LETTER TO THE EDITOR, CROSS CREEK COURIER I love good surprises. Sharing my most recent one here so more residents in the Cross Creek (CC) community can have the experience, too. Shortly upon our return for this season, my husband and I had our first dining experience in the CC restaurant, and it truly inspired […]

FIVE ESSENTIAL GOLF SWING TIPS FOR A MORE CONSISTENT GAME A great golf swing isn’t about strength—it’s about balance, rhythm, and efficiency. Whether you’re new to the game or refining your fundamentals, these five key tips can help you hit cleaner, straighter shots more often. 1. Start With A Solid Setup A consistent swing begins […]

Looking to meet new friends and enjoy great golf? The Men’s 18-Hole League invites new and returning members to join us for another fun and competitive season. Membership Details Annual membership fee is $65, payable to CCM18 by check in the Pro Shop. Membership includes the GHIN handicap system which tracks and posts your golf […]

#1 OPENING DAY! EVANS, JASMA, POTTS (LEFT TO RIGHT) We’re baaack! November 5, the Cross Creek Women’s 18 Golf League kicked off the 2025/26 season with a BANG! After an 8 a.m. Shotgun Start, 28 women shambled to finish strong and some were just glad to finish. Everyone had fun! It was good times seeing […]

A GENTLE REMINDER THAT LIFE’S RICHEST MEANING OFTEN BLOOMS IN ITS LATER CHAPTERS. Q: Dear Abigail, I’m 61 and recently retired. Everyone keeps telling me to “enjoy it,” but honestly, I feel lost. Without my work schedule or people depending on me, my days feel empty. I thought retirement would be relaxing, but I’m realizing […]

ROGER & WE Roger & Me was a film documentary written and directed by Michael Moore about his years growing up in Flint, Mich., and the then GM CEO Roger Smith, whose company dominated his hometown and his life. This Roger, however, is Roger Kadish, from the Verandas—a consistent contributor to the VillageNews section of […]

CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF CREATIVITY, CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY Each February, the Fort Myers River District transforms into a vibrant open-air gallery filled with color, creativity, and connection. For 26 years, ArtFest Fort Myers has brought our community together to celebrate the power of the arts and this year’s festival, happening February 6 to 8, 2026, […]