Ocean Point continues to be very busy as all events held last week were well attended. There are many to thank for their success. Thanks to Sarah Dawson who led the kids Bingo night last Tuesday, the kids always have a great time with this.

On Thursday evening we were all treated to some history of Ocean Point that was organized by the History Committee and featured John Waldman as the guest speaker. John was very entertaining while recalling his childhood growing up at Ocean Point. Some of his recollections included Norman Van Horn, Ocean Point’s earliest residents and families, his assisting in delivering mail, all of the activities that occurred at the Casino back in the day, the Ocean Point store and some famous visitors to Ocean Point. He also spoke of what Boothbay and East Boothbay were like, some of the businesses, the bowling alley and the Opera House.

Thank you to Jeff Slayton who took on the role of interviewer and to all who attended.

The goal of the History Committee is to preserve the history and the documents for our future generations. In order to accomplish this the committee is seeking technical support from 1 or 2 individuals who can scan documents and decide how best to store these. Please contact Ann Hussey Hogaboom if you are able to assist in this important work.

Friday’s Bake Sale was successful due to the capable leadership of Ginna Yerrall and Barb Slayton. Thank you to the volunteers Ginny Rush, Lisa Rush, Maureen Bennett, Carol May and Dillon Driscoll.

The Pancake Breakfast was an outstanding event thanks to our incredible chefs Rob and Maureen Driscoll, Cara Pond and Tim Mahoney assisted by Dillon Driscoll. Thanks to Mark Pond who maned the door along with his granddaughter Chloe Butler. The wait staff as always were amazing and included Adison Butler, Ciara and James Rush, Liam and Louie Raymond, Em and Brycen Nichols, Maisie and Seamus Mahoney, Beckett and Hadley Birmingham and Acadia Ripley.

Many Ocean Pointers gathered at the chapel on Saturday to celebrate the life of our beloved resident Leslie Whitehouse. Our Ocean Point resident Rev. Charles Carrick conducted the moving and at times emotional service. Family members including her husband Lanny, sons Jim and Matt daughter in law Kelly and grandchildren Logan and Hannah gave touching accounts of Leslie’s life as a wife, mother, grandmother, friend and teacher and her love for Ocean Point and its people.

The Brown/Plummer families hosted our first grill of the season this past Sunday. They served up some tasty burgers and hot dogs along with some delicious side dishes. The families are gathered for their annual family reunion and it’s certainly heartwarming to see all of the members of Jim and Barbara Brown reunited for some Ocean Point memories and fun.

Don’t forget the CPR training at the Casino at 10 a.m. on Tuesday July 16. Thank you to Jeff Slayton for organizing this event.

Annie (Fisher) Berg is planning a kid’s movie night on Tuesday at 6.

This coming Wednesday, July 17 there will be a kid’s story time on the Casino porch. Wednesday evening Donna Logan will host the ladies Bunco at 7:00;sign up is at the Casino.

Don’t miss out on the Aquarium tour on Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m. Please sign up for this event at the Casino; sign up is to give the Aquarium an idea of how many to expect.

The junior tennis team will play Juniper Point on Friday, July 19, check the bulletin board for the time; come out and cheer on our young players.

The Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday morning, July 20 beginning sharply at 8. Sign up as an individual or as a team at the Casino. Cost will include prizes and lunch; Mike Anderson is the organizer of this event.

Get ready later that day for the very fun and often competitive Cornhole Tournament beginning at 5 p.m.; sign up is at the Casino and bring boards if you have them. Contact Mark and Cara Pond if you have questions.

After the tournament stay for dinner as Matt Lindley is bringing back our Chicken Barbeque this year after a bit of a hiatus. Purchase your tickets on the website and bring utensils and a side dish, salad or dessert to share and your beverage of choice.

Rev. Tom Lenhart, Resident Theologian, UCC First Church, Ipswich Massachusetts. will conduct Sunday services on July 21 beginning at 9:30. All are welcome!

Later in the evening the Raymond family will host a movie night for kids on their front lawn beginning at 8.

Tuesday, July 22 Mary Rush is hosting the kid’s picnic at Grimes Cove at 6.

Many are here vacationing and are enjoying some great weather; I would guess much cooler weather than home.

Have a great week!