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 Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, we’re looking forward to gathering again for our February luncheon at one of our favorite restaurants, Divino. With its inviting atmosphere and delicious menu, it is a wonderful place to enjoy good food, lively conversation, and time together with friends. We look forward to another relaxed and delightful afternoon with our BHNC community. We are also pleased to share that our very own BHNC member Mariko Jesse will be presenting at the luncheon. Mariko is an award-winning illustrator and printmaker and will discuss her artwork, her career to date, and how moving to the Bay Area has influenced her work, focusing on several projects she has completed in Burlingame. We look forward to her presentation! As we move through this year, I hope you are taking advantage of the many activities listed in the newsletter. Participating in BHNC activities is a wonderful way to connect and truly get to know our fabulous members, especially through our smaller group gatherings. Consider Bocce, Exploring Food with Friends, Book Review, Hiking, Mah Jongg, or any other activity that sparks your interest. And if you have an idea for a new activity you’d like to start, please contact our Activities Chair, Carol Batte, who will be happy to help you get started. As a reminder, the BHNC Board is looking ahead and welcoming interest from members who may wish to serve on the Board for the coming year. If you have ideas, energy, or would like to learn more about getting involved, we would love to hear from you. 

In friendship,

Linda
President, BHNC

2026 CALENDAR

FEBRUARY: Board Meeting February 2, Luncheon February 4

MARCH: Board Meeting March 2, Luncheon March 4

APRIL: Board Meeting March 30, Luncheon April 1

MAY: Board Meeting May 4, Hosted Luncheon May 6

JUNE: Board Meeting June 1, Installation Luncheon June 3

Board Meetings start at 10AM. Luncheons start at 11:30AM unless noted. 

Our Newsletter is emailed after each monthly Board Meeting.

 Divino Restaurant 

968 Ralston Avenue, Belmont Wednesday, February 4th at 11:30 a.m. 

MENU: 

Caesar Salad Dessert Beverages: Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks 

PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ENTRÉES: 

● Chicken Marsala: Sautéed Chicken in Wine Sauce

● Fresh Fish of the Day: Salmon 

● Ravioli: Ricotta and Spinach Filling 

PLEASE RSVP and pay BY JANUARY 28 using the button below.

PRICE IS $42. 

if you prefer, mail your check payable to BHNC to: 

BHNC, PO BOX 127, Burlingame, CA 94011-0127 

NO LATE RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED 

Questions? Contact Judyt

If you would like to join us at the luncheon and need a ride, please contact Ellen E.

 We are delighted to welcome BHNC member Mariko Jesse. 

Mariko is an award-winning illustrator and printmaker known for her delicate and intricate artworks. Her commercial clients include Tiffany & Co., VOGUE, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and she created the interior artwork for an entire subway station in Hong Kong. She is currently working on a series of children’s picture books about climate change and natural disasters. 

Mariko will discuss her artwork, her career to date, and how moving to the Bay Area has influenced her work, focusing on several projects she has done in Burlingame. Mariko splits her time between California, Asia and London. She became a member of the BHNC several years ago.