What a terrific get-together with our friends at Bay Shore. I believe everyone had a wonderful time, especially being outside. The weather was perfect; we couldn’t have asked for a better day.

The garden looked so beautiful, and the trumpet lily tree (I believe) at the side by our new door looked impressive with its red flowers. The gardening team edged around the whole garden and weeded around the picnic benches. It looked like one of those gardens out of  “House & Homes.” What hard work and a fantastic job; thank you, Karen Whitfield, Sandy Baker, Bev Grant, Kerry Thomason, and Don Whitfield.

Don Whitfield completed our brand-new door just in time to celebrate our BBQ outside. Thank you, Don, for all your hard work preparing the door. We can’t thank you enough for the free-will offering.

While outside enjoying the weather and chatting with friends, we enjoyed cool beverages and playing games (bean bag toss was a huge success). All I had to do was stand to the far…far left, and I got her in. Thx for the tip, Helen! Speaking of Helen, you get her in a game, and the fun begins with just watching her or laughing along. Pinning the chips on the clothesline was a neat way to get your treat.

Here is our tiny village of helpers who made it all happen: Sheila Brown, Cathy McDonald, Dee Colton, Peggy Hawthorn, Sharon Buchy, Grieg Stewart, Don and Karen Whitfield, Corrine Robb, Hellen Manion, Sue Millington, Lidia Trimble, Bev Grant, Judy Wagner, Marilyn Lester and Marlene Miller. And our amazing BBQers: Greg Manion, Terry Millington, Bill Brown, and I hear Gord Colton in spirit! Without all of YOU, we couldn’t do these events. Thank you so much for volunteering.

Congratulations, Lynn Davis, on another very successful event. With all your creative ideas and prep work, you always make events come together. And you enjoyed it! I’m glad you’re on our team!

Until we see you at our next get-together, the Corn Roast, on Thursday, August 15th, have a safe and wonderful summer. Speaking of tickets, they are available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 – 3 p.m. for a $5.00 refundable ticket. Remember how successful last year’s event was and those tasty desserts? You don’t want to miss out.

Thank you to all our members and friends who joined us to make our BBQ as successful as possible.

Lorri