WINDJAMMER

Volunteers set up the food

After the renovations at our community pool were finished, we planned a Grand Opening Pool Party. Because of the frigid temperatures on January 27, we moved the event to Tuesday, February 17, which turned out to be a wonderful, sunny day with a light breeze and temperatures in the 80s. Marcia and Dennis Counihan plus Tom and I helped our handyman, Casey Stoughton, with the set-up of the furniture. Barbara Ladwig collected the money from everyone.

Our residents had been patiently awaiting the completion of the pool area and especially the new outdoor kitchen, and this day had finally come. The contractor finished the connection of the second grill one hour before the party started, which about pushed me over the edge.

We chose Marinated Flat Iron Steak for the christening of the new grills. Mark and Hillary Combs along with Bob Spada, Jim Brown, Sharon Ahrens, Julie Iverson, and Tom Bell worked the grills and served the first ninety guests with this special treat. As always, the Jammers brought an abundant selection of delicious sides and desserts, we had to add an additional table to accommodate all the different dishes.

The best attendance we have had at our parties for the last two years was 86 guests. On February 17^, an amazing 150 people attended. We attribute this fantastic turnout to the fact that Lonza Bartlett was entertaining us that day. We are grateful that he was able to adjust his busy schedule to accommodate our date change on such short notice.

Insert Windjammer April 2026 #4 with caption: Grill volunteers were (from left) Mark and Hillary Combs, Julie Iverson, Bob Spada, entertainer Lonza Bartlett, Tom and Eva Bell, Sharon Ahrens and Jim Brown.

The lovely day included great music, good friends, and excellent food. We certainly hope that all our residents will enjoy the beautiful new pool area and the two new four burner grills.