Following our December “recess” from meeting, Page Turners will this month be discussing Rohinton Mistry’s novel A Fine Balance. I gave a lengthy description of this acclaimed book in last month’s Seashore News so I will not go into detail here except to reaffirm the novel’s unforgettable impressions of the struggles of India’s working poor during … [Read more...]
Page Turners Book Club
November 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Page Turners Book Club does not read and discuss a book in December. Instead, traditionally all three groups meet for a social gathering and very fun blind book exchange. Of course, holiday goodies are on hand to be enjoyed by all. Unfortunately, our fun activity will have to be cancelled this December due to . . . (fill in the blank!). As we do … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: December 2020
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” as we enter the traditional Christmas and Hanukkah holidays—even though we’ve had to alter the way we gather this year with friends and family. Due to increased COVID-19 restrictions, the Women’s Club and Men’s Club will have to cancel our previously planned Holiday party. However, in springtime when the … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: December 2020
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In December we usually host a festive Holiday Breakfast with spouses and special friends invited. This year we had even hoped to co-host a Holiday Party with the Women’s Club as some- thing different and fun. But, because of COVID-19, these wonderful events have been cancelled. We are all looking forward to the time when our clubhouse re-opens and … [Read more...]
Garden Club: December 2020
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I hope you didn’t miss the Garden Club meeting on November 16, because everyone there had a great time and lots of fun assembling beautiful Christmas ornaments for our Forget-Me-Not Project.This project is named after a delicate blue flower symbolizing friendship and remembrance. We are going to extend the gifts we made for friendship and holiday … [Read more...]
Page Turners: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes
October 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Page Turner’s November selection is The Girl Who Wrote In Silk by Kelli Estes. Published in 2015, this was the author’s debut novel and it made the USA Today Bestseller’s List in December that year. With its blend of historical fiction and contemporary drama, fans of historical fiction are going to love this emotionally charged story of the Chinese … [Read more...]
Garden Club: November 2020
October 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
From the feedback that I heard, our first club meeting this fall on September 21 was well attended and your officers received many positive remarks and suggestions.Our October club activity was a field trip to visit the “Shangri-la” of our neighborhood—Seaside Growers and Nursery in San Juan Capistrano. Owner Jim Cassady described the 1980s … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: November 2020
October 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The pandemic lockdown has curtailed our $5 breakfasts of good hot food, social mixing in our refurbished club- house, enjoyment of in-person speakers, and our fabulous July Fourth Breakfast led by Roy Dohner that serves 500 each year while honoring our military. It has also postponed our lively Oktoberfest led by Eric Eckes. But we managed to have … [Read more...]
Women’s Club: November 2020
October 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Lee Greenwood’s lyrics call to mind the American freedom we have as we submit our votes in the Presidential Election this month. Remember to stand up and cast your ballots!As a Veterans Day tribute to those who serve our coun- try, the Women’s Club will be honoring veterans and those in military service at our Luncheon Meeting November 12 on the … [Read more...]
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