Page Turners members are not reading an assigned book this month but are instead attending our twice-a-year gathering of all three groups for a holiday book exchange on Thursday, December 18 at 1:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Our book club was started about forty years ago by a group of six or seven Niguel Shores women. It has since grown to … [Read more...]
Garden Club: December 2025
December 1, 2025 by
It’s that time of year where the weather turns a bit chilly and our hearts and minds turn to the “giving season.” And that brought 50 members of the Garden Club together in November for a creative workshop to make beautiful shell holiday gifts. Led by event Chair Paula Maier, the results were more than 100 oyster and scallop shell ornaments to … [Read more...]
Page Turners: November 2025
November 25, 2025 by
Page Turners book club members will be reading The Weekend by Charlotte Wood this November. This short novel describes how “three elderly female friends reunite to clear out the home of a fourth, who recently died, in a short meditation on relationship bonds and the wisdom—and other traits—accumulated over a lifetime.” One reviewer states that … [Read more...]
Garden Club: November 2025 News
October 31, 2025 by
October was a very busy month for the Garden Club! Starting with our monthly meeting, we welcomed Ashley Irene, founder of the Heirloom Potager and a Culinary Garden Designer, who talked about creating practical yet attractive edible gardens that welcome visitors and taste good as well. Her motto is “Grow what you love—eat what you grow.” She … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: November 2025
October 25, 2025 by
The Niguel Shores Men’s Club had two outstanding programs last month. At our October 7 meeting, Dana Point Mayor Matthew Pagano and Assistant City Man- ager Kelly Reenders joined us for an engaging discussion about city projects and community initiatives. They shared updates on the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of life in Dana … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: November 2025
October 25, 2025 by
October Meeting Recap At our October 9 meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Danielle Desimone, Founder of HŌM Dana Point on Del Prado in the Lantern District. More than just a retail shop, HŌM is a vibrant community hub where creativity and connection thrive. Danielle regularly hosts engaging in-store events—such as cooking … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: October News
September 30, 2025 by
September Meeting At our September meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming Susan Meredith, a Niguel Shores neighbor with a deep love for all things Japan. Her passion began in college and grew even stronger during the three years she spent teaching English there. Since then, she has returned many times, immersing herself in Japan’s cities, … [Read more...]
Page Turners: October 2025
September 29, 2025 by
Page Turners book club will be reading Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall this month. I think the following is a good summation of the book: “A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK | A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.” “Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is an unforgettable story of love, loss, and the choices that shape our lives … but it’s also a masterfully … [Read more...]
Garden Club: October 2025
September 29, 2025 by
We had a great turnout of Garden Club members at our September meeting! Our president, Marietta Hannigan, gave a wonderful and informative presentation kicking off a new year of varied and exciting programs, workshops and special events. She shared the important contributions we’ve made to non-profits that align with our mission: Saddleback … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: October 2025
September 29, 2025 by
The Men’s Club hosted two outstanding programs during September. On September 2, Isaiah Douglass returned for his second visit with our club, this time providing an update on Bitcoin and the evolving world of digital finance. His presentation offered timely insights and sparked lively discussion among members. On September 16, we welcomed … [Read more...]
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