Presidents: Nancy Sacks, Iris Wigal Editor: Kathleen Witkin Co-Editor: Sara Leopold Layout/Graphics: Carolyn Sherris www.brandeisphoenix.org MAY/JUNE 2017 Welcome to Summer Camp! When the Valley quiets down and Phoenix heats up, the Brandeis National Committee (BNC) Phoenix Chapter's SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM begins. BNC provides you with exciting, and "cool" activities for you and your spouse or significant other, all for a $25 registration fee. It is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends with whom to share fun experiences. Now in its FIFTH year, BNC offers many of last year's popular activities which include: Lunchtime Theater at the Herberger, "Acting for Fun," bread-making and of course, dessert at the Sugar Bowl. Bowling is back with the fun and laughs that go with it. We have many opportunities to learn while we have fun. There will be canasta lessons, genealogy research, note card making and apps workshops. There are two film groups, plus a special Brandeis "Study with the Best" devoted to Alfred Hitchcock. For "foodies" we have restaurants, happy hours, wine bars and even a tearoom event. There will be a docent-led tour of the Heard Museum to view the temporary Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exhibits, as well as a "Behind the Scenes Visit" to the Sheraton Grand to learn some of the many aspects of managing a large, successful hotel. Canasta and bridge games are available, along with book discussions, current events discussions and much more. This year for the FIRST time we will join with some of the Brandeis Alums in the Valley to enjoy the recent books in the Brandeis Encore series. These books are part of the Brandeis freshmen literary curriculum. Not only will we have fun this summer, but also we will feel good by helping others in our community. There will be an opportunity to fill bags for the homeless and also to stuff and decorate teddy bears for the young patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital. In addition, you and your friends may register for the Third Annual Summer Bridge Marathon, which runs through the summer, and a One Day Canasta Tournament on July 25. These events are separate from Summer Camp and require a separate fee (Details follow). Before we know it the roads will be crowded again and the weather will be cool. We will meet in the Fall having made new friends and having had wonderful experiences. For a Summer Camp Registration Form, Click HERE
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When the Valley quiets down and Phoenix heats up, the Brandeis National Committee (BNC)Phoenix Chapter's SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM begins. BNC provides you with exciting, and"cool" activities for you and your spouse or significant other, all for a $25 registration fee. It is awonderful opportunity to make new friends with whom to share fun experiences.
Now in its FIFTH year, BNC offers many of last year's popular activities which include: LunchtimeTheater at the Herberger, "Acting for Fun," bread-making and of course, dessert at the Sugar Bowl.Bowling is back with the fun and laughs that go with it.
We have many opportunities to learn while we have fun. There will be canasta lessons, genealogyresearch, note card making and apps workshops. There are two film groups, plus a specialBrandeis "Study with the Best" devoted to Alfred Hitchcock. For "foodies" we have restaurants,happy hours, wine bars and even a tearoom event.
There will be a docent-led tour of the Heard Museum to view the temporary Frida Kahlo and DiegoRivera exhibits, as well as a "Behind the Scenes Visit" to the Sheraton Grand to learn some of themany aspects of managing a large, successful hotel. Canasta and bridge games are available,along with book discussions, current events discussions and much more. This year for the FIRSTtime we will join with some of the Brandeis Alums in the Valley to enjoy the recent books in theBrandeis Encore series. These books are part of the Brandeis freshmen literary curriculum.
Not only will we have fun this summer, but also we will feel good by helping others in ourcommunity. There will be an opportunity to fill bags for the homeless and also to stuff and decorateteddy bears for the young patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
In addition, you and your friends may register for the Third Annual Summer Bridge Marathon,which runs through the summer, and a One Day Canasta Tournament on July 25. These eventsare separate from Summer Camp and require a separate fee (Details follow).
Before we know it the roads will be crowded again and the weather will be cool. We will meet inthe Fall having made new friends and having had wonderful experiences.
5 days of Study Groups5 days of Study Groups5 days of Study Groups5 days of Study Groups
Are Just Not Enough!!Are Just Not Enough!!Are Just Not Enough!!Are Just Not Enough!!
Calling all facilitators---new and experienced! It's time to think outside thebox and expand our reach to evenings or the weekend for the 2017-2018Study Group Season.
As our membership continues to grow, we need to continue to be creative,accommodating and welcoming. Some folks still work and others have non-Brandeis commitments (thoseadorable grandkids!) that make daytime study groups impossible.
It's never too early to be thinking about new ways to explore our area, make new friends, and learn newthings. What about a study group that can be offered on the weekend or on a weekday evening? Maybeyou can team up with a friend or two to co-facilitate a study group. Maybe you have been hoping thatBrandeis would offer a study group for your particular passion---we'll be more than happy to help YOU getit off the ground.
Here are just a few ideas in need of facilitators: A Sunday Foreign Film group (for those who like to read
subtitles), a Men's film group that sees "Films My Wife Would Never See!" or a Sunday morning walking
group, a weekly poker group, more canasta and bridge playing groups (no teaching, just playing). Almostall of our groups are co-ed, so couples can join together. Facilitator training is provided.
Let us hear from you. Please send your ideas for study groups that YOU would be willing to facilitate
to the Study Group VP's, Ronee Siegel and Susan Sacks at: [email protected].
SPECIAL NOTE TO WINTER RESIDENTS AND SUMMER TRAVELERS
Since some Groups frequently reach their group maximums very quickly, we suggestsigning up from wherever you are spending the summer months. Watch for the e-blastin August that will announce that the Guide is online.
The 2016/17 Study Group season is coming to a close. We hopethat you have enjoyed participating in the wide variety of studygroups this year and, as always, we especially want to thank ourfacilitators for making this the best season ever! Your Study Group VP's - Susie Sacks and Ronee Siegel
DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION FACILITATORSMONDAYS
June 5 APPSOLUTELY THE BEST APPSParticipation Minimum 4Maximum 8
10:00-12:00 Scottsdale near Hayden Rd & Mtn. View
Learn about the best apps for all of your devices. Organize your life, play games, view photos, etc. No matter the operating system. B R I N G Y O U R L O G I N A N D PASSWORD FOR THE APP STORE FOR YOUR DEVICES.
July 3 HOLIDAYAugust 7 GAME DAY/LUNCH 10:00-3:00 Mimi's Café
8980 E. Shea Blvd.(near 101)
Join us for lunch and a fun day of B u n c o , M e x i c a n Tr a i n a n d Scrabble. Experienced and new players welcome. If you are new we will teach you.
August 14 DO GOOD! FEEL GOOD!BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS ADULT COLORING
1:00 Tatum and Shea Area Join in preparing bags for the homeless. A list of items will be provided to coordinate donations. Free therapy. Adult coloring, picture and crayons will be provided, however, feel free to bring your own
1:30-3:30 Congregation Beth Israel, Shea and 56th Street
This is an opportunity to meet new mahjong friends and advance your game during the summer. (Must be a member of Summer Camp) Bring your own card. If you have a set, please bring it. Please respond each week ONLY if you plan on attending.
1:30 Private Homes Book and Movie - when availableJune 6th True Grit - Charles Portis July (TBA) Underground Railroad - Colson Whitehead August 1st - The Zookeeper's Wife - Diane Ackerman
June 27 NEED TO KNEAD Participation Minimum 3 Maximum 6
10:00-1:00 Scottsdale near Mountain View and Hayden
There is nothing like handmade bread, yet who has the time to make it? Well, you do! Come learn how to make the staff of life from scratch in under 3 hours!. New yeasty, yummy, speedy bread (not the same as last year). Fee for ingredients and materials $5, paid directly to the facilitator. NOT THE SAME RECIPES AS LAST YEAR.
July 25 CANASTA TOURNAMENT Details to be announcedAugust 22 FINDING YOUR
ANCESTORS Participation Maximum 12
10:00-12:00 Biltmore Area Learn to use the internet for genealogy research to help build a family tree. We will look at several resources available for free and for a fee. BE SURE TO BRING EITHER A LAPTOP OR TA B L E T C O M P L I M E N TA RY INTERNET WILL BE PROVIDED.
SUMMER LUNCHTIME THEATER Songs from the B-Side Broads - Unsolicited Advice Fiddler on a Hot Tin Roof
11:45 Herberger Theater Center
Back by popular demand. An exciting program for theater buffs at the Kax Stage of the Herberger Theater Center. Each performance is a one act play lasting 45 minutes. Lunch will follow. Pay $6 for the play and approximately $9 for lunch. For details type Summer Camp Theater Program in the subject line and e-mail the facilitator.
July 19 VISIT TO STUFFINGTON BEAR FACTORY Participation - Minimum 10 If minimum not met, free public tour
10:30 Exclusive
1:00 Free Tour
1717 McDowell, Phoenix, AZ 17th Street and McDowell (Beige concrete building)
Visit to Stuffington Bear Factory Tour and Lunch. Not Just for Kids - Bears can be donated to Phx Child Hosp. Exclusive tour $4 and $15 for tour and "make a bear.” If we cannot get 10 participants for the exclusive tour and bear making, they can go to public free tour. MUST RSVP - CAR POOLS
10:30 Heritage Square - Phoenix Lunch at Pizza Bianco - RSVP Restaurant received rave review from both the New York Times and Martha Stewart. Car pools can be arranged.
Tour the Rosson House, built in 1895 in the Victorian style of architecture. The museum exhibits turn of the century clothing and accessories, including a ball gown worn at President Taft’s inauguration. Fee for the tour $10.00 - lunch additional. MUST RSVP
DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION FACILITATORSWEDNESDAY (Continued)
August 30 WESTERN MUSEUM OF SCOTTSDALE & LUNCH MUST RSVP
10:45 3830 North Marshall Way, Downtown Scottsdale
Become immersed in the art, culture and history of Arizona and the surrounding western states. A docent led tour of the "best western museum in the nation". $10
This workshop emphasizes having fun while learning some of the skills of the actor, including approaching text and character creation. Work with scripts, play theater games, a n d l e a r n s o m e t r i c k s o f performance and public speaking. April has been a professional actor and acting coach.
10:30 The Heard Museum2301 North Central AvenuePhoenix
We will have a docent led tour of the highlights of The Heard, including a new exhibit of the artwork of Mexican Artisits - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Fee $13 - no fee for members. Optional lunch at the Courtyard Café.MUST RSVP - CARPOOLS AVAILABLE
June 16 FINDING YOUR ANCESTORSParticipationMaximum 12
10:00-12:00 Biltmore Area Learn to use the internet for genealogy research to help build a family tree. We will look at several resources available for free and for a fee. BE SURE TO BRING EITHER A LAPTOP OR TABLET. COMPLIMENTARY INTERNET WILL BE PROVIDED.
The Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao will be discussed as part of the University Encore Series featuring books that have been read by incoming freshman in recent years. Wine and cheese will be served. RSVP TO THE FACILITATOR
July 21 AZ HISTORICAL MUSUEM ANDLUNCHMinimum 10 for DOCENT
10:30 Arizona Heritage CenterPapago Park1300 N. College Avenue, Tempe
We will have a docent led tour of the museum which covers the history of AZ from the time it was a territory through today. Fee $10 - Lunch will be in the area.MUST RSVP - CARPOOLS AVAILABLE
Send payment to: Melissa Hirschl2080 E. Huron CourtGilbert, AZ 85234
1:00-3:00 Near Moutain View & 96th Street
Everyone appreciates a handmade card created with love and creativity. Here is your chance to create five different cards made with a variety of art supplies. $18 supply fee paid directly to facilitators.
BOOK CLUBDATE MAY CHANGE AT THE REQUEST OF THE ALUMS
3:00-5:00 Near Shea and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
Anil's Ghost by Michael Ondaatje will be discussed as part of the University Encore Series featuring books that have been read by incoming freshman in recent years. Wine and cheese will be served. RSVP TO THE FACILITATOR
Membership NewsMembership NewsMembership NewsMembership NewsOUR WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:
Lorrie CohenGeorge Eckstein, husband of Paula EcksteinBarb GlassmanRay Pepper, husband of Brina PepperMarilyn ZolondekIrving Feldman, husband of Arlene Feldman
WE EXTEND OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO:
Thea Friedman on the passing of her son, Lester Friedman.Jane Marks and her family on the passing of her mother-in-law, Ruth Marks Rosen, a Life member of our chapterLori Roth on the passing of her sister, Sara MossElaine Steinman on the loss of her husband, Stuart
New and Rejoining MembersNew and Rejoining MembersNew and Rejoining MembersNew and Rejoining MembersSusan Abramson, Carolyn Barrett, Barbara Beitchman, Paula Bernstein, Sandra Birnbaum,
Linda Buchwald, Hindie Dershowitz, Susan Gange, Susan Goodman, Gale and Nyles Gradus,Susan Harding, Arlene Imberman, Carol Isacson, Barbara King, Nancy Kluger, Diana Krohn,Cynthia Lester, Gail Neiman, Marilyn Pelz, Elaine Rosing, Chari Rosnick, Michael Rosnick,
Annette Rutolo, Marsha D. Satz, Sherrye Schulman, Roberta Selnick, Joy Siegelheim, Susan Steinacher, Cheryl Tischler, Lyn Walter
Member-to-member Did you know?
Most of our members find out about the BNC because they are invited to anevent by a friend? With so many exciting programs and events coming up in ourchapter, why not invite a friend to join you? Share Brandeis, invite your friend to:
3333 Attend a Study Group
3 Meet and listen to a Brandeis professor at University on Wheels (UOW)
3 Experience a cultural event
3 Participate in a community service eventSo bring a friend, neighbor, or family member to your next BNC chapter event,and share Brandeis!
Spring is the perfect time to rollout a fresh new look for our Brandeis Phoenix Chapter!The Technology Committee has been hard at work onperfecting a new, more user-friendly website for ourall-online organization, with much input from Chapterleaders.
Starting April 1st (no fooling!) you will find us at
www.brandeisphoenix.org
Mission Statement
Brandeis National Committee is dedicated toproviding philanthropic support to BrandeisUniversity, a distinguished liberal arts and researchuniversity founded by the American Jewishcommunity. Its membership is connected to theUniversity through fundraising and through activitiesthat reflect the values on which the University wasfounded: academic excellence, social justice,nonsectarianism and service to the community.
We Value Your Privacy
All directories, phone numbers andemail addresses shared with ourmembers for the use of Brandeis
business shall remain confidential. and not be shared with other organizations.
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Community Outreach
Carol B’s Children’s Book CollectionIn May, Carol B’s Children’s Book Project will deliver 350+ books to CartwrightElementary School K-8. Thanks to Linda Perlman for procuring most of the bookswe donate. If anyone would like to help subsidize our book purchasing power,please contact Ellen Kirschenbaum.We continue to collect new and gently used children's books for local elementaryschools.
As part of the Chapter’sSocial Justice activities,if you can knit or crochet, we can useyour help in making newborn baby caps.The patterns and yarn are free – donatedby Honor Health/Scottsdale Shea MedicalCenter – and we bring the completedcaps to them. The caps are small andvery easy to make.
If you are experienced or just a noviceand want to participate in this effort,please contact:
Ronee Siegel at [email protected] (917-273-0393) for more information.
Arnie Reisman ‘64 and Ann CarolGrossman ‘69 in front of the WarPaint marquee at the GoodmanTheatre in Chicago by Brian Klotz
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Brandeis HappeningsAlumni in the News
Brandeis creative duo’s PBS documentary told story of War Paint
Carol Grossman '69 and Arnie Reisman'64 knew they had a story that needed tobe told: At a time when few women ranbusinesses, cosmetics pioneers HelenaRubinstein and Elizabeth Arden createdan industry, but their ambition wasmatched only by their rivalry. It was adrama worthy of Broadway, and soon,thanks to these two Brandeis alumni,that's exactly where it will be beginningnext month.Grossman and Reisman first connectedwhen they served together on Brandeis'Student Media Advisory Committee in theearly 1990s. A few years later, theycombined their talents to produce a videocommemorating the University's 50th
anniversary. As collaborators, they clickedimmediately."It's like we share a brain," saysGrossman, citing their common point ofview as a possible result of both beingBrandeisians of the '60s."We easily form a team where egos hidein the closet," adds Reisman. "We areboth willing to see another way to dosomething, and we can count on eachother."In the ensuing years, Grossman andReisman worked together on severalprojects, specializing in short films fornonprofit organizations.The genesis for their biggest endeavorcame about when Reisman and his wifevisited the New York Historical Society tosee a Jules Feiffer cartoon retrospective.The exhibit turned out to be in the rear ofthe museum, and on the way theyencoun te red ano the r d i sp lay ,"Enterprising Women: 250 years ofAmerican Business.""It chronicled just about every womanfrom Betsy Ross to Martha Stewart,"Reisman recalls. "My imagination wastouched, however, when I saw the postersfor Helena Rubinstein and ElizabethArden."Both arrived in the United States asimmigrants with little resources, but wenton to help build what is today a $150billion global health and beauty industry.Rubinstein and Arden were fierce rivals
for more than 50 years and never met inperson, although they lived and workedonly a few blocks apart."This, to me, sounded like a wonderfuldocumentary subject," says Reisman."A great business story, a greatwomen's story, a great Americancultural explosion and a drama!"Reisman brought the idea to Grossman,who was equally intrigued. Inconducting research, they discoveredthe book War Paint by LindyWoodhead, and reached an agreementwith the author to use her book assource material for a documentary,which they pitched to PBS. In 2009, ThePowder & the Glory premiered on thenetwork, where it has since become aWomen's History Month staple.The idea of a musical based on the filmcame from Grossman's then-teenagedaughter, Abby, who saw its stagepotential. Robert Brustein, founder ofthe Yale Repertory Theatre andHarvard's American Repertory Theatre,agreed."He told me, 'You've got dueling divas,Arnie!' " Reisman recalls.Grossman and Reisman connected withDavid Stone, one of the producers ofWicked who optioned the musical rightsand hired the creative team behindGrey Gardens, a musical that similarlywas based on a documentary.Broadway veterans and Tony Awardwinners Patti LuPone and ChristineEbersole were cast as the leads.War Paint opened in the summer of2016 at the Goodman Theatre in
Chicago, where it was met with criticalacclaim and a sold-out run, becoming themost successful production in thelegendary venue's history. Grossman andReisman were in attendance to see theshow inspired by their documentary cometo life on stage."At the end, I burst into tears," saysGrossman. "They did a great job."The show's success solidified its nextdestination: Broadway. War Paint beginspreviews at the Nederlander Theatre onMarch 7, with opening night on April 6.Grossman and Reisman will be inattendance.Looking back, both alumni credit theiralma mater with shaping their identitiesand career paths, fueling the inquisitiveminds that made projects like The Powder& the Glory possible."Brandeis in the '60s was an amazingincubator of courage and creativity," saysReisman. "I came there as a buddingindependent spirit, and Brandeis taughtme how to fly."Grossman remembers classes withProfessors David Keith Hardy and GordieFellman sparking her interest in film, anddocumentaries in particular. "At one pointProfessor Fellman showed Triumph of theWill followed by Night and Fog, and I wasso struck by the power of those films."Reisman, who now describes himself as"fairly retired," has been the poet laureateof Martha's Vineyard since 2014. He haspublished two books of poems and art,and continues to be a regular panelist onthe NPR comedy quiz show Says You!with his wife, Paula Lyons.Grossman manages a number of ongoingtasks related to The Powder & the Glory,including a variety of promotionalactivities such as administering its websiteand Facebook page. She also plays leadguitar in a folk/rock band. A Brooklineresident, Grossman enjoys returning toBrandeis every five years for her Reunion.The Powder & the Glory was likely thefinal film for the creative team. "We've hadthe careers we want to have," she says.
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Book FundFor all your Book Fund needs, contact: Phyllis Becker,
9199 N. 107th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-838-1210 [email protected]
We accept credit card donations, Visa or MasterCard only for orders of $10 or more.
For a donation form and additional information, Click HERE
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Margie & Jerry Bold
Helen & Mike GreenbergJudy & Warren LevineIris Wigal
Roz Fischer
Carol & Chuck AbramsMark ItkowitzRonda & Sheldon Kottle
Congratulations on the birth of great granddaughter, Zosia RoseCongratulations on your 50th wedding anniversaryWishing Mark a very happy birthdayIn honor of the birth of granddaughter, Francine Lea Soper
Carol FinkIris WigalGail TennLorrie CohenRay PepperIrving FeldmanCarol Fink
Get well wishesGet well wishes to BillSpeedy recoveryWishing Lorrie a speedy recoveryWishing Ray a speedy recoveryWishing Irving a speedy recoverySpeedy recovery
Adelle AbrahamsEllen & Bob KirschenbaumNancy Sacks
Gloria Sappol On the loss of beloved husband, Hartley Sappol
Special Tribute Card
Bonnie FurstJudy Levine
Helen Neubart & FamilyTamar Vogel
In memory of Herman NeubartIn memory of father, Jacob Grun
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Did you know that all Chapter Board meetingsare open to our members? You are welcome tojoin us the third Wednesday of every month(except for our July and August hiatus) at 10:30am. If you are interested in attending, emaileither of our chapter presidents to let themknow you are coming and for driving directions.
May 3 Executive Committee MeetingMay 17 General Board MeetingMay 24 Executive Committee MeetingJune 21 General Board Meeting
Programming Committee
Please join us for our 1st meeting as wedesign the events for the upcoming year.We are looking for a few good women (andmen!) to help create next year’s excitingschedule. If you have left for the season andare interested in the ProgrammingCommittee, please contact Barbara Stern.
DATE: Thursday, May 25th TIME: 10:00 amLOCATION: home of Barbara Stern
Since 1948, BNC members have raised more than $131 million to support Brandeisstudents, faculty, the library and cutting-edge research in neuroscience.
Sustaining
the Mind Fund:
Research
and Scholarship
in
Neurodegenerative
Diseases
Ellen & David Rothenberg to Jim AndrewsIn honor of his 75th Birthday
Since our earliest days, the Brandeis National Committee has stood as a resolute partner with the University. Financial assistance plays a pivotal role in upholding Brandeis' founding principle of equal access to higher education,regardless of a student's financial circumstance. Scholarships ensure that the best and brightest students are able topursue an education at this unique institution.Brandeis is committed to ensuring that it meets the financial needs of its students. Endowed scholarship funds, whichprovide a consistent, dependable funding source, are required to accomplish this.
To support the BNC Scholarship campaign, click HERE for a donation form. Ronda Kottle, [email protected]
Minimum donations $25, please. A card will be sent to your honoree.