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We are thrilled to offer you another exciting year full of entertaining, educational and enlightening social programs. This programming schedule gives you a vibrant taste of what's to come this year - from Cultural Events to Lifelong Learning and so much more! The Club proudly boasts the most robust social calendar in town, and we constantly add new events throughout the year to give you the most enjoyment from your Club membership.

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Table of Contents

Cultural Events...... 3-5 Complimentary Seminars...12

Trips.....6 Club Special Events...13

Clubhouse Activities...7 Showtime Series...... 14

Lifelong Learning.....8-10 Children's Events/Card Play.15 Special Engagements...11

BR - Banquet Rooms MDR - Main Dining Room CC - Center Court ML - Main Lounge Emb - Embassy Room LCR - Ladies’ Card Room GC - Grand Café MCR - Men’s Card Room GCL - Grand Café Lounge MPR- Multi-purpose Room Imp - Imperial Room Roy - Royal Room

Cover Photo by Ian All events are subject to change. Cultural Events 2011-2012

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 — Rain — A Tribute to Oprah, the Late Show with David Letterman, Live with the Beatles at Broward Center — From Ed Sullivan Regis & Kelly, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and to Abbey Road! — Rain covers the Fab Four from at the Winter Olympics. Bus departs 7:15 p.m. Cost the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late $65 per person. 60’s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. Bus departs 6:45 p.m. Cost: $93 per person. Wednesday, December 28, 2011— Cirque Dreams — Holidaze at Broward Center - An international cast of acrobats, aerialists, singers, dancers and musi- cians fill this Cirque Dream on stage. Bus departs at 6:45 p.m. Cost: $74 per person.

Saturday, January 7, 2012 — The Bronx Wanderer at FAU - Superlative vocals and musicianship. Dy- namic enthusiasm. A genuine love of the music they Wednesday, October 26, 2011 — ’s perform; they recreate the magic of the era. Bus de- Straight to You at Bank Atlantic Center - parts 7:15 p.m. Cost: $73 per person. Easily straddling pop, operatic pop, pop/rock as well as easy-listening, Groban is a charismatic and excit- Sunday, January 15, 2012 — Florida Sunshine ing talent. Bus departs 6:15 p.m. Cost: $81 per Pops The Best of Copeland Davis and a Tribute to person. at FAU – This show will feature in- ternationally acclaimed trumpeter Byron Stripling. Bus Sunday, November 6, 2011 — Benise, The Spanish departs 7:15 p.m. Cost: $65 per person. Guitar with a World Class Band and Dancers at Kravis Center - Armed with his Spanish guitar, a Tuesday, January 17, 2012 — Jersey Boys at world-class band and elaborately choreographed Broward Center — This is the story of how four blue- dancers, Benise fuses Latin styles with African collar kids became one of the greatest successes in rhythms and rock to create a sound that is as edgy history. Bus departs 6:45 p.m. Cost: $104 and exotic as it is romantic and sensual. Bus departs per person. 6:45 p.m. Cost: $59 per person. Monday, January 23, 2012 — Little Havana Tour Thursday, November 10, 2011 — The Addams Fam- with Dr. Paul George and Lunch at Versailles ily at the Kravis Center & Dinner (on own at City Cuban Restaurant — The tour includes Domino Place) -The weird and wonderful family comes to dev- Park, Cigar Factory, Monuments, house of Elian Gon- ilishly delightful life in The Addams Family. It’s a zalez, Tower Theater (home of first mayor) and neigh- family portrait that’s completely off the wall. Bus de- borhood architecture. After the tour, we will have a parts 4:30 p.m. Cost: $74 per person. lovely lunch at the Versailles Cuban Restaurant. Menu TBA . Bus departs 8:15 a.m. Cost: $75 per Tuesday, November 22, 2011 — Beauty and the person. Beast at Broward Center- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an en- chantress. Bus departs 6:45 p.m. Cost: $93 per person.

Sunday, December 11, 2011 — Florida Sunshine Pops with Daniel Rodriguez —The Singing Police- Friday, January 27, 2012 — Costume World Mu- man at FAU– America’s beloved with his rendi- seum Tour and Lunch — The Broadway Collection tion of God Bless America – Daniel has performed on is an astounding exhibit of the finest costumes ever

3 Cultural Events 2011-2012 brought to the Broadway stage by the most honored can’t. He utterly and hilariously fails at seduction. Bus and respected designers in the history of the Ameri- departs 7:15 p.m. Cost: $55 per person. can theatre. Lunch will include a mixed green salad with marinated sliced chicken breast and towers of Friday, February 24, 2012 — Miami City Pro- mini pastries. Bus departs 10:30 a.m. Cost: $58 per gram III: Giselle at Broward Center -The quintessen- person. tial 19th century romantic ballet, Giselle tells the story of a young peasant girl who is betrayed by her dis- Friday, February 3, 2012 — Miami City Ballet Pro- guised aristocratic lover, dies of grief and madness, gram II at Broward Center — The highlight of Pro- yet comes back from the grave to rescue him from gram II is a still-to-be-named world premiere ballet by the implacable revenge of the fearsome Wilis. Bus Liam Scarlett, The Royal Ballet of London's most suc- departs at 6:45 p.m. Cost: $66 per person. cessful young choreographer. Also on this program are In the Night, Jerome Robbins' valentine to love, Saturday, March 3, 2012 — Jay & The Americans at experienced through three glamorous pas de deux to FAU –This Magic Moment and many more. All the Chopin's ravishing piano music, and masterpiece hits in one incredible show! Bus departs 7:15 p.m. Ballet Imperial, Balanchine's tribute to Petipa and Cost: $73 per person. Tchaikovsky. Bus departs at 6:45 p.m. Cost: $66 per person. Monday, March 5, 2012 — Jewish Temple Tour with Dr. Paul George, Lunch on own on Lincoln Road, then the Wolfsonian Institute — We will visit the Cuban Synagogue where a docent will tell us about the origin of the synagogue. Then we will visit Temple Beth David, Temple Emanuel and Temple Israel. After lunch (on own on Lincoln Rd.), we will go on a tour of the Wolfsonian Museum. Bus departs 8:15 a.m. Cost: $70 per person.

Thursday, March 8, 2012 — Billy Elliot —The Musical Sunday, February 12, 2012 — Fisher Island Boat at Broward Center - Set in a small town, the story fol- Tour with Dr. Paul George and Lunch on own at lows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and Bayside –We will be going on the Island Queen out into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion of Bayside. As you pass the small islands near South that inspires his family and his whole community. Bus Beach, you will get a glimpse of Flagler Memorial Is- departs 6:45 p.m. Cost: $99 per person. land. See star-studded Star Island’s waterfront man- sions and Palm Island. End with a view of fabulous Fisher Island. Bus departs 8:15 a.m. Cost: $70 per person.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 –— Florida Sunshine Pops – La Boheme to Broadway at FAU — Travel to romantic Italy with Puccini and Verdi via Broadway! It’s guaranteed to have you shouting, “Encore!” La Traviata, La Boheme, Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Carmen, , Candide, Rent and West Side Story. Bus departs 7:15 p.m. Cost: $65 per person. Sunday, March 11, 2012 — Florida Sunshine Pops Two For The Road at FAU — Just like… Fred & Gin- Saturday, February 18, 2012 — Last of the Red Hot ger, Steve & Eydie, Sonny & Cher and Burns & Allen. Lovers at Broward Stage Door — In one of Neil The music of perfectly paired partners. Bus departs Simon’s funniest and most famous comedies, Barney 7:15 p.m. Cost: $65 per person. Cashman wants to join the sexual revolution but 4 Cultural Events 2011-2012

Saturday, March 24, 2012 — My Fair Lady at Community Performing Arts Series 2012 Broward Stage Door Theatre — This show is the at Spanish River Church. standard by which all others are measured. It’s no wonder everyone-not just Henry Higgins-falls in love Cost: $196 per person. Bus departs at 7:15 p.m. with Eliza Doolittle. Bus departs 7:15 p.m. Cost: $55 No cancellations. This is only sold as a series. No per person. individual tickets are available.

Sunday, April 1, 2012 –— Sunshine Pops Celebrat- Monday, January 9, 2012 — Around the Classical ing Rodgers & Hammerstein at FAU — Thrill to the World - Community Performing Arts has commis- brilliant music of this legendary team with songs from sioned world famous violinist, Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, to their celebrated collaborations. Bus departs 7:15 p.m. produce and perform in this world premier engage- Cost: $65 per person. ment. Audiences will enjoy a whirlwind of musical ex- ploration as the musicians and dancers guide their Saturday, April 14, 2012 — Little Shop of Horrors at journey around the world, featuring some of the great- Broward Stage Door — One of the longest-running est works of Mozart, Brahms, Verdi and Puccini, to Off Broadway shows of all time. A down-and-out skid name but a few. Stephanie Cadman (violinist), Teresa row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation Eickel (), Daniel Montenegro (tenor), dancers when he discovers an exotic plant that brings him and many musical surprises await. fame and fortune. Bus departs 7:15 p.m. Cost: $55 per person. Monday, January 30, 2012 — Conrad Tao (piano) and Jonah Kim (cello) with Orchestra. Two virtu- Tuesday, April 17, 2012 — South Pacific at Broward osos are brought together for a fabulous engagement Center — Set on a tropical island during World War II, to be long remembered. A full symphony orchestra the musical tells the sweeping romantic story of two will accompany Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2 couples and how their happiness is threatened by the (Conrad Tao) and Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto realities of war and by their own prejudices. Bus de- (Jonah Kim). You will be dazzled by the polished parts 6:45 p.m. Cost: $93 per person. technique of these two amazing prodigies.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 — La Cage Aux Folles at Monday, February 27, 2012 — Vienna-Budapest- Broward Center — La Cage tells the story of Paris - An Extravaganza — This produc- Georges, the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely tion draws from the magic of Vienna’s beloved New Saint-Tropez, and his partner Albin, who moonlights Year’s Day tradition — a spectacular celebration of as the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. When Georges' music and dance. Attila Glatz, producer of A Salute son brings his fiancée's conservative parents home to to Vienna, has assembled a brilliant cast of over 50 meet the flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the musicians, singers and dancers in a splendid pro- test. Bus departs 6:45 p.m. Cost: $93 per person. gram, featuring some of the best from Die Fled- ermaus, The Merry Widow and The Csardas Princess.

Monday, March 19, 2012 — Bowfire — The total string experience, virtuosity in the hands of masters, this is a fast-paced show with first-class production values — great sound, choreography, dramatic light- ing, set design and costumes, taking audiences on a musical odyssey, moving seamlessly between Classi- cal, Klezmer, Celtic and .

5 Trips, Cruises, Excursions

Exciting Trip to Branson, MO October 14 - 19, 2011 — This will be our seventh trip to Branson, MO, and each time it gets better and bet- ter. What a fabulous place!! Trip includes: Airfare on Air Tran, 5 nights at the beautiful Hilton on The Land- ings, motorcoach each day, 10 meals (4 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 5 dinners), guided local sightseeing tour, 11 of the best live music shows, all gratuities and taxes, hotel baggage handling and trip cancellation insurance A Cruise on The Newest Celebrity Ship Cost: $1,999 per person, based on double occu- The Eclipse pancy; $2,349 single Saturday, December 3 to Saturday, December 10, 2011. A fabulous seven-night cruise from Miami visit- Final payment is due by July 29, 2011. After July 29 ing San Juan, St. Maarten and St. Kitts. Only eight 1B price may be subject to an increase. Please use cabins left — Price is $1,117 per person double occu- Reservation Form in the trip brochure located in our pancy or $1,897 for a single *Note: Cabins subject to flyer racks at the Athletics Center and in the Main an increase in cost for late sign-ups. Join our group of Clubhouse. Please include your check made payable 65 people going on this cruise. Prices include all to Sweet Magnolia Tours and send to Jane Young or taxes, fees, cancellation insurance, a private cocktail drop it off at her office. party with hot and cold canapés, $50 per cabin on- board credit, motor coach transfers round trip be- Singles Overnight Trip to Naples, Florida tween club and pier. A deposit of $250 per person on November 4 & 5, 2011 (double occupancy) or $500 for a single is required at Bus will depart from Boca Pointe at 9 a.m. for our trip time of booking and can be charged to a credit card. to beautiful Naples, Florida. This activity packed Final payment is due on September 3. overnight excursion will include: •Visit to Holocaust Museum in Naples •Shopping (and lunch on own) on 5th Avenue •One night accommodations at the Hampton Inn Central •Cocktail party at hotel •Sunset cruise aboard The Double Sunshine •Dinner at “M” Waterfront Grill November 5, 2011 •Full hot buffet breakfast •Tour of Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium •Lunch at 2 Meatballs in the Kitchen •Stop at Miromar Outlet Mall on way home RESERVATIONS •All Gratuities Cost: $195 per person double occupancy Unless an opening date is specified, you Single supplement is $35 additional can make reservations by calling the $100 deposit due at time of reservation. Final payment Reservations Office at 561.864.8503, is due October 4. Make check payable to Best Group Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or Tours and give to Jane Young. No cancellations after you can reserve online at any time at October 4th unless you have insurance which is an ad- www.theclubatbocapointe.com ditional $45. We need a minimum of 10 people who want the insurance in order to get it.

6 Clubhouse Activities

Moving Forward Seminar Book Discussions with Pat Cohen Join in this weekly seminar to learn new coping skills Join Pat Cohen on Wednesdays, November 30, De- and ways in which you can make yourself happy. Be cember 14, January 25, February 29, and March 28 part of our lively and stimulating discussion group at 10:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room (topics provided by licensed therapist), where you can for a book discussion. Additional book titles will be re- find something interesting to apply to your life! leased as the book discussions get closer. Space is Please join us for this weekly seminar on Thursdays limited to 20 people. Reservations are required. at 10:30 a.m. in the Royal Room. No reservations re- quired. November 30 - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Weight Watchers at Boca Pointe December 14 - The Invisible Bridge Kathy Lambert is back at Boca Pointe as our instruc- by Julie Orringer tor. Weight Watchers will be held at 9 a.m. in the January 25 - The Paris Wife by Paula McClain and Ante Room on Wednesdays beginning October 12, A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway 2012. It is a 12 week series. Cost is $144 and in- cludes eight weeks of etools on the computer. Lynn Conservatory of Music Dance Lessons at the Athletics Center with Ellen Cullivan beginning October 11. Join Ellen Join us Thursday afternoons, December 8, 2011 and on Tuesday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. as she March 8, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. on the Palms Terrace for teaches you Ballroom, Latin and Line Dancing. two complimentary concerts performed by students from the prestigious Lynn Conservatory of Music. Papier Tole — 3D Art with Marilyn Simon & Sonnie Programs will be announced when the students Schneider who have been teaching 3D art for the resume classes in the fall. past 11 years. Join us on Wednesdays for the hottest and most popular arts & crafts craze. You will be sur- prised with your very first project, how professional looking and beautiful a work of art YOU can create. Cost: $20.00 per class* There will be two classes held on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Class dates are as follows: Au- gust 3, 10, 17, 24 & 3; September 7; October 12, 19 & 26; November 2; January 4, 11 & 18; February 1, 8, 15 & 22; March 7, 14 & ; April 4 & 11. *Your first class will cost $100 and includes a tool kit, written instruc- tions, and hands on help from Marilyn and Sonnie. Sunday Afternoon Movie Classes will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Join us on the first and third Sunday of every month beginning Sunday, September 4, 2011, for a showing Monthly Singles Au Bar of a current new release at 1:00 p.m. in the Embassy Join us on the first Tuesday of every month beginning Room. Movie titles will be chosen closer to the sched- November 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for our uled afternoon. Popcorn and canned soda will be Singles Happy Hour. Cost: $5.00 per person and served complimentary. Space is limited to 40 people. includes a complimentary glass of wine and hors Reservations are required. d’oeuvres.

7 Lifelong Learning with FAU

All Lectures many in 2003. Dr. Dunlea 7:00 p.m. is the author of “Die in Main Dining Room Lounge Außenbeziehungen der (unless otherwise noted) europäischen Gemein- Cost for each series of classes is $25.00. schaft für Kohle und Stahl von 1952-1960: Die An- Lectures must be purchased as a series. fänge einer europäischen Außenpolitik?“ a book The United States and the European Union: From which investigates the ori- 20th Century Partnership to 21st Century Rivalry gins of a supranational Eu- with Claudia Dunlea ropean foreign policy in the Course Description: Forged in the aftermath of World 1950’s. Her recent research on the diplomatic rela- War II, the transatlantic partnership between Europe tions of the European Union was published in two ar- and the US has proven successful and resilient over ticles: “The Future Union Embassies — The the second half of the 20th century. Europe devel- Beginning of the End of National Diplomacy?” and oped from a continent in need of US aid and support “Charles de Gaulle und das Scheitern einer europäis- after World War II, to a partner during the Cold War. chen Diplomatie”. However, the international environment changed radi- cally with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, and later, m m m m m m m m m the shock of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The question for the 21st century is therefore: American Presidents Lecture Series Will we remain partners or become rivals? The Euro- with Ronald Feinman peans cannot match the raw military size of the US. Fall Lecture Series (Thursdays) However, the EU already is a new sort of super- October 27, 2011 power—and the US seems to be oblivious to this The Presidency of Jimmy Carter trend. To this extent, this course intends to give a ** This lecture will be held on the Palms Terrace thought-provoking assessment of the EU’s interna- November 3, 2011 tional influence; it’s economic, political, and cultural The Presidency of Ronald Reagan strengths; and European thinking as a competitive al- November 10, 2011 ternative to Americanism. The Presidency of Bill Clinton November 17, 2011 Fall Lecture Series (Tuesdays) The Presidency of Barack Obama after Three Years October 25, 2011 Lessons of Two World Wars: Why Strive Biographical Informa- for a United Europe? tion: Ronald Feinman spe- November 1, 2011 cializes in 20th Century US Support for European Integration American History, with em- Post-World War II phasis on Political and November 8, 2011 Diplomatic History. He has The 20th-Century Cold War Partnership taught courses on Amer- between the US and Europe ica, 1900-1945, FDR and November 15, 2011 the New Deal Era, US EU-US Relations: The Transatlantic Rift 1945 to the Present, and of the 21st Century America in the 1960’s. Ad- ditionally, he has taught broad survey classes in Biographical Information: Dr. Claudia Dunlea is Vis- American Diplomatic History, American Political His- iting Instructor of History at Florida Atlantic University tory, American Constitutional History and American (FAU). She received her doctorate in European Inte- Immigration and Ethnicity. gration History from the University of Hamburg, Ger- m m m m m m m m m

8 Lifelong Learning with FAU

Music Americana: The Birth of Rock & Roll by the Palm Beach Post, with Rod MacDonald he is regularly heard on Course Description: From , jazz, gospel and WLRN's Folk & Acoustic , uniquely American musicians like Music. He performs in Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Les Paul, Little Richard, Florida and throughout Big Mama Thornton and Elvis Presley created new North America and Eu- sounds and new generations of fans with an explo- rope. An LLS instructor sion of energy into a new music, full of rhythm and since 2006, his previous excitement. As the Beatles, Chuck Berry and contem- courses include Folk porary artists added lyricism and guitar wizardry to Singing in Modern Times, the mix, it's truer than ever: Rock and Roll is here to The Great American Song- stay! This course will examine this dynamic and en- book and The Roots of Rock and Roll. tertaining music, and the biographies of its colorful pi- m m m m m m m m m oneers, using new and updated videos from The Roots of Rock & Roll and live performances. Why They Rebel: Challenges and Opportunities in the Middle East with Mehmet Gurses Winter Lecture Series I (Tuesdays): January 10, 2012 Winter Lecture Series (Thursdays) January 5, 12, 19, Jazz with a Kick 26, 2012 Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Cab Calloway Course Description: The popular uprisings that January 17, 2012 started in Tunisia in January 2011 and later spread to Vocalists with a Sweet Spot other countries in the region have turned the world’s Frank Sinatra, Doo-Wop, Big Mama Thornton attention to the unsustainable state-society relations. January 24, 2012 This lecture series will address the social, economic, Rhythm, Blues and Race and political foundations of state-society relations in Fats Domino, Little Richard, Pat Boone, Jerry Lee Lewis the region. What are the dynamics behind the de- January 31, 2012 mands for regime change in North Africa and Middle Guys with Guitars — Les Paul, Bill Haley and the East? Can they become democrats? What lies Comets, Chuck Berry ahead? Winter Lecture Series II (Tuesdays): February 7, 2012 Biographical Information: Enter the King Mehmet Gurses is an Assis- Elvis Presley, Connie Francis tant Professor of Political February 14, 2012 Science at Florida Atlantic The Crooners University. He received his The Platters, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison B.A. degree in political sci- Multi-purpose Room ence and international rela- February 21, 2012 tions from Marmara The — The Beatles University in Istanbul, Mult-purpose Room Turkey, and his doctorate February 28, 2012 from University of North Texas. His research interests Folk Rock and include democracy and democratization, ethnic and The Byrds, James Taylor, Eric Clapton religious conflict, post-civil war peace building, post- civil war democratization and the emergence and Biographical Information: Rod MacDonald began evolution of the Islamist parties in the Middle East. his singing career in the nightclubs and coffeehouses His publications have appeared in International Inter- of Greenwich Village and other areas in New York actions, Social Science Quarterly, Civil Wars, De- City before moving to Florida in 1995. Named “Best fense and Peace Economics, Democratization and Local Acoustic Performer” by New Times and one of Nationalism and Ethnic Politics.

“Ten Magnificent Musicians of Palm Beach County” m m m m m m m m m 9 Lifelong Learning with FAU

The Most-Hated Queen of France: The Life and March 13, 2012 Death of Marie Antoinette with Claudia Dunlea The Presidential Election Campaign of 1912 -— Course Description: In 1770, the 14-year-old Austrian Wilson, Taft,TR — Progressivism at Its Peak Archduchess Maria Antonia, youngest daughter of March 20, 2012 Empress Maria Theresa, left Vienna for Versailles to The Presidential Election Campaign of 1948 — marry the future King Louis XVI of France. As Marie Truman, Dewey — Major Upset Victory Antoinette, she spent the next two decades at the March 27, 2012 most splendid court of Europe, initially admired as the The Presidential Election Campaign of 1968 — personification of 18th-century French royal style. Nixon, Humphrey, Wallace —Turmoil and Division However, by the time she died under the blade of the guillotine at the age of 38 during the French Revolu- Biographical Information: Ronald Feinman special- tion, she was loathed as no queen of France ever had izes in 20th Century American History, with emphasis been. Augmented by PowerPoint visuals, handouts, on Political and Diplomatic History. and various film clips, this course illustrates/follows the life of Marie Antoinette — from a teenage girl m m m m m m m m m plagued by marital difficulties that were subject to public ridicule, to a young woman who allegedly en- SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS gaged in a scandalous -marital affair with a The seminars listed below are a special treat for our dashing Swedish nobleman, to a controversial queen Members. There is a charge of $10.00 per person who ultimately ended up vilified as l’Autrichienne (“the and will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Imperial Room. Austrian woman”), and became the scapegoat for the Reservations are required. monarchy’s failure. December 9, 2011 — The Golden Age of Jewish Winter Lecture Series (Thursdays) — in Multi-pur- Humor presented by Dr. pose Room Stephen Cohen – Best February 2, 2012 described as a humorist The Bastille is Stormed: From Versailles rather than a comedian, to the Tuileries Palace Stephen Cohen is most February 9, 2012 often compared to the leg- Imprisonment of the Royal Family: endary Myron Cohen and The Tower of the Temple the thought provoking February 16, 2012 Sam Levenson. Noted for The Head of Marie Antoinette: his effortless delivery, in- The Death of the “Widow Capet” nate timing, impeccable February 23, 2012 dialect, relaxed manner The Fate of Marie Antoinette’s Children: and warm rapport with audiences, his hilarious mate- Madame Royale and Louis XVII rial is clean, heimishe and hand selected for its Jew- ish content. Presenting Jewish humor with intelligent Biographical Information: Dr. Claudia Dunlea is Vis- commentary, Dr. Cohen takes a nostalgic approach to iting Instructor of History at Florida Atlantic University the topic and presents it within chronological perspec- (FAU). tive. From shtetl times through the golden age of Jew- m m m m m m m m m ish humor in America, behaviors, traditions and historical context are revealed. Jewish life is explored American Presidential Elections Lecture Series in material that illustrates what is and what is not Jew- with Ronald Feinmen ish humor and how and why it relates to our unique Spring Lecture Series (Tuesdays) Jewish experience. More telling and with much more March 6, 2012 take-away than just some great punch lines, he does- The Presidential Election Campaign of 1860 -— n’t simply tell the joke, he tells about the joke. Lincoln, Douglas — Pre Civil War Turmoil

10 Special Engagements

January 27, 2012 — Terrorism in the Post — Bin low-decibel tour Laden World by Keynote Speaker Dr. Jeffrey through the char- Morton — Dr. Jeffrey S. Morton is Professor of Inter- acters, favorite national Law and Politics songs and ge- in the Department of Polit- nius of Cole ical Science at Florida At- Porter, Johnny lantic University (FAU), Mercer, Hank and is the author of three Williams, Ray books and numerous jour- Charles, Carole nal articles. Since 1994 he King, Bacharach has taught courses in In- & David and other classic ’ songs saved ternational Relations at forever in our hearts by Streisand, Sinatra, Pavarotti, FAU. Recipient of the LLS Elvis, Dylan, Louis, Ella, Artie Shaw, Patsy Cline and Jupiter Distinguished Fac- many more. ulty Award (2002), the FAU Researcher of the Year Award (2004), the FAU Service Award (2004) and the April 27, 2012 — American Politics Lecture pre- FAU Excellence in Teaching Award (2010), Dr. Morton sented by Keynote Speaker Dr. Robert Watson - holds the title of Lifelong Learning Society Distin- Topic: Campaign 2012 — The Candidates, Primar- guished Professor of Current Events and is director of ies, Issues and Predictions — Robert Watson is a the Jack Milller Forum for Civics Education. professor, author, media commentator and commu- nity activist who joined the faculty of Lynn University February 3, 2012 — Mentalmania with Mark Stone in 2007 after spending 15 years teaching at other uni- — Mark Stone’s Mentalmania is the funniest mind versities around the country. He has published more reading and E.S.P. show in than 30 books and hundreds of scholarly articles, America today. Mark never book chapters, encyclopedia essays and newspaper fails to astound audience columns. Watson has co- members with his ability to convened a half dozen na- read minds, make predic- tional conferences on the tions, and “see” with his American presidency, mod- fingertips while blindfolded. erated political debates He leaves audiences shak- and forums and delivered ing their heads in disbelief more than 1,000 keynote when he demonstrates addresses, town hall pro- super memory, clairvoy- grams on current issues ance and telekinesis. Not and lectures to civic, pro- only does Mark amaze everyone with his uncanny fessional and community abilities, he also keeps the audience laughing groups. throughout the show. It’s a fun and thought-provoking entertainment experience.

March 30, 2012 — The Great American Songbook with Rod Macdonald & the Humdingers — The m m m m m m m m m Great American Songbook begins with Broadway and Hollywood musicals, the popular songs of folk, coun- try, jazz, and rock and roll are an equal part of our cul- tural conversation, from families singing in the car to the spectacular performances of great artists. Join Rod Macdonald & the Humdingers for a fresh per- spective on The Great American Songbook, a fun and m

11 Complimentary Seminars

Complimentary Friday Night Seminars All seminars begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Imperial Room unless otherwise noted. Reservations are required. September 2, 2011 December 2, 2011 Tales for the Tabloids The Rise of Turkish Power in the Middle East presented by Myrna Goldberger presented by Dr. Mehmet Gurses

September 9, 2011 January 6, 2012 Movie Night: Title TBD Cole Porter Movie will begin at 8:00 p.m. presented by Marlene & Chet

September 23, 2011 January 13, 2012 Movie Night: Title TBD The Media Revolution: From Teletype Movie will begin at 8:00 p.m. to Twitter presented by Shelly Strickler October 21, 2011 Brothers Gershwin February 17, 2012 presented by Marlene & Chet Catskills Tummler Look Back at 50 Years and Beyond October 28, 2011 presented by Larry Strickler The Man Who Spoke to God presented by Jerry Glantz in the GCL February 24, 2012 Olive Kitteridge November 4, 2011 presented by Words Alive Real or Unreal presented by Myrna Goldberger March 23, 2012 Multi-purpose Room presented by Marlene & Chet November 11, 2011 VA Hospital Presentation April 13, 2012 in the Ladies’ Card Room Battle of the Sexes: Gender and the 2012 Presidential Election presented by Dr. Mirya Holman

Myrna Goldberger Marlene and Chet Shelly Strickler Larry Strickler

12 Club Special Events

Member Mingles Thursday, November 24, 2011 Save the dates for these popular special Thanksgiving happy hour celebrations Seatings from 2:00 p.m. in the Main Dining Room Monday, October 31 Elegant Casual Halloween Member Mingle $38.00++ per person with costume contest. Prizes will be awarded. Reservations open for Equity Members Friday, November 11 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Veterans’ Day Member Mingle Reservations open for Premier Members Join us as we honor our Veterans. on Friday, October 14, 2011 Wednesday, January 18 No cancellations accepted Chinese New Year Member Mingle after Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Come out and kick off the Year of the Dragon. Thursday, February 16 Thursday, December 8, 2011 Mardi Gras Member Mingle Thursday, March 8, 2012 Join us for a high energy cocktail demonstration. Bingo Night Masks & beads encouraged. 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Rooms Thursday, March 15 Smart Casual Wear Shamrock Member Mingle $12.00 Let your inner Irish out and celebrate at our Reservations open on Wednesday, pre-St. Patrick’s Day Member Mingle. November 9, 2011 for December 8 Reservations open on Wednesday, Sunday, September 4, 2011 February 8, 2012 for March 8. “Margaritaville” Labor Day Celebration No cancellations accepted Cocktails from 7:00 p.m. Buffet dinner to follow at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Dining Room with Euphoria Key West Casual $40.00++ per person Saturday, February 11, 2012 Reservations open for Equity Members Sweetheart Dinner Dance on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 With Euphoria Band No cancellations accepted after Seatings from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 in the Main Dining Room. Jackets Required Saturday, October 22, 2011 $55++ per person Season Kickoff “Sail Away” with La Mystique Reservations open for Equity Members Sail away with Boca Pointe and visit various ports on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 throughout the evening! Reservations open for Premier Members Cocktails from 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2012 Seated dinner to follow at 7:30 p.m. No cancellations accepted Casual Cruise Attire after Friday, February 10, 2012 $55.00++ per person in the Main Dining Room. Friday, April 20, 2012 Reservations open for Equity Members Jimmy Keys Cabaret on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Rooms Reservations open for Premier Members Smart Casual Wear on Friday, September 23, 2011 $20.00 per person No cancellations accepted Reservations open on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 after Friday, October 14, 2011 No cancellations accepted after Friday, March 18, 2012 13 2011 - 2012 SHOWTIME SERIES

Showtime Sold as a series only. No individual tickets will be available. Cost: $190 for six shows. This includes dinner on Friday, February 10 and cookies, brownies, tea and coffee after each show. All shows begin at 7:30 and are in the Imperial Room unless otherwise noted. No cancellations. Space is limited. Over 180 tickets have already been purchased. We will only have one show each evening.

Friday, November 18 — Singer/Impressionist Paul Friday, February 10 — Dinner and Show with the Tanner and his band — Paul Tanner is an outstand- Piano Man. Henry Haid, from Broadway’s Tony ing entertainer who has amazed audiences from Las Award Winning Musical “Movin Out” and his band Vegas to Broadway and around the globe. His show in the Main Dining Room — Prior to his stint on is packed with impressions from the worlds of Broadway, Henry Haid performed throughout the celebrity, comedy and music, and he has often been USA, Europe and the Caribbean as a solo performer compared to the “Man of Many Voices”, the late and with his band. Enjoy a wonderful buffet dinner Danny Gans. prior to the show in the Main Dining Room.

Friday, December 16 — Singer Leanne Williams in Friday, March 2 — Almost ABBA is the longest run- a Tribute to Women of Country with ning ABBA tribute in North America. They have Comedian/Guitarist Jimmy Travis — Leanne will performed for the United States military troops and artfully recreate the legendary sounds of Patsy Cline, were the ABBA show chosen by Universal Studios/ Loretta Lynn, Kitty Wells, Tammy Wynette and others. NBC to perform at the release of Mama Mia the The multi-talented Jimmy Travis is truly unique and movie!! They are an international act that has per- one of the most versatile entertainers in the industry formed in 11 countries to crowds as large as 50,000. today. He has taken his hilarious comedy and upbeat music to showrooms in Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Saturday, March 17 — The Three Redneck , Tahoe, Branson, MO and Myrtle Beach, SC. as seen on So You Think You Have Talent. The Three Redneck Tenors come with their band and are Friday, January 20 — Ventriloquist Patrick Murray a musical/comedy group. They will be performing in and his wife, Nicole, with Matilda and Antonio and the Main Dining Room. This musical production is the Singer/Impressionist Laurie Miller – Jamaican Me story of three yokels from Paris, Texas including Billy Laugh features the brilliant comedy star “Matilda - Ja- Bob, Billy Joe and Billy Billee who happen to have maica’s # 1 Comedienne” and her sidekick, Second big-time operatic voices. From rasslin’ matches to City trained, Patrick Murray. This laugh filled, multi- Medieval Times to a Masonic Lodge to a live-stock cultural show highlights the sexy, sassy, vibrant ob- show, and more – all the way to the big-time destina- servations of this hip comedienne. This is a unique tion of Carnegie Hall. This is an incredible musical ad- show combining original stand-up comedy with the venture packed with unbelievable tunes and lots of ancient arts of ventriloquism and puppetry. Also fea- laughs. turing guest puppeteer Nicole Murray with Antonio the Spanish Ant, this show delivers an incredible perform- ance filled with laugher that will not soon be forgotten.

14 Children’s Events It’s in the Cards LEARN Family Movie Nights Intermediate/Advanced Bridge Lessons We have two family movie nights scheduled for Fri- with Keith Hanson days, November 25, 2011 and December 23, 2011 in Fridays, 9:15 a.m. — 11:15 a.m. in the Imperial the Imperial Room at 7:30 p.m. Film titles will be cho- Room. (Please note that 12/9 class only will be held sen closer to the scheduled nights and will be new re- in the Multi-purpose Room.) Cost $130 per person leases. Both movies will be child friendly so gather per session. 2011 Fall Class Dates: Fridays 11/4, the family and enjoy a night at the movies. Popcorn 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16; 2012 Winter Class and soda will be served. Both films are complimen- Dates: Fridays 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 tary. Reservations are required. Canasta Lessons with Rhonda Kupersmith Tuesday, December 20, 2011 — Hanukkah Candle Cost $120 per person Lighting at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Lobby 2011 Fall Class Dates: TBD 2012 Winter Class Dates: TBD Wednesday, December 21, 2011 — Magician in Dining Room during dinner Mah Jongg Lessons with Marilyn Weston Cost: $120 per person. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 Thursday, December 22, 2011 — Balloon Artist in a.m. in the Ante Room. 2011 Fall Class Dates: Mon- the Dining Room during dinner days 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5; 2012 Winter Class Dates: Monday Dates TBD Friday, December 23, 2011 — Cookie Decorating Special Bridge Seminar with Chef John at 2:00 p.m. in the Ante Room with Larry Cohen Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2011 — Santa Claus in the in the Main Dining Room. Dining Room during dinner Cost: $35.00 inclusive of light breakfast, seminar and bridge play. Monday, December 26, 2011 — Holiday Carnival in the Parking Lot from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PLAY Duplicate Bridge with John Black Wednesday, December 28, 2011 — Balloon Artist in Join us with your partner the Dining Room during dinner Monday at 12:30 p.m. in the Royal Room Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Rooms Thursday, December 29, 2011 — Mad Science “Up, Friday at 12:30 p.m. in the Banquet Rooms Up & Away Show” at 2:00 p.m. in the Palms Social Bridge Thursday, December 29, 2011 — Magician in the Join us with your partner on the last Tuesday of every Dining Room during dinner month at 6:45 p.m. for Social Bridge in the Royal Room. Please note that there will be no social bridge Monday, February 20, 2012— Pool Party at CC with held in September due to the High Holidays. Face Painting, Bead Art & Pool Games Reservations are required.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 — McCarthy Wildlife COMPETE Presentation at 11:00 a.m. on the GC Patio Ladies’ Bridge Member Guest professionally run by John Black Thursday, Thursday, February 23, 2012 — Pirates & February 9, 2012 Details to follow. Princesses Party at 11:30 a.m. in the ML MEET Getting to Know You Friday, February 24, 2012 — Video Game Trailer at Sunday, November 6, 2011 CC from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Details to follow.

15 Saturday, December 31, 2011 “Diamonds and Pearls” New Years Eve Gala with Howard Stuart’s Manhattan Music Band Cocktails from 8:00 p.m. Seated dinner to follow at 9:00 p.m. in the Main Dining Room Jackets Required, Black Tie Optional Cost: $135.00++ per person

Reservations open for Equity Members on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Reservations open for Premier Members on Friday, November 18, 2011