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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
November 4, 2024 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 Fireside Room.
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
November 5, 2024 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 2024:
Jan 2 Demon Copperhead/Barbara Kingsolver (F)
Feb 6 All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate. (Silicon Valley Reads Selection) (NF)
Mar 5 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women/Lisa See (F)
Apr 2 Maureen/ Rachel Joyce (F)
May 7 The Niger Wife/Vanessa Walters (F)
Jun 4 The Wind Knows My Name/Isabelle Allende (F)
Jul 2 How not to drown in a Glass of Water/ Angie Cruz (F)
Aug 6 Ducks: Two years in the oil sands/Kate Beaton (graphic memoir) (NF)
Sep 3 Covenant of Water/Abraham Verghese (F)
Oct 1 Homecoming/Kate Morton (F)
Nov 5 The Perfumist of Paris/Alka Joshi (F)
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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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
November 18, 2024 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 Fireside Room.
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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Mind, Body and Soil Gardening Group: Peonies
November 19, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
This month, we are meeting at the Clubhouse. Marcia Reed, Proprietor,CharMarron Peony NurseryMarcia Reed, peony specialist, will join us to share her experience and expertise withall things peonies. We will learn how to plant and grow tree and bush peonies, how tocare for them, what to do during dormancy, and how to prepare them for spring. Forthis workshop you have homework. Please log on to and peruse Marcia’s website:4peonies.comYou will see tree, herbaceous and newer hybrid varieties. Bring your questions andlearn how to get best results growing peonies. Marcia is our own best source forpeonies. She propagates and cultivates beautiful, healthy, locally acclimated peoniesto sell. If you wish to place an order, and she will bring your order to you. CharMarronNursery is a long-established successful woman-owned business.
Mind, Body and Soil Gardening 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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Sewing Group
Sewing Group
November 20, 2024 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.
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.
This month, we are meeting on a special date, the third Wednesday.
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Artist's Collective Group Meeting
November 20, 2024 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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Bonus Meeting: Mind,…
Bonus Meeting: Mind, Body and Soil Gardening Group, Pumpkin Succulent Planter
November 22, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At a member's home
We have a bonus meeting this month: Come to a fun workshop with Karen Black and make a pumpkin succulent planter!
Bring a pumpkin(s)*, 3-inch long succulent cuttings and join us to make a Thanksgiving table centerpiece, a special
house gift, or porch planter. We will have some extra succulent cuttings, but please bring some if you have them.
RSVP to garden@sjwomansclub.org for the address.
Mind, Body and Soil Gardening 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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