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[Women's
League/Sisterhood]
[Men's
Club]
[Seniors'
Group]
[Couples
Connection]
[Havurot]
[Women's
Havurah]
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Affiliate/Social
Groups
The
membership of Congregation Anshei Israel is diverse and dynamic,
and our warm, caring environment welcomes all.
Singles of all ages and every type of family have an important
place within the CAI family. Each group shares a common concern
and
are provided with a range of spiritual, cultural and social programs
to meet their special needs.
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Women's
League/Sisterhood of CAI
Women's League is an inter-generational organization where
members can meet some incredible ladies, feel good about
helping others, and have great learning and social opportunities
- all while financially supporting the youth of our synagogue
and perpetuating Conservative Judaism. We encourage a sense
of belonging and offer a variety of programs. New synagogue
members are entitled to a one year free membership; otherwise,
annual membership is $36.
Paid
members enjoy:
E-mail blasts
Admission and discounts to various events throughout
the year
The paid-up annual Membership Brunch and more!
For
more information about CAI's Women's League/Sisterhood,
please contact Evelyn Sigafus at esigafus@aol.com.
The
Women's League Judaica
Gift Shop, located within the administrative wing of
CAI, is well-known for its wide array of Judaica, both traditional
and whimsical. A wonderful selection of cards, gifts, ritual
items, invitations, books, games and jewelry is available
for all occasions. All proceeds from Gift Shop sales enables
Women's League to support our preschool/kindergarten, religious
school, USY, college outreach, and other youth activities.
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Women's
League/Sisterhood Event Calendar
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2009
September
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9
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Lunch
& Lecture |
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October
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5
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Women's
Study Group |
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21
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Membership
Event |
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November
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1
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Festive
Torah Fund Brunch |
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2
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Women's
Study Group |
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2
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Choreography
of the Service |
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11
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Mahj
& More |
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December
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7
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Women's
Study Group |
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2010
January
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4
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Women's
Study Group continues |
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6
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Yoga
Classes begin |
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12
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Pilates
Classes begin |
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23
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Sisterhood/Women's
League Shabbat & Kiddush |
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30
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Tu
B'Shevat Seder
(Third Meal sponsored by Women's League) |
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February
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1
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Mah
Jongg Classes begin |
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1
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Women's
Study Group |
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4
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Write
Your Own Haggadah Class begins |
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10
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Vashti's
Banquet |
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March
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1
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Women's
Study Group |
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10
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Lunch
& Lecture: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Kabbalah...
but were Afraid to Ask" |
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15
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"All
for You" Shopping Spree! |
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25
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Choreography
of the Service |
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April
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12
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Women's
Study Group |
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19
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Choreography
of the Torah Service (Part II) |
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28
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"Mahj
and More" Game Day |
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May
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3
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Women's
Study Group
For more information, click
here.
(Held in the Epstein Chapel.)
Session
materials:
July
12
Aug.
2
Oct.
4
Nov.
1
Dec.
6
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16
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Luncheon
& Fashion Show |
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July
Classes
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Yoga,
Mah Jongg & Charity Knitting
For more information, click
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Men's Club of CAI
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Men's
Club provides educational, social and communal service for
all members of the synagogue by creating and implementing
programs to involve Jewish men in Jewish life. Monthly Sunday
breakfast meetings offer delicious food, excellent speakers
and fellowship. "Hearing Men's Voices" is a series
of programs provided by the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs
to enable men to discuss issues that men frequently do not
talk about. Fellowship Night includes a general meeting
at the synagogue, followed by dinner and sports viewing
at a local nearby restaurant.
Complimentary
first year membership; thereafter annual membership is $40.
Click
here for a Membership Form.
For
more information about CAI's Men's Club, please contact
Lew Crane at catsfan1997@cox.net.
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Men's
Club Event Calendar
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2009
October
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15
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Fellowship
Night |
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14
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Hearing
Men's Voices
Discussion Group |
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18
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Breakfast
Meeting with
Guest Speaker
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22
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Dinner
with Religious School Students
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November
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2
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Fellowship
Night |
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11
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Hearing
Men's Voices
Discussion Group |
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22
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Breakfast
Meeting with
Guest Speaker |
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December
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7
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Fellowship
Night |
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13
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Breakfast
Meeting with
Guest Speaker |
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2010
January
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4
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Fellowship
Night |
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10
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Breakfast
Meeting with
Guest Speaker
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24
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Lunch
& Rocks 'n Ropes
with Religious School Families
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February
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1
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Fellowship
Night |
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7
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World
Wide Wrap |
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March
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1
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Fellowship
Night |
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7
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Breakfast
Meeting with
Guest Speaker |
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20
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Men's
Club Shabbat
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April
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11
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Breakfast
Meeting with
Guest Speaker |
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19
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Fellowship
Night |
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May
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17
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Fellowship
Night |
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23
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Breakfast
Meeting with
Guest Speaker
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Seniors of CAI
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The
Seniors are an active, vibrant group of those 55+ who get
together once a month for a social evening with entertainment.
We also hold two major events each year: a gala dinner and
soirée/raffle. Entertainment each month is of professional
quality and refreshments are served after each meeting,
allowing time for socializing. Annual membership is $20.
Guests are always welcome for $5 per event.
For
more information about CAI's Seniors gruop, please contact
Shirley Silverstein at shirleyphillip@msn.com.
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Seniors
Event Calendar
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2009
September
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13
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Meeting
with Entertainment &
Refreshments |
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October
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18
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Meeting
with Entertainment &
Refreshments |
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November
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15
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Paid-up
Membership Dinner |
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December
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13
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Meeting
with Entertainment &
Refreshments
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2010
January
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17
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Meeting
with Entertainment &
Refreshments
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February
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21
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Dinner
Soirée with Entertainment
& Raffle
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March
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21
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Meeting
with Entertainment &
Refreshments
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April
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25
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Meeting
with Entertainment &
Refreshments |
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May
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16
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Meeting
with Entertainment, Refreshments & Installation
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Couples
Connection of CAI
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Couples
Connection is an active group of friendly participants (who
make no distinction between current and new members and
non-members who are considering joining Congregation Anshei
Israel) where at least one member of the pair is between
the ages of 60 and 70(ish). Group members host the planned
activities on a rotating basis. Events include holiday celebrations,
fun, and social and cultural get-togethers. There is no
membership fee to participate.
For
more information about CAI's Couples Connection, please
contact Michael & Judy Dorf at
jmdintaz@hotmail.com.
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Couples
Connection Event Calendar
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2009
September
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13
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Concert
at Local Park |
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October
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25
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Downtown
Walking Tour & Lunch |
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November
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15
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Brunch
at Local Guest Ranch |
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December
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12
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Hanukkah
Party
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2010
February
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28
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Visit
to Local Museum
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March
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14
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Brunch
with Guest Speaker
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April
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11
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BBQ
& Picnic at Local Park |
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May
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6
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2010-2011
Planning Meeting
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16
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Concert
at Local Park |
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Havurot of CAI
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Getting
to know people in a large congregation can be intimidating
for some people. A Havurah is an easy way to become acquainted
with others who have similar interests. Each Havurah usually
consists of 6 to 12 couples, families or up to 24 individuals
who meet on a regular basis to celebrate Jewish life. The
group decides what kind of activities in which they would
like to participate. Some activities involve children, others
do not. Either way, a Havurah allows synagogue members to
make friendship connections within the larger congregational
family as a member of a smaller group. Each Havurah plans
its own social, educational, and spiritual activities to
meet the interests and needs of the group. There
is no membership fee to participate in a Havurah. Click
here for a Havurot Interest Form.
For
more information about CAI's Havurot, please contact Mary
Marcus at mgmphd@msn.com.
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Women's Havurah of CAI
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This
Havurah is for any woman in her 50s or 60s. We want to foster
friendship and support, while enjoying cultural, spiritual,
nutritional and non-nutritional activities. There
is no membership fee to participate in a Havurah.
For
more information, please contact Evelyn Sigafus at esigafus@aol.com.
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