December 2008 E-Letter
In Memoriam: Ann Schack, '49
Bryn Mawr Club of New York City Connections
- Annual Moqattam Rug Sale, Presented by Suzan Habachy, '54, and Nimet Habachy, '67 (December 4, 5 and 6)
- A Staged Reading of Miss Connections, a play by Sabrina Seidner, '85, at New Actors Workshop (December 4, 6 and 7)
- Seven Sisters Connection: Mount Holyoke New York City Holiday Vespers Benefit Concert and Reception (December 5)
- Bryn Mawr Book Club Discusses The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett (December 17)
Bryn Mawr Club of New York City Events On The Horizon
- Hepburn Center Director Leslie Rescorla Speaks to the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City (February 10)
Classifieds
- One-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Fort Greene, from Heather Buchan Loza, '87
- Short-Term Sublet on the Upper West Side, from Nikki Leger, '77
- Studio Apartment Sublet on the Upper East Side, from Carter Churchfield, '02
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In Memoriam: Ann Schack '49
Sadly, the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City has lost one of its most valued and dedicated members. Ann Schack, '49, died in Manhattan on November 13 after a prolonged illness. Over the years, Ann was an active and committed member of the Club Board, serving in several positions, including president, secretary, class representative, and fundraising chair. She was the guiding force behind the Club's October 2005 Gala Auction, which, thanks to her devoted and tireless stewardship, was a resounding success. Ann's passing is a terrible loss to the Bryn Mawr community, and her absence will be deeply felt by those in the Club who knew and worked with her.
Ann is survived by her daughter Susan, her son Jamie, and her much-loved companion Dan McCrary. Condolences may be sent to Susan Schack at 211 E. Gravers Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118 or Dan McCrary at 275 Clinton Avenue, Apt. 2-5, Brooklyn, NY 11205. Donations may be made in Ann's memory to the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, P.O. Box 24583 Brooklyn, NY 11202-4583.
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Bryn Mawr Club of New York City Connections
Annual Moqattam Rug Sale, Presented by Suzan Habachy, '54, and Nimet Habachy, '67, December 4, 5 and 6
If you are looking for a unique and meaningful holiday gift for a special someone in your life, stop by the Annual Moqattam Rug Sale where you will find distinctive but affordably priced rugs, quilts, bags, notecards, and other handmade wares. The proceeds will benefit schools run by the Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE) for girls and women in Moqattam, Egypt.
Moqattam is a community in Cairo that is home to a large number of families who make their living collecting and sorting the city's garbage. Two Bryn Mawr sisters, Suzan Habachy, '54, and Nimet Habachy, '67, started the annual rug sale fifteen years ago to raise funds to help APE improve the lives of the poorest girls and women in Moqattam by providing them with education and skills to earn respect and a living. Over the years, the sale has become something of a New York holiday event and a Bryn Mawr tradition.
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WHAT:
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Annual Moqattam Rug Sale, presented by Suzan Habachy, '54, and Nimet Habachy, '67
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WHEN:
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Thursday, December 4, Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6
12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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WHERE:
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Calvary-St. George's Church
61 Gramercy Park North (at 21st Street between Park and Lexington Avenues)
New York, NY 10003
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A Staged Reading of Miss Connections, a play by Sabrina Seidner, '85 at New Actors Workshop, December 4, 6 and 7
Sabrina Seidner, '85, is staging a reading of her new play, Miss Connections, at New Actors Workshop. Miss Connections, written and directed by Sabrina, is a love story sparked on the A train that involves six pairs of breasts, one deranged man, a new father, and a ghost. Performances will take place December 4th, 6th and 7th. Admission is free. Please RSVP directly to Sabrina at sjseidner@gmail.com.
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WHAT:
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A staged reading of Miss Connections, a play by Sabrina Seidner, '85
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Thursday, December 4, at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m.
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New Actors Workshop
259 West 30th Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10001
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RSVP:
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Sabrina Seidner at sjseidner@gmail.com or 917-805-9475
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Seven Sisters Connection: Mount Holyoke New York Holiday Vespers Benefit Concert and Reception, December 5
The Mount Holyoke Club of New York invites all Seven Sisters alumnae to celebrate the holiday season at its biennial Vespers concert and reception. Proceeds will benefit Mount Holyoke's New York Alumnae Scholar Fund. Tickets can be purchased online at www.alumnae.mtholyoke.edu/go/vespers or by phone at 413-538-2201.
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New York Holiday Vespers Benefit Concert and Reception
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Friday, December 5
Pre-concert reception: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Concert: 8:00 p.m.
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St. Bartholomew's Church
109 East 50th Street (at Park Avenue)
New York, NY 10022
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Tickets purchased in advance cost between $45 and $100 depending on seat location. Tickets for seating in the rear and central nave of the church will be sold for $80 at the door subject to availability.
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RSVP:
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Contact the Mount Holyoke Club at mountholyokeclubofnyc@gmail.com or 212-332-0849 or Luisa Tavares at the Mount Holyoke College Alumnae Association at 413-538-2201.
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The Bryn Mawr Book Club Discusses The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett, December 17
On Wednesday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m., the Bryn Mawr Book Club will discuss The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett.
From Publisher Weekly's review of The Uncommon Reader:
Briskly original and subversively funny, this novella from popular British writer Bennett sends Queen Elizabeth II into a mobile library van in pursuit of her runaway corgis and into the reflective, observant life of an avid reader. Guided by Norman, a former kitchen boy and enthusiast of gay authors, the queen gradually loses interest in her endless succession of official duties and learns the pleasure of such a common activity. With the dawn of her sensibility . . . mistaken for the onset of senility, plots are hatched by the prime minister and the queen's staff to dispatch Norman and discourage the queen's preoccupation with books. Ultimately, it is her own growing self-awareness that leads her away from reading and toward writing, with astonishing results. Bennett has fun with the proper behavior and protocol at the palace, and the few instances of mild coarseness seem almost scandalous. There are lessons packed in here, but Bennett doesn't wallop readers with them. It's a fun little book.
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Discussion of The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
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Wednesday, December 17, 7:00 p.m.
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Home of Elizabeth Holloway, '86, and Jim Kafadar
350 Bleecker Street, Apt 6E (between Charles & 10th)
New York, NY 10014
212-645-2737
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Even if you can't attend the Bryn Mawr Book Club meeting, reading suggestions are always welcome - just send an email to Elizabeth Holloway, robinsonholloway@gmail.com. You can also visit the Club's website at: http://www.alumnae.brynmawr.edu/newycclub/events/bookclub.html, and see the Book Club's upcoming selections.
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Bryn Mawr Club of New York City Events On The Horizon
Hepburn Center Director Leslie Rescorla Speaks to the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City, February 10
Save the date of February 10 to hear Leslie Rescorla, Bryn Mawr Professor of Psychology and Director of the Katharine Houghton Hepburn Center, speak about the Center's current activities and future plans. Professor Rescorla will focus her remarks on her initiatives to provide undergraduates with practical, real-world experience relevant to possible career paths through making connections with alumnae.
The Hepburn Center honors screen legend Katharine Hepburn, Class of '28, and her mother Katharine Houghton Hepburn, Class of 1899, an early suffragist and family-planning advocate. Inspired by the Hepburns' independent and proudly unconventional spirit, the Center focuses on three broad areas: film and theater, civic engagement, and women's health. The Hepburn Center has three core programming elements: the Hepburn Fellows Program, which brings to campus extraordinary women who work in one of the three areas of the Center's mission; the Hepburn Summer Internships, which enable Bryn Mawr students to obtain practical experience in one of the Center's mission areas; and the Hepburn Medal, which recognizes women whose achievements embody the intelligence, drive, and independence of the four-time-Oscar-winning actress.
Look for additional details on this event in the Club's newsletter and the January e-letter.
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Classifieds
One-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Fort Greene, from Heather Buchan Loza, '87
A one-bedroom or "extended studio" apartment is available for rent in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn. The apartment is on the 3rd floor of a walk-up building. Rent is $1200/month. For more information, contact Heather Buchan Loza, '87, at hbloza@verizon.net or 718-858-1073.
Short-Term Sublet on the Upper West Side, from Nikki Leger, '77
A studio apartment on the Upper West Side is available for sublet between December 19 and January 11. The apartment is located on West 105th Street between Riverside Drive and West End Avenue. Rent is $1500 for the full sublet period or $1000 for two weeks. As an added attraction, the apartment comes equipped with a grand piano. For more information, contact Nikki Leger, '77, at nikki@nikkileger.com.
Studio Apartment Sublet on the Upper East Side, from Carter Churchfield, '02
An alumna who is moving to California temporarily for work has a studio apartment available for sublet on the Upper East Side. The apartment is located near East 99th Street and Lexington Avenue in the vicinity of the 92nd Street Y. Rent is only $525 a month. The sublet is available from December 2008 or January 2009 until May 2009. Dates are flexible. The apartment is fully furnished and is equipped with a loft bed. Those with allergies should be aware that pet rabbits have lived in the apartment. For more information, contact Carter Churchfield, '02, at cartesian5@aol.com.
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