ZeroTrash RSM

Saturday, November 3^rd

ZeroTrash Rancho Santa Margarita is a volunteer group that meets on the "Zero T First Saturday" of each month to rally together to rid the community of litter. All are welcome; parents, children, students, friends, neighbors  – anyone interested in keeping RSM clean! 

Volunteers meet in front of Cinepolis/ Panera at 10:00 a.m. and fan out from there. ZeroTrash provides the pickers and bags; volunteers are asked to closely supervise young children at all times, stay on trails and to keep a look out for snakes!  Return pickers and trash at noon behind the Bell Tower Community Center and obtain sign-offs for certification of community service hours or badge requirements.

Follow ZeroTrash RSM on Facebook for more information.

Veterans Day Recognition

Wednesday, November 14^th 
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting and Recognition Ceremony
Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita invites veterans and their families to the 4^th Annual Veterans Day recognition  on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
 
The public is invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Quiet Lounge of the Bell Tower Community Center for a reception to honor veterans for their service to our country.  Following the reception, a recognition ceremony will be conducted at the City Council meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m.
 
All veterans are invited to participate in this important recognition, and we invite the public to join us in honoring the men and women of our community for their noble sacrifice. Veterans are asked to please complete a Veterans Information Form and send photos to wredington@cityofrsm.org or deliver them in person to the Bell Tower Regional Community Center. 

For more information, call Community Services at (949) 216-9700.

Senior Activities at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center

November Recreation Highlights

Little Ninjas
$43/ 4 Classes*
 
This class covers basic development of skills, structure and coordination of Karate. Ages: 4-5 yrs.
 
Instructor:  Robert McDonough
 
310235 03*       T         Nov 6 - Nov 27    4 - 4:30 pm
 
NEW! Junior Magicians
$91/ 8 Classes
 
This Strategic Kids curriculum was written by a professional magician and has been a huge success. Children learn card tricks, coin tricks, ball tricks and more! The last week of the program includes a show where the children get to demonstrate their new skills for parents and friends! Ages: 8-14 yrs.   No Class: 11/21, 12/26 & 1/2
 
Instructor:  Strategic Kids
 
320840 02 W          Nov 7 - Jan 16           3:30 - 4:30 pm
 
Karate
$98/ per month
 
Youth Beginning Karate 4:30 - 5:15 pm
This class covers basic blocking and self-defense.  Class is conducted in a traditional manner with emphasis on protocol and etiquette. Ages: 6-12 yrs.
 
Youth Advanced Karate 5:15 - 6 pm
This class will go more in-depth in the study of Karate and includes traditional Karate as well as preparation for National/International competition for those students who want to compete.  Placement for this class at the discretion of Sensei McDonough.  Ages: 8-12 yrs.
 
Adult Karate 6-7 pm
This class covers all aspects of Karate; the lecture portion of class is designed for individuals ages 13 yrs. & up. Placement for this class is at the discretion of Sensei McDonough.   No Class: 11/22
 
Instructor:  Robert McDonough           320202 03      T,Th       Nov 1 - Nov 29         
 
Creating Your Retirement Paycheck
$20/ 1 Class

In this class you will learn ways to determine how much income you will need in retirement, identify income sources that you can combine to create your retirement paycheck and help make your savings last. Ages: 18 yrs. & up.
 
Instructor:  Jeffrey Halbreich, CFP^®     340771 03       W       Nov 14 6:30 - 7:30 pm
 
Healthy Fit
$93/ 6 Classes

This class is for women who want to develop and maintain flexibility, cardio, endurance, and strong bones with gentle stretching, low impact aerobics, plyometrics, and strength training. Resistance bands, balance balls, and light weights will be used to incorporate yoga, Pilates, low impact aerobics, and strength training techniques. Ages: 40 yrs. & up.  No Class: 11/1, 11/20 & 11/22
 
Instructor:  Patti Bracey       340205 03     T,Th      Nov 6 - Nov 29          5:45 - 7 pm
 
 
Knit Chunky Décor Throws
$53/ 3 Classes

Learn to knit a gorgeous chunky, jumbo decorator throw.  Give as a holiday gift or treasure for years.  A beginner can complete a small blanket or throw in 4 to 6 hours. Merino wool and jumbo wooden circular needle and pattern are included in materials.  Ages 18 yrs & up.  $90 cash materials fee
 
Instructor:  Kathy Luellwitz     340518-01 W          Nov 28 - Dec 12          6:30 - 8:00 pm

Click here to access the City's online registration system.

New Year's Eve Celebrating Family & Friends

Monday, December 31^st
5 - 9:00 p.m.
Rancho Santa Margarita Civic Plaza
22232 El Paseo

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita is proud to present our 18^th annual New Year’s Eve Celebrating Family and Friends event! This festive evening of celebration provides a safe and fun opportunity for the community to gather in celebration of the New Year in an alcohol-free setting. The children's art contest, generously sponsored by Applied Medical, is the centerpiece of the evening and has become a beloved community tradition. Art contest entries are displayed throughout the halls of the Bell Tower Regional Community Center as part of the celebration.

We hope to see you there! For more information, call Community Services at (949) 216-9700.

Military Support

At the October 24^th regular meeting of the Rancho Santa Margarita City Council,  a proclamation was issued in honor of Rotary Awareness Month in recognition of the contributions of the Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Margarita/Coto de Caza. The Rotary Club supports numerous projects in and around the City, greatly enhancing the quality of life in and around RSM. It was at this meeting that the Rotary Club announced a donation of $5,000 to support the City's  Adopted 2^nd Battalion, 5^th Marines. This donation will be used to offset costs for Marines who might otherwise be unable to attend the upcoming annual Marine Corps Ball.

It is through generous donations like these that we as a community demonstrate our patriotism and generosity. For those interested, the Rotary Club is seeking donations for the Families Left Behind U.S. Marines Relief Fundraiser which will assist the Rotarians to provide fully cooked hams and commissary gift certificates for Camp Pendleton based Marines. Donations may be sent to the Rotary Foundation of Coto de Caza/Rancho Santa Margarita del Sol at P.O. Box 81072 RSM, CA 92688.