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SHORT WAIT TIMES At Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in San Clemente, you’ll find quality emergency care with minimum wait times. In fact, the average wait to see a physician is less than 30 minutes, well below the national average. You’ll also find leading-edge equipment, private treatment rooms, and experienced nurses and board certified physicians specially trained in emergency medicine. Best of all, we’re right in your area so there is no long drive. We pursue excellence and the highest standards of care, each and every day, with every patient. Next time you need immediate medical care, remember your hometown hospital, conveniently located just one block off the I-5 Camino de Estrella exit. For more information, visit www.memorialcare.org.

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Life’s a beach...and thank goodness!

Stuck bumper to bumper, crawling down the 5 freeway on a Saturday afternoon, the point was driven home. Running late & perhaps uttering some choice words to my wife, my 3-year old son innocently chimed in with the question, “why do we live here if there’s so much traffic?” I simply responded, “because we want to.”

The sun, the beach, lots to see and do, great restaurants, shopping (my wife will attest to that) and fantastic people are why we gladly call coastal South County home. All of these ingredients are what you’d look for in a great vacation destination, right? Fortunately, we all have the pleasure of living this reality 24/7, 365.

Drink in the good life and take time to experience what our community has to offer. Two great events take place in August providing family-oriented entertainment. On August 9th, the San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival will fill Avenida Del Mar with activities for all ages. The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo comes to San Juan Capistrano’s Oak Blenheim facility on August 22nd & 23rd where all proceeds go to benefit local charities. On September 25th, the Golf n’ Drop, benefitting the Ocean Institute, takes place at the St. Regis and Monarch Beach Golf Links.

This month’s cover features San Clemente Villas by the Sea where residents spend their golden years having the time of their lives. Learn more about this unique senior facility on page 10.

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Senior Living has come of age. For those who are lucky enough to enjoy their golden years at the privately-owned San Clemente Villas by the Sea, their vacation never seems to end.

Residing in this resort-like atmosphere is a far cry from what you might expect. Seniors spend their days being as active as they wish, immersed in a myriad of activities or simply relaxing all day by the swimming pool. It’s no surprise that the residents in this community seem relaxed & happy to be there.

According to San Clemente Villas by the Sea Executive Director, Cathy Ellis, “We’re the cruise ship that never sails. A large number of our residents are from the ‘cruising generation,’ meaning that they have been on between 5 and 20 cruises in their lifetime. It is a lifestyle that they absolutely love and one that they are used to. We offer our residents that experience at San Clemente Villas by the Sea: ‘where the cruise of a lifetime begins.’”

In other words, living at San Clemente Villas by the Sea, now celebrating its seventh year, is a lot like cruising with five-star services and accommodations – three hundred and sixty-five days a year.

facilities :

The Villas provide their residents with a vacation-style atmosphere, from glorious panoramic ocean views to an 85 degree, year-round tropical swimming pool with spa. Hungry? Three gourmet meals are served daily in a restaurant-style dining room. Residents also have access to a tempting deli sandwich bar and 24-hour snack bar. Other amenities include fitness centers, massage rooms, an activity center, family room, beauty salon/barber shop, a licensed fitness instructor, movie theater and endless activities and events offered daily.

San Clemente Villas by the Sea offers independent and assisted living, as well as a separate and secured memory care wing called the “West Indies” which provides the services of an on-call licensed nurse and two on-call physicians. At any given time, there are typically around 175 residents in the high-rise building, about 35 percent being male. The Villas also have petite studios, studios, and one-bedroom/one-bath and two-bedroom/two-bath apartment homes. In fact, Ellis says there are many married couples who live at San Clemente Villas by the Sea. Luxury apartment homes on the top floor of the Villas have vaulted ceilings which are spacious and airy.

Most units have walk-in closets, a balcony and ocean views. All of the units feature kitchenettes with a large refrigerator/freezer and a microwave oven, plus ceiling fans, individual thermostats for heating and air conditioning and free covered and open parking spaces.

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In addition, San Clemente Villas by the Sea offers weekly housekeeping for residents, transportation and a stateof the-art Emergency Call System, two physicians on staff from area hospitals and a top-notch, trained staff of more than 90 available for almost every need imaginable. Monthly rates start at $2,650 and go up to $5,325.

“We really are a cut above the rest,” Ellis stresses. “I think that our ‘secret weapon’ is that we are casual, yet elegant and that we go the extra mile for our residents. As a result, they really do enjoy living at San Clemente Villas by the Sea. It truly is a special place that we have all come to love – residents and staff included.”

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Thirty-six local nonprofit service organizations participate in the Festival. The organizations will offer an array of international food and will operate multiple game booths providing fun for all ages.

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The Fiesta will feature an arts & craft show, with hand-crafted merchandise from talented Southern California artists. Car and motorcycle buffs will want to visit the Classic Car Show sponsored by Beach Cities Auto Collision, with trophies awarded in many categories. The United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines will all be displaying vehicles and information. The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will be on hand as well.

There is no admission fee for the San Clemente Street Festival, and free shuttle service will be available from the SunCal-Marblehead property off the 5 freeway at Avenida Vista Hermosa. The shuttle will run from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce apologizes in advance, but no dogs are allowed at the event.

The Fiesta presents three stages of continuous entertainment throughout the day. This year’s 2009 Street Festival headline bands include Short Final, OFFWHITE, Voxhaul Broadcast, Crucero-Navy Band Southwest and Alpha Prevail. Additionally, The Fiesta is proud to include live music from Vlad and The Impalers, Ugly Paint, Twice Fooled, The Free Lunches, Deeper, Sabrina & the Boyz, The Dreams, The Raymies, Frame of Mind, Rod & the Pistons, Beach Cities Harmonizers and more. The Boys & Girls Dance Club of San Clemente will also perform on stage at the event.

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Golf n’ Drop 2009 marks the 15th annual Ocean Institute Golf Classic and the 6th annual Chopper Drop for Education, sponsored by The Sand Dollar Guild.

These wonderful events have joined together this year to create the inaugural Golf n’ Drop!

The Sand Dollar Guild has raised funds for the Ocean Institute’s educational programs for 21 years. Annually, over 109,000 children visit the Ocean Institute. Through marine life education, there is a promise for the stewardship of our ocean’s future.

The Golf n’ Drop, benefiting the Ocean Institute, gets underway Friday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. at the spectacular Monarch Beach Golf Links.

With its challenging holes and sweeping Pacific ocean views, the setting is perfect for a great day of golf. For more information on the Golf Classic, visit ocean-instutute.org.

The Chopper Drop will be held immediately following the Golf Classic at 4:00 p.m. at the St. Regis Club 19 Lawn. Participation in the Golf Classic is not required to attend the Chopper Drop. Take part in a beautiful afternoon to view the helicopter drop 5,000 golf balls and an opportunity to win spectacular prizes.

Admission to The Chopper Drop is $75 per person including food, wine, music and 5 chances to win a grand prize. Individual tickets are $20 each and it’s not necessary to be present to win. Increase your luck with the purchase of a colored ball for $100.

Colored balls offer a 1 in 25 chance to win big prizes. Grand Prizes include a 6-day getaway to Paris, a 5-night escape to Tahiti and a “Sideways” weekend in Santa Ynez Wine Country.

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To register for the Golf n’ Drop tournament or to purchase Chopper Drop for Education tickets, please call 949.496.2274, ext 412 or email Ellen Meese at emeese@ocean-institute.org or visit the Sand Dollar Guild website at www.sanddollarguild.org

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by Adapt2It Join us for guest speakers every third Wednesday, 10:30am to 11:30am.

Speakers will discuss a variety of topics related to aging and other senior issues. Feel free to stay afterwards for a complimentary lunch!

Please RSVP as seating is limited.

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Red Hot! BeachFire & Irons in the Fire by bonnie small

irons in the fire

The clubhouse and pro-shop at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course have recently experienced a facelift and the restaurant, formerly Bogeys, has reopened as Irons in the Fire. Open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Irons in the Fire has a beautiful wrap-around patio, fire pit, and indoor seating, providing both fairway and ocean views.

At lunch, we started with an order of spicy chicken wings for the table. The generous serving was lip-tingling spicy and perked us all up for our main courses. The warm roast beef, brie and mushroom sandwich on sourdough melted in my mouth. The roast beef was sliced paper thin and had just the right proportion of gooey brie to hold the sandwich together.

Also delicious was the popular BBQ chicken salad, full of goodies like avocado, black beans, grilled corn and cucumber tossed in ranch dressing and swirled with spicy BBQ sauce. The chicken slices on top were beautifully grilled and the portion was generous.

The chicken avocado melt was scrumptious with a juicy chicken breast and large slices of avocado, crispy bacon and Swiss cheese. Paired with fresh fruit or French fries, this sandwich is definitely a “clubhouse” favorite in the making.

BeachFire

I’m breaking out of this economic slump and going out for dinner! Our perpetually beautiful days, clear cool nights and knockout sunsets deserve to be toasted amongst friends. San Clemente’s BeachFire is just the place to meet for its cool artsy beach atmosphere and crowd pleasing menu.

Those of us who didn’t qualify for any federal cashola will love the new “Bailout Menu.”

For $12.95, you may choose from coconut crusted tilapia, lobster tacos, or my fave – the plate lunch of skewered skirt steak and skewered shrimp, each grilled to perfection, alongside sticky rice and mixed greens and served with a yummy teriyaki sauce (ask for some house-made ponzu sauce too!)

The sticky ribs are a surefire winner either as an appetizer or entrée. Slow-cooked and slathered with a tasty sauce, the ribs are served with cole slaw and fries. The panko crusted halibut was also a hit at our table - perfectly pan-seared and nestled in a puddle of jalapeño beurre blanc, surrounded by delicious lightly sautéed vegetables.

In addition to the views, Irons in the Fire has some pretty spectacular indoor eye candy, with a terrific selection of plein air paintings of local landmarks (many by General Manager Mark Donaldson), all available for purchase.

Irons in the Fire also makes for an elegant wedding and event venue, accommodating up to 250 guests. If you’re in need of off-site catering for your next special occasion, Irons provides this service, as well.

Lunch at Irons in the Fire was a nice way to spend the afternoon, enjoying tasty food, gorgeous views and the perks of “membership” at remarkably reasonable prices.

150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente

949.542.3900 » ironsinthefire.biz

If you’re in the mood for a burger – go Vaquero! Tender beef with teriyaki sauce, avocado, bacon, and cheddar cheese on a sweet, soft, Hawaiian bun – yum! Wet your whistle with one of BeachFire’s refreshing beers on tap including Stone Pale Ale and Hefeweizen. There is also a nice selection of wines and specialty drinks sure to suit your mood.

For dessert we loved the BeachFire S’mores – a huge, blistered, house-made marshmallow over a crisp graham cracker, drizzled with a delicious dark chocolate sauce. Between bites we enjoyed the décor; the walls are filled with original art for sale by local artists (even the floors are decorated with tile mosaics designed by local students.) Check out their website for fun daily specials (kids eat free on Tuesdays) and live music to help you get your groove on!

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the patio from irons in the fire

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The Beach House Restaurant 25001 Dana Drive 949.496.7310 thebeachhouse.com

Bad to the Bone BBQ 31738 Rancho Viejo Road 949.218.0227 badtothebone-bbq.com

Brio Tuscany Grille 24050 Camino Del Avion 949.443.1476 briorestaurant.com

Bistro 311 31105 Rancho Viejo Road, Ste. C7 949.218.3311 bistro311.net { See page 23 }

Casanova Ristorante 33585 Del Obispo 949.496.0992 casanovaristorante.com { See page 31 }

Cedar Creek Inn 26860 Ortega Highway 949.240.2229 cedarcreekinn.com

Chronic Tacos 34255 Pacific Coast Highway 949.481.3720 eatchronictacos.com

El Adobe de Capistrano 31891 Camino Capistrano 949.493.1163 eladobedecapistrano.com

Dana Kai 24050 Camino Del Avion 949.489.8169 { See page 30 }

L’Hirondelle 31631 Camino Capistrano 949.661.0425 lhirondellesjc.com

Gemmell’s 34471 Golden Lantern 949.234.0063 gemmellsrestaurant.com { See page 29 } Hennessey’s Tavern 34111 La Plaza 949.488.0121 hennesseystavern.com Luciana’s 24312 Del Prado 949.661.7799 lucianas.com Mahé 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive 949.240.1800 eatatmahe.com Mario’s By The Sea 32545 Golden Lantern 949.240.1967 mariosbythesea.com Proud Mary’s 34689 Golden Lantern 949.338.7581 proudmarysrestaurant.com { See page 30 } Salt Creek Grille 32802 Pacific Coast Highway 949.661.7799 saltcreekgrille.com

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Ramos House Café 31752 Las Rios Street 949.443.1342 ramoshouse.com Simply Fondue 31761 Camino Capistrano 949.240.0300 simplyfondueorangecounty.com South 31105 Rancho Viejo Road 949.542.8889 souththerestaurant.com { See page 22 } Sundried tomato 31781 Camino Capistrano 949.661.1167 thesundriedtomatocafe.com { See page 16 } Tannins Wine Bar & Restaurant 27211 Ortega Highway 949.661.8466 tanninsrestaurant.com Thai Juan On 31878 Del Obispo Street, #109 949.234.0332 The Vintage Steakhouse 27601-B Verdugo Street 949.661.3400 thevintagesteakhouse.com { See page 29 }

SAN CLEMENTE Antoine’s Café 218 S. El Camino Real 949.492.1763 antoinescafe.com Bad to the Bone BBQ 107 Via Pico Plaza 949.361.9132 badtothebone-bbq.com BeachFire Grill 204 Avenida Del Mar 949.366.3232 beachfire.com { See page 29 } Carbonara Trattoria 111 Avenida Del Mar 949.366.1040 carbonara.com { See page 30 } Duke’s 204 S. El Camino Real 949.481.2040 { See page 33 } Hapa J’s Kitchen, Bar & Lounge 2016 S. El Camino Real 949.276.6657 hapajs.com Iva Lee’s 555 N. El Camino Real, Ste. E 949.361.2855 ivalees.com Irons in the Fire 150 Avenida Magdalena 949.542.3900 ironsinthefire.biz { See page 29 } The Melting Pot 647 Camino De Los Mares, #126 949.661.1966 themeltingpot.com Sundried Tomato 821 Via Suerte 949.388.5757 thesundriedtomatocafe.com { See page 16 } Vine 211 N. El Camino Real 949.361.2079 vinesanclemente.com

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