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BBQ Potluck Picnic – San Diego

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California Men’s Gatherings presents…

BBQ Potluck Picnic – San Diego

Date & Time: Sunday, September 8, 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Monzo’s home in Normal Heights (address with RSVP)
Accessibility: Mostly flat, partially paved backyard.
Cost: $8
RSVP: Click HERE to RSVP

BBQ Potluck Picnic

BBQ Potluck Picnic at Phil (aka Monzo)’s backyard in Normal Heights.
Phil (“Monzo”) will provide burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns (the bread kind) and condiments.

WHAT TO BRING: Side dishes, drinks (non-alcoholic), other picnic goodies. If you can bring a serving utensil with your dish (if needed), that’ll help.

PARKING: Free on-street parking.

QUESTIONS: Please ask questions through the RSVP form.

We’d love to see you there!

All CMG events are drug-free. This event is also alcohol-free.
Sponsored by the CMG San Diego Local Events Committee. All persons identifying as male over 18, local or visiting, are welcome. To see all events we have going on in the near future, visit the Local Events Page on our site.

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Workshop Ideas: Join us on Zoom this Sunday

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We want to hear from you!

California Men’s Gatherings is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Sunday, September 29, 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Join the CMG executive committee for a Zoom call to discuss what kind of workshops
YOU want to see offered at future gatherings.

We will take your feedback and work with each of the Gathering Planning Committees
to help make sure we are offering workshops that are of interest to YOU!!

CMG Workshop discussion for future gatherings
Sep 29, 2019, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time

We’re looking forward to hearing your ideas!

Join Zoom Meeting
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If you are not available to be on the call, or would rather send a list of workshops
you would like to see, you can send your ideas to welovethecmg@thecmg.org.
Thanks to those of you who have already sent us your great feedback!

We’d love to see you there!

Hot Springs Weekend in the Eastern Sierra

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California Men’s Gatherings presents…

Hot Springs Weekend in the Eastern Sierra

Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6, 2019

Dates: Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6, 2019
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Opera begins at 1:30 p.m.)
Location: We will meet at Keough’s Hot Springs on Friday, from 2:00 p.m. on.
RSVP: Please RSVP with your lodging preference [click here]
Cost: We have reserved one modular cabin and three tent cabins at Keough Hot Spring. See below for prices. Food and drinks, including water, will be the responsibility of each attendee.
Getting there: Please see below for directions. Carpooling is encouraged!

Join your CMG brothers for a fun and healing weekend in the Eastern Sierra of California.

We will be meeting at Keough’s Hot Springs starting at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4th. The area is roughly equidistant from Los Angeles and San Francisco. We can discuss our itinerary once we all get together. Possibilities include shopping and dining in nearby Bishop as well as exploring some of the non-commercial hot springs in the Mammoth Lakes area. Nighttime activities may include a movie in Bishop, a heart circle, and/or a heavenly clothing-optional communal soak in one of the several warm natural pools on the road to Keough’s H. S. The views from the Eastern Sierra are incomparable as are the wide variety of nearby hot springs.

Keough’s Hot Springs is at the end of Keough’s Hot Springs Rd., which is 7 miles south of Bishop, CA on Hwy. 395. From the S.F. Bay Area, you can take 580 to 205 to 5 in Manteca, to 120, which connects with 395 in Lee Vining. From Southern California, 15 connects with 395 in Hesperia.

For the information on accommodations and pricing, please click here. Please note the difference between camping (have to pay for showers and use of the pools) and the tent cabins and modular cabin.

Places to stay include the several options above at Keough’s Hot Springs as well as several hotels and motels nearby in Bishop. We encourage you to check out what’s available at Keough’s website and let us know your preference. We have already reserved three Tent Cabins and the one Modular Cabin for Friday night through Sunday night.

WHAT TO BRING: Snacks; comfortable shoes; a reusable water container and water, and; sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat). Also, you’ll want to bring a bathing suit and sandals or flip-flops (while many of the non-commercial hot springs are clothing optional, a bathing suit is required at Keough’s). Finally, consider the possibility of rain and cold nights. Average temperatures for nearby Bishop in October at that time are a high of 85 and a low of 45.

WHERE:  Keough’s Hot Springs, 7 mi. south of Bishop, CA

OUR CHAMPION:  Charlie Malarkey

QUESTIONS?:  e-mail Charlie

RSVP: [click here] Please RSVP!

All CMG events are drug-free. This event may include alcoholic beverages.
Sponsored by the CMG Bay Area Local Events Committee. All men, local or visiting, are welcome.
To see all events we have going on in the near future, visit the Local Events Page on our site.

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San Francisco Opera in Golden Gate Park

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California Men’s Gatherings presents…

San Francisco Opera in Golden Gate Park

Sunday, September 8, 2019

Date: Sunday, September 8, 2019
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Opera begins at 1:30 p.m.)
Location: Meet at 12:30 p.m. in front of the entrance to the Whole Foods Market at Haight and Stanyan Streets.
RSVP: Please RSVP so we know to look for you [click here]
Getting there: Concert attendees are urged to make use of public transportation. There are many public transit options (MUNI) including the N Streetcar and 7, 33, 37, 43 and 66 buses.

Join your CMG brothers for a picnic in Golden Gate Park to listen to the sounds of San Francisco Opera.

We’re talking about arias al fresco to celebrate the opening of San Francisco Opera’s 97th season. Featuring the acclaimed San Francisco Opera Orchestra and stars from the fall season.

We will be meeting in front of Whole Foods at Haight and Stanyan at 12:30 p.m. in order to buy food and beverages and find a good spot. As you can see from the photo below, these concerts draw a large crowd. Food and beverages will also be available for sale at the event.

WHAT TO BRING: Picnic lunch; comfortable shoes; plenty of water and sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat) and a blanket or towel to rest on. I think dogs are OK, but they would need to be well-behaved and comfortable around lots of people.

WHERE: Meet at the entrance to Whole Foods at 12:30 pm

OUR CHAMPION: Charlie Malarkey

RSVP: [click here] Please RSVP!

All CMG events are drug-free. This event may include alcoholic beverages.
Sponsored by the CMG Bay Area Local Events Committee. All men, local or visiting, are welcome.
To see all events we have going on in the near future, visit the Local Events Page on our site.

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Pre-Gathering Fundraiser Pool Party

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California Men’s Gatherings presents…

Pre-Gathering Fundraiser Pool Party

Saturday, August 24, 2019

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Concord, CA
RSVP: Click Here
Event Cost: $25.00 (see below)
Parking: There should be plenty of street parking. The CMG encourages carpooling. If you plan to drink, please do so responsibly. Consider using a designated driver, BART/bus, Uber, bike, walking.

Alcohol will be served. 21 & older only!

Pre-Gathering Fundraiser POOL PARTY in Concord

The Planners of the Summer CMG and the Bay Area Events Committee cordially invite you to a Pre-CMG Fundraiser Pool Party in Concord. Join your CMG brothers and others for a delicious luncheon, fun in the sun in and around the pool and camaraderie! This is a clothing-optional event!

NOTE: A swimsuit is NOT required.

We didn’t get enough volunteers this year for our annual major fundraising activity at SF Pride, so this event will help provide financial assistance and other funds for our Labor Day weekend gathering. You can attend this event whether or not you plan to attend the Summer CMG (and can also donate toward the fund without attending!)

There is no need to bring anything except yourself, a towel, sun protection, etc. Come As You Are. An afternoon of tasty Mexican food (including vegetarian options), tequila, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert are included.

John Thomas is once again our fantastic host. His garden includes classic Greek and Roman statuary, a mini sand beach and tented pavilions by the pool and jacuzzi. The afternoon should have everything: sun, fun, food, water, and wonderful camaraderie if you are with us.

Price:  $25.00

This is a pre-paid event. You must pre-pay by check or Paypal by Wednesday, August 21st to attend.
To RSVP:  Just [click here] and you will receive prepayment information and directions to the event.

Questions? CLICK HERE.

All CMG events are drug-free. This event includes alcohol. 21 & over only.
Sponsored by the Bay Area Local Events Committee. All men, local or visiting, are welcome.
To see all events we have going on in the Bay Area, visit the Local Events Page on our site.