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Murder Mystery Dinner

September 7, 2008

This fun-filled, interactive, murder mystery includes dinner as well as the performance. You will have the chance to win prizes and decide who did what to whom! “Murder by Mischance” is the mystery this year presented by Billy Eakes and the Murder Mystery Players. Synopsis: Good looks can result in several girlfriends, even more enemies […]

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Clubhouse Recipe for Month of September

September 7, 2008

CHICKEN SCAMPI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA 2 Tbsp. olive oil (not extra virgin)1-6oz. chicken breast, cut into four sections1 Tbsp. chopped garlic3 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped3 oz. white wineKosher salt and fresh ground pepper2 oz. buffalo mozzarella, sliced into 1/2″ slices1 bunch fresh basil, cut chiffonade Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in saute pan. Add chicken breast pieces […]

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Clubhouse Recipe for Month of August

August 15, 2008

DOUBLE MELON SOUP 1 small cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and chopped2 Tblsp. orange juice1 tsp. orange zest2 Tblsp. sweet sherry1/2 honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and chopped2 Tblsp. lemon juice3 Tblsp. mint, choppedmint sprigs for garnish. Puree the cantaloupe with the orange juice, orange zest, and sherry. Cover and chill for at least three hours. Meanwhile, puree […]

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Hot August Days & Nights

July 22, 2008

August 23 will kick off at 1pm with a Classic Car Show complete with Art Show and Wine Tasting. Villages’ resident George Smith will display his cars from the Chevrolet Car Club and Ford Mustang Club. The cost for this part of the day is $10 per person. Following the afternoon activities, the second part […]

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Guest room rates change

July 22, 2008

The guest room rates increased slightly as of July 1, 2008. The Villages has four Guest Rooms located above the library at Cribari Center. The rooms are comfortably furnished with queen-sized beds. Two rooms have one bed each and two rooms have two beds each. The current rates are $82.50/night for the one bed rooms […]

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Clubhouse Recipe for Month of July

July 22, 2008

AVOCADO SALAD Salad: 3 heads butter lettuce 4 pears, cut into chunks 2 cups dried cranberries 2 bags slivered almonds, toasted Sliced strawberries Other berries Grilled chicken, white meat, cut into chunks 2 avocados, cut into large chunks Dressing: 1 cup olive oil 1/8 cup grated red onion 1/2 cup red raspberry vinegar 1/2 cup […]

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KEY Step in Identity Theft Prevention – SHRED

June 27, 2008

It’s time to clear out all those old records. According to the Better Business Bureau, the key step in ID theft prevention is to SHRED sensitive personal and financial documents. What to shred and when: 1. Canceled checks without tax purposes after one year. If the checks support tax returns, they should be held for […]

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What do I do with Construction/Remodeling Debris?

June 27, 2008

Do you have an item you want to get rid of but you are not quite sure what to do with it? Often wonder if it should it be donated, recycled or thrown away and how or where? • Construction/Remodeling Debris: Concrete- Capitol Recycling/Graniterock – (408)574-3000 – Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal – (408)268-1666 Drywall/Sheetrock, Ceiling Tile, […]

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Farmers’ Market

June 27, 2008

The Farmers’ Market has arrived in the Villages every Wednesday, 9:30am – 11:30 am in the Clubhouse Parking Lot. The Market will remain open until early Fall. Come shop for the freshest produce picked early in the morning and delivered directly from the farms to us. Find those specialties of the season – Tree ripened […]

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Here Comes the Circus!

June 25, 2008

“Here Comes the Circus!” is the theme of this year’s 4th of July Celebration. The parade starts at 10 a.m. in front of the Cribari Auditorium and moves around Cribari Lane. The festivities kick off at 8:30 at the Cribari Auditorium with good things to buy and eat. The parade floats are constructed using cardboard […]

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