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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Claret (What is it?)
DESCRIPTION:As we continue to celebrate OCWS 50th anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nSo picture this… Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.\nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event.\n–Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hours Chair \n7 p.m. April 14\nTHEME: Out-of-Business Wineries (Grocery Outlet)\nHOST: David Price\n7 p.m. April 28\nTHEME: Wines that Pair with Music (bring music)\nHOST: James Aralis\n7 p.m. May 12\nTHEME: Small Producers (under 10\,000 cases)\nHOSTS: Paul & Jill Garfield\n7 p.m. May 26\nTHEME: Claret (What is it?)\nHOST: CL Keedy \nWe promise you four things:\nNo. 1: You will have fun.\nNo. 2: You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something.\nNo. 3: You won’t regret spending that hour of your life.\nNo. 4: You won’t even have to drive home!
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-claret-what-is-it/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Small Producers (Under 10\,000 Cases)
DESCRIPTION:As we continue to celebrate OCWS 50th anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nSo picture this… Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.\nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event.\n–Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hours Chair \n7 p.m. April 14\nTHEME: Out-of-Business Wineries (Grocery Outlet)\nHOST: David Price\n7 p.m. April 28\nTHEME: Wines that Pair with Music (bring music)\nHOST: James Aralis\n7 p.m. May 12\nTHEME: Small Producers (under 10\,000 cases)\nHOSTS: Paul & Jill Garfield\n7 p.m. May 26\nTHEME: Claret (What is it?)\nHOST: Your Name Here! \nWe promise you four things:\nNo. 1: You will have fun.\nNo. 2: You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something.\nNo. 3: You won’t regret spending that hour of your life.\nNo. 4: You won’t even have to drive home!
URL:https://ocws.org/events/ocws-varietal-hour-small-producers-under-10000-cases/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T200000
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CREATED:20260328T192902Z
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Wine that Pair With Music
DESCRIPTION:As we continue to celebrate OCWS 50th anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nSo picture this… Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.\nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event.\n–Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hours Chair \n7 p.m. April 14\nTHEME: Out-of-Business Wineries (Grocery Outlet)\nHOST: David Price\n7 p.m. April 28\nTHEME: Wines that Pair with Music (bring music)\nHOST: James Aralis\n7 p.m. May 12\nTHEME: Small Producers (under 10\,000 cases)\nHOSTS: Paul & Jill Garfield\n7 p.m. May 26\nTHEME: Claret (What is it?)\nHOST: Your Name Here! \nWe promise you four things:\nNo. 1: You will have fun.\nNo. 2: You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something.\nNo. 3: You won’t regret spending that hour of your life.\nNo. 4: You won’t even have to drive home!
URL:https://ocws.org/events/ocws-varietal-hour-wine-that-pair-with-music/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20260328T192427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T180642Z
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Out of Business Wineries
DESCRIPTION:As we continue to celebrate OCWS 50th anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nSo picture this… Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.\nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event.\n–Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hours Chair \n7 p.m. April 14\nTHEME: Out-of-Business Wineries (Grocery Outlet)\nHOST: David Price \nLink to closed Winery List\n7 p.m. April 28\nTHEME: Wines that Pair with Music (bring music)\nHOST: James Aralis\n7 p.m. May 12\nTHEME: Small Producers (under 10\,000 cases)\nHOSTS: Paul & Jill Garfield\n7 p.m. May 26\nTHEME: Claret (What is it?)\nHOST: Your Name Here! \nWe promise you four things:\nNo. 1: You will have fun.\nNo. 2: You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something.\nNo. 3: You won’t regret spending that hour of your life.\nNo. 4: You won’t even have to drive home!
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-out-of-business-wineries/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20251229T014355Z
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Silly or Crazy Name or Label
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate OCWS 50th Anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new Attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one.  Yes\, just one. We promise you four things. 1) You will have fun.  2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something.  3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life!  4) And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…  Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@ocws.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n1/6/2026\n7:00 PM\nSparkling Wine\nStuart Fricke\n\n\n1/20/2026\n7:00 PM\nPinot Noir\nDavid Price\n\n\n2/3/2026\n7:00 PM\nDessert\nDon & Elee Phillips\n\n\n2/17/2026\n7:00 PM\nAsian Wine (Chinese New Year)\nCathy & Lee Painter
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-silly-or-crazy-name-or-label/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20251229T013909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T015214Z
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Wines from Mexico
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate OCWS 50th Anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new Attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one.  Yes\, just one. We promise you four things. 1) You will have fun.  2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something.  3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life!  4) And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…  Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@ocws.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n1/6/2026\n7:00 PM\nSparkling Wine\nStuart Fricke\n\n\n1/20/2026\n7:00 PM\nPinot Noir\nDavid Price\n\n\n2/3/2026\n7:00 PM\nDessert\nDon & Elee Phillips\n\n\n2/17/2026\n7:00 PM\nAsian Wine (Chinese New Year)\nCathy & Lee Painter
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-wines-from-mexico/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20251229T013625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T015416Z
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour-Mead (Honey Wine)
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate OCWS 50th Anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new Attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one.  Yes\, just one. We promise you four things. 1) You will have fun.  2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something.  3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life!  4) And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…  Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@ocws.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n1/6/2026\n7:00 PM\nSparkling Wine\nStuart Fricke\n\n\n1/20/2026\n7:00 PM\nPinot Noir\nDavid Price\n\n\n2/3/2026\n7:00 PM\nDessert\nDon & Elee Phillips\n\n\n2/17/2026\n7:00 PM\nAsian Wine (Chinese New Year)\nCathy & Lee Painter
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-mead-honey-wine/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20251229T013206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T013206Z
UID:10000586-1771354800-1771358400@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour-Asian Wine (Chinese New Year)
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate OCWS 50th Anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new Attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one.  Yes\, just one. We promise you four things. 1) You will have fun.  2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something.  3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life!  4) And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…  Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@ocws.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n1/6/2026\n7:00 PM\nSparkling Wine\nStuart Fricke\n\n\n1/20/2026\n7:00 PM\nPinot Noir\nDavid Price\n\n\n2/3/2026\n7:00 PM\nDessert\nDon & Elee Phillips\n\n\n2/17/2026\n7:00 PM\nAsian Wine (Chinese New Year)\nCathy & Lee Painter
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-asian-wine-chinese-new-year/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20251229T012640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T023933Z
UID:10000585-1770145200-1770148800@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour-Dessert
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate OCWS 50th Anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new Attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one.  Yes\, just one. We promise you four things. 1) You will have fun.  2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something.  3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life!  4) And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…  Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@ocws.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n1/6/2026\n7:00 PM\nSparkling Wine\nStuart Fricke\n\n\n1/20/2026\n7:00 PM\nPinot Noir\nDavid Price\n\n\n2/3/2026\n7:00 PM\nDessert\nDon & Elee Phillips\n\n\n2/17/2026\n7:00 PM\nAsian Wine (Chinese New Year)\nCathy & Lee Painter
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-dessert/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20251229T011356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T011436Z
UID:10000584-1768935600-1768939200@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour-Pinot Noir
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate OCWS 50th Anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new Attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one.  Yes\, just one. We promise you four things. 1) You will have fun.  2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something.  3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life!  4) And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…  Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@ocws.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n1/6/2026\n7:00 PM\nSparkling Wine\nStuart Fricke\n\n\n1/20/2026\n7:00 PM\nPinot Noir\nDavid Price\n\n\n2/3/2026\n7:00 PM\nDessert\nDon & Elee Phillips\n\n\n2/17/2026\n7:00 PM\nAsian Wine (Chinese New Year)\nCathy & Lee Painter
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-pinot-noir-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250824T213135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T063748Z
UID:10000569-1765306800-1765310400@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Mulled Wine
DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t heard of our Varietal Hours by now\, now is your chance to check it out. Because of the success we are having on our change to Tuesday nights\, we are greeting new Members every Varietal Hour. And now that the OC Fair is in the rearview mirror\, we are starting up right away. \nThe Varietal Hours are FREE. Sure\, you say\, nothing is free\, and if it is then it’s not worth my time. Au contraire\, my friends. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID-19 quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless!\nSo here is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things: \n1) You will have fun\n2) You might just learn something OR you might teach us something\n3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life and you won’t even have to drive home \nSo as we enter the fall lineup of events\, we invite you to join us. Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Regardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org. for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe also invite anyone to host an upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. \nCheers!—Don Phillips\,\nOCWS Varietal Hours Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-mulled-wine/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250824T212337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T212337Z
UID:10000568-1764097200-1764100800@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Rose Wine
DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t heard of our Varietal Hours by now\, now is your chance to check it out. Because of the success we are having on our change to Tuesday nights\, we are greeting new Members every Varietal Hour. And now that the OC Fair is in the rearview mirror\, we are starting up right away. \nThe Varietal Hours are FREE. Sure\, you say\, nothing is free\, and if it is then it’s not worth my time. Au contraire\, my friends. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID-19 quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless!\nSo here is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things: \n1) You will have fun\n2) You might just learn something OR you might teach us something\n3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life and you won’t even have to drive home \nSo as we enter the fall lineup of events\, we invite you to join us. Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Regardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org. for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe also invite anyone to host an upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. \nCheers!—Don Phillips\,\nOCWS Varietal Hours Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-rose-wine/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250824T211430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T211616Z
UID:10000567-1762887600-1762891200@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Wine with Unusual Containers
DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t heard of our Varietal Hours by now\, now is your chance to check it out. Because of the success we are having on our change to Tuesday nights\, we are greeting new Members every Varietal Hour. And now that the OC Fair is in the rearview mirror\, we are starting up right away. \nThe Varietal Hours are FREE. Sure\, you say\, nothing is free\, and if it is then it’s not worth my time. Au contraire\, my friends. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID-19 quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless!\nSo here is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things: \n1) You will have fun\n2) You might just learn something OR you might teach us something\n3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life and you won’t even have to drive home \nSo as we enter the fall lineup of events\, we invite you to join us. Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Regardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org. for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe also invite anyone to host an upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. \nCheers!—Don Phillips\,\nOCWS Varietal Hours Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-wine-with-unusual-containers/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250824T210841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T210841Z
UID:10000566-1761678000-1761681600@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Wine to Pair with Halloween Candy
DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t heard of our Varietal Hours by now\, now is your chance to check it out. Because of the success we are having on our change to Tuesday nights\, we are greeting new Members every Varietal Hour. And now that the OC Fair is in the rearview mirror\, we are starting up right away. \nThe Varietal Hours are FREE. Sure\, you say\, nothing is free\, and if it is then it’s not worth my time. Au contraire\, my friends. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID-19 quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless!\nSo here is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things: \n1) You will have fun\n2) You might just learn something OR you might teach us something\n3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life and you won’t even have to drive home \nSo as we enter the fall lineup of events\, we invite you to join us. Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Regardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org. for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe also invite anyone to host an upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. \nCheers!—Don Phillips\,\nOCWS Varietal Hours Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-wine-to-pair-with-halloween-candy/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250824T205812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T205812Z
UID:10000565-1760468400-1760472000@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Adriatic Wine (Not South Africa\, France or Spain)
DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t heard of our Varietal Hours by now\, now is your chance to check it out. Because of the success we are having on our change to Tuesday nights\, we are greeting new Members every Varietal Hour. And now that the OC Fair is in the rearview mirror\, we are starting up right away. \nThe Varietal Hours are FREE. Sure\, you say\, nothing is free\, and if it is then it’s not worth my time. Au contraire\, my friends. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID-19 quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless!\nSo here is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things: \n1) You will have fun\n2) You might just learn something OR you might teach us something\n3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life and you won’t even have to drive home \nSo as we enter the fall lineup of events\, we invite you to join us. Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. Regardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org. for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event.\nWe also invite anyone to host an upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. \nCheers!—Don Phillips\,\nOCWS Varietal Hours Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-adriatic-wine-not-south-africa-france-or-spain/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250823T000756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T000756Z
UID:10000564-1759258800-1759262400@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – African Wine (Not South Africa)
DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t heard of our Varietal Hours by now\, now is your chance to check it out. Because of the success we are having on our change to Tuesday nights\, we are greeting new Members every Varietal Hour. And now that the OC Fair is in the rearview mirror\, we are starting up right away. \nThe Varietal Hours are FREE. Sure\, you say\, nothing is free\, and if it is then it’s not worth my time. Au contraire\, my friends. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID-19 quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless! \nSo here is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things:\n1) You will have fun\n2) You might just learn something OR you might teach us something\n3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life and you won’t even have to drive home \nSo as we enter the fall lineup of events\, we invite you to join us. Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more.  Regardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org. for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe also invite anyone to host an upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. \nCheers!—Don Phillips\,\nOCWS Varietal Hours Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-african-wine-not-south-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250822T233931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T000103Z
UID:10000563-1758049200-1758052800@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Oceana Wines
DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t heard of our Varietal Hours by now\, now is your chance to check it out. Because of the success we are having on our change to Tuesday nights\, we are greeting new Members every Varietal Hour. And now that the OC Fair is in the rearview mirror\, we are starting up right away. \nThe Varietal Hours are FREE. Sure\, you say\, nothing is free\, and if it is then it’s not worth my time. Au contraire\, my friends. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID-19 quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless! \nSo here is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things:\n1) You will have fun\n2) You might just learn something OR you might teach us something\n3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life and you won’t even have to drive home \nSo as we enter the fall lineup of events\, we invite you to join us. Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more.  Regardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org. for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe also invite anyone to host an upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. \nCheers!—Don Phillips\,\nOCWS Varietal Hours Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-oceana-wines/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250613T034154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T160453Z
UID:10000430-1757098800-1757106000@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Annual Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are only two months away from the OCWS annual Business Meeting at 7 p.m. Friday\, Sept. 5. In our continued efforts to reach the most members possible\, the meeting will again be presented via Zoom. \nThe meeting will focus on the current state of the organization\, including a year in review and financial status. We will cover events and highlights of the year\, as well as discuss plans for the remainder of 2025. \nOur annual election for Board of Directors is upcoming\, and this meeting will give everyone the opportunity to hear from the candidates\, who will present their qualifications and goals during the presentation. During this meeting\, we will be presenting volunteer awards. \nSign-ups for this event are required\, although there is no cost to attend. A Zoom link will be sent to each attendee in advance of the meeting. You only need to sign up once per household unless you will be viewing the meeting on separate computers. Please note that this is a member-only event. \nOn behalf of the entire OCWS Board of Directors\, I encourage you to attend this important meeting. The meeting will be conducted in accordance with the OCWS bylaws and government regulations for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this important business meeting. For those unable to attend the annual business meeting\, a recording will be posted for your viewing. \nBy Carolyn Christian – President
URL:https://ocws.org/events/annual-business-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Untitled-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250613T033511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T033535Z
UID:10000429-1756839600-1756843200@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Oaked vs Unoaked Chardonnay
DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t heard of our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance!  Because of the success we are having on our change to Tuesday nights\, we are greeting new Members every Varietal Hour!  And even with the approaching OC Fair\, we are having more Varietal Hours than ever!  We will also be starting up the Tuesday after the Fair ends. \nThe Varietal Hours are FREE.  Sure\, you say\, nothing is free\, and if it is then it’s not worth my time.  Au Contrere\, my friends!  What started as a way of gathering during the Covid quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new.  And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless! \nSo here is our challenge to all of you:  If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one.  Yes\, just one.  We promise you 3 things.  1.) You will have fun.  2.) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something!  3.) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life!  And you won’t even have to drive home! \nSo picture this…  Your own comfortable furniture.  A glass of wine in your hand.  Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not.  Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new.  And here’s the best part!  You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess!  We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org. for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7:00 PM\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \nDon Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nVARIETAL THEME\nHOST\n\n\n6/10/2025\n7:00 PM\nWine Varietal You’ve Never Had\nElee Phillips\n\n\n6/24/2025\n7:00 PM\nChilean Wine\nCL Keedy\n\n\n7/8/2025\n7:00 PM\nWines under $12\nKen Knapp\n\n\n8/19/2025\n7:00 PM\nDiscovered at the Fair\nYour Name Here\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://ocws.org/events/77401/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250613T032608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T032902Z
UID:10000428-1755630000-1755633600@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Discovered at the Fair
DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t heard of our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance!  Because of the success we are having on our change to Tuesday nights\, we are greeting new Members every Varietal Hour!  And even with the approaching OC Fair\, we are having more Varietal Hours than ever!  We will also be starting up the Tuesday after the Fair ends. \nThe Varietal Hours are FREE.  Sure\, you say\, nothing is free\, and if it is then it’s not worth my time.  Au Contrere\, my friends!  What started as a way of gathering during the Covid quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new.  And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless! \nSo here is our challenge to all of you:  If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one.  Yes\, just one.  We promise you 3 things.  1.) You will have fun.  2.) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something!  3.) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life!  And you won’t even have to drive home! \nSo picture this…  Your own comfortable furniture.  A glass of wine in your hand.  Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not.  Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new.  And here’s the best part!  You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess!  We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org. for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7:00 PM\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \nDon Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nVARIETAL THEME\nHOST\n\n\n6/10/2025\n7:00 PM\nWine Varietal You’ve Never Had\nElee Phillips\n\n\n6/24/2025\n7:00 PM\nChilean Wine\nCL Keedy\n\n\n7/8/2025\n7:00 PM\nWines under $12\nKen Knapp\n\n\n8/19/2025\n7:00 PM\nDiscovered at the Fair\nYour Name Here\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://ocws.org/events/ocws-varietal-hour-discovered-at-the-fair/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250426T223051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T172934Z
UID:10000425-1752001200-1752004800@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Wines Under $12
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees! \nIf you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. As we continue into 2025\, we have exciting new themes and are experiencing new members joining us. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one.  We promise you four things. 1) You will have fun.  2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something. 3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life. 4) And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess! We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it doesn’t matter if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at Don@ocws.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n4/29/2025\n7:00 PM\nWines from the Middle East\nStuart Fricke\n\n\n5/13/2025\n7:00 PM\nOCWS Gold Medal Wines\nGeorge Cravens\n\n\n5/27/2025\n7:00 PM\nCooking with Wine\nJanet Riordan\n\n\n6/10/2025\n7:00 PM\nWine Varietal You’ve Never Had\nElee Phillips\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-wines-under-12/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250426T221421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T173226Z
UID:10000423-1749582000-1749585600@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Wine Varietal You’ve Never Had
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees! \nIf you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. As we continue into 2025\, we have exciting new themes and are experiencing new members joining us. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one.  We promise you four things. 1) You will have fun.  2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something. 3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life. 4) And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess! We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it doesn’t matter if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at Don@ocws.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n4/29/2025\n7:00 PM\nWines from the Middle East\nStuart Fricke\n\n\n5/13/2025\n7:00 PM\nOCWS Gold Medal Wines\nGeorge Cravens\n\n\n5/27/2025\n7:00 PM\nCooking with Wine\nJanet Riordan\n\n\n6/10/2025\n7:00 PM\nWine Varietal You’ve Never Had\nElee Phillips\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-wine-varietal-youve-never-had/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250426T220608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T220608Z
UID:10000422-1748372400-1748376000@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Cooking with Wine
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees! \nIf you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. As we continue into 2025\, we have exciting new themes and are experiencing new members joining us. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one.  We promise you four things. 1) You will have fun.  2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something. 3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life. 4) And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess! We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it doesn’t matter if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours are held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at studiodon1@gmail.com for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n4/29/2025\n7:00 PM\nWines from the Middle East\nStuart Fricke\n\n\n5/13/2025\n7:00 PM\nOCWS Gold Medal Wines\nGeorge Cravens\n\n\n5/27/2025\n7:00 PM\nCooking with Wine\nJanet Riordan\n\n\n6/10/2025\n7:00 PM\nWine Varietal You’ve Never Had\nElee Phillips\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-cooking-with-wine/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250127T202328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T202328Z
UID:10000411-1747162800-1747166400@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – OCWS Gold Medal Wine
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees! \nIf you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance!  As we continue into 2025\, we have exciting new themes and are experiencing new members joining us. \nThe best thing\, they are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things. 1) You will have fun. 2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something. 3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life. And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part! You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess! We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-ocws-gold-medal-wine/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250127T202956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T075212Z
UID:10000412-1745953200-1745956800@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Wines from the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees! \nIf you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance!  As we continue into 2025\, we have exciting new themes and are experiencing new members joining us. \nThe best thing\, they are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things. 1) You will have fun. 2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something. 3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life. And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part! You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess! We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-wines-from-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250127T201157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201157Z
UID:10000410-1744743600-1744747200@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Willamette Valley Wine
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees! \nIf you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance!  As we continue into 2025\, we have exciting new themes and are experiencing new members joining us. \nThe best thing\, they are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things. 1) You will have fun. 2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something. 3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life. And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part! You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess! We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-willamette-valley-wine/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250127T200434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T200711Z
UID:10000409-1743534000-1743537600@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Temecula Valley Wine
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees! \nIf you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance!  As we continue into 2025\, we have exciting new themes and are experiencing new members joining us. \nThe best thing\, they are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things. 1) You will have fun. 2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something. 3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life. And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part! You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess! We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/74364/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250127T195414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T195904Z
UID:10000408-1742324400-1742328000@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Armenian Wine
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees! \nIf you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance!  As we continue into 2025\, we have exciting new themes and are experiencing new members joining us. \nThe best thing\, they are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things. 1) You will have fun. 2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something. 3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life. And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part! You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess! We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/74360/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20250127T194343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T194343Z
UID:10000407-1741114800-1741118400@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Wine Club Wine
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees! \nIf you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance!  As we continue into 2025\, we have exciting new themes and are experiencing new members joining us. \nThe best thing\, they are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nHere is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things. 1) You will have fun. 2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something. 3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life. And you won’t even have to drive home. \nSo picture this…Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part! You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess! We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms Up! \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n1/21/2025\n7:00 PM\nGrocery Store Wine\nBart Bartlett\n\n\n2/4/2025\n7:00 PM\nFavorite Cabernet\nStuart Fricke\n\n\n2/18/2025\n7:00 PM\nFruit Wine\nDon Phillips\n\n\n3/4/2025\n7:00 PM\nWine Club Wine\nEd Reyes\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-wine-club-wine/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110117
CREATED:20241123T210346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T174123Z
UID:10000400-1739905200-1739908800@ocws.org
SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Fruit Wine
DESCRIPTION:New Night: Now the Fun Happens on Tuesdays!\nThe OCWS Varietal Hours have moved to Tuesdays!  No more Monday night conflicts! \nIf you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance! \nFirst of all\, they are FREE. Sure\, you say\, nothing is free\, and if it is then it’s not worth my time.  Au contraire my friends! What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless! Add to that a different night of the week and no more missing Monday Night Football to attend! \nSo here is our challenge to all of you: If you haven’t already attended one of these Varietal Hours\, please attend one. Yes\, just one. We promise you three things. 1) You will have fun. 2) You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something! 3) You won’t regret spending that hour of your life! And you won’t even have to drive home! \nSo picture this…Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand.  Chatting with fun friends\, some you know\, some you may not. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part! You don’t even have to clean up everyone’s mess! We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them\, and more. \nRegardless of your knowledge of wine\, the Varietal Hours have something for everyone. Varietal Hours will be held 7 to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event\, and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required.Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m.(24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \nWe are also looking for hosts for upcoming Varietal Hours. It’s fun and easy to do. Please contact Don at the above email if you wish to host\, or with any questions or suggestions. \nWe look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours. Bottoms up! \n—Don Phillips\, OCWS Varietal Hour Chair \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n11/26/2024\n7:00 PM\nWines Paired for Thanksgiving\nEd Reyes\n\n\n12/10/2024\n7:00 PM\nWine for the Holidays\nStuart Frick\n\n\n1/7/2025\n7:00 PM\nOrange Wine\nCL Keedy\n\n\n1/21/2025\n7:00 PM\nGrocery Store Wine\nBart Bartlett\n\n\n2/18/2025\n7:00 PM\nFruit Wine\nDon Phillips
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-fruit-wine/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
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