PickleballCentral “All Heart” Award: The Lake Wildwood Pickleball Club, Penn Valley, California PickleballCentral likes to acknowledge pickleball clubs who give back to the community. We extend our appreciation and our All Heart Award to the Lake Wildwood Pickleball Club for their efforts to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness month. On October 1, 2016 [...]
Christmas in Nevada County is like no other. The activities calendars are endless at this time of year. Pictured above is the Nevada County Food and Toy Run in its 25th year. Motorcycle riders from all over Northern California will once again ride down the streets of Nevada City collecting food and toys for underpriviledged [...]
Hiking & Local Trails Nevada City is fortunate enough to have the Tahoe National Forest as its back yard. With over 655 miles of accessible trails, numerous State Parks, National Forest camp sites and unlimited lakes, rivers and streams for fishing enthusiasts, and hikers. Castle Peak, Grouse Ridge and the Sierra Buttes areas host [...]
Let’s face it, weather is crucial. It dictates much, from our clothing to our outdoor activities to our attitude. Quick, think of your favorite place! What kind of weather are you picturing? Unless your favorite place is Joe’s Bar and Grill you may have just reminded yourself of what kind of weather person you are. And [...]
Deer-Resistant Plants | Keep Deer Out of Your Garden If you live in and around Lake Wildwood some of these deer no- no's may not apply. For example, the deer love my peonies and they chewed my salvia down to the root! Deer love narrow-leaf evergreens, especially arborvitae and fir, and show a preference for hostas, [...]
Ten Tips to downsize and “de-stress” your move START EARLY. END HAPPY! It’s never too early to begin the downsizing process. Begin by focusing on typical problem areas such as the attic, basement, garage, closets, file cabinets. GET GENEROUS Since you can’t take everything you own to your new home, now is the time [...]
Sunnyside Senior Transition Services is a professional organization who specializes in assisting older adults and their families with the emotional and physical aspect of relocation and/or "aging in place". The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) members are reviewed for insurance and experience prior to acceptance. They participate in ongoing educational programs [...]
Lake Wildwood Community: Lake Links & Lifestyle Lake Wildwood is a gated community in the scenic Sierra Nevada Foothills of Northern California Just 8 miles west of Grass Valley. Nearly 3,000 private homes are located in a lush, wooded setting on a large and beautiful lake. Our amenities include: 18-hole golf course designed by William F. “Billy” [...]
The dream of homeownership remains a strong one among younger renters. As the housing recovery continues, Americans are growing more confident in the housing market in general. And that confidence comes in part from a potentially surprising source: Millennial renters, who to date have been perceived by many as largely uninterested in and/or unable to [...]
While undergoing radiation treatment for breast cancer, interior designer Sarah Stacey's mother-in-law made a decision to edit down her life and get more enjoyment out of her home. "She had been living with boxes for years after downsizing and realized she wasn't going to live forever, so she wanted to surround herself with the things [...]
