San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club
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May 16, 2013 at 10:56 am · Filed under Book Club
San Ramon Valley Newcomer’s Book Club
When: Jun. 25 Tuesday
Time: 1:00- 3:00
Where: Judy
RSVP: Judy by Monday, Jun. 24
Our book will be The Other Family by Joanna Trollope.
When Richie Rossiter, once a famous pianist, dies unexpectedly, Chrissie knows that she must now tell the truth to their three daughters: their parents were never married. Yet there is one more shock to come when Richie’s will is read. It seems he never forgot the wife and son he left behind years ago—Margaret, who lives a quiet life of routine and work, and Scott, who never knew his famous father. Now two families are left to confront their losses and each other, and none of them will ever be the same.
We welcome new members so think about attending one of our meetings. If you have any questions (except to RSVP), please call the Chairperson, Suzanne Z.
May 16, 2013 at 10:35 am · Filed under Luncheons
Join us for our June Luncheon at Alden Lane Nursery
Alden Lane Nursery Luncheon Flyer>>>
May 16, 2013 at 10:11 am · Filed under Restaurant Review
RESTAURANT REVIEW
Where: Gianni’s Italian Bistro, 2065 San Ramon Valley Blvd. (across street from the Brass Door – former site of Incontro Restaurant)
Hostesses: Joyce and Paula
When: Host Dinner Wednesday May 22nd @ 6pm. Review, coffee and dessert after dinner.
R.S.V.P: Paula by Monday, May 20th
Chef Gianni Bartoletti, founder and former owner of Incontro, has returned and crafted a menu of fine Italian dishes with a creative twist that showcases homemade pastas and fresh, seasonal ingredients.
May 6, 2013 at 5:10 am · Filed under Hiking Club
A Hike in Sycamore Valley
Today, May 3rd, the Newcomer Friday Hikers helped me celebrate 10 years of hiking with the San Ramon Valley Newcomers Friday hikers. To start off Fran lead us up through the lovely, golden Sycamore Valley Open Space. It was a double loop that was finished quickly because of the heat and also the prospect of a picnic waiting at the end of the hike. On the hike we saw two motorized paragliders (does anyone know their real name?) that dipped down close to the ground when they saw us. We also saw several woodpeckers on a dead tree. There weren’t hardly any wildflowers as the hills as drying out quickly but several canyons still showed shades of green.
Although many of the hikers have come and gone there are a few that have been there since almost the first hike in May of 2003. They are Aleta, Barbara Jackson, Bobbi, Lois, Rose, and Shirley. Joining us later and also at the picnic were Fran, Charlene, Jeanne, Muff, Barbara Johnson, Linda, Jackie and Shelia. Thank you to all who helped in many ways, big and small. A special thank you to Muff for the delicious cupcakes and Aleta for the coffee and fresh, homemade lemonade. Afterward we were all given fresh lemons to take home from her garden. A big Thank you again to Charlene who drives us around without compensation each week. Also Fran and I would like to thank Aleta for the colorful belts she made us in appreciation for leading the hikes. Truly it is our pleasure!
I figure I have hiked approximately 2000 miles over the last 10 years with the San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club and not a Friday goes by when I’m not excited to be on the trails with each and every one of you. The group is made up of a wonderful group of dynamic women who I am happy to call my friends. Happy Trails to you all and here’s to another 10! Sharon Kovar
April 22, 2013 at 5:34 pm · Filed under Book Club
Our book will be State of Wonder by Ann Patchett.
When: May 28, 2013 – Tuesday
Time: 1:00- 3:00
Where: Betty’s house
RSVP: ‘BBMADDOX2 {at} YAHOO(.)COM‘ by Monday, May 27
In State of Wonder, pharmaceutical researcher Dr. Marina Singh sets off into the Amazon jungle to find the remains and effects of a colleague who recently died under somewhat mysterious circumstances. But first she must locate Dr. Anneck Swenson, a renowned gynecologist who has spent years looking at the reproductive habits of a local tribe where women can conceive well into their middle ages and beyond.
Eccentric and notoriously tough, Swenson is paid to find the key to this longstanding childbearing ability by the same company for which Dr. Singh works. Yet that isn’t their only connection: both have an overlapping professional past that Dr. Singh has long tried to forget. In finding her former mentor, Dr. Singh must face her own disappointments and regrets, along with the jungle’s unforgiving humidity and insects, making State of Wonder a multi-layered atmospheric novel that is hard to put down.
April 17, 2013 at 2:42 pm · Filed under Luncheons
Get flyer for May 2013 SRVNC Luncheon>>>
April 15, 2013 at 7:09 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Beautiful day at Sibley. Fran led us on the final section of the east portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail from Redwood Park to Kennedy Grove. I especially enjoyed the big frogs we saw in the ponds. According to my GPS we hiked 4.41 miles in 2 hr. 14 minutes with an elevation ascent of 995 ft.
March 31, 2013 at 8:15 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Hiking near Rock City
Today we hiked on Wall Point Road starting near Rock City. We hiked out past Secret trail a little past the point that we had reached a couple of weeks ago when we hiked out from Emmons Road. We hiked about 4 1/2 miles today in 2 hours. We also hiked a little on the Trail Through Time, a preview of an upcoming hike. Today’s hikers were Linda, Claudia, Bobbi, Shirley, guest Debbie, Muff, Pat, Barbara, Rose, Charlene, Jeanne, Barbara and Sharon. Thank you to our drivers Charlene, Pat and Bobbi. Also, thank you Bobbi and Claudia for providing goodies to celebrate Pat’s and Roses birthday afterwards at Bagel Street Cafe.
March 25, 2013 at 6:22 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Inspiration Point to Kennedy Grove : After our hike today we were joined by past Friday Hiker members Jacky Hawley and Cecilia Mason for lunch at the Bagel Street Cafe. Good to catch up with everyone as Jacky officially says goodbye to the Bay Area.
March 19, 2013 at 4:37 am · Filed under Poker
Annual SRVNC Poker Party
The SRVNC 2013 Annual Poker Party was held on Saturday, March 9th. Once again, the Kaisers were wonderful hosts. Twenty members shared delicious hearty appetizers and desserts. After three rounds of game play, our big winner this year was Paula Williams and she took home our traveling trophy. We all had a wonderful time.
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