University on Wheels 2020
University on Wheels
The San Dieguito Chapter is honored to present
Professor Thomas Doherty, Professor of American Studies
(And expert on film, entertainment, and American Culture)
Lomas Santa Fe Country Club
1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach
January 9, 2020 11:00 a.m.
Each year an outstanding professor from Brandeis University comes to our chapter, sharing with us the knowledge and expertise (and entertainment!) that Brandeis students experience.
This year we are thrilled to introduce Thomas Doherty, a cultural historian whose special interest is Hollywood. He is an associate editor for the film magazine Cineaste and film review editor for the Journal of American History. His most recent book is Show Trial: Hollywood, HUAC, and the Birth of the Blacklist, published in 2018.
Don’t miss our first special event of the year!
Join Us at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe
for an Animal Encounter
Friday, October 18 1:00 p.m. (be there by 12:50, latest)
Reserve your place with a $20.00 check made out to BNC
Mail to Phyllis Perkal, 17559 Adena Lane, San Diego 92128 by Oct. 10. Anything you contribute over $10.25 is a charitable contribution to the new BNC campaign HONORING OUR HISTORY
We will have an hour-long hospital tour, attend a pet therapy session with horses and have our own therapeutic encounter with a pet therapy animal, all with an experienced guide.
The Animal Adoption Center opens at noon if anyone wants to adopt a dog or cat! Visit their Thrift Store – fabulous finds!! Go for coffee or an early lunch before the visit – a Bistro, and a Deli are nearby, and three restaurants are a short drive down San Dieguito Rd.
Please wear closed shoes. No food allowed because of the animals.
Opening Meeting/Study & Social Group Showcase
Celebrate Brandeis San Dieguito!
Annual Opening Meeting/Study & Social Group Showcase Luncheon, Wednesday, August 28th at 10:30 a.m. Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, Solana Beach
Join us for the annual first event of the Brandeis year. Re-connect and meet new members. Hear coordinators and leaders present their plans. Celebrate the installation of new officers. Choose your study & social groups.
Invite your friends. It’s a great time to welcome new members.
$36 Details, menu, and mail-in form in the bulletin.
Summer Fun
‘Summer Special’ on Study Groups
Open to All Members for just $10 each
Tea and Topics, Movies and Munchies, Contemporary Literature, and Couples Enjoying Food, Fun and Friendship
All Meet through August
Take advantage of a special offer as these popular study groups are open to all Brandeis members for the summer bargain price of just $10 each (plus possible small additional costs for some events). Join for summer and ‘test drive’ all four. The three mainly social groups are a great way to meet the people you often don’t get to mix with at traditional study groups.
Send your $10 registration fee (check made out to BNC) to Barbara Howard, 1140 Pasadero Drive, Escondido, CA 92029.
Book & Author Luncheon
Don’t miss our chapter’s most fabulous event of the year – The Book & Author Luncheon, featuring three authors, to be held at the beautiful Crosby Club on April 4, 11:30 a.m. See reservation form in the Bulletin, March – April 2019. All proceeds will go to Magnify the Mind in support of research into neurodegenerative diseases.