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32 | OHCC LIVING | NOVEMBER 2024 | Club W "There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. – Anais Nin Between baking pies and preparing your signature side dishes, don't forget one of the most essential parts of the holiday: ref lecting on everything you are thankful for and sharing your gratitude with others. "There are so many things I am thankful for this year, but at the top of that list is everyone in my family, my friends and neighbors too. I wish you all a wonderful holiday filled with the warmth and happiness of the season." "There have been times when I've forgotten to thank all our Club W members for being there for me. I take this time to tell you how special you are and how great my life has become because of you." We will vote on the new slate of officers at our meeting this month. The club is available on the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 am for a social gathering in Abravanel Hall. We will have coffee, cookies, and exciting speakers. The membership fee is $10 per year. If you join now, your membership will also be for 2025. Please don't hesitate to contact us; we are here to help. Go to our website, OceanHillsCountryClub.com. Click on Social Clubs to find the Club W website for more information. Ask the front desk for a Club W membership form or request one by email. Website: www.ohccclubw.wixsite.com/club-w Email: OHCCclubW@gmail.com. Written by Joanne Viner, President & Founder Our Photo Contest to replace the "Ref lections" display in the Clubhouse hallway is underway. The contest is being run by a committee of three Photo Club members. The chair is Marcie Geisser, and she is assisted by Sherry McDaniel and Club Vice President) Chuck Fasilis, with some help from Mike Thornton. Prizes have been announced: Prizes: There will be prizes for the top three entries: 1st Place - One year Patron Membership with Artist Alliance to Oceanside Art Museum ($200 value) donated by Oceanside Art Museum. 2nd Place - $100 Michael's Gift Card donated by OHCC Photography Club. 3rd Place - $50 Best Buy Gift Card donated by OHCC Photography Club. We have had a few entries, but we are looking for many more. The theme is SoCal Living, and members should have received the f lyer by email. Judging will be done by non-OHCC folks from the Oceanside Museum of Art and the North County Photographic Society. Results will replace "Ref lections" by the first quarter of 2025. Our club ventured into the wilds of Vista in September to photograph the Alta Vista Gardens, located near the Moonlight Amphitheater. The morning most of us went was a bit dull, and the gardens, which are maintained by volunteers, did not show at their best. It would probably be better to go there in the spring. A few photos are included, above. Next year we are hoping to schedule a couple of off-sites that draw more interest. Member suggestions are welcome! Please send them to ohccphotoclub@gmail.com . The December general meeting has been canceled. It was too close to Christmas. We are having the November meeting as planned. ~ Jim McDonough, jamespmcdonough@gmail.com, (760) 593-9994 Photography