Author: Marisue Cody

First Golf Course Walk of November.

Six Hiking Club members participated in a 4-mile hike to/from the Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark in Morgan Hill. Unfortunately, no one was there for us to observe playing with their remote-control planes. On the bright side, no one was arrested for violating the “NOTICE” in the foreground of the picture! All in all, the weather was cool but comfortable and it was a very nice outing. Some of the hikers enjoyed burgers & fries at In’ N Out Burger on the way back to the Villages.

Ali’s first time to the top!

On October 10, 2026, fourteen members of our Villages Hiking Club – Jane, Marge, Amy, Duc, Wendy, Rich, Carol, Hansel, Teresa, Tom, Grace, Ali, Mimi and John – gathered along San Francisco’s waterfront for an unforgettable day of aviation excitement at the Fleet Week Air Show.

The skies over San Francisco Bay became a spectacular stage for some remarkable aircraft. We marveled at the incredible speed and power of the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, admired the timeless beauty of the legendary P-51 Mustang, and watched the impressive Boeing 777 demonstration.

The Blue Angels thrilled the crowds with their breathtaking aerobatics, high-speed passes, and astonishingly precise formations. Their aircraft swept across the sky, climbing, diving, rolling, and flying wingtip-to-wingtip with incredible precision. The daring maneuvers and seamless teamwork demonstrated the extraordinary skill, discipline, and coordination of these elite Navy pilots.

Against the stunning backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and the city skyline, the roaring engines and spectacular aerial displays created an experience that was both thrilling and unforgettable.

We enjoyed a wonderful waterfront walk from Pier 1 to Pier 39, combining outdoor activity, aviation excitement, and great companionship.

What a fantastic day! From historic warbirds to cutting-edge fighter jets, and especially the breathtaking Blue Angels, Fleet Week gave us a spectacular showcase of aviation excellence. Mimi and John led the hike.

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First October 2026 golf course walk, lead by Guy and Terry. Photographer/Sweep Cheryl. Began with 9 walkers on a beautiful “Indian Summer” day.

Monday’s last summer 2026 Golf Course Walk…Guy-leader, Pam-photographer & Cheryl-sweep part of the way…and a few 1st timers (who had to leave sooner for appointments) with us hikers!!

Nine Villagers headed out this morning to climb Larkspur Drive, then headed north on Bentley Ridge toward Yerba Buena and, ultimately, arrived at Le Boulanger for coffee and a snack. From there we headed home to complete about a 4-mile hike. (Photo by J. Petrin).