Outdoor activities groups near San Martin, CA

Calling all humanitarians! This group is for those who are looking for their tribe and lifelong friendships. Our members are active and engaged volunteers wanting to connect with like-minded people who value community service. Organizing and hosting events requires a lot of time, work, and money. Your support is greatly appreciated. Having financial backing allows us to host more and better events. It covers the costs of organizer fees, and members are more invested in the group when they have some skin in the game.

Henry W. Coe State Park **"Your Wilderness Next Door"**.  The Henry Coe Meetup group is for anyone interested in getting out into Henry W. Coe State Park, whether biking, horseback riding, hiking, camping, fishing, taking photos, enjoying the beautiful vistas, or just experiencing nature.  Everyone is welcome. We offer Guided hikes/walks/rides and backpacking trips for most interest levels; from 3-mile hikes with slight elevation gain to 10-15 mile expeditions with significant elevation gain.  Hikes are generally held on weekends but may be scheduled on any day of the week and usually last between 2-6 hours.  We have a few mid-week hikes, some of which are longer and reach deeper into our beautiful backcountry and the Orestimba Wilderness.  We explore many areas all around the Park. We also plan to present a series of "Saturday Evening Talks" and Sunday Ranger Walks.  Check the [coepark.net](http://coepark.net) website, Events calendar, for more details.  We will work with you to set up any kind of hike you and your group may be interested in.  Contact us [https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=561](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=561) We look forward to seeing you at one of our activities or out on the trails.

🌲🏕️🌄🚗 Our group is a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainable transportation, outdoor adventures, and connecting with fellow Tesla enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the Tesla camping scene, this group offers a welcoming space to learn, share experiences, and build friendships with others who share your interests. 🔍 About Me: Organized by Olya, a Tesla owner who has enjoyed solo Tesla camping adventures in Big Sur. With a passion for camping and a desire to share the experience with those who may be hesitant to camp solo.

Welcome to the Morgan Hill Social Club Meetup! This group is for anyone in the Morgan Hill area who enjoys meeting new people and participating in fun and interesting activities. Join us to connect with like-minded individuals, forge new friendships, and have a great time exploring all that Morgan Hill has to offer. Let's create memorable experiences together and make lasting connections in our community!

Welcome friendly ladies of Morgan Hill and the close by towns ! The GIRLFRIEND CIRCLE is a social group for women in their late 40's ,50's , 60's . We are here to have women connect with each other and form meaningful relationships . Have you ever wanted to go to a restaurant, winery ,concert, etc... You wanted to go but didn't want to go alone ? When you become a member of the GIRLFRIEND CIRCLE , there is no need to go alone any longer. If you feel that you could increase your circle of girlfriends and would like to know others that have the same interests as you or perhaps get involved with new activities , lost a few friend by moving , or need a refreshed new circle , then Please JOIN the GIRLFRIEND CIRCLE ! You will then know what it feels like to have new girlfriends to do a variety of fun things together ! What seems to bind us all together is a positive attitude , a sense of humor, and lively conversations. To begin in making real friendships, it begins with You. Show up to events , be friendly and welcoming , and have a positive attitude . If you're somewhat timid and shy , don't worry , I'll make sure that you feel comfortable and welcomed here. Our fun activities vary ,and I will do my best at keeping the socials posted weekly or monthly . Our social activities will take place in Morgan Hill , Gilroy and the surrounding close by towns . Some of the socials that you can look forward to are enjoying some of the wonderful restaurants for lunch or dinner , wine tastings , music events , theme parties , movie nights , pick nicking , crafts , karaoke , game time , spa day ,and more . Members that would like to host potlucks ,lunch and dinners at their home we encourage you to do so . On occasion we will venture out for a day trip or overnight stay. There is plenty of places to explore in our area and of course you're ideas are always welcomed . Policies of Girlfriend Circle : \# 1 \) Profile Picture Is Required to become a Members of this Group\. Please upload a clear face head photo of the both of you \. A clear Profile Picture makes it easier for the organizer and other members to find you at the events \.No Sunglasses \. If you upload a photo of animals , landscape , or anything else , then you will not be granted access entry into this group. #2 ) No Shows : If you have a emergency that requires you to cancel within the last couples of days before a social event , kindly let the organizer know. You will be Removed from the group for late cancellations , no -shows , or disrespectful behavior . This is a Three Strike Rule , which means if you continue to not show up , cancel the last minute , sadly you will be removed from this group. I will not be held liable or responsible if something comes to you in harms way . You are responsible for yourself . By Joining Girlfriend Circle , you understanding these simple rules .

Morgan Hill's Chamber of Commerce Business Focus Group (BFG) was formed to promote businesses in the South Valley Area in order to enhance the economic success of its members and associated businesses. Our focus is on the growth and development of businesses in the South Valley Area by participating in "formal and informal" networking, by the development of Business relationships and friendships to provide and secure exemplary services and resources for our customers and clients.

Our goal is to grow and expand our businesses, as well as educate the business community at large through our knowledge and expertise in our fields.

We are an active leads group with a structured lead system in place. We are focused on education, interaction, and power partnerships! We meet weekly on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 - 9:30 am.

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If you are a CHAMBER MEMBER you can come whenever you please. Visitors may attend twice.

Update: We currently have a few spots open. We will close the membership at 70 members. This intentionally somewhat small group is for women 55 and up young in years in the South San Jose / Morgan Hill area that love Bunco or want to learn how to play, and enjoy spending a few hours together once every other month socializing and having fun in the hope we connect with others and form lasting friendships for game night and other activities, in and outside of the group venues. Although a private group, the group description is available for reading by all who click on our group. Please ensure we would be a good fit before sending a request to join. Our Bunco game nights were initially the first Friday night of the month. Since the pandemic, we have tried Zoom Bunco, and sporadically gotten together on off days for in-person Bunco. Skip to present day, we are playingvevery other month for Day Bunco on a Saturday. Ideally, we will rotate homes and hostesses but if you are unable to host at your home, you could always be the hostess in someone else's home for that month. Also, we have a venue that can host us. To enjoy the game to the fullest, ideally we will need 12 ladies (3 tables of 4) but will still have Bunco if we have a minimum of 8 (will be a High and Low table) or as high as 16 players. If less than 8 rsvp's then we will poll to see if interested in skipping Bunco and meeting for something else. Hoping we will have more members than that as we can always plan additional ladies' get-togethers now and then if there is interest. Please, be a team player (gets along well with others), no drama, and non-abrasive. Last-minute cancellations are highly discouraged but know things do come up in life. Too many of these will result in a no-show category. Three no-shows and you will be asked to leave the group until such time your schedule and availability free up to commit to attending events. To join you must provide a legible fairly current photo of yourself, keep a legible photo of yourself throughout your time with this group, complete profile, have a residence in the south bay area in which you reside, be willing to host in your home or be a co-host in someone else's local home or venue. Usually, all events will have at least a one-week lead date & time published notification for rsvp sign-ups. We have intentionally kept this group small (about 70 members)and do have a running list of game substitutes so we are not seeking members who only want to sub. If you have been a member for a while, you are more than welcome to bring a guest if we have spots open and members have been given a chance to fill the spots first. Guests always need to be run by the organizer. Please know that we are definitely open to a few more happy, laid-back, and local active members. Looking forward to our first Bunco game day or other fun activity together.

Do you have fond memories of camping?  Want to have the opportunity to spend the day outdoors with friends?   This will be for those purists that want to camp in a Tent or in some cases travel to a fun desitnation like Hawaii, Utah, or ??, which would involve a hotel room then camping.   We look forward to hiking, sharing the cooking or finding fun places to eat out, storytelling, singing around the campfire.

Hoping to start a group for 30ish+ women who do NOT have it all figured out and want to make some new friends. Feel free to complain, life is hard, come as you are! What's with all this "positive conversation only--" we're human, we can't be positive all the damn time! Activity ideas: potluck picnics to enjoy the nice weather, meet at cafes for pastries & coffee & conversation, lunch, dinner, basic bitch stuff :) Est. June 2023 💗

I decided to start this group because we have some really awesome and fun hiking trails in our area. And also, some of these agencies have docents that really rock. The Open Space Authority docents are friendly, engaging and won't make you cry hiking up the hill (unless you like killer hikes and then they have some crazy intense hikers, too). This group is for anyone who likes to go hiking, or for walks and would like people to go with. If you like walking with other people, if you are shy, friendly, outgoing, or just love being outdoors, this is a chance to hang out with some fun people.

I work for the Open Space Authority and we preserve land for wildlife and people alike. If you want to know more, please check out the web site at www.openspaceauthority.org. This meetup is not actually sponsored by Open Space Authority but will include all kinds of info on their latest hikes since I am in the know. I want you to be in the know too! (smile)

**San Jose Tennis Meetup** players have a range of tennis skills, from beginner to advanced intermediate players. All levels are welcome, and everyone has a great time playing and meeting new people. **PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO JOIN THIS GROUP !** **YOU SHOULD BRING YOUR OWN RACQUETS AND** **BALLS.** **WE PLAY ON PUBLIC COURTS SO THERE CAN BE A WAIT SOMETIMES ESPECIALLY SUMMERS.** Did you know San Jose Tennis Meetup is FREE. You can attend the regularly scheduled sessions at local courts for free. You can also post and schedule private matches among yourselves for free. **PLEASE NOTE NEW MEMBERS:** It is **YOUR JOB !** to introduce yourself to the host and/or other members. It would be wise to include a picture in your profile though not required. Ask the host of the location you are attending if you have any questions as conditions and preferences vary from location to location. If a host is not available at the location work it out amongst yourselves. We are also planning to develop tennis clinics to help the beginner and advanced player improve their tennis skills. Yes this will be free too ! Plans are also being reviewed to have a San Jose Tennis meetup summer tournament as well as competitions with other meetup tennis teams and clubs. **San Jose Tennis Meetup is also actively seeking sponsors to offer the best tennis deals to our membership.** Our new and 1st sponsor DHL Tennis has agreed to offer all our members the following: As an ongoing special DHL Tennis is offering a **FREE** can of balls with any string job over $20. You must mention you are a San Jose Tennis Meetup member to qualify. You can contact them at 408-600-6588 or dhltennis@gmail.com [http://www.dhltennis.com/](http://www.dhltennis.com/) If you are new to tennis and want to learn you can attend our free clinics or schedule a lesson with our designated coach: [http://www.meetup.com/tennis-318/members/13](http://www.meetup.com/tennis-318/members/13)... Please note private lessons may not be free and are a private matter between you and the coach. If you know a Jr. Tennis player who wishes to advance in their tennis skills for school and tournament play try: [http://www.reuelhenritennis.com/](http://www.reuelhenritennis.com/) or [http://nextgenerationtennis.webs.com/](http://nextgenerationtennis.webs.com/) If you are already a 3.5 player or above and want to get excellent training and competitive round robin match play try: [https://www.facebook.com/VanguardPlayerDevelopmentTennisChallenge?ref=hl](https://www.facebook.com/VanguardPlayerDevelopmentTennisChallenge?ref=hl) So if you have thought about tennis come on out and give it a try. If you just moved to San Jose and you already play tennis come and join us for competitive and fun matches. Feel free to review our group on Yelp: [http://www.yelp.com/biz/san-jose-tennis-san](http://www.yelp.com/biz/san-jose-tennis-san)... If you are new to tennis here is a link for the history and rules of tennis: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis) If you are new to tennis here is a link for rules of etiquette: [http://www.ushsta.org/PLAYERS/PUBLICAREA/HS](http://www.ushsta.org/PLAYERS/PUBLICAREA/HS)... Here is a link for free tennis tips: [http://www.expert-tennis-tips.com/index.htm](http://www.expert-tennis-tips.com/index.htm)... Here is a useful link to find San Jose City and South Bay Area Parks, many which have tennis courts: [http://www.sjparks.org/parksdirectory.asp](http://www.sjparks.org/parksdirectory.asp) or [http://www.tennismaps.com/index.asp?regioni](http://www.tennismaps.com/index.asp?regioni)... Here is a nice FREE iPhone app for tennis players: [http://www.tennishubapp.com/](http://www.tennishubapp.com/) If you do not know your NTPR tennis skill level here are the guidelines. It will be important in helping you get situated with players of similar levels: Determine your tennis rating using National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) categories. The U.S. Tennis Association developed the NTRP rating system and it is the most accurate rating system available. Player levels are based on a scale from 1.0 to 7.0, but our divisions are based on levels from 2.0 - 5.0. 1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.1.5 Has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play. 2.0 Needs on-court experience. Has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.2.5 Learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability. 3.0 Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power. Most common doubles formation is one-up and one-back.3.5 Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles. 4.0 Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. Occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in doubles is evident. Rallies may be lost due to impatience.4.5 Starting to master the use of power and spins and beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. Tends to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles. 5.0 Has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or exceptional consistency around which a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes and has good depth and spin on most second serves.5.5 Has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation. 6.0 Generally do not need NTRP ratings. Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player has obtained a sectional and /or national ranking.6.5 The 6.5 player has extensive satellite tournament experience.7.0 The 7.0 player makes his living from tournament prize money.Courtesy NTPR If you know the courts you will be playing at feel free to contact the event host so they can help you get situated and introduce you to the other players. Don't be shy. **So lets have some fun out there and play Tennis !**

This is a group for queer women and nonbinary people of *all* stripes who are attracted to women. We strive to be a safe and welcoming space for every member of our community. We are anti-racist and anti-TERF. Members take turns picking a book and hosting meetings. Books can come from any genre, not just queer lit. Meetings are also potlucks and social events, so bring a dish and be ready to dish! In addition to book club meetings, we also get together for other social events. We encourage members to post ideas and invite others to join in on different activities! **WHEN AND WHERE WE MEET** Book club is once a month, normally on the 3rd Sunday of the month, from 1pm-3pm. We meet at one-another’s homes throughout the Bay Area. We ask that members RSVP by a week before an event takes place, to give hosts time to prepare their spaces. **BOOK SELECTION PROCEDURE** Books are selected by that month’s host. If a host is unable to pick, readings are chosen at random from [a list of books previously recommended by members.](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O7ZcYx6JDQR1CPBKbNBCaV85ICt6zGb8vGDtifRREaw/edit?usp=sharing) **OUR PAST BOOKS** ***2009*** October 18, 2009: Troll: A Love Story-- by Johanna Sinisalo November 22, 2009: Kabul Beauty School-- by Deborah Rodriquez December 20, 2009: The Art of Racing in the Rain-- by Garth Stein ***2010*** January 17, 2010: Me Talk Pretty One Day--by David Sedaris February 21, 2010: The Rabbi's Cat--by Joann Sfar March 21, 2010: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society-- by Mary Ann Shaffer April 18, 2010: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao--by Junot Diaz May 16, 2010: Infidel--by Ayaan Hirsi Ali June 20, 2010: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers--by Mary Roach July 18, 2010: Hard Times-- by Blayne Cooper August 15, 2010: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks--by Rebecca Skloot September 19, 2010: The Devil in the White City--by Erik Larson October 17, 2010: Sexual Fluidity--by Lisa Diamond November 2010: The Winged Dancer--by Camarin Grae ***2011*** January 2011: Patience & Sarah--by Isabel Miller February 2011: Affinity--by Sarah Waters March 2011: Madras on Rainy Days--by Samina Ali April 2011: Written on the Body-- by Jeanette Winterson May 2011: Small Island-- by Andrea Levy June 2011: By Nightfal--by Michael Cunningham July 2011: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo--by Stieg Larsson August 2011: State of Wonder--by Ann Patchett September 2011: Island Beneath the Sea-- by Isabel Allende October 2011: The Wooden Sea--by Jonathan Carroll November 2011: The IHOP Papers--by Ali Liebegott December 2011: No book--Happy Holidays! ***2012*** January 2012: Odd Girl Out (plus Beebo Brinker series)--by Ann Bannon February 2012: The Psychopath Test--by Jon Ronson March 2012: Pages For You--by Sylvia Brownrigg April 2012: We Need To Talk About Kevin--by Lionel Shriver May 2012: Some We Love, Some We Hate--by Hal Herzog June 2012: The Sense of An Ending--by Julian Barnes July 2012: The Hunger Games-- by Suzanne Collins August 2012: Now Is The Hour--by Tom Spanbauer September 2012: Moonwalking with Einstein--by Joshua Foer October 2012: The Slow Fix--by Ivan E, Coyote November 2012: My Name is Red--by Orhan Parmuk December 2012: David Sedaris books ***2013*** Jan 2013: Quiet:The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking-by Susan Cain February 2013: Middlesex--by Jeffrey Eugenide March 2013: Gone Girl--by Gillan Flynn April 2013: Wild--by Cheryl Strayed May 2013: Cannery Row--by John Steinbeck June 2013: Runaway--by Alice Munro July 2013: Just Kids--by Patti Smith August 2013: 11/22/63--by Stephen King September 2013: By Blood--by Ellen Ullman October 2013: Feed--by Mira Grant/Seanan McGuire November 2013: My Stroke of Insight--by Jill Bolte Taylor December 2013: Gingerbread Hearts--by Alison Grey , et al ***2014*** January 2014: The Glass Lake--by Maeve Binchy February 2014: The Valley of Amazement--by Amy Tan March 2014: The Happiness Project--by Gretchin Rubin April 2014: Sing You Home--by Jodi Picoult May 2014: Of Mice and Men--by John Steinbeck June 2014: Skin:Talking About Sex, Class & Literature-by Dorothy Allison July 2014: The House of Impossible Loves--by Cristina Lopez-Barnes September 2014: Good Omens--by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett October 2014: We Are Water--by Wally Lamb November 2014: The Case of the Not-So-Nice Nurse-by M. Maney ***2015*** January 2015: The Goldfinch--by Donna Tartt February 2015: The Payng Guests--by Sarah Waters March 2015: All the Light We Cannot See--by Anthony Doerr April 2015: Survival of the Sickest--by Sharon Moalem May 2015: The Girl on the Train--by Paula Hawkins June 2015: Jam on the Vine--by LaShonda Katrice Barnett July 2015: Boys In The Boat--by Daniel James Brown August 2015: The Emperor of All Maladies--by Siddhartha Mukhergee September 2015: Go Set a Watchman--by Harper Lee October 2015: The Martian--by Andy Weir November 2015: In the Unlikely Event--by Judy Blume December 2015: The Argonauts--by Maggie Nelson ***2016*** January 2016: M Train--by Patti Smith February 2016: Big Bang Symphony--by Lucy Jane Bledsoe March 2016: The Husband's Secret--by Liane Moriarty April 2016: City on Fire--by Garth Risk Hallberg May 2016: Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg--by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik June 2016: Split Second--by Douglas E. Richards July 2016: The Rosie Project --by Graeme Simsion August 2016: The Orphan Train--by Christina Baker Kline September 2016: Season of the Witch--by David Talbot October 2016: Beyond the Pale--by Elana Dykewomon November 2016: Let's Pretend This Never Happened--by Jenny Lawson December 2016: Ash--by Malinda Lo ***2017*** January 2017: The Lake House--by Kate Morton February 2017: When Breath Becomes Air--by Paul Kalanithi March 2017: The Nix --by Nathan Hill April 2017: The Palimpsest--by Catherynne M. Valente May 2017: Eating Fire: My Life as a Lesbian Avenger--by Kelly Cogswell June 2017: Small Great Things-- by Jodi Picoult July 2017: A Tale for the Time Being--by Ruth Ozeki August 2017: Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness--by Paula Poundstone September 2017: Commonwealth--by Ann Patchett October 2017: The Night Strangers--by Chris Bohjalian November 2017: The Best American Science & Nature Writing 2016--ed. Amy Stewart December 2017: Christmas Days: 12 Stories and 12 Feasts--by Jeanette Winterson ***2018*** January 2018: Big Little Lies--by Liane Moriarty February 2018: Manhattan Beach--by Jennifer Egan March 2018: Little Fires Everywhere--by Celeste Ng April 2018: Requiem for Immortals--by Lee Winter May 2018: The Power--by Naomi Alderman June 2018: I'm Judging You: The Do Better Manual--by Luvvie Ajayi July 2018: The Alice Network--by Kate Quinn August 2018: She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders--by Jennifer Finney Boylan September 2018: A Little Life--by Hanya Yanagihara October 2018: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows--by Balli Kaur Jaswa November 2018: Something in the Water--by Catherine Steadman December 2018: Calypso--by David Sedaris ***2019*** January 2019: Unsheltered—by Barbara Kingsolver February 2019: There There—by Tommy Orange March 2019: Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair That Shaped a First Lady—by Susan Quinn April 2019: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine—by Gail Honeyman May 2019: When Katie Met Cassidy - by Camille Perri June 2019: The Underground Railroad - by Colson Whitehead July 2019: Children of Blood and Bone - by Tomi Adeyemi August 2019: Blush: The Unbelievably Absurd Diary of a Gay Beauty Junkie by Harvey Helms September 2019: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams - by Matthew Walker October 2019: The Magician's Assistant - by Ann Patchett November 2019: The Stand - by Stephen King December 2019: A Man Called Ove - by Fredrik Backman ***2020*** January 2020: The Body: A Guide for Occupants - by Bill Bryson February 2020: Girl - Woman - Other - by Bernardine Evaristo March 2020: cancelled April 2020: Red - White - and Royal Blue - by Casey McQuiston May 2020: The Fifth Season - by N.K. Jemisin June 2020: We Had No Rules - by Corinne Manning July 2020: Cordelia's Honor - by Lois McMaster Bujold August 2020: The Decision - by Kevin Hart September 2020: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones October 2020: So You Want to Talk About Race - by Ijeoma Oluo November 2020: When We Believed in Mermaids - by Barbara O'Neal December 2020: Save Yourself - by Cameron Esposito ***2021*** January 2021: A Time to Kill - by John Grisham February 2021: Untamed - by Glennon Doyle March 2021: Lone Wolf - by Jodi Picoult April 2021: Promised Land - by Barack Obama May 2021: You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey - by Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar June 2021: Something to Talk About - by Meryl Wilsner July 2021: American Dirt - by Jeanine Cummins August 2021: This Is How It Is - by Laurie Frankel September 2021: Lab Girl - by Hope Jahren October 2021: The Midnight Library - by Matt Haig November 2021: Cemetery Boys - by Aiden Thomas December 2021: Apples Never Fall - by Liane Moriarty ***2022*** January 2022: The Plot - by Jean Hanff Korelitz February 2022: The Henna Artist - by Alka Joshi March 2022: The Master Key - by Masako Tagawa April 2022: Project Hail Mary - by Andy Weir May 2022: Gideon the Ninth - by Tamsyn Muir June 2022: One Last Stop - by Casey McQuiston July 2022: The Inner Life of Animals - by Peter Wohlleben August 2022: Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty - by Patrick Radden Keefe September 2022: Can’t Hurt Me - by David Goggins October 2022: Lessons in Chemistry - by Bonnie Garmus November 2022: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - by Taylor Jenkins Reid December 2022: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Eleanor Hardcastle - by Stuart Turton ***2023*** January 2023: Like a House on Fire - by Lauren McBrayer February 2023: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - by Gabrielle Zevin March 2023: Why We’re Polarized - by Ezra Klein April 2023: The Travelling Cat Chronicles - by Hiro Arikawa May 2023: The London Séance Society - by Sarah Penner June 2023: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies - by Deesha Philyaw July 2023: Circe - by Madeline Miller August 2023: September 2023: October 2023: November 2023: December 2023:

Join our couple's group for active fun including biking, hiking, golf, and bocce ball to name a few. We haven't tried pickle ball, but we're game, are you? We'll also balance it with some down time and enjoy game night, BBQ's and wine tasting. Let's be friends and enjoy life together! A little about us... We're a mid-50's active couple, together for almost twenty years with two teenagers in high school and we're looking to extend our friend circle. We love biking, running, and all things outdoors, game nights, books, comedy, and wine. Mark is an avid mountain and road cyclist, who also loves to run and recently ran a half marathon and is training for more. Kim recently joined Orangetheory and enjoys road riding and running. Possible event locations include: Morgan Hill, San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos.

This community wellness oriented-group strives to provide information and activities that will help members heal, strive, persevere, as well as be and feel the best that they can. We offer Yoga, Tai Chi, Reiki and Spiritual Healing, Intuitive Readings, Past-Life Regression, Meditation, Hypnosis, Sound Therapy, Retreats, Health Fairs, Personal and Professional Parties, and more.

**Please, do not join this group unless you are 100% confident that you will be an *ACTIVE* member by at least participating *TWICE* per year by attending events.** **It *REALLY * takes a lot of time and energy for organizers and event hosts to create events. By participating in events, you acknowledge their hard work and your interest in the group and its members. It shows commitment and** **personal responsibility.** **IF you sign up for an event but need to cancel, please, change your RSVP at least 24 hours prior to the start of the event to allow other members to attend. Failure to do so will result in a "No Show."** **Inactive members and those who have an excess of changing RSVP or No Shows will be removed from the group.** **3+ RSVP changes and 2 No Shows will result in removal.** Hi Almadenians! This group is meant for people 55+ that want to be ACTIVE by participating in events that will also allow you to meet other members with similar interests. We offer a variety of activities such as  hikes, kayaking, board games, music in the park, live music, art fairs, theater... You are always welcome to post an event of your preference. Please, post a close-up picture of yourself in your profile that shows only your face (no minors in the photo). OUR HIKES ARE NOT INTENDED FOR HIKERS WHO LIKE TO HIKE AS A WAY OF EXERCISING. WE HIKE TO ENJOY NATURE, THE COMPANY OF OTHER HIKERS AND TO, ALSO, EXERCISE. OUR NORMAL PACE IS 2-3 MILES/HOUR DEPENDING ON THE HIKE AND THE LEVEL OF THE MEMBERS ATTENDING. OUR FINISH TIME IS AN APPROXIMATION BUT NOT A DEADLINE. MANY TIMES, WE LIKE TO GO OUT FOR LUNCH AFTER THE HIKE. We are open to suggestions for events and we welcome members who want to participate in adding events to our calendar or becoming event hosts! Out of respect for event hosts who spend time in planning and designing events and for members in the WAITLIST only sign up for events you read the entire information about and are pretty sure you will attend. Members who do not participate in events and/or have a history of signing up and changing their RSVP last minute or are "no shows" will be dropped from the group. ***Please, let me know if you are interested in becoming an event host.*** DISCLAIMER: Joining any of our hikes is voluntary and there may be some risks associated with this physical activity. It is each hiker's responsibility to ensure that she/he is physically fit and in good health to participate in hiking activities and to also be prepared with the appropriate water, food, clothing, and first aid supplies. Hike hosts make no warranties about the quality, safety, or supervision of these activities. Hiking organizers/ hosts are not professionals in this field and may occasionally get lost which will extend the time period for the hike. If you are carpooling, we suggest you only do so with people you know and are comfortable with. Carpooling is at your own risk. LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing for the hiking event, you hereby release it's organizers, hosts, and all participants from any and all liabilities, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and /or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein . You are acknowledging the requirements, the possible risks and are taking responsibility for your own health and safety issues. Safety matters! I am looking forward meeting each one of you PERSONALLY!  HAPPY TRAILS!, Nieves

we understand that language learning can be more enjoyable when combined with socializing and fun activities. That's why we organize a variety of engaging events and gatherings, ranging from casual conversations over coffee to interactive games, cultural outings, movie nights, and much more. These events provide the perfect opportunity to practice a new language, make new friends, and discover different cultures from around the world. If you are Vietnamese, bilingual, love learning Vietnamese, or speak English as a second language and would like to improve your English, let's connect, mingle, and make incredible memories together! Whether you are someone of Vietnamese descent, or want to meet Vietnamese language & culture lovers in a relaxed, friendly & fun atmosphere, come join us make new friends, learn & practice its language & discover Vietnamese culture, traditions & cuisines without the distractions from careers, family life, social media, or health. we understand that language learning can be more enjoyable when combined with socializing and fun activities.