430 Tenth Street, Santa Rosa, CA
An Enchanting Venue for events in the heart of the Saint Rose District
Clubhouse Snapshot
Special Features
The clubhouse features a large great room with high beam ceilings and generous picture windows. The french doors lead out to our courtyard which is shaded by a lovely weeping willow tree. Our bistro lighting makes the courtyard an inviting first impression as you make your way to our large open doors. There is a commercial prep kitchen, sitting room, stage, built in sound system, WiFi, and wireless microphones.
Capacity
The Saturday Afternoon Clubhouse offers 5,000 sq. f. of space that can accommodate 300 for general assembly or 175 for dining.
Parking
There is abundant parking for your guests immediately adjacent to the building at the 7th street parking garage. A gate from the parking garage goes directly to our clubhouse for easy access.
Rental Terms
The clubhouse fee is based on a set fee per hour with a four (4) hour minimum for the day. The summary of fees is based on good faith by both Clients and The Saturday Afternoon Club management.
For Current Rate Information Contact:
Barbara Holmes @ 707-566-8738
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Our Mission
The Saturday Afternoon Club is a wonderful venue to meet new friends and build lifelong relationships. By becoming involved in the various committees, programs, and board participation, you as a member have the opportunity to continue your growth and education in human relations and personal development. The mission of the Club is dedicated to community service, charitable giving, education enrichment, and social opportunities.
The Saturday Afternoon Club is devoted to giving back to our community by providing much-needed services, support, and caring to those in need.
Membership
Membership in The Saturday Afternoon Club includes nine programs annually consisting of entertainment, guest speakers, luncheons, wine and chocolate tastings, and cultural event discussions.
All who become members of The Saturday Afternoon Club must abide by the by-laws of the Club. New members are encouraged to participate, get involved, and serve on various committees to support our community giving projects.
Community Giving Projects
Scholarships: The Saturday Afternoon Club is now celebrating 46 years of awarding scholarships to students at Santa Rosa Junior College who wish to further their education at four year colleges.
Teddy Bear Workshop: Club members have been creating and providing handmade teddy bears to hospitals, police and fire stations, chaplains, and child protection agencies. These handmade bears are given to children by these agencies to help comfort them during with traumatic situations.
Necessity Bags: We collect, purchase, and assemble personal hygiene items and deliver them to various shelters and emergency outlets during disasters.
Sloane House Shelter: Every holiday season, the ladies of The Saturday Afternoon Club have a special auction to raise funds to create and distribute gifts and gift cards to homeless abused women and children at the Sloan House Shelter.
History
Founded in July 1894, The Saturday Afternoon Club was a bold new idea, since women’s clubs were a rarity at that time. The concept was brought to Santa Rosa by Mrs. Martin J. Cochrane, who had visited the Santa Barbara Women’s Club. Six ladies in Santa Rosa got together and created the new organization. The Saturday Afternoon Club is the second oldest Women’s Club in California.
In 1907 the members bought land and secured a loan to build the clubhouse. In 1908 they celebrated their new building. During World War I heavy demands were made on the clubhouse. Club meetings were discontinued and the clubhouse was used to prepare surgical dressings and as a Red Cross emergency hospital for the flu epidemic of 1918.
The Saturday Afternoon Club was renovated in July 1957. The Scholarship Fund, introduced in 1974, was created to provide support to SRJC students seeking higher education.
Today the Club continues as a contributor to the community and offers excellent programs and wonderful fellowship for its members.