Events
Upcoming Programs
december 2023
Tuesday, December 5—Crafting Holiday Mason Jar Luminaries
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Please join us for crafting and fellowship, where we transform mason jars into sparkling winter
luminaries. All supplies will be provided. And possibly wine.
This event is for members and their guests.
Cost: $10 supplies, cash at the door.
Thursday, December 7—Program/Event Brainstorming Meeting
9:00am–10:00am
Join us to talk about ideas for programs and events at BWC. NO commitments–you’re not officially joining a committee. This committee is open to any member at any time. Have an idea, or just want to hear what’s being considered? Email your ideas to [email protected] AND join the discussion. This will be a hybrid meeting, so you can attend in person or by Zoom.
This event is for members only.
Friday, December 8—Monthly Happy Hour*
5:00pm – 7:00pm (drop by anytime between 5:00pm – 7:00pm)
Join Us for Our Monthly Member Happy Hour. Drinks and very light bites.
*Mark your calendars for more Monthly Member Happy Hours on the second Friday of each month.
This event is for members and their guests.
Cost: FREE, but RSVP so we have a rough count.
Please bring an unwrapped gift in original packaging for a child aged 0-12 supporting the local Toys for Tots drive. All gifts must be received by the Club by December 13 for timely distribution.
Tuesday, December 12—Evening Book Group
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Our evening book group will discuss The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Join us for a book discussion. Contact Lucie Kober for more information.
This event is for members and prospective members.
Cost: FREE
Please bring an unwrapped gift in original packaging for a child aged 0-12 supporting the local Toys for Tots drive. All gifts must be received by the Club by December 13 for timely distribution.
Wednesday, December 13—Members Holiday Party and Toy Drive
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Join us for our Members’ holiday party. This is a special gathering for BWC members only. Pick out your favorite party frock and kick off the season. We’ll have heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, and a holiday cocktail.
This event is for members only.
Cost: $35 (This party is in lieu of the December General Meeting.)
Please bring an unwrapped gift in original packaging for a child aged 0-12 supporting the local Toys for Tots drive. All gifts must be received by the Club by December 13 for timely distribution.
Wednesday, December 20—Book Group (note date change from 12/13 to 12/20)
11:00am – 12:00pm
In December, we’ll be discussing the book Persuasion by Jane Austen. We will also pick the books for 2024, so bring the name of a book we might like to read. For more information contact: Cathy Borrone.
This event is for members and their guests.
Cost: FREE
January 2024
Tuesday, January 4—General Meeting (Speaker, Judy Johnson)
11:30am – 1:30pm
Unexpected Treasures, established in 1998, clears out clients’ homes after a downsizing or death. We handle everything. We consult, sell, donate, recycle, and haul away remainders leaving house and property completely cleared.
Owner Judy Johnson’s background includes MFA in Museum Studies, volunteer education and coordination for Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (DeYoung and Legion of Honor museums), historical research at Oakland Museum, and decades of corporate management.
This event is for members and their guests.
Cost: $25 (includes lunch provided by Gigi’s Cafe.)
Sunday, January 7—New Year’s High Tea
12:00pm – 2:30pm
England’s own Mary Murphy and New England’s own Lorin Flynn invite you to enjoy an authentic English Holiday Tea, including tea sandwiches, scones, and cookies. Seating is limited, and this event is sure to sell out, so purchase your tickets today!
Event proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula.
This event is for members and their guests.
Cost: $35
Friday, January 12—Monthly Happy Hour*
5:00pm – 7:00pm (drop by anytime between 5:00pm – 7:00pm)
Join Us for Our Monthly Member Happy Hour. Drinks and very light bites.
*Mark your calendars for more Monthly Member Happy Hours on the second Friday of each month.
This event is for members and their guests.
Cost: FREE, but RSVP so we have a rough count.
There will be a collection for the Boys & Girls Club at this event.
ONGOING: BWC Beautification
If you are interested in more information or signing up for a cleanup shift, send us an email.
Monthly Member Meetings
All Monthly General Meetings will be held at the Clubhouse, 241 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
2023/2024
September 7, 2023
Lunch Meeting—11:30am-1:30pm
October 5, 2023
Dinner Meeting—6:00pm-8:00pm
November 2, 2023
Lunch Meeting—11:30am-1:30pm
JANUARY 4, 2024
Lunch Meeting—11:30am-1:30pm
February 1, 2024
Dinner Meeting—6:00pm-8:00pm
March 7, 2024
Lunch Meeting—11:30am-1:30pm
April 4, 2024
Dinner Meeting—6:00pm-8:00pm
May 2, 2024
Lunch Meeting—11:30am-1:30pm
June 6, 2024
Dinner Meeting—6:00pm-8:00pm
Monthly Activities
Cards at the clubhouse
Join us at the Clubhouse 4th Thursday of each month at 11:00am (except in December, when we meet on the 2nd Wednesday). Gather a group of four and join us for the card game of your choice. Ladies who are regulars play bridge, canasta, and more.
For more information, contact Karen D’Atri at 650-368-4756 or [email protected].
Please let Karen know if you plan on coming, so we can have enough tables set up for the day.
Book Club
Join us at the Clubhouse every other month on the 3rd Wednesday at 11:00am (except in December, when we meet on the 2nd Wednesday). Book club participants select books for the following year at our December meeting.
Below is a link to book list for this year and the books we have chosen in past years.
For more information, contact Cathy Borrone at 650-242-1685 or [email protected].