MOONBEAMS
A SEASONAL PUBLICATION BY AND FOR HALF MOON BAY RESIDENTS 
February 28, 2006
Nancy Hemenway
We are well into the busy social season here at HMB. There's always plenty to do. Much has already happened, and more is yet to come. As this goes to print, we had a successful Welcome Back Party, and the Super Bowl Sausage event was a big hit. The Valentine's Pasta Dinner Night was a sell-out as usual. The new method of selling tickets seems to have worked well. Many thanks to all of the wonderful residents who helped with these events. Thanks to Jack and Pat Hernder and their team of friends who always make Super Bowl Sausage Sunday a great success.
We really appreciate the efforts of all the folks who worked so hard to make this year's Pasta Night live up to it's reputation as a seasonal favorite. Thanks to our resident chefs, Frank and Anna Appice, Maria Fusco, Renata Zullo, Sam Matteace, and to Jack Hernder for the homemade sausage. Thanks also to : Andy Marino event chairperson, Don and JoMarie DuBois who decorated the clubhouse, and donated all of the decorations, Tuula Friedman and Marie DeRidder for selling tickets and arranging tables, and to our bartender Bob Gutterson. Thanks to Ann and John Sceppa who are always there to help with whatever needs to be done. Your support is invaluable Thanks to all the ladies who set the tables, and the gang that helped clean up in the evening after the event, and the next morning. Sam Matteace was, as always, right there to help put things in order. We couldn't have done it without your help. From all of us on the Social Committee to all of you. THANK YOU!
The Wednesday & Sunday BBQ’s are in full swing thanks to the organizational skills of Pat Hernder and Jo Marie DuBois, and the shopping skills of John Sceppa and Joe Maloney. Of course, where would the BBQ's be without all the volunteer helpers and our chefs Sam Matteace and Bob Gutterson? The weather hasn't been very cooperative, but the residents support us. Weather or not you have been there. We certainly appreciate it. Ice cream after 2 pm most days seems to be quite a hit, thanks to the ice cream crew Jack Hernder, Sam Matteace, and Bob Gutterson.
Jack Hernder and his team made and sold over 200 pounds of homemade sausage to those who wanted some to cook at home. What a great idea! Way to go Jack!
March is a busy month! There are all kinds of events going on. On Wednesday, March 8th, at noon, we'll have music poolside, provided by a Finnish band and singers. The 55 alive driving class organized by Marion and Jack Quirke,is on March 9th and 10th from
9 AM to 1 PM. The St, Patrick’s party is Saturday, March 18th. Joan Maloney is Chairperson. We will be selling tickets poolside on Sunday, March 5th from 1 to 3 PM and in the clubhouse Monday March 6th from 7-8 PM. The Red Hats are heading to a Polo Match on Sunday March 12th. For all who are interested Jill Crawford is the point of contact. The Red Hat end of season luncheon will be at Prime Catch on Wednesday, March 22nd. Contacts are Nadia Martin, or Doris Sleeper.
Natalie Cole at the Kravis Center on March 29th is sold out
April 1st, from 9-11:30 AM, we'll have a White Elephant Sale in the clubhouse. It's time to donate all those items taking up space in your guest room closet! Most items will be accepted for sale. NO SHOES OR CLOTHING PLEASE ! All donations must be clean and in working order. Bring your donations to the clubhouse, Friday evening, March 31st, at 7 PM. All unsold items will be donated to Goodwill. Contact Pat Foreman, Tuula Friedman, Nancy Hemenway with questions.
The Flyaway party is Sunday April 2nd, The Doo Wops will be in attendance. Dennis Barnish has volunteered to chair this popular event. We will once again have a potluck buffet of donated salads, pasta and deserts, along with the regular BBQ. This will be fun!
The Saturday before Easter is usually family time around the pool. Saturday, April 15th, will be the last BBQ of the season. It will be an abbreviated version serving hamburgers and hotdogs only. There will be music poolside for you to enjoy. The DuBois have offered to chair the event.
The book club's March selection is PLAIN TRUTH, written by Jodi Picoult. Great reading! Tea is on Tuesdays at 1 PM in the clubhouse. A small donation will get you some great dessert along with a cup of coffee or tea. The desserts are scrumptious thanks to many wonderful resident bakers. Bingo is on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM. Water Exercise is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9AM weather permitting, tennis same days. Golf is weekly, contact Bob Meli. If you want to play, Half Moon Bay is the place to get involved. Choose what you like, come participate, and enjoy life.
