Page Turners: March 2024

This month, Page Turners Book Club members are reading author Geraldine Brooks’ latest novel Horse. A review from the Boston Globe follows: “Geraldine Brooks is one of our most gifted historical novelists ... Her pellucid prose, quiet yet compelling style, and facility with both nuanced historical detail and vibrant characterization have brought … [Read more...]

Garden Club Plant Sale: March 23, 2024 in the Clubhouse

Garden Club Plant Sale SATURDAY, MARCH 23 9 a.m. to 12 noon—Niguel Shores Clubhouse Come and see the beautiful plants from our sponsoring local nurseries: Dana Point Nursery Harvest Landscaping Plant Depot Seaside Nursery Laguna Beach Nursery You’ll find plants and cuttings from our members’ gardens, plus other garden-related items, … [Read more...]

Men’s Club: March 2024

The Men’s Club’s second meeting of 2024 took place as scheduled at 0800h on February’s first Tuesday, the 6th. After a fine breakfast prepped and served by the gastronome extraordinaire team Roberts/Wall, those assembled got down to business. Club VP John Yocca chaired the meeting. John began by introducing a new member, Steve Michaud of Hobart … [Read more...]

Women’s Club: March 2024 News

The Niguel Shores Women’s Club welcomed guest speaker Katrina Foley, Orange County Supervisor, at their February meeting. Supervisor Foley updated attendees on issues facing the County and ways in which the issues are being addressed. She shared information and timelines for the revetment project at Strands Beach and the Harbor Revitalization … [Read more...]

Women’s Club: February 2024: News and Luncheon Gallery

    On January 11, Women’s Club hosted their first luncheon of 2024. Suzanne Enis decorated the tables with antler centerpieces, symbolizing the “growth and renewal” generally associated with beginning a new year. The room was packed, perhaps due to the popularity of January’s guest speaker, Marla Jo Fischer. Marla has enjoyed a … [Read more...]

Page Turners: February 2024

February finds Page Turners reading and discussing the very popular novel Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. To quote one reviewer, “... (it) is that rare beast; a polished, funny, thought-provoking story, wearing its research lightly but confidently and with sentences so stylishly turned it’s hard to believe it’s a debut.” Elizabeth (the … [Read more...]

Garden Club: February 2024

This month, the Garden Club will be meeting on the second Monday, February 12, from 11:00 to 12:30, in the Clubhouse. The topic will be Roses 101. Our speaker will be Kathy Monge, a Senior Master Rosarian. She is a volunteer from the University of California Orange County Master Gardeners. She will cover the basics of rose selection, planting, … [Read more...]

Men’s Club: February 2024

On January 16, after a tasty breakfast prepped and served by the talented Staudenbaur/Wilson team, 2024 got off to a great start for Niguel Shores Men’s Club. More than 35 members were gathered for this official Annual Meeting, satisfying the requirement in our by-laws for a quorum to be present to conduct necessary annual business. One agenda … [Read more...]

Page Turners Book Club: January 2024

The new year finds members of our book club returning to our normal schedule after all the December festivities. Our selection this month is The Woman They could not Silence by Kate Moore. “Best sell- ing author Kate Moore brings her sparkling narrative voice to ... the unput- downable story of the courageous woman who fought for her own free- … [Read more...]

Women’s Club Luncheon: January 11, 2024 at 12:00

The Men’s Club and Women’s Club hosted their annual joint holiday party on Thursday, December 14. The Club- house was beautifully decorated (thanks to Suzanne Enis) in a magnolia snowflake theme. Carla Perin and John Chis coordinated the event to ensure there was plenty of delicious food and beverages for the attendees. The annual event brings … [Read more...]