Golden Years Kyudo: The Art of the Japanese Longbow

Golden Years Kyudo is a new club dedicated to the practice of kyudo, one of Japan’s oldest martial arts. Dating back to 1 A.D., Kyudo is more than just archery; it’s a way to cultivate self-awareness and spiritual maturity through mindful practice.  Influenced by Shinto, Confucian, and Buddhist philosophies, the art of the Japanese longbow provides a unique path to both physical and mental well-being. […]

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Can The King Keep His Crown?

The bird saw it coming at the last minute, a bright yellow orb heading its way.  The bird split just in time and the orb kicked off the branch and fell to the ground, 343 feet from its origin.  The bird was spared, and potentially my living room window as well.  The orb?  It was a softball, a monster blast, hit by Chuck King in the farthest distance segment of last year’s Home Run Derby during the Veterans Classic Softball Tournament.  The challenge was on.  […]

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Billiard Academy

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. […]

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Archery Club

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. […]

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Billiards

Congratulations to our ladies travel team, who concluded their season with a commanding win over the Ocala Palms, Cherrywood, and Oak Run communities. The league ran from September through April. […]

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Bocce Club

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. […]

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R/C Sailing Club

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Imagine watching a unique, classic radio-controlled sailboat glide effortlessly across the water, its lines perfect, its sails catching the breeze. Such a vessel may not be from a box but a builder’s dedicated hands and dream that began in an ocean far away. […]

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