Associate Spotlight: Gemma Matthews by Gertrude Mann Gemma Matthews, born and raised in the UK, is a talented and creative Associate. She has been serving our community for over 20 years. Gemma’s portfolio of responsibility includes all stores in the... Read More »
Self Care – More Important Than Ever As we all struggle to adapt to this “new normal” it becomes more important than ever to touch base with how we are emotionally handling the COVID-19 turmoil that is affecting our daily... Read More »
Cabin Fever by Joan Birsh Social Distancing… A day in the life of an Ocean Reef Member – Me! Some people have told me they are surviving being house bound by adhering to a strict schedule. Not in my household,... Read More »
Finding Creative Inspiration at Home by Susan Bohan Anyone who partakes in the Art League classes certainly feels their absence. The camaraderie, inspiration and creative enjoyment are only part of what it means to many Members. So when last week’s... Read More »
The Sun Will Come Out By Terry Baxter I am sitting on my lovely patio at 121 Marina practicing my social distancing. I have been washing my hands, first advocated by Ignaz Semmelweis in 19th century Vienna (I am not... Read More »
Being Social “Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman If you are not on social media then you are missing out on a world of compassion as millions connect and share how they are coping with lockdowns, shortages, and loneliness with optimism and... Read More »
Ocean Reef Dining Prevails by Jody Steele We can always count on our Culinary Team to come to the rescue. We are extremely lucky they now are providing Private Dining, delivery, and take-out to Members throughout the day. Dennis Courtney,... Read More »
Cabin Fever by Joan Birsh In last week’s edition of the Ocean Reef Press I used the feature Gotta Question to ask Ocean Reef Members, isolated by Coronavirus, to tell me what they are doing to combat Cabin Fever. Many... Read More »
Happy Anniversary Dog Park at Ocean Reef by Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant It’s no secret, Ocean Reef loves its dogs, which is made evident by our annual Blessing of the Animals celebration, monthly Yappy Hours in season,... Read More »
Nobody Tells Me How To Vote… Except maybe ORPAC by Joan Birsh Voting is a private thing, that’s why they have curtains around voting booths. I’m always sure whom I want to be elected President. The same goes for my... Read More »