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...]
Men’s Club: September 2016 Update
August 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In August the Men’s club went to the horse races, played golf, had great breakfasts, reminisced about the Olympics, and considered the interaction of elections and investments. Jack Sweeney led our annual outing to the Del Mar race track and all reported good fun but few winnings. Our first speaker, Dick Sargent (yes, he is also the Men’s Club … [Read more...]
Afternoon PageTurners: The Summer Before the War
August 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Afternoon PageTurners groups will meet this month to discuss The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson The Monday group will meet on September 26 and the Thursday group on September 29. For more information about PageTurners contact: Monday afternoons: Diane Hearne: dhearne476@gmail.com, Thursday afternoons: Lisa Buchner: … [Read more...]
Garden Club: Next meeting – September 19, 2016
August 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club Board is asking all members to come to the September 19 meeting, as we will have signup sheets for all the coming year’s activities committees. As mentioned during our year-end BBQ in June your Board is asking all members to sign up to volunteer on at least one committee. By everyone volunteering the effort to put on our activities … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf: September 2016 Update
August 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
On August 16 we had our monthly tournament at Talega Golf Club in San Clemente. We had 20 competitive golfers signed up and the game played was Tin Whistle. This is a great format where each player is award 1 point for a plus 1 over net par, 2 points for net par, 3 points for a net birdie, and 4 points for a net eagle. 1st place: R Dohner, M … [Read more...]
Oreo Book Club: Why Liberals Win the Culture Wars by Stephen Prothero
August 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Really Serious Oreo Book Club met in August to review and discuss the book American Caesar by William Manchester. This book is about the arc of the life of General Douglas Mac Arthur, from hero to fired General. Diane Hearne hosted and led the discussion. The next meeting will be on September 21st at the home of Norton Schwartz. The book to … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: September 8, 2016 at 12:00 in the Clubhouse
August 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Niguel Shores Women’s Club meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month for an informative program, social exchange, club business, and a delicious salad luncheon prepared by our members. Interested homeowners and residents of the Shores are invited to join and enjoy the activities of the Women's Club, which began more than 40 years ago … [Read more...]
Garden Club: Planning & Useful Gardening Links
July 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club Board met on Tuesday July 19 to plan out the coming year. The agenda for the year will be presented to the members at our September meeting (September 19). There will be an exciting mix of field trips and lectures, something old, something new but all great fun. I hope that, by the time you read this, you have responded to Chris … [Read more...]
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