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)
Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon Paola Gianturco, Author; Photojournalist
Gianturco discusses a new international movement represented by grandmothers who are younger, better educated and healthier than grandmothers have ever been before. Read more »
Deborah Strobin and Ilie Wacs: A Startling Tale of Personal Triumph Deborah Strobin, Philanthropist; Co-author, An Uncommon JourneyIlie Wacs, Fashion Designer; Artist; Co-author, An Uncommon JourneySydnie Kohara, Broadcast Journalist – Moderator
Strobin and her brother Wacs fled from Nazi Austria to the Shanghai Jewish ghetto. Hear their story of escape from Vienna to Shanghai to the U.S. Read more »
Terry Christensen, Professor Emeritus, San Jose State University; Member, Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley Advisory Council Barbara Marshman, Editorial Pages Editor, San Jose Mercury News Kirk O. Hanson, John Courtney Murray SJ University Prof and Exec Director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics John Zipperer, Vice President of Media and Editorial, The Commonwealth Club — Host Read more »
Sugar Addiction: Recovery from the Greatest Dietary Crisis of All Time
Julia Ross, MA, MFT, NNTS, CEO, Recovery Systems; Author, The Diet Cure and The Mood Cure
We have recently become aware of the appalling costs, to both adults and children, of our current intake of refined sugars. Sugar addiction, the dynamic that propels this dietary disaster, has been one of Ross’ primary areas of focus since 1983. Read more »
Nancy Novack: Don’t Go Through Cancer Alone Nancy Novack, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist; Founder, Nancy’s List
Novack offered the Bay Area community an opportunity to serve and support the many who are living with cancer, and those who love and care for them. The mission of Nancy’s List is, “No one will ever go through cancer alone.” For children, Novak designs events and adventures for the youngsters to enjoy memorable experiences with family and friends. The children make healing connections, find strength, community, and courage. Read more »
