CMEN 2026
Welcome to the
CMEN 2026
Northern California Gathering

Wednesday, 7/22

8 am - 9 amFriends of Bill W. – Bobbitt Hall
8 am - 9:30 amBreakfast – Dining Hall. Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Cereals, Coffee, Juice, Milk
9:30 am - 10 amSunblock Fairies – Claar House Deck
10 am - 12 noonBridge 101 – Claar House. Play or learn to play the grandaddy of all card games. All levels, beginner to expert, welcome to play!
10:15 amHike – Claar House Deck Area
12 noon - 1 pmLunch – Dining Hall. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chili, Chips, Pickles Relish, Ketchup and Mustard, Potato Salad
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmPool Open – Pool
2 pm - 3:30 pmWhy is Your Cup Half Full? – Bobbitt Hall. A group discussion on how we currently view our world and how to shape it for our own good. We will learn from each other.
3 pm - 4:30 pmCards Against Humanity – Claar House. Come play the game where you get to know how your fellow members think.
3:30 pmMassage Workshop — non-facilitated – Massage Tent. Join other like-minded guys and practice what you have learned.
5 pm - 6:35 pmSocial Hour: St. Patrick’s Day – Field near Claar House. Who said St. Patrick’s Day should only be in March? At the Northern California Gathering we celebrate in July, too! How do naked leprechauns adorn themselves for this special day? Wear your favorite green hat, green bow tie, green socks, green harness, perhaps an Irish plaid and other green accessories. Enjoy your favorite Irish inspired beverage.
6:35 pmCircle – Outside Dining Hall. social
6:45 pm - 7:30 pmDinner – Dining Hall. Grilled Flank, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Dressing, Rolls, Baked Beans
7:30 pm - 8 pmRegistration – Claar House
8 pm - 8:15 pmVideos from earlier CMEN Gatherings – Claar House Deck
8:15 pmEvening Program – Claar House Deck. Name That Show Tune · Bare Bear
After The ShowIce Cream Social – Claar House
10 pmLate Night Activities – Claar House, Deck and nearby Tents. Including dancing with D.J. Dave Brown.