Wow, we have certainly experienced some of the best weather of the summer this past week, let’s hope it continues.

There are many to thank for last week’s activities. Among them are China McHold who presented interesting and important information on depression and anxiety.

Thanks to Annie (Fischer) Berg for the kids’ movie night and Jeff Slayton for organizing the all-important CPR training with the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service. Later that evening Donna Logan hosted ladies Bunco, which is always a fun night so thank you to her for organizing.

Thank you to the Aquarium and Dottie Younger for arranging a field trip for Ocean Pointers. I understand all who attended thoroughly enjoyed touring the new facility.

Mike Anderson organized the Ocean Point Memorial Golf Tournament again this year. The results are as follows: the team of Mike Anderson, Matt Lindley, Jack Chambers and Will Bertrand were the winners, longest drive was Lisa Klumb for the women and Robert Dana for the men, closest to the pin for the women was Lisa Klumb and for the men Randy Haist. Everyone enjoyed lunch and the awarding of prizes after the tournament. Thank you to Mike Anderson and the Boothbay Harbor Country Club for arranging a great day.

Early Saturday evening a large crowd turned out for our cornhole tournament. Thank you to Mark and Cara Pond and to all who attended. The results of this tournament include: 1st place winners were Matt Birmingham and Neal Anderson, 2nd place was Hayden Sakow and Tyler Tracy, and 3rd place was Ocean Pointers Mike Rush and Jefferson Driscoll.

After the tournament many enjoyed some delicious chicken thanks to the organization of Matt Lindley and Paul Taylor. JD Hankinson and Ken Schroeder headed the pit crew with some assistance from Gerry Hankinson. The kitchen crew included Kathy Lindley and Barb Yahn. Thank you to all and to all who supported the event.

Team Dawson defeated Team Arnpriester 11-9 in this past week’s softball game. Zach Arnpriester hit a grand slam, Henry Holland, Matteus Oliveira and John Waldman, who by the way pitched a complete game, all displayed outstanding performances.

A great crowd of kids gathered on the Raymond lawn this past Sunday evening and enjoyed a movie and refreshments. Thank you to the Raymond Family.

It was a perfect evening for the kids’ picnic at Grimes Cove on Monday. Thank you to Mary Rush for heading up the event.

Congratulations to our tennis team who defeated Juniper Point 29-20. Team members included Everett Kaler, Liam, Lyle and Louie Raymond, Luke Arnpriester and Bella, Amelia, Julia and JD Scianablo. The team’s next match will take place here on Aug. 2. See the bulletin board for the time.

The week ahead promises to be a busy one as well with the ladies Porch Party hosted by Cookie Dana and Suzie Hamblett on Tuesday evening July 23 beginning at 5:30; bring an appetizer to share and your beverage of choice.

One note of interest concerns Kim Krueger’s craft project scheduled for Wednesday afternoon July 24; unfortunately this event has been cancelled. However, a triples tennis activity has been added to the calendar that evening at 5 for all ages, come out and join in the fun.

Bigelow Lab will visit the Casino on Thursday night, July 25 beginning at 6:30. Please note this is a time change from the original time of 7. They are bringing a touch tank which I’m sure will be a hit with the kids. Don’t miss this interesting and informative presentation and learn what Bigelow Lab is doing to keep our waters clean and safe.

The Maine Seacoast Mission will conduct Sunday services on July 28 at 9:30. After services they will provide a tour of their vessel Sunbeam V along with refreshments. Shuttle service will be provided from the Ocean Point dock.

Amy and Greg Arnpriester are hosting the S’mores Night Sunday, July 28 at Grimes Cove at 8:30. Check the bulletin board for further details.

Next week another educational presentation is scheduled for Monday, July 29 and the topic is the Myers Briggs Personality Test; the presentation begins at 7 p.m. and on Tuesday night China McHold is organizing an adult movie night.

I can’t believe we are now at the end of July, where did the time go?

Have a great week!