What we’re about
We are an all-age group, though a lot of us are Boomers. Originally, our focus was on exploring Santa Clara Valley/Valley of the Heart's Delight/Silicon Valley/ -- visiting local history museums, touring historic neighborhoods, walking and hiking all around the county, and gathering weekly for California History Movie Night.
Since we've seen about everything there is in The Valley of the Heart's Delight over the 9 years since the group started, we now tend to go further afield to get to know the towns and counties around us -- San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, Danville, Walnut Creek, and more.
We have three big favors to ask of members: please don't sign up if you aren't sure you will show up absent an emergency; PLEASE READ EVENT DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY for your own good, so you know what to bring and what to expect, and please make a donation from time to time to organizers to help with Meetup costs.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, EXERCISE AND A MEAL: Pick what suits your scheduleNeeds location
There are two educational/entertainment events on Saturday afternoon, with time for a walk in the park in between, optional supper afterwards Join in for whatever sounds good to you!
Part One:
Amplify: Ancient History As Viewed Through Coins
Mountain View Library 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Second Floor
585 Franklin Street, Mountain View
This presentation covers the people and events that shaped history through a unique lens—the fascinating world of coins. Through coins, we can learn about the people who issued them, the events going on at the time, and what leaders wanted their society to see in them. From the very beginning of coinage in ancient Türkiye, right up to the end of the Roman empire, coins provide a hunt for those willing to explore into the depths of history.
This event is part of Amplify: Teen Voices, a program for teens who want to share their interests and passions with an audience.2. Brief but pretty exercise walk
Meet about 3:15 in front of Rinconada Library,
1213 Newell Avenue, Palo Alto
Stretch your legs and enjoy a short walk through greenery, trees and flowers.3. Film Trilogy 4:00 to 5:45
Meet at Rinconada Library at 3:55.
1213 Newell Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303### UNAFF Documentaries: Death on a Friendly Border, Dreams Awake & Without a Country
### Featured Event. UNAFF Documentaries: Death on a Friendly Border, Dreams Awake & Without a Country
Saturday, July 12on July 12, 2025, 4:00pm–5:45pm
RiEvent location: Rinconada Library
United Nations Affairs Film Festival presents three short documentaries.
Death on a Friendly Border, 26 minutes. Since the mid-1990s when the United States began militarizing its southern border, an average of one person a day....Your friendly organizer will send phone number to those who sign up to facilitate gathering. Option to go out for Subway Sandwiches following film.
