Fall Programs

September

Fall Welcome Reception and Interest Sections Signups

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis

UFC will open its doors to a new program year with a combined Welcome and Interest Sections signup event. Newcomers and current members are encouraged to attend to learn about University Farm Circle, to meet friends over coffee and pastries, and to sign up for Interest Sections.

October

A Visit to Benicia

Join friends and carpool to one of the Bay Area's most charming communities. Benicia is located on the north bank of  the Carquinez Strait, and is one of the oldest cities in California. It is home to vintage architecture and historic landmarks dating back to the gold rush. We are looking into arranging historic or art tours for participants. Lunch plans to be determined.

Speaker: California Legislation and Politics

Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis

Cecilia Aguilar-Curry, our Representative in the California Assembly, will bring us up to date on state legislation and politics.

November

Holiday Appetizers

Davis Co-op Teaching Kitchen, 620 G Street, Davis

You'll be ready for company when you learn how to make delicious charcuterie boards and holiday appetizers.

Telling our Stories

Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis

Karolina Letunova is a writer whose works have appeared in The Threepenny Review, AGNI (an online literary magazine), The Kenyon Review, and The Offing. Attendees in this creative writing workshop will read short examples of compelling prose and take inspiration from what works. All experience levels are welcome, whether you tackle a scene in your memoir-in-progress or write down some family history to share over the holidays.

Winter programs

December

Candlelight Dinner

El Macero Country Club, 44571 Clubhouse Drive, El Macero

Save the date! The members-only Candlelight Dinner will be on December 5. This is one of UFC's most treasured traditions, where we gather with UFC friends to share the spirit of the holidays.

Holiday Home Tour & Boutique

Sunday, December 15, 2024
Stonegate Country Club, 919 Lake Boulevard, Davis

Tour gorgeous homes in Davis all decked out for the holiday season. Start your tour with a visit to the boutique at the Stonegate Country Club, where beautiful baskets reflecting the activities of our Interest Sections will be for sale.

January

White Elephant Exchange

Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis

Enjoy social time, treasure hunting, and thrifty finds! Browse tables overflowing with special treasures—dishes, books, purses, knickknacks, scarves, clothing, collectibles, ceramics, odds-and- ends. The White Elephant Exchange is a chance to trade new or like-new items for something that better fits your taste and lifestyle and to pass along gifts that you no longer want or need.

Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science

RMI Sensory Building, 392 Old Davis Road, UC Davis

Enhance your understanding of wine making and food sciences at this premier facility on the grounds of the UC Davis campus.

February

Sweet and Savory Soufflés

Davis Co-op Teaching Kitchen, 620 G Street, Davis

Sweet or savory? Why choose? Learn to make savory squash and cheese soufflés, chocolate soufflés, and seasonal fruit soufflés.

Crocker Art Museum

216 O Street, Sacramento

The Crocker is renowned for its European master drawings, international ceramics, and the world's foremost display of California art. A stimulating docent-led tour of current exhibits will culminate with lunch at Majka, the Crocker Museum Café.

Spring programs

March

Women's Health Forum

Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis

To enhance health awareness, Professor Amparo Villablanca, Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine Program, will speak about "Preventing Broken Hearts: Understanding and Treating Heart Disease in Women," and Professor Masoud Jasbi, UCD Department of Linguistics, will give a talk about "Language vs. Thought; Babies vs. Machines.” A box lunch will be provided.

Novels and Noshes

Home of Karen Cook

This continues to be one of our members' best-loved programs. We share favorite books that we read this past year. There will also be a book exchange, so bring books that you would like to pass on to a new home, and pick up some others.

Turkovich Winery

30471 Buckeye Road, Winters

Enjoy a few hours at this lovely winery sharing wine and appetizers with your friends.

April

Bus Trip to the Presidio

Join us for a bus tour to the Presidio in San Francisco. We will explore the heritage center in the Officers' Club, a museum which highlights the Presidio's fascinating history since 1776 when the Spanish built a military fort on the grounds. We will also visit the Tunnel Tops Recreation area with its panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, and participate in a one-hour guided walk to explore the gardens and Tunnel Top Park.

Old City Cemetery

1000 Broadway, Sacramento

Visit the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery in the morning and cross the street for lunch at Selland's Broadway Café. Adorned with beautiful statues, dramatic markers, and lush gardens, the Cemetery is an outdoor museum recording California history from the Gold Rush era through today.

May

Spring Luncheon and Meeting

The Spring Luncheon is historically the highlight of the year—a social gathering to celebrate the friendships developed over the years through UFC's programs and interest sections. The luncheon will include a short business meeting to introduce the new board of officers for the coming year and an appropriate entertainment experience.

Park Winters

27850 County Road, Winters

Enjoy a garden tour and relaxing lunch at picturesque Park Winters.

Capay Lavender Farm

20470 County Road 79, Capay, CA

Tour, taste, shop, and play at Yolo County's premier destination for lavender.