Welcome to the web site of

Sun City Vistoso Havurah

Havurah has been a chartered club of Sun City Vistoso since 1994.  It is open to all residents of Sun City Vistoso who wish to share in Jewish culture, traditional celebrations, and discussions of relevant current affairs. In addition to monthly meetings, which generally feature guest speakers, there are regular bagel brunches, cultural discussion groups, social gatherings, and holiday festivities, such as Seders, Chanukah parties and Purim plays.

Helping to make it all happen ...

2009-2010 Master Schedule

2009-2010 Calendar

Havurah Documents

  

GENERAL MEETING

The 3rd Monday of the month

Catalina Vista at 7:00 PM

Minutes of Last Meeting

Monday, November 16, 7:00 PM, Catalina Vista

Speaker: Harry Clark, Playwright and cellist, "Historical Fiction: What Is It?"  He is a regular performer at the Berger Center for the Performing Arts,   He has used the device of historical fiction in over 50  works for the stage, reviewing musical and visual artists.  He will talk about the process and answer questions from the audience.

 

Since Thanksgiving and the December holidays are approaching, your Board of Directors recommends to bring super market gift certificates or checks made out to JFCS (Jewish Family & Children Service) or Catalina Community Resource Center as well as the usual food donations.

 

DUES for 2009-2010 are $10 per person.  Our treasurer Eileen Sevy will be available at 6:30 before each general meeting to collect dues.  Otherwise, mail your check to Eileen at 14301 N. Chalk Creek Dr.

 

Special Invitation

The Sun City Vistoso Astronomy Club cordially invites Havurah members and all Sun City residents to attend "A Taste of the Stars -- A Unique View of the Universe", Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 PM, in the Kachina Lounge and Kiva Patio (Social Hall).  Refreshments will be served.

 

NEW MEMBER COFFEES

If you would like to attend or to host a coffee to become acquainted with fellow Havurah members in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, please contact Rona or Marvin Handler at 825-7325.  These coffees have proven to be a very enjoyable experience and a particularly gratifying welcoming gesture to our newer members.  All Havurah members are eligible. 

 

BRUNCH

The 1st Sunday of the month

Social Hall Auditorium at 10:30 AM

Sunday, December 6, 10:30 AM, Social Hall Auditorium

Chairpersons, Shirley Chorney (825-8502) and Letty Margolis, 577-3413.  Tickets will be on sale at the General Meeting Monday, November 16 and in the Social Hall Tuesday, December 1, 10:00-12:00. 

 

Since Thanksgiving and the December holidays are approaching, your Board of Directors recommends to bring super market gift certificates or checks made out to JFCS (Jewish Family & Children Service) or Catalina Community Resource Center as well as the usual food donations.

 

FUN WITH YIDDISH

The 1st Wednesday of the month, Papago Room, Social Hall, 7:00 PM 

Moderators: Shirley & Paul Chorney

Fun with Yiddish of the Year: Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 PM, Papago Room.

(Don't forget to bring a Jewish joke.)

 

Class Reference Materials

 

CULTURE NIGHT

The 2nd Wednesday of the month

Navajo Room at 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, November 11, 7:00 PM, Navajo Room

 

Speaker, Our own David Druckman, "The Dreyfus Affair".

 

STUFF FROM MEMBERS

Members may submit notices of general interest by e-mail to the Webmaster.  Information must be complete, include a source and be relevant to and consistent with the spirit of Havurah.  Publication and editing will be at the discretion of the Webmaster.

Past Stuff from Members

 

Click on the photo below to see snapshots from the Rosh Hashanah Dinner

 

Havurah On-line Slide Shows

Click on the arrows you will see to proceed through each slide show.

Rosh Hashanah Dinner 9/19/09

Summer Get-Together 8/22/09

Seder 4/9/09

Members Party 2/8/09

Rosh Hashanah Dinner 9/30/08

Deli Supper 8/2/08

Seder 4/20/08

Members-Only Party 1/19/08

Members Portraits 2/3/08

Members Portraits 12/2/07

Ice Cream Social 5/21/07

Brunch 5/6/07

Seder 4/3/07

Purim Play and Rehearsal 3/07

Members Only Party 1/6/07

Chanukah 12/06

Brunch 12/3/06

General Meeting 10/16/06

Rosh Hashanah Dinner 9/23/06

 

MITZVAH PROJECT

 

Click on the shopping cart for details on Havurah's ongoing mitzvah project of helping the Catalina Community Resource Center food bank.
Bring your food bank items to the Brunches and the General Meetings!!!!

 

GENERAL REMINDERS

Name Tags: 

Please wear your Sun City name tags at all events.

Planned Events: 

Please contact Norma Brewster at 760-1225 or irwinorma@comcast.net with all relevant info.

Goodwill Wishes: 

Please give details to Corresponding Secretary Claire Weinstein at 825-6676 or awcw17@comcast.net.

Caring Committee:

To make donations, please call Daisy Stein (825-0800).

E-Mail Change: 

Please notify Paul Chorney.

Payments:

Please note that all payments for dues, brunches, parties, donations, etc. must be by check made out to "Havurah".

 

HAVURAH INFO

LOCAL JEWISH LINKS

HANDY SECULAR LINKS

NEWS SOURCE LINKS

Board of Directors

Jewish Tucson

Sun City Vistoso

Jerusalem Post
Committee Chairs, Etc. Arizona Jewish Post Sun City Vistoso Tipster Ha'aretz

Master Schedule

Calendar of Jewish Holidays

Town of Oro Valley

Jewish Daily Forward

Calendar

Jewish Community Center

City of Tucson

JTA

Newsletter Archives

Arizona Center for Judaic Studies

State of Arizona

World Jewish Congress

 

Jewish Family and Children Services

United States Government

The Media Line

Havurah Documents

Northwest Jewish Connection

Map of Sun City Vistoso

The Jewish Week

 

Tucson Israel Center

 

Jewish TV Network
      Honest Reporting
      Independent Media Review Analysis

 

Web Master: Paul Chorney

Web site last updated 11/16/2009