Upcoming Events

Join your fellow keyholders for some fun – and a little intellectual stimulation – at the following Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Chicago Area events. You can also see photos from previous events.

 

PBKACA Open House

Please join us at the home of fellow keyholder Dave Albertson for a PBKACA open house. You and your guests are invited to this special open house to learn about the many activities and opportunities available to PBKACA members in the Chicago area. Meet Association board members and PBK alumni from colleges across the nation, learn about membership in the Association, share your ideas about PBKACA, and enjoy some friendly conversation with your fellow keyholders. Refreshments will be served.

Date: Sunday, Aug. 29, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Home of Dave Albertson, 1440 N. Lake Shore Dr., Unit 17 AC, Chicago
RSVP: John Ashton at jcashton.il@netzero.net by Aug. 25

 

2010 ANNUAL DINNER and Scholarship Benefit

Save the date for the 2010 PBKACA annual dinner honoring William Mason, general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and recipient of our Distinguished Service Award. The event supports our Chicago Public Schools Scholarship Program. More details to come!

Date: Friday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Casino, 195 E. Delaware, Chicago

 

Book Discussion Group

Make plans to join us for our discussions! Upcoming meetings are below; you also can see the entire year's book list.

Location: Nix Restaurant at the Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 East Walton Place, Chicago
Time: Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
Dates:

Sept. 12: The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court by Jeffrey Toobin

Oct. 3: Rosenkrantz & Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard

Nov. 7: The Life of Andrew Jackson by Robert Remini

Dec. 5: Midnight's Children: A Novel by Salman Rushdie

RSVP: Roslyn Hoffman at rbhoffman@sbcglobal.net

Bridge Lessons: Learn the Game the Easy Way

If you are interested in taking lessons later this year and learning more about this classic card game, contact John Ashton at jcashton.il@netzero.net. You don't need to have any experience or knowledge; just bring your enthusiasm and imagination!

 

Executive Committee Board Meeting

Our Executive Committee Board meetings take place the third Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Northern Trust building, 50 S. La Salle, Chicago. Members are invited to join us and learn more about what we do. If you're interested in becoming more involved with PBKACA, this is a great time to come and check us out.

Date: Third Thursdays from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Location: Northern Trust building, 50 S. La Salle, Chicago
RSVP: Judi Strauss-Lipkin at jstrausslipkin@gmail.com