We checked in at Aliso Creek, acknowledged Veterans' Day and Thanksgiving on a pristine “Summer” day while a herd of eight deer was grazing peacefully at the first tee. For the game of the day we each received a turkey with a pine cone body with colorful paper tail feathers inscribed with golf terms such as par, birdie, etc. We were to pull a … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf – December Update
December 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
On November 12 we played at Twin Oaks Golf Club where we had a great turnout and beautiful weather. The game played was “Combined Net Foursomes”. First Place with a net score 283 went to the team of Roy Dohner, John Lawton, and Bob Russell. Second Place with a net score 285 went to the team of Jack Sweeney, Bill Verbrugge, Charlie Clark, and … [Read more...]
Men’s Club – Holiday Party
December 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
On November 5 the featured speaker at the Men’s Club meeting was Rick Erkeneff, who is on the Board of the South Coast Water District. Rick grew up in Niguel Shores and was very appreciative of the support that Niguel Shores gave him in his election to the board. He went on to say that our community is very progressive in adopting policies that are … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Holiday Party – December 12, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
November 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Women’s Club Holiday Party All Women’s Club members and a guest are invited to our annual Holiday Party in the ClubHouse December 12—5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A light holiday buffet will be accompanied by wine and soft drinks. Members should bring a hearty appetizer(no dips, candy or nuts please) Enjoy an evening with friends by the newly … [Read more...]
Oreo Book Club – A History of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee
November 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Oreo Cookie Book Club met on October 16 at the home of Norman Schwartz, who led the discussion on the book The Emperor of All Maladies — a History of Cancer, written by Siddhartha Mukherjee. Those who have had cancer were allowed to speak first; one member reported that the leading cause of death for those of us over eighty was falling. In a … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon – Thursday, November 14, 2013 in the Clubhouse
November 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Luncheon: The luncheon will be on Thursday, November 14 in the ClubHouse at 12:00 noon. You will receive an invitation by e-mail on November 7 and are asked to RSVP by Sunday, November 10. Those attending will be informed whether or not it is their turn to bring a salad. Program: November is going to be Volunteer Month for the Women’s Club. … [Read more...]
Page Turners – Black Swan by David Mitchell
October 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Page Turners Book Club will de discussing Black Swan Green, by David Mitchell, a semi-autobiographical bildungsroman. It was published in April 2006 in the United States and in May 2006 in the United Kingdom. The novel's 13 chapters each represent one month from January 1982 through January 1983...in the life of a 13 year-old Worcestershire boy, … [Read more...]
Men’s Club – October Speakers
October 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Niguel Shores Men’s Club meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Niguel Shores ClubHouse. We begin at 8 o’clock with breakfast. This is a great opportunity to get together with our neighbors. All men who are residents of Niguel Shores are welcome and we are definitely looking for new members. We generally have interesting … [Read more...]
Page Turners’ – The Great Gatsby
September 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Page Turners’ Book Club will meet this month to discuss The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. According to Amazon: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon – October 10, 2013 at 12:00 in the Clubhouse
September 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Another interesting program is in store for the Women's Club members at the October luncheon on Thursday the 10th. Lynn Schwartz, our enthusiastic resident with her own private gallery of American Folk Art, about which she spoke to us a few years ago, has expanded her artistic field to another type of traditional art— hooked rugs. These are no … [Read more...]
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