Mary Crowl hosted the meeting with chocolates from Ghirardelli’s in San Francisco as an added treat. We discussed Cadillac Desert by Mark Reisner, a book that reviews the history of water use in the United States, but particularly in the western states. Reisner documents the inappropriate over-use of rivers and underground water by agriculture and … [Read more...]
Afternoon PageTurner’s: Clementine by Sonia Purcell
April 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Afternoon PageTurners will discuss Clementine by Sonia Purcell, a biography of the wife of Winston Churchill. Why did Winston say victory in the Second World War would have been “impossible without her”? The Monday group will meet on May 22 and the Thursday group on May 25. For information about Afternoon PageTurners: Monday group, contact … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf: May 2017 Update
April 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
March golf was busy with outings to Pelican Hill, Talega, and San Juan Hills. Our monthly tournament was held at San Juan Hills on March 28. The game was Combined Net Foursomes. Four players were teamed up and the lowest net score ruled supreme. We had 20 players on a beautiful sunny warm day. 1st Place: Roy: Total gross-374 minus HDCP 76 = … [Read more...]
Garden Club: Plant Sale a Blooming Success
April 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Thank you Niguel Shores for making the Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 22 a blooming success. Of course our state was happy that you all used a lot of green energy (walking in and browsing) by your participation.The gardens that received your new plants as a result of the sale will have the editors of House and Garden magazine … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: May 2017 Update
April 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Men’s Club Cinco de Mayo+4 Party is planned for Tuesday, May 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Clubhouse featuring margaritas, beer, entertainment, and lots of delicious Mexican food. Tickets are open to all, first-come, first-served, and are going faster than an ice cold margarita. Eric Nelson, Chair of the Dana Point Planning Commission, former … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: May 11, 2017 at 12:00 in the Clubhouse
April 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Women’s Club meeting on the second Thursday of each month was held April 13 at the Clubhouse and featured our yearly style show with our own member models: Christy Manetta, Marian Kennedy, Maria Elena Banks, Janelle Sommer, Terry Link and Nadine Allen. After we feasted on a beautiful buffet of spring salads, Chico’s of San Juan Capistrano … [Read more...]
About the Club
April 15, 2017 by
Page Turners began in the summer of 1991 when a group of Niguel Shores residents met at the Community Center to form a book club. Currently, Page Turners is divided into three groups: Monday morning, Monday afternoon, and Thursday afternoon. The individual groups meet once a month to discuss selected fiction and nonfiction works. … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf: Coming up in April and May we will be back at Talega, Oak Creek, San Juan Hills and Monarch Links
March 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
January and February brought a few rain disruptions for our Tuesday outings. The rainy weather helped course conditions and now in March the courses are all in great shape. In February, we had outings at Talega, Monarch Links and San Juan Hills. In March, we were back at Talega and had our first Niguel Shores Golf outing at Pelican Hill in Newport … [Read more...]
Afternoon PageTurners: Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
March 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Afternoon Page Turners will read and discuss The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney at the April meetings. This novel is about a dysfunctional New York family. Read and find out what money can do to relationships! The Monday group will meet on April 24 and the Thursday group on April 27. For more information about Afternoon Page Turners: … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: Dana Point Development & OC Supervisor Speakers
March 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Our Men’s Club has been privileged to have outstanding speakers. Many are community officials and leaders. Most are eager to speak to us because club members are informed, interested and some are community leaders themselves. I encourage men in the community to learn from and enjoy our speakers while enjoying a hot breakfast and socialization with … [Read more...]
Post a Comment