WOMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE

2015-2016PROGRAM GUIDE

2015-16 WOMEN'S CULTURAL ALLIANCE BOARD

Officers President – Elaine Soffer

Secretary – Susan Pittelman Treasurer – Barbara Suden

Directors

Membership – Linda Simon Program – Paula Handloff

Communications – Nancy Kahn Publicity – Susan Pittelman Arts Events – Dee Bittman

Special Events – Andrea Pandazi Federation Liaison – Arlene Sobol

Nominating Committee – Andrea Pandazi Document Management – Maureen Schaab

Couples Group – Phyllis Strome Volunteers – Rona Segall

Satellite Groups – Dina Shein Trips – Patti Boochever

Advisory Committee

Lea Bendes Sue Dean

Barbara Karp Judy Peltz

Mary O’Haver

WOMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE www.womensculturalalliance.com

OMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE (WCA) is an affinity group of the Jewish Federation of Collier County. WCA provides an opportunity for its members to

meet other women who share similar interests. WCA offers a wide variety of programming, including: study groups in art, film, literature, theatre, and several other areas; special interest groups such as bridge, Mah Jongg, canasta, biking, “Serious Foodies,” singing, jazz, and bird watching; special classes on numerous topics ranging from photography, technology, and flower arranging, to drawing, crafts, Spanish and French; a phenomenal lecture series; and a strictly social component where you can dine out for lunch or dinner, meet new people, and renew friendships. We love to welcome new members into our group. Over 1,000 women have joined WCA. Membership in WCA makes each woman an official member of the Jewish Federation of Collier County. WCA’s membership year is from September 1 to August 31. We encourage you to review this Program Guide of activities for the coming season. WCA has much to offer and I am confident that you will find something of interest to you. Please join us. You will be glad that you did! Sincerely,

Elaine Soffer WCA President

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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• Signing Up for a Program 3 • Venues for WCA Programs 4 • New & Exciting Programs for 2015 – 2016 5 • Cultural Happenings 6 • Special Events 7 • Art Partners 13 • Bus Trips 14 • Social & Special Interest Groups 15 • Cards & Games 19 • Summer Branches 20 • Speaker Series for 2015 – 2016 21 • Study and Interest Groups by Day 22 • My Scheduled WCA Events and Classes 32 • Friends & Notes 34 •

Waivers and Release of Liability 35

• Tributes

37 WCA Membership Form 43

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Signing Up for a Program All paid-up members of the Women’s Cultural Alliance are eligible to register for any program that is offered. It is necessary, however, to sign up with the liaison for each program/study group/interest group you want to attend. Many groups limit the number of participants in order to enable each participant to have a quality experience, so don’t wait too long to register! Although some programs continue year-round, members must sign up for each new season.

Sign-up information for each offering is either in the Program Guide or will appear in a Thursday WCA eblast that will be sent closer to the date of the event.

Only WCA members may attend WCA classes and programs.

Programs will meet at several new venues to enable

more members to participate. Please be sure to note the location of a program.

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLLIER COUNTY 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201, Naples, FL 34109 TEMPLE SHALOM 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119 CHABAD 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102 NAPLES DAILY NEWS COMMUNITY ROOM 1100 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34110 FLEISHMAN PARK RECREATION CENTER 1600 Fleishman Blvd, Naples, FL 34102 THE CLUB AT THE STRAND 5840 Strand Blvd, Naples, FL 34110

Venues for WCA Programs

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LEIGH HERNDON’S STUDIO655 Park Shore Drive, Naples FL 34103

NEW & EXCITING PROGRAMS FOR THE 2015 – 2016 SEASON

• THEATER EVENTS

• ARTIST STUDIO TOURS

• CRAFTS

• HOUSE TOUR

• BUS TRIPS

• TRENDS AND ACCESSORIZING

• FAST, FUN, FABULOUS FLOWERS

• IKEBANA

• KOKEDAMA, THE ART OF JAPANESE PLANTING

• WCA SOUTH

• FIRST KILL ALL THE LAWYERS, BOOK GROUP

• CHAIR YOGA AND MEDITATION

• BEGINNING FRENCH

• NAPLES PHILHARMONIC POPS EVENTS

• EVENTS AT THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM

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DON’T MISS THESE CULTURAL HAPPENINGS

Look for registration and further information about these events as well as additional happenings

in the Thursday eblast closer to the event. Attend a performance of “Motown” in January Attend the Pops Concert “Classic FM” ”Shop till you drop” at the Festival Flea Market Enjoy a special screening of PILCHUCK: A Dance with Fire Take a Docent-led Tour of the Holocaust Museum Tour the Costume Museum in Boca Ratan Attend the Pops Concert “Hooray for Hollywood” Explore the Morikami Japanese Gardens Attend a performance of “Kinky Boots” in March Take a Docent-led Tour of a Baker Museum exhibition Tour a spectacular house Attend a performance of “Dirty Dancing” in April

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SPECIAL EVENTS

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM NOVEMBER THROUGH APRIL Have you been to the Holocaust Museum of SouthWest Florida? It is unique, it is a jewel, and it is intimate. Ellaine Rosen, a docent at both the Holocaust Museum and the Baker Museum, will be providing tours to groups of 20 women twice a month. The fee includes the cost of admission and a talk by a survivor. Go to lunch afterwards to continue the discussion. Watch the eblast for dates and times. LIAISON: Helene Naimon hjnaimon@gmail.com TECHNOLOGY CLASSES General information relevant to each class Marsha Marsiglio will be teaching 4 new classes, two designed specifically for the iPad and two for the iPhone. Each class will be different and require a separate registration. Class size is limited to 10 people. The classes are on the newest operating system. Please make a trip to the Apple store before the class to get or confirm you have the latest version. Before class, make sure your device is fully charged and that you know your Apple ID and password. iPad beginners FRIDAY, Jan 15, 2016 10:00 – 11:30 AM or MONDAY, Feb 1 , 2016 1:30 – 3:00 PM This class is for new users of the iPad. We will cover email, adding contacts, downloading apps and surfing the internet. iPad intermediate FRIDAY, FEB 12, 2016 10:00 – 11:30 AM or MONDAY, MAR 21, 2016 1:30 – 3:00 PM Prerequisite: Participants feel comfortable using email and surfing the internet. We will cover adding names and pictures to your contacts, texting, organizing your desktop, searching the app store, and photos.

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iPhone beginners FRIDAY, Feb 19, 2016 10:00 – 11:30 AM or MONDAY, Jan 4, 2016 1:30 – 3:00 PM This class is for participants that only use their phone to TALK. We will cover texting, checking voice mail, adding contacts to your favorites list, & surfing the internet. iPhone intermediate TUESDAY, Feb 23, 2016 10:00 – 11:30 AM or THURSDAY, Mar 17, 2016 1:30 – 3:00 PM Prerequisite: Participants feel comfortable making and receiving phone calls, and adding people to the contacts. This class will cover the calendar, camera, FaceTime, photos, downloading apps and surfing the internet. LIAISON: Marsha Marsiglio marsha@thesoftwarecoach.com PHOTOGRAPHY SAFARIS Professional Photographer, Gwen Greenglass will take groups on Photo Safaris in various locations around Naples, Florida. The small group “walkabouts” with your camera will include instruction on composition, lighting, and other skills to capture great images. Due to requests from last year, a segment will also be included on taking photographs with your cell phone. The Safaris will be 2 hours, followed by lunch. Date and locations will be listed in the Thursday eblasts. LIAISON: Gwen Greenglass gwen@portraitsbygwen.com GETTING HEALTHY AND STRESS FREE WITH ESSENTIAL OILS TUESDAY, JAN 26, 2016 10 – 11:30 AM Aimee Boglio’s expertise in alternative medicine can come in handy when you need a first response at your home. For more than 6 years she has been studying essential oils and well being as an integration into your own home. Come and gain some new information of how you can learn to empower yourself and be your own health advocate. We have control of our mind, body and soul. Watch the Thursday eblast for registration information.

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TRENDS AND ACCESSORIZING WEDNESDAY JAN 13, 2016 Accessories can make or break a room, if you’re looking for the inspiration to find the unique finishing touches for your room then this seminar presented by an Interior Designer is for you. Get the scoop on the most exciting new trends in accessories: pillows, lamps, wall décor, and so much more! Watch the eblast closer to the event for registration information. WCA DINNER PARTIES JAN 23, FEB 20, MAR 27, 2016 at 6:30 PM Are you interested in a dinner group that meets in members’ homes? Join the Dinner Party Group to meet new people and have a delicious meal in someone’s home. Members prepare one dish from a planned menu and agree to host one dinner, for 6 – 10 people. A notice and the menu will be sent about 6 weeks before each dinner. Guests will be randomly assigned, so you will meet different people at each dinner. All costs are shared. You do not have to attend all 3 dinners. The group is open to both singles and couples. To be added to the dinner party group, email your name to Avra Schwab and she will provide additional information. LIAISONS: Avra Schwab and Judit Price WCAdinnerparty@gmail.com

The location of the program is stated with each listing except for those

meeting at the Federation. REMINDER: YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE LIAISON

BEFORE ATTENDING ANY PROGRAM

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THE SALON TUESDAY, JAN 26, 2016 1:00 – 4:00 PM Temple Shalom 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. Contact Iris or Estelle to register. LIAISONS: Iris Shur irisjimshur@aol.com Estelle Rauch estellerauchlcsw@gmail.com

ANNUAL WCA CANASTA DAY with Lunch WEDNESDAY, MAR 16, 2016 Noon – 4:00 PM Love to play canasta? Sign up with a table of 4 players. Venue allows a maximum of 100 players. The registration fee includes Pelican Bay Club's wonderful buffet lunch and a fun afternoon of canasta. Open to WCA members only. Watch for the registration form in the WCA Thursday eblast. LIAISONS: Hope Abels hopeabels@yahoo.com

Donna Goldstein donnagoldstein@gmail.com TEA ANYONE? Two Tea Time events are scheduled for the coming season. On Tuesday, January 12, 2016, “Elevenses” will be held at the home of one of our members with a limit of 24 participants. On Thursday, March 10, we will have Afternoon Tea at the well-known Audrey’s Attic where guests can browse and shop after the event. Details will follow closer to both dates. LIAISON: Denisé Samuel redleg237@gmail.com BACKGAMMON Have fun playing this classic game. Contact Dena to sign up and receive playing information. LIAISON: Dena Robbins denarobbins@comcast.net

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CRAFTING CLASSES Sign up for each class separately. JAPANESE ART OF IKEBANA – SOGETSU DEMONSTRATION FLEISHMAN PARK RECREATION CENTER TUES, DEC 8, 2015 OR THURSDAY, JAN 14, 2016 12:00 – 2:00 PM 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. Two demonstrations are offered this season; select one and notify Loris Dallal. WORKSHOPS: The workshops will offer an opportunity to learn more and have a hands-on experience. Location TBD. Contact Loris Dallal for additional information. LIAISON: Loris Dallal Lorisdallal@gmail.com FAST, FUN, FABULOUS FLOWERS FRIDAY, JAN 22, 2016 10:00AM - 12:00PM OR THURSDAY, FEB 25, 2016 1:00 – 3:00 PM Susie Wolf will again be giving her popular flower arranging demonstration so that you can become a flower arranging maven in no time at all. Susie will teach the mechanics and artistry of flower arrangement while making 8 to 10 arrangements that will range from displaying a single stunning bloom to elaborate centerpieces and standing arrangements. There will be information for each participant to take home. After the demonstration, there will be an auction of the arrangements with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Federation. LIAISON: Susie Wolf mwolf2003@earthlink.net

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KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP TUES, JAN 19, 2016 10:30AM – 12:30 PM Learn the Japanese technique of planting in which roots and soil are wrapped in moss creating a ball, rather than in a regular container, so it can be hung or placed on a flat surface. Simple, fun and unusual. Prior to class, instructor Denise Samuel will inform you of the location, cost of supplies and what materials to bring. LIAISON: Denise Samuel redleg237@gmail.com CREATE WOVEN NAPKIN RINGS FRIDAY, FEB 6, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM FLEISHMAN PARK RECREATIONNN CENTER The peyote stitch, also known as the gourd stitch, is an off-loom bead weaving technique. The Double Peyote stitch will be used to make a napkin ring holder. A list of supplies will be need and the list will be given to those that sign up. LIAISON: Gail Nizin enjoytraveling@verizon.net CREATE A DECORATIVE SHELL WREATH MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016 12 – 3:00 PM FEDERATION Have you wondered what to do with all the shells you have collected and admired???? Wonder no more!!!! Join us for an afternoon of crafting with shells. We will make a wreath to adorn your entryway! What better way to say “Welcome to Paradise”? Prior to the class, instructor Andrea P will inform you about cost of supplies and what materials to bring. LIAISON: Andrea P wcaandrea@gmail.com

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SPECIAL CLASSES WITH OUR ART PARTNERS To register for these special classes contact the liaison, identify yourself as a WCA Member.

LEIGH HERNDON ’S STUDIO FIBER CLASSES

Separate registration required for each class. Class size is limited and pre-paid participants will be accepted in the order registration is received. If using a credit card, call 239-262-7932 or send checks made payable to Leigh Designs to above address, be sure to include your email to confirm registration and receive additional information. STUDIO TOURS FRIDAY, JAN 15, 2016, 1:00 - 3:00 PM OR FRIDAY, JAN 15, 2016, 4:00 - 6:00 PM You are invited to my wine and cheese Studio Tour, 655 Park Shore Drive, Naples, showing my Japanese rozome paintings and wearable art. Free. PAINTING PARTY Offered on 3 dates; each session is 2 hours. TUESDAY, JAN 5, 2016 2:00 - 4:00 PM OR TUESDAY, FEB 9, 2016 9:30 - 11:30 AM OR FRIDAY, MAR 11, 2016 9:30 - 11:30 AM Design your own shoes, bag, T-shirt or scarf. Participants will paint item(s) that they provide. This project will be completed in one class session. Finished clothing pieces are machine washable. No experience necessary. Class limited to 8 students. Cost: $40. Supplies and tools will be provided. Students bring items to be painted. BATIK TUESDAY, FEB 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2016 2:00 – 4:00 PM Traditional Batik class enhanced with Japanese tools. Design and dye 3 silk scarves in 4 sessions. Finished dyed silk will be hand-washable and dry cleanable. No experience necessary. All supplies, use of tools and 3 silk scarves included. Class is limited to 4 participants. Cost: $175 LIAISON: Leigh Herndon 239-262-7932 leighherndon@comcast.net

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FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET – Pompano Beach THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015 RINGLING MUSEUMS AND MANSION – Sarasota TUESDAY JANUARY 12, 2016 You don’t have to run away with the circus – just come with us to Sarasota to view the world class Art Museum, unique Circus museum and mansion. Have lunch and stroll the gardens of the circus magnate’s estate. JEWISH MUSEUM OF FLORIDA AND JEWISH FOOD TOUR – Miami THURSDAY JANUARY 28, 2016 Learn about nearly 250 years of Jewish Life in Florida and “lunch” during a Jewish Food Walking Tour of the neighborhood. COCONUT GROVE ART FAIR – Miami MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016 A wonderful opportunity to explore this famous art fair with friends. MORIKAMI MUSEUM & JAPANESE GARDENS – Delray Beach FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Discover Florida’s heritage and its connection with Japan at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Experience authentic Japanese Culture, cuisine and arts at one of Palm Beach County’s most treasured cultural attractions. GROWN IN FLORIDA MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16,2016 Discover the bounties of Florida agriculture –orange groves, wineries and other delights COSTUME MUSEUM & WICK THEATER – Boca Raton WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 Broadway in Boca!! The Costume Museum houses a collection of original costumes from over 35 Broadway productions and revivals. We’ll tour the museum, have lunch and attend a matinee performance of “I Love a Piano” – a celebration of the music and lyrics of Irving Berlin.

Mark your calendars for these fabulous trips!

Watch the Thursday eblast for registration information cost and additional trips

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BUS TRIPS

SOCIAL & SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

If you are interested in participating in one of the groups below, you must first send the liaison an email to register to be part of the group.

You will receive a confirmation of your registration as well as information by email about upcoming group events.

WCA COUPLES GROUP (Variety of activities for couples) To receive information about all of the special programs for couples, you need to sign up to be part of the WCA Couples Group. A wide variety of activities are being planned, such as brunches, dinners, discussion groups, Hand and Foot canasta, you must be on the email list to receive information about these and other special events. To be part of the WCA Couples Group, send an email to Phyllis Strome Phyllis@strome.org In addition to the activities planned specifically for the WCA Couples Group, there are other WCA activities that couples enjoy, including the WCA Navy and Jazz Junkies. You must sign up to be part of the mailing list of each group to receive information.

Don’t miss out on all the WCA Couples fun!

SATELLITE GROUPS

WCA North WCA North was formed to serve WCA members who live in the Bonita Springs, Estero and South Fort Myers areas to ensure that there is a variety of activities that take place north of Naples. All WCA members are welcome to attend WCA North programs and to participate in WCA North special interest groups. To be added to the WCA North email list and receive information about the events, contact Dina Shein dinashein@yahoo.com

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Book Forum – This book group meets the first Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Space is limited to the first 12 women who RSVP each month. Contact: Dina Shein dinashein@yahoo.com Craft Group – Each month a different craft will be taught, such as learning to make jewelry, collages, or mosaics. Wendy will let you know the specific craft for the month and the fee for supplies. Contact: Wendy Cohen wcohen1818@me.com Games: MAH JONGG – Wednesdays, enjoy lunch at noon; Mah Jongg at 1:00. Contact: Renee Becker melrenee66@gmail.com COUPLES Hand & Foot – second Sundays, 6:30 PM. Contact: June Kruger junekru@gmail.com CANASTA Contact: Jackie Sherman jsherman123@verizon.net WCA South WCA South is the newest group. It was formed to serve WCA members who live in the South and Eastern sections of Naples, along the East Trail (route 41 south) down to Marco Island. We are a lively group of WCA members who will be planning cultural, educational, and social activities in this area. All WCA members are welcome to attend WCA South programs and participate in the activities. To be added to the WCA South email list and receive information about events contact Alice Licker abl714@gmail.com or Lenore Greenstein lenoresue@comcast.net Many exciting activities are being planned. In the fall and winter we will go on an ECO/Literary boat tour from the Conservancy, take a trip to Shark Valley, tour the Clyde Butcher studio, Marco Island Historical Society, hold Art League programs plus many more exciting activities.

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SERIOUS FOODIES (Monthly food events offered and recipes shared) Lea Bendes WCAFoodies@gmail.com DINNER PARTY GROUP (Dinner Parties for Couples and Singles; Special Events and Programs for details) Avra Schwab and Judit Price WCAdinnerparty@gmail.com DINNER DAMES (Monthly dinners at restaurants around town) Ferne Walpert

Book Groups will meet monthly in members’ homes. Contact: Pat Sutker patricia@sutker.com or Leda Lubin llubin@comcast.net Lectures and Special Events Contact: Leslie Wasserman leshbr@aol.com Games (Canasta, Bridge, Mah Jongg) Contact: Sandy Schuman Sandyws@att.net FULL TIMERS (Summer Activities for year round residents) Additional activities from May through Oct will be announced in the eblast. Contact: Michelle Levine –Troupp mjoylt18@gmail.com Programs that continue all year are: Canasta, Contemporary Fiction, Current Films, Duplicate Bridge, Jewish Genealogy, Ladies who Lunch, Let’s Knit and Stitch, Mah Jongg, and New Yorker. To register refer to the Liaison listed in the “Study and Interest Groups by Days of the Week”.

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THE SINGLES CONNECTION (For single, widowed, and divorced members) Marilyn Siegel larmarnyfl@aol.com JAZZ JUNKIES (Jazz events around town) Sue Dean sueandphil@aol.com WCA NAVY (Water adventures, including sunset cruises, sailing, and more!) Ellen Katz execdir16@verizon.net

HAPPY TRAILS (Group travel) Helene Naimon hjnaimon@gmail.com SECOND ACT SINGERS (Women who enjoy singing with an accompanist) Judy Copeland copelandjudy@aol.com Evelyn Hecht evelynh@mts.net TEA ANYONE! Denise Samuel redleg237@gmail.com BOOK GROUPS (Participate in a WCA Book Group! Refer to the section “Study and Interest Groups by Days of the Week” for additional information about each of the groups listed below)

• Book Study • Great Books • Contemporary Fiction • Contemporary Short Stories • Modern Playwrights • Jewish Experience Book Club • First Kill all the Lawyers

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CARDS & GAMES

If you are interested in participating in one of the following groups, you must contact the liaison. She will, in return, send you a

confirmation of your registration as well as information about the group’s meeting place and time.

MAH JONGG - ALL LEVELS WELCOME Jane Friedberg mjanefriedberg@gmail.com Maureen Schaab Schaab10@hotmail.com CANASTA Judy Fant judyfant6@yahoo.com INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE LESSONS Judy Hocher bungajudy@aol.com DUPLICATE BRIDGE Elaine Laurence DecoratorE@aol.com HAND & FOOT CANASTA – GROUP 2 Marcia Robins marciadcr@cox.net COUPLES CANASTA Dorey Neiss dneiss@rogers.com BACKGAMMON Dena Robbins denarobbins@comcast.net

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SUMMER BRANCHES

WCA Members have so much fun in Southwest Florida and form so many wonderful friendships that they want to “take WCA home.” To make that possible, “branches” of WCA have been created in several areas throughout North America.

• Boston Metro North: Rolly Jacob rollyj10@verizon.net

• Connecticut: Linda Hofbauer l.hofbauer@cox.net

• Del Val (NJ, PA, DEL): Judith Belmont

jabelmont3@gmail.com

• Illinois: Diane Freeman cuba4@aol.com

• Michigan: Ruth Ann Lippitt ralippitt@gmail.com • NYC Metro: Carole Weinberg and Judy Isserlis wcanewyork.@gmail.com

• Ohio: Vacancy to be filled • Oh Canada:

Leslie Springman lspringman@sympatico.ca

• Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland: Deedee Remenick drddan1@gmail.com

If you are interested in participating in one of the branches,

you must contact the liaison. She will send you a confirmation and let you know about any gatherings of the branch.

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SPEAKER SERIES FOR 2015 – 2016

Titles for this season’s Speaker Series include:

STATE OF THE CITY OF NAPLES

WOMEN OF THE 50’s IN TELEVISION

EXTERMINATION OF THE JEWISH CULTURE BY THE SOVIET UNION

CONCENTRATION CAMP INTERMENT OF LOYAL AMERICAN CITIZENS DURING WORLD WAR II

THE EMPOWERED PATIENT AND WHY EVERYONE

NEEDS A PERSONALIZED MEDICAL PLAN

REMEMBERING NAMES AND FACES

THE MUSIC OF THE WIZARD OF OZ

PROVENANCE: LOOTED NAZI ART IN A PROMINENT NEW YORK CITY MUSEUM

SHALOM ALECHIEM & ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER

GHETTO GARDEN

WHY THE BLUE ZONE IS GOOD FOR YOU

FUKASHIMA AND THE AFTERMATH

MAIL CALL

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Throughout the season, WCA offers lectures presented by a wide varietyof outstanding speakers. To hear these professionals – you need toregister separately for each lecture! Watch the Thursday WCA eblastfor details about the upcoming lectures and locations.

2015-2016 STUDY AND INTEREST GROUPS BY DAYS OF THE WEEK

In order to participate in any of the programs listed below, you must register by contacting the liaison in advance. In order to ensure that each participant has a quality experience, the number of participants is often limited, so be sure to register soon! (New Offerings for this season are marked with a ) All programs will be held at the Federation, unless indicated otherwise. MONDAYS WEEK 2: BOOK STUDY 10:00 – 11:30 AM NOV – APRIL The group provides an opportunity for in-depth discussions of plot, character, and writing style in the selected novels. Schedule: NOV 9, The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd; DEC 14, The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan; JAN 11 We are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler; FEB 8, The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro; MAR 14, The Blazing World by Siri Hustvedt; APR 11, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. LIAISON: Louise Novis lnovis@rogers.com WEEK 2: FOREIGN / INDEPENDENT FILMS 1:00 – 3:30 PM DEC – MARCH NEW LOCATION: TEMPLE SHALOM 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. The films will be shown on both Monday and Tuesday of the same week each month.

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When you sign up to be part of the group, you will receive an email one week prior to the first showing of the film for that month and you will be asked to respond with your preference for the day that you want to see the film for THAT MONTH ONLY. LIAISON: Cecile “Chet” Rivel crivel@rivel.com WEEK 3: COMMUNICATION - A CONTEMPORARY ISSUE 10:00 – 11:30 AM Nov - March We are living through a rapidly changing world influenced by multiple forms of communication that create daily challenges. The group will use this theme to examine and discuss personal experience and solutions for coping with new forms of media and its effect on personal and family relationships. There will be speakers and source material presented at the beginning of the hour and ample time for discussion among the participants. LIAISONS: Fran Goldman franasg40@gmail.com Goldie Wetcher goldierw@gmail.com

A GATHERING OF WOMEN 1:00 – 3:00 PM 4 SESSIONS: JAN 11, FEB 8, MARCH 7, and APRIL 11, 2016 A monthly gathering of women who come together to discuss their 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 experienced workshop leader Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSW. Maximum number of participants 24 LIAISON: Elaine Lerner social11021@aol.com

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WEEK 4: LADIES WHO LUNCH – with your friends in WCA 12:00 PM Meets All Year Lunches, planned by members of the group, are held once a month in local restaurants. You have the opportunity to meet new people at each lunch as seating is randomly assigned by drawing a table number. All information about these monthly lunches is disseminated through the WCA Thursday eblast. LIAISONS: OCT to APR: Sue Dean sueandphil@aol.com MAY to SEPT: Toby Kosloff tkosloff@yahoo.com WEEK 4: GREAT BOOKS – at members’ homes 10:00 – 11:30 AM DEC – APRIL This program uses anthologies from the Great Books Foundation. This year we will continue in the 3rd book in the series. Entitled Great Conversations 3, this anthology can be purchased either through the Great Books Foundation or on Amazon.com. This book contains many well-known historical and contemporary literary writers. We will begin on December 28, reading "Six Characters in Search of an Author”, and then decide which selections we will use on JAN 25, FEB 29, MARCH 28, and APRIL 25. LIAISON: Irene Pomerantz idpomer@aim.com TUESDAYS WEEKLY: SI, SE PUEDE, (YES, YOU CAN) Level 2.5 10:00 – 12:00 AM JAN 5 – MAR 29, 2016 NEW LOCATION: CHABAD A follow-up to the last year’s course, we begin with a review of the simple past verb tense and continue from there. The focus is on oral communication. . Although there is no homework, review of the material from a previous class is highly recommended. Maximum group of 25 LIAISON: Paulette Margulies margulies2@comcast.net

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WEEKLY: MAH JONGG 1:00 – 3:30 PM Meets All Year All levels of Mah Jongg experience are welcome. Beginner through Experienced as well as ladies who have played in the past and would like to renew their interest in Mah Jongg. Tables will be formed by experience level. Lessons will be available to members who have not previously played. LIAISONS: Jane Friedberg mjanefriedberg@gmail.com Maureen Schaab schaab10@hotmail.com WEEKS 1 AND 3: INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE LESSONS 10:00 AM JAN – MARCH 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 reinforce the learned techniques. The 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 Hocher bungajudy@aol.com WEEK 1: FIRST KILL ALL THE LAWYERS 10:00 – 11:30 AM DEC – APRIL If we had taken Shakespeare’s advice, we would not have the great collection of legal mysteries and courtroom dramas that we have enjoyed through the years – Witness for the Prosecution, 12 Angry Men, The Caine Mutiny, To Kill a Mockingbird, etc. This season we will read (or re-read)and discuss some current and contemporary legal mysteries in hopes of discovering stories that also deserve to become literary classics. The following books will be read and discussed: Nov 3 – The Color of the Law by Mark Gimenez; Dec 1 – The Testament by John Grisham; Jan 5 – Defending Jacob by William Landay; Feb 2 In Joan’s Defense by Ron Carter; Mar 1 – The Improbable Advocate by A.T. Cullen; Apr 5 – The Key to Justice by Dennis Carstens. LIAISON: Judy Peltz jpeltz5@comcast.net

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WEEK 2: FOREIGN / INDEPENDENT FILMS (second showing) 1:00 – 3:30 PM DEC – APRIL PLEASE REFER TO MONDAY, WEEK 2 FOR DESCRIPTION. LIAISON: Cecile “Chet” Rivel crivel@rivel.com WEEK 2: JEWISH GENEALOGY 10:00 – 11:30 AM Meets All Year “Grandma, 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 the above questions and to questions you don’t even know to ask yet. You will need a notebook and pen for this program. LIAISON: Arthur Sissman genresearch13@yahoo.com WEDNESDAYS WEEKLY: TAI CHI – “CREATING THE BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE” JAN 6, 2016 through MAR 9, 2016 This one-hour class will teach the art of moving meditation, helping to balance your energies and reduce stress. Taught by Karen McNeil, a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher and certified Tai Chi instructor. Cost of a 10-week session is $125. There will be 3 Groups this season based on skills. Class size limited to 18 participants.

9:15 – 10:15 AM Advanced 10:30 – 11:30 AM Beginners Class

LIAISON: Donna Goldstein donnagoldstein@gmail.com

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WEEKLY: CHAIR YOGA AND MEDITATION FLEISHMAN PARK RECREATION CENTER 10:30 – 11:45 AM Session 1 meets JAN 6 through FEB 10 Session 2 meets FEB 17 through MAR 23 This class will offer gentle stretches done on or next to a chair for support. This is a great program for people who can’t get down onto a yoga mat (or back up from one!). We will do exercises to alleviate sore joints, tight muscles and symptoms of arthritis. We will work with many different methods of stress reduction: calming yogic breath, centering meditations, visualizations, mindful eating, lovingkindness meditations, and more. Members of all abilities are welcome, including those with joint replacement. You don’t need to bring anything. Loose, comfortable clothing is suggested. Two 6-week sessions are being offered at $60 per session (handouts and CDs included). LIAISON: Jean Erlbaum jean.erlbaum@verizon.net WEEKLY: BEGINNING FRENCH 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM JAN – APRIL 6, 2016 This beginning French class will promote language learning by providing communication opportunities which involve listening, speaking, reading, and writing at each step of the learning process. There will be some homework to reinforce the progress made in class. Class size limited to 18 participants. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have additional questions. LIAISON: Cheryl Bodine-Reed cherylbondinereed@gmail.com WEEKLY: WCA LADIES CANASTA GROUP 1:00 – 4:00 PM OCT – APRIL TEMPLE SHALOM Modern American Canasta is a very strategic and fun card game that is played in with a partner and a total of 4 players at each table. Two standard decks of cards of 52 cards and 4 jokers are used. Copies of the WCA canasta rules will be available. LIAISON: Judy Fant judyfant6@yahoo.com

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WEEK 1: THE NEW YORKER 1:00 – 3:00 PM Meets All Year Workshop participants are active contributors who select, read, and discuss fiction and non-fiction works from this timely magazine. Each month two articles will be discussed (one fiction and one non-fiction) and two members will facilitate the discussion and prepare relevant questions for the group. LIAISON: Linda Smith linda@elljes.com WEEK 3: CURRENT FILMS and LUNCH NOON Meets All Year A week before we meet, the film, time, and place will be announced through the Thursday WCA eblast. Members meet for lunch before the film and for a discussion following the film. Reservations required for EACH film. LIAISON: Nancy Kahn dearnancykahn@gmail.com WEEK 4: CONTEMPORARY FICTION 10:00 AM Meets All Year at The Strand (a gated community off Immokalee Rd) The WCA Contemporary Fiction Group meets every 4th Wed throughout the year. To accommodate the larger number of members during season there are extra sessions on the 3rd Wed from Dec. through March. You will be notified which session you are assigned. The format of the Group allows one member of the group to FACILITATE each discussion; everyone’s comments and opinions are welcomed and encouraged. Book selections for 2015 – 2016 season are:

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SEPT: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin; OCT: Joshua,A Brooklyn Tale by Andrew Kane; NOV: The Nightingale by KristinHannah; DEC: Nora Webster by Colm Toibin; JAN: Euphoria by LilyKing; FEB: Vaclav & Lena by Halen Tanner; MAR: Big Brother: ANovel, by Lionel Shriver; APR: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion;MAY: An Unnecessary Woman by Rabih Alameddine.

The Paris Architect: A Novel by Charlea Belf; At the Water’s Edge by Sara Grued; The Secret to Forgetting by Amy Hatvany; Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng; A Spool of Blue Thread by Ann Tyler To receive information it is essential that you register. LIAISON: Sue Bookbinder sbookbi@aol.com THURSDAYS WEEKLY: SPEAKERS SERIES 10:00 – 11:30 AM Members will be notified through the WCA Thursday eblast of the date, topic, speaker, location, and sign-up procedure well in advance of each lecture. WEEK 1: DOCUMENTARY FILM GROUP "Not Coming To A Theatre Near You" 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM DEC – MARCH

LIAISON: Steve Brazina sbrazina@aol.com

WEEKS 2 and 4: LET’S KNIT AND STITCH Group 2

WEEK 2 10 AM - 12 PM WEEK 4 1 - 3 PM NOV - APRIL Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, and/or needlepoint? Love to create, learn new skills, and relax for a couple of hours? If your answer is yes, then join us for a great time. Stitchers should have some experience. When we get together, we share ideas and hints, and have some fun. Limited to 15 participants. LIAISON: Harriet Kleinman hmkleinman@gmail.com

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Each month a different thought provoking documentary film will be selected by the group leader to be screened. Many of these films have won numerous awards, but have not been shown in local theaters. There will be a brief introduction prior to the film and discussion following the screening. An email will be sent to all group members prior to the screening with details about the upcoming film. This will be a WCA/MCA program, so sign up early.

WEEK 3: DINNER DAMES 5:30 PM OCT – APRIL This group is for WCA members only. Each month the Dinner Dames meet at a different restaurant and enjoy lively conversation during dinner. You must be on the email list to receive the information. LIAISON: Ferne Walpert brownieluv2@gmail.com WEEK 3: CONTEMPORARY SHORT STORIES 1:00 – 2:30 PM JAN – APRIL This 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. The members bring their ideas and thoughts together for a lively and stimulating afternoon. LIAISON: Linda Hertzberg bubbielwh@gmail.com BIRDWATCHING 9:00 – 11:00 AM OCT – APRIL Bird-watching is one of America’s fastest growing hobbies. This fun and relaxing activity combines viewing nature and taking a leisurely walk with friends. We will visit popular parks in the Naples area that offer different habitats, identifying as many birds as we can and observing their behavior. All walks will include approximately one mile of easy walking, usually on pavement or a boardwalk. We will begin in late October, as soon as cool weather returns, while thousands of birds are migrating through SW Florida. Our first walk will explore Freedom Park, centrally located in the city of Naples. After each walk, I will announce the location and date of the next month’s walk. All walks will be limited to 15 participants. LIAISON: Susan Sissman ssissman@yahoo.com

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FRIDAYS WEEKLY: DUPLICATE BRIDGE 12:00 – 3:00 PM Meets all year Intermediate and Experienced Bridge players meet each week for Duplicate Bridge. Cards and Bidding Boxes provided. Both previous and new players should sign up for this season. LIAISON: Elaine Laurence DecoratorE@aol.com WEEK 1: MODERN PLAYWRIGHTS 10:30 AM– 12:30 PM DEC – APRIL The group will focus on discussing five plays, DEC 4: Disgraced by Ayad Aktar; JAN 8: The Commons of Pensacola by Amanda Peet; FEB 5: Skylight by David Hare. Mar 4 and Apr 1 are pending. Updates will be provided by email. LIAISONS: Carole Soling septembercarole@aol.com and

Bobbi Bassewitz bbassewitz@gmail.com WEEK 1: THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE BOOK CLUB 10:15 AM DEC – MARCH This is not a drop-in Book Club. You must register for the group by email. The Jewish Experience Book Club will be reading the following books: Dec 4, A Replacement Life by Boris Fishman Feb 5,The Spinoza Problem by Irvin D. Yalom Mar 4, An Officer and a Spy by Robert Harris Apr 1, Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein LIAISON: Arlene Sobol asobol99@gmail.com

All programs will meet at the Federation, unless otherwise stated.

REMINDER: YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE LIAISON BEFORE

ATTENDING ANY PROGRAM

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MY SCHEDULED WCA EVENTS AND CLASSES

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FRIENDS AND NOTES

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Tribute Cards

Please make your check payable to JFCC/WCA

and send it to:

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Contributions “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” can be sent to WCA. Please include the name of the person you are honoring or memorializing and the address of the recipient. Also include your name

and address. Contributions in any amount are welcome,

although the suggested minimum is $18.00 (chai). We will send a card to the recipient,

notifying them of your generous contribution

Jewish Federation of Collier County2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road

Suite 2201Naples, FL 34109

239.263.4205deborah@jewishnaples.org

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Women’s Cultural Alliance WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

EVENT PARTICIPATION WAIVER

By signing below, I am indicating my acceptance of the waiver.

As a participant in a WCA event, I, acting for myself, my executors, heirs, next of kin agree as follows: I waive all rights, claims, and cause of action, of any kind whatsoever that I or my heirs or my legal representatives may claim to have against The Jewish Federation of Collier County, the Women’s Cultural Alliance, or any of their agents, servants, and or employees, for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by me while participating in a WCA event. This waiver and release shall be construed broadly, under the laws of the State of Florida. Your membership payment is your permission for the Women’s Cultural Alliance to take and use photographs/videos for appropriate purposes in accordance with WCA’s mission. __________________________________ ___________ SIGNATURE DATE ______________________________________ ____ PRINT NAME

Revised 03/30/15

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Women’s Cultural Alliance WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

EVENT PARTICIPATION WAIVER

By signing below, I am indicating my acceptance of the waiver.

As a participant in a WCA event, I, acting for myself, my executors, heirs, next of kin agree as follows: I waive all rights, claims, and cause of action, of any kind whatsoever that I or my heirs or my legal representatives may claim to have against The Jewish Federation of Collier County, the Women’s Cultural Alliance, or any of their agents, servants, and or employees, for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by me while participating in a WCA event. This waiver and release shall be construed broadly,under the laws of the State of Florida. Your membership payment is your permission for the Women’s Cultural Alliance to take and use photographs/videos for appropriate purposes in accordance with WCA’s mission. __________________________________ ___________ SIGNATURE DATE __________________________________________ PRINT NAME

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EVENT PARTICIPATION WAIVER

By signing below, I am indicating my acceptance of the waiver.

As a participant in a WCA event, I, acting for myself, my executors, heirs, next of kin agree as follows: I waive all rights, claims, and cause of action, of any kind whatsoever that I or my heirs or my legal representatives may claim to have against The Jewish Federation of Collier County, the Women’s Cultural Alliance, or any of their agents, servants, and or employees, for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by me while participating in a WCA event. This waiver and release shall be construed broadly,under the laws of the State of Florida. Your membership payment is your permission for the Women’s Cultural Alliance to take and use photographs/videos for appropriate purposes in accordance with WCA’s mission. __________________________________ ___________ SIGNATURE DATE __________________________________________ PRINT NAME

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Women’s Cultural Alliance WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

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WOMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE 2015 – 2016 MEMBERSHIP FORM

Membership: $90 dues for 2015-2016 enable you to register for all WCA programs. The membership year runs from Sept 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM COMPLETELY, PRINTING CLEARLY Please check one: New Renewal There is no change to my contact information from last year. Name ______________________Spouse/Partner Name ________________

Email (important) ________________________________________________ FL Street Address ________________________________________________

City _________________________ State _____ Zip Code ______________

Community in which you live______________________________________

FL Phone ___________________ Cell Phone __________________________

Northern Address & City __________________________________________

State/Province _____ Zip Code _____ Northern Phone __________________

In Florida: Full-time Part-time from __________ to _______________ Membership Fee: $ 90.00 (US Funds only. Dues include a $ 36 membership to Federation. Please make your check payable to: JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLLIER COUNTY (JFCC) and mail it with this form and signed waiver (previous page) to: WCA/JFCC2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Ste. 2201 Naples, FL 34109 To be included in the WCA membership directory, you must send this form, the signed waiver, and your check by August 1, 2015. Any questions? Contact Nancy Kahn at dearnancykahn@gmail.com

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WCA now has a Membership Gift Card!

Give the gift of membership in WCA to a friend or relative. It would make a wonderful hostess gift

or even a “Welcome to Southwest Florida” gift.

Membership in WCA will be a gift that keeps on giving – as the fun never stops at WCA!

For more information about joining,

contact Linda Simon, WCA Membership Director lgsimon2947@yahoo.com

For additional information about WCA, contact Elaine Soffer, WCA President

WCA.information4u@gmail.com 239-444-0102

Women’s Cultural Alliance www.womensculturalalliance.com

JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLLIER COUNTY2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201

Naples, Florida 34109-0613(239) 263-4205 Fax: (239) 263-3813

www.jewishnaples.org

THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE.THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.

For additional information about WCA, contactElaine Soffer, WCA President

WCA.information4u@gmail.com239-444-0102