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Club News & Events | last updated:  December, 2011

Coming Events:

Annual Food Night

Once again we celebrate a Jewish victory over pagan forces. Way back then it was the Greeks (who still haven't recovered) who tried to make us forsake our beliefs. Happy ending – we prevailed. And we intend to mark the occasion once more with our annual Food Night. Besides the chow we've planned a special surprise activity. We'll get together at Beit Canada on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 5:00 p.m. What do you have to do? Call Rona by Dec. 20 and tell her what dish you're bringing (dairy or parve). Hope to see you!
 

Visit to the New Tel Aviv Museum

Monday, Jan. 23 ,2012 at the New Tel Aviv Museum: We'll take the 9:00 a.m. bus # 280 from the Central Bus Station. (It also runs along Rogozin so you can catch it there.) We'll get to Tel Aviv and board one more bus for two stops to the wonderful new world of the museum, which has enjoyed fabulous accolades. We'll do it on our own or with headphones. Then a pause for coffee or lunch. Interested? Let us know if you'll join us. Call Chana or Anita. We could all use a little culture.

Cancer Society's annual fund-raising Gala

Saturday night, December 17 is the Cancer Society's annual fund-raising Gala at the "Laguna" hall. Would you like to attend? Tickets are NIS 150, dinner and entertainment included. Information from Chana: 08-8557116.
 

The Old Barn Players present an engrossing drama by Brendon Murray: "Eliza's House"

Performances on Dec. 10, 13 and 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets NIS 40. Light refreshment is included. Information: Ronit Libner – 08-8581151; 052-5465530.

ESCA in the community

You'll find our members manning the phones in the Moked Ironi in times of stress. Call 106 from a landline or *10681 from a cellphone to report a problem or to get help with one.

"Give A Kid A Break Fund"

The donations keep coming. We got an anonymous jubilee donation for the kids' fund. And then we got another anonymous jubilee donation. This Anonymous sure is a generous person. Sincere thanks to you. And sincere thanks to Rubin Silvern who took the initiative (as usual) on his own this year and delivered much-needed equipment to our adopted school. The school expressed profuse thanks.
How about you? Won't you give something to a needy kid? Ask Chana about giving. It's really appreciated.

And don't forget about "Yadid L'Chinuch"

That helps kids within the school environment to catch up to other kids or get a little ahead if they can. All it takes is 4 hours a week.
You don't have to have a teaching background. There are many ways you can help.
If you'd like to know more then call Nitza at 054-7000911.
 


Past Events:

Our Book Night was a pleasing success

The book reviews ranged from biographies of people past and present (Avraham Stern, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt, Arnon Milchan and Nathan Sharansky to name a few) to narratives of exciting events of now and yesteryear and some fiction. Our readers narated stories from our own little country, from Europe and from as far away as Antarctica. We even got to hear about a new series of children's books aimed at promoting an ecofriendly environment. It's always refreshing to gather with people of like (and different) backgrounds and interests and exchange knowledge and views. Some of us like to talk and some of us just like to listen, but whichever activity you enjoy more we're always happy to see you. This was only our latest Book Night, and we'll be doing it again in the future. Next time we hope to see you, whether you are relating a story or just enjoying the literary atmosphere.
 

Please note that ESCA is not liable whatsoever for any accidents incurred by a participant on any of our excursions or get-togethers. You should personally have proper insurance for any accidental occurrences. Private companies such as bus and train, hotels and other public places (including municipalities) should have their own accident and liability insurance. 

Regular Features

Thank goodness for Friday! At the end of a hectic week, what could be better than to chill out with your old (and new) friends at Cafe Hillel in the Central Bus Station? We meet from noon to 2:00 p.m. Cafe Hillel is situated right inside the northern entrance of the station (that is the entrance across the street from the Sea Mall). We meet from noon to 2:00 p.m. Come for a shmooz or just to say hello and touch base. You'll find nice people who speak your language. Whether you come alone or with someone, you'll find a lively atmosphere amidst the youngsters and oldsters of the gang. Call Anita or Chana for more info.

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