July has decided to be an extremely hot and humid month, and the Fourth of July was no exception. Members of the club set up for the annual barbeque and then served about 250 people hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, three salad sides, and watermelon and drinks. The parade marchers and spectators entered hot and hungry and we were ready for them. From set-up to clean-up, we accomplished it all in four hours.

The weather has also made the need for weeding and, especially, watering Sutherland Park. Members take turns doing this on a weekly basis.

Bingo numbers continue to grow as summer residents and tourists join us on Tuesday evenings to have some air-conditioned fun and perhaps win some money.

Raffle Sales: We started our first raffle sales in front of E.M. Heath on the 13. The sunny, 80 degree weather was great for the boaters and people enjoying a breeze off the lake, but it was a bit less comfortable on the bricks outside. But we met some interesting people who stopped to chat and buy a ticket or five.

The sales in front of Heath’s and the October mailings will most likely be your only chance to buy tickets for a $5,000 prize as it appears that the MCS Holiday Fair will NOT be taking place this year.