“All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.” —Chinese Proverb A Time to Celebrate—December has arrived: a time of celebration, colorful lights, vibrant wreaths, and family gatherings. Let all the world welcome this season of peace. The Garden Club will celebrate this joyful season at our Holiday Party for members on Monday, … [Read more...]
Page Turners: December News
November 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Page Turners Book Club consists of three groups of approximately 10 members each. One group meets the fourth Monday afternoon of the month, and the other two groups meet separately the fourth Thursday afternoon of the month. Twice a year, in June and December, the three groups gather together to socialize and—you guessed it—discuss books. We … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: December 2022
November 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Holiday Party Coming Up “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” as we enter the Christmas and Hanukkah traditional holidays, a time to enjoy friends and family. We begin the season with our Niguel Shores’ Women’s and Men’s Club Holiday Party on Thursday, December 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. We are holding our fabulous party in the Clubhouse amid the … [Read more...]
Women’s Club November 2022: Luncheon Photo Gallery
November 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this busy month of November, we give a blessed THANKS for so much in our lives. This month brings California’s General Election on November 8—a time where we have the constitutional freedom to stand up and submit our votes. It is also the month to remember our Veterans on November 11. The Niguel Shores Women’s Club will honor our … [Read more...]
Page Turners: West With Giraffes by Lydia Rutledge
November 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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
November 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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
November 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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
November 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: October Photo Gallery
October 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The new season for Niguel Shores Women’s Club began with our September luncheon meeting. President Sharon Stewart introduced committee chairs, announced birthdays, and greeted new members and guests. A special thank you went to Linda Curie, the artist who created the cover for our Membership Directory, which is now available. Anne Wilke, from … [Read more...]
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