March 2026 Bridge News & Recent Winners Last month I threatened “ The Ides of March”! However, after careful consideration, I decided to skip that period of history and focus on Bridge. Bridge is a game that, as one ages, they can improve their skill, unlike athletic sports. A skill in athletic sports can … [Read more...]
Men’s Club March Article & Scholarship Information
February 27, 2026 by
Men’s Club hit the ground running this February with two breakfast meetings that were as informative as they were well-attended. We kicked things off with Thomas Snow, a Certified Financial Planner, who pro- vided a masterclass in retirement strategy. From navigating long-term goals to the immediate tax advantages, Thomas left us with a vital … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: March Update
February 27, 2026 by
February Recap—The February Galentine’s social event in our community park was a joyful success! About sixty ladies gathered for rock painting and valentine goody bag making, spreading smiles and a little extra love (and chocolates) throughout the Shores. At our luncheon on February 12, we welcomed musician and educator Megan Waters for a … [Read more...]
Garden Club: March News
February 27, 2026 by
A Busy February—Last month was busy for the Gar- den Club! Kaitei Hoffman, Vice President of the Niguel Botanical Preserve, gave a wonderful overview of the beautiful Mediterranean gardens found in the preserve. Located just off Crown Valley behind the YMCA, it’s defi-nitely worth a visit and stroll through the grounds which include a … [Read more...]
Page Turners: March News
February 27, 2026 by
This month, members of Page Turners book club are reading James by Percival Everett. This very popular novel retells Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckle-berry Finn but from the perspective of the enslaved Jim (known in Everett’s version as James). The novel has won several awards, most notably the 2025 Pulitzer Prize. I found it very interesting … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: February 2026 News & Luncheon Photos
February 12, 2026 by
Inspiration for the New Year In January, the Women’s Club had the plea- sure of welcoming neighbor Dr. Kerry Burnight, a nationally recognized gerontologist, researcher, speaker, and author. Dr. Burnight spent 18 years teaching Geriatric Medi- cine and Gerontology at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, and her work has appeared in The New … [Read more...]
Garden Club Event: Milkweed for Monarchs Workshop – Saturday, February 28 at 12:30
February 1, 2026 by
Garden Club: February 2026
February 1, 2026 by
Member Honors At our January meeting we recognized two members for their service: Al Glatt was presented the Member Award of Distinction from the California Garden Clubs’ Board of Directors for his tireless support of the Club’s mission and activities; and Janice Stauffer was recognized for five years of leadership roles as our Co-President, … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: February 2026
February 1, 2026 by
We’re off to a strong start in 2026 as February continues the momentum with two excellent breakfast speakers and plenty of reasons to join us. Our February 3 breakfast meeting features Tom Snow, founder of Righthand Capital. Tom will share practical, real-world insights on producing income efficiently, reducing taxes, protecting assets, and … [Read more...]
Page Turners: February 2026
January 31, 2026 by
Page Turners book club members are reading Elizabeth Strout’s latest novel Tell Me Everything (When Olive Kitteridge Met Lucy Barton). Fans of this author will enjoy meeting several of the characters from her previous books in this one. We are told at the outset that this is Bob’s story (he of the Burgess brothers) but really I think Lucy, who … [Read more...]
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