We are gearing up for a wonderful new round of Affinity Groups that will start up in late October! Maybe there is something you would like to lead or learn that you don't see listed below. Let us know! Contact Susan Levin and share your ideas, especially if you are interested in leading a group.

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• Knitting: Creative and fun-filled afternoons of knitting and/or crocheting! Bring projects you are currently working on or suggest ideas for possible group projects. We are happy to teach those who are new to either knitting or crochet! We'll meet outdoors at Shir Hadash.
  • First four dates are: Nov 5th, Dec 3rd, Jan 7th, and Feb 4th! All are 1pm to 3pm.
• Mah Jongg: Have you ever wondered how to play American Jewish Mah Jongg? Learn something new and connect with new friends! Both seasoned and brand-new players are welcome to join for a fun time playing Mah Jongg together. This affinity group will be led by Carol Gutstein.
  • First four dates: Info coming soon.
• Whiskey: Do you enjoy whiskey-tasting and socializing?! Every other Wednesday in the home of an affinity group member, two of the group members will volunteer to bring a different type of whiskey, bourbon, scotch, or other special beverage for the group to sample and try as they chat! Only for members age 21 and older, led by Matt Newton
  • First four dates: Info coming soon.
• Baking: Let's gather together to bake - in order to stock the freezer at Shir Hadash for Oneg, as well as take home a sampling of goodies for ourselves. Share recipes, contribute ingredients and learn from one another. Led by Andrea Katz. Held in Shir Hadash kitchen or at a member's home. For anyone age 18 and older.
  • First four dates are: Nov 7th, Dec 5th, Jan 9th, and Feb 6th. All are 6pm to 8pm.
• Walking: Let’s walk and schmooze - bring water or coffee (and we’ll probably build in a stop to grab coffee for the road for those who may be empty handed) - the open roads of Los Gatos are ours to conquer! Held every other Sunday starting at 10:30am. Led by Mitchell Wunsh, for anyone age 18 and older.
  • First four dates: Oct 22nd, Nov 5th, Nov 12th, walking from Shir Hadash at 10:30am.
• Dinner with Friends: Freilach Food, Flights, and Friendship: First dinner will be at the Altman’s home, then we will rotate hosts. We will determine dates and menu ideas at this first meeting. Potluck, international, regional food are all possibilities – the fun and friendship (did we mention wine?) will be the result.
  • First group dates: Nov 4th, Dec 16th, Jan 13th
• Gamers Gather (Role Playing Games - like Dungeons & Dragons, and geeky board games): Does the idea of a group-imagination game where you pretend to be a fantasy or sci-fi character and go on interesting adventures sound like a blast to you? Then maybe role-playing games would be good to try! Open to total novices to the RPG (role-playing-game) world, and also experienced players as well. Led by Max Johnson.
  • Twice a month for two months: This "mini affinity group" is a low-stress commitment to join and play together four times.
• Intermediate/Advanced Tennis: Adult tennis players (age 18 and older). Let’s play tennis!  Intermediate or Advanced players who want to play doubles can join together for games on Sunday mornings. We’ll play at Blossom Hill Park, Los Gatos on (2) courts. Bring your own water bottle and a new can of tennis balls.  There are restrooms and free parking at the park. 8am-9am, bi-monthly. Led by Julia Sandelman. 
  • First group dates: Oct 15th and 29th, Nov 12th and 26th, Dec 17th, Jan 7th.