This month finds the three groups of Page Turners Book Club reading and discussing the latest Kristin Hannah novel, The Four Winds. The novel deals with “the miseries of the Depression and Dust Bowl years … that … shape the destiny of a Texas family.” Kristin Hannah is the author of about 20 novels but is probably best known for her highly … [Read more...]
SEMI-SERIOUS BOOK CLUB – November 2021
October 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Why I Attend the Semi-Serious Book Club Meeting ■ It introduces me to read books I would otherwise miss. ■ It lets me hear interesting “other” opinions. ■ It gives me a chance to spout off with my own opinions. If you decide to join us (this IS an invitation) we meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Read our … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: November 2021
October 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Niguel Shores Men's Club had busy (and fun!) months in September and October, and we look forward to our breakfast meetings in November. On September 21, we hosted Brian Maryott, 49th Congressional District Candidate, who discussed the results of the Gavin Newsom recall attempt and gave a plea and glimpse into the hot issues for his upcoming … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: Semper Fidelis
October 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Semper Fidelis The U.S. Marine Corps motto “Semper Fidelis—Always Faithful” represents the Marines’ collective commitment to each other, to our country, and to strength in whatever challenges lie ahead. How great if we all could use this motto as American citizens to commit to the success of our community, the progress of our nation, and … [Read more...]
Men’s Club Oktoberfest 2021 Photos
October 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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Page Turner’s Book Club: October 2021
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This month’s selection is the historical fiction novel Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. This very popular book explores the lives of Shakespeare, his wife Anne Hathaway (in the book called Agnes), and their children. Interestingly, Shakespeare is never named in the book and is just referred to as “the husband,” “the father,” or the “Latin tutor.” NPR … [Read more...]
Garden Club: October 2021
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
To kick off the holiday season, our club will take a field trip to Roger’s Gardens on Tuesday, October 19. Their garden shop will be decorated with festive Christmas trees, special ornaments, and holiday plants and bulbs available for purchase. We will meet at the Clubhouse Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. to carpool. We’ve made lunch reservations for … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: October 2021
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
"HAPPY FALL TO Y’ALL!” October is one of my favorite times of the year for so many reasons: Looking back, for 46 years Mike and I celebrated our anniversary; our daughter, Becky, was also married in October, 15 years ago; memories of living among the vivid fall colors in Sudbury (MA), Wilmette (Ill), and Novato (CA);fun with our children on … [Read more...]
Really Serious Book Club: October 2021
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In a change from their Really Serious Book Club designation, the Semi-Serious Book Club met Tuesday, September 28\ at the Clubhouse to discuss The Guarded Gate by Daniel Okrent. The book tells the history of the Eugenic Movement and the passage of immigration laws in the 1920s to keep out those not “Nordic,” imposing strict quotas on immigration to … [Read more...]
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