Happy 50th, Aaron and Maelene!

Fifty years ago on Sunday, December 22, 1968, Aaron Wong married Maelene Leong at Old St. Mary's Church on Grant and California in San Francisco.

To celebrate their 50th Anniversary their two children, Geoff and Trisha and spouses, hosted a wonderful party, based on a travel theme, at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton. Many friends and family members helped them celebrate this momentous occasion. Even Elvis was in the house to serenade and party with the couple.

Maelene was President of SBCC from 1985 to 1986 and Aaron was President of SBCC from 2001 to 2003.

Congratulations to the loving couple!

Showing of Documentary Film "Meeting 'Round the Table: Chinese-Americans in Monterey" on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Monterey Public Library

On Saturday, January 24, 2015, 2 p.m. the Monterey Public Library will show the documentary film "Meeting 'Round the Table: Chinese-Americans in Monterey" based on interviews collected by the Library in a recent grant-funded project.  Our SBCC member, Gerry Low-Sabado, was interviewed by the library several years ago for another film "Shades & Stories of Monterey".  Excerpts from that interview are included in this film.  This film also includes interviews with Gerry's aunt Frances Low and other relatives and friends.  If you are free this coming weekend, Gerry would like to invite you to come visit the picturesque setting of Monterey and stop by the library to view the showing of the film that will be preceded by a brief discussion of this Preserving Community Heritage Project by Dennis Copeland and Jeanne McCombs.  Admission is free but reservations are required.  Click here to see the flyer for more details.

SBCC/CBC Christmas Party at the Aegis Gardens

On Saturday, December 6, the seniors at the Aegis Gardens in Fremont were treated to great music, dancing, and delicious food hosted by SBCC and CBC.  Music entertainment was provided by the Dream Achievers, a group of talented musicians with autism.  They played a mix of Christmas songs and popular dance music throughout the party.  Everyone had a great time.  Checkout the video below for a glimpse of the great time everyone was having at the party.

Christmas Party - Dancing and the FCSN Band - Saturday, Dec 6, 2014

South Bay Chinese Club (SBCC) and Citizens For Better Community (CBC) will co-sponsor our Christmas party at Aegis Gardens Senior Retirement Center.  Please plan to attend on Saturday, December 6, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Enjoy dancing and music while spreading the good cheer to friends and others!  Aegis Gardens will be beautifully decorated.  It's a great place to take pictures with Santa and the Christmas tree.

The FCSN Dream Achievers

There will be loads of fun featuring the FCSN Dream Achievers Band (Friends of Children with Special Needs).  They are a fantastic band and their name is spreading.  The FCSN Band has performed internationally in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, California State Capital, and various universities.  FCSN Dream Achievers Band will be playing a mix of Christmas and band music.  Come and dance.  Some of the seniors will join us in the merry making and all love to watch the action!  We'll have dinner hosted by the two organizations and Aegis Gardens afterwards.  We always have a great time with the seniors.

Please RSVP by December 1st to Amy Cho (797-6426) or you can RSVP online by clicking on the RSVP FORM button below. 

RSVP FORM

2014 CBC/SBCC Christmas Party RSVP Form

To help defray expenses, there will be a nominal charge of $5/person for adults and children over age 10 at the door.  We are also holding a canned food and toy drive as in previous years.  If you want to share something at this time of giving, please make sure to bring it to the Aegis Gardens.  We will help you deliver it to the League of Volunteers (LOV).

The address of Aegis Gardens is 36281 Fremont Blvd. (across from American High School on Fremont Blvd.  This is different from the other Aegis in Fremont!)  You can find the map on our Event page.  Please allow time for parking.  Parking at Aegis Gardens is very limited but it can be found easily on side streets.

SEE YOU ALL THERE!

SBCC is Turning 50!

In case you are not aware of the significance of this year, SBCC is turning 50.  That's right, 50 years old! Hard to believe isn't it?

To celebrate this momentous point in SBCC's long history, a special party is being planned to bring together all members, former members, families and friends who have had any connection to SBCC over the past 50 years.

As a start, I am trying to develop a database of everyone who fits any of the above categories.  Could you please help me to gather this information?  If anyone has passed on, I am collecting their names as well.

Please click on the OPEN FORM button below to fill out the information.  When you are done, please click the Submit button at the bottom of the form.

Open Form

SBCC 50th Anniversary Member's Information Form

The anticipated time frame for the party will be Fall 2015.  Date/Time/Place TBD - depending on the number of responses.

Thanks for your help!

Steve Cho
Past President SBCC 2012-2014

Another Gin

The "Gin" population at SBCC has grown again on July 1, 2014 when proud parents Brian and Sara welcome their second son, Asher Ryan Gin.  The very happy grand parents Victor and Fran hosted a Red Egg and Ginger party on November 15 to celebrate the arrival of the newest member of the family.