Ocean Point Column Dec. 3

Ocean Point Column

Dec. 3,2015

By Maryellen Bertrand

I hope that everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday; we certainly did as we traveled to Maine, We spent the holiday in Kennebunkport with family, It is nice to be back in Maine even if only for a short visit.

Jean and John Webster traveled to St Louis to be with their daughter Kim and son in law Michael and extended family. They helped daughter Kim celebrate a milestone birthday, happy birthday Kim.

Several Ocean Point families had the opportunity to spend the holiday together. Julie and Link Brown gathered for their festivities with Paul, Helene and Moira Cass as well as Chris, Coco and Peter Weber. The Johnsons and the Dunlaps joined them later in the day to share desserts.

Julie and Link enjoyed a trip to Australia and New Zealand recently. They began their trip in California visiting with son Chip and daughter in law Lisa. They flew to Sydney for a few days of touring and then boarded a cruise ship to visit more of the continent. Next they cruised to New Zealand for a tour of many of the sites there. They departed the ship in Auckland for a few more days of touring before heading back to California; coincidently Kate Turpie was on the cruise as well. Julie reports that they thoroughly enjoyed the sun and warm temperatures and reports that it was their best trip ever.

With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, its time to turn our attention to the many December celebrations that will occur throughout this month. Pam Nolan suggests that you not miss the Gardens Aglow at the Botanical Gardens. She and Dick visited not long ago and claim that it is truly spectacular, worth a trip to Boothbay. The 30th annual Harbor Lights Festival will be held this weekend with numerous events taking place; this is another event not to be missed.

Enjoy the season’s celebrations and have a great week!