Clubs at and Near ARC

 

Ames Ballroom Dance Club

Description: Free Latin Ballroom Technique classes. The focus is on the individual development of correct Latin ballroom technique. Classes are taught by Ames' own competitive dancer Mike MicIntyre.

Web Site: http://centerwide.arc.nasa.gov/detail.php?7921 - This is the current official link, but it does not seem to be working.  It may be accessible only from a hard-line network connection.

Meeting Location: ARC, Bldg 944 (the old Recreation center, on Edquiba across from the now-closed McDonalds)

Meeting Dates and Times: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Thursdays

Contact:  Mike McIntyre, Michael.J.McIntyre@nasa.gov

 

Ames Model Aircraft Club

Description: Build, fly, and occasionally repair model aircraft.  AMAC operates on the grounds of NASA ARC.  Members fly from a two lane road in the northwest corner of ARC.  Pilots must have AMA insurance, and must be US citizens (or have appropriate badges) to access the base.

Web Site: http://ukiahpropbusters.org/amac/

Meeting Location: ARC, Parsons Avenue near Bldg TA-27 (section D-1 in the upper left of this map; also on this map at the AMAC site)

Meeting Dates and Times: "all day on weekends and federal holidays" according to the web site; if you know of specific times, please add them

Contact:  Mark Sumich, Mark.Sumich@nasa.gov

 

Bolero Dance Lessons

Description: Learn to dance the most popular music played at dence venues.  Learn Bolero basics or add some great new patterns to your repertoire with Bay Area lagend Steve Rebello.  Five lessons per night.

Web Site: http://centerwide.arc.nasa.gov/detail.php?8477 - This is the current official link, but it does not seem to be working.  It may be accessible only from a hard-line network connection.

Meeting Location: ARC, Bldg 944 (the old Recreation center, on Edquiba across from the now-closed McDonalds)

Meeting Dates and Times: 5:15 PM, Tuesdays from July 10 - July 22

Contact:  Helen Hwang, Helen.Hwang@nasa.gov

 

Home Brew Robotics Club

Description: Build an army of giant atomic robots and try to take over the world!  Muah-ha-ha-ha-ha!  Well, OK, maybe not, but at the very least you can build a cute robot that might charm your neighbors.  No kidding, around here having a robot will get you dates.

Web Site: http://hbrobotics.org/index.html

Meeting Location: ARC, Bldg 23 (also known as the Carnegie Mellon West Campus)

Meeting Dates and Times: 7 to 10 PM on the last Wednesday of every month except December

Contact: Wayne Gramlich (President), wayne@gramlich.net; Bill Benson (Secretary), bill@mbbenson.net; Rose Cipriano (Programs), rmills@gmail.com

 

NASA Ames Research Center Amateur Radio Club (AARC)

Description: Provides services, technologies, people, skills, equipment, opportunities, and resources to those interested in, or desiring to benefit from, radio based communications technologies for educational, public service, emergency, communications, and recreational purposes.  Projects include ISS shortwave communication, amateur radio and television transmissions, and amateur radio astronomy.

Web Site: http://hamradio.arc.nasa.gov/ 

Meeting Location: ARC, Ames Amateur Radio Club shack (Note:  Reportedly, the location of the shack is not disclosed for security reasons.  You'll have to ask around.)

Meeting Dates and Times: 12 PM to 1 PM, the third Thursday of each month

Contact:  Mark Allard, mark.r.allard@nasa.gov

 

NASA Ames Sailing Club

Description: A forum for all NASA Ames employees interested in the art and sport of sailing. Includes a radio-controlled model sailing group. The club frequently sails out of the Spinnaker Sailing Club/Sequoia Yacht Club Redwood City (541 Seaport Court, Redwood City, CA, 94063, 650-353-1390).

Web Site: http://sail.arc.nasa.gov/

Meeting Location: ARC, Bldg N260, Rm 113

Meeting Dates and Times: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, second Thursday of each month from March through November

Contact:  Clif Horne, william.c.horne@nasa.gov

 

Nimble Knitters

Description: Do you know how to knit?  Would you like to learn?

Web Site: http://knit.arc.nasa.gov/schedule.html - This is the current official link, but it does not seem to be working.  It may be accessible only from a hard-line network connection.

Meeting Location: ARC, Bldg 241, Rm 237

Meeting Dates and Times: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Tuesdays

Contact:  Rosalyn Jung, knitfan2@yahoo.com

 

Toastmasters

Description: Ames Jetstream Toastmasters is dedicated to improving the speaking, presentation, and leadership skills of its members while having fun. The club provides a warm, supportive environment with positive feedback and humor.

Web Site: http://sail.arc.nasa.gov/

Meeting Location: ARC, Bldg N269, Rm 179

Meeting Dates and Times: 12 PM to 1 PM, Mondays

Contact:  Estelle Dodson, estelle.dodson@nasa.gov