Two of the PageTurners’ book clubs will be reading and discussing So Big, written by Edna Ferber. The Monday afternoon group will meet March 23 and the Thursday group will meet March 26. A classic Americana story, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and widely considered to be Edna Ferber's greatest achievement, So Big is a classic novel about … [Read more...]
Women’s Golf – February 2015 Update
February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Another great day happened for us. It was warm, sunny, and a little gusty. Fifteen golfers, most brightly in red, gathered to celebrate our Valentine Tournament. Even the deer scampered out by the first green. We hadn’t seen them since Fall. One was smaller, an addition to the group? The game of the day, chosen by Captains Val Mitchell and … [Read more...]
Men’s Club Golf – February Update
February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
On February 10 we had our monthly tournament at Arrowood Golf Club in Oceanside. The course was in great shape, the weather was perfect. The game was Team Tin Whistle. In Tin Whistle a point system is used where a net bogey is 1 point, a net par is 2 points a net birdie is 3 points, and net eagle is 4 points. First Place Team: Charlie Clark, Mike … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 12:00 at the Clubhouse
February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We are very fortunate to have as our speaker at the March 12 luncheon, the principal investigator of The 90+ Study, Dr. Claudia Kawas, M.D., Professor of Neurobiology & Behavior and Neurology at the University of California, Irvine. Last year many of us watched as Niguel Shores resident and Women’s Club member Ruthy Stahl was interviewed on 60 … [Read more...]
PageTurners – My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
January 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Two of the PageTurners’ book clubs will be reading and discussing My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor for our February selection. The Monday afternoon group will meet February 23 and the Thursday group will meet February 26. The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 12:00 in the Clubhouse
January 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Come meet Bella, a three-year-old Golden Retriever and Therapy Dog, and her handler, Bob Jones, on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Women’s Club luncheon! The fun starts at 12:00 noon. Bella is a member of Therapy Dogs International, allowing her to visit hospitals, assisted living homes and other facilities to provide comfort and … [Read more...]
Garden Club – Organic Gardening
January 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club met on the January 19. Once again the hospitality team of Ruth Levitan, Chris Daley, Carmen Murphy and Lee Sweeny did a great job providing a variety of tasty small bites. Our guest speakers were Gabriella Guidry and Crysta Dickson. They gave a very informative presentation of organic gardening and its many benefits, both towards … [Read more...]
Men’s Club – January 2015 Update
January 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Men’s Club was treated to their traditional Holiday Musicale by the Dana Hills High Choir, led by longtime Choir Master Ray Woods. Following a number of songs, both stirring and rousing, the Choir received a standing ovation, with exuberant applause. In attendance, joining a large turnout of members, were members’ spouses and their … [Read more...]
Page Turners – Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver
January 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Two of the Page Turners book clubs will be reading and discussing Flight Behavior, written by Barbara Kingsolver. The dates of the meetings are Monday, January 26th and Thursday, January 29th. Please note, this month, January 29th falls on the 5th Thursday, we always meet the Thursday following the Monday group. “Readers who bristle at politics … [Read more...]
Garden Club – Holidays and Houseplants
January 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club had its holiday party on the 15th of December. Many members of the club provided a great variety of salads and desserts. Our heartfelt thanks to the volunteers for setting up the tables in beautiful holiday colors. Everybody brought useful garden related gifts that were exchanged via raffle. For our January 19 meeting we will have … [Read more...]
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