Ocean Point Column June 28,2018

Ocean Point Column

June 28,2018

By Maryellen Bertrand

It’s wonderful to witness the Point coming to life; as each day passes, activity here increases with residents arriving for the season and boats being placed back on their moorings.

Rev. Wesley A Smith, American Baptist Churches, USA from Harvey Cedars, N.J, will conduct Sunday services July 1 at Wilson Memorial Chapel beginning at 9:30 A.M., all are welcome.

Nick Arno our AD has arrived and will officially begin activities the week of July 2.Liz Holland will hold the first Kid’s Beach Picnic on Monday July 2 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at Grimes and Ginna Yerrall has planned a Kid’s Game Night on Tuesday July 3 at 7:00. Maureen Driscoll and Kathy Lindley will host the Ladies Porch Party on Thursday at 5:30;bring your beverage of choice and an appetizer to share.

Regular kid’s activities will be held Tuesday through Friday at 5:00 with the exception of Capture The Flag on Thursday, which begins at 7:00.

The Ocean Point Colony Trust will conduct another Town Hall Meeting on Friday July 6^th at 4:00 P.M. to give an update on the Preservation Project. Please plan to attend this all-important meeting!

Our Annual Horribles Parade will begin at Grimes Cove this year on July 7 at 9:30 followed by races and the first softball game of the season. The traditional Chicken Barbeque will take place at 6:30 that evening. Please bring utensils and a side dish/salad or dessert to share.

Donna Logan will be selling Chicken Barbeque tickets at the Casino on July 3 from 8-10 A.M. and then again following the parade on Saturday July 7.  You can also call her at 633-7202 or text at 860-670-3834. Last year’s Barbeque was a sell out so purchase your tickets early!

A Memorial Service will be held in memory of Jim Brown on Sunday July 8 at 2:00 at the Wilson Chapel.

As previously reported Marilyn Heise is organizing a Vintage Photo Exhibit to be held the weekend of July 13 through the 15^th and at her request I am repeating details from her regarding the activity. Marilyn and her committee members Pat McHold and Carole Palmer are requesting that you gather your photos for an OP Vintage Photo Exhibit from Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15 at the Casino to invoke memories of days gone by at our favorite vacation peninsula that dates back into the 1800s.

We are seeking photos of the first Casino and other vintage OP photographs, framed or unframed, from the early 20^th Century or before.  Families with history at Ocean Point look through your old photographs and bring them to the Casino between Friday July 6 and Thursday, July 12.  Fill out a form and insert them into the envelope provided.  We will hang framed photos on nails or hooks and unframed using devices that will not damage your photos.  Up to five photos per submission accepted.

Photos must be picked up on Sunday, July 15 after the baseball game.  If you would like your photos returned by mail, please provide a stamped and addressed envelope when you deliver your pictures.

Photographs will be on display during Friday’s Food Sale, Saturday’s Pancake Breakfast and Adult Porch Party, and during the Sunday Softball Game.

For more information, contact Marilyn Heise at jandmheise@gmail.com or (207) 315-6303. 

While gathering your vintage photos start gathering your treasures for our attic Treasure Sale to be held on Friday July 20^th. Ann Hussey-Hogaboom has graciously agreed to head up the sale and is looking for volunteers to assist. Please contact her or myself if you are available that day. Details regarding the sale will be forthcoming shortly.

The beautiful flowers planted on the Memorial land at Middle Road were generously donated and planted by Ann Hussey-Hogaboom, thank you Ann! Thanks to Janie DeLuca for the lovely planters at the Chapel and Sue and Paul Taylor for filling them.

I also understand that Janie arranges the flowers inside the Chapel as well.

The window boxes at the Casino are a festive addition to the building, many thanks to the anonymous donor for this kind and generous deed.

 Due to the holiday next week, it’s possible that there may not be a column and so I want to report on what’s happening the week of July 8^th. Rev. Peter Panagore, East Boothbay Maine, will conduct Sunday services at 9:30;all are welcome to attend!

Please mark your calendar for Monday July 9^th as the Boothbay Community Resource Center will hold an informational meeting regarding their program and at the same time the Ambulance Service will give a demonstration of our new Defibrillator beginning at 6:30 in the evening.

On Tuesday July 10 the Kids Tennis Scramble will be held at 5:00 organized by Lisa Rush.

Save your appetite Wednesday July 11 for the return of the fabulous Pasta Night hosted by the Slaytons. This event is not to be missed as Barb, Lisa and Stephanie wow us with their Italian Culinary skills assisted by their hubbies Jeff, Roger and Rich who will provide the ambience.

Friday the 13^th Donna Logan will be organizing the Bake Sale beginning at 9:30,please bring your food items to the Casino by 9:00.

Saturday the 14^th will be an exceptionally busy day beginning with the Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 until 10:00. Alex Hall and her crew will be busy flipping their delicious variety of pancakes so bring your appetite to this event too; this is a great way to start your morning.

Link Brown is planning the Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday July 14^th. Sign up will be at the Casino.

Later that evening, the Browns, Danas and Whitehouses will host the Porch Party at 5:30;bring your beverage of choice and an appetizer to share.

Please check the Bulletin Board at the Casino for any changes in the schedule.

Have a great week enjoying the Windjammer events