On September 5, we enjoyed a spirited presentation from Josephine Lee, the third ranked Toastmaster speaker in the world. A USC graduate and classical dancer, Ms Lee spoke about using her love of dance to form her own highly successful business providing custom-fitted dance shoes to ballet performers in the U.S. and internationally. The … [Read more...]

Our annual Independence Day Breakfast was its usual huge success. 529 people were served in only two hours, including 15 Young Marines. The food was delicious—blueberry pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, coffee and juice. The secret pancake recipe includes fresh eggs, vanilla and the best ingredients the cooking team can find. Roy Dohner (again), and … [Read more...]

Our Scholarship Committee was pleased to receive applications from 14 very worthy graduating high school seniors. The scholarships were announced on May 18 with winners invited to attend the June 6 Men’s Club meeting. Congratulations to William Rosenthal and Jazi Jon, both of Dana Hills High School, who will each receive $1,000 toward their … [Read more...]

The Men’s Club Cinco de Mayo+4 Party is planned for Tuesday, May 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Clubhouse featuring margaritas, beer, entertainment, and lots of delicious Mexican food. Tickets are open to all, first-come, first-served, and are going faster than an ice cold margarita. Eric Nelson, Chair of the Dana Point Planning Commission, former … [Read more...]

Our Men’s Club has been privileged to have outstanding speakers. Many are community officials and leaders. Most are eager to speak to us because club members are informed, interested and some are community leaders themselves. I encourage men in the community to learn from and enjoy our speakers while enjoying a hot breakfast and socialization with … [Read more...]

The Men’s Club is starting our annual scholarship award process. Applications must be submitted no later than April 28, 2017 (See details below). On February 7, our guest speaker was Alan Hess, an architect and historian who has written nineteen books on modern architecture and urbanism in the mid-twentieth century. He gave a spellbinding … [Read more...]

On December 6, our program was part of a twentyyear tradition in which the Blue Lantern Vocal Group from Dana Hills High School, led by Ray Woods, thrilled us with songs of the season. Our speakers on December 20 provided a very informative synopsis of the many issues associated with elder care. Mary Ellen Quinn, the owner of Eldercare Laguna … [Read more...]