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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
September 1, 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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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
September 2, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
San José Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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.
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Bessie Book Discussi…
Bessie Book Discussion Group Meeting
September 2, 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 most months, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 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 2025/2026:
Sep 2nd The Hungry Season: a journey of war, love, and survival by Lisa M. Hamilton (NF)
Oct 7th The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (F)
Nov 4 The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentil (F)
Dec 2: In person holiday get together
Jan 6th The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier (F)
Feb 3rd Silicon Valley Reads Selection
Mar 3 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Apr 7 James by Percival Everett (F)
May 5 Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq (F)
Jun 2 The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters (F)
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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Walking Society: Jap…
Walking Society: Japantown
September 5, 2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am
San José Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
For our First Friday, September 5th, walk. Helene Kippen will lead a 3.5 mile round trip walk from SJWC to Japantown on September 5th, the first Friday. The route will start at SJWC and thread past San Jose City Hall, the Corinthian Building 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. You can reach Helene at 408 887-4335 if you have questions or just want to talk about the walk.
See more of Downtown SJ! Note that this walk takes a different route than Lisa's usual 3rd Friday Downtown walk.
Additional Info: Everyone welcome, SJWC membership not required. We encourage you to bring water and a hat to all walks.
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.
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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
September 9, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
San José Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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.
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Alebrijes Guided Tou…
Alebrijes Guided Tour: Art, Culture, & Antiques Group Meeting (Note Special Date)
September 15, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
September 15, 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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Mind, Body and Soil …
Mind, Body and Soil Gardening Group
September 16, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location varies
The Mind, Body & Soil Group meets monthly, generally on the third Tuesday of the month at the Clubhouse, a member's garden or a public garden, usually from 2-3:30 pm.
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!
To learn more or RSVP and get details, contact Chair Mary Lou Mason at garden@sjwomansclub.org
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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
September 16, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
San José Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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.
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Artist's Collec…
Artist's Collective Group Meeting
September 17, 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: CAN…
Walking Society: CANCELED
September 19, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
CANCELED
Due to a schedule conflict, the Walking Society 3rd Friday walk is canceled. We we would love to have alternate leaders who could step in when one of the Co-leaders is unavailable. It's easy...it's fun...you can pick your own route! Please contact Lisa if you would like to find out more about it.
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Clubhouse Cleanup Da…
Clubhouse Cleanup Day
September 21, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
San José Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
We are hosting our first Clubhouse cleanup day since the pandemic. Our landmark Clubhouse needs an occasional loving touch in addition to our regularly scheduled janitorial service. No heavy lifting required! Stay for lunch after and admire our handiwork.
We'll be organizing drawers, cabinets and closets (ever wondered what's in all those drawers and cupboards - find out now!), dusting, polishing, sorting party supplies, and doing light cleaning, gardening and touch up painting.
We are also looking for some younger volunteers for moving heavier items and power washing and climbing ladders. Great for students needing community service hours!
Please RSVP to house@sjwomansclub.org so we have enough lunch and supplies available.
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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
September 23, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
San José Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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.
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Salon Talks
Salon Talks
September 28, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
The San Jose Woman’s Club invites you to Salon Talks, a series of moderated conversations with a focus on creativity and creation in many forms. Each month on a Sunday afternoon, 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.
April 27: Debbie Anderson Creative, Leatherwork, Jewelry
May 18: Dorothy Atkins Artist, Pen Woman, Poet
June 22: Candice Stein Landscape Designer
July 20: Lisa Wangsness Artist, Graphic Designer
August 24: Trish Nishikawa Floral Designer
September 28: Katie Senigaglia Artist, Kinesiologist
Our moderators are Mary Lou Mason, Sheila McGann-Tiedt and Audrey Rust.
Tickets are $5 for SJWC members, $10 general. Save your spot now. For details, contact Chair Mary Lou Mason at salon@sjwomansclub.org.
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Mahjong Group: Bonus…
Mahjong Group: Bonus Meeting
September 29, 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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Sewing Group: Stocki…
Sewing Group: Stockings for Farmworker Caravan (Note Special Date)
September 30, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
San José Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
SJWC's Sewing Group, chaired by veteran sewers Sandy Swirsky and Jackie Daemon, meets on the fourth 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, we are meeting on a special date to make Christmas stockings to donate to Farmworker Caravan's holiday drive.
If you don't sew and want to learn, you are more than welcome. Decorators and cutters are also welcome
Please bring:
1. sharp scissors, label them in some way as yours
2. sewing machine
3. thread
4. glue gun and glue sticks if you have one
Please bring your lunch and beverage. If enough people want, we can make coffee.
Snacks to share are always welcome.
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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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
September 30, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
San José Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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.
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