Verandah Community University Presents Paul Shannon, Verandah’s Apiarist
THE RIVER HOUSE 4-5:30 PM MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 You may not know that Verandah has twelve beehives which produce our very own signature honey. Paul Shannon, our apiarist, has a twenty-year career in beekeeping, and what started out as a hobby became his passion. That passion encouraged him to start his own company, Strictly […]
Let’s Grow Verandah Gardening Series
There was a good turnout for the Landscape Committee’s sponsored presentation on Bromeliads. Matthew Bagley from Bonita Bromeliads Nursery led the presentation offering insights for selecting bromeliads for your garden. All bromeliads are New World plants, except for one found in Africa. They evolved from swamp plants in the age of dinosaurs. There are two […]
Retiring Board Member Linda Lach
The Verandah Community Association extends our sincere thanks to Linda Lach for her two years of dedicated service on the VCA Board of Directors and for her thoughtful work as Chair of the Communications Committee and then Board liaison to the Landscape Committee. Linda’s steady participation, follow-through, and willingness to work through many issues affecting […]
A Guide to Verandah’s Native Birds
THE MIMIC OF VERANDAH: THE NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD If you’ve ever been serenaded on an early morning walk through Verandah or paused on your lanai to hear a medley of whistles, trills, and chirps that sound like several birds in one, you’ve likely met our talented neighborhood performer—the Northern Mockingbird. (*). Mockingbirds are among the most […]
Let’s Go to Dinner
BLOSSOM & BRIE This is truly a farm to table restaurant. Stacey and Rodney Poole, the owners of B&B, grew up with farming in their families. This couple have a heartfelt passion for agriculture, community, quality ingredients and exceptional service. This enchanting spot is a working farm with cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks and donkeys […]
Bible Study Groups in Verandah
Bible study groups exist throughout the world today. People participate to gain new perspectives, build community with others, and to deepen their spiritual life. While male participation in religious activities has historically lagged behind women, recent data suggests a significant resurgence in men’s Bible study and broader church engagement across the United States. In 2025, […]
Save the Date 2025 Holiday Tour of Homes
Pet of the Month
Peggy Sue is a 2 year old toy poodle. She may be little, but she is fierce! When she sees a bunny, her dog Mom, Carolyn Kerpchar, says Peggy Sue goes into her stalking pose while raising her paw like a hunting dog. She can hold that pose sometimes as long as 15 minutes. So, […]
Calling All Artists
The annual Verandah Art Gala will be held in the River House on January 19th, 2026. The event will display the work of Verandah Residents and feature painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and other two-or three-dimensional art forms. We have many returning artists and several new artists participating in the show. There are a few […]
Verandah Community Association’s Plant Replacement Initiative
As part of the landscape budget, the VCA provides plant replacement for damaged, dead and aged out plantings on our common areas. One of the most impressive new projects is at the intersection of River Village Way and Verandah Blvd. These beds are now part of the VCA’s purview, they have been freshened up with […]