SPORTS Cont’d

Our league does not bowl during the summer but there is a summer league that many of our league members join. I will have more information next month.

Van Quinn, (949) 842-9151

Fishing

Winter is gone. Rockfish season opened on April 1. The Laguna Woods Club Charter is back for two trips per month. Rockfish will be the primary target for May. The Calico Bass should start moving around a bit and we may give them a go on the second charter. There will be two charters on May 1 and May 17. We will be having a luncheon meeting on May 26, at noon in the Fiesta Room. Newcomers are welcome, contact Nick Morenc for details. Until next month, tight lines for all.

Nick Morenc, (949) 588-6223

Golf Chippers

Proposals have been submitted for a safe walking path. We also propose, for safety, that the fence height be raised with netting material to ten feet. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6. On Friday, the quarterly Chippers contest field will be set up at 9 a.m. by volunteers. After 10:30 a.m. that day, all Casta del Sol residents are welcome to try out the Chippers course. It will be available to you all day, free of charge. A wedge club can be provided. Just let us know ahead of time. Plenty of golf balls will be at your disposal. Adult guests are welcome. On the following day, Saturday, May 6, come back for our quarterly Golf Chippers event at 9 a.m. The cost is only $5. White elephant items are welcome for our prize table. No experience necessary. We welcome learners.

Bob Hrad, (949) 290-0366

Lawn Bowling

No more room for excuses. The rainy season appears to be over, yet all we’re getting in regular club attendance is between 10 and 12 members MWF at 1 p.m. As soon as summer heat begins, our hours will go to 9:30 a.m. to avoid bowlers’ discomfort. Last month, we held our annual Short Jack contest for members and invited newbies. The white ball, the jack, is purposely placed almost opposite the pig line. That marker denotes the shortest legal throw of the jack to qualify for gameplay. Shorter is not always easier as many of you would find out if you joined the club. The contest included snacks before the bowling, and pizza, salad, cokes, and beer after. The party started at 11 a.m. to make it comfortable for all. If you are interested in joining this truly fun group, call Mr. Shuman Chan at (626) 428-9970 for lessons convenient to you both.

Roman Swystun, (818) 669-9970

Men’s Golf

The return of warmer weather and lush course conditions has caused a marked increase in golfing activities throughout the area. Now is the time to sharpen your skills for our upcoming summer schedule. In June, the first phase of a three-month qualifying period for the club championships will take place. Each player will record his first round played in June, July, and August to qualify. The club will provide more detailed information before the tournament.

The May games are: 5/3 Team Twosome Total; 5/10 Pinehurst; 5/17 Three Clubs and a Putter; 5/24 Team Best Ball; 5/31 Team Scramble.

A word about our club. Membership includes full access to all social functions, monthly tournaments, club championships, and an SCGA handicap, and fun-loving members. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact our membership chairman Al Arnott at (714) 425-4320.

Merl Barrett, (949) 770-5024

Paddle Tennis

The April Fools tournament had the following winners: Competitive Group: 1st Frank Geronimo; 2nd Chaz Manuel: 3rd tie for Scott Shiroma and Narayan Kanoor; Intermediate Group: 1st Merritt Oldaker; 2nd Tissy Manuel; 3rd Amy Chan; and Social Group: 1st tie for Debra Friedman and Jerry Castro; 2nd Lanette Dahn; 3rd Valerie Kohler. It was a fun event with lots of support on the sidelines from friends and neighbors.

On May 6 at 4 p.m. we will have our Cinco de Mayo Open House. This is a fantastic opportunity for newcomers and non-members to experience the fun of this wonderful sport with demonstrations and lessons.

The Progressive Dinner is always a hit and will take place on June 10. This is for members only, so if you haven’t signed up there’s still time to become a member for $10 for the year.

We always welcome new players, so come practice during Open Court at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday

Debra Friedman, debrafriedman0@gmail.com, (949) 230-7195

Pickleball

A good time was had by players and spectators alike at our Luck of the Draw Tournament on March 25. Congratulations to our winners: Narayan Kanoor, 1st Place; Marti McGee, 2nd Place; Dena Rawson and Jim McGee,

3rd Place. Our second tournament of 2023 was held on April 29.

If you want to watch or try Pickleball, our Open Play times are Monday and Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m., and Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. If you would like to try playing pickleball, we have paddles that you may borrow, and experienced club members who will introduce you to the sport. If you would just like to watch all the fun, come relax on the bench outside the courts and enjoy watching the play.

If you have questions about pickleball, please contact Metty Thomason at (714) 325-3526, or Donna Guild at (949) 446-0005.

Donna Guild, (949) 446-0005

Shuffleboard

The Shuffleboard Bingo event was a success with a special thanks to Eleanor and Howard Reafsnyder, Bob Hrad, and all the helpers for food, raffles, and games.

The Winter Pot of Gold league yielded the following winners: 1st place, Stan Krauson; 2nd place, Susan Herrning; 3rd place, Michael Bukala. The Sunday Super Shuffle in March had the following winners: 1st, Judy Paskey and Bob Caywood; 2nd, Shirley Saunders and Mo Caywood; 3rd, Cathy McCoy and Stan Krauson.

The Spring Pot of Gold league meets on Wednesday evening, and the Spring Tuesday morning Intramural League started at the end of March and will run for 10 weeks. Subs are welcome. Those who prefer the no take-out style of play can join the Friendly Shufflers on Wednesday mornings. Lessons and practice are on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. with Bob and Mo Caywood.

The Sunday Super Shuffle is May 21 at 1 p.m. and the Sunday Potluck Social Shuffle is May 28 at 2 p.m.

For further information, please contact Jim Kinney at dothemath99@ yahoo.com.

Debra Friedman, debrafriedman0@gmail.com, (949) 230-7195

Tennis

As we enter the height of the Spring tennis season, a variety of events are now underway. Regularly scheduled round-robin events are held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. We have also included a special Clarity, Clinic, and Coffee (with donuts) event for the first Saturday of each month. These sessions are a great way to hone your skills and pick up some pointers. In addition to the scheduled events, there are also informal groups on many Tuesday and Thursday evenings. To complement the various group events, the first tournament of the year is now scheduled for June 3. A fall tournament is also planned.

Mark your calendars now for the Tennis Club’s summer pool-side gala on August 18, which will feature the alluring southern rock sounds of Ortega Highway and the enticing food of The Mexican Taco. For your long-range planning, add the festive holiday party on December 9 to your calendar.

Roger Gyger, (630) 430-9045

On the Road Again

Hollywood Museum

New to SoCal, too busy to explore, or perhaps time to revisit? Debra offers suggestions

Debra Friedman

The Hollywood Museum can be found amongst an array of unusual movieland museums. It is on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine, adjacent to Ripley’s Believe It or Not and the Hollywood Wax Museum.

The Hollywood Museum, housed in the 1928 art deco Max Factor Building, is an interesting and eclectic mix of movie-related mementos from films spanning the 1920s until today. It has an extensive collection of Hollywood memorabilia, featuring 10,000 authentic show biz treasures such as costumes, props, photographs, scripts, stars’ car collections and personal artifacts, posters, and vintage memorabilia. Some of the stand-outs are the

What’s Cooking at Casta

Want help in the kitchen? Linda shares her favorite recipes.

Key Lime Pie

Linda Brockmiller

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup sugar

6 Tbsp. butter, melted

2 (14 oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk

½ cup sour cream

2-3 key limes, zested

¾ cup key lime juice

2 egg yolks

8 oz. heavy whipping cream

2-3 Tbsp. powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla ruby red slippers that Dorothy wore in the Wizard of Oz, a gorilla replica from King Kong, and the Marilyn Monroe million-dollar dress. During my visit there was a section dedicated to Judy Garland since it was the 100-year anniversary of her birth. There are several rotating exhibits and more recent themes such as superheroes, LGBTQ, and the supernatural. The horror film section is in the basement, which I purposely skipped.

The Max Factor history of the building is evident in the display of cosmetics and the organization. There are four relatively small rooms designated for Blonds, Redheads, Brunettes and Brownettes. In each room the wall color and the make-up colors are designed to enhance the look for each of these hair colors. The dominant focus for the Redheads room is Lucille Ball, and the Blonds room is Marilyn Monroe.

Although this museum is not as wellknown as other famous structures in this old Hollywood section of Los Angeles, it is a treat for fans of old movies and movie stars.

Slices of lime and mint leaves for decoration.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter. Finely crush graham crackers. Add sugar and pour in butter and stir until mixed. Pour crust mixture into 9-inch deep dish pan. Press in evenly on bottom and sides. Bake for 6-8 minutes. Remove and cool completely in refrigerator.

Zest limes and squeeze ¾ cup juice. Pour together juice, zest, milk, sour cream and egg yolks and mix until combined, then on medium high for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Pour filling into graham cracker crust and bake 15-20 minutes until set. Remove and cool for 30 minutes and refrigerate for 3 hours. Whip whipping cream, vanilla, and sugar until thick and refrigerate. Garnish pie with lime slices, mint leaves, and whipping cream.

Puns for fun: (compiled by Jeff McCoy)

• You know you are old when the oxygen masks drop from the ceiling when your birthday candles are lit.

• Did you see the movie about the hot dog? It was an Oscar wiener.

• Spending too much time at the coffee bar can cause a latte problems.

• I love it when candy canes are in mint condition.