Interest groups center around experiencing fellowship and recreation in a Christian environment. These groups provide opportunities to invite un-churched individuals to participate in common activities with a Christian influence. They help build a bridge between our community and the church.
Food, Fellowship & Fun
bridges women’s fellowship night
Our group is dedicated to building friendships/relationships while we support one another in our Christian walk. We start the evening with a potluck dinner (rotate-main dish/salad/dessert). We have a time for praise/prayer requests. Then finish with a fun game of Bunco and prizes.
• Cost: $10 per month for prizes
Friday 6:00pm | week 1 |
Dianne Valdez | 510.796.0226 |
dining and more
Meet for lunch on either the 4th Sunday of each month. The group is advised of the restaurant 10–14 days in advance by either e-mail or phone.
• Cost: food
Sunday 1:00pm | Various restaurants
Tony DeMera | 510-299-3591 |
drama team
Puppets, skits, storytelling and pantomime are used every Sunday in children’s classes to supplement Biblical teaching. No experience necessary – on site training included!
Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Room B202 (ages 9-90)
| 510.651.2030 x. 261
pinochle
Join a group of people, primarily seniors, in a short reading and prayer time before playing a friendly game of Pinochle.
Monday 7:00pm | Room C101
Mike Amato | 510.490.8142 |
r.o.m.e.o.
Senior men meeting each week for breakfast, prayer, and fellowship.
Cost: breakfast and gratuity
Monday 8:00am | Denny’s in Warm Springs
Rob Ingebretson | 510.657.7828 |
Howie Thompson | 510.656.6132 |
young families fellowship
Friday 6:30pm | Week 4 | Room C108
Kenny & Matthea Sam | 510-749-9125 |
share and care ladies
Ladies who are alone, join us once a month for a time of fellowship and sharing a meal out.
Sunday 12:15pm | Week 3 | Building A - main lobby doors
Margie Harner | 510.796.6266 |
Engaging Our Culture
hi-tech community
Sunday 7:00pm | Week 3 | Room C101
Mike Raab | 510-792-8727 |
classic movie night
Join us for your old favorites and make some new friends.
Monday 7:00pm | Room C200
Larry Spann | 510.657.7734 |
bay area apologetics group
Friday 7:30pm | Week 3 | Room C203
Daniel Chung | 510-468-7709 |
Fitness & Recreation
Body & Soul Cardio/Strength/Flexibility/Pilates
The message in the music will encourage you to trust our unshakable God and to overcome fear, in the power of God’s might. This class is dynamic total body workout at its best! Blast your body from head to toe while strengthening your core and improving your balance. This TOTAL BODY workout is the real deal with no time wasted and no muscle left untouched using weights and your body resistance. Creative exercises designed to cross train for the maximum results in the shortest amount of time possible Develop a body that’s strong, defined and knows how to move with power and grace!
Monday 9:00am | Room C305 (gym)
Alice Mathias | 510.651.2174 |
co-ed basketball
Join us for a time of prayer and playing basketball.
Sunday 7:00pm | Room C105 (gym)
Ed Wong | 510-936-2133 |
heart and soul walking group
Fast-paced walk around lake Elizabeth.
Monday 8:00am | Lake Elizabeth near the Senior Center
Barbara Johns | 510.490.8082 |
Betty West | 510.656.8099 |
line dancing
Enjoy a fun way to exercise and pray and support each other through Christ Jesus. Simple and easy to learn dance steps to latin, pop, country, and Christian music.
Monday 7:00pm | Room C105 (gym)
Letty Kanemitsu | 510.623.9977 |
Alice Mathias | 510.651.2174 |
men’s basketball
This is a group designed to facilitate exercise and building of relationships through the game of basketball.
Wed - Fri - Sat 5:30am | Room C105 (gym)
Mike Reisler | 510-435-1674 |
pilates
This is an hour-long Pilates session where we will work on strengthening, toning, and conditioning our core muscles, giving us improved posture and better back health, in addition to many other benefits. The basic premise of Pilates is that, if the center of the body is toned and strengthened, the rest of your muscle system will perform well.
• Materials: yoga/pilates mat or towel to lie on.
Wednesday 9:00am-10:15am | Rooms C105 (gym)
Kathy Laidlaw | 510-299-4955 |
volleyball
Intermediate & Advanced
Thursday 9:00pm-11:00pm | Rooms C105 (gym)
Mike Murphy | 510-494-1515 |
