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Bessie Group Meeting…
Bessie Group Meeting - Video Meeting
November 3, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
At your home!
All SJWC in-person Group activities are cancelled until further notice due to the Coronavirus quarantine. Besse is be virtually via Zoom. For meeting details, email besse@sjwomansclub.org
Join the Besse Group on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Members suggest the books that are discussed each month. You do not need to read the book to attend.
Book discussion calendar 2020
1/7: Becoming/ Michelle Obama (NF)
2/4: Once upon a river : a novel / Diane Setterfield. (F)
3/3 :The Tenth Muse, a novel/ Catherine Chung (F) (Silicon Valley Reads Selection)
4/7: Accidental presidents /Jared Cohen (NF)
5/5: Educated : a memoir / Tara Westover. (M)
6/2: The island of sea women : a novel / by Lisa See (F)
7/7: Where the crawdads sing / Delia Owens (F)
8/5: Lillian Boxfish takes a walk / Kathleen Rooney (F) {rescheduled from 8/4 -- National Night Out. Potluck at Lynda Sereno’s )
9/1: The Hidden Life of Trees / Peter Wohlleben (NF)
10/10: The Lost Man / Jane Harper. (F)
11/3: The Devil in the White City/Erik Larson (NF)
December: TBD
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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Share a Little Bit o…
Share a Little Bit of Warmth Donation Drop-Off #1
November 6, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Join San Jose Woman’s Club (SJWC) and Cozy Cap Campaign in “Sharing A Little Bit of Warmth” with our unhoused community. We are reaching out to caring people in Santa Clara County to help us fill 1,000 kits with items to stay safe, warm and dry. These care packages will be distributed through various organizations including, HomeFirst, Bill Wilson Center and Sleeping Bags For the Homeless, that provide outreach services to the unhoused. Just in time for Winter!
We are hosting a drive by donation drop off at the San Jose Woman’s Club 75 South 11th Street, San Jose (rain or shine).
New items needed: Warm beanies (hats), gloves, socks, hand warmers, Mylar blankets, disposable rain ponchos, granola bars, individually wrapped hard candy.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:
AMAZON WISH LIST: tinyurl.com/cozycap
DONATE $: sjwomansclub.org/cozy
More Info:
alpanaa@yahoo.com
Cell: 408-718-3454
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Share a LIttle Bit o…
Share a LIttle Bit of Warmth Donation Drop-Off #2
November 7, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Join San Jose Woman’s Club (SJWC) and Cozy Cap Campaign in “Sharing A Little Bit of Warmth” with our unhoused community. We are reaching out to caring people in Santa Clara County to help us fill 1,000 kits with items to stay safe, warm and dry. These care packages will be distributed through various organizations including, HomeFirst, Bill Wilson Center and Sleeping Bags For the Homeless, that provide outreach services to the unhoused. Just in time for Winter!
We are hosting a drive by donation drop off at the San Jose Woman’s Club 75 South 11th Street, San Jose (rain or shine).
New items needed: Warm beanies (hats), gloves, socks, hand warmers, Mylar blankets, disposable rain ponchos, granola bars, individually wrapped hard candy.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:
AMAZON WISH LIST: tinyurl.com/cozycap
DONATE $: sjwomansclub.org/cozy
More Info:
alpanaa@yahoo.com
Cell: 408-718-3454
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San Jose Woman'…
San Jose Woman's Club Board Meeting
November 10, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
The San Jose Woman's Club Board of Directors meets on the second Tuesday of the month, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. All Club members are welcome to attend.
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Online Creative Writ…
Online Creative Writing Workshop@SJWC
November 11, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you have a story brewing in your imagination you've begun to record? Poems you've penned that need guidance? The start of a novel? Would you like some feedback and direction to move your creativity to a new level?
Join SJWC members and friends for our third online writer's workshop facilitated by writing coach and instructor, Renee K. Nelson. This ongoing writer's workshop will be held via Zoom on Wednesdays, from 6-8/9 pm., beginning November 11th. (We are not November 25, due to Thanksgiving; Class time will vary from 2-3 hours, depending on attendance.) Cost is $10 for SJWC members and $25 for friends of the Club . Register now. Need based scholarships are available. For information, email pr@sjwomansclub.org.
During this series of writing workshops, Renee will dedicate the first half hour to unveiling various (and often illusive) techniques of the craft of writing, such as character development, voice, scene, elements of poetry, and everything in-between. For the remaining 2 hours, you will have the opportunity to share up to five pages of your creative project in a safe, supportive workshop of writers, gain valuable critique and editing skills, as well as guidance for revision. The final half hour will be dedicated to questions, discussion, and optional homework. This workshop is open to all genres and individuals at all levels!
You'll leave the class with the skills to revise, edit, critique and the motivation to keep going only a community of other writers can provide. We look forward to seeing you there!
Renee has a M.F.A. in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University and teaches Creative Writing at the college level in the Bay Area. She has been published in Zyzzyva, Broadsided, Eleven Eleven, Switchback, Ping Pong, Prick of the Spindle, Hamilton Stone Review, Transfer, and others. She teaches literature and creative writing at Evergreen Valley College and is the owner of timetoarrive.com, a coaching service and blog Serious Advice for Serious Creatives.
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Voices in Action (VI…
Voices in Action (VIA) Group Meeting -TBA
November 12, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom Meeting - must RSVP to via@sjwomansclub.org to receive meeting link
VIA is continuing to education, share and take action during this crazy COVID time. We welcome you to our monthly schedule group meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
The Voices in Action (VIA)’s Group's was formed to drive civic engagement, which leads to connecting, informing, and taking action that positively impacts our community.
Vision: Voices in Action (VIA) focuses on learning, sharing and doing, using our knowledge, skills, and what motivates us. We engage with our community, support them and are a positive force as we identify and address issues of public concern. We use our voices to take action and be visible in matters of civic engagement.
Laura Wolford, Julie Cecilio, April Halberstadt are the Group Co-Chairs. Please let them know if you’ll be able to join the meeting. RSVP to via@sjwomansclub.org
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Gelli &Block Pri…
Gelli &Block Printing Workshop @SJWC
November 15, 2020 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Online via SJWC
If you are feeling overwhelmed with life right now, if you need some time to decompress, join us for a relaxing workshop with 2020 Artist Laureate Dana Harris Seeger that will get your creative juices flowing again. Price is just $10 for members, $20 general. Get more details and register. https://printing.eventbrite.com
If you have taken one of the previous Soothing Sunday art classes, reuse your art kit and learn some new techniques.
New to our Soothing Sunday art classes? No need for any artistic talent or prior experience. Dana will show you how to get in touch with your creative self. Materials can be purchased in a kit so you don't have to worry about anything! Just be prepared to get a little messy and have a lot of fun!
This is the third event in SJWC's new Soothing Art Sundays series featuring 2020 Artist Laureate Dana Harris Seeger.
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SJWC Antiques Group …
SJWC Antiques Group Meeting: Xocolatl: Food of the Gods
November 16, 2020 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Online @ San Jose Woman's Club via Zoom
Join SJWC members and friends for a free, online presentation all about chocolate, presented by the Antiques Group.
Since 1900 BC The Aztecs & Mayans believed cacao was a gift from the Gods. From currency to aphrodisiacs the value of chocolate is undeniable. See how the simple bean from Mexico made its way into the history books and across the world.
Our speaker, Clubmember Darlene Tenes, is owner of CasaQ by Darlene, is a lifestyle expert on food, event planning and a professional speaker at seminars, conferences and cruise lines.
Note special date: We are meeting on the third Monday this month due to Thanksgiving. For meeting details, RSVP at xocolatl.eventbrite.com
The Antiques Group was created in 1967 by Besse Slonaker for those with an interest in antiques, collectibles and preservation. Members and guests enjoy a monthly presentation about an antiques or collectibles topic, from September till June. Meetings are on the 4th Monday of the month except in November, December, and May, due to holidays.
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SJWC Best Furry Frie…
SJWC Best Furry Friends Group Meeting
November 16, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Online via SJWC
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Busting through Hosp…
Busting through Hospice Myths @ SJWC
November 17, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online via SJWC
Discover how Hospice Care can provide invaluable resources at no additional cost to you or your loved ones when you need them most at this free online event hosted by San Jose Woman's Club. Register at https://hospicemyths.eventbrite.com
We all tend to research and study our ways through the various life stages (think What to Expect When You’re Expecting) so that we can be proactive and prepared and successful. EXCEPT when it comes to the chapter on chronic illness and end of life. In this workshop, we invite you to engage in what can often be considered an uncomfortable but necessary discussion on the invaluable resources that are available at no additional cost to you or your loved ones. We invite you to be part of a community as we factually and comfortably, and even with a bit of humor, break through the top myths of hospice care.
Our speaker, Sarah Jimenez, is the Administrator for With Grace Hospice and Palliative care. Sarah is a San Jose native and a Presentation High School Alumni. Living out the Presentation motto, Not Words but Deeds, has been part of her life in every way from starting a non-profit for San Jose families called the Duck Pond to now working educating the community on quality end-of-life care options. Sarah spearheaded the partnership of DreamCatchers for With Grace Hospice so their patients could have their last wishes honored at no cost to them. Sarah is a single-mom to a 10 year old daughter.
This event is the first in San Jose Woman's Club new Wellness Speaker Series, featuring timely topics to help you navigate life's challenges.
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Online Creative Writ…
Online Creative Writing Workshop@SJWC
November 18, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you have a story brewing in your imagination you've begun to record? Poems you've penned that need guidance? The start of a novel? Would you like some feedback and direction to move your creativity to a new level?
Join SJWC members and friends for our third online writer's workshop facilitated by writing coach and instructor, Renee K. Nelson. This ongoing writer's workshop will be held via Zoom on Wednesdays, from 6-8/9 pm., beginning November 11th. (We are not November 25, due to Thanksgiving; Class time will vary from 2-3 hours, depending on attendance.) Cost is $10 for SJWC members and $25 for friends of the Club . Register now. Need based scholarships are available. For information, email pr@sjwomansclub.org.
During this series of writing workshops, Renee will dedicate the first half hour to unveiling various (and often illusive) techniques of the craft of writing, such as character development, voice, scene, elements of poetry, and everything in-between. For the remaining 2 hours, you will have the opportunity to share up to five pages of your creative project in a safe, supportive workshop of writers, gain valuable critique and editing skills, as well as guidance for revision. The final half hour will be dedicated to questions, discussion, and optional homework. This workshop is open to all genres and individuals at all levels!
You'll leave the class with the skills to revise, edit, critique and the motivation to keep going only a community of other writers can provide. We look forward to seeing you there!
Renee has a M.F.A. in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University and teaches Creative Writing at the college level in the Bay Area. She has been published in Zyzzyva, Broadsided, Eleven Eleven, Switchback, Ping Pong, Prick of the Spindle, Hamilton Stone Review, Transfer, and others. She teaches literature and creative writing at Evergreen Valley College and is the owner of timetoarrive.com, a coaching service and blog Serious Advice for Serious Creatives.
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San Jose Woman'…
San Jose Woman's Club Online Member Mixer
November 19, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online via San Jose Woman's Club
The best thing about San Jose Woman's Club is its members. Meet them at a Member Mixer via Zoom hosted by fellow clubmembers Mary Lou Mason and Tiphani Steinhoff. Not a member yet? You can still attend!
RSVP to events@sjwomansclub.org for details.
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