From the Desk
of the
General Manager
“That’s when life is short even in its longest days”.
― John Mellencamp
Dear Ocean Shores Community Club Members,
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As we enjoy and lull in the final days of summer, we notice how those longer days of sunlight are slowly becoming shorter. This is evident as we open our doors each morning and the sun has not yet even peaked on the horizon. There is a sense these summer days will soon be behind us leaving wonderful moments for memories and winter reminiscing.
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Ocean Shores Community Club’s summer has been a whirlwind of excitement and fun. We noted an increase in our park usage and in our clubhouse facilities. Our swimming pools were a big hit this summer. We are grateful to our team of life guards: Brianna, Scot, Herb, Judy, Colton, Noah, Elton, Kelsey, and Gavin. The team enabled our members and their guests to enjoy fun in the sun, while remaining safe in our pools. The team stepped up their game by attending training seminars throughout the summer. This is truly an amazing team! Thank you to one and all!
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Club Updates
Members are encouraged to continue to enjoy our parks year-round. Our outdoor pools will be wrap up summer swimming on the following day:
Cabana Pool will remain open daily through Labor Day, September 2nd
Ken Peterson Pool will remain open on weekends through September 1st
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We hope everyone gets in one more dive or slide to complete their summer pool fun.
The fun will not end with the culmination of summer. We have returning activities for our fall line up along with a new addition:
Returning groups
September 3rd – Gentle Yoga (live) 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
September 5th – Chair Yoga (live) 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
September 11th- Evening Water Aerobics 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
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Added group
September 5th - Evening Cribbage 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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NOTE: Bunco will move to the second Monday for play in September only. Come roll the dice on September 9th at 1:00 PM. October’s play will return to the first Monday of the month.
We encourage all members to come and enjoy these and all our activities. These groups are great opportunities to celebrate the community and make new friends.
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Annual Picnic
Our Annual Picnic is on the horizon and the team is preparing for the auspicious event on Saturday, August 24th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Our registration is now over 400. Registration is closed, however, members can be place on a waitlist.
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Cafe Updates-Exciting News
The Sandy Spoon Bayside Café is getting ready for their grand opening in September. Our team and member regulars are looking forward to some tasty treats and beverages. Check out our website for updates and opening dates.
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A Step Back in Time
The beginning of September 1980 represented community in every sense of the word. The City of Ocean Shores benefited from volunteers enhancing the entry way, the library hosted a successful pet show, the 1970’s census provided evidence of growth and opportunity and clamming was sensationalized on TV. Read about our history in the Ocean Shores Observer from August 1980. Copies are available in our loft.
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Closing Thought
Summer is nearly over. Our friendships, our moments and new memories will last a long time. And yet, we say to summer:
​ They say that all good things must end some day
Autumn leaves must fall
But don't you know that it hurts me so
To say goodbye to you
Wish you didn't have to go
No, no, no, no -Chad & Jeremy
Happy end of summer to one and all!
Kathleen
General Manager