First Villages golf course walk after the 250th USA Celebration, July 6, 2026…15 Villagers enjoyed the walk and awesome weather!!!
Leader: Guy Hoover, Sweep: Chery Allmen, Photographer: Helen Ware.
Category: 2026
Happy Hollow Zoo – June 25, 2026
On June 25, Kathy Tanaka led a group of Villages through Happy Hollow Zoo for Senior Safari where they saw an anteater and other animals and rode the carousel. They also toured the beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden and learned some history of the gardens.
Hill Hike – June 20, 2026
Eighteen hikers started the Hill Hike on a beautiful cool morning. Four decided to go to the top. Starting down on the switchbacks, those four were (L-R) Joan, Julian, Marisue and Gordon, with San Jose in the background.
Golf Course Walk – June 15, 2026
Mural tour in downtown San Jose, June 6, 2026
Special tour of murals in downtown San Jose lead by Marcia Klein.
Memorial Day Walk – May 25, 2026
Memorial Day’s walk around the golf course during the Golf Course Tournament. Terri Vivoli, Lead; Cheryl Allmen Sweep and Photographer
Big Sur May 19-20, 2026
The spring hiking trip to Big Sur was a great experience.
Mt. Umunhum Hike – May 7th, 2026
12 long hikers – Amy, Duc, Deb, Joan, Hanne, Hansel, Kris, John, Mimi, Marisue, Mary, Nancy – went to Mount Umunhum for an 8-mile hike on May 7th.At the Bald Mountain Trail Head, the morning fog filled the San Jose valley like ocean. We felt like floating in clouds while walking up the hill. By the time we reached the top the sun had burned out all the fog. We rested at the historic radio tower built for the Cold War, the whole San Jose valley was under our feet, so satisfying and so peaceful. On the way back to our cars, we even spotted an old car that had landed in a ravine, hidden in the trees. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful hike. Mimi and John led the hike.
Hill Hike May 2, 2026
Henry Coe Park – April 25, 2026
The last weekend in April is a special opening of Henry Coe Backcountry. Thirteen Villagers attended and did a five-mile hike along Orestimba Creek to Kingbird Pond Loop. It was a cool cloudy day, perfect for hiking.
Kimberly Sandstrom Week took a week vacation and backpacked Henry Coe solo. She enjoyed making videos of the trip, and they are now on YouTube, and may be of interest.
2026 April Henry W Coe State Park 6 Day Exploration:Â https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ5pcw5TGw08I65MkT1TkxLH6YR2zXs4j