Book Discussion
Open to all members who love to read and discuss books. Lively discussions held every month,
complimented with delicious refreshments. Meetings are held in members’ homes (or sometimes via Zoom).
Our program runs October - April, culminating in May with a special luncheon featuring a noteworthy author/speaker. First Friday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (except January).

 

Drama
Member productions, performances and audience participation held in members’ homes followed by refreshments. Individual members produce, cast and manage props. Productions are readings—no
memorization required and include one rehearsal. Open to all who support and enjoy good theater and
fun times. Third Monday. 2 p.m.

 

French
For lovers of French culture to enjoy conversations and presentations in French on a variety of topics.
Some sessions may be held on Zoom. First Tuesday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

 

Here read the fascinating article, “Josephine and Johnny” by one of our members--Johnny Barnes Selvin--
who in 1966 was in France as a U.C. student in a year abroad program. At a café in a small village, Josephine Baker immediately spotted Johnny among a group of students for having the same medium brown complexion as her own. Ms. Baker invited Johnny to meet her family back at a chateau. Johnny’s moving article discusses the effect that the meeting had on her and why Ms. Baker, originally from the United States, chose to become a French citizen. You may have heard that the French President Macron announced in 2021 that Josephine Baker would be honored with burial in the Pantheon in Paris.

[Click here to link to a PDF “Josephine and Johnny”.]

​

German
Programs on different aspects of contemporary life and cultural heritage in German-speaking countries. Monthly in-person meetings in both German and English at members’ homes, occasionally via Zoom. Third Tuesday,
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Oct. - May (no meeting in Jan.) Italian Lectures on different aspects of Italian life (art, literature, science, politics) followed by a delicious lunch of mainly Italian cuisine, where the exchange of ideas always shape and spice up ourconversations! Second Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu)
Participate in a gentle, five centuries old practice with a focus on mindfulness. Taking place in a tatami-mat tea room, enjoy a tea gathering which includes tea and sweets, art, nature, culture andthe company of others. Four gatherings, second Thursday in October, January, March, and June, time varies.

Movies
Each month we will choose a movie and watch it independently. Then we will gather at the home of a member to discuss the film. Third Thursday, 4 p.m. (A Wednesday date at 4 p.m. may be added).

Music
Open to solo and group performers, as well as music listeners. Enjoy tea and concerts in members’homes, first Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (except 11 a.m. May meeting with luncheon). Join the chorus
(with a professional director) that rehearses every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m..

Newcomers
A section just for members new to the Club. The first meeting will be chaired by our past president and then new members will take over, hosting and chairing meetings to fit their schedule. A chance to find out about sections, meet officers of the Club, and learn about special events and philanthropic activities.

Pickleball
Players include those of many levels, from beginners to regulars. Players meet weekly at the Cedar/Rose Park pickleball courts. Every Tuesday—time varies from morning to afternoon depending on court reservation availability.