Garden Club – February 2012

The guest speaker at our January meeting held the attendees transfixed as he described the inorganic farm he has created at a golf course, selling fresh veggies to the Montage, Chapman University, the Claremont Colleges, and individual customers. It’s Officer Election Time: The Garden Club’s next meeting will be held at noon on Monday, February 20 … [Read more...]

Landscape – February 2012

January’s Landscape Committee Meeting was our chance to meet and welcome Harvest’s landscape personnel. They are very familiar with our Hydro Points Weathertrak Satellite System and give it a top rating. This irrigation system with new connections for pressure with different elevations, re-piping, new breaker boxes, etc. has been taking a lot of … [Read more...]

Maintenance – February 2012

Dave Smith was recently certified as an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) by the National Certification Board (NCB) and National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The AFO examination is administered by NRPA, the Aquatic Facility Operator Certification Committee (AFOC) and the NCB. AFO Certifications are valid for a period of five years. The … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – February 2012

The Men’s Golf group started 2012 on January 10 at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. It was a summer type day with warm temps, light breeze and great golf. The “Combine Net Foursome” was game for the day. First Place was the team of Dennis Rosene, Morry Dohner, Boyd Van Ness, and John Monson. Second Place went to the team of Bob Gutknecht, Woody Woodward, … [Read more...]

Oreo Cookie Book Club – February 2012

The Really Serious Oreo Cookie Book Club, hereinafter referred to as the RSOCBC, met at the home of Janet MacKaig to review a biography of Lawrence of Arabia. After a period of adjustment for hearing aids, eyeglasses and orthopedic appliances, a roundabout discussion was led by Sally Lee Howd that not only reviewed the historical events of the … [Read more...]

Page Turners – February 2012

Page Turners Book Club will meet this month to discuss Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson book a British widower tries to cling to traditional values. The Monday morning group will meet at 10:00 on February 27 at the home of Karla Sanders, 33902 Manta Court. The Monday afternoon group will meet at 12:30 the same day at Priscilla … [Read more...]

Men’s Club – February 2012

The New Year was rung in at a very enjoyable party in the Niguel Shores ClubHouse that was attended by more than a few Men’s Club members. What a safe and festive event we now have right at our doorstep. Notable speakers keep our meetings lively and entertaining. Club member Dr. Larry Wellikson spoke on the state of medical costs and access in … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf – February 2012

Our January tournament was a beautiful typical golf day and this one was no exception. We had a good turnout with three full foursomes. Golf Captains Lee Sweeney and Anne Greenwood created a really fun scramble which is unnamed, but consisted of every best shot of the foursome being used for all the members next shot and so on into the … [Read more...]

2011 Fiscal Financials

At the February 1 Board meeting our CFO and Controller presented the 2011 yearend financial results. They show an operating surplus of $286,000 at 12-31-2011. This surplus results from several windfall events, such as heavy winter rainfall, and decisions by the Board to not spend money in certain budget categories that were originally funded when … [Read more...]

Women’s Club – Bowers Museum Feb.16th

Just a reminder, Women's Club outing to Bower Museum is this  Thursday, February 16. We  will be viewing the exhibit Warriors, Tombs and Temples: China's Enduring Legacy.  Car-pool  leave the Clubhouse at 9:30am.  Please drop your checks off ($21 adults and $14 seniors)  by 2/13.   Lunch will be at the Bowers Restaurant (on our own). Call or email … [Read more...]