What are your first thoughts about elephants? Besides their being huge, powerful creatures with long trunks and floppy ears do you associate them with particular traits? The Memory of an Elephant by Alex Lasker is an epic story following the life of Ishi, a male bull elephant born in Kenya and his journey back home […]

The overhead shot, often described as the ultimate put-away in tennis, is a skill that goes beyond raw power. It embodies precision, timing, and preparation-qualities every aspiring player should strive to master. From a tennis professional’s perspective, the overhead is not just about ending the point but also about setting it up intelligently. Picture this: […]

RAILFAN WEEKEND It was 20 years ago in September that Bruce and I moved my son, Lucian, into his freshman dorm room at Kent State University and set out to explore some “Train Lovers” places. We were celebrating that anniversary with a getaway weekend when we visited the Cassandra Overlook, the Gallitzin Tunnels and the […]

We hope you had a joyous holiday season and wish you a Happy, Healthy New Year! A NOTE OF GRATITUDE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY Thank you for supporting our United Way campaign. Your contributions are making a profound impact in our community! Because of your generosity: • Families can keep food on the table, a roof […]

Tell us about your pet(s)! Every month we will feature one family’s pet(s) in an article in the Grandezza Gazzette. All you have to do is write between 300 and 600 words about your much loved dog, cat, or other animal and include a couple of high resolution pictures. Some ideas to show off your […]

Julie and Tim Applegate would seem to agree with a quote by Charles Dickens— ”What greater gift than the love of a cat.” And in their case, two is better than one. The Applegates named their two darling cats after golfers, since Tim is an avid golfer and Julie enjoys playing with the ladies. Rory’s […]

MICHELLE DEJOY’S VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb. shallots 1/2 cup mustard 1/2 cup honey 2 cups balsamic vinegar 1 qt. olive oil 1/4 cup basil 2 Tbsp. salt 2 Tbsp. pepper 2 Tbsp. sugar Tender lettuce and greens with flavor* Grated Pecorino Romano cheese. DIRECTIONS: 1) In a food processor or blender, purée the […]

The talented Grandezza Singers performed their Holiday Concert during our December luncheon. It filled everyone with holiday cheer and got them into the festive holiday spirit. Congratulations to Peggy Sloan on winning the beautiful bracelet. This month we celebrated the birthdays of Deborah Foster, Denise Grabowski, Lyn Lundell, Mary Melhorn, Carol Navigate, Vicki Shaw, Marea […]

In an effort to make the Grandezza Gazzette interesting and readable to our residents, we invite you to share your stories, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome articles about books, travel, pets, sports, TV and movies, tech, and/or content that will get our community talking and sharing! Just avoid topics such as politics and religion in […]