is a non-profit social organization providing a wide variety of activities for older adults in the San Francisco Bay Area. Singles of all ages are welcome to join, but most of our members are over 55.

  • Most events are sponsored by individual members on a cost-shared basis.
  • Members are encouraged to host and/or sponsor at least one event per year.
  • Annual dues are $35 for members who get the newsletter by email and $40 for members who get the newsletter by snail mail.
  • Every month we offer a schedule of events including such activities as travel, theatre, music (classical and jazz venues), lectures, hikes, holiday celebrations, history walks, dining, dancing, book discussions, potlucks, and bridge games.
Click here for a schedule of events and further information about Cal Singles.

Cal Singles is affiliated with the University of California Alumni Association, but membership is not limited to U.C. graduates.

Neither Cal Alumni Singles nor the University of California Alumni Association can be responsible for any harm that may result from participation in any activities.

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Upcoming Book Discussions

July: People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
August: No meeting
September: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson
October: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and we’ll watch the movie Sylvia
November: No Meeting
December: One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus
January 2010: The Vagrants by Yiyun Li
February 2010: Fist Stick Knife Gun by Geoffrey Canada

Get a membership application form by clicking here and we’ll send you more information on the Book Discussion.

Chefs’ Club
This special interest group of CAL Singles invites members to join us for adventures in cooking. Previous events have included: ethnic dinners, holiday celebrations, and winery picnics. Men are encouraged to participate. For further information, please contact the coordinator at callcoc@aol.com.

Cal Football
It is not too early to start thinking football. We'll attend the September 5 home opener against Maryland in General Admission. On October 3, we play USC. This one we plan on a Big Screen TV tailgate so stay posted.

City Guide Walk in San Francisco
Tuesday, June 23 - 10:00 AM
A City Guide will lead a walking tour of North Beach. Meet the City Guide at 666 Filbert Street on the steps of St. Peter and Paul Church. You may call City Guides at 415-557-4266 for any questions or information.

Cathedral Tour
Thursday, June 25 - 12:00 Noon
Have you seen the amazing new Catholic Cathedral on the shore of Oakland’s Lake Merritt? Here’s your chance! We’ll meet on the steps of the cathedral at noon for a light lunch in the Cathedral Café. A docent led tour of the building will follow at 1:00 p.m. Click here to RSVP.
Directions: From San Francisco direction take 580 exit at Harrison Street, head south towards Lake Merritt on Harrison to 21st Street. The cathedral is on the west side of the street across from the lake. Parking is on the street.

Speed Dating Event: Ages 55 Plus
Monday, June 29 - 7:00 to 9:30 PM
This event will be held at Pete’s Tavern 128 King Street, San Francisco. If you are a veteran speed dater or never tried it, this event is for you. Our speed-dating event is the best – brief meetings followed an open “mingle” with U Penn, UCB and Cornell grads in your age range. Best of all… you never have to ask for a phone number or an email address. Just log on to the speed-dating web site and start exchanging messages. Complete instructions provided at the event. Cash bar with non-alcoholic beverages and food provided. For a mere $18 you can meet some wonderful people. Go to www.rightstuffdating-parties.com to sign-up and pay. All your questions will be answered at info@rightstuffdating-parties.com.

Stern Grove Symphony Jazz Festival and Picnic
Sunday July 5 - 12:00 to 5:00 PM
In concert with Nature! ‘Tis this time of the year again, where we will stretch in the grass, sample everybody’s food, and hear the SF Symphony led by J. Gaffigan. The picnic starts at noon. It will be whatever you kind people bring! If you come early, you can visit or hike the grove. There often is a “pre-show” presentation as well. At 2:00 p.m., we are treated to an opening “Inouye jazz” performance with trumpet, bass, percussion and guitar. Then, works from Tchaikovsky, Gershwin and Bernstein. The weather can change very fast, be prepared! Be sure to have a blanket, tarp, or low- back chair to sit on the lawn, a hat and layered clothing. It is hot or cold there, but always enchanting! Look for yellow and blue balloons on the grass, left of the seating area as you face the stage.
Directions: Stern Grove, San Francisco, is at the corner of Sloat Blvd and 19th. Parking can be a problem. You may want to carpool or take Bart to SF Civic Center, go one flight of stairs to Muni, take K or M to 19th and Sloat, and walk one block to the grove.

Chagall Exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum S. F.
Saturday July 18 - 11:00 AM
Let’s get together and admire the works of Chagall and the artists of the Russian Theater 1919-1949 at the San Francisco CJM. We will meet in front of the Museum at 11:00 a.m. make a stop at the “Cafe on the Square” situated inside the Museum, to enjoy their Kosher food, and on we go to the exhibit! This is a joint event. The admission price is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors. More info?
Directions: the Museum is located at 736 Mission Street, between 3rd and 4th street: phone # 415-655-7800. Take Bart or Muni Metro line N or T to Montgomery, Market St exit, 3rd street to Mission, walk toward 4th.There is parking in the Jessie Square garage (also: bicycle racks) on Mission and in the Moscone Center.

Outdoor Adventure Group Abbott’s Lagoon /Point Reyes Hike and Bird Watching
Sunday, July 26 - 11:00 AM
This 3.5-mile hike out to the beach and back is in the Pt. Reyes. National Seashore. Planned by Mardi Leland, our enthusiastic bird watcher, who will be on hand to help us spot some birds. We will spend about two hours walking from Abbott’s Lagoon parking lot (where there are bathrooms) out to the lagoon and beach, and back. We’ll look for hawks as we’re on the trail, are sure to meet up with shorebirds and waterfowl at the lagoon, and will see wonderful brown pelicans flying over the beach. Bring water for hydration, binoculars for viewing, and layers for weather, which is unpredictable. As we will be walking on sand at the lagoon it might be wise to wear hiking boots. The restaurant is the Station House Cafe in Pt. Reyes Station, which is casual and has good food - just right for getting reacquainted after our last potluck in April. Given above timing, we should be eating around 1:30. In downtown Fairfax car pool at Fairfax Parkade off of Sir Francis Drake 9:30 a.m., In Palo Alto car pool out of 280/Page Mill Park & Ride at 8:20 a.m. Click here to RSVP.
Directions: From 101 N. take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd. exit and continue on SFD to Olema. Follow signs to hiway 1 North/Sir Francis Drake. Take the 2nd left turn (SFD going West) and continue through Inverness. At the intersection of SFD (SFD veers left) and Pierce Point Rd., continue straight ahead on Pierce Point Rd. Go approximately 2 + miles and the Abbott’s Lagoon parking area will be on the left side. Alternatively, you can take 101 N. to Smith Ranch/Lucas Valley Rd exit and follow Lucas Valley Rd. to Pt. Reyes Station. Follow signs to hiway 1 North and beaches and proceed as above.

Buffet Dinner In Alameda
Thursday, August 6 - 5:00 PM Social 6:00 PM Dinner
Combined with: 2 Indoor/Half-sized bocce ball Courts & dancing on a Half-sized dance floor at the Encinal Yacht Club 12522 Pacific Marina, Alameda. The cost is $21.00 including tax and tip. This is a combined event with 5 groups. Click here to RSVP by Tuesday, August 4. Please include your name & phone #.

Starlight Dance Starlight Orchestra Dance
Saturday, August 1 - 7:00 PM
The 15-piece 20s and 30s style S. F. Starlight Orchestra performs for dancers at the Strawberry Recreation Center in Mill Valley, 118 E. Strawberry Drive. Come dance the Fox Trot, Tango, Lindy, and Waltz on one of Northern California’s largest wood dance floors! Some snacks and drinks are available, or you can bring your own. For further information and directions please go to the Orchestra’s website and click the Quarterly Starlight Dances link: www.SanFranciscoStarlightOrchestra.com. Click here if you would like to join the CAS group.

Save These Outdoor Adventure Group Russian River Dates!
Option 1. OAG Saturday August 22 - Kayak/CanoeTrip out of Healdsburg 11 am
About $35/person for paddle event. 5 miles, half day trip with wild life. Bag lunch/snack on the river, Bear Republic Brewing Co. in Healdsburg afterwards.
Option 2. OAG Weekend Friday to Sunday August 21-23 - 2 nights, 4 meals, about $160/person for rustic cabin to ourselves, with cocktail hour and showers in cabin for paddlers. Total of five gourmet vegetarian meals in main building or box lunch if going out for Saturday events. Add Saturday’s river trip or enjoy the wine country, Armstrong Forest, and ocean shore. RSVP ASAP to reserve limited space at St. Dorothy’s Rest (Episcopalian Retreat Center) at Camp Meeker in beautiful wine/river country. Arrive after dinner Friday, leave after breakfast Sunday. Click here to RSVP. Space is limited. All details next month.