Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club Newsletter October 2016

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1 Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club Newsletter October 2016 For anyone who has lost their copy of the newsletter, you may always go to the Website and obtain the same information ( REMINDER - Sign-Up for the September 29 Botanic Garden Tour Only 6 members have signed up, while we need 12 for the private tour. Contact Tim DeMarco at tdemarco1@san.rr.com or call before September 22. Upcoming Special Events October Wine & Dine Thursday, October 13, 2016 Our special menu will consist of: CHOICE OF STARTERS: $10.00 Soup of the Day Zucchini Wraps (Ricotta Cheese, Prosciutto Ham, Parmesan Cheese) Grilled Lamb Chops with Herbs CHOICE OF MAIN COURSES: Crispy Chicken Salad or Pan Fried Shrimp Salad $14.00 French Burger (Beef Steak, Tomato, Salad, Onion, Emmental Cheese, Old-Style Mustard Sauce) $14.00 Crispy Chicken or Pan Fried Shrimp Risotto $17.00 Lasagna Bolognese (Beef Meat) $17.00 CHOICE OF DESSERTS: $8.00 Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream Lemon Tart Pannacotta, Fruit Coulis Join us at this charming French and Italian inspired bistro for a wonderful meal at 5:30 PM. The relatively new restaurant is located in the Albertson s shopping center at Rancho Bernardo Road, where Bernard O was previously located. We will receive Happy Hour bar prices and individual checks. Seating is limited to 30 people. Contact our hostess Hilda Teel for reservations no later than October 8 at ahildat@aol.com or

2 October Private Salon Saturday, October 29, 2016 The next Private Salon will be held on Saturday, October 29. The topic will be the 2016 Presidential Election. Representatives from the Republican, Democratic and Libertarian political parties will be present to help lead the discussions. An Italian style buffet dinner with appetizers, desserts and Italian wines and soft drinks will be served. The Salon will be held at Plaza Maria in Rancho Bernardo from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Send your reservation and $28.00 fee to Jack Kaufman, PO Box , San Diego, CA by October 15, I suggest you make a reservation as soon as possible; the first Private Salon sold out early. A waiting list will be kept. For additional information, contact Jack at Carlsbad Desalination Plant Tuesday, November 29, 2016 We invite you to visit the largest, most technically advanced and environmentally sound desalination plant in the western hemisphere, the Claude Bud Lewis plant in Carlsbad. You will have the opportunity to observe the state of the art process of turning water from the Pacific Ocean into high quality drinking water that is now serving nearly a half a million San Diegans. You will also be one of the first individuals to sample this new water supply right from source. The plant was opened on December 14, 2015 and produces 50 million gallons of water per day. All attendees must be in closed toed shoes with no heel, long pants and have a photo ID. Guests must also be able to walk a mile with no sitting or resting and climb 2-3 sets of stairs. There is a maximum of 15 people for the tour per the desalination plant management. Contact Tim DeMarco at tdemarco1@san.rr.com or call before November 22. Club Activity Groups Book Club: Please contact Mary Alice Taflan ( ) if interested. We meet at 2 PM on the 4 th Thursday of the month (except for this November) RBNSC Book Club Selections Playing With Fire Tess Gerritson October 27 Maryalice Taflan Calle de Las Rosas SD, (858) Women of the Constitution: Janice E. McKenney November 17 Doris Goldstein Wives of the Signers Plaza Maria SD, (858) Monthly Wine Groups Join a Wine Group. We have nine wine groups. Groups 1, 7, 8, and Singles 1 and 2 have openings. Contact Margaret Schmitt for additional information. Our wine groups meet once per month at members' homes or other places to sample wine with appetizers and good conversation.

3 Activity Chairperson Monthly Details Wine Group #1 Theme: Host's Choice Margaret Schmitt When: Friday, October 5:30 pm Host: Diane and Tim DeMarco RSVP: by October Where: Tam O' Shanter Dr., San Diego, Cost: Bring an appetizer and wine to share Wine Group #2 Theme: Sicilian Adventure Ed Lennon When: Friday, October 5:30 pm Host: Janet and Phil Desantis RSVP: by October Where: Matinel Road, San Diego, Cost: $10 pp to above address by October 1 Wine Group #4 Theme: Host's Choice Kerry/Kathy Luehring When: Friday, October 5:30 pm Host: Joyce and Jerry Haas, co-host Eileen and Roger McCormack RSVP: by October 15 to Where: Joyce and Jerry Hass, Avenida Sivrita, SD, Cost: $10 pp to Kathy Luehring, Caminito Cadena, San Diego Wine Group #5 Theme: Host's Choice Alex Traina When: Friday, October 5:30 pm Host: Jill and Reggie Reeve RSVP: by October Where: Avenida Consentido, San Diego Cost: $10 pp to Reggie address above Wine Group #6 Theme: Host's Choice Patrick/Peggy Stoker When: Friday, October 5:30 pm Host: Don and Jackie Kramer RSVP: by October Where: Plaza Valdivia, San Diego, Cost: $7 pp and bring an appetizer Wine Group #7 Theme: Host's Choice Sally Edwards When: Saturday, October 5:30 pm Host: June and Mickey Greer RSVP: by October Where: Chetenham Ln., San Diego, Cost: Bring a dish to share and a beverage of your choice Wine Group #8 Theme: Host's Choice Val Collins When: Friday, October 5:30 pm

4 Host: Eileen and Roger McCormack RSVP: by October Where: Avenida Alozdra, San Diego, Cost: Bring an appetizer and wine to share Singles Wine Grp #1 Theme: Halloween Costume Party (voluntary) Nancy Almberg When: Friday, October 5:30 pm Host: Jean Riani RSVP: by October Where: Avenida Sivrita, San Diego, Cost: Bring apprtizers for 10 and a bottle of wine to share and your own wine glass Singles Wine Grp #2 Theme: Host's Choice Chuck Schmitt When: Friday, October 5:30 pm Host: Kathlyn Roberts and Doug Troxler RSVP: by October or dtroxler1@gmail.com Where: Plaza Maria, San Diego, Cost: Entrée provided. Bring a SMALL appetizer or dessert to share and wine of your choice Sunday Supper Club meets several times a year at members' homes. Each dinner party group is limited to eight, with some flexibility such as having some parties of 6, depending upon the number of people who sign up for the designated date (Sunday evening of odd months). The host/hostess sets the theme and time and provides the entrée and accompanying wine. The "guests" provide the appetizer with wine or cocktail, salad or cheese course with a wine pairing, and dessert with wine or after dinner drink--as desired. The supper party groups differ from the wine groups in that they are smaller and include a "sit down" dinner. It is expected that each couple (or two singles) take a turn at hosting the event. If you are interested, Suzanne Smith at ssmzzz@aol.com or call Singles for Fun Bridge: The group meets at members homes on the second and fourth Tuesday at 7 PM. We need permanent bridge players and bridge subs. Contact Madeline Zalaha for details at Mixed Golf Holey Niners Golf Group meet at the Oaks North Golf Course on Sundays. June Greer is the chairperson for this activity. The group will meet on October 16 at 2:00 PM. The starters are Barbara and John Whiteman. Call them at by October 10 to play. The Old Bold Pilots will meet at 7:30 AM on the second Monday of each month at Denny s for a no-host breakfast with camaraderie. We welcome all former or current military and airline pilots only. Contact: Denny Shafer at if interested. Join the Men s Lunch Bunch for luncheon and agenda discussion at the Bernardo Heights Country Club at 11:30 AM on the second Thursday of the month. Call Earl Chinn, Chair, at Tennis Anyone? Join the tennis league. If interested, please contact Maurice Nahum at or mhuman@aol.com. Please advise the days and times available for play. Also

5 advise if you are a member of the Oaks North Community Center and/or the RB Swim and Tennis Club.. Calendar for the Year We welcome volunteers to chair events or assist in staging them. If you would like to be an event chair or assist a chair, please call Tim De Marco at October 13 Wine & Dine Group visits Le Bistro De Louisa October 29 A Private Salon to discuss the Presidential Election November 29 Tour the Carlsbad Desalinization Plant December 18 Holiday Party at Bernardo Heights Country Club January 2017 Annual Winter Champagne Brunch February 2017 Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant March 2017 Outing or event in the local area April 2017 Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant May 2017 Outing or event in the local area June 2017 Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant July 2017 Outing or event in the local area August 2017 Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant September 2017 Outing or event in the local area Other Rancho Bernardo Area Happenings Anyone interested in the following events need to call and make reservations early. These events are attended by others outside of the RBNSC members and therefore sell out early. Call as soon as you think you want to go. First Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Enjoy an exciting performance by Todo Mundo (All the World) recipient of the SD Music award for best World Music in 2014 & 2015 at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Get there early, free seats go quickly. Oktoberfest: Various Bavarian style beer garden are being held in the greater San Diego area from September 30 to October 7 & 8. La Mesa holds its annual Octoberfest from September 30 to October 1. El Cajon s extended event is held Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 & 2 and October 7 & 8. Carlsbad s event will be held on October 1 at Holiday Park and Encinitas will follow-up Oktoberfest will be held on October 2. The largest Oktoberfest in San Diego will be held on October 7 & 8 with a minimum of 9 bands playing over the weekend, 8 Bavarian beers, 6 local specialty beers and 4 others, games, contests, and German food, and races. September 30 to October 6: Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 3-day Guided Tour Albuquerque Mass Ascension, Evening Glow, city tour, time in Old Town, then 2 days in Santa Fe. Cost, $1998 door to door, $1349 land only. Contact Mary Van Hee mrysnshne@gmail.com or call Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library Fall Book Sale: Just in time to pick up books, CDs and DVDs, to give back to school gifts, Thanksgiving hostess gifts, Hanukkah gifts, and Christmas gifts. Or maybe you d like entertaining books, books of recipes by celebrity chefs, board game, travel videos and how-to videos, as well as music, instructional and various of your favorite books on tape and on CDs. Look over what s available at the library sale on Wednesday, October 19 thru Saturday, October 22.

6 On the Go Excursions, A part of San Diego s Jewish Family Services organization. For more information, their web site is which includes a current list of excursions. Call Barbara Howard, Excursion Coordinator, , for registration. Rancho Bernardo Senior Services at Bernardo Center Drive is holding informational seminars. One is on Medicare 101: Get ready and be prepared for Open Enrollment. Another is on The Benefits of Making Funeral Plans in Advance. Contact them at for additional information. Care, Concern, and Joy Our condolences go to Meg Harari, wife of Joe Harari who passed away the week of August 22, and also to the family of Ken Roberts who passed away on July 18. May Joe and Ken rest in peace. Membership Application Membership in the RBNSC is open to residents of Rancho Bernardo and nearby communities interested in becoming acquainted with Rancho Bernardo, local events and each other. Dues are $35 per household a year for Newsletter Post Office delivery or $20 per year for . New and renewing members: make out your checks to the RB Newcomers Social Club and mail them to: RB Newcomers Social Club, P.O. Box 28635, San Diego, CA Please mail the Membership Form below with your check.

7 October 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY /7 PM First Wednesday #1 & :30 AM Old Bold Pilots 7 PM Singles Bridge 11:30 AM Men s Lunch Bunch &Dine #6 & PM Holey Niners Golf 5 PM RB Library Sale 9:30 AM RB Library Sale 9:30 AM RB Library Sale # PM Singles Bridge 2 PM Book Club #5, Singles #1 & 2 9:30 AM RB Library Sale #7 5PM Private Salon

8 Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club Officers Officers President: Maurice Nahum President Elect: Tim DeMarco Past President: Doug Troxler Vice President Membership: Valerie Collins Vice President Publications: Shirley Deininger Vice President Databases: Chuck Schmitt Secretary: Mary Alice Taflan Treasurer: Craig Jennings Activities Coordinator Margaret Schmitt Our Newsletter Staff Proofreader: Alethea Altenbern Care, Concern, and Joy: Barbara Shaw Mailing and Data Base Manager: Chuck Schmitt Circulation Manager: Steve White