Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club Newsletter September 2016

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1 Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club Newsletter September 2016 For anyone who has lost their copy of the newsletter, you may always go to the Website and obtain the same information ( September Special Events Thursday, September 29, 2016 San Diego Botanic Garden September 29 We will be visiting the beautiful San Diego Botanic Garden on Thursday September 29, This visit will consist of a personally guided tour of the gardens. The tour will last one hour. After the tour you can stay until closing. We will meet at the RB Library parking lot at 8:45 am and carpool from there. The admission for Seniors is $9 per person. There is a charge for the guide that will be paid for by the club. Parking is free for cars with 4 or more persons. Otherwise the parking is $2. The San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA. To sign up for this tour please either Tim DeMarco at tdemarco1@san.rr.com or call In order to have a private tour we need at least 12 people. The final attendee count is due to the San Diego Botanic Garden by September 22, 2016, so do not delay if you are interested. For more information, visit their web page at Upcoming Special Events October Wine & Dine Thursday, October 13, 2016 Join us at 5:30 PM at Le Bistro De Louisa, Rancho Bernardo Rd in the Albertson s shopping center where Bernard'O was previously located. 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

2 CHOICE OF DESSERTS: $8.00 Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream Lemon Tart Pannacotta, Fruit Coulis 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 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 or an issue brought to the surface by the media coverage of the campaign, and should lead to a lively discussion. An Italian style buffet dinner with appetizers, desserts and Italian wines and soft drinks will be served. It will be held at the 2300 East Valley Parkway Clubhouse 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. 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 She s Not There Joy Fielding September 22 Valerie Collins Plaza Maria (858) Playing With Fire Tess Gerritson October 27 Maryalice Taflan Calle de Las Rosas San Diego, CA (858) Women of the Constitution: Janice E. McKenney November 17 Doris Goldstein Wives of the Signers (858) Wine Group Meeting Schedules 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. Activity Chairperson Monthly Details Wine Group #1 Theme: Host's Choce Margaret Schmitt When: Saturday, September 5:30 pm,(note day change) Host: Bobbye Wilson RSVP: by August Where: Camino Vuelo, San Diego, Cost: Bring wine to share and an appetizer

3 Wine Group #2 Theme: No More School Ed Lennon When: Friday, September 5:30 pm Host: Shirl Troxel and Alan Sipe RSVP: by August Where: Devereux Road, San Diego, Cost: $10 pp to address above Wine Group #4 Theme: Host's Choice Kerry/Kathy Luehring When: Friday, September 5:30 pm Host: Betty Hayes and Bob Friedgen, co-hosts Dotty and John Washburn RSVP: by September 10 to Where: Fonticello Way, San Diego, Cost: $10pp to Kathy Luehring, Caminito Cadena, San Diego, Ca Wine Group #5 Theme: DARK Alex Traina Wine Group #6 Theme: Host's Choice Patrick/Peggy Stoker When: Friday, September 5:30 pm Host: John and Cathy (O'Leary) Carey RSVP: by September Where: Cumana Terrace, San Diego, Cost: $7 pp and bring an appetizer to share Wine Group #7 Theme: Host's Choice Sally Edwards When: Saturday, September 5:30 pm Host: Pam and Bruce Cornblum RSVP: by September Where: Montero Place, San Diego, Cost: Bring a dish to share and beverage of choice Wine Group #8 Theme: Host's Choice Val Collins When: Friday, September 5:30 pm Host: Charlie and Jane Marsh RSVP: By Monday, September , call for gate code and try to car pool as parking is limited. Where: Caminito Corriente, San Diego, Cost: Bring wine and appetizer to share Singles Wine Grp #1 Theme: Host's Choice Nancy Almberg When: Friday, September 5:30 pm Host: Betty Hayes and Bob Friedgen RSVP: by September Where: Fonticello Way, San Diego, Cost: Bring appetizers for 10 and a bottle of wine to share and your own wine glass

4 Singles Wine Grp #2 Theme: Host's Choice Chuck Schmitt When: Friday, September 5:30 pm Host: Bobbie Zerda RSVP: By September Where: 763 Fino Glen, Escondido, Cost: Bring wine and appetizer to share 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 will meet at the Oaks North Golf Course on Sundays. June Greer ( ) is the chairperson for this activity. The group will meet on September 18 at 2:00 PM. The starters are Roz and Jerry Gillette. Call them at by September 12 to join the group. 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 advise if you are a member of the Oaks North Community Center and/or the RB Swim and Tennis Club. Private Salon Periodic small group discussions over dinner and wine. The next Salon will take place on October 29. 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 September 29 Outing to San Diego Botanical Garden. October 13 Wine & Dine Group visits Le Bistro De Louisa October 29 - At a Private Salon, an Italian Buffet will be served while we discuss the Presidential Election November Outing or event in the local area 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 Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant May 2017 Outing or event in the local area June Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant

5 July 2017 Outing or event in the local area August Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant Other RB 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. September 7: First Wednesday at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. A Penny a Kiss, is a tribute to the music of the 1940s and 1950s. Concerts are free on the First Wednesday of each month, September to June. They begin at 4:00 PM and at 7:00 PM. The concerts fill up early and it is recommended that you arrive 1 hour early to get a seat. September 30 to October 6: Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Guided Tour - 3 days Albuquerque Mass Ascension, Evening Glow, city tour, time in Old Town, then 2 days Santa Fe. Cost, $1998 door to door, $1349 land only. Contact Mary Van Hee mrysnshne@gmail.com or call 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 Directory Updates Additions Braming, Linda Avenida Consentido lbraming@yahoo.com Martinez, Dina Aceituno Drive gmartine@san.rr.com Nguyen, Hong Avenida Venusto # mail4hong@yahoo.com Riani, Jean Avenida Sivrita gjrinsan@aol.com Smith, Yvonne Avenida Aveiro yvonnelaw@sbcglobal.net Changes Changes are BOLD and UNDERLINED Lennon, Ed lennonedwarda@gmail.com

6 Care, Concern, and Joy Everyone is healthy! 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 per year for Newsletter Post Office delivery or $20 per year for delivery. 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 September 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY :30 PM Wine #2 5:30 PM Wine # :30 AM Men s Lunch Bunch 5:30 PM Wine #6, & :30 AM Old Bold Pilots 7 PM Singles Bridge 5:30 PM Wine # PM Holey Niners Golf 2 PM Book Club 5:30 PM Singles Wine #1, 2 5:30 PM Wine # pm Singles Bridge

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