Orange County, CA Travelers (OCCATS), Women Only, 50+

We have 2 reserved courts from 10:00am-11:30am. Please arrive early to register and sign a waiver (by 9:45am). These are new, beautiful, indoor courts. We will have a court for beginners (if you want to learn the game, I have an instructor coming) and another court for intermediates who are be more proficient. We are there to have fun and friendship! If you have time afterwards, we will have lunch at Medii Kitchen in Anaheim Hills (if the weather is nice, we can sit out on the patio). Who's in? I can reserve one more court if we have more than 12 people. You may bring another female friend.

Cost: We will split the cost of the courts. For example, if we have 8 players, it would only be $13.50 for 90 min. Not bad!

Bring: Pickleball paddle, water, appropriate work out clothing, comfortable athletic shoes, and a small towel

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OCCATS Februrary Happy Hour (Beach Cities ladies priority)
This is a happy hour event (private OCCAT event), intended for OCCAT ladies in the beach cities to enjoy happy hour gatherings but not be caught in weeknight rush hours. We will be meeting at 4-6pm at Paradise Dynasty to celebrate the Lunar New Year ((Happy Hour ends at 5pm). This event is hosted by Joanne, and Cindy may not attend each time due to the distance. A copy of Cindy’s list of trips and activities is available for you to view. If you are interested in any trips, please contact Cindy.
You must RSVP for this event to attend. Please RSVP, as this is a small group event limited.
Once you click the Attend button in Meetup, please follow up and see if your name is in the Going list or Waitlist. You will get an email from Meetup confirming your RSVP.
If your plans change, please be sure to cancel on Meetup 48 hours in advance to allow others to join.
Paradise Dynasty is an Asian restaurant famous for their 8 flavored Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings). Happy Hour at Paradise Dynasty means 40% OFF all your favorites: soup dumplings, wontons, dim sum, appetizers, fried rice, noodles & more!
https://www.yelp.com/menu/paradise-dynasty-costa-mesa
Note: Orange County, CA Travelers (OCCATs), Solo Women 50+ : We are a fun group of women in Orange County, CA, who want to build friendships with other local women who love to travel and explore the world together. Come join us! Find us on Facebook under OCCATs.
Side Note: When providing reviews, please note that Happy Hour events are for building friendship, so please rate the event based on the criteria listed by Meetup, but not on the restaurant food and services, which is out of the hosts’ control.

Joanne Wu, Host

Back by popular demand! It's time to do a little winetasting ladies! We had so much fun a few months ago. This time, we will be meeting on a Friday at Monte De Oro Winery. Here is a silly, fun video they put on Youtube. They have a bistro for lunch with beautiful vineyard views! The ambience is perfect and the weather should be good (fingers crossed)! We will definitely talk about travel but mostly just relax with friends and lunch with a little wine! If ladies are interested, we will probably journey over to Vitagliano Winery again as we did before and continue the fun!

We will use the Meet-up chat to arrange carpooling the week before the event once we have our list of participants. However, for this to work, we need some ladies willing to drive. When you sign up, indicate in the chat, your name, city you live in, and how they can contact you if they want to carpool. We need a 2-3 drivers from different areas of OC.

CROSSING THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE! USHUAIA ROUNDTRIP
MARCH 8, 2026 | 11 NIGHTS | ATLAS WORLD VOYAGER
If interested, contact Cindy Freeman at freemancindy504@gmail.com.
Check out this video!
Here's the link to full description of Atlas World Voyager Cruise
Crossing the Antarctic Circle at the 66th southern parallel, you enter what feels like another world, connecting with your inner explorer. It’s a space rarely navigated, with narrower channels that bring you closer to ice floes, snow-capped mountain peaks and wondrous icebergs. As you join the Order of the Red Nose, you will explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands with the guidance of an expert expedition team.

A sense of awe swells within as you come within a safe distance of incredible wildlife like chinstrap penguins or Weddell seals, a serene moment that leaves you feeling more in community with nature. Watch the waters closely and have your camera ready when expedition team members call out humpback whale sightings, an experience best shared with like-minded explorers. On a Zodiac safari through icy waters, the mesmerizing blue within the icebergs invites you to marvel upon them in wonder.
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Mar 8 Ushuaia, Argentina Embark 3 PM 6 PM
Mar 9 Drake Passage Navigation
Mar 10 Drake Passage Navigation
Mar 11 Crossing the Antarctic Circle Exploring Antarctica
Mar 12-14 Exploring Antarctica
Mar 15-16 Exploring the South Shetland Islands
Mar 17 Drake Passage Navigation
Mar 18 Drake Passage Navigation
Mar 19 Ushuaia, Argentina Debark 8 AM
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION EXCLUSIVE FARES
PER GUEST
NS Navigator Suite $16,509 pp
DS Discovery Suite $15,709 pp
JS Journey Suite $14,909 pp
E1 Horizon Deluxe Stateroom $13,309 pp
E2 Veranda Deluxe Stateroom $13,709 pp
A1 Horizon Stateroom $12,429 pp
A2 Horizon Stateroom $12,109 pp
B1 Veranda Stateroom $12,429 pp
B2 Veranda Stateroom $12,109 pp
AO Adventure Oceanview Staterooms $10,909 pp
EXCLUSIVE ALL-INCLUSIVE FARES
FARES ARE PER GUEST, CRUISE ONLY.
All fares in USD. Government Taxes and Fees of $550 per guest
are included in the fares shown. Limited solo veranda or horizon staterooms available at 150% of price listed above (not available for suites). Let Cindy know if you are willing to have a roommate. There may be someone also looking to room with someone.
ALWAYS INCLUDED BY ATLAS
• Immersive cultural
experience on board
or ashore
• Gourmet dining with
ever-changing menus
• Bars and lounges serving
fine wines, spirits, craft beers
and canapés
• Specialty coffees, fresh pressed juices and afternoon
tea service
• Gratuities for onboard
service staff
• Trip delay and medical
evacuation coverage
EXCLUSIVELY ON POLAR EXPEDITIONS • Private charter jet service with private group transfers • 1-night pre-expedition hotel stay • 1-night post-expedition hotel stay on select Antarctica expeditions • Enrichment lectures and destination briefings • Shore landings led by expert field guides • Escorted sightseeing safaris by Zodiac • Polar plunge • Atlas Ocean Voyages parka, vest and water bottle • Use of knee boots.

EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR GROUP:

• FREE Cultural Immersion
• $200 Onboard Credit Per Guest
• Private Cocktail Party
• Premium Champagne in Every Suite and Stateroom

FREE CULTURAL IMMERSION: TIERRA DEL FUEGO | Before embarking on your Antarctica expedition, marvel upon scenes of subantarctic Patagonia at the southernmost national park, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a panoramic coach tour through spectacular lakes, glaciers, mountains, waterfalls and forests with plenty of photo stops.

FREE ZODIAC SAFARIS: As you navigate pristine waters, stop and listen to the natural sounds that surround you. At first, you might think it’s all silence, but soon the distinct rush of water alerts you to a humpback whale breaching nearby, a breathtaking moment of wonder.

FREE SHORE LANDINGS: Your knowledgeable expedition team will lead invigorating treks to ideal wildlife viewing points. You may even catch sight of chinstrap penguins incubating eggs amid the South