Small Group Gatherings
Our Villagers often discover they have common interests and then decide to form "small group gatherings" that allow them to explore these interests together.
RUN BY Villagers
Whether it be playing a particular board game, engaging in a hobby, or getting together to discuss fascinating topics, Villagers of the Pasadena Village enjoy gathering in small groups to share their common bonds. See our current small group gatherings below. Find many of our group’s gatherings listed in our Event Calendar.
Many Villagers are interested in joining a Committee to make new friendships by working with their peers on a committee for the betterment of the Village.
Find Out About Our Committees and Teams Here.
HOW SMALL GROUP GATHERINGS WORK
An small group gatherings is composed of 3 or more Village Villagers who share a common interest.
- Small group gatherings have a defined (but open) membership and are self-led.
- Groups plan their own meetings and activities.
- While groups have designated leaders, all group Villagers are responsible for the group's success.
SMALL GROUP GATHERINGS IN PERSON
Adventurous Diners
Villagers try various ethnic restaurants with an emphasis on the vegetables or the vegetable dishes they serve.
Village Hikers
Villagers hit the trails for moderate hikes in the local mountains and canyons.
Memoir Writing
Villagers offer one another support as they pursue their personal writing projects. Pasadena Village currently has 3 active memoir writing groups who meet regularly on Zoom.
Men’s Brunch
The men of the Village meet once a month for lunch in person to get to know one another and share their life experiences.
TGIF on Thursday
End the week by joining fellow Villagers on Thursday for a no host dinner out.
Village Very Happy Hour
Quench your thirst and stay cool at a no-host happy hour with fellow Villagers.
Tech Time
A monthly gathering to learn about Apple products and get tech assistance for Apple items you may have.
Movie Matinee
Join Villagers in a movie from all different genres.
Wellness Practice Group
Explore various practices and offer support as you adopt and develop a wellness plan.
Music Study Group
Enjoy learning about music from Western classical music covering the periods from Medieval to the present.
Thursday Book Club
This group meets and discusses a book monthly. Selections, both fiction and non-fiction, are recommended by Villagers.
Urban Walkers
Villagers take turns leading the group on 2 to 4 miles walks on Friday mornings in various neighborhoods in the greater Pasadena area.
Ping Pong Pals
Villagers enjoy camaraderie over this fun game. Held at the Village office. Join in or be a spectator. Paddles and balls provided.
The Village People (LGBTQ+)
Villagers and allies of the LGBTQ+ Community meet once a month for support and socializing.
Village Schmoozendoodle
A creative schmooze with color, lines, suprises, and lots of oohs and ahhs.
Ladies Who Lunch
A no-host lunch for the ladies of the Village.
Late Risers Walking Group
A walking group for those of us who just can't get out earlier in the morning.
Village Artists Group
A creative gathering for all artists and hobbyists.
Cards Club
Join in for card games at a Villagers home, all levels welcome!
Village Garden Group
Villagers meet monthly on Sunday afternoon, rotating among their large or tiny gardens, sharing the joys (and the inevitable, occasional disappointments) of gardening.
Knitting & Kibbitzing
Meet every other Tuesday and work on your fiber arts project at a member’s home.
Wise Aging Discussion Group
Saturday discussions of books related to aging at a coffee shop in Altadena.
Village Brown Baggers
Frist Fridays at Noon, meet at a local park with your brown bag lunch to get to know each other.
Cultural Exploration Group (CEG)
Meet once a month at a Village Member's home for a potluck and explore cultural topics.
Women’s Groups
Villagers meet weekly or bi-weekly to provide mutual support and to form deeper connections with one another.
Early Bird Coffee
Rise and shine! Enjoy the early morning on a Villager's patio with hot coffee and something delicious to go with it.
A Poetry Gathering
For those that appreciate the spoken word, or poetry in general, we offer an opportunity to gather and engage with poems.
Science Monday
Join Villagers in discussing articles of scientific interest.
SMALL GROUP GATHERINGS ON ZOOM
1619, The Lingering ImprintJoin once a month for conversations and guest speakers on the impact of racism in our lives. |
Spanish ConversationVillagers meet to sharpen their Spanish speaking and reading skills. |
Critical IssuesVillagers read about and discuss important issues of the day. |
Women’s GroupsVillagers meet weekly or bi-weekly to provide mutual support and to form deeper connections with one another. |
Memoir GroupsShare your excerpts from your memoir-in-progress and encourage others to keep writing. |
Genealogy GroupVillagers explore their roots or ancestors, who they were, where they came from, family legends, and finding new stories using Ancestry or Family Search. |
Adapting When Life Gets ToughDeal with issues of stress, coping and adpating on the first and third Tuesday. |
Village Caregivers Support GroupAn opporutnity for Village caregivers to share feelings and receive emotional support with fellow Villagers walking the same path. Limited to Villagers who are in a 24/7 care giving situation. |
DeclutteringLearn helpful tips and share resources on decluttering and downsizing.
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NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS
FoothillsAltadena and La Canada neighbors meet on the first Wednesday at 9:30 AM. |
Triple ZipsNeighbors who live in the south parts of Pasadena, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena meet on the third Wednesday at 10 AM. |
Wild WestWest Pasadena, Los Angeles, and Glendale neighbors meet on the last Wednesday a 11 AM. |
EasternersEast Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, and Arcadia neighbors meet on the third Thursday at 1 PM. |
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GROUPS IN FORMATION
Animal Group |
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Pasadena Village, 236 W. Mountain Street, #104, Pasadena, California 91103
626-765-6037 • [email protected]