
What we’re about
Hi and WELCOME to this page. Please, read all the information provided to avoid future misunderstandings. We hope you will join this group.
This group is meant for people 55+ that want to be ACTIVE by participating in events that will also allow you to meet other members with similar interests.
Our goal is to create a group of supporters to create a friendly, safe, loving community. To create such a group, we keep our membership number small to represent members that are actually participating in events.
It IS a GIFT to participate in events created by volunteer organizers & event hosts at no charge to our members and NOT an inherent right when joining the group.
We discourage gossiping of other members or of any other organizers in the meetup community. Members join the group voluntarily and can remove themself if our policies do not meet their needs.
We offer a variety of activities such as hikes, kayaking, board games, music in the park, live music, art faires, theater... You are always welcome to post an event of your preference. Please, let me know if you are interested in becoming an event host.
Please, do not join this group unless you are 100% confident that you will be an ACTIVE member by at least participating on our events 6 times/year.
- Members not active within a year will be removed from the group. We start removing members in November.
- ALL members attending house events will be placed on the "Waitlist."
- If there is a "Waitlist," members with good attendance will have priority on all events followed by members with low participation.
- If there is a "Waitlist," inactive members (not attending any event in over 6+ months) may not be eligible to attend events hosted at a member's home but are welcome to attend public events (hikes, music in the park concerts, etc)
- Members who have an excess of changing their RSVP or "No Shows." "No Shows" are for members not attending events they signed up for OR changing their RSVP 24 hours (48 hours for private events such as a member's home) before the event starts. These members will be removed from the group a year after joining.
- 6+ RSVP changes and 3 "No Shows" may result in removal.
- PLEASE, be considerate and do not use our events as "place holders" while you are in the waitlist for another group.
OUR HIKES:
OUR HIKES ARE NOT INTENDED FOR HIKERS WHO LIKE TO HIKE AS A WAY OF EXERCISING.
WE HIKE TO ENJOY NATURE, THE COMPANY OF OTHER HIKERS AND TO, ALSO, EXERCISE. OUR NORMAL PACE IS 2.5-3 MILES/HOUR DEPENDING ON THE HIKE, THE TERRAIN, AND THE LEVEL OF THE MEMBERS ATTENDING.
OUR FINISH TIME IS AN APPROXIMATION BUT NOT A DEADLINE. MANY TIMES, WE LIKE TO GO OUT FOR LUNCH AFTER THE HIKE.
Out of respect for event hosts who spend time in planning and designing events and for members in the WAITLIST only sign up for events you read the entire information about and are pretty sure you will attend.
DISCLAIMER:
Joining any of our hikes is voluntary and there may be some risks associated with this physical activity. It is each hiker's responsibility to ensure that she/he is physically fit and in good health to participate in hiking activities and to also be prepared with the appropriate water, food, clothing, and first aid supplies. Hike hosts make no warranties about the quality, safety, or supervision of these activities. Hiking organizers/ hosts are not professionals in this field and may occasionally get lost which will extend the time period for the hike.
If you are carpooling, we suggest you only do so with people you know and are comfortable with. Carpooling is at your own risk.
LIABILITY WAIVER:
By signing for the hiking event, you hereby release it's organizers, hosts, and all participants from any and all liabilities, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and /or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein . You are acknowledging the requirements, the possible risks and are taking responsibility for your own health and safety issues. Safety matters!
I am looking forward meeting each one of you PERSONALLY!
HAPPY TRAILS!
Nieves
Upcoming events (2)
See all- POTLUCK & GAME NIGHT: CAMPBELL LOCATIONNeeds location
We love game gatherings! We love the company, the food, the drinks, the games, the challenge, and the competition!
Come join us for a fun night of social gathering and games.
We do this event in combination with my 55+ SOCIAL COUPLES meetup group.PLEASE, DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OF AN ILLNESS.
GAMES: We will start playing around 5:30 pm.
This event is at a private home located in Campbell. Please, only join if you are 100% sure you will attend since we would like to keep the attendee number around 20.
Cancellations made within 24 hours will be considered a "No Show."RSVPing:
Everyone will be placed on the WAITLIST. Members in the Waitlist will be moved to the GOING list by the organizer. Priority will be given to those Almadenians with good attendance record (members attending events , members with no "No Shows" and members who do not have a history of changing their RSVP often). New members are welcome to attend their first event.LOCATION: The ACTUAL address will be sent the day before the event takes place.
The Campbell home location where the event will take place is within a minute from this location:
14519 S. Bascom Ave, Los Gatos, CA (Bay Area Endodontics)POTLUCK: WHAT TO BRING TO SHARE.
PLEASE, CONSIDER THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ATTENDING TO CONSIDER HOW MUCH TO BRING.
EXAMPLES OF APPETIZERS OR FINGER FOODS
Everyone should bring a DRINK to share (alcohol is OK) PLUS an APPETIZER/FINGER FOOD. If you bring a guest, please ask them to participate in the potluck as well.- DO NOT BRING DESSERTS. Desserts will be provided.
LIST OF GAMES WE HAVE: The links explain how to play the games (we may add "house rules" to change the game). Feel free to check other Youtube videos & to bring your own game.
ONLINE DICTIONARY TO CHECK ANSWERS FOR SOME GAMES
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YAHTZEE!
YAHTZEE! WORDS
Telestrations
NEW PHONE, WHO DIS?
Bunco
Charades
CLASSIC UNO
UNO DARE!
Chain Triangle Chess
Sequence
Sequence Dice
Play Nine
Flash
LCR
FIRST TO WORSE (with "AFTER DARK" risqué addition)
Ship, Captain, and Crew
Pictionary
Spanish Cards: Escoba
Bananagram
Rummikub
Dominos
Guesstures
Taboo
Crimes Against Humanity
CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY NASTY BUNDLE! (very risqué!!)
Apples to Apples
SHIP, CAPTAIN, AND CREW DICE GAME
FARKLE! DICE GAME
CRAPS! DICE GAME - SHAKESPEARE @ SANBORN PARK + POTLUCK: RICHARD IIISanborn County Park, Saratoga, CA
PLEASE, ONLY RSVP AFTER PURCHASING THE TICKET.
ABOUT THE PLAY:
Richard of Gloucester longs to be King and his ambition threatens the lives of all those around him. Manipulation, deceit, and cold-blooded murder take the stage as he claws his way to the crown.
Set against the backdrop of a film noir world with an all-female and nonbinary cast, SVS explores this tale of treachery and revenge with intrigue and classic SVS innovation.
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Doll Piccotto
Rated PG-13 | Trigger warning for violence.THE CAST:
THE CASTTICKETS: Tickets will sell fast!
Regular admission: $41
Senior Admission: $36 (60+) ... YEAH!!!! I QUALIFY!
Tickets will sell fast. Make sure to buy yours soon!
RICHARD III TICKETS - MAKE SURE IT IS FOR SAT. AUGUST 9THHI ALMADENIANS,
I KNOW THIS IS WAAAAAAY EARLY BUT TICKETS WILL GO FAST! IT IS A SMALL THEATER LOCATED IN THE WOODS AND ALL SEATS ARE GOOD, REALLY.THE PLAY STARTS @ 7:00 PM BUT WE WILL MEET EARLIER TO ENJOY A "MEET & GREET" DURING THE POTLUCK. WE MAY DO A SHORT HIKE BEFORE THIS EVENT STARTS :)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE, READ
- The play starts promptly at 7pm.
- We have open seating, so please give yourself plenty of time to arrive and get your seats.
- Seating opens at approximately 6:30pm for the general public. Arriving early helps ensure you can select a great seat. Patrons who are part of our Donors Circle can enter the amphitheatre and claim seats at 6:15pm, and subscribers can enter at 6:25.
- The County of Santa Clara charges $6 per vehicle for parking. Have cash for faster entry into the park.
POTLUCK MEETING AREA & LINING UP FOR THE SHOW:
LOOK FOR THE RED & WHITE SIGN READING "55+" (SEE PHOTO)
Nieves (408) 425-2827
There are some picnic areas between the parking lot and the theater.
PETERSON GROVE is reserved for patrons. There are picnic tables available as we walk out of the parking lot towards the left, just up the hill. Let's aim to meet on that side of the park for the picnic. Call me if you don't find us.
We will start getting in line for seating about 45 minutes before the show. Seating is available on a first-come basis.- Bring some food & drink to share
- Bring a jacket in case it cools down later