Recognizing Amazing People Who Make Lake Anna Better For All Of Us Lake Anna is not a city…or a town…or a county. Lake Anna straddles Louisa, Spotsylvania and Orange counties. So..what is Lake Anna? Lake Anna is a community. If you have spent much time at Lake Anna, you probably know that it’s a very special place. The gorgeous views, …
My wife and I retired when I was 57 years old. A month and a half later (February 2019) we bought the Lake Anna Breeze™ newspaper. Why? I just didn’t know what I was going to do with my time. However, publishing The Breeze™ has been a joy and I think it’s one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. …
Preserving the Gift of Time: A Wake-Up Call on Prostate Health By Jim McCoy I recently read that the average life expectancy for men has declined to 73 years. At the same time, Social Security “full retirement” age has increased to 67 years. Wait! So we work for 45 years or so and then live an average of six more …
As the vibrant hues of autumn gracefully yield to the impending embrace of winter, we find solace in bidding farewell to the fleeting beauty that once adorned the landscapes. In this collection of photographs, we embark on a visual journey capturing the essence of the changing seasons at Lake Anna. Each image encapsulates the melancholic yet enchanting transition from the …
The uphill nature of the par-3 seventh hole originally brought to mind a H.S. Colt hole at Wentworth (West) in England, a pedestal surrounded by bunkers, but as construction commenced the seventh morphed more into something that an American architect like William S. Flynn or Perry Maxwell often produced, a shelf green with a perilous left edge countered by plenty …
Hey there, lake enthusiasts and soon-to-be dart fans! If you find yourself around Lake Anna on a Wednesday evening, there’s a pretty awesome scene happening at the Log Home. Picture this: a bunch of folks coming together for a weekly dart league that’s not only a blast but also supports local charities. Intrigued? Let’s dive into the details of this …
By Heather Mechler-Fickes I can’t believe another year is almost behind us! It feels like this year went by faster than ever.I always look at the new year as a clean slate. My birthday is in the beginning of January, so I always feel like it’s a fresh start. I like to think I’m one year wiser, and I’m always …
By Tracy Wimmer, a former teacher who hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She currently works as a guide in Alaska – a place where she sees lots of grizzlies, but few unicorns. Obstacles make me stronger. That is a philosophy I have always tried to follow. But…not that night. Two weeks before Christmas and the only word …
Mark Your Calendars for Saturday, 12/2/23 (Let us know if you’re going to the Parade Here) The season is upon us, and what better way to kick off the festivities than by participating in the 2023 Lake Anna Lighted Boat Parade? For those who are new to the scene, the Lake Anna Lighted Boat Parade is a beloved annual tradition …
Starting a business is a lot of work. There are so many things you need to do to get your business off the ground… but the one thing you need to ask yourself is… if you build it… will they come? And if you don’t have the right marketing foundation in place to start turning wheels for you… the answer will …
