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CAMP COMMITTEE - this weekend brings our annual "Thanksgiving in July" dinner followed by LIVE Entertainment on Saturday night. Sunday is Founders Day (109th Birthday of Camp), followed by the Swim Meet and a Dinner Special at the Raths on Sunday night at 5pm.. Please check your local bulletins for times and places of all these great events. Everyone is invited to attend all events. Whether you are a new cottage owner or a more experienced cottage owner - come see something new or relive these fun experiences. See you around Camp. Camp Committee
RESTARUANT - once again we have some great meals lined up this week. Friday night we have smoked pork chops & kraut as the special. Saturday is Laura Oroni's Turkey dinner with dressing and all the trimmings. This week's spotlight is on Jim Gerstbrein. Jim is the second longest serving Fish Fry crew member since the early 2000's. Jim is married to Jean Gerstbrein, a long-time Turner. In his free time Jim likes competing in local fest contests. Last year he won a beer stein hoisting competition. This year he won the contest at Crusher (yes, the old wrestler Crusher) Fest. Ask him to see the belt he won. Thanks Jim for all your years of service in the frying of fish!
HELLO FROM THE BAR We are excited for this summer’s entertainment! Below is the lineup:
Saturday, July 15 - Anthony Cassano 8:30p - 11:30p
Friday, August 4 - Elvis 8:00p - 11:00p
All other Saturday nights - DJ Sandy!
Looking forward to a great summer at the Rath’s!
ART STUDIO -
7/15 - Pour painting on canvas - just like last year, super fun and messy! 9AM & 11AM Classes
7/16 - Pour painting on furniture - This year, BYOF (bring your own furniture) I will have some pieces. Also, any old house paint (that is still good) you are not using. This is a 9AM to 1PM class.
YOUTH – HALFWAY THROUGH THE SEASON!!! Another great week of Program with kids working on their Hockey skills, passing, shooting, stick handling, etc. all the while practicing their acts for Water show. Even though our Campfire got moved to the Dining Hall due to weather on Wednesday we still had a blast and kids were able to treat it like a normal Campfire, just with no fire… We want to once again thank all Turners out there for their support to our Program, it means the world to us Counselors! We can't wait to see what the 2nd half of the season brings!
Water show week was a blast and the show itself went great! The campers put in a ton of hard work coming up with acts and practicing during program and lessons all week. Thank you to everyone who put time into finding costumes for their kids, making things for the show, and helping to set up before the show! We appreciate all of the support for the kids to show off their swimming.
Campers of the Week: Ohene Lartey and Aven Flowers!!
Swimmers of the Week:
Tiny Tots - Gemma Flowers
Beginners - Everette Livingston
Advanced Beginners - Matthew Moore
Intermediates - Daxton Buckley
Swimmers - Maddie Sandine
Advanced Swimmers - Emerson Alexander
Important Notes: The annual Swim Meet is after the Founders’ Day parade on 7/16 at Noon up at the Pool! Sign up is available at the pool, $1 per person!
If there are any Turners out there that would like to help and Scare for the 10&O Sleepout Scare Walk on 7/19 please reach out to Luke Compton (2242587470). The Walk will start at 11 PM and we will be meeting up at the pool at 10:30PM to discuss the route and any stops! We also ask that ALL cottage owners please turn off their Cottage lights so that it gives the extra spooky feeling to our Campers, THANK YOU!
Important Dates:
Founders Day & Swim Meet, 7/16
10&O Sleepout, 7/19
9&U Field Trip, 7/20
FOUNDERS DAY - Sunday, July 16th 10:00 meet at the Front Gate to start the Parade. We will head up to the A-Field for Announcements, Gymnastics and Tiny Tots, closing statements and photos. Swim Meet starts at 12 noon. COME ONE, COME ALL!!!! Barb Zweifel
Northwest Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon - Tuesday, July 18th, at Noon in the Raths. Lunch will be $5.00. There will be a cash bar. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Please join us for appetizers, lunch and dessert. We are going to have two LRC tables, $.10 and $1.00. Please join us, ladies for a fun afternoon.
Thanks, Maggie DeRusha
PENNY SOCIAL – Friday, July 21 - Now that the holiday is over, we will start taking donations for the Penny Social. This consists of gently used or new items. We also will be taking raffle baskets or items that we can make baskets from. Liquor or new items for our raffle prizes. Once again, this year, the Penny Social proceeds, will be going to our ITC pool fund. See Barb Litza, Curt Litza, Dave Zweifel, Dave Williams & Chris Mostyn to drop off items. Please don’t just drop things off at the Rathskeller.
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - The 4 person Volleyball Tournament is Saturday, July 22nd
Bring your team to the Sugar Bowl by 8:45 AM and be ready to play at 9:00 AM. All are welcome regardless of skill level. The cost is $ 40.00 per team. If you have any questions or want to play but don't have a team, please call Jim Haderlein at 773-573-8398.
LADIES CARD PARTY - Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 PM at the Dining Hall.
Door prizes, raffles and cash donations are greatly appreciated. This is our only fundraiser to support the Ladies Club House. All profits received go towards the Ladies House maintenance: new roof, new electric, plumbing and windows have been accomplished. Hope to see you there. Thank you, Ann
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