Let's get together for a "couple" of hours and have a simple meal, enjoy good conversation and company and have some silly fun. We will be playing the Original Trivial Pursuit game or some other popular game you bring. Teams will form randomly- no talent needed because we're just gonna have some fun. Are you with me?

The plan:
I will provide home made salsa and chips, coffee, paper goods-plates, cups, napkins, silverware, etc.
Please bring a simple meal-lasagna, pizza, a hot dish, etc. plus a small

1. appetizer OR
2. a dessert OR
3. salad
3. a nice bottle of wine or beverage of your choice to go with the meal.

Please post which you will bring so we have the right amount.

I hope to start the game by 8:00 pm after we have eaten dinner.

Address will be sent out the Wednesday before the event. Our house is in Yorba Linda near the 91 freeway.

PLEASE NO FLAKES! You will be asked to confirm your attendance the week before. If you do not, you will be removed. This event will take place at a private residence so there's only room for so many people and I need to know how much salsa and chips to get. Please honor your RSVP or drop out as soon as you know you won't make it so other couples can be added. Thanks

Let's try this again. I missed this last time - I want to post it again. Join us for an nice visit to one of our beatutiful nature parks herein Orange County.

The Nature Center is a 58 acre natural park snuggled in the Anaheim Hills area. There is a stream year round that wanders through the park. There are several canyons; hiking/walking trails that wind around the oak woodland and coastal sage trees. One of the few remaining areas like this.

Beginner: 2 mile hike is ideal for beginner or out of shape hikers. Starting on a self-guided trail, there are many native plants. Connecting to the Roadrunner Ridge which runs west to East along the north side of Oak Canyon. This trail has some uphill walking.

Then we will meet the main road and walk beside the stream along a shaded paved road. We could see wildlife and many native trees. Crossing a bridge we reach the Stream Trail's dense oak area. Bird lovers will enjoy the various songs of many types of birds. We will stop at the John J. Collier Interpretive Center to visit the small museum featuring live native wildlife and natural history exhibits.

Those who are more experienced hikers/walkers can continue on another 2 miles.

Tranquility trail will take you up into a hilly and exposed sunny area. Wren way to Bluebird Lane and back to main road makes a circle back to the center.

After the hike, we will go have a drink and appetizers at a local restaurant. Those who want to have an early dinner can do that also.

Beginner hike/walk takes about 1 -1/2 hours with a beginners pace. It's another hour for the advanced hikers to complete the loop.

Bring 1-2 liters of water, a snack if you would like, tennis or hiking shoes, sunscreen and of course your camera.

Please be aware that this is an exploratory hike, not a professional hiking event. Know your limits, and stay with a buddy at all times. There can be risks hiking - tripping, falling, bee stings, poison oak exposure. Just be alert and aware as we hike/walk.

Directions to the parking lot: Parking is free
91 Freeway East to Imperial, go south on Imperial

Turn left on Nohl Ranch Rd. about 3/4 to a mile
Turn left on Walnut Canyon and continue to the Nature Center lot.

I have a dirty green Subaru sedan

Let me know if you have questions.

Nancy 714-402-0202

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A Trip to Ensenada
Friday (3:00 PM)
September 25, 2009

Join us for a special cruise with our friends.

We promise you, this will be a cruise like no other!

We are going to Ensenada for a weekend of fun and excitement!

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Swimming, Hot tub, Spa treatments, Gambling, Karaoke, Dancing and a Private hosted Cocktail Party!

Celebrate a long weekend in style by taking a 3 Day cruise to Mexico.

Don't Forget you need a Passport.
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Payment info: Deposit: $100.00

Cancellation by July 27th full refund
Cancellation after July 27th – no refund unless you find a replacement.

Join our great hosts and have the time of your life!
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Credit cards okay with 3% admin fee

Costs:
Inside cabin: $366.00 per person. With all taxes & port fees. 2 per cabin

Ocean View cabin: $406.00 per person with all taxes & port fees. 2 per cabin
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Organizer - Nancy Sanford (714) 402-0202
nanskii@aol.com

Assist. Organizer – Don Guarnieri (714) 321-7236
http:www.nightlife.meetup.com/505

We will leave at 5:00 pm on Friday, September 25 and return at 8:00 am on Monday, September 28. We need to get there by 3:00 pm to check in our baggage, etc.

We are departing on Carnival Cruises from Long Beach.

More details will be emailed to members that RSVP Yes.

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We are going to have a BLAST!

We have Special Surprises that will be unbelievable!

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Please pay your $50 deposit as soon as possible!

We must have the deposit by March 25, 2009.

A weekend of relaxation, fun, friendship and adventure!

Check out CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES -
Shore Excursions for Ensenada, Mexico
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See everyone There!
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Let's go kayaking, easy to do, fun, relaxing way to be on the water and cruise by the beautiful homes in Naples.

I will be there at 8:45 am - we will rent some kayaks, go out for and hour or two depending on the interest.

After Kayaking we can have an early lunch at one of the wonderful restaurants along the Blvd.

We have a lot of new members and this would be a great way to meet and get to know them.

If you are not into Kayaking, you can still come down the the beach area, bring a blanket, a book or just hang out on the beach until we come back from the Kayaking. Or you can meet us for lunch and socialize.

Belmont shores has many cute little boutique shops, restaurants, Bars so after lunch we can stroll 2nd street and check out the end of summer sales. Sounds great, huh guys. You can stop in a bar and have some beers with the other guys while the ladies peruse the shops. :)

I hope you will take this opportunity to spend some time with us - there is not limit on this event so anyone can join in. The more the merrier.

Hope to see you soon

Nancy & John. 714-402-0202