Author: LizzieBlatt

April 2023: President’s Message

There are several theories about how the month of April got its name.  The first is that the name is rooted in the Latin Aprilis, derived from the Latin aperire meaning “to OPEN” and possibly referring to the blossoming of flowers and trees in this fourth month. The second theory is that it is named after… Read more »

Calling All Ebell Artists for Group Art Show in June!!!

            Do you paint, draw, sculpt or take photographs?  Whether you’ve exhibited elsewhere or not, The Ebell wants you! We’re planning a group show for June, 2023, featuring Ebell members.  We will showcase your work and fête you with a reception in the Art Salon.  Let us all bask in… Read more »

Special Town Hall – Meet the Nominees

There will be a special Town Hall on Monday, April 17 at 4.00 pm, on Zoom The Nominating Committee will present the slate for the 2023-24 Board.  Ask your questions and use this opportunity, if you wish, to nominate someone “from the floor.” We will also be sharing some of the key changes to the bylaws… Read more »

Celebrate our Grantees at the RCA Luncheon!

RCA Grantee Luncheon

The Rest Cottage Association cordially invites you to attend our annual luncheon honoring the 2022-23 Grant Recipients. CELEBRATE WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN Learn how RCA helps women in our community and the nonprofits who share that commitment. Monday, April 10, at 11.30 am. Cost $45.  RSVP closes April 5. The Rest Cottage Association is the oldest… Read more »

Meet the New Members

New Members

Meet our new members and don’t forget to welcome them when you see a new face at the Club! Carolyn Barth Georgetta Banks Joyce Burrell Garcia Velina Hasu Houston Sheri Ann Drobnick Anuja Malhotra Lisa See Cheryl Howard Margaret Griego Janneke Straub Tunde Garai Judi Ketcik Editte Alsen Laura Riley Sheila Kaufman Welcome one and… Read more »

Meet the New Staff

  Say hello to Colleen Gonzalez, our new Payroll/Human Resources/Accounting Specialist.  Colleen has seven years of managing payroll in a variety of companies, including a veterinary practice and property management.  She also has lots of experience in human resources, but apparently she just LOVES payroll! We wish Colleen’s predecessor, Liz Trevillyan, all the best as… Read more »

Save the Date

Impressions of Pelléas with Pre-Performance talk by James Conlon Tuesday, April 4 — 6:30 PM Based on an enchanting story about love, this abbreviated version of Debussy’s original five-act opera is reimagined for two pianists and five singers. World-renowned conductor and music director at LA Opera, James Conlon, and artists from LA Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young… Read more »

February 2023: President’s Message

Happy New Year dear Ebell Friends! It’s hard to believe that the first half of our 2022-2023 Fiscal Year is over and that COVID is fading into our distant past. It finally feels like we are getting back to a normal, pre-COVID routine and a calendar of on-campus meeting and activities. Fingers crossed! As of… Read more »

In Memoriam

We send condolences to Denise Parga whose father, Angel Peter Parga, passed away November 19, 2022, aged 98.  Angel, who was also the grandfather of Chloe Ginsburg, is survived by his wife of 76 years, Huguette.  He served as a merchant marine during World War II in both the Pacific and the Atlantic. We also… Read more »

January’s Semi-Annual Business Meeting

If you weren’t able to catch our Semi-Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, January 24, you can view the PowerPoint presentation here, and find out everything happening at The Ebell as highlighted by the members of the Board.  Just click on the arrow.