San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club
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April 17, 2010 at 7:14 am · Filed under General
SRVNC Volunteer Group New Project
Due to job loss and or home loss, many families have been forced to choose between feeding themselves or their pets – as a result, many animals have been relinquished or abandoned due to their owner’s inability to care for them. The Contra Costa Humane Society recently introduced the ANIMEALS PROGRAM, a pet food bank, in partnership with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties – so far 655 animals have been fed and 276 families have been able to keep their companion animals.
The SRVNC Volunteer Group has added the ANIMEALS PROGRAM to their list of charities to support. If any hiker is interested in donating dog or cat food (can or dry), please bring it along on the Friday hikes and Rose Towery will collect it. Also, if you will be doing the May 1 Hope Hospice walk, you can also give it to Rose at that time, at the parking area. Collecting of dog/cat food will end on the May 14th hike – to be continued in August, when I am back in Danville – It will be noted in the August SRVNC Newsletter.
Thanks,
Rose
April 12, 2010 at 5:50 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Port Costa Hike
Thanks for leading the great hike today Fran. It was good to see so many of our hikers out today enjoying the sunny weather and view from the hill tops. It was fun to walk into the quaint town of Port Costa after our hike too.
Hikers today were Fran, Aleta, Jane, Claudia, Muff, Rose, Lois, Cheryl, Bobbi, Carrie, Joan, and Sharon.
Photos, taken with Jane’s camera, after I forgot everything essential at home. Fran and Aleta took the group photos so except more photos.
Next week Fran and I will be out of town so except an e-mail from Aleta who will be leading the hike.
Happy Trails to you all and see you in a few weeks.
Don’t forget to check out www.thehikeforhope.com. There will be no hike on April 30th but we will be doing the hike on May 1st to raise money for Hope Hospice in Dublin. We would love to have you join us on our hike or appreciate a pledge of support by becoming an “In Spirit” Hiker.
April 12, 2010 at 5:46 am · Filed under Book Club
May Book Club
When: May 25 – Tuesday
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Karen’s
RSVP: Karen @ 330-1236 or (kaycee605 {at} aol(.)com) by Monday, May. 24
Our book will be The Story of a Marriage by Andrew Sean Greer. The story set in the Sunset District of San Francisco in 1953 is about conflicting loyalties. Pearlie Cook takes care of her son who has polio and her husband who supposedly has a mysterious illness by creating a tranquil, protective atmosphere of isolation around them. Once that tranquility is shattered her marriage may not survive.
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 830-8339.
April 12, 2010 at 5:42 am · Filed under Gad-Abouts
Gad Abouts Trip to San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2010
When: Thursday, May 27th
Time: 8:30 am @ Sycamore Park & Ride, Danville. Tour begins @ 10:00
Price: General Admission – $30.00, Seniors – $25.00. Tickets are available at the door
The 33rd annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase – San Francisco’s premiere springtime design and home furnishings event – well be held at 3450 Washington Street (between Walnut and Laurel Streets) in Presidio Heights. Prominently situated on one of the most desirable blocks in Presidio Heights, the 2010 San Francisco Decorator Showcase house was built circa 1929 and enjoys sparkling views of San Francisco Bay, the Presidio and the Golden Gate Bridge. This magnificent French Normandy-style mansion features three floors of living space with an elegantly proportioned entry hall, a large-scale living room, a formal dining room, a paneled library, a large terrace with Golden Gate views, kitchen, eight bedrooms, five full and two half baths and many other wonderful features.
The San Francisco Decorator Showcase is renowned for featuring the work of the region’s most distinctive interior and landscape designers. This year, more than two dozen designers will participate in transforming the house for this annual walk-through tour. Proceeds benefit the Financial Aid Program of San Francisco University High School.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED
FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL EITHER BERNICE @ 365-1059 OR PAM @ 837-0672 BY MAY 17TH
April 5, 2010 at 10:54 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Hiking on Bear Creek Trail
Today Muff, Aleta, Joan, Rose, Fran, Angelika, and Sharon hiked along Brionne’s reservoir on Bear Creek Trail starting at the Bear Creek Staging Area. We hiked to a point on the trail where there was a bench and lookouts on each side with views of the reservoir, making it appear like there was two separate bodies of water. It was an easy 5 mile hike with a lot of interesting fungi and mushrooms in addition to the spring wildflowers. At a resting spot Angelika treated us to a Swiss chocolate treat. YUM. Thank you! The rain fortunately held off until after our hike was over. Thank you for driving today Aleta.
Happy Trails, Sharon Kovar
March 31, 2010 at 10:23 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Hiking San Damiano
We had great weather for the hike that began at San Damiano. We began on the loop trail on the retreat center and from there picked up the ridge trail. Since I hiked this trail 2 weeks before, the center has put out new signs directing people to the ridge trail. So if you want to do this hike on your own it is easy to find the ridge trail. Carrie, Joan, Angelika, Barbara, Lois, Sharon, and Bobbie joined me on the hike. The first mile was straight up but we had clear views on the ridge trail. Photogrape arbor with hikers.
Trekking the Wilds
Fran
March 31, 2010 at 10:04 am · Filed under Wine Club
Wine Appreciation at Giuseppe’s Pasta & Grill
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Giuseppe’s Pasta & Grill (& wine bar) set a delightful ambiance for another nice evening for our wine group. Giuseppe’s provided all the delicious appetizers and we tasted 5 wines from Rodney Strong and J. Lohr. We all toasted long time regulars of the wine group, Beth and Brent, celebrating their 17th wedding anniversary with us that evening. Congratulations Beth & Brent! And, a special thank you to Rose & Ron for finding us such a great new wine bar to enjoy. I’m sure it will be on the list for future events.
March 31, 2010 at 9:08 am · Filed under Hiking Club
North Side if Mt. Diablo Hike
March 26, 2010
We started at Diablo Ranch and ended at the rock that was near Burma Road, about 700 feet above where we started. It was a beautiful day and the wildflowers are abundant this year, especially the poppies. Aleta took at nice group photo of our hike up the north side of Mt. Diablo.
Happy Trails,
Sharon
March 31, 2010 at 8:51 am · Filed under Restaurant Review
Restaurant Review Group
Each month a hostess picks a restaurant to try out in the Tri-Valley area from Walnut Creek to Livermore. We travel to the restaurant as singles or carpool in small groups and then go back to the selected hostess’ home for dessert and coffee where we then critique the meal, service and ambience.
Members take turns each month hosting the event. It’s based on the KQED TV program “Check, Please! Bay Area”. All SRVNC members are welcome with open arms to attend.
Please check SRVNC monthly newsletter for more information.
March 24, 2010 at 12:42 am · Filed under Social
Saturday Night Funnies
The Not Dead Yet Comedy Tour
Saturday Apr 17, 2010 7:30 PM
The Not Dead Yet Comedy Tour features four hilarious comics who never graced the stage until their middle and later years. The four comics have almost 200 years of experiences to draw from to create very funny comedy with a broad audience appeal.
These comics have “been there and done that.” They were all high profile personalities in their professions before trading in their leather briefcases for stand-up microphones.
Please join in for a fun evening at Bunjo’s Comedy Club on April 17th.
The club is located at the Willow Tree Restaurant, 6513 Regional Street, Dublin.
Husband’s, Friends, and Significant others are welcome.
The cost is $10.00 per person. Please call, ASAP Anita (648-4466) or Tina (735-2153), if you are interested, as they will have additional information.
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