Fall is full of fellowship, creativity, Halloween fun
By Mary Rea
Publicity Chair
The fall season has arrived brimming with new opportunities for fun, fellowship and creativity in the Women’s Club. It’s also the time of year for Halloween fun!
In late September, we experienced a fascinating backstage tour of the inner workings of the renowned Old Globe Theater. Thank you to our Social Chair Patti Beaver for organizing this popular and informative tour. In October, the Old Globe featured two plays, including “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors.” Just thinking about Dracula and vampires put us in the mood for Halloween fun and spooky times!
October is always a special month in the Women’s Club with fall celebrations and Halloween themes. Our interest groups find a way to creatively weave Halloween into the festivities and décor. For example, the Fun and Games Group played Halloween Charades and other spooky games, and the hosts for Bunco set the mood with creative décor and themed food. Bunco players elevated the Halloween fun with some players dressed up as witches, ghosts and goblins. Even our Arts and Culture Group enjoyed an eerie and funny Opera this month – “The Tales of Hoffmann” – live from the Met at Edwards Cinema.
Fall is also a perfect time for outdoor activities and adventures. The club’s social highlight for October was a visit to the family-owned Cordiano Winery for a tasting of quality wines accompanied by a delicious Italian luncheon. Club members along with their friends and spouses gathered on the patio to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and spectacular views of the San Pasqual Valley. With a little imagination, we felt like we were transported to the rolling hills of the Italian countryside.
Our walking group also appreciated a beautiful day and scenic walk at the Cabrillo National Monument where it is always a treat to see the historic Point Loma Lighthouse.
We are looking forward with great expectations to November’s social programs. The premier event is a behind-the-scenes tour of the world-famous Hotel del Coronado, followed by lunch. Halloween may be over, but we are still eager to hear about the ghosts that are said to haunt the Hotel Del to this day. And, of course, we are interested in stories of the many legendary guests who stayed at the hotel.
November is a theater month for the Women’s Club. Our theater-goers will be enthusiastically attending the Scripps Ranch Theatre to see the play “Tiny Beautiful Things.” Plans are underway for a Pre-Theatre Cocktail Party at the lovely home of Karen Farr and Don Berkebile.
Friendships are forged through common interests and the Women’s Club abounds with opportunities to share interests and friendships. There is a myriad of outstanding interest groups to appeal to all tastes, passions and personalities. There is literally something for everyone! Our most recent club enhancements include Pickleball, Scrabble, and a Coffee Klatch. In addition, ongoing groups include Arts and Culture, Book Discussions, Bridge, Bunco, Fun and Games, Mahjong, and Walking/Hiking.
We welcome new members to join the fun and friendships. If you have a hobby or passion you would like to share with others, there is every opportunity to start a new interest group! We welcome your ideas. You can express your interest in the Women’s Club by contacting Membership Chair Lynn Parke at lparke@san.rr.com or by viewing our website at srwomensclub.org.
