Organizations
Welcome Club Celebrates 31 Years!
Happy anniversary to us! Yes, February is our anniversary month. At our general meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, we will celebrate our 31st year of fun, camaraderie, and community service. We will recognize our new members, and member Dorothy Mildice will give a presentation on the Galapagos Islands. Our meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Scripps Ranch Swim and Racquet Club on Aviary Drive.
The club has many activities: bunco, pitch, bridge, theater group, coffees, crafts, walking, and biking, to mention a few. Why not give yourself a Valentine and visit [www.scrippsranchwelcomeclub.com] to see if this just might be the new activity for you?
Applications are located at the Scripps Ranch Library and on our website. If you have any further questions, please call Becky McDonald at 578-5693 or Janelle Boustany at 271-4159.
Marianne Paul, Secretary
Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary
After recovering from the holidays, we're off and running! Our "Denim and Diamonds" fundraiser is on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the beautiful home of Cheryl and Bjorn Steinholt. This is a casual wine tasting event for only $25 per person and is a wonderful way to get together with friends while supporting Rady Children's Hospital. For more information on this event or to RSVP, please contact Cheryl at 547-0365.
Guess who's turning 40? We would like to invite all the past members to come join us at Yanni's Bistro on Sunday, Apr. 29, to help us celebrate 40 years as a unit. Under the leadership of Lynn Gengler, a group of 10-12 women began the Scripps Ranch Unit of the Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary in 1972. The first fashion show was staged on the tennis courts of the "new" Swim and Racquet Club, with members acting as the models, barbeque chefs, and lunch servers. As the community of Scripps Ranch has grown, so has our Auxiliary Unit, which now has more than 40 active members and 40 supporting members.
You can part of this valuable community organization. For more information on our unit and the types of memberships available, please contact Kami Evora at 831-9179 or [kveora@san.rr.com] or Rebecca Flynn at 619-804-4915 or [rebecca@borrellidesign.com].
Also, you can follow our unit on Facebook at "Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary, Scripps Ranch Unit" or visit us online at [www.rcha-scrippsranch.org].
Sandra Davis
Attention Aspiring Writers!
The Amherst Writers and Artists Writing Workshop led by Scripps Ranch resident Laurie Sanders-Cannon continues in the library's seminar room each Saturday in February from 9:30 to 11:30 am. These workshops are for anyone interested in writing or developing self-expression. No experience is required. Register at the library or call 538-8158.
Grace's Book Nook
Your support of Grace's Book Nook helps us raise needed funds for new library acquisitions and programs. Be sure to stop by the Book Nook each time you're at the library to shop for great bargains. The Book Nook also has greeting and note cards, as well as duck food, for sale. We welcome your tax-deductible donations of gently used books and media and are looking for history books. To volunteer at the Book Nook, please email [gracesbooknook@srfol.org].
Music Program
The "Pleasure of Your Company" concert series welcomes back internationally acclaimed pianist Endre Hegedus performing works of Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7 pm. This concert is co-sponsored by the House of Hungary, San Diego. Enjoy Hungarian pastries at a complimentary reception. Tickets are $10 at the door; kids under 12 are free.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego, popularly known as the MLK Choir, will perform on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2:30 pm. Their repertoire includes gospel music, anthems, and some classical works. The concerts are inspirational and celebrate the history of the Negro Spiritual. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated. Meet the musicians at a post-concert reception.
Snuffy Time
Snuffy, a certified therapy dog, will be at the library on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10:30 to 11:30 am and the first Saturday of every month. Snuffy loves to hang out with kids and listen as they read to him.
Children's Programs
This month's free children's program sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library features Sparkles the Clown in a bubbles and balloon show on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 3 pm. Kids and teens: come to the library on Fridays from 3 to 4 pm to learn chess in an instructional and fun club environment!
Book Discussion Group
This month the group is reading March by Geraldine Brooks. Join the discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 pm in the seminar room. The book for next month is Moloka'i by Alan Brennert, the One Book, One San Diego selection. Copies of the books are at the library circulation desk. Check our website at [www.srfol.org] or at the library for a complete list of this year's books.
Cost-Effective Water Month for Sustainable SR
How can we live green, save money, and still have the water we need? This month both our Second Wednesday talk and our site visit address these mysteries.
On Wednesday, Feb. 8, landscaper Eric Breceda will introduce cost-effective strategies for upgrading existing landscape water systems.
- Cost-Effective Upgrades to your Existing Landscaping
- Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30 pm
- SRCA Community Center, 11885 Cypress Canyon Road
- RSVP to [sustainablescrippsranch@gmail.com] or call Helen Plutner at 271-0614
Then on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 am we'll have a special tour of the North City Water Reclamation Plant just for Scripps Ranch residents and their guests. The pilot plant is part of the city's water resource strategy, using advanced water purification technology to provide safe and reliable water for San Diego's future.
- Scripps Ranch Plant Tour: North City Water Reclamation Project
- Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 am
- 4949 Eastgate Mall, off Miramar Rd.
- You must sign up in advance. Email [sustainablescrippsranch@gmail.com] and we'll email you the link, or go to: [https://apps.sandiego.gov/ereg/purewatersd/courses.php?grp=0211]
No one under age 5 is allowed, and ages 5-18 must be with an adult. Registration is limited to about 20 people and should be completed by Saturday, Feb. 4, if possible. Contact us if you want to rideshare.
HVH Auxiliary
The staff and clients at the Hidden Valley House (HVH) have asked us to extend a "huge thank you" to all who donated money, gift cards, clothing, diapers, and other "needs of the month" throughout last year. They are overwhelmed with everyone's generosity.
Through their "Bridging Hearts" program this past holiday season, the Center for Community Solutions (CCS), the umbrella organization that operates the HVH shelter, matched 126 families with San Diego residents who donated food and gifts to the kids and families during the year. If you would like to participate in their program, please contact Kelly Berger at [kberger@ccssd.org].
Current needs are diapers, baby toiletries, and women's sleepwear, all sizes. Donations can be dropped off at the Scripps Ranch Library or at the home of Ellen Hawkins, 11528 Wills Creek Road. Thank you for your continued support!
Lynn Parke
Heartfelt Greetings from the SR Women's Club
February brings two fun events for our club: Fine Dining with Wine Pairing on Saturday, Feb. 25; and, Bowling Night on Saturday, Feb. 18. The 32-member couples' dining group meets in groups of eight in different homes where they enjoy a four-course gourmet dinner paired with complementary fine wines. Bowling Night will take place at Poway Bowl with players vying for the best score and experiencing lots of laughs.
Our group has a serious side as well with ongoing fundraising that benefits Scripps Ranch schools and other community organizations. Watch for news later this spring about the big Scripps Ranch Women's Club garage sale.
We welcome our neighbors to form new friendships, have fun, and improve our community. Please call Joette Briggs at 695-3441 to become a member.
Anne McClure and Barbara Wesser, Publicity Chairs
Don't Miss Brooklyn Boy at the Scripps Ranch Theatre
Brooklyn Boy, an inspirational comedy-drama about going home again, back to family and friends and the old neighborhood, is now at the Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT). The show runs through Saturday, Feb. 18. The play is a witty, emotionally rich tale of a novelist who hits the best-seller list with his third novel, just as his personal life begins to unravel. The play touches on the age-old themes of parental approval, the lure of fame, and the loss of romantic love.
For reservations, ticket prices, and more information, visit the SRT website at [www.scrippsranchtheatre.org] or call the theater box office at 578-7728.
Scripps Teasers Toastmasters
Want to improve your communication and leadership skills and have fun doing it? Scripps Teasers Toastmasters Club is the place for you. We are part of a network of clubs that offer a learn-by-doing program as part of the worldwide Toastmasters International organization.
Congratulations to these award recipients at a January Scripps Teasers meeting: Wesley Qualch, Best Speaker; Hugh Rothman, Best Tabletopics; and, Akemi Rogers, Best Evaluator.
We meet at the SRCA Community Center on Cypress Canyon Road. Meetings start at 7 am every Thursday and last one hour. Guests are always welcome. For more information, please visit [http://scripps.freetoasthost.net], email [info@scripps.freetoasthost.net], or call Bob Hitchcox at 395-4222.
No Time to Sew!
Village Quilters presents speaker Cathy Van Bruggen on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Scripps Ranch Library. Cathy explores the problem of finding enough time to create. If you've ever said, "I can't find the time," this is a lecture for you. Her program is an informative and humorous presentation designed to give you tips on how to use precious time to sew. Guest fee: $5.
Scripps Tips
Networking Group
"Working from home" is increasingly more common. The explosion of technological advances has opened the door to the "virtual office." Yet with this business model there is potentially one missing piece--synergy. This is where Scripps Tips comes in. There is value in group interaction and our networking group provides this benefit to members!
If you would like to consider the positive benefits of meeting weekly with other self-motivated small business owners, professionals, or independent product reps, visit [www.scrippstips.net] and then call our president, Cheryl Chase-Berkson, at 922-3720 for information. Each member represents a different business or profession so there is no competition for referrals. We welcome you!
Barb Grey
Scripps Ranch Women's Networking Group
Welcome to the Scripps Ranch Women's Networking Group. Our goal and mission is to connect with other professional women in Scripps Ranch and to aid them in expanding their business opportunities while having fun and building friendships.
We would like to add occupations to our group, including: consultants, accountants, web or graphic designers, interior designers, and more. Our next meeting is on Friday, Feb. 24, from 8 to 9 am. Visit [www.srwnetworking.org] for details. For information, contact Julia at 549-3070 or [srwnw@att.net].
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