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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
November 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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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
November 4, 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
November 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 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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Step Up for Women an…
Step Up for Women and Girls New Group Meeting
November 5, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Join San Jose Woman’s Club newest group, Step Up for Women and Girls (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
This month, we are planning a special holiday event for December, in collaboration with Lifted Spirits, a program that serves vulnerable women in the community.
Get more info or RSVP at swagsjwomansclub.org. Group leaders Charity Burton and Eileen Hunter look forward to meeting you all!
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The Scent of Old Hol…
The Scent of Old Hollywood: Art, Culture, & Antiques Group Meeting (Note Special Date)
November 10, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Join avid collector Sandy Swirsky for a fragrant journey into the glamorous world of Old Hollywood! Explore vintage perfume bottles and vanity accessories that defined the era's iconic style. Learn about Hollywood Regency design and how it epitomized Hollywood's heyday.
Bring your own vintage treasures to share! A show-and-tell will follow the presentation.
Bring your lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided by our hostesses.
Art, Culture, & Antiques generally meets on the fourth Monday of the month, September through June. This month we are meeting on a special date. 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
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SJWC in the San Jose…
SJWC in the San Jose Veteran's Day Parade
November 11, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Come out and honor our veterans and cheer us on at the 107th Veteran's Day Parade in downtown San Jose. If you'd like to participate, contact SJWC's Director of Community, Charity Burton at directorofcommunity@sjwomansclub.org.
This parade, the largest Veterans Day Parade in Northern California, honors all who served or are currently serving their country. The theme this year is "The Greatest Generation: A Salute to our WWII Veterans" The parade is one mile in downtown San Jose. Details here: https://sjveteransparade.org/
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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
November 11, 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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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
November 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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Mind, Body and Soil …
Mind, Body and Soil Gardening Group
November 18, 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
November 18, 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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Sewing Group: Stocki…
Sewing Group: Stockings for Farmworker Caravan (Note Special Date)
November 19, 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 one week early because of Thanksgiving. We are making 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! https://SJWC_Santa_1119.eventbrite.com
Contact: Chairs Sandy Swirsky and Jackie Daemon at sewing@sjwomansclub.org to learn more and RSVP.
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Artist's Collec…
Artist's Collective Group Meeting
November 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
November 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
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
November 25, 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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13th Annual Gingerbr…
13th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party
November 30, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Welcome the holidays at SJWC's 13th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party!
We provide decorations, light refreshments, Christmas music, and a fun way to create a holiday centerpiece without messing up your own kitchen! Take a selfie with your decorated house against our snow-themed backdrop.
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest at 4:00 p.m. Prizes for the best house in Children and Adult categories. Ribbons for all participants.
Get tickets, or sponsor a child that wouldn't otherwise be able to attend: https://sjwcgingerbread.eventbrite.com. SJWC Clubmembers get $5 off decorating tickets with code SJWC5.
Proceeds from the Gingerbread House Decorating Party benefit local charities such as Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, Family Supportive Housing, Inc, The Grateful Garment Project and Silicon Valley Pet Project.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Phil Ma Realtor, Naglee Park Campus Community Association.
Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, call 408-294-6919 or email gingerbread@sjwomansclub.org.
Parking at SJWC On Sundays, parking is free and unrestricted by permits on most streets surrounding the Clubhouse except for the 00 block of 12th Street, which is restricted to residents only at all times. For those who prefer off-street parking, the SJSU garage at 9th and San Fernando Streets offers convenient parking for visitors at a flat rate on evenings and weekends.
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