Recipe Corner
APRIL IN FLORIDA – FRESH SEASONAL FLAVORS April in Florida brings sunshine, blooming flowers, and the return of light, refreshing meals. It’s the perfect time to enjoy citrus, fresh herbs, and simple dishes that feel elegant yet effortless—ideal for outdoor gatherings or relaxed evenings at home. STRAWBERRY BASIL SPRITZ (SPRING COCKTAIL) Ingredients: • 1/2 cup fresh […]
Poet’s Corner
April in Florida April arrives on a softened breeze, Whispering gently through swaying palms, Sunlight dances on turquoise seas, And the world feels wrapped in quiet calm. Golden mornings stretch wide and slow, Painted skies in blush and gold, Bougainvillea begins to glow, In colors vibrant, rich, and bold. The air is warm, but light […]
Terrace 1 Annual Bocci Ball Tournament
The skies were threatening on the courts at cross creek on Saturday, February 28th for the Terrace 1 Bocce Tournament. The 8 teams gathered for the annual event which has been held for several years. After 3 & 1/2 hours of intense, high-stakes rolling, team 8 consisting of Cindy K., Gus W., Bobbie P., and […]
RESOURCE HUB
Ale Tales And Lager Lore
It’s March and that brings the St. Patrick’s Day holiday – a day known for beer drinking! There are two beer styles associated with Ireland – Stout and Irish Red Ale. No green beer here – the food coloring does not add anything to beer. Let’s discuss these styles and some food pairings. Now stouts […]
Notes From The Master Board
March is predicted to be a fabulous month in Cross Creek!! Although I’m writing this on cold, rainy day in February I have high hopes that cold weather will move on soon. Highlights: • It seems we just kicked off the season and <snap> here we are wrapping up the Bocce League season and preparing […]
Card News
BRIDGE WINNERS FRANK MARANTO Jan. 5 Jan Trusdell and Jim Zernzach 4370 Judy Brouwer and Estelle Snyder 3360 Frank Maranto and Carol Richardson 3190 Jan. 12 Julie Becknell and Yvonne Mostowy 3840 Jim Zernzach and Arline Oberst 3840 Carol Richardson and Mary Fennick 3830 Jan. 19 Arline Oberst and Karen Rice 3810 Paula Maranto and […]
Poet’s Corner
RED BIRD MARY OLIVER Red bird came all winter Firing up the landscape As nothing else could. Of course I love the sparrows, Those dun-colored darlings, So hungry and so many. I am a God-fearing feeder of birds, I know he has many children, Not all of them bold in spirit. Still, for whatever reason- […]
Continental Women’s Club
The Continental Women’s Club will welcome a guest speaker from the Fort Myers Mastersingers to the luncheon meeting on Thursday, April 2. The Mastersingers has an 80-plus vocal ensemble which presents choral music featuring celebrated masterworks, contemporary choral works, and timeless classics. The group organizes and self-produces community concerts and appears with other talented musicians […]
Book Club
Greetings, We had a great Book Club meeting last Friday, Jan. 9, lead by Cheryl Von Ruden leading the discussion of Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson. The February book is The Frozen River led by Joyce Palm. I hope those in Florida will be able to attend the meeting on February […]