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Ebell Holiday Fête: A Christmas Carol with a Dickensian After-Party

from Phyllis Hansen, Director of Programs

November 22, 2022

Light up the holidays! Join us on Thursday, December 15 at 6.00 pm for a festive rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, from the Independent Shakespeare Company. This production is based on an adaption Charles Dickens made of his famous Christmas story and performed by Shakespearean actor David Melville with musical accompaniment and “dramatic… Read more »

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Book Chamber: December Book Choice

from Constance Hornig, Book Chamber Chair

November 22, 2022

Our book choice for December is The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, author of the best-selling A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility.  It follows the travels of four teenagers in 1954, fresh out of the juvenile work farm, originally headed from Nebraska for California, but u-turning towards New York City to raid rather… Read more »

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Out and About: Charter Day Lunch and Exhibition

November 22, 2022

This year, inspired by the Judy Garland exhibition, “Get Happy!”, we decided to stage a pop-up ‘museum’, celebrating 128 years of Ebell women building, serving, and inspiring. Held on October 24, in the sunny, airy atmosphere of the 3rd floor terrace, the pop-up museum told the story of the club from the early 1890s, through… Read more »

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Out & About: A Great Day for The Ebell at the Annual Archives Bazaar

from Phyllis Hansen, Ebell Historian

November 22, 2022

On Saturday, October 22, three members of The Ebell Board of Directors set up a display table at the entrance to the Archives Bazaar exhibit room, along with about 60 other Los Angeles organizations, in the very grand Doheny Library on the USC campus. President Laurie Schechter, Director of Collections Denise Parga and Director of… Read more »

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Save the Date

November 21, 2022

Ebell Cares (Zoom) Thursday, December 1 at 7.00 pm A professionally moderated group for those caring for loved ones. For members only. Holiday Luncheon and Boutique Wednesday, December 7 at 10.00 am – 3.00 pm (Boutique); 12.30 pm Luncheon Signature Luncheon: $85 per person Boxed Lunch: $35 per person RSVP Elevate your gifting game with… Read more »

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October 2022: President’s Message

Posted by Laurie Schechter

October 3, 2022

Membership is the heart and soul of the Ebell.  It is thanks to the participation, passion and commitment of members to our mission that our club has survived, thrived and been a part of the Los Angeles community for 128 years. This passion and commitment were center stage on Sunday, September 18 at our 2022… Read more »

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In Memoriam

October 3, 2022

  The Ebell is sad to announce the passing of Florann “Fluff” McLean on Thursday, September 29. Fluff served as Ebell President 2004-2006.  She joined the club in 1994 and served the club in many ways. Her background in finance and banking came in handy when she became president and began the practice of setting… Read more »

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Member Focus

October 3, 2022

Ebell member Sheryl Lee Ralph made television history for Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Barbara Howard in ABC’s Abbott Elementary.  She is the first Black woman to win the award in 35 years and only the second Black woman to win the award in the history of… Read more »

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Join The Board of Directors

October 3, 2022

  Join The Ebell Board of Directors!  We are looking for a few women with vision and a love of The Ebell to join our Board and help lead us into an even brighter future! Nominate yourself or a member. In order to qualify for nomination to a Board Position, a nominee must be a member… Read more »

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The 2022 Ebell Strategic Plan – Next Steps

Posted by Randi Jones and Patty Lombard

October 3, 2022

  At the June 2022 Board meeting, an updated strategic plan which builds on the foundation of our 2019 plan was approved by our board of directors. The updated plan was the product of dozens of Ebell  members working together in a Strategic Planning Working Group formed by then President Patricia Lombard in February 2022…. Read more »

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Scholarship: The Future of Nursing in Very Capable Hands

by Annemarie Hehir and Judith Day

October 3, 2022

  An Interview with Three Ebell Scholars In this time of the COVID pandemic, much attention has been paid to the far-reaching repercussions it has had on the medical community.  We’ve all seen stories in the press about burnout and medical staff, especially nurses, leaving the profession due to the tremendous strain of caring for… Read more »

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Ten Good Reasons You Should Join the Chorale

from Jane Martin, Ebell Chorale

October 3, 2022

I always say that the Ebell Chorale is the oldest continuously performing women’s chorale in Los Angeles and I’ve never been proven wrong!  We are an Ebell institution, supported by our membership for many, many years. Some of us have been singing together for more than 15 years.  Our ages range from 40s to late… Read more »

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Upward Bound’s Bright Futures Home and Jewish Family Service’s Hope Transitional

by Joyce Davidson, Ambassador

October 3, 2022

The Rest Cottage Association is supporting 16 worthy charities this year with grants of $10,000 each. All of these amazing organizations serve the most vulnerable populations in society. Two of our grantees are spotlighted here: Upward Bound Home’s Bright Futures shelter, which provides services for homeless young adults who are pregnant or parenting young children, and… Read more »

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