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