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Walking Society: Sar…
Walking Society: Saratoga Heritage Trail
August 1, 2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am
13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070, USA
Our First Friday, August 1st, walk is a modified version of the Saratoga Heritage Trail. This 3.5 mile version is almost completely flat and thru nice neighborhood roads.
Helene will lead and meet walkers at 9am the Saratoga Library located at 13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga. Call Helene at 408 887-4335 if you have any questions.
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
August 4, 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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Bessie Book Discussi…
Bessie Book Discussion Group Meeting: Special Date
August 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At a Member's Home
This month, we are meeting at a member's home for a summer potluck before the book discussion.
Ob most months, San Jose Woman's Club Besse Book Discussion Group meets via ZOOM on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You do not need to read the book to attend. RSVP to Chair Lucille Boone at besse@sjwomansclub.org for the Zoom link.
Meetings are free and open to all.
Book discussion calendar 2025:
Jan 7th The Frozen River/Ariel Lawhon(F)
Feb 4th The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei Fei Li (Silicon Valley Reads selection)
Mar 4th Finding Margaret Fuller/Allison Pataki (F)
Apr 1st An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s/ Doris Kearns Goodwin,(NF)
May 6th In the Time of our History/Suzanne Pari (F)
Jun 3rd The Cemetery of Untold Stories/Julia Alvarez(F)
Jul 1st Shelterwood: a nove/Lisa Wingate (F)
Aug 5th /6th How to Read a Book: novel/Monica Wood (F)
Sep 2nd The Hungry Season: a journey of war, love, and survival/Lisa M. Hamilton (NF)
Oct 7th The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store/James McBride(F)
Nov 4 TBA
Dec in person holiday get together
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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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
August 12, 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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Walking Society: Dow…
Walking Society: Downtown San Jose
August 15, 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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Chill Out and Read: …
Chill Out and Read: Ice Cream Social and Summer Reads
August 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
San José Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Get details and reserve your seat at https://chilloutandread.eventbrite.com
join the San Jose Woman's Club for our CHILL OUT & READ Ice Cream Social at our historic clubhouse. You'll be able to mix and mingle with members, local authors and neighbors to find out about our many activities at the club. Plus you'll get a sneak peek at the special events we have planned all year.
****THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL****
ICE CREAM AND CUPCAKES: Enjoy free ice cream sundaes featuring Marianne's Ice Cream.
LOCAL AUTHORS: Meet Bay Area authors in person to pick up great Summer reads with everything from Sci-Fi to Cookbooks, Travel Guides to Thrillers for every age group.
HISTORIC TOUR: Take a tour of the San Jose Woman's Club 1929 Spanish Mission revival clubhouse, a California historic landmark.
MEET & GREET: Find out about the great groups you can join at the club to meet new people with shared interests
EVENTS: Get our event calendar listing all of the great activities we have planned to for the coming year.
BECOME A MEMBER: Become a San Jose Woman's Club member and become a part of our history. More info at: https://sjwomansclub.org/membership-and-support/
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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
August 18, 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 Gardening Group
August 19, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
RSVP for location
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 month, our focus is meeting the changing summer garden challenges and preparing for our fall clean up, mulching and winter planting. Join us for a backyard workshop, good company and the joy of gardening. RSVP for location.
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
August 19, 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 Collective Group Meeting
August 20, 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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Salon Talks
Salon Talks
August 24, 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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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
August 26, 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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