Special Interest Groups

Cathie Erickson / Margi Silva,  Cathie, 209-772-2835 / Margi, 209-584-9034 - Email

Gals on the Go plan several fun outings during each year.  All members are welcome to join in the fun, and they even have special shirts that are worn for the outings.  Always something to look forward to!

Shawn Ball, 209-327-7334 - Email

Time for Tea is a gathering of tea lovers. We meet monthly, usually in a member’s home and enjoy a few hours of leisurely conversation with a cup, or two or three, of tea. We occasionally go on field trips to a tea house for our gathering but enjoy each other’s homes more. We share in bringing tea items and trying new recipes, and have learned to set a proper tea table and a casual one. We have learned to set a proper tea table and a casual one. We have had high tea complete with hats, iced tea in the summer heat, a progressive tea, and even danced the May pole dance. Most of us look on our tea gatherings as an oasis in the midst of our very busy lives. 

“ When you sit down to a beautifully set table, sip a good brew from thin-lipped teacups, and enjoy delicious sandwiches and pastries, it is like taking a mini-vacation from ‘real life’.” Susan Rios

Marlene Buecher, 209-224-4203 - Email

The Mexican Train group meets the first Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join us please call or email Marlene, listed above.

Sandy Panattoni,  209-969-1101  - Email

The What’s Cooking group gathers the 2nd Monday of each month. The ladies in the group are all lovers of good food and enjoy learning and creating great dishes. We travel to local farms in order to learn about growing and harvesting. We often have guest cooks teaching us new techniques or sharing special dishes. Two times a year we meet with our husbands for a themed meal. Some of our members do not cook, but all love the celebration of fine foods.

MaryAnn Evans, 209-772-8630 - Email

This is a card game that is a variation of Canasta.  It is not necessary to know how to play Canasta to join.  It is very easy to learn.  We meet on the fourth Monday of each month, 11:00 a.m., at members' homes.  For details or information, you may contact MaryAnn Evans 209 772 8630 or email (see link above).

MaryAnn Evans, 209-772-8630 - Email

With various events and groups we enjoy wonderful food and someone is always asking for recipes. So we have developed this column in our Newsletter where our members may submit recipes to share. Bon Appetit......