St. Johns County Beach Driving Passes go on sale Monday, Dec. 9, in time to make them available as practical stocking stuffers for the holiday season. more

Members of the Cypress Village Croquet Club recently hosted the annual City of Jacksonville Senior Games “50 and Fit” Croquet events. Players from all around the city gathered at the community to play three rounds of elimination Golf Croquet and six Wicket Croquet. more

In his retirement, at 88, Jerry Norton is a contented, happy artist. more

Howard “Mike” Spencer was flying solo, high above German-occupied territory, when his P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter plane was badly hit by enemy fire. more

The listed programs, unless otherwise noted, are held at River House at 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. They take place Monday-Thursday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30a.m. to 12 p.m. more

People 55 and older who attended the grand opening celebration of the Starling at Nocatee Independent Living community Nov. 19 were treated as if they were on a cruise. Issued “passports” on arrival, they got to visit “ports of call’ throughout the community, tasting treats, enjoying musical entertainment and sipping tropical drinks, all while collecting passport stamps along the way for a chance to win a Caribbean cruise. more

The Palms at Ponte Vedra assisted living and memory care community hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon for residents and their families Thursday, Nov. 21. more

Since the month of November was officially designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month, Cypress Village celebrated with an unveiling of their Wall of Heroes in their Assisted Living area, and by honoring veteran residents at the community who served in the United States Armed Forces. more

A Ponte Vedra Beach adoption shelter for cats, called Katz 4 Keeps, found homes for many felines until it closed its door in March 2018. more

Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member. Sometimes the loss becomes more difficult when other people may not understand such a grief or are not sympathetic. more