Women’s Golf: August 2016 Update

Niguel Shores Women’s Golf celebrated its 24th annual memorial tournament on Monday July 11 at Ben Brown’s followed by luncheon at the Fountains. Pictures were shared and some stories were told about members who are now playing on a heavenly golf course. Sadly, Jo Jackson’s name has been added to that list. A memorial service was held for her at … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf: August 2016 Update

On July 12 we had our monthly tournament at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine. This is our 1st tournament at Oak Creek and the course is beautiful and in great shape. We had 16 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 … [Read more...]

Afternoon PageTurner’s: September Preview

Both the Monday and Thursday Afternoon PageTurners will be reading Helen Simonson’s book, The Summer Before the War in September. If you would like information about PageTurners contact: Diane Hearne: dhearne476@gmail.com (Monday afternoons) Lisa Buchner: lisabuchner@cox.net (Thursday afternoons). —Diane Hearne … [Read more...]

Women’s Club: August 2016 Update

Niguel Shores Women’s Club hosted a very busy hot dog stand at the Fourth of July Celebration. The BBQ hot dogs and fixings were delicious, bringing many people back for seconds and even thirds! Thanks to Kathy Samuel for organizing the event and to all who helped make this a fun and successful activity. ■ The Hot Dog Team: Ann Dreyer, Nadine … [Read more...]

Men’s Club: August 2016 Update

Our traditional Men’s Club July 4 Breakfast was a great success serving a delightful breakfast to more than 500 Niguel Shores residents and guests. Roy Dohner (the breakfast mastermind) praised the more than 50 volunteers who made the entire event a joy for the community. Roy gave special thanks to Bob Borland who ordered all of the supplies, and … [Read more...]

Men’s Club: June 2016 Update

Unfortunately, our first Men’s Club meeting on Tuesday, June 7 was trumped by the Primary election. On June 21, our Scholarship Chairman, Bob Borland, announced this year’s winners of $1,000 each: Patricia Schuelke and Chase Aplin. Both winners are graduating seniors from Dana Hills High School; Patricia is a Niguel Shores resident and will attend … [Read more...]

Women’s Club: New Officers

What a year this has been! To cap off this year, in June we had a lovely formal tea which was hosted by the Board. Nancy Tinnes, Lydia Reese and Suzanne Enis poured; there were delicious homemade tea sandwiches and scones and yummy desserts. The entertainment was fabulous! Jessina Peterson gave us the history of the Bluebird Nestbox Project here … [Read more...]

Garden Club: July Update

The Garden club had its yearend party on the Bluff, on Monday, June 20. Members brought a variety of foods from salads to dessert. Thanks to Bob Borland, Al Glatt and Jack Sweeney, for the cheeseburgers and the beverages. Thanks to Carmen and Suzanne for setting up the food and the decorations at the tables. The new board was elected for the … [Read more...]

Afternoon PageTurners – 2016 to 2017 Reading List

The Monday and Thursday PageTurners groups met together in June and learned the results of their votes.   They will read the following books for the 2016-2017 reading year: September The Summer Before the War – Helen Simonson......496 pages October The Elephant Whisperer – Lawrence Anthony........384 pages November Silence – … [Read more...]

Men’s Club: June 2016 Update

On May 3 many of our wives joined us for a Mother’s Day celebration to hear our guest speaker, Fay Wyles, a San Clemente painter, shared her fascinating story of her journey as an artist. Ms. Wyles started her art adventures as a child in her father’s art studio in New Mexico where she learned to do all of the other creative tasks that go into … [Read more...]