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Publication Date: Friday, October 12, 2001
Calendar
Auditions
Harmony Crossroads Women’s Chorus
Do you love to sing? Come and visit Harmony Crossroads chorus, a women’s
a Capella barbershop style chorus. No experience or previous musical training
is required. Rehearsals are Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton
Community Church, 4455 Stoneridge Drive. For information, call 846-1857
or (510) 582-0933.
Pot O’ Gold Chorus
Men interested in barbershop singing are welcome to attend a rehearsal
at 7:29 p.m. Tuesdays at Pleasanton Community Church, 4455 Stoneridge
Drive. Additional information is available online at www.bayareametro.org
or by calling the Bay Area Metro Hotline at 443-7464.
Civic Meetings
Pleasanton City Council
Meeting begins at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the newly renovated City
Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave.The meeting is open to the public.
Pleasanton Housing Commission
Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Pleasanton Public
Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. The public is welcome.
Class Reunions
Amador Valley High School, Class of 1976
Amador Valley, class of ’76, will hold its 25-year reunion from 7 p.m.
to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353
Sunol Blvd. The cost is $50 per person before Sept. 1 and $60 after that
date. For reservations, send your information to P.O. Box 399, Pleasanton
CA 94566. For questions, e-mail Gina Molinaro-Cardera at gmcstamp@aol.com.
Dublin High School, Class of 1981
Dublin High School, class of ’81, will be holding its 20-year reunion
from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Oct. 19, at Scott’s Seafood Bar &
Grill, 1333 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. For information and to
purchase tickets, visit www.dublin1981.homestead.com or www.homestead.com/dublin1981.
You may also leave your name and address at (510) 582-5932 or mail your
information to: Dave Snyder, 2423 Skylark Way, Pleasanton CA 94566.
Las Lomas High School, Class of 1957
Las Lomas High School, class of ’57, will be holding its 44-year reunion
Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Walnut Creek. The evening
will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30. For more
information, contact Carol (Eisenman) Clark at 934-3928, Back to the Future
Reunions at 249-6650 or e-mail laslomas57@btf-reunions.com.
Classes
Amador Adult School
Amador Adult School is offering free classes including ESL, Older Adult,
Parent Education, GED, HS Diploma, Citizenship, and more. Call 462-4280
for more information.
Computer Workshops Offered
The Regional Training Alliance at Diablo Valley College is offering computer
workshops through October in Walnut Creek. The classes offered are Access
2000, Tips and Tricks, Oct. 23; Excel 2000, level 3, Oct. 24; and Access
2000, level 2, Oct. 25. For more information call the Diablo Valley College
Economic Development Office at 685-1230, ext. 437.
How To Value Your Business Workshop
How to sell and value your business workshop, sponsored by the California
Businesses For Sale Foundation, will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m.
at 117-E Town & Country Dr., Danville. The topics covered include how
to value a business, how to structure the transaction, what paperwork
and services are needed and what the owners or sellers can expect throughout
the process. Make reservations for the free workshop at 925-820-6084 or
800-400-6084. For more information, visit www.bizben.com.
Parenting Class
The Baha’i is offering a free parenting class for world peace at 7:30
p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27. For further information, call 426-1847.
Singing Workshop
The Pleasanton Playhouse will be hosting a series of four workshops during
the fall, each focusing in a specific area of theatrical arts. The second
is an acting workshop taught by Cary Litchford. Classes are from 4:30-6
p.m., Sundays, Oct. 21-Dec. 9 (omit Oct. 28 and Nov. 25) at 1048 Serpentine
Lane. Participants will learn to read musical notation, recognize key
signatures, basic rhythms, scales and intervals. Methods of sight-singing
will also be discussed and practiced. Cost is $75 and is for beginners
to intermediate. Call 462-2121 or visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
Clubs
Amador Mothers Club
Amador Valley area families with children ages infant to 5 years meet
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Sonshine
Enrichment Center Preschool at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road.
Children under 6 months are welcome at the meetings. Call 927-2444.
Amador Valley Toastmasters Club 2452
Members meet from 6:45 to 8 a.m. every Thursday at Coco’s Bakery Restaurant,
7944 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, to improve communication and leadership skills
in a safe and supportive environment. The public is welcome. Free breakfast
for first-time visitors. Call Phil Mitchell at 846-8815.
Bota Bagger Ski and Social Club
The club, for single adults, meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Celia’s
Mexican Restaurant located behind the Danville Hotel, 411 Hartz Ave. Come
find out about our year-round activities, including skiing, white water
rafting, TGIF’s, game nights and ski club parties. For more information,
call 244-5651 or visit www.botabaggers.org.
Daughters of the British Empire
The group invites all British women to the meetings for philanthropy,
friendship and fun. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at
Kottinger Gardens Hall, 251 Kottinger Ave. For more information, call
Joy at 462-5707 or Veronica at 846-4579.
Great Books of Dublin
The Great Books of Dublin group meets to discuss both classic and modern
authors from around the world at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the
month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. For more
information, call 846-4031.
Great Books of Pleasanton
This local chapter of the San Francisco Council of Great Books meets at
7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Borders Books Music & Cafe,
4575 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton, to read and discuss outstanding works
of literature. For information, send e-mail to lovetoread@home.com or
call Lou at 846-4031.
Hacienda Park Toastmasters
The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at Mallinckroot Inc.,
4280 Hacienda Drive, Pleasanton. Everyone is welcome. For more information,
call Charlotte Machi at 462-9765.
Livermore Fly Fishers
The club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Livermore
Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino, Livermore. Call Bill McCampbell at 846-5463
or Rudy Lundburg at (510) 581-3390 for more information.
Livermore Lunch Bunch #6282
This is one of more than 8,000 Toastmasters clubs dedicated to helping
each other become effective speakers, leaders and communicators. The public
is welcome. The group meets from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays at the Community
Room of the Livermore Police Department, 1110 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore.
Call 371-4700 for more information.
Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Congregation
Beth Emek, 1886 College Ave., Livermore. Come learn from experts in family
history. Call Jon at 447-9407 or visit www.l-ags.org.
Mother/Daughter Book Club
Meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Towne Center Books,
555 Main St. It is open to girls ages 9-12 and their mothers or other
friendly females. Register your book club with Towne Center and receive
a 15 percent discount on five or more copies of the current title. Call
846-8826 for more information.
Mothers and More
This Tri-Valley Chapter supports mothers who have changed their career
paths to care for their children at home. Meetings are twice a month:
the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal
Ave., and the third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, Room
117, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. For more information, call Karen at
292-1624, Michele at 243-0928 or visit www.mothersandmore.home.att.net.
Mothers of Preschoolers
Mothers of children from birth through kindergarten meet from 9 to 11
a.m. twice monthly on Tuesdays at the Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson
Drive, Pleasanton, for a morning of nurturing, including speakers on a
wide variety of topics, devotionals and crafts. Child care provided. Call
227-1301.
Native Sons of the Golden West Pleasanton Parlor 244
The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Pleasanton
Women’s Club at Vineyard Avenue and Regalia Court. For more information,
contact Paul Stahlnecker at 426-7867.
On-Line Book Club
The Pleasanton Public Library now offers a new club through its web site.
Members are able to read the first few chapters of a book before it is
released and will receive new books to preview on completion of the first
chapters. The service is free and can be joined by visiting www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html.
Call 931-3400 for more information.
P-Town Street Rods
The club meets from 6 to 9 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Lyon’s
Restaurant, 1116 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore, and from 6 to 9 p.m. the
fourth Thursday of the month on Pleasanton’s Main Street at the 600 block
near the Pleasanton sign. For more information, call George Withers at
846-5550.
Phi Delta Kappa
This international fraternity of professional educators meets monthly
on either the second or third Monday at the Crowne Plaza Holiday Inn,
19500 Dublin Canyon Road. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 7
p.m., program on educational issues at 7:30 p.m. Call Mary Switzer at
846-7342.
Pleasanton Community Toastmasters Club No. 4762
Members meet at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Parkway Baptist Church
Evans Hall, 7485 Village Parkway, Dublin, to improve public speaking and
leadership skills. Call Sandy Johnson at 829-5937.
Pleasanton Jaycees
The chapter has a general meeting at 7 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of every
month at Pizza Chicago, 3120 Santa Rita Rd., #H. The group also has mixers
the second Thursday of every month at various locations. Contact Jennifer
at (408) 942-5743 for location and exact time. Members are ages 21 to
39 who meet for mixers, networking and/or community service activities.
Visit www.usjaycees.org for more information.
Pleasanton Kiwanis
Group meets at 6:45 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at
Coffee Beans & Bistro, 401 Main St. Membership is now open. For information,
call 846-1866.
Pleasanton Lions Club
Club meets for dinner at 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the
month at the New Rochelle Restaurant, 348 St. Mary St. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, call 461-5350.
Pleasanton Lunch Club
This Le Tip chapter meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday at Maestro’s
Restaurant, 5100 Hopyard Road. Members help promote each others’ businesses
by sharing leads. The club has openings for new members from several business
categories. Membership is limited to one member per business category.
Call Jan at 734-5261 or Cindy at 833-0106.
Pleasanton Mothers Club
Pleasanton’s oldest and largest club for families with infants through
pre-school-aged children meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each
month at Mohr Elementary School, 3300 Dennis Drive. Enjoy events for moms,
children and families throughout the year along with education and play
groups. For more information, call 927-2444 or visit pleasantonmothersclub.homestead.com/pmc.html
Pleasanton Network
This group of local Tri-Valley businesses, dedicated to helping members
prosper through information sharing, cooperative transactions and referrals,
meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at the Simulcast Wagering Facility, Alameda
County Fairgrounds, at Valley and Bernal avenues. For information, call
Alice Jones at 846-0902.
Pleasanton Newcomers Club
The club meets the first Wednesday of every other month for coffee. Contact
Jeannie at 484-0949 for location and time. The club also meets the second
Wednesday of the month for a luncheon. Call Liz at 462-0490 for location
and time.
Pleasanton North Rotary Club
Group meets at 12:15 p.m. every Friday at the Pleasanton Hilton, 7050
Johnson Drive, Pleasanton. Call Wayne at 426-2510.
Pleasanton/Livermore Junior Women’s Club
The club offers its members the opportunity to perform community service,
develop leadership abilities, further personal growth and education, and
know the warmth of personal friendship. They meet at 7 p.m. on the third
Thursday of the month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road. For
more information, call 462-6519.
Rotary Club of Pleasanton
Club meets at noon each Thursday at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St.
For information, call 355-2564.
Soroptimist International of Pleasanton/Dublin
Group meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the
New Rochelle Restaurant, 348 St. Mary St., Pleasanton; and at noon the
third Wednesday of each month at various locations in Dublin. Soroptimist
International is a worldwide organization dedicated to issues affecting
women and children. For information, call 846-6644.
Towne Center Books Book Club
Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Coffee Beans
& Bistro, 401 Main St. Register your book club with Towne Center and receive
a 15 percent discount on five or more copies of the current title. For
information, call 846-8826.
Towne Center Books Mother/Daughter Book Club
Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Towne Center
Books, 555 Main St. Open to girls ages 9-12 and their moms or other friendly
female. For more information, call 846-8826.
Tri-Valley Business Builders
This business networking group meets to exchange information and leads
from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month, at
Mimi’s Restaurant, 4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin. New members and business
guests are welcome. Call Jeff at 462-7534 for information and reservations.
Tri-Valley Democratic Club
The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m. the third Monday of every month in Dublin
at 6250 Village Parkway, I.B.E.W. Hall, Local 595, to meet other area
Democrats, to discuss community outreach and to hear civic and party leaders
speak. Open to registered Democrats. Call 294-8037 for more information.
Tri-Valley Horseshoe Pitching Club
The club meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds,
4501 Pleasanton Ave. The public is welcome to attend. For more information,
call 462-4283.
V.F.W. Auxiliary to Post 6298
The V.F.W. Auxiliary to post 6298 meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday
of the month at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 300 Main St., Pleasanton.
For more information, call Joyce Oxen, president, 461-3009.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ambrose D. Regalia Post 6298 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at
7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Veterans
Memorial Building, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. Call Dan Soria at 846-7320.
Concerts
Harmony Crossroads Chorus
Harmony Crossroads Chorus, a women’s four-part barbershop chorus, will
hold its annual show at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Amador Theater,
featuring music by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and George M.Cohen.
The performance includes guest quartets and the Cantabella Chamber Choir.
Tickets are $18 at the door, advance tickets are $15 adults, $13 seniors,
students and groups of 10 or more. For more information contact Julie
Moffet (209) 830-7225 or Carrie Shaeffer (925) 846-1857.
County Fair
Dance
Ballroom Dance
The Pleasanton Senior Center will host a Ballroom Dance from 7-9 p.m.,
Friday, Oct. 12, at 5353 Sunol Blvd. Cool Tones will provide dancing music.
The event is open to the public and tickets are $5 for residents and $6
for non-residents. The price includes refreshments. Call 931-5365 for
information and reservations.
Events
Annual Pops Concert
The Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild presents its annual pops concert with
the “POPS a la Boston” program, featuring “Toy Symphony,” performed by
the Livermore-Amador Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Arthur Barnes,
soloist Robert Stansberry and the Valley Dance Theater dancers. The concert
will be held at 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, Oct. 19-20, at the Barn, Pacific
Avenue, Livermore,. Doors open at 7 p.m. All seats are reserved at $15.
For reservations, call 373-4768.
Antique Street Faire
More than 400 antique dealers from the Western states will have antiques
and collectibles on display and for sale at the Downtown Pleasanton Antique
Street Faire from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, on Main Street. Admission
for the event, sponsored by the Downtown Pleasanton Association, is free.
Crop Walk
Crop Walk is an interfaith, community fund-raising event designed to raise
awareness of hunger and hunger relief. The annual walk will take place
at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, and will circle Lake Merritt, beginning
and ending at the First Congregational Church of Oakland at 27th and Harrison
Streets. Funds raised will benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
To register or for information, call Chuckie Fong at (510) 655-7476 or
visit www.churchworldservice.org.
Del Valle Dog Show
The two-day show will feature 35 independently-held specialty shows representing
35 breeds, plus an all-breed dog show, obedience trial and agility trial.
Event hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20 and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
at the Fairgrounds. Cost is $6 adults, $3 youth and seniors, and $5 parking.
Call 455-4158 for information or visit www.dvdc.org.
Fall Music Fest
The public is invited to the eighth annual Fall Music Fest to take place
from 5:30-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, in the Amphitheater at California State
University, Hayward, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. The festival will feature
music by Mumbo Gumbo and the Cal State Hayward Jazz Band. Guests are invited
to bring a picnic dinner or purchase refreshments there. Tables for eight
may be reserved for $25. Call (510) 885-4110 or visit www.csuhayward.edu/alumni/haywire/music.html.
Fashion Show
A benefit fashion show and auction will be held at 9199 Fircrest Lane,
San Ramon, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27. Sponsored by Fashion2Go,
the event benefits the New York city attack victims. The free show features
live entertainment, door prizes and includes local designer and merchant
clothing. For consigner, model, designer or merchant information, contact
Koda at 960-0653 or visit www.fashionshowauction.com.
Hearst Elementary Fall Carnival
Hearst Elementary School is holding a “spooktacular” evening at its Fall
carnival from 5-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19. Hurry and order game cards at
the school office before they run out.
Holiday Boutique
The V.F.W. Auxiliary is hosting its 28th annual Holiday Boutique at the
Veteran Memorial Building, 300 Main St., Pleasanton. The event will be
held from10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday,
Nov. 3. Handcrafted holiday items will be available for holiday shopping
and a snack bar will be open.
Juvenile Diabetes Reserach Foundation Walk
Lydiksen third-grader Hannah Francis and Alisal second-grader David Scott
will be participating in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk
to Cure Diabetes on Sunday, Oct. 14, at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek.
Help Hannah and David, both aflicted with juvenile diabetes, find a cure
by joining the walk or sponsoring a walker. For more information, contact
Zoe Francis at 461-1170.
Make a Difference Festival
The theme of the fourth annual festival will be “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.”
This event offers families a fun way to discover how they can get and
stay connected with community service. There will be dozens of booths
and activities for the whole family. The event is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.
Mini Bridal Fair and Open House
The Little Brown Church of Sunol, located at 141 Kilkare Road, will host
a free bridal fair from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14. Guests will receive
information about the church as well as recommended local vendors. The
church will also be open for interested persons to view the building.
Call 862-2004 or visit www.littlebrownchurch.com
Murder Mystery Dinner
The Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin Branch of the American Association of
University Women is presenting a Murder Mystery Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Sunday,
Oct. 21. Catered by Joannie’s Catering, the dinner will be held at Shannon
Community Center, 11600 Shannon Ave., Dublin. Tickets for the original
play are $30, payble by Oct. 15. For reservations, remit payment to Sandy
Epley, 3536 Pimlico Drive, Pleasanton 94688. For more information, call
Kay Frank, at 846-0884.
Pleasanton Newcomers Club Holiday Party
Tickets are on sale for the annual party, to take place Sunday, Dec. 2,
at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St. Dinner, dessert and beverages are
included. Tickets are $37.50 each or $75 for a couple. For information,
call Cindy at 931-1907 or Nancy at 485-1978.
‘Real Choices, Real Faith, Real Life’
The fifth annual Fall Fest will take place from 9-11 p.m., Saturday, Oct.
27, at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont. “A Time for Young Adult
Catholics to Come Together” is an opportunity for more than 300 Catholics
in their 20s and 30s to gather for a night of speakers, workshops, Mass,
dinner and dancing. Registration is $38 before Sept. 14, $48 before Oct.
20, and $50 on-site. For registration or information, call (415) 614-5594.
Ruby Hill Giving Thanks Charity Ball
Tickets are on sale for the fifth annual event to be held Saturday, Oct.
13, at the Grand Pavilion, 2900 East Ruby Hill Drive. This year’s theme
is “Une Nuit Au Cirque.” The ball will include a gourmet dinner, wines
from local wineries and silent and live auctions for items such as a trip
to the Super Bowl and a European vacation. Money raised will be donated
to six Tri-Valley organizations whose efforts help local families and
children. Call 417-1333.
Tom Burnett Memorial Fund Benefit
The Pleasanton Masonic Lodge will hold a benefit dinner Saturday, Oct.
20, at the Pleasanton Masonic Center, 3370 Hopyard Road. The evening will
also feature an auction and dancing to “In the Mood.” Proceeds from the
$100-a-plate dinner and acution will benefit the Tom Burnett Memorial
Fund. Tickets and information can be obtained from Jan Batcheller’s Gift
Source at 484-4407; Bob Werner at 462-0366; or at the Lion’s Ticket Office,
461-5350.
Walk for the Gold
The non-competitive event will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20,
at Hart Middle School. The purpose of the walk is to promote friendship
and fitness while raising funds for and awareness of Special Olympics
in the East Bay. To participate in the event, call (510) 553-0280, ext.
30.
Exhibits
Amador Livermore Valley Museum
The museum, located at 603 Main St., features rotating exhibits and heritage
photographs of the Tri-Valley area. Yesteryear platform exhibits display
early lifestyles of the community. The Archives and Reference Library
contains photos, maps, manuscripts and oral interviews. Group tours may
be scheduled by calling 462-2766. Admission is free.
Marcel Duchamp
Artist, humorist, philosopher Marcel Duchamp is highlighted in the California
State University, Hayward, Festival, which includes a comprehensive selection
of his visual work on exhibit, a symposium of San Francisco Bay Area critics
and scholars, theater and dance presentations and a panel discussion on
the significance of Duchamp’s influence as an artist. The exhibit opening
will be held from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the University Art
Gallery and will be on display through Feb. 20. The gallery hours are
noon-3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, call (510)
885-4299.
Mining History of the East Bay
Learn about the geology of the Tri-Valley while exploring the diverse
collection of minerals displayed at the Amador Livermore Valley Historical
Museum, through Oct. 28. The museum is located at 603 Main St., and its
hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission
is free; donations are appreciated. Call 462-2766 for information.
Film
Health
Cancer Support Group
Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Thursday
of every month in Conference Room 2 (inside the cafeteria) in Medical
Plaza East, ValleyCare Medical Center, 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton.
Call Sue Rose at 462-4224.
CPR Classes
The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department offers cardiopulmonary resuscitation
classes taught by firefighters. The class teaches basic lifesaving skills,
the Heimlich maneuver and preventive signs of a heart attack, stroke and
choking. Classes formed based on interest. Cost is $25. Call 454-2375
for details.
Eating Right
Whole Foods Market is sponsoring a monthly information lecture and dining
series on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Whole Foods Market
in San Ramon. Medical experts will give tips on how to stay healthy by
eating right. There will also be a meal provided, highlighting the significant
points of the lecture. For reservations or more information, contact John
Spain at 355-9000 or for information only, Deborah Wood-Campbell at 736-1742.
Exercise for Large Sizes and Beginners
A beginners exercise class meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
at Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. Cost is $24 for eight
classes. For information, call Nancy at 743-1750.
Exercitement
Aerobics or step classes, both with strength training/body conditioning
for all skill levels, are held at Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 Main St.,
Pleasanton. Instructors are certified and trained in CPR. First class
is free. Meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
and Tuesday and Thursdays 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. For more information call
Terri at 462-6552 or Nancy at 743-1750.
Falun Gong
Falun gong is a low impact, slow motion exercise and is practiced from
7-8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sundays
in the Tennis and Community Park at Hopyard Road and Valley Avenue. The
activity is free and everyone is welcome. Call Jan Ren at 640-2061 for
more information.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) will offer free
individual counseling on Medicare, HMOs and other health insurance questions
to seniors. HICAP will counsel by appointment on the fourth Monday of
each month, between 10 and 11:30 a.m., at the Dublin Senior Center, 7437
Larkdale Ave., Dublin. To schedule an appointment, call 829-6316. For
questions regarding HICAP, call (800) 393-0363.
Home Birth Center
The center, which combines home and hospital childbirth, holds an open
house on alternate Thursdays at 1393 Santa Rita Road, Suite C, Pleasanton.
For information and individual appointments, call 447-1010.
Strength Training for Men and Women
This class is offered from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Schoeber’s Athletic Club, Owens Court, Pleasanton. Participants do not
have to be members of the club. The class includes a 15-minute stretch
and relaxation on Thursdays. Contact Sue Evans at 484-0239 or e-mail suesfitnessplus@home.com
for more information.
Strength Training for Women
This class is held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Veterans
Memorial Building on Main Street. It helps increase bone density, tones
muscles and can increase metabolism for weight control. On Thursday, it
includes a 15-minute stretch and relaxation. Contact Sue Evans at 484-0239.
Stress Relief Week
Sullivan Chiropractic Health Center will provide free chiropractic care
during the week of Oct. 15-19 in exchange for donations to the National
Red Cross relief efforts. All donations are welcome regardless of receiving
services or not. The health center is located at 268 Main St. Call 484-1070
for information.
Wilderness Hike and Women’s Sharing Circle
Join Sue Evans and other women on a short gentle hike from 9 a.m. to noon,
Saturday, Nov. 3, that includes a walking meditation, sharing circle and
group photo. Reconnect with yourself and other women in the fall beauty
of nature in this wilderness so close to civilization. The cost is $18.
Preregister at the Pleasanton recreation department or contact Sue Evans,
484-0239.
Holiday
Kids and Teens
Preschool Story Times
Free preschool story times are offered on Fridays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. They include stories,
music, puppet programs and more. Story times are suitable for children
ages 3-6. Call 931-3400, ext. 8, for more information.
Reading Program
Mika’s Downtown, 519 Main St., invites children between the ages of 2-12
to a reading program, taking place from 11-11:30 a.m. every Saturday,
beginning Oct. 13. Call 846-8525.
Special Story times Series
Reading Wonders Storytellers will present a series of 30-minute Story
times for you and your child. Series 2: The Plot Thickens, will be held
at 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 17 to Nov. 14. This series will focus on
Books with Plot and Thought and is for children of ages 36 months- 5 years.
There is a fee for each series and enrollment is limited. For more information,
call 846-8826
Lectures/Workshops
Poetry Workshop
Pleasanton Poet Laureate Emeritus Charlene Villella leads a workshop at
10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at Goodenough Books, 1362
Railroad Ave., Livermore. New members are welcome. For information, call
Villella at 931-3455.
Resume Writing Workshop
Mark Mithaiwala of the Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center will present
this workshop at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at the Pleasanton Library, 400
Old Bernal Ave. The program is free. For more information, call 417-2014.
Women and Heart Disease
San Ramon Regional Medical Center will present a free lecture from 7-8:30
p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17. Topics will include the risks, prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of heart disease from the woman’s perspective. The lecture
will take place in the hospital’s Blackhawk Conference Room, 6001 Norris
Canyon Road, San Ramon. To register, call 284-2878.
Workshop for Ending School Violence
This workshop is open to teachers, principals, superintendents and others
interested in fostering a positive and non-violent school climate. The
class is scheduled from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at California
State University, Hayward, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. Registration is $40,
which includes refreshments and lunch. There is an additional $20 fee
for those who want one-half unit of continuing education credit. Call
(510) 884-7402.
Live Music
Main St. Brewery
The restaurant, located at 830 Main St., features live music every Friday
and Saturday night with no cover charge. Friday, Oct. 12, will feature
Cajun zydeco by Flambeau and on Saturday, Oct. 13, it’s Georgi & the Rough
Week playing rock and blues. Call 462-8218 for more information.
Toby’s Bar & Grill
Toby’s, located at 30 W. Neal St., features live music every Thursday
and Saturday night with no cover charge. On Thursdays, singing chef Vernon
Thomas, performs from 8-11 p.m. Every Saturday, 9 p.m. to midnight, various
bands play, including Kokomo, Two Stiff Jacks and Pardõn. Call 846-6384
for more information.
Tully’s Coffee
Brian Cooper will be performing acoustic alternative rock from 7-10 p.m.,
Saturday, Oct. 13, at Tully’s Coffee, 349 Main St. The performance is
open to all ages and there is no cover charge. Call 846-8472 for information.
Miscellaneous
Art Studio Tour
The Livermore Art Association and the Pleasanton Art League members will
sponsor an Art Studio Tour of more than 30 artists from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 and 14. The studios will be open to the public,
and the artist’s work will be on display and for sale. Refreshments will
be served. For information, call Nancy Saltsman at 447-9260.
Author Appearance
Anne Marshall Homan, author of “Morning Side of Mount Diablo: An Illustrated
Account of the San Francisco Bay Area’s Historic Morgan Territory Road,”
will present her book and a slide show. The event is at 7 p.m., Wednesday,
Oct. 17, at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Books will be
sold and Homan will be signing after the program. For book pre-sale information,
call 846-8826; for other information, call 931-3404.
Benefit Auction
The public is invited to the second annual Pleasanton Discovery Shop Benefit
Auction to take place from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18. Look for collectables,
gift baskets, gift certificates and more. Refreshments will be served.
The Discovery Shop is located on Santa Rita Road in the Mission Plaza.
Call 462-7374 for more information.
Coffee Time
Coffee time is held every Saturday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Veterans
Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Free coffee and pastries are offered to
anyone who is interested. The social event is put on by the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Ambrose D. Regalia Post 6298, and the American Legion, Pleasanton
Post 237. Call Daniel Soria at 846-7320 for more information.
Flag Etiquette
VFW Post 6298, Jose Maria Amador Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
and Boy Scout Troop 941 will show the public how to properly dispose of
a flag that is no longer in condition to display. The public is invited
to bring their own flags that need to be retired and they will be disposed
of appropriately. The educational demonstration is at 10 a.m., Saturday,
Oct. 13, at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 301 Main St. For more information,
call 846-5673.
Genealogy Docents
The Pleasanton Public Library houses an extensive Genealogy Collection
that includes information in book form and CDs. Every Wednesday from 10
a.m.-1 p.m., a volunteer from the Livermore-Amador Genealogy Society is
available to assist the public in using the various search tools at the
library. Call George Anderson at 846-4265 for more information.
Highlights of Russian Language and Music
This free and informal seminar will focus on the history of the Russian
language and will look at musical examples spanning the entire breadth
of Russian music from medieval to contemporary. The seminar is from 10:30-11:45
a.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Meeting Room at the Pleasanton Public
Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. For more information, call Liz at 462-0490.
Home Study
Pleasanton Unified School District offers an innovative alternative to
traditional classroom instruction for children in grades kindergarten
through eighth. The program supports parents who educate their children
at home with the full use of the district’s resources including curriculum
materials. Information meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday
of each month at the Home Study office, 4665 Bernal Ave. For information,
call 426-4435.
Jail and Bail Campaign
The March of Dimes will be “arresting” people during the months of Sept.
and Oct. Those “criminals” will be asked to call family, friends and colleagues
to raise bail in the form of contributions to the March of Dimes. Proceeds
will support programs of research, community service, education and advocacy
to improve the health of babies. The program will be at the Wyndham Garden
Hotel in Pleasanton on Tuesday, Oct. 23. For more information, call (415)788-2202.
Mystery Dinner Theater
Solve a murder while enjoying a three-course gourmet meal. There is a
Mystery Dinner Theater every Friday night in the Alameda Ballroom area
of the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1345 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek. Prizes are
awarded to the winning sleuths. Seating begins at 7:15 p.m., with a cash-bar
reception at 6:30 p.m. Price is $45 per person. For reservations, call
934-2500, ext. 2157.
Pleasanton Downtown Association
The Pleasanton Downtown Association Design and Beautification Committee
is seeking new members. Any Pleasanton resident is eligible to join. The
committee meets at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Coffee
Beans and Bistro, 401 Main St. For information, call Julia Lewis at 417-2963.
Pleasanton Farmers Market
Shop for fresh produce, flowers, fish and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every
Saturday on West Angela between First and Main streets in downtown Pleasanton.
Pumpkin Patch Trains
Special trains will operate on Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 13, 14, 20,
21, 27 and 28, beginning at 11 a.m. Electric express trains will operate
at frequent intervals from the Western Railway Museum, 5848 State Highway
#12, Suisun City to Gum Grove Station, where there is a pumpkin patch
set in a secluded wooded glen. Every admission paying child gets to select
a free pumpkin. There will also be crafts, fresh food items and a petting
zoo. Prices are $7 adults, $6 seniors and $4 children. For more information,
call (707) 374-2978, ext.3, or visit www.wrm.org.
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Adoption Days
Dogs and cats are available for adoption from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every
Saturday next to the Pleasanton Farmers Market at First and Angela streets;
and from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the last Sunday of every month at the
East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Road, Dublin. Volunteers also
are often available to assist people looking for a pet, from 11:30 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. daily at the shelter. Call 803-7043.
Valley Humane Society
Cat adoption times are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Friday; and
11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends, at 273 Spring St., Pleasanton. Every Saturday,
cats and kittens are available from noon to 4 p.m. at Petsmart, 6960 Amador
Plaza Road, Dublin, with a $65 adoption fee to defray cost of vaccination,
spaying and neutering. For information about dog adoption days or upcoming
Humane Society events and programs, call 426-8656.
ValleyCare Auxiliary Offers New Idea for Moms
The ValleyCare Auxiliary needs volunteers for both Livermore and Pleasanton
and is offering a new idea. If two friends or neighbors with young children
join the Auxiliary, they can exchange babysitting duties. This way, both
the volunteer who works at the hospital and the volunteer who babysits
will get credit for hours. For more information, call 734-3368.
ValleyCare Health System Auxiliary
ValleyCare Health System Auxiliary is seeking men and women to volunteer
at ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton and at Valley Memorial in Livermore.
Volunteers are needed for the gift shops, hospital services, the emergency
rooms, and the surgical centers. Also for the Thrift Shop in Livermore
and the ValleyCare Health Library. Interested individuals may pick up
application forms at the Information Desks in Pleasanton or Livermore;
the ValleyCare Thrift Shop, 1911 Second St., Livermore; or the ValleyCare
Health Library, 5698 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. For more information,
call 734-3368.
Volunteers Needed at Food Bank
The Alameda County Community Food Bank needs volunteers to assist with
warehouse and office activities. Individuals and groups are welcome. Volunteers
are also needed to staff the Hunger Hotline, the Food Bank’s toll-free
food referral service. Call Volunteer Manager Mary Schoen at (510) 834-3663
for more information or visit www.accfb.org.
On Stage
‘Agamemnon’
The California State University Hayward Department of Theater and Dance
presents “Agamemnon” by Aeschylus. The performance is in conjunction with
the statewide celebration of California Arts Day. Performances are at
6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, on the Patio Theater and at 8 p.m., Saturday,
Oct. 13, in the Studio Theater. Admission is free on Oct. 10 and $3 on
Oct. 13. Call (510) 885-3261 for tickets and information. The University
is located at 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward.
‘Communicating Doors’
The Studio Theater of Pleasanton Playhouse presents its first performance
of the 2001-2001 season, “Communicating Doors,” a comic thriller. Performances
are Sept. 21 through Oct. 14 at 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309. Show
times are at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $13 for students. The
play contains adult themes and parental guidance is suggested. Call 462-2121
or visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com for more information.
‘Hansel and Gretel’
Livermore Valley Opera presents the magical fairy tale in English and
will feature the Cantabella Children’s Chorus. Performances are at 8 p.m.,
Saturdays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, and at 2 p.m., Sundays, Oct. 28 and Nov.
4. A pre-opera lecture one hour before the performances is open to all
ticket holders. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors and $20 juniors. For
tickets, visit www.LivermoreValleyOpera.org or call 960-9210. For more
information on the production, call Jeanette Froeschner at 989-4930 or
e-mail jfroesch@aol.com.
‘Honour’
Join Playhouse West for ‘Honour,’ a beautifully written story of passion
and responsibility by Australian playwright, Joanna Murray-Smith. It runs
from Sept. 21-Oct. 21 at 1345 Locust St., in downtown Walnut Creek. Performances
are at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on
Sundays. Tickets are $17-$21. For tickets and information, call 942-0300.
Readings
Open Mike Night
Across the River Writers’ Roundtable presents Open Mike Night at 7 p.m.
the last Monday of each month at Coffee Beans and Bistro in downtown Pleasanton.
Come to share 10 minutes of poetry, essays or short stories, or just to
listen. Call Cynthia Bryant at 461-8740.
Writing Group
Across the River Writers’ Roundtable meets at 6 p.m. every second Tuesday
of the month for a potluck and readings. All styles of writing and all
topics are welcome. For information and location of meetings, call Blanche
Abrams at 454-9516.
Seniors
Bay Area Alzheimer’s Association Support Group
Group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. For information, call 660-1993.
Bocce Ball
Play bocce ball all year round at the courts located at the south end
of the Senior Center parking lot, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Times are 9 a.m. to
noon, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost is $1 for residents and $1.50
for non-residents.
Card Games
Drop in Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.,
for a game of cards. Tuesdays offer Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot,
Pinochle, American Style Mah Jongg and more from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays
offer more chances for poker, dominoes and Contract Bridge. Drop in fees
are $1 for residents and $1.50 for non-residents. Call Gladys at 426-3212
for information.
Daytime Bingo
The public is welcome to come play bingo from 12:30-3 p.m. the first,
third and fifth Monday of every month and from 1-3 p.m. every Friday at
the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Cost is $1 for Pleasanton
residents and $1.50 for non-residents. Game cards are 50 cents each and
all money from the card sales is returned to the winners. No reservations
are required. Call 931-5365 for more information.
Daytime Personal Computers Group
This group meets from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Thursday of each month
at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The drop-in fee is $1
for Pleasanton residents and $1.50 for non-residents. Call 931-5365 for
information or e-mail pleasenior@yahoo.com.
DRC Club, Company
DRC Club is a support group and socialization program for women in the
early stages of memory loss such as Alzheimer's. Company is the comparable
men’s group. Both DRC Club and Company meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
for weekly field trips including docent tours of museums, galleries, gardens
and historic homes. Call Marilyn Trabert at 210-6196.
Free Medicare Counseling for Seniors
The Health Insurance and Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers free individual
counseling sessions on Medicare, HMOs and other health insurance questions
at the Dublin Senior Center, 7437 Larkdale Ave. An HICAP Counselor will
counsel by appointment on the fourth Monday of each month between 10 a.m.
and 11:30 a.m. To schedule an appointment, call 829-6316.
Home Equity Conversion Counseling
Individual counseling for senior homeowners or other interested parties
is available from 10 a.m.-noon at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol
Blvd., and from 1-3 p.m. at the Livermore Multi-service Center, 3311 Pacific
Ave., both by appointment only. It is free and impartial education about
reverse mortgages and other forms of home equity conversion. For Pleasanton,
call 484-8176 and for Livermore, call (510) 271-7931.
Internet Access Workstation
The workstation is located in the library area of the Pleasanton Senior
Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., and is available for adults ages 50 and over.
It is connected to the Internet and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon most Saturdays. Tutors are available
most days. Cost is $1 for residents and $1.50 for non-residents. For reservations
or more information, call 931-5365.
Pleasanton V.I.P. Senior Club
Regular meetings of the V.I.P. club are held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Senior Center, 5353
Sunol Blvd. Regular Snappy Cafe Lunch is served at noon and meetings follow.
Reservation for lunch must be made by the Thursday before by calling 931-5385.
To join the club, attend a luncheon meeting and pay $7 first annual dues.
Thereafter, dues are $5 a year. It is not necessary to be a member in
order to attend.
Woodshop Program
Work on a project of your choice with help from a volunteer assistant.
The woodshop program is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Woodshop is held at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
Drop in fees are $1.50 for residents and $2.50 for non-residents. Call
931-5365 for more information.
Spiritual
Baha’i Informative Meeting
The public is invited to an informal and informative meeting to hear about
the Baha’i Faith, the newest of the world’s major religions. It is held
the last Saturday of the month. For address and time, call 485-9999.
Prayer and Breakfast
The public is invited to a prayer and breakfast meeting held on the second
Sunday of each month and organized by the Baha’is of Pleasanton. Guests
are invited to share prayers from their religion. The Baha’i Faith is
the newest of the world’s major religions. For address and time, call
485-9999.
Sports
Pleasanton Pony Baseball Traveling Team Tryouts
Pony Baseball is conducting tryouts for youth players for the 2002 spring
season in the Pony division (ages 13-14). They will form two teams and
play approximately 36 games. There are two sessions per day and all players
must attend at least three sessions to be considered. Tryouts are from
9-11 a.m. at Foothill High School and from 4-6 p.m. at Field HB-B at the
Sports Park. They will run each Saturday through Oct. 20. Application
forms are available at each tryout; at All Star Sports, 3037A Hopyard
Road.; or at www.eteamz.com/pleasantonpony. Call 600-PONY (600-7669) for
more information.
Youth Baseball Sign Ups
leasanton Pony Baseball is accepting applications for the 2001 spring
season for ages 5-14. All players will be placed on teams. Signups will
be held at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. from 6-8:30 p.m.,
Thursday, Oct. 18; Friday, Oct. 26; and Tuesday, Oct. 30. Forms are available
at the signups; at All Star Sports, 3037A Hopyard Road; or by visiting
www.eteamz.com/pleasantonpony. Call 600-PONY (600-7669).
Sports and Recreation
Support Groups
Adults Who Have Lost a Parent
Adult survivors of a parental death can obtain support and understanding
while they grieve. The group meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second and
fourth Monday at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770
for more information.
Al-Anon and Alateen Meetings
Al-Anon is a support group fellowship that offers a program of recovery
to the relatives and friends of alcoholics. Anyone who is affected by
someone else’s drinking is welcome. The group has meetings Monday through
Saturday throughout the Tri-Valley. Call 277-7661 or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org
for dates, times and locations. Alateen, a group meant for young people
seeking help with problems when alcoholism affects a parent, relative
or friend, meets Mondays to exchange experiences and to gain understanding
of the alcoholic. Call for specific times and location.
Children’s Bereavement Program
A facilitated eight-week session for children and teens is offered three
times per year at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Preregistration
is required for upcoming sessions. Parents or guardians are required to
attend two meetings. Children and young adults meet in peer groups according
to age. Call 829-8770 for more information.
Couples in Recovery
This group helps couples navigate change as their relationship becomes
healthier. Meetings are at 7:15 p.m. Mondays at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela
St. Preregistration is required by calling 426-0501.
Diabetes Support Group
There is a diabetes support group the first Wednesday of every month from
noon to 1 p.m. at Valley Memorial Hospital, 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., Room
224, Livermore. For more information, call 373-4166.
Family Support Group
This ongoing support group for care givers and family members of people
with chronic or terminal illnesses meets from 7:30-9 p.m. the first and
third Monday at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770
for more information.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Grandparents meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Vineyard Community Church of
the Nazarene, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore. Child care is available. For
information, call Peter Clark at 449-8436.
Grief in the Workplace
Hope Hospice offers education and support for managers, employees and
human resource specialists coping with a terminal illness, the death of
an employee or grief due to the loss of a loved one. This seminar is offered
upon request and without cost to Tri-Valley businesses at their workplace.
For information, call 829-8770.
HIV-AIDS Caregivers Support Group
Group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at Valley Community Health
Center’s AIDS Project, 4341 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. For information,
call Regina at 201-6088.
Live Beat Dads
Fathers who are raising their children meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at
Vineyard Community Church of the Nazarene, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore,
for discussions and speakers on father’s and children’s rights, custody
issues, networking and fathering programs. Child care is available. For
details, call Erene or Tom at 606-1015.
Men at Work
These meetings are open to men who are affected by someone else’s drinking.
The group is a part of Al-Anon and meets Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
at Valley Memorial Health Center, 1015 Stanley Blvd., Classroom 1, Livermore.
For further information, call 277-7661.
Men in Grief
This on-going support group offers the opportunity for men to help each
other when grieving the death of a loved one. They meet from 7:30-9 p.m.,
the first and third Tuesday at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin.
Call 829-8770 for more information.
Men’s Recovery
This group welcomes men who need some professional help with their addiction
recovery. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at R~Quest, 189 West Angela
St. Newcomers are welcome. Call 426-0501 for more information.
Midlife Passages Support Group
If you’re feeling isolated and alone because of divorce, children leaving
home, career burnout, retirement jitters or change of life issues, this
unique group is for you. Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth
Wednesday of every month at 3730 Hopyard Road. Please call Donna Christner-Lile
at 417-6957 before attending a session to make sure the group is appropriate
for your needs. Membership is free.
Newcomers to Al-Anon
These meetings are for those who are new to Al-Anon, a support group offering
programs of recovery to relatives and friends of alcoholics. Anyone who
is affected by someone else’s drinking is welcome to attend the group,
which meets from 7 to 7:55 p.m. Thursdays at John Knox Presbyterian Church,
7421 Amarillo Road, Room H, Dublin. Call 277-7661 for more information.
Overeaters
Is food controlling your life? Overeaters Anonymous has free meetings
from 1-2 p.m. Fridays in Emmas trailer at St. Augustine, 3999 Bernal Ave.
For information, call Eileen at 371-8251.
Parenting Again
This group is designed to help those taking a major parenting role for
grandchildren. It offers information, encouragement and support for grandparents
as they seek to provide care and guidance for their grandchildren. Meetings
are the second Saturday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room,
Olive Building, Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin.
Call 560-6200 for more information.
Parents of Alcoholics
Those who are parents of alcoholics are welcome to join these meetings,
a part of Al-Anon. The group meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and also at
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays at CalFed Bank, 3101 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon.
Call 277-7661 for more information.
Parents of Diabetics
The POD Squad, a support group for parents of diabetics, meets from 7
to 8:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Coffee Beans & Bistro,
401 Main St. Meetings are held September through May with no December
meeting. Call 461-1170 for more information or e-mail zoef@home.com or
visit their web site at www.podsquad.com.
Personal Growth
This group is for men and women who are healing from their past and learning
skills for a healthier future. Meetings are at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at
R~Quest, 189 West Angela St. Call 426-0501 to register.
Self Help for Hard of Hearing
The Tri-Valley section of SHHH meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday
of the month at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive. All
interested people are invited. For more information, call Hiram Van Blarigan
at 455-6591.
Share and Care
This ongoing grief support group, primarily for those who have lost a
spouse, meets from 7:30-9 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday at Hope
Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770 for more information.
Survival to Recovery
The focus of these meetings is for persons who grew up in an alcoholic
home or who were affected by the drinking of one or both parents. The
group, a part of Al-Anon, meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Resurrection
Lutheran Church, 7557 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. For more information,
call 277-7661.
Temporary Restraining Order Clinic
This clinic is for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
They meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Pleasanton. Call Raeanne for
more information at 449-5845, ext. 111.
Together Let’s Cope
This ongoing support group for parents who have lost children offers a
safe place to grieve. It meets the first and third Wednesday of the month
from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770
for more information.
Tragic Loss Group
A grief support group for tragic losses from suicides, accidents, homicide
is held from 4-5:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at
Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin. This is an opportunity
for people who have experienced a horrible and catastrophic sudden loss
to gain support during their grieving process. For more information, call
829-8770.
Tri-Valley Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
The group is open to all patients with Parkinson’s disease, care givers,
family members, and others that have an interest in the disease. The next
meeting is from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Pleasanton Senior
Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Guest speaker, Hema Gongales, a Clinical Social
Worker, will discuss and answer questions regarding the Sept. 11 attack.
She will help people cope with their grief and fears.For more information,
call Elaine at 417-1040.
Tri-Valley Us Too
A support group for prostate cancer survivors invites husbands and wives
to its meetings held at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at 7601
Stoneridge Drive. Men are invited to its meetings held at 7:30 p.m. the
third Tuesday of the month at the same location. Call 484-0392 for more
information.
Vision Support Group
This is for individuals and their loved ones who have any kind of vision
impairment. The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 10
to 11:30 a.m. at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. For more
information, call 931-5369.
Women & Food
This group offers support and fresh ideas in the love-hate relationship
between women and food. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at R~Quest
Counseling, 189 W. Angela St. Call 426-0501 to register.
Women Growing in Recovery
Women with over a year of addiction recovery meet to support continued
self growth and healthy relationships. The drop-in group meets at 6:30
every Thursday at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela St. Call 426-0501 for more information.
Women’s Early Recovery
Women with less than a year of sobriety practice relating to other women
while gaining skills to prevent relapse. The group meets at 7 p.m. on
Tuesdays at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela St. Call 426.0501 to register.
Youth Alcohol/Drug Education Series
The facts about alcohol and other drugs are the focus of this 12-week
series for youths and their parents. Youths meet one hour in a youth group
and in a one-hour family group. Meetings are on Wednesdays beginning at
5 p.m. at R~Quest Counseling, 189 W. Angela, Pleasanton. Call 426-0501
to register.
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