SIR Branch 149

02/11/2025

We are not too sure if this is the gamblers anonymous group or this might be the poker group from SIR 149.

02/07/2025

SIR #149 BOCCE players. We have openings for you to play wiht us

02/04/2025

In today’s meeting, we brought in a new member, and honored Don Krieger with a Doing My part pin  for his incredible job on our monthly newsletter. Our guest speaker from the Napa Police Departmentwas Sergeant Aaron Medina. He runs the traffic department in the police department. New member picture here is David Fetzer.

02/04/2025

I was notified today after our Sir Luncheon that Wayne Davidson passed away on 1/3/2025. His Celebration of Life was held on 2//2/2025.His obituary was in the Napa Register on 1/18/2025.

Wayne was a Napa native and was a real estate agent and broker for 48 years. He was co-owner of Davidson & Bennet Realtors.

Wayne became a member of Sir Branch 149 on September 2023. We offer our condolences to Wayne's wife and family.

I apologize for the late notice about Wayne's passing.

Sincerely,
Ron Irwin, Comfort Chairman

02/03/2025

Photo of a recent Yountville bike ride with members of SIR branches #149 and 65. Bill Shields

01/17/2025

Photos from the last Napa Valley tippler’s get together

01/14/2025

37 SIR and their guest Participated today IN January’s ROMEO at the Stateline Road, smokehouse. The food and camaraderie was exceptional. 

01/07/2025

At January’s luncheon we had a delicious salmon meal. Our guest speaker was Dr Jacqueline Weisbein.  She is a specialist at the Napa Valley orthopedic offices in pain management. She shared with us all the modern technologies and thoughts and ideas on how pain management can be handled not just with drugs, but many other ways. Also picture below is Bill Wheaton, who received the Joe Catania award, George Clark, who got a distinguished Service award, Larry Timmer for bringing in so many new members award and Don Wolfe for over 90 award. Also pictured is a member that is been reinstated Tony McGrath 

12/18/2024

NEW SIR BRANCH 149 MONTHLY ACTIVITY BEGINNING JANUARY 2025
THE WORLD OF BEER-HISTORY, VARIETIES, HOW IT’S MADE, LOCAL TASTINGS & HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BREW!!
The Activity Leader for the World of Beer monthly activity will be Gary Toczylowski. If you are interested in participating in this
new activity and want to be put on the email list for the Premier opening event in January 2025, contact Gary at
[email protected] or by phone at (510) 507-6870 to join the fun at this new activity. At the beginning, members will
meet once per month at one of the breweries or tap rooms in Napa. Meeting participants will learn and discuss
the brewery/beers available, how beer is made, sample a beverage of their choice and discuss the history and types of beer and
try to hone in on the type of beer they like most. Gary Toczylowski will lead the discussion but, of course, every ones opinion will
be welcomed and encouraged. After 2 or 3 monthly tasting meetings, the group participants will agree on a type of beer to be
made. Gary Toczylowski will make the beer and participants can assist in the process HOWEVER MUCH OR LITTLE they
want. Beer will be made at Gary’s house. Once ready, a monthly meeting will be used to sample the beer and plan the next beer
to be made and other locations to visit. Additional activities may include the touring of a production facility, conducting blind
tastings of different beer styles from different breweries, or any other activity the group may want to try.
Location for sampling the group beer made will be at a members home, or some other available free space as determined by the
group participants. Anyone can participate and consumption of beer is not required to be a member.
The brewing of 2-4 beers a year is the initial plan with meetings at breweries and tap rooms once a month in between.
If interested in the WORLD OF BEER ACTIVITY, contact Gary as indicated above. Gary will coordinate the meetings and send out
emails to the interested Sir members. Anyone can come as often or as little as they want. ENJOY!

12/12/2024

Send in your reservations for this fabulous ROMEO dinner

12/07/2024

The service for Shorty will be on December 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Apollinaris Catholic Church, 3700 Lassen Street, Napa.

Shorty's wife sent the following link:

This link is to a government Memorial for my dear husband online. Thank you for all your support and comforting words at this difficult time.

Mary

https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/RICHARDPHILLIPEAGLESTON/a83e70

Shorty was a long-time member of Branch 149. For those of you who remember Shorty, he loved to dance, and he would call out the numbers for the tables at our luncheons. We thank Shorty for his service to Branch 149 and to our country as a Master Chief in the Navy. May he rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Ron Irwin
Big Sir 149

View Richard's Veterans Legacy Memorial and pay tribute.

12/04/2024

Last night, sir, 149 Christmas party was a successful as we expected. Food was great music was wonderful. Camaraderie was spectacular. Here are some photos, including the list of new officers and the award winners. 

11/27/2024

It is with great sadness that I am informing you that Richard "Shorty" Eagleston passed away yesterday, 11/25/2024. Shorty was a long-time member of Sirs Branch 149 joining in September 1997. He regularly attended our luncheons until he was unable to do so due to his battle with cancer. Shorty was born on February 29, 1940, which made him 21 years old in leap-year age. He will be sorely missed by all who know him.

Shorty served 10 years on active duty on such ships as the USS Plunger, SSN 595, and the USS Kamehameha, SSBN 642, beginning in 1963. He also served for 21 years in the reserve with SUBASE PEARL HARBOR, Det 220.

At this time, we do not have any information regarding a memorial or services. Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard's wife Mary and family.

Sincerely,
Ron Irwin
Big Sir 149

11/21/2024

Sir John Lansing hosted this month ‘s cribbage game at his place. Great fun and camasraderie. 

11/21/2024

Here’s some photos from our last meeting. New member, Dave Loomis and I guess speaker Jennifer, Brusstar CEO of the Tug McGraw foundation.

11/08/2024

Bill Hogberg lined up on a wonderful crabbing fishing trip out of bodega Bay. We got our limits of crab, but not as many fish as we liked.  Tom Atkinson got a nice ling Cod.

10/12/2024

Attached are photos from the Bicycle Group’s recent St. Helena-Calistoga Vine Trail ride. Would you please post these to our SIR website. Would you also please reply to confirm you received the pictures. Thx.

~ Bill Shields
SIR #149 Bicycle Activity Leader

10/07/2024

Dear SIR Branch 149 Members,

We are thrilled to invite you to our Annual Christmas Dinner on December 3, 2024, at the warm and welcoming Elks Lodge in beautiful Napa, CA! This festive gathering is a wonderful opportunity for us all to come together, share in the holiday spirit, and strengthen the bonds of our fantastic community.

Event Details:
Date: December 3, 2024
Location: Elks Lodge, Napa, CA
Entrees: Choose between delicious Prime Rib or Salmon
Price: $42 per person

This event promises to be filled with laughter, joy, and delightful conversations as we celebrate the season together. To secure your spot at this special gathering, please purchase your tickets by sending a check made out to SIR Branch 149. Dont forget to include a self-addressed return envelope so we can send your tickets right back to you!

Mail your check to:
Bill Clark
Branch Treasurer
1645 San Vicente Avenue
Napa, CA 94558

When you send in your request, please indicate your preferred entree, and we will ensure your tickets reflect your choice.

We cant wait to celebrate with all of you and make this Christmas Dinner a memorable occasion for our SIR Branch 149 family. Your presence will make the evening even more special!

Warm regards,
Bill Clark