mca program guide 2014-2015
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Men's Cultural Alliance Program Guide for 2014-2015. The MCA is based in Collier County, Florida.TRANSCRIPT
MCA
Program
Guide
2014 – 2015
What’s in this Program Guide
Committee Chairs
Letter from the President
Luncheon Meetings
Special Programs
Four Part Monthly Speaker Series
Ongoing Programs
Community Volunteers Group
Waiver Form
2014 – 2015 Application Form
Committee Chairs
Communications:
Michael [email protected]
Membership: Dan Kamm…[email protected]
Publicity:
Jeff Margolis…[email protected]
Luncheon Meetings: Meir [email protected]
Speakers Series:
Wayne Kargher…[email protected]
Calendar: Dick Lechtner…[email protected]
Programming:
Les Nizin…[email protected]
From the President
The Men’s Cultural Alliance (MCA) is an organization of the male
members of the Jewish Federation of Collier County (JFCC) whose
purpose is to create friendship and camaraderie among its members
by attending and participating in social, intellectual and
sporting/athletic activities.
Now in its third year of existence, over 200 men have joined the
group and participate in a wide array of activities ranging from
monthly luncheon meetings to recreational sporting activities, to
study and educational groups. Membership in the MCA makes each
man an official member of the JFCC.
All paid members of the MCA are eligible to join any program. It is
necessary, however, to sign up for each program. Many groups are
limited in the number of participants in order to allow each member
the best possible experience.
We actively seek and welcome new members and encourage their
input in organizing new activities and in participating in our exciting
programs.
For further information, please feel free to contact me.
Best wishes for a fun filled and enjoyable season with the MCA.
Steve Brazina
President
Luncheon Meetings
Welcome Back Luncheon
Identity Theft: What You Need to Know
Nov 11 – 11:30am
Vasari Country Club
Speaker: Carrie Kerskie
President, Kerskie Group, Inc.
Founder, Association of Certified Identity Theft
Investigators
Member, Collier County Identity Theft Task Force
Carrie Kerskie a highly sought-after speaker, trainer and
consultant on the topics of identity theft, fraud and data
breach. She appears regularly on WINK News SW Florida
as a fraud and identity theft expert. She is also the
author of the book, Your Public Identity; Because Nothing
is Private Anymore.
Topic summary:
Every three seconds another American becomes a victim
of identity theft. Naples is number three in the country
for identity theft complaints and Florida is number one
nationwide. Come and learn valuable tips, tricks and
techniques to reduce your risk of becoming the next
statistic.
Sun Power – How Energy Power from the Sun is Changing lives Around the World,
Empowering America, and Saving the Planet
December 11 - 11:30am
Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club
Speaker: Neville Williams
America, as well as the rest of the world, is on the brink of an energy revolution that can save the planet, and
increase peace and prosperity, by harnessing the unlimited power of the sun. After decades of promise
and potential, the technology now exists to replace our
dangerous addiction to fossil fuels with cheap, clean solar energy . . . one rooftop at a time.
Mr. Williams will explain what people are doing around he world and in the United States. You will hear about
some of the people among the millions who have chosen to put the sun at their service, from villages in Africa to
suburban America, from rural China to Google’s campus, from thousands of industrial rooftops to America’s huge
solar farms.
Neville Williams, is the founder of Standard Solar Inc., one of America's leading solar energy services company
based in Maryland that sells and installs grid-tied residential, commercial, institutional and utility-scale
solarelectric systems in the mid-Atlantic region. Williams launched Standard Solar in 2005, drawing on 30 years of executive management, communications, and marketing
experience. Standard Solar has been listed as the 73rd fastest growing company in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine.
Mr. Williams first became involved with solar energy during the Carter Administration as a consultant to the
U.S. Department of Energy. He is the author of SUN POWER (Forge, NY, 2014), an account of bringing solar power to people without electricity in 11 countries in
Asia and Africa and how solar is also empowering Europe and the U.S..
Outlook for the US and Global Economy and Financial Markets in 2015
January 8 - 11:30am
The Club at Old Cypress
Speaker: Stuart Schweitzer
Stuart schweitzer is a Vice Chairman and Global Markets Strategist for J.P. Morgan Private banking. He is
responsible for analysis of global financail markets and economies with an emphasis on asset allocation and
market strategy. He is a senior voice of the firm on the economy, investment outlook, and portfolio strategy. After a long career in New York, Stu now focuses his
efforts on the firm’s Private Banking clients in Florida and the Southeast.
World War II and the Speakers Role in Receiving the Purple Heart
Feb 12 – 11:30am
Vineyards Country Club
Speaker: Gerald Mansbach
On June 25, 1944, Sgt.Gerald Mansbach was in his tank, a heavily armored Sherman, shooting it out with a large
force of Germans, when he noticed some fellow American soldiers on the ground out in the open, exposed to withering fire, wounded immobilized.
Mansbach exited the tank, jumped to the ground, ran into the open and hauled the wounded men behind
cover. For this and other acts of bravery he was awarded a Silver Start Citation.
The Purple Heart was his after a German artillery attack that killed his entire crew left him with a brain injury so
severe it was months before he could remember his own name.
For a long time Jerry put the memories of the War behind him and went about with his life. But now that he is retired he is spending more time reflecting on the three
most important years in his life.
Come listen to this “Legion of Honor” holder relate his story of heroism and patriotism during WW II.
Inside Collier County Government
March 12 – 11:30am
The Club at Pelican Bay
Speaker: County Commissioner Georgia Hiller
Attorney, certified public accountant, community leader and public servant, Georgia Hiller offers an unparalleled record of respected leadership
and accomplishment. Georgia’s educational background is uniquely suited to delve into the
complex details of a government with an annual budget of nearly $1 billion. It is a record and background that makes her unquestionably
qualified to lead Collier County
New for 2014 – 2015 Four Part Monthly Speaker Series
Reservations required. Email Mark Cohn: [email protected]
All session will be held at the JFCC Community Room
First Program
Plant-based Lifestyle and the
Reduction in Risk of Heart Disease, Cancer and
Diabetes
Presented by Robert T. Lempert DMD and Anthony London MD
December 10 – 10:30am JFCC Community Room
Albert Einstein is reputed to have said, “things should be described as simply as possible, but no simpler” A Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle is the miracle pill. We are never taught this concept since industries can not profit and will not spend money on research. Our discussion today on nutrition can help you, your spouse, your children, and grandchildren. Results have taken away any mystery about benefits. The best example is a person that has Type 2 Diabetes. After 4 weeks of eating a plant based diet the diabetic patient would see wonderful improvement. They may either give up their medication or severely reduce it. When you look at a blocked coronary artery and then see it open up after 32 months of a strict plant based diet you get convinced. Slowing down a cancer with vegetables which is shown so clearly by the research by Dr. Li is amazing.
My story of experiencing a plant based diet for 3 years has made me very passionate about this life style choice. I am hear today to relate my experience. My hope is that my talk will give many benefits that you can share with your families. Dr London has practiced cardiology for 40 years. He will present the risk factors of coronary artery disease and the basic pathology. The value and evidence of a “Whole Food Plant Based Diet”
Robert T. Lempert DMD is a graduate of the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dentistry in 1966, which was followed by a one year residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and two years in the US Army Dental Corp. Followed by opening a dental practice in Cherry Hill, NJ. Robert was a member of the American Dental Association and the Acadsmy of General Dentistry. Presently he is retired and his daughter is running the Dental practice in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Anthony London M.D. gradudated Albany Medical College 1965. He completed his Internship, Internal Medicine and Cardiology Fellowship at Albany Medical Center, Albany, N.Y. Diplomat American Board Internal Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College Cardiology. He Practiced Clinical Cardiology and was Director of Coronary Care St Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, N.Y. Retired 2003.
Second Program
I'm Not Ready For That – Senior Housing in Naples
Presented by Bruce B. Rosenblatt
January 30 – 10:30am JFCC Community Room
Join this interactive seminar about the senior housing options in Collier County.
Topics include:
* The types and cost of the various senior communities in our area
* How to plan ahead without moving * How to age at place at home
* Future trends in senior housing
* Bruce's top 10 researching tips * And much more...
Even if you "aren't ready," this seminar is a great way to become better educated about your future options.
Bruce B. Rosenblatt, owner of Senior Housing Solutions, a senior housing consulting service and Solutions @ Home, a stay at home coordination service. Bruce has over 30
years' experience in the senior housing business and has held upper management positions for some of the
leading for profit and not for profit senior living companies in the United States. He has overseen more
than 75 retirement communities across the county including three prominent communities in Naples. Bruce is currently Vice President of Naples Interagency Council and an active member of Collier County Bar Association
and MCA. Bruce has previously been on the board of Jewish Family Services of Collier County, the Area Agency
on Aging for Southwest Florida and the Retirement Housing Council for the State of Florida. Bruce is
considered an expert on senior housing and speaks locally and nationally about various senior
housing topics.
Third Program
The Writings of the Great Jewish American Prize-Winning Author - Philip Roth
Presented by Prof. Steve Yussen
February 24 – 10:30am JFCC Community Room
Philip Roth is one of the finest American novelists of the
past half century. Writing 29 novels, many of them
masterpieces, over a 50 year period, and honored with
awards from the Pulitzer Prize to the Pen/Faulkner award
to the Mann/Booker Lifetime International Achievement
award, he is one of the most decorated writers of our age
and one of the most original. His lyrical style, comic
sense, and diverse themes and topics in such books
spanning Goodbye Columbus (in 1959), through Portnoy's
Complaint, American Pastoral, the Human Stain,
Operation Shylock, the Plot Against America, and most
recently Nemesis (in 2010), make him truly an American
Master. After Roth declared his retirement at age 80, in
2013, his friends and admirers intensified their public
celebrations and tributes to him.
Come listen as Steve Yussen channels the spirit of this
great Jewish American artist through the voices of some
of those friends and Mr. Roth himself.
Prof. Steve Yussen is a Professor of Child Development
and Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota
Fourth Program
How to Begin Researching Your
Family History
Presented by Arthur Sissman March 11 – 10:30am
JFCC Community Room
Do you have a gaps in your family tree? Who are these missing people? Are they related to you? Do you know where your forebears came from? Why do you want to
know? How do you find out? Do your grandchildren know who these people are? Why should you or they care?
Researching your family genealogy can help you find the answers to all the above questions. And the answers to
questions you don’t even know to ask yet.
Arthur Sissman is the founder and leader of the Jewish Genealogy SIG (Special Interest Group) of Collier and Lee Counties. He began researching his family history in 1999 in anticipation of the first family reunion of the paternal side of his family. Since then, his research has put him in touch with over 500 family members, most of whom he had never even heard of or met. Genealogy is a great
hobby, and especially Jewish genealogy. Other word to describe a genealogist might be: Biographer, Detective,
Historian, Diplomat, Keen Observer, Skeptic, Linguist, Sociologist, Reporter.
Want to find out how to get started? Come to an informative lecture and learn how computer technology
has changed the geneology business.
Have a topic to present?
Contact: Wayne Kargher [email protected]
Special Events
Private MCA Tours of the Holocaust Museum
January 21, and February 18, 2015 9:30am
The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida
Private guided tours of the Museum, given by Elliott Katz, with a Survivor presentation and a light breakfast. These comprehensive tours offer a unique opportunity to learn
from a survivor the history of this horrific event.
The cost per person is $20. Make check payable to JFCC and mail to: Michael Gordon
1867 Seville Blvd. #421 Naples, FL 34108
Contact: Michael Gordon [email protected]
Collier Car Collection at the Revs Institute for Automotive Research
JAN 22, 2015 10:00am - 12:30pm
+ LUNCH FOLLOWING TOURS
Enjoy a fascinating two-hour docent-led tour in a group
of ten MCA "car guys." After the tours those who wish to will meet for lunch at 1pm at a convenient restaurant
(lunch location and cost will be provided to tour registrants at a later date). For more about the collection and its location off Airport-Pulling Road 0.7 mi. south of Golden Gate Parkway, click here: www.revsinstitute.org.
Register soon; limited to 20 members: ten starting at
10:00am and ten starting at 10:30 am. Send Andy a $20 check made out to Jewish Federation of Collier County. State your tour starting-time preference (10 or 10:30).
Contact: Andy Levine, 2 Hill Rd., West Stockbridge, MA 01266 (through 2014); then 7734 Pebble Creek Circle #203, Naples 34108. [email protected]. Cell:
(413) 329-2467.
Everblades Hockey Game
Saturday February 14, 2015
7:00pm Germain Arena
Join fellow MCA members and friends for our third
annual Night at the Everblades as the local hockey team
takes on the Kalamazoo Wings. This event is open to
MCA members, families and friends. The Everblades will
be giving us a special rate.
For further information, please contact Jeff Margolis, [email protected]
Red Sox Spring Training Game
Date: TBD JetBlue Park
Announcement of date will appear in the MCA weekly eblasts prior to the event. This event sold out last year.
For further information, contact Michael Sobol,
Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship
November 30
Located at Ft Myers Beach behind the Wyndham Garden Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn)
6890 Estero Beach Blv’d Ft Myers Beach
Time 11:00am until …..
This annual event is the largest sand sculpting event in the State of Florida, There are competitors from all over
the globe who enter the event to display their talent.
Park your car for free across from Lovers Key State Park 8700 Estero Ft Myers Beach, and take a free shuttle bus
to the Hotel.
Admission is $5.00 per person , bring your friends and family.Group Leader Les Nizin at [email protected]
Collier County Emergency Management Center
January 26, 2015 9:30am – 12:00pm
Tour of Collier County Emergency Services Center
Meeting at the guard house at the EMS center building 8075 Lely Cultural Parkway, just off 951, and next to the
South Regional Library.
The tour includes luncheon catered by Jason’s Deli.
The cost is $18.00 per person, including the guided tour.
Reservations (required) and questions: Larry [email protected]
Send check (after Dec. 1) payable to JFCC to:
Larry Hecht 7719 Berkshire Pines Dr.,
Naples, FL 34104
Guided Naturalist Walk at Clam Pass
December 3, 10:00am
Join Sid Freund, a Conservancy of Southwest Florida
volunteer guide and certified Florida Naturalist, for a free
guided walk on the boardwalk, beach, and back-bay
areas of this beautiful Collier County park and learn
about the secret lives of the flora and fauna of this
captivating and biologically-rich area.
Clam Pass County Park offers a beautiful beach and a
scenic boardwalk through a unique habitat. Learn about
the special trees that dominate in this unusual
environment and why they are important to all of us. See
beautiful shore birds and maybe a surprise visitor or two,
such as the not to be forgotten pileated woodpecker.
Learn about our shells and see what shells and other
treasures such as shark’s teeth, the Gulf
may have delivered to the shore. Walk is approximately
2 hours.
Meet at the tram stop at the end of the Clam Pass
parking lot 10 AM. Hat, water, and sunscreen advised.
Parking is free with beach sticker or subject to county fee
for all day. Entrance to park is adjacent to the Waldorf
Astoria at the end of Seagate Drive.
Contact: Sid Freund [email protected]
Homer Helter’s Antique and Military Mall
January 29, 2015 1:00-3:00 pm
Tour the largest military store in Florida, the 12,000 square foot Antique and Military Mall at Shirley Street.
Over 50 antique dealers plus an amazing display of World War II artifacts including uniforms, weapons, insignia,
documents and photos. Mall operator Homer Helter will give the tour which is limited to just 15 members.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Register only by email.
Contact: Dave Hinds [email protected]
Museum of Military Memorabilia
February 17, 2015 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tour one of the best hidden gems in Naples located in the main terminal of the Naples Municipal Airport. See and
learn about memorabilia from all of our nation’s wars on a tour given by museum president Robert D. McDonald.
There are over 10,000 artifacts on display for public viewing. This tour is limited to just 15 members and includes a special surprise presentation by the group
leader. Register by email only.
Contact: David Hinds [email protected]
Review and Discussion of Inspirational
True Story “Gertruda’s Oath,” Inagural
“One Book Southwest Florida” Selection
Monday, December 15 2:00-4:00 pm
JFCC Community Room
A review and discussion of the inspirational true
story “Gertruda’s Oath,” the inaugural “One
Book Southwest Florida” selection. Join with
members of the community in reading the story
of Michael Stolowitzky, the son of a wealthy
Warsaw family, who during WWII, was rescued
by the devotion and courage of his Catholic
nanny. Solowitzky will be making a personal
appearance in Naples in January.
Holocaust Museum docent and history lecturer
Elliot Katz will lead the review and discussion.
RSVP to Elliot at [email protected]
MCA Boater's Day Picnic on Keewaydin
Island
February 6 (rain date of February 13)
MCA will arrange to rent deck boats or pontoon boats for a
trip to Keewaydin Island for MCA members and spouses. We
will meet at a boat rental facility in Naples (to be determined)
and travel by boat to Keewaydin Island - a beautiful barrier
island between Naples and Marco Island. The estimated price
will be approximately $50 per person including boat rental and
gas, but not including lunch and beverages. You can bring your
own picnic lunch, or buy food from one of the "food boats" on
the beach.
You will be able to walk along the beach, lounge in the sun, or
even bring your lucky fishing rod and tackle. The number of
boats reserved will be based upon the number of boaters who
are interested. Boating experience is not required.
Send an email to Bob Lubin at [email protected] if you are
interested. Deposits will not be required until a later date.
Ongoing Programs
Bike Riding
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Sundays, Every week Nov 2014 to April 2015
Meeting Place: At the parking lot at the Waterside Shops, next to Starbucks and the Brio, on the East side of the
shops. There will be 3 groups, the “leisure riders”, the
“recreation riders”, and the “fitness riders”. Leisure riders will ride below “10 mph”, the recreation
riders will ride at speeds of about “10-14 mph”, and the fitness riders will ride at speeds of “16 mph plus”
12 to 22 miles.
ALL RIDERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN BIKE, WEAR HELMUTS, HAVE TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED, AND BRING
WATER.
Group Leader Michael Sobol [email protected]
Bird Watching
The group will meet at 8 AM at a location to be announced in the Naples area to carpool to the
designated site. The trip will last 3.5 – 4 hours. Possible destinations: Corksrew Swamp Sanctuary, Eagle Lakes
Community Park, Sugden Park, Naples Landfill (the dump!), Tigertail Beach….
You will need to bring : BINOCULARS, camera, (optional), note taking materials, sunscreen, hat, appropriate shoes,
snacks. Bathrooms will be a available at the site. There maybe a parking or admission fee to the site.
More information will be sent to those who request information 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event.
The MCA Bird Watching group is led by member, Arthur Sissman. Arthur has over 20 years Bird Watching
experience in the Collier/ Lee Counties area. The group is open to all members who are interested in bird watching,
nature photography, or just want to go to interesting natural places for a stroll.
Remember, you must sign up to receive information about these trips by emailing
Arthur “The Birdman” Sissman at [email protected]
Boating
Whether you have a backwater fishing boat, a deck boat, a pontoon boat, or a larger cruising boat, perhaps we can
organize some trips to local or even over-night boating destinations.
Contact Bob Lubin at [email protected] if you want to help organize a MCA Boaters Group.
Bocce
Every other Monday, beginning Dec 1
2:00pm – 4:00pm Dec - May
Veterans Community Park
(1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, FL)
MCA is forming a Bocce group! To join the group for
some fun and friendly competition, all you need to do is
send Jeff Shein an email several days prior to one of the
scheduled get-togethers and then simply “show up” at
the courts. (If your plans change, please let Jeff know.)
Players will be randomly assigned to teams, which will
change from week-to-week. (Note: If there is sufficient
interest in a more competitive format, Jeff will explore
forming “standing” teams.) No experience necessary.
Come to the courts . . . we’ll have a ball!
Contact: Jeff Shein [email protected]
Bowling
Tuesday 9:15 – 11:30am
Beacon Bowling across from Waterside Shops
Anyone interested in joining this group contact Arthur for
a fun morning
Arthur Hersch [email protected] 239-948-0003
Afternoon Bridge
Starting in December, day/time and location TBA
Interested: Contact Stan Farb: [email protected] cell: 610-585-4191
Chess via the Internet
Anyone who has an interest in chess at all levels of experience can participate and play. Sign up with an
opponent, take as long as you need to make a move and a notification will be emailed to your opponent. Take up
to 30 days to complete a game. Interested? Contact Marty Mittleman at [email protected]
Creative Writers Workshop
Time, date and location to be determined
Creative writers interested in forming a writing workshop.
Members will exchange and critique each other's work in a honest and constructive manner. Plan on meeting every
other week beginning in the Fall.
Workshop facilitator is Marc Simon, author of The Leap Year Boy, and two time winner of the Sugden Theatre
New Plays contest.
Interested? Contact Marc at [email protected]
iPad, iPhone, MAC Tips and Tricks
Nov 6 and Jan 15, 2015 2:00 pm
JFCC Commuity Room
Do you know the shortcuts, tips and tricks to make your
iPhone, iPad or MAC run more efficitently. Do you know
the unpublished shortcuts that are passed only by
word-of-month?
Have specific issues or problems with your MAC or hand
held device? E-mail you question(s) ahead of time to be
sure they are answered during this session.
This workshop will be led by Rabbi Ammos Chorny, a
lifelong Apple user and expert iPad and iPhone user.
RSVP to: Michael Sobol [email protected]
Documentary Film Series for 2014- 2015
Combined MCA/WCA group
Meeting the first Thursday of every month at the Federation Offices at 2:00 PM
December 2014 through March 2015
Informative and provocative films to be announced, Reservations required
Group Leader Steve Brazina, contact Steve at [email protected] to be kept informed of the titles of
future movies
Fishing
Welcome to those who have expressed interest in fishing with MCA. There are now 22 men on the MCA list.
This fishing group operates smoothly and effectively with
assistance from Tom Mann who runs the Vanderbilt Country Club Fishing Club (VCC). He coordinates the 6
winter fishing months and Miki Field does the 6 summer months. MCA and VCC coordinate and fish the same
schedule. The 2013 – 2014 trips were all filled. If there is a
cancellation by someone, everybody is informed but you have to move fast. ALSO, IF YOU WANT TO FISH ON A
PARTICULAR DATE OR DATES, LET Miki KNOW. He will try to accommodate you.
The fishing in Naples is great.
Interested? Contact Miki Field [email protected]
Jewish Genealogy SIG
(Special Interest Group)
10:00 – 11:30 am All Year - the 2nd Tuesday of each
month
Jewish Federation Community Room
Grandpa, who are the people in that Passover family picture? Is that
Great-grandma Ethel? Is that Great-grandpa Max? Who are the other
12 people in the picture? Where did these people come from and
why? Have you been asked these questions by your children or
grandchildren? Why should you or they care? Researching your
family genealogy can help you find the answers to all the above
questions. And the answers to questions you don’t even know to ask
yet. Please contact Arthur Sissman to register. You will need a
notebook and pen for this program.
Contact: Arthur Sissman [email protected]
Kayaking
At various locations, weather permitting.
Kayaking, for 2014-2015, will pick up where they left off last year, increasing the number of paddling excursions.
Plans are in place for Bob Lubin to have an earlier kick-off in September, to accommodate full time residents. Bob will reach out in September to those on the email list to
see those who have an interest in heading out on the water.
Come join those Kayaking.. it is great fun, and a good way to meet people.
Jay Weintraub is the group leader, he can be reached at [email protected], if you want more information,
or simply want to be added to email list.
Men’s Gratuitous Violent Movie Night
Commencing in November 2014 and running through April 2015 at or about 7:00pm depending on the movie
schedule.
Meeting every second or third Thursday Place Hollywood Regal Theatre complex located in the
Costco shopping center, Airport Pulling and Pine Ridge Rd
Those attending will meet for a light supper at one of the many close by restaurants, one hour earlier.
Ed Margulies will select a different movie for the
members to view.
If interested, and would like to be included please send your name and email address to
Ed Margulies at [email protected]
Hand and Foot Canasta
Sunday Evenings Bi-monthly
at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Nov 2014 - April 2015
Federation Community Room
This is a great couples game. Prior to the game players may meet at a local restaurant (optional)
Group Leader Dick Lechtner contact Dick [email protected] to be included in upcoming games.
Men’s Discussion New Yorker Group
Meets Year Round on the third Thursday of the month
1:00 pm– 2:30 pm
Jewish Federation Board Room
Lively and controversial discussion on Jewish Topics
Group Leaders Mike Hurwitz at [email protected] ,
or Gerry Melnick at [email protected]
Mens Discussion Group
“THE WISDOM YEARS”
Tuesdays Nov. 4, 2014 – May 5, 2015 every other week
2:00 pm Jewish Federation Community Room
Men are very good at sharing stories. We’re not so good about sharing our feelings with other men.
The meetings will give all a chance to move beyond that as we come together and share our joy, our concerns. And what comes up for us as we move through this phase of our life.Topics could range from
relationships with our children, our grandchildren, our spouses; issues of health, mortality, etc.The number one rule for the group is
confidentiality….
“WHAT IS SAID IN THE GROUP STAYS IN THE GROUP AND NEVER LEAVES THE ROOM” Membership is limited, and is presently full.
Leader: Mel Zahn at [email protected]. To be notified if there is an opening.
Photography Critique Group
Meets the Second Monday of each month from Nov 10, 2014 – April 15, 2015
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jewish Federation Community Room
Do you take pictures? Do you want to do a better job?
Since we all “see” differently, such critique would be helpful no matter what level of photography you are at. In addition to
critiquing, the group could go on photo shoots, discuss techniques, and the list is endless.
More information will be provided to those who request information prior to a scheduled meeting. So bring your pictures, your camera,
and have some fun…
Group Leader Nathan Apkon at [email protected]
Poker Group
Monday Evenings 7:00 pm Avalon in Peilican Bay
Year Round
This is a friendly, congenial game, with only small stakes....one can only make or lose at the most a few
dollars. We play dealers choice and have a variety of games...
..lots of fun and laughs
Join in the fun contact: Stan Tralins at [email protected]
Running Group
Jan 2015 - April 2015
Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 am
Meeting place : North Collier County Recreational Center 1500 Livingston Road Naples in the parking lot of the
Sports Facility.
A run of 2-5 miles (the runners choice) at a pace of between 9-12 minutes/mile. Run at your own pace. Miles
will run with the slowest runner, should he wish accompaniment.
Group Leader Miles Haven, [email protected]
Tai Chi for Men
Beginning January 7, 2015
Wednesday at 10:30 am
Jewish Federation Community Room
This one hour class will teach the art of moving meditation, helping to balance your energies and reduce
stress. Taught by Karen Atkin, a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher and certified Tai Chi instructor. Cost of a series of
8 one hour classes is $100; cost for a series of 4 classes starting Jan 8 is $60. Contact: Donna Goldstein
(sold out…send email to be put on wait list)
Walking Group
Group Meets Weekly, Tuesdays Jan 2015 – April 2015 10:30 am
Meeting place in front of Walgreens in the shopping area off Napa Blvd near the entrance to the Vineyards off Pine
Ridge.
Members, and their significant others walk north on Vineyards Blvd to Ave Maria Law School on Arbor Blvd.
The walk is about 2 miles, and then the walk back to Walgreens, another 2 miles. You can walk at your own pace and at the conclusion of the walk, you can sit and relax, sit outside Starbucks or get a cold drink at Publix
A bottle of water is a must.
Group leader Miles Haven Miles [email protected]
MCA Community Volunteers Group
The MCA is exploring the many organizations in the community that need volunteers and how we can help. Combined, the MCA members are an amazing pool of
talent and experience that can provide a major contribution to our community.
Our initial research finds the needs of the community are many. From individually working with kids- tutoring and
mentoring, participating as a group - build homes for families - food/clothing drives, interacting with seniors - conversation and playing cards, professional guidance - legal/accounting - to spreading the word that the MCA - with it's vast experience of over 200 members - is ready
to help serve the needs of our community.
THE COMMUNITY NEEDS US –
PLEASE VOLUNTEER.
We need your feed back as to previous volunteer experience and what specific interests members have.
We will then reach out to the community, contact organizations that need our talent, and organize the MCA
volunteers.
Contact: Sandy Mintz [email protected]
Men’s Cultural Alliance – Waiver Form
As a participant in an MCA event that does not take place
at the Federation Building located at 2500 Vanderbilt
Road Naples, Florida 34109,
I ________________________, acting for myself, my
executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin agree as
follows:
That I waive all rights, claims, cause of action, of any kind
whatsoever that I or my heirs, legal representatives may
claim to have against either The Jewish Federation of
Collier County, and or the Men’s Cultural Alliance, their
agents, servants, and or employees, for any loss, injury,
or damage sustained by me while participating in an MCA
event .
This waiver and release shall be construed broadly, under
the Laws of Florida.
Signature ____________________________________
Date __________________
MCA 2014 – 2015 Application Form Please check one: New ☐ Renewal ☐
I want to be listed in the MCA membership roster Yes☐ No☐
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!)
Name:
Spouse or Partner Name, if applicable:
Local Address:
City: State: Zip:
Email (very important):
Florida phone: Cell or alternate phone: _________________
Northern Address:
City: State: Zip:
Northern home phone:
In Southwest Florida: full-time ☐ part-time ☐ (from _______ to_______ )
Membership fee: $56 (Minimum for the year; includes Federation membership.)
I want a name badge: (Check NO if you already have one) Yes ☐ No ☐
Name as you want it to appear on the name badge
Additional donation to the Federation is voluntary and encouraged.
Please make your check payable to: Jewish Federation of Collier County
and mail with this form to:
MCA
Jewish Federation of Collier County
2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Ste. 2201 Naples, FL 34109