MEXICAN GOTHIC 
BY SILVIA MORENO-GARCIA

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Wednesday, September 22, 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, September 23, 1:00 p.m. 

Passing 
BY Nella Larsen

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Tuesday, October 5, 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, October 13, 10:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 21, 1:00 p.m.

The Boy In The Field 
by Margot Livesey

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Wednesday, November 10, 10:15 a.m.

Author Margot Livesey joins the Nov. 10^th event

Tuesday, November 16, 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, November 18, 1:00 p.m.

Homeland Elegies 
BY AYAD AKHTAR

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Tuesday, January 4, 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, January 12, 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, January 20, 1:00 p.m.

2021 FALL-WINTER SESSION:

• October 20th - (virtual session via Zoom)
• December 15th - more details tbd

Here's how to participate in Jim J's Jukebox 2020 Safe-at-Home Edition

Please note new start time: 6:00 p.m.

Email reference@beverlyhills.org OR call (310) 288-2244 to RSVP

You can catch up on most recent program below:

If you haven't already done so, set up a Zoom account: - Go to: https://zoom.us/signup and sign up for your free account.

The meetings are best viewed on a computer or laptop due to screen size. If using a phone or iPad, you will need to download the Zoom app on the device. -

After you create your account, download the app on the device you plan to use here: https://zoom.us/download

Zoom link will be sent out to registered attendees the day prior to the program.

American Songbook buff Jim Jimirro shares facts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and music from his collection.

Join many who have enjoyed his vibrant and informed perspective on the music of Berlin, Porter, Ellington, and Gershwin, the lyrics of Mercer and Hammerstein, and the stylings of Sinatra and Fitzgerald. Mr. Jimirro was founding president of The Disney Channel and Walt Disney Home Video and is currently Chairman of the Board of National Lampoon.

Jim J's Jukebox  |  email Jim J at jjimirro@yahoo.com  |  www.jimirro.com

Mindfulness Tools
to Thrive

Virtual Author Talk With
Linda Yaron Weston

This interactive session will explore mindfulness and well-being tools to thrive in school, work, and life. Participants will explore the principles of mindfulness, practice together, and learn how to show up with more presence and clarity for ourselves and others. The session will feature a discussion from the author’s new book Mindfulness for Young Adults: Tools to Thrive in School and Life.

Tuesday, October 12th at 6:00pm
via Zoom

Linda Yaron Weston teaches at the University of Southern California, where she developed their introductory mindfulness course. A National Board Certified Teacher with almost twenty years of experience teaching academic and well-being courses at the high school and college level, she holds dual MEd degrees from UCLA and certifications to teach English, physical education, and health, as well as certifications in mindfulness and yoga.

To RSVP please call (310) 288-2244 or email us at reference@beverlyhills.org

Overcoming Dyslexia

Virtual Author Talk With

Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D.

and

Jonathan E. Shaywitz, M.D.

Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D. is the Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development at Yale University and Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity. She is a world renowned scientist and dedicated, compassionate physician who is devoted to bringing ground-breaking scientific advances to benefit dyslexic children and adults.

Tuesday, October 26th at 6:00pm
via Zoom

Jonathan E. Shaywitz M.D. a Board Certified Psychiatrist, is Medical Director of Montare Behavioral Health and devoted to helping patients and their caregivers better understand and support anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Shaywitz received his BA with Honors from Brown University and received his Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School.

Q&A to follow, please submit your questions by October 24 to reference@beverlyhills.org

To RSVP please call (310) 288-2244 or email us at reference@beverlyhills.org