Alliance Francaise Explores The Dordogne

Prepare yourself for your trip to The Dordogne and Paris in September with The Riford. The Alliance Francaise will grace us with an exciting talk on the Dordogne. Guests include Andre Bordes-Consul Honoraire of France and Founder of the French-American School.  Join us for a wine and cheese reception. RSVP today!

Thursday, May 19 5:00 – 7:00pm. $10.00 Members, $15.00 Non-Members

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San Diego Opera Reception

San Diego Opera’s: Ian Campbell discusses Carmen

Ian Campbell, General & Artistic Director of San Diego Opera, will be discussing France’s greatest opera ever, the “Sizzling, Passionate & Deadly:”Carmen.

                       Join us for a reception,RSVP today!

Wednesday, May 4
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Members FREE, Non-Members $5.00

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Chef Bernard’s Cooking Demonstration

Special FUNDRAISER: Marine Room's Chef Bernard Guillas' Cooking Demonstration and Reception

Please join us in our fundraising efforts:

“Healthy Eating with Celebrity Chef Bernard Guillas & Chef Ron Oliver”

The Riford Center is honored to have award winning and internationally renowned culinary powerhouses: Executive Chef Bernard Guillas and Chef Ron Oliver, both from the iconic Marine Room restaurant at The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club to help celebrate “France Month” at The Riford Center.

Chef Guillas was inducted into the “Maitres Cuisiniers de France” in March—one of only 200 chefs in the world to receive this honor!


The event includes a reception, cooking demonstration and a “Meet and Greet” with the world-famous Chefs. The haute cuisine menu includes: “Strawberry Rose” champagne cocktail, Cadiz Summer Gazpacho (Pico Del Mar), Apricot Ginger Glazed Tasmanian Salmon, plus a Hibiscus Lemon Curd Bar. All proceeds will benefit The Riford Center’s programs and services for seniors.  Seating is limited, RSVP today!

Wednesday, May 11 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. $50 per ticket.

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Let Me Down Easy

Let Me Down Easy - Conceived, written and performed by Anna Deavre Smith      

Anna Deavere Smith is a national treasure. She examines the multi-faceted American identity by interviewing people and, using their exact words, portraying them on stage. The New York Times calls her "the ultimate impressionist: she does people's souls." Her newest work Let Me Down Easy explores the body, the price of health and the resilience of the spirit.

Following the 2PM Matinee, we will participate in a one-of-a-kind discussion: "Health Care and Seniors: Don't Fall Through the Cracks." We will discover the insights of extraordinary scholars, artists and unforgettable personalities. Meet the health care advocates who can help you navigate the maze of the health care system. Learn how to connect in a crisis with what you need and how the new Health Care policy affects seniors.
Sunday, May 1 Depart at NOON and return following the health care lecture.  $57.00 for Members, $67 for Non-Members (includes round trip transportation, show and lecture)

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New Exhibition - Life Unfolding

There is nothing like a rush of Spring air to get the creative juices flowing. Allied Artists Association of San Diego will once again grace our walls with a diverse variety of new art. The exhibit, "Life Unfolding," will be on display from April 4 to June 3. Join us for a reception to meet and mingle with the artists. Wine and hors d'oeurves will be served.

All are welcome!

Complimentary entrance, RSVP today: 858) 459-0831

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Investment Workshop

Everyone agrees that we are living in extraordinary economic times. The investment landscape is littered with portfolio discards that with closer attention and wiser management might not have been so severely impacted. Dottie Stanley will bring her expertise to The Riford for a revealing discussion. Dottie has been voted "Best Financial Planner" in the past in a La Jolla Light Readers' Poll.  Dottie is also highly regarded for her art work and dedication to the artistic community. Please, bring your questions!

Monday, April 25 2:00PM, All are welcome!

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The Riford Center, La Jolla, offers Bridge, Jazzercise, Yoga, Computer Classes and more!

(858) 459-0831
6811 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla CA 92037
location:  map and directions
web site: www.rifordcenter.org

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Svaroopa Yoga Classes

Svaroopa yoga is a style of Hatha Yoga which originated in La Jolla. It focuses on releasing tension in the core of the body. Students are taught a fundamentally different way to tune into these deeper tensions and how to release them. Each class includes guided relaxation, Yoga breathing and carefully aligned and supported poses. Benefits of this style of Yoga are the release of physical tension throughout the whole body, improving of overall flexibility, promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

Wednesdays, 10:30AM – 12:00PM, $45 for three classes April 6, 13, 27 or a drop in rate of $20 per class, Monday April 18, 1:00 – 2:30, $15 Per Person. Instructor: Carol Balcombe.

Mondays 1:00 - 2:30, April 4, 11 and 25 $45 prepaid, $20 drop in. Instructor: Jean Glover.

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The Riford Center, La Jolla, offers Bridge, Jazzercise, Yoga, Computer Classes and more!

(858) 459-0831
6811 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla CA 92037
location:  map and directions
web site: www.rifordcenter.org

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Art Classes in Spring

Pastel Plein Air with Judy Shoemaker
"Why Pastel? As an art teacher I have worked in many different media but, the first time I saw an accomplished artist use pastel, I was in awe. The vivid colors danced across the paper in such a way that I forgot about all those other ways of creating art. Plein Air painting and pastel go together in a refreshing way. I invite you to experience the luminosity, the versatility and spontaneity that pastel affords." -Judy Shoemaker
Sign Up today!
Tuesdays, April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10, , 12:00PM to 4:00PM
6 Sessions for $100.00.

Head and Figure Drawing Class with Mark Slusser
Taught with patience, humor, and the practical goal that you will be able to enjoy drawing for the rest of your life, this course is designed for absolute beginners and those who wish to refresh their drawing skills. Guiding you toward your own personal style, the class explores key techniques of drawing and different ways they can be creatively combined.
Classes coming soon! Please call for more info!
6 Sessions, $100.00 for Members, $125.00 for Non-Members

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The Riford Center, La Jolla, offers Bridge, Jazzercise, Yoga, Computer Classes and more!

(858) 459-0831
6811 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla CA 92037
location: map and directions
web site: www.rifordcenter.org

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Riford Readers' Theatre

Riford Readers' Theatre invites all budding actors, and those in full bloom to audition for our next rehearsed reading to be performed May 15 and/or May 16. Please mark your calendars. Auditions will be held Monday, April 25 7:15PM-9:00PM and on Saturday, April 30 from 3:00PM - 5:00PM. For details about the play, characters, etc. contact Davida at dhuchel@hotmail.com or call at (858) 456-5260.

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The Riford Center, La Jolla, offers Bridge, Jazzercise, Yoga, Computer Classes and more!

(858) 459-0831
6811 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla CA 92037
location:  map and directions
web site: www.rifordcenter.org

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Let Me Down Easy - Anna Deavre Smith

Anna Deavere Smith is a national treasure. She examines the multi-faceted American identity by interviewing people and, using their exact words, portraying them on stage. The New York Times calls her "the ultimate impressionist: she does people's souls." Her newest work Let Me Down Easy explores the body, the price of health and the resilience of the spirit.

Following the 2PM Matinee, we will participate in a one-of-a-kind discussion: "Health Care and Seniors: Don't Fall Through the Cracks." We will discover the insights of extraordinary scholars, artists and unforgettable personalities. Meet the health care advocates who can help you navigate the maze of the health care system. Learn how to connect in a crisis with what you need and how the new Health Care policy affects seniors.
Sunday, May 1 Depart at NOON and return following the health care lecture. $57.00 per person (includes round trip transportation, show and lecture)

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The Riford Center, La Jolla, offers Bridge, Jazzercise, Yoga, Computer Classes and more!

(858) 459-0831
6811 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla CA 92037
location:  map and directions
web site: www.rifordcenter.org

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Dr. Philip Low

Philip Low is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NeuroVigil, the award-winning wireless neurodiagnostics company headquartered in San Diego. At the University of Chicago, he invented “Novel Neurosurgical Techniques.” 

At Harvard Medical School, he showed in 9 weeks, that a collagen inhibitor could successfully neutralize the growth of fibroid tumors – he was 19 years old at the time. Dr. Low’s work has been featured in technical and popular articles including CNN, Forbes, The Economist and The New York Times. To bring his innovations to the market, Dr. Low founded NeuroVigil when he was still in graduate school and enlisted 4 Nobel Laureates and 3 Fortune 500 company founders. 

For his contributions to Biomedicine, Dr. Low has been recognized by the MIT Technology Review as one of the 35 World Leading Innovators under 35 years of age. Past recipients include the founders of Linux, Netscape, PayPal, Google and Facebook.

Wednesday, April 20 12:00PM – 2:00PM. $25 per Person – Lunch Included

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The Riford Center, La Jolla, offers Bridge, Jazzercise, Yoga, Computer Classes and more!

(858) 459-0831
6811 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla CA 92037
location:  map and directions
web site: www.rifordcenter.org

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Live Jazz Concert

Love Jazz? Don't miss out on this live musical performance!

Performers include Lori Bell (flute, Grammy nominated), Joe Azarello (piano), Bob Magnussen (bass - Bob has played with Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn, among other luminaries) and Joey Carano (guitar).  These top level musicians will take you on a musical journey that will stimulate your mind while relaxing your stress.  Come and join the fun, the lineup is amazing! All net proceeds will go to the Riford!

Friday, April 29. Concert begins at 8:00PM

$15 per person (includes one glass of wine and light hors d'ouvres)

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Create Easter/Passover Memories

If you could do anything with all those photos and digital images you have, what would it be?

• Get them organized?
  
• Create a photo album?
  
• What about a scrapbook or digital photo album? 

If you're not sure where to start, this is the perfect Photo Project Workshop for you!  Enjoy 2011's Holidays with everlasting memories. Carol Miller will guide you and help you plan and complete a project! Come one week, or for the whole month and feel that wonderful sense of accomplishment!!

Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 2:00PM

Members FREE, Non-Members $5/session

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Cooking Class - Taj Mahal

Cooking with Urs "Le Chef" Baumann

Join our local Catering Chef, Urs Baumann for an amazing cooking class and dinner! This month Urs will be exploring the exciting world of Indian cooking. Sign up for "Taj Mahal" to learn the basics of Indian cooking with several great tasting dishes like…

• Chicken Badam Pasanda, light, creamy curry sauce with yogurt and many fresh spices

• Basmati Rice, at his best

• Navratan Corma, a mixed vegetable curry dish that is great tasting and will challenge your taste buds

• Palak Paneer, a spinach and tofu dish straight out of the Indian cookbook

• Cucumber Raita, a side not to be missed with cucumber, yogurt and herbs

• and for desert learn how to prepare mango and papaya the easy way

• ......and yes, you can bring your own wine....let's have fun together!

Thursday, April 21 6:00PM.

$40 for Members, $45 for Non-Members

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