For their April book the Monday and Thursday afternoon groups of Page Turners will discuss News of the World by Paulette Jiles. The story revolves around Captain Kidd, an itinerant who travels through northern Texas giving live readings of the news. Along the way, Kidd is enlisted to deliver Johanna, an orphan girl, to her long forgotten relatives. … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: April 2018 Update
April 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
At our March meeting, the Clark Team led by Jack Christiansen served a scrumptious sausage hash browncasserole. Jack started working on breakfast more than 24 hours before. Thank you, Jack and the Clark team. Now if we could only remember what our featured speaker spoke about . . . Member Kent Wellbrock, an active participant in one of the … [Read more...]
Really Serious Book Club: Skunk Works by Rich and Janos
April 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Last month the Really Serious Book Club discussed Skunk Works by Rich and Janos, the inside story of the Lockeed Aircraft super-secret division that developed the “Blackbird,” the U-2, Stealth aircraft other engineering and aircraft marvels. Their struggles with the CIA, Washington and Lockeed management are highlighted, as well as technical and … [Read more...]
Garden Club: Carlsbad Flower Fields
March 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
At the February 19 meeting of the Garden Club, it was announced that nominations for next year’s Officers of the Board of Directors are currently being accepted. Our discussion of the day focused on the variety of trees and shrubs that adorn our community, a topic suggested by one of our members. On March 27, we will be going to the Carlsbad … [Read more...]
Really Serious Oreo Book Club: Who Lost Russia: How the World Entered a New Cold War by Peter J. Conradi
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The Really Serious Book Club met February 21 to discuss Who Lost Russia: How the World Entered a New Cold War by Peter J. Conradi, Foreign Editor of the Sunday Times of London. The book is a revealing history of each U.S. President’s actions, policies, and personal relations with Russia’s leaders from Gorbachov to Putin. Why could the two countries … [Read more...]
Women’s Golf: March 2018 Update
March 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Seven of the Niguel Shores lady golfers played on February 11 at The Ranch at Laguna’s 9-hole course and enjoyed brisk but sunny weather. Golfers included Pam Strayer, Val Mitchell, Irene McDonald, Catriona Sigsby, Cindy Carmichael, Julie Patton and guest Karen Condino, who enjoyed the group so much last month that she joined us again and played an … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf: March 2018 Update
March 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This winter has brought us some great golf weather and February was no exception. On February 6 we were at San Juan Hills in San Juan Capistrano, a favorite of our group. Over the last few years San Juan Hills has done some major work and is in great shape. Next up was Arrowood Golf course in Oceanside on February 13. It’s been a few years since … [Read more...]
Page Turners Book Club – Any Human Heart by William Boyd
March 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Thursday afternoon Page Turners will meet March 22 and the Monday afternoon group will meet March 26 to discuss William Boyd’s masterful novel Any Human Heart. In a series of intimate journals, the novel tells the story of Logan Mountstuart. “Every life is both ordinary and extraordinary, but Logan Mountstuart’s—lived from the beginning to the … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: March 2018 News
March 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Bob Borland, Men’s Club Scholarship Chairman, asks potential scholarship candidates to see the information box accompanying this article for all the details about applying for the 2018 scholarships. At our February 6 meeting, the Morris/Wollin Team kept up its tradition of serving a great breakfast for the large group gathered to hear our speaker, … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: March 9, 2018 at 12:00 noon in the Clubhouse
March 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Thursday, February 8 found the Clubhouse brilliantly bedecked in bright reds and pinks, from the glittery hearts that decorated the tables to the ladies arrayed in their red outfits, and even many in red hats. It was definitely a Valentine’s luncheon not to be missed. Tablemates shared sentimental valentines and reminisced about first loves and … [Read more...]
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