January 2013

In this short video clip best-selling author Simon Winchester schools us on the...

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2013-01-18 09:49

In this short video clip best-selling author Simon Winchester schools us on the unknown history of....your morning croissant. http://youtu.be/elUcRItQEj8 Read more »

Follow the Open Doors: How Boomers are Creating Second Careers through Franchising

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Wed, Jan 23 2013 - 5:15pm

Follow the Open Doors: How Boomers Are Creating Second Careers through Franchising
This program is cancelled
Gordon Dupries, President, FranNet of San Francisco
Dupries shares stories of boomers who have achieved second careers, security and success through franchising. He will address what is uniquely important to the boomer generation, what kind of person is right for self-employment, why franchising works for boomers, and what opportunities are most exciting now. Read more »

Calling all theater fans! Time to purchase your tix for Wednesday's Lafayette pr...

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2013-01-17 17:58

Calling all theater fans! Time to purchase your tix for Wednesday's Lafayette program with artistic directors of Berkeley Rep and Cal Shakes! http://bit.ly/U4Tmq1Jon Moscone and Tony Taccone: Theatre in the East Bay | Commonwealth Club Read more »

Fat Chance: beating the odds against sugar, processed food, obesity, and disease

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Thu, Jan 24 2013 - 6:00pm

Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity and Disease
Robert H. Read more »

Bruce Bochy returns to The Commonwealth Club Feb. 6 to talk about how the San Fr...

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2013-01-17 15:28

Bruce Bochy returns to The Commonwealth Club Feb. 6 to talk about how the San Francisco Giants will defend their World Series title. http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2013-02-06/san-francisco-giants-manager-bruce-bochy Read more »

New Member Open House

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Thu, Feb 7 2013 - 5:30pm

New Member Open House
 
Are you new to the Club? Just want to explore and check it out? Come take a peek, meet other members and staff and learn about all The Commonwealth Club offers. Experience firsthand how The Commonwealth Club has become the nation’s leading public forum. Bring a friend and explore the Club together!

Location: SF Club Office
Time: 5:30–7 p.m. with brief remarks at 6 p.m.
Cost: FREE (with reservation)