This page includes many of the articles and stories submitted to the Oakmont Newspaper by OVA’s Board recognized clubs, groups, and organizations.
Maria Carillo Jazz Choir
December 9 – 4:00 p.m. – Berger Center – Theater Seating
Back again by popular demand, Oakmont’s beloved hometown group with songs from our past that will make you laugh and cry in the same concert. More Joy is a deep and delightful quartet of artists that weave amazing harmonies throughout a broad selection of folk, country, blues and beyond.
Laugh along with Steph and Tom Clark and San Franciscan Dan St. Paul about married life and getting older
NOVEMBER MEETINGWhen: Wednesday November 9, 2022, social at 9:30 a.m. social, meeting from 10:00–11:15a.m.Where: East Rec CenterTopic: How Our Home Gardens Can Save Nature –
Grammy nominees Glen Pearson and Jamie Davis to perform at Berger Center
Boomers Ghostly Night with the Neon Playboys – October 29 at Berger Center at 5:00 with music at 6:30
“Children of Grace – Out of the Depth of Poverty” will be the topic presented by Jeff Eid. Jeff and his wife Mary have had their lives challenged and deeply enriched through dedicated service to underprivileged children and special needs adults who are unable to care for themselves.
Revisit the life and times of King Tut’s tomb
Mondays, October 24-November 14 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Music at Oakmont – Pianist George Li at Berger Center on October 20 at 1:30 p.m. $25
Final Cal Alumni Club Dinner
Wednesday, October 19, 5:00 p.m. at Wild Oak Saddle Club
New meeting date is October 17th, same place, same time
Donna Waldman, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Free Clinic, will speak about the provided health services. $1 donation is requested.
Singer and Impressionist Kenton Weaver returns to Oakmont direct from Las Vegas
Alfre Escoffier presents Faith Ringgold and her current exhibit at the de Young Museum.
The OVA Join a Club Night event is for everyone, new and long-time residents. Join your neighbors at the Berger Center and meet over 50 of the clubs at a tabled event.
Colin, IT & Communications Coordinator for Oakmont Village Association, will show us how to get information on the OVA website and discuss where the website is going.
“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” Lauren DeStefano.
Tuesday, October 11 at 4 p.m. Msgr. Fahey Parish Center, 495 White Oak Drive Cost: $8.00 Dinner served after bingo. Miller hot dogs, chili, and
Santa Rosa resident and 2021 Nobel Laureate in Economics Speaks
Monday, October 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
East Recreation Center
Refreshments Follow
From serious drama to hilarious comedy to the classics, Oakmont Playreaders present it all.
What’s Happening at the Dog ParkLocated on Stone Bridge Rd (behind the Community Garden), Happy Tails Dog Park is open to all Oakmont residents from
Oakmont Sunday Symposium10:30 a.m. in Berger Center with no Zoom$3 Donation RequestedGo to oakmontsundaysymposium.org for more info and updates October 9David McCuan“A Forecast of the
The Carolyn Sills Combo, the Ameripolitan Award winner for Western Swing Group of the Year, will perform Patsy Cline’s hits and heartbreakers.
Back by popular demand, Vintage Grass is an acoustic trio from Sonoma, that plays an entertaining and eclectic mix of traditional bluegrass and classic acoustic rock and folk covers from the 60’s and 70’s. Killer harmonies, world-class musicianship.
WHAT: Beginning Rumba Partner Dance ClassesWHEN: Wednesdays October 6, 13 & 20TIME: 4:00 pm – 5:15 pmWHERE: Lower West RecCOST: $10 pp for single class;
Oakmont Music Lovers – Alan Silow – SR Symphony President and CEO – October 4 – 10:30 a.m. – East Rec
Sunday, October 2, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This neighboring winery, located off Hwy 12 on Pythian Road, is hosting a fundraising event for the
Unless you are a construction professional, chances are you are completely naïve about how this industry works, and you don’t even know what you don’t know. Remodeling or not, you will find Iris’s insider’s tips on how the construction industry works fascinating.
Art Trails Open Studios is an opportunity to meet three local professional artists and view their creations.
Enjoy free Museum admission all day, and celebrate the first-day issue of the new US postage stamps commemorating Charles M. Schulz’s centennial year. Join Snoopy and the US Postal Service at Noon for the official Stamp Dedication Ceremony. A signing and photo ops will follow the ceremony. Stamp sales will be available from 11:00 am–1:00 pm.
Kiwanis offering seminars of Medicare fundamentals and changes
September 28, 2022 – East Rec. Center – 11:30 a.m.
OVA Board Director Heidi Klyn to be featured speaker.
Genealogy Club meeting will be September 26 at 1 PM in East Rec and on Zoom
Do you want more Oakmont Zoom activities? Join us for a discussion about creating an Oakmont Zoom club.
Oakmont’s Just For Fun Games Club is here for you to play all kinds of games!
The Fitness Club will be having a General Membership Meeting in January. The purpose of the meeting will be to gather feedback from members regarding
Star Power I’m talking about Polio! Until recently it was only a plane ride away, but it’s BACK! The first case of polio in the
Many Oakmonters have begun traveling again – close to home and around the world. Not ready to travel yet? – enjoy armchair traveling.
When: Wednesday October 12, 2022, 9:30am social, 10:00–11:15am meeting Where: East Rec Center, 7902 Oakmont Drive Topic/Speaker: All Things Bulbs by Savita Wilder, Bulb Bliss
Berger Center; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Appointments Required for all vaccines Safeway Pharmacies will be offering flu and the new bivalent Covid booster shots.
Many of us in Oakmont have enjoyed the haunting calls of owls in the evening or early morning. Two species live here: the Great Horned
We live in challenging times. Change happens all around us. Stress and anxiety are often daily companions. And losing a loved one is perhaps the
Valley of the Moon Fellowship (VOMF) is a bi-monthly gathering for fellowship, open discussions on items of interest, opportunities for community service, and spiritual reflection
Experience the mastery of John Huston – adventurer, maverick, rascal and born storyteller who has written and directed some of the most acclaimed movies. The Maltese
The August 24 monthly MYN meeting featured Sam Wallis from the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management. His excellent and practical presentation centered on the
Oakmont Billiards Club Members A game day decision to change up the tournament format from “double elimination” to “round robin” to help enhance overall participant
Learn about the Foreign Service through first-hand stories and anecdotes about the challenges, work specialties, security and health risks and the impact on family members.
Current Events Discussion Group every Friday from 1:00-2:30 at East Rec Center
•John Brodey No News Like Good News I often wonder how many people are still watching the nightly news. The formula has certainly changed given
“Doxies Play” and Club Members “Appreciation Day” are just some of the Doggy events to note on your calendar for this Fall
We would love to have you join us at the West Pool for a terrific Water Aerobics class. Mary teaches Monday through Thursday at 9:00
Congratulations to the Pallino Brothers team made up of Bocce Club members Jim Tosio (capo), Fritz Spotleson, Steve Spillman, and Bob Stephens. Carl Leifried, Steve
Herb Behrstock gave a very stimulating talk about the UN and how it functions.
We focus on the educational, cultural and social aspects of Judaism. Meetings of the group have been very well attended at the East Rec Center.
The goal of InvestOAK is to advance members’ knowledge and understandingof investment options and strategies for retirement. Membership experienceranges widely. There is no actual monetary
Balance & Strength Class – SRJC – OAP 507, Section 2039: Friday’s at 9:30 – East Rec Center – NO FEE You can register online
View the new photos decorating the West Rec Center walls. Thursday September 15th, 7 pm.
Peace, Love, & Rock ‘n Roll!By Carolita Carr Our March EventWhat: Trivia NightWhere: Berger CenterWhen: September 15Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Games begin at
The IRA passed by Congress offers substantial tax credits and cash rebates for residents. This meeting will explain how Oakmont residents can benefit.
Learn new techniques and create cards for all occasions during this new club.The September 14th session will feature three cards: wedding/anniversary, birthday, and best wishes.
Our resident horticulturist, Garth Hokanson, will be giving a presentation entitled “The Seven Cardinal Sins of Landscape Design”. Garth says, “All too often, homeowners make major mistakes that conflict with an attractive, pleasant and functional landscape.” He will group the primary causes of landscape flaws into seven main categories and will discuss [by category] what to avoid, as well as how to fix existing landscape flaws.
The Spirituality Collaborative is resuming its twice-monthly meetings on the second & fourth Tuesdays of each month, starting September. Join us for an open and
Clogging is a lively American folk dance that is great exercise and tons of fun! Come join us for this beginning class where you’ll learn
Redistricting has put Oakmont in a new State Assembly District with a hot race for an open seat. On September 12th at 6:30 p.m. in
Redistricting has put Oakmont in a new State Assembly District with a hot race for an open seat. On September 12th at 6:30 p.m. in
Music and pictures are a match made in heaven! The right soundtrack can make a giant gorilla sympathetic or turn a starlit drive into a
The Long-Range Planning Committee is seeking a few forward-thinking residents to join its ranks. The LRPC is an OVA-board-appointed committee that looks at the trends
Oakmont Vounteer Helpers are in need of coordinators for a few times at the end of this year
October Bon AppetitWhen: October 6, 6 PMWhere: Salt n Stone, KenwoodReservations limited to 20, outdoor dining.We’ll be visiting another local favorite just down the road.
Boomers (insert logo)Peace, Love, & Rock ‘n Roll!By Carolita Carr Boomers invites you to “A Ghostly Night”What: A Halloween party with the Neon PlayboysWhen: October
Current Events meets every Friday at the East Rec from 1:00-2:30. Help restore our pre-pandemic attendance numbers by coming to the sessions in person. Interpersonal
Helen Selenati Pickleball has quickly become one of the world’s most popular sports. More than 4 million players play pickleball in the United States and
Would you like to learn a new game? Do you want to try a game before you buy it? Maybe you want to explore what
Harwell Thrasher’s “Winning Pétanque” (2022) is a welcome addition to Byron Putnam’s “Pétanque: The Greatest Game You Never Heard Of” (2011).
by Mary Blake INTERESTED IN LEARNING TO BOWL?Lawn Bowling is a bit like bocce, but it’s played on grass with a ball that’s called a
Meatloaf, fried chicken, taco Tuesdays, and tons of live music! All coming up this September at Oak.
Positive feedback for bicep-curl/triceps-extension combination machine.
Nightclub 2-Step (NC2S) will be taught for the September classes. It is very popular in Sonoma County and is danced to a large variety of slower ballad type music. Examples of songs that NC2S can be danced to are: I will Always Love you by Whitney Houston, Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, All of Me by John Legend and Let It Be & Hey Jude by The Beatles.
WHAT: Beginning Nightclub 2-Step partner dance classesWHEN: Wednesdays September 7, 14 & 21 from 5:45 – 7 pmWHERE: Lower West RecCOST: $10 pp for single
On the first Tuesday of each month, Parliamo Italiano will be showing Italian movies with English subtitles in Room 6 of the CAC Building.
Dem bones, dem bones, them dry bones…need hydration, exercise and good nutrition. OHI at Halloween encourages all three.
Nicole Martinovich challenges even the most fit during her Friday OHI classes! Come, be prepared to work-out. Fitness comes to those who do.
Have you ever viewed an Oakmont Playreaders meeting? Check out this week’s video for a reading from The Gin Game, and watch them live at their meetings coming up this September.
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) Ruby is the only hearing person in her
deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds
herself torn between pursuing her passion at Berklee College of Music and
her fear of abandoning her parents.
Presented by the Mike Greensill Trio The Oakmont Jazz Club will again present a jazz program played by some of the top world musicians. Mike
ABOUT THE JUST FOR FUN GAMES CLUB: The Just for Fun Games Club is a great place to make friends and play all sorts of
Osake is a Zagat rated Japanese restaurant. Chef Gary Chu is known for blending traditional prepared delights with fresh ingredients used in Asian fusion and sushi. This award winning restaurant has been open since 1998.
Our apologies for the incorrect operating hours shared last week. Valley of the Moon Club’s Oak Snack Bar is open from 8 a.m. to 1
We have Taco Tuesdays, Fried Chicken Fridays, and lots of other fun events coming up at the Oak Restaurant this September.
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