September 2011 Entries
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By Jen Krail
For the month of September, Fairway display cases will feature original woodworking projects designed by Parkside resident Robert Culp. He will display some 30 items from his collection, all made in the last 25 years! Robert has a Master's degree in Industrial Arts Woodworking. You will find him working away, on a regular basis, in the La Costa Glen Hobby Shop. I wonder what he will make next?
Lakeside display cases will feature Canyonview resident Jane Ingram and Mountainview resident Larry Greenfield's collection of beautiful geodes. Jane's first geode was given to her by a family friend, M. Bernard...
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By George L. England Sr.
Art Weber at work!
During my informal interview with Jim Crosby, Lew Goble, John Liston, and Art Weber, they informed me that many safety changes have been developed for the Hobby Shop since its first formation. La Costa Glen has a magnificent Hobby Shop for the use of residents. Housed in four garages on the southwest side of the Hillside building, it is marvelously equipped with tools suitable for working with wood, plastic, repair of furniture, small appliances or whatever. Since December 2010 resident users have made many improvements.
Among the recent changes are: winnowing of hand tools...
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By Carole Eibelheuser
My goal when I entered the three year nursing school was to be one of those women in white– a registered nurse. Most nursing schools back in the day had a different uniform for each of the three years so the hospital staff could tell where the students were in their training. My first uniform was a blue chambray dress with a starched collar, cuffs, a half apron, and black shoes and stockings. A cap camelater. By the third year we students were ready to shed the black shoes and stockings for white ones, but the uniform was...
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By George L. England, Sr.
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During the late 60s and early 70s, I worked as an electrical contractor for a gentlemen who built custom homes. During his high school days, he was on the track team as a high jumper. At one fateful track meet he went soaring on a bamboo pole up 13 feet and just before he went over the rail his pole bent and snapped. It shattered, injuring his eyes and blinding him.
It took him over eight years to be able to function and create a business. He was highly successful in his endeavors as a contractor. He...
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CARLSBAD, CALIF. – The residents of La Costa Glen retirement community in Carlsbad, Calif., said goodbye to summer recently with a Western Party and Dance complete with line dancing and an old-time barbecue. Follow all of La Costa Glen’s activities on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LaCostaGlenRetirement or at www.lacostaglen.com.
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Former Executive Chef at El Bizcocho, La Valencia Hotel Joins Award-Winning Continuing Care Retirement Community
CARLSBAD, CALIF. – Judd C. Canepari – one of San Diego County’s most heralded culinary artists – has been named executive chef at La Costa Glen, the continuing care retirement community in Carlsbad, Calif.
As executive chef, Canepari is responsible for all aspects of the community’s kitchen operations, including food production, presentation and menu development for two dining rooms and two casual pubs serving a combined 900 meals each day. He is also responsible for banquet and catering services for La Costa Glen’s special...