Page Turners: April 2025

This month we are reading Hernan Diaz’s award winning novel Trust—winner of the Pulitzer Prize for literature, long listed for the Booker Prize and best book of the year by several critics. The New York Times sums it up as follows: “Intricate, cunning and consistently surprising … Much of the novel’s pleasure derives from its unpredictabiility… … [Read more...]

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Garden Club: March 2025 News

Monarchs Niguel Shores and the area around Monarch Bay was once a breeding ground for the monarch butterfly. These butterflies were once seen here in large masses due to the sur- rounding sagebrush and manzanita. However, their habitat has been almost entirely replaced by our neighborhoods filled with homes. Our club has established a small … [Read more...]

Men’s Club: March 2025

February was another fantastic month for the Niguel Shores Men’s Club, featuring two outstanding speakers. Todd Morehead of Grafted Ministries delivered an insightful presentation on his experiences in Israel and the ongoing complexities of the region. His first- hand accounts and thought-provoking perspectives provided a deeper understanding of … [Read more...]

Page Turners Book Club: March 2025

This month our book club members are reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, a work of historical fiction based on the life and true diaries of one Martha Ballard. The time is 1789 and the location is the small town of Hallowell, Maine. As a young woman, Martha marries and has nine children. She goes on to become a renowned midwife and one of the … [Read more...]

Men’s Club: March 2025

February was another fantastic month for the Niguel Shores Men’s Club, featuring two outstanding speakers. Todd Morehead of Grafted Ministries delivered an insightful presentation on his experiences in Israel and the ongoing complexities of the region. His first- hand accounts and thought-provoking perspectives provided a deeper understanding of … [Read more...]

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Garden Club: February News

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” The Garden Club will meet on February 10 (2nd Monday) at 11:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse. Our speaker will be Rex Yarwood of Dana Point Nursery with a presentation on how to prepare your garden for spring and what is new for spring. Next month, we have a workshop on Thursday, March 20 at 1:00 … [Read more...]

Mens Club: February 2025

Election Results—The Niguel Shores Men’s Club is excited to announce its 2025 leadership team. Geoff Dunlevie will continue as President, with John Chis Sr. step- ping into the role of Vice President. Eric Eckes will serve as Treasurer, John Yocca as Secretary, and Art Staudenbaur as Director at Large. Congratulations gentlemen! Meetings—Our … [Read more...]

Women’s Club: February 2025

WOMEN’S CLUB The Women’s Club was lucky enough to welcome guest speaker, Tracy Smith, to our January 9 meeting. Smith, an award-winning correspondent for “CBS News Sunday Morning” and “48 Hours,” spoke about her career highlights and celebrity interviews. In every interview, she tries to gleen a “nugget of wisdom.” We all enjoyed her anecdotes, … [Read more...]