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Cancelled: Walking Society: Rancho San Antonio OSP
October 3, 2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am
22500 Cristo Rey Dr, Cupertino, CA
Sorry. We’ve had to cancel this walk.
For our October 3rd, First Friday walk, Helene will lead us on a lovely walk into Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve in Cupertino. We will follow the Deer Hollow Farm Trail then extend on the Rogue Valley Trail to the pond and head back. It is approximately 4 mostly flat miles with a combination of shade and sun. If it is cool, we will see wild turkeys, deer, quail, and other wildlife out on the trail, as well as the farm animals at Deer Hollow Farm. Please note that pets will not be allowed on this walk.
We will meet at 9AM next to the bathrooms at the Rancho San Antonio County Park Parking Lot 6 at 22500 Cristo Rey Drive.
Directions: Main park is 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014. Once on Cristo Rey Drive, at the traffic circle take the 2nd exit. Next, turn left into the County Park entrance, then make an immediate right turn to continue on the San Antonio Service Road. Continue past several parking areas to the last which is Parking lot 6.
For more information, see https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/locations/rancho-san-antonio-county-park
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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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
October 6, 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
October 7, 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 Discussion Group Meeting
October 7, 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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New Group! Let…
New Group! Let's Support Women and Girls in Our Community (To Be Named)
October 8, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
San Jose Woman’s Club is excited to announce a new group 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.
At our first meeting we will introduce ourselves, choose a permanent group name, and plan our first group initiative. Following our kickoff meeting we''ll meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Clubhouse or via Zoom.
Please RSVP to communityengagement@sjwomansclub.org. Group leaders Charity Burton and Eileen Hunter look forward to meeting you all!
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Mahjong Group: Note …
Mahjong Group: Note Special Date
October 13, 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. This month we are meeting on the second Monday instead of the third Monday because SJWC is hosting a special Day of the Dead Presentation on the third Monday.
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
October 14, 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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Art, Culture, & Antiques Group Meeting: Note Special Date
October 15, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
San Jose Museum of Art
Art, Culture, & Antiques generally meets on the fourth Monday of the month, September through June.
This month we are meeting on special date and location. We will be
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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Artist's Collective Group Meeting
October 15, 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
October 17, 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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Day of the Dead Artist Paulina: Art, Culture, & Antiques Group Meeting (Note Special Date)
October 20, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
San Jose Woman's Club is honored to host artist and designer Paulina of Paulina Clothing, who will tell us about how she accomplishes the transformation of regular people into iconic Catrinas and the traditions and different ways to celebrate Day of the Dead.
Paulina has made a mark in the fashion industry designing for brands such as Disney Couture, Harley Davidson, Forever 21, Chico's, Dress Barn and Avenue and is now recognized throughout the Americas for her fabulous and extravagant Day of the Dead fashion. She is currently on a multi-city Catrina tour making a stop in San Jose.
After Paulina's demo, enjoy a delicious Mexican buffet lunch. Optional donation of $15 to help cover lunch cost is appreciated. Donate with your RSVP or at the door.
SJWC's Antiques, Art and Culture Group is sponsoring the event, which includes a Mexican Buffet Lunch. Donations welcomed to help cover the lunch cost. Get a lunch ticket or RSVP and donate at the door: https://DODSanJose.eventbrite.com
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Mind, Body and Soil Gardening Group
October 21, 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
October 21, 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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Best Furry Friends meeting: cancelled
October 21, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The October meeting is cancelled.
Are you a cat lady, dog mom, or all around animal lover? What a coincidence! So are we. Best Furry Friends formed in 2016 to partner with local companion animal charities to volunteer, drive awareness, and raise funds for our furry friends in need.
Join us in our mission to help animals in need. We create fundraisers, organize animal welfare events, and han out with our best furry friends.
When: BFF meets in January, April, July, and October on the third Tuesday of the month, 5:30 - 7:00pm on zoom and/or in person.
Contact: Chairs Lisa Buchanan and Betty Sleeth at bff@sjwomansclub.org for more information.
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Sewing Group: Stockings for Farmworker Caravan
October 22, 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 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_1022.eventbrite.com
Contact: Chairs Sandy Swirsky and Jackie Daemon at sewing@sjwomansclub.org to learn more and RSVP.
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Mahjong Group: Bonus…
Mahjong Group: Bonus Meeting
October 27, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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. This month we are hosting a bonus meeting on the fourth Monday.
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
October 28, 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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