February Recap—The February Galentine’s social event in our community park was a joyful success! About sixty ladies gathered for rock painting and valentine goody bag making, spreading smiles and a little extra love (and chocolates) throughout the Shores. At our luncheon on February 12, we welcomed musician and educator Megan Waters for a … [Read more...]

  Inspiration for the New Year In January, the Women’s Club had the plea- sure of welcoming neighbor Dr. Kerry Burnight, a nationally recognized gerontologist, researcher, speaker, and author. Dr. Burnight spent 18 years teaching Geriatric Medi- cine and Gerontology at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, and her work has appeared in The New … [Read more...]

The Niguel Shores Women’s Club celebrated with fun and friendship at two seasonal events last month. For our annual Walk to the Ritz on December 2, nearly 60 women met at the Cabrillo gate, enjoying refreshments and holiday cheer on their way to the Ritz, where the magnificent lighted tree was as impressive as ever. After admiring the beautiful … [Read more...]

We had the pleasure of welcoming Chris Barry as our November speaker. As a community educator, reserve firefighter, and drone operator for the Orange County Fire Authority, Chris shared a wealth of real-world insight during his engaging and highly informative presentation. He offered practical, easy- to-implement guidance on disaster preparedness, … [Read more...]

October Meeting Recap At our October 9 meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Danielle Desimone, Founder of HŌM Dana Point on Del Prado in the Lantern District. More than just a retail shop, HŌM is a vibrant community hub where creativity and connection thrive. Danielle regularly hosts engaging in-store events—such as cooking … [Read more...]

September Meeting At our September meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming Susan Meredith, a Niguel Shores neighbor with a deep love for all things Japan. Her passion began in college and grew even stronger during the three years she spent teaching English there. Since then, she has returned many times, immersing herself in Japan’s cities, … [Read more...]

A Note from President Laurel Yocca As we look ahead to a new season starting now in September, we’re filled with excitement and anticipation! Our Board has been busy behind the scenes, and we’re thrilled to introduce a few new changes we believe will make our luncheons and activities even more enjoyable for everyone. A heartfelt “thank you” goes … [Read more...]

Sweet Treats and Big Smiles The Niguel Shores Women’s Club pulled off another 4th of July hit with their beloved Bake Sale & Cake Walk—and this year’s event was bigger, sweeter, and more fun than ever! With 200 delicious baked goods (a 30% jump from last year!), the bake sale sold out by 10:15 a.m. From cupcakes and cookies to homemade bread … [Read more...]