Live life as if
Everything is rigged
In your favor.
~Rumi
Barb Murphy has been an encouraging presence on the Tennis Social Group even as she hung up her racket a few years ago. She has been a member for about 15 years and remembers the welcoming atmosphere for those who didn’t want to play in a league and wanted to focus on the fun of playing. It became a place for new members to try things out and sometimes take lessons on the side. Barb saw herself as someone who could be described as a cheerleader, and not only for Landings members. The group had a volunteer presence and, with Laurie Hamilton, started the Landings High School Girls Tournament. Over $18,000 has been raised for the teams to buy equipment and provide other needs. It has grown to include 12 schools and 61 students. The event is making a difference while participants are having fun at the same time. Well done Barb!
a check to the Harry Chapin Food Bank
With our new entertainment system, Irish music was lifting the spirits of everyone at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Party. Denise McNamara, our own little Leprechaun, met us at the gate to collect the entrance fees and provide wristbands. Entertainment by our talented dancers, and raffling off baskets, gifts and the split the pot kept us hopeful to win some wonderful prizes.
Over 100 people were served corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, Irish soda bread, and many fabulous desserts. Thanks to all the cooks, set up and decorating, dancing, providing gifts, cooking and cleaning up. After we collected what was needed for supplies for our pool parties, we had enough to make a significant donation to the food bank. We do indeed have a very generous community. Alison and Mike Reardon did a great job collecting and making gift baskets and handling overall management of the event.
The Women’s brunch was held a little earlier this year, March 16, enabling more people to attend. It was a blustery but sunny day, making it a challenge to secure the beautiful decorations on the tables. Many came wearing fancy hats and took turns taking pictures.
The buffet was overflowing with deliciousness: egg and French Toast casseroles, bacon, bagels, fruit, coffee cakes, doughnuts, and mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, and coffee were offered. It’s become another favorite event! Thanks to Diana Rohrer and Linda Oleksa and team, putting it together.
Congratulations to the SBE Golf Team at the Intervillage Challenge. A great effort earned them second place. Team captain Carol Donohue wrote that “3/10 of a point separated us from first place Ariel. Would be lying if I told you that the 3/10 difference did not interrupt my sleep!”
Carol also gave credit to the superfans: “Alison and Mike were very supportive fans and never let anything get in the way of their respect for our team. And others came to the dinner and rooted for us along the way, so for this we all thank you!
Look out next year…Let’s go SBE!”
I heard one of the highlights was Dick Cooper’s second shot on 18, landing eight inches from the pin, making a birdie. Next year, I’ll be one of the fans following for sure.
Whew! It was quite a month. So much was happening. Please know that after our May column, I will resume next January. Safe travels and have a wonderful summer.
