Ocean Point Column March 10

March 10,2016

By Maryellen Bertrand

Spring is just around the corner; the daffodils are sprouting in our yard and the arrival of spring is an indication that we will soon be back at Ocean Point.

 Ocean Point Colony Trust President Matt Lindley has announced that the annual spring mailing will be arriving soon, this years mailing will be electronic so please be sure that the Colony Trust has your current email. The contents of the mailing will include membership information as well as the summer calendar of events; you may contact Treasurer Jen Klein to update your information at treasurer@oceanpointcolonytrust.org. Please note that the membership email is different from the Ocean Point email list, they are 2 separate lists. For those who don’t use email there will be hard copies of the mailing made available later in the spring.

Congratulations to Kelsey Bennett who was recently inducted in to the National Occupational Therapy Honor Society, Pi Theta Epsilon. Kelsey is currently a student at the University of New England pursuing a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. Kelsey and long time Ocean Point friend, Devon Clark, got together and paid an off-season visit to Ocean Point.

Congratulations to William Rush and Meaghan Hallisey of Poughkeepsie, New York who have announced their engagement, William is the son of Mark and Flor Rush and grandson of Ginny Rush.  William and Meaghan are planning a July 2017 wedding.

I am sad to report that long time Ocean Pointer Frank Degrand passed away unexpectedly. Frank and his late wife Martha vacationed at Ocean Point for many summers. They were often seen sitting in their Adirondack chairs enjoying the sun and the company of friends as well as strangers who often stopped to engage them in spirited conversation. Frank will be remembered for his charm, quick wit and great storytelling, our condolences to Frank’s family Nancy Ashcroft, Richard and Robert Silverstein and his grandchildren Molly, Tess, Nate and Will.

Please remember to check the blog and website for any additional updates and changes as the season progresses.

Have a great week!