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SIR BRANCH - 128

SAN RAMON VALLEY

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Michael Lee   Bob Henry
Branch members are encouraged to join any of our branch activity groups as listed below. Activity leader contact is available using the Contact Us feature of the Home menu.
Activity Chairman
   Asst Activity Chairman
 
ACTIVITY WHAT WHEN WHERE LEADER
BOCCE
Bocce a game in which players roll heavy balls across an area of ground and try to get each ball to stop as near as possible to a smaller ball
 
It's easy to learn and lots of fun to play!
 
Every Monday
 
starting 9:30 am
 
(April to November)
The new courts at Sycamore Valley Park on Holbrook Drive in Danville
 
Now with structure to protect us from the sun on those hot summer days!
 
 
 
 
Truman Howard
 
3 Groups
Monthly meetings to discuss a selected book, either fiction or non-fiction, usually the choice of the host SIR for the month
 
We now have 3 groups meeting on various days and times!
 
One group meets on the first Monday of the month.  
 
One group meetings on Tuesday night before luncheon
 
One group meets second Thursday of month
 
Meetings are also posted on the web site calendar
 Held at book club member homes on a rotating basis
Tony Fassiotto
Paul Sheckler
Denny Hintz
BOOK EXCHANGE 
Monthly book swap at luncheons
 
Monthly Luncheons
Third Wednesday
 Monthly Luncheon Venue
Tony Fassiotto
BOWLING
Members participate in the weekly senior bowling league in Danville
 
Monday Mornings
 
11:00 am
Danville Bowl
200 Boone Ct, Danville
 
Miguel Ferras (Branch 59)
FRIDAY
BREAKFAST
Members participate in a member-only monthly breakfast at the Danville Black Bear Restaurant
 
Every last Friday
of month
 
at 8:30 am
Black Bear Restaurant
807 Camino Ramon, Danville
Tom Eager
BRIDGE
Our branch has an active bridge group that meets 3 times during the month on a Tuesday or Thursday
 
Members host on a rotating basis.
 
 
3 times per month falling on random Tuesdays and Thursdays
 
 
 Held at bridge member homes on a rotating basis
Alan Schoeder
CHORAL
As Announced
 
 As Announced As Announced
 
Mike Thelen
COOKING
Twice monthly gathering to cook, eat, socialize and review recipes. 
 
Third and Fourth Thursday evening of month
 Normally at the Dougherty Community Center on Bollinger Canyon Rd in San Ramon except for ‘field trips”, I.e., Berkeley Bowl visit, SF Ferry Building, Farmer’s Markets
John Noll
Paul Vinella
Colin Proudfoot
CRIBBAGE
Are you interested in playing a card game that was invented in the early 1700’s?
Cribbage was brought to the New World by English colonists, played extensively by submariners during WWII, and remains very popular to this day. 
 
Come join our group!
Beginners Welcome
Co-ed Activity
 
Bring your snacks, drinks, lunch whatever you like.
 
2nd and 4th Monday
1:00 - 4:00 pm 
 
 
We meet in a private room at the San Ramon Senior Center 9300 Alcosta Blvd.
 
There is a nominal charge for the room of $4 per person for San Ramon residents and $5 for non-residents.
 
 
 
 
Joe Santone
John Noll
CYCLING
The branch cycling group members have a great time getting together for some vigorous adventures and old standby local rides throughout the east bay
 
Mondays (moderate) and Thursdays (easy) starting around 8:00 am to 9:30 am depending on the time of year.
 
Rain-outs are at Pete’s in Danville. Sign-up and get email announcements.
 East Bay and sometimes beyond. We usually meet at Starbucks on Alcosta and Village Parkway or in Danville behind the Railroad Museum.
Bill Corbett
Frank O'Neill
Dine In
The concept for this activity is to get together with 2-3 other couples, set a schedule with rotating host couples and enjoy wonderful evenings together. Meet monthly, every other month or quarterly as determined within your group. One group has already formed and is planning to meet about five times a year but you can set whatever schedule you want.
 
 
Schedules vary!
 
Check activity page for more info
 Usually at group member homes
John Noll
 
Group dining experience
 
 
Check the Rooster Newsletter for the next event
 
Every 4th Thursday Evening
 
 Local area restaurants announced at the beginning of the month
Jim Quon
FANTASY FOOTBALL
The fantasy football activity supports several leagues using the Yahoo Fantasy Football system.
 
From NFL pre-season to the end of regular season schedule!
 
August to January each year!
 
 
Online from the privacy of your home!
 
You need some sort of smart device or a computer to participate!
Dan Poulin
 
Our Fishing activity piggy-backs off of the Area 2 Fishing Group.  They organize outings during the spring, summer and fall.
 
4th Thursday of the month
(except Nov and Dec)
 Legends at the Diablo Creek Golf Course in Concord
Pedro Contreras
GARDENING
Monthly meeting to review flowers, fruits, vegetables, and landscaping with low water volume issues.
 
This Activity is currently in the forming stage. Stay tuned for more information.
 
 
To Be
 Determined!
To Be
Determined!
To Be Determined!
 
GENEALOGY
Members looking to learn how to research their ancestry.
 
 Meets Yearly
Via ZOOM
Marston
Watson
COUPLES 9-HOLE GOLF GROUP
Join other members and their spouses/guests for a fun 9-hole round of golf followed by an informal, non-hosted lunch or dinner in the clubhouse or at a local restaurant.
 
3rd Friday of the month
 
10 am start
Local 9 hole courses including:
 
Rossmoor, Walnut Creek
 
Las Positas, Livermore
 
Diablo Hills, Walnut Creek
 
Alameda Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Dan Mahoney
9-HOLE
GOLF GROUP
The 9-Hole golf group plays on Tuesday and Friday mornings. There are approximately eight who play regularly. 
 
All members of SIR Branch 128 are welcome.
 
 Tuesday and Friday mornings with standing start times between 8:15 and 8:30  
Pleasanton Golf Center Course (Alameda Fairgrounds in Pleasanton)
Tuesday
 
Diablo Hills GC in Walnut Creek
Friday
Andy Rodgers
Wayne Futak
THURSDAY
18-HOLE
GOLF GROUP
This golf group plays 18 holes weekly at one of 6 local courses.
 
Every Thursday except for holiday weeks
 
Tee times typically start between 7:30 - 9:00 am
 The San Ramon Golf Club, Callippe Preserve, Canyon Lakes, Dublin Ranch, Poppy Ridge, Las Positas, and The Bridges courses
Jim Briggs
 
TUESDAY
18-HOLE
GOLF GROUP
This golf group plays 18 holes every Tuesday, weather permitting, all over the East Bay.  Each member takes a turn to organize the weekly outing.
 
Every Tuesday except for holiday weeks
 
Tee times typically start between 7:30 - 9:30 am
 Golf courses around the bay area as far north as Napa & Fairfield, as far east as Brentwood & Livermore and as far south as Pleasanton
Larry Feigenbaum
 
Our hiking group usually meets monthly for a moderate hike somewhere in the east bay
 
Usually on the
2nd Friday of the month
 All over the East Bay
Bob Turner
INVESTING
Monthly meetings to educate members on different investment products, strategies and terminology
 
Normally the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PM
 
Via ZOOM
 
Mike Levine
LUNCH IN THE PARK
Just a chance to meet with and enjoy one another’s company and conversation in a casual outdoor setting.
 
No need to sign up. Just come and enjoy each other. 
 
 
1st Wednesday of the month starting at 11:30 am and finishing around 1:30 pm
Hap Magee Ranch Park – Danville
1025 La Gonda Way, Danville
 
Look for the picnic tables under the shade structure
Mike Sorensen
MOVIES
Monthly “Day at the Movies”, attending a movie of your choice, followed by drinks, appetizers or a light dinner at a nearby casual restaurant to discuss our movie experiences.
 
ON HOLD Looking for a New Activity Leader
 
To Be Determined
Hacienda Crossings in Dublin followed by Lazy Dog restaurant for Happy Hour!
 
 
Open
METOPERA
Experience the beauty and majesty of classical Opera and Ballet without blowing the budget or making a huge time commitment. 
 
Wednesdays
(once or twice a month) based on the MET schedule
 
Performances start at 1:00 or 6:30 pm
 
Social hour following the performance
Hacienda Crossing Movie Theater, Dublin
Rich Vivrette
PICKLE BALL
       Pickle Ball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.
 
Every 3rd Thursday
of Month
 
1:30 pm start
Check with activity leader or RSVP for locations.
Michael Lee
POKER Groups
1, 2, 3 & 4
Looking  to socialize with other SIR128 members, enjoy snacks and beverages, and indulge in a game of chance?
 
Low stakes poker (dealer chooses the game) maybe your answer. 
 
We currently have 4 groups meeting on different days and times! Check with the activity leaders to find an opening.
 
Poker Group 1 
1st and 3rd Mondays 
7 to 10 pm
 
Poker Group 2
one Tuesday or Wednesday evening each month
7 to 10 pm
 
Poker Group 3
3rd Monday
1:00 pm
San Ramon Senior Center
 
Poker Group 4
1st Wednesday
1:00 pm
San Ramon Senior Center
Poker #1 and #2
Players alternate hosting at their homes
 
Poker #3 and #4
Meets at San Ramon Senior Center on Alcosta Blvd
Robert Caviglia
Poker #1
Ken Sterba
Poker #2
Fred Pourmirzaie
Poker #3
Sid King
Poker #4
 
Technology User Group
Our Technology User Group meets to discuss, share, demonstrate and answer "How to...?" questions about technology that you sue in everyday life, as well as special Technology-oriented topics. It's a great way to keep current and get questions answered in an informal setting.
 
Guests are welcome!
 
We actively welcome and sollicit members to develop brief presentations on topics of interest.
 
 
Usually the 3rd or 4th Friday of the month - check webpage for schedule
 
No meeting in December
 
10:00 - Noon
 Danville Library
Dan Poulin
Senior Fitness
This activity is focused on Senior Exercise & Health topics to include, but limited to:
-Fun Exercises for Seniors
-Exercising at Home
-Strength Training for Seniors
-Balance Maintenance
-Weight Management
-Nutrition for Seniors
-Stress Reduction
-Fall Prevention
 
 
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays
9:00 AM
 Currently all meetings are held via Zoom
Michael Lee
 
Support Group
This activity is a monthly breakfast meeting of Branch men who have lost loved ones. 
 
The environment is intended to be compassionate and encouraging. Members can share their feelings and experiences on how they are coping. This activity creates a support system through talking, bonding and group interaction.
 
 
1st Wednesday
8:30 AM 
Danville Black Bear Diner during winter. 
 
Potential outdoor venue during the summer.     
Michael Garcia
 
Our Tennis group welcomes any and all members interested in playing tennis.
 
 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
at 8:30 am or so...
We play at Central Park
(near San Ramon Fire Department)
Bob Weber
TRAVEL
While our branch doesn't have a travel activity group per se,
we can take advantage of the many SIR Inc travel programs available, as well as, programs organized by other local branches
 
Schedules vary!
 
Check out the latest SIR Inc
Happenings Newsletter for the most recent travel information available!
Locations vary!
Michael Lee
Tom Eager
WALKING
We walk for 90 minutes on flat ground. Bring your significant other or your dog or both. Walking can help you lose weight, improve cardiovascular fitness as well as strengthen your bones and muscles.
 
2nd and 4th
9:00 am
(weather permitting) through Thanksgiving
Peet's Coffee
Danville
Bob Henry
WINE
The Wine Fellowship meets to sample wines at various times.  Gatherings can take place at any number of commercial venues as well as at member homes.
 
This a casual group and spouses are invited
 
 Schedules vary so check our activity page for our next scheduled experience! Various
Mike Sorensen