Hello and happy New Year! After a couple of rainy weeks—bringing much-needed snow to the mountains (yes!)—the sun has finally returned, and it’s the perfect time to kick off 2026 together.

First Social Event of 2026

We’re starting the year with a laid-back meetup at American Junkie on January 16th, located at 68 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach. Join us for an extended happy hour from 5–8pm, grab a drink, catch up with friends, meet new ones, enjoy the live music, and ease into 2026 with good vibes and ocean air.

Happy hour details can be found here: https://www.americanjunkiehb.com/specials

It’ll be great to see familiar faces and welcome the year together.

Ski Trips Are Right Around the Corner

While we’re enjoying the sunshine at the beach, winter is in full swing in the mountains. Our first bus trip of the season is coming up in just two weeks, so if you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time.

Looking ahead, our February midweek trip will also be a bus trip, and it’s filling fast—only 2 spots left at this point. If you’re planning to join us, don’t wait. Between sunny socials and snowy adventures, 2026 is already off to a strong start. See you at happy hour—and on the bus!

The Aspen Snowmass Supertrip, Feb 28–Mar 7, is sold out, but if you’d like to be added to the waitlist just in case, please contact Rose Leavitt.

If you’d like to be included in Brenda-Jean and Carlene’s Spring Break Trip, Sun–Thu, Mar 29–Apr 2, reach out for details.

Brenda-Jean Shephard
AEA Social VP