The Guilds of Segerstrom

Location: North County

Interests: Duplicate Bridge Events

The Arthur Fiedler Guild Chapter has been established for many years. Members/contributors are Duplicate Bridge players who enjoy meeting several times a month for friendly, lively, and competitive games.

On the fourth Sunday of each month members, consisting of ladies and gentlemen, gather at a member's home early in the evening for snacks and numerous rounds of Duplicate Bridge. We are very appreciative that Barbara and Jim Benson make their home available for most games. The first Wednesday of every month is when the ladies meet at 10:00 AM at the beautiful Yorba Linda Country Club for about four hours for Bridge, stopping for a delicious lunch in the dining room. Every February we hold a mini-fund raiser on the Monday of President's Day. This event is open to members and non-members and is always very well attended. In addition, we have distinctive events such as an annual potluck, a December Holiday event, and a special membership dessert gathering.

Location: Central/South County

Interests: Women's (Day/Evening events)

This very active and popular chapter meets nine times a year with alternating daytime and evening meetings. The membership includes married and single women of all ages. The major fundraiser varies yearly with direct input from members. The chapter stays fresh and active because each year brings new and different activities that meet the needs of the chapter.

Location: Central County/ Newport Harbor

Interests: Singles/Professionals

The Cabaret Chapter of The Guilds began in 1979 for single, professional men and women who are over 45. We meet every fourth Wednesday of the month at a local hotel in Irvine. Cocktails begin at 5:30 with a meeting following at 6:30. A social hour continues after the meeting with dancing and networking. To promote and maintain friendships, the Cabaret Chapter has a myriad of activities. There are parties throughout the year for every major holiday with a special formal event during the holiday season. For the athletically inclined, there are weekly rounds of tennis, golf, and hiking. The group has bridge and theater parties and a yearly weekend away. No single person could ever be lonely if he or she is a member of the Cabaret Chapter!

In late spring, all members participated in a major fundraiser. It's a black-tie affair in a beautiful venue. An evening of dining, dancing and gaming is highlighted by opportunity drawings and a silent auction. Past efforts have resulted in more than three-quarters of a million dollars for the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Location: Central County/ Newport Harbor

Interests: Women's (Day/Evening events)

This close-knit, friendly group enjoys chapter friendships and a common love for the performing arts. Meetings are held at the Balboa Bay Club and always include a luncheon and a fabulous program. This chapter is well-known for its very special events, which often include an elegant afternoon tea honoring patron members and gourmet progressive dinners. The group also plans chartered bus trips to various places for museum tours, theatre trips and musical programs. Membership includes married and single women of all ages.

Location: Central County / West County

Interests: Women's (Daytime events)

Carmen was the eighteenth chapter approved by the Guild Board of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. After two introductory meetings, the chapter was formally organized in Costa Mesa on March 3rd, 1980. The title name from Bizet’s opera was chosen as being “simpatico” with the Spanish name of Costa Mesa. Interestingly enough, the opera, Carmen, made its debut on March 3rd, 1875. 

This chapter is comprised of women who are committed to the arts and value friendships with like-minded individuals. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month. Education and fun are emphasized at the luncheon meetings, which usually include an interesting guest speaker. Mini FUNdraisers are held throughout the year.

Location: Central County

Interests: Lecture Series

The Crescendo Chapter, formed in 1981, sponsors the dynamic Celebrity Series at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, featuring talented personalities from diverse fields.

Location: Central County/ Huntington Harbour

Interests: Couples

This is a couple's chapter interested in supporting the Center by fundraising, attending performances, and enjoying social activities. The annual late summer fundraising event, which involves live musicians for entertainment, is the highlight of the year. These events take place in homes accessible by boat. Themes involve cruising the waterways during a progressive dinner, a clambake beach party, or another summer outing. The group meets four or five times a year in members' homes or cultural tours. The general age of our members is over 50.

Location: Laguna Woods Village in the City of Laguna Woods

Interests: Mainly Retired Women

This chapter of the Guilds of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts is made up of women living in Laguna Woods Village and the surrounding areas. From the Wings meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except in July and August) at 2:00 pm at Clubhouse 5, Room 1 at Laguna Woods Village.

Location: Central County/Newport Beach/ Huntington Harbor

Interests: Dance and arts education

Pas de Deux is the newest chapter of the Guilds of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The chapter was formed in 2015 to promote and support the ABT William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center, a joint project of the Center and American Ballet Theatre. The chapter's goals are to increase public awareness and support of the school and its students and raise funds for scholarships for students at the school. The members of this chapter are committed to dance and arts education. Meetings are held in alternate months, with significant social events planned around workshops and school performances. Members include parents and grandparents of students at the school and fellow ballet lovers. We are always welcoming new members! For more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at ocpasdedeux@gmail.com.

Location: Central County/ South County

Interests: Couples and Singles

Placido Domingo is a singles and couples chapter, ages 40 and up. Members can be active or patron status. Active members of other chapters of The Guilds can also join Placido Domingo Chapter as patron members. General membership meetings are at least four times a year, which are also mini fundraisers. Dues are $50 (Active) and $75 (Patron). Dues include a spouse, partner or guest. Some events include dinners, fashion shows, Halloween costume extravaganza and other fun events.

Interests: Dance and arts education

​Sound of Music is open to men and women of all ages with reduced pricing for members under the age of 40, special educators, and parents of students enrolled in Studio D. Arts School for All Abilities. Our purpose is to promote the goals and programs of the Center and specifically to support Studio D. in a spirit of diversity and inclusion so that all may experience the joy of the arts. We have three types of events: Social, Service and Fundraising.

Location: Central County/ Newport Harbor

Interests: Bridge

A very active bridge chapter that meets monthly at the Big Canyon Country Club to play bridge. The membership includes approximately 100 people of varying ages. An enormously successful and popular Bridge Luncheon and Fashion Show is held each spring as an annual fundraiser.

Location: Central County/ West County

Interests: Couples, Singles/Professionals

Stage Door was organized in the fall of 1980, under the leadership of Joy Owens, and was chartered in January 1981, five years before the opening of the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

Today, Stage Door members enjoy raising money for SCFTA in a spirit of fun and camaraderie and encourage couples to join. Stage Door holds fundraisers with opportunities for learning (museums, speakers) with dinners and lunches. We welcome your ideas, your experiences, and your company.

We are grateful for the contributions of our members over the years and wish we could list them all. Whatever your part has been, we thank you. Future members, you are most welcome! We look forward to your contributions.