San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club
Hiking, Arts & Crafts, Wine Club, Book Club, Cooking, Golf, Poker, Bridge, Bunco, Luncheons
September 28, 2011 at 12:29 pm · Filed under Gad-Abouts
Date: Thursday, October 27th
Where: Conservatory of Flowers, 100 John F. Kennedy Drive, SF
Cost: Adults $7, Seniors $5 (paid at entrance)
Time: 9:30 am at Sycamore Park & Ride – lunch in SF at 11:30am. We are carpooling to SF & need drivers.
Time to get a little creepy, in the spirit of Halloween! We will visit the “Wicked Plants: Botanical Rogues and Assassins” Exhibition. There will be all kinds of killer plants – the plant that poisoned Socrates, the root that fooled Romeo and the weed that killed Lincoln’s mother.
Lunch: 11:30 am at Mandalay, 4348 California St.
This Restaurant serves Burmese & Mandarin cuisine and has a fabulous Jasmine flower tea (the flower opens in the glass as you drink the tea).
RSVP by October 20th to Sondra M., labelssf {at} comcast(.)net
September 25, 2011 at 3:56 am · Filed under Book Club
San Ramon Newcomers’ October Book Club
When: Tuesday, Oct. 25
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Pat G.
RSVP: pbgross {at} aol(.)com (by Monday, Oct. 24)
Our book will be The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King. This is the first of the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes mystery novels.
The narrator of The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, Mary Russell, is a brilliant but unhappy young woman, recently orphaned and now heir to a sizeable estate, who literally stumbles over the retired detective in the middle of the Sussex Downs. When she and Holmes meet, she is fifteen and he is fifty-four, but the two form an instantaneous friendship which soon becomes a partnership as he begins to teach her the art of detecting. They pursue a succession of cases together, but what began as a pleasant diversion swiftly turns into a deadly game of chess with a mysterious, ruthless enemy from Holmes’s past.”
We welcome new members so think about attending one of our meetings.
September 22, 2011 at 6:40 am · Filed under Hiking Club
September 9, 2011 at 10:56 am · Filed under Luncheons
San Ramon Meth Talk
Phil Ribera, former undercover narcotics agent talks about his new book at SRVNC August 2011 luncheon.
Barkers & Bones is about his undercover experiences on the streets of Oakland in the 80′s.
He changed his name, altered his appearance, and took to the streets under the alias, Phil Soto. He would spend the next 3½ years undercover, buying heroin, LSD, cocaine, PCP and methamphetamine from some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most dangerous traffickers. His investigations would lead him from meth labs in the Sierra foothills to international cocaine cartels of Southern California.
Check out his website www.philribera.com
September 9, 2011 at 10:47 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Newcomer Hike Las Trampas – Del Amigo, Virgil Williams, and Madrone Trails
We have a view of Mt. Diablo behind us as we climb up steep Del Amigo Trail
The group hikes on Madrone Trail over to the Eugene O’Neill Historical Site before we head uphill. The grasses are very dry and the day is hot.
Much of the rest of the hike will be in the shade but there will be many ups before we are through with our 2 hour hike.
We see a cow by the green pond
Another up, this time Shirley and Aleta lead the way. We hiked for a total of two hours. It was very hot so we were happy to be off the trail by 11 AM.
Unfortunately, Bobbi had quite a fall hurting her knee and cutting her lip. She went home to ice and rest after our hike. We hope you are recovering nicely and will be good as new for your trip to France!
Hikers today were Muff, Jeanne, Bobbi, Pat, Shirley, Aleta, and Claudila
Happy Trails, Sharon
August 28, 2011 at 6:38 am · Filed under Recipes
Cooking Group Brunch
Susan Polk hosted twelve members to a delicious brunch on August 26. The group welcomed first timers Barbara Tiner and Cynthia Jackson to the event.
The food varieties were wonderful and very tasty. Lee brought ripe cantaloupe with prosciutto; Tina provided more fruit and croissants; Paula made a tasty fruit medley; Cynthia made very pretty ( and tasty) Sweet bruschetta (recipe posted) ; Jan made a Baked French Toast (recipe posted); Barbara A. baked a crustless quiche with a pineapple salsa; Barbara T. made the “World Famous Hash Brown Casserole”; Susan provided tofutti crepes and tiny quiches; Myrna treated us to a typical NY bagel, cream cheese, lox, pickled herring and smoked fish spread; Grace made a wonderful Strawberry Arugula Spring Salad; and for dessert, Jo provided an apple coffee cake while Christine treated the group to chocolate croissants. Needless to say, we all left with full tummies and doggie bags – talking about the long walks we would need to work off the calories consumed.
Think about joining the group for our next epicurean adventure with Mexican food in September!
Baked French Toast Recipe
Sweet Bruschetta Recipe
August 17, 2011 at 5:39 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Another nice hike today
Lot of ducks and turtles.
Remember everyone, Jeanne will be leading the hike next week to Pleasanton Ridge. Look for details next Wednesday.
Fran and I will see you in a couple of weeks after our Yosemite trip. Have fun next week! Sharon
August 17, 2011 at 5:26 am · Filed under Gad-Abouts
Join Professor Vine for a Walking Wine Tour in Napa
Date: September, 22nd
Where: Napa Walking Tour with Professor Vine
Time: 9:15 am at Sycamore Park & Ride – leave at 9:30.
We are carpooling to NAPA & need drivers.
Time for the Harvest and a trip to Napa for some fun!
Lunch @ Angel Restaurant, 540 Main St., which overlooks the Napa River.
Afterwards, Professor Vine will take us on a Grand Tour. Check it out on napawalkingtour.com
The Napa Walking tour fee is $30.
The tour is 3 hours with several stops and sitting.
There is great shopping in Napa, and of course, the Napa Premium Outlet will be the last stop.
Check the weather, wear layered clothing, hats, sun block, comfortable shoes, etc.
RSVP by September 16th to Sondra M.
August 6, 2011 at 6:03 am · Filed under Luncheons
Lunch with Detective Author Phil Ribera
August 18, 2011 Luncheon-Undercover!!
Join us for an informative and thrilling luncheon with local author and former Oakland Detective, Phil Ribera who spent many years as an undercover Narcotic Agent! He altered his appearance, changed his name and took to the streets under an alias. He will share some stories that will make you go WOW!
He has written a book about his personal experiences about life on the streets. Books will be available for sale and he will personally autograph them too. Check out his website www.philribera.com to find out more information.
We welcome all members and guests to our monthly luncheons. This month we will be at Blackhawk Grille in Blackhawk Plaza and the cost is
$ 21.00, all inclusive of tax and gratuity. Our social time starts at 11:30 am. If you would like to attend, you must contact Susan at 718-5214 or e-mail at susansgotbling {at} sbcglobal(.)net .. Your check is your reservations and no cancellations are accepted after August 15, 2011 at 2:00pm. Please see our August Newsletter for more information.
We look forward to seeing you!
August 6, 2011 at 5:56 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Another great hike today Fran! The clarkia’s, the elegant and wine cup, are in abundance this summer. I also saw wild roses, Indian paintbrush and California poppy. It was a good workout with a lovely view of Mt. Diablo. Happy Trails, Sharon
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