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Thursday, March 5 Updates
 
Line Dancing Classes
 
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Olga Community Center, 2325 South Olga Drive (just down the street from Tractor Supply off Route 80)
Host: Marie Rankin, 239-694-2634
It's free! Come join us for some great fun and exercise. All levels taught.
Cowboy Sharp - Mobile Sharpening
 
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 8:00 a.m. - note time change (previously 9 a.m.)
Location: Amenity Center parking lot
 
Cowboy Sharp is returning by popular demand! Bring your dull knives, scissors, and tools and let Ronnie Taylor, master sharpener, make them work better than ever.
 
Drop-off between 8 and 11 and they will text you when they are done (which will be before 12:30).
Book Club
 
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: River Hall Country Club
 
We will be discussing The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.
 
Singles Meet & Greet
One's no fun!
 
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Metcalfe Room
 
Come and socialize with other singles in our community for an evening of friendly conversation as we discuss the next month's activities. BYOB and snacks.
Blood Drive
 
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Amenity Center Parking Lot
 
Click here for more information.
 
Click here to sign up.
2026 Community Garage Sale

Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 9 to 10 a.m. for Cascades Residents
          10 a.m. to 1 p.m. open to all of River Hall
 
Take a minute to register to advertise your treasures - just click here! Registration ends Wednesday!
 
Want to see what your neighbors are selling? You will find an interactive map here!
 
 
Wine Event

Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Metcalfe Room
 
Join us as we pour a bit of Irish charm and explore three delightful wines from Costco and Trader Joe’s.
Calling All Veterans!

Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: Metcalfe Room
Host: Floyd Greenwell, 239-994-1223
 
Get together with your fellow brothers and sisters for a time of comeraderie, conversation, and community.
Couples Game Night
 
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Metcalfe Room
Host: Kandi Harvey 260-445-6940
 
Join your friends and neighbors for this chance to mingle and have fun! Bring your favorite game to play (or cards or whatever). And bring an appetizer to share and your beverage of choice. This is a couples-only event.
 
Click here to register.
OnSpot Mobile Dermatology Is Back!
 
Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Amenity Center Parking Lot
 
Click here for details and to make your appointment.
 
2027 Community Cruise Preview
 
Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Metcalfe Room
 
Join your friends and neighbors at this preview event. Karen Hampton will share all of the details on the upcoming community cruise, the ships' amenities, entertainment, and the itineraries.  Karen will answer any questions or concerns you may have about the cruise. Whether you are an experienced cruiser or a first timer, this preview will be informative. 
Boot Scootin' Boogie Bash!
 
Date: March 14
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Amenity Center & Pool Deck
 
Come join your neighbors for great music, delicious BBQ, and a boot‑stompin’ evening under the stars. We can’t wait to see y’all there! 
 
Register by March 12, 2026 so we know how much food to order! 
 
Baby Boomer Trivia Night
 
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Metcalfe Room
 
$5.00 entry fee paid at door.
Registration ends on March 16.
 
Click here to register and to see complete rules!
Lunch Bunch
 
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lighthouse Restaurant
Little Shop of Horrors
 
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Florida Repertory Theatre
 
Ticket sales end Thursday - 3/5
 
Join your friends and neighbors at this over the top musical comedy. Packed with laughs, thrills, chills, and all the hit songs it made famous – “Skid Row,” “Feed Me”, “Suddenly Seymour,” and more! Read more.....
Hearing Loss: Its Impact and Solutions
 
Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Metcalfe Room
Presented by: Karalee Kowar, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVT from Advanced Bionics Corporation Valencia, CA 
 
Join your neighbors for an opportunity to learn about types of hearing loss, the impact of hearing loss on health & well-being, benefits/criteria for hearing aids and cochlear implants, and more, as well as a Q&A time. Coffee and snacks will be served.
 
This event is not sponsored by the Health and Wellness Committee or endorsed by the Board of Directors. It is a promotional event and is hosted by Elaine Montane.
 
Attention All Cascades Golf Cart Owners!

Affordable Carts is coming to Cascades on Wedneday, March 25, 2026 to help keep our golf carts in tip top condition.
2027 Community Cruise
 
Date: February 20, 2027
Location: Western Caribbean
 
Join us for an unforgettable 7-night community cruise aboard Norwegian's newest ship, the LUNA. We'd love for you to come along, relax, and have a great time with the Cascades community. For more information click here or contact Karen Hampton: 270-871-5280 bandktravel6@gmail.com.
Board News & Projects
 
Click here to see the Pool Lighting presentation, new Activity Building rendering, Mulch contract, new Fitness Equipment, Bocce Court resurfacing and other projects approved and discussed in the last Board meeting.
 
If you have questions for the Board, please contact the Secretary at 4FrancoHOA@gmail.com.

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