In March, the Best Florida Beer Competition was held in Florida.  Southwest Florida brewers did well, and I hope that you will support these local brewers by trying their beer.  Here are the breweries and their winning beers! Fort Myers Brewing Company of Fort Myers Gold Medal for Chocolate Beer – Chocolate Stout Bronze Medal […]

TWO GIANT FAT PEOPLE God and I have become Like two giant fat people Living in a tiny boat. We keep Bumping into each other And laughing.

MIAMI, FORT LAUDERDALE AND KEY WEST, THREE DAYS/ Cross Creek Clubhouse and Restaurant is happy to announce that we will be open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. TWO NIGHTS, MAY 6 TO 8, $450 • Travel in the comfort of WiFi- equipped motor coach • Two nights lodging in the Miami area hotel • Three […]

Verandas Roger Kadash Dateline The Verandas End of the season: Dim the lights, this season is coming to an end. We had some fun times on the patio this season. The super bowl tailgate party was a big hit with a sold-out crown. Many thanks to Janet Murphy for making all of the plans. Note […]

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m. Our May program will feature the installation of our new leadership for 2025/26, and a fun “May Day” Hat competition. An opportunity to show off your prettiest or most creative hat. We celebrated Continental’s 50th year anniversary in […]

Hello Coordinators and Competitors! It’s almost time for the stickiest event in Southwest Florida: Community Cooperative’s annual Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive! Peanut butter and jelly are some of the most frequently requested items at our mobile food pantries because they are kid-friendly, shelf-stable and protein-rich. To help keep our shelves stocked all summer long, Community Cooperative […]

This year, I decided to be a spectator instead of a backstage helper! We had a wonderful ringside seat and were set to enjoy the camaraderie and anticipation of seeing the latest designs in clothing that Chico’s, the sponsor, had to offer. We were not disappointed and after an enjoyable lunch and well set table, […]

The Stable Boy of Auschwitz Henry Oster was just five years old when Adolf Hitler rose to power in 1933. Growing up in Cologne, Germany, Henry and his family faced escalating persecution due to their Jewish heritage. They were forcibly relocated to the Łódź Ghetto in Poland, where they endured severe hardships. In 1944, Henry […]