6 <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>Star</strong> <strong>June</strong> <strong>2019</strong> JEWISH FEDERATION WOMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE www.WomensCulturalAlliance.com / 215-820-6697 How I turned things I love to do into assets for WCA By Sue Dean, WCA Secretary I’m a WCA “old timer.” I transitioned from the board of Brandeis Women’s Club to the board of Women’s Cultural Alliance over 10 years ago, where I now hold the position of secretary. The concept of using the knowledge and expertise of our members to form study groups and activity groups is so appealing that our membership continues to grow to now more than 1,500 members. As our membership grows, so does the need for new activities. My husband and I came to Naples to EAT and PLAY! I’ve always loved Mah Jongg. I’ve been playing for over 50 years, so organizing a WCA Mah Jongg group seemed perfectly logical. Honest, caring and knowledgable advice about assisted living options… at no cost to you! Personal and professional advice for you or a loved one when you need it the most In the beginning, a group of WCA Mahj players met at a local clubhouse every Monday, the day it was closed to the public, for an afternoon of lunch and Mah Jongg. There were routinely five or six tables of four, and because we rotated among the tables, we got to meet so many people from so many places. Mondays were as much about building friendships as playing Mahj. Eating my way through Naples was a hobby, so turning that hobby into an opportunity for others to share my love for food made me a natural to take over Ladies Who Lunch (LWL). Each month, a luncheon chairperson planned lunch at an area restaurant or club. As LWL Bruce B. Rosenblatt, Owner Senior Housing Expert 239.595.0207 www.SeniorHousingSolutions.net enters its second decade, it isn’t unusual for 50-plus women to attend. Everyone is seated by lottery – that way there’s an opportunity to share a meal with other Sue and Phil Dean enjoy a Jazz Junkie event at the Roadhouse Cafe ladies whom you may or may not know. At one LWL, all the tables had vegetable centerpieces. I drew a tomato from the lottery basket and sat at the “Tomato Table.” Six of us enjoyed each other’s company so much that we arranged to meet again for lunch, and then again, and then again for dinner with our husbands. Today these women are my longtime best friends. Another WCA perk! Ladies agree that the best part of Ladies Who Lunch isn’t the food, but the rich friendships that develop while sharing a meal with other WCA members. My husband and I love jazz – 1950s Mainstream, American Songbook Jazz! Several years ago, I started WCA Jazz Junkies as a way to connect with others who felt the same. Finding jazz venues in a community of our size was a challenge, but I connected with one musician and then another and another until I was on several jazz email lists. So many music greats from all over the country have chosen to retire in Naples and play their music in local venues. Jazz Junkies has a mailing list of more than 150 WCA members. About six times a season, small groups of us attend jazz events throughout the Greater Naples area. Our WCA membership is vital and exciting. We’re current and share a thirst for knowledge and new experiences. We seek enlightenment, friendship and community. There’s an old saying, “When you’re green you’re growing, when you stop growing, you become rotten.” WCA members are truly in the “Green Zone” as we continue to grow and evolve. If you are not already a member of WCA, I hope that you will consider joining us. Sue Dean is from St. Louis. Thirteen years ago, Sue and her husband Phil began spending their winters in Naples. They have enjoyed being in Naples so much that this year they sold their home in St. Louis and became full-time residents. Sue confessed that when they fi rst starting spending time in Naples, she was homesick and actually cried at night – until she joined Brandeis (which has since become WCA). Sue said, “Through Brandeis, and now through WCA, I have met hundreds of talented women and found a creative outlet for my talents and energy.” Time is Running Out Renew Your WCA Membership before Thursday, ✔ Receive an invitation to WCA’s fabulous Welcome Back Luncheon (Friday, November 22) ✔ Be included in the WCA Membership Directory ✔ Receive the <strong>2019</strong>-2020 WCA Program Guide Don’t Miss Out! Send your $90 dues today. Complete the Membership Renewal form on this page or go to www.womensculturalalliance.com and download the form. Make your check payable to WCA/JFGN and mail to Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> of Greater Naples 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201 Naples, FL 34109 You will be glad you did! Ellen Seigel, Anne Girod, Nancy Kahn, Barbara Levine and Diane Levy at Ladies Who Lunch I would like to VOLUNTEER my services/expertise and would be willing to chair or co-chair an activity on the following topic or topics: EVENT PARTICIPATION WAIVER. By signing below, I accept the terms of this waiver. As a participant in a WCA event,* I, acting for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns agree as follows: That I waive all rights, claims and/or causes of action of any kind whatsoever that I or my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns may claim to have against either the Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> of Greater Naples, and/or the Women’s Cultural Alliance, their members, agents, servants, and/or employees, for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by me while participating in a WCA event. This waiver and release shall be construed broadly under the Laws of the State of Florida. Signature ___________________________________________ Date ________________ *Note: Certain higher risk events such as athletic activities or trips require an enhanced waiver to be signed. Contact your activity’s director for more information. 2/25/<strong>2019</strong> MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL The Women’s Cultural Alliance membership year is from September 1 until August 31 of the next year. Dues received after March 1 will be applied to the next season. Is there a change in your information from last year? NO YES If you checked NO, just print your name and email, fill in payment info, sign Event Waiver below, and mail to JFGN/WCA. If you checked YES, just complete the NEW information, fill in payment info, sign Event Waiver below, and mail to JFGN/WCA. If there is information you want deleted from the WCA Directory, please write delete or N/A on that line. Print Name___________________________ Spouse/Partner Name ____________________ Email (very important) _________________________________________________________ Local Street Address _______________________________ FL Community ____________________________ City __________________________________________ State ___________ Zip _______________________ FL Home Phone ____________________________ Cell Phone ______________________________________ Northern Address __________________________________________ No. Phone _______________________ City ________________________________________________State ________________ Zip _____________ In Southwest Florida Full-time Part-time from ______________________ to _____________________ NAME BADGES–RENEWING Members: If you need a replacement name badge, please increase your fee by $ 8. Print your name as you want it to appear on the badge: MEMBERSHIP DUES: $ 90 (US Funds only, Minimum for the year; includes membership to the JFGN):____$ I am also including a voluntary donation to the <strong>Federation</strong> in the amount of: __ $ I am including $8 for a replacement Name Badge: ___ $ Total enclosed or authorized: __$ I will be paying by check. Please make your check payable to JFGN/WCA. I will be paying by credit card. Card Number Expiration Date Name on Card CVV Mail this SIGNED form (with your check or credit card number) to: WCA/Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> of Greater Naples 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 2201, Naples, FL 34109 90.00 For more information contact Membership Director, Hope Abels at hopeabels@yahoo.com
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