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Monday, March 30: A Vast Duo of Cello and Guitar Kathryn and Carl Vast bring diverse musical cultures together in an eclectic mixture of classical, jazz, Celtic, bossa nova and contemporary styles. Kathryn comes from a classical background while her husband Carl is known primarily for his jazz and bossa nova performances. After 35 years of marriage, in their separate musical worlds, this longtime Sonoma County couple began blending their styles, forming a delightful duo.... and, after five years of performing together they are still in love! Join Friendship Circle for a beautifully catered lunch and celebrate music, love and friendship. RSVP by Wednesday, March 25 Location: Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa This luncheon is underwritten by the generous support of two Friendship Circle members who have chosen to remain anonymous. Monday, May 18: Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble Concert & Sing-Along Join us for lunch followed by an uplifting musical sing-along with Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble! Enjoy the familiar and traditional Jewish songs as you tap your toes to the variety of klezmer music including Yiddish, Ladino and Israeli songs. Feel free to get up and dance! Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble features Paul Alexander on clarinet, Sonia Tubridy on accordion, and Gus Garelick on violin and mandolin. We hope to see you there! RSVP by Wednesday, May 13 Location: Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa This luncheon is underwritten by the generous support of Friendship Circle members Sid & Gerry Lipton. March, April & May 2020 Happy Passover 1301 Farmers Lane, Suite C103 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (707) 528-4222 www.jccsoco.org Jalena Mays, Program Director (707) 528-1476, [email protected] Carol King, Program Assistant (707) 528-1182, [email protected] Circle Friendship A program for adults 55+ Friendship Circle is a Program of the Jewish Community Center, Sonoma County Monday Luncheons 11:30 AM Schmoozing ~ Lunch at Noon IMPORTANT: PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION OF EACH PROGRAM FOR LUNCHEON LOCATION LUNCHEON DETAILS Reservations are essential by the Wednesday prior to the program so the caterer/restaurant can prepare adequately. Payments for luncheons are preferred in advance, but not required. Cash, check, Visa® & MasterCard® are accepted. RSVP By the Wednesday prior to the luncheon (707) 528-1182 or [email protected] Time 11:30 AM–1:30 PM Price $18 Friendship Circle Members; $22 Guests Includes lunch, dessert and featured entertainment Rides to Friendship Circle events may be available in select areas upon request at least one week prior to date of event.

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Monday, March 30: A Vast Duo of Cello and Guitar Kathryn and Carl Vast bring diverse musical cultures together in an eclectic mixture of classical, jazz, Celtic, bossa nova and contemporary styles. Kathryn comes from a classical background while her husband Carl is known primarily for his jazz and bossa nova performances. After 35 years of marriage, in their separate musical worlds, this longtime Sonoma County couple began blending their styles, forming a delightful duo.... and, after five years of performing together they are still in love! Join Friendship Circle for a beautifully catered lunch and celebrate music, love and friendship.

RSVP by Wednesday, March 25Location: Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa

This luncheon is underwritten by the generous support of two Friendship Circle members who have chosen to remain anonymous.

Monday, May 18: Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble Concert & Sing-AlongJoin us for lunch followed by an uplifting musical sing-along with Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble! Enjoy the familiar and traditional Jewish songs as you tap your toes to the variety of klezmer music including Yiddish, Ladino and Israeli songs. Feel free to get up and dance! Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble features Paul Alexander on clarinet, Sonia Tubridy on accordion, and Gus Garelick on violin and mandolin. We hope to see you there!RSVP by Wednesday, May 13Location: Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa

This luncheon is underwritten by the generous support of Friendship Circle members Sid & Gerry Lipton.

March, April & May 2020

Happy Passover1301 Farmers Lane, Suite C103

Santa Rosa, CA 95405(707) 528-4222

www.jccsoco.org

Jalena Mays, Program Director(707) 528-1476, [email protected]

Carol King, Program Assistant(707) 528-1182, [email protected]

A program for adults 55+

Friendship Circle is a Program of the Jewish Community Center, Sonoma County

Monday Luncheons11:30 AM Schmoozing ~ Lunch at Noon

IMPORTANT: please see description of each program for luncheon location

LUNCHEON DETAILSReservations are essential by the Wednesday prior to the program so the caterer/restaurant can prepare adequately. Payments for luncheons are preferred in advance, but not required. Cash, check, Visa® & MasterCard® are accepted.

RSVP By the Wednesday prior to the luncheon (707) 528-1182 or [email protected] 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Price $18 Friendship Circle Members; $22 Guests Includes lunch, dessert and featured entertainment

Rides to Friendship Circle events may be available in select areas upon request at least one week prior to date of event.

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Announcements Appreciation Save These Dates

Call Carol, (707) 528-1182 to reserve

Friendship Circle Advisory Committee Members

Lois AbramsonShelley Bauer

Davida BrautmanBinese Goldberg

Liz HagenEvelyn Howard

Carol JarvisVicki KalishRay KaplanLeslie KlineRuth Levy

Joy LovingerEleanor Olson

Karen PalmiottiEde Smith

Edee Sternfield-SquiresThank you for your countless hours of volunteer work

and your generosity in support of Friendship Circle.

Tuesday, Mar 3............................................................................Lunch & JCC Israeli Film Festival, Sebastopol Sun day, Mar 22 ..........................................................................Day Trip: Real Women Have Curves, SF Playhouse Monday, Mar 30 .........................................................................Luncheon: A Vast Duo of Cello and Guitar, Beth Ami Tuesday, Mar 31-Tuesday, Apr 14 .........................................Jalena Away Wednesday, Apr 8-Thursday, Apr 16 ..................................Friendship Circle Passover Outreach Thursday, Apr 8 ..........................................................................JCC Closed for Passover Thursday, April 23-Sunday, Apr 26 ......................................Overnight Excursion: Silicon Valley Springtime Sojourn Thursday, April 30 .....................................................................Happy Hour: Monti’s in Montgomery Village, SR Sunday, May 3 ............................................................................Hands On! Creative Judaic Art Fair, Druid's Hall, SR Monday, May 18 ........................................................................Luncheon: Jubilee Klezmer, Shomrei Torah Monday, May 25 ........................................................................JCC Closed for Memorial Day Wednesday, June 3 ...................................................................Day Trip: The Band’s Visit, Golden Gate Theater, SF

4676 Mayette Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-360-3000 · BethAmiSR.org

Join with us to pray, study, shmooze, sing, play music, cook, eat, kvell, laugh, learn, create, lead, discuss, celebrate, dance and make a difference.

Happy Hour at Monti'sThursday, April 30

3:30-5:30 PM

Monti's, Montgomery Village714 Village Court, Santa Rosa

Price: $10 at the door (cash only); includes one beverage of choice per person, tax & gratuity. Food and additional beverages may be purchased separately.Limited space available; RSVP required by 4/27: [email protected]; (707) 528-1182.

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Thank You Community Partners Congregation Beth Ami,

Congregation Shomrei Torah andJewish Family & Children's Services

for making our events possible.

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Home Care, Care Management, Transportation, and more

Call 707- 303-1530www.SeniorsAtHome.org

A D I V I S I O N O F J E W I S H F A M I LY A N D C H I L D R E N ’ S S E R V I C E S

Friendship Circle Passover Outreach

Thanks to the generous support of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties, JCC Friendship Circle is pleased to offer outreach Seders during the week of Passover, beginning sundown on Wednesday, April 8, through Thursday, April 16. Program locations & times will be listed on our website: www. jccsoco. org.

Please contact Carol at Friendship Circle for more information, to reserve, or to request a ride to one of our Passover Outreach Seders: [email protected] (707) 528-1182.

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We Appreciate Your Generous Donations

Fran Danoff, in appreciation of Loretta Denner’s JCC Yiddish class.

We thank Adele Pickar and Phyllis Shapiro for your donations to Friendship Circle above and beyond

regular membership dues.

Thank you to our End-Of-Year Donors: Janine and Jules Bamberger

Ivan BartaShelley Bauer

Davida BrautmanShirley Carlston and Elaine Elkin

Rosemary ChambersSheila Einhorn

Lola FelixRobert Flores and Louise Munoz-Flores

Karen GouldDaniel and Floris Hoffenberg

Lynda HungerfordElinor King

Sid and Gerry LiptonJoy Lovinger

Marcia MatlinJudith & Irwin Miller

Alan and Jill MorgensteinIris Nadel

Michael and Lauren NewmanCarla QuinonesBarbara ScharfMarsha Sendar

Ahuva Simon-SaarCorlene Van Sluizer and Julian Blair

Your support helps sustain Friendship Circle, allowing our activities to be accessible for everyone! THANK YOU!

If you are remembering someone you hold dear, or would like to celebrate a friend or family member,

please consider making a donation to Friendship Circle in their honor.

Wishing our Members a Happy Birthday

To Our New Friendship Circle Members!Robin Abramson-Hoyer

Dennis BrownEve Dickens

Caral GrushkinMarianne Hirsch

Ellie NadlerMalka Osserman

Patricia Sherman-Allison

Please contact our office to let

us know your birthday so we can celebrate

YOU! friendshipcirclejccsoco.org;

(707) 528-1182

Thank you Bella Rosa Coffee &

Traditional Medicinalsfor donating the COFFEE and TEA

we serve at our luncheons

March BirthdaysLois Abramson

Davida BrautmanKaren Chambliss-Abraham

Ellie GallagherCarol Heilbronner

Joe KaganJudith Kayen

Ruth LevyNorma MillerJudy RodgersPriscilla Roslyn

Susan RothNancy VargoTerrye Wilder

April BirthdaysJules Bamberger

Julie FliegerMarcy Forman

Binese GoldbergDan Hoffenberg

Victoria KalishLiisa Karjalainen

Lori LapidesShirley Liberman

Sid LiptonEllie Nadler

Leighton RoystonPhyllis Shapiro

Gabrielle TrubachCorlene Van Sluizer Arlene Wasserman

May BirthdaysHoward Balfour

Eve DickensLilyan Frank

John GallegosHedda Gold

Evelyn GurevitchGussie HankinJudith HelmanGerry Lipton

Josie Luna-GallegosIlene Moran

Edith NewmanHoward Sidorsky

Carol Smallen

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Help Keep Luncheons Affordable! Become a Sponsor

Friendship Circle is seeking sponsors for our monthly luncheons. By becoming a sponsor, you help

seniors maintain access to healthy food, educational and entertaining programs, and

a socially supportive community.

Contact Jalena Mays (707) 528-1476, [email protected]

We thank you for your support.

Memoir Writing with Dani BurlisonLocation: Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa, Room 12-13When: *Mondays, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

*no class 5/25Free, drop-ins welcome, open to allSponsored by Friendship Circle, Santa Rosa Junior College & Congregation Beth Ami

Mah Jongg with Carol JarvisLocation: Upstairs at the JCC (no elevator)When: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 1:00-3:00 PM Donation: $2 per class at the doorRSVP required: (707) 528-1476 or [email protected] All levels welcome

Exercise Class with Barbara Goodridge Location: Congregation Beth Ami Social Hall4676 Mayette Ave., Santa RosaWhen: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Free, drop-ins welcome, open to all Sponsored by Friendship Circle & Santa Rosa Junior College

Clubs ClassesMeet Gale Kissin, the Friendship Circle-JCC Board Liaison

Q & A: A Yiddish-Speaking Gumshoe With a Tapping Toe

By Liz Harris

This is an abbreviated version of an article that ran in the j weekly on December 5, 2019. Visit https://www.jweekly.com/2019/12/05/qa-a-yiddish-speaking-gumshoe-with-a-tapping-toe/ for the full version.

Gale Kissin, 67, wears several hats. She not only sings and plays guitar and percussion in Mama Loshn, the Yiddish revival band she co-founded, but she’s spent decades working with attorneys as a private investigator. Though now “semi-retired,” the Sebastopol resident still takes on meaningful P.I. work. She looks forward to a full recovery from recent hand surgery, so Mama Loshn can get up and running again.J.: What sort of P.I. work have you done?Gale Kissin: Criminal defense, civil rights litigation and death penalty work. I did that for years. I am now doing pro bono immigration work. When people are facing deportation, they need information immediately to support their case.You speak Yiddish and co-founded Mama Loshn, a Sonoma County-based band with one CD. What’s the backstory?I grew up in Brooklyn speaking Yiddish and English with my grandparents on both sides, and I loved it. My parents didn’t have secrets around us in Yiddish because we were educated in Yiddish in Workmen’s Circle classes. Everyone was musical in my family: My mother was a classical pianist, my father was a jazz musician.How would you describe Yiddish music?In Mama Loshn, it’s the folk music of Yiddish-speaking people. We also sing in French, Spanish, Ladino, Hebrew and English. We were drawn to pull some of the incredible poetry that’s put to music in the 19th and 20th centuries; there’s also a lot of social justice and labor songs. It’s eclectic in a way. It’s funny, it’s poignant, it’s soulful. It’s great stuff.You also play an active role at the Sonoma County JCC.I’ve been on the board for about a year and currently serve as vice president. Before that, I worked with the executive

director on music programs such as Simcha Sunday, Yom HaShoah commemorations and other benefit events. I also volunteer on the Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival committee. The JCC is a wonderful, vibrant organization that sort of catches people who aren’t necessarily affiliated with a synagogue. The wandering Jew that I am, that suits me just fine.Do you ever run into people who speak Yiddish?Once in a while I find somebody to talk with, but I’m not in Brooklyn anymore, Toto. Gale looks forward to meeting you at our Friendship Circle events!

(photo by Jo Ann Smith)

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Enjoy Great Seats for these OSF Plays:The Copper Children

Peter and the StarcatcherA Midsummer Night's Dream

Everything That Never Happened

Plus World Premier Poirot: Murder on the Links

at the Oregon Cabaret Theater

The Jewish Community Center, Sonoma County's Friendship Circle in partnership with the San Francisco JCC present

10th Anniversary ASHLAND TRIPJoin us as we celebrate ALL WEEK LONG!

Oregon Shakespeare FestivalOctober 19-23, 2020

5 Days / 4 Nights

Price*:$1750 Friendship Circle Member$1895 Public$475 Single Supplement*Price is per person and based on double-occupancy. Payments may be spread out over three installments.

Includes: Four nights at The Plaza Inn & Suites at Ashland Creek, breakfast included! Four Plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Four Pre-Show Lectures (one before each play) Dinner and Show at the Oregon Cabaret Private Meet-the-Actor Discussion Guided Backstage Tour of the theaters Meals Included: Welcome Dinner, Cabaret Dinner, Two On-the-Road Lunches, Four Breakfasts & light snacks on the way to/from Ashland Round-trip from Santa Rosa by private coach plus transfers before & after each play Two Trip Escorts: Jalena Mays, JCC Sonoma County and Shiva Schulz, JCCSF Farewell Toast!

Enhance Your Trip (add these options for the additional cost indicated): Day Excursion: Tour, Wine Tasting, and Celebratory Lunch at Schmidt Family Vineyards ($55 per person) Optional Group Dinner ($40 per person)

Adults of all backgrounds and faiths are welcome to join this enriching cultural trip. For more information or to request an application, contact Carol: (707) 528-1182 or [email protected].

1301 Farmers Lane, Suite 103, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 • www.jccsoco.org

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shoW descriptions

The Copper Children, OSFBy Karen Zacarías. Directed by Shariff a Ali. World Premiere American RevolutionsA new American Revolutions play from the writer of Destiny of DesireBased on the true history of “orphan trains” that transported immigrant children (mostly Irish) to homes in the West, this world-premiere play explores the events that led to the sensational (and now-forgotten) "Trial of the Century" custody case that stirred the nation into a frenzied debate about children, law, race, class and religion. Directed by Shariff a Ali, The Copper Children takes a sharp look at the collision of good intentions and despicable behavior, blending humor, tragedy, joy and unsentimental social commentary.

Peter and The Starcatcher, OSFBy Rick Elice. Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Directed by Lavina Jadhwani“Everything ends—and so our story begins”Pirates, mermaids, swashbuckling fi ghts and a giant ticking crocodile. We know the destination—Neverland—but Peter and the Starcatcher is the story of how we got there. In this music-fi lled prequel to Peter Pan, Molly, a brave young girl, leads a ragtag group of orphans on a quest to save the world from the villainous pirate Black Stache. Lavina Jadhwani directs this hilarious, physical and imaginative celebration of OSF’s multi-talented acting company. With an appeal that spans generations, Peter and the Starcatcher, which won fi ve Tony Awards during its Broadway debut, embraces the child in each of us with a depth and beauty that is far from childish.

A MidSummer Night's Dream, OSFBy William Shakespeare. Directed by Joseph Haj"The course of true love never did run smooth"Hermia loves Lysander, Demetrius loves Hermia, Helena loves Demetrius, Theseus and Hippolyta are almost newlyweds and the already-complex marriage of the immortal queen and king of Fairyland is further complicated when one of them falls for an amateur actor-turned-ass. Intrigued by the theory that Shakespeare wrote this play as a wedding gift, director Joseph Haj (who helmed 2015's much-beloved Pericles) probes the pitfalls and pay-off s of relationships, be they budding or eternal. Seeking out the grace, beauty and delight embedded in the comedy, this joyful, music-laden production invites us to feel as well as laugh.

Everything That Never Happened, OSFBy Sarah B. Mantell. Directed by Jessica Kubzansky“It’s all about what we leave out”Taking place in the gaps between what Shakespeare made and the realities of Jewish history, this play reveals everything you didn’t see take place in The Merchant of Venice. Jessica, daughter of Shylock, falls in love with Lorenzo, a Christian, and decides she must leave the father she loves, her culture, and her religion in order to marry him. Rich with humor and heartbreak, up-and-coming talent Sarah B. Mantell’s new play plumbs the three-dimensional humanity of some of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters, and the complexity at the heart of all of their actions. Jessica Kubzansky directs this time-bending tale of disguise, assimilation, pomegranates and everything Shakespeare left out.

Poirot: Murder on the Links, Oregon Cabaret TheaterBy Rick Robinson. Directed by Todd NielsenBased on Agatha Christie’s thrilling mystery, Murder on the Links features famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and his friend Captain Hastings. Poirot arrives in France to fi nd his client brutally murdered and lying face down in a shallow grave on a golf course. But why is the dead man wearing an overcoat that is too big for him? And for whom was the impassioned love letter in the pocket? Before Poirot can answer these questions, the case is turned upside down by the discovery of a second, identically murdered corpse.

10th Anniversary Trip to Ashland, OregonWe Hope You Join Us!

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Lunch at La Bodega & JCC Israeli Film FestivalTuesday, March 3Join Friendship Circle for an Israeli-inspired LUNCH followed by the opening film of the 5th Annual Sonoma County JCC Israeli Film Festival!

Meet at 11 AM for an all-inclusive family-style lunch at La Bodega(2295 Gravenstein Hwy., Sebastopol) including starters, main entrée options, desserts,coffee & tea, tax and gratuity (alcoholic beverages may be purchased separately.)

Bourekas made with braising greens and Fiscalini bechamel

Little Gems Salad with lemon and olive oil vinaigrette

Herbed Chicken SchnitzelVegetarian Squash, Eggplant & Mushroom Schnitzel— by request only

(IMPORTANT: Please let us know if you prefer “vegetarian” when making your reservation)

Mujadara Mediterranean dish layered with French green lentils and basmati rice

Port Chocolate Cake for Dessert

Tea & Coffee

After our meal we will make our way to the Rialto Cinemas (6868 McKinley Street, Sebastopol) for the featured show, Flawless. Flawless is the story of three unpopular high school girls in Jerusalem who decide to travel to Kiev to get plastic surgery, hoping this will change their lives for the better and help them find their dream dates for the prom.

Cost: If you are a Film Festival Season Pass holder, you may register for “Lunch Only” and bring your ticket with you. If you do not already have your ticket, you will need to register for the "Lunch & Ticket,” and we will give you your theater ticket on the day of the event.

Lunch Only (ticket holders)$28 FC Members; $36 Guests

Lunch and Ticket$40 FC Members; $48 Guests

RSVP by Wednesday February 27. Contact Carol to RSVP: (707) 528-1182 or [email protected]. Priority is given to Friendship Circle Members and those who have not attended a recent Friendship Circle outing. Cancellations result in a $5 administrative fee. A full refund (less the $5) will be returned if the cancellation is made by February 25. No refund will be returned for cancellations made thereafter.

Rides to/from this outing may be available upon request at least one week prior to the trip.

For general JCC Film Festival questions, to be added to the Film Festival mailing list, or to purchase the Film Festival season pass, contact Director Iréne Hodes, (707) 526-5538, [email protected], or visit www.jccsoco.org.

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Remember to bring a bottle of water!

Cancellations result in a $5 administrative fee. A full refund (less the $5) will be returned if the cancellation is made two weeks prior to trip date. No refund will be returned for cancellations made thereafter.

Medical Emergency Contact Form: We must have an updated medical form on file by the date of departure. When necessary, we will send you a new form to complete and return to the Friendship Circle office prior to the day of the trip. Please call Carol at (707) 528-1182 if you have any questions.

Rides to and from the bus on the JFCS van may be available upon request at least one week prior to the trip.

Please let us know if you are meeting the bus in PETALUMA or SANTA ROSA.

How to Reserve: Reservations for each excursion are limited. Priority is given to Friendship Circle Members and those who have not attended a recent excursion.

Contact Carol at the Friendship Circle office to reserve: (707) 528-1182 or [email protected].

After your reservation has been confirmed, please call to pay with a credit card over the phone or mail a check made payable to the JCC, Friendship Circle, 1301 Farmers Lane, Suite C103, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Include the name and date of the event on your check.

No one is ever turned away because of an inability to pay. Speak to Jalena (707) 528-1476 in confidence.

Make your reservation early so you don’t miss out! We strongly encourage those who have never attended one of our excursions to sign up!

DAY EXCURSIONRegistration Information

Fees do not cover the cost of programs! Day Excursions are made possible by the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Community Federation as well as community members who make

individual donations. Please consider making a donation to Friendship Circle and help keep these day trips accessible. Thank you, your support enhances the lives of many Sonoma County seniors.

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Daily Grill & Real Women Have Curves Union Square, San FranciscoSunday, March 22After a private group lunch at Daily Grill we’ll walk along Union Square (less than five minutes) to SF Playhouse. At the theater, we’ll meet SF Playhouse Co-Founder Bill English for a private pre-show lecture followed by the award-winning and critically acclaimed show, Real Women Have Curves.

The Osher Marin JCC is also having lunch at Daily Grill and will attend Real Women Have Curves at SF Playhouse! Please invite your friends who live in Marin to join their JCC’s trip! We look forward to being reunited for this special show.

Lunch at Daily Grill is included and will include a starter, a choice of three main entrees, dessert, coffee & tea, tax and gratuities. Please choose from the following options when making your reservation:

Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro with chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil

Home-Style Meatloaf with mushrooms, tomato glaze, bordelaise sauce, choice of sides

Grilled Chicken marinated in herbs and spices, served with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables

Cost: $94 Members; $108 Guests (includes round-trip transportation, all-inclusive lunch, pre-show lecture, theater ticket, two trip escorts, parking, tolls, tax, gratuity, and snacks along the way). NEW: $36 Benefactor (your contribution helps excursions remain affordable and accessible).

Transportation: Meet the bus at least 15 minutes prior to departure Bus LEAVES at 9:45 AM sharp! from Congregation Beth Ami (4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa) Bus LEAVES at 10:15 AM from Petaluma Community Center (320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma) LEAVING THE PLAYHOUSE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 2 PM SHOW (run time TBD)

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HANDS ON: A DAY OF CREATIVITYSunday, May 3 from 12-4 PMDruids Hall, 1011 College Avenue, Santa Rosa

Complimentary admission with a non-perishable food item benefiting the Redwood Empire Food Bank!

JOIN US!CREATE & TAKE HOME your own art pieces—a celebration

of craft, culture, and community!

Enjoy delicious fresh knishes, hot dogs, and desserts!

Come say “hello” to your friends and enjoy the taste of tradition at the Friendship Circle Cookie Corner.

Activities:Dye and Paint Silk Challah CoversBuild a Chanukiah in Artisan Glass

Design a Terracotta Pot for Sacred HerbsSculpt a Mezuzah from Clay

Paint Tzedaka BoxesDecoupage Glass Seder and Challah Plates

Etch Metal Home DecorationsLego Menorah and Mezuzah Construction

Learn to knit—Create a Community Blanket for Donation

For more information, contact Iréne Hodes: [email protected], (707) 526-5538.

The Band’s Visit Golden Gate Theater, Broadway San FranciscoWednesday, June 3ONE OF THE MOST TONY AWARD® WINNING MUSICALS IN HISTORY

The critically acclaimed smash-hit Broadway musical THE BAND'S VISIT is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. It is also a Grammy Award® winner for Best Musical Theater Album.

In this joyously offbeat story, set in a town that’s way off the beaten path, a band of musicians arrive lost, out of the blue. Under the spell of the desert sky, and with beautiful music perfuming the air, the band brings the town to life in unexpected and tantalizing ways. Even the briefest visit can stay with you forever.

Boxed Lunches provided by Zoftig will be handed out when you meet the bus. Each boxed lunch includes a Zoftig sandwich, classic deli salad, and a fresh baked cookie. Please choose one of the following sandwich options and include your choice when making your reservation:

Standard Turkey with lettuce, avocado, house mayo served on sourdoughRare Roast Beef with balsamic grilled onions, roasted peppers, arugula served on sourdough

Mediterranean Falafel Wrap with hummus, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, tahini sauce, wheat wrap

Cost: Members $82; Guests $104 (includes round-trip private chartered bus to the theater, admission to the show, boxed lunch including tax & gratuity, two trip escorts, parking, tolls, and snacks along the way). No one is ever turned away because of an inability to pay. Please speak with Jalena (707) 528-1476 to make confidential arrangements.

Transportation: Meet the bus at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Bus LEAVES at 11:45 AM from Congregation Beth Ami (4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa) Please park in the overflow parking lot. Bus LEAVES at 12:15 PM from Petaluma Community Center (320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma). LEAVING San Francisco immediately following the show (runtime TBA)

An entire family affair—

bring your grandkids!

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Join Us For These Fun Outings!

Daily Grill & Real Women Have Curves

Sunday, March 22SF Playhouse, San Francisco

Happy Hour at Monti’s Thursday, April 30

Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa

The Band’s Visit Wednesday, June 3

Golden Gate Theater, San Francisco

Ashland 10th Anniversary Trip October 2020

Details Enclosed

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Use the Friendship Circle Promo Code “DIVANSFS” to Receive 50% Off!

March, April & May 2020Address Service Requested

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