouse in San Jose. A delicious All-American lunch will be served, along with plenty of opportunity to look over and sign up for our new and recurring study group offerings. Plus, we will be treated to what is sure to be a YANKEE - DOO-DLE - DANDY of a talk by Dr. Larry Gerston of San Jose State University about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the first year of Donald Trump’s presidency. The cost for the event is $35 per person ($ 7.00 tax deductible) Deadline for reservations is September 8th. Please send check with menu choice (form on page1) payable to: BNC to Janet Atkins, 7730 Kilmarnok Dr., San Jose CA 95135. For further information contact, Janet Atkins1-408-270-6127 or Mindy Frankel at 1-408-504-1910 .
( costumes are encouraged) We look forward to seeing you.
CHANGES OF CONTACT INFORMATION
Welcome New Members Marilyn Goldsmith and Rob Kirschbaum, 8316 Chianti Cour t, San Jose, CA 95135
Marilyn (Cell) 732-672-8601 [email protected] Rob (Cell) 201-960-4820 [email protected]
Nancy Myers, 1308 Pine Street, Mar tinez, CA 94553. 925-387-0109 (Cell) 925-352-566 [email protected]
Sandy Vrooman, 5021 Cribar i Vale, San Jose, CA 95135, (Cell) 650-322-5080 [email protected]
Colleen Mirassou, 7396 Via Cantares, San Jose, CA 95135. 408-531-9030 (Cell) 310-383-1448, [email protected]
Delaine Amdahl, 8100 Cabernet Cour t, San Jose, CA 95135 (Cell) 650-248-4003 [email protected]
Sheryll Sun, 8335 Colombard Cour t, San Jose, CA 95135. 408-274-2265 [email protected]
Membership Updates Marilyn Meltzer, Creek view Healthcare Skilled Nursing, 2900 Stoner idge Drive, Room 316
Pleasanton, CA 94588. 925-201-4935 (Cell) 408-858-1091
Iris Drotman, 3309 Streamside Circle #M201, Pleasanton, CA 94588. (925) 201-7507 (Cell) 408-768-7004
Bruce Matzner, The Ter races, 800 Blossom Hill Road #R173, Los Gatos, CA 95032. (Cell) 941-400-1972
New Address? New Phone Number? New Email Address?
Study Group Corner By Joey Stern (Vice President of Study Groups )
In the month of May the Museum Study Group visited The Legion of Honor to view the Monet show. An unusually large number of members joined the trip making three carpools, all full. Many thanks to our volunteer drivers, Liz Dietz, Barbara Levine, and Judith
The Entire Group
We have had another wonderful year of study groups. Most of our study groups have continued through the summer and will continue for the coming year. I would like to thank our study group leaders for their hard work and for doing such a good job. We really have great study groups.
I am working on new study groups for the coming year and I would like ideas and input from all of you. Please call me, Joey Stern, at 408 238-4890 or e-mail me at [email protected] with your study group suggestions or ideas. Please, let me know if you would be willing to be a study group leader.
Two new study group suggestions that need leaders are:
I am looking forward to another great year,
Joey
Don't forget that your study group fees are paid separately from your yearly dues that are sent to the national office. Study group fees ($30 per person or $50 for two people living in the same household) this fee is good for an unlimited number of study groups. Study Group Fee payable to BNC stay with our chapter
and should be paid to your study group leader or to: Jan Silver, 5526 Cribari Circle, San Jose, CA 95135
TheatreGoers
Mark Your Calendars! Iris Drotman has done it again! Iris has once again been able to make arrangements with TheatreWorks for FREE tickets for plays this 2017/2018 season.
PRINCE OF EGYPT Friday, September 8, 2017 Where: TheatreWorks, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street Time: 8:00pm. This is first-come first-seated show; suggested arrival time is 7:15-7:30pm, Tickets: Call Iris ASAP at 1-925-201-7507 after 10am and before 11:30pm for reservations!
All tickets will be given out in the lobby on the evening of the performance by Iris.
Review: “A soaring celebration of the human spirit. The Prince of Egypt features a dazzling multi-ethnic cast in one of the greatest stories ever told: the saga of Moses and Ramses, his Pharaoh brother, and the indomitable people who changed them both forever. Inspired by the lovely DreamWorks Animation film and featuring a score that includes the Academy Award-winning “When You Believe” by the composer/lyricist of Wicked, this breathtaking journey of faith and family is the must-see event of the season.
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Above are some pictures of the Installation of Officers that took place on June 26 at Buca di Beppo. Joyce Mendel, master of ceremonies, turned this
The officers, board, and members of the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of BNC wish:
Welcome new members
Sandy Vrooman Colleen Mirassou Delaine Amdahl Sheryll Sun
Congratulations to: Judy Stein on the engagement of her granddaughter Michelle Stein to Eric De Los Prados Mark and Phylis Lutvak on the celebration of their second wedding anniversary Iris Drotman on her recent move to Stoneridge Creek in Pleasanton Bruce Matzner on his move to the Terraces in Los Gatos Janet Atkins for her most appreciated dedication to our chapter for three years of serving as the President Sandy Brooks on becoming the new President of our chapter Emery Fabri on his 95th birthday
Get well wishes to: Estelle Kabbani Rita Blumstein Harvey Slater Pat Kopas Barbara Smith Marilyn Meltzer Al Kadis, Bert Greenberg
Lew McCormick
Heartfelt condolences to:
Larry Cohn on the passing of his dear wife, Judith (Judi) Cohn Marilyn Meltzer on the passing of her beloved husband, Herb, who was a very active member of Brandeis since 1972
Phylis Davis Lutvak on the passing of her beloved brother, Eddie Davis Mona Dawer's family on the passing of their dear Mona. Sheila Gold's family on the passing of their dear Sheila
Since our Brandeis Chapter continues to grow, buddies are needed for new members to make
them feel welcome. As a buddy, you will contact the new member with a phone call. If you are
able, smooth the way by offering to arrange a ride to a chapter event, board meeting or study
group. Introduce your new friend to older friends at these events. Remember the first time you
joined BNC and didn't know anyone?
BOOK FUND
Recipient Message Donor
LEARNED RESEARCH JOURNAL (LRJ)
Marilyn Meltzer In Memory of husband, Herb Lil and Ray Berman and family
Marilyn Meltzer In Memory of husband, Herb Judy Stein and family
LOUIS BRANDEIS PORTRAIT CARD (CHAI)
Marilyn Meltzer In Memory of husband, Herb Shell Rubenstein
GOLDFARB LIBRARY CARD
Marilyn Meltzer In Memory of husband, Herb Joanne's Bon Appetit
Marilyn Meltzer In Memory of husband, Herb Sandy Brooks
Marilyn Meltzer In Memory of husband, Herb Janet Atkins
Marilyn Meltzer In Memory of husband, Herb BNC Board
Marilyn Meltzer In Memory of husband, Herb Yetta Miller
Marilyn Meltzer In Memory of husband, Herb Janet Truman
Rita Blumstein Get Well. Judy Stein
Rita Loren Get Well. Yetta Miller
Rita Loren Get Well. BNC Board
Pat Kopas Get Well. Judy Stein
Harvey Slater Get Well. Judy Stein
Roberta Cooper In Memory of husband,Larry gelt.com
Billie Markin Speedy Recovery gelt.com
Phylis Davis Lutvak In Memory of brother, Ed Janet Atkins
Phylis Davis Lutvak In Memory of brother, Ed BNC Board
Kudos to Judy Rogers from The Board
Judy Rogers, our Mah Jongg Maven, gave Mah Jongg lessons to a group of grate-ful students. In appreciation, they, in turn, donated a total of $522 specifically ear-marked for scientific research. The donations were made by: Janet Earhardt, Irene Estelle, Richard Fodor, Dolores Garfinkle, Marilyn Goldsmith, Nan Holmes, Marcie Pais and Harvey Sherman. A big thank you to Judy Rogers for her continuing time and energy in teaching the Mah Jongg classes.
Brandeis University policy for sharing names
It is the policy of Brandeis University, the Brandeis Nation-
al Committee and the Santa Clara Valley Chapter that mem-
bership lists and event registration lists may
not be shared with other organizations. They
are the property of the Santa Clara Valley
Chapter. In order to insure the privacy of
each individual, our members may not use
our lists for any purpose other than that for
which they were created.
Mission Statement
Brandeis National Committee is dedicated to providing phil-anthropic support to Brandeis University, a distinguished liberal arts and research university founded by the Ameri-can Jewish community. Its membership is connected to the University through fundraising and through activities that reflect the values on which the University was founded: ac-ademic excellence, social justice, non-sectarianism, and service to the community.
PLANNED GIFTS CAN:
Our new campaign is called the BNC Scholarship Campaign.
Our goal over the next two years is
to raise $1 million dollars for the
campaign to provide scholarships to
ensure that the best and brightest
students are able to enroll at Brande-
is. We appreciate your support.
Judy Stein
Joyce Mendel
Judy Rogers
Arnie Pinck
Co-Editor
Co-Editor
Coordinator
E Circulation
In 2018, the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of Brandeis National Committee will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our founding. Talks are being initiated as to how to celebrate this date, to pay homage to the group of women who built this fine organization. For more information, please contact:
Gail Fisher 1-408-238-3899 g.fisher25@comcast.
Mindy Frankel1-408-504-1910 [email protected]
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I would like to become a member of BNC, Santa Clara Valley Chapter. (Dues payments are tax deductible)
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
Single Membership $60.00____ Couples Membership $100.00____
Fee includes National and Santa Clara Valley Chapter membership.
For more information on membership contact: V P Membership
Janet Atkins 1-408-270-6127 [email protected]
I want to attend the study groups. STUDY GROUPS FEES
Single Membership $30.00____ Two people living in the same household. $50.00____
This fee is good for an unlimited number of study groups.
For more information on study groups contact: Study Groups Chair
Josephine (Joey) Stern 1-408-238-4890 [email protected]
PLEASE PRINT
Name__________________________________________________________________________
Significant Other’s Name __________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________
Phone__________________Cell_________________EMail_______________________________
Birthday (Day/Month) ______________________________
Enclosed is my check for $__________, made payable to BNC.
New Membership ___How did you find out about BNC? ____________________ Renewal____
What is your passion? ______________________________________________________________
Do you have a special expertise or knowledge that you would like to share ____________________
Return your application with two separate checks, payable to BNC to:
Jan Silver, 5526 Cr ibar i Circle, San Jose, CA 95135, 1-408-274-6605 [email protected]
National and Santa Clara Valley Chapter: Single Membership $60.00___ Couples Membership100.00____
Study Groups: Single Membership $30.00___Two People Living In the Same Household $50.00____
Brandeis Art Cards
Express Your Thoughtfulness With a Book Fund Card or Journal Donation Sending a Brandeis Book Fund Card or Journal Donation is a quick, meaningful, and philanthropic way to express support, congratulations, get-well wishes, sympathy, and appreciation. Not only is this donation a beautiful means of recognition and thoughtfulness, but it is an important way to help Brandeis on an going basis. No more running
to the store to find an appropriate card — Show you care—send a Brandeis card!
Complete this form and mail it with your check to:
� $10.50 Goldfarb Library at Night Card
� $18.50 Louis Brandeis Portrait Card
� $36.50 LRJ with Newly Designed Inserts
� $14/package Brandeis Art Cards
� Other Major Donations
Send Tribute to:
NAME (please print): ________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________
CITY: STATE: ZIP: __________________________________
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NAME: ___________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: __________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________
CITY: STATE: ZIP: __________________________________
CHECK ONE:
� IN HONOR OF: ___________________________________
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Debbie Pinck
7649 Falkirk
San Jose, CA 95135 OR
1-408-629-2901
Yetta Miller
15400 Winchester Blvd #22
Los Gatos, CA 95030
1-408-395-6870
INTRODUCING BNC's new $10 book fund tribute card -- the perfect way to celebrate special occasions (birthday, anniver-sary, bar mitzvah,
graduation, job milestone), wish a friend a speedy recovery, or honor the memory of a loved one.
VP Study Groups Joey Stern 1-408-238-4890 [email protected]
Treasurer Janet Truman 1-408-238-3803 [email protected]
Financial Secretary Janis Silver 1-408-274-6605 [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary Terri Rubin 1-408-239-0834 [email protected]
Recording Secretary Marcie Pais 1-408-622-4600 [email protected]
CHAIRS
Bonus Programs TBA 1-408-253-4391 [email protected]
Brandeis Bulletin Staff
Co-Editor Joyce Mendel 1-408-238-7316 [email protected]
Co-Editor Judy Stein 1-408-270-0726 [email protected]
Coordinator Judy Rogers 1-408-223-9020 [email protected]
E-Circulation Arnie Pinck 1-408-629-2901 [email protected]
Hard Copy-Printing/ Joyce Mendel, Judy Stein
Calendar Joyce Mendel, Judy Stein
Contributors
Brandeis Briefs Rita Loren 1-408-379-8681 [email protected]
Brandeis Edu/Info Iz Truman 1-408-238-3803 [email protected]
Chapter Advisor Yetta Miller 1-408-395-6870 [email protected]
Community Service
San Jose Project Estelle Kadis 1-408-293-8084 [email protected]
Jewish Family Services Marcie Pais 1-408-622-4600 [email protected]
Gift Wrapping Iris Drotman CALL 1-408-266-8366 [email protected]
Historian Judy Stein 1-408-270-0726 [email protected]
Hospitality (supplies) Judy Stein 1-408-270-0726 [email protected]
Installation 2018 TBA
Jubilee 50th Anniversary
Co-Chair Gail Fisher 1-408-238-3899 [email protected]
Co-Chair Mindy Frankel 1-408-504-1910 [email protected]
Lunch with the Authors Rocki Kramer 1-408-997-2812 [email protected]
Memb. Event-Hostess Sharon Kundin 1-408-223-2136 [email protected]
Nominations 2018-20 Janet Atkins 1-408-270-6127 [email protected]
Publicity -The Villages Cy Axelrad 1-408-223-9681 [email protected]
Study Group Showcase Joey Stern 1-408-238-4890 [email protected]
Tribute Cards
Co-Chair Yetta Miller 1-408-395-6870
Co-Chair (Villages) Debbie Pinck 1-408-629-2901 [email protected]
University on Wheels
Co-Chair Jean Marxheimer 1-408- 223-0892 [email protected]
Brandeis Study and Special Interest Groups 2017-2018 Santa Clara Valley Chapter www.santaclarabnc.org PRINTED LISTING WILL NOT BE REPEATED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2018.
The essence of the Brandeis National Committee, Santa Clara Valley Chapter, is to provide support through our
many and varied Study Groups. This year the Chapter is pleased to offer its members many Study Groups from
which to choose. Some of the topics available in these Study Groups are current events, discussions, reading groups,
dining and cooking, arts and crafts, museum excursions, movie and theater groups and many others. These stimulat-
ing Study Groups along with other one-time events are available with membership in the Chapter’s Study Group
program. A fee of $30 per person or $50 for two people living in the same household is payable to BNC. Please send
your Study Group fee check (payable to BNC) to: Jan Silver, 5526 Cribari Circle, San Jose, CA 95135 or, if neces-
sary, give your check to one of your study group leaders. Be sure to read our Bulletin or go to our website
www.santaclarabnc.org for ongoing information about all of the study groups. Following are three new study groups
for this year:
NEW STUDY GROUPS
THE GREAT IDEAS OF PSYCHOLOGY
Based on half-hour lectures by Professor Daniel Robinson, we shall examine the conceptual and his-
torical foundations, the methods, the major findings, and the dominant perspectives in psychology.
The lectures are balanced between basic processes and real-life issues; between the personal and the
social; between the normal and the deviant.
When: 1st Wednesday at 1:00pm
Where: Fred Stern’s home
Group Leader: Fred Stern 1-408-238-4890 [email protected]
NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB
This will be a non-fiction book club with an emphasis on popular scientific writing. It will be up
to the group to decide on what to read for discussion and we may turn to publications such as the
New York Times and the New Scientist for lists of non-fiction works. A popular book by Yuval
Harari entitled: Sapiens: A brief history of Humankind may work well for a start.
When: Once a month
Where: In member ’s homes
Group Leader: Peter Holmes 1-408-841-9775 [email protected]
CANASTA – LEARN HOW TO PLAY
Lessons for those who wish to learn how to play Canasta
When: To be determined
Where: The Villages
Group Leader: Joyce Mendel 1-408-238-7316 [email protected]
AFTERNOON READERS Enjoy books, including fiction, non-fiction and plays. Participants take turns facilitating the discussion.
When: 2nd Thursday – 1:00pm
Where: Members’ homes
Group Leader: Sharon Blaine 1-408-257-6410 [email protected]
ART MUSEUM TOURS Take day trips to various museums in the bay area. Trips may include a docent’s tour and lunch.
When & Where: Var ies – TBA
Group Leader: Barbara Tommaney 1-408-238-1247 [email protected]
BROADWAY MUSICALS
Using audio and video clips, Fred Stern will lead a discussion of various Broadway Musicals of the
20th Century.
When: 1st Friday -10:00am
Where: Foothill Center at the Villages
Group Leader: Fred Stern 1-408-238-4890 [email protected]
DISCOVERING THE BAY AREA
Once a month day trips. We will explore various sites and points of interest within our beautiful region.
When: Varies
Where: Different Locations
Group Leader: Janet Atkins 1-408-270-6127 [email protected]
JOANNE’S BON APPETIT Enjoy cooking and eating interesting foods. Experience gracious dining, socializing, cooking and eating
gourmet foods in members’ homes. Participants are given recipes by the coordinator. Delicious creations are
cooked at home and brought to the elegant group luncheon. Participants take turns hosting and cooking.
When: 4th Thursday – 11:30am
Where: Members’ homes
Group Leader: Judy Sack, 1-408-374-8331 [email protected]
MEDITATION PLUS: (Ideas for healthful living) You will learn to use meditation for better health. Each meeting will begin with 20 minutes of meditation.
We will then share other ideas for healthful living: physical exercise, nutrition, and sleep habits are among
the many topics we will discuss.
When: 3rd Monday at 11:00am
Where: Judy London’s home
Group Leader: Judy London, 1-408-784-3325 [email protected]
MEN’S DIALOGUE GROUP: EXPLORING A VARIETY OF ISSUES IN OUR LIVES
This will be a safe group to discuss the various issues that may come up during a lifetime such as:
transition, health and wellness, relationship building, joy and loss, legacy, general satisfaction, and
other life’s challenges. The members of the group will decide what issues they want to address and
what ground rules they would like to adopt for the good and welfare of the members.
When:
EMAILS -BLIND COPY, SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION ADOBE PDF ATTACHMENTS AND MORE
Basis emails information
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Group Leader: TBD need volunteer
IPHONE FOR NEWCOMERS
Start mastering the skills you need to become a confident phone user.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Group Leader: TBD need volunteer (cheat sheet available)
KEEP IT CLEAN-PERSONAL FUNNY STORIES! NEED TO REWRITE IT. We will get together and share our funny stories about our children, work, marriage, dating, LIFE!
The group may decide to create a booklet of the short stories. Each person would be responsible to write their own
story in word. The stories would be edited and compiled.
When: Once a month
Where: 1st meeting at Judy Eskinazi' s home
Group Leader: Judy Eskinazi 1-408-239-0214 [email protected]
Volume 18, Number 1 September - October 2017 www.santaclarabnc.org
September 5, 2017 New member lunch Vineyard
September 8, 2017 TheatreWorks, Prince of Egypt
September 11, 217 Board Meeing (changed from Labor Day)
September 13, 2017 Study Group Showcase - Study Group list see Pages 12-15
September21, 2917 Rosh Hashanah
September 29 Yom Kipper
October 2,1917 Board Meeting
June 8, 2018 TheatreWorks, Hershey Felder's Beethoven
using or task you're performing--a single press of the Home button (the only physical button on the front of the iPhone) will re-
turn you to the Home screen.
2. Always turn your iPhone off before you slip it into your pocket. Although your iPhone will switch itself into idle mode (where the screen turns off but the phone stays on) after a designated peri-
od of inactivity, you should get in the habit of manually turning off the screen. Otherwise you might accidentally place a call or
run a battery-draining app while slipping the phone into your pocket. So remember: when you're done using your iPhone, press
the top button (aka, the Sleep/Wake button).
3. Send calls straight to voice mail. Don't want to answer the incoming call, but don't want your iPhone to keep ringing and/or vibrating until it finally goes to voice
mail? Just quickly double-press the Sleep/Wake button to immediately route the call to voice mail.
4. Double-tap the space bar at the end of a sentence. Speaking of double-presses, if you quickly tap the space bar twice at the end of a sentence, the iPhone will insert a period and a
space, then enable the Shift key for the start of your next sentence.
Tap the Keypad button while on a call to access a numeric keypad. Screenshot by Rick Broida
5. Access the keypad while you're on a call. Need to "press 1 to leave a message" or enter a security code while on a call? The iPhone has no keypad, so how are you sup-
posed to do that? Simple: just take the phone away from your ear, then tap the Keypad icon that appears in between the Mute and
Speaker icons (which can also come in handy when you're on a call). Now use the onscreen keys to enter the necessary numbers.
When you're done, just hold the phone back up to your head.
6. Don't forget to sync. Your iPhone is not an island; it needs to connect with your computer, even if it's just once in a while. That means installing
iTunes if you don't already have it and plugging that little white sync cable into a USB port (and then into your iPhone, natch).
Although you can download apps, music, and the like directly to your device (i.e., no computer required), syncing makes a back-
up of everything on your handset (contacts, appointments, apps, etc.)--something you might need in the event you have to re-
place a lost, stolen, or broken phone. It also allows you to install operating-system updates.
7. Master autocorrect. Even savvy users sometimes get thrown by the little word-bubbles that sometimes appear as you type. This is the iPhone's auto-
correct feature: it's trying to guess which word you're trying to spell. If you want to accept the suggestion (even before you finish
typing), just tap the space bar. Don't want the suggested word? Tap the little X in the bubble before you hit the space bar.
8. Fix "jittery" icons. Did all your icons start shaking all of sudden? Don't panic! You've inadvertently put the iPhone into "rearrange icons" mode,
which allows you to organize the icons to your liking by tapping and dragging them. This happens when you hold your finger
down on an icon (any icon) instead of just tapping it. How do you stop the shaking? Easy: just press the Home button.
9. Learn to use Airplane Mode. Federal law says your phone needs to be off when you're in the air. But that doesn't mean off, off; you simply have to disable its
wireless capabilities. To do so, put it in Airplane Mode: tap the Settings icon, then tap the Airplane Mode on/off switch (which is
conveniently located at the very top of the Settings screen). When it's set to On, your iPhone won't be able to make calls or send
MOVIE GROUP This Group meets in The Villages. Each month a different member of the group will choose a movie and facilitate a
discussion. The movie selection and restaurant will be sent by e-mail to the group members two weeks
prior to the discussion so all will have time to see the movie. Dinner before the group meets is optional.
When: 4th Saturday – 7:15pm
Where: Cr ibar i Center – Terrace Room – The Villages
Group Leader: Members par ticipate as discussion leaders
Facilitator: Judy Rogers, 1-408-223-9020 [email protected]
MY BOOK CLUB Enjoy books, including non-fiction, classic and contemporary novels.
Participants select reading materials and take turns hosting and facilitating discussion.
When: 3rd Thursday – 7:00pm
Where: Members’ homes
Group Leader: Josephine Stern 1-408-238-4890 [email protected]
OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES
One or two night trips to exciting places
Where: TBA
Group Leader: Gail Fisher 1-408 238-3899 [email protected]
RELIGION FROM AN HISTORICAL POINT OF VIEW
Study religion from an historical and intellectual perspective.
Watch and discuss lectures presented by The Teaching Company
When: 4th Friday—10:30am
Where: Gail Fisher’s home
Group Leader: Gail Fisher 1-408 238-3899 [email protected]
SASSY LADIES’ LUNCH BUNCH GROUP I (NEW GROUP TO BE FORMED)
Participants take turns hosting and cooking.
When: 2nd Tuesday – 11:30am
Where: Members’ homes
Group Leader: Joey Stern 1-408-238-4890 [email protected]
TED TALKS
What are Ted Talks? Short motivational and informative talks that revolve around Technology,
Environment, and Design. Participants will watch and then discuss the chosen TED TÅLK.
When: 1st Monday - 1:00pm
Where: Darrel Kelly’s home
Group Leader: Darrel Kelly 1-408-532-1516 [email protected]
TRAVEL THE GLOBE LUNCH Eat at different ethnic and international restaurants. There will be times we will order from the menu
and times we will have a “sampler” lunch.
When: The 4th Tuesday every other month 11:30am
Where: We will go to a different restaurant
Group Leader: TBA
WOMEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP LET’S TALK AND LISTEN
Like to talk? If so, you may want to join this study group.
We will discuss topics that are of interest to the group members.
When: 2nd Friday – 10:00am
Where: Members’ homes
Group Leader: Gail Fisher 1-408-238-3899 [email protected]
WOMEN’S STUDY GROUP at Shir Hadash : LOOKING AT THE TALMUD THROUGH A FEMINIST LENS
Attendees will be studying rabbinic text through the recently published Feminist Commentary on the Babylonian Tal-
mud.
When: 3rd Thursday – 10:30-11:45am from October 19, 2017 through May 20, 2018.
Where: Congregation Shir Hadash – Oneg Room – 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Group Leader: Rabbi Melanie Aron, 1-408-358-1751 ext. 4 [email protected]
Register with Patty Cruz at [email protected] or 1-408-358-1751 x 7
WORLD TODAY Discuss a variety of current events international, national and local issues.
Each month the group leader selects the topic for discussion.
When: 2nd Fr iday– 7:15pm
Where: Cr ibar i Center – Terrace Room – The Villages
Group Leader: Members par ticipate as discussion leader
Facilitator: Marcy Forman1-408-274-9036 [email protected]
If you have any questions about study groups or if you have an idea for a new study group,
please contact Josephine (Joey) Stern, Vice President of Study Groups at [email protected]
or 1-408-238-4890.
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