Los Gatos Chapter, NSDAR

Los Gatos, California

Calendar

We meet on the second Monday of the month in the Los Gatos area. Guests are welcome to join us and are encouraged to attend our events.  

For more information, please contact us.

2023-2024 Calendar                                                                            

Last Update: December 19, 2023

Los Gatos Chapter Meetings 2023-2024

Monday, September 11, 2023

Program: Constitution Week

Speaker: Retired Deputy DA, Santa Clara County

Card Signing

Commemorate: The Delegates / 9/11 Fallen Heroes and First Responders

Tabletalk: U.S. Constitution

Monday, October 9, 2023

Program: Dia de los Muertos

Honoring our ancestors, Mexican style

Card Signing

Commemorate: Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos

Tabletalk: Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos

Monday, November 13, 2023

Program: Honor Flight

Card Signing

Commemorate: 100th Anniversary of the signing of the American Indian Citizenship Act

Tabletalk: 100th Anniversary of the signing of the American Indian Citizenship Act

Saturday, December 9, 2023 Note: Change in date and location

Program: Tea for Toys (10:30 am – 1:30 pm)

Location: St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, Cupertino, CA

Card Signing

Commemorate: Boston Tea Party

Tabletalk: 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party

Monday, January 8, 2024

Program: Fire Associates Role in Emergency Fire Service

Speakers: Fire Associates

Card Signing

Commemorate: TBA

Tabletalk: 200th Anniversary of Lafayette Farewell Tour (1824 - 1825)

Monday, February 12, 2024

Program: American History Essay and DAR Good Citizen Awards

Presenters: Pam Walker and Sue Ross

Card Signing

Commemorate: Lincoln Address

Tabletalk: Abraham Lincoln (birthday)

Monday, March 18, 2024 Note: Change in date

Program: Bees at Work

Presenter: The Bee Guild

Card Signing

Commemorate: D-Day Heroes

Tabletalk: 80th Anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944

Monday, April 8, 2024

Program: The Blessings of Yes

Speaker: Susan Broderick, VP General, NSDAR; CA Honorary State Regent

Card Signing

Commemorate: July 3,1900 Statue Presentation

Tabletalk: 125th Anniversary of DAR participation in the Paris Exposition of 1900

Monday, May 13, 2024

Program: Annual Business Meeting

              Memorial Service by Pam Walker, Chaplain

              Installation of Chapter Officers for 2024-2026

Card Signing

Commemorate: Memorial Day

Tabletalk: Questions about outgoing Regent Sue Ross

 

Los Gatos DAR Special Events – 2023-2024

Friday, September 1 Flag Retirement

Time: 6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 60731

Location: Sanborn Park, camp sites 5 & 6

Monday, September 11 “Honor the Fallen”

Time: 8:15 am “Ring the Bell” event honoring the 9/11 fallen

Location: Home of member

September 17 – 23 Constitution Week

Sunday, September 17 Signing of the Constitution –

Time: 4:00 pm DAR Ringing Bells for Constitution Week

Location: Home of member

Monday, September 18 Constitution Day 

Time: TBA Los Alamitos Elementary School

Saturday, October 14 “Day of Service” activity

Time: 11 am – 2 pm Blanket Making for PA Veterans,

Location: St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, Cupertino, CA

Saturday, October 21 Honor Flight Reception - Register online at honorflightbayarea.org

Click on TOURS and then Gate Access Pass

Time: Depends on weather. You will receive email, confirming time, etc. approximately 4 days before.

Location: San Francisco Airport – Alaska Terminal

Monday, October 30 Book Club: Palisades Park by Alan Brennert

Time: 10:30 am 

Location: Aldo’s Ristorante, Los Gatos

Wednesday, November 8 RJ Fisher Middle School

Time: 8:30 am arrival Veterans Day Assembly

Location: 19195 Fisher Ave, Los Gatos, CA

Friday, November 10 Genealogy Workshop – RSVP needed.

Time: 10:30 am–12:30 pm Pam Walker’s Home

Location: 136 Via Santa Maria, Los Gatos

Saturday, November 11 San Jose Veterans Day Parade

Time: 11:00am meet; 12noon Parade begins

Location: Downtown San Jose

Saturday, December 3 Los Gatos Children’s Holiday Parade

Time: Be there by 10:30am, Parade starts 11:00am

Location: Meet at 216 Bachman Ave, behind LG Downtown B of A

Saturday, December 16 Wreaths Across America

Time: 11:00am

Location: Madronia Cemetery, 14766 Oak St, Saratoga

Saturday, January 20 District VI Joint Meeting by Gabilan and Santa Lucia Chapters

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Program: Susan Abbott Broderick, Vice President General NSDAR, Class of 2026

Topic:  The Whaling Industry and the Artistic Legacy of the Whalers

Location:  Historic Old City Hall, 7400 Monterey St, Gilroy

Saturday, January 20 Commodore Sloat Chapter presents the 43rd Annual Ancestor Roundup Genealogy Seminar

Time: 8:30 am – 4 pm

Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1024 Noche Buena, Seaside, CA

Note: 1-on-1 help from local genealogists of Monterey County Genealogy Society

Monday, January 29 Book Club: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Burrows

Time: 10:30 am 

Location: Aldo’s Ristorante, Los Gatos

Monday, March 25 Book Club: The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli

Time: 10:30 am 

Location: Aldo’s Ristorante, Los Gatos

Monday, April 29 Book Club: An American Beauty by Shana Abe

Time: 10:30 am 

Location: Aldo’s Ristorante, Los Gatos

Monday, May 27 Memorial Day ceremonies

Time: TBA

Location: Saratoga and Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga,

Thursday, July 4 “Los Gatos 4th of July Festival”, craft table with family tree, American flags and quill writing

Time: TBA 

Location: Oak Meadow Park

Thursday, July 4 “Saratoga 4th of July Festival”

Time: TBA Volunteers will pass out 50 US flags at

Location: Kevin Moran Park, Saratoga, CA

 

District VI Meetings 2023 – 2024

District VI Meeting Saturday, October 7, 2023

Time: 11 am – 2 pm

Hosts Chapters: Gaspar de Portola & San Andreas Lake

Location: Los Altos Methodist Church

District VI Meeting Saturday, February 3, 2024

Time: 10 am

Host Chapters: Santa Cruz & Commodore Sloat, Regents: Ann Fay & Cynthia Stromer

Location: Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course, 1 McClue Way, Seaside, CA

District VI Meeting Saturday, April 27, 2024

Time: 10 am – 1:30 pm

Host Chapter: Los Gatos, Regent: Sue Ross

Location: St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, Cupertino

 

 

California State Society Events 2023-2024

Northern Council September 8 - 9, 2023

Location: San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront,

1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA

Heritage Tea Saturday, October 28, 2023

Time: TBA Program: Wedding Dresses

Location: North Ridge Country Club

7600 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA

Victorian Christmas Tea Saturday, December 9, 2023

Time: TBA CSSDAR State Headquarters

201 W Bennett Ave, Glendora, CA

CA State Conference March 14 – 17, 2024

San Ramon Marriott

2600 Bishop Dr, San Ramon, CA

Genealogy Trip April 14-21, 2024

Family History Library in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake Plaza Hotel

122 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT

Northern Council May 18, 2024

Meet the Officers Spring Council

Location: Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova

11211 Point East Drive

Rancho Cordova, CA

CA Congressional Tea Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Time: TBA Mayflower Hotel

1127 Connecticut Ave NW

Washington, DC 20036

Note: The most current information on state activities can be found on the CSSDAR calendar on the

CSSDAR Member’s website: https://members.californiadar.org

 

National Society DAR Events 2023-2024

133rd Continental Congress June 26 – June 30, 2024

Washington, DC 20036

Mayflower Hotel for California Delegation

1127 Connecticut Ave NW

Washington, DC 20036

 

 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution