It was an entertaining and energetic program, mixed in with some serious moments to remember and honor the veterans who have sacrificed so much for their country. It was an eclectic mix, but it worked beautifully. Perhaps consider giving these ceremonies a try? The next one is for Veterans Day, on Monday, Nov 11. […]
Drive carefully, be alert, be courteous, and be safe. You may save a few bucks and maybe even a life. […]
Saturday, June 14, is Flag Day. The United States flag is the symbol of our great country. The veteran community takes our flag seriously, and the respect shown is a vital part of our identity. We strive to educate our community on the proper display of our flag. […]
About this time every year, we turn our attention to what might be heading our way over the next several months – storms and hurricanes. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the designated hurricane season starts June 1 and officially ends Nov. 30. Our community has dodged the hurricane bullet for the last couple of years, but that’s history. This is a new year and a new season. […]
Pickleball, playing cards, lounging at the pool, bike riding, jet skiing, R/C car racing, motorcycle riding, all things outdoors, and probably some activities that I’ve missed … these are activities that have occupied the free time of residents Heidi and Norm Cookson for many years. In between these activities, they have been devoting their, uh, […]
The Summit in Longleaf Ridge: The building has been dryed in and next steps are the mechanical systems of the building and exterior metal framing. As a reminder, this will be a 20,000-square-foot amenity with a 6,000-square-foot ballroom, card room, a large central pool, and a resistance pool. The estimated completion of this project is […]
On Monday, May 26, the Veterans Club will host two free Memorial Day ceremonies to remember and honor our men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. At 8 a.m., there will be a ceremonial flag raising at the Veterans Park Memorial. There will also be a […]
The 20th Annual Ocala Open Charity golf tournament hosted by Candler Hills Golf Club raised $90,000 for local charities Hospice of Marion County, Inc. and Interfaith Emergency Services. Mickey DeMorat of Merritt Island, Florida, claimed the victory score totaling -15 with 198 strokes.
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Healthy Boundaries No one likes an unsolicited phone call, a knock on the door, a note wedged in the door, and, yes, a threatening voicemail. If you’re like me, you consider these actions an invasion of your right to privacy. Recently, I learned from a few board members that some residents, who, shall we say, […]