2010 already!!

Happy New Years to all of you! Its hard for me to believe we are entering yet another decade. Does time fly by or what?!  I like change but I also am a bit nostalgic and I hunger for the familiar. That's pretty much how I feel about Sandycove Acres. I love that there are changes - new homes, new amenities (like that fantastic farmers market held in the spoke), new staff (Donna now a sales rep!) - but I also appreciate the warm comfort of that which doesn't change - the small town feel, the monthly dances at the clubhouses, the mature trees, and the neighbours that remind you of the friendliness and goodness in people. Its a nice mix.

I have been coming up to Sandycove with my dad and grandpa since I was little. It was a nice treat to go to work with them, and it was always fun to come to Sandycove specifically. There was always so much going on! It gives me personally a warm feeling when I drive down Lockhart Rd and see the sign for Sandycove Acres... It reminds me of my grandfather and his belief that Sandycove should always be kept in its best state, it makes me think of how my dad would show me around. Although Sandycove has never been my home, it makes me feel at home. See how nostalgic i can be?! Haha.

Well here's to a great new year!

H. Rice

A Winter Wonderland

Don't you just love the snow?! I love it. The fresh white fluffy stuff, it just makes everything look so clean and new. I also find it makes me nostalgic somehow. Maybe it triggers memories of family snowmobile trips, or cozy fires, or even snowball fights. When you live in Barrie you live in the snow-belt... and although I know some people complain...I think you're lucky!  Snow makes people seem more easygoing and it inspires camaraderie.  I love that "well, we're all in this weather together" feeling.  It unifies people.  And most importantly...its looking like (for those who live in this waistline of Ontario...) it will be a very white Christmas!

HRice ~ SCA

Christmas Party - Welcome Newcomers!

Every year at Sandycove Acres we host a Christmas luncheon at the Wheel (one of our Recreation Centres) and we invite all the people who moved into Sandycove in the last year. It's a great chance for new neighbours to connect with other people in the community, a chance to see what is available in terms of amenities and activities, and of course lets not forget...to get a free lunch! 

We held the Luncheon a week ago at the Wheel and had 150 newcomers out to the event.  The mayor Brian Jackson was there as well as Counsellor Dan Davidson.  A Selection of various groups from within Sandycove were there to represent just a taste of what goes on at Sandycove. Best of all was the entertainment! The Sandycove Sync-ers revelled us with their renditions of a few Christmas tunes, and had us in stiches with their "impersonations"! 

We hope that all the new residents of Sandycove felt our gratitude and our passion for what we do.  Welcome to you all!

The First Post.

Hello all! This is officially the first blog entry for Sandycove Acres' blog - The Natter. The natter I am referring to is any thoughts, conversations, info, chatter, comments, or talk that has anything to do with Sandycove Acres.

Let's start off with a little recap in case we have some viewers who have stumbled upon us unknowingly - Sandycove Acres is an adult lifestyle community in Innisfil, Ontario. (just oustide Barrie) Sandycove is one of the largest active adult communites, and certainly the most vibrant, in Ontario! If you want to know more of the who we are, what we do type info - check out our website www.sandycoveacres.com

Well we are always evolving and trying to stay current and frankly we see this blog as a great forum for Sandycove homeowners, staff, and potential homeowners alike to share ideas, explain things, provide and gather information. We hope that this will be a great medium for us to continue to improve and grow Sandycove Acres.

Here's to the conversations to come!

HRice - Sandycove Acres