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VILLAGE NEWS 

WYLEWOOD In last years’ May Courier, I wrote about phase one of our landscaping project. Since then, shrubs and trees were removed, new plantings were installed along our building four, aside White Marsh Lane, and sod was added to area where needed. Phase two will start this year with plans currently under development. When working […]

WOMEN’S GOLF NEWS

Women’s 18 Golf League News 30 at 90. Cross Creek Women’s 18 League had a special celebration during the March 26 Awards Ceremony and Luncheon. This year, Mary Lou Horan, Cross Creek resident and league’s most “Energetic Golfer,” celebrates 30 years of playing league golf at Cross Creek and 90 years living life! To recognize […]

Ale Tales And Lager Lore

In March, the Best Florida Beer Competition was held in Florida.  Southwest Florida brewers did well, and I hope that you will support these local brewers by trying their beer.  Here are the breweries and their winning beers! Fort Myers Brewing Company of Fort Myers Gold Medal for Chocolate Beer – Chocolate Stout Bronze Medal […]

Poetry Corner

TWO GIANT FAT PEOPLE God and I have become Like two giant fat people Living in a tiny boat. We keep Bumping into each other And laughing.

Cross Creek Travelers

MIAMI, FORT LAUDERDALE AND KEY WEST, THREE DAYS/ Cross Creek Clubhouse and Restaurant is happy to announce that we will be open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. TWO NIGHTS, MAY 6 TO 8, $450 • Travel in the comfort of WiFi- equipped motor coach • Two nights lodging in the Miami area hotel • Three […]

Village News

Verandas Roger Kadash Dateline The Verandas End of the season: Dim the lights, this season is coming to an end. We had some fun times on the patio this season. The super bowl tailgate party was a big hit with a sold-out crown. Many thanks to Janet Murphy for making all of the plans. Note […]

Continental Women’s Club

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m. Our May program will feature the installation of our new leadership for 2025/26, and a fun “May Day” Hat competition. An opportunity to show off your prettiest or most creative hat. We celebrated Continental’s 50th year anniversary in […]

2025 Cross Creek Fashion Show

This year, I decided to be a spectator instead of a backstage helper! We had a wonderful ringside seat and were set to enjoy the camaraderie and anticipation of seeing the latest designs in clothing that Chico’s, the sponsor, had to offer. We were not disappointed and after an enjoyable lunch and well set table, […]

Cross Creek Book Review

The Stable Boy of Auschwitz Henry Oster was just five years old when Adolf Hitler rose to power in 1933. Growing up in Cologne, Germany, Henry and his family faced escalating persecution due to their Jewish heritage. They were forcibly relocated to the Łódź Ghetto in Poland, where they endured severe hardships. In 1944, Henry […]