Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club Newsletter May 2017

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1 Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club Newsletter May 2017 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 Old Globe Theatre Tour Friday, May 19, 2017 The Old Globe is providing us with a private guided tour of San Diego s historic theatre in Balboa Park. The event is scheduled at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 19, The original Old Globe was built in 1935 as part of the California Pacific International Exhibition and was modeled after Shakespeare s Old Globe in London. There s much more to the Old Globe than the annual Grinch. Milestones in the history of the theatre and evolution of award winning diverse theatrical achievement are part of the presentation. The behind the scenes tour includes backstage insight into costume creation, set design, stage production and the technology associated with integrated theatre operations. The tour is approximately 90 minutes and promises to be most enjoyable. Lunch options are numerous, both in the park and at nearby restaurants. Cost of the tour is only $5.00 per person ($3.00 for seniors). Car-pooling will be available. For additional information please contact Roger McCormack at or rcormax@gmail.com. June Wine & Dine Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Join us on Wednesday, June 14 at 5:30 PM for a delightful dinner at Café Luna, an intimate eatery serving Italian specialties such as homemade pasta, veal scaloppini and tiramisu. Café Luna is located at Rancho Carmel Drive #2, San Diego, CA 92128, behind the Olive Garden restaurant. You may order from the regular menu and will receive separate checks. The menu is on their website at Attendance is limited to 20 members, so make your reservation ASAP by contacting Grace Boothe no later than June 7 at or graceboothe@yahoo.com.

2 Club Activities Book Club: Please contact Maryalice Taflan ( ) if interested. We meet at 2 PM on the 4 th Thursday of the month. Book Author Date Meeting Location The Nightingale Kristin Hannah May 25 Doris Goldstein Plaza Maria San Diego, CA (858) Small Great Things Jodi Picoult June 22 Rose Marie Dishman Palisades Dr. Poway, CA (858) Still Life Louise Penny July 27 Valerie Collins Plaza Maria San Diego, CA (858) A Weekend With Frances Lois Jean Thomas Aug. 24 Maryalice Taflan Calle De Las Rosas San Diego, CA (858) Monthly Wine Groups Join a Wine Group. Groups 1, 5, 7, and Singles 1 and 2 have openings. Contact Valerie Collins at for additional information. Our wine groups meet once per month at members' homes to sample wine with food and good conversation. Activity Chairperson Monthly Details Wine Group #1 Theme: Cinco de Mayo in Margaritaville Margaret Schmitt When: Friday, May 5, 5:30 PM OPEN Host: Kathlyn Roberts/Doug Troxler RSVP: by Monday, May 1, or dtroxler1@gmail.com Where: Plaza Maria, San Diego, Cost: Bring a small appetizer or dessert to share that complements our Taco Bar, and a beverage of your choice Wine Group #2 Theme: Spring Spirits Ed Lennon When: Friday, May 5, 5:30 PM CLOSED Host: Janet and Phil DeSantis

3 RSVP: by Sunday, April 30, Where: Matinal Road, San Diego, Cost: $10 per person to Janet and Phil by April 30 Wine Group #4 Theme: Hosts Choice Kerry-Kathy Luehring When: Friday, May 19, 5:30 PM CLOSED Host: Barbara and Guy Shaw/co-hosts Suzanne and Paul Smith RSVP: by Monday, May 15, to Kathy Luehring Where: Plaza Maria, San Diego, Cost: $10 per person to Kathy L Caminito Cadena, Wine Group #5 Theme: Hosts Choice Alex Traina When: Friday, May 26, 2017 at 5:30 PM OPEN Host: Carolyn Burchell RSVP: by Monday, May 22, Where: Avenida Cordillera San Diego, CA Cost: $10 to Carolyn Wine Group #6 Theme: Hosts Choice Kathy-Jim Berman When: Friday, May 12, 5:30 PM CLOSED Host: Kathy and Jim Berman RSVP: by Wednesday, May 3, Where: Sun Maiden Court, San Diego, Cost: $7.00 per person and bring an appetizer to share Wine Group #7 Theme: Kentucky Derby Party (Come bet on the horses!) Sally Edwards When: Saturday, May 6, 1:30-4:30PM OPEN Host: Susan and Hugh McLeans RSVP: by Monday, May 1, Where: Crest Way, Del Mar Cost: Bring a dish to share and beverage of choice Wine Group #8 Theme: Hosts Choice Valerie Collins When: Friday, May 12, 5:30 PM CLOSED Host: Jennifer Jaye RSVP: by Monday, May 8, Where: Caminito Cancion #132, Rancho Bernardo Cost: Bring appetizer and bottle of wine Singles Wine Group #1 Theme: Hosts Choice Patti Green When: Friday, May 26, 2017, 5;30 PM OPEN Host: Jean Riani RSVP: by May 22, Where: Ave. Sivrita, San Diego, Cost: Appetizers for 8, bottle of wine and please bring your GLASS Singles Wine Group #2 Theme: DARK Mary Stafford- Ron Boltman OPEN

4 Sunday Supper Club meets up to six times per year at members' homes for a sit-down dinner. (Sunday evening of odd months). Depending upon the number of people who sign up, each Supper Club group is limited to from six to eight guests per home, including host/hostess. The host/hostess sets the theme, and the time, and provides the entrée with accompanying wine. Each guest brings either appetizer, salad, or dessert with the drink of choice to complement their dish. It is expected that each couple (or one/two singles) take at least one turn at hosting a dinner each year. Please contact Valerie Collins for further information or if you are interested in joining the group or vcollins3@san.rr.com. Mixed Golf Holey Niners Golf Group meets at the Oaks North Golf Course on Sundays. June Greer is the chairperson for this activity. The group will meet on May 21. Contact Barbara Whiteman by May 16 if you want to play at 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. 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 contact Roger McCormack at or rcormax@gmail.com. May 19, 2017 Old Globe Theater Tour June 14, 2017 Wine and Dine Group visits Café Luna/host Grace Boothe July 16, 2017 Annual Summer Champagne Brunch August 2017 Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant/hosts Rose Marie/David Dishman September 2017 Outing or event in the local area October 2017 Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant/host Dina Martinez November 2017 Outing or event in the local area December 3, 2017 Holiday Dinner/Dance January 21, 2018 Annual Winter Champagne Brunch February 2018 Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant March 2018 Outing or event in the local area April 2018 Wine and Dine Group visits a local restaurant

5 Other Area Happenings First Wednesdays - Enjoy a FREE performance at the California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., in Escondido at 4 and 7 PM on May 3, Performing in May are Rip Carson & the Valients. Rip is what you would call a prodigy; he can play any instrument he puts his hands on. Rip has been playing rockabilly since the age of 13 and has headlined concerts, festivals, and clubs world-wide in addition to releasing several albums. After a break from the road, having a child, and spending lots of hours practicing and writing songs, Carson is back with a new band, some new guitars (the old ones got smashed), and a cache of songs that will have you out of your seat swinging and singing along! Get there early; free seats go quickly. RB Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale - Wednesday May 3, 5 to 7:30, Thursday May 4, 10 to 4, Friday May 5, 10 to 4, Saturday May 6, 10 to 2. Rancho Bernardo Library, Bernardo Center Drive Poway Concert - The Poway Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Poway Community Choir in a program that will begin with the choir singing a selection of choir music under the direction of Nancy Gray. Then the combined groups under the baton of Maestro John LoPiccolo will perform two powerful compositions for choir and orchestra by Beethoven and Brahms. The second half of the concert will be orchestral and include two movements of Händel s Watermusic Suite as well as, most notably, the famous violin concerto No1 by Max Bruch performed by acclaimed violinist Misha Vayman as soloist. This concert will take place at 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 21, Admission is $15/$12/$10 for general/seniors/students, and children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased on line at the orchestra s website or at the door beginning one hour before the concert. A Day at the Races - Wednesday, July 26. Join the Oaks North Travel Club event and avoid the traffic and parking lot hassles. The $50.00 price includes bus ride, seating on the Terrace level and table service. Contact Jeanne Bleahu, or jeannebrb@yahoo.com Care, Concern, and Joy Doug Troxler had eye surgery recently and is recuperating at home. We wish him well. Hal Altenbern is in Rehab recovering from a broken femur bone. We wish him well. Contact Barbara Shaw at CareConcernJoy@RBNewcomersClub.org with any announcements Directory Updates Additions

6 Comunale, Yvonne 381 Mira Loma Lane Escondido, CA Griffin, David and Connie Gate Drive Poway, CA Pohl, Ken and Rosemary Avenida Sivrita San Diego, CA Staylor, Roy and Elizabeth 610 Gardenia Glen Escondido, CA Weinberg, Irv 650 Woodward Street # San Marcos, CA Membership Application Membership in RBNSC is open to residents of Rancho Bernardo and nearby communities. Dues are $35 per household/year for Newsletter USPS delivery, or $20/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

7 MAY 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT /7 PM First Wednesday 5 PM Book Sale 10 AM Book Sale 10 AM Book Sale 5:30 PM Wine #1 & 2 10 AM Book Sale 1:30 PM Wine # :30 AM Old Bold Pilots 11:30 AM Men s Lunch Bunch 5:30 PM Wine #6 & :30 AM Old Globe /Lunch 5:30 PM Wine # :30 PM Holey Niners Golf 4 PM Poway Concert PM Book Club 5:30 PM Wine #5, Singles #1

8 President: Tim DeMarco President Elect: Roger McCormack Past President: Maurice Nahum Vice President Membership: Shirley Deininger Vice President Publications: Chuck Schmitt Vice President Databases: Chuck Schmitt Secretary: Maryalice Taflan Treasurer: Craig Jennings Activities Coordinator Valerie Collins Our Newsletter Staff Proofreader: Alethea Altenbern Care, Concern, and Joy: Barbara Shaw Mailing and Data Base Manager: Chuck Schmitt Circulation Manager: Steve White