The Monday afternoon and Thursday afternoon groups of Page Turners will meet January 22 and January 25 to discuss the novel Captains and The Kings by Taylor Caldwell. “The saga of young Joseph Armagh, recently of Ireland, who promised his dying mother to care for his younger siblings . . . Joseph’s determination carries him through years of … [Read more...]
PageTurner’s Book Club: Captains and The Kings by Taylor Caldwell
January 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Garden Club: December Recap
January 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
T’was the week before Christmas when all through Niguel Shores, lots of creatures were stirring and even several more. The wreaths were hung on the entrance gates with care in hopes that none would accidently fall down there. The office staff were nestled in their comfortable chairs with visions of complainers still in their hair. Marla and Ivy had … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: January 11, 2018 at 12:00 in the Clubhouse
January 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Our Holiday Party on December 14 opened with members, spouses and guests arriving at the stroke of 5:00 for this muchanticipated annual event. Entering the Clubhouse was like visiting a winter wonderland. The fragrant boughs of pine and fir trees, sparkling snowflakes, carved wooden deer and cheerful black and red “buffalo check” tablecloths set … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: Holidays Recap
January 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Everyone enjoyed a festive time at our December 5, 2017 breakfast where the Clark Team prepared a healthy breakfast for the large gathering of members, their guests, and the invited Women’s Club. Jack Christiansen arranged a decorative setting with poinsettias on each table, and many members placed gifts under the lighted tree for our Fire … [Read more...]
Garden Club: For-get-Me-Not project
December 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club met on Monday, November 20, for our annual Garden Therapy, For-get-Me-Not project. Members assembled 32 holiday gift bags destined for our local homebound citizens to brighten their holidays. Members enjoyed a colorful array of delicious snacks to fortify themselves for the difficult task ahead of filling the gift bags (we are all … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: December 2017 Update
December 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Niguel Shores Men’s Club provides an annual scholarship and three functions—camaraderie, two great breakfasts a month, and informative/entertaining speakers. New members, new residents and old residents are all welcome. Bring a neighbor. Meet your neighbors. Pick up an application at the office or call your secretary. Sorry, we do not serve … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Holiday Party: December 14, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
December 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Women’s Club November Luncheon honored our veterans and those who served our country. Niguel Shores resident Lieutenant Madelyn Baladi, a Navy Intensive Care nurse in the 1970s, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by members singing our National Anthem led by Maria Elena Banks. Our thanks to Terry Link and her committee for the … [Read more...]
Women’s Golf: December 2017 Update
November 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Niguel Shores lady golfers played on November 13 at The Ranch 9-hole golf course with seven golfers— Judy Boitano, Terri Matrisch, Irene McDonald, Val Mitchell, Julie Patton, Catriona Sigsby and Pam Strayer. Each player used the best drive of the group on each hole and then played her own ball in for an individual score as the special game of … [Read more...]
The Really Serious Oreo Book Club: Dark Money by Janet Moyer
November 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mary Crowl hosted the Really Serious Book Club meeting on Wednesday, November 15. We discussed the revelations and machinations of the Koch brothers in American politics over the last twenty years as reviewed in Dark Money by Janet Mayor. The decline of American politics and politicians toward the alt-right and the role of the Koch brothers in this … [Read more...]
Page Turners’ Book Club: Book Exchange
November 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Monday and Thursday afternoon Page Turners groups will have their semi-annual joint meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13. We do not have a book selection in December, as this is our time to socialize, enjoy fun activities and refreshments. Members are asked to bring a gently used book that they have enjoyed to share in a “blind” book … [Read more...]
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