2025 Holiday Luncheon Details

Monday, December 1, 2025

We’re excited to return to La Valle Coastal Club for our annual Holiday Luncheon (click link for map and directions). Here are the latest details — see new information below (as of early September).

Enjoy a delicious lunch, a fabulous Fashion Show, and multiple chances to win door prizes, beautiful table centerpieces (including Patti Fedler’s project bags), and a wide variety of Opportunity Drawing gifts.

Schedule of Events

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for Registration and Opportunity Drawing (table assignments will be printed on your program)

Lunch begins at 11:45 a.m.

Opportunity Drawing room closes at 12:00 p.m.

What’s New for 2025

We’ve made a few changes to accommodate ongoing construction at La Valle Coastal Club and updates to California law regarding Opportunity Drawings. Please note the following dates and deadlines.

Table & Seat Reservations

Questions about seating? Contact Carol Myers.
Reservations Open: Starting September 9 at the Guild Meeting and online.
Price: $50 each (regardless of seating type)
Table Size: 12 guests at every table.
Assigned Seating: All table seating (Reserved Tables, Small Groups, and Individuals) will be assigned in advance based on seating requests.
Reserved Tables:
- Groups of 10–12 are considered a Reserved Table and must register and pay in full by October 15. Click here to download a mail-in Seating Reservation form
- After October 15, groups of 10–12 will be accepted “space available” (no guarantee).
- The extra seat(s) at a Reserved Table of 10–11 may be filled with Individual attendees.
Small Group Seating Requests:
- Groups of fewer than 10 may complete one registration form and submit one payment.
- Small Groups will be seated together if space is available. Early registration is key!
- Small Groups must register and pay in full by November 14. Click here to download a mail-in Seating Reservation form
Individual Seating Requests:
- Individuals who complete a single registration may request to be seated with friend(s).
  - If using the printed form, write in your friends’ names where provided.
  - If registering online, please email your Seating Request to Carol Myers after paying for your own seat.
  - ALL individuals who request to sit with others must register and pay before being assigned a table. One registration cannot reserve more than one seat.
  - Although we’ll do our best to fulfill Individual Seating Requests, there are no guarantees (again, early registration gives you better odds).
  - Register and pay by November 14. Click “BUY NOW” to register and pay online. Please include your email address in the Billing information section.

Click here to download a mail-in Seating Reservation form

- - Table Assignments: Confirmation will be sent via email one week before the event and printed on your program.

Questions about Registration? Please contact Carol Myers.

Opportunity Drawing

Opportunity Drawing Room: Deposit tickets for baskets from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on December 1.
Preview Baskets: Photos and descriptions of the prizes will be posted on the Guild website before the October 28 (“November”) Guild Meeting to help speed up your selection process.
Free Ticket: Each member receives one free Opportunity Drawing ticket:
- Attending the Luncheon: a ticket will be included with your event program.
- Not Attending: Email Tania Marshall (Secretary@SanDiegoKnitters.com) after the October 28 (“November”) Guild Meeting with your name and the number of the basket where you’d like your free ticket entered.
Ticket Pricing: Additional tickets are available for a small donation.
- 1 strip (5 tickets) = $5
- 4 strips (20 tickets) = $20
Ticket Sales: Available at the October 28 (“November”) Guild Meeting and at the Luncheon.
- If you’re not attending the Luncheon, you are welcome to purchase tickets in advance for a friend to deposit in their desired baskets.
- At the October 28 (“November”) meeting: Purchase with cash, check, or debit/credit card (small card service fee applies).
- At the event: Purchase with cash, check, or debit/credit card (small card service fee applies).
Tip: Please print or stamp your name on the “TICKET” stub. This will help streamline activities so everyone can enjoy the event and leave on time.
Questions about the Opportunity Drawing? Please contact Sandy Levin.

Fashion Show

Register by November 14.

Click here to register online for the 2025 Holiday Luncheon Fashion Show

Click here to download a mail-in Fashion Show registration form

Maximum of two entries per member.
All items submitted for the Fashion Show may not have been previously shown in person (online Show & Share is OK).
Fashion Show entries will be capped at a total of 30 items.

Donations and Volunteers Needed

Opportunity Drawing donations accepted until October 1 (contact Sandy Levin if you need an extension). Please include your name and the estimated retail value of each donation. The current (growing) Sponsor list is here.

Interested in helping with pre-luncheon or day-of-event tasks? Please contact Sandy Levin (HolidayLuncheon@SanDiegoKnitters.com).

We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

— The 2025 Holiday Luncheon Team