Independence Day Celebration Part 3 - that night

The celebrating continued into the night. Live music got the community members on their feet for some dancing. The evening was beautiful. Sitting and chatting or playing with a Frisbee in the field, it was all fun. And then the fireworks - much more spectacular than these pictures show. The weather was perfect all day - then a half hour after it was all over the rains came down. Perfect timing.

More about the Independence Day gathering - 2

There were a few different activities going on that made the day special. Sand Art - Fish Pond - DJ on the beach - Water balloon challenge to name a few. One of the traditional competitions of the day is the blind rowers race. The rower is blindfolded while directions through the course come from a co-pilot. The winners received a gift certificate to a local ice cream shop. The results are:
Up to 17 age group - 7 boats competed  - winners Brady and Bryant with a time of 1:27.03 mins.
Ages 18 - 44 - 4 boats competed - winners Eric and Greg - time 1:0.77 mins.
45+ age group - 5 boats competed - winners Pam and Nancy - time 1:31.96 mins.

I missed getting the pictures of the winners but I did get Alyssa and Betty (who happened to take the longest time of any of the competitors 10:47.27 mins.) Alyssa, who does very well in an auto, found steering a row boat a bit more difficult. She removed the blindfold and, nonetheless, ended up among the swimmers.

 Oh NO! No boats with the swimmers!

Below: Contenders line up for the Balloon Toss. Great fun!

Independence Day Celebration Today - part 1

The weather was beautiful, the food was wonderful, a good time was had by all!
Some enjoyed the shade and gentile breeze under the trees, while others loved the feel of the sun and water at the beach.

Independence Day Picnic (June 29)

Our annual Independence Day Celebration will be held on Sat. June 29th with a rain date of Sun. June 30th.

 Once again we will honor our veterans before the festivities at the beach area begin. We ask all veterans, both residents and guests, to participate in our Golf Cart and ATV parade. All those who would like to be involved will meet at 41 East Shore Drive at 11am on Saturday morning. Veterans who need a ride to East Shore will be picked up at the beach. We encourage all Golf Cart and ATV owners to decorate their vehicles patriotically and add to the spirit of the day. The parade will leave 41 East Shore at 11:45. The parade will end at the Childrens’ Nature Garden where the flag ceremony will take place.

Food will be served at 12pm. Veterans and their families will be served first.

For your enjoyment DJ Pete will be playing from 12-4. Games are from 2-4 they include sack races, sand art, balloon toss and the duck pond. There will also be an added bonus this year an ice cream truck that will be arriving from 2-4 with a free cone for anyone 16 and under. Everyone else is pay as you go.

This year we have a pair of kayaks to raffle off to one lucky person. Chances on the kayaks will be $5.00 each. We will also be having a 50/50 with chances for $1.00 each. The winner will be drawn at 8:00pm.  Good luck!!! Our ceramics group will be having a silent auction. Come see what they have to offer.

The band Deja Vu will be playing from 4-8 with a beautiful fireworks display at dusk.

If anyone is interested in helping clean up on Sunday morning, we will be starting at 10:00 am. We would greatly appreciate your help.

Paupackan Lake Community Connection

 

Ceramics program continues

Nancy Halpin (rear), coordinator and instructor for the community ceramics program has announced that classes will continue through the summer. Classes currently meet on Wednesdays and Sundays in the community room beneath the office. New participants are welcome. You can proceed at your own pace so all are encouraged to enroll. Please check the bulletin board outside the community room for information on the program and how to contact Nancy.