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CANCELLED: Mahjong G…
CANCELLED: Mahjong Group
August 3, 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 Alexa Dalkey or Robyn Ginsburg Braverman, mahjong@sjwomansclub.org.
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CANCELLED: Qi Gong G…
CANCELLED: Qi Gong Group
August 4, 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
August 4, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At a member's home downtown.
San Jose Woman's Club Besse Book Discussion Group meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of most months, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. 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 for the remaining 2026:
Jul 7 Revolutionary Mothers: Women in the Struggle for America's Independence /Carol Berkin (NF)
Aug 5 (Wednesday) The Wayfinder: a novel/Adam Johnson. In-person get-together potluck at a member’s home downtown, 6:30 PM (F)
Sep 1 Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins /Barbara Demick (NF)
Oct 6th Heart Lamp: selected stories/Banu Mushtaq (F)
Nov 3 The Berry Pickers: a novel/ Amanda Peter (F)
Dec 1 Holiday get-together in person at SJWC Clubhouse. Bring food to share and be prepared to discuss book(s) you have read or would like to read.
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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Salon Talks
Salon Talks
August 9, 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:
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://SalonTalks3.eventbrite.com.
For details, contact Chair Mary Lou Mason at salon@sjwomansclub.org.
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Mingle and Lunch Bun…
Mingle and Lunch Bunch Group
August 11, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, 511 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
SJWC welcomes our newest Activity Group! Dine out at a local restaurant with new friends and old, separate checks. The group meets once a month at lunchtime on various weekdays at local restaurants.
This month, we're meeting at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, 511 Coleman Ave. San Jose. RSVP to Group Chair Ann Webb at lunch@sjwomansclub.org so she can reserve enough spots for all of us.
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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
August 11, 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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Step Up for Women an…
Step Up for Women and Girls New Group Meeting
August 12, 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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Chill Out and Read: …
Chill Out and Read: Ice Cream Social and Summer Reads
August 16, 2026 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://chilloutandread2026.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: 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 17, 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 Alexa Dalkey or Robyn Ginsburg Braverman, mahjong@sjwomansclub.org.
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Mind, Body and Soil …
Mind, Body and Soil Gardening Group
August 18, 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
August 18, 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
August 19, 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
August 19, 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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Walking Society: Dow…
Walking Society: Downtown San Jose
August 21, 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 co-leader, Alexa Dalkey. Please Join her for this month's 3rd Friday Walking Society Downtown SJ Walk.
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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Qi Gong Group
Qi Gong Group
August 25, 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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Mahjong Group
Mahjong Group
August 31, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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 an RSVP is required to reserve your spot: mahjong@sjwomansclub.org Want to find out more? Email Mahjong Group Chairs Alexa Dalkey or Robyn Ginsburg Braverman, mahjong@sjwomansclub.org.
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