Dana Point Library News

   The Summer Reading Program starts on June 25 and ends Sunday, July 29. Volunteers, especially teens, are still needed for this praiseworthy and always fun program.    The Sunshine Readers will read stories aloud to children of all ages on all Tuesdays in July and August 7 and 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.    Thursday programs from 11 … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf Update

After the exhilarating fireworks of July 4th, Niguel Shores women golfers’ thoughts will turn backward. The 20th annual Memorial Tournament will take place on Monday, July 9, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Aliso Creek Golf Course. The tournament was suggested and originally sponsored by J. A. Goodman to honor Maggie Waterman, the founder of the … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf Update

On June 12 the gang traveled to Arrowood Golf Club in Oceanside. The weather was great and the course was in great shape. The format was the challenging 1-2-3 Foursome Team play. In this format the 1st hole score is that of the best of the four player team. The 2nd hole is the score of the best two players and the 3rd hole is the best three … [Read more...]

Men’s Club Update

The Niguel Shores Men’s Club meets every first and third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. in the ClubHouse for breakfast and a presentation by a guest speaker, usually on a topic of interest to the membership. This past Tuesday, our speaker was Ms. Cordula Dick-Muehlke, PhD, Director of Education UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and … [Read more...]

Garden Club Update

The Garden Club held its final meeting for the 2011-12 year at its annual Beach Bluff Bar-B-Q. A large turnout enjoyed the many tasty dishes provided by the members, plus outstanding hamburgers done to perfection under the careful supervision of chef extraordinaire Bob Borland. Jerry Koppang, re-elected for a new two-year term as President, … [Read more...]

Women’s Club Update – July 2012

The Women’s Club members attended a delightful June tea at which hats, pretty tea cups, delicate sandwiches and dessert cookies were thoroughly enjoyed by all. See accompanying photo of two of our members decked out in fabulous hats for the occasion. New officers were installed: President—Lyn Long and Vice-President—Nancy Tinnes. Treasurer … [Read more...]

Garden Club – June 2012

Plant Sale: The club held its annual plant sale at the ClubHouse on Saturday, May 19. A huge crowd turned out, and left loaded with a large variety of plants. Our thanks to Dana Point Nursery, Green Thumb Nursery, Plant Depot, Armstrong Nursery and Harvest Landscape for their generous donations of plants, materials, tools and gift certificates. If … [Read more...]

Men’s Club – June 2012

The Niguel Shores Men’s Club meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for an 8:00 a.m. breakfast in the ClubHouse and an informational speaker or presentation. On Tuesday, May 1 we had “Captain” Dave of Dana Point’s Dolphin & Whale Safari. “Captain” Dave provided us with photos and videos of whales and dolphins that inhabit our local … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf – June 2012

The Niguel Shores ladies who golf together had a “Fun-Day” in May at Aliso Creek Golf Course. What a little hidden gem of a place. We noticed a group of ladies in pink golf shirts from the Beverly Hills Golf Club there. Later, we noted a contingent of men from Minnesota playing in a tournament. The Niguel Shores ladies have been playing at Aliso … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – June 2012

April 24 had us playing at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. It was a beautiful warm day at this great course. The format for the tournament was “Combined Net Foursome.” Flight A winning team was Roy Dohner, Dave Ontiveros, John Monson, and Bob Gutknecht. Flight B winning team: Gary Katsuki, Woody Woodward, Boyd Van Ness, and Barry Daniel. … [Read more...]