CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Cont’d

Social Singles

If you are a Casta del Sol resident who is single, you are invited to join our singles group. We have no membership dues. In August, we will be meeting for lunch on Thursday, August 10 at 1 p.m. at Lulu’s Caafe in Rancho Santa Margarita. To reserve your seat at the table, please RSVP to Carol Kowalsky only (cekewpie1@ cox.net) by Monday, August 7. To join the group and get on our email list, or for more information, please contact Mary Carlson.

Mary Carlson, marycarlson28@gmail.com, (949) 380-0744

Sol Rock ‘n Rollers

Many thanks to those who joined in the fun at our Caribbean Night event in July. We are currently working on an event for early fall. Watch for a flyer in an eblast from Valerie when we get it finalized.

The officers of the Sol Rock ‘n Rollers would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has attended, those who have volunteered to help at our events, and for the support that we have received from the community in our first year of operation. We are having fun and are looking forward to putting on more fun-filled events in the future.

For more information or to get more involved with our club, email Donna Farris.

Donna Farris, dbfarris117@gmail.com, (949) 378-6158

Support Group

If you experience grief because of losing a loved one, losing independence due to illness, aging, or caring for a loved one, this is a place for emotional support, sharing experiences and hearing similar situations. You are not alone on your journey. Come and meet others in similar seasons and situations. We meet twice a month. For more information, contact Kathy Wu.

Kathy Wu, Kathywu.mv@gmail.com, (818) 590-8009

Variety Club

The Variety Club Gong Show had a packed audience and drew lots of laughs. The cast and crew had a well-deserved celebration watching the video.

We do not have a firm date for the next performance, but are hoping to do a show before the end of 2023.

The Variety Club is a group of performers and crew members who enjoy being together, laughing, and learning a lot about self-confidence and theater skills. If you are interested in joining us for any future shows, please contact Barb Turino at (951) 858-7350.

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

Vegetable Garden

Warning! The dumpsters in the Rec Ctr 2 parking lot near the Vegetable Garden are for the Rec 2 area and the Vegetable Garden only. Do not deposit your household items in these containers. Cameras have been posted around the dumpsters to record violators, including your contractors, and you will be fined !

An abundance of vegetables and fruits are ripening now. It is great to see such bountiful crops, which are shared with the local food bank. The next big event happening in the Vegetable Garden will be on Saturday, August 26. Margaritas with a little salt and lime, and it is Salsa Party time. Grab your sombreros and join the Casta del Sol Vegetable Garden folks for a fun afternoon. Check your email for an eblast with details and a save the date reminder. At this writing, 23 people are waiting for a garden. Happy Gardening.

Michael Schlesinger, mikeschles123@gmail.com, (914) 815-1002

Woodworkers

Woodworkers Club members have joined the Orange County Woodworkers Association where we can meet with other area woodworkers and benefit from their woodworking experiences, as well as view some new project ideas. Periodically, the Woodworkers Association sponsors a special theme contest among members. Recently, the theme was to make a wood project using one 2 x 4, which resulted in some very interesting projects.

Woodworkers Club members have added the Shaper Origin Router, a tool that will enhance our ability to produce more accurate cuts when making projects that have connecting joints or inlays, plus it has many other features. Its use involves creating a computer design and downloading it into the machine, which makes the clean and precise wood cut.

The Club meets each Monday at 2 p.m. in the Rec Ctr 1 Arts and Crafts Room. Drop by if you have a wood project request or are interested in our activities.

Steve

Vallely,

(714) 595-5766

Water Exercise

Finally, we are now back to our everyday sunny mornings! Experts agree that the best way to start a day is with exercise, and we will add lots of fun conversations and many laughs. Join us every weekday morning in the pool, exercise starts at 9 a.m., and we all love it. Sign up in the office, only $10 for the entire year, and we will welcome you with our variety of music that accompanies our water routines! See you in the pool.

Nan Rednall, nrednall@gmail.com, (949) 584-4321