The Afternoon PageTurners’ groups will not meet in July or August. Our list of books for the 2017-2018 reading year beginning in September is as follows: A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles A Sense of an Ending – Julian Barnes News of the World – Paulette Jiles The American – Henry James The Wright Brothers – David McCullough The Sympathizer … [Read more...]
Garden Club: Bluff Party Update
June 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Before I report on the Garden Club’s activity for June, I need to offer an apology to Barbara Berez and Robbie Wollin for my mistake in last month’s SSN where I listed the gardens of club members that were on the tour. In my haste to submit my article, I incorrectly reported that the garden of Al and Carolyn Brase was on the tour when it really was … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: Tea and Installation of Officers Update
June 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Bouquets of fresh flowers and tables graciously set with crystal, silver, and white linen filled the Clubhouse June 8 at the Women’s Club Tea and Installation of Officers. As members and guests arrived (many in fancy hats and some with white gloves and pearls as a nod to more formal times) our Welcome Committee of Jennifer Hochstadter, Tina … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf – July 2017 Update
June 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Our monthly tournament was held at Tijeras Creek on May 31. The course was in great shape and the weather was perfect. The tournament format involved of teams of four players from which three scores were counted. For each team the two lowest scores and the highest scores were totaled. This format made each team very competitive, as the worst score … [Read more...]
Oreo Book Club: The King and Queen of Malibu
June 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Really Serious Oreo Book Club John Hall hosted the June meeting of the Really Serious Oreo Book Club and led us in a discussion of his recommendation, The King and Queen of Malibu, the social and property history of early settlers in Los Angeles County, especially in the Malibu area. Those of us who lived in the western part of Los Angeles over … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: June News
June 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mike Roberts and his team put out an amazing blueberry pancake and sausage breakfast on June 6. Yes, amazing, with the same excellent recipe we will use for the coming 4th of July breakfast! The Men’s Club encourages everyone in the community to join us from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Independence Day for our terrific pancakes, eggs, meats, and all the … [Read more...]
Garden Club Garden Tour – May 2017: Photo Gallery
June 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Courtesy of Gary Tinnes … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: June 8, 2017 at 12:00 in the Clubhouse
June 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The May Luncheon at the Clubhouse was a festive occasion with bouquets for all the mothers, the introduction of two new members, Stephanie Prince and Julie Skillman, and the election of our new slate of officers for next year: President, Lydia Reese; Co-Vice Presidents, Terry Link and Maria Elena Banks; Secretary, Bunny Mahoney; Treasurer, Cathy … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: June 2017 News
May 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Our Scholarship Committee was pleased to receive applications from 14 very worthy graduating high school seniors. The scholarships were announced on May 18 with winners invited to attend the June 6 Men’s Club meeting. Congratulations to William Rosenthal and Jazi Jon, both of Dana Hills High School, who will each receive $1,000 toward their … [Read more...]
PageTurners Book Club: A Man Called Ove by Frederick Backman
May 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Both groups of Afternoon PageTurners will meet on Thursday, June 22 to celebrate the end of our reading year. We will discuss A Man Called Ove by Frederick Backman. Refreshments will be served along with our annual book exchange. Waiting lists have been started for both the Monday and Thursday groups, which will resume in September. For … [Read more...]
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