The Men’s Club’s March 5 meeting started in just the right way: a fine breakfast prepped and served by the gastronomically talented Morris/Wollin Team. Job well done, men. After breakfast, President Geoff Dunlevie led the 30 or so assembled members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Then Geoff asked us to observe a moment of silence in behalf of member … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: April 2024 News
April 1, 2024 by
Art and Philanthropy—The Women’s Club welcomed Mary and Dan Solomon to their March 14 luncheon meeting. The Solo- mons, long time residents of Niguel Shores, shared their passions for collecting everything from books to photographs to art. Preservation of unique and valuable items, acquirement of knowledge and leaving a mark in the world are the … [Read more...]
Page Turners: April 2024
March 31, 2024 by
Our selection this month is Ann Napolitano’s novel Dear Edward. I read this book when it first came out in 2020 and was the Barnes and Noble Book Club selection. In order to contribute to our book club discussion this month, I felt that I needed to read it again and am so glad that I did. This is the story of a young man who is the sole survivor … [Read more...]
Garden Club: April 2024
March 31, 2024 by
It’s been an especially busy time for the Garden Club! Our March speaker was Cassie Jarold-Jones of Wildflower Florist. Her demonstration of flower arranging was artful and interesting, and we raffled off her beautiful floral creations. Interested club members also participated in a guided tour of Casa Romantica in San Clemente, followed by lunch … [Read more...]
Page Turners: March 2024
March 4, 2024 by
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
February 29, 2024 by
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
February 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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
February 28, 2024 by
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
February 9, 2024 by
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
January 31, 2024 by
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...]
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