SECURING EXTERIOR DOORS An estimated 34% of residential burglars enter through a home’s front door. While I was unable to locate documentation regarding side and rear door entries, they, too, are frequent targets. Additionally, a fairly recent and ongoing TikTok “challenge” that encourages youngsters to kick in the front doors of unknown homes prompts me […]

SEPTEMBER 2025 WOMEN’S 18 HOLE LEAGUE Get Ready! Get Set! Golfing season is almost here! Ladies of all ages and skill are invited to join the Cross Creek Women’s 18 Golf League. You have to play to improve! Season begins WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 8 a.m. Shotgun. Be sure to sign up and pay dues (check, […]

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office encourages you to take the time to go through your medicine cabinet and remove any unused, unwanted, and expired medications. After gathering your prescription and over the counter medications, you can safely dispose of them utilizing an anonymous and secure lock box located at our district substations and main headquarters. […]

So, some people may feel sour about August – summer nearing its end up north, hurricane season, back to school schedules, and fewer vacations days, but we can enjoy and explore sour beers in August as well! What is a sour beer? In olden days, many beers had sour flavors due to being stored in […]

Hello August! Whether you love it or hate it the summer is flying by. Afternoon storms are a great excuse for a nap, a movie or a good book (there’s some good ones at the library). And speaking of storms … take lightning seriously! While most lightning occurs within 10 miles of the storm center, […]

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, September 4 at 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be Tom Hall. Tom is the full-time visual and performing arts reporter for WGCU. His presentation will focus on the local art scene in Fort Myers and Sanibel Island. At our June meeting we presented […]

Two open forums were held in the second quarter of 2025 to solicit member input on all things related to the dining experience at Cross Creek. Several members also submitted written feedback which is included in the results. A total of approximately 53 members responded to the invitations. Your feedback is listed below ranked according […]

VERANDAS DATELINE THE VERANDAS Dog Days Of Summer And Rainy Season: Well, here we are into the dog days of summer into the heart of the rainy season. Stay cool, dry and safe. The New Gutters: The new gutters look great and the ones on the garages are really doing their job “NO Standing Water.” […]

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 […]