Families received a unique autumn experience along Lake Griffin this past weekend as Warren Willis United Methodist Camp and Conference Center hosted its “Family Camp Weekend” event Oct. 18-20. During the first day of camp, five families traveled from across Florida, including St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Orlando to bond together in nature while getting closer toContinue reading “Families find comfort during camp weekend”
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Camp Villages finishes another fun summer
As grandchildren arrive home with sharper life skills and stories to cherish, grandparents and program leaders boast about Camp Villages as the program concluded another successful summer session and is looking forward to what can be expected during the upcoming holiday camp. The Villages Recreation and Parks Department has hosted the intergenerational program since 2000.Continue reading “Camp Villages finishes another fun summer”
Local veteran gets much needed new roof installed
Facebook Twitter Email Print Copy article link Save The installation of a new roof meant more than words for one local resident. Derek Ingram, a U.S. Army veteran and a Summerfield resident, is the latest veteran to receive a new roof installation as a part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. The Owen CorningContinue reading “Local veteran gets much needed new roof installed”
Friday events offer fun for foodies, adventurers
Fridays, food trucks and fun are three things that make for an entertaining event. Food fans can find all three in one place each month in several communities nearby. From Belleview to Eustis to Webster, there’s a preview of the monthly food-focused events that have something for everyone in today’s Daily Sun. Read this storyContinue reading “Friday events offer fun for foodies, adventurers”
Fun continues at week 2 of Camp Villages
From the strum of ukulele strings to the pop of balls hitting pickleball paddles, the sounds of Camp Villages can be heard throughout the community. The program gives Villagers and their grandchildren a plethora• •of pastimes to choose from as a way to spend time together during the long days of summer vacation. This year’sContinue reading “Fun continues at week 2 of Camp Villages”
Legacy of Juneteenth inspires celebration
“Until the lions have their own historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter.” The African proverb, which encourages people to tell their own stories before they are misconstrued by another storyteller, was shared by keynote speaker Rik Stevenson during the third annual Juneteenth celebration hosted Sunday by the African American Club ofContinue reading “Legacy of Juneteenth inspires celebration”