Archive for February, 2009
“First Family” Fun!!
Thursday, February 19th, 2009“First Family” Fun. The Charlotte Museum of History has a special exhibit this month, An Invitation to the White House, where you can browse memorabilia of past inaugurations, explore the history of presidential entertaining, the elegance of state dinners, and the stories behind the First Families. The Hands-On History Room has been transformed into a [...]
Our Local Restaurant at the Clubhouse!
Thursday, February 19th, 2009Our Local Restaurant at the Clubhouse! Try out the new menu this month at the Blue Heron restaurant at the Carolina Lakes Golf Club. They have nightly features, a dinner buffet on Saturdays and a breakfast/brunch buffet on Sundays. Join your neighbors for karaoke on Wed. nights, Happy Hours on Wed.-Fri. and a special wine [...]
Don’t Worry—Be Happy!!
Thursday, February 19th, 2009To be happy, you don’t have to win the lottery or meet your soul mate. You simply have to make a few small changes to the way you approach your day. Happiness - you can strengthen and develop it, much like a muscle, until you can summon it anytime—even if you generally tend toward a [...]
Planning Your Road Trips in 2009!
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009Planning Your Road Trips in 2009! Not sure where to go or what to do in the Carolinas? You can now find the new travel guides online at both VisitNC.com and VisitSC.com, and view a collection of “Journeys” to help you decide. New this year is a “Free for All” symbol that designates attractions across [...]
Join Your Neighbor for a Donkey Basketball Game!
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009Join Your Neighbor for a Donkey Basketball Game! Let’s go out and support our Indian Land Schools at their donkey basketball game on Fri., Feb. 27th. The Athletic Booster Club has tickets on sale now at the school.
Go Shopping for Ideas!
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009Go Shopping for Ideas! Charlotte’s Remodel and Landscape Expo is a great place to get ideas for your new home - Feb. 20-22 at the Convention Center. The new IKEA store is another great place. This Swedish home-furnishings giant will be having their grand opening from Feb. 18-22. Log on to their website to preview [...]
Sun City Best in Eight Counties for 2008
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009There is a great article in the Charlotte Observer from Saturday, January 31, 2009 about Sun City Carolina Lakes. Mark O’Brien, a Pulte vice president for sales in Charlotte gave the statistics for this community and compared our numbers
with 8 county regional sales. It was impressive. Several residents shared their stories. I also agree with [...]