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November 14, 2008
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Bingo
The Canyon Lake Lions and Lioness Clubs host Bingo the first and third Sundays of each month at 1 p.m. in the City Multi-purpose Room. The next Bingo will be held on November 16. All proceeds are donated to charities. For more information, contact Sharon Timms at 244-3555 or Joanna Spiller at 244-1553.
Vendors/crafters wanted
Vendors and crafters are needed for the Junior Women’s Club Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lodge. For Boutique information or to book a booth, call Chairperson Sue Collins at 244-9675.
Christmas singers
Residents are invited to make their holiday festivities more memorable by booking the Canyon Lake Choraleers “Christmas singers.” For more information or for booking, contact Joline Terry at 244-7684.
DAR meeting
The Daughters of the American Revolution, Luiseno Chapter, will meet on Tuesday, November 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sizzler Restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. in Murrieta. Vice Regent Deborah Stemwedel of Canyon Lake will present guest speaker Cindy Allen, who will speak on DAR protocol. Everyone is invited to the luncheon, especially those interested in tracing their heritage to ancestors of the American Revolution. Applications and instructions for documenting lineage are available at the luncheon. For information contact Fay Bishop at 677-1564.
Flu shots
Cornerstone Community Church is holding flu shot clinics this Saturday, November 15, through Tuesday, November 18. Flu shots will be available for $20; no appointment is necessary. The clinic is a fundraiser for the Cornerstone Christian School Booster Club. Clinic hours are Saturday, November 15, from 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Monday, November 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Tuesday, November 18 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Cornerstone Community Church is located at 345710 Monte Vista Dr. in Wildomar. Look for the “flu clinic” signs as the clinic will be located in different rooms each day. For more information, contact Mike Brisson at 674-8661 or 764-9822.
Cookbooks still available
The Canyon Lake Woman’s Club is offering the “Tastes of Paradise” cookbook. “This is a wonderful addition to your cooking library with recipes for all seasons, complete party menus, holiday menus and much more. The holidays are coming and this is a great opportunity to get some early shopping done with creative gifts for family and friends,” says Joanna Spiller.
To purchase a cookbook, call Rita Wacker at 244-1881, Barbara Weatherman at 244-1618, Audrey Barrows at 244-5550, Barbara Duncan at 244-7513 or Sherry Attig 244-5378. They can also be purchased at Pack, Wrap and Post in the Towne Center. The price is $20 each, or two for $35; proceeds from the sales will be donated to organizations supported by the Woman’s Club in its ongoing efforts to help others less fortunate.
Lioness brownie jars
The Canyon Lake Lioness Club will be selling its world-famous brownie mix jars during the holiday season. There are only a limited number left. Each jar is hand-decorated in a holiday motif, filled with the dry ingredients and finished with holiday material and ribbon. They are appropriate for hostess, thank you or Christmas gifts.
The price is $8 each or two for $15. Proceeds from this project will be used to help those less fortunate in the community. Call Lioness LaRue McNamara at 244-6470 or Mary Ann Petty at 244-8407.
Grief Group
Talking with others often helps relieve some of the pain that is experienced with the passing of a loved one, according to organizers of a Grief Group that is beginning at Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church, 30400 Grand Ave. in Lake Elsinore. Beginning November 20, the group will meet at 7 p.m. every third Thursday. For more information, call 674-1377 or contact Karen Nahrstadt at 775-9523.
Christmas Tree Lane
The Lake Elsinore Elks will hold its 10th annual Christmas Tree Lane on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Opportunity tickets for 12 themed Christmas trees valued at $500 to $1,000, including presents, will be available for $1 each. Winners must be present at the 2 p.m. drawing to win. Proceeds from the opportunity drawing will go to the Elks scholarship programs. The event will be held at Trevi Entertainment, 32250 Mission Trail in Lake Elsinore. For more information, call 674-6804.
‘Two from Galilee’
Canyon Lake Community Church will present its Christmas Dessert Theater performance, “Two from Galilee,” on December 5 at 7 p.m., December 6 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., December 12 at 7 p.m. and December 13 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the church office at 30515 Railroad Canyon Rd. or online at www.canyonlakechurch.org/2Galilee/Tix. For more information, call 244-1877, ext. 209.
Senior softball
Softball players 55 and older are needed for a senior men’s league in Menifee. The league plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Wheatfield Park, next to the Menifee campus of Mt. San Jacinto Community College. For more information, call Ed Hustead at 679-8626.
Hospital volunteers needed
Menifee Valley Medical Center is seeking volunteers. Only four hours of volunteer service per week qualifies as an active member of the hospital volunteer team. No experience is necessary; training will be provided. The minimum age for hospital volunteers is 16 years old. For more information call 679-8888, ext. 7254 or 925-6389.
Bridge Marathon
It’s time for couples and ladies to register for the Annual Bridge Marathon, sponsored by the Woman’s Club. All games are played as foursomes in the entrants’ home, beginning in January and finishing at the end of May. Entrants will play a maximum of five times. An awards dessert will be held on June 18 at the Lodge and prizes will be awarded in all divisions.
Newcomers to Canyon Lake are encouraged to find a partner and participate. Registration will be open until January 7; the entry fee is $10 per person. Make checks payable to Canyon Lake Woman’s Club and mail to Betty Whitaker, 23456 Continental Way, Canyon Lake. For more information, call Betty at 244-4423.
Moms in Touch
Moms and grandmothers of middle schoolers are invited to join Moms In Touch International, which meets in Canyon Lake on Mondays at 9 a.m. The group is praying for CLMS and its students. For more information and meeting location, call Sherry Bajadek at 244-4992, or e-mail sbajadek@ca.rr.com. Visit MomsInTouch.org.
Senior bowlers wanted
Residents interested in bowling on a senior league on Mondays at 1 p.m. are invited to join other seniors at the Trevi Bowling Center. Teams consist of four bowlers. For more information, contact Rolly Bitterman at 244-4674.
Cornerstone sports activities
Cornerstone Community Church invites residents to join in the following evening community sports activities: indoor soccer on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m.; men’s basketball on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m.; co-ed dodgeball on Thursdays from 7:30 to 10 p.m.; and co-ed volleyball on Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. All activities will be played at Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Dr. in Wildomar. For more information, call 674-8661 or e-mail bfurlong@Go2Cornerstone.com.
Bosom Buddies
Bosom Buddies is a volunteer support organization dedicated to helping women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Women receive support and resources from other breast cancer survivors. Contact Bosom Buddies if you or a loved one has received the diagnosis of breast cancer. For more information, contact Janelle Basham at 515-0500 or Kimbo Slingerland at 609-4044.
Caregiver support group
Caregiver Connection Support Group meets at Canyon Lake Community Church on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in room C5 and C6. The Caregivers Connection is a support group for caregivers and their patients. There are activities planned for both the caregiver and those for whom they are caring. For more information, contact JoAnn Wickerath at 679-7736 or Joyce Davolt at 672-3237.
Computer Club
The Computer Club of Menifee Valley welcomes all who have an interest in computers. It meets at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month and offer presentations, guest speakers, a computer lab and computer classes. It is a free club with no dues. Meetings are held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 29885 Bradley Rd. in Sun City. Visit www.ccmv.net.
Art Walk, Cruise Night
The Elsinore Valley Arts Network (EVAN) invites residents to its Saturday Night Art Walk on the first Saturday of each month from 3 to 7 p.m. For more information contact Robin Golden at 909-262-4684 or Barbara Middlebrook at 245-8890.
The Lake Elsinore Marketplace holds a Cruise Night on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the food court parking lot next to Chili’s (Costco center). For more information contact Sabrina McChesney at 619-341-0877.
Quilting fabric needed
Quilting supplies, including fabric samples, remnants, old sheets, old blankets, new fabric, embroidery thread and batting are needed by a quilting group working in conjunction with the Lutheran World Relief (LWR), which provides quilts to those in need. The quilting group meets from 9 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of each month, at Faith Lutheran Church, 28200 Portsmouth Dr. in Sun City, and welcomes quilters. For more information, contact Kathryn Kanaan at 244-0711.
Child advocates needed
The local organization of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children is seeking volunteers for its program. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. No special education or background is needed – just a desire to help abused and neglected children. Volunteers must pass a background check, followed by a 30-hour training course. For more information contact Deborah Sutton at 304-5220 or visit www.nationalcasa.org.
Donate a mammogram
The Breast Cancer website invites people to click on its site daily so it can meet its quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman. It takes less than a minute to go to the site, www.thebreastcancersite.com and click on “donating a mammogram” for free (pink window in the middle). This doesn’t cost one a thing. Corporate sponsors /advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammogram in exchange for advertising.
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