This is a fun group who meets once a month and participates in various special events and outings around the Bay Area. Our activities are held in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and other parts of the Bay Area. Activities held in the past include walking tours, a chocolate factory adventure, a double-decker bus tour in SF, an Amazon warehouse tour, and outings to various cultural events. Simply RSVP if you are interested in the planned activity for that month. There is often a limit to the number of people who can attend so RSVP quickly!

Book Group is a very friendly, low-key get-together for the purpose of discussing pre-chosen books. We read mostly fiction, but occasionally venture into non-fiction, biography and short stories. The December meeting includes a holiday book exchange. Book Group meets on the third Friday of each month, including the summer months, to share reading experiences. The meetings start at 10:00 am and end by 12:00 pm.

Please join us for fun and interactive play! Our group has a basic knowledge of bridge, has taken at least one class and/or recently returned to bridge. We know the basics of point count, bidding, play of hand and basic conventions. We play the first and third Tuesday of the month from 1:30 – 4:00 pm. Hosting rotates among the members.

If you’ve been playing bridge for awhile, consider joining our group of intermediate players.

You should be familiar and comfortable with basic bridge play and conventions, but also the more advanced conventions including pre-emptive bids, takeout and negative doubles, cue bids, Michael’s cue bid, slam bids, No Trump interference, Unusual No Trump and Jacoby 2 No Trump.

We play the first, third (and occasional fifth) Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. Hosting rotates among the group.

Join us for a friendly game of bridge and bring a hearty hors d’oeuvre. Beverage and dessert will be provided by the host. We usually play on the third Saturday of the month and welcome all interested couples.

Bunco is a fun, social dice game that is very easy to learn. Do you enjoy playing easy games with friends? Then Bunco is for you! Currently, we have two regular groups of 12 players: Group 1 plays on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm, and Group 2 plays on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. Reach out to the activity chairs if you’d like to be placed on the alternate list, or if you’d like to start a group on your own.

This activity was created for women who share a passion for cooking. Members who join Cooking & More sign up to co-host a fun and informative event for group members to learn new cooking skills. The focus is teaching each other new dishes in a home demonstration, tackling a dish together as a group or other group activities related to food. There are endless things we can do.

What’s your recipe for a fun get-together? If you are interested in joining or to add your name to the waitlist. Hosts choose one Wednesday per month to hold their event. Location varies.

Our group meets to work on various craft projects together. We host several new learning experiences with hands-on workshops and events. We believe that time and passion are the most valuable assets in our lives. Our goal is to spend more time doing what we love with like-minded people. Days and times vary. We meet every other month.

This is a couple’s dinner party that gathers 4 times per year. It’s a fun way to meet people and enjoy new friendships, good food, and wine. Each couple hosts a dinner for eight once a year, and the guests are mixed up each quarter, allowing you to dine with different couples at each event. The host couple determines the menu, provides the main course and two bottles of wine. Guests are assigned hors d’oeuvres, salad and bread, or dessert and two bottles of wine. The menu can be casual or gourmet. We always welcome new members as regulars, shared positions or subs. Join now to reserve space on the schedule. The more the merrier!

Our group meets once a month to make dolls and quilts which are donated to the UCSF Children’s Hospital in Oakland. Help is needed cutting, stuffing, sewing and dressing the dolls. Sewing skills are not necessary. Come join us for all or part of the day. Bring a bag lunch if you wish. Brownies are provided! We meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Euchre is a card game using the cards 9 through Ace. In this game, jacks are higher than aces. Each player is dealt 5 cards. There is a bidding process which includes one card face up. If you get the bid the dealer gets to pick up the card and discard one from her hand. You always have a partner who can help you make your bid. We are a fun group that meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. We welcome new players and are happy to teach all interested Newcomers this fun Midwestern card game. General knowledge of card play is helpful.

We are launching our 14th season of collecting food for our local Food Bank! Collection centers distribute to over 180 partner agencies and 270,000 clients in our area. We delivered over 1,000 pounds of food in the last membership year, through our luncheons and separate Food Drives. If you are unable to participate in our Food Drives, there are other ways to donate, or even volunteer.

Attention all foreign and independent film lovers! We attend a foreign film, usually each month, and usually at the Orinda Theater. We have lunch first and then attend the early afternoon showing. Sometimes we will venture into Berkeley, or we might even meet at the host’s house. Contact the organizer to be put on the email reminder list. The day varies depending on the week the film is shown. The organizer sends an email as movies are scheduled.

FYI (For Your Information).

FYI is an information email system for our members. It is used in three ways. Communication: For club-wide information such as a change in time or venue for a major club activity. Referral System: If you are looking for a referral for physician, home service, etc., Members Selling Selected Items: A member looking to sell theater, concert or sporting event tickets may do so via FYI. Larger items for sale such as cars, furniture, etc. will also be acceptable as members might feel more comfortable about buying or selling from a fellow member. FYI should not be used to sell miscellaneous household items, nor should it be used to advertise or solicit personal business of members.

Bring your hubby, significant other, or just bring yourself to play games with us. We play a variety of games, host’s choice. Couples and singles are all welcome. Games are easy to learn and it’s good to give your brain some exercise too! Host duties rotate between all of our members. We meet the third Wednesday from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Everyone brings a hearty appetizer to share and whatever drink they choose for themselves. The host provides dessert and coffee/tea. Come on out and make some new friends, have some laughs and exercise your brain!

Great Decisions is the name shared by a program and a publication of the Foreign Policy Association (FPA). Published annually, the Great Decisions briefing book highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans. Today, Great Decisions provides background information, current data and policy options for each of the eight issues and serves as the focal text for discussion groups. Our meetings, at rotating members’ homes, are where we view a video discussing that month’s topic. We then have a low-key discussion about possible foreign policy challenges/solutions. We listen to all points of view. Our number one goal is to raise our awareness about foreign policy decisions. The briefing books and video are ordered in October. Cost is approximately $25.00. Groups begin in January. Groups 1 and 3 meet on the fourth Friday of the month, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at different members’ homes. Group 4 meets on a Tuesday. There is a limit of approximately 20 members per group.

Do you enjoy socializing during the evening and on the weekends? If so, come join our fabulous group of women who like to have fun, learn new things, and explore our beautiful area! Grit ‘n Grace is an opportunity for all members, including working women, to socialize each month and do fun things together. Our activities vary according to the interests of our group, but include visiting local museums, meeting for happy hour or dinner, and participating in cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, hikes, movies, and other fun outings! We rotate host duties each month so each member has an opportunity to plan a fun outing once every two years.

The hiking group meets on the second Wednesday and the fourth Thursday of the month, depending on who is leading. The strength of the hikes will depend on the leader. We won’t let anyone fall behind. Dogs are welcome depending on location. Our hikes are typically in the local hills and valleys and are between 4-6 miles long with 500-1,000 ft. in elevation changes. Specific hike details are sent to the hiking group regarding the exact meeting location about a week prior to each hike. Please email the organizer if you would like to join the group.

International is an activity that allows members an opportunity to share their knowledge of other cultures and lands. A member or guest speaks about a destination they have traveled to, resided in or had some prior experience with. These may be local, national, or as we have mostly seen - international. Members are encouraged to both volunteer to become speakers to provide a wider and more diverse range of topics, and to bring snacks when needed. The sign-up for International is on a monthly basis. The newsletter contains all time, date, topic, location and RSVP information for each month. This is an extremely popular and enjoyable event, especially when there are enough speakers to keep the sessions engaging!

A “time out” for members to connect in an informal, small group setting while experiencing the unique and diverse restaurants offered throughout the valley. The location is announced each month in the newsletter. Reservations are limited to eight members with individual checks, and ordering is directly off the menu. This is held on the fourth Friday of each month (excluding December) at 12:30 pm.

If you have a current American Mahjong League card, a purse full of quarters, nickels, and dimes, and are a seasoned or new player, join us twice a month for some fun, social play. Games are on the first and second Friday of the month from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. We have a core group of 14 who are required to take a turn hosting, and a list of alternates.

We play the Chinese version of Mahjong, which is easy to learn. We can teach you quickly and we are a welcoming group. We encourage new members and beginners to join at any time. We play the third Friday of every month from 12:30-3:00 pm, and rotate hosting in members' homes.

We play the Chinese version of Mahjong, which is easy to learn. We can teach you quickly and we are a welcoming group. We encourage new members and beginners to join at any time. We play the second Friday of the month from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. You are invited to bring your favorite wine or appetizer to share.

All aboard for Mexican train daytime! Are you interested in playing the domino game of Mexican Train? You do not have to know how to play - we will teach you. We currently have three regular groups of 12 players. We play on the third Wednesday of the month from 1:00-3:00 pm and one group plays on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 1:00-3:00 pm.

Are you interested in playing the domino game of Mexican Train? We welcome couples to join our active subgroup. Members sign up to play monthly as their schedules allow and host once in a given rotation. Players bring a hearty appetizer and drinks to share with the group at a member’s home.

Do you love to go to the movies? Then join us for a matinee on the second Monday of each month, usually for the first showing of the day. We will choose a movie a few days before and send out an email letting you know the time and location. Sometimes we also get together for lunch before or after the movie.

We are a group that gathers in member’s homes. Everyone brings a dish to share along with copies of the recipe. Recipe Exchange gives you the opportunity to share your favorite recipes with others and try some new ones as well. Hosts pick a theme, provide drinks and determine how many they can comfortably accommodate. This is meant to be a low-key get-together — paper plates are ok! We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 12:30 pm. Simply RSVP to the host for the specific month in which you would like to participate.

Roses meet at Osage Park every Tuesday morning from 9:00-10:00 am from May through October. Our job is to trim the roses in the section assigned to the Alamo Danville Newcomers Club. It's on a purely drop-in basis, no RSVP necessary. Just join us when you can and enjoy the beauty of the garden and conversations with friends. You will need garden gloves, clippers, and a pail to collect your cuttings. Inexperienced? No matter, we can show you how to do it in minutes. So, join us for mornings amongst the roses with friends.

Sole Sisters is a walking group that meets every Monday and Friday morning, near the railroad car in the Lunardi's parking lot in Danville. We walk three miles to Alamo and three miles back. Occasionally we will change our route for a change of scenery. Join us for exercise, fun and conversation.

Would you like to help a fellow Newcomer in a time of need? SOS is a select group that has volunteered to help in an emergency or when a fellow Newcomer just needs a caring, helping hand. Hopefully, you’ll never have a reason to use this valuable support service, but it can be a real “lifesaver” when needed. Contact the organizer if you know of a Newcomer in need or would like to be part of the SOS team.

Two or three times per year we offer special events open to all club members. At least one special event each year is open to members and their guest. Past events include themed dinner dances, teas, picnics, Bay cruises, casino nights, and wine tastings. Review the monthly newsletter for more details and information.

If you enjoy tasting wine & other spirits, learning about new fun things to do and places to go in our area, entertaining and being entertained, and meeting new friends - then this is for you! Spirited Socials is a popular activity for couples where each couple takes a turn planning and hosting a social gathering that includes some type of adult beverage. The opportunities for hosting events are endless -- visit a winery, brewery, or restaurant, host a Martini tasting, best margarita contest, or Murder Mystery Dinner - you decide! Participants choose their month to host and then just enjoy the rest!

This is a ladies-only event that meets the first Thursday of every month. It's a fun and informal way to meet new members and get together with friends. The time and place will change, so about a week before the event we send out an FYI announcing the Thirsty Thursday time and location. We usually meet from 4:00 to 6:00 pm during happy hour at a restaurant in the local area. Due to the large turnout (we usually get around 25 or so), we ask members who plan to attend to RSVP.

Ladies, do you like to play cards and chat? If so, come join us for a fun day playing Tripoley. You don't need to know how to play. Just bring a brown bag lunch and about $3 in pennies. The host will provide drinks and dessert. We play the third Tuesday of every month at someone's home. We start play at 1:00 pm and usually play until 3:00 pm.

Wellabellas is an activity for gal pals supporting one another in their wellness endeavors of living a fit & fab lifestyle. Each year, members sign up to partner with another Wellabella once during the year to host a mind & body event. Hosts plan an activity or learning opportunity for members to experience at home or other facility. The possibilities are numerous: healthful cooking class, yoga, body boot camp, health fair, diet & nutrition lecture, spa day, dance class - you decide with the help of your partner and your sister Wellabellas! So, join the movement. Become a Wellabella and exercise your mind & body with like-minded gal pals. We meet the last week of every other month at a location determined by the activity’s host.