Welcome Club gathered to celebrate
By Denise Stewart
There are many reasons to celebrate in December, and the Scripps Ranch Welcome Club is taking advantage of the occasions by gathering together and enjoying festive events.
A Holiday Coffee was hosted by Karen Reilly and her team early in the month. The decorations in her home added sparkle to the buffet table laden with savory brunch dishes and seasonal goodies. While a Coffee at a member’s home is a monthly club event, this one had a special warmth with so many friends gathered to share the season.
The second week of the month presented two ways for the club to celebrate. The first being the monthly meeting that featured a gift exchange and holiday sweets. The delicacies were prepared by Angela Piccillo and Michelle Cyphers.
Many club members traveled that week to Coronado to enjoy a holiday musical at the Lamb’s Players Theatre. The event was arranged by Pam Savelsberg, Gadabouts chair. Before the performance, most of the theatergoers went in smaller groups to dine in one of the seaside restaurants. Several did their annual spectacular Christmas tree check at the Del Coronado Hotel to bring a traditional close to the festive day.
The Welcome Club certainly knows how to have fun, but as they have for several years, the club again participated in the Armed Services YMCA toy drive. Each year they give a generous donation to the charity to spread their holiday joy to military families. When the holiday season is over, the Welcome Club will continue its regular schedule of Coffees, Gadabouts, book clubs, craft groups, Mahjong, Bridge, Bunco playing, and hiking during the new year.
If socializing with your neighbors appeals to you, check out the club’s website to learn more about their doings and get contact information: scrippsranchwelcomeclub.com.