Our next Women’s Club Luncheon will be February 10 at Noon in the Clubhouse. We will continue our February tradition of sharing Valentine’s Day greetings with our table- mates, so we encourage members to bring 8 to 10 small valentine cards for this special event. We will also have a box to collect extra valentines to bring to one of the local Alzheimer units.
After the delicious salad buffet provided by members, our speaker will be Sandy Barker with Gold Rush Cure Foundation (GRCF). This national, non-profit organization supports children and teens fighting Cancer through awareness and delivering “Pot of Gold” gifts. Sandy will describe the work of the Foundation and share her personal story honoring her beloved son who lost his battle with a rare form of Leukemia.
The featured speaker for our January Luncheon was Tom Blake, local writer for the Dana Point Times, San Clemente Times, and Capistrano Dis- patch. He spoke with humor and wisdom about how an adverse moment
thirty years ago sparked events that changed his life dramatically, startingfrom his days as owner of Tutor and Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point, and then continuing through his experiences as a newspaper columnist and guest on the Today Show. Tom shared ideas from his hundreds of columns, his website, and his many books, including Middle Aged and Dating Again and Finding Love after 50. Tom is a delightful speaker and had us all laughing as he gave his perspective and social stories so many of us could relate with!
Our tables were decorated by Suzanne Enis with unusual centerpieces of flowers and antlers, reminding us of the fresh start made each year in winter when antlers are shed and then regrown anew.
Over a dozen members enjoyed our January 20 outside activity, a lunch outing to Maison Café and Market, organized by Carla Perin and Sandi Stauffer. Our next outside activity will be in March.
To begin the new year, our Board President Sharon Stewart, Vice President Laurel Yocca, Secretary Terry Link, Treasurer Cathy Tyson and Membership Chairs Jennifer Paige and Judi Palladino all welcomed new member Marlene Goldfarb and returning member Carole Daly.
We would also love any interested Niguel Shores ladies to join us for one of our monthly luncheons by contacting us one week before the luncheon. Please email Jennifer Paige jenopaige@ gmail.com or Judi Palladino twopalls@yahoo.com for more information about membership with NSWC.
In this month of valentines, I want to take a moment to share my personal affection and gratitude for the loving friendships and support that I have found in Women’s Club. This February brings me a bittersweet memory of the anniversary of the passing of my husband, Michael in 2021—and I remember the kindness of so many Women’s Club friends who helped me through. This month, friends in Niguel Shores have warmly embraced me again, and I deeply appreciate your loving support. Every morning, I thank the Lord for the 46 years Michael and I had together, and I look to the future with hope, faith, and miracles yet to come. One thing I have found so important: Never forget the chance to hug and kiss your loved ones every day and add the simple words, “I love you.”
—Terry Link
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