SIR 34 December Newsletter
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Big SIR
Jack Parker
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It’s hard to believe that 2017 is just about over. I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to serve as Big Sir this year. I want to thank everyone on the Board of Directors for the support and guidance they provided. I know that Adrian will do a great job this next year and that Jim Benham (the new Little Sir) will add new ideas and excitement.
Our Membership for 2017 remained constant and I see a trending that will bring a nice increase for 2018. This is something that everyone can and should help with.
The activities for 2017 continued to progress. The Bridge group will be moving to a new venue. The Bocce group continues to grow stronger. Our Book exchange benefits everyone. The Wine group is probably the most successful wine club in the region. The Golf, Photography, Computer, Dinner, Walking, Beer, Dancing, Poker and Fishing groups are all active & looking for additional members to participate. Check the new 2018 Roster for the names of the current chairman of the activities you are interested in and get involved.
I hope to see everyone at the Christmas Party on the 6th. A great venue and a Great Band.
Just a reminder that there is NO meeting at San Ramon Golf Club in December. I want to wish everyone a wonderful Holiday Season.
Jack Parker
My Favorite Will Rogers quote this year: “There are 2 theories on how to deal with women, neither works”
Little SIR
Adrian Verduzco
Guest Speaker
No guest speaker this month, our program is the annual Christmas Party at Castlewood Country Club this Wednesday, December 5th. You might be interested in a program in January sponsored by the Friends of Pleasanton Senior Center.
The Friends of the Senior Center are sponsoring a free luncheon on Thursday January 25. The keynote speaker is Dr. Richard Caro www.techenhancedlife.com. His topic is Longevity Explorers: Leveraging the insights and accumulated wisdom of older adults to accelerate the emergence of novel solutions to some of the challenges of aging. Some of you may have heard Dr Caro speak at the Bring Your Own Technology Fair at the Senior Center last year. Very informative and innovative.
You can view the flyer about this program here
Treasurer's Report
Tom Reif
Please note: If you come in late for a meeting and there is no one at the table to buy a lunch ticket, please check the sign at the table to see where a treasurer (Wendell Moen, Jack Ogden or Tom Reif) is sitting and buy your ticket. Thanks for your help.
Lunch
Ron Jensen
If you aren't attending the luncheon meeting please send Email to:
sir34lunch@gmail.com Please put "Sir Lunch" in the subject line
OR you can hit the reply arrow on the email you receive every month 12 days
before the luncheon. Type in "I can not attend on XX/XX/XX. My badge numberis XXX." Then hit the send button or arrow.
We must give San Ramon Golf Club the number of meals to prepare 10 days
prior to the meeting.
Jack Parker
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It’s hard to believe that 2017 is just about over. I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to serve as Big Sir this year. I want to thank everyone on the Board of Directors for the support and guidance they provided. I know that Adrian will do a great job this next year and that Jim Benham (the new Little Sir) will add new ideas and excitement.
Our Membership for 2017 remained constant and I see a trending that will bring a nice increase for 2018. This is something that everyone can and should help with.
The activities for 2017 continued to progress. The Bridge group will be moving to a new venue. The Bocce group continues to grow stronger. Our Book exchange benefits everyone. The Wine group is probably the most successful wine club in the region. The Golf, Photography, Computer, Dinner, Walking, Beer, Dancing, Poker and Fishing groups are all active & looking for additional members to participate. Check the new 2018 Roster for the names of the current chairman of the activities you are interested in and get involved.
I hope to see everyone at the Christmas Party on the 6th. A great venue and a Great Band.
Just a reminder that there is NO meeting at San Ramon Golf Club in December. I want to wish everyone a wonderful Holiday Season.
Jack Parker
My Favorite Will Rogers quote this year: “There are 2 theories on how to deal with women, neither works”
Little SIR
Adrian Verduzco
Guest Speaker
No guest speaker this month, our program is the annual Christmas Party at Castlewood Country Club this Wednesday, December 5th. You might be interested in a program in January sponsored by the Friends of Pleasanton Senior Center.
The Friends of the Senior Center are sponsoring a free luncheon on Thursday January 25. The keynote speaker is Dr. Richard Caro www.techenhancedlife.com. His topic is Longevity Explorers: Leveraging the insights and accumulated wisdom of older adults to accelerate the emergence of novel solutions to some of the challenges of aging. Some of you may have heard Dr Caro speak at the Bring Your Own Technology Fair at the Senior Center last year. Very informative and innovative.
You can view the flyer about this program here
Treasurer's Report
Tom Reif
Please note: If you come in late for a meeting and there is no one at the table to buy a lunch ticket, please check the sign at the table to see where a treasurer (Wendell Moen, Jack Ogden or Tom Reif) is sitting and buy your ticket. Thanks for your help.
Lunch
Ron Jensen
If you aren't attending the luncheon meeting please send Email to:
sir34lunch@gmail.com Please put "Sir Lunch" in the subject line
OR you can hit the reply arrow on the email you receive every month 12 days
before the luncheon. Type in "I can not attend on XX/XX/XX. My badge numberis XXX." Then hit the send button or arrow.
We must give San Ramon Golf Club the number of meals to prepare 10 days
prior to the meeting.
Membership
Don Bartel Chairman
Member Changes
In November we had 172 active and 7 inactive members
New Members November
Don Spilman TV 133 Golf
216 Junco Ave
Livermore, CA 94551
don@spilmangroup.com
Dave Frock TV 131 Golf
Pleasanton, CA 94588
dave_frock@yahoo.com
Ron Lingi TV 125
4312 Evelyn Ct
Pleasanton, CA 94588
grabl@att.net
Tom Deroza TV 132
1963 Brooktree Way
Pleasanton, CA 94566
tderoza@comcast.net
Don Bartel Chairman
Member Changes
In November we had 172 active and 7 inactive members
New Members November
Don Spilman TV 133 Golf
216 Junco Ave
Livermore, CA 94551
don@spilmangroup.com
Dave Frock TV 131 Golf
Pleasanton, CA 94588
dave_frock@yahoo.com
Ron Lingi TV 125
4312 Evelyn Ct
Pleasanton, CA 94588
grabl@att.net
Tom Deroza TV 132
1963 Brooktree Way
Pleasanton, CA 94566
tderoza@comcast.net
December Birthdays
Lee Busey
Jim Kenna
Gene Matthew
John Peterson
Jim Kenna
Gene Matthew
John Peterson
November Birthday Boys
| 2018 Golf Schedule |
Golf
Jim Kenna
Our 2018 schedule is now complete, it includes 17 different courses with Poppy Ridge and Callippe leading the way with 9 and 8 dates respectively. The schedule will likely be delivered by email to all the golfers before the luncheon and possibly before you read this. We also will have a limited number available at the luncheon for the non computer folks in our group.
GOLF PLEASANTON FAIRWAYS
STEVE THOMAS
Please join me for nine great holes at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds on Monday and Thursday, 8:00 AM tee off. Show up at least 15 minutes earlier for pairing.
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
TOM REIF
The PC Users Group meeting is held every fourth Thursday of the month at 10 AM at the
Pleasanton Senior Center. You do not have to sign up, just show up. The agenda for each
meeting is posted at https://sites.google.com/site/pleasenior/
If you would like to be on the agenda mailing list, which is sent out about a week before the
meeting, send your email address to pleasenior@gmail.com and you will be added to the mailing list.
Wine Tasters Club
Larry Lindsey
Our wine group activities are closed for 2017. I think we had a great year. Now we are getting ready for 2018. I want to thank those who hosted our monthly wine events. I really appreciate your stepping up and allowing us to come into your homes to enjoy the wine and food that we all bring. I hope that some who have not hosted will be able to open their home for one of our wine events next year.
I also want to extend a big thanks to Steve Annen for the work and time he put in helping organize our Lodi Wine trip. We had a great two days. Thanks Steve.
Our next wine tasting will be in January and will be at my home. Most likely will be January 9, but will have more details latter. Any questions about the Wine Group please contact me.
Larry Lindsey
925-593-5305
larrylindsey@hotmail.com.
BRIDGE
CHUCK BROWN
The Bridge Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Hacienda Motor Home Park on Vineyard Ave. in Pleasanton In October we had four tables and winners were: Peter McIntrye, Dick Fields, Roland Smith and Bruce Kubic. In November we will be meeting on Tuesday the 14th.
Dance Carl Churilo
The dancing still goes on and there are plenty of places to go out and become a hero to your spouse. As you all know, women love to dance, so why not take them to one of the places mention below and have a great time together.
The following are places to go Dancing which my opinion are very good and reasonably prices:
Camera Club
Don Roberts
Any questions about Camera Club get in touch with Don Roberts at 846-5145 or email dwrwghb@comcast.net
View Camera Club Slide Show
Chaplin
Larry Brumm
Please call Larry if you hear of any SIR sick, hospitalized, or injured so he can let everyone else
know.
Sunshine
Carl Churilo
This past month I received a telephone call about one of ours Sir’s Member passing away: John G O’Neill – he will be truly missed by all whom knew him. Rest in Peace and walk with God. Larry Brumm has taken over the responsibility of Sunshine Chairmen. Please let Larry know as soon as possible when someone is feeling well or has passed away.
Email him at, larry.brumm@att.net or call 925-200-9849.
Beer Group
Steve Annen
No Beer Group get together to sip and socialize in December. We'll be back at it in January.
Jim Kenna
Our 2018 schedule is now complete, it includes 17 different courses with Poppy Ridge and Callippe leading the way with 9 and 8 dates respectively. The schedule will likely be delivered by email to all the golfers before the luncheon and possibly before you read this. We also will have a limited number available at the luncheon for the non computer folks in our group.
GOLF PLEASANTON FAIRWAYS
STEVE THOMAS
Please join me for nine great holes at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds on Monday and Thursday, 8:00 AM tee off. Show up at least 15 minutes earlier for pairing.
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
TOM REIF
The PC Users Group meeting is held every fourth Thursday of the month at 10 AM at the
Pleasanton Senior Center. You do not have to sign up, just show up. The agenda for each
meeting is posted at https://sites.google.com/site/pleasenior/
If you would like to be on the agenda mailing list, which is sent out about a week before the
meeting, send your email address to pleasenior@gmail.com and you will be added to the mailing list.
Wine Tasters Club
Larry Lindsey
Our wine group activities are closed for 2017. I think we had a great year. Now we are getting ready for 2018. I want to thank those who hosted our monthly wine events. I really appreciate your stepping up and allowing us to come into your homes to enjoy the wine and food that we all bring. I hope that some who have not hosted will be able to open their home for one of our wine events next year.
I also want to extend a big thanks to Steve Annen for the work and time he put in helping organize our Lodi Wine trip. We had a great two days. Thanks Steve.
Our next wine tasting will be in January and will be at my home. Most likely will be January 9, but will have more details latter. Any questions about the Wine Group please contact me.
Larry Lindsey
925-593-5305
larrylindsey@hotmail.com.
BRIDGE
CHUCK BROWN
The Bridge Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Hacienda Motor Home Park on Vineyard Ave. in Pleasanton In October we had four tables and winners were: Peter McIntrye, Dick Fields, Roland Smith and Bruce Kubic. In November we will be meeting on Tuesday the 14th.
Dance Carl Churilo
The dancing still goes on and there are plenty of places to go out and become a hero to your spouse. As you all know, women love to dance, so why not take them to one of the places mention below and have a great time together.
The following are places to go Dancing which my opinion are very good and reasonably prices:
- Rossmoor Senior Community: last Sunday of the month, great dance floor, DJ music, and a is only $5 per person.
- Merry Mixers at the Elks Club in Walnut Creek: twice a month – 1st and 3th Friday of each month, live band, smaller dance floor but fun.
- Castle Rock Restaurant, Livermore: every Sunday and Tuesday night. Live band.
- Two Left Feet, Danville, every Sunday afternoon, DJ music, and nice dance floor.
Camera Club
Don Roberts
Any questions about Camera Club get in touch with Don Roberts at 846-5145 or email dwrwghb@comcast.net
View Camera Club Slide Show
Chaplin
Larry Brumm
Please call Larry if you hear of any SIR sick, hospitalized, or injured so he can let everyone else
know.
Sunshine
Carl Churilo
This past month I received a telephone call about one of ours Sir’s Member passing away: John G O’Neill – he will be truly missed by all whom knew him. Rest in Peace and walk with God. Larry Brumm has taken over the responsibility of Sunshine Chairmen. Please let Larry know as soon as possible when someone is feeling well or has passed away.
Email him at, larry.brumm@att.net or call 925-200-9849.
Beer Group
Steve Annen
No Beer Group get together to sip and socialize in December. We'll be back at it in January.
Poker
Jim Benham
This is a fun causal game, come join us some time. We usually meet on the last Tuesday of the month, first hand at 6pm, last at 10pm, come Heaven or (Hell) high water. Jim hosted another great evening of poker in November. There were a few winners and some losers, fun was had by all.
Jim Benham
This is a fun causal game, come join us some time. We usually meet on the last Tuesday of the month, first hand at 6pm, last at 10pm, come Heaven or (Hell) high water. Jim hosted another great evening of poker in November. There were a few winners and some losers, fun was had by all.
Bocce
Steve Annen
We will be playing Bocce Tues Decenber 5th at 10 pm at the Pleasanton senior center. We might not play if the courts are wet .
The once a month Breakfast Group
Jim Benham
A group of ten met at Vic's the last Wednesday in November. There was friendly conversation and once again we tried to solve most of the world's problems, but then..... there's always next month. We have room for lots more so come join us.
Please see Jim Benham or e-mail him at jdbenhfam@aol.com to get more info or to join the breakfast and/or poker club.
Steve Annen
We will be playing Bocce Tues Decenber 5th at 10 pm at the Pleasanton senior center. We might not play if the courts are wet .
The once a month Breakfast Group
Jim Benham
A group of ten met at Vic's the last Wednesday in November. There was friendly conversation and once again we tried to solve most of the world's problems, but then..... there's always next month. We have room for lots more so come join us.
Please see Jim Benham or e-mail him at jdbenhfam@aol.com to get more info or to join the breakfast and/or poker club.
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