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Square dancing club still thriving after 40 years

The Wranglers at the first square dancing class graduation in 1974.

The Wranglers Square Dancing Club is celebrating 40 years of dancing this month, and is still going strong, with 46 current members, and another 17 to 19 expected to join when they graduate from a class at the end of May.

Elks Club leadership is a family affair

NEW LEADER - Paul T. Kassel has been installed as the new exalted ruler of Poway Elks Lodge No. 2543. His wife, Cindy, right, and daughter, Alisha, left, are a part of his officer corps, serving as loyal knight and chaplain, respectively. Kassel is a longtime Poway resident, Poway Community Leadership Institute graduate and a local small-business owner. His motto for the year is “The Gift of Hope.” He took office on April 1.

Paul T. Kassel has been installed as the new exalted ruler of Poway Elks Lodge No. 2543.

Soroptmists of Rancho Bernardo give $6,500 in awards and grants

Soroptimist award recipients were, from left, Taylor Laputka, Jeeni Criscenzo and Carolina Moreno.

Soroptimist International of Rancho Bernardo presented a combined $6,500 in awards and grants at its annual awards luncheon.

Rancho Bernardo Rotarians build house in Baja

Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club members and friends gathered for a group photo following completion of a new house in Tijuana.

Members of the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary are not particularly brave, though they have been known to get angry.

Club trying to attract RB newcomers, retirees

Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club members include newsletter editor Sandy Smoot and husband Ollie Smoot, the club’s immediate past president, pictured at the club’s recent annual brunch at Bernardo Heights Country Club.

Whether new to the area or a longtime resident, the Rancho Bernardo Newcomers Social Club is a way to meet people in the community who share your interests.

RB ‘Noon’ Rotary raises $18K for foundation

Some of Rancho Bernardo “Noon” Rotary Club’s Paul Harris Fellows, who received the designation through a $1,000 donation in their name to Rotary International.

The annual giving portion of Rancho Bernardo “Noon” Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts has exceeded members’ expectations. The goal was to raise $14,500 from the club’s 50-plus members, but $18,000 was raised between November and January, said Don Glover, the club’s foundation chairman. He called the amount “exceptional” and said it was a 30 percent increase [...]

Poway Soroptimists welcome new member

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Jane Drolet is the newest member of Soroptimist International of Poway.

Photos from Poway Kiwanis Club’s annual Padres Luncheon

Manager Bud Black, far left, draws a laugh during the question-and-answer period from players Carlos Quentin, Chris Denorfia, Logan Forsythe, Cory Leubke and hitting coach Phil Plantier.    Photos by Beverley Brooks

An estimated 325 baseball fans gathered Feb. 7 for the Poway Kiwanis Club’s 16th Padres Spring Training Kickoff Luncheon, held at the Holy Family Center at St. Michael Church.

GOP women win awards

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Rancho Bernardo Republican Women Federated recently received nine awards in recognition of its accomplishments in 2012.

Rancho Bernardo Lions Club honors member

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The Rancho Bernardo Lions Club recently honored Dr. Richard “Dick” Beym.

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