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1 Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club Newsletter May 2016 For anyone who has lost their copy of the newsletter, you may always go to the Website and obtain the same information ( Upcoming Special Events Day at the Races July 27 We have been invited to join Oaks North Travel Club to attend a Day at the Races at Del Mar Race Track on July 27, It s going to be a special day with a luxury bus taking those who join us, picking everyone up at the Oaks North Community Center parking lot at about noon. It is suggested that everyone park in the last four rows of that lot for easier access to the awaiting buses. Ten tables have been reserved in the shade on the Terrace at the track. Servers will take your lunch menu orders while you are studying your betting sheets. Tables are located close to the betting area, near the finish line and in view of the score board. Coaches will arrive well before Post time and depart after the races are finished. The price of $45 includes transportation from RB, gratuities, and a reservation on the terrace. Contact Helen Harte at or Gladys Bernabei at to reserve your spot. Mail checks to Helen at Plaza Dolores, SD Visit to Historic Camp Pendleton We will visit the Historic Santa Margarita y Las Flores Ranch House Complex on May 11, Of all the Marine Corps bases throughout the world, Camp Pendleton has one of the most intriguing pasts. Spanish explorers, herds of thundering cattle, skilled vaqueros and now tough Marines have contributed to the history of this land. The Santa Margarita y Las Flores Ranch House Complex is the 8,500 square foot ranch house built circa It is the center of the ranch and also of Marine Corps Base life at Camp Pendleton. After the tour, perhaps we can arrange lunch at a nearby restaurant for those interested.

2 For a reservation please contact Tim DeMarco: tdemarco1@san.rr.com, Phone As this is a US military facility, your name, driver s license number with the state of issue and your birth date is required. Sorry about the birth date, but we swear we will tell no one. We will meet at 8:30 AM at the Ranch Bernardo library and carpool to Camp Pendleton Marine Base for the tour beginning at 10 AM. June Wine and Dine Dinner On Tuesday June 21, join us at at the beautiful Vintana restaurant located above the Lexus Escondido dealership at 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido. Select your dinner from their extensive menu or take advantage of their Tuesday Date Night special; 2 entrees and a bottle of wine from the Date Night Menu for $49.95 per couple, plus tax and gratuity. Alternately, select their pre-theatre dining experience of two courses plus a glass of wine from their Pre-Theatre Menu for $39.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Contact Chuck Schmitt by June 14 at or schmitt8@ cox.net. for your reservation. Club Activity Groups Book Club: Please contact Maryalice Taflan ( ) if interested. The schedule is: Month Book/Movie Place/RSVP Phone April 28 Charlotte s Story by Laura Benedict Valerie Collins Plaza Maria San Diego, May 26 Things Remembered by George Bockoven Maryalice Taflan Calle de Las Rosas San Diego, Angelika Theater in Carmel Mountain is open with baby boomer prices on Thursdays. (Adults age 55+ pay just $11.50 and receive free Popcorn with the purchase of a drink all day, every Thursday!) We will try to get a group together. If you are interested, please call Tim De Marco at 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

3 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 May15 at 1:30 PM. The starter is June Greer. Call her by May 9 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. Wine Group Meeting Schedules Join a Wine Group. We have nine wine groups. Several of the wine groups have openings: Groups 1, 7, 8, and Singles 1 and 2. Contact Margaret Schmitt. 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 Choice Margaret Schmitt When: Friday, May 5:30 pm Host: Eileen and Roger McCormack RSVP: by May Where: Avenida Alozdra, San Diego, Cost: Bring an appetizer and wine Wine Group #2 Theme: May's Bouquet Ed Lennon When: Friday, May 5:30 pm Host: Sharon and Pat Reynolds RSVP: by May or send check Where: Prado Way, San Diego, Cost: $10 pp to above address Wine Group #4 Theme: Host's Choice closed to new members Kerry/Kathy Luehring When: Friday, May 5:30 pm Host: Jane Sapper, co-host Candice and Paul McClung RSVP: by May 14 to Kathy Where: Redwood Terrace, 710 West 13 Avenue, Escondido, Cost: $8 pp to Kathy Luehring, Caminto Cadena, San Diego, Ca. Wine Group #5 Theme: Host's Choice Alex Traina When: Friday, May 5:30 pm Host: Bob and Rosemarie Bowman RSVP: by May Where: Corte De Chucena, San Diego, Cost: $10 to above address

4 Wine Group #6 Theme: Host's Choice Patrick/Peggy Stoker When: Friday, May 5:30 pm Host: Bob Heighton RSVP: by May Where: 3012-J Bear Valley Parkway South,Escondido, Ca Cost: $7 pp and bring an appetizer Wine Group #7 Theme: Derby Day Sally Edwards When: Saturday, May 1:30 pm Host: Susan and Hugh McLean RSVP: by May Where: Crest Way, Del Mar, Cost: Bring a dish to share or a bottle of wine Wine Group #7 Theme: Host's Choice Sally Edwards When: Saturday, May 5:30 pm Host: Mike and Barby Kaplan RSVP: by May Where: Via Nasca, San Diego, Cost: Bring a dish to share and beverage of your choice Wine Group #8 Theme: Host's Choice Val Collins When: Friday, May 5:30 pm Host: Sandy and Ollie Smoot RSVP: by May Where: Bernardo Trails Drive, San Diego,92128 Cost: Please bring wine and an appetizer to share, parking is limited, carpooling would be a great advantage Singles Wine Grp #1 Theme: Host's Choice Nancy Almberg When: Friday, May 5:30 pm Host: Richard Morgan and Ruth Ann Miller RSVP: by May Where: Richard Morgan Residence, Corte Arauco, San Diego Cost: Bring appetizers for 10 and a bottle of wine to share, plus your own wine glass Singles Wine Grp #2 Theme: Host's Choice Chuck Schmitt When: Friday, May 5:30 pm Host: Joe Zakocs and Joanne Gibas RSVP: by May Where: 2238 Tierra Verde Rd., Vista, Ca. Cost: Your favorite wine and an appetizer

5 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 May 11 Visit to the Camp Pendleton Santa Margarita y Las Flores Ranch House June 21 The Wine and Dine Group visits Vintana, Escondido July 17 Annual Summer Champagne Brunch at Bernardo Heights Country Club July 27- Derby Day at Del Mar Race Track August Wine & Dine Group visits local restaurant September Outing or event in the local October Wine & Dine Group visits local restaurant 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 Beth Wieland is recovering from a broken arm. Care, Concern, and Joy 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: First Wednesdays California Center for the Performing Arts at 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido at 4 pm and 7pm. On May 4, Fanny and the Atta Boys present a program of American and swing music. On June 1 Debora Galan and Silk will perform jazz standards. The programs are free, and reserved seats are $12. Call the Box Office at THURS. MAY 5, 2016 The Rancho Bernardo Woman s Club s Annual Fashion Show Luncheon at 11:30 AM at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Cost is $26 at check-in. Call Fern for reservations ( ) by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 2. WED. MAY 11, 2016 ANNENBERG ESTATE/SUNNYLANDS, RANCHO MIRAGE Touring this historic estate, visit Sunnyland Center & Gardens. PRICE of $100 - $105.Contact Mary Van Hee: mrysnshne@gmail.com or call for further details SUN. MAY 15, 2016 at 4 PM Poway Symphony Orchestra presents Classic and Opera with works from Beethoven and Hayden.. Caroline, soprano, performs a selection of famous arias from well loved operas. Price $10 at. or at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Espola Road, Poway box office. Call (no fee) Fri 12-5; Sat 10-3 SUN. JUNE 5, 2016 MUSICAL NEWSIES at the CIVIC CENTER, San Diego. It's a rousing tale about fighting for what's right, and staying true to who you are. Price: $90 members, $95 non-members includes tickets, coach from RB, and gratuities. Call Mary Lynch JUNE 6-12 Scenic Idaho Adventure - 7 Days Visit Spokane, Coeur d Alene, Salmon River, Sun Valley, and Boise - If interested, call Jeanne Bleahu of Oaks North Travel Club of RB at or jeannebrb@yahoo.com

6 WED JULY 27, 2016 A Day at the Races with Oaks North Travel Club. Price of $45 covers coach, gratuity and a table on the Terrace. Call Helen Harte at (858) or Gladys Bernabei at (858) for a reservation. AUG.7, Matinee BEAUTIFUL--Life of CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the CIVIC CENTER It's a MUST SEE! $85 - $90 covers ticket, coach and gratuity. Contact Mary Van Hee, /phone mrysnshne@gmail.com or FRI. SEPT.30 to THURS. OCT.6, 2016 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 Membership Application Membership in the RBNSC is open to residents of Rancho Bernardo and nearby communities to become acquainted with Rancho Bernardo, its events and each other. Dues are $35 per household per year unless you choose to receive our newsletter by ($20). 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

May 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Wine #1, & 2 1:30 PM Wine #7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:30 AM Old Bold Pilots 7 PM Singles Bridge 11:30

7 May 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Wine #1, & 2 1:30 PM Wine # :30 AM Old Bold Pilots 7 PM Singles Bridge 11:30 AM Men s Lunch Bunch Wine #6, & :30 PM Holey Niners Golf Wine # PM Singles Bridge Book Club Wine #5, Singles #1 & 2 Wine #7

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: Maryalice 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

Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club Newsletter

Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club Newsletter February 2016 It is time to pay dues for 2016. The cost is $35/year for those wishing to receive our monthly newsletter by USPS. E-mail memberships will