Category: August 2024

The Lowdown Drifters Concert October 19

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 19, in the clubhouse ballroom for a concert by The Lowdown Drifters. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. The Lowdown Drifters are a group of Fort Worth-based musicians blending country, rock, and Americana into a sound of their own—the…

ABBA Tribute Concert October 4

The ABBA Tribute Concert, featuring the Euphoria Family Band, will be on Friday, Oct. 4, in the clubhouse ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. The concert features AnnaSarina as Anni-Frid of ABBA singing lead and then harmony vocals live out on front center…

Taking Action to Support Older Adults

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…

Relishing Pickleball: The 4th Shot, Part 2

David Zapatka Consider these targets when hitting the 4th shot. 1. Hit to the opponent who is furthest back in the court. This will keep your opponents on defense. 2. Hit to the middle. The middle often causes confusion between the opponents. 3. Hit to your opponents’ feet. This is always an excellent target. It…

Blue Victorious in the WGA Presidents Cup

Ana Corey July is the month in which we celebrate the birth of our nation. Red and blue colors are displayed in abundance, and fireworks fill the skies with these same vivid colors. So, what better month to hold the Second Annual Red/Blue Tournament. In what began in 2023 as the Red/Blue Tournament, inaugural teams…

WLN Supports Local Charity

Cindy Voliva Every year, the Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN) Board designates charities for which to raise funds during our luncheons. This year, the first charity was the Justin Community Clothes Closet (CCC). This nonprofit organization, which opened in 2012, provides new and gently used clothing to families in need in Justin and the surrounding communities.…

Summer Bocce Season and Bocce Court Update

Lorraine Wilson Playing sports in the summer can be challenging, especially with the Texas heat and humidity, yet 23 teams came out to play bocce this summer. With games scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8:30 a.m., bocce players were out early enough to beat the heat and have lots of fun! Competition amongst…