Valentine dinner at the Lodge will appeal to men

Looking for a special way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Members of the Canyon Lake Women’s Connection invite residents to join them for their 2nd annual Classic Valentine’s Dinner on Friday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lodge. Hoping to attract the special men in their lives, including sons, brothers, neighbors or relatives, the group has invited Kent Brown, golf professional and executive director of the International Junior Golf Tour, to be the special speaker.

With his casual and laid-back style, Kent will talk about “A Second Chance in Golf and Life: The Mulligan,” as he describes growing up in California, becoming involved in golf at an early age, and then going to Long Beach State College on a golf scholarship. While there, he became captain of the team and number one player in his junior and senior years. He later went on to become a touring golf professional.

Don’t be surprised if Kent shows up in his favored Payne Stewart-style of golf attire as he recounts stories about working for Ben Hogan during the ’70’s and ’80’s. Kent and his wife, Kathie, have resided in Fallbrook for the past 15 years but travel frequently to play golf in other areas.

Speaking of attire, the dinner festivities will also include a brief fashion show with styles for men and women featuring clothes from Jos. A. Bank Clothier’s for Men and Coldwater Creek Fashions. Both stores are located in the Dos Lagos Shopping Center. Pete and Pat Van Dyke, Norm and Denise Walker, Ginny and Carl Farris and Joey and David Blake will be the models for the fashion show. Providing the music will be Amy and Bryan Pitotti.

The $20 inclusive ticket price includes a roasted pork loin dinner. Reservations are required by February 8 by calling LaRue McNamara at 244-6470. Since last year’s turnout was well over 100 guests, early reservations are suggested.

Although the emphasis is on the men for this event, all women are encouraged to attend as usual, with or without a gentleman. Tables can be reserved for six or more.

Canyon Lake Women’s Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.