The Afternoon PageTurners’ book club will meet on Monday, November 21st and Thursday, November 17. Note the change of dates due to Thanksgiving. We will discuss Silence by Shusaku Endo. It takes place in 1637, when two Jesuit priests go from Portugal to Japan, a country hostile to their religion, to minister to its “hidden Christians”, but also … [Read more...]
Garden Club: Grand Traditions Estate and Gardens
November 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club went on tour of the Grand Traditions Estate and Gardens in Fallbrook, CA. This estate is 18 acres of gardens were couples stroll, birds sing, flowers bloom and new plants find a place to thrive. The gardens rage with buds and blooms of season-specific, vibrantly colorful flowers and foliage throughout the year. They provided a … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: November 2016 Update
November 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This month the Men’s Club heard about the development of the Strands at the Headlands and celebrated a fun Fall Party. The Party featured Octoberfest Music, German beer, bratwurst cooked in beer, red cabbage, potato salad, apple crisp, and lots of dancing and laughter. Special thanks to all the helpers who planned, cooked, decorated, served and … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: November 10, 2016 at 12:00 in the Clubhouse
October 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Women’s Club is planning a lively time for our next luncheon meeting on November 10 at noon in the Clubhouse. We’ll enjoy tasty salads and desserts, and then be treated to the latest ideas in home décor and design presented by Addison Bruley Interiors. Our speakers, Payton Addison and Andrea Bruley, will bring us current trends within the … [Read more...]
Women’s Golf: October 2016 Update
September 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Niguel Shores ladies held their golf outing on Monday, September 12 at The Ranch at Laguna Beach (formerly known as Ben Brown’s 9-hole course) in the beautiful canyon. Despite there being a bit of an autumn chill in the air, our lady golfers enjoyed the round and the camaraderie. We were even treated to seeing a mother deer and her … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: October 2016 Update
September 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
At our September 6 meet, our guest speaker Jim Carol, a Niguel Shores resident who shared his family’s heart wrenching and uplifting story of their son, Taylor’s, successful battle with leukemia and the gift of charitable enterprise that grew out of this pain and suffering. In 2006, Taylor, age 11, was slightly injured playing baseball. During the … [Read more...]
Afternoon PageTurner’s: The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony
September 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Afternoon PageTurners' book club will meet on October 24 and October 27 to discuss The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony. The book is a memoir of the author's struggle to integrate a herd of elephants into his private African game preserve. For more information about PageTurners contact: Monday afternoons: Diane … [Read more...]
Garden Club: October 2016 Update
September 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club held its first meeting of the new calendar year on September 19. Our new President, Gunjan Anand, greeted returning members and recognized the 5 new members that have joined us. She informed the members that the project approved by members at the BBQ gathering last June, namely the purchase and installation of a bench in honor of … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: October 13, 2016 at 12:00 at the Clubhouse
September 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
More than 60 Women’s Club members and guests gathered in September to enjoy fun and friendship at their first luncheon meeting of the year. President Lydia Reese welcomed new members, congratulated September birthdays, conducted club business, and introduced a special presentation by Lieutenant Eric Ledesma of the Los Angeles Port Police. Using … [Read more...]
Oreo Book Club: Re-Writing the Rules of the American Economy by Joseph Stieglitz
September 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We met at the home of Norton Schwartz on September 15 to review his recommendation Why liberals Win the Culture Wars by Stephan Prothero. The thesis of the book was that the arc of American history goes from conservatism to liberal in cultural issues such as women’s rights, gay rights, black rights, civil liberties, etc. Historical examples were … [Read more...]
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