Village Special Interest Groups
Call Member Services at (650) 289-5405 for information or questions
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!
In-Person Groups
Village Walkers
Meet weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM for neighborhood walks
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.
For information email Ralph Cahn [email protected]
Lite Hikers
Meet 1st Tuesday every other month at 9:00 AM for "Lite Hikes"
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.
For information email Jeff Salzman [email protected]
Village Social Bridge
Meet weekly on Mondays at 1 pm at 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
FunShop on the Art of Good Conversation
Meet at 450 Bryant St on Thursdays at 11 AM
Hone your conversation skills in this workshop that focuses on the secrets of great conversation!
For information email Dick Smallwood [email protected]
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 [email protected] or Miriam Jacob [email protected].
Groups on Zoom
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] or Dolores Thompson [email protected]
Healthy Aging Interest Group on Zoom Moderated by members
2nd Tuesday of each month at 3 pm
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 [email protected]
Village Writers Groups
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 [email protected]
Group 2 - email Barbara Carlitz [email protected]
TeleVisit—Phone Only Conversation, Games & More!
Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 AM
If you’re tired of Zoom but would enjoy a friendly conversation group in the comfort of your home, try TeleVisit, a phone-based activity program! In a twice-weekly conference call, we share life stories, play word games, and enjoy getting to know each other. Sometimes the group meets for lunch to visit in person!
For information email Dick Smallwood [email protected]