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JANUARY
May
&
June
FEBRUARY
2015
2015
Board Members
2014 - 2015
Mumsey Nemiroff, President
Jane Dorian, Vice President
Leona Horowitz, Secretary
Claudia Deutsch, Treasurer Pro Tem
Estee Bienstock
Tiffany Brown Clinton
Brenda Chandler Cooke
Tricia Dunn Grey
Tricia Greaves Nelson
Beulah Ku
Dana Reston Lyons
Susanne Reyto
Marcella Ruble
Darlene Schlossberg
Renee Sperling BHWC Attorney
Members’ corner
Linda Schwartz
BHWC community
sponsorship liaison
Linda Schwartz is a native Californian. Born in
Monterey she later lived in Los Angeles and the San
Fernando Valley. She studied interior design and
landscaping at UCLA.
In the 1970’s, Linda and her then husband started a
women’s sportswear company called Christian de
Castelnau. The company’s high-end knitwear and
weekend ensembles were in major department and
specialty stores across the country and
internationally.
Her community involvements including serving as
president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the
Daughters of Mary and Joseph League. As a
Eucharistic minister at UCLA Hospital, she brought
communion to the sick. She is a longtime supporter
of the Jeffrey Foundation, working with Alyce
Morris Winston and Sybil Brand. She is the
recipient of the nonprofit’s Angel Award. She has
also supported and been honored by Israel Cancer
Research, Young Musicians Foundation and
Creative Arts Temple for Stop Cancer. She’s also
actively involved with the ABCs and Sheba and the
Freedom Foundation.
Linda met her beloved husband March, founder and
publisher of The Beverly Hills Courier, in 1995 and
worked with March as a representative for
The Courier at civic and charitable events.
March suffered a stroke in 2002, and sold the paper
in 2004. Linda became his caregiver until his death
earlier this year.
Our Mission
The Beverly Hills Women’s Club
along with its landmarked
building supports educational,
cultural, philanthropic and
social endeavors enriching the
community at large.
Linda joined the Beverly Hills Women’s Club two
years ago and has worked to bring in sponsors for
restoring the historic clubhouse. A board member of
the Friars Charitable Foundation she worked to
secure a contribution for the club’s annual Aviva
Day.
Linda’s interests, include art, music, especially
opera and Broadway musicals, gardening,
landscaping and theatre.
“I love the Beverly Hills Women’s Club,” says
Linda. “I would like to see the club have more
community involvement and see more community
support for the club and all its philanthropic
endeavors.”
May 2015
Mon
4
Thur
Mon
7
11
Thur
Mon
14
18
Tues
Mon
19
25
Wed
27
French Conversation Class - 11:00am, (Prepaid to Tutor)
Mah Jongg / Bridge / Canasta - 1:00pm, (Free to Members)
Mother’s Day Luncheon & Boutique - 11:30am, ($75/$85)
BHWC Book Group - 10:00am, (Free)
French Conversation Class - 11:00am, (Prepaid to Tutor)
Mah Jongg /Bridge / Canasta - 1:00pm, (Free to Members)
Members’ Night Out: Naked Princess - 6:30pm, (Free to Members & Guests)
Art Talk with Mumsey: Georges Braque– 10:00am, ($25/$35)
French Conversation Class - 11:00am, (Prepaid to Tutor)
Mah Jongg / Bridge / Canasta - 1:00pm, (Free to Members)
Eve By Eve’s In-Store Event - 11:00am, (Free to Members & Guests)
French Conversation Class - 11:00am, (Prepaid to Tutor)
Mah Jongg / Bridge / Canasta - 1:00pm, (Free to Members)
25 Years, 25 Interiors: A Quarter Century of Decorating - 6:30pm, ($50/$60)
Please Register and Pay Online at: http://bhwclub.org/events/
May 2015
Sunday
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
*Classes
*Game Day
10
11
12
*Classes
*Book Group
*Game Day
*MNO: Naked
Princess
17
18
19
*Classes
*Eve By Eve’s
*Game Day
In-Store
24
31
25
*Classes
*Game Day
26
Thursday
6
7
*Mother’s
Day Luncheon
& Boutique
13
14
*Art Talk:
Georges
Braque
Friday
Saturday
1
2
8
9
15
16
20
21
22
23
27
*ICAA :
25 Years,
25 Interiors
28
29
30
June 2015
Mon
1
Wed
Mon
3
8
Tues
Mon
9
15
Tues
Mon
16
22
Thur
Sat
Mon
25
27
29
French Conversation Class - 11:00am, (Prepaid to Tutor)
Mah Jongg / Bridge / Canasta - 1:00pm, (Free to Members)
Monte Carlo: Playground of the Rich & Famous - 6:30pm, ($50/$60)
BHWC Book Group - 10:00am, (Free)
French Conversation Class - 11:00am, (Prepaid to Tutor)
Mah Jongg / Bridge / Canasta - 1:00pm, (Free to Members)
Annual Members’ Meeting & Luncheon - 11:30am, ($50/$60)
French Conversation Class - 11:00am, (Prepaid to Tutor)
Mah Jongg / Bridge / Canasta - 1:00pm, (Free to Members)
Complete History of Photography with Cindy Jones - 6:30pm, ($35/$45)
French Conversation Class - 11:00am, (Prepaid to Tutor)
Mah Jongg / Bridge / Canasta - 1:00pm, (Free to Members)
Members’ Night Out: Dinner and A Movie - (Details TBA)
High Tea & In-Store Event at the Peninsula - 2:30pm, ($85/$95)
BHWC Annual Estate Sale - 9:00am—2:00pm
French Conversation Class - 11:00am, (Prepaid to Tutor)
Mah Jongg / Bridge / Canasta - 1:00pm, (Free to Members)
Please Register and Pay Online at: http://bhwclub.org/events/
June 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
3
*Monte Carlo:
Playground
of the
Rich &
Famous
9
10
*Classes
*Game Day
7
14
8
*Classes
*Book
Group
*Game Day
Wednesday
2
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4
5
6
11
12
13
*Tesla Test
Drives & Open
House
*Annual
Members’
Meeting &
Luncheon
15
*Classes
*Game Day
16
*Complete
History of
Photography
17
18
19
20
22
*Classes
*Game Day
*Members’
Night Out
28
29
*Classes
*Game Day
23
24
25
*High Tea &
In-Store
Event at the
Peninsula
26
27
*BHWC
Annual Estate
Sale
21
30
Classics and Modern BOOK CLUB
Led by Betsy Hely & Kristina Sunness
March & Apil Reading Selections
Monday, May 11th, 2015, 10:00am
When the Day Breaks by Maya Banks
From the New York Times’ number one bestselling author comes
this story of suspense, intrigue and espionage. Eden is said to be
one of the most beautiful women in the world. Her face has graced
countless magazines and her body has sold millions of dollars of
clothing. But her fame and beauty has earned her more than she
ever imagined. Evil is stalking her, determined to extinguish the
ethereal beauty forever. The Kelly Group International, a superelite, top secret, family-run business. (304 pages)
Monday, June 8th, 2015, 10:00am
Rabbit, Run by John Updike
Rabbit , Run is the book that established John Updike as one of the
major American novelists of his - or any other - generation. Its hero
is Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom, a onetime high school basketball star
who on an impulse deserts his wife and son. (336 pages)
Game Day
Mahjong
Game Details:
WHEN: Every Monday from 1:00 - 4:00pm
WHERE: BHWC Lanai
FEE: Open and free for members
Bridge
Game Details:
WHEN: Every Monday rom 1:00—4:00pm
WHERE: BHWC Lanai
FEE: Open and free for members
Canasta
Game Details:
WHEN: Every Monday rom 1:00—4:00pm
WHERE: BHWC Lanai
FEE: Open and free for members
FRENCH Conversation CLASS
Parlez-vous français?
Do you speak French?
Multi-Level French Class with Polly Geller
Join us as we continue our adventure into foreign culture!
Polly Geller is a published poet and literary translator. Polly grew
up in Rome and attended the French lycée, receiving her
baccalaureate in Arts & Philosophy. Her undergraduate studies at
Dartmouth College included studying foreign language instruction
with Professor John Rassias. She was a teacher's assistant in both
Italian and French. Polly has over 20 years of teaching
experience with both adults and children. Her French conversation
class is on-going, multi-level, participatory, and ultimately trés bon
pour votre santé!
TEXTBOOK NEEDED FOR BOTH CLASSES: “Bon Voyage” Edition 2005; ISBN 0-07-865630-3
Reading materials will either be provided or purchased by students in advance.
CLASS FEE AND LOCATION: Please contact Polly directly at: [email protected]
Philanthropy Council
Since our founding in 1916, the Beverly Hills Women’s Club has been a leader in
philanthropic efforts in the community. For many of us, the Club’s charitable endeavors
are an opportunity to work together and make a contribution to those who are less
fortunate.
In the coming months, the BHWC Philanthropy Council will partner with other local
nonprofit organizations on exciting projects. We are thrilled to announce that we will
be working with UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, Dress for Success and College Track.
Under the dedicated direction of Lori Gordon, Debbie Isaacman and Laurie Okum, we
will kick off our 7th annual backpack drive in June to benefit the Salvation Army/Bessie
Pregerson Center. Look for announcements about the drive in your email inbox.
For more information about the Club’s philanthropic efforts, contact Tricia Nelson,
[email protected] or Betsy Hely, [email protected]
May 7
Thursday
10:00am - 3:00pm
Boutique
11:30am Reception
12:00pm Luncheon
RSVP Required
$75 Members & Guests
$85 Non-Members
Mother love is the fuel that enables the normal human
being to do the impossible. -Marion C. Garetty
Tickets are non-refundable
Join us in celebration of the beauty of motherhood at our
Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon & Boutique!
This year’s Mother’s Day Luncheon will feature:

A fabulously delicious lunch

Beautiful desserts

Flowing wine and champagne
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Loads of boutique shopping
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Live entertainment

Bobbi Brown Mini makeup - touchups
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Lovely conversation
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Auction Items

A raffle with prizes from boutique vendors and local
merchants
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Gorgeous décor

Valet Parking
May 11
Monday
naked princess
6:30pm Reception
RSVP Required
Free to Members &
Guests
Valet parking is included
Members’ Night Out
Hosted & Organized by Tiffany Clinton
The
beautiful
and
inviting
Naked
Princess has invited us for an evening of
relaxing and indulging iluxurious silk and
micro-modal lounge wear and beauty products.
Bubbling
champagne, delectable sweets, savory nibbles and amazing
discounts are also on the night’s menu. Deliciously filled gift
bags and raffle prizes will be waiting for guests. Naked
Princess is known as an award winning modern boudoir
luxury house that passionately creates exquisite beauty and
body collections, timeless loungewear and lingerie, and
elegant keepsakes.
Naked Princess will donate a percentage of the night’s sales to the
BHWC.
Location: 653 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069
May 14
Thursday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Lite Buffet Breakfast
RSVP Required
$25 Members & Guests
$35 Non-Members
Tickets are non-refundable
Art Talk:
Georges Braque
Join BHWC President and Art
Historian, Mumsey Nemiroff for
a fascinating look at the work of French painter, collagist,
sculptor, printmaker and draughtsman, Georges Braque;
best known for his most important contribution to art - his
role in the development of what became known as
Cubism. In this Braque’s work is intertwined with that of
his collaborator Pablo Picasso. Along with Cubism, Braque
used the styles of Impressionism, Fauvism and collage, and
even staged designs for the Ballets Russes. Through his
career, his style changed to portray somber subjects
during wartime and lighter, freer themes in between. He
never strayed far from Cubism, as there were always
aspects of it in his works.
May 19
Tuesday
11:00am In-Store Event
RSVP Required
Free to Members &
Guests
Join us for pastries, juice and
flavored iced tea at the luxe
lifestyle brand, Eve by Eve’s
Beverly Hills store. This first-hand
look at their gorgeous spring
collection and 20% discount makes
this a perfect May outing!
Eve by Eve’s is a dynamic lifestyle
platform which emerged from the
concept of combining luxury and
practicality into its wide range of
products. From women’s designer
apparel, to lingerie, to botanical
anti-aging skincare, Eve by Eve’s aims
to provide timeless, quality driven,
and sophisticated products.
Location: 350 N. Camden Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
May 27
Wednesday
6:30pm Reception
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Presentation
RSVP Required
$50 Members & Guests
$60 Non-Members
A lecture for the ICAA and the BHWC
by Thomas Jayne, Interior Designer
Tickets are non-refundable
To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of his New York
design studio, Thomas Jayne will focus on his favorite
interiors created between 1990 and 2015. He will illustrate
the core ideas that have consistently informed the
designer’s work throughout his career and brought high
praise from clients, colleagues, curators and collectors.
From family oriented households to more formal historic
house interiors, Jayne will discuss how objects - both
antique and modern - can be successfully blended to
create comfortable, beautiful and unique environments.
June 3
Wednesday
6:30pm Reception
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Presentation
RSVP Required
$50 Members & Guests
$60 Non-Members
Tickets are non-refundable
Monte Carlo
Playground of the Rich and Famous
Pamela Fiori is an editor, writer and an authority on luxury
travel and lifestyle with past credits such as Town & Country
and Travel & Leisure. For a captivating evening that will
leave you wishing to pack your bags for a stay in the
alluring Monte Carlo, Pamela Fiori will take us on a journey
that highlights the 700-year-old Gimaldi dynasty, the
artists and socialites who first brought the luxury and
glamour, the fairy tale story of how Hollywood darling
Grace Kelly attracted the celebrity spotlight, the city’s
vibrant arts and culture scene and the recent controversial
metamorphosis of the cityscape.
In the Spirit of Monte Carlo will be available for purchase and
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Annual Me
June 9
Tuesday
11:15am Arrival
11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting (Free)
12:15pm Luncheon
1:00pm Presentation
RSVP by June 6, 2014
$50 Members & Guests
$60 Non-Members
Tickets are non-refundable
RSVP is required
Annual Members’ Meeting
It’s that time of the year again! Join fellow BHWC
Members for an exciting presentation as we look at the past
year and share our exciting plans about the upcoming
2015 - 2016 programming, restoration and fundraising.
An official “Thank You” to the outgoing Board and an
introduction and “Welcome” of the incoming Board will
also commence.
Where is our beloved city headed? What are the visions and
goals for this town we consider home? Here to answer these
questions is fellow member, 35 year Beverly Hills resident,
and City Councilmember Nancy Krasne.
Nancy has served as vice chair of the Architectural
Commission, a member of the Planning Commission, a board
member of the National Council of Jewish Women and also a
board member of the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic. In
addition to the BHWC, she is also a member of Friends of
Greystone, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Costume Council.
At the site of the last recorded battle between the Native
Americans and the settlers in Beverly Hills, how fitting for us to
welcome Julia Bogany, Vice President of Keepers of Indigenous
Ways, for a cleansing and blessing of our Clubhouse.
Mystics say the Native American practice of smudging, or
purifying a room with the smoke of sacred herbs, can clear past
energy and welcome in positivity.
June 16
Tuesday
6:30pm Reception
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Presentation
RSVP Required
$35 Members & Guests
$45 Non-Members
Tickets are non-refundable
By Cindy Leuty Jones
This is the complete history of photography and an
important lecture for all to hear. Photographs touch and
shape our lives, decisions and perspective everyday and in
so many ways. This lecture will give you the complete
“picture” on just how important photography is to all of
us.
We start in the days of Aristotle where he used a pin hole
to view the eclipse, and move through the key moments
in photographic history that highlight the great uses and
developments in technology. We will look at the primary
images that rocked the world, what made them great and
discover how our own brain has a “photographic memory
bank” that truly defines the concept that picture is worth
a thousand words.
Members’ Night Out
Monday, June 22, 2015
Hosted by Tricia Nelson & Brenda Chandler Cooke
Event Details To Be Announced
June 25
Thursday
2:30pm In - Store Event
3:30 High Tea
RSVP by June 21, 2015
$80 Members & Guests
$90 After June 21st
Tickets are non-refundable
Space is limited to 48
Henri J. Sillam
A Pre-Tea Gathering
Henri J. Sillam is said to be one of the world’s most established and
well-respected European jewelry brands. The House of Sillam was
founded in Paris in 1835. The company’s flagship store and
workshop are in the heart of Vienna, Austria with boutiques on
Salburg’s Alter Market and inside Paris’ famed, Four Seasons
Hotel George V.
Join us for a pre-afternoon tea gathering at
Henri J. Sillam to view their gorgeous
jewelry and enjoy mystery gifts and
discounts, and a glass of bubbly.
“Tea is quiet and our thirst for tea is never far from
our craving for beauty.” -James Norwood Pratt
In celebration of summertime, The Peninsula Beverly Hills
welcomes the BHWC members to a fabulous afternoon tea. This
award-winning hotel that specializes in pampering and making its
guests feel special is in our backyard — so what better way to take
advantage of the beauty and elegance of this award-winning Hotel
than by indulging in a scrumptious afternoon tea.
Starting with enticing strawberries and whipped cream, then moving
on to a selection of exquisite tea sandwiches, scones, petite pastries
and deliciously spiced teas, this afternoon tea promises to be a
delight to the senses.
Location: 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Saturday, June 27, 2015
9:00am - 2:00pm
Dear Members,
It is spring and time to consider contributing to our Annual Estate Sale.
This year, we have changed things up a bit and decided upon limiting
donations.
Quality housewares, furnishings, vintage, silver, crystal, pillows, lamps, tables
and chairs, as well as gently used and antique goods are desired for our annual
estate sale.
If you are redecorating and would consider donating your wares, it will go a
long way in helping us reach our goals in maintaining our beautiful Clubhouse.
We so appreciate your generosity.
For questions, please contact Raleigh Robinson during the day at
(310) 276-3452 or by email [email protected] and/or Theresa at the Club.
Members are encouraged to bring a guest to any event in
May/June program book with the exception of the
Mothers' Day luncheon.
If their guest joins the club, the member and the new
member will be invited to a special complimentary elegant luncheon
event during the summer at the beautifully appointed, art-filled home of
the Club President.
A special thank you to our dancers who brightened up the day with their smiles
and dazzling dance moves! Santron Freeman, Shaun Walker and Maurice
Rabsatt
IN-KIND:
IN-KIND by Members
Scandia Home
Fabletics
Marinello Schools of Beauty
The Nosh of Beverly Hills
Michele Blackwell Photography
Single Dress
Dermalogica
Cinema Secrets
Aroma Floria
(in order of expense)
Carolyn Bloom
Susan Sacchi
Daniela Sacchi
Mumsey Nemiroff
Penny Coe
Laura Alpert
Betty Weiner
Roberta White
Sue Rosenwasser
MONETARY DONATIONS:
Betty Weiner $250
Barbara Lazaroff $250
Renee Sperling $250
Alica Rose $250
Sherry Bardack $200
Mandana Azad $200
Claudia Nakash $100
Clare Rose $100
Raleigh Robinson $100
Carol Markoff $100
Leona Horowitz $100
Raleigh Robinson $100
Nancy Clavin $100
Darlene Schlossberg $100
Rosalyn Gruen $100
Jean Loew $50
12:00 - 1:00pm
A very special “Thank You” to Mercedes-Benz
of Beverly Hills for their continued support.
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