Continental Women’s Club

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, November 6 at 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be Dr. Andrew Kurtz, the founder of Gulf Coast Symphony. This is his 30th Anniversary Season as music director, president and CEO. Dr. Kurtz’s very interesting presentation will focus on the role that the symphony plays in […]

Continental Women’s Club

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, October 2 at 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be Christopher Balzano who is a writer, researcher, folklorist and current host of the podcast Tripping on Legends. His interesting presentation will focus on documentation of the paranormal and urban legends. The meetings are being […]

Village News

VERANDAS DATELINE THE VERANDAS End of Summer: Here we are into September, and we are awaiting the return of the snowbirds. Where did the summer go? Patio Time: It is only a matter of time before we start getting the patio ready for the great Thursday patio parties. Many thanks to Rodger and Mary Erickson […]

Poet’s Corner

SECRETS. EMILY ELIZABETH DICKINSON The skies can’t keep their secret! They tell it to the hills – The hills just tell the orchards – And they the daffodils! A bird, by chance, that goes that way Soft overheard the whole. If I should bribe the little bird, Who knows but she would tell? I think […]

Notes From The Master Board

September always feels like the beginning of a new year. Soon the seasonal migrations will begin – for both our feathered and human friends. Of course, we are keeping one eye on the weather since we are now in peak hurricane season. Find a weather source you trust and take storm preparation seriously. We will […]

Recipes

FLORIDA INSPIRED APPETIZERS (SEPTEMBER SEASONAL)

Cross Creek Mah-Jongg

Come join the Mah-jongg group on Mondays at 1 p.m. in the Cross Creek Clubhouse. We welcome beginners and will help you learn the game. At this time we’ve been having two tables, there is always room for more. If you have your 2024 card, please bring it with you. Call Jan Truesdell for information […]

Do You Love Bocce? Want To Help The Cross Creek Bocce League Thrive Into The Future?

After many years of dedicated service Clay Lance has decided to step down as Bocce coordinator for a well-deserved break. In order to keep the league running smoothly, we are seeking a coordinator (or two co-coordinators) to step up and provide leadership to the league. This volunteer position is needed mid-November to mid-March. Much of […]

Calling All Cross Creek Crafters!

Are you a seamstress, a woodworker, a quilter, a metalsmith, a potter, a candlemaker, a photographer, artist or any type of creative? We invite you to consider selling your products at the Second Cross Creek Craft Fair and Market! WHEN Sunday, November 16. The market will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (setup begins […]