October 27, 2011

Ian Ruskin will present parts of his performances of

Ian Ruskin

“From Wharf Rats, ” a play about Harry Bridges and the International Longshore-Warehouseman’s Union and the impacts it has had on West Coast shipping. This presentation has been shown to high reviews on KQED and other PBS stations. He will also perform parts from “To Begin the World Over Again: the Life of Thomas Paine.”

Local Speaker: Mary Perez, Executive Director and Founder of “Christmas for Everyone.” Last year 2700 needy people in the Concord and surrounding areas were served a hot dinner, given a warm coat, and allowed to select a gift. We are asking our members to bring a lightly worn winter coat to the dinner as a donation to this worthy cause.

Social Get together 6:15 PM
Dinner 6.:45 PM
Program 7:15 PM

Location: Crow Canyon Country Club
711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA 94526 (925) 735-5700

Members & Invited Guests; $25
Non-members: $30
($25 for dinner and $5 requested donation to help offset program costs)
Presentation only $5 (requested donation)

Please email Jim Donnelly that you are coming by Thursday, October 21 (we need a ‘head count’ for the dinner). Thank you for your help.

RSVP: To make certain you have a dinner, please RSVP.
Please remember that your reservation is your commitment of payment for your dinner.
Mail checks payable to Jim Donnelly, to 373 Century Circle, Danville, CA 94526
Or call him at (925) 570-9289
Plese bring a warm coat or blanket to donate to “Christmas is for everyone.”