Happenings 05.21.25

Hello there everybody!    Can you believe it’s almost  Memorial Day Weekend?!     What’s that saying “the days are long but the years are short”  Sooooo true!  The pool will open Saturday, YAY,  and on Sunday we will remember the men and women who have died in service with a Mass in the Grotto.   (weather permitting, if it’s raining –  in the Fernandez Room)  Mary will be crowned  (anyone want to make a crown please)?  and a breakfast afterwards.  Monday the men’s softball season will start.  Bill Judd will spin tunes all day Sunday and Monday.   Cards  and picnicking in the grove all weekend!  Maybe some cornhole?  And if you’re up for it, camping!    Snack bar will be open on Monday!   Here is the link for the swimming pool membership:  https://www.kofc2809.org/pool-membership
The Friday night dinner special is crab cake sliders, fresh cut French fries, Cole slaw and a surprise dessert for $20.00  Please pre-order here:   https://tinyurl.com/4cjb9zj7 Saturday night the fun continues at 7:30 pm with Bar Bingo and the  of  Sunday and Monday the Clubhouse is closed.   Aquaknight Parents:  Just a reminder that we have our parent meeting Tuesday May 27 @ 7pm. We’ll be gathering under the pavilion closest to the pool. Tuesday/Wednesday are also the nights for swim evaluations, these are optional, please use the link below to sign up. One change to Mini-Knights: We’re very happy to announce that Hunter Cooper joining the Mini-Knights coaching team. Hunter will be our second coach, Patrick will not be coaching minis this summer.  For those of you who don’t know Hunter, he’s a long-time Aquaknight and was an assistant coach prior to finishing up his teaching degree. Below are the links to all the information you should need. 2025 Swim Team General InformationAquaknights Swim Team Google CalendarMiniKnights General InformationSwim Evaluation Sign UpAquaknights Swim Team RegistrationMiniKnights RegistrationI’ve been trying to keep the contact list updated but if you know someone who like to be added, and/or if anyone no longer wishes to get Aquaknights communications, please let me know.Thanks so much, look forward to seeing everyone soon,Colleen  Everyone in the Seniors Club:1)  The K of C Seniors will meet in the clubhouse on Wednesday, May 28th for a “Brown Bag” lunch and bingo.  Meeting starts at 12:00 Noon and the Club will provide dessert !  Hope to see you there and God bless. 2)  The Senior’s Club will have their Annual Picnic on Wednesday, June 25th at 12:00 Noon in the Clubhouse and, of course we’ll have a few games of Bingo after our “Popeyes” chicken.  The Club will provide dessert and wish everyone a very Happy Summer !  We hope to see everyone again at our September meeting and God bless. Feeling lucky?      Please see the attached Summer Raffle to benefit our Charity Fund!  Tickets on sale at the Clubhouse and all weekend!   Congratulations to Mrs. Gibney (Stacey’s Mom   (wife of Grand Knight,  John) )   who won the Margarita basket on Cinco de Mayo!    We are waiting on the County for the final permit before we can post about the kids’ summer camp.  Hopefully that will come this week and as soon as I receive the info, I will send a separate email! Our dear friend and Knights of Columbus member since 1982, Patrick Welsh, passed away last week.  Patrick was the husband of Laura Sciannella Welsh and a huge and generous friend of 2809!  At one time or another Patrick was in the bowling league (? I think), softball league, dart league and shuffleboard league!  He was on the Council board too.  And boy, did he love having a good time with all the good friends he made at 2809.  Whether it was in the Grove, the Clubhouse, the snack bar or in the kitchen, he was always willing to donate his time and give a needed helping hand.  His dance moves were epic.  Patrick will be sorely missed.  A memorial is planned at Borgwardt, Thursday evening starting at 6:00 pm.   Please keep Laura in your prayers, thank you.     I hope everyone has a very nice Memorial Day weekend, hope to see you!  Stay safe!  
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