’Twas the Twelfth of November when we arrived for the game. Five came ready for fortune and fame! The fairways were emerald, the November skies clear. We drove, chipped, and putt-ed from far and from near. The chatter was about holidays, parties, and such— Plenty to do in the pre-Christmas rush! We trudged up the hill of par 4, hole number … [Read more...]
Really Serious Oreo Book CLub – The Rothschilds
November 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Really Serious Book Club met at the home of Mary Crowl to discuss various books on the Rothschild family. Its fortunes were founded in 1760 by Mayer Rothchild who sent his five sons to London, Paris, Frankfort, Vienna and Naples to establish financial connections. The family was the subject of many anti-Semitic conspiracy theories culminating … [Read more...]
Really Serious Book Club: The Food Explorer by Daniel Stone
October 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Really Serious Book Club met at the home of Norton Schwartz to discuss The Food Explorer, a book about the globe-trotting Botanist, Daniel Stone, who early in the 19th Century brought fruits and vegetables from foreign lands that transformed what America ate. He introduced avocados, nectarines, lemons, resistant varieties of wheat and potatoes, … [Read more...]
Garden Club: Casa Romantica
October 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
On Monday, October 15, a beautiful and clear day, a merry group of Garden Club members assembled outside the entrance to the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente. President Nadine Allen had arranged a private, docent-led tour of the center and gardens. We divided into two groups, with one going off to enjoy the eight … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: November 8, 2018 at 12:00 noon in the Clubhouse
October 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
You will not want to miss our next Women’s Club luncheon meeting which will be held on November 8 at Noon in the Clubhouse. We will be joined by our very own Niguel Shores resident Kent Wellbrock who writes the Seashore News “Emergency Preparedness” articles every month. He will be speaking to us about what we need in an emergency and the … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf: November Golf News
October 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
October was a great month for our Niguel Shoes Men’s Golf Group. We took on Talega, Strawberry Farms, San Juan Hills, and Arroyo Trabuco. We are very lucky to have so many public courses to play so close to home. The weather here isn’t so bad either. As we wind down 2018 we will be playing San Juan Hills on November 6, Tijeras Creek on November … [Read more...]
Women’s Golf: November 2018 Update
October 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Niguel Shores Ladies Golf Club did not play during October, due to the course at The Ranch being aerated. Club President Marlene Lynch would like to remind all members that the Christmas Luncheon will be held at The Fountains on December 10. Please contact Hospitality Secretary Joanie Beyer if additional information is needed. Our next golf … [Read more...]
Page Turner’s Book Club: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
October 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A change of genre for Page Turners this month as they delve into Anthony Horowitz’s mystery/crime novel Magpie Murders, which is described on the book’s inside cover as a “. . . fiendishly brilliant, riveting thriller [that] weaves a classic whodunit worthy of Agatha Christie into a chilling, ingeniously original modern-day mystery.” Horowitz, in … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: November 2018
October 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
President Bob Oakley opened both October meetings with “Dad” jokes. He complimented the cooking crews and called on Programs Chair, C.W. Gruenig who introduced our guest speakers. At the meeting October 2, OC Supervisor Lisa Bartlett provided updates on several County projects: ■ The Harbor Revitalization Project will be managed by the Dana Point … [Read more...]
Garden Club: October 2018 News
October 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
What can I say? If you unfortunately missed the first Garden Club meeting on Monday, September 17, you missed an extra special event with great company, delicious food, and a fascinating presentation on “Butterflies in Your Garden.” To open the meeting, our president, Nadine Allen, recognized several new members, introduced our club officers, and … [Read more...]
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