Birch Bay Village Apr 2014 Bulletin

2014
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Bridge Club. . . . . . . . . . .
2
Pizza, Pizza, Pizza . . . . .
2
Social Club . . . . . . . . . .
2,3
Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . .
4
Widows Group. . . . . . . . .
5
Adult Poker . . . . . . . . . .
6
Early Bird Coffee. . . . . . .
6
Golf News . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Music Group . . . . . . . .
7
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . .
7
Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . .
8
FROM THE OFFICE
VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALE: Sign up at the
office. The list and map will be available April 4th in
the afternoon to give people as much time as possible to sign up. You can pick up a copy at the office
or the front gate. Garage Sale runs for 9:30am to
2:30pm on April 5th.
EMAIL DISTRIBUTION: About a year ago
Ken’s email was changed to allow him to send out
more mass emails to hundreds of addresses (he used
to have different accounts because the email could
only handle so many); consequently this caused all
the email addresses that were on the distribution list
to disappear, and people had to go online to our
website www.bbvcc.com and personally sign-up to
receive his distribution emails. If you have not received his email in the last few months this is probably the case. We invite you to resign up, or sign up
for the first time, at our website under the “Contact
Us” tab, Email Links, and clicking “Subscribe Now”
ATTENTION CLUBS, GROUP, & COMMITTEES: If you would like an article included in the
“June” Newsletter that goes out in the June Packet
(to all membership) submit something to [email protected] by April 11, 2014! Keep articles
fairly short and concise (up to 150 words or less) due
to limited space, but otherwise we would love to
hear from you.
MOORAGE RENTERS: Marina keys are in!
Come in and fill out the paperwork for your new
keys. Remember that the switch for the locks doesn’t
take place till June 1st.
UPGRADE YOUR MAILBOX: You can still purchase a new mailbox through the office. $100 includes installation by some very competent, skilled
volunteers. Once the office has the $100 and your
information a volunteer will call you and set up an
installation time. Look forward to hearing from you.
DEFIBRILLATORS: BBVCC currently has two
(2) defibrillators; one at the Clubhouse and the other
is in the Security truck. Security can deliver the second defibrillator to a residence, but due to liability
reasons of Pacific Security they may not help or use
the defibrillator. However, the instructions are spoken to you and are simple.
FRONT GATE: There was a notice in last month
bulletin that you do not need to come to a complete
stop when entering the Village through the
‘Members’ lane since the new bar code scanner is
much more sensitive. Some members thought that
the ‘Stop’ sign should be removed so it wouldn’t be
so confusing. The consensus was it should remain
as drivers should still stop and proceed with caution. Someone tried following through the gate by
tailgating the car in front of them and got whacked
by the gate arm and reasoned that the Bulletin said
you do not need to stop. This vehicle went by so
fast the bar code did not register in the system as the
scanner did not have time to read the bar code.
Please follow normal procedures when entering. Allow the gate arm to come down to a resting
position and then proceed slowly, making sure the
arm raises, check traffic and proceed. Not allowing
the gate arm to come to a rest puts undue strain on
the arm as it jolts down then up and will cause the
arm to crack and break. Thanks.
PARK RESTROOMS: Will be opened by the first
of April for your use. Kwann Lake Park, Sunset
Park, and Sand Dollar park restrooms all have no
electricity and are closed for the winter to prevent
frozen pipes. The last freeze should have come and
gone so they will be opened for the summer.
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THROUGH THE OFFICE 371-7744
(If the 21st falls on a weekend ads are due the Friday before)
BRIDGE CLUB
PRACTICE BRIDGE: Every
Wednesday morning from 10:30am
to 12:15pm at the Clubhouse. Call
Betty Brackett @ 371-5393.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wednesday afternoons at
12:30pm at the Clubhouse. NEVER PLAYED? TRY
IT!!!! It’s a fun 3 hours. Looking forward to seeing you
there. Call Shirley @ 371-5288.
BRIDGE LUNCHEON: Thursday April 3rd at
11:30am. in the Birch Bay Village Club House. Novices
and newcomers to the village are welcome. Bring a sandwich. Coffee, wine and dessert will be served. For more
information call Sue Knowlton @ 371-5982.
PIZZA, PIZZA, PIZZA
St. Patricks day was a day to remember in the Village. Everyone
had a festive time eating traditional, delicious corned beef and
cabbage. Thank you to everyone
for making the meal a huge success. A BIG thank you to Judy and Terry for the time
they have put in to the Pizza night. It has all been appreciated!
April we will go back to our traditional meal of Pizza.
Everyone is invited to join in, bring a pizza, salad or dessert to share. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided.
We look forward to a fun evening of joining together for
a meal and playing games or just talking afterwards. See
you at 5:30pm for Social Hour with dinner starting at
6:00pm April 21st.
Questions? Call Char 371-2929
SOCIAL CLUB CONT’D
Regular Meeting: The Social Club meets at 1pm on the
2nd Monday of every month at the Clubhouse. You are
invited to attend our next meeting on April 14th at 1pm.
Come join us for coffee and help plan the spring and
summer activities and events. If you have any questions
regarding the Social Club, please contact the Chair, Melanie Shearer at 393-3774. Attention Members: Nominations for new officers for 2014-15 are now open. Please
contact Sandra at 371-7350 if you are interested in serving as an officer.
Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner and Music: Thanks to the
Social Club’s leprechauns, and the Village’s fantastic music group, all had a rousing St. Patty’s party with lots of
Irish music, singing, and a delicious traditional dinner.
Thanks to all those who helped make this a fun annual
event and to those who came to enjoy the evening.
Social Club Breakfast: The next Saturday breakfast will
be April 5th from 8am to 10am at the Clubhouse. Please
join us for a wonderful breakfast of biscuits and gravy,
scrambled eggs, ham, pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls, juice,
hot chocolate, coffee and tea. The cost is $5 for adults
and $2.50 for kids 12 and under. Please bring a few
items for the Food Bank Basket to share with those in
need.
Movie Night at the Clubhouse: The next monthly
Tuesday movie night for adults will be on April 15th at
7pm. The name of the movie to be shown is “Enough
Said” a comedy/drama/romance with Julia LouisDreyfus and James Gandolfini. Bring your favorite drink
as no beverages are served. Popcorn will be provided.
As always, your ticket to the movie is an item or two for
the Blaine Food Bank.
Bunco: Calling all adult Bunco players! This fun game
night will be on April 25th at 7:30pm. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Coffee and tea will be served or
bring your own favorite beverage. Call Jenny Schutt at
933-4120 and leave your name to secure your reservation.
The cost is $5 per person and the money will be given
out as prizes.
FREE Plant Exchange: Spring is here!! The annual
free plant exchange will be held on April 26th from
10am to 12pm at the Clubhouse. Dig up all those plants
that need dividing, removing, thinning and bring the ex-
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SOCIAL CLUB CONT’D
tras to the Clubhouse to share with your BBV neighbors.
Indoor and outdoor plants/flowers/trees are welcome.
Please identify the plants you bring with a marker/
picture. Our own BBV gardening “experts” will be on
hand to answer those gardening questions, and have recommendations of what grows well in our area. Come
have a cup of coffee/tea, cookies, and visit with neighbors. Any plants left at the exchange will be donated to
the village.
EASTER EGG HUNT: The Easter Egg Hunt on
April 19th at the BBV Clubhouse will start promptly at
1pm. See the flyer in this Bulletin for all of the details
plus a picture for the kids to color on the reverse side. A
donation for the food bank is always appreciated.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Spring Luncheon: This pot
luck salad luncheon will be held on May 15th at the
Clubhouse. All the details will be in the May Bulletin.
Welcome Committee: If you are a new owner in the
Village and haven’t been contacted by the Welcome Basket lady, please call Judy Lackey at 371-3387 or the Office at 371-7744. We have a warm welcome and gift basket full of goodies and local information we would like to
deliver to you.
Helping Hands: We have a good group of volunteers
who are available to provide temporary assistance to
those in the Village who are sick, recovering from surgery or otherwise need help. We also have a good supply
of medical equipment such as crutches, electric scooter,
wheel chairs, shower chairs, walkers, and toilet risers, etc.
There is a folding wheel chair ramp available for shortterm loan. If you or someone you know needs a
"helping hand," please call Sheryl at 371-3505. Please
remember to call Sheryl when borrowing or returning all
equipment. And thank you for returning it in a sanitized
condition.
Food Bank Donations: The need for Food Bank donations is ongoing in our community. Please check your
cupboards and pantries for those extra food items that
could be donated to the community food bank. Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at the Clubhouse anytime it is open for any event. Please do not
bring food that has an expiration date prior to April
2014.
Mike Kent, ABR
Real Estate Professional
Business: (360) 527-8901
Fax: (360) 371-8660
Email: [email protected]
WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE
At Birch Bay Square ● I-5 Exit 270
Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
8105 Birch Bay Square Street
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YACHT CLUB
YACHT CLUB CONT’D
On March 19th we held the 4th lecture in our Yacht
Club Education Series. Thirty-two people attended our
session on “Boat Electrical Systems & Stray Current/
Galvanic Corrosion.” Our speakers, Shawn Clarke &
Jason Reid of Pacific Marine Electric, talked about all
things electrical (which is totally magic for me). They discussed electrical/wiring safety hazards in detail and
shared troubleshooting techniques & tools. They touched
on the use of isolators & solar panels and gave us a brief
education on the effects of galvanic corrosion and how
to combat stray current. We finished off the evening with
a great round of Q&A followed by our raffle for topicrelated goodies.
ment you may have. We’ll have space in the parking lot
blocked off so that you call sell directly from the trunk of
your car or truck bed.
UPCOMING MARCH EVENT:
As my deadline for submitting our Yacht Club News article occurs prior to month-end, I’m repeating information
about our upcoming General Meeting.
Sat., March 29th, 5pm – 2014 Spring General Meeting, Potluck Dinner & Dance: Spring is here – let’s
celebrate! Please join us for our Spring General Meeting
on Saturday, March 29th. We’ll dine, take care of some
business and boogie to tunes played by our favorite band,
Double Trouble! If you haven’t already done so, please
sign up to bring your favorite potluck dish to share. You
can sign up by typing the following address into your
web browser: http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/
view.cgi?datafile=general_mtg
UPCOMING APRIL EVENTS:
Sat., April 12th – Vessel Safety Day
Please join us for our annual Vessel Safety Day. We have
a full day (and evening) of activities planned for Vessel
Safety Day this year. Here’s the schedule:
Annual Vessel Safety Checks by USCG Auxiliary
Time: 9:30am – 1:15pm
Location: Marina Slips & Marina Trailer Area
To reserve a time for your boat inspection, stop by the
BBV office or sign up online at: http://
www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?
datafile=vessel_safety_day
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Boaters Swap Meet
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Marina parking lot near A Dock
This is an opportunity to sell/swap any boating equip-
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Happy Hour & Fire Extinguisher Presentation/
Demo
 Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
 Location: BBV Clubhouse & Parking Lot
Drop by the clubhouse to socialize & hang out. Bring
your favorite beverage & an appetizer to share. We’ll
have a brief presentation on the various types of portable
fire extinguishers followed by a brief demonstration in
the parking lot. Vessel Safety Day activities are open to
both BBVYC members and BBV boat owners.
For questions, call or email Dave Sawicki @ [email protected] or call 360-739-3975.
Wed., April 16th, 7pm – 2014 Yacht Club Education
Series Seminar, “Fishing/Crabbing/Shrimping: A
Panel Discussion”: We’ll have a panel discussion on
the topics of fishing, crabbing & shrimping in our local
waters. Learn from our BBVYC masters Bob Webber,
Ken Davidson & Dennis Duncan. Bring your questions
and plan for an informative evening. Don’t forget to
bring some cash for raffle tickets as we’ll be raffling off a
cool prize! This seminar is open to both BBVYC members and BBV boat owners. Please call or email your
RSVP to Russ Murkowski @ [email protected]
or call 360-371-2520.
Fri./Sat./Sun., April 25th, 26th & 27th – Sucia Island
Clean-Up Cruise: It’s time to go boating! Please join us
for the first cruise of the year – our annual Sucia Island
Clean-Up Cruise. Here’s the plan:
 Friday evening, April 25th – Docktails & appetizers
beginning at 5pm.
 Work detail begins Saturday morning at a time to be
confirmed with Ranger Steve. At this point, plan on
starting about 8:30 or 9am. Bring gloves and work
shoes.
 We’ll serve burgers on the BBQ at the pavilion on
Saturday night, courtesy of BBVYC.
Those planning to attend can sign up using MySignUp at
the following address:
http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?
datafile=sucia_island_cleanup_cruise
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YACHT CLUB CONT’D
Please notify Ken Hecker by email at [email protected] if you can arrive Thursday or early Friday
to lock up dock space.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING
MAY EVENTS:
 Sat., May 3rd – Opening Day
 Wed., May 14th – Waterside Wednesday BBQ &
Education – Small Boat Building Display
 Wed., May 21st, 7pm – Yacht Club Education
Series Seminar – “Above Desolation Sound: A 5Month Sailing Travelogue”
Cheers,
Dawn Baker, Commodore
CHAPTER 3 “WIDOWS GROUP”
Chapter 3 (widows group) is planning to carpool down to
the Skagit Valley to see the tulips on Thursday, the 24th
of April. We will go in the morning to visit the gardens
and then go to lunch in La Connor (or nearby). More
information will follow. Our group meets on either the
3rd or 4th Thursday of the month. We gather at a home
one month to share and plan an activity for the following
month. If anyone is interested in joining us, please call
Pat Vavrick (371-0355) or Bev Hubbard (656-5782). You
can also email either of us ([email protected] or
[email protected]). Pat will be gone from March
26th to April 13th. We are always happy to welcome new
members.
Thinking of selling?
Let’s meet and discuss how we can best get
your home ready for sale.
Thanks,
Pat Vavrick
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rev. Becky Langholz
CHRIST HAS RISEN!
Easter Sunday Breakfast 8:30 AM
Easter Service 10:00 AM
7215 Valley View Road
A country Church north of Ferndale between Bay Road & Grandview
Road
[email protected]
*Access the BBVCC Bulletin*
ONLINE! www.bbvcc.com
Utilizing my 25 years of residential sales
experience I know what it takes to get your
best price in a timely manner.
Contact me for your real estate evaluation
and a plan to meet your real estate objectives.
Pat Brown Webber
Ten year Village resident
360-510-9448
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GOLF NEWS
GOLF NEWS
Let the games begin!: Well, the
golfing never really ended for some
over the winter, but the first tournaments of the season start this month.
Hope you can bring your “A” game
to the following:
Don’t delay…get your 2014 annual golf pass now:
Annual golf passes, 10-round punch cards, golf cart trail
decals and more are available at the BBV Office. Anyone
not having a 2014 Annual Golf Pass or a Sponsored Golf
Pass must pay the required $10 “Honest Box” day fee to
play when the Golf Shop is not open. Enjoy the course!
 April 5th – BBV-Golf Lab Tournament, 11am shotgun
Winter/spring reminders:
Non-golfers: The golf course may seem empty
and inviting right now, but golfers are out there.
Please, no walking, biking, playing, etc., on the course.
Don’t risk being injured or causing unintended damage to the course.
Golfers: The course is still prone to damage as it
dries out and recovers from winter. Please keep motor
carts on concrete paths when directed to do so; keep
hand carts off tee boxes and greens; carry sand and fix
fairway divots; repair ball marks on the greens; and, if
the occasional frost is still present, do not start play
until it melts. Help keep our golf course healthy and in
good playing condition And, always respect private
property.
Honor the Honor Box: If you don’t have a valid
current Annual Golf Pass, and the Golf Shop is
closed, you must pay a $10 day-fee. Day tags and pay
envelopes are available on the front wall below the
locked Honor Box. It’s a bargain and not worth risking a fine and/or the embarrassment of being caught
not paying. Thank you!
(10:30 check in); members $20, guests $40
 April 12th – BBV Masters, 9am shotgun (8:30am check
in); $10 entry; net score + selected pro’s score
 May 4th – Duffer’s Scramble, 9am shotgun (8:30am
check in); $5 entry, members and guests, no green fees
The “Monday Money Group” continues to play each
Monday at 11am and the Men’s Group continues to play
informally on Thursdays at 11am, both weather permitting. Join in on the fun.
BBV Golf Club “charter member” deadline approaches: Speaking of joining in on the fun, membership in the new BBV Golf Club was over 95 strong as
this was written and will certainly top the 100 mark soon.
As a reminder, ..."The Golf Club welcomes participation
by BBV golfers and non-golfers alike, including our non-golfing
spouses and guests." The cost is only $5 (US) per person!
Join before the first Annual Spring Meeting on May 9,
2014 and you will be a Charter Member and eligible for
special recognition. Give or mail the following information for each person wanting to become a member,
along with the $5/person fee, to Ron Bogen
(Treasurer), 8119 Comox Rd., Blaine, WA 98230:
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Name and complete address
Home and cell phone numbers
Email address; and, if you have it…
GHIN Membership # (not mandatory, but required
for some golf events)
Please do this soon so you can be included in and receive
a copy of the 2014 BBV Golf Club Membership Roster,
along with all the Club activity dates and more. Questions? Contact any of the following BBV Golf Club officers: Bob Simpson (President; 360-371-2636;
[email protected]); Jim Macmillan (Vice-president;
360-371-2933; [email protected]); Anne Brown
(Secretary; 360-392-0887; [email protected]); and
Ron Bogen (Treasurer; 360-371-7350; [email protected]).
See you on the tee at BBV
EARLY BIRD COFFEE
Come on in to the Clubhouse Tues & Thurs morning
from 8am-10am. Join your neighbors for a piping hot
cup of coffee. It’s the way to great conversation and
friendship for both guys and gals. Information call Mick
Bride 371-2929.
ADULT POKER NIGHT
Enjoy an evening of Texas Hold'em, or some
fun card games - our group does both. Beginners
are always welcome. We meet at the Clubhouse
from 6pm-9pm, on the 2nd and 4th Sunday. Contact
Cliff Mallory if questions 425-248-5992.
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CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE: Patio furniture, brown glass table 62x36” 4 chairs, 2 swivel chairs $200 obo.
Call 734-0390
FOR SALE: Wine Barrel Furniture: Kitchen
island, wine barrel table & stools, social table
4-chairs, wine racks, dining, table-4chairs, Entrance seat– sits 2
+ misc. call Gary 303-1793
FOR SALE: Recumbent Exercise Bike, weslo Pursuit 510 cs,
with battery operated read-outs of distance, speed, time, calories burned etc., $125 obo. Call 371-0204
MUSIC GROUP
A big “Thank You!” to the Social Club for allowing us to
entertain them once again this year at their annual St.
Pat's Day Dinner. The food was fantastic, and so was the
audience!
Thanks as well to everyone who turned out for our Irish
Sessions on March 8th, and once again to Mike Kent and
Windermere Real Estate, who sponsor this event each
year and make it possible to serve those wonderful
corned beef pub sandwiches and other goodies.
We have no more special events planned for the next
month or two, but as the weather gets warmer we will be
holding impromptu jam sessions at Lighthouse Beach on
sunny, warm Friday nights. Anyone interested in being
notified of these should request to be added to our email
list. Send an email to [email protected] to get your name
added.
The music group is currently a group of 8 musicians and
a couple faithful supporters. What type of music we play
depends on whether or not we have a performance coming up, and who is there that night. Anyone is welcome
to join the group, for an evening or for years! We're always looking for people to enjoy our music with--those
who want to participate as well as those who just come
to listen.
We meet each Monday night at 7pm and play until 9
(except on Pizza Night, the third Monday of the month).
We usually have 2 guitars, an accordion, a keyboard, a
mandolin and a fiddle or banjo, as well as several singers.
The kind of music we play is determined by who attends
and any special events we may be preparing for.
For more information call Cathy at 371-3852.
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Exercise 9-10:15am
Mah Jongg 10:30am-1:30pm
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PASSOVER
Exercise 9-10:15am
Mah Jongg 10:30am-12:45pm
Social Club 1pm
Music Group 7pm
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13
PALM SUNDAY
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HOLOCAUST REMEMBERANCE
Exercise 9-10:15am
Mah Jongg 10:30am-1:30pm
Music Group 7pm
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Early Bird Coffee 8-10am
Art 12:30-3:30pm
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EARTH DAY
Early Bird Coffee 8-10am
Art 12:30-3:30pm
Movie Night 7pm
15
Early Bird Coffee 8-10am
Art 12:30-3:30pm
Marina 7pm (Clubhouse)
Board of Directors 7pm
(Clubhouse)
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Early Bird Coffee 8-10am
Party Bridge 1-4pm
10
Early Bird Coffee 8-10am
Roads & Drainage 10am
(Maint. Room)
Golf 2pm (Pro Shop)
30
Exercise 9-10:15am
Practice Bridge 10:30am-12pm
Dup Bridge 12:30-4pm
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24
ADMIN PROFESSIONALS DAY
Quilting 9am-5pm
Exercise 9-10:15am
Practice Bridge 10:30am-12pm
Dup Bridge 12:30-4pm
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Exercise 9-10:15am
Practice Bridge 10:30am-12pm
Dup Bridge 12:30-4pm
Yacht Club Education 7pm
9
Exercise 9-10:15am
Board Work Shop 10am
(Maint. Room)
Practice Bridge 10:30am-12pm
Dup Bridge 12:30-4pm
YOUR BBVCC
BOARD
MEMBERS:
Bunco 7:30pm
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Exercise 9-10:15am
Wine Tasting 7pm
18
GOOD FRIDAY
Exercise 9-10:15am
11
Exercise 9-10:15am
Quilting 10:30am-5pm
Lakes 7pm (Clubhouse)
ACC 7pm (Clubhouse)
8
Early Bird Coffee 8-10am
Art 12:30-3:30pm
2
3
4
Exercise 9-10:15am
Early Bird Coffee 8-10am
Exercise 9-10:15am
Practice Bridge 10:30am-12pm Bridge Lunch 11:30am-3:30pm
Dup Bridge 12:30-4pm
Fri
1
APRIL FOOLS
Early Bird Coffee 8-10am
Art 12:30-3:30pm
Thu
Wed
Tue
CALENDAR OF CLUBHOUSE USAGE (Unless otherwise noted)
Adult Poker Night 6-9pm
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Exercise 9-10:15am
Mah Jongg 10:30am-1:30pm
Pizza Etc. 5:30pm
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EASTER
Adult Poker Night 6-9pm
Mon
Sun
April 2014
Harry Shearer - President
Peter Winterfeld - Vice President
Jim Lockie - Treasurer
Terry Sullivan - Secretary
Valery Anderson
Eric Peters
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Social Club Plant Exchange
10am-12pm
19
Kids Easter Egg Hunt
1pm
12
Yacht Club Vessel Safety Day
(See Article for Schedule)
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Social Club Breakfast 8-10am
Village-Wide Yard Sale
9:30am-2:30pm
Sat
Emergencies Call: 911
Security Gate: 371-7644
BBVCC Office: 371-7744
E-mail: [email protected]