Here we are in February – still sticking to that New Year’s resolution to drink a different, new beer each month? Last month this article discussed bitterness from hops and linking coffee preferences with beer selection. The other big flavor in beer comes from grains, mainly malted barley. Other grains such as corn and rice are used to lighten beer but do not add any specific flavor. Oats, malted wheat and rye are also used to increase flavor and impact texture of beer. All of these grain and the flavors they impart can lead you to selecting those new beers to try.
Many beer flavors are associated with products that are also made with grains. Descriptive flavors include unsalted saltines, cracker, biscuit (think graham cracker not buttermilk), toast and bread crust. Other descriptions of grain flavors include caramel, licorice, chocolate or roasted coffee. How do these flavor descriptions connect to beer styles? Let’s discuss.
The malted barley in beer is heated as part of the process of preparing barley grain for use in beer. The heating can be a low temperature for a short duration or at very high heat for a long duration. Pale malts that are heated at low temperature for a short time make light colored beers. Think American lagers like Budweiser, international lagers like Corona, German lagers like Helles Hofbrau Original and Bitburger Pils as well as Belgian blonde ale like Leffe Blonde Ale. The malt flavors in these beers will be like unsalted saltines and can be described as grainy, but always very light in flavor.
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Malts that in the middle of the heating and duration scale are darker in color and make beers that are red, amber or even slightly orange in color. Beers with this color range include American pale ale like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, international amber lager like Yuengling, Mexican lager like Dos Equis Amber, British bitters like Morland’s Old Speckled Hen, and Irish red ale like Killian’s Irish Red. The malt flavors in these beers will be more pronounced with toasted bread, crackers and caramel notes. The darker malts add more texture or mouthfeel to the beer.
Malts that have been roasted at high temperature for longer duration are very dark in color and make beers that are brown to black to the point of being opaque. Beers with this color range include American porter like Founders Porter, Irish stout like Guinness, Imperial stout like North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout or German dunkel like Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel. Dark roasted malts can provide many flavors like chocolate, licorice, coffee or toasted bread crust. Remember to take in the aroma of these darkest beers – it makes my mouth water just thinking about that aroma! So linking up the grain-based flavors found in other foods with the malt flavors in beer can direct you to beers you might
Cross Creek Travelers
By Kathy Bonick
Washington, D.C., Our Nation’s Capital, April 3 To 11, $1,330 Per Person Double Occupancy, An Additional $359 For Singles
Nine days/eight nights with motorcoach transportation and Wi-Fi equipped/restroom
14 meals: eight breakfasts and six dinners
Two guided tours of Washington, D.C., including the WW II Memorial, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Smithsonian, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and an evening guided memorial and monuments tour
Admission to the Museum of the Bible
Admission to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Tram ride through Arlington National Cemetery
Don’t miss this wonderful history trip and perhaps we’ll see the cherry blossoms.
Biltmore Estate And The Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, N.C., Oct. 20 To 25, $915 Per Person Double Occupancy, An Additional $209 For Singles
Fall dazzling splendor at the Biltmore Estate should not be missed, harvest season in the vineyards and gardens brimming with colorful mums are one of the many reasons to visit at this time of the year.
Five nights lodging including three consecutive nights in the Asheville area
Eight meals: five breakfasts and three dinners
Guided tour of Asheville, N.C.
Full day visit to the Biltmore Estate
Guided drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Visit to the famous Folk Art Center
like to try. Of course beer is the sum of its parts with hops, barley malt, yeast and water all playing a role in flavor. So the malt flavors should be balanced with the flavors of hops and in some cases yeast.
If you do have a resolution to try new beers in 2024, then make it fun and invite some friends along on your journey with a shared beer tasting event. The Beer Club at Cross Creek had a Shared Beer Tasting event in December and the picture shows the bounty of beer that were shared.
At a shared beer tasting, each person brings beer to share and beers can be something new, matching the theme for the event or just what is in the fridge. Make sure to have some cups, palate cleansing snacks like pretzels or crackers – not too strong in flavor, and plenty of water. You may also want a dump bucket – it is okay not to drink all of the samples of beer. Sample the beers in order of the intensity of the flavor – light beers and lagers first to dark beers and IPA at the end. Drinking a strong IPA and then a light lager will blow out your taste buds and make the lager taste very weak. Small samples of the beers are shared and each person can learn about new beer styles. You can talk about the aromas and tastes of the beers and why you like one beer versus another. You could hold a shared beer tasting to bring people together for Valentine’s Day – a theme of amber and red ales would seem appropriate.
There are hundreds of beers out there to try, but as always, drink responsibility.
to Diamond Tours. Send deposit to Kathy Bonick at 8380 Arborfield Court, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Call (309) 265-7241 for additional information on both of these trips.
Here are some pictures from our Myrtle Beach Diamond Christmas trip.
Nine Hole Ladies’ Golf League
In December the Ladies’ Nine Hole League shared lots of holiday cheer! The golf scramble had a chilly start but
the sun quickly warmed our spirits. Beautiful Christmas music played by Mary Lou Lydecker on piano and Joan
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Theune on flute added extra enjoyment to our Christmas luncheon.
In order to better serve your concerns and questions regarding our community, please contact the following board members directly with your specific issues or questions.
Cross Creek Master Board Liaisons Telephone
Harvey LaPointe, President Common Grounds (435) 659-9805
Brent Minor, Vice President Golf Course (239) 768-0743 or (847) 636-1454
Frank Maranto, Treasurer (239) 785-4750
Jim Ysseldyke, Secretary Lakes (612) 801-0258
Byron Heape, Director Pro Shop and Cart Barn (618) 558-5360
Chance Chancellor, Director Clubhouse Area Buildings and Pool (239) 247-3627
Debbie Kelly, Director Restaurant (703) 963-1104 Important Notice
E-Mail Addresses
Members can now e-mail their request to the following departments:
Our Vision – To be a respected and affordable golf and clubhouse facility.
Mission – We operate a semiprivate golf and clubhouse facility that provides an enjoyable environment where members and guests receive superior customer service. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations everyday. We operate with innovative and creative management where honesty, integrity and good business practices are the foundation of our leadership. We foster an atmosphere of teamwork among members, staff and community.
Caution!
If you are out for an early morning stroll or power walk, please use the sidewalk or side of the street, not the middle. A member said he almost hit someone with dark clothes and in the middle of the road.
Jim Ysseldyke, Secretary 13255 White Marsh Lane #210 612-801-0258 Frank Maranto, Treasurer 13110 Cross Creek Blvd., #309 785-4750
CLUBHOUSE VILLAGE John Carraher, President 13131 Cross Creek Blvd., #109 914-584-9784
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
D&D Association Services 11000 Metro Pkwy., Suite 3 Fort Myers, Florida 33966 239-364-4325
COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE 1
Brad Grove, President 13090 Cross Creek Court, #202 708-341-4499
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
D&D Association Services 11000 Metro Pkwy., Suite 3 Fort Myers, Florida 33966 239-364-4325
COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE II Debbie Kelly, President 13076 Cross Creek Court # 401 703-963-1104
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
D&D Association Services 11000 Metro Pkwy., Suite 3 Fort Myers, Florida 33966 239-364-4325
FAIRWAY WOODS CONDO I
Jeff Cason, President 12500 Cold Stream Drive, #301 256-503-9669
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Coastal Association Services 1314 Cape Coral Pkwy. E. #205 Cape Coral, Florida 33904 689-3080
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SINGLE FAMILY I Carol LaPointe, President 13230 Oak Hill Loop 435-901-9305 MANAGEMENT COMPANY D&D Association Services 11000 Metro Pkwy., Suite 3 Fort Myers, Florida 33966 239-364-4325
SINGLE FAMILY II Mark Woodman, President 12744 Inverary Circle 603-231-9392
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Stop Treating The Blinky Light
Did you know that only about 20% of your nerve fibers transmit signals of pain. You have 31 pairs of spinal nerves running from the base your skull to your tailbone. Each one of these spinal nerves has nine nerve fibers. Only two of these fibers transmits signals of pain which equates to approximately 20% These nerve fibers are the blinky light. This is why you show up in the doctor’s office. This is why you take anti-inflammatories and pain medication. This is even why you get certain treatments or have procedures or injections. It’s all to cover up the blinky light; the symptom, the pain, the discomfort. You’d like to keep the light from blinking so that you don’t know it’s there anymore. The problem is if you cover up the blinking light all the time with a piece of duct tape, your engine is still going to break down. The problem is that the breakdown will be much worse if you keep covering it up.
Well, you may say that’s great I get it, but...but I’m in pain and I don’t wanna be in pain. That’s understandable so
let’s talk about chronic pain. I describe it to my patients like this. Your chronic pain is a car rolling. And it continues to roll and roll, but it’s not rolling because somebody’s inside with their foot on the accelerator, no, it’s rolling because the brakes are broken. These brakes are the remaining nerve fibers that are not being looked at by most doctors. The brakes are the large diameter afferent nerves that have to do with muscle tone, light touch and balance. And when these brakes are broken or damaged, you will continue to have aches and pain and/or numbness and tingling until you fix the brakes.
This is how my clinic is different. We look at the brakes not just a blinky light. Because we know if we fix the damaged brakes, the blinky light will shut off.
Dr. Robert Davis, DC, DACACD is a chiropractic physician with training in functional neurology and holds a diplomate in addictionology. He has been in practice for 25 years. He may be reached at (239) 482-8686.
First place: Marsha Smith, Sherrie Matthews, Shelly Buntain and Char Lance
Second place: Karla Roder, Pat Horschak, Carmen Dulhanty and Jonell Philippe
Third place tie: Pat Scott, Fran Danes, Mary Jansma and Josie Kadash. Not pictured: Judy Jankowski, Diane Duey, Cheryl Casciano and Judy Boller Musicians: Mary Lou Lydecker and Joan Theune
18 Hole Women’s Golf League
By Jan Klaus, fjklaus@comcast.net
December 2023 Weekly League Results
Dec. 6, Holiday Step Aside
Scramble
First place team: 63
Molly Horstman
Tee Pazitney
Sherri Matthews
Carmen Dulhanty
Second place team: 77
Dee Lane
Brenda Sarna
Kelly Turk
Debbie Gillespie
Random team: 83
Clair Nicholas Karla Roder
Dorothy Bizak
E.J. Nees
Dec. 13 – Best Front Nine – Best Back Nine
Flight 1
First place front: Arlene McClintock 23
First place back: Sherrie Matthews 31
Flight 2
First place front: E.J. Nees 29
First place back: Judy Matuszak 31
Flight 3
First place front: Jan Klaus 27
First place back: Patti Schiaffo 34
Dec. 20 – Low Net (One Mulligan Allowed Each Nine)
Flight 1
First place Arlene McClintock 59
Second place Lesa Foss 60
Flight 2
First place Dorothy Bizak 58
Second place E.J. Nees
18 Hole Ladies’ Golf League Holiday Scramble
On Dec. 6, the Ladies’ 18 Hole Golf League held their
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We also had raffles, door prizes and did a Sneaky Santa gift exchange which was a big hit with everyone. We would like to thank everyone for supporting Toys
Cross Creek Book Club
Card News
The Cross Creek Book Club meets the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. in the garden room at the clubhouse, November through April. There are Zoom meetings in May, September, and October. A link for the Zoom meeting
will be sent prior to the meeting. Please join us for our book discussions, even if you haven’t read the book.
Following is the schedule for February through April. Feb. 9 West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge March 8 Horse by Geraldine Brooks
April 12 The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
For more information, please contact Pam Conti, (607) 759-1996, pconti123@gmail.com. If you need the Zoom link, please contact Pam Conti.
Valentines By The Sea
By Gwen Pangburn, 2020
gray
Broken, cracked or whole
Like people created and kept by God. Tiptoe around the shell pieces
So they won’t hurt your feet. Watch the tide wash away footprints And the G and B sand heart
That we drew one morning With a driftwood stick. Listen to the seagulls swoon and laugh.
Try not to startle the Great Blue Heron Lazily guarding on a waterside branch. Memorize moments by the sea Knowing that God sent you love-shells. Everyday is Valentine’s Day by the sea.
Pinochle Winners
By Bev Applegate Dec. 4
Ken Schultz 709
Corky Tannehill 664
Bev Applegate 636
Cheryl Casiano 632
Dec. 11
Tom Taylor 639
Ken Schultz 630
Mary Lou Lydecker 591
Dec. 18
Tom Taylor 771
Mary Lou Lydecker 749
Bev Applegate 725
Janet Murphy 687
Dec. 25 No cards
Remember, cart paths are for golf carts only; no bikes, no walkers, no runners.
Desserts are made of sugar and spice and everything nice, Appetizers can be anything like the roll of the dice, Entrees can be meaty, veggie and even rice, But please, let’s not have lice or mice. So take the dare, submit a recipe you would like to share, Some will make it with care, And even serve it for their fare. Submit all recipes to mindy.tamaccio@gmail.com.
annual holiday scramble. We had 40
play a fourperson step aside scramble.
Random team: Clair Nicholas, Karla Roder, Dorothy Bizak, E.J. Nees
Holiday scramble group
First place team: Molly Horstman, Tee Pazitney, Sherri Matthews, Carmen Dulhanty
Second place team: Dee Lane, Brenda Sarna, Kelly Turk, Debbie Gillespie
Village News
Terrace I
The New Year’s Eve party at Terrace I was a great success. Over 35 attendees enjoyed multiple games and fun. Thank you to the social committee that put that together. The weather has been a bit chilly but still better than what a lot of us have at home … snow and rain. Another reason to be very grateful waking up to sun and palm trees.
For all the ladies at Terrace 1, if you would like to get together for breakfast, there is a group going out every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. Gather in the parking lot near Building 1.
We’re planning a Super Bowl celebration at the Cross Creek
The Verandas
By Roger Kadash
Patio party: The patio party is going strong, more people each week. It could be just a little warmer. Christmas lights and decorations: Many thanks to Jim Milliken and his helpers for taking down the decorations and storing away for another year.
Dates to remember in February: Feb. 2, Groundhog Day; Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day; and Feb. 19, Presidents’ Day. February: February is named for the latin word februum which means purification. The largest American sporting event of the year, the Super Bowl is held in February. Upcoming events: Keep your eye on the bulletin board for upcoming events.
Wyldewood Village
By Peter Brochhausen
Our official name is Wyldewood Village l, but why was the name Wyldewood chosen? Reader alert. I have no idea. So I used A.I. to discover the meaning of the word and
this is what I found. Wyldewood is a type of elderberry plant with clusters of deep purple berries. It’s a natural woodland unaltered by or unfrequented by humans, and it has a relationship to idealism, intuition, romance, wisdom and generosity. There are a few nearby communities with Wyldewood in its name We are also a village. Was there meant to be another here? Mysteries.
Just as other Cross Creek Associations, we have had new owners. Fifty percent of our 50 units have changed in the last five years, with several in this past year. Our social committee has been planning events to help us get to know one another with activities to achieve that objective.
How has that objective been met? Since the deadline for submission to the Courier is the seventh of the month, we have only just begun. Planned events, hopefully, were successful and well attended. Now as February begins, a Super Bowl party is in sight, and the usual Monday evening social, and bocce ball events are underway.
As residents returned, they found our sidewalks and landings repainted and new chairs and tables at the pool. It is expected that the weather has warmed since a very cool start this year interrupted plans.
Berne Davis Garden Tours
Now Available Weekly On Tuesday
The Berne Davis Botanical Garden, 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, adjacent to the Edison Home, is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May 2024. Admission and parking are both free; handicap parking is on Virginia Avenue; regular parking is on Larchmont Avenue, off of McGregor Boulevard.
The botanical garden is a project of the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council, whose headquarters are at the Virginia Avenue address. It is staffed by Garden Council volunteers who provide tours of the garden. Those viewing the garden may also just walk the path and enjoy the gardens.
The garden is the home of the Lorelei statue that was recently part of the old Fort Myers Library as well as the Mina Edison
Botanical Library. Many of the displays in the garden have been provided through the talents and contributions of the local garden clubs, plant societies, and other affiliates which comprise the Garden Council.
The Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council was formed in 1957 and now comprises various clubs, societies, and affiliate members in the area. Membership provides an opportunity to learn about floral design, growing plants suitable for our locale, and conservation methods.
The council assists in educating and beautifying the community and improving the environment. A speaker’s bureau provides speakers for meetings and events. The council is a member of the National Garden Clubs, the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, and American Public Gardens Association.
For additional information about the council, contact the council at fmlcgardencouncil@gmail.com or (239) 332-4942.
Myers,
33912 for a discussion of Florida Residency Basics that new residents should know and understand. If you would like to attend, Call (239) 344-7575 or email Marketing Coordinator, Tara Lowman at tara.lowman@lwm-llc.com and we will reserve your spot. Seating is limited.
event is educational in nature, no specific products will be discussed.
