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36 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MARCH 2014 CLUBS & GROUPS | FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MARCH 2014 37 a "rose by any other name" is not a primrose. a flowering plant of the genus Primula, one of 28 genera of the family Primulaceaea includes more than 500 species usually found in the Northern hemisphere in cool or mountainous regions. These plants are low-growing, usually perennial herbs; a few are biennials. Most species grow 10–20 inches tall. Many species are cultivated for their attractive, five-petaled flowers, which may be red, pink, purple, blue, white, or yellow. other plants in the primrose family include cyclamens and pimpernels. The evening primrose (family onagraceae) is not a true primrose. The leaves are often heavily wrinkled, with an irregularly crenate to dentate margin, and a usually short leaf stem. The delicately scented blooms are borne singly on short slender stems and typically pale yellow, though white or pink are often seen in nature. The flowers are actinomorphic (can be divided into three or more identical sectors which are related to each other by rotation about the center of the flower) with a superior ovary which later forms small black seeds. The primrose is one of the earliest spring flowers in much of europe. "Primrose" is ultimately from old French Primerose or medieval Latin prima rosa, meaning "first rose," though it is not closely related to the rose family. The primrose is a common and favored wildflower of england often been celebrated in poetry. a common yellow species (P. veris) is called cowslip in england. a popular primrose indigenous to North america is the american cowslip, often called shooting star. ~ Leonard Tavernetti Garden Club Seasoned Solos The new actors and directors Club is well on its way to capture the vision and purpose of its formation. in January we discussed that vision in depth, and the members contributed their ideas to the eventual performances. The members also had a chance to be either actor or director, as they pulled slips of paper from a bowl at random. once the two directors were identified, those directors were assigned three to four actors each, which then became a "production team." each production team was issued a scenario, and both teams had 15 minutes to come up with an ad lib of the scenario. one of the teams became the guests at a birthday party of nine-year-olds, and an argument ensued as to which party participant would take the first swing at the piñata. This team certainly had a blast! The second team was at a formal dinner party for their husband's boss, and one of the ladies got spinach stuck in her front tooth. of course, the other women at the table had to try and tell her without letting the men know or embarrass the spinach- toothed woman. after lots of laughter, both teams did an amazing job at the ad lib, and the directors were very effective in assigning parts and directing overall performance. in February, we discussed in depth the subjects of costuming and props. several suggestions were made as to how to determine proper dress for authenticity, and how to effectively put a costume together on a budget and yet achieve accuracy. We discussed where to find props, i.e. a corded rotary phone, etc. The members in attendance had some great ideas and will be integral idea masters for future performances. Then each of the members in attendance drew a scenario from a bowl, had five minutes to devise a self-script, and then deliver the skit. Zelyne rudolph, Kathy roach and gill Boucher did an amazing job with their one-person skits! Congrats to all three! if you are interested in furthering your potential performance skills, come join the actors and directors Club! We have plenty of discussion, lots of fun, and an abundance of enthusiasm. our March meeting will be held on March 6, at 1 pm in the first section of the Ballroom. don't be stage-shy — we're a long way from a stage production. so come out and join the fun! ~ Eileen Gilbert-Antoine Actors and Directors Club our monthly planning meeting is in the Lodge Craft room at 6 pm on the first Friday of each month. so far, the outings we have planned for March are the Bluegrass Festival in Temecula on saturday, March 15. The grammy nominated "James King Band" will the headliner. We will leave the Lodge at 10 am and carpool to Temecula. on March 21, we will go to the Wild animal Park in escondido. The park admission fee is $46 and Monica will order our tickets online so we won't have to stand in line. if you would like to go, please get your money to Monica as soon as possible so she can order your ticket. at our March planning meeting we will add to this list of outings so if you are new to Four seasons or live "solo" please join us and make suggestions of things that would interest you. For information please call Monica at (951) 922-8805 or Mary at (951) 769-5444. ~ Mary Castle 3rd Generation Painter Contracting For Over 30 Years Minor repairs: exterior Wood & stucco, interior drywall, Wood Trim thank you in advance for the opportunity to give you a free estimate! 909-208-6142 Lic. #423807 Bonded hiGh QuAlity hiGh stAnDArDs intErior & ExtErior FouR sEasons WintER sPECial 10% oFF intERioR PaintinG ! offer good with ad until april 1, 2014

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