Sunday, May 19, 2024
Diane Long
PECAN PLANTATION BITS
A Mississippi native who has been a Texas transplant for 28 years, Diane Long is a wife, mother and English teacher who has written Pecan Plantation Bits for 14 years cumulatively. She spends her time gathering neighborhood news and teaching students how to avoid passive voice.
The Pecan Plantation Art Guild is a talented (and busy!) bunch in our community often holding art shows, pop up art sales, and workshops. The guild meets collectively the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the PAC. Guests and potential members (Pecan residents ages 18 and over) are welcome. Annual guild dues are $35.
Members’ work may be viewed at the Pecan clubhouse, the PAC, and on the guild’s website: www.pecanplantationartguild.com online.
PICKLEBALL PLAY
The outdoor pickleball courts will be busy today, Saturday, May 20, as the Pecan Plantation Pickleball Association is hosting an outdoor pickleball tournament beginning at 8 a.m.
HIGH FLYING
Pecan’s EAA Chapter 983 will hold a free information meeting for folks who have dreamed about learning to fly and would like help in getting started. The session is scheduled for today, Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Planeview Park. Everyone is welcome. For more information on Pecan’s EAA chapter and its activities in our community, contact Tom Woodward at 817-279-3080 or send email to buhwana@charter.net.
MUSIC TIME
Tonight, Saturday, May 20, brings karaoke time to the Pecan ballroom. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for a lasagna buffet with karaoke following at 7:45. Music will last until 10. Call the clubhouse front desk to make a reservation: 817-573-2641.
DINNER GROUP
Pecan’s Widows and Widowers Club will gather on Tuesday, May 23 in the Terrace Room for a 5:30 p.m. reception followed by dinner at 6. Attendees will enjoy a Broadway themed musical program presented by Ray Scott and Lois Akers. This group (which had 42 attendees at its April meeting) invites widows and widowers living in our community for an evening out filled with meeting new friends and enjoying good food and entertainment. Need more information on this group and its next meeting? Send email to Caryl Mahaffey at caryl.mahaffey@charter.net.
BREAKFAST CLUB
Pecan’s Breakfast Club will gather again on Wednesday, May 24 when attendees will hear from Pecan’s own Rene Garrett about CPR instruction. This gathering is the second installment in a “Save a Life” series. Reservations are requested by noon on Tuesday, May 23.
BOOKS GALORE
Hood County’s “Library on Wheels” made its first stop in Pecan Plantation last week, and it will arrive again on Wednesday, May 24 at the PAC parking lot. Neighbors are invited to bring their library cards (or come apply for a card) and check out books.
AUXILIARY FUNDRAIDER
The Pecan Plantation Volunteer Fire Department/Emergency Medical Service Auxiliary’s next fundraiser will include pancakes and all the trimmings being served from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Planeview Park Pavilion (4500 Wedgefield Road) on Saturday, May 27. Tickets, which will be sold in advance and at the door, are $10 each for adults and $5 for children (ages 5-10). Folks are invited to the airport park to eat as well as to enjoy a musical performance by Frank and Rebecca Faiola (JetBlacq) beginning at 9 a.m.
In addition, the auxiliary’s annual golf tournament is set for Saturday, June 24 on the Pecan course, and auxiliary members are selling tickets in advance of the tournament for prizes to be raffled.
For folks wishing to donate items or participate by assembling items or services in a themed basket for the raffle, please contact Julie Logan at 727-252-3702 or Susan Lee at 972-743-1292. No contribution is too small.
Finally, golfers may register for the golf tournament at the Pecan Pro Shop (817-573-2645). The 4-person scramble will offer golfers three hole-in-one opportunities, which all boast fabulous prizes.
MEMORIAL DAY
Pecan’s annual Memorial Day celebration will take place on Monday, May 29 with day-long events at the clubhouse concluding with a street dance in the evening. A variety of food and beverage items will be available for purchase (with pre-purchased tickets) in addition to a pool party. Bounce houses and face painting will be on hand for the youngest attendees, and according to executive chef Jordan Ray, “We hope to make this a festival.” More information with specific times and activities is forthcoming.
GOLF TIME
Pecan’s golf course will be in full operation on Monday, May 29, Memorial Day, and it will be closed on Tuesday, May 30. In addition, the course will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, June 5 and 6, for aerification.
MARINA DAYS
The newly updated marina menu has been a hit with Pecaners, and recent spring weather has brought folks to enjoy good food and lake views. Food service hours run seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BIG SUCCESS
Thank you to all Pecaners who supported the recent American Red Cross blood drive at the PAC. Sixty-six units of blood were collected during the day.
dianedlong@yahoo.com | 817-579-9360
