Issue 154, Nov 27

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. We are officially in the Holiday Season! Check out the calendar and get signed up for the great events that we have coming up. Sponsor a child for Christmas Kids and come out and volunteer this Saturday at the Target in Mandarin. Don’t forget about booking your […]


Issue 153, Nov 20

Last week we welcomed Joanne Connell and Samantha Sykes from the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. They gave us an update on the facility, what events take place at it, and recent updates and additions that have been made. Most recently, a covered arena and new barns were installed to protect from the Florida summer heat. Ms. […]


Issue 152, Nov 13

Last week we had our annual Wine Tasting and Trivia by our very own First Vice President, Jeanne Maron, owner of The Gifted Cork. We had a good friendly competition and I think that we all learned something. Thank you, Jeanne for hosting and giving everyone a Gifted Cork glass. We are approaching the holiday […]


Issue 151, Nov 6

Last week we welcomed Dr. Quinton White, Jacksonville University Professor, who gave us an update on the health of the St. John’s River. Dr. White emphasized how the growth of Jacksonville and surrounding areas directly impact the river. The river is 310 miles long and drains 1/6 of the state. Because of the size and […]