On January 8th, at 12:00 noon, we will have the privilege of having Berenika, from the Dana Point Symphony Orchestra at the Women’s Club luncheon. We will have a private performance from one of the members of the Orchestra, along with Berenika giving us a history of the Dana Point Symphony and also information about the 2015 season. This is a … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 12:00 in the Clubhouse
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Oreo Cookie Club – Lawrence in Arabia
November 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The meeting was held at the home of Lakshman Sehgal on November 19 where the group discussed the book Lawrence in Arabia by Scott Anderson. This well-written and informative book read like a spy novel, pitting the intrigues and double-dealing of the British, the French, the Germans, the Americans, the Jews, the Arabs and, not the least of all, … [Read more...]
Garden Club – New Plantings
November 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club met on Monday, November 17. Following lunch, which was provided by several members of the Club, all the members got busy putting together 30 gift bags for the seniors of Dana Point, in collaboration with the Dana Point Senior Center. Francine Stout and Melanie Wilcox did an outstanding job of bringing an assortment of gifts to add … [Read more...]
Women’s Golf – December Update
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On a somewhat cooler Fall day, our theme, arranged by Val Mitchell and Pam Strayer, was Thanksgiving. We golfers are especially thankful to still be golfing in our “golden” years. Still joining us for meetings, luncheons and jobs are Chris Beaver, Ceacy Johns, Joan Beyer, and Ruthie Stahl until they pick up their sticks once more? For the game … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf – December Update
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On October 10 we had 20 hearty souls take on Twin Oaks Golf Course in San Marco's. This course is a favorite and was in very good shape, especially considering the drought which has made it tough to maintain courses this year. The format for the tournament was "Two Best Net of 4 Balls". This meant that the teams of 4 only counted the 2 best net … [Read more...]
Womens’ Club Holiday Party – December 11, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse
November 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Holiday Party: December 11 is the date of our Holiday Party at the ClubHouse from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All club members are asked to bring hors d’oeuvres. (Please - no dips or nuts to save our carpet). If you have a hot appetizer, please bring it heated. Board Members will bring desserts. Red and white wine will be served as well as soft drinks. … [Read more...]
Garden Club – Forget Me Not Project
October 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club met on Monday the 20th. Our thanks to the hospitality committee for a great selection of snacks. Our guest speakers were Roberta Fox and Tony Glinskas. They educated us on how to maintain an orchid garden in the house. We are blessed with the ideal climate to grow orchids. Most of the common cultivated orchids are epiphytes and … [Read more...]
Oreo Book Club – Strategic Vision by Ziggy Brzezinski
October 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
October’s meeting of the Oreo Book Club was held at the home of Chafer and Phyllis Tezer on October 15. The group discussed the book Strategic Vision, written by Ziggy Brzezinski. The author’s view is that America has lost its’ trajectory as a leader in the world and, if it wants to recover that role, must first make internal changes to make us a … [Read more...]
Page Turners – A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote
October 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Two of the Page Turners book clubs will be reading and discussing A Christmas Memory, written by Truman Capote on Monday, November 17 and Thursday, November 20. Following is Amazon’s review of the book: "Imagine a morning in late November." Thus begins Capote's autobiographical story of a childhood spent living with relatives in rural Alabama, … [Read more...]
Men’s Club – November Update
October 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Men’s Club held its two regular meetings during October. Master Chefs, Jerry Koppang and Charlie Clark, and their Kitchen Kommandos provided bountiful, tasty breakfasts…hardly any leftovers. At the October 7 meeting, the President introduced five new members. Jack Christiansen announced that the Men’s Club Oktoberfest was a roaring success, … [Read more...]
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