Shelby Van Meter, discussant Hotel Silence by an Icelandic author, Audur Ava Olafsdottir. A short, wistful tale of redemption and self-discovery by Icelandic author Audur Ava Olafsdottir. Hotel Silence is lyrically written with touches of dark humor and rich characterizations. Thought-provoking and utterly beguiling.
Supermoon Hike to Kirby Cove 5:30pm Meet at the Kirby Cove trailhead SWC members, family, and friends are invited to our annual full moon hike to Kirby Cove, featuring stunning views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco skyline. The hike begins with an easy 1.8-mile descent through a forested cove to the […]
Dominican University Campus Walk 10:00am Carpool from SWC Tour the campus featuring intriguing architecture, fall foliage, historic boarding houses ending with lunch at the Laos Kitchen. RSVP by October 14th to co-leaders Margo Merle, Helen Bennett or Kathy Atkins-Page
Dawn Falls Loop 9:00am Carpool from SWC Discover one of the Bay Area's best-kept secrets with this moderate 5-mile loop. Baltimore Canyon, once home to the tallest redwoods and a logging and sawmill camp in the 1850s, later became a hippie enclave in the early 70s. Today, it offers seclusion, serenity, and breathtaking beauty. The […]
Arliss Willis, discussant The House of Doors, Tan Twan Eng A spellbinding historical fiction about love and betrayal, colonialism and revolution, storytelling and redemption. Named a best book of the year by the New Yorker.
Julie Carlson, discussant Open Throat , Henry Hoke Open Throat is a marvel of storytelling, unlike anything you've ever read, in the completely original voice of a lonely and loveable mountain lion living beneath LA’s Hollywood sign. Inspired by P-22, the real-life puma who lived in LA’s Griffith Park. One of The New York Times' 10 Best California Books […]
Horse Hill and Camino Alto Bowl Hike 9:00am Carpool from SWC Join us for a scenic 4.5-mile hike starting at Escalon Fire Road in Mill Valley. We'll explore the Alto Bowl and Horse Hill areas, enjoying fantastic local views. Our hike will take us along part of the ridgeline to the top of a knoll, […]
Ciji Ware, discussant How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Life Like Everyone Else, Michael Gates Gill (Sausalito author) A memoir which chronicles Gates' journey from a high-level advertising executive with J. Walter Thompson to a barista at Starbucks.
Coit Tower / North Beach Urban Hike 8:15am Meet at Sausalito Ferry Starting at the Ferry Building, we’ll stroll down the Embarcadero to the famous Filbert Street stairs, taking our time to enjoy the flora and fauna while keeping an eye out for the parrots of Telegraph Hill. After the steep ascent, we’ll be rewarded […]
Coastal Loop on Mt. Tam 9:00am Carpool from SWC Join us for a moderately challenging yet wonderfully scenic 6-mile hike starting at Pantoll. Our route will follow the Matt Davis Trail to Bolinas Ridge Trail, then onto Cataract Trail, and finally the Old Mine Trail, looping back to Pantoll. We'll stop at Laurel Dell for […]
Slide Ranch Hike from Muir Beach 9:00am Carpool from SWC Join us for a scenic 4.5-5 mile hike starting at Muir Beach. We'll traverse the Redwood Creek Trail, cross Santos Meadow, and follow the Heather Cutoff Trail down to Slide Ranch, a non-profit educational farm. On the return trip, we'll take the Owl Trail, which […]
Carol Cotton, discussant The Women, Hannah Kristin A book about Frankie McGrath and her enlistment as a surgical nurse in the Vietnam War in 1966 coming from her privileged upbringing in Coronado, CA. While focused on the experience of women in the Vietnam War, The Women reflects on how women were dismissed by history as […]
THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED! Corte Madera Marshland Walk 9:00am Carpool from SWC Join us for an easy 3.3-mile loop around the newly restored Corte Madera Marshland Ecological Reserve. This tidal marsh provides critical habitat for endangered species, including the California Ridgway’s rail and the salt marsh harvest mouse. The walk is relatively flat […]
Jack London State Park Walk or Hike Men are welcome but "no dogs" Hikers meet at 8:30 am, Walkers meet at 9:00 am to carpool from SWC $10/car entrance fee) Explore the beauty of Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen with us! We offer two options: a walking tour and a hike. Highlights include […]
Monday, May 19 - 8:30 am (carpool from SWC) hike limited to 16 hikers RING MT/TIBURON RIDGE HIKE TO OLD ST. HILARY’S CHURCH A scenic 7-mile moderately challenging hike atop Tiburon Ridge open space with spectacular panoramic views. We will see vibrant spring wildflowers and intriguing historic and geographic landmarks. We will also be walking […]
Mount Barnabe Fireroad Loop 9:00am Carpool from SWC Discover the stunning, uncrowded beauty of this Bay Area gem near Point Reyes with a moderate 5.6-mile loop hike. Starting amidst the majestic redwoods of Samuel P. Taylor Park, our route gradually ascends 1400 feet to the summit of Barnabe Peak. From this vantage point, you'll be […]
