wca 2012-13 program guide

– DENOTES EW PROGRAM FOR THE 2012-2013 SEASON

WOMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE www.womensculturalalliance.com

For additional information contact Jane Hersch, WCA President

[email protected] 239-948-0003

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GENERAL INFORMATION: All paid members of the Women’s Cultural Alliance are eligible to join any program. It is necessary, however, to sign up for each program, unless otherwise indicated. Many groups are limited in the number of participants in order to allow each member the opportunity to contribute to discussions. Some of the programs continue on a year-round basis, but members must sign up each season.

All programs will meet at the Federation, unless stated otherwise in this program guide.

IMPORTANT: IT IS NECESSARY THAT YOU CONTACT EACH LIAISON BEFORE ATTENDING ANY PROGRAM.

NEW & EXCITING PROGRAMS THIS SEASON APPS FOR iPHONE4s & iPAD

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH PARTY BRIDGE GROUP

BROADWAY COMPOSERS CANASTA

CLIVE DANIELS SEMINARS DOCUMENTARY FILMS

FLORAL DESIGN HAND AND FOOT CANASTA

HISTORY OF ISRAEL JAZZ JUNKIES

ONE NIGHT STAND (TRAVEL) OPERA MOVIE GLASSES

PAINTING CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY

TAI CHI WE LOVE TO SING WOMEN’S ISSUES

CALLIGRAPHY JAPANESE PAPER

PHOTOSHOP FIBER CARDS ZENTANGLE

IKEBANA

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The WOMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE is an affinity group of the Jewish Federation of Collier County. The Women’s Cultural Alliance provides the opportunity to meet others who share similar interests. There are study groups in art, film, literature and other interest areas, and a strictly social component where you can have lunch or dinner, meet new people and renew friendships. We love to welcome new members into our group. 800 women have joined the WCA. Membership in the WCA makes each woman an official member of the Federation. Proceeds from any WCA fundraising activities will benefit the Federation and special activities of the WCA. We invite you to review our program guide of activities for the coming season. We have so much to offer…and hope that you will find something of interest in our group and join us.

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2012-13 WOMEN'S CULTURAL ALLIANCE BOARD

Officers President – Jane Hersch Secretary – Marilyn Litz

Treasurer – Ellie Richman

Directors Membership – Linda Simon

Program – Elaine Soffer Communications – Nancy Kahn

Publicity – Susan Pittleman Events Coordinator – Jamie Ross Special Events – Peggy Goldberg

Alternate Site Coordinator – Arlene Sobol Nominating Committee – Denise Samuel

Advisory Committee

Lea Bendes Sue Dean

Barbara Karp Judy Peltz

DON’T MISS THESE SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS:

THE SHY WOLF SANCTUARY FRIDAY, OCT 19, 2012 9:00 A.M. We will meet at the Sanctuary, located at 1161 27th St, SW at Vanderbilt Beach Rd, past Collier Blvd (951). Once there, we will have a lecture and tour of the sanctuary, whose mission is to provide sanctuary for exotic animals in need of rescue and refuge, and to educate the community about the needs of these animals. For more information contact the liaison. Confirm your reservation with $10.00 tax deductible donation payable to the Shy Wolf Sanctuary, and sent to Nancy Kahn, 1854 Winding Oaks Way, Naples FL 34109. LIAISON: Nancy Kahn [email protected]

FURNITURE FASHIONS AT CLIVE DANIEL HOME – A Private Design Event MONDAY, OCT 29, 2012 10:00 A.M. Join Kris Kolar, Vice President of Interior Design at Clive Daniel Home for a look at the season’s newest home furnishing styles. In this dynamic presentation, Kris will present an overview of the hottest colors and trends seen in the halls of the famous International Home Furnishings market in High Point, North Carolina. After the presentation, WCA members will have private tours with decorators through the showrooms and can arrange for individual consultations. A morning not to be missed! For 100 WCA members only! Look for more information in the WCA eblast closer to the event.

BEADING CLASS WEDNESDAY, DEC 5, 2012 OR JAN 9, 2013 OR FEB 6, 2013 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. This is a beginner’s beading class where you will leave with your own unique necklace. We had lots of fun last year, so join us again, or come as a first‐timer. You will leave with a unique necklace that you have made. The fee is $38, which includes everything you need to make your “masterpiece”, plus instructional printouts and refreshments. These are not beading kits but individual unique beads that you will be working with. Each class in Judy’s home is limited to 8 people. LIAISON: Judith Zieve 610‐526‐1617 (until NOV 1), 239‐260‐5991 (after NOV 1) [email protected]

iPhone 4s Apps FRIDAY, DEC 7, 2012 10:00 – 12:00 P.M. at Stonebridge Country Club Come join a small group of up to 15 participants and share your knowledge about your iPhone 4S. Please plan to have at least 2 apps to tel about. l usLIAISON: Nancy Kahn [email protected]

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THE SALON THURSDAY, JAN 10, 2013 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Enjoy an afternoon of original prose and poetry readings by WCA members. The afternoon will include a discussion and musical interludes, performed by WCA members, followed by wine and cheese. LIAISON: Iris Shur 593-9328 [email protected]

IKEBANA – SOGETSU DEMONSTRATION THURSDAY, JAN 16, 2013 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement with its goal of being “friendship through flowers”. SOGETSU enables anyone to use Ikebana with any materials anywhere, with amazing results including the use of contemporary design. Learn the concepts of Ikebana such as harmony, balance, and unity. Emphasis is on both tradition and artistic expression.

In addition, WORKSHOPS to learn more and have a hands on experience are tentatively scheduled for DEC 18, JAN 8, JAN 22, FEB 12, FEB 26, and MAR 19, location TBD. Contact Loris Dallal for additional information. LIAISON: Loris Dallal 254-9999 [email protected]

FAST FUN FABULOUS FLORAL DESIGNS WEDNESDAY, JAN 30, 2013 10:00 – 12:00 P.M. at Susie Wolf’s home Learn how to make fast, fun, and fabulous floral designs using containers found around the home. WCA member Susie will teach these techniques in her home and you will have the opportunity to create a floral design on your own. Bring your vase or container plus scissors for cutting stems. Individual assistance will be provided. Class size is limited. Register only by email. LIAISON: Susie Wolf [email protected]

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2 SESSIONS: PART 1: FRIDAY, JAN 18, 2013 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. AND

PART 2: THURSDAY, JAN 31, 2013 1:00 – 3:30 P.M. This Introduction to Digital Photography will use Picasa, a free program from Google. We will demonstrate the use of digital cameras, copying photos to your computer, basic photo editing, sharing photos via email and the Web, printing photos, and using a scanner to digitize old family photos. If there is interest additional sessions may be scheduled to cover other topics e.g., showing photos on your TV, inserting photos into documents, and other topics. Handouts will be provided. Bring your camera if you like. (If you have questions about your specific camera, please bring the camera's manual). This class is limited to 25. Registration for both sessions by email. LIAISON: Mary O'Haver [email protected]

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BROADWAY COMPOSERS 2 SESSIONS: FRIDAY, FEB 8, 2013 AND FRIDAY, FEB 22, 2013 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. Rodgers and Hart, “Songs of the Heart” Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart have composed hundreds of classy, witty, and nostalgic songs—fresh to this very day. We will review how the duo met and how they worked together in Broadway and film providing us with unforgettable songs like “Bewitched”, “My Funny Valentine”, “With a Song in My Heart”, and “The Lady is a Tramp”. We will discover how their extraordinary literary and musical talent combined to create the melodies that still touch our hearts and souls. Lerner and Lowe, “With a “Little Bit of Luck” We will explore the magical collaborations of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick “Fritz” Loewe. We will learn about their early lives, how they met, and how their creative juices blended to bless us with their award-winning musicals including Brigadoon, Gigi, My Fair Lady and Camelot. LIAISON: Ellen Katz [email protected]

Zentangle®.........come see what it's all about! FRIDAY, FEB 15, 2013 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. An easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, Zentangle® is for everyone, no matter their age or artistic background. Zentangle® uses an easy to understand process of simple, deliberate strokes, which build upon one another in beautiful, mesmerizing and surprising ways. You will be fascinated and delighted by the incredible original art you create during this relaxing, up-lifting workshop. Bring your friends and come nurture your inner artist. Absolutely no artistic talent required…. guaranteed!!! At the first session a fee of $45 will be paid to the instructor, this includes a personalized Zentangle Kit that contains all supplies needed to get started on this artistic adventure and is yours to keep! Taught by Gerry Pearson Nichols, Certified Zentangle® Teacher Maximum 25 participants LIAISON: Gerry Pearson Nichols 289-1556 [email protected] WCA MEMBER JEWELRY SHOW WEDNESDAY, FEB 27, 2013 1:30 – 4:30 P.M. At the Federation

ANNUAL WCA CANASTA DAY with Lunch WEDNESDAY, MAR 13, 2013 Noon – 4:00 P.M. at The Club Pelican Bay Love to play canasta? This is not your mother's game from the 1950s. Sign up with a table of 4 players. Venue allows a maximum of 100 players. $36 for Pelican Bay Club's wonderful buffet lunch and a fun afternoon of canasta. All WCA members and their guests are welcome. Watch for our registration form in the WCA eblast or contact us. LIAISONS: Hope Abels [email protected] and

Donna Goldstein [email protected]

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FLORAL DESIGN WEDNESDAY, APR 10, 2013 10:00 – 12:00 P.M. Learn the basics and create a floral design on your own. Bring your vase or container plus scissors for cutting stems. WCA member Ann Weiss will demonstrate and provide individual help. Fee, to be determined by size of the group registered, will include cost of flowers and floral foam. Register only by email. LIAISON: Elaine Soffer [email protected] NEW THIS SEASON SPECIAL ONE DAY CLASSES AT INVITATION TO PAPER – 8793 TAMIAMI TRAIL NORTH

LIAISON: LAVON COATE 325-9467 [email protected]

CONTACT LAVON DIRECTLY FOR REGISTRATION AND SPECIFIC DATES

CALLIGRAPHY THURS 1:00 P.M. and other times as needed Beginning and refreshing students will start with a felt tip pen designed for this purpose. The teacher will discuss the differences between calligraphy and lettering. Students leave with homework and are asked to pick a calligraphy project such as place cards or sayings. When students have a project they return for classes to set up and project and work on it. The cost is $10.00 per hour and pens are $3.00 each.

USING THE JAPANESE PAPERS MON 1:00 P.M. and other times as needed Starts with making a keepsake box and then progresses to covering address books, journals and albums. This is a two hour class. The cost is $20.00 for instruction plus $10.55 for a half-sheet of paper and one yard of ribbon. These are the supplies for the keepsake boxes. Other projects have other supply charges.

USING PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FRI 1:00 P.M. and other times as needed If you have some prior training in Photoshop, this class is for you if you would like to incorporate your photos into invitations, cards, and announcements. This store has one computer and professional printer for student use, bringing your laptop is encouraged.

FIBER CARDS FRI 1:00 P.M. and other times as needed A local fiber artist will demonstrate the ancient art of spinning wool. The students will use the wool to incorporate into stationary. The class is two hours and cost $20 for the class and students purchase the stationary supplies in the store.

LIAISON: LAVON COATE 325-9467 [email protected] CONTACT LAVON DIRECTLY FOR REGISTRATION AND SPECIFIC DATES

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SOCIAL & SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

If you are interested in one of the following groups, you must contact the liaison who in return will send you

confirmation, meeting place and time WCA COUPLES GROUP You need to be on the couples activities e-mail list to receive information about couples events such as brunches, bridge, dinners, discussion groups, hand and foot canasta, and special events. To be added to the couples activities e-mail list please send an e-mail to Jane Hersch [email protected] DINNER DAMES (monthly dining around town) Ferne Walpert 304-9882 [email protected] THE SINGLES CONNECTION (for single, widowed and divorced members) Marilyn Siegel 566-8712 [email protected] SERIOUS FOODIES (monthly food events, gourmet dinner group) Elaine Soffer 431-7905 [email protected]

JAZZ JUNKIES (Jazz events around town) Sue Dean 594-5957 [email protected]

OPERA AND BALLET IN CINEMA (group attends movies in theaters) Denise Samuel 594-9920 [email protected]

ONE NIGHT STAND (overnight travel adventures) Helene Naimon 566-029 [email protected]

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SPEAKER SERIES FOR 2012 – 2013

Look for flyers and e-mails with details about the following topics for this season’s speaker series:

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

NAPLES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

YOUR IMAGE MATTERS

iPAD AND iPHONE

GHOSTWRITING: Everyone has a story

ARTIST–ENTREPRENEUR AND THE LAW

PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS

FLAMENCO

LINE OF FIRE: Chanukah Enlightenment

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ISRAEL’S PHAROAH

YOUR IDENTITY IN RETIREMENT

ARTHREX

THE EVOLUTION OF MASS PRODUCED FASHION

KLEZMER MUSIC: from Shtetl to Stage

CULTURAL LITERACY

UNDERSTANDING FLORIDA GOVERNMENT

WOMEN’S FRIENDSHIPS IN LITERATURE AND LIFE

SUDDENLY SINGLE: Managing day-to-day affairs

MYSTIQUE OF JEWELRY

CLEOPATRA

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WOMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE 2012-2013 STUDY GROUP SELECTIONS

BY DAYS OF THE WEEK MONDAYS

EXPRESS YOURSELF IN COLOR Register for JAN or FEB or MAR 9:00 – 12:00 P.M. meets weekly for 4 weeks Painting lessons with WCA Art Studio Tours coordinator and local artist Janis Siegel, at her studio on a lake. Cost is $120 for one month of 4 lessons. This is a special rate for WCA members. A list of materials needed for the class will be provided. No prior experience required. Maximum of 5 participants each month. Email signup ONLY! LIAISON: Janis Siegel [email protected] EXPERIENCED MAH JONGG 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. NOV – APR Location: Beth Tikvah – 1459 Pine Ridge Road Calling all experienced Mah Jongg players for an afternoon of fun! LIAISON: Sue Dean 594-5957 [email protected] WEEK 2: BOOK STUDY 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. NOV – APR The purpose of this group is to enable in-depth discussions of plot, character, and writing style found in the selected novels. All WCA members are welcome to attend. Schedule: (facilitators in parentheses) NOV 12: State of Wonder by Anne Patchett (TBD); DEC 10: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson (Estelle Rauch); JAN 14: Room by Emma Donaghue (Louise Novis); FEB 11: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan (Louise Novis); MAR 11: Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan (TBD); APR 8: Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks (TBD). LIAISON: Louise Novis 239-597-0933/416-720-5305 [email protected]

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WEEK 2: FOREIGN / INDEPENDENT FILMS 1:00 – 3:30 P.M. DEC – APR The movies chosen are little-known films that have won awards at International Film Festivals around the globe. We watch the film together and then have a 30-45 minute discussion. This season the films will be shown once in December and April and twice in January, February and March. In December and April it will be the 2nd Monday of the month and in January, February and March it will be the second Monday and Wednesday. When you sign up to be part of this group, you will receive an email 10 days prior to the showing of the film and that is when you respond with your preference for the date that month. LIAISON: Chet Rivel 594-8098/203-226-0843 [email protected] WEEK 3: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. All Year Members discuss issues of current national and international importance. Member’s experiences and current research is shared. This growing group determines the program for each month, and a facilitator is chose to lead the discussion. LIAISON: Arlene Rutstein 390-9724 [email protected]

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. JAN – MAR Meets weekly starting JAN 14, 2013 This is a beginner's class, consisting mainly of conversation and interaction with one and other, with as little English spoken as possible. A list of new words useful in conversation will be provided each time, in connection with the lesson, and much repetition and sound practice will be used. The instructor will refer to "The complete Idiot's guide to learning French, "Schaum's Foreign Language 'Communicating in French,'" "The French Experience," and "The Instant Immersion in French," (computer software). Purchase of these materials is optional. Notebooks will be needed. It is recommended that participants have some form of recording device for practice at home. Limited to 12 participants LIAISON: Lydia Bond 384-9306 [email protected]

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WEEK 4: LADIES WHO LUNCH – with your friends in WCA 12:00 P.M. Meets all year Lunches are set up once a month in local restaurants by members of the group. You have the opportunity to meet new people at each lunch as you draw a table number. All information about our monthly lunches is sent out in the WCA eblast. LIAISONS: From OCT to APR: Sue Dean 594-5957 [email protected] and Peggy Goldberg 594-9208 [email protected] From MAY to SEPT: Toby Kosloff 431-5581 [email protected] WEEK 4: GREAT BOOKS – at members’ homes 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. DEC – APR We will begin the season reading The Brothers Karamozov by Dostoyevsky. We will spend at least two sessions on the novel. Then we will return to using the anthology, Great Conversations 2, from The Great Books Foundation. Possible selections will include Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher,” Melville’s “Bartleby the Scrivener,” and Christina Rosetti’s “The Goblin Market.” LIAISON: Irene Pomerantz 596-6189 [email protected]

A GATHERING OF WOMEN – a discussion group of women’s issues 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. 3 SESSIONS: JAN 14, FEB 18 and MAR 18 This is a monthly gathering of women coming together to discuss their own personal life journey. Through self-reflection, we will share the choices we made that shaped us into the women we are today as we look at our past, present and future in an effort to create the fulfilling lives we each deserve. The discussion group will be facilitated by Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSW an experienced workshop leader. Maximum number of participants 24 LIAISON: Elaine Lerner 516-459-0014 [email protected]



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TUESDAYS YES, YOU CAN LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH – ¡SI SE PUEDE! 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. Meets weekly JAN – MAR at the Federation This beginning conversational class will equip you with some basic tools for interacting with Spanish speakers, and for shopping, traveling, dining, and, very importantly, understanding. Games, visuals and small group conversations will be used during class sessions. The instructor will provide a pocket folder with paper for note-taking and practice handouts. Although there is no homework, review of the previous class is highly recommended. Maximum group of 25 LIAISON: Paulette Margulies 596-1089 [email protected] BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE MAH JONGG 1:00 – 3:30 P.M. Meets weekly Beginner and intermediate players as well as ladies who have played in the past and would like to renew their interest in mah jongg are welcome. Lessons will be available to members who have not previously played. LIAISONS: NOV – APR: Diana King 431-6594 [email protected]

MAY – OCT: Linda Smith 203-249-5272 [email protected] INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE LESSONS 10:00 A.M. Week 1 and 3 JAN – MAR Intermediate Bridge lessons will focus on the Planning and Playing, with a side focus on bidding. After a short lecture on the day’s topic, the group will play several hands to illustrate and fortify the learned techniques. Your instructor is a long-time bridge teacher and a Silver Life Master. Her Students find her teaching style easily understood and very entertaining. Liaison: Judy Hochner 248-798-6098/239-566-1458 [email protected]



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WEDNESDAYS

Weekly: WCA LADIES CANASTA GROUP 1:00 – 4:00 P.M OCT – MAY at Beth Tikvah – 1459 Pine Ridge Road Modern American Canasta is a very strategic and fun card game that is played in partnership with 4 players at each table using two 52 card standard decks of cards with the 4 jokers to make a 108 card pack. Standard playing rules will be available. The first annual WCA Canasta Day in 2012 was a "huge" hit, resulting in the formation of this weekly WCA canasta group. LIAISON: OCT – APR: Stacy Sokol [email protected] or MAY – OCT: Linda Smith 203-249-5272 [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR FAMILY OCT 17, 2012 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. Special Seminar by a professional photographer and WCA member: "Photographing your family". Whether it is for the holidays, travel or just for fun, everyone can use a few professional tips on how to capture the best images. Topics such as posing, lighting and locations, expression and more will be included. Some of it will be hands on if we have volunteers. A portion of the session fee for any private session purchased that day (for a later date) will be donated to Federation. LIAISON: Gwen Greenglass [email protected]

TAI CHI – “CREATING THE BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE” 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. JAN 9, 16, 23 & 30 at Beth Tikvah – 1459 Pine Ridge Rd. One Hour Class 9:30 to 10:30 am (time is somewhat flexible) This class will provide a gentle introduction to Tai Chi, the art of moving meditation, followed by Yoga for Well-Being. Cost: $60 for Four (4) 1-hour sessions by Karen Atkin, a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher and certified Tai Chi Instructor. LIAISON: Donna Goldstein [email protected]

HISTORY OF ISRAEL – Three Sessions 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. FEB 20 – Carl Steinhouse will be the speaker "We Shall Be Called Israel" (title of his recently published book)

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MAR 6 – June Sochen will be the speaker “Israel in the Early Days” MAR 20 – Lenore Greenstein will be the speaker “Culture and Education in Israel Today” LIAISON: Betty Schwartz [email protected] WEEK 1: THE NEW YORKER 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. Meets all year Workshop participants will select, read and discuss fiction and non-fiction works from this timely magazine. A facilitator each month will prepare relevant questions for the group. LIAISON: Judy Weintraub 992-0261 [email protected] WEEK 2: FOREIGN / INDEPENDENT FILMS (second showing) 1:00 – 3:30 P.M. DEC – APR The movies chosen are little-known films that have won awards at International Film Festivals around the globe. We watch the film together and then have a 30-45 minute discussion. This season the films will be shown once in December and April and twice in January, February and March. In December and April it will be the 2nd Monday of the month and in January, February and March it will be the second Monday and the second Wednesday. When you sign up to be part of this group, you will receive an Email 10 days prior to the showing of the film and that is when you respond with your preference for the date that month. LIAISON: Chet Rivel 594-8098/203-226-0843 [email protected] WEEK 2: WCA ART STUDIO TOURS JAN – MAR • JAN 9 10:00 A.M. Visit the working studio of Sculptor Richard Rosen, where the artist will talk about his inventive, wonderful sculptures as well as give us a demonstration creating a new work of art for us. We will also meet some of the other artists who have spaces in this Studio/Gallery. • FEB 13 10:00 A.M. Marco Bronzini, a Frenchman of international renown, has invited us to visit his Art School and Studio, where we will see his work in high color oils. • MAR 13 10:00 A.M. Come Art adventuring with us to Watercolor Artist Patty Kane who will make a painting for all of us to enjoy watching come alive, in her new studio, where we may also visit her artist neighbors. In addition we will meet photographer Dennis Goodman at his Gallery/ Studio, where he will give a talk about his art photography as well as have 6 other artists on hand with some of their work.

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A maximum of 40 people for all three programs!! This study series fills up quickly, sign up immediately. Reservations are for all THREE events. Email signup ONLY! LIAISON: Janis Siegel [email protected] WEEK 3: CURRENT FILMS and LUNCH NOON Meets all year An e-blast will be sent to the entire membership on the preceding week indicating the film, time and place. Members meet for lunch before the film and for a discussion following the film. Reservations required for EACH film. LIAISON: Nancy Kahn 596-8491 [email protected] WEEK 3 and 4: CONTEMPORARY FICTION (TWO SEPARATE GROUPS) 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. Meets at The Strand

Week 3: Meets DEC – MAR Week 4: Meets all year Selections are presented by facilitators and discussed in depth. Schedule: OCT 24: A Pigeon and a Boy, by Meir Shalev; NOV 28: A Day of Small Beginnings, by Lisa Pearl Rosenbaum; DEC 19 & 26: State of Wonder, by Ann Patchett; JAN 16 & 23: The Dovekeepers: A Novel by Alice Hoffman; FEB 20 & 27: Rules of Civility, by Amore Towles; MAR 20 & 27: The Sense of an Ending, By Julian Barnes; APR 24: Songs for the Butcher's Daughter, by Peter Manseau; MAY 22: To the End of the Land, by David Grossman LIAISON: Sue Bookbinder 354-0143 [email protected] WEEK 4: LET’S KNIT AND STITCH – at members’ homes 1:00 –3:00 P.M. NOV – APR Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting and/or needlepoint? Love to create, learn new skills and relax for a couple of hours? Stitchers should have some experience as we get together, share ideas and hints and have some fun. If your answer is yes, join us for a great time. Maximum group of 15 LIAISONS: Barbara Karp 566-2537 [email protected] and Luba Rotsztain 514-8605 [email protected]

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THURSDAYS SPEAKERS SERIES 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. Meets weekly Members will be notified 3 weeks prior to the lecture in the WCA eblast of the date, topic, speaker, location and sign-up procedure. WEEK 1: New for the 2012-2013 Season

THE WCA FILM AND DISCUSSION GROUP EDUCATIONAL SERIES: "Not Coming To A Theatre Near You" 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. OCT through MAR Each month a different film will be screened that is selected by Steve Brazina. Following the screening of the films, the group will break down into small discussion groups of 10-12 individuals to discuss questions raised by these films that are prepared for this educational series by your instructor. Discussion group leaders will be selected for each weekly program and these individuals will report to the group as a whole regarding their individual group's discussion. This should be both a challenging and thought provoking program. Space is extremely limited, so sign up early. As this type of program does not work well with too large of an audience, when it's full it's full! LIAISON: Steve Brazina [email protected] WEEK 2: DINNER DAMES 5:30 P.M. Meets All Year Lively conversation over dinner at a different restaurant each month. LIAISON: Ferne Walpert 304-9882 [email protected] WEEK 3: CONTEMPORARY SHORT STORIES 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. JAN – APR The short story group discusses two short stories each month, chosen from the book The Art of the Story, an international anthology of contemporary short stories edited by Daniel Halpern. Each story discussion is led by a different member of the group, so be prepared to volunteer for one story. The stories represent different themes written by exciting international authors. All WCA members are encouraged to sign up for an enlightening afternoon of stimulating views and ideas. RSVP required. LIAISON: Linda Hertzberg 239-597-2145 / 484-553-9395 [email protected]

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FRIDAYS

3 DESIGN SEMINARS AT CLIVE DANIEL HOME Jewelry for the Home DEC 14, 2012 10:00 A.M. Learn how accessories and accent pieces can revitalize your home décor. Clive Daniel can help you discover the special finishing touches to make your décor sparkle. Space Planning for Your Small Space JAN 11, 2013 10:00 A.M. Florida homes are unlike any other, which is why careful space planning is vital to the comfort and livability of your residence. Join Clive Daniel Home and learn the basics of furniture placement and space planning and share important tips behind this important “art”. Redress Your Nest MAR 8, 2013 10:00 A.M. Kick off the Spring with Clive Daniel Home as we teach you ways to create a new look for your home using your existing furniture. From rearranging your floor plan, to mix and matching your current accessories – learn the tips and tricks that you’ll need to redecorate your home. Be sure to bring pictures, samples and floor plans for this interactive seminar.

Information about signing up for these seminars will be in the WCA eblast. Weekly: PARTY BRIDGE 1:00 – 3:30 P.M. Meets OCT – MAY Intermediate and Experienced Bridge players will meet for Party Bridge. There will be a table for novice players. Players should bring their own cards. LIAISONS: Sally Ann Endleman [email protected] and

Elaine Laurence [email protected] WEEK 1: MODERN PLAYWRIGHTS 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. Meets DEC – MAR The group will focus on the three plays: DEC – “Other Desert Cities” by Jon Robin Baitz; JAN – “Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard (held over from last year); and, FEB – “Love, Loss and What I Wore" by Nora Ephron. A fourth play will be announced at a later date. LIAISONS: Carole Soling 592-1402 [email protected] and

Bobbi Bassewitz 353-1200 [email protected]

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WEEK 1: THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE BOOK CLUB 10:15 A.M. DEC – MAR Meets monthly at the Federation The Jewish Experience Book club will be reading the following books: DEC 7 – The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman; JAN 4 – The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman; FEB 1 – Jerusalem Maiden by Talia Carner; MAR 1 – The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal LIAISON: Arlene Sobol 514-4599 [email protected]



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NOTES / FRIENDS / THOUGHTS

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WOMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIP FORM 2012-2013

Membership: $60 for the year includes all study groups. Please check one:

New Renewal

My information below contains new items. In Southwest Florida:

Full-time Part-time from ___________________ to _____________________

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Email ____________________________________________________________ Membership Chair: Linda Simon 348-7000 [email protected] Please make your check payable to: Jewish Federation of Collier County and mail with form to:

WCA – Jewish Federation of Collier County 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Ste. 2201 Naples, FL 34109

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WCA WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your Name: ____________________________________ Name of Destination/Event: ____________________________________ Date of Event: __________________ As a participant traveling to and from and participating in the above-named destination/event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: I agree and acknowledge that neither the Jewish Federation of Collier County nor the Women’s Cultural Alliance, nor any of their agents or employees, shall have responsibility for any loss, injury or damage incurred or suffered by me in connection with my travel to and from and participation in the above-named destination/event including, but not limited to, any personal injury, death or property damage. I hereby expressly waive all rights, claims, causes of action, of any nature whatsoever which I or my heirs or my legal representative may have against Jewish Federation of Collier County, the Women’s Cultural Alliance, or any of their agents or employees in connection with participation in this destination/event. This waiver and release of liability shall be construed broadly to the maximum extent permissible under Florida law. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. ___________________________________ Print Name ___________________________________ _____________________ Signature Date

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