b'Heres to orderly, intelligent & refined pg. 50Turning the page on another year, the first question that comes to (our) mind is what animal in the Chinese Zodiac does 2025 represent? Remember, you likely heard it here first . its the year of The Snake, and more specifically, The Wood Snake . known to be orderly,intelligent, knowledgeable in pop culture and refined in taste. Well, it strikes us that this seems to be a good match for our resident population (staff has pop culture covered). Whats more, it seems The Snake is associated with the hours between 9 and 11 in the morning. How perfect for us, right? Not to diminish all of our popular afternoon and early evening activities and events, but when are both clubhouses and our grounds absolutely buzzing with activity? Just thumb through the issue in your hand, and youre quickly reminded of all of the classes, sessions, games, clubs and groups, courses, and services that fill our mornings. And after lunch, and possibly a nap, theres still a book or two to discuss . art and carvings that demand attention . a model railroad to tend to . performing arts rehearsals and matines to attend. cards and games to play .tee times and court time to keep . billiard games to play . and tastings to attend,pg. 10all before Happy Hour kicks off in both clubrooms. Shaken, not stirred, please.2'