Upcoming 2008 Events

Reno Wine Tasting - Saturday, July 19, 2008

Join the Sierra Canyon Wine Club in Reno for an evening of wine tasting and stay over to enjoy America's Adventure Place Event information and Registration form.

Other events being planned:

September 20, 2008 - Mid Autumn Festival dinner with mooncake and tea tasting

December 13, 2008 - X'mas party

Past Club Events

AIDs Walk - July 15th, 2007

25th Anniversary Chinese New Year Celebration - Saturday, Feb 24, 2007

Elephant Seal Nature Tour - Jan 14, 2006

Crush the competition. Corral a harem. Mate as often as possible. Members braved the wind and rain on January 14 to watch Elephant Seals at their mating peak at the Ano Neuvo State Reserve. Thereafter, a hot delicious Indonesian boxed lunch, drink and Ice Chendol dessert awaited. An event with nature we won't forget soon!

[ Pictures ]

Chinese new year - Feb 4, 2006

A record-breaking entourage of over 16 tables of members and guests gathered at the Canton Seafood House in San Francisco to celebrate the Year of the Dog! Besides the delicious menu - Suckling pig, King Prawns, Peking Duck, a spectacular Lion Dance show heralded in the Year with a bang. One lucky member also walked away with the first prize in the raffle: Singapore Airlines roundtrip ticket to Singapore!

[ Pictures | Article in March 2006 Newsletter ]

Beach Blanket Babylon - April 30, 2006

A family event where members enjoyed a 2 pm Sunday Matinee show at Beach Blanket Babylon in San Francisco, had a lazy walk around downtown, then capped the night with a sumptous restaurant meal.

[ Article in June 2006 Newsletter ]

National Day Celebrations - Aug 5, 2006

Hankering for some Singapore food? Is Roti Prata, Rojak, Satay Beef & Chicken, Laksa whetting your appetite yet? Join us at the Prima Taste restaurant to celebrate Singapore's 41st Birthday. Don't forget to dress like your favourite Singaporean character in our costume competition. You might even meet some new faces - we are inviting several Singapore students from NUS to join - would you like to sponsor them too?

[ Article in Sep 2006 Newsletter ]

Thanksgiving Dinner - Nov 23, 2006

We celebrated a time to be together with friends and to give thanks, at one of our board member's residence. A delicious menu was enjoyed, including roast turkey with two types of stuffing, squash filled orange halves with marshmallow topping, pumpkin pie, and more in the cozy company of SCNC board members and other families.

Christmas "Nutcracker" Ballet - Dec 15, 2006

A magical performance of the holiday classic, the Nutcracker, performed by the San Francisco Ballet . We secured a group discount for great seats.

Club Events for 2005

1. Chinese New Year Banquet - Feb 19, 2005

2. Mystery Spot & Lunch - Apr 23, 2005

A treat for both children and adults started with a visit to the Mystery Spot (web site), Santa Cruz. This small spot is one of the most unusual places in California and has amazed and perplexed many visitors with its puzzling variations in gravity, perspective, height, and more. Our members were not disappointed, despite the rain. The event was followed by a tour of the Fred and Kate Chen's Mansion, newly renovated and too spectacular for words.
[ Pictures | Article in June 2005 Newsletter ]

3. National Day Celebration - Aug 6, 2005

A big event befitting a small nation, over 60 members came to toast to Singapore's 40th year of independence! The event was held at Walnut Creek from 5 - 8 pm. In addition to our customary costume contest, the festivities were expanded to include a swimming competition. Very attractive prizes awaited the fit winners! After the fun and exercise, a large menu of local goodies, wine and champagne awaited and also a special 40th birthday cake.
[ Pictures | Article in Sep 2005 Newsletter ]

4. Mooncake Festival - Sept 17, 2005

Under a full moon, over 25 members gathered for mooncakes, lanterns, and hot tea under the full moon. More than that, they had a full dinner of: whole roast pig, chicken drumsticks, bean curd and vegetables, chowmein, chow fun, and more. The evet was held in Fremont from 6 - 10 pm. Many dressed in Chinese costume, brought their most spectacular lanterns, and participated in a lantern contest.
[ Pictures | Article in Dec 2005 Newsletter ]

5. South East Asian Picnic - NOV 5, 2005

6. Christmas Party - Dec 17, 2005

The Club rang in the close of 2005 in a jolly way with members and friends at a Christmas Party. Turkey - stuffed, and other surprising goodies were feasted upon at the indoors event. Everyone participated in a gift exchange, sang carols and felt jolly happy.
[ Article in March 2006 Newsletter ]

Club Events held in 2004

1. Chinese New Year Banquet - Jan 31, 2004

Held at the Grand Palace Restaurant in San Francisco. The menu for the banquet featured several delicious food items, while a raffle with the top prize being a return ticket to Singapore on Singapore Airlines was offered. [ Pictures | Newsletter article ]

2. Karaoke Luncheon - Apr 18, 2004 (event cancelled)

The Karaoke Luncheon event was cancelled due to low demand.

"Sing away your weekday blues on this Sunday event at the Chinatown Restaurant in San Francisco. Our Chinese lunch is suitable for all, and kids and adults are welcome to an enjoyable Karaoke session afterwards. Registration closes Apr 4. Download the registration form and mail or fax it in.

3. Camp Mendocino - Sep 17 - 19, 2004 (event cancelled)

Come join us on a Friday - Sunday stay in the beautiful woods of California. The event is tentative depending on Before we confirmed the booking we would like to know how many members will be able to join us. Cost will be around $150 per adult and $75 for children. Children & dogs not on meal plan are free. Cost include modern rooms (2 in a room, 3 or 4) with bath, Dinner on Friday, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on Saturday and Brunch on Sunday before departure. Our last VIP weekend was in 2000.

4. National Day Dinner - Aug 7, 2004

We celebrated Singapore's 39th birthday at a beautiful venue in Fremont, enjoying tasty food by Banyan Garden. Guests were treated to a spectacular national dress costume competition from men, women, and children. There was a very large turnout, some latecomers had to be turned away for capacity reasons. Indeed it was one of the biggest celebrations in the club's history!
[ Pictures | Newsletter article ]

5. Mooncake Festival - Sept 25, 2004

Under the brilliant moon, adults and children alike feasted on a delicious dinner with hot tea and mooncakes at aptly-named Mooncake Festival celebration in Walnut Creek. We were also entertained by a special member dance performance, followed by a sparkling lantern competition.
[ Pictures | Newsletter article ]

6. Steak and Oysters - Oct 2, 2004

Several members who participated enjoyed the gastronomical feast of salad, baked potato, oysters the size of small plates, and steak, all served with wine, soda, dessert, and coffee. They enjoyed a night of entertainment with a live band led by an excellent singer. Mood lighting also awaited their moves on the dance floor.

7. Crab Cioppino - Dec 11, 2004

With the close of the crab season, the Portugese Club invited our members to enjoy an all-you-can-eat hot or cold crab served with salad and garlic bread, plus wine and soda. Dances and music rang in the close of 2004 at this San Jose event.

Club Events held in 2003

1. Chinese New Year Banquet - Feb 8, 2003

2. Spring Makan and Karaoke - Sat, April 26, 2003

3. National Day Celebration - Aug 9, 2003

4. Mooncake Festival - Sept 13, 2003

5. Thanksgiving Dinner - Nov 27, 2003

[ Past Events (prior to 2003) ]