I pray you are all staying well and healthy. With the uncertain
situation of COVID-19, the Women’s Club has cancelled our April and May luncheons and outside activities. However, we have some great coping experiences and photos to share from our members to help everyone keep in touch.
■ Julie Kovsky—I’m sewing masks to try to help. Walk- ing my dogs to the bluff daily and talking to neighbor- hood friends from across the street! We also do a daily family text check in, as our kids are staying safe at their own homes.
■ Renee Fascher—As for coping skills: Lots of reading, cooking new recipes, keeping informed of COVID-19 news bulletins, and getting enough sleep, good nutri- tion, emailing friends and family members and keeping a positive attitude.
■ Laura Syme—I have daily devotions sent from my Calvary pastor, online worship and a sweet women’s Bible Study. I also had a Zoom birthday with all my family. My faith in our Lord is stronger and my hope is in Him.
■ Suzanne Enis—I have been making cards…thinking ahead to selling them at our November Holiday Bou- tique. Definitely different times!
■ Terry Link—Refinished my dining room chairs with
Annie Sloan chalk paint, updating inventory for our
company, Driftwood Designs (Driftwood trees, crosses, shell wreaths, frames), and of course, daily walks on the Strand and Salt Creek.
■ Roxanne DiMaggio—Exercising on Peloton bike, making lots of puzzles, barbequing even on rainy days, figuring out how to do my own facials, loving sent pho- tos of grandkids, enjoying meals.
■ Lisa Buchner—Exercise routines and long walks lis- tening to free books from Libby (L. Mundy’s Code Girls, L. Penney’s The Beautiful Mystery—“a page turner”), Zoom gatherings, catching up with old friends and family with no time restraints, huge focus on plan- ning and cooking meals. I feel fortunate to be “stuck” in this beautiful community!
■ Cathy Tyson—Besides cleaning house and wash- ing my hands, I have been caring for our 6-month-old puppy, Sadie, who was just spayed. I also have been working on various cross stitch projects such as a large shell wreath. Please stay well, everyone!
■ Lydia Reese—I’ve been teaching my grandson how to cook. This way when he is older and has his own place, he won’t starve. His tasty steak tacos are the best!
■ Sandy Homicz—Finding positives, especially the com- munication with family and friends by video, email, text. Learned to attend Zoom meetings for church, writing group, NSCA Communication Committee, and grandkids’ school lessons. Enjoying the quiet for read- ing, thought, prayer, writing. Also collaborated online with other writers to publish a mystery novel at Ama- zon.com. Beyond that, found a great recipe for choco- late chip coffee cake guaranteed to send hubby and me out walking for exercise after indulging.
■ Cynthia Talley—Praying for all our lives to go back to normal sooner than later! We just had our second grand- son, Jude Dakota Talley, born on March 10, one day before the pandemic was declared. Since his birth, we only see him on Facebook and “social distancing” in their front yard. Our other 17-month grandson, Billy, is so confused why his “Honey and Pops” only wave to him at the window and stay outside their door in Aliso Viejo.
■ Hansa Sehgal—I am so grateful for this beautiful and caring community we live in. Our peaceful surround- ings, lovely scenery, warm neighbors, and bonding with nature as we walk through the scenic hills and safe community we call “our Niguel Shores.” My prayers and good wishes for everyone’s well being!
Ladies, our Secretary position on the Women’s Club Board is still open for the 2020-2021 club year. Our Nom- inating Committee is seeking a member who might be interested. The position entails taking notes once a month at the Board meeting and the member meeting. Please con- tact Lydia Reese at lydiashappy@cox.net, Lisa Buchner at lisabuchner@cox.net, or Martha Burns at siforyou1@ gmail.com if you are interested in joining us on the Board to take marvelous minutes of the meetings! Board mem- bers say they have a great time and develop strong bonds of friendship with their increased involvement in Wom- en’s Club.
All members, please take a look at the box accompa- nying this article containing Committee Descriptions for the 2020-2021 Women’s Club year. See what committees you would like to join. Please email me, Terry Link, at tjlink630@gmail.com and let me know what committee interests you. I will be happy to add your name to that com- mittee, and I think you will enjoy taking part. Our members who participate in committee work find that they make new friends and have fun along with the worthwhile projects they work on.
We also invite all Niguel Shores women to join us for one of our monthly luncheons as soon as we are able to gather together again. Please contact Jennifer Paige at jopaige@aol.com or Judi Palladino at twopalls@yahoo. com for more information about membership with NSWC.
—Terry Link
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