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Performing Arts Club Many thanks to all the performers in the July Fourth Variety Show! It was lots of fun for everyone that attended. Special thanks to President/Director Colin Taylor, who works very hard to make sure each and every PAC performance runs smoothly and is entertaining and memorable. You're amazing, Colin! Thank you also to major contributors behind the scenes: Roland Harrah (technical support) and Pete Antoine (stage manager). It was a delightful program, everyone! Look for our upcoming events: The next Radio Show is scheduled for October. It's possible that the long-awaited PG-55 show could be held in October as well. The "Winter Holidays" variety show will be performed on Dec. 6 and 7, in order to accommodate our growing number of community residents and their families. The Broadway performances may be scheduled for March 2014. Watch future Breeze articles for confirmation of these events. Yes, we still need you and your talents! PLEASE join us at our next PAC meeting on Aug. 27, at 4 pm in the Conference Room. We need your ideas, please! ~ Eileen Gilbert Four Season Singers We are taking a break for the rest of August through Labor Day and will start singing again on Sept. 9. At that time we will begin working on songs for the "Winter Holiday Show" and songs to sing while caroling and lighting the tree in the Lodge. Check your September Breeze for more details. We meet in the Ballroom on Monday afternoons. As always, if you are interested in joining us, you can contact me at (951)797-3466 or e-mail me at bawasco@dc.rr.com or come to any Monday rehearsal. See you in September. ~ Barbara Wasco Classical Music Club Do you have an interest in our classical music club? Not just listening to classical music and going to concerts, but talking about the music and the composers who created it. If so, join us on Aug. 8, at 7 pm in the Lodge. Info., Steve Benoff at steve.benoff@verizon.net, or (310) 413-4896. ~ Steve Benoff Toastmasters Interest Group This month's topic is a sensitive one, but one that I believe needs to be discussed. A few weeks back, a very nice gentleman came as a guest to one of our weekly Toastmaster's Wednesday evenings (6:30 pm in the Lodge Conference Room) meetings. It is very common to be asked, "what brought you to this group?" This very active resident, who in fact has a conflict with our meeting time due to another activity, came to our group anyway, to check us out, recognizing the value of giving up one evening of Tennis, Pickle Ball, Billiards, or Art Class (His activity is one of those four. I am not naming it, because I do not want to reveal this man's identity without his pre-approval.) First, he was very pleased to find out that it is not mandatory for members of Toastmaster's to attend every meeting. So, if you do have other activities, you can still try to make one or two Toastmaster meetings a month, to get value out of your membership. Getting back on track, this gentleman stated that the reason he came to check us out was because he found himself to be self-conciousness when getting up to speak at this friends' or family members' funerals and/or memorials. It is difficult enough to talk when grief stricken, but to add in the fear of talking in front of others and you can potentially have a very big problem. You may want to honor your loved ones with a special eulogy, but will doing so make you freeze and break out in a 32 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | AUGUST 2013 | clubs & Groups sweat? Do you not project your voice enough? Do you typically talk too fast? Do you happen to stutter or stammer? Or do you need help in learning how to write a speech? Unfortunately, being at a funeral or memorial is not a good place for you to learn. Being "on stage" is for your polished dissertation, not for a speaking problem. We are confident that we can help you to work out any of the issues mentioned about or just about any other "speaking issue" that you might have or be concerned about. I realize that this is a very sensitive subject, but reality prevails, as we are living in a Senior Community. Nobody wants to think about it, but unfortunately we do find ourselves losing family and friends, too soon in our lives and we should all be prepared to honor those that have passed with heartfelt words spoken clearly for all to hear. If you are interested in stopping by and checking out a meeting or two or three, please feel welcome to do so. Again, we meet on Wednesday evenings, at 6:30 pm at the Lodge in the Conference Room. If you want to order food from Smitty's, it is encouraged, but please arrive early to do so. Thank you. Looking forward to meeting you soon. If you have further questions, please call Teri Meyers-Kelman at home: (951) 9229156 or cell: (602) 309-0919. ~ Teri Meyers-Kelman