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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
February 2, 2026 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
February 3, 2026 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
February 3, 2026 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
February 4, 2026 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, come join SWAG; as we celebrate our first event, a luncheon at Lifted Spirits, a drop-in center for 42 unhoused and vulnerable women. What was our impact and what did we learn? Thanks to everyone who helped make this a special day! Hope to see you all there with your ideas for Stepping Up as we determine our plans for 2026.
To learn more and RSVP, contact Co-Chairs Charity Burton (669-297-7118) and Eileen
Hunter at swag@sjwomanclub.org. Let us know in advance if you will need Zoom
access.
Please bring a dessert or snack item to share with the group.
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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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
February 10, 2026 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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Sweetheart Thank You…
Sweetheart Thank You Party
February 11, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Follow Your Heart to the San Jose Woman's Club as we celebrate and thank the donors, sponsors, and volunteers who make everything we do possible!
It's also a great time to learn more about recipients of San Jose Woman's Club Charitable Giving Grants. Everyone who has recieved a grant in our 130th year is invited, along with recipients of the SJWC Academic and Vocal Scholarships.
Please join us, accept our thanks for all you do, and enjoy a delightful dessert buffet.
RSVP at https://sjwc_sweetheart.eventbrite.com
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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
February 16, 2026 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
February 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location varies
This month, we gardeners see the first blooms of spring beginning to appear and that perks us right up! Time to tend to the soil, to start seedlings, and perhaps redesign garden areas or plots—we invite you to join us! RSVP and we will forward the location address. Come for fun and friendship, leave with garden gifts!
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.
This next meeting is: Tuesday, February 17, 2:00 PM, INDOORS.
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
February 17, 2026 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
Sewing Group
February 18, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
San Jose 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 third Wednesday of most months, September through May, at the Clubhouse from 10 am to 2 pm to work on a community or personal project. If you have an easy to move sewing machine, bring it with you.
Group members work on a community project such as stockings for the Farmworker Caravan to distribute, tote bags for SJSU's Spartan Pantry, or a personal project to use or gift.
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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Artist's Collec…
Artist's Collective Group Meeting
February 18, 2026 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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CANCELED: Walking So…
CANCELED: Walking Society: Downtown San Jose
February 20, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
The usual 3rd Friday Walking Society Downtown SJ Walk will be on Winter Hiatus for January/February 2026. Please join us again in March!
If you would like more information about the SJWC 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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SJWC Hosts Mardi Gra…
SJWC Hosts Mardi Gras Ball
February 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a live band, dancers...
Celebrate Mardi Gras like they do in New Orleans, at the beautiful Art Deco San Jose Woman's Club!
🎭Dress in your very best carnival attire and prepare for a night of dancing and merry making that will make you feel like you're in the Big Easy
🎺The band will be led by New Orleans Jazz expert and bay area legend, Clint Baker
💃Dance on the orriginal hardwood floor from 1929
🎁 Prizes for the best Mardi Gras costume
🍾 No host bar
🎫Tickets are limited! Get yours today!
Purchase Tickets Here!
🎉Laissez les bons temps rouler!
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SJWC Day of Peace
SJWC Day of Peace
February 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
DAY OF PEACE
Relax, reflect, and rejuvenate your spirit at the Day of Peace hosted by San Jose Woman’s Club in collaboration with Be the Change Collective and Farmworker Caravan.
Join us in practicing and learning: Qi Gong, Yoga & Sound Therapy, Crocheting, Knitting, & Needlepoint, Gardening to attract Butterflies & Birds, Classes on Healing Foods, Destress 101 & More—Two-mile Walk of Downtown Art, Meditation & Reflection, and Breaking Bread Roundtables.
COST:
Free Admission I Donations Accepted
GUESTS I ATTENDEES
Everyone, young and old, members and non-members and all genders. Everyone is welcome to come!
EVENT GUIDELINES:
No politics allowed. Verbally or visually.
No heels allowed. Wear quiet shoes & dress comfortably.
No phones. Turn your cell on silent or vibrate.
No loud or boisterous behavior.
Be kind to one another.
RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982469422409?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Writing and Publishi…
Writing and Publishing a Book: Art, Culture, & Antiques Group Meeting
February 23, 2026 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.
Author Brooke Frenche will tell us about the process of writing and publishing a book.
RSVP for the current month at https://sjwcantiques.eventbrite.com.
For more info, contact Group Chairs Sandy Swirksy and Alice Gosak Gary at antiques@sjwomansclub.org
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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
February 24, 2026 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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