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July 2011 21 / Thu Poker Night 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM RSVP at Scott Schaefer's Join us at the home of Scott Schaefer for an evening of poker. The intensity will be high, even if the stakes are low. We’ll supply the pizza and drinks; no charge to participate. No experience required! Address: 52 Arreton Road, Princeton. (This is 10.6 miles, 26 minutes from Beth Chaim.) 28 / Thu Jewish Heritage Night at the Trenton Thunder 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM RSVP Thirsty Thursday, Fireworks & Mrs. G Raffle Join the Men’s Club as we join the Trenton Thunder, and many local congregations, in celebrating the 4th Annual Jewish Heritage Night at Waterfront Park in Trenton. This is Thirsty Thursday, which means $2 beers, there are fireworks after the game, and there is a Mrs. G’s raffle (I don’t know what they are raffling, but I will try to find out). Tickets are $8 each and I need to know who is interested, so I can purchase a block of tickets. So please RSVP here with the number of tickets you want. In return, I’ll do my best to assure great weather. September 2011 11 / Sun Special Blood Drive 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM In Honor of Those Lost on September 11, 2001 Join us for this special blood drive (not the regular Men's Club November blood drive) in honor of those lost on September 11, 2001. Appointments are every 15 minutes from 7 AM until 12:45 PM, and many choice slots are still available. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment (they are no longer accepting on-line appointments). 15 / Thu Rappin' With Da Rab 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM RSVP Join us for a lively discussion and some irresistable food. This year we plan to rotate the locations between Little Szechuan and The New York Deli on Route 1 (the old Denny's location). Check the location line on the RSVP form to be sure you bring your appetite to the right place. 18 / Sun Monthly Breakfast 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM RSVP Join the Men's Club for Food, Friends and Fraternizing at its best. We'll supply the bagels and coffee; you just have to show up. Not a member? Not a Problem. Join us, grab a bagel and we'll show you why you should sign up for our 2011-2012 calendar year! 28 / Wed High Holy Days Parking Lot Duty 06:30 PM - 12:00 AM Once again, the Men's Club will help keep order in the parking lot during the High Holy Days. We need men to help out for evening and morning services. No heavy lifting involved! Please help us accomplish this mitzvah by signing up for one or more shifts by using the Parking Lot Signup Form. See the sign-up form for exact dates and times for the 4 services. We need guys for all 4. Please bring a flashlight for evening services. October 2011 07 / Fri High Holy Days Parking Lot Duty 06:30 PM - 12:00 AM Once again, the Men's Club will help keep order in the parking lot during the High Holy Days. We need men to help out for evening and morning services. No heavy lifting involved! Please help us accomplish this mitzvah by signing up for one or more shifts by using the Parking Lot Signup Form. See the sign-up form for exact dates and times for the 4 services. We need guys for all 4. Please bring a flashlight for evening services. 16 / Sun Monthly Breakfast 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM RSVP Join the Men's Club for Food, Friends and Fraternizing at its best. We'll supply the bagels and coffee; you just have to show up. Not a member? Not a Problem. Join us, grab a bagel and we'll show you why you should sign up for our 2011-2012 calendar year! 18 / Tue Rappin' With Da Rab 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM RSVP Join us for a lively discussion and some irresistable food. This year we plan to rotate the locations between Little Szechuan and The New York Deli on Route 1 (the old Denny's location). Check the location line on the RSVP form to be sure you bring your appetite to the right place. 29 / Sat Princeton Football vs. Cornell 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM This event has been canceled Join us as the Princeton Football team takes on Ivy League Rival Cornell on Powers Field at Princeton Stadium. If you haven't been to a game there yet, then you must go now! It's a lot of fun, it's real college football, you know, where the players are actually students (but that doesn't lessen the enthusiasm). If we buy a block of at least 20 tickets in advance, the cost is only $6 per ticket. So please sign up early to indicate your interest. Bring the kids, bring the neighbors' kids. It will be fun. We are interested in tailgating. If you are too, please let us know. We will stake out a spot by 10 AM and let you know where to meet us. Include your interest and a cell phone number in the comments box below. Also indicate any interest in carpooling. Parking is about $5 at the stadium. Please reply, with the number of tickets you want, by October 26. I will buy the tickets on the 27th. Make your checks out to the Beth Chaim Men's Club. $6 per ticket. November 2011 05 / Sat Murder Mystery Night 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM RSVP Join us for dinner and drama as we try to solve the Who Done It? More details to come. 13 / Sun Fall Blood Drive 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM Did you know one blood donation can potentially save three lives? When you make a blood donation, you join a very select group. Currently only 3 out of every 100 people in America donate blood. Please consider signing up for the upcoming Beth Chaim Blood Drive. You must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. As a benefit of donating at Beth Chaim, blood donors receive the best spread in town compliments of Men's Club -- where else can you get a bagel and schmear in exchange for a mere pint of blood? To make an appointment to donate blood, you can register online at Red Cross Blood.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543). Appointments are available every 15 minutes from 8:00am through 1:45pm. To learn more about blood donation opportunities, visit GiveLife.org or Please Give Blood.org (see the directions), or contact Cliff Hochberg at info@drhochberg.com or by phone at 275-1126. The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Chaim thanks you for your consideration. 17 / Thu Rappin' With Da Rab 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM RSVP Join us for a lively discussion and some irresistable food. This year we plan to rotate the locations between Little Szechuan and The New York Deli on Route 1 (the old Denny's location). Check the location line on the RSVP form to be sure you bring your appetite to the right place. 20 / Sun Monthly Breakfast 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM RSVP Join the Men's Club for Food, Friends and Fraternizing at its best. We'll supply the bagels and coffee; you just have to show up. Not a member? Not a Problem. Join us, grab a bagel and we'll show you why you should sign up for our 2011-2012 calendar year! December 2011 03 / Sat Game Night 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM RSVP in conjunction with Sisterhood Join us for a fun evening of games and eat some dessert. Bring your spouse, but not the kids this time. 08 / Thu Rappin' With Da Rab 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM RSVP Join us for a lively discussion and some irresistable food. This year we plan to rotate the locations between Little Szechuan and The New York Deli on Route 1 (the old Denny's location). Check the location line on the RSVP form to be sure you bring your appetite to the right place. 08 / Thu Card Night 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM RSVP Gather at Eric Sheffield's house for our second card night. No experience needed, just a small amount of cash. $5 fee covers the food and drink for the night. (Postponed from 11/17/11.) 11 / Sun Monthly Breakfast 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM RSVP Join the Men's Club for Food, Friends and Fraternizing at its best. We'll supply the bagels and coffee; you just have to show up. Not a member? Not a Problem. Join us, grab a bagel and we'll show you why you should sign up for our 2011-2012 calendar year!

January 2012 08 / Sun Monthly Breakfast 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM RSVP Join the Men's Club for Food, Friends and Fraternizing at its best. We'll supply the bagels and coffee; you just have to show up. Not a member? Not a Problem. Join us, grab a bagel and we'll show you why you should sign up for our 2011-2012 calendar year! 12 / Thu Rappin' With Da Rab 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM RSVP Join us for a lively discussion and some irresistable food. This year we plan to rotate the locations between Little Szechuan and The New York Deli on Route 1 (the old Denny's location). Check the location line on the RSVP form to be sure you bring your appetite to the right place. 20 / Fri Men's Club Shabbat 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM RSVP Join the Men's Club for this annual tradition. Hear the inspiring words of our leader as he delivers a sermon instead of the Rabbi. All Men's Club members are invited to be part of the service. We have parts in English, parts in Hebrew, and silent parts for those who would like. Sign up and indicate in the comments whether you have a part preference. 21 / Sat Tennis Night 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM RSVP at the Barn Join the Men's Club and Sisterhood for our second Tennis Night. Bring your racquet and we'll supply the tennis balls, as well as snacks, dessert and drinks. There will be a mixed doubles round robin. Fee: Members $25, non-members $30. Non-players welcome ($5). Hang out and schmooze. We will serve up a good time. Location: 92 Washington Road, near the train tracks, AKA The Red Barn. 22 / Sun Party Showcase Parking Lot Management 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM RSVP This year, the Men's Club will again be helping to manage the parking lot as it is a very well attended event and a busy day at Beth Chaim. Please sign up to help in the parking lot or contact Eric Sheffield for more details. February 2012 05 / Sun Membership Outreach 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM RSVP with Sisterhood Sisterhood and Men's Club with a Twist - Help us hand out hot pretzels to parents on the religious school pick-up line along with a card reflecting Men's Club and Sisterhood events. We need a few volunteers to help hand-out Pretzels. Just a half hour of your time can make a big difference so please join us. 05 / Sun Membership Outreach 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM RSVP with Sisterhood Sisterhood and Men's Club with a Twist - Help us hand out hot pretzels to parents on the religious school pick-up line along with a card reflecting Men's Club and Sisterhood events. We need a few volunteers to help hand-out Pretzels. Just a half hour of your time can make a big difference so please join us. 09 / Thu Rappin' With Da Rab 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM RSVP Join us for a lively discussion and some irresistable food. This year we plan to dine at The New York Deli on Route 1 (the old Denny's location). Be sure you bring your appetite. 09 / Thu Men's Club Beer Brew 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM RSVP Join Beth Chaim Men’s Club and “Brew On” at our 6th Annual ‘Make Your Own Beer’ and Pizza Party! If you have never brewed your own beer before, then you have GOT to try this. If you have, then you know why you must return. As with all of our activities, there is fun, camaraderie, food, and no heavy lifting involved. We will meet at Beth Chaim to carpool, or you can meet us at Brewer's Apprentice. Typically, 3 weeks later we will bottle the beer. Come with your creative juices flowing as we will have to invent names for our creations, and then labels for the bottles. Yield depends upon the number of participants, but is typically about 18 22oz bottles. For more info, check the flyer. Any questions, contact our beermeister, Steve Per. Fee: $50 members / $60 guests. 12 / Sun Monthly Breakfast 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM RSVP Join the Men's Club for Food, Friends and Fraternizing at its best. We'll supply the bagels and coffee; you just have to show up. Not a member? Not a Problem. Join us, grab a bagel and we'll show you why you should sign up for our 2011-2012 calendar year! 16 / Thu Card Night 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM RSVP at Steve Per's Gather at Steve Per's house for our third card night. No experience needed, just a small amount of cash. $5 fee covers the food and drink for the night. March 2012 03 / Sat Purim Carnival Setup 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM RSVP Come help us set-up for the Purim Carnival. The more hands, the quicker it goes. No heavy lifting and no tools required. 04 / Sun Annual Purim Palooza 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM RSVP Join us for the annual extravaganza, the Beth Chaim Purim Palooza. The theme this year is still in development. Check back for details on this year's carnival. Please RSVP to volunteer to help setup (see item above) or to help run the carnival. 08 / Thu Rappin' With Da Rab 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM RSVP Join us for a lively discussion and some irresistable food. This year we plan to rotate the locations between Little Szechuan and The New York Deli on Route 1 (the old Denny's location). Check the location line on the RSVP form to be sure you bring your appetite to the right place. 18 / Sun Monthly Breakfast 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM RSVP Join the Men's Club for Food, Friends and Fraternizing at its best. We'll supply the bagels and coffee; you just have to show up. Not a member? Not a Problem. Join us, grab a bagel and we'll show you why you should sign up for our 2011-2012 calendar year! April 2012 05 / Thu Rappin' With Da Rab 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM RSVP Join us for a lively discussion and some irresistable food. This year we plan to dine at The New York Deli on Route 1 (the old Denny's location). Be sure you bring your appetite. 22 / Sun Monthly Breakfast 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM RSVP Join the Men's Club for Food, Friends and Fraternizing at its best. We'll supply the bagels and coffee; you just have to show up. Not a member? Not a Problem. Join us, grab a bagel and we'll show you why you should sign up for our 2011-2012 calendar year! May 2012 10 / Thu Rappin' With Da Rab 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM RSVP Join us for a lively discussion and some irresistable food. This year we plan to rotate the locations between Little Szechuan and The New York Deli on Route 1 (the old Denny's location). Check the location line on the RSVP form to be sure you bring your appetite to the right place. 11 / Fri Men's Club Scholarship Presentation 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Join us for Shabbat services, where we will introduce the winner of this year's Men's Club College Scholarship. Come out and support your Men's Club and our future members! 20 / Sun Monthly Breakfast 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM RSVP Join the Men's Club for Food, Friends and Fraternizing at its best. We'll supply the bagels and coffee; you just have to show up. Not a member? Not a Problem. Join us, grab a bagel and we'll show you why you should sign up for our 2011-2012 calendar year!