Connect, Have Fun & Support Unity!
Looking for a joyful way to connect with others at Unity? Join us for a Playdate!
Playdates are fun, community-building experiences lovingly hosted by Unity members, with proceeds benefiting Unity of Walnut Creek. From parties and hikes to special dinners, high teas, and other creative gatherings, each Playdate offers a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, deepen connections, and have fun together.
Playdates are held both at Unity and at a variety of local venues.
Upcoming Playdates
Below are the first confirmed Playdates for 2026–2027. More will be added as they become available, so check back often!
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Bunco — November 13, 2026, 6:30 – 9:00 pm | $10 per person
BUNCO is a fast-paced dice game with a lot of noise and movement. You will learn to play and practice at 6:30, then be joined by my existing BUNCO group at 7 for fun and community.
There will be snacks and prizes for high and low scores. Please bring your own water bottle. Come join the fun!!
Hosted by Laurel Patterson
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Build A Succulent Dish Garden — Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. | $80 per person
Join Chris Gomes and your Unity friends for a fun and creative gathering as you design and plant your own beautiful succulent dish garden to take home and enjoy. No gardening experience is needed; just bring your creativity and come enjoy an afternoon of connection and community! All plants and materials are included. The gathering will be held in Unity’s Community Room.
Hosted by Chris Gomes
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Sunset with Sandhill Cranes at Staten Island— December 1, 2026 | $50 per person SOLD OUT
Come watch hundreds of Sandhill Cranes return at sunset to their roost in a beautiful wetland at Staten Island in San Joaquin County. You will be accompanied by a Lindsay Wildlife bird expert and biologist who can provide fascinating information along the way. Binoculars/scopes and transportation provided.
The event will be on a Saturday or Sunday but given December weather and El Nino, flexibility is requested. Teens over 14 are welcome but younger kids cannot be accommodated.
Hosted by Cat Hill and Elisa Fernandes-McDade
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Celebrating the Season of Light — December 3, 2026 | $30 per person
Please join Carl and Carolyn Janson for a warm and meaningful evening as we enter the Season of Light. As the Winter Solstice approaches, people around the world come together to welcome the returning light. We will share our diverse religious, cultural and family traditions. Together let us discover what brings joy, warmth and meaning to this holiday season. Our home will glow with candlelight and the warmth of a fire. We’ll enjoy rich conversation, delicious desserts and an opportunity to reflect on the deeper meaning of the season.
Hosted by Carl and Carolyn Janson
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Tour the Mystical Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum — January 2027 TBD | $40 per person
Tour the Mystical Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose designed to kindle the spark of spiritual exploration within every seeker. You’ll tour a life size replica of a tomb, see a large collection of Egyptian artifacts, visit the new exhibit on Alchemy, talk with a robot who embodies Thoth, the ancient Egyptian Keeper of the Mysteries and enjoy a picnic in the beautiful gardens.
Transportation from Unity, entrance fee and picnic included.
Hosted by Genevieve Cushing, Alexandria DeAvalon and Jeff Cushing
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Super Bowl Party — Sunday, February 14, 2027 at 2:30 p.m. | $30 per person
Join Susan Angelos, Eileen Housfeld, and your Unity friends for a fabulous Super Bowl Party! Enjoy delicious tailgating food, great company, and plenty of football fun as you cheer on your favorite team. Hi-def screens and a football pool benefiting both Unity and the participants will add to the excitement!
Hosted by Susan Angelos and Eileen Housfeld
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Stillness and Movement: A Celebration of Mind Body and Spirit — Saturday, March 6, 2027 from 9 am to 12 pm | $35 per person
Join Alexandra DeAvalon and Kathy Bate for a nurturing morning of movement, mindfulness, sound, and healing designed to support greater harmony of mind, body, and spirit.
Alexandra will begin with gentle, accessible yoga stretches and conscious breathing to release tension in the neck, shoulders, and spine. You’ll then transition into a guided seated or reclined meditation to quiet the mind and set a personal intention, followed by a deeply relaxing sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls, chimes, and the sacred sounds of the gong.
Kathy will guide you through the Five Stages of Healing—Embryonic, Creeping, Crawling, Standing, and Walking—followed by Moving to Heal, an uplifting exploration of movement that blends dance, martial arts, and healing arts set to world music. Movements can be enjoyed standing or seated according to your comfort and ability.
What to Bring: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat, cozy blanket, small pillow, and water bottle.
Come as you are and enjoy a morning of gentle movement, deep relaxation, and connection.
Hosted by Alexandra DeAvalon and Kathy Bate
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Unity Oscar Night at Century Theatre — March 13 and 14, 2027 and | $30 per person
Unity Oscar Night: Lights, Camera, Unity! Walk the red carpet. Strike a pose. Give your best acceptance speech. Then sit back and enjoy an Oscar-nominated film with your Unity family! Join us for a glamorous—and delightfully playful—night at the movies as Unity rolls out its very own Red-Carpet Experience! We’ll gather one hour before our Oscar-nominated movie begins and transform an ordinary night at the theater into an evening worthy of Hollywood. Then, on Sunday, March 14, watch the real Oscars in the comfort of your home to see who among us has the best Hollywood instincts! The person who correctly predicts the most winners will receive two free movie tickets to use at a future date.
Your ticket includes: The movie • Red Carpet experience • Photo • Keepsake video • Unity Oscar • Prizes • Oscar predictions • Glamour • Laughter • and, of course, wonderful Unity camaraderie!
Dress to impress—or impress us with your creativity! Formal wear, Hollywood glam, favorite movie character, vintage starlet, tuxedo, sequins, feathers, fabulousness…there are no wrong answers when you’re walking the Unity Red Carpet!
Hosted by Richard Flander and Jennifer Su
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Dogs of Unity Playdate — May 15, 2027 and | $20 per person
Get to know the dogs of Unity (and their owners)! Join us for an early morning playdate at Baldwin Park in Concord. Hosts will provide coffee and pastries for the adults and dog treats for those dogs not on a special diet. Come join in the fun!!
NOTE: All owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs and must sign a standard release of liability form.
Hosted by Lola Bateson, Jodi Duvall and Jennifer Su
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John Muir House and Orchard Tour and Catered Lunch— May 15, 2027 from 10 am – 2 pm | $40 per person
Tour the historic John Muir House, a grand, 17-room Italian Victorian mansion in Martinez. Built in 1882 by John Muir’s father-in-law, Dr. John Strentzel, it served as Muir’s home and writing headquarters for the last 24 years of his life.
A ranger will lead the ground floor tour. Then ascend to the floors above to stand in Muir’s “scribble den” with his drawings and writings and learn about the women who supported his groundbreaking work that led to establishment of the US National Parks and the Sierra Club.
After the house tour, enjoy a delicious catered lunch in the orchard under the shade of large pecan trees in view of another historic house on the property – the Adobe House. We’ll dine amidst the blossoms, aromas and ripe fruits in season — cherries, apricots, figs, pears and lemons. An audio self-guided or ranger-guided orchard tour is available as well.
Hosted by Rev. Kristin Powell and Brenlee Reida
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Pick and Play! June 12, 2027 — Saturday, June 12, 2027 at 9:30 a.m. | $50 per person
This is an active experiential half day of friends, fruit and fun. Adults will receive $10 back toward purchases for the day. We start at 9:30 AM at an organic U-Pick cherry farm. We then go to a fully organic farm where UPick stone fruit. Apricots, peaches, pluots and plums and more will be in season.
We gather for lunch at the East Contra Costa Historical Museum where the history of this family farm region comes to life! No entry fee here!
We will eat lunch in the pole barn with time after to explore the historic farm, school house, caboose and more. Bring your own lunch and beverage. Water and a cooler will be available. Plan ahead and gather friends for carpooling. Email me with questions.
Hosted by Nancy Lojacano
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Dinner Under the Oaks — June 26, 2027 | $65 per person
Gather with friends, new and old, for a memorable summer evening under the beautiful 300-year-old oak trees on Lisa and Tyler’s patio. Enjoy a multi-course meal featuring local, seasonal ingredients, paired with local wines, cocktails, and mocktails. After dinner, linger over drinks and lively conversation while getting to know one another on a deeper level.
Hosted by Tyler and Lisa Snortum-Phelps
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Reserve Your Playdates
Purchase your tickets on the Unity Patio on Sunday mornings, or click HERE to register online.
Come share in the fellowship, laughter, connection, and fun while supporting Unity!
