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GirlFriends Welcome Wonder Gardens Speaker

The GirlFriends returned to our clubhouse for the October luncheon. Guest speaker from Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs, Katie Grimes, encouraged visitors to come explore their botanical gardens, sprawling banyan trees, and rescued animals. She shared with us their Master Plan, that includes an animal care center. It’s a wonderful place to visit with younger […]

The Art of Friendship

While whitewater rafting down a river in the Smokey Mountains, I was in awe of the surroundings. The tall trees in the thick rainforest were luscious shades of green and several of them had already begun changing colors for fall. It drizzled among us as we made our way through the crisp rapids with our […]

Gobble, Gobble! Thanksgiving Is Nearly Here

It is November, and in a couple of weeks on the 28th we will celebrate Thanksgiving. Over the centuries the holiday has evolved to become a symbol of togetherness, generosity, and reflection. It is a time when we come together with families and friends to show thanks for the blessings we have received throughout the […]