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#189 in an ongoing series about the history of the Hillside Club

#188 in an ongoing series about the history of the Hillside Club

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A former professor of Victorian literature, Carol Christ was the first woman chancellor of UC Berkeley, leading the world's largest public university from 2017 to 2024. She spearheaded a ten-year program to build and provide housing for all undergraduates, including transfer students, as well as oversaw the construction and renovation of many buildings serving research and connected learning programs on the campus. Sylvia Paull is a well-known high-tech publicist and Silicon

Thursday, February 6th - 7:30PM - Port and Chocolate Tasting Redux ​Our next tasting will be 7:30PM on Thursday February 6th. We will be tasting ports from around the world which will include vintage Porto from Portugal. As in years past we will include some well aged ports. We will also have a selection of chocolate to complement the port. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Members get a preferential right to sign up for this tasting but we do allow up to f

The January 31, 2025 “Last Friday Lunch” is a Clothing Exchange, one of the most fun ways to refresh your wardrobe and make new friends. Any leftovers go to charity (and we welcome volunteers to deliver donations). Everyone is welcome: Neighbors, friends and club members. No food will be served, however you’re welcome to bring your own snacks. How to participate: Bring a few pieces you have loved and think others will love: Women and men’s clothing, jewelry, hats, scarves,

Designing for the Hearsts: The Fearless Magnates and Their Unconventional Architects William Randolph Hearst and his mother, Phoebe Apperson Hearst, were architectural patrons, and not just any patrons but highly courageous ones. They commissioned unusual and often groundbreaking architectural designs from a select group of remarkable individuals who would put their lasting stamp on California’s built environment. In her presentation, Architectural historian and Hillside Club

#184 in an ongoing series about the history of the Hillside Club

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Monday October 14th, 2024 - 7:30PM - Merlot Tasting As Eric and Kirk will be travelling during nearly all of September, the next tasting will be held at 7:30PM on Monday October 14th. The tasting will be six of the detested Merlot wines (according to the movie Sideways), sadly not including a 1961 Chateau Cheval Blanc, or even a 1962 Patrus (although we could bring in an empty bottle). But they will try to work in a St. Emilion or Pomerol. The cost will be the usual $30 for

#181 in an ongoing series about the history of the Hillside Club

#180 in an ongoing series about the history of the Hillside Club

Berkeley Documentary Film Series at the Hillside Club presents The Power to Heal , a stirring 56-minute exploration of how grass-roots volunteers, movement leaders, and the federal government used the advent of Medicare to desegregate hospitals in the U.S. This remains an inspiring example of how motivated citizens and adept political leaders can successfully tackle issues of serious social injustice. After the screening, the film's producer, Barbara Berney, and a physician

Thursday August 22nd, 2024 - 7:30PM - Rosé Tasting Our next tasting will be 7:30PM on Thursday August 22nd. We will be tasting six Rosé wines. Rosé is not just a beverage, it's a lifestyle modifier. A glass of Rosé puts one in the mindset of enjoying the activity of that time and place. It doesn't demand intense inspection or consideration, whether it be cooking or porch sitting, Rosé is happy to be your companion as you pursue whatever occupation life allows. Come for the ex

The plan is to identify six white wine varietals. Unlike our usual tasting format where we taste the wines and then reveal them, we will hand out the tasting list at the start of the event. Everyone so inclined can try to match the numbered bottles to the six wines listed in the tasting notes. We will include some (hopefully) obvious wines like a California Chardonnay and a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, but also some more unusual wines to keep it interesting. This tasting is a

#179 in an ongoing series about the history of the Hillside Club

The tasting will include a broad range of Pinot Noir. We plan to include wines from multiple regions, including a French Burgundy and Pinot's from Oregon, Australia, Brazil (!!), and oh yes, California. Unfortunately some of these wines are more expensive than average, so the cost will be $35 for Hillside Club members and $40 for non-members. ​ Members get a preferential right to sign up but we do allow up to four non-members sign up during the member signup period. Advanced