Thursday, July 16, 2015

Ocean Point Column July 16


Ocean Point Column
July 16,2016
By Maryellen Bertrand

It’s wonderful to see so many Ocean Point families here enjoying the beautiful beach and boating weather as well as all of the activities. Thanks to Jean and John Webster for sharing their time and expertise in beekeeping this past week; the honey that their bees produce is delicious and can be purchased at their store, Ornes Candy.

The kids had a fun game night on Wednesday thanks to Ginna Yerrall. Our AD director Ginny organized the ever-popular Capture the Flag which all of the participants enjoyed.

Donna Logan chaired a very successful Food Sale on Friday with a great crowd in attendance. Thanks to Randi Watchowski, Connie Saindon and Liz Colten for their generous donations to the raffle and to Ginny Rush, Gail Ross, Georgia Chambers, Holly Hornor Leslie Whitehouse, Kathy Lindley, Roseanne Bourassa and Ginny Kern for their able assistance. The Newell Family organized a delicious pancake breakfast on Saturday morning that drew a large crowd as well so thank you to the Newell’s and all who pitched in to help make this occasion enjoyable.

Our Ocean Point Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Saturday July 11 with 32 participants. Winners included: 1st place George Yerrall, Mark Wyman, Matt Lindley and David Mace. 2nd place Jack Chambers, Don Favreau, Ken Favreau and Peter Webber. 3rd place went to Lisa Klumb, Link Brown, Chip Brown and Joe McCarthy.
Longest Drive for the men was Jason Boyd and for the women, Lisa Klumb. Closest to the pin on #2 was Jason Boyd.Closest to the pin on #15 was Robert Dana and for the ladies, Lisa Klumb. We all enjoyed a delicious lunch and view of the course on the deck following the tournament.
Link would like to thank the Country Club for their continued support of our tournament as well as the staff.

Along with our regular weekly activities Ginny Kern has organized a Kid’s Scavenger Hunt on Friday the 17th at 5P.M.and the first of our Porch Parties will take place on Saturday July 18 at 5:30,please bring an appetizer to share for the gathering.

Rev. Scott Planting Director of the Maine See Coast Mission, Bar Harbor Maine will be conducting Sunday Services on July 19 beginning a 9:30 A.M.

A Family Beach Party will take place at Grimes Cove beginning at 5 P.M.Please check the Casino bulletin board for the specific details of this event Also check the bulletin board for the date change of the Rock Property tour; Doreen Dun will conduct the tour August 13 at 2 in the afternoon.

Award winning author Connie Saindon has published a beautiful photo book of Ocean Point which is currently for sale. You can purchase the book at the following address: www.blurb.com/b/5708117-ocean-point-maine.
Also, Kate Turpie is selling the Ocean Point Calendar which also contains a wonderful selection of photos from around the Point.

“Save the Date” for the Lobster Bake to be held on Saturday August 1 at 6 P.M. Reserve your tickets now for this great event!

Thank you to all for your continued support of Activities, have a great week!








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