The Newcomers Club hosted a Welcome Cruise and Barbecue for our newest neighbors from Beach 4 on July 10th. Over 70 neighbors of all ages who joined our community in 2020 or 2021 were able to experience a cruise on the lake after getting their fill of hot dogs and hamburgers curtesy of the LBNC grill masters and helpers. Big thanks to our boat captains, Joe Pisciotta, Seth Davidson, Diane Davidson, Tom Penland, Trippi Penland, and Chris Buehler for welcoming so many people on their boats and providing history and colorful commentary to introduce folks to our lake. Phillip Boggs and Rusty Metz went above and beyond, moving their own grills to the beach and keeping the burgers and dogs coming while Donna Black, Mary O’Donnell, and Mike Sternad assisted with the food and greeting guests. Kudos to Welcome Chair Nomi Taslitt for organizing a wonderful event to welcome our newest neighbors. We received positive feedback from many participants, commenting on how welcomed they felt and confirming their decision to join the Lake Barcroft community.
We are also pleased to announce the return of the legendary Newcomers Club Barge Party after a three-year hiatus. The event will be held on September 18th at the home of Marcia Diamond and Mo Bloom on Beachway Drive. The party begins with cocktails on the lake followed by a catered dinner and music ashore. Mark your calendars and go to https://lakebarcroftnewcomersclub.wildapricot.org/ for full details and to purchase your tickets. This party is space limited, and we expect to sell out fast! (Hint: Newcomers Club members receive early access to ticket sales, so this is a great time to purchase or renew your membership.)
Next month’s newsletter will report on the early August Raft Up and Swim Party. Stay tuned for more events to come later this year, including the annual Holiday Party, and as always keep checking our website for the most-up-to-date information on Newcomers Club events. To volunteer to help at any of these events, please email lbnewcomers@gmail.com. As Chris Buehler recently pointed out, “This will help us keep Lake Barcroft a special place where we are all part of something larger.” See you soon! And remember, Newcomers is for EVERYBODY!
Newcomers Club Members boarding for the Welcome Cruise
