What we’re about
Before you join, please read the information below.
THIS GROUP IS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE IN A SERIOUS, COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP. THIS GROUP IS NOT A DATING SITE.
Hi there!
This group is for people 55+ who are in a serious relationship of any denomination and want to get to know other couples via fun activities with the hope of creating life long friendships.
I met my husband, Craig, via a hiking group and we are now both continuing the legacy for our love to Nature, friendships, and social events. We want others to know that there is more in Life than working hard, taking care of others, shopping at the grocery store (weekend trip to Costco, anyone?) and watching TV.
I have been an organizer of several groups and an event organizer of other groups since 2011.
I currently organize a group name 55+ Almaden Hiking & Social Group that welcomes both couples and single members.You are most welcome to also join this group if you wish.
We will post events in this group that will not be posted in the 55+ South Bay Social Couples (such as female-only pool parties, arts & crafts, walks, and hikes). However, many of the events we create will be posted both in this group as well as in the 55+ Almaden Hiking & Social Group.
ABOUT CRAIG AND I:
Craig and I both enjoy and love Nature, hiking, kayaking, food, Shakespeare in the Park, Music in the Park, volunteering, boardgames, dancing (we love dancing!), the arts, walking, weekend get-aways ... And we are open to suggestions from members. We will also be most grateful if you become an event organizer (We will train you. It is super easy).
We are not much into wine tasting per se but we will welcome anyone willing to become a host to create wine tasting activities and such. However, Craig and I will host some music events at wineries as summer and other holidays approach. Most of these events will include a potluck.
WHAT WE EXPECT:
We understand that there are lots of meetup groups offering wonderful events. We ask that you be considerate and appreciative of the time and effort it takes for organizers of THIS group to create events and how it affects others when members change their RSVP within 48 hours from the start of the event. This is becoming a serious issue in the "meetup world" and one that organizers have to deal with constantly. It is for this reason that cancellations done within 24 hours from the start of the event will be considered as a "no show."
- RSVP for events you are sure to attend.
- Do not RSVP using our group as a "place holder" while waiting to be accepted in another group.
- Cancel within 48 hours from the start of the event to allow other members in the waitlist to attend OR to allow the organizer to accommodate the event, restaurant reservations, etc.
- Be considerate of others, fun, engaging, active, positive...
Members with three "no shows" will be removed from the group.
Members who consistently change their RSVP to "not attending" will be removed from the group and will also have a low priority when we have parties, etc...
Members who did not attend any event in a year will be removed from the group.
THANK YOU for your interest in this group and we hope you become a long time member and friend!
Craig & Nieves
Featured event
SHEN YUN + EARLY DINNER
THE SHOW IS TWO HOURS LONG. IF YOU WANT TO JOIN US FOR DINNER THE "EVENT END TIME" WILL EXTEND UNTIL 6:00-6:30 PM.
ONLY RSVP IF YOU BOUGHT THE TICKETS & ONLY RSVP FOR DINNER IF YOU ARE 100% SURE TO COME so I can make the reservations. Thanks
RSVP's will close on Friday, Dec. 26th at 12:00 pm to make sure I have an accurate number for the restaurant reservation.
SHEN YUN TRAILER
SHEN YUN PERFORMANCES
I have wanted to see this performance for years and I can't wait any longer! Join us for a magical performance and an early dinner afterwards.
The Beauty of Divine Beings Dancing
Shen Yun invites you to discover a magical land where emperors, generals and philosophers seek harmony with the Way of the Universe, where celestial maidens dance with ethereal grace, and warriors battle with explosive athleticism.
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes.
We set out to create a performance so extraordinary, it would not only capture the grandeur of China's ancient, divinely-inspired culture…
You just might catch a glimpse of heaven.
TICKETS: Performance starts on Sunday, Dec 28th at 2:00 pm.
Make sure your ticket is for the right day & time.
TICKETS:
Show time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Craig and I have Orchestra seats, Row 12 seats 3 and 5.
We do not need to sit together. We will socialize before the performance and during our early dinner.
RESTAURANT:
The restaurant is a short 7-10 minutes walking distance from the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts,
I will make reservations once I have an idea of how many people will attend dinner. Please, do not change your mind once you have decided to attend. It really is an inconvenience for us and the restaurant.
IL FORNAIO CUCINA ITALIANA
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GIRLS ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIAL POTLUCK + EARLY WALK
Location not specified yetIF YOU ARE WALKING BEFORE ARTS & CRAFTS, MEET ME AT MY HOUSE AT 10:30 AM TO WALK MARTIAL COTTLE PARK
THIS EVENT INCLUDES MEMBERS OF MY 55+ ALMADEN WALKING, HIKING & SOCIAL GROUP. You are most welcome to join the group!
LOCATION:
My house is located between Snell Avenue and Blossom Hill Rd in San Jose (very close to Aqui's restaurant). Address will be sent the day before the event via meetup email. If you do not get the address, please text me at (408) 425-2827
INFORMATION ABOUT WALKING BEFORE ARTS & CRAFTS:
Meet at my house if you are interested in walking around 3-5 miles before Arts & Crafts start.
We will alternate our walks between MARTIAL COTTLE PARK AND HELLYER PARK.
- We will meet at 10:30 am on the days we walk MARTIAL COTTLE PARK which is located 0.5 miles from my front door.
- We will meet at 9:30 am on the days we walk HELLYER PARK which is located 5 min. drive from my front door - no freeway.
- We will meet at 1:00 pm for Arts & Crafts.
If you do not wish to do Arts & Crafts but want to walk and socialize afterwards, you may do so.
- THIS IS EVENT IS AT A PRIVATE HOME. PLEASE, ONLY RSVP IS YOU ARE SURE YOU WILL ATTEND.
- PLEASE, CHANGE YOUR RSVP WITHIN 48 HOURS IF NOT ABLE TO ATTEND.
- "NO SHOWS" ARE UNACCEPTABLE & WILL AFFECT FUTURE RSVPS TO EVENTS.
- THE EVENT MAY CANCELLED IF LOW ATTENDANCE. MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE DAY BEFORE & THE MORNING TO THE EVENT.
LOCATION:
My house is located between Snell Avenue and Blossom Hill Rd in San Jose (very close to Aqui's restaurant). Address will be sent the day before the event via meetup email. If you do not get the address, please text me at (408) 425-2827
PURPOSE:
I know many of you are talented crafters and that many of you want to try "new things" as you progress into a new stage in your life.
I would like for this event to become a weekly activity where we come together to work on our current projects and eventually teach each other new arts & crafts techniques.
Ideally, I would love for some of us to take the role of teachers so we can learn new crafts from each other.
ARTS & CRAFTS EXAMPLES:
https://www.purewow.com/home/crafts-for-adults
https://www.classpop.com/magazine/arts-and-crafts-for-adults
https://feelingnifty.com/crafts-for-adults-ideas/
https://www.favecrafts.com/Gifts/22-Easy-Craft-Projects-For-Adults
- Drawing/Painting of any kind
- Textile work
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Journal Writing
- Jewelry
- Cooking & Baking
- Dry flower arrangement
- Hat decoration
- Macrame
- String Art
- Quilling
- Origami
- Rock wrapping
- Mandala Art
- .......
WHAT TO BRING:
Come with an existing project you are working on. If you do not have any projects but want to learn you can come and see what other members are doing.
I highly suggest to bring a laptop, iPad or any technology you are comfortable with in case we want to share instructional Youtube videos
POTLUCK:
Please, bring an appetizer to share and drinks.8 attendees
LOS GATOS CREEK TO ST. JOSEPH'S HILL FLEXIBLE HIKE + SPANISH LUNCH
Los Gatos Creek Trail, Maple PI,, Los Gatos, CA, USRAIN MAY CANCEL THIS HIKE. PLEASE, CHECK THE DAY BEFORE AND THE MORNING OF THE EVENT FOR LAST-MINUTE CANCELLATIONS.
- NO DOGS/PETS ALLOWED IN OUR HIKES.
PARKING & MEETING POINT:
There are many public parking lots around St. Joseph's entrance (see photo). You may park along E Main St also.
The meeting point (entrance to St. Joseph's) is clearly shown in one of the photos and easy to find. You can also Google the driving directions for Capelli Bel Sole and the entrance to the trail is right there.
ABOUT ST. JOSEPH'S HILL PRESERVE
ABOUT THE HIKE
We will start by walking alongside Highway 17 along the Los Gatos Creek Trail. After that, we will wind uphill along the Jones, Manzanita, and Novitiate Trails passing over the summit of Saint Joseph's Hill. A bench is in place at the top of the hill to rest and enjoy the view from.
MILES: 6.1
ELEVATION: 967 ft
FLEXIBILITY:
On this hike, you can shorten the distance to 4 miles and around 500 ft. by skipping the Manzanita Trail loop. You can hike back while the rest of the group continues (in which case we can all meet at the restaurant) or you can wait until the group is done hiking the extra loop.
RESTAURANT (OPTIONAL):
ALL 10 SEATS FOR LUNCH ARE TAKEN.
Reservation made for 10 people. First come, first served. More than 10 people would require a set menu with a minimum of $65 per person. PLEASE, NOTE: If you RSVP too late, we may not be able to accommodate you for lunch.
So far, the following 10 members have a reservation: Raphael, , Suzan, Lisa, Chris, Joanne, Patrick, Kris, Mike, Craig, Nieves.
Barcelona's restaurant TELEFERIC
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Telefèric Barcelona is a family-owned restaurant group in California that serves authentic Spanish tapas, paellas, and innovative cocktails. The Padrosa family, pioneers in the art of 'Pintxos,' has teamed up with a group of Spanish chefs to create a dining experience that transports customers to Spain without the need for a passport.11 attendeesSHEN YUN + EARLY DINNER
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd,, San Jose, CA, USTHE SHOW IS TWO HOURS LONG. IF YOU WANT TO JOIN US FOR DINNER THE "EVENT END TIME" WILL EXTEND UNTIL 6:00-6:30 PM.
ONLY RSVP IF YOU BOUGHT THE TICKETS & ONLY RSVP FOR DINNER IF YOU ARE 100% SURE TO COME so I can make the reservations. Thanks
RSVP's will close on Friday, Dec. 26th at 12:00 pm to make sure I have an accurate number for the restaurant reservation.
SHEN YUN TRAILER
SHEN YUN PERFORMANCES
I have wanted to see this performance for years and I can't wait any longer! Join us for a magical performance and an early dinner afterwards.
The Beauty of Divine Beings Dancing
Shen Yun invites you to discover a magical land where emperors, generals and philosophers seek harmony with the Way of the Universe, where celestial maidens dance with ethereal grace, and warriors battle with explosive athleticism.
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes.
We set out to create a performance so extraordinary, it would not only capture the grandeur of China's ancient, divinely-inspired culture…
You just might catch a glimpse of heaven.
TICKETS: Performance starts on Sunday, Dec 28th at 2:00 pm.
Make sure your ticket is for the right day & time.
TICKETS:
Show time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Craig and I have Orchestra seats, Row 12 seats 3 and 5.
We do not need to sit together. We will socialize before the performance and during our early dinner.
RESTAURANT:
The restaurant is a short 7-10 minutes walking distance from the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts,
I will make reservations once I have an idea of how many people will attend dinner. Please, do not change your mind once you have decided to attend. It really is an inconvenience for us and the restaurant.
IL FORNAIO CUCINA ITALIANA
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HAPPY NEW YEAR'S POTLUCK & DANCE
Location not specified yetRSVP WILL OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, DEC 17TH @ 9:00 AM.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!!!!
Please, join us for an evening of fun where we can share our 2025 experiences and celebrate our hopes for 2026.
Several years ago, I decided I could not welcome a new year without properly acknowledging the year about to end while celebrating the year about to start. Friends just make the whole experience so much more fun!!
We have a lot to be thankful for. Every year that passes, is an accomplishment. We experience happy moments and challenges... But here we are: enduring, experiencing, learning, and growing.
PLEASE, READ BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR THIS EVENT:
- Every member will be placed on the Waitlist.
- Because this event is at a private home with a limited capacity of about 30 people, we will first consider members with good attendance history followed by new members, then members with an "OK" attendance record.
- Please, be patience if you are not moved immediately to the RSVP list.
WHO HAS "GOOD ATTENDANCE"?
- Members with zero "Not showed up" for events they signed up for.
- Members who have not changed their "Going RSVP" to "Not Going" within the last 48 hours of the start of the event more than once.
WHAT TO BRING FOR THE POTLUCK:
Every person brings an appetizer/finger food + a drink
- DO NOT BRING DESSERT: YOUR HOST WILL PROVIDE DESSERTS.
- PLEASE, BRING DRINKS TO SHARE WITH THE GROUP.
- ALL MEMBERS MUST BRING AN APPETIZER OR FINGER FOOD ITEM TO FEED ABOUT 20 PEOPLE.
- IF YOU HAVE A +1, PLEASE, BRING TWO APPETIZERS OR FINGER FOOD ITEMS.
- EXAMPLES OF APPETIZERS & FINGER FOODS
ADDRESS:
Close to Aqui's restaurant in Blossom Hill Rd in San Jose . Blossom Hill and Snell Avenue.
Address will be sent the day before. If you do not receive the address via meetup email, send me a text at (408) 425-2827
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IT IS NEW YEAR! WEAR WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY, THANKFUL & HOPEFUL!2 attendees
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