Messages
President’s Letter
As
I write this, the fall colors are breathtaking. It is time to contemplate
the year at the JCCS to date.
The
programs offered have been outstanding both in variety and in scope. We
have had serious discussions and many programs that were for
entertainment. There were various musical presentations. Some were
exceptionally talented pianists, some were ensembles, still others were
vocalists. We also presented children's shows, cabaret nights, cinema and
supper, bridge nights, Yiddish classes, French classes and other enjoyable
programs. We are fortunate to have such a prolific Program committee.
This
year was our tenth anniversary. Our Gala was held on October 23rd. There
were hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, dinner, dancing, flowers, and music complete
with vocalist, at the River Oaks Country Club. It was an outstanding evening
for all. The Gala Committee did a fine job indeed.
Our
Executive Administrator is now Sandra Bondy. Sandra is an enthusiastic
person with some great ideas for our future. Amy Smith will also be
supporting Sandra in an administrative capacity. Both will be in the
office on Mondays and Fridays.
We
have a full plate and would welcome you to be an active part of the
JCCS. Call Sandra at (860) 355-8050. DO IT NOW! You'll be glad
that you've done so. The rewards are great.
Sunshine
Ted
and Patsy Tulchin have donated to our Sunshine fund in honor of Harris Shapiro.
Max
& Susi Leiter donated to our Sunshine fund wishing Marvin & Yanka
Cantor a healthy year.
Please
remember that we all appreciate the Sunshine that comes from remembering a
friend or loved one. If you want to honor someone or know of an upcoming
birthday, anniversary or celebration or want to announce the birth of a new
family member, contact the JCCS office with the information for the next
newsletter. A contribution will be acknowledged with a card to the honoree as
well as noted here.
Mah Jong
We
will continue to host Mah Jong at 4 p.m. on Mondays at the JCCS. New players
are always welcome. Come learn, come play. Have fun and meet new friends.
The
Mah Jong players and the JCCS extend a special thank you to Jane Rothschild for
her patience and teaching skills. She taught five students from scratch and
refreshed a few of us.
Scrabble
It
has been suggested that a “Scrabble”™ session would be a nice way to spend a
couple of hours at the Center. If anyone is interested in participating in a
game, or a series of sessions, please contact us by phone or email.
We
are grateful and thank the following volunteers for their contributions:
Mimi Nelson, Cinema & Supper chair - for bringing us interesting and informative films.
The Entingens - for their generosity by providing us with the gourmet meals during
Cinema & Supper.
Ruth Hoberman - Sunshine chairperson
Marcella Lourd – for her leadership in coordinating bridge night
David Marks and Izak Teller - our Yiddish
class instructors
Ted & Pat Tulchin - for their outstanding work as program directors
Gala Committee for 2004
Helen Samuels and Susi Leiter – co-chairs
Diana Horowitz and Sam Lamhut – journal
chairs
Sam Lamhut – for his graphic design of the Gala Journal and Artists At Work posters
Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendars
Events at a Glance
November
Mondays at 4:00
p.m. Mah Jong Games
5th Friday
7:15 p.m. Social
Duplicate Bridge
6th Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Artist At Work
6th Saturday 7:00 p.m. Cinema & Supper: “Orwell Rolls” In His Grave
7th Saturday 9:30 a.m. Hike with Tom Quinn
13th Saturday
8:00 p.m. Center Stage
Presents: Alan Raph Trio
14th Sunday 10:30 a.m. French Language Session
14th Sunday 10:30 a.m. Yiddish Discussion Group
19th Friday
7:15 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge
20th Saturday 8:00 p.m.
DownCity Dance Theatre Performance – Fundraiser
December
Mondays at 4:00
p.m. Mah Jong Games
3rd Friday 7:15
p.m. Social duplicate Bridge
4th Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen
w/Adrienne – Hanukah Treats
5th Sunday 10:30
a.m. French Language Session
5th Sunday 10:30
a.m. Yiddish Discussion Group
12th Sunday 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Family Hanukah Party
17th Friday 7:15
p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge
31st Friday 9:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve
Party
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