Category Archives: Fitness and Recreation

DISC GOLF

No cart or green fees! If you can throw a Frisbee and you like to have fun, you can play disc golf. Head up the road with a few of your neighbors to Elon Park at Ardrey Kell – there are two great … Continue reading

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Horseshoe Club

by Dave Robertson The Pits at Turkey Point July 2 was a big day for the Sun City Carolina Lakes Horseshoe Club. For those of you who walk their dogs on Saturday mornings, or take a stroll with friends or … Continue reading

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Think About This!

Think About This! Don’t have time for exercise? Well, think again. An hour long television show has about twenty minutes of commercial time packed into it, so get up and move…..a couple of lunges, a few “touch your toes,” some … Continue reading

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Leftovers with a Twist!

Why not bring those turkey sandwiches outdoors? Pack a picnic basket of goodies and head to one of the many parks and green spaces around us. From Daniel Stowe to Andrew Jackson State Park to our own SCCL kayak center, … Continue reading

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Think Pink!

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so orange and black, move on over. Pink rules! So many of us have been touched by this dreaded disease; we are proud to honor our fighters and survivors and recognize the continued … Continue reading

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“Focus on Fort Mill Township!”

“Focus on Fort Mill Township!” The new 2009-’10 Guide for Newcomers is hot off the press. You can now pick it up in Fort Mill at 124 Main Street. The maps are great! Learn about Fort Mill’s history – from … Continue reading

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New South Grilling!

New South Grilling! The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge’s culinary team will share techniques on how to maximize flavor and enhance presentation for everything from seafood to steaks. Sign up today (704-248-4100) to learn how to take your backyard grilling to … Continue reading

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AllSportPass!

AllSportPass! Buy one pass and play all season at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Go as many times as you want and try it all: rafting, climbing, zip lining, biking, kayaking, eco caching. Try the southern fried pickles … Continue reading

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AmericaTakesItOff!

AmericaTakesItOff! You don’t have to avoid all indulgences to slim down this summer – just choose your treats wisely. Before you go to your next neighborhood BBQ, test your knowledge of the calorie counts of some seasonal favorites. Go to … Continue reading

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Calling All Dogs!

Calling All Dogs! Show your beauty and talents and join in the fun at Charlotte’s signature event “The Pedigree® Bark in the Park Dog Festival on April 25th at Metrolina Expo, including the Pooch Parade and contests like Pet/Owner Look-a-Like, … Continue reading

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HomegrownHandmade.com!

HomegrownHandmade.com! Order your guidebook online and tour the art roads and farm trails of the Carolinas. HomegrownHandmade brings together the artists and farmers rooted in our distinctive communities and breathtaking rural countryside from the coast to the foothills. You can … Continue reading

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Experience Nature at the Greenways!

Experience Nature at the Greenways! The Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill is a beautiful park-like area that has over 2,300 acres of oak-hickory dogwood forests, shimmering lakes and rolling pastures. The McMullen Creek Greenway in South Charlotte is … Continue reading

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