We had great golf weather the month of April for our outings at Oak Creek, Arroyo Trabuco, Talega, and Tijeras Creek. We are fortunate to have many fine public courses here in Orange County that have provided our golf group with super low green fees. In May we have a great schedule planned: May 1 – San Juan Hills May 8 – Talega May 15 – San … [Read more...]
PageTurners Book Club: The American by Henry James
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Page Turners Monday afternoon and Thursday afternoon groups will be discussing The American by Henry James which was first published in 1876/77. The book has been described as a combination of social comedy and melodrama. James writes about the clash between European and American cultures and more specifically about the misadventures of his main … [Read more...]
Really Serious Book Club: Rigor Mortis by Richard Harris
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Lakshman Sehgal hosted the meeting and led the discussion on Rigor Mortis, a book critical of many published medical research papers because of lack of proper peer review, statistical errors, bad research design, mishandled data, etc. The author, Richard Harris, partly blames competition to publish early and often. In discussion it was a consensus … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: May 10, 2018 at 12:00 in the Clubhouse
April 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Our monthly luncheon meeting was held on April 12 at the Clubhouse. Three new members, Chris Daley, Catherine Bitran, and Mary Ellen Hoffman, were welcomed into the Club by President Lydia Reese, who presented each lady with a yellow rose. Our Secretary, Yollie Mancino, congratulated the Women’s Club members who contribute their efforts to … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Luncheon: April 12, 2018 at 12:00 noon in the Clubhouse
April 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Our annual Fashion Show Luncheon took place on March 8 at the Clubhouse before a packed gathering of members and guests. President Lydia Reese called the business meeting to order promptly at noon, introduced the many guests, recognized our members who have March birthdays, and then moved on to a motion for a nominating committee to get back to the … [Read more...]
Women’s Club Golf: April 2018 News
April 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Niguel Shores lady golfers met March 12 at The Ranch 9-hole golf course with seven golfers—Irene McDonald, Pam Strayer, Judy Boitano, Catriona Sigsby, Julie Patton, Cindy Carmichael and Karen Condino. The rain held off, prompting not only our players but also several deer to make their way around the course and enjoy the beautiful morning’s mild … [Read more...]
PageTurner’s Book Club: News of the World by Paulette Jiles
April 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
For their April book the Monday and Thursday afternoon groups of Page Turners will discuss News of the World by Paulette Jiles. The story revolves around Captain Kidd, an itinerant who travels through northern Texas giving live readings of the news. Along the way, Kidd is enlisted to deliver Johanna, an orphan girl, to her long forgotten relatives. … [Read more...]
Men’s Club: April 2018 Update
April 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
At our March meeting, the Clark Team led by Jack Christiansen served a scrumptious sausage hash browncasserole. Jack started working on breakfast more than 24 hours before. Thank you, Jack and the Clark team. Now if we could only remember what our featured speaker spoke about . . . Member Kent Wellbrock, an active participant in one of the … [Read more...]
Really Serious Book Club: Skunk Works by Rich and Janos
April 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Last month the Really Serious Book Club discussed Skunk Works by Rich and Janos, the inside story of the Lockeed Aircraft super-secret division that developed the “Blackbird,” the U-2, Stealth aircraft other engineering and aircraft marvels. Their struggles with the CIA, Washington and Lockeed management are highlighted, as well as technical and … [Read more...]
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