OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET Many are unaware of the fact that a significant percentage of individuals that are abusing prescription opiates obtain these drugs from their own homes, the homes of family members and/or the homes of friends. In the United States, in 2023, approximately 8.6 million individuals reported misusing prescription opioids. Once again, that statistic […]

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 […]

THE SOUND OF THE SEA The sea awoke at midnight from its sleep, And round the pebbly beaches far and wide I heard the first wave of the rising tide Rush onward with uninterrupted sweep; A voice out of the silence of the deep, A sound mysteriously multiplied As of a cataract from the mountain’s […]

Cross Creek held an Employee Appreciation Day on Cinco de Mayo. The celebration of our hardworking staff included a 9-hole scramble with prizes, followed by a delicious catered lunch from Three Peppers. A great time was had by all!

VERANDAS DATELINE THE VERANDAS End Of Season: Here we are at the end of the season. Patio parties were great, good attendance and great food and great friends. Easter Brunch: Great turnout and the food gets better each year. Many thanks to Jim and Kathy Annarella for all their help. Heading Home: We wish all […]

Sandra and 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 […]

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, June 12 at 11:30 a.m. Our program will feature Nora Pearson, who is a Lee County Master Gardener Volunteer. Nora will give us a presentation about orchids called “Tie One On,” teaching us orchid basics and how to secure them to a tree. […]