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| OHCC LIVING | APRIL 2020 | 13 Garden Club Remember – if we are not yet able to enter the Clubhouse through the front doors due to the renovation, the access to Abravanel Hall will be through the double doors by the stage that is next to our outdoor plant sharing table. All OHCC residents are welcome to attend the OHCC Garden Club general meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month in Abravanel Hall. The doors open at 9:30 am for refreshments and mingling and the meeting starts promptly at 10 am. Stop at the Greeters' table for a nametag and to pick up a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of the beautiful plants that we give away each month. If you want to sign up for membership or for volunteering, stop at our Hospitality table. Also, check out the sharing table outside the double doors by the stage. You may find that perfect plant to fill a spot in your garden. Happy spring! Our general meeting will be Wed., April 8 and will be presented by Mary Friestedt, Master Gardener who has been a docent at San Diego Botanic Garden since 2001 and a docent at Torrey Pines State Reserve since 2012. Mary will take us beyond herbal flavors to herbal health remedies, and more. Think antioxidants, skin care, and arthritis remedies. How did Cleopatra keep her hair and skin so beautiful? Mary will explore the history and culture of medicinal plants. Just a reminder to our wonderful members and guests. As we know, Abravanel Hall was brilliantly designed to have outstanding acoustics. Therefore, conversations in the audience can be heard throughout the hall. This is distracting to the speakers (and you know the quality of our microphones) and others in the audience. Please remember to silence your cell phones and go outside if you need to have a conversation. Thank you so very much. Upcoming Events: We will be planning fun and informative outside events in 2020 so keep listening at the general meeting and watching for your bulletins so you don't miss out on your Garden Club's upcoming activities. And, of course, we are planning our Spring Garden Tour and luncheon on May 13. I promise more news on that in the next newsletter. I love spring anywhere, but if i could choose, i would always greet it in a garden. ~ Ruth Stout Theatre Arts Theatre Arts was thrilled to present James Mandel, the Sci-Fi guy as a special event in March. It was a unique and exciting presentation! We're happy to report that Actors' Workshop has a room assignment! Until the renovation is complete, classes will be held in the Mykonos Room on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm. Classes are already in progress and going well, but there's room for more. If you want to join or have any questions, please contact Sally Benton at (602) 228- 7541 or moki2@cox.net. MEMBERS ONLY! Reader's Theatre – Sally Benton has generously offered her home in which to gather (4952 Lamia Way) from 1 to 3 pm on the first Wednesday in April and May. Anyone who wants to join should please contact Sally at (602) 228-7541 or moki2@cox.net. MEMBERS ONLY! Senior Moments Improv Troupe will be offering TWO shows Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. "We just hate turning away people from our sold out shows like poor little Tiny Tim out in the cold!" Stay tuned for further information. Keep your eyes and ears open for these upcoming events: April 6 – The dance ensemble from Mira Costa College will perform some of the works they'll perform in the upcoming dance concert at Mira Costa College May 14 - 17, these talented students will give us samples from a variety of dance genres including tap, musical theater, hip hop, and/or contemporary. The dancers will also be relating some of their experiences, goals, and telling a little about themselves. At the end of the performance, we'd like to open it up to the audience for any questions. See more at http://www.miracosta. edu/dance. Members only. May 4 - Richard Lederer will give a return performance. June 1- stay tuned for details about our Spring Dinner Dance (open to all). Sept. 7 (Labor Day) – We're planning a special surprise (finger's crossed). We are actively looking into more outside venues to help fill the void while the Hall is under construction. Only members will have access to the information of dates, times, sites, etc. So, join! General meetings are usually held the first Monday at 7 pm. Because of the Abravanel Hall renovations, please check your email for exact location, date and time. Only members will be informed of upcoming live events. See how much bang you get for your $10 annual dues. Join Theatre Arts and participate in all of our entertainment and activities. Leave your check in our envelope at the front desk at any time! Follow our activities online at http://www.ohccdg.wixsite. com/theatrearts.