Comments for CLIR SF http://clirsf.org Lifelong Learning Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:40:42 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 Comment on Comments by Annette http://clirsf.org/comments/comment-page-1/#comment-12299 Annette Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:40:42 +0000 http://clirsf.org/?page_id=146#comment-12299 Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Hope to see you all at the Holiday Gala on Friday 12/2/11 Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope to see you all at the Holiday Gala on Friday 12/2/11

]]> Comment on Comments by Robby Kiley http://clirsf.org/comments/comment-page-1/#comment-12184 Robby Kiley Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:45:10 +0000 http://clirsf.org/?page_id=146#comment-12184 Dine and Discuss Nov 10 at Wexler's. The CLIR-gang did manage to do both, but the noise-level meant discussion was limited to those right around each of us. The pie crust was delicious! Dine and Discuss Nov 10 at Wexler’s. The CLIR-gang did manage to do both, but the noise-level meant discussion was limited to those right around each of us. The pie crust was delicious!

]]> Comment on Comments by Robby Kiley http://clirsf.org/comments/comment-page-1/#comment-12178 Robby Kiley Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:10:50 +0000 http://clirsf.org/?page_id=146#comment-12178 Friday night 11-11-11: Wings at Sky Walker Ranch: two carloads of CLIRers saw a great [silent] film and shared delicious pizza served to all the guests. Again thanks Tania for extending the opportunity to CLIR members! Friday night 11-11-11: Wings at Sky Walker Ranch: two carloads of CLIRers saw a great [silent] film and shared delicious pizza served to all the guests. Again thanks Tania for extending the opportunity to CLIR members!

]]> Comment on Comments by Robby Kiley http://clirsf.org/comments/comment-page-1/#comment-12162 Robby Kiley Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:29:56 +0000 http://clirsf.org/?page_id=146#comment-12162 After the wonderful photos and background George and Tom presented about their trip to Croatia, Slovenia, and Trieste at Vicarious Traveler Friday I'm ready to see these delights in-person. Thanks George and Tom! After the wonderful photos and background George and Tom presented about their trip to Croatia, Slovenia, and Trieste at Vicarious Traveler Friday I’m ready to see these delights in-person. Thanks George and Tom!

]]> Comment on Comments by Robby Kiley http://clirsf.org/comments/comment-page-1/#comment-11836 Robby Kiley Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:18:18 +0000 http://clirsf.org/?page_id=146#comment-11836 Kudos to Tom Rothgiesser and Barbara Farrenkopf for their skills thus saving the trip and the day. When a 56 passenger bus pulled up to CLIR, although numerous confirmation had been given for the 27 passenger bus, Tom and Barbara cooly negotiated for the immediate availability of the smallest bus possible. At 9:30 we pulled out beginning what proved to be trip full of beauty and learning. The ride to Byington Vineyard & Winery even with the challenges of driving through the beautiful heavily forested extremely curvy, narrow, route was smooth. Sol Silverman gifted the group with a private tour & tasting led by a personable, knowledgable guide. She began by relating the historical development of Byington as we gathered at the bocci court overlooking the stunning vineyard and enjoyed the first sample. She then led us through the winery explaining the process and pouring. There were champions among us for each of the five different Byington's wines we experienced. Which proved just the base for amazing two hour meal we were served at the Mint Leaf in charming Saratoga. After enjoying either a delicious soup or salad, although between us we had nearly a dozen different entrees, each of us were confident that we'd made best choice. Then there was the amazing tempura banana with chocolate ice cream. Fortunately there was time for a stroll through charming downtown Saratoga before we boarded our 40 passenger bus for the swift return to 50 First St; chatting away as we completed a day full of wonder thanks to Tom, Barbara, Marianne, Joy and Sol! Kudos to Tom Rothgiesser and Barbara Farrenkopf for their skills thus saving the trip and the day. When a 56 passenger bus pulled up to CLIR, although numerous confirmation had been given for the 27 passenger bus, Tom and Barbara cooly negotiated for the immediate availability of the smallest bus possible. At 9:30 we pulled out beginning what proved to be trip full of beauty and learning.

The ride to Byington Vineyard & Winery even with the challenges of driving through the beautiful heavily forested extremely curvy, narrow, route was smooth. Sol Silverman gifted the group with a private tour & tasting led by a personable, knowledgable guide. She began by relating the historical development of Byington as we gathered at the bocci court overlooking the stunning vineyard and enjoyed the first sample. She then led us through the winery explaining the process and pouring. There were champions among us for each of the five different Byington’s wines we experienced.

Which proved just the base for amazing two hour meal we were served at the Mint Leaf in charming Saratoga. After enjoying either a delicious soup or salad, although between us we had nearly a dozen different entrees, each of us were confident that we’d made best choice. Then there was the amazing tempura banana with chocolate ice cream. Fortunately there was time for a stroll through charming downtown Saratoga before we boarded our 40 passenger bus for the swift return to 50 First St; chatting away as we completed a day full of wonder thanks to Tom, Barbara, Marianne, Joy and Sol!

]]> Comment on Comments by Robby Kiley http://clirsf.org/comments/comment-page-1/#comment-11621 Robby Kiley Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:39:20 +0000 http://clirsf.org/?page_id=146#comment-11621 Great weather, delicious -and mostly healthy- food, beautiful post dining walk = enjoyable CLIR Annual Picnic for 2011. And much thanks to Vicki and Barbara for all your set-up efforts! Great weather, delicious -and mostly healthy- food, beautiful post dining walk = enjoyable CLIR Annual Picnic for 2011. And much thanks to Vicki and Barbara for all your set-up efforts!

]]> Comment on Comments by Robby Kiley http://clirsf.org/comments/comment-page-1/#comment-11609 Robby Kiley Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:05:01 +0000 http://clirsf.org/?page_id=146#comment-11609 Thanks to Annette's efforts CLIR had two wonderful Loge sections [B & C] at Friday evening's SFS gala. The musicians were a joy to hear. We all had a delightful time, thanks Annette! Thanks to Annette’s efforts CLIR had two wonderful Loge sections [B & C] at Friday evening’s SFS gala. The musicians were a joy to hear. We all had a delightful time, thanks Annette!

]]> Comment on Comments by Robby Kiley http://clirsf.org/comments/comment-page-1/#comment-11584 Robby Kiley Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:46:18 +0000 http://clirsf.org/?page_id=146#comment-11584 Wednesday a delightful docent from the San Francisco Fine Arts Museums presented at CLIR a comprehensive and illustrated tour of the Dutch and Flemish Masterworks in exhibition at the Palace of the Legion of Honor through the end of this month. She tied the special exhibit's works with some on permanent display at the Legion and provided specific information on where to find them in that building. Even those audience members who've already seen the current exhibit were enthused as a result of slide show and narrative. Wednesday a delightful docent from the San Francisco Fine Arts Museums presented at CLIR a comprehensive and illustrated tour of the Dutch and Flemish Masterworks in exhibition at the Palace of the Legion of Honor through the end of this month. She tied the special exhibit’s works with some on permanent display at the Legion and provided specific information on where to find them in that building. Even those audience members who’ve already seen the current exhibit were enthused as a result of slide show and narrative.

]]> Comment on Comments by Robby Kiley http://clirsf.org/comments/comment-page-1/#comment-11368 Robby Kiley Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:27:52 +0000 http://clirsf.org/?page_id=146#comment-11368 Joy lead the CLIR gang when we visited Fremont Tuesday. We strolled the entire Lake Elizabeth shore-line and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Great way to present the monthly CLIR walk! Joy lead the CLIR gang when we visited Fremont Tuesday. We strolled the entire Lake Elizabeth shore-line and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Great way to present the monthly CLIR walk!

]]> Comment on Comments by Robby Kiley http://clirsf.org/comments/comment-page-1/#comment-11325 Robby Kiley Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:31:11 +0000 http://clirsf.org/?page_id=146#comment-11325 August started on a ringing note for the 45 CLIR members who had tickets to the Merola Opera's production of The Barber of Seville. Merola's performers hit all the right notes in this delightfully mad-cap opera. The production even brought in current facets such as the "end of days" prediction broadcast by a local "bible interpreter." Thanks Phyllis for arranging this free event enjoyed by so many! August started on a ringing note for the 45 CLIR members who had tickets to the Merola Opera’s production of The Barber of Seville. Merola’s performers hit all the right notes in this delightfully mad-cap opera. The production even brought in current facets such as the “end of days” prediction broadcast by a local “bible interpreter.” Thanks Phyllis for arranging this free event enjoyed by so many!

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