Archive of Club Updates

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Page Turners: West With Giraffes by Lydia Rutledge

West With Giraffes by Lydia Rutledge, a work of historical fiction based on real events and real people, is the reading selection for all three Page Turners groups this month. A reviewer in Lone Star Literary Life describes the book this way: “While conducting research in the archives of the San Diego Zoo, [the author] Rutledge came across a … [Read more...]

Really Serious O.C. Book Club: November 2022

Our discussion last month centered on This America of Ours, Nate Schweber’s biography of writer and conservationist Bernard DeVoto and his wife and editor Avis. The DeVotos were fervent about the magnificent landscapes of the West and worked with different preservationists and activists to save vast acres of public lands from devastation by lumber … [Read more...]

Garden Club: November 2022

Take a Trip – We have a range of field trips for Garden Club members this November. Join us on Tuesday, November 1 for a “Birds, Bees & Butterflies Garden Tour” on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Resort. The one-hour tour starts at 11 a.m. with a presentation from one of the hotel’s naturalists. Please wear comfortable shoes. The Ritz-Carlton … [Read more...]

Men’s Club: November News 2022

As the 2022 election season gets into high gear, the Men’s Club has enjoyed the opportunity to hear from, and direct questions to many of the candidates seeking or already holding public office. We heard from Brian Maryott, former Mayor of San Juan Capistrano and current candidate for Congress. We also heard from Dana Point officials Roy Dohner and … [Read more...]

Christmas Market: December 3, 2022

Christmas Market 2022 Details … [Read more...]

Halloween Party 2022: Photo Gallery

Photos taken by Meg Wilson … [Read more...]

Communication Committee: November 2022 News

Ten Years—Cheers! Special commendations go out to several people who have been mainstays of our newsletter publication for ten years and more. Tim Murphy has kept us informed about traffic and safety issues in the community since 2009—submitting over 150 articles! Karl Kuhn has served in countless capacities, including Sports Editor, Garden Club … [Read more...]

Recreation Committee: November 2022 News

Happy Thanksgiving to all from your Recreation Committee! Upcoming Events: Christmas Market – Saturday, December 3, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come to our annual Christmas Market at the NSCA Community Center Park. If you would like to participate, get your vendor application in the Office. Only 25 open spots available at $15 each. Interested … [Read more...]

Halloween Party & Pumpkin Carving Contest: Sunday, October 30, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Bring the whole family to the Halloween Party on Sunday, October 30, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse. The festivities will kick-off with a Halloween costume parade at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Center Park. Pizza, drinks, and bakery treats for sale. $5.00 cost for all games. And don’t forget to bring your carved pumpkin to participate in … [Read more...]