62 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM JANUARY 2019
ATTENTION ALL RETIRED MEN
Have lunch with other retired men in our area
No dues, no political or religious agenda and no
fundraising. Just a great place to meet other retired men
and to get out of the house. We meet once a month on the
2nd Wednesday of each month at 11am.
Galileo Club, 371 S. 23rd St., Richmond
SONS IN RETIREMENT
510-685-3266 or whiterlp@aol.com for more information.
noncommercial, international network of weight-loss groups.
New members are always welcome to join our friendly and
supportive club. First meeting is free. Pinole Senior Center,
2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 415-302-6210
JANUARY 8: PINOLE GARDEN CLUB MEETING
1pm. General Meeting 2pm, Guest Speaker: Lynn Dolan, Paper
Flower Artist and Teacher, will speak on the history of paper
flower making. Held in the Alex Clark Public Safety Facility,
880 Tennent Ave. (behind the fire station). All are welcome.
510-275-9890.
JANUARY 8: GAME TIME
4:30pm. Come play board games, such as Rail Baron, Clue,
chess, checkers, and many more. All ages welcome. At the
Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606.
JANUARY 8: BUILDERS CLUB
3:30pm. Kids let your imaginations take over as you build with
LEGOs. Creations will be displayed in the library. No registration
required. Unless otherwise noted, the Builders Club meets the
first Tuesday of every month. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive.
JANUARY 8, 22, 29: THE ROTARY CLUB OF EL
SOBRANTE
12:15-1:30pm. at Café Soleil, 3550 San Pablo Dam Road,
El Sobrante. Join us for lunch, enjoy the fellowship, and learn
how this club is supporting various Rotary projects, including a
robotics program at Olinda Elementary School. January 15 - No
luncheon meeting. Social hour 5:30–7pm, Somewhere Else
Sports Bar & Grill, 5216 Sobrante Avenue, El Sobrante.
JANUARY 8, 15, 22, 29: GENTLE YOGA
2:45 pm, $3 members/$4 non-members. This class does not
get on the floor. Call front desk for more information 510-724-
9800, Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole.
JANUARY 9, 16, 23, 30: AFTER SCHOOL GAME
TIME FOR TEENS
2:30-4:30pm. Teens: Join us after school for Wii and board
games. Sponsored by Friends of the Pinole Library. Pinole
Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd.
JANUARY 10: “BEST ROSES FOR THE EAST BAY
AND HOW TO CARE FOR THEM”
9:30am. Will be presented by Martine Labelle of the East Bay
Rose Society. In addition, club members will display their own
floral designs using the theme “New Beginnings.” El Cerrito
Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane. Members are free;
guests cost $3. 510-237-4654.
JANUARY 10: AAUW WEST CONTRA COSTA
MEETING: IMMIGRATION HOT TOPICS
10am. Dustin Bankston will speak to the AAUW West Contra
Costa Branch meeting. He is a member of the California State
Bar, and an active member of the American Immigration
Lawyers Association. All are welcome. Christ Lutheran Church,
780 Ashbury St., El Cerrito. westcontracosta-ca.aauw.net.
JANUARY 12: ROTARY CLUB OF EL SOBRANTE
CRAB FEED
6pm Cocktails and 7pm Dinner. Masonic Hall, 5050 El Portal
Drive, Richmond. $50pp. Contact: Dick McCloskey for tickets
call 510-734-1575.
JANUARY 12: PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8:30-11:30am. El Sobrante Cub Scout Pack 134 invites you to
grab a short stack for a BIG cause! Money raised will support
camping trips, hikes, and events for all the scouts! $8 per
person or $24 for a family of 4. El Sobrante United Methodist
Church, 5151 Argyle Rd, El Sobrante.
JANUARY 12: BOOKITUDE!!
3pm. A book club for girls ages 10-13. Join us for a fun
discussion of interesting books. Please pick up the latest book
at the Pinole Library circulation desk. Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
JANUARY 12: MOVIE
1pm. Come watch a film at the library. This month’s movie
is “Wonder Woman” (PG-13, 141 min). The Amazon princess
Diana sets out to stop World War I, believing the conflict was
started by the longtime enemy of the Amazons, Ares. At the
Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606.
JANUARY 12: MAKE SOAP
2-4pm. Join us for an adult craft. We will make soap using
the melt and pour method. All materials provided for free.