As this beautiful, wet summer is winding down, the ramp-up for the fall and winter is moving into full gear. From the property management perspective, the push is to catch up on the last of any rain-delayed work in the community and get lawns and landscaping ready for what little winter we enjoy around here. […]
Patriotic Celebration It’s been great to get so many positive notes and comments from residents about the Fourth of July Patriotic Celebration. This was our 14th year of hosting fireworks, and I’m proud to say that they went off on time, without a hitch. Granted, the weather was not cooperative after 4 p.m., but many […]
The Vatican has been an independent state since February 11, 1929, and is known as Vatican City. The Lateran Treaty resolved the “Roman Issue” between the church and the Italian state. […]
Within India’s vibrant culinary landscape, two traditional dishes emerge as beacons of innovation, sparking dynamic discussions: butter chicken and chicken masala. […]
It is said that we only use 10% of our brains, and it could be argued that we only use 10% of our digital cameras. Modern Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras, and even many going back a decade or more, offer an incredible range of capabilities for shooting in various modes, including fully manual, aperture or shutter priority, and more, plus a host of other features. If you would love to learn about the capabilities of your DSLR or smartphone, enjoy field trips with fellow photographers, compete in photo competitions, show and tell, and more, join the ShutterBugs Photography Club, with weekly meetings, making it one of the very active clubs here at On Top of the World. […]
We live in a community where many residents either donate their unwanted goods or create items for worthwhile organizations, and that is a testament to our community. […]
May has been an exciting month for the Eco Gardeners at their new location in Americana Village. […]
Oh, my gig! Over the last few months, the Dulcimer Club has been in high demand! […]
The weather cooperated, and members celebrated the fifth anniversary of the range’s opening on Saturday, May 10. Those in attendance showed their skills during the arrow hunt, the poker shoot, and archery trivia. Congratulations to the winners, and a huge thank you to all those who helped make the event a success. […]
Our 2024-25 bocce league season came to an end with the conclusion of our annual meeting on Sunday, May 4. It was great seeing everyone in an air-conditioned setting, socializing, and having a great time visiting off-court turf. Thank you to our board of directors, consisting of officers and league representatives, our volunteers, and most importantly, our members, for a great season. An overview of the year was presented, accompanied by a photo slide show that played throughout the meeting. The year’s meeting minutes are available for review from our secretary, including financial reports. The membership voted, and the current board of directors will continue for 2025-26: Pam Brown – president; CJ Harris – treasurer; Kathy Nastally – secretary; and Ray Meyers, Jerry Piccola, Bill Weir, and Jim Wolfer, league representatives. The vice president position remains open. […]