December 14 – Solstice Luncheon and Celebration

by | Oct 31, 2025 | Events, Meetings

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Join us for our annual

Winter Solstice Luncheon and Celebration!

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, 1-4:30 pm

Catrina’s Cantina
6130 Stanford Ranch Rd., Rocklin, CA 95765

It’s the time again for our annual Winter Solstice luncheon and were returning to Catrina’s Cantina where we feel right at home amid the suns moons and stars! We have a very fun and festive afternoon in store so be sure to join in the festivities which will include…

  • A Special Winter Solstice Ceremony
  • 2026 Discussion
  • Celebratory Fun and Surprises including Fractured Astro Carols

The luncheon will be pre-ordered this year and the cost per meal including tax and tip will be $35. Menu choices are listed below and the price also includes a soft drink or iced tea. Full bar beverages, including those nice margaritas, are also available for purchase. You are welcome to bring spouses, partners, or friends, but the seating capacity will be limited.

Please arrive promptly by 1pm since this year the solstice ceremony will be the first on the agenda. We will have guac ready for you but the meal will come after the ceremony.

December 8 – Solstice Luncheon and Celebration

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Events, Meetings

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Join us for our annual

Winter Solstice Luncheon and Celebration!

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, 1-4:30 pm

JOIN THE WAITING LIST for this event.

Catrina’s Cantina
6130 Stanford Ranch Rd., Rocklin, CA 95765

It’s the time again for our annual Winter Solstice luncheon! We have a very  fun and festive afternoon in store at Catrina’s Cantina in Rocklin (same location we’ve gathered at before, formerly know as

  • A Special Winter Solstice Ceremony
  • 2025 Discussion
  • Celebratory Fun and Surprises

You are welcome to bring spouses, partners or friends, but the seating capacity will be limited There is a $5 registration fee required to hold you seat, This fee will be applied to extra tip and appetizers.

MENU CHOICES are posted below. Please review and have in mind what you might order and bring enough cash to cover your meal including entree, drinks, tax and tip, as separate checks are not available. We’ll be getting the guac!

  • TOSTADA    /    $17.95
    A crispy corn tortilla layered with refried beans, shredded chicken, chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, pico and sliced avocado.  Sub Skirt Steak    /    $6.50
  • MACHO BURRITO    /    $20.95
    Macho tortilla filled with black beans, Spanish rice, shredded cheese, sour cream, pico, sautéed bell peppers, onions and choice of Chicken, Shredded Beef, or Carnitas. Smothered with salsa ranchera and melted cheese.  Sub Skirt Steak    /    $6.50
  • GRILLED FISH TACOS    /    $18.95
    Two grilled Tilapia filet soft corn tacos filled with cabbage salad and house caper sauce. Served with Spanish rice and choice of refried pinto or black beans.
  • CHILE RELLENO    /    $17.95
    Fresh poblano pepper stuffed with shredded cheese dipped in egg-white batter and fried to a golden brown and smothered with ranchero sauce. Served with Spanish rice and choice of refried pinto or black beans.
  • ENCHILADAS    /    $17.75
    Two enchiladas filled with choice of cheese, shredded chicken, or shredded beef and topped with your choice of one sauce, ranchero, tomatillo, guajillo or mole poblano. Served with Spanish rice and choice of refried pinto or black beans.

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December 10 – Solstice Luncheon and Celebration

by | Nov 1, 2023 | Events, Meetings

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Join us for our annual

Winter Solstice Luncheon and Celebration!

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, 1 pm

Catrina’s Cantina
6130 Stanford Ranch Rd., Rocklin, CA 95765

It’s the time again for our annual Winter Solstice luncheon! We have a fun and festive afternoon in store at Catrina’s Cantina in Rocklin (same location we’ve gathered at before, new name) and hope as many of you as possible can join us!

You are welcome to bring spouses, partners or friends, but the seating capacity will be limited There is a $5 registration fee required to hold you seat, This fee will be applied to extra tip and appetizers. (Separate checks have been negotiated.)

Spots are full but feel free to join the waiting list.

View photos from a prior year’s event!

All meeting times are in Pacific Time. We wish to thank all of you who made donations during the pandemic “lockdown” period. You made it possible for us to offer our presentations for free, but who’d have imagined it would last for so long? We continue to bring you top quality speakers and our fees are now $10 for members and $15 for non-members. (As always, scholarships are available and donations are appreciated.)

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December 10, 2017: Winter Solstice Celebration

by | Oct 16, 2017 | Events

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Join us for our seventh annual

Winter Solstice Luncheon and Celebration Plus!

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, 1–4 pm

Cha-Cha’s Cocina Mexicana
 6130 Stanford Ranch Rd., Rocklin

 

This year we are once again holding our Winter Solstice luncheon extravaganza at the magical Cha-Cha’s Cocina Mexicana restaurant in Rocklin. We have a fun afternoon in store at this warm and festive cantina with suns and moons for décor, as though it was designed just for us!  We hope as many of you as possible can join us! Included in the festivities will be:

Cha Cha’s Cocina Mexicana

  • 2018 predictions
  • Special Winter Solstice Ceremony
  • Humorous holiday surprises and entertainment

You are welcome to bring spouses, partners or friends, but the seating capacity in the separate room we will be using is limited to 30 people. So please make a reservation to hold your spot below. There is a $10 deposit required to hold you seat, this deposit will be delivered back to you at the luncheon to apply to your tab. (Separate checks have been negotiated.)

Dinners range around $13-20 plus drinks and the menu choices will be posted soon. The guacamole is on NCGR-SAA! For approximately the same cost as one of our special guest presentations, we’ll have a fantastic, star friendly kick-off to the holiday season and a sacred welcome for the Winter Solstice.

Entrees do not include drinks and include these choices.

  • Cha-Cha’s Original Burrito Macho 
    Macho tortilla, black beans, Spanish rice, Oaxacan cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, sautéed green and red bell peppers with onions and choice of meat. Smothered with salsa ranchera and melted Oaxacan cheese with Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef or Carnitas, +$2 sub Skirt Steak . . .$14.95
  • Enchiladas
    Two enchiladas filled with Oaxacan cheese, shredded chicken, shredded beef or spinach & mushrooms, topped with crema fresca & your choice of ranchero, tomatillo, guajillo or mole poblano sauce. Served with Spanish rice, refried pinto or whole black beans.. . . . $13.95
  • Grilled Fish Tacos 
    Two grilled Tilapia filet soft corn tacos filled with a cabbage salad and caper sauce. Served with Spanish rice, refried pinto or whole black beans. .$14.95
  • Cha-Cha’s Fajitas
    Sautéed onions, red and green bell peppers with fresh diced garlic. Served with guacamole, salsa fresca, sour cream, Spanish rice, and a choice of refried pinto beans or whole black beans, corn or ‑our tortillas. $15.95 Grilled Chicken Breast or Portabello, +$2.5 Skirt Steak, +$4 Shrimp, +$3.50 Combo of any two . . . . . . . . . . $15.95
  • Chile  Rellano
    Fresh poblano pepper, egg-white battered, fried and stuffed with fresh Oaxacan cheese & smothered with ranchero sauce. Served with Spanish rice & refried pinto or whole black beans.. . . . . . . . . . .$13.95
  • Cha-Cha’s Chipotle Shrimp
    Tiger prawns sautéed in a creamy chipotle sauce, herbs & spices. Served with mixed sautéed vegetables & Spanish rice. . . . . . $19.45

RESERVATIONS

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