September 2001

Aug 31st - Sep 4th
12^th Annual MAX Houseboat Adventure

Labor Day Weekend (Friday, 8/31 through Monday, 9/3).
On scenic Shasta Lake

MAXfleet wants you and resistance is futile! The Shasta Adventure trip is THE signature event of MAX and it's always a blast. We have just a few spots left, so sign-up NOW or you could miss out.

·         Semi-private Individual berths - $369

·         Stowaway Special - $289

·         Non member guest fee - $65

·         Extra, Monday Night - $80

For more details about the 2001 trip, see photos from last year and make your reservation, go to: www.a-sb.com/shasta.
Event champion: FleetAdmiral Alan-scott Brockway at  934-9432.

Saturday, September 8th
Alcatraz Sleepover

Ready for Men Behind Bars: Part II? Last year's sleepover on Alcatraz proved so popular, we're doing it again! Be one of 30 MAXsters to enjoy a private boat trip to and from Alcatraz, a private tour of the facilities, dinner, and a night in Cell Block C. Participants must perform one hour of light cleanup and bring sleeping bags and toiletries. The cost for this unique trip is $65.00 (Members) / $75.00 (Guests). Call "Warden" Jonathan Swain at  440-4636 to reserve your spot. (For more information on Alcatraz visit www.nps.gov/alcatraz.

Sunday, September 16th at 2:00 PM
A San Francisco Potluck

A merry get-together is in the works at the home of Jim Myers. Please call Jim at  864-8349 to coordinate the dish that you will be bringing for this playful party. Beer, wine and sodas will be provided in the cover charge of $10.00 (Members) / $15.00 (Guests). (Venue: 877 Hayes Street, San Francisco)

Sunday, September 16th, 6:00PM
An Exotic Night In The Middle East

Belly dancing, exotic food, drinks, music and atmosphere all await you when MAXeast meets at the famous El Morocco Restaurant in Pleasant Hill. From the moment you enter El Morocco, you will notice the authentic decor - beautiful hand made rugs abound, low brass dining tables and large overstuffed tapestry pillows as chairs. Owner Fadil has created a special menu for MAX which includes family style servings of harira (lentil soup), maghreb salad, bastila (stuffed baked filo dough) with four entree options which may be chosen that evening (both meat and vegetarian), traditional pastry and mint tea. Our special price includes the meal, entertainment, tax, and tip. A full bar is available. An expert belly dancer will be performing on the center stage and audience participation is suggested. The cost is $25.00 (Members) / $30.00 (Guests). Make your reservations online or call Jerry Tusan at  484-5048 no later than September 7th. (Venue: El Morocco, 2203 Morello, Pleasant Hill,  671-0132)

Monday, September 24th at 6:00 PM
Art & Film For Teenagers Benefit

Since 1992, Art &Film for Teenagers has been offered free of charge to all teenage students in the Bay Area. Beginning with only 19 students, the program has grown to over 500 strong and includes offerings such as ten days of free films in its Shakespeare Film Festival for Teenagers, Friday night Cine /Club with free showings of classic films at the Randall Museum and Dolby Labs, and walking tours of galleries and museums followed by a picnic, current release film and discussion afterwards. Art & Film channels hundreds of free tickets to symphony, opera, ballet, dance and theater performances donated to its students by the city 's cultural institutions. Every other year it rewards its most devoted students with a European Summer Studies Program that takes them to London, Paris, Italy and Spain. For the third year running, Art & Film will also run a Film Workshop allowing students to make their own films with the help of professional filmmakers and editors. MAX sponsored this very successful event last year and is proud to do it again! The event is at Foreign Cinema. Paula West will be singing and the honorary chair, Michael Tilson Thomas, will be attending. Tickets range from $40.00 to $1,000.00 and can be purchased by calling  465-1868. (VENUE: Foreign Cinema, 2534 Mission Street,  648-7600)

Tuesday, Sep 25th, 8:00PM
Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life

If you missed Lily Tomlin in 1985 when she was first in San Francisco with this show, now's your chance to fill in the gap in your theater experience! Lily Tomlin returns to the San Francisco direct from her recent Broadway appearance in her Tony Award-winning play The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life In The Universe. MAX has 5th row orchestra seats! Prices are $40 for members and $45 for guests. To reserve, call Ken Wrasse at  591-1546. The show is at Theatre on the Square, 450 Post Street.

Saturday, Sep 29th, 1:00PM
Streetcar Named Desire

Take a trip back into the future!  We have chartered an historic street car: Municipal Railway No. 1 built in 1915.  We will travel with a Market Street Railway docent from the Embarcadero to Ocean Beach, ending up at the Castro.  Enjoy a wonderful afternoon learning about our world famous street cars!

Also, enjoy the good company of your fellow MAXers and
maybe even get a hookup! There will be optional, no-host cocktails/early dinner in the Castro following.

Seating is, of course, limited so get your reservations and payments in early.  The cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests. Bill Stewart is our event champion and you can reach him at  626-9838 for information.