Calendar for August 2012

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Oreo Cookie Book Club – July 2012

The Really Serious Oreo Cookie Book Club met June 20 at the home of Diane Hearne where the book, Eisenhower—1956—Year of Danger by David Nichols, was discussed. Members had to reach back in their memories for their impressions of Eisenhower and the period of time discussed. The moral courage of Eisenhower in putting a stake in the heart of … [Read more...]

Website – July Update

If you agree with the adage "a picture is worth a thousand words" then take a look at the July 4th photo gallery currently featured on the Niguel Shores Website. Gary Tinnes always seems to be able to capture the spirit of our wonderful community. The pictures of the sandcastles by our creative residents are alone worth a visit. Perhaps you will … [Read more...]

California Coastal Commission Public Hearing Notice Regarding The Revetment Reconstruction

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE REGARDING THE REVETMENT RECONSTRUCTION   Today the NSCA office received the attached notice from the California Coastal Commission stating that the Orange County Parks coastal permit application for the reconstruction of the existing Niguel Shores revetment on the shoreline will be … [Read more...]

Nauticus Isle Slope Project

To All Niguel Shores Residents: The Nauticus Slope renovation is well underway.  The Slope has been cleared of the old vegetation and the irrigation system repaired and updated to ensure efficiency for the new plantings.  Once the plants were removed, the Association hired a Geotech to check the stability of the slope and provide specifications … [Read more...]

Maintenance Update

The Garibaldi Gate vehicle gate operators, barrier arm and battery backup system, were scheduled for refurbishment later this year. As is often true about “the best laid plans,” events on Memorial Weekend forced a change in these plans. On Monday, May 28, a staff holiday, the gate would not open or respond to the barcode reader (this never happens … [Read more...]

Dana Point Library News

   The Summer Reading Program starts on June 25 and ends Sunday, July 29. Volunteers, especially teens, are still needed for this praiseworthy and always fun program.    The Sunshine Readers will read stories aloud to children of all ages on all Tuesdays in July and August 7 and 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.    Thursday programs from 11 … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf Update

After the exhilarating fireworks of July 4th, Niguel Shores women golfers’ thoughts will turn backward. The 20th annual Memorial Tournament will take place on Monday, July 9, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Aliso Creek Golf Course. The tournament was suggested and originally sponsored by J. A. Goodman to honor Maggie Waterman, the founder of the … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf Update

On June 12 the gang traveled to Arrowood Golf Club in Oceanside. The weather was great and the course was in great shape. The format was the challenging 1-2-3 Foursome Team play. In this format the 1st hole score is that of the best of the four player team. The 2nd hole is the score of the best two players and the 3rd hole is the best three … [Read more...]

Men’s Club Update

The Niguel Shores Men’s Club meets every first and third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. in the ClubHouse for breakfast and a presentation by a guest speaker, usually on a topic of interest to the membership. This past Tuesday, our speaker was Ms. Cordula Dick-Muehlke, PhD, Director of Education UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and … [Read more...]