Diving Singles
Calendar of Events

• August
• September
• October
• November
• December
• January
• Long Range 
• Ideas for Future Events 

Most of our events will require you to have signed our waiver.  You only have to sign it once.

August, 2005

September, 2005

October, 2005

November, 2005

December, 2005

January, 2006

Jan. 2006 - Cirque du Soleil
Time: TBD
Place: San Jose
Coordinator: Vicky Wolfe,  wolfemom@earthlink.net

Cirque du Soleil's new show, Corteo, will be in San Jose January 19 to March 5, 2006.  But those of you who share Vicky's devotion to Cirque du Soleil know that you can't buy your tickets too early...the good seats will go like hot cakes. Tickets are on pre sale now only to Cirque Club members, but since you can become a member for free, there's no reason not to join and snag great seats now...that's what Vicky will be doing as soon as she finds out who's interested in going and we choose a performance date.
Check out the information at http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/showstickets/corteo/intro/intro.htm and then let her know what dates look good to you. I'll compile the information and get back to those of you who want to go.

Enjoy whale-watching without taking Dramamine.  The Rocky Point sits on a high cliff above the Pacific.  On a REALLY clear day you could probably see San Diego.  In the second half of December and the first half of January, the Grey Whales migrate by about a quarter mile offshore.  The migration peaks in mid-January. The bar has big picture windows, a fine bartender, and great garlic cheese bread.  Bring binoculars, sunglasses (Polaroid's are best), and money for drinks.  (The restaurant part is really good too -- VISA has featured it in their "we don't take American Express" commercials -- but pricey by some people's standards).

We'll organize a carpool for those interested, meeting at the Light Rail station at Cottle Rd. and 85 in South San Jose at 10:00 a.m.

Long Range

TBD - Wine Tasting and Rafting Weekend
Time: TBD
Place: American River
Cost: TBD
Coordinator: Karen Pereyra, karenp@verisity.com

Sample the fine wines of El Dorado and ?? Counties, escape the summer heat, enjoy delicious appetizers and refresh yourself by the banks of the South Fork of the American every Saturday evening this summer.  You'll meet award-winning wine makers as they share their wine and their expertise.

Raft the South and Middle Fork of the American River -- the perfect choice for a trip that includes lots of fun for everyone and is particularly well suited for groups of friends. Add to that our special wine tasting evenings accompanied by music
and camaraderie in this unique setting, and we have the ingredients for a great weekend!

Relax after an exciting day of rafting and taste El Dorado and ?? Counties' best wines while enjoying music by the river and spectacular scenery, great meals, and luxury wilderness camping.

Featured wineries planned this year include Charles Mitchell Vineyards, Jodar Winery, Boeger Winery, Latcham Vineyards, Sogno Vineyards, Madrona Winery and many more."

Two days rafting, two nights camping, 5 meals

TBD - Yosemite Trip
Coordinator: John Drews, aquadiver@juno.com
 

Ideas for Future Events

Laid Back Dives
The idea is to have some easy Monterey dives for those who are new to diving, or getting back into diving, or back into cold-water diving, or have new equipment to check out, or just don't want to deal with monsterberries. 
Date: TBD
Time: TBD 
Place: TBD 
Coordinator: TBD 

Ano Nuevo Elephant Seals
Date: Best time for babies - Early January.  Best time for mating - Valentine's Day. 
Place: Ano Nuevo Point 
Coordinator: Any volunteers? 
We need to schedule this a couple of months in advance to get reservations. 

Beginner Roller Blade
Place: Shoreline Park? 
Coordinator: Any volunteers? (Rel Kempf? Bob Mackey?) 
This would be roller blading for beginners, with help from the experienced.  We would provide guidance on where to rent blades, and keep the trail fairly short and easy. 

Cache Creek River Rafting and Camping
Date: TBD 
Time: TBD 
Coordinator: TBD 

Concerts
Date: TBD
Time: TBD 
Place: TBD 
Coordinator: TBD 
Here are links to some local concert venues: 

Shoreline Amphitheater 

Villa Montalvo 

The Mountain Winery (now associated with Villa Montalvo)

Parachute Jumping
Date: Late Spring, early Summer. 
Time: TBD
Place: TBD 
Coordinator: TBD 
Contact: Rick Tarrel, rtarrel@alum.mit.edu is one of the instructors at Hollister and is also a diver. 

Vern McGeorge is checking into this. 

Sailing
Date: TBD 
Time: TBD 
Place: TBD 
Coordinator: Bruce Person, Person_B@NvBell.net, 408-813-4460 Cell 
Bruce is frequently looking for crew for his 31' sailboat.

Caving
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Place: TBD 
Coordinator: Ian Puleston, ian_puleston@oneworldsystems.com

ComedySportz Arena
Date: TBD 
Time: TBD 
Place: TBD
Coordinator: Chris Raymond, craymond@mariners.com