Groups

The Sun is not affiliated with any group, nor do we provide guidance or oversight. This service exists for the convenience of Sun readers who'd like to meet with others in their communities to discuss the magazine. All contact with group leaders should be Sun-related. No soliciting. Thanks for your cooperation.

California

Arcata

Mashaw McGuinnis

This group is for writers of essays and short stories working toward the goal of publishing their material. At the moment we meet for two hours every Friday afternoon, but we are somewhat flexible. Plus we have really yummy snacks!

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Chico / Orland

Steven Elliott

The Sun Magazine Readers Write Group meets on the first Sunday of every month, 3:00p.m., at the home of Steve and Jill Elliott, 27 E. Central St. in Orland. Bring the previous month's issue to discuss, any writing you might like to share, and an open heart and mind.

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Claremont

Daniel Skenderian

A group for those interested readers who want to discuss, share, and grow from our combined experience.

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Danville

Marilyn

Sun readers living in the Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek, and other central Contra Costa County cities — let's meet for discussion and possibly writing, nibbling, and communing.

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Davis

Randall Sokoloff

Starting a creative-writing and discussion group based on readings from The Sun.

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Goleta

Basha Millhollen

Meet the last Wednesday, late afternoon or early evening, of each month in my home or a public location (TBD) to review, share, and engage in lively discussion about The Sun. We may even opt to write our own articles and stories to submit! Bring the most recent issue with you.

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Goleta / Santa Barbara

Gayle J. Beede

Reading and/or writing group forming in Goleta/Santa Barbara.

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Hollister

Sandra

A longtime devoted reader of The Sun, I would like to form a group of readers from Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Aromas, Prunedale, San Martin, Gilroy, and Morgan Hill to meet monthly to discuss the current issue and how the ideas explored relate to our area.

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Imperial Beach / San Diego

Nancy Toti

I would like to start a group for Sun readers in the Imperial Beach and San Diego, CA area.

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Irvine

Todd Thompson

We meet the first and third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Gypsy Den coffee house in Costa Mesa. Email SunMagazineOC@gmail.com for further information.

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Laguna Niguel

Paul Belfiglio

If you live in proximity to Laguna Niguel, California, I would like to start a Sun magazine discussion / presentation group. “Presentation” would mean having the option of making a brief presentation about something in a particular month’s Sun magazine that was meaningful to you, then leading a discussion about it. Or, we could just organically enter into a discussion about any particular article in an unstructured manner, or do both! What’s important is that we get to share our sundry views, thoughts, and personalities with congenial people. The intention isn’t to be a singles “possibilities” group, but rather to meet with intellectually motivated, cordial persons.

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Marin County

Peg

Sun group meets monthly in an area cafe to informally discuss the magazine.

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Mendocino County

Jessica Lorraine

I'm interested in establishing a Sun discussion group. This could involve a combination of scenarios, such as: communicating via e-mail, starting an online readers/writers group, creating a blog about Sun articles, and possibly meeting monthly with other readers in Mendocino County, California. I’m open to suggestions and seek other Sun readers to volunteer for brainstorming! I live in the Willits-Brooktrails area.

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Pacific Grove / Monterey / Carmel

Karinne Gordon

Sun fans! Let’s start a discussion and writing group on the Monterey Peninsula.

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Pasadena

Rosanita Ratcliff

I would love to have a group in the Pasadena area for Sun readers.

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Placerville

Mike Roberts

Our small group of writers and kindred spirits meets the last Thursday of every month to talk about articles in the magazine and related topics. To join, contact Mike.

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Richmond

Camille Parker

Sun readers of the Richmond / El Cerrito / Albany / Berkeley area: If you’re interested in forming a reading, discussion, and writing group, please e-mail me!

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Fletcher Oakes

Reading and discussion, including photography.

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San Francisco

Eve Fisher

Bay Area Sun reading/writing group meets every third Thursday of the month from 7:30–9:30 p.m., each time at a different member’s home in San Francisco. We spend the first half of the meeting discussing that month’s issue of The Sun, and the second hour writing to a prompt and sharing our words (sharing is optional!).

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Michael LaBriola

I'm looking for local Sun readers who want to start a discussion group focused on each month’s issue of The Sun or a more general book club focused on fiction. A variety of ages, genders, and ethnicities would be welcomed and are encouraged.

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San Luis Obispo

Ruth Starr

Are there other readers of The Sun in the SLO area of California? It would be nice to have a discussion group. Please email me if interested.

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Santa Cruz County

Peter

Interested in forming a Sun discussion group in the Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley area (and maybe other nearby locations). Planning on meeting every two weeks at the homes of members or local coffee shops.

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Sonora

Margie Marie Miller-Schaner

I would love to start a discussion and writing group with others that enjoy The Sun. Email me via the contact form below if interested.

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Topanga Canyon area / Los Angeles

Lisa

I would love to start a group in or near the West Valley / Topanga area for Los Angeles Sun friends. Coffee shops would probably be the meeting spots for writers and like-minded thinkers.

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Ukiah

Jason Kililea

Methinks Ukiah is big enough. Five people at any given meeting would be a great thing. We can start at Schats and move to a quieter place later. Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.

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Walnut Creek

Rheba Estante

Walnut/Creek Pleasant group to discuss The Sun and to brainstorm ideas on submissions to the magazine.

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