Here is your chance to treat yourself to a special day of pampering at Valerias Day Spa in Danville. In addition to good conversation with friends we will be ordering lunch from Piattis. An update will be in the October Newsletter. Please contact Anita Haber with any questions at 648-4466.
HALLOWEEN PARTY ( In the spirit of the evening we will all be in costumes) All are invited - Husbands and Significant others
Date: Friday, October 24th
Save this date as it is going to be a fantastic for all. We are sure to see goblins and ghosts, etc during the evening. More information will be in the October newsletter. If you have a specific game your fond of, let me know as we as we want to get everyone involved in the fun. Any questions, Please contact Anita Haber at 648-4466.
August 27, 2008 at 4:44 am · Filed under Wine Club
“Join with the Wine Tasting group and meet and greet Doug Rogers from Cameron Hughes Wines. Doug will present Domestic and International wines. He is a “negociant” - come and discover how this has become a new way of distributing excellent wines at affordable prices.”
At the Rossis October 25, 2008 Please send $15.00 per person and bring an appetizer. 1171 Stoney Creek Drive San Ramon, CA 94582 925 361-6121
WEAR A HALLOWEEN COSTUME AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A PRIZE.
Anyone interested in joining a bowling league with other newcomers, please contact Marilynn Hoffman, 833-8121. We bowl on Tuesday’s at 9:30 AM, starting on September 2. We bowl at Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl every week until about the 15th of May. If you would like to join us, please call Marilynn.
August 21, 2008 at 6:24 am · Filed under Hiking Club
On Friday, Aug 15th, there were six hikers who hiked along Alameda Creek in Sunol. They were Cindy B., Fran M., Shirley A., Muff C., Barbara C., and Sharon K. As we entered the park we spotted two deer, a doe and a fawn, crossing the road.
They posed by the edge of the road for a photo before we continued on to the start of our hike. There was still water running under the bridge, making the bridge crossing, not the creek crossing, the choice. Often by this time of year the creek is low enough to hop over rocks so we concluded that they must be releasing some water.
Much of the creek was dry though. We spotted a few wild flowers, including the California fuchsia and milkweed. We hiked at a good pace and made it to the gate to the Ohlone Wilderness before turning around in a little less than an hour.
I tried to figure out how far we hiked but the map was confusing but I would say we hiked about 4+ miles in the two hours. The t terrain was a gentle rolling road.
August 11, 2008 at 3:27 pm · Filed under Gad-Abouts
Eight of us ( Barbara Alvine, Marion Greenwood, Dee Bradshaw, Cindy Bornhurst, Jan McArdle, Sharon Rossi, Candice Hovland and myself, met at the Sycamore Park and Ride around 10:00 We arrived at the Jelly Belly Factory around 11:00 for our VIP Guided tour.
Boy, were we happy that we had the VIP tour because the lines were really long. The tour lasted around 45 minutes and it was really informative. Most of us never realized all the different candies that were manufactured there.
The tour consists of a “cat walk” around the manufacturing facility with a tour guide and also video presentations throughout the tour. At each step of the way, the guide informed us of what was going on below us. From making the candy to packing and distribution, it was all really interesting.
After the tour, we had a little time to shop around the gift shop and of course to buy candy. We left the factory around 1:00 and headed for a much needed lunch at Captain Blyther’s in Benicia. We had a very nice leisurely lunch and then home we went.
Thanks to everyone who participated and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. – Bernice Pelicas
July 30, 2008 at 10:34 am · Filed under Gad-Abouts
When: Thursday, August 28, 2008 Meet: Pleasanton BART Station Time: 9:30 am Where: Pier 39 San Francisco and Ferry to Tiburon for lunch and sightseeing/shopping
Information about Tiburon: Tiburon is a former railroad town (terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad until 1963) that has been transformed into an authentic New England Seacoast village. Its classic main street offers antique and specialty shops, wonderful restaurants with outdoor seating and spectacular views of San Francisco. We will have lunch in Tiburon and then have some free time to sightsee or shop. We should return home around 4:30 or 5:00.
Ferry to Tiburon is $11:00 one- way. Note: For round trip Tiburon excursions, please purchase two (2) one-way tickets. Tickets are available at the PIER 39 Ticket Booth. Tickets are valid for six (6) months from date of purchase.
Restaurant: Elephant Bar, 7202 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin Ca 94568, 925-803-0170
Type of restaurant: large variety: Asian, the tropics and regional
Reservations: Yes, needed Credit Cards: Yes
Would you return? Yes 13 (one said for Lunch, No 2
Price:Range
Very Low, a bargain 1
Low for type of restaurant 3
Reasonable, moderate 11
Ouch 0
Summary of comments • Soup “shooters” a wonderful welcoming touch.
• Very noisy.
• Prompt, courteous, friendly, service.
• Excellent atmosphere, new restaurant, very clean, large bar area.
• Comprehensive Menu, many excellent choices, $3 dessert options
• Large portions “elephant size”
The date for Restaurant Review for August is 8/9/08 at 6:00 pm. Address is 500 Canyon Lakes Lane in San Ramon. Directions: from North, right on SR Valley Blvd, from South, right, 1 ½ miles take left at Canyon Lakes Drive and left into driveway. Restaurant is right there.
Southern Italian food, moderately priced with homemade pastas, fresh seafood, and wild game.
Myrna and John Bachiochi are the hosts. Please reserve by 8/4 . All are invited back to our home after dinner for dessert and “reviewing”. Looking forward to seeing you there. The last two months have been a ball.
On Friday, Aug 15th, there were six hikers who hiked along Alameda Creek in Sunol. They were Cindy B., Fran M., Shirley A., Muff C., Barbara C., and Sharon K. As we entered the park we spotted two deer, a doe and a fawn, crossing the road. 
Eight of us ( Barbara Alvine, Marion Greenwood, Dee Bradshaw, Cindy Bornhurst, Jan McArdle, Sharon Rossi, Candice Hovland and myself, met at the Sycamore Park and Ride around 10:00 We arrived at the Jelly Belly Factory around 11:00 for our VIP Guided tour. 
When: Sep 30- Tuesday
If you have any questions (except to RSVP), please call the Chairperson, Suzanne Ziarnik or 
Oct. - The Kitchen Boy by Robert Alexander
When: Thursday, August 28, 2008
