‘Twas the Day Before Xmas
‘Twas the day before Xmas at the GOC, and our presents are ready now under the tree. Holiday gifts all wrapped with care, with hopes that on Christmas, our Members…
Protecting Plants from Cold Weather
The GOC is important to our Members. That’s why they take the time to care for our operations. With a freeze coming tonight, Members covered our citrus plants. Our Garden…
Growing Own Ingredients for Tasty Lunch
There is nothing quite like the taste of a meal made with ingredients you grew yourself! Our lunch program harvested Napa cabbage and thyme directly from the GOC garden to…
Harvesting For Healthy Meals
Did you know the GOC has its very own vegetable garden? Our Members work together to plant, nurture, and harvest fresh produce right here on-site. From leafy greens to seasonal…
Warm and Welcoming Member Breakfast
This morning, our GOC community came together for a warm and welcoming Member Breakfast! From delicious food to great conversations, it was the perfect way to start the day. Moments…
Garden Planning with UF IFAS
We are thrilled to welcome our guests UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners, Cynthia Nazario-Leary and Mark McGann! They will be helping us come up with a plan for…
Walking for Wellness
Wellness is an important part of daily life at the GOC! Weather permitting, we take a wellness walk around our neighborhood—getting fresh air, enjoying nature, and staying connected to our…
Getting Organized
GOC Members, Shelby and James, pitched in to clean out our backyard shed—tackling a little “spring” cleaning in the summer! This is all part of our ongoing project to beautify…
Transportation is Vital for Connection
Here’s James making sure our GOC van stays clean and ready for use. Transportation is a vital part of how we stay connected—to each other and to the larger community.…
Buying Groceries for Our Program
This is Kayla and Randy shopping for groceries to help prepare meals at the Clubhouse—while also making sure we stick to our food budget! By taking part in everyday responsibilities…