Join a Village Interest Group to meet new friends with shared interests! 

If you have an interest to share, we can help you start a new group!

Village Walkers

Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM 

Villagers meet at various locations for a fun, social walk appropriate for all ability levels. Group members take turns planning and leading walks. Notification emails are sent each week to let you know where to meet.

Email Ralph Cahn for more information

Lite Hikers 

1st Tuesday every other month at 9:30 AM 

More than a walk, less than a serious hike. About 2 hours (3-4 miles) of moderately hilly, unpaved routes in various locations chosen by volunteer leaders.

Email Jeff Salzman or Candace Simpson

Village Social Bridge

Weekly on Mondays at 1 pm @450 Bryant St

Join this group of friendly Bridge players - all experience levels welcome! No drop-ins please, you must register for each session that you plan to attend!

For information email Nancy Martin

FunShop on the Art of Good Conversation

Weekly on Thursdays at 11 AM @450 Bryant St

Hone your conversation skills in this workshop that focuses on the secrets of great conversation!

For information email Dick Smallwood

Drop-in Bag Lunch

Weekly on Thursdays at 12.15 PM @450 Bryant St, Penthouse

Looking for a free and easy way to enjoy some social time with Village friends? Try our drop-in bag lunch. Held up in the 3rd floor Penthouse room, there’s indoor and outdoor space overlooking downtown Palo Alto. Bring lunch from home or get something from the Redwood Café… and then drop in for some good company and conversation.

No registration required, just join us!

For information email Peggy McCurdy

Weekend Lunchers Group

1st and 3rd Saturdays each month 

Tired of eating alone on the weekend? Weekend Lunchers meet in groups of 12 at various restaurants to enjoy food and friendship! Only 12 participants may register for each session to facilitate good conversation. Notifications for each month are sent to all Village members and registration is first come, first served.

For information, contact Peggy McCurdy or Miriam Jacob

Tea on Tuesdays, At the Home of Geri Spieler & Rick Kaplowitz

Village members are invited to tea on Tuesday! Tea and accompaniments will be served, and good conversation is expected to flow. The group (max 15 people) will meet indoors, up one flight of stairs, but will move outside as the weather warms up. Attendees who bake are invited to bring a small dish of scones or some other pastry nosh once every couple of months.

For information email Rick Kaplowitz 

Phone "Foto-Fun" Photography Group

(Currently Inactive - may resume spring 2025)

Learn to take great photos with your phone! The group meets at various venues (gardens, etc.) once each month to take photographs and meets on Zoom to share photos and discuss techniques. iPhones and Android phones welcome.

For information, contact Alice Kozar       

Current Events Discussion Group on Zoom

1st and 3rd Mondays each month at 2:00 PM Moderated by Dick Smallwood

A lively and active group discussing the issues of the moment. We share various viewpoints with an open and welcoming attitude, no judgment! We plan to continue meeting on Zoom and also get together for lunch on the 2nd Friday of each month.

For information email Dick Smallwood

Village Book Group on Zoom

3rd Fridays each month at 11:00 AM

"Drop-in" style book discussion group, open to all! For the list of books being discussed, please visit the Events List for each month. 

For information email Shirley Finfrock or Dolores Thompson

Healthy Aging Interest Group on Zoom 

2nd Tuesday of each month at 3 PM Moderated by members

Inspired by Dr. Louise Aronson's bestselling book "Elderhood," this group meets monthly to discuss issues around healthcare and quality of life specific to seniors. We often have guest speakers addressing specific topics of interest, and we record most of the sessions for later viewing. Our learnings are documented in the Healthy Aging Online Resource Guide, accessible from the Welcome page of our members-only website.

For information email Chuck Sieloff

Village Writers Groups on Zoom

Group 1 - 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4 PM on Zoom

Group 2 - 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3 PM in person

Meet fellow writers to share your memoirs or other personal writing! No judgments - we are a circle of writers who want to share our ideas, our work and offer friendly commentary!

For information:

Group 1 - email Sue Dinwiddie

Group 2 - email Barbara Carlitz