Carol Abrams believed her experiences and background prepared her for managing grief. The retired E6 staff sergeant U.S. Army veteran lost her 18-year-old brother in 1971 to colon cancer and she worked for 22 years as a grief therapist for the military. But it wasn’t until two years after her husband’s death in 2011 thatContinue reading “GriefShare Support Group Provides Year-Round Community”
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The African American Club of The Villages (TAAC) Hosts Black History Month Program
Arthrese Lacey still remembers the sting of racism. She was 16 years old when she and three other Black teenagers were refused service at a small coffee shop in Virginia because of the color of their skin. The Village of Newell resident said it’s important to talk about the past — the good, the badContinue reading “The African American Club of The Villages (TAAC) Hosts Black History Month Program”
S.T.A.R. Events For February Bring Holiday Flair
The Villages’ Special Talented Adult Resident (S.T.A.R.) program took its slogan, “Little Events with a Big Heart,” to a new level with the Twirling Hearts event.Geared toward adults with disabilities who are living in The Villages with their parents, the S.T.A.R. program provides monthly socials including sporting activities and craft centered events. On Friday afternoon,Continue reading “S.T.A.R. Events For February Bring Holiday Flair”
Zora Festival Returns to Historic Eatonville
An anthropologist, folklorist and storyteller who authentically captured the life and lessons offered by African Americans in the rural south, Zora Neale Hurston’s legacy is still celebrated 135 years after her birth. The annual ZORA! Festival Season captures the essence and importance of the author’s work through art shows, an outdoor festival and community tours,Continue reading “Zora Festival Returns to Historic Eatonville”
The African American Club of The Villages Honors “Sheros” for Women’s History Month
Carrie Dixon, of the Village of De Luna, does whatever she can to ensure women in her circle know about the sacrifices other African American women made to create history. She believes that is how lessons of survival will be shared with younger generations. As the lead event planner for the Women’s History Month programContinue reading “The African American Club of The Villages Honors “Sheros” for Women’s History Month “
Artist Dore Dumas leads weekly beginner pottery class
With over 30 years of experience as a teacher and five decades of experience as an artist, Dore Via Dumas, of the Village of Belle Aire, said she most enjoys teaching art and seeing the creativity that comes out of people when making art. Read this story and many others in Tuesday’s edition of theContinue reading “Artist Dore Dumas leads weekly beginner pottery class”
City of Wildwood welcomes children to Touch a Truck
Local children will be able to enjoy the excitement of interacting with life-sized vehicles — including firetrucks, boats, construction trucks and others — during the free “Touch a Truck” event from 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 11 at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Road, Wildwood. Read this story and many others in Friday’sContinue reading “City of Wildwood welcomes children to Touch a Truck”
Food, music festivals kick off the new year
If you are a foodie or a fan of live music, then there are plenty of food and music festivals to add to your plate in 2025. Read this story and many others in Sunday’s edition of the Daily Sun. Click here to subscribe. Article: https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/in_todays_daily_sun/food-music-festivals-kick-off-the-new-year/article_f69f5ec4-caf8-11ef-a020-bbe9d408627d.html
Students decorate with handmade ornaments
Decorating a Christmas tree has the power to bring people together. On Dec. 5, a nearly 19-year Christmas tradition continued in the Town of Lady Lake as students from Villages Elementary of Lady Lake (VELL) and town staff worked together to decorate the Christmas tree at town hall, 409 Fennell Boulevard, Lady Lake. “This cherishedContinue reading “Students decorate with handmade ornaments”
Enrichment Academy lessons give a makeover to Christmas, gingerbread cookies
Nothing says “holidays” like a fresh warm cookie. Whether it’s enjoying one yourself or leaving some behind for Santa Claus, the sweet treat is a staple for this time of year. For those looking to learn how to give their cookies some pizzazz with unique holiday decorations, there’s no better person to learn from thanContinue reading “Enrichment Academy lessons give a makeover to Christmas, gingerbread cookies”
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