Social Butterfly

January 8th, 2009

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

DAR Participated in Wreaths Across America Ceremony

Pictured: Jeanette Shiel, Regent, Rancho Buena Vista Chapter, Jackie Staehling, Pat Blair, Past Regent & Jill Scott

The Rancho Buena Vista Chapter members of the Daughters of the American Revolution participated in the 3rd annual Wreaths Across American Ceremony with Jeanette Shiel, Chapter Regent, reading a special poem.

The ceremony took place December 13 at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma. The US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine personnel each placed a wreath in honor of their fallen comrades. The Red, White and Blue Society, Children of the American Revolution, represented the POW/MIA's. The San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot provided a brass quintet, and the rifle detail gave a 21-gun salute. A Coast Guard provided a helicopter fly-over. The event was organized by Joanne Murphy, Regent of the De Anza Chapter, NSDAR. Refreshments were provided by the Navy Wives Club of America, Coronado #167.

The Wreaths Across America story began during the holidays over 15 years ago when the Worcester Wreath Company (a for-profit commercial business from Harrington, Maine) began a tradition of placing wreaths on the headstones of our nation's fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. For the 2008 ceremony, 100,000 wreaths were placed at 350 locations.

American Business Women's Meeting Tonight

The January meeting of the Soaring Eagle Chapter of ABWA will be tonight, Thursday, January 8, at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane, Escondido, with social starting at 5:30pm. The program will be all about the ABWA members and their guests, their future, plans, commitments, time, and getting to know each other better. Be sure to RSVP with a yes or no so you are not charged for a meal if you are unable to attend. Call Mary at 760.739 0717.

Dogtopia Adoption Event to Feature Dogs from Escondido Humane Society

Adoptable dogs from the Escondido Humane Society will be the featured guests of an adoption outreach at Dogtopia of San Marcos on Saturday, January 10. Everyone is invited to meet their new best friend in the "Barking Lot" of Dogtopia, 925 W. San Marcos Blvd., during the Dog Adoption Event from 10am to 3pm. Escondido Humane Society dogs that are currently being fostered at Dogtopia will be available for adoption. Additional EHS adoptable dogs may also make
an appearance. For more information about Dogtopia, call 760.471.6888. Contact the Escondido Humane Society at 760.888.2236.

"A New Year - A Healthier You!" Classes Scheduled

Dr. Nick Yphantides presented his personal journey and miraculous life transformation seminar this week, and is taking sign-ups for those interested in joining a free 11-week healthy living/weight loss class, meeting on Tuesday evenings, from 7-8:30pm. Classes will be held in the Chapel of the Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita Avenue, Escondido. For more information, visit www.healthsteward.com or call 760 420.2251.

Dr. Nick presented his personal journey of how a medical doctor lost 270 pounds without surgery and has kept it off for over seven years. He is inspiring, motivational, and entertaining. Dr. Nick's humble, honest story brings hope that losing weight is possible for anyone, even without fad diets, risky major surgery, or unsafe, appetite suppressing drugs. He is now offering a whole family support group. Everyone is welcome!

Dr. Nick says "You have to change the way you see, before you can change the way you look." He has been featured in Reader's Digest, People Magazine, CNN, and Discovery Health Channel. He speaks to groups around the world offering hope and encouragement for healthy living and a new way of life.

Gospel Play Coming to Vista AVO Theatre

The Gospel Play, "Wait on God," will be performed on Friday, January 9, at 7pm, and Saturday, January 10, at 1pm and 7pm, at the AVO Theatre, 303 Main St., Vista. The play is about a young lady who did not want to "Wait on God” for her mate and she finds herself in an abusive relationship. For information, call Michelle Davison, 760. 978.1825. Tickets are available at www.vistixonline.com.

Hearing Loss Association Meeting on Saturday

The Hearing Loss Association of Escondido (HLA) will meet from 10am to Noon on Saturday, January 10, in the Joslyn Senior Center auditorium, 210 Park Avenue. Canine Companions for Independence will present Jerome and his Hearing Dog at the meeting. You can pet and watch the remarkable things this dog can do for the hard-of-hearing person.

Visitors at the last meeting were Kurt Fischer from San Marcos and Lisa Liang from San Diego. The website has been upgraded and you will find the newsletter on the Monthly News link by clicking on www.hearinglossescondido.org. For information about this meeting, call Sylvia at 760.745.5408.

Contemporary Women Volunteer at Crystal Ball

Contemporary Women of North County (CWONC) next meeting will be Monday, January 12, at the Wood House at Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos. Social time begins at 6:00pm, and the meeting at 6:30.

Members of CWONC again volunteered their services at the Crystal Ball fundraiser which benefits Casa de Amparo, a shelter in Oceanside for children who are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Members assisted with the silent auction of beautiful gifts donated by local vendors during the event held at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club and sponsored by Bill Strauss of ProFlowers and his brother Jeffrey Strauss, gourmet chef of the Pamplemousse Grille in Solana Beach. Overall, the Ball raised approximately $390,000, thanks to the hundreds of generous guests who attended.

CWONC volunteers included (l-r) Lisa Pratte, Membership Co-Chair, and Laura McPhee, Secretary and Newsletter Chair.
Photograph courtesy of Kaye Martin

Escondido Senior Anglers Announce Monthly Meeting

The Senior Anglers will hold their January meeting on Friday, the 16th, 9:30am, at the Joslyn Senior Center Auditorium, Escondido. The speakers will be Ronnie Kovach, television host of "Fishing Ventures," and Ron and Valarie Hoperich, owners and operators of Queen Charlotte Safaries.

The Senior Anglers are always looking for new members and would welcome you to this popular group of active seniors, either as a guest or potential member. Be greeted and introduced around when you arrive at the meeting, and go early as there are sign-ups for camping trips, door prize chances being sold, and apparel chairman Ross Granados always has something new for sale for club members. Also, name tags will be ordered at this meeting.

City Councilman Carl DeMaio to Speak at Republican Women's Meeting

Newly elected District 5 City Councilman, Carl DeMaio, will be the featured speaker at the Rancho Bernardo Republican Women's luncheon meeting on Friday January 16, 12 Noon, at Stoneridge Country Club. Reservations are required by calling 858.674.1051 or 858.487.8992.

Members' gifts and donations for Hidden Valley House, a temporary shelter for abused women and their children, will be collected at this meeting.

Daughters of the British Empire to Celebrate 100th Anniversary

Do you have British or Commonwealth ancestry? In 2009 Daughters of the British Empire will celebrate its 100th Anniversary. In the San Diego area, meetings are held monthly, and you are invited to attend. Contact 760.731.7379, email a.j.pack@att.net or check the website at www.dbesocal.org.

Unique Cooking Classes Scheduled

There's a new chef in town - Sharon Prescott, a 33-year resident of Rancho Bernardo, will make her debut as culinary instructor of the evening at two
upcoming classes being taught at the state-of-the-art San Diego Kitchen and Bath Cooking With Class Cooking School. Tonight, January 8, is the first class and will be "A Feast for Jewish Festivals" with many favorite entrees and an elegant dessert of coeur a la creme with raspberry/Grand Marnier sauce.

The second lesson will be on Thursday, February 12, with special emphasis on people with diabetes. Her class, "Who Would Know That You Have Diabetes?" will include a complete meal, soup, and chocolate souffles.

Both classes are from 6:30-9pm, the cost is $49/class, and attendees will sample each meal as it is prepared. Cooking With Class is located at 8290 Miramar Road. Sharon can be reached at 858.487.3871 or sprescott@aol.com, for those people interested in utilizing her talents at their next club or social event, and she is available for individual cooking lessons. Classes fill quickly. For attendance, call 858.578.2665 or email the school directly at www.sdcookingwithclass.com.

This Month at Mesa College

1/9 thru 3/3 - Mesa College Art Gallery Exhibit - "Shadows and Light in the Niger Delta" - photos by Ed Kashi. Gallery hours, Tues, Wed, Fri, 12N-5pm; Thur, 12N-8pm. Free admission. Visitors use metered spaces adjacent to the A East Parking Lot. Information, 619.388.2829. Reception: Thurs, February 12, 7pm.
1/17 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, "Keeping the Dream Alive" - Mesa College invites students, families and alumni to join the contingency, Sat., January 17, 9am-1pm, Petco Park, East Village Area. Information: Call 619.388.2699.
1/21 - Words of Peace Film Series: "The Face of Peace," featuring addresses by Prem Rawat, subject of bestselling book, Peace is Possible. Wed., January 21, 7-8pm, Room I-424 (2nd floor, Student Services Bldg.). Discussion will follow. First of a 4-part film series sponsored by the Humanities Institute and the San Diego Knowledge Group.
1/26 - Classes Begin.

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