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Happy 4th of July and extra hooray for 250 years as a country! Read on for some historical beer information! Beer was certainly available in the 13 colonies in 1776. There was a lively tavern culture in the cities and in the country, many brewed their own beer or made hard cider. There are several […]

Summer is officially here and it is starting off HOT! Remember to stay hydrated, avoid the midday sun if possible and keep sunscreen and a hat with you and use them. Lightning can be fierce this time of year. If you hear thunder, take shelter. And keep your pets safe in the heat too. Make […]

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, August 6th, at 11:30. Our August program will feature a representative from AAA. At the June meeting, we presented each of two high school seniors with a $3000 scholarship. Sonya Davis graduated from Bonita Springs High School. She will be studying engineering at […]

WELCOME CHEF YURIMA NUNEZ We are excited to announce Yurima Nunez joins our team as the new Clubhouse Chef. effective immediately. Yurima brings a passion for great food, creativity, and a commitment to providing an outstanding dining experience for our members and guests. Her dedication to quality and exceptional service will be a wonderful addition […]

JULY APPETIZER: CAPRESE SKEWERS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE Ingredients JULY DRINK: WATERMELON MINT SPARKLER Ingredients Directions Makes: 4 servings Courier Note Nothing says July quite like watermelon. This refreshing sparkler is naturally sweet, hydrating, and perfect for enjoying on the lanai after a day in the Florida sunshine.

BRIDGE WINNERS FRANK MARANTO 4-May Steve Little and Marty Lydecker 3760Frank Maranto and Maryanne Harrell 3510Carol Richardson and Mary Fennick 2780 11-May Jim Zernzach and Dorthy 4150Dale and Kathy Godby 4070Paula Maranto and Tricia Sturm 3950 18-May Jim Zernzach and Dorthy 2160Nancy Kuehl and Pat Horschak 2040 25-May Dale and Kathy Godby 4090Frank Maranto and […]

A JULY FOURTH REFLECTION As fireworks bloom across the sky, And summer breezes gently sigh, We gather close with friends and kin, To celebrate the freedoms we live in. The flags wave proudly in the sun, A reminder of what has been won, Through courage, hope, and sacrifice, By those who paid a precious price. […]

July in Southwest Florida offers beautiful sunsets, warm Gulf waters, fewer crowds, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the area’s natural beauty. Here are some favorite activities for residents and visitors alike. CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY Communities throughout Southwest Florida host patriotic celebrations featuring parades, live music, food vendors, and spectacular fireworks displays. Popular […]

Sonnet 116: Let Me Not To The Marriage Of True Minds Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments; love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O no, it is an ever-fixèd mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It […]