TGIT, Social Tap, Ventura, July 20, 4 – 6 pm

It’s summer and what a better way to celebrate the season than a TGIT at Social Tap followed by a stroll on the beach. Rebecca is having us meet up there on July 20th, 4 – 6 pm. Social Tap is located at 1105 S Seaward Ave, Ventura CA 93001.

The owners of Social Tap have developed the concept only knowing the restaurant business from the customer side of the table. Their vision is to focus on customer service, great food using high quality ingredients, creative cocktails & an emphasis on local craft beer. Everything that comes out of the Social Tap kitchen is scratch made, from their signature sandwiches, braised tacos or wing sauces. It is their firm belief that great food is the foundation to a restaurant’s identity, therefore they don’t cut corners.

You can view their menu here: Social Tap Menu

After the TGIT happy hour, we’ll take a stroll on the beach and enjoy the fresh ocean air, so bring a wrap in case it is chilly!

Hope to see you there!

General Meeting, Thursday, July 6, 5:30pm

We have decided to officially extend the 4th of July holiday to the 6th of July by having games and a BBQ at our next General meeting. There may be prizes and maybe even a raffle.

Bocce Ball and perhaps other games will start at 5:30pm (note, 1 hour earlier) down by the Bocce court. Please bring your own chair and a side dish or dessert to share.

The Club has planned a bunch of summer activities that we will discuss, including Fair Concerts, Polo Matches, Beach Parties and more!

Hope to see you there on July 6th, 5:30pm, and remember to bring a chair!

General Meeting, Thursday June 1,

At 6:30pm on Thursday, June 1, we will hold our General Meeting at the Pierpont Bay Yacht Club (PBYC), 1363 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura. We will provide BBQ Burgers and Chicken. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.

For fun, we will be playing bingo with some fantastic prizes, including an Island Packers gift certificate for a day trip to Santa Cruz Island, and restaurant gift cards. Everyone will get one free bingo card and can purchase additional cards for $2.00 each (so please bring some $1 and $2 bills so we don’t have to make change!)

Looking forward to seeing you there!

TGIT Thursday, June 15, 5 – 7 pm, Prime Steakhouse, Ventura

Rebecca continues to find neat places for TGIT. This time it is Prime Steakhouse, 2009 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA on Thursday, June 15 from 5 – 7 pm.

Prime Steakhouse has a famous happy hour – the best in town, featuring small plates and specialty cocktails. Small plates include: Shrimp & White Fish Ceviche, Fried Ravioli, Lobster Tacos, Arancini fried risotto ball, Tuna Tartare, Bruschetta. and much, much more. Specialty Drinks include: Signature Martinis $10, Draft Beer $5, Wines $5, Well Drinks $6. The full Happy hour menus can be viewed at: https://www.primesteakhouseventura.com/current-menus

Hope to see you there!

Hike up Sisar Canyon, Sunday, June 25, 9:30am

RSVP by June 23 is required for a shuttle from the road to the trailhead, RSVP here: Sisar Canyon Hike RSVP

Bryan has planned a picturesque hike up Sisar Canyon, rated one of the best local hikes. The hike is Sunday, June 25^th, 9:30am, and will be 3 miles round trip with 500′ elevation gain. The trail follows Sisar Creek up into Los Padres National Forest. The trail is wide and well shaded by the stands of oak, sycamore and bay trees. There will be several stream crossings on sturdy logs and stones. More information on the trail can be found at https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/sisar-canyon-trail-santa-paula/

Where to Meet up: We will meet at the parking lot of the general store at the corner of Route 150 and Sisar Rd as shown in this Google maps Link: Meet up Place . As parking is limited at the trailhead, which is about 1/2 mile up the road, we will shuttle you from the Meet up Place to the trailhead.

What to bring: Don’t forget your hiking poles, a broad brimmed hat, sunscreen, water and a snack!

More Description of the Hike: From the trail head the trail rises gently high above the creek on your right which is taking a steeper route tumbling through rocks and pools that form popular swimming holes until the trail meets the creek for the first stream crossing at about the 3/4 mile mark from the trail head. Sturdy logs and rocks provide an easy crossing, dogs and bicycles ford right through the stream. Your hiking poles are helpful here. The trail then continues on through the narrowing canyon, a little steeper now climbing above the stream and with plenty of shade until it arrives at the second stream crossing at about the 1.5 mile mark. The stream crossing here is a little trickier, but there’s no danger, it’s just a shallow creek even with the extra water we received last winter. This is an excellent place to have a snack and turn back for the hike back down, for a total of 3 miles round trip and 500′ elevation gain.

Optional – For those hardy individuals that want to, we can continue on another ¾ mile until the trail meets the stream a third time, but it doesn’t cross, it makes a hard left turn, a switchback that leads up out of the canyon a third of a mile to a beautiful overlook of the canyon, the upper Ojai valley and the Topa Topa mountains rising thousands of feet behind you (about the 2.75 mile mark). Total 5.5 miles and 1000 feet total elevation gain round trip.

Lunch after the Hike: We can plan to meet up after the hike at the Summit Drive Inn, which is only 1 block from the Meet up Place. The Summit Drive Inn features Burgers $7, Fried Chicken Sandwich $8, Grilled Chicken Sandwich $8.50, and a turkey club for $9, BBQ, Shakes and Floats for $5!

RSVP by June 23 is required for a shuttle from the road to the trailhead, RSVP here: Sisar Canyon Hike RSVP

TGIT Victoria Grill and Pub, Thursday May 18, 5 – 7 pm

Rebecca has found another new place for us to try out! Sharpen your darts and chalk your pool cue. We are heading to Victoria Grill and Pub at 1413 S. Victoria Ave, Ventura, Thursday, May 18 from 5-7pm. It is near Harbor Freight, Wendy’s and the 99 Cents Store. Plenty of parking.

The Victoria Grill and Pub offers all the camaraderie, charming atmosphere and enchanting flavours of an English Pub, here in Jolly ol’ Ventura. They proudly offer a little something for everyone, from a sampling of British Faire to American favourites. Some notable British fare includes Fish and Chips; Bangers, Bubble and Squeak; and Cottage Pie. Rebecca plans to have the Chicken Wellington; she noticed a random person at the bar having a sandwich that’s large and easy to split or bring home for the next day. They don’t have the best HH prices (only $1 off drinks) and only the regular menu but the portions are ample and the prices are reasonable. Their full menu can be viewed here: https://www.victoriapubandgrill.com/menu

We plan to be upstairs near the dart boards and pool tables. Join us to have a great time!

Santa Paula Theater, May 21st, 2:30pm and Dinner

Join us attending Home, I’m Darling at 2:30pm, May 21, at the Santa Paula Theater located at 125 South 7th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Optional dinner at the Glen Tavern Inn follows.

The play, Home, I’m Darling, is a comedy about gender divide, which manages to ask important questions about what women might want and how they might successfully find it by retreating into a delusional cocoon to achieve martial bliss: “Judy wishes for a simpler time. A time of hats and ties and rotary telephones. A time when a wife greets her husband with a martini and a pair of slippers. Just be careful what you wish for.”

Tickets cost $22 – $24 and can be bought by clicking here: TICKETS

We’ll have an optional dinner afterwards at Enzo’s Italian Restaurant inside the Glen Tavern Inn, located at 134 N Mill St, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Selections include lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken marsala, antipasti and rustic pizza hot out of the old-world oven. One can also savor signature dishes like chicken picatta, bruschetta, and the eggplant parmigiano. Enjoy coastal favorites with their chef’s daily fish specials and their weekend specials such as parmesan crusted pork chops and linguine with clams.

If you are planning on attending, please submit this form so we can get a count: Santa Paula Theater Attendance

This looks like a very fun Sunday Afternoon!

General Meeting, Thursday, May 4, 6:30pm

Please join us for our General Meeting on Thursday, May 4, 6:30pm, at the Pierpont Bay Yacht Club, 1363 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura Marina. At the General Meeting, we will celebrate Cinco de Mayo early. Chicken tacos and Spanish rice will be the main dish provided by the club, and we ask members to bring Mexican inspired sides and desserts. We will have a piñata and the bar will be stocked with Margaritas.

Besides celebrating Cinco de Mayo, we will install our new board of directors and also have a raffle with prizes. Estar allí o ser cuadrado!

Rescheduled! – The Huntington , May 3, 10:45 AM

Carol A. has rescheduled our very cool trip to The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108, for Wednesday, May 3 , 2023, 10:45AM (meet at entrance). If you plan to go, please click here so we can get a count: http://RSVP Huntington. Even if you signed up before, we ask you to sign up again so we have an accurate account.

The Huntington consists of three areas:

The Library is one of the world’s great independent research libraries, with more than 11 million items spanning the 11th to the 21st century.
The Art Museum features British, European, American, and Asian art spanning more than 500 years and includes more than 45,000 objects.
The Botanical Gardens encompasses about 130 acres and features living collections in 16 stunning themed gardens with more than 83,000 living plants including rare and endangered species, and a laboratory for botanical conservation and research.

Once at The Huntington, you can choose to explore any or all of these areas during the visit. A free digital guide/download is available for your self guided tour and a free Docent-led Garden tour starts at 11:00 AM. Additional Specialty Tours are available for $49 (includes admission).

The cost is $21.00 for seniors. You can purchase tickets at the door, however it is recommended that you purchase tickets ahead of time to ensure entry. Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.huntington.org/ . Parking is free and car-pools are suggested. Please note that it is difficult to get a refund from the Huntington, so we suggest that you wait until a day or two before May 3 to purchase tickets, or reschedule your existing tickets.

Dining is available on-site, including:

1919 Cafe: Serving a selection of freshly prepared menu items along with the recently reopened taqueria, 1919 Cafe offers indoor and outdoor dining. The Bar is also open with a wide selection of wine and beer.
Freshwater Pavilion: Located in the Chinese Garden, the newly reopened Freshwater Pavilion is serving milk tea (with optional boba) and iced teas; pastries including macarons, croissants, and whoopie pies; delicious grab-and-go fare including a Korean noodle salad; and assorted snacks.
Red Car Coffee Shop: Inspired by the Pacific Electric Railway and showcasing travel posters from The Huntington’s collections, Red Car coffee shop offers espresso, tea, pastries, ice cream, snacks, and grab-and-go fare. Pick up a warm croissant breakfast sandwich, muffin, or scone to go if you’re in a hurry, or take your time and enjoy a sandwich or salad for lunch seated at the banquette, booth, or bar area.

Menus can be found at: https://huntington.org/dining

A limited number of tables for picnicking are available in the Garden Court and patio adjacent to the ticketing area. No outside alcoholic beverages.

If you plan to go, please click here so we can get a count: http://RSVP Huntington.