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 […]

Crabbies Prep Time: 15 Minutes Freeze Time: Overnight or 4 hrs Ready In: 15 minutes Yields: 8 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 can crab meat 1 stick butter 1 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp seasoned salt 1 jar (5 oz) Kraft cheese 1 1/2 tsp mayonnaise 1/2 tsp mustard 6-8 English muffins DIRECTIONS: 1. Soften butter & […]

Sandra & Dino Milazzo have been promoting, performing, and teaching dance (Line Dance and Social Ballroom) for over 20 years. They’ve had the pleasure of doing the same at Cross Creek since 2019. You may have also seen the Milazzos at various dinner dances (they frequent on Fridays and special occasions) as they love to […]

As we age, maintaining strength, balance, and coordination is key to preventing falls. Regular exercise can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and stability, reducing the risk of injuries. Below are some simple but effective exercises that can be done at home or with a trainer. 1. Single-Leg Stands 2. Chair Squats 3. Heel-to-Toe Walk (Tightrope […]

Hole In One! WHAT? HOLE IN ONE! Who? Congratulations, Dorothy Bizak! When? During the first game of CC Women’s 18 Golf League Championship, Wednesday, Feb. 25 Where? Dorothy scored a hole in one on No. 8.