We have not been meeting, either personally or virtually,during the past several months due to the COVID-19 shutdown. However, the group would like to extend best wishes to our long-time moderator Norton Schwartz, who just celebrated his ninety-first birthday. Congratulations, Norton, and thank you for hosting a book club where we can discuss … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: August 2020
July 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Three cheers for the Niguel Shores Women’s Club Board! Our officers and committee heads have been busy with end-of-year meetings and forward-looking plans for Women’s Club 2020-2021. The Board met in June around the Link’s pool for business, fresh air, social distancing, and great chicken enchiladas! During our June member luncheon at the Bluff, … [Read more...]
Garden Club: August 2020
July 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
To Garden Club Members and All Niguel Shores: Are you concerned about global warming? Well here are some statistics that might interest you taken from a gardener’s (name with- held) research. (Editor’s Note: H’mmm. Who could that be?)Trees and Climate:■ Trees help fight climate change. Excess carbon dioxide (CO2) is building up in the atmosphere, … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: July 2020 News
June 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Blessed with a beautiful warm day, the Women’s Club held our End-of-Year Luncheon and Officer Installation at the Bluff on June 11. A picnic on the grass was definitely a contrast to the formal June Tea that usually is our tradition, but it was wonderful to gather and see familiar, smiling, healthy faces. We remembered to keep social distances with … [Read more...]
Page Turners: Summer 2020
June 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Page Turners will not meet to discuss a book in July and August since our schedule runs from September through June.Beginning from a tiny group of Niguel Shores women, the book club has grown so that it now comprises three groups of between 11 to 13 members each. We have two combined meetings, December and June, where we social- ize and have a very … [Read more...]
Garden Club: Summer 2020
June 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Usually in the July issue I happily report on our Beach Bluff BBQ but, because of the pandemic restrictions, we had to cancel this fun get-together. Although the office said we could still use the Bluff provided we bring our own tables, table covers and shade umbrellas and non- sharing of food, we decided that was not something weshould … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: July 2020
June 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
We are eager to resume regular meetings and—whenthat eventually happens—we’ve lined up some outstand- ing speakers to accompany our excellent breakfasts. For example, we’ll hear about the progress at Dana Point Harbor from leaders of companies responsible for the refurbishment, such as Bellwether Financial. We’ll also view National Geographic’s … [Read more...]
Page Turners: Ann Quindlen’s Still Life with Bread Crumbs
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Page Turners held their past three month’s meetings via Zoom, and it has been an interest- ing experience with everyone learning a new technology. This month we are hoping to have our bi-annual joint meeting of all three groups in person in our Clubhouse. We will be discussing Anna Quindlen’snovel Still Life with Bread Crumbs. In the many levels, a … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: June 2020 Update
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Just imagine being a kid again anxiously waiting for summer vacation. That is what I feel with our gradual liberation from the quarantine! Our lives and habits have certainly changed throughout the past couple of months, probably better for our health and safety. However, as California lifts our quarantine restrictions, the “unknown” makes it very … [Read more...]
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