November 2018 SIR 34 Newsletter
In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog. Food is better in November than any other time of the year.
Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant
Big SIR
Adrian Verduzco
Welcome to November everyone.
November brings the beginning of the Holiday season. This month we celebrate two holidays, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. It’s the time to give thanks to all our veterans and to our friends and family for our blessings throughout the year.
November is the last luncheon month for the year as we have the Christmas party at Castlewood on December 6. So the November lunch will be the last time to purchase tickets for this event. It’s a great evening and I hope you are able to attend.
I would like to thank our members that brought guests to our lunches this year. By welcoming guests to our lunches they can discover what SIR is all about and hopefully decide to join our group.
See you at the Lunch.
Thank you
Adrian Verduzco
Little SIR
Jim Benham
Guest Speaker
Our November speaker will be one our own members, Phil Stage. Phil is a retired US Army Colonel and his talk will be on his experiences when he served as the Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Civil Military Task Force, Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1977-98. The conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina ended in 1995 and resulted in 250,000 deaths, massive internal displacement, and the exodus of one million refugees. The new country faced many problems, similar to other from war devastated territories, such as a broken economy, great numbers of displaced people, a need for a new political order and institutions to name a few. Phil was involved in the post war reconstruction.
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
Please note, there is NO need to inform the attendance chair whether you will be absent from this meeting or any other meeting. If you have a conflict and cannot attend, you will marked as absent from that luncheon by the fact that you did not use your badge that month.
Adrian Verduzco
Welcome to November everyone.
November brings the beginning of the Holiday season. This month we celebrate two holidays, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. It’s the time to give thanks to all our veterans and to our friends and family for our blessings throughout the year.
November is the last luncheon month for the year as we have the Christmas party at Castlewood on December 6. So the November lunch will be the last time to purchase tickets for this event. It’s a great evening and I hope you are able to attend.
I would like to thank our members that brought guests to our lunches this year. By welcoming guests to our lunches they can discover what SIR is all about and hopefully decide to join our group.
See you at the Lunch.
Thank you
Adrian Verduzco
Little SIR
Jim Benham
Guest Speaker
Our November speaker will be one our own members, Phil Stage. Phil is a retired US Army Colonel and his talk will be on his experiences when he served as the Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Civil Military Task Force, Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1977-98. The conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina ended in 1995 and resulted in 250,000 deaths, massive internal displacement, and the exodus of one million refugees. The new country faced many problems, similar to other from war devastated territories, such as a broken economy, great numbers of displaced people, a need for a new political order and institutions to name a few. Phil was involved in the post war reconstruction.
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
Please note, there is NO need to inform the attendance chair whether you will be absent from this meeting or any other meeting. If you have a conflict and cannot attend, you will marked as absent from that luncheon by the fact that you did not use your badge that month.
Membership
Don Bartel Chairman
New Members
Darrel Bender TV029 golf
4747 McHenry Gate Way
Pleasanton, CA 94566
[email protected]
Member Changes
Garry Samuels passed away active to out
In October we have 174 active and 6 inactive members.
Don Bartel Chairman
New Members
Darrel Bender TV029 golf
4747 McHenry Gate Way
Pleasanton, CA 94566
[email protected]
Member Changes
Garry Samuels passed away active to out
In October we have 174 active and 6 inactive members.
September New Members
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Dennis Alcalde Darrell Bender
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November
Phil Stage Frank Chambers Mike Casey Fred Houston Chris Haynam Chan Eason Phil Markwart Joe Kenny Bob Jacobsen |
Birthdays
Dave Lewis Carl Michelotti Joe Morgan Roland Smith Bob Watson Ron Jensen Alan Brooks Kevin Reidy |
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December
Jim Kenna Gene Matthew John Peterson Joe Biggs Mike Melvin Tom Chapman Bill Thomas Dick Boccolini Larry Lindsey |
Birthdays
Dan Green Jim Benham Buck Helsel Bill Janes Chuck Hendricks Dick Spicka Larry Brumm Roger Schmidt |
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GOLF
Jim Kenna In October we had some nice outings including our 3rd annual golf and barbecue lunch event with prize money for the top 3 foursomes. November's schedule has some nice venues including Hiddenbrooke a new course for us with range balls a box lunch and a sleeve of balls. November is also the start of annual club and NCGA dues renewal time. I also want to acknowledge two of our newer members - Scot Paulson and Dave Wilmore - for volunteering to assist with committee functions. Scot and Dave stay tuned. Finally, I plan to distribute the 2019 schedule in the next week or two. |
our Hole in One Hero Ron Jensen, congratulations!
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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.
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.
Wine Tasting
Larry Lindsey
925-593-5487
[email protected]
November Wine Event
Our November wine tasting will be at Ken and Barbara McDonald's home on November 13 starting at 6:30. Since they are both from the State of Washington they are requesting that you bring a wine from Washington State. Please respond to this e-mail or e-mail the McDonalds that you will be attending the wine tasting on November 13. See McDonald's contact information below.
Ken & Barbara McDonald
1939 Greenwood Rd
Pleasanton
925-846-7813
[email protected]
37 members of the wine group had a great time last week tasting wine in Plymouth. Steve Annen picked out three great wineries that we went to. We stayed in the National Hotel in Jackson and had dinner at the hotel restaurant. We all had a good time and were able to visit with all that were on the trip. This is a fun event that the wine group puts together this time of year. We will try to pick another interesting and fun place for next year. lf anybody has any suggestions please let me know. Click here to view slides from our Plymouth Wine Outing
Larry Lindsey
925-593-5487
[email protected]
November Wine Event
Our November wine tasting will be at Ken and Barbara McDonald's home on November 13 starting at 6:30. Since they are both from the State of Washington they are requesting that you bring a wine from Washington State. Please respond to this e-mail or e-mail the McDonalds that you will be attending the wine tasting on November 13. See McDonald's contact information below.
Ken & Barbara McDonald
1939 Greenwood Rd
Pleasanton
925-846-7813
[email protected]
37 members of the wine group had a great time last week tasting wine in Plymouth. Steve Annen picked out three great wineries that we went to. We stayed in the National Hotel in Jackson and had dinner at the hotel restaurant. We all had a good time and were able to visit with all that were on the trip. This is a fun event that the wine group puts together this time of year. We will try to pick another interesting and fun place for next year. lf anybody has any suggestions please let me know. Click here to view slides from our Plymouth Wine Outing
BRIDGE
CHUCK BROWN
In October, we met at John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. We had 3 tables and the winners were: Randy Cotton, Chan Eason and Bill Thomas. Our next meeting will be November 13th at 1:00 PM.
Camera Club
Don Roberts
Any questions about Camera Club get in touch with Don Roberts at 846-5145 or email [email protected]
Chaplin
Larry Brumm Please call Larry if you hear of any SIR sick, hospitalized, or injured so he can let everyone else know.
CHUCK BROWN
In October, we met at John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. We had 3 tables and the winners were: Randy Cotton, Chan Eason and Bill Thomas. Our next meeting will be November 13th at 1:00 PM.
Camera Club
Don Roberts
Any questions about Camera Club get in touch with Don Roberts at 846-5145 or email [email protected]
Chaplin
Larry Brumm Please call Larry if you hear of any SIR sick, hospitalized, or injured so he can let everyone else know.
History Club
Stephen Jackson
We have started a History Club. For those of you who are history buffs this club might be of interest to you. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 10am (next one Wednesday November 14th), for the moment at the Corner Bakery Café near intersection of Bernal and Valley near I-680. We have a list of topics we want to explore and are currently working on Civil War stories. Please join us if you are interested and bring a fact or two with you to share.
Stephen Jackson [email protected]
Stephen Jackson
We have started a History Club. For those of you who are history buffs this club might be of interest to you. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 10am (next one Wednesday November 14th), for the moment at the Corner Bakery Café near intersection of Bernal and Valley near I-680. We have a list of topics we want to explore and are currently working on Civil War stories. Please join us if you are interested and bring a fact or two with you to share.
Stephen Jackson [email protected]
Bocce & Beer Outings
Steve Annen
Bocce is the 1st and 3 rd Tues at 10 am at the Pleasanton senior center Nov 6 and 20 are our next outings unless it rains and the courts are too soggy.
The beer group will meet at Shadow Puppet brewery in Livermore on Thursday Nov 29 th at 4 pm. It is one of the favorites of our group.
Steve Annen
Bocce is the 1st and 3 rd Tues at 10 am at the Pleasanton senior center Nov 6 and 20 are our next outings unless it rains and the courts are too soggy.
The beer group will meet at Shadow Puppet brewery in Livermore on Thursday Nov 29 th at 4 pm. It is one of the favorites of our group.
Poker
Jim Benham
Not enough interest in poker for October, too many SIRs traveling to interesting and exotic places. There will be no poker games in November and December due to the Holidays. Our next game will be Tuesday, January 29th.
Jim Benham
Not enough interest in poker for October, too many SIRs traveling to interesting and exotic places. There will be no poker games in November and December due to the Holidays. Our next game will be Tuesday, January 29th.
Men's Once a month Dinner Club
This is another new group, grab a hold of Carl Churilo during the meeting to get more information about the next dinner outing.
This is another new group, grab a hold of Carl Churilo during the meeting to get more information about the next dinner outing.
Dance Club
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:
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.
The once a month Breakfast Group
Jim Benham
The breakfast boys got together last Wednesday at Vic’s in downtown Pleasanton. Turnout was light. We had a glitch in our gmail account so no advance notice went out. Only the hardened regulars (Steve, Buck and Jim Kenna) showed up. We will not be meeting for breakfast in November or December due to the Holidays, our next Breakfast Group get together will be Wednesday, January 30 at Vic's All Star Cafe on Main St.
E-mail Jim Benham at [email protected] if interested in joining us for breakfast.
Jim Benham
The breakfast boys got together last Wednesday at Vic’s in downtown Pleasanton. Turnout was light. We had a glitch in our gmail account so no advance notice went out. Only the hardened regulars (Steve, Buck and Jim Kenna) showed up. We will not be meeting for breakfast in November or December due to the Holidays, our next Breakfast Group get together will be Wednesday, January 30 at Vic's All Star Cafe on Main St.
E-mail Jim Benham at [email protected] if interested in joining us for breakfast.
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Wood Carvers
John Peterson The Wood Carvers meet every Tuesday from 9 to 4 and at 6-8 pm every Thursday at the Wood Shop in the Senior Center. They take a lunch break on Tuesday at the Sage Cafe in the Senior Center. This September 8-9 is the 48th annual show at the Pleasanton Vetrens Center. This year the theme is animals in a carousel, come to the show for a roaring good time! |