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A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor’s office. “Is it true,” she wanted to know, “that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?” “Yes, I’m afraid so,” the doctor told her. There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied, “I’m wondering then, just how serious […]

The Master Board wants to take this opportunity to thank and compliment our working committees. These volunteers have been incredibly diligent over these summer months, accomplishing more than we could have imagined. Not one committee took a “let’s slow down, it’s summer after all” approach to their commitment to serve VCC. Additionally, we recognize our […]

HEAT IMPACT ON PLANTS Few would argue that this summer has been hot and dry. While the effects of heat and drought on flowers are obvious, it’s harder to see how intense sun, humidity, and storms affect trees. As you water your flowers, remember to care for your trees as well. Deep Watering – Once […]

Florida is home to nearly 4,000 varieties of ferns, flowering and nonflowering plants, making it the third most diverse state ranked by plant flora. The abundance of plant life is the result of Florida’s ample sunlight, sandy soil, torrential rains (followed by long stretches with NO rain) and nearly a 12-month growing season. As a […]

Help us raise funds just by donating gently worn, used and new shoes! Be sure to ask, friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to donate too! Collected shoes not only help support us, but they will be reused and given a second life by those in need through #microenterprise. It’s a WIN-WIN! Dates: Sept 8 – […]

Member/Staff Golf Scramble Tuesday, August 12, 2025

AGNES STORY Agnes Story is a former art teacher who worked with schools in Collier County Public Schools for 25 years. Now retired for the past three years, she works in her home studio on Country Creek Drive on her own artwork – Large Mandala Paintings. Originally from Venezuela, Agnes earned her Bachelor of Fine […]