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This group will meet monthly to review what our State is doing legislatively and will take action
to support programs important to NCJW. For more information, contact Lynn Schmelzer at
480-862-7878 or NCJWlynnAZ@aol.com.
Cultural Potpourri
Contact Selma Ost at 623-869-0909 or selmasost@hotmail.com if you wish to become part of
this group that will visit local gems on a monthly basis beginning in December.
Done in a Day
Ellen DuBiel is the contact for a variety of projects around the Valley that can be “done in a
day”.
For example, decorating for the Chrysalis holiday party, collecting clothing and food for
Homeward Bound, volunteering at a soup kitchen. Contact Ellen at 480-657-9650 or
ellndub@aol.com.
International Dining Group
The International Dining Group offers an opportunity to learn about a different culture, enjoy
delicious food, have interesting conversations and enjoy the camaraderie of other NCJW
members. The group will meet the first Thursday of the month at 5:30. Each month a different
member will select an ethnic restaurant, research and present a topic of her choosing
regarding the country, and facilitate a conversation. If interested in this group, contact Linda
Mack Ross at Lmackross@cox.net or 480-425-0470.
Knit Wits and Happy Hookers
Our knitting and crocheting group meets on Friday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 in the craft
room at Pueblo Norte (7090 E. Mescal, Scottsdale) and enjoys an on-going camaraderie. Freda
Pine, our leader, has a wide choice of patterns for the blankets we create and donate to the
Project Linus Mission. Project Linus, a national organization, strives to provide love, a sense of
security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in
need by giving each child a handmade blanket.
Our current group is limited to 10 members, but we will add groups and locations, as interest
requires. If you prefer, you can choose to contribute only by donating yarn or cash toward the
purchase of yarn. We welcome your support. Contact Hannah Kaplan at 602-293-3850 or
hankaplan@gmail.com or Freda Pine at 480-951-7375 or fredapine@gmail.com to join our
group.
Mahjong and Canasta Group
This group, led by Jo Adler jojoadl@aol.com or 480-538-7927, will meet in the afternoon once
a month. The dates and venues will be set after responses showing interest are received. The
group welcomes beginners as well as experienced players. Beginners will be taught how to play
and a beginners’ table will be available should enough new players participate.
Out for a Movie
Led by Rae Sussman 480-391-1833 or raejean4@hotmail.com, this group will enjoy a
daytime, monthly meeting to discuss movies chosen by the group. Those joining the group will
determine dates and times.
Writing Group
This group led by Barbara Schischa 480-443-8944 or glennds@aol.com will stretch your
creative imagination. Your interpretation of life is what matters as you sit before a blank page
and begin writing without any intention of what the result may be or how it might be used.
There are no right or wrong “answers” in this group. Some of the “rules” followed include:
keep the pen moving; avoid thinking and planning too much while writing; avoid editing
spelling, grammar and, most importantly, ideas; and keep your writing in a book and write
consistently until filling it up.
Our days and times vary depending on the needs of the women in the group. We have been
meeting weekly. We enjoy the time spent together and know that you will also. Please join us.
to support programs important to NCJW. For more information, contact Lynn Schmelzer at
480-862-7878 or NCJWlynnAZ@aol.com.
Cultural Potpourri
Contact Selma Ost at 623-869-0909 or selmasost@hotmail.com if you wish to become part of
this group that will visit local gems on a monthly basis beginning in December.
Done in a Day
Ellen DuBiel is the contact for a variety of projects around the Valley that can be “done in a
day”.
For example, decorating for the Chrysalis holiday party, collecting clothing and food for
Homeward Bound, volunteering at a soup kitchen. Contact Ellen at 480-657-9650 or
ellndub@aol.com.
International Dining Group
The International Dining Group offers an opportunity to learn about a different culture, enjoy
delicious food, have interesting conversations and enjoy the camaraderie of other NCJW
members. The group will meet the first Thursday of the month at 5:30. Each month a different
member will select an ethnic restaurant, research and present a topic of her choosing
regarding the country, and facilitate a conversation. If interested in this group, contact Linda
Mack Ross at Lmackross@cox.net or 480-425-0470.
Knit Wits and Happy Hookers
Our knitting and crocheting group meets on Friday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 in the craft
room at Pueblo Norte (7090 E. Mescal, Scottsdale) and enjoys an on-going camaraderie. Freda
Pine, our leader, has a wide choice of patterns for the blankets we create and donate to the
Project Linus Mission. Project Linus, a national organization, strives to provide love, a sense of
security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in
need by giving each child a handmade blanket.
Our current group is limited to 10 members, but we will add groups and locations, as interest
requires. If you prefer, you can choose to contribute only by donating yarn or cash toward the
purchase of yarn. We welcome your support. Contact Hannah Kaplan at 602-293-3850 or
hankaplan@gmail.com or Freda Pine at 480-951-7375 or fredapine@gmail.com to join our
group.
Mahjong and Canasta Group
This group, led by Jo Adler jojoadl@aol.com or 480-538-7927, will meet in the afternoon once
a month. The dates and venues will be set after responses showing interest are received. The
group welcomes beginners as well as experienced players. Beginners will be taught how to play
and a beginners’ table will be available should enough new players participate.
Out for a Movie
Led by Rae Sussman 480-391-1833 or raejean4@hotmail.com, this group will enjoy a
daytime, monthly meeting to discuss movies chosen by the group. Those joining the group will
determine dates and times.
Writing Group
This group led by Barbara Schischa 480-443-8944 or glennds@aol.com will stretch your
creative imagination. Your interpretation of life is what matters as you sit before a blank page
and begin writing without any intention of what the result may be or how it might be used.
There are no right or wrong “answers” in this group. Some of the “rules” followed include:
keep the pen moving; avoid thinking and planning too much while writing; avoid editing
spelling, grammar and, most importantly, ideas; and keep your writing in a book and write
consistently until filling it up.
Our days and times vary depending on the needs of the women in the group. We have been
meeting weekly. We enjoy the time spent together and know that you will also. Please join us.
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