Scheduled Activity Events and/or Outings

In September last year, some 26 SIRS members and guests enjoyed a memorable afternoon touring the Carolands mansion and grounds in Hillsborough. The 46,000 square foot chateau was designed by a pre-eminent French architect of the Belle Epoque and built in 1916 under the direction of California architect Willis Polk.
 
The property was bought and restored in the 1990’s by Charles Johnson, principal owner of the SF Giants, and now belongs to the Carolands Foundation. Typically only open for tours by lottery once a week, the SIRS group enjoyed an unforgettable private tour of the estate led by two enthusiastic docents.
 
On Dec. 10, SIRS members and guests can again tour the mansion and estate, this time with it decorated for the holidays. The tour is scheduled at 1:00 pm, and is limited to 40 persons

 

Go to the RSVP website to register 

 
If you have any questions, contact Chuck Hottinger (206-349-3722 or charleshottinger22@gmail.com).

 

 

SIR128 golfers and guests:
 
For those not already registered and interested in playing Yocha Dehe Golf Club at Cache Creek Casino on Tuesday, February 4, 2025:
 
You have until Sunday, December 15th to register.  “Yocha Dehe Golf Club is one of Northern California’s true hidden gems. Set in the gentle hills of Capay Valley – midway between Sacramento and San Francisco – Yocha Dehe is both a secluded and peaceful setting for golf. Surrounded by farmland, a few of the golf holes are bordered by vineyards, and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Indian Nation that owns the course.” 
 
Our SIR128 discounted cost is $119 per person which includes cart and range balls. NOTE: weekday rates are normally $180-$199 per person. IN ADDITION, each golfer will receive a $20 gift card to be used at the golf shop, restaurants, bars or the resort gas station.
 
We are limited to the first 40 golfers and only 12 slots remain.
                                                                                                                                                                            Please register here if interested in playing.  
 
Payment process and additional information will be announced later in December.
 
Thanks and do reach out if questions
 
Robert Caviglia
rcaviglia827@comcast.net
925-640-8077
 
 
 

 

At 10 am on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, we will be participating in a “Kids Against Hunger (KAH)” food packaging event.
 
We will meet at a KAH facility in Pleasanton and work in teams with KAH volunteers putting together and boxing special packets of food to be delivered to needy kids in both the U.S. and foreign countries throughout the world. 
 
There is a $20 donation (pays for the food and warehouse expenses) per attendee. The event lasts approximately 90 minutes. For those interested, we’ll coordinate lunch at a local restaurant afterwards. 
 
This event is open to all Sirs, spouses/significant others and guests. Please note that a minimum of 15 registrants is needed to reserve the date/time above. 

 

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Robert Caviglia at

Rcaviglia827@comcast.net
925-640-8077
 
SPECIAL THANKS to Sir Ken Sterba for suggesting Kids Against Hunger to our Events Committee