The afternoon PageTurners’ groups will meet January 23 and 26 to discuss Iris Murdoch’s The Sea, The Sea. The Sea, The Sea is a winner of the Booker Prize and is one of Murdoch’s most affecting tales. For more information about PageTurners: Monday afternoons: Diane Hearne - dhearne476@gmail.com Thursday afternoons: Lisa Buchner - … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: January 2017 Update
January 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
On December 6, our program was part of a twentyyear tradition in which the Blue Lantern Vocal Group from Dana Hills High School, led by Ray Woods, thrilled us with songs of the season. Our speakers on December 20 provided a very informative synopsis of the many issues associated with elder care. Mary Ellen Quinn, the owner of Eldercare Laguna … [Read more...]
Garden Club: January 2017 Update
January 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club Christmas Party was held on December 19. Members brought either a hardy salad, dessert, or an appetizer to share. A committee of members prepared the beautifully decorated tables with centerpieces made by Ann Strauss. Members were asked, if they wanted to participate in a gift exchange, to bring a garden related, wrapped gift to be … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf: January 2017
January 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
December is the month we look back at all the great tournaments and courses we have played. Over the last 12 months our group has nearly doubled. The Niguel Shores Men’s Golf group plays every Tuesday and we have had 20-24 players every week. We have a great rotation of course that are all 15-45 minutes from The Shores. This year we have played at … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: January 12, 2017 at 12:00 in the Clubhouse
January 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“The purpose of this club shall be to promote friendship, fun and service in the community.” ~ From the Bylaws of the Niguel Shores Women’s Club Fun, friendship, and service were certainly present at our Women’s Club events during the past year! In 2016, we not only met for lunch each month but also collected donations for the 5th Marines, … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: December 2016 News
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This month the Men’s Club was treated to superb breakfasts, listened to a speaker who encouraged us to create a vision and reminisced about Gene Autry and the Los Angeles Angels. Our Nov 1 speaker was Rob Swineford, President of The R.D. Swineford Group, keynote speaker and corporate coach. Rob had an exciting message about vision for … [Read more...]
Garden Club: Forget-Me-Not project
December 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
On Monday, November 21, we met for our annual Forget-Me-Not project, where we put together holiday gift bags that were delivered to senior citizens who are home bound. Each of our members brought a new coffee mug, booklet of stamps, lotions, and other treats. Included is always a garden theme item. Twenty-four gift bags were assembled and delivered … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf: December 2016
December 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
On October 18 we had our monthly tournament at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine. We had 22 competitive golfers signed up and the game played was Two Best Net of 4 Balls. This is a great format where a team of 4 players count the two best Net scores for each hole. This format makes all teams evenly match regardless of the layers handicap. 1st place: … [Read more...]
Afternoon PageTurners: December 2016
December 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Afternoon PageTurners’ groups will both meet on Thursday, December 8 at 1:00. We will have refreshments and a book exchange. Members might want to begin reading the January book, The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch as it is longer than most of our selections. For more information about PageTurners contact: Monday afternoons: Diane Hearne: … [Read more...]
Women’s Golf: December 2017
December 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Niguel Shores ladies held their golf outing on Monday, November 14th at The Ranch (formerly known as Ben Brown’s 9-hole course). We had a great turn out for both golf and the luncheon afterwards at the newly refurbished restaurant overlooking the first fairway. The captain for the match was Val Mitchell who created beautiful autumn-colored … [Read more...]
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