Page Turners: November 2024

Book of the Month For November, the members of Page Turners will be reading Fourteen Days edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston. The Guardian writes, “… this is not the work of a single creator but of 36 writers marshalled by editors Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston, who include John Grisham, Meg Wolitzer, Dave Eggers and Celeste Ng, … [Read more...]

Men’s Club: November 2024

October was a busy month for your Men’s Club: A morning breakfast meeting, a social and game night, and, of course, OKTOBERFEST. So, lots of opportunities to socialize, hear stimulating speakers, make new friends, and reinforce the high quality of life here in the Shores. At the October 1 breakfast meeting, VP John Yocca introduced California … [Read more...]

Women’s Club: November Update

Our October meeting was filled to capacity to hear Niguel Shores resident Rita Rudner, comedian, best-selling author, screen- writer, playwright and actress. Rita gave insights on her life in entertainment and what led her to our very own community. “The best place I ever lived in the whole country,” she told us. Rita kindly ended the session with … [Read more...]

Men’s Club Oktoberfest: October 12, 2024 Photo Gallery

  oktoberfest.niguelshoresmensclub.org The Men’s Club met twice in September, once in the morning and once in the evening, as has been our recent practice, trying to see if an evening meeting would draw more community interest and perhaps attract new members. We certainly had some very successful and well-attended evening events, … [Read more...]

Page Turners: October 2024

PAGE TURNERS This month the members of Page Turners will be reading The Fellowship of Puzzle Makers by Samuel Burr. The Guardian reviews the novel as follows: “Veni, vidi, solvi … is the motto of the society at the heart of this beguiling debut. Its protagonist, Clayton Stumper, was abandoned as a newborn on the steps of the Bedfordshire commune … [Read more...]

Garden Club: October 2024 News

GARDEN CLUB Poisonous Plants!—Some poisonous plants can be dangerous to touch: poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Others can be poisonous to eat: certain wild berries, mushrooms, and rhu- barb leaves. There are “beautiful“ poisonous plants that are toxic to us or our pets: oleander, hydrangeas, rhododendrons, and daffodils. The deadly nightshade is … [Read more...]

Women’s Club: October 2024

September marks the new 2024-2025 year for the Women’s Club. The new board and the various chairs have many community filled celebratory events in store for members. A few thank you’s are in order to Laurel Yocca for all the time and effort she has put into her role as President; Cathy Tyson for serving as treasurer for over a decade; Lorraine … [Read more...]

Women’s Club Luncheon: September 12 at 12:00

We have a new slate of officers for the 2024-25 season. The Women’s Club Board will consist of President Laurel Yocca, Vice Presidents Sharon Stewart and Carol Daly, Secretary Laura Syme, and Treasurer Cathy Tyson. September Luncheon Meeting Our first member meeting this season is Thursday, September 12 at Noon in the Clubhouse. We will welcome … [Read more...]

Page Turners: September 2024 News

This month all three groups of Page Turners resume their discussion meetings of the books chosen by all members. One group meets the fourth Monday after- noon of the month and the other two groups meet, separately, on the fourth Thursday afternoon of the month. For information on the Monday group, you can contact me at fozimec@cox.net and for the … [Read more...]

Men’s Club: September 2024 News

The Men’s Club had a great August. At our morning meeting, we heard about our friends, the Shores Angels. This mostly ladies’ group does great work helping neighbors in need in Niguel Shores. The Angels asked for help from the Men’s Club because some of the Shores Angel’s work requires a male’s touch. It’s time for some members of the Men’s Club to … [Read more...]