Happy New Year!

What's ahead for investors in 2016?  Do the economic concerns of stumbling GDP growth coupled with rising interest rates and a stronger U.S. dollar signal a shift in the areas of  opportunity? Join us Thursday, January 7th, when Bill Holland, owner of The Holland Group, and Linda Stirling, Senior VP of Wealth Management for the Pacific Mountain Group…

Jazz Xpress is an All-Star youth jazz band directed by Stan Lawrence.  They are the longest running independent youth jazz group in San Diego.   Jazz Xpress has played at numerous concerts, festivals, swing dances, parties, events and Rotary functions.   Members are middle school, high school and college age musicians.  Jazz Xpress plays contemporary compositions and…

Leon L. Williams was a pioneering political leader who wielded influence at a critical time in San Diego's history.  The first African American city councilman and, later, the first black county supervisor, Williams worked tirelessly for inclusive policies that would benefit all San Diegans.  He also had a clear vision for transforming San Diego.  His…

Gary McCord, famous sports analyst for CBS Sports' golf telecasts, will talk about his life on the PGA Tour as a player and as a CBS golf television commentator. "Life is full of ups and downs, good and bad, but it wouldn't be fun any other way." Living his life by this optimistic philosophy, Gary…

FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT OUR PRESIDENTS. Union-Tribune History quizmaster and best-selling author Richard Lederer will offer a treasury of insights into the feats, fates, families, foibles, and firsts of our American presidents, including the patterns of their elections. Paul Harris Fellow Richard Lederer is the author of more than 50 books about language, history, and humor,…

This year’s program will feature pianist Bryan Verhoye, renowned guitarist Gregg Nestor and the voices of Brandon Horrocks, Steve Hubbard and the Club 33 Singers. Pat Crowell will entertain us with some of his thoughts about Valentine’s day and Suzy Spafford will illustrate live a Valentine featuring Suzy’s Zoo characters. There will be a free…

Over the last 25 years, all local children needing heart transplantation were referred to institutions outside of San Diego. This required families to temporarily move out of San Diego, leading to disruption of lives and separation of the child from home, friends and community for months to years. This all changed on January 14, 2015…

What was it like to live in the White House? Even though Jack Ford grew up in Washington DC and had been around politics all his life, he never imagined one day he’d be living in the White House; but that’s what happened and it happened fast. One day Jack is working as a back-country Ranger…