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OAKLAND, EAST BAY AREA
President: Shirley Borden, (510) 329-2330
Meets on the third Thursday of March, June, September and December.
Meeting: Thursday, March 18, 11:30 a.m.; lunch is at noon. Where: Francesco’s, Hegenberger and Pardee drives, Oakland. Cost: $10 per person. The chapter subsidizes any approved costs over that amount. First-time attendees are free. If a member brings a new member, they can both dine free. Reservations: Rose Ryan, (510) 523-7188.
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SACRAMENTO/YOLO AREA
President: Fritz Walgenbach, (916) 483-4732; Vice President: Joe Elwell; Secretary: Marie Reed; Treasurer: Kathleen Elwell; Membership: Rose Davis, (916) 489-4942. Reservations are required no later than the Thursday before the meeting date: Lynn Cook, (916) 685-3174.
Meets on the first Monday of every month.
Meeting: Monday, Jan. 4, noon. Where: Curtis Hall, 24th Street and Fourth Avenue, Sacramento. Menu: Ham and cheese sandwich, macaroni salad, carrot cake, coffee and sodas. Cost: Members are free; guests are $2.
Meeting: Monday, Feb. 1, noon. Where: Due to remodeling at the Sierra 2 building, the February, March and April meetings will be held at Sacramento County Sheriff’s Facilities, 2500 Marconi Ave., Suite 100, Community Service Room. Program: Bingo and Valentine’s Day. Menu: egg salad sandwich, ambrosia salad, Valentine cookie and coffee and sodas. Cost: Members are free; guests are $2.
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WEST BAY AREA
President: Mary McDonnell, (415) 553-8850; Vice President: George Linn, (415) 999-3538; Secretary: Gloria Milina, (650) 342-1296; Treasurer: Ilze Goodfield, (650) 755-6578.
Meetings are held quarterly.
Meeting: Thursday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Ave., San Francisco. (Across from the San Francisco’s Zoo’s main entrance. Free parking and an elevator are available at the side door of the parking lot. Menu: Corned beef and cabbage or crusted fish parmesan. Cost: $10 for members; $12 for guests and nonmembers. Part of the luncheon cost is subsidized by the chapter. New members who are attending for the first time are guests of the chapter. Reservations: Beverlie Vandre, (415) 927-0808; or Gloria Milina, (650) 342-1296; or Erlinda Villa, (415) 822-2154.
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GREATER LOS ANGELES
President: Ethel Watson, (323) 734-2788; Vice President: Marta Zaragoza; Secretary: Meryl M. David; Treasurer: Juanita Buchanan.
Meets on the third Thursday of even months and on some additional dates
Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. Where: Les Freres Taix Restaurant, 1911 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Cost: $5 for members; guests, $7. Reservations: Ethel Watson, (323) 734-2788.
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CENTRAL VALLEY FOOTHILLS
President: Anita McCabe, (209) 602-7775; Vice President: Tom L. Hill; Secretary/Treasurer: Joaquina Canedo, Membership Chair: Albert Clark, (209) 267-0644
Meets quarterly on the third Thursday of the month.
Modesto
Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m.; lunch is at noon. Where: Old Mill Café, 600 9th St., Modesto. Cost: Buffet luncheon is $12. Drinks and dessert are included. Program: The 2010 budget will be presented to members of Chapter 5 for approval. Reservations: Call Janice Gilgert, (209) 538-3090.
Sonora Subchapter
Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m. Where: Pinecone Restaurant, Sonora. Menu: Order from the menu. Program: The 2010 budget will be presented to members of Chapter 5 for approval. Reservations: Call Joan Kosko, (209) 588-2959; or Albert Clark, local vice president, (209) 267-0644.
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COLTON, RIVERSIDE,
SAN BERNARDINO
President: Gene Waggoner II, (760) 868-0968; Vice President: J. Dee Stoddard; Secretary: Sharon Huddleston; Treasurer: Danny Morales.
Meetings are held quarterly.
Meeting: Friday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. Where: Marie Callender’s, 3969 W. Florida Ave., Hemet.
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NORTH COAST AREA
President: Ruth Ziegenfuss, (707) 445-0560; Vice President: James Moranda, (707) 764-3403; Treasurer: Patti Falk, (707) 445-1196
Meets quarterly with some exceptions.
Humboldt subchapter
Meeting: TBA. For more information, call Ruth Ziegenfuss at (707) 445-0560.
Del Norte subchapter
Meeting: TBA.
CHAPTER 9
LOS ANGELES AREA
President: Vivianne Fitzgerald, (562) 866-6264, toofitzi@msn.com (Send your e-mail address to Vivianne to receive announcements and other news.) Check out the new Web site for Chapter 9 at http://cseachapter9contact.comVice President: David Maxwell, (909) 874-8221, dmaxIII@aol.comSecretary: Lilia Aceves, (626) 289-1329; Treasurer: Lennis A. Saulny, (760) 946-4043.
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m. Where: Sizzler Restaurant, 15252 East Rosecrans Blvd., La Mirada. Cost: Chapter 9 will pay $3 toward each member’s meal.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO
President: Jerry G. Evans, (805) 489-6154; Vice President: Vic Martinez, (805) 239-3397; Secretary: Pearl Cole, (805) 489-5194; Treasurer: Marc Laxer, (805) 546-8470. Call any officer for specific meeting information.
Meets on the fourth Thursday of January, May, July and October.
Meeting: Thursday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. Where: Elk’s Lodge, San Luis Obispo. Menu: buffet. Program: A representative from the American Red Cross will speak. Cost: $7 for members and spouses; $13 for guests and nonmembers.
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MID VALLEY
President: Dianna L. Kennedy, (559) 492-2628; Vice President: Richard Ballinger; Secretary: Connie Jones; Treasurer: Sue Chesterman.
Note: New meeting times.
Meets on the first Wednesday of February, April, June, October and December. There are no meetings in July or August. There may also be additional meetings, which will be announced.
Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Pardini’s, 2257 West Shaw Ave. Fresno. Program: CSEA Retirees President Roger Marxen will speak.
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EASTERN MOUNTAIN AREA
President: Caryl Cole, (760) 247-8962, carylole@verizon.net Vice President: Bob Liley, (661) 867-6004, andrell@hughes.net; Secretary: Naomi Ward (760) 241-9642 or naomiwc@verizon.net; Treasurer: Norman Nichols,(760) 948-1423.
Meets on the third Wednesday of every other month, beginning in February.
Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m. Where: TBA.
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NO. CALIFORNIA/REDDING
President: Jack W. Schlotter, (530) 396-2609. Vice President: Robert Black, (530) 722-0511; Treasurer: Georgene Gibson, (530) 529-0277.
Meets on the third Monday of every month.
Meeting: Monday, Jan. 18, noon. Where: Country Waffle, 2300 Athens (at South Avenue), Redding. Menu: Order from the menu.
Yreka Subchapter
Meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
Vice President: Mark Fischer, (530) 459-1040.
Meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1 p.m. Where: Ming’s Chinese Restaurant, 210 Miner St., Yreka. Menu: Order from the menu. For more information, call Royce Fischer, (530) 459-1040.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/CHICO
President: Susan Sears, (530) 532-0149 or sjsears@sbcglobal.net; Vice President: Doris Lithgow; Secretary/Treasurer: Donald Smith.
Meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month, with some exceptions. No meeting in July.
Meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. Where: International House of Pancakes, 2040 Business Lane, Chico. Menu: Order from the menu. Program: Roger Aylworth, staff writer for the Chico Enterprise-Record. Cost: Chapter members are free.
Lassen/Plumas Subchapter
Vice President: Kay White, (530) 257-4961.
Meets in May, July, August and October.
Meeting: TBA. The usual meeting time is 11:30 a.m. Where: Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant, 1960 Main St., Susanville. Cost: Free to Chapter members and guests. Menu: Order from the menu. Program: TBA. Reservations: Please confirm your attendance by calling Kay White at the number above.
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SIERRA FOOTHILLS
President: Bill Duclus, (916) 652-6585; Vice President: Bill Fawx, (916) 663-2285; Treasurer: Raymond R. Doying, (530) 647-0129.
Refreshments such as juice, cookies and either vegetable or fruit plates are provided for free to chapter members and one guest at the Auburn and Marysville meetings.
Placerville
Secretary: Shirley Mraz, (530) 642-1463
Meets on alternating months with some exceptions
Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m. Where: Denny’s restaurant, 99 Fair Lane, Placerville, at the Forni Road off-ramp on Highway 50.
Auburn
Secretary: Suzanne Holmes, (916) 791-5494.
Meets on alternating months with some exceptions.
Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m. Where: Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 100 East St., first floor, Auburn (530) 888-9861.
Marysville
Secretary: Suzanne Holmes, (916) 791-5494.
Meets on alternating months with some exceptions.
Meeting: Wednesday, March 10, 1:30 p.m. Where: Yuba County Library, 303 Second St., conference room, Marysville (530) 749-7380.
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
President: Jean Laosantos, (209) 951-4913; Vice President: Louis J. Tancreto, (209) 599-7749; Secretary/Treasurer: Erma Tirapelle, (209) 462-2713.
Stockton
Meeting: Friday, Feb. 5, noon. Where: The Old Spaghetti Factory, 2702 West March Lane (off Interstate 5), Stockton. Menu: Choose from several items on the menu. All meals include soft drink, coffee or tea. Cost: $10, tax and tip included. Program: Cathy Rasmusson of Blue Shield will speak about a Wellness Program. Reservations are required: Call Erma Tirapelle or Jean Laosantos at the numbers above. Check your mail for the Chapter 16 newsletter, Vintage View, for possible program updates.
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GREATER SAN DIEGO
President: Pearl Pacheco, (619) 296-0673; Vice President: Joe Aquelino; Secretary: Marva J. Roddy; Treasurer: Jennie R. Wolk, (760) 758-5960; Membership: Diane Whorton, (619) 264-6280.
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of February, April, June, August and October. Additional meetings will be announced.
Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m. Where: Sizzler restaurant, 1030 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon. Menu: Chicken or steak with soup or salad or unlimited salad bar. Cost: $10 for members and $10 for guests. Part of the luncheon cost is subsidized by the chapter. Program: Tricia Punnill from the San Diego City Attorney’s Office will speak about consumer protection for seniors. For more information: Call Pearl Pacheco or Jennie Wolk at the numbers above.
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NORTH COAST AREA
President: Jo Ann Harmon; Vice President: Skip Hulet; Treasurer: Dorothea M. Parsons; Secretary: Marilyn Saegert.
Meets on the second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October and December. The June and December meetings are combined.
Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 9, noon. Where: Ukiah Garden Cafe, 1090 S. State, Ukiah. Cost: Free to members; $12 for guests. Reservations are required: Call Laura German 707-462-2494 or Marilyn Saegert 707-485-7823.
Lake County Subchapter
Meets on the second Monday of February, April, June, August, October and December.
Meeting: Monday, Feb. 8, noon. Where: Marina Grill, 3707 E. Highway 20, Nice.
For more information: Call Ellen Lee, (707) 274-2873; Patricia Williges, (707) 998-1395; or Donna Riley, (707) 263-3263.
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LOS ANGELES AREA
President: Robert N. Wilson, (818) 352-5414: Vice President: Ceil L. Andersen, (818) 389-0691; Secretary: Charlotte Smith; Treasurer: Zelia Gomes Da Costa.
Meets on the first Wednesday of all months except July and August.
Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 9:30 a.m. Where: Sizzler Restaurant, 7131 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys (near corner of Sherman Way). Menu: Choice of senior meals (limited). Cost: $2 for members; $2 for guests. Program: Marlene Martinez from Caltrans will speak about highways.
Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 3, same time and place as above.
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SONOMA, MARIN, NAPA AND SOLANO COUNTIES
President: Donald Lehnhoff, (707) 795-9405; Vice President: Adley H. Hochstadt; Secretary: Eric T. Norrbom, (707) 833-2528; Treasurer: Mary Lou Richards, (707) 839-7297.
Meets quarterly on the third Tuesday.
Meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, 11:30 a.m. is social time; lunch is at noon. Where: Cricklewood Restaurant, 4618 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa. Menu: Beef stew or salmon burger or pineapple teriyaki chicken or cheese ravioli. Cost: $10 for members and guests. No cost for new members’ first meeting. Program: Jack Blankenship will speak about Habitat for Humanity. Reservations are required by Jan. 8: Write to Yvonne Norrbom, P.O. Box 766 Kenwood, CA 95452. Make checks payable to CSEA Retirees Chapter 21. For more information: Call Yvonne Norrbom at (707) 833-2528 or Emma Chance at (707) 539-1955.
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SAN JOSE AREA
President: Beverly Waller-Wharton, (408) 238-8802; Vice President: Vicky L. Martinez, (408) 298-2305; Secretary: Barbara Perlman, (408) 298-2305; Treasurer: Betty Faultner.
Meets on the second Wednesday of even months, except in December when the meeting time and location are announced.
Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m. Where: Masonic Hall at Westmont Senior Living Center, 1675 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara (between El Camino Real – Highway 82 – and Warburton. Parking is available in the garage under the building. Take the front elevator up to the first floor.)
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VENTURA/SANTA BARBARA
President: V. Raylene Laverentz, (805) 551-2278; Vice President: Barbara Driscoll; Secretary: Barry Wolin, (805) 983-7586; Treasurer: Mary Van Nest, (805) 639-0117; Program Coordinator: Barbara Driscoll, (805) 487-4619.
Meeting: TBA.
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ORANGE COUNTY -
SANTA ANA
President: Madeline Rae Jensen, (714) 534-8912; Vice President: Lloyd S. Duronslet; Secretary: Joe Whaling; Treasurer: Jenny Hayden; Legislative Representative: Anne J. Spiegel, (714) 846-5150; Membership Chair: Jack VanderBruggen, (949) 857-0955.
Meets on the second Wednesday of every month.
Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. Where: Santa Ana Elk’s Lodge, 112 Elk Lane (across from the Santa Ana Zoo. Exit I-5 at Fourth/First streets, continuing south across First Street.) Menu: Lunch is free to members and a driver/companion. Reservations: Not necessary.
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SO. CENTRAL VALLEY PORTERVILLE AREA
President: Loyd E. Winner, (559) 781-1631; Vice President: Ben Harvey, (559) 784-5108; Secretary: Ann Esmay; Treasurer: Nancy Day, (559) 781-0184.
Meets on the second Thursday of every month.
Meeting: Thursday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m., meeting; lunch is at noon. Where: Santa Fe Depot, 280 N. Fourth St., Porterville. Cost: $2 for members and guests.
Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 11, same time and place as above.
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MONTEREY BAY AREA
President: Otis E. Hollibaugh, (831) 675-3483; Vice President: Mary J. Dennis; Secretary/Treasurer: Stephanie Hueg.
Meets on the second Wednesday of odd months.
Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. Where: Denny’s restaurant, 1255 De La Torre, off of Highway 101, Salinas. Menu: One of three items offered from the menu. Cost: Lunch is free for members; $8 for guests. Reservations: Call Mary J. Dennis at the number above or e-mail her at maryjdennis@hotmail.com
CHAPTER 165
SACRAMENTO
President: Beverley Greening, (916) 383-3361; Vice President: Bill Layton; Secretary: Helen S. Hardy; Treasurer: Eleanor Poole, (916) 687-6840.
Meets on the last Wednesday of even months, with some exceptions.
Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m. Where: Taste of China, 1000 Howe Ave. (at the corner of Howe and Enterprise), Sacramento. Menu: Chinese and American food, plus barbecued food. There is easy access and ample parking. Cost: Chapter 165 members pay $4; lunch for guests costs $9. Reservations: Not needed.
Henderson/Las Vegas, Nevada Subchapter
Reservations and Information: Edna Flores, (702) 361-5730.
Medford, Oregon Subchapter
Meets on the first Thursday of even months.
For more information: Call Bruce Eliason, (541) 779-2912 (Medford area); or Ardell Wieczorek, (541) 469-6542 (Brookings).
Ridgefield, Washington, Southern Washington and Northern Oregon Subchapter
For more information: Dan Reibson, (360) 887-3123.