Member Social

Niles Rotary Bowling

On Sat, Nov 11, a small group of Niles Rotarians along with family members and friends gathered at the Fremont Cloverleaf Bowl and had a super fun time bowling. There were 30 in the group including spouses and children. Pizzas along with pitchers of soft drinks and beer were devoured by the bowlers.

High scores for men and women were bowled by Jeff Falk (177) and Audrey Kearns (154). The most memorable moment was made by Audrey Kearns. Aside from being the high score for women, she threw the ball backwards away from the pins instead of forward toward the pins. That was hilarious!

The 2 high scores were each awarded a box of Lorna Doone cookies in recognition of the Social Committee Chair and Past President Scotsman Angus Cochran (Lorna Doone cookies were created by a Scottish woman). A very special can of “Scottish Haggis” was awarded to Audrey for the most memorable moment.

Thanks to Tammi Souza for coming up with the idea of a bowling party and to the bowling committee of Angus Cochran, Tammi Souza and Steve Cho for organizing the event.

Jeff Falk along with other Niles Rotarians at his winning lane

Jeff Falk’s Winning Mug Shot

Audrey Kearns with her husband Mike after winning the ladies high score

Angus Cochran quite happy getting his bowling on

The third annual Gene Cowell Memorial Bad Joke contest is  scheduled for the 16th of Feb. 2017.

This is an opportunity for Niles Rotarians to participate in one  of the funniest meetings we have during the year.  Fun because anyone can participate and whether you speak in front of groups all the time, or never,  everyone can tell jokes.  There may be a few talent scouts in the audience this year so this could be your great chance for a career in show business.

Sign ups start soon and we are limited in the number of contestants so start practicing your jokes as sign ups start soon.

Steve Barnett

It was a hot but beautiful day in Livermore on Saturday, August 13 when our host Bruce Prescott opened up Casa Di Prescott and its backyard to welcome the fellowship of Niles Rotarians for the annual Bocce tournament. About 40 people showed up for fun, food and fellowship that afternoon and they were not disappointed!

Our BBQ Master “Bubba” fired up the grill so that we could feast on his delicious Tri-tip, chicken and hotdogs. The food was amazing. Judy Coleman and Dave Smith’s salads were awesome! Everyone raved about Bubba’s baked beans and Lana’s “Sex in a Pan” was to die for! We stayed well hydrated in the heat with cold beverages and wine that flowed throughout the day. It was great seeing Paul Parhiala’s grandkids and Sam Forbes boys having a fun time in the pool and playing with Bruce’s Reverse Raffle prize dog and best friend, Jake. While the grill was going, teams were formed and matches played. Manohar’s son, Saideep, showed the “old folk” a thing or two on the bocce court. The final rulings were given by Bocce master Steven Lloyd and in the end the victory was seized by Don and Sandy Cole!

If you weren’t able to make it this year, I’m hoping that we left Casa Di Prescott’s better than we found it so that you will have a chance to come and experience the fun next year!

Submitted by Lisa Lorenz

On July 23rd Niles Rotarians enjoyed a special July evening social attending Starstruck Youth Performing Arts production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

An elegant dinner catered by Strizzi’s preceded the theatre event in the resort atmosphere of Chris and Beverly Louie’s Pleasanton backyard. It is always special to visit a Rotarian member’s home, and the Louie’s launched our evening with their superb setting with pool and gorgeous landscaping.

Beauty and the Beast was excellent. Nancy Godfrey, wife of our own Dr. Richard Godfrey, did a marvelous conducting job keeping singers, dancers, and the music all together. The Dublin Center for the Performing Arts and Education made us Fremont supporters wanting a theatre of our own for such an event. Thanks to Jim Brunelli and Lisa Lorenz for coordinating this successful social event.

Starstruck’s next performance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming in January, 2017.

Written by Merna Morse

Fellowship Fridays are scheduled as follows – 8 p.m.:

August 5 – Merna & Gary Morse’s Home (after sign-hanging for Festival of the Arts or at 8 pm for anyone not hanging signs)

August 12 – (Dark) Bocce Ball social is Aug. 13, 2016 at Prescott Home

August 19 – Harry Avila’s Home in Fremont

August 26 – (Dark) Sight Now event at Big Dog is Aug. 28, 2016

September 2 – Chuck Canada’s Home in Fremont (6pm)

September 16 – Tim Gavin & Regina Lin’s Home in Fremont

Event Chair : Sandi Pantages

There were good times that were had when the Niles Rotary Club showed up to the A’s game on May 22, 2016. We’ll post a couple photos here along with a couple “misdeeds” that took place. It was rumoured that Oly broke through some barriers in order to get to the BBQ food. Wow Oly, I guess your were hungry or what? Then again, when Daren’s at the BBQ, we all know what a treat it really is!

On a more serious note, our own die hard fan Jeff Falk may get this annual event named after himself. It seems that some have decided this was the ‘First Annual Jeff Falk Day at the A’s’. You have some of your own fans there Jeff!

All in all, we had a great showing with 42 people supporting the Oakland A’s. We won’t say what the final score was, but it was a close one folks! Til’ next year!