Events

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 Alexa Dalkey or Robyn Ginsburg Braverman, mahjong@sjwomansclub.org.

SJWC's newest group, Qi Gong (pronounced: chee-gung) offers a gentle form of exercise designed to help you release tension and stress from the body while cultivating vitality, balance and inner peace. The group is led by Chair Michelle Henninger, who is a certified Holden Qi Gong Teacher.

Practicing Qi Gong will help you achieve greater mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this program caters to all levels, using postures, flowing movements, breath, sound, imagery and focused intention.

Please RSVP so we know how to set up the room. We look forward to enjoying this new activity with you!

Contact: Chair Michelle Henninger at qigong@sjwomansclub.org to learn more and RSVP.

San Jose Woman's Club Besse Book Discussion Group meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of most months, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. You do not need to read the book to attend. In August, we meet on the first Wednesday in person for a summer potluck. In December, we meet on the first Tuesday in person for a holiday get-together. 

RSVP to Chair Lucille Boone at besse@sjwomansclub.org for the Zoom link.

Meetings are free and open to all. 

Book discussion calendar for the remaining 2026:

Jul 7   Revolutionary Mothers: Women in the Struggle for America's Independence /Carol Berkin (NF)

Aug 5 (Wednesday) The Wayfinder: a novel/Adam Johnson. In-person get-together potluck at a member’s home downtown, 6:30 PM (F)

 Sep 1 Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins /Barbara  Demick (NF)

Oct 6th Heart Lamp: selected stories/Banu Mushtaq (F)

Nov 3 The Berry Pickers: a novel/ AmandaPeter (F)

Dec 1 Holiday get-together in person at SJWC Clubhouse. Bring food to share and be prepared to discuss book(s) you have read or would like to read.  

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.

Join San Jose Woman’s Club Stepping Up for Women and Girls Group(SWAG),  with a focus of supporting women and girls in our community through group volunteering, partying with purpose, and building friendships through service, chaired by Charity Burton and Eileen Hunter.

Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Clubhouse. 
In person and Zoom will be available.  If you can’t attend in person, email SWAG for the zoom link.

Please bring a food item to share
For questions or to RSVP, send email to SWAG@sjwomansclub.org

Get more info or RSVP at swagsjwomansclub.org. Group leaders Charity Burton and Eileen Hunter look forward to meeting you all!

San Jose Woman's Club and Melos Center present the Empowered Living Teaching Series, part of Weekly Wellness @ SJWC. The series occurs on the first Thursday of the month, November 5, 2026 - January 7, 2027. 

Classes are $25 general, $20 for SJWC members, but the sliding scale All for One Tickets ensure these wellness events are accessible to all. Save your seat now. You can also pay at the door. 

The Empowered Living Teaching Series is an educational offering exploring practical psychological and personal growth topics designed to help people live with greater awareness, resilience, and purpose. Topics include emotional wellbeing, relationships, mindfulness, communication, boundaries, stress management, and living authentically. Each session combines evidence-based psychology with practical tools participants can immediately apply in their daily lives.

Melos Center is a Santa Clara County nonprofit dedicated to fostering healing, personal growth, authentic connection, and community wellbeing through educational, experiential, and wellness-based programs. Our vision is to make transformative personal growth experiences accessible to people from all walks of life and to create opportunities for meaningful connection in an increasingly disconnected world.

San Jose Woman's Club has been serving women and the community since 1894.

This partnership supports both organizations' goals to provide events that promote:

● Personal growth and self-discovery

● Wellbeing and empowerment

● Community connection

● Lifelong learning

● Emotional and relational health

Diwali: Celebration and Meaning

Join us as we celebrate Diwali, the vibrant Festival of Lights, and explore the beauty, traditions, and mysteries behind this cherished celebration. Discover the meaning of the glowing diyas, colorful rangoli designs, festive foods, and time-honored rituals that symbolize the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Together, we’ll uncover the fascinating stories, cultural traditions, and spiritual significance of Diwali while celebrating the hope, joy, and new beginnings it brings to communities around the world.

Art, Culture, & Antiques generally meets on the fourth Monday of the month, September through June. 

RSVP for the current month at https://sjwc-antiques.eventbrite.com. 

For more info, contact Group Chairs Sandy Swirksy and Alice Gosak Gary at antiques@sjwomansclub.org

SJWC's newest group, Qi Gong (pronounced: chee-gung) offers a gentle form of exercise designed to help you release tension and stress from the body while cultivating vitality, balance and inner peace. The group is led by Chair Michelle Henninger, who is a certified Holden Qi Gong Teacher.

Practicing Qi Gong will help you achieve greater mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this program caters to all levels, using postures, flowing movements, breath, sound, imagery and focused intention.

Please RSVP so we know how to set up the room. We look forward to enjoying this new activity with you!

Contact: Chair Michelle Henninger at qigong@sjwomansclub.org to learn more and RSVP.

San Jose Woman's Club and Melos Center present Sundo, part of Weekly Wellness @ SJWC.  Join us on November 12th for a free introduction to Sundo then return for ongoing series at the Clubhouse. 

Sundo occurs on the third Thursday of the month, November 19, 2026 - December 17, 2026. In January, we meet on the fourth Thursday, January 28, 2027. and welcome Special Guest Harvard Professor- Master Han.

Classes are $25 general, $20 for SJWC members, but the sliding scale All for One Tickets ensure these wellness events are accessible to all.  Save your seat now. You can also pay at the door. 

Sundo is a traditional Korean mind-body practice that combines movement, breathwork, and meditation. Through intentional practice, participants cultivate greater balance, presence, and connection between body and mind. No previous experience is necessary.

Melos Center is a Santa Clara County nonprofit dedicated to fostering healing, personal growth, authentic connection, and community wellbeing through educational, experiential, and wellness-based programs. Our vision is to make transformative personal growth experiences accessible to people from all walks of life and to create opportunities for meaningful connection in an increasingly disconnected world.

San Jose Woman's Club has been serving women and the community since 1894.

This partnership supports both organizations' goals to provide events that promote:

● Personal growth and self-discovery

● Wellbeing and empowerment

● Community connection

● Lifelong learning

● Emotional and relational health