WRJ Calendar of Events for Spring 2009

All held at Temple Concord unless otherwise noted

SUNDAY MORNING GENERAL MEETINGS

February 1, 10:00 a.m. One Temple, One Book event – Three Cups of Tea

March 15, 10:00 a.m. Women’s Art Showcase

April 26, 9:30 – social hour, 10:30 – program: Green Cleaning presented by Jen Satterlee

WEEK NIGHTS

Movie night – Sunday, Feb 8, 5 p.m. at the home of Liz Sherman in Fayetteville. Pizza provided; bring KOSHER snacks to share. Renee Zellweger in A Price Above Rubies. RSVP: 378-4273 or dmasursky@hotmail.com

Lilith salon – Monday, January 26, 7 p.m. Article: The Breast Cancer Monologues Available from Danielle or in the Temple Office RSVP: 378-4273 or dmasursky@hotmail.com

Lilith salon – Wednesday, April 22, 7 p.m. Article: Dead Women in my Kitchen (family recipes). Available from Danielle or in the Temple Office RSVP: 378-4273 or dmasursky@hotmail.com

OTHER EVENTS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW

Sisterhood Shabbat Service – Friday, March 20, Coordinator: Danielle Masursky, 378-4273

Concord Kids Spring Sale – Sunday, March 29, 1-4 p.m. Coordinator: Jen Satterlee, 725-2331

Post-Passover Pizza and Pasta Party – Thursday, April 16, 6 p.m. Meet at Uno Chicago Grill, Carousel Mall; coupon also valid with take-out. Coordinator: Fran Volinsky, 682-6123

Brunch and Stage Show - Sunday, April 26 - brunch at Phoebe’s at 11:30 a.m., entertainment coordinated by Fran Berg; Anne Frank at Syracuse Stage at 2 p.m. Benefit for Syracuse Jewish Family Services ($65), for ticket information, contact Mel Schindler, 478-6856

Annual Picnic - Saturday, May 30 at the home of Meredith Thomson in Cazenovia: 655-9173

Mah Jong – Mondays at 1:30 at the Nottingham, contact Adeline Jasper, 449-2506

TEMPLE GIFT SHOP

Honey - All 3 sizes of honey (produced locally!) are still available in the Temple Gift Shop whenever it’s open (½ lb jars, 1½ lb jars, and 12 oz honey bears).

WRJ tote bags – Beautiful tote bags made from recycled plastic bottles and decorated with WRJ’s logo are available for purchase in the Temple Gift Shop for $10.

SIS calendars – Sustain, Inspire, Survive - benefits women with breast cancer and features a profile of our own Patti Muller.

If you need child care in order to attend adult-only events, contact Danielle Masursky, 378-4273

Painting party

Prepping the WRJ lounge for fresh paint. From left: Christina Tracy, Meredith Thomson, Dawn Engel, Lisa Lopez.



Kathy Scott cleaning behind the heater.

January Meeting

Join us for a Tea and Coffee Party - a trip around the world, with tastes from every corner of the globe. SUNDAY, JANUARY 11. Start the New Year off with warm beverages and warm friendships. Hope to see you.

January Salon discussion group

Join us on TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 at 7 p.m. at Temple Concord for a moving conversation on the Jewish community's response to breast cancer. Article: The breast cancer monologues available in the Temple office or from Danielle Masursky.

February Meeting

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1. "One Book, One Temple" - an exciting book party for Three Cups of Tea. Come and hear about the work of the Central Asia Institute, building schools in Muslim areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the primary goal of educating girls and offering an alternative to religious extremism, replacing poverty and ignorance with hope and opportunity. Enjoy a delicious, healthy breakfast and stimulating discussion.

Here's what's coming up in December

General meeting – Sunday, December 7, 9:30 social hour, 10:30 program - Cathleen Kelly, owner of Holistic Horizons and Speedy Greens restaurant in Cicero will share information on organic food and healthy eating, as well as provide food samples. Join your sisters for some delicious food, warm fellowship and good information. Tikkun olam: Bring mittens, hats and warm children's socks for the Temple Concord food pantry families.

Dinner club – Wednesday, December 17, 7 p.m.; Faegan’s, 734 S Crouse Ave, RSVP: Marti Benedict, 373-8900. Meet at the Temple or meet at the restaurant, whichever works for you.

Upcoming activities

DATE CHANGE - Lilith magazine “salon” (discussion group) – Tues, Oct 28, 7 p.m., at Temple Concord (probably the Frensdorf Lounge). RSVP: Danielle: 378-4273. ARTICLE: "How Do We Become a Grownup Jewish Women?" available from Danielle or in the Temple office.

General meeting – Sunday, November 9, 9:30 social hour, 10:30 program - group activity: “Wisdom of the Ages” a discussion of “Pirkei Avot.” Tikkun olam: Bring a frozen turkey to donate to the Temple Concord food pantry.

Book club – Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. BOOK: Miriam by Maggie Anton. RSVP: Betty Lamb: 469-6485

General meeting – Sunday, December 7, 9:30 social hour, 10:30 program. Tikkun olam: Bring hats, mitten, gloves and scarves to donate to Vera House.

Dinner club – Wednesday, December 17, 7 p.m.; Faegan’s, 734 S Crouse Ave, RSVP: Marti Benedict, 373-8900