We will meet at Miss Saigon on Craycroft on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to discuss The Women. We hope you can join us!

The Women by Kristin Hannah follows Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a young nurse who serves during the American conflict in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Raised in privilege, 20-year-old Frankie is eager to find purpose and quickly grows from a naïve woman to a skilled Operating Room (OR) nurse. However, the horrors of war make acclimation to civilian life challenging. Through Frankie, Hannah hopes to elucidate the lesser-known women of the Vietnam War.

We'd love to hear about your book suggestions or any other ideas you may have. We are going to meet every other month instead of monthly. This will give everyone a chance to get the book and have time to read it.

We are gathering eight ladies (that will fit around our dining room table) to try their hand at Texas Hold’em and to have a very fun evening ♥️♣️♦️♠️

We will have a professional dealer…..(my husband Bob).

BYOB or whatever you care to drink; we will be serving pizza.

This event is for the Texas Hold 'em curious, who may not know how to play this fun card game or might know how to play, but don't like the high stakes bidding part of the game. No money will be used in this game.

We will play a modified version of the card game that prevents others from actually playing the card game for fun. Players will receive a number of poker chips to play with for free. You can play until you lose them all. Then, in order to get more chips to stay in the game you will have to barter with other guests using items in your purse (so you may want to put some fun junk in there).

There will be a prize for the winner of all chips.

Note: This is not an instructional event. Players should have some idea of how the game is played. Beginners are welcome!

The goal of this event is to have a fun time playing the card game while having some pizza and sipping some beverages.

Pizza at 5:00; game begins at 5:30.

Attached is a link to an online practice game that you may find helpful: https://www.247freepoker.com/

…and remember to carpool and stay home if you are allergic to cats 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛; our house is a fur ball 😉

I am ready for a road trip? There looks like there is lots to see in do in Bisbee. https://www.discoverbisbee.com.

We are looking at staying at the old Inn at Castle Rock which may or may not be haunted. If you’re not happy with that hotel, you can choose another. All the hotel information and the rooms and the room prices is posted on our Facebook page

or https://www.theinnatcastlerock.com

I hope you’ll join me to try meals from different cultures in 2025. We may all we looking for new food choices as we begin the New Year 😊

Mediterranean food is a delicious and exciting way to eat, spanning flavors from many cultures and countries from southern Europe to North Africa and the Middle East. There is so much to love about eating the Mediterranean way, and thankfully it is both balanced and healthy.

I have wanted to try this Mediterranean restaurant for years….. Word has it it is one of the most popular spots on the Eastside.

See Menu:https://shishkebabhouseoftucson.com/5679

Stop by the New Year campfire 🔥🔥🔥 to celebrate (late 🤪) with new Eastside friends. We’ll provide the graham crackers, Hershey bars, and marshmallows. You bring the wine. 🍷🍷🍷

Please bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes to make your way out into the desert to the fire pit.

Unfortunately, there is only room for one car to park or turn around in our long, gravel driveway. Please carpool from the Galaxy Theatre or park along the road.

Let’s meet for a casual lunch at Moby’s Restaurant at Casino Del Sol then an hour or two of the games of your choice in the casino! Sounds like fun to me…. I’ll be bringing a roll of quarters 🤣

Game include: https://www.casinodelsol.com/gaming

See Mobys menu: https://www.casinodelsol.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/mobys_table_menu_01.24_compressed-3.pdf

Let’s Carpool and meet at the main entrance lobby. Please arrange your own carpool partners !

Iron John’s Brewing Vision

Our vision is simple – balance approachable food and beer while still standing out from the other options around. From our craft pizza and craft beer to our exceptional service and imaginative culinary options, we strive to present a welcoming environment for guests to share with friends, family, coworkers, and community. And as longtime members of the Tucson beer scene, we hope to properly represent our shared community to the many travelers visiting our great city.

Flagship Beer List

Our flagship brews are always on tap and offer the most tasty, approachable options the Tucson beer scene has available. Our lineup includes two IPAs, a Blonde, an Amber, two Stouts, a Hefeweizen, and our heralded Green Chili Ale. We also offer a wide variety of seasonal beers throughout the year to complement this list.

See Menu: https://ironjohnsbrewing.com

Here’s another new dinner destination for February! Join me ??

About Bai Thong

See menu: https://www.facebook.com/baithongintucson/

Bai Thong offers exceptional traditional Thai dishes with complex layers of flavors. The Pad Kee Mow, Tom Kha Gai, and Kang Mussamun are highly recommended for their delicious taste and character. The ambiance and service are great, although some dishes like the pad thai noodles and panang curry were considered okay. For those craving Thai food, the drunken noodles with a spice level of hot are a must-try. Overall, Bai Thong provides an incredible dining experience with a perfect balance of spice, sweet, and basil flavors, making it the go-to spot in Tucson for authentic Thai cuisine.

LUNCH at 12:30pm, DOMINOES at 1:00pm, End at 3:00pm.

Location to be determined after we try Park Place in January and evaluate. (NOTE: This notice lists Park Place but that may change. Just wanted to get this on calendars. Will be sure to publicize group decision by end of month).

The month of February is the perfect time to share our hearts with wonderful friends over a spirited game of Mexican Train! Bring your love of laughter, challenge and connection. This is for brand new beginners through our crafty experienced players.

Remember our agreement with restaurant venue that every participant will purchase food. They let us use their space in exchange for our business; it's a win-win.

Please bring your own Mexican Train dominoes game if you have one.

A limit of twenty-four is the maximum for our space so please keep your RSVP current to allow everyone who is interested to have a spot in time to plan their calendar.

This looks like a great comedy 😂🎭😹 but as quickly as these LTW productions sell out, this event will only be open for RSVP‘s until next Saturday. Seven days from now. If you plan on attending with us, you must make a commitment with your RSVP by then. One guest is welcome to join you.

Tucson Japanese Festival 2025 - Another Springtime festival celebrating Japanese culture on MARCH 15 - taiko drumming, traditional dancing, origami and other games, mochi pounding, martial arts, kimono try on, ikebana flower arrangements, more. And of course delicious food (takoyaki, ramen, sushi). Extended hours this year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don't miss out! Adults $5, free for children 5 years and under. Once again at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Rd.

Event Links

Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2760327-0

Join Joana at the much-loved vegetarian, Tumerico in March.

Vegetarian Mexican cuisine even a meat-eater could love? Vegans and carnivores alike are raving about Tumerico’s inventive plant-based fare, which racked up 5-star reviews this year and snagged the #1 slot on Yelp’s Top 100 Southwest Restaurants list in 2023. This is “not vegetarian food that happens to be great—it’s great food that happens to be vegetarian,” says Yelper Kate S.

James Beard Award semifinalist Wendy Garcia is the chef-owner and culinary wizard behind the popular Tucson cafe. “When I opened Tumerico, I wanted people to try traditional Mexican food, but vegetarian and vegan,” says Wendy, who grew up on a farm in Hermosillo, Mexico, making salsas, tamales, and other favorites from handed-down recipes. “It’s all about those recipes I made with mom, dad, and grandma—tamales, chilaquiles, enchiladas, barbacoa—whatever Mexican dish you can think of, we can make [a vegetarian version] at Tumerico.”

This event has been copied from Meetup.

You must pay Brenda for your ticket by January 30.