The Golden Gems is a Catholic seniors group in San Jose at Santa Teresa Church, bringing together older adults for fellowship, faith, and community. In fact, many people refer to the Golden Gems as the Catholic senior group San Jose welcomes for friendship and belonging. It is a welcoming place to build friendships, stay connected, and grow spiritually.
The Golden Gems meet in Avila Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30am to share lunches of pizza, salads, sandwiches, potluck and other good food. Meetings begin with coverage of new and old business, then lunch followed by bingo, a speaker or entertainment which is part of what the Catholic senior group San Jose offers its members.
There are several special events throughout the year. We celebrate Christmas with a catered feast and entertainment. Additionally, participation and excitement thrive at the Tea and Fashion Show in August, making it a memorable affair for all members of the Catholic senior group in San Jose.
This event along with the annual Father’s Day Bake Sale generates profits that help support financial endeavors at Santa Teresa parish including improvements to the church, Avila Hall, the Christmas Giving Tree and various other ministries within the parish. We also support organizations who provide speakers such as Grateful Garments, Special Olympics and the Salvation Army. As a result, the Catholic senior group serving San Jose proudly gives back to both church and community.
Above all, we enjoy being together and having fun as part of San Jose’s catholic senior group.
Officers
President, Judy Scally
Vice-President: Clare Landry
Secretary: Jackie Turnipseed
Treasurer: Anita Romero