Dive in with The Dive Shop!

Has the heat wave in the past couple of weeks gotten you down? Have you eaten so many bowls of ice cream that you don’t even want to hear the word vanilla? If so, you may want to think about the latest deal coming from Groupon.com. It’s for $15 for one try Scuba Diving Lesson at The Dive Shop.

The Diving Lesson at the Dive Shop is a three hour intro lesson, geared towards novices who want to take an undersea adventure. The course begins with an approximately hour-long introductory land lesson covering proper techniques. Next, you’ll have roughly 90 minutes to explore the indoor pool, followed by 30 minutes of post-dive dry discussion and questions. If you’re interested in continuing your diving experience and possibly getting certified, you will receive a $50 voucher that can be used toward future tuition within 45 days of the initial lesson.

As with almost any great deal, there are limitations: Limit 1 per person, but you may buy multiple as gifts. Reservations are required. There is a  24-hour cancellation policy or Groupon is forfeited. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. If under 18, they must have parent or guardian present. Participants also must sign medical release form.

The Dive Shop is only about 16 minutes from the Bailey Creek Apartments, so you won’t have that much of a commute if you decide to go. This sounds like fun, and I hope that some of you participate so that you can tell us all about it!

Directions from Bailey Creek Apartments:

Head northeast on N Bailey Woods Dr. Turn right at Bailey Woods Dr. Turn right at Bailey Station Rd. Turn left at S Houston Levee Rd. Take the ramp onto TN-385 W. Take the exit onto I-240 E toward Nashville. Take exit 15B to merge onto US-72 W/Poplar Ave. Turn left at S Yates Rd. Destination will be on the right.

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Fun Events This Week Around Town!

Hey Bailey Creek! Looking for some fun things to get into this week? If so, you’re in luck because the town is buzzing with so many things to do, that you’ll be hard pressed to decide on what to do, according to your tastes.

First off, Elvis Week kicks off tomorrow, August 10. This is spurring a week long plethora of events dedicated to the King of Rock and Roll. The event tomorrow, titled “Shake, Rattle, and Roll“, is going on at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park, the very place that hosted Elvis’ historic professional concert debut in 1954. This is a fundraising music-food-and-movie party. General admission is $40 and the event begins at 7 pm. The movie will begin around 8:30 pm.  The concert portion features “tribute artist” Donny Edwards and the Change of Habit Band, as well as celebrity guests and a few other surprises. After the concert, they will be screening “Jailhouse Rock“. All proceeds from the evening benefit the Mid-South chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Later in the week at Studio on the Square, there will be a screening of “Lady Sings the Blues” featuring diva Diana Ross as the late, great Billie Holiday. This is the latest screening in the Outflix Summer Movie Series, which is benefiting September’s Outflix Film Festival. This begins at 7 pm on Wednesday, August 11, and a suggested donation is $10.

These are only a few things going on this week; believe me, there’s much more. What are you looking forward to?

Hang Out @ W.C. Johnson Park This Summer

Hey Bailey Creek! Do you need a convenient, beautiful place to chill or hang out this summer that’s near the apartment complex? Visit W.C. Johnson Park right here in Collierville.

Johnson Park has something for everyone:

• Natural areas
• Wetlands
• Baseball/Softball Complex
• Water Spray Park
• Trails for Biking and Skating
• Almost anything else you can think of

If  you need a date idea, you can go skating together, have a picnic in the park, or take pictures of scenery for the photographers out there; all at the park. Perfect for summer relaxation.

Do you frequent W.C. Johnson Park?

Konnichiwa, Minna! Sekisui’s Sushi Flavor Overload

Got sushi? No? Want it? That’s easy. Whenever you need a sushi fix, head right up the road to Sekisui – Collierville. It’s only a couple of minutes away from Bailey Creek Apartments on W. Poplar Ave. It’s so close you could almost walk there…almost.

I’m a very big fan of the Japanese culture. I am just now beginning to really enjoy the cuisine; and Sekisui helps with that. They have some of the best California and Tuna rolls on this side of Memphis. The dishes are very painstakingly made, and make for wonderful presentations. You can check out their Facebook page for some great pictures of their food.

Now, I can honestly say that I am NOT a HUGE fan of sushi, but they way that Sekisui prepares their sushi seems to be a completely different ball game. Best yet, you don’t necessarily have to break your wallet to enjoy; you can catch early bird specials between 5 and 7 pm starting at $9. You also get a satisfactory amount of food. It really depends on your preference and if you’re thinking about trying something new.

You can also go for original at Sekisui. They have a very good Chicken Teriyaki bowl served with rice, soup, salad, and sauteed vegetables for around $12. But, if you’re feeling adventurous and haven’t really tried sushi before, start simple and try the Tuna Roll, California Roll, or Veggie Roll. They’re all good, and you won’t be second guessing what you’re eating.

So whenever you need your sushi fix, head over to Sekisui Collierville. Who knows, you may even see me there.

Take a Walk in the Park

W.C. Johnson Park is one of Collierville’s most beautiful parks. It’s the perfect place to relax on a sunny day.

One of my favorite hobbies is to take pictures of the local flora and fauna. So, I often take pictures of the ducks and deer (when I can catch them) lurking around the park.

The central lake brings about a sense of tranquility that is hard to find in some places. Often times I just like to sit by the edge and retreat into my own world. Hearing the sounds of the animals and feeling a soft breeze flowing through my hair takes away all of my stresses. I often go by myself when I just need to get away from everything.

If you like to fish, you also have that option at the lake. I’ve heard that there are a good variety of fish there. I don’t know personally, seeing as how I don’t fish myself.

All in all, W.C. Johnson Park is a great place for you, your friends, your partners, and your pets to relax. Being Collierville residents,  you should definitely check it out.

Have you ever been to W.C. Johnson Park? What have been some of your experiences?