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Ale Tales And Lager Lore

SAVE THE DATE OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATION AT THE CROSS CREEK COUNTRY CLUB ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW! September is hop harvest time! The main area of hop farming in the United States is the Pacific Northwest including Washington, Oregon and Idaho. But Florida is growing hops as well. It started as research at […]

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 […]

Cross Creek Book Club

Greetings, I look forward to beginning our discussions in November. Thanks to all who have agreed to lead a discussion and all who join our discussions each month. The meetings are in the clubhouse, in the Garden Room the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you there. Happy reading, […]

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 […]