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SWAG Group Meeting: …
SWAG Group Meeting: The Link
May 3, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Online via Zoom
SWAG presents “The Link.”
Ladies, it’s time to bridge the gap.” The Link” is a dedicated space designed for us to gather, peel back the layers, and find the common threads that run through our diverse lives.
In a world that often highlights how we are different, we choose to celebrate those differences as the very things that make our collective story so powerful. Whether you’re here to listen, to speak your truth, or simply to soak in the energy of supportive women, there is a seat at the table for you.
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Authentic Storytelling: A safe container to share your journey and hear the lived experiences of others.
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Radical Encouragement: We’re here to lift each other up, acknowledging the unique challenges and triumphs we face as women.
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Meaningful Connection: Moving past small talk to find the "link" that binds us together.
How to Join
Please RSVP to swag@sjwomanclub.org for Zoom details.
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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
May 4, 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
May 5, 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
May 5, 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
May 6, 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
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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Art, Culture, & …
Art, Culture, & Antiques Group Meeting
May 11, 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.
For May, we'll be meeting on the second Monday of the month.
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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SJWC Vocal Scholar T…
SJWC Vocal Scholar Thien-An Truong Performs Live
May 11, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Enjoy an evening of live music performed by SJWC 2024-2025 Vocal Scholar Thien-An Truong.
In our 2024-2025 Vocal Scholar Competition, seven singers from San Jose State University delivered rousing performances, but Mr. Truong won the judges highest marks and recieved San Jose Woman's Club's annual Vocal Scholarship.
Come hear the voice that wowed our judges and meet the remarkable young man who is sure to be a rising star in the music world.
Free and Open to All! RSVP to save your seat at https://sjwc_performance.eventbrite.com
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Walking Society: Dow…
Walking Society: Downtown San Jose
May 15, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
The SJWC Walking Society is thrilled to welcome our new substitute leader, Alexa Dalkey. Please Join her for this month's 3rd Friday Walking Society Downtown SJ Walk. Alexa will be taking Lisa's usual place as leader for the 3rd Friday in May and June.
Meet Alexa 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 Alexa at 415 996-4426.
Additional Info: Everyone welcome, SJWC membership not required.
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 info about our walks.
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Salon Talks
Salon Talks
May 17, 2026 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. 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.
This month we feature:
May 17, 2026 • Erin Salazar, multi-disciplinary artist, muralist, and founding Executive Director of Local Color. You have no doubt noted the colorful murals throughout San Jose, as well as the activities and events conducted by Local Color artists.
Also, save the following dates.
• July 12, 2026 • Audrey Rust, Artist, and one of our own creatives, non-profit executive par excellence.
• August 9, 2026 • Sandra Bengochea, soprano, performing artist, San Jose Opera, Professor, SJSU, and producer.
Our moderators are Mary Lou Mason, Sheila McGann-Tiedt, and Audrey Rust.
Tickets are $5 for SJWC members, $10 general at https://SalonTalks.eventbrite.com.
For details, contact Chair Mary Lou Mason at salon@sjwomansclub.org.
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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
May 18, 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
May 19, 2026 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
May 19, 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
May 20, 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
May 20, 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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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
May 26, 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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