Ocean Point Column July 12 2018

Ocean Point Column

July 12,2018

By Maryellen Bertrand

The Point was certainly bustling with activity last week as we kicked off our official start to summer. Grimes Cove was packed with families for the Beach Family Picnic thanks to Liz Holland and Ginna Yerrall gathered all the kids together for a game night. The adult ladies of the Point enjoyed a Porch Party held at the Casino and organized by Kathy Lindley and Maureen Driscoll. Thanks to all for a fun-filled beginning to the season!

President Mike Anderson presented an update on the Preservation Project at a second Town Hall Meeting of the season on Friday July 6. Many residents were in attendance to listen to the progress that has been made regarding the fundraising.  Mike thanked those who have generously donated or who have committed to the project thus far and he, along with many others who spoke, strongly urged all residents to be involved financially in order to attain our goal. Please reach out to Mike, Lanny Whitehouse or any member of the Finance Committee for further information.

Our annual Horribles Parade went off without a hitch as once again Ocean Pointers donned their favorite costumes and marched to the tunes of our “infamous” band. As always the band adds a special touch to the festivities of the day, thank you to all the band members for their participation year after year.

A special thank you to our Grand Marshall this year, Jean Webster, who was escorted by Nat Wilson in his vintage Model T Ford.

Later that evening we once again enjoyed our traditional Chicken Barbeque. There are so many individuals who organize this event beginning with the ticket sales, purchasing the supplies, the set up and decorating, the cooking staff, the kitchen staff and the clean up crew.  Once again the Ocean Point Inn donated many salads and the patriotic cake. Certainly none of it would transpire without all of these volunteers, many thanks.

The first ball game of the season found Team Yerrall narrowly defeating Team Bertrand. However, Team Bertrand came back the next day winning the game with a walk off hit by Jim Rush. Bob Slayton made outstanding defensive plays in both games definitely making him worthy of ESPN’s top ten list!

A new event to our calendar this season is the Vintage Photo Exhibit to begin on Friday the 13^th and end on Sunday the 15^th. If you have not yet submitted your photos please do so to Marilyn Heise assisted by Pat McHold and Carole Palmer.

We have another busy weekend ahead, the first Food Sale of the season will be held on Friday July 13 at 9:30. Donna Logan is chairing this event and would like to remind the cooks of the Point to whip up their favorite recipe to sell, food items should be brought to the Casino beginning at 8:30.

Alex Hall and her crew will once again treat us to a delicious pancake breakfast first thing Saturday morning on the 14^th, this is always a favorite event and begins at 8:30 until 10:00,don’t miss out!

Link Brown has organized the Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday July 14 beginning at 8:00 A.M. This tournament is a scramble and the sign up sheet is posted at the Casino. Non-Members are responsible for their golf fees and there is an additional $25.00 charge for lunch and prizes.

Our first coed Porch Party is Saturday evening at 5:30 hosted by the Danas, Whitehouses and Browns, bring your beverage of choice and an appetizer to share and while enjoying a cocktail and tasty appetizers browse through the vintage photo gallery.

Rev. Scott Planting, Director, Maine Sea Coast Mission, Bar Harbor, Maine will conduct Sunday Services on July 15^th. Services begin at 9:30 and all are welcome.

We are offering many exercise programs at the Casino this summer. Good News for the yoga enthusiasts, Lara is back teaching Monday mornings at 8 a.m. There will be a sign up sheet posted so she is aware of the number of participants each week. Lara very kindly travels from Portland to teach this class.

Mary Rush will be teaching kid’s yoga on Monday mornings at 9:30 beginning July 16 and will teach an adult Yoga on Thursdays beginning July 26. Look for a possible Zumba class beginning on Tuesdays, more details to follow and of course we offer a senior exercise program on Tuesday and Thursday morning 10:00-11:00.

An adult Tennis Scramble is scheduled for Tuesday July 17 10:00 –Noon, organized by Susan Anderson.

The Casino will be closed for the day on Thursday July 19 to set up for our Attic Treasure Sale to be held on Friday July 20,chaired by Ann Hussey-Hogaboom and assisted by Holly Hornor and Diane Eakin. Please bring your “treasures” to the Casino on Thursday. Any and all volunteers are needed for both Thursday and Friday; a sign up sheet is posted at the Casino.

We are a busy community!  Have a great week!