Ocean Point Column August 2,2018

Ocean Point Column

August 2,2018

By Maryellen Bertrand

All of us here at Ocean Point seem to have the same opinion regarding summer…..it’s flying by way too quickly and isn’t that the truth! Here we are already into August ,it just doesn’t seems possible.

One of the nice things that you can definitely say about August with absolute certainty is that our August vacationers have arrived and it’s great to see many of our friends for the first time since last year.

All of the Hamblett and Fuller families are here enjoying what will be a reunion for them, as they don’t have the opportunity to vacation all together at the same time. They will be enjoying many activities as the week passes; don’t be surprised if you here the sounds of spirited competiveness emerging from their house as you pass by.

Ocean Pointer Priscilla Alden ‘s Tapestries and Monoprints are currently on display at the Goldsmith Gallery 8 McKown St.; do stop by to view her beautiful work which runs now through August 21.

Thank you to all who chaired an activity last week; Ken Schroeder for grilling burgers and dogs after the Sunday softball game, Roseanne Bourassa for a lively game of Bunco, Dana Wilson Turpie for a most enjoyable and informative tour of Bigelow Lab, the Arnpeiesters for the Smores night.

Thanks to Jonathan and Kate Dawson we were all treated to a delicious meal of lobster and all the fixings with the help of their hard working crew: David Butterworth, Charlie Carick, Tom and China McHold Campbell, Bob Slayton, Andy Martino and Jane Dawson. Despite the seaweed, the weather cooperated and added to the festivities of the evening.

The Family of Gus Newell invites all Ocean Point friends to a celebration of Gus’ life at the Ocean Point Inn on Saturday August 4 at 12:30 P.M.

 Rev. Gavey F.Maclean, United Church of Christ (Ret.) will conduct Sunday Services at the Wilson Chapel on August 5 beginning at 9:30,all are welcome.

The second Beach Picnic will take place on Monday August 6 at Grimes Cove beginning at 5:00 and a Kid’s Paint Night will take place on Tuesday August 7 at 7:00.

Dust off your trivia skills for the Adult Trivia Night to be held on Wednesday evening August 8 beginning at 7:00,more details regarding the format of the night to follow; BYO your beverage of choice and an appetizer to share, sign up is at the Casino.

Kids of all ages can come join in the fun of the Tennis Scramble at 5:00 on August 9.

Once again we are calling all chefs to create their favorite recipe for the Friday August 10 Food Sale at 9:30,bring your food items to the Casino before 9 for pricing and stay to relax and enjoy coffee and donuts with friends and neighbors.

There’s not a better way to wake up to a Saturday morning at the Point than to enjoy the scrumptious pancakes being served at the Pancake Breakfast on August 11 from 8:30-10:00.

Another Adult Porch Party is planned for Saturday evening beginning at 5:30 and you are asked to bring your beverage and an appetizer to share.

In case you were worried that activities might be slowing down here at the Point, I assure you they are not! 

Have a great week!