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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
March 3, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 South 11th Street, San Jose, CA, United States
The Mahjong Group meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at the Clubhouse from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Club's Tea Room. On months with a fifth Monday, the group holds a bonus meeting.
If you have never tried this game of skill, strategy, and luck, or you are an experienced player, you are welcome to join in the fun!
Meetings are free and open to all, but a RSVP is required to reserve your spot: mahjong@sjwomansclub.org Want to find out more? Email Mahjong Group Chairs Liz Edlund and Robyn Ginsburg Braverman., mahjong@sjwomansclub.org.
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Bessie Book Discussi…
Bessie Book Discussion Group Meeting - Video Meeting
March 4, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At your home!
San Jose Woman's Club Besse Book Discussion Group meets via ZOOM on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You do not need to read the book to attend. RSVP to Chair Lucille Boone at besse@sjwomansclub.org for the Zoom link.
Meetings are free and open to all.
Book discussion calendar 2025:
Jan 7th The Frozen River/Ariel Lawhon(F)
Feb 4th The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei Fei Li (Silicon Valley Reads selection)
Mar 4th Finding Margaret Fuller/Allison Pataki (F)
Apr 1st An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s/ Doris Kearns Goodwin,(NF)
May 6th In the Time of our History/Suzanne Pari (F)
Jun 3rd The Cemetery of Untold Stories/Julia Alvarez(F)
Jul 1st Shelterwood: a nove/Lisa Wingate (F)
Aug 5th /6th How to Read a Book: novel/Monica Wood (F)
Sep 2nd The Hungry Season: a journey of war, love, and survival/Lisa M. Hamilton (NF)
Oct 7th The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store/James McBride(F)
Nov 4 TBA
Dec in person holiday get together
F=Fiction, NF= Nonfiction
The Besse Group was formed in 1997 for those who are interested in discussing books, attending cultural events and enjoying stimulating conversations. It was named in honor of Clubmember and major SJWC donor Besse Slonaker, who passed away that year.
For more information, contact Chair Lucille Boone at besse@sjwomansclub.org.
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San Jose District 3 …
San Jose District 3 Candidates Forum
March 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
San Jose Woman's Club and San Jose Spotlight and welcome you to join us to meet and hear from the candidates running for the City of San Jose District 3 Councilmember open seat. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, March 6th at 6:30pm at the San Jose Woman's Club at 75 South 11th Street between Santa Clara & San Fernando Streets . Don't miss this opportunity to be informed and make your voice heard!
RSVP for forum at: https://D3Forum2025.eventbrite.com
Ask a Question of candidates at: https://forms.gle/Dn6ZkZPjz1cSYKhPA
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Walking Society: Jap…
Walking Society: Japantown
March 7, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
On March's first Friday walk, Helene (408 887-4335) will lead a 3.5 mile walk to Japantown and back. The route will start at SJWC and thread past San Jose City Hall, the Corinthian Bldg across from St James Park, the historic Hensley district to Japantown with the Buddhist Temple and Nijiya Market. The iconic Mariani Packing Co water tower will mark our return path to downtown San Jose
CONTACT: If this is your first walk with the Walking Society, please send a message to WalkingSociety@SJWomansclub.org with "Join Walkers List" in the subject line. Once Lisa receives your message, she will send you additional important info about our walks. Everyone welcome, SJWC membership not required.
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Sewing Group
Sewing Group
March 12, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
SJWC's newest Group, chaired by veteran sewers Sandy Swirsky and Jackie Daemon, meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Clubhouse from 10 am to 2 pm. If you have an easy to move sewing machine, bring it with you.
This month, SJWC member Jeanine Von Hessen teaches a class on the art of Balloon Twisting and will show us how to make balloon flowers and creatures. A member of the group Birthday Party People, she will supply the balloons and we will not have to blow them up! Please join us for the fun and balloons.
Group members choose a project for each meeting and a materials list is provided in advance. Project ideas include leaf bowls, banner wall hangings or table runners with appliques, simple stuffed toys, potato heating bags, reusable bags for gifts, learning to make clothes, and learning to crochet.
Bring your lunch and beverage and snacks to share if you want.
Please RSVP so we know how to set up the room. We look forward to enjoying this new activity with you!
Contact: Chairs Sandy Swirsky and Jackie Daemon at sewing@sjwomansclub.org to learn more and RSVP.
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Girls got the Blues:…
Girls got the Blues: Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence Fundraiser
March 16, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club is honored to host Girls Got the Blues 2025, presented by Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence.
Next Door Solutions is the premier domestic violence agency in Santa Clara County. They are the only stand-alone domestic violence agency and the largest provider of these services. Since 1971, NDS has helped thousands of survivors and families move out of crisis and violence and into safety, stability and self-sufficiency.
Tickets start at $40. Enjoy live R&B and soul music by Laura Price and friends, dancing, drinks, food, and a chance to win fun raffle prizes - all while raising funds for the services Next Door Solutions provides.
Get Details and Tickets: https://nextdoor.ejoinme.org/ggtb
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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
March 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 South 11th Street, San Jose, CA, United States
The Mahjong Group meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at the Clubhouse from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Club's Tea Room. On months with a fifth Monday, the group holds a bonus meeting.
If you have never tried this game of skill, strategy, and luck, or you are an experienced player, you are welcome to join in the fun!
Meetings are free and open to all, but a RSVP is required to reserve your spot: mahjong@sjwomansclub.org Want to find out more? Email Mahjong Group Chairs Liz Edlund and Robyn Ginsburg Braverman., mahjong@sjwomansclub.org.
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Irish Pub Night
Irish Pub Night
March 17, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Join members and friends for a festive evening of pub snacks and Irish libations and mocktails. Enjoy a beer, glass or wine or Irish Coffee or mocktail. Ticket price includes one libation and entry.
Save your spot at https://irishpubparty.eventbrite.com or 408-294-6919so we can have enough snacks and libations for everyone.,
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Mind, Body and Soil …
Mind, Body and Soil Gardening Group
March 18, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location varies
Join us at our newest group. Avid gardeners all, we clear our minds and find inspiration working in the garden; we work on keeping our bodies fit and strong, and in the soil we find the immense satisfaction that gardening can bring. We promote sustainability, planting native species, protecting pollinators, and safe and healthy practices. We produce beauty, peace, conviviality, good things to eat and bouquets galore! We share garden know-how, learning from each other and from garden masters. We visit other people’s gardens and gardens of note near and far. We share cuttings and seeds and, most importantly, we share, nourish and grow friendship. We welcome you to come grow with us!
Group meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at the Clubhouse, a member's garden or a public garden, usually from 4-5:30 pm.
Contact: Mary Lou Mason, garden@sjwomansclub.org
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Artist's Collec…
Artist's Collective Group Meeting
March 19, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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The Artist's Collective Group brings together interested artists—anyone wanting to share work, inspiration, and ideas—as a group of creatives to build a platform of motivation, community and support. Anyone interested in participating is welcome.
Group meetings are held at the Clubhouse, from 6:30 to 8:00, on the Third Wednesday of each month.
Contact: Chair Lisa Wangsness at collective@sjwomansclub.org to learn more and RSVP.
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Walking Society: Dow…
Walking Society: Downtown San Jose
March 21, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Join us for an invigorating walk through DTSJ!
Lisa will be leading this walk. Meet at the SJWC promptly at 9am. Walk is a 4 mile flat loop through Downtown, with an optional coffee stop. Highlights: SJSU, St James & Ryland Parks, Guadalupe River Trail, Little Italy, San Pedro Square, Caesar Chavez Plaza, Paseo de San Antonio. For last minute questions contact Lisa at (408) 393-6292
CONTACT: If this is your first walk with the Walking Society, please send a message to WalkingSociety@SJWomansclub.org with "Join Walkers List" in the subject line. Once Lisa receives your message, she will send you additional important info about our walks. Everyone welcome, SJWC membership not required.
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San Jose Woman'…
San Jose Woman's Club Salon Talks: Introductory Mixer
March 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Join us to preview our series of scintillating conversations with creatives who will speak about the inspiration to create. Salon Talks is a series of moderated conversations with a focus on creativity and creation in many forms. Each month, we will salute and recognize a local artist and their work. A moderator will interview the artist about their inspirations and vision that results in work that enriches and enhances our world.
This month, we are kicking off the series with a special reception. The creatives and the moderators will be present, and we will toast to beauty and creativity, and all those who are inspired to create.
Our six invited creatives are: Debbie Anderson, Dorothy Atkins, Michelle Logan, Katie Senigaglia, Candice Stein, and Lisa Wangsness.
Our moderators are Mary Lou Mason, Sheila McGann-Tiedt and Audrey Rust.
Tickets available at: https://SalonTalks.eventbrite.com. For details, contact Chair Mary Lou Mason at salon@sjwomansclub.org.
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Art, Culture, & …
Art, Culture, & Antiques Group Meeting
March 24, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Art, Culture, & Antiques generally meets on the fourth Monday of the month, September through June. For more info, contact Group Chairs Sandy Swirksy and Alice Gosak Gary at antiques@sjwomansclub.org
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Mahjong Group: Bonus…
Mahjong Group: Bonus Meeting
March 31, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 South 11th Street, San Jose, CA, United States
The Mahjong Group meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at the Clubhouse from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Club's Tea Room. On months with a fifth Monday, the group holds a bonus meeting.
If you have never tried this game of skill, strategy, and luck, or you are an experienced player, you are welcome to join in the fun!
Meetings are free and open to all, but a RSVP is required to reserve your spot: mahjong@sjwomansclub.org Want to find out more? Email Mahjong Group Chairs Liz Edlund and Diana Wirt , mahjong@sjwomansclub.org.
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