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Association Events

Jazz Night ~ RG3 Trio BINGO
Sunday, December 15th Monday, December 30th at 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join us for a night of Bingo.
The RG3 Trio is a jazz ensemble We have a good time. We play 12 games with a break after 6. Due to
dedicated to honoring and the popularity of this event, we will be putting guests on a waiting list
continuing the musical legacy of the to accommodate homeowners first. We will notify you the day or so
late Reggie Graham, a revered before if we have room for your guests. Thank you.
Sacramento native and jazz FREE - RSVP in advance at The Retreat.
master. Featuring Kirk Wadi on Many thanks to our event sponsor: Mimi Kim, Realtor and Notary
bass, Gary Harang on percussion, and Lem McKwen on drums, each
member of the trio is a seasoned professional who performed alongside
Graham for over fifteen years, deeply rooted in the vibrant Sacramento
jazz scene. Specializing in classic jazz standards, the RG3 Trio carries
forward the renowned style and presentation for which Graham was
known, blending tradition with their own distinctive rhythm and flair.
While the trio forms a solid rhythm section, they frequently collaborate
with acclaimed pianists like Chet Chwalik, Damani Rhodes, and Ken
Berger to bring timeless jazz classics to life.
Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice to enjoy during the show.
$12.00 / per person ~ RSVP at The Retreat

Victorian Christmas Bus Trip
Wednesday, December 18th at 3:45 p.m.
Depart The Club 4:00 p.m.
Arrive Nevada City 5:00 p.m.
Depart Nevada City 8:00 p.m. / Return 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy a Wednesday evening stroll in the foothill town of Nevada City Polar Plunge 2025
that has been transformed back in time to celebrate the romance of an Thursday, January 2nd at 3:00 p.m.
Old fashioned Holiday! A polar bear plunge is an event held during the winter
Holiday celebrants fill the streets, sampling the outdoor fare of friendly where participants enter a body of water despite the low
hawkers & vendors, food & goods offered by downtown restaurants & temperature. In Canada, polar bear swims are usually held
specialty shops. Victorian singers, bagpipers, and a living nativity scene on New Year Day to celebrate the New Year. Come
are among the attractions. Taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire and plunge into our pool with Retreat staff to celebrate 2025!
enjoy strolling minstrels, brass bands, and much more. Spectators wanted!
Please prepare for a lot of walking and cold temperatures. Hot chocolate and coffee served.
EVENT NOTE: RSVP at The Retreat in advance to watch or plunge.
Each year the restaurants in Nevada City have long waits for seating and
sometimes they sell out of food. If you want to eat at one of the Spaghetti Feed
restaurants please make advanced reservations. There is a lot of walking Friday, January 3rd at 6:00 p.m.
and standing for this trip. It is also typically very cold so please plan on Don’t worry about cooking! Have dinner with your
bringing hats, gloves, warm socks, etc. friends and neighbors at The Retreat for National
$27.00 / per person (Includes Bus, Driver Gratuity) Spaghetti Day!
RSVP, in advance, at The Retreat Spaghetti with meat sauce (identify if you are
vegetarian when you sign up), salad, rolls, and
Pancake Breakfast ~ FREE dessert.
Friday, December 20th at 8:00 a.m. Assigned seating in effect for this event.
Doors will open at 7:45 a.m., please don’t come $16.00 / per person RSVP in advance at The Retreat
any earlier.
Festive fun - if you would like to, wear Swan Tours ~ Off - Site
your Holiday Pajamas or an Ugly Sweater. Saturday, January 4th at 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Pancakes, sausage, fruit, champagne, sparkling Location: North of Marysville, CA 98259 - approximately a 45
cider, coffee, tea, and orange juice. minutes drive from The Club. Map and details
FREE - MUST RSVP by Wednesday, December 18th at 5pm provided prior to 1/4
Thank you to our event sponsor: BellaVista California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Swan
Tours. Get ready to enjoy yourself among the flooded
rice fields filled with migratory and resident birds!
These popular tours last approximately two hours. In
caravan fashion, the tours traverse privately-owned
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