As summer gets underway, we’re combining our June and July newsletters into one special community edition filled with updates, events, and shared moments.

Thank you for being part of our community — we look forward to reconnecting with you in our next issue on August 1!

Quick Reminder: Social members may now request up to six services per year, including assistance with shopping, companionship on walks, or short-term support while caring for a disabled spouse or loved one. Please call 510-458-7357 if you want to request a service or for more information.

More than 20 Villagers recently gathered for a group outing to see The Sheep Detectives. The film provided an afternoon filled with laughter, charm, and heartwarming moments, quickly becoming a favorite among the group and sparking conversation long after the credits rolled. Following the show, nearly half of the attendees spontaneously extended the fun by making dinner plans together at nearby restaurants, including Market Broiler and The Habit Burger Grill. The outing was a wonderful reminder of the friendships, connection, and sense of community that make these gatherings so meaningful.

Please mark your calendars and make plans to join us for a relaxed and welcoming backyard gathering at the home of Judy Hollowell. This special event is a wonderful chance to enjoy good company, fresh air, and easygoing fellowship in a comfortable, casual setting. Villagers, please feel free to bring a friend!

Villagers are invited to bring a favorite finger food to share—something simple and delicious for everyone to enjoy together. Wine, beer, sodas and ice cream will be provided, adding to a fun and refreshing afternoon.

Whether you’re catching up with friends or meeting new neighbors for the first time, this backyard get-together is a perfect way to connect, unwind, and enjoy each other’s company. We hope you’ll join us!

If you need a ride to the event, just give us a call at 510-458-7357—we’re happy to help!

The address will be provided when you register. Please call Judy Hollowell at 510-676-7435 or Jan Quilici at 510-791-2341 for more information.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
11:00 to 1:00
Please save the date and join us for a fun-filled gathering at Hacienda Gardens Swim Club! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of swimming, a delicious BBQ and potluck, and time to connect with friends and neighbors. Feel free to bring a friend along!

We’ll provide the BBQ and drinks—just bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. And if you forget to cook, come anyway! Come ready to enjoy great food, lively conversation, and a friendly community atmosphere. It’s a wonderful chance to relax, reconnect, and make new memories together.

We hope you’ll join us—more details coming soon!
Information and Registration 

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Join us for our Annual Meeting and a light dinner! The theme for the evening is Connected, Active, Thriving! We will celebrate the many activities that Villagers enjoyed this year, and invite you to share your own ideas for GNV’s future. Your voice matters, and we’d love to hear from you!

The board encourages you to bring a friend or neighbor. This is a great opportunity to introduce people you know to GNV.

RSVP by September 23, 2026 at 510-458-7357 or online at Registration 
The Annual Meeting is open to all, and Registration is required.

Please note that both classes still have a few openings!

Devout Coffee - on the Patio (no purchase required)
121 I Street, Fremont
Join GNV’s new Scrabble group! We’ll meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Registration is recommended so we can be sure to have enough Scrabble boards for all players.

Need more information? Contact Paula Hague @ Paula.Hague@NilesVillage.org or 510-366-9440.

Register 6/3

June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
August 5
8:30 - 9:30 am

Location: Residence of Barbara King
June 9 and July 14 
10:00 - 11:30 am

Location: Group meets on Zoom
June 9 and July 14 
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Leave a legacy for future generations and enjoy reliving your memories.

June 2, July 7 and August 4
TBD, based on film chosen
Go to the movies with Villager Beth Rasler and friends.

Fridays: June 12 & 26; July 10 and July 24 
1:00 - 2:30 PM

Location: Residence of Marge Leonard
487 Hillview Drive, Fremont
June 26 and August 7, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
At our June 26th meeting, we will be discussing The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans. It is an epistolary novel told entirely through the letters and emails of Sybil Van Antwerp, a 73-year-old retired lawyer. The story spans roughly a decade as Sybil writes to a colorful cast of characters: her brother, best friend, authors whose books she reads (like Joan Didion and Ann Patchett), and a bullied teen. These exchanges—and the responses she receives—slowly piece together her life story with its triumphs and profound regrets.

 

Banter Books in downtown Fremont offers a 15% discount on this book if you mention your GNV affiliation at the checkout.
Audible members should check their website. I recently purchased my copy at a deep discount.

Address will be provided when you register at the GNV website.