Honor Stitches recently presented a Quilt of Valor to resident William B. Ashton. Honor Stitches, a Marion County quilting group that is a member of Quilts of Valor Foundation, honors distinguished veterans. The gorgeous quilts they provide are made by the loving hands of countless volunteers. […]
Admit it; drones are pretty cool. We’ve all seen them more and more in recent years, not just on the battlefield, but for recreation, construction, firefighting, law enforcement, and even on “America’s Got Talent.” Drones are cool because they bring the freedom of “flight” to anyone. Flying has always inspired mankind, from the story of […]
The community’s Billiard Club has just formed a Billiard Academy, to formalize guidelines for understanding and mastering the fundamentals of pocket billiards. Instruction is free, at your own pace, and whenever you want. […]
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. […]
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 club recently held its first quarterly competition, an annual nine-ball tournament. Congratulations to the tournament champ, Debbie Radicchi! Debbie played smart and made many lovely shots, winning six of her seven matches. She also made several spot shots, winning crucial tiebreak shootouts. […]
Congratulations to our new league champions, Team 3, captained by Debbie Radicchi. Debbie is the first woman in the club’s history to captain a championship team in the club league! Team members included Co-captain Norm Gilmore, Larry Bernier, Jim Carmack, Jim Kraft, Phil Panzera, Al Sable, and Woody Wilson. […]
Our military veterans were remembered and honored in two ceremonies on Veterans Day. After the morning flag ceremony at the Veterans Park, the main ceremony was held at the Recreation Center. […]