The Villages - July 2017 - 2

CheCking in

By Rica Lewis

Saluting the Flag,
Celebrating with Friends
Independence Day comes with a bang. Flags wave; fireworks crackle and pop.
This month's issue salutes our flag and our veterans, and celebrates the talented
Villagers who bring us music, art and inspiration. Here's a look at those stories ...
The Villages Honor Flight Club shares its mission and describes the diverse
tasks of its volunteer team, a compassionate crew of hundreds who work as a
well-oiled machine to honor veterans. Barbara Hambright, the club's president,
tells us how the team has arranged nearly 1,000 honor flights to the war
memorials in Washington, D.C. Find out how these Villagers give veterans an
unforgettable experience through their honor flight efforts.
Veteran Dave Foreman, of the Village of Caroline, shows off his patriotic
golf car - an airbrushed flag on wheels. He's just one of many proud Villagers
sporting a star-spangled ride.
Eisenhower Recreation Center's Lori Began talks about what it means to work
at the cherished military-themed facility surrounded by treasured memorabilia.
Not a day goes by that she doesn't hear a special story or experience a connection
with a resident. "When you leave this place, the history stays with you," Began
said. "The stories that haven't been told and the sense that residents are giving a
piece of themselves to you - it's what makes Eisenhower so incredible."
It's also the season for pool parties and backyard barbecues. Check out
the Pautlers' paradise in our home section this month. Their sprawling,
4,200-square-foot lanai features a pristine view of the pond, hedged by clusters
of stately trees. See what inspired their décor, and why beige has become a bad
word in their vocabulary.
Sports fans will want to see what's kicking off this season for The Villages Soccer
Club. We chatted with SC co-founders
Anderson DaSilva and Dr. Maen
Hussein as well as general manager
Pura Sierra. Find out how far they
have come and what goals they hope
to achieve, on and off the field.
Lastly, we celebrate National
Park and Recreation Month in
July. See what the Recreation
Department staff has in store for
you as they implement this year's
initiative: Get Your Play On.
Thanks for reading July's
issue, in which we salute the
flag and our very special
community, simultaneously.



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