Welcome to the November edition of Rancho Ramblings, packed with community updates, delicious breakfasts, festive holiday plans, and neighborhood fun!
Overview
November has arrived at Rancho Del Rey with an abundance of gratitude, lively get-togethers, and seasonal celebrations. This month’s edition welcomes Lynne Anderson as our new honorary Vice Mayor, dishes out fun facts and safety tips on Thanksgiving leftovers, celebrates recent happenings like the Fall Craft Boutique and Candidate Meet & Greet, and announces the launch of our brand-new community website at ranchodelreymhe.com. Alongside important reminders regarding spare key pick-ups and Medicare Open Enrollment, residents can look forward to warm breakfasts, Bingo, game days, holiday light contests, and the Toys for Tots drive as we head into the festive holiday season.
Key Events & Important Dates
November 1 (Sunday) – Community Breakfast: Enjoy scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, french toast, pancakes, and drinks from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM in the Main Clubhouse ($7.00; tickets must be purchased in advance at the office).
November 1 (Sunday) – Daylight Saving Time Ends: Don’t forget to set your clocks back!
November 10 (Tuesday) – Ramblings Submission Deadline: Submit all articles, photos, and notices for the December issue to ranchoramblings@yahoo.com or drop them off at Space 173.
November 11 (Wednesday) – Veterans Day & Social Hour: Honor our nation’s veterans, then stroll over to the Main Clubhouse from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM for Social Hour (BYOB and optional light snack).
November 16 (Monday) – December Breakfast Tickets on Sale: Tickets for the December 6th breakfast go on sale in the front office.
November 19 (Thursday) – Bingo & Game Night: Doors open at 6:30 PM with games starting at 7:00 PM in the Main Clubhouse; play as many cards as you wish for prizes, lots of fun, and consider bringing a donation for Toys for Tots!
November 26–27 (Thursday–Friday) – Thanksgiving Holiday: Happy Thanksgiving to all residents (Office closed)!
November 30 (Monday) – Spare Key Claim Deadline: Last day to pick up any residential spare keys held by management from Mary or Isabel before unclaimed keys are securely disposed of.
Through December 6 (Sunday) – Marine Toys for Tots Drive: Drop off new, unwrapped toys in the collection boxes located in the Main Clubhouse (or donate online via the QR code).
Through December 7 (Monday) – Medicare Annual Open Enrollment: Review plan changes, costs, providers, and formularies for 2027 coverage.
Looking Ahead to December
December 1–17 – Holiday Decorating Contest: Pick up your ballot at the office starting December 1 to vote for your top 3 favorite decorated homes (voting ends December 17).
December 6 (Sunday) – December Community Breakfast: Featuring biscuits & gravy and live seasonal harp music from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM ($7.00; advance tickets required).
December 19 (Saturday) – Christmas Golf Cart Parade & Contest Winners: Celebrate the holiday parade through the park and see the Decorating Contest winners announced!
December 19–23 – 64th Annual Cruise of Lights®: 50-minute narrated holiday boat tours through Huntington Harbour benefitting the Philharmonic Society of Orange County.
December 31 (Thursday) – New Year’s Eve Celebration: Welcome 2027 at the Main Clubhouse with live music from Old Kids on the Block! Doors open at 5:30 PM, music starts at 6:00 PM, and celebrate the countdown on East Coast timing at 9:00 PM (Bring an appetizer/finger food to share and BYOB).
Weekly & Recurring Activities
Water Aerobics: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:00 PM (Small Clubhouse pool).
Tai Chi: Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 AM (Main Clubhouse).
Friendly Poker: Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Main Clubhouse Game Room; contact Nancy at 714-791-4040).
Watercolor Class: Fridays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Small Clubhouse).
Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM (Small Clubhouse).
Pinochle: Tuesdays from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Small Clubhouse).
Line Dancing Class: Thursdays from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Main Clubhouse; Level 1 experience necessary).
Casual Prayer Gathering: Wednesdays from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM at Bonnie McBride’s home, Space 309 (wheelchair accessible; 714-846-1108).