Vol. 16, No. 08 – Jan 11 – Jan 24, 2023 – Community Events

Events by Ana Baker

The Ventura Senior Men’s Group continues to meet for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Men of all descriptions are always welcome to stop to sample our shenanigans. Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820 or Rick Follenweider at 650-520-1098 can supply details.

Do you want a Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, at 12:30. All levels of play, and we will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or [email protected]. All Welcome.

Jan. 15: “Swing Shift” big band. House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave.
1– 3:30 pm. Donations are $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

Jan. 15: Olivas Adobe in Focus. Opening reception-Free11-3 p.m. Explore the Olivas Adobe Historical Park through the eyes of the Thousand Oaks Photo Group. Photographers specializing in still life, architecture, floral, abstract, and other photography styles visited this historic landmark during the Fall of 2022 to document its unique character and monthly interpretive outreach events. Select images from these outings will be displayed in the Small Adobe from January 15 through April. Photography is for sale. The historic rancho home will be open for daily tours for a small fee. The gift shop will be open; all proceeds support the Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreter programs at the Olivas ~ 4200 Olivas Park Drive. www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe

January 15: The Ventura and Santa Barbara County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet Sunday in the Campus Student Center of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. The regular meeting starts at 11 a.m. There will be a mart where items will be for sale, followed by lunch. An informational meeting and a presentation on clocks or watches will start at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in watches and clocks (modern & antique) is invited to visit and join our chapter. Bring a watch or clock for a free evaluation. Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday at the Ventura College location. More information about chapter 190 can be found at www.nawcc-ch190.com.

Feb. 25: Channel Islands PC User Group (CIPCUG)

Discussion, Tutorial, and Q&A sessions centered around Computers, email and the Internet, social media brokers such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, and Yahoo. All CIPCUG events may be attended online. Due to limited space, live attendance is reserved for members. Details for connecting to online events are emailed before the event. To receive connection instructions, please sign up on our website at: www.cipcug.org. Evbeforein Saturday at 9:30 a.m. online and live at our temporary location Ventura County Computers 2175 Goodyear Avenue, Unit 117 (805) 289-3960