Today, February20th
18 adventurous Villagers set out to San Jose History Park and the Japanese Friendship Garden for the Wednesday Rambler hike. More time was spent sightseeing the grounds at History Park and briefly watching glass-blowing at the Bay Area Glass Institute next door than actually getting our miles in. However, the group was also treated to an informative tour of the Friendship Garden by (Villager) docent Kathy Tanaka. A delicious lunch followed at Araujo’s Mexican Restaurant on Senter Road near Capitol Expy. In the photo below, we were joined by a “Rosie the Riveter” statue within History Park.
18 adventurous Villagers set out to San Jose History Park and the Japanese Friendship Garden for the Wednesday Rambler hike. More time was spent sightseeing the grounds at History Park and briefly watching glass-blowing at the Bay Area Glass Institute next door than actually getting our miles in. However, the group was also treated to an informative tour of the Friendship Garden by (Villager) docent Kathy Tanaka. A delicious lunch followed at Araujo’s Mexican Restaurant on Senter Road near Capitol Expy. In the photo below, we were joined by a “Rosie the Riveter” statue within History Park.
On January 15, 2025 John and Mimi Zhang led a 4-mile rambler hike to Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch Park near Gilroy. They walked along the lake under the warm January sun. The air was still and the park was peaceful. Occasionally, the solitude was broken by birds singing, and casual movement of a group of deer. Afterward, they rewarded themselves with a delicious lunch at Angelo’s Italian Restaurant on Blossom Hill Road in San Jose.
We celebrated the New Year on Top of our Hill. The Hiking Club once again celebrated New Year’s Day at the top of our tallest hill, at 2,330 ft. The Long Hikers started from Foothill Center. The hike to the top of the hill was 4-5 miles total round-trip distance and included a 1,500 ft. elevation gain. 
On 9-Dec-2024 a group of walkers walked the golf course.
On 2 December 2024, a group of members walked the golf course.
John Petrin led a 4-mile Rambler hike on 11/13/2024 to the Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark which is located along Coyote Creek Trail in Morgan Hill. Unfortunately, no one was flying an aircraft today but the weather was perfect and the five of us were able to avoid all rattlesnakes (one crossed our path the last time here!).
On 2-Sept-2024 the golf course group went hiking all around the course since a tournament was scheduled. Terri, Eileen, Kris, Mon0na, Bert had a great time …and definitely got their steps in.