Maintenance Committee – Behind the Gates

Behind The Gates Our “gated community” has five different entrances. They include Mariner Drive, Selva, Cabrillo Isle, Manta and Garibaldi. Each of these entrances has two or three vehicle gates for ingress and egress as well as pedestrian gates. Each has its own “computer” (a DSX Controller) that stores our fob and barcode number to allow us … [Read more...]

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee invites you to come to the Pot Luck on January 18. See the article by Irene McDonald for details about a nice evening with good food while you visit with your neighbors. We do not have any events the rest of the month, so catch your breath from the busy last few months as you look forward to a great year 2015. —Carol … [Read more...]

Website – January Updates

Happy New Year!! If you are interested in reading about what is happening in our vibrant community, please check out our community association’s website, www.niguelshores.org. This month when you log on, you will see photos of the Recreation Committee’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, of our newly completed pool deck and get updates on when the … [Read more...]

New Year’s Eve Celebration in the Clubhouse

New Year's Celebration Flyer  New Year’s Eve—December 31: The celebration will be in the ClubHouse from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. There will be a D.J. that will have everyone dancing all night. When you arrive you will receive a glass of champagne. Tickets are in the office for $15 per person or at the door. Merry Christmas, Enjoy the holiday with all … [Read more...]

Seashore News: Year-End Edition

With this year-end edition I will say farewell as editor of the Seashore News.  I am taking “early retirement to spend more time with my family…”  The Committee has elected our long-time member, Karl Kuhn, to be the new editor. Karl had previous experience as editor when he took over while I was briefly away from Niguel Shores a few years ago … [Read more...]

Recreation Committee – December Events

Santa is coming to Niguel Shores for tree lighting on December 7. See the details and plan to be there.  The tree was donated again this year, please see the ad and select your tree from Santa’s Little Forest on the corner of PCH and Del Obispo.  New Year’s Eve celebration this year will have a D.J. that will keep you dancing as you bring in … [Read more...]

Emergency Preparedness Committee – Holiday Preparedness

Are you ready (PREPARED) for the Holidays? As we all check or list twice for gifts, menus, decorations, etc for the Holiday’s fast approaching.  PLEASE add some of the following to make sure they are safe, too. Trees and decorations: make sure your trees are not to close to any fire source (fireplace, candles, space heaters, frayed or … [Read more...]

Transition of Turf for Winter Months

Transition of Turf for Winter Months Although there are hundreds of different types of grasses there are only two major types of turf: warm season turf and cool season turf. Warm Season Turf Warm season turf grows well in the summer heat but goes dormant and turns brown in fall. Warm season grasses growth is horizontal producing stolons … [Read more...]

Maintenance Committee – Maintenance & Improvement

The definition of Maintenance is: The process of preserving and maintaining something and of keeping something in good condition. The definition of Improvement is: The process that makes something better or is better than a previous something. Niguel Shores is currently undertaking large projects utilizing both these nouns.  We have a new … [Read more...]

Emergency Preparedness Committee – Emergency Gas Earthquake Shutoff Valve

Every month should be on our radar for Emergency Preparedness, and I wanted to give you a heads-up on a device one of our Niguel Shores neighbors brought to my attention this past week.  We all know we are past due on “the big one” occurring in California, but unfortunately no one knows when, where, or how big it will be. When a bigger … [Read more...]