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| OHCC LIVING | AUGUST 2025 | 35 We hope you have been enjoying the summer so far. The Travel Club is busy planning day trips to parts of Southern California. Places we would like to visit and hope you will also. If there is a place you would like to visit or experience, please feel free to contact us (ohcctravelclub2025@gmail.com) with your suggestions. Here are our upcoming trips: Sept. 18. Warriors and Cars. Join us for a visit to the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, housing a collection of autos ranging from muscle and race cars to Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Next, we will tour the Bowers Museum for the World of Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century exhibition. This features newly discovered treasures including chariot regalia (made to scale of bronze, it is truly amazing), jade and gold adornments, bronze vessels and of course, Terracotta Warriors. Save e Date: Nov. 5 - 8: A trip to Laughlin, Nevada via motorcoach to the Riverside Resort and Casino on the Colorado River. Included will be trips to Oatman Arizona, a former mining town, and Bullhead City for a Balloon Festival. The resort hosts many features in addition to the casino. There is a six-screen cinema, bowling alley, bingo, a pool, two classic car museums, restaurants, a riverboat cruise and much more. Dec. 22: Join us for a trip to the San Diego Zoo for their holiday spectacular "Jungle Bells." We will experience the magic and spirit of the holiday season with the myriad lights, decorations, and amazing entertainment plus a variety of dining options. Frequently people on a trip need to cancel. Many people on our wait lists actually have had the opportunity to go on our trips. To be placed on the wait-list or to register for any of our trips, leave a check made out to the OH Travel Club, in the Travel Club envelope at the Clubhouse Front Desk. Add $5 to the price if you are not a member of the Club. You will receive an email confirming your registration. We certainly hope you will join us on one of our trips! Your OH Travel Club Board, Adele, Lynn, Amy, Jeannine and Callie Written by Amy Blount and approved by the Travel Club Board Travel Club A Toast to Community and Connection. As of July 2025, the Ocean Hills Wine Tasting Club is thriving with nine active tasting groups and a total of 282 enthusiastic members. Each month, members gather in small groups to enjoy themed wine tastings, where one member opens their home as host and another curates a unique wine experience. Presenters choose a theme — such as wines from a California region or an international varietal — and purchase a selection of wines using a set contribution from participants. They also provide detailed write-ups with tasting notes, purchase locations, and prices, helping everyone learn as they sip. These gatherings are potluck-style, with each guest bringing an appetizer to share and, of course, their own wine glass. It's a relaxed, delicious way to explore new wines and deepen connections with fellow members. Beyond monthly tastings, the club also hosts larger events for all members. In April, we celebrated with a lively Mexican Fiesta featuring a mariachi band, DJ, and catering from Bekker's. Looking ahead, October will bring a Club Social in place of the traditional Dinner Dance. During this fun and festive evening, we'll also hold our 2026 Board of Directors election. A Nominating Committee — Tim Rogers, Joann Bush, and Kathy Hatton — is now seeking candidates. If you're passionate about wine and community, consider throwing your cork in the ring! Cheers to friendship, fun, and fantastic wine! OH Wine Tasting Club is open to all residents of OHCC for an annual fee of $15. ~ ChatGPT - Jody McDonough (760) 653-8198, jodyzm@gmail.com Wine Tasting Club