Friday, April 19, 2024
Diane Long
PECAN PLANTATION BITS
A Mississippi native who has been a Texas transplant for 27 years, Diane Long is a wife, mother, and English teacher who has written Pecan Plantation Bits for 14 years cumulatively. She spends her time both gathering neighborhood news and teaching students how to avoid passive voice.
Tonight, Saturday, Aug. 21, brings Casino Night to Pecan Plantation. Cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m. will begin the evening with tables open from 7 to 10 p.m.
The night will include food, action stations, music, and “funny money;” attendees will wear wristbands for access. Reservations are needed, and seating is limited.
Call the front desk to secure a spot: 817-573-2641.
POOL HOURS
Summer is winding down, and the clubhouse pool hours have adjusted.
From today, Saturday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Sept. 5, the pool will be open on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, the pool will open at 9:30 a.m. and close for the summer season at 6 p.m.
GOLF EVENT
Pecan’s Men’s Golf Association has the golf course busy while holding its annual Member-Member Tournament today, Saturday, Aug. 21 and tomorrow, Sunday, Aug. 22. The shotgun start event will begin at 8:30 a.m. on both days. Best of luck to all participants.
COURSE DAYS
The Ladies’ Golf Association will enjoy 18-hole guest day on Tuesday, Aug. 24 while the Men’s Golf Association has individual low gross/net with pro shop pairings planned for Thursday, Aug. 26.
Golfers may sign up for events on Foretees or contact the golf pro shop: 817-573-2645.
BREAKFAST CLUB
Pecan’s Breakfast Club will gather again on Wednesday, Aug. 25 when participants will hear from Kristine Trawick, owner of Baked Bread and Pastry Company in Granbury. Kristine has a narrative to tell, and it’s not all about baking; folks will want to come to Breakfast Club and hear her story.
The morning will begin at 7:30 a.m., and reservations may be secured by calling the clubhouse front desk: 817-573-2641.
WELCOME ABOARD
Sarah Lord is Pecan’s new Member Services Representative, but she is not a new face to our community having worked in the clubhouse inn previously. Members may contact Sarah (or congratulate her on her new position) by sending email to: SarahLord@ppoaweb.com.
MUSIC TIME
Beginning in September, guitar training will be offered at the PAC. Instructor Robin Anderson will be teaching 30-minute lessons between the hours of 1 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Lesson spaces are available, and registration is required.
In addition, Carolyn Barnes will be teaching piano during the same time period.
Contact the PAC for more information or to secure a spot: 817-573-7952.
PARTY TIME
Sunday, Sept. 5 will bring a Labor Day luau and street dance to Pecan, the last such gathering of the summer season.
The evening will feature hula dancers from 6 to 7 p.m., live music from 7 to 10 p.m., food, drinks, and games.
Lawn chairs and golf carts are welcome at this entertainment committee sponsored event.
GARDEN CLUB
The Green Thumb Garden Club (GTGC) of Pecan Plantation has annual memberships available for folks looking to join.
In addition, the group will be participating in the VFD/EMS Auxiliary’s fall bazaar scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2. Art poles (and hopefully birdbaths and birdhouses) will be for sale.
For more information on the GTGC (or to join the group!), contact Linda Kunzman: lindagogo@msn.com.
GOOD GAME
Pecan’s “First Wednesday Bridge” group met recently when Sue Bates, Diane Brown and Kathy Miller served as hostesses. Congratulations to first through fifth place winners for the day: Martha Beld, Kim Lee, Sue Dewey, Shannon Brooks and Rachel Ledbetter and Daysie Robertson.
Contact Sharon Green for details: 817-559-2974.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
My dear neighbor Pat Anderson recently celebrated a happy occasion- her 80th birthday. Her children honored her with a gathering of friends and family to remember years past and laud Pat’s life. Happy birthday, Pat, and many, many more!
dianedlong@yahoo.com | 817-579-9360
