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Archive for May, 2008

Dash & Dine 5K

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

We had a SCCL team who joined together to support our local Hospice & Palliative Care at their annual Dash & Dine 5K on Saturday morning. 
The loop course took us around the beautiful winding neighborhoods of Uptown Charlotte.  A few of us were a little more competitive than others as we headed to the finish line.
It was [...]

Decorating idea - beautiful bedrooms

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Decorating Idea - Beautiful Bedrooms

As the first and last place that we see each day, bedrooms are reflective of our distinct personalities. Indicative of a personal and private space, the bedroom space particularly signifies a creative place where our individual tastes and needs are outlined. Representing a private sanctuary, there is more flexibility with regard [...]

caregiver need

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Hello,  Does anyone know a reliable caregiver agency that can help me out here in Sun City?  I’m going to need help with my husband when he gets home from the hospital.
Thank you very much. Jennie

birds

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Anne wants to know “How do we deal with a territorial mockingbird? He chases all the other birds away. thanks!”

which side of the car is the gas cap

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Have you ever forgotten which side of the car your gas cap is on? On the gas tank symbol on your gas gauge, there is an arrow pointing either left or right letting you know which side the tank is on.

Cultural Events and Attractions

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Want to go to a concert, see a play or ballet or visit a museum? If it is happening in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, you will find it on Charlotte Culture Guide, a comprehensive, up-to-date website featuring cultural events and attractions.

Did I Make A Good Investment?

Friday, May 16th, 2008

“Did I make a good investment?  I am concerned when I hear the re-sales aren’t doing very well in Sun City Carolina Lakes. “   This was a comment we heard from several SCCL residents yesterday at the Vendor Fair.  Let me take a minute to explain.  Re-sales are never going to do as well when [...]

Tomatoes

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Tomatoes love to have egg shells planted with them or sprinkled (crushed) around the plants after planting.  The calcium in the shells keep the white spots out of tomatoes.  Also put a cup of Epsom salts in with your new tomato plants and then feed them each month with the Epsom salts.

Health Dept.

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Where is the closest Health Dept. for getting shots before an overseas trip?

I didn’t know that

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

I’ve been using aluminum foil for more years than I care to remember. Great stuff, but sometimes it can be a pain. You know, like when you are in the middle of doing something and you try to pull some foil out and the roll comes out of the box. Then you have to put [...]