A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com
Phase One of the Horizon Plan Vote End of Spring 2014 WHAT’S INSIDE Association Manager Earns Top Honors .. 2 Welcome Back Party ............................... 3 Chef Paul’s Recipe ................................ 4 Memorial Day Weekend Schedule ....... 5 New Fitness Classes ................................ 6 Swim Team Update ............................... 7
The ballots for the Horizon Plan Phase One Vote were mailed out on May 14, 2014. If you are reading the mailed copy of this Reflections and still have not received your ballots please notify the Administrative Office immediately by calling 570-646-9191 or email admin@lakenaomiclub.com. The deadline for mailing the ballots is Friday, June 20, 2014. All qualifying ballots must be postmarked by June 20, 2014. The Club expects the results of the Horizon Plan Phase One Vote to be certified by Wednesday, June 25th. The Club will email the results of the vote to Members registered with the Club once the results are received. If you do not have your current email address registered with the Club, you can do so by signing into the Members Section of www. LakeNaomiClub.com and selecting My Profile (found in the upper right corner of the website). Your email address can be added or updated in your contact information section. Let your voice be heard. Be sure to exercise your right to vote on Phase One of the Horizon Plan proposal.
Season Kick-off Round Robin at Lake Naomi Tennis ......... 8 Ladies Sailing Opportunites ......... 9 Membership Referral Program ............... 10 24th Annual Bass Tournament ......... 11
31st Independence Day Picnic Even Bigger Make plans now for the biggest Independence Day Celebration at Club Beach set for Friday, July 4th from Noon until 9:00 PM. We are adding three extra hours so now you can celebrate until the sun goes down. The day will begin at Noon with a flag raising ceremony by the Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association and the fun will continue with games and activities for kids of all ages throughout the day. There is a variety of entertainment scheduled with different bands and DJ’s. Enjoy the always popular BBQ buffet and pizza all day long including the Yogurt Bar. The Duster Bar will be serving their signature frozen drinks, wine, and martinis; and the beer truck will be filled with several summer ales. The Clubhouse will also be open starting at 6:00 PM. So you can party on the beach mid-day and go to the Clubhouse in the evening. For those who do not enjoy the beach scene can now add dinner at the LNCH to their July 4th celebration. Whatever way you enjoy reveling your country’s independence we are here for you!
Leisure Service Guide Omission In Memoriam Lois F. “Puddy” Moll of Wernersville, Pennsylvania April 3, 2014 Member from 1973-2010
Please note that Barry Trachtenberg is a Member of the Board of Governors (BOG) Executive Committee. The Executive Committee plays a very important role to assist the BOG Chair in organizing and helping to direct the chart of work for the BOG. Barry has served as the Chair of the Long Range Planning Committee and on the Executive Committee since 2011 and is a great Volunteer for the Club. We apologize for this omission from the Leisure Service Guide. Thank you Barry for your dedicated service.
Association Manager Earns Top Honors Board of Governors Openings The Board of Governors is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Board as Members at large. The BOG is made up of Members at large and Chairs of the Business and Community Committees. The BOG reviews rules and regulations, assists in developing the annual budget, discusses recommendations made by the various Committees and when a proposal is passed, it is sent to the Board of Trustees for consideration. The BOG is an integral part of the governing system that brings new ideas to the Club. Applicants are encouraged to bring their experience to enhance our ever-growing Community and its programs. The Board of Governors meets eight times a year on a Saturday for about two hours. Members interested in serving on the Board of Governors can contact the Administrative Office at (570) 646-9191 or fill out an application online at www. LakeNaomiClub.com located in the Online Office in the Members Section.
“Reflections” Published by LAKE NAOMI CLUB 122 Route 423 Post Office Box T Pocono Pines, PA 18350 570-646-9191 www.LakeNaomiClub.com BOARD OF TRUSTEES George Bernardin Michael J. Christian Kathryn Hyatt Cary S. Levinson Connell J. McGill Robert S. Mills, Jr. Brian J. Snyder Robert A. Jones, Jr. General Manager Laura M. Altemose Marketing/Communications Manager Reflections Editor
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Association Manager Wendi Freeman has recently passed the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) exam thru the Community Association Institute. The PCAM is the pinnacle of community association management. The PCAM designation is the highest professional recognition available nationwide to managers who specialize in community association management. Wendi continues to do an outstanding job for the Club, PPCA and TTCA. Next time you talk to Wendi be sure to congratulate her!
Lake Naomi-Timber Trails vs. The Black Bears If you can’t tell that it is really spring by looking at the trees, then just look around at the broken trash bins and the miscellaneous garbage strewn about. The bears have woken up hungry and are taking advantage of any opportunity to binge. Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Litter Patrol has been working hard to find and clean up the spills but quite frankly the job is becoming overwhelming. The bears aren’t going anywhere. They live here same as you do and are telling their friends what a great place this is. The trick is to make LN-TT less desirable to them. That will never happen as long as they have an unending supply of goodies from your castoffs. So, what to do? Secure your garbage. The trash man isn’t coming until Monday morning, in some cases, Tuesday morning. If you are going home on Sunday and leaving your trash behind you need to make sure it is secure and bear proof. If you throw a garbage bag out by the road, you just invited every bear within a mile to dinner. If you are using a metal can with a tight lid inside a well-constructed bear bin, your chances of break in are decreased. If you place your trash in a secure bear proof can inside of a well-constructed bear bin, you are pretty much guaranteed to not have a mess. The PPCA and the TTCA are providing the service of ordering bear proof trash bins at a reduced rate from a company called Bearicuda. The cans are not inexpensive but provide an effective solution to hungry bear. The cans range from $100 for a 32 Gallon twist top to $300 for a Stealth II 64 or 96 Gallon bin on wheels (including shipping). Based on the PPCA and TTCA trash policies, these cans still need to be placed either inside your home (or at least out of sight on the side of your home) or in a bear bin. Before you order, please make sure your bin is large enough to accommodate these cans. Further info and to order bearicuda garbage cans, please contact Association Manager, Wendi Freeman at wfreeman@lakenaomiclub.com. Unfortunately, the problem has gotten so severe that litter patrol cannot keep up. Therefore to improve the situation, bear spill clean ups are now being tracked. If you become a repeat offender and we have to visit your home on more than one occasion, you will receive a warning letter and then a fee will be billed to you to cover the clean-up of your garbage. We all need to work together. Please secure your garbage and help to deter the bears.
2014 Road Maintenance in Lake Naomi The PPCA and the Lake Naomi Club have received confirmation that approximately 30 Lake Naomi Roads will be paved this year by the means of a TAR & CHIP application. The finalized road name list and potential starting and ending dates will be forthcoming as soon as that information is received from Tobyhanna Township. Please watch the Club and PPCA publications along with PPCA eBlasts for information as it becomes available. If you have any questions regarding the Tar & Chip process, please contact Tobyhanna Township at 570-646-1212.
Pocono Pines Community Association Annual Meeting Saturday, July 19, 2014 Lake Naomi Clubhouse Social – 9:30 AM Meeting – 10:00 AM
Blood Drive Please help us support the American Red Cross by donating blood on the mobile bus on Wednesday, May 28th from 1-6 PM at the Community Center. Please reserve your time by calling 570-646-8585.
LNC Welcome Back Party! Bring your family and join your friends for our popular “Welcome Back Party” on Saturday, June 7th. No matter where you may call home, Lake Naomi Club will always be your home away from home! Our party kicks off the summer season at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. So, please join us to greet old friends and make some new ones at our “Welcome Back Party.” To follow the format that we started last summer the Club Beach Duster Bar and Boathouse Café will host the entire family (adults and children) with live music on the beach and a special “Beach Barbeque” beginning at 6:30 PM. At the same time the Lake Naomi Clubhouse dining room will host an adults only party also at 6:30 PM with signature cocktails from around the world. Chef Paul and his team will be putting together a selection of popular entrees from a variety of different countries. The dinner will be finished off with an assortment of desserts prepared by the Mountaintop Lodge Pastry Chef, Chef Don. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Frankie Carll Productions. Bring your family, friends and neighbors for a fun night of dinner and dancing. See the Welcome Back Party Flyer online for more details. Cost for the Welcome Back Party is $37.50 (tax and gratuity included). Please make your reservations by June 5th at the LNCH by calling 570-355-9146 or online in the Members Section of www.lakenaomiclub.com. Hope to see you there.
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Join us on Saturday, June 28 at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse for the 19 Annual Men’s Luncheon. Chef Paul and his team will put together a great Luncheon Buffet to complement the free beer and wine bar. Chef Don from the Mountaintop Lodge will provide a tasty array of deserts to finish off the meal. We will also have a great guest speaker to finish off your lunch. The cost of this great event is $26 per person (tax and gratuity included). See the registration flyer and sign up at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse by calling 570-355-9146 or online in the Members Section of www.lakenaomiclub.com. “Let’s make this our Biggest and Best Luncheon Ever”
Lake Naomi Club Clubhouse 2014 Summer Program Wednesdays: June 25th, July 9th, July 30th, August 13th and August 27th “Ein Frisch Gezapftes Bitte” Fresh Draught Beer Samples Come experience some of the best beers the industry has to offer. These beers will be on draft at the Main Bar and the Duster Bar. The ticket includes three hours of unlimited sampling, a meal, live music and a souvenier glass. Beer samples begin at 5:00 PM with a Chef’s Buffet including fresh potato pancakes, bbq ribs, large variety of chicken wings, beer battered fried cod fish filets. Finish this fun event at the Duster Bar with our “Live Music on the Beach”. Must be 21 years. Advanced ticket purchase is $25 and $30 when purchased the day of the event. All samples of draft beer and Chef’s Buffet will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Music on the Beach will last through 10:00 PM.
Schützenfest was a big hit!
Photos by Mark Luethi
LNCH Hours of Operation Summer Season June 21 through Labor Day Breakfast Buffet Sundays only 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon Lunch Everyday except Tuesday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Grill and Deck Dinner Wednesday through Sunday 5 PM to 10 PM Monday Pasta Buffet 5 PM to 9:30 PM Dinner Menus 5 PM to 9:30 PM Tuesday LNCH Closed Tuesday 5 PM to 7:30 PM BBQ at Club Beach (In the event of inclement weather, contact the Community Center to check if the event will be moved or cancelled.)
BAR Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - Noon to 10 PM Friday & Saturday - Noon to Midnight
Mark your Calendar Please mark your calendar for the 2014 Clubhouse Committee events. All events require pre-registration either at the Clubhouse phone number: 570-3559146 or online under Member’s Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Welcome Back, June 7th Men’s Luncheon, June 27th Sunset on Lake Naomi, Sept 6th Harvest Ball Party, October 18th Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet, November 27th Holiday Gala, December 13th New Year’s Eve, December 31st
Wedding Reception Dates Please mark your calendar for this yyear’s dates when the Clubhouse or tthe Mountaintop Lodge will be closed ffor Member Wedding Receptions and Anniversary Events: A Saturday, May 31, 2014 Steczak Wedding at the MTL Saturday, June 28, 2014 Hinkes-Bird Wedding at the MTL Saturday, July 19, 2014 Biederman at the MTL Saturday, July 26, 2014 Waldon Wedding at LNCH Saturday, October 4, 2014 Wedding reception at the MTL Thank you for your understanding, that on these dates the LNCH or the MTL will be closed to Members. 3
Marinade Zest and Juice of 3 oranges Zest and Juice of 1 Lime ¼ cup olive oil 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp each Salt & pepper Chimichurri Sauce 1 medium onion 4 cloves garlic 1 bunch parsley ½ bunch cilantro 1 tsp dried oregano ¼ cup olive oil 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar ½ tsp red pepper flakes Salt & pepper to taste Place flank steak in a bowl, add marinade items and set in refrigerator for an hour or more. Prepare Chimichurri sauce: In a processor pulse onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, oregano, vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Grill flank steak and let rest for ten minutes before you slice. Place sauce over steak and enjoy!
Sunday Breakfast Buffet The LNCH will be offering Sunday Breakfast Buffets from Sunday, May 18th through Sunday, August 31st (Labor Day weekend). The famous breakfast buffet will include: selections of freshly made pastries and breakfast breads; made-to-order omelets with all your favorite toppings; belgian waffles, french toast or pancakes with whipped cream, cherries, maple syrup and chocolate sauce; breakfast sausage links, applewood smoked bacon; sausage gravy and country biscuits; crispy hash brown potatoes; fresh fruit salad; three different fruit juices along with a cereal station for the kids. Coffee, decaf and assorted hot teas are included in the buffet price. Champagne Mimosas and Peter’s signature Bloody Marys are available at your service. All this and more for only $12.95 per Adult and $7.25 for children ages 4-12. Children under 4 complimentary. Please call 570-646-2866, or e-mail your reservation to Clubhouse@ LakeNaomiClub.com.
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Reservations at the LNCH We strongly suggest making reservations for the Main Dining Room at the Clubhouse. Reservations may be made anytime by leaving a message by phone at 570-646-2866 or send an email to Clubhouse@lakenaomiclub. com. If you would like a confirmation of your reservation, please let us know on your message. In order to be fair, the Club cannot accept standing reservations or window seat reservations. Reservations will be held for fifteen minutes past the reserved time. After that grace period your name will be put on the waiting list for seating. Reservations for parties of more than eight may not always be able to be accommodated. Reservations are not accepted for the Grill Room or Deck area. Remember if your plans change please call to cancel your reservation so your table can be available for other Members.
Summer Entertainment at the Clubhouse Summer entertainment at the Clubhouse will begin Saturday, June 28th and will continue through Labor Day Weekend. We have many great performers lined up this Summer, including some of your favorites from past years along with some new ones you are sure to enjoy. On most Friday nights from 9:00 PM through Midnight either solo performers or duos will be playing in the Bar area. For variety magnificent D.J.’s will also be featured. Saturday night entertainment consists of three to five piece bands in the dining room for your dancing pleasure. In addition, every other Wednesday in July and August there will be music on Club Beach. Join us on those Wednesdays to savor the warm summer nights at the Duster Bar with your favorite drink, good music and great friends. See the summer calendar for more information.
Monday Pasta Night “Traditional Pasta Night” at the Clubhouse will be served on Monday nights from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm starting June 23rd until August 25th. Come check out the popular made to order pasta station with traditional toppings where you can select from a variety of pastas and sauces and a Chef will prepare it for you as you watch. Eat as much soup, salad, pasta and chef’s special dinner items as you wish with a weekly dessert selection. The price for this event is $18.00 for adults and $8.50 for children ages 4-12. Children ages three and under will be complimentary. The menu is also available from 5:00-9:00 PM. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations will be offered. Photos by Mark Luethi
Chef Paul’s Grilled Orange Marinated Flank Steak Chimichurri
The Activities Th i i i C Committee would like to thank all the Memw bers who attended the April in b Paris event on April 26th. This P w was a beautiful night of fabullous o French cuisine and lovely e entertainment by La Vi en Rose, a Fr F French/American ench/A enc h/Amer h/A meriica ican Jazz Jazz Ba B Band. and d Look for more photos on our Facebook page.
Annual Ladies' Luncheon Join us on Tuesday, July 8th for Lake Naomi Club’s Annual Ladies’ Luncheon. Once again, the Annual Ladies’ Luncheon will be an outstanding event, with an inviting Luncheon Menu, sure to please everyone, prepared by Chef Paul and his masterful culinary team. The Activities Committee is planning a very entertaining celebration of Dancing with the LNC Stars. Details will be available as we get closer to the date. The event will be open for reservations on June 1, 2014. This event is known to sell out quickly so please register early.
Reminders from the Activities Committee The Activities Committee wanted to remind LNC Members of some of the ongoing activities that take place regularly at the Community Center. Check out the monthly calendars for bridge, canasta, mah jongg and pinochle dates. We also are continuing quilting and painting classes. In addition, look for program dates as we are hosting many discussions/lectures in order to bring you interesting topics.
Book Club The Book Club meets regularly on the second Monday of the month at 1:30 PM at the Community Center and is always open to new participants. Everyone is welcome – even if you haven’t read the book. The discussions talk about the book, writing style and if it was favorable to everyone’s tastes, but does not give the plot away. This is a great way to get introduced to a variety of books that you may never have looked at otherwise. If you have questions please call Vilma Zabaleta 570-646-7259. The upcoming books and dates for the book club are as follows: June 9 - "The Lady in Gold" by Anne Marie O'Connor A special event is being planned for July. The book club will be hosting children’s author Becki Bertha for a powerful reading geared towards our Members and their children/grandchildren. More details will follow in future issues of Reflections and other LNC publications.
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Memorial Day Weekend Schedule of Events Saturday, May 24th Memorial Day Run/Walk Extravaganza registration begins at 8:00 AM Flag Raising Ceremony by Pocono Mountain Lions Club Color Guard Held at the Flag Pole outside the Community Center 12:00 Noon BBQ Buffet available 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM Live music by Timeline 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM Family Fun Activities 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM Moon Bounce, Face Painting, Kids Craft Tables Obstacle Course and Fly Fishing Demonstration.
Sunday, May 25th Memorial Day Sailing Regatta 12 Noon at Club Beach Archery Range Open Shoots 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM Tennis Season Kickoff Round Robin 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Lake Naomi Tennis Center Timber Trails Memorial Day Golf Tournament Call the Golf Center to register and sign-up for a tee time 25th Annual Family Dinner Hosted by the Sailing Association 5:00 PM cash bar 6:00 PM buffet dinner LNCH Main Dining Room (pre-registration required) Timber Trails Pool Open Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Club Beach Open Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sign up now for this summer’s Day Camps! T Lake Naomi Club’s Camps will run from The Monday, June 23rd through Friday, August 15th. M LNC’s Camps offer way more than just a summer L dday care service. Each child will learn, grow and hhave fun through a carefully planned, age approppriate curriculum that encourages them to build rrelationships, make positive choices and develop skills. skills The camps are organized into th three main programs: Kub Klub is available to those Members and guests who are 3 years of age and potty trained (No pull-ups or diapers will be accepted.) This Klub runs Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Kub Klub will have a variety of activities including but not limited to block play, circle activities, dramatic play, outdoor activities and story time. A morning snack is included with this camp. Kids Klub is available to those Members and guests who are at least 4 years of age and entering pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the 2014-2015 school year. This Klub runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Kids Klub incorporates a myriad of fun activities including arts and crafts, sports, archery, outdoor nature activities and field trips to other Lake Naomi Club venues such as the tennis center, golf course, swimming pools and beaches. A morning snack is included with this camp. Afternoon Klub is available to those Members and guests who are entering kindergarten through eighth grade in the 2014-2015 school year. This Klub runs Monday through th Friday, 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM. P Afternoon Klub is comprised of a camper registering for one activity or subject. This subject will be explored pl in a variety of activities and games that are designed to increase the child’s profi pr ciency or knowledge. Please note there are grade restrictions with some subjects. je Lunch is included with this camp. Sign-ups will begin June 1st. Sign-up fast and easy on the Lake Naomi Club webpage pa or in person at the Community Center; registrations cannot be completed by phone. ph For more information about all of our camps, check out the Club’s Day Camp C Catalog or contact Recreation Manager Braden Meiter at the Community Center C (570) 646-8585. 5
2014 Spring Archery Range Hours Get your shooting up to par before the summer season’s archery tournaments! Spring Archery Range hours will be held Memorial Day Weekend on Sunday, May 25th and the following Saturdays: May 31st, June 7th and June 14th. Open shoots are on a first come first serve basis and start promptly at the designated times; arrive at least 10 minutes early if you want a spot. Please note the following hours and skill level changes from last year. Memorial Day Weekend Only Sunday Open Range at 1 PM, 2 PM, & 3 PM 2014 Spring Range Hours Beginner/Family Shooting: Two Sessions - 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – New shooters, s beginner beg ginnerr and intermediate shooters who need instruction and smaller children. You will be required to use Club equipment. Introduction and personal instruction will be provided. Advanced Shooting: 12 Noon - 1PM Experienced shooters 10 years of age and older only. Advanced shooting hours may be open to using personal equipment after passing inspection. *Summer range hours and tournaments will begin Sunday, June 29th – Check the Summer Calendar for details.
Age of Unaccompanied Minor Safety of the Members is the top priority for the Board of Trustees, the Board of Governors and Management. In recent years concerns have arisen about the number of our young Members being left without adult supervision at the amenities. The amenity staff members and lifeguards are often put in a position to take on a supervisory role of these young Members. The increased number of unaccompanied minors in recent years has created a significant distraction from their other responsibilities at the cost of Members’ safety and satisfaction. Please remember children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible person (16 years of age or older) at all Club Amenities. We appreciate your support in enforcing this safety policy. 6
Night Recreation 2014 Night Recreation is an opportunity for young Members and guests going into the third grade and above to come to the Community Center to meet friends and have fun participating in staff supervised activities. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the third and fourth graders will sign in upon arrival and be escorted to and from supervised activities while they are at Night Recreation. The fifth graders and above will still have Night Recreation Monday through Friday and will be free to come and go as they please. On Tuesdays and Thursdays only fifth graders and above will be permitted to attend Night Recreation. No children under fifth grade will be allowed to attend on these nights. The Shuttle Bus (Red Route) will run every hour and can pick up or drop off the participants. Recreation staff will be on hand for a variety of games and activities. Night Recreation will be held every week Monday through Friday from June 23rd through August 22nd. The game room, multi-purpose room, mezzanine area, outdoor pavilion, outdoor fields and some activity rooms will be available for participants.
New Fitness Classes The fitness department currently offers classes of all different modalities taught by certified fitness professionals. July and August has even more with the return of all your favorites. Our Bootcamp, Basic Training and Yoga programs will return. Zumba is sure to shake your world. Indoor cycling is also rolling strong! Look for a complete schedule and more details at the Community Center as we get closer to summer. Please refer to the summer calendar on policies this summer for class participation as we try to accommodate all your needs in our limited space. Unused classes from last summer expire on June 21, 2014. The fitness department welcomes your ideas on programs and events that you may like to see brought to our community. Coming this Summer You pick the trainer, you pick the workout, you say when! Gather a group of 3-6 friends and family and together, with the LNC fitness professional of your choice, create a program of your liking. As an alternative to personal training, small group training allows for the socialization and motivation of a group exercise class set to more specific goal-driven and level-appropriate workouts. The fees below are per person. Members can meet with the trainer to set dates and times. Please call the Community Center for more information or to schedule a meeting. Twice a week for four weeks - $80, 6 weeks - $120, 8 weeks- $160 Three times a week for four weeks- $ 120, 6 Weeks - $180, 8 Weeks - $240 Nutritional Coaching and Complete Fitness Assessment can be added to any fitness program for a fee of $80 per person. Know your numbers! Our trainers can help you set and reach your goals by assessing body composition and nutritional changes. Stand Up Paddle Yoga Standup paddleboard yoga (or SUP yoga, as it's known to its devotees) is asana practiced on 10- to 12-foot-long boards in the most serene of settings: our beautiful lake! Members with board sport experience or without can embrace SUP yoga as a practice that brings a sense of joyful freedom to an otherwise earth-bound yoga practice. Details for each session’s location will be available at the community center. You must have your own paddleboard, boards are available for rent at the sailing office on a first come, first serve basis. Each session will teach the basics of paddling and take you through a wonderful mind/body workout. The cost is $25 per person. You must pre-register at the Community Center. Registration will open one week prior to each session for that session. Sunday, May 25th 6 PM; Friday, July 4th 8 AM; Thursday, August 14th 6 PM; Monday, September 1st 8 AM. Yoga workshops Sunday July 6th, 9 AM-12 Noon and Sunday August 3rd, 9 AM-12 Noon. Workshops will take place on the lawn at the Community Center with the aerobics classroom as a back-up indoor space. Each date will start with a more active workshop at 9 AM and a gentler session at 10:45 AM. Specialty workshop pricing is $15 for either of the morning sessions, 9 AM -10:25 AM or 10:45 AM12 Noon, and $25 for the whole morning's events as stated above, 9 AM-12 Noon. Mark Luethi
Pool Luau Pool Members mark Saturday, July 12th on your calendar to attend the always fun and entertaining Pool Luau from 6:30-11:30 PM. The Luau will be held RAIN OR SHINE as the venue aat Timber Trails Pool allows everyone to pparty no matter what the weather. Regiistrations and payment will be taken begginning Saturday, June 21st at the Lake N Naomi Pool. For your convenience you m may also sign up now online at www.LakeeNaomiClub.com. This exciting evening iincludes a delicious island fare buffet dinnner catered by the Clubhouse, a DJ, a cash bbar, activities and more. Don’t miss this ggreat night out!
Swim S wim Team Team U Update pdate The 2014 Swim Team meeting will be held on Monday, June 23rd at 9AM at the Lake Naomi Pool. All interested Pool Members between the ages of 6 and 17 are invited to attend with a parent. This time is set aside to meet the Coaches and prepare for the start of the program. All the necessary registration not already completed online can also be done at that time. Swimmers are also invited to stay after the meeting for an informal swim to kick off the season. If you cannot attend the meeting we encourage you to check out the schedule and gear online and submit your registration in advance. Otherwise participants can talk to the swim team coaches during the first regular week of practice June 23rd -June 27th. As always we will be looking for parent volunteers to assist with meets. Those details will also be covered in the meeting. For those of you considering volunteering some time, we thank you in advance. The registration fee for the swim team program for 2014 is $150. Your coaching staff and swim team program will be supervised by long time swimmer and coach Liz Kelso. Liz will be assisted by fellow coaches Brendan Walsh, Lacey Anger, David D Kauffman and Kevin Wotring. Please P feel free to contact Liz beginning n June 23rd at the Lake Naomi Pool. Prior P to the season you may direct your y questions to Meredith Sensenig at the Community Center at 570-6468585 8 or msensenig@lakenaomiclub. com. co We look forward to seeing you Water Aerobics Celebrates Easter at the pool.
Activities A ctivities R Registration egistration ffor or S Summer ummer 22014 014 Beginning Sunday, June 1st, registration for summer recreation activities that require pre-registration will be available at the Community Center or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. All Recreation programs and special events are listed with descriptions in the Summer Calendar along with a sign-up sheet for you to fill out and turn in to the Community Center (extra copies are available at the Community Center). Fees for activities must be paid at the time of registration. Register early for events and activities so you don’t miss out on all of the fun. Waiting lists will be used when a program or trip fills up. Please remember when you are signing up for activities that in order for you to receive a refund you must cancel a minimum of 48 hours in advance and that refunds for recreation activities are not issued until the end of the Summer. NEW 2014 Pre-Teen, Teen, & Senior Teen Age Groupings – In order to provide our groups with the best experience possible we have changed the age groupings up this year. Pre-Teen activities will now be 6th & 7th grades, Teen activities will now be 8th & 9th grades, and the Senior Teen activities will be 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Some of our events like the Teen Formal and Dorney Park outing will be for Teens and Senior Teens combined. Please see the listing in the summer calendar for details. As always there will be many of the popular trips from past years along with some great new offerings! Please note that the Summer Calendars are currently being printed and we expect them to arrive in time for Memorial Day Weekend. We will announce the arrival of the Summer Calendar in the weekly eblast.
Open Water Swimming The Club sets aside Saturday mornings in the Main Summer Season for seasoned swimmers, multi-sport enthusiasts or those training for triathlons etc. to “open-water swim” in Lake Naomi from 9:00 – 10:00 AM on the following dates: June 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26. August 2 weather permitting. Those interested should meet at 8:50 AM at Club Beach to check-in and pay a $2 per swimmer fee. The one hour open water swim will be marked with buoys and a lifeguard will be scheduled on the lake dedicated to these swimmers. Swimmers must wear a bright colored swim cap for this purpose. If needed, caps can be ordered through the Sailing Office on the beach level of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. This is the only time swimmers may swim the lake without a trailing boat dedicated to their safety.
Lake Naomi Tennis is Going GREEN In an effort to reduce waste and protect the pristine nature of our Lake Naomi Community, Lake Naomi Tennis is asking our Members and their Guests to please bring reusable water bottles with them when coming out to play or spectate. Water and ice will be provided as always to fill your reusable bottles, and small cups will be available from the Tennis Café or Pro Shop as needed. In addition, we will happily label, clean and store your personal water bottle in the Café so it is on-hand and ready for your next visit to the courts. Help us help our environment by making this program a success!
Breast Cancer Rally at Lake Naomi Tennis The Club continues their commitment to raising funds for the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation and the ladies can look forward to another fun tennis day on Wednesday, July 16th. Save the date on your calendars now for an exciting day planned by the Rally Committee in support of a great cause! 7
Pre-Season Tennis The Lake Naomi Tennis Center is now open for pre-season play. Because the Pro Shop is only open on weekends from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, questions often arise about how Members can utilize the courts during the times the Pro Shop is closed. Prior to the main summer season, which begins Saturday, June 21st, some of the Lake Naomi Tennis Center courts will be made available for Members to use on a walk-on basis. Members may refer to the posting located on the Pro Shop door to find out which courts are available for play. During these times of walk-on play, the Pro Shop and additional staff services will not be available, with the exception of restrooms which are open anytime the courts are. Members using the courts must record their use in the sign-in binder provided at the Pro Shop door. Guests must also be signed in each time they play. Members must also follow all dress code and court etiquette guidelines listed in the Leisure Service Guide. Members using the courts must be Tennis Members and are reminded that current membership badges are required. Eligible Guests are welcome to play, but Members are asked to abide by the Guest usage policy which states Guests are limited to ten visits at the facility each season.
Recreation Tennis Courts The two hard surface courts located by North Beach are open for the season. Reservation sheets will be hung daily beginning Memorial Day weekend for Members to sign-up for court times. One hour of court time per Membership is permitted per day. All Recreation Court guidelines enforced during the main summer season will also be in place for early season play. The advanced reservation process begins the first day of the main summer season, Saturday, June 21st.
Tennis Committee The Tennis Committee is always looking for ways to make improvements and your feedback is important. Please feel free to contact any Member of the Tennis Committee in person, or you may address them as a whole by placing your comments in the suggestion box located next to the bulletin board at the Lake Naomi Tennis Center. 8
Tennis Event Registrations Ladies Team Tennis and Adult & Junior Club Championship Tournament registration forms are available online now. These forms are also available in the Tennis Pro Shop which will be open pre-season weekends from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM beginning Saturday May 3rd. Registration for other events like the Wimbledon Strawberries & Crème Round Robin and the Parent – Child Round Robin will be available at the Pro Shop. If you will not be in the area in the pre-season, you may call the Pro Shop at (570) 646-7580 during the hours above for assistance. The LNT Pro Shop will be open daily from 8am to 7pm beginning Saturday, June 21st. The entire 2014 Tennis Events and Tournament Schedule is in the back of the Summer Calendar. These exciting events require early planning, so pplease include some of these dates on your calendars and register in advance with the Lake Naomi Tennis Center Pro Shop.
Tennis Club Championship Tournaments The Club Championship tournament season will kick-off with our Adult Singles matches on July 12th and 13th and July 19th and 20th. Registration deadline is July 9th. Next up is a full weekend dedicated to the Junior Club Championship Tournaments to be held July 25th-27th. Registration deadline is July 20th. Adult matches resume on August 2nd and 3rd with all rounds of Doubles play. Registration deadline is July 30th. Mixed Doubles play will be held on August 9th and 10th and August 16th and 17th with a registration deadline of August 6th. The End of Tournament celebration will be held on Sunday August 17th after the completion of the Mixed Doubles finals.
Season Kick-off Round Robin at Lake Naomi Tennis Join us at Lake Naomi Tennis for a Season Kick-off Round Robin on Memorial Day weekend! This fun Mixed-Up Doubles event will be held on Sunday, May 25th from 2-4 PM and ALL Lake Naomi Club Members and their adult Guests are welcome. This is a great way to get back on the courts and meet friends, old and new! There is no cost for this event and light refreshments will be served after play. Please register in person in the LNT Pro Shop during its pre-season hours (Sat and Sun 8:30 AM-1:30 PM) or by phone anytime at 570-646-7580. Registration deadline is Saturday, May 24th at 3 PM.
Tennis Season is Right Around the Corner
The 2014 Lake Naomi tennis season is right around the corner. The “kick-off” weekend is May 24th , and it is a great opportunity for all to come to LNC, play some tennis, and further plan for an active, fun summer season. Visit our website – www.mckeetennis.com to learn about, and register for most of our instructional offerings and programs. Your professional tennis staff has many familiar faces returning. Bobby and Richard McKee, Zorica Djuric, Jordan Lawson and Nateesha Hurtt are back for another active season. Joining g the staff this season is Robin Hochguertel, a very accomplished player an and teacher. Robin is a great addition to our staff. Program Highlights Among the many offerings this se season will be our men’s and women’s Member-Guest D Doubles to be held Saturday & Sunday, August 30th and 331st. We encourage you to play in what will hopefully beco come an annual event during Labor Day Weekend. Also this season, we are introducing a series of junior competitions, called the Junior Grand Slam Tourni na nament Series. We want to encourage the juniors to invite their friends up for a weekend weeke and play in one, or all of these tournaments. We also want to encourage friendly competition to help our players grow their tennis games. Invite New Players I encourage all of you who have derived enjoyment from playing the great sport of tennis to invite one new player to try this game. For those who are frequent players, we know the benefits and fun we derive from tennis. When new players come into the game, everyone benefits. We are giving someone a great opportunity to learn and enjoy a sport they can have the rest of their lives, and something the whole family can enjoy. Who knows – you may invite someone who turns into a great partner for you! In addition, when you mentor a junior player, you are doing so much more for them than you may realize. Our childhood experiences stay with us, and when you influence an individual in a positive and fun way, they will be motivated to pass along these experiences to others. Join the Lake Naomi tennis staff and myself in sharing our enjoyment for tennis to others during the 2014 season. See you on the courts, Bobby McKee, Tennis Professional
RC Laser Fleet Summer Races The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association’s RC Laser Fleet #9 will be offering scored races throughout the summer and a Summer Regatta on August 9th, the weekend of the Junior Regatta. The RC Lasers are patterned after the original Laser: Simple, easy to sail and fast! The wind powered radio controlled hull is a quarter scale model of the original Laser sailboat and uses a two lever remote control to operate the main sheet and tiller. This boat comes right out of the bag and onto the water. With summer coming the RC fleet has listed all their sail dates in the summer calendar. As always your fellow sailors invite you to come join those who already have their boat and try it out yourself. For more information contact Fleet Captain John Whipple at 570-646-7960.
Ladies Sailing Opportunities The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association has many volunteers willing to help get you started sailing. Call the Sailing Office at 570-646-LAKE in the main summer season to express your interest and we’ll connect you with a volunteer. Ladies of all abilities (even those with no previous sailing skills) can be accommodated. Technique and nd boat handling will be discussed both on and off the water. You do not need a boat to register, egister, you just must be able to swim. If you have a desire to learn how to sail the Club ub will make it happen for you! If you have questions please contact Meredith Sensenig g att tthe he Community Center at 570-646-8585 or email msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com.
Beach Sign-Ins Members are reminded membership badges are required when utilizing beaches. Prior to Summer Patrol Rangers will conduct routine badge checks. In season Members must sign in on the Beach Log with the Lifeguard and also be prepared to show badges to the Beach Van Lifeguard and Rangers throughout the day. Please help assist the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Staff in ensuring that only Club Members and their eligible Guests are using Club facilities. Your cooperation in carrying your badge is greatly appreciated.
We Want Your Pictures Now that the camera shooting season is about to get into high gear remember the Membership/Marketing Committee would like to see more pictures of Club Members enjoying their favorite Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Amenity. Often Members have the best opportunity to get sensational shots during the events while the staff is busy supervising the activities and thus have limited time to take pictures. So carry your cameras with you and don’t miss that shot! We are always looking for great pictures for Reflections, Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Promotions, the Annual Calendar and the Club’s website. Throughout the next few months submit your photos to Laura Altemose, Communications Manager, at the Administrative Office. After the 2015 calendar is developed, Members will have the opportunity to vote for their four favorite calendar pictures. Each winner will be awarded 50 Club Dollars. We will be showing off some of the entries in future Reflections and on the website. Pictures that are submitted become the property of Lake Naomi Club and may be used in future promotions. If you want your picture to be considered for the 2015 annual calendar, we’ll need the picture or digital file by September 15, 2014. Digital file size does make a difference when using a picture for print. Many pictures that were submitted in the past were too small. For a picture to be a full calendar page the file size needs to be 3,000 x 2,200 pixels. It is important to submit the original file, do not downsize the picture, many editing programs ask to downsize the picture before sending. Also most of the smart phones do produce pictures large enough to be used but again remember to send the original file. You can upload your pictures in the Online Office of the Members Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com .
Thanks for tonight‛s sunset! This picture was posted on LNC’s Facebook Page by Malerie Yolen-Cohen who is a Travel Blogger for the Huffington Post. Be sure to check out the great article she wrote - The Poconos PA: Soul Satisfying Lake Naomi Escape. The link can be found on LNC’s Facebook Book Page
2014 Sailing Staff The Club is pleased to announce your 2014 Sailing Staff. Toni Dowling (previously Simonik) will be returning and taking full responsibility as the Head Sailing Instructor. She will be assisted by fellow returning instructors Andrew Rohan, Matt Trabold, Tyler McCann, Arianna May, Jack Hoover, Tommy Trabold and Declan Gaylo. We will also be adding some new staff to help when needed so stay tuned!
Register to Sail The Race Committee needs sailors to indicate their intention to race prior to joining in on any of the scheduled races and regattas. When doing so simply sail to the downwind side of the Tiki and hail your information to the Race Committee. You must tell them your full name and boat number and that you’re registering to race. This is the norm for sailboat racing as it is the only way the Race Committee can adequately track all participants involved. It is also customary to inform the Race Committee if you’re leaving the racing before the final finish. The Members who volunteer for Race Committee appreciate your cooperation.
Sail Numbers Required The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association requires all sailboats participating in any race or regatta to have a number posted on their sail. If you need sail numbers please stop by the Sailing Office located at Club Beach to be assigned an available number and obtain the actual numbers for your sail. While you’re there, feel free to ask the Sailing Staff for pointers on how to properly affix the sailing numbers to your sail if you need assistance. The Sailing Office is open weekends Memorial Weekend through June 15th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and then seven days a week beginning June 21st. 9
Membership Referral Program Over the years a variety of Referral Programs have been the best source of new property owners and thus new Club Members. The Club is pleased that the four Real Estate Agencies that specialize in the sale of real estate in the Lake Naomi and Timber Trails Community – Century 21 Select Group, Keller Williams Real Estate, Lake Naomi Real Estate and Realty Executives – have all agreed to participate in the “MemberShare” Referral Program. Participation in this program is very easy. First, think of the people you know who enjoy the same high quality leisure lifestyle – your friends, family or colleagues at work. Then, choose the most convenient way for you to introduce them to the Lake Naomi Club. Simply fill out the Referral Registration form online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com or utilize a Referral Registration Card or call the Administrative Office at 570-646-9191. We will be happy to send your referral a membership packet which includes the Lake Naomi Club DVD, LNC brochure, summer activities calendar and a LNC Calendar. When a Member’s Referral purchases property in Lake Naomi or Timber Trails and JOINS THE CLUB, the Member will receive five hundred Club Dollars. These Club Dollars can be utilized toward Membership Fees or can be transferred to a stored value card which can be used at most of the amenities. A great feature of the “MemberShare” Referral Program is that the Referring Member has the option of transferring all or part of the Club Dollars to the New Member. If you need assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to contact the Administrative Office. Support your Club and Community, be sure to refer a Prospective Member today. Remember the Membershare Referral program was expanded to include Temporary Members. When your referral purchases their Temporary Membership, you will be rewarded 25 Club Dollars for each week your referral purchases their Temporary Membership with a maximum of 100 Club Dollars per referral. To qualify for the Club Dollars the person you refer must be totally new to the Lake Naomi Club and the referral card must be turned into the Administrative Office before the temporary membership is purchased. 10
Golf Notes Welcome to the 2014 golf season, it’s going to be a great year! I am very excited to have joined the Lake Naomi Club Family and look forward to meeting each and every one of you. There are a number of exciting things happening at Timber Trails Golf Club this year which will add to your club experience including the unveiling of our new aquatic driving range, the introduction of new Callaway equipment in the Pro Shop, and a slew of new programming for adults and children on the activities calendar. News & Notes: To help kick off the new season, we are holding a “Meet the Pro” event on Friday, May 23rd from 4-6 PM. Please join us at the Timber Trails Pro Shop for a chance to get to know your Pro and to chat with the golf staff while enjoying drinks, hors d'oeuvres and a blowout sale on merchandise. We also have a new Assistant Golf Professional, Rob O’Leary, who has joined the team. Rob hails from Long Pond, PA and is a graduate from the Professional Golfers Career College in Hilton Head, SC. Additionally, Zack Rotz has returned to Timber Trails Golf Club as Golf Shop Manager. We are excited to have both Rob and Zack k on board and they are looking forward to the 2014 season. During this year’s Memorial Day Tournament on Sunday, May 25th there will be an Odyssey Demo Day held at the putting contest. Try out all the new putters and set the benchmark! I will be happy to assist you at the Odyssey Demo Day to help you find the right putter that fits you. Golf Handicap: We have a new GHIN Handicap System in the golf shop where you can easily post your score or you can also utilize www.GHIN.com. Remember it is the player’s responsibility to post their scores after a round of play. It is vitally important to do so allowing for fair play and promoting a club atmosphere. If you have any questions regarding handicapping, please stop by the golf shop and we can answer any of your questions. Friendly Reminders: Bag storage space is limited and it is a first come first serve policy. Additionally, family tees are back so come on out and have a quick and enjoyable round with your family. Golf Tip: It’s been a long winter to say the least so to help knock off some of the rust try practicing your alignment. Often when you come back from a long hiatus your aim is off and you don’t even know it. Most right-handed players tend to aim too far right and left-handed players too far left. An easy and helpful way to check your alignment is to lay a club on the ground against your toes with the butt end facing the target. Back away from the club and see where you were actually pointed vs. the intended target. You don’t have to be on the course to practice your alignment. Just five minutes at the office or in the backyard will really help your mind’s eye and get you ready to fire at the pin! All the best, Tim Wagner, PGA, Head Golf Professional
Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Breast Cancer Rally 2014 Hello to our wonderful friends and supporters. We are just weeks away from our Summer Season and a few short months away from our Rally. The festivities start Saturday, July 12 with a 5K Walk/ Run followed on Wednesday, July 16 with a tennis day and golf on Thursday, July 17. Dinner and live and silent auctions will again take place the night of July 17 at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. We are anticipating another banner year and record donations for the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation. Don’t forget that we are giving local businesses the opportunity to advertise in the “Pink Pages” section of our Sponsor Book. As in the past, we have many openings for people to dedicate and/or sponsor holes and courts. Please contact Eileen Chimerine at Eileenpt@aol.com if you are interested in placing an ad. As always, we are appreciative of helpers. If you are interested in helping us with this very worthy cause, please don’t hesitate to call us. We need volunteers of all abilities. We thank you in advance for your support. By supporting us, you are helping women who are literally fighting for their lives. Looking forward to seeing you there, Laura Bacon lbacon50@gmail.com, Nancy Mills nancym9614@aol.com, Debbie Lenderink debra.lenderink@gmail.com
24th Annual Bass Tournament The Lakes Committee invites you to come out and fish in the Annual Bass Tournament being held Sunday, July 6th. Members may fish and log their catch between 6:00 AM and Noon on Lake Naomi only. Log your fish caught according to the guidelines outlined on the front of the page on the Fish Caught Form. The Fish Caught Form can be picked up at the Community Center or the Administrative Office. The forms can also be downloaded from www.LakeNaomiClub.com. The form is located in the Members Section under What’s Happening. Log sheets must be turned into the Lakes Committee Members at the Park at Club Beach before 12:30 PM to be included in the final results. First, second and third place will be awarded for the categories of largest bass and most bass caught in both the Adult and Youth divisions. Participants wishing to be considered for the Longest Bass Category (1st, 2nd, 3rd place), must photograph each fish with a tape measure next to it to determine length of fish and show proof when forms are submitted. Participants are invited to take part in a cook out from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM followed by the Awards Presentation at the Park at Club Beach at 1:30 PM. The Picnic Lunch is $5.00 for Youth and $10.00 for adults. The Tournament is open to all Club Members but you must pre-register. To register, simply fill out the bottom portion of the Fish Caught form and return it to the Community Center by Saturday, July 5th at 12:00 Noon. You will keep the top portion of the form to use the Catch Log on the back of the registration form during the tournament. Please remember, ALL Bass caught must be live released. ALL Members must display their current Membership Badge and Members 16 years of age and older must also display their 2014 Pennsylvania Fishing License. This is an exciting day forr the sport of fishing at Lake Naomi-Timber Trails. Don’t miss this opportunity to fish all morning and share the stories all afternoon!
Attention Boat and Canoe Rack Users!! If you have secured a boat or canoe/kayak rack for the 2014 season and find that you won't be using it, please contact the Administrative Office to obtain a refund and make your rack available to another Member. We have Members waiting for racks at many of our beaches and marinas, so please be a good neighbor and relinquish your rack if you know you will not be using it.
Guided Nature Walks 2014 Naturalist Patti O'Keefe will lead all of the guided nature walks for Lake Naomi Club this summer. Walks range in difficulty and length; see the flyer on the community bulletin boards for details. Please choose a walk that you will be able to fully enjoy. The walks will be on the following dates: 7/2, 7/16, 7/26, 8/6, 8/16 & 8/20. Locations will be listed in the summer calendar. Please call the Community Center at 570-6468585 with your intent to join us. It's a good idea to bring insect repellent, a hat, sunglasses, water, binoculars and don't forget your sunscreen! An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16. All hikes will be held rain or shine but not in a thunderstorm or downpour. All of the hikes will meet at the Community Center at 1:00 PM to carpool to the hike areas. Allow approximately three hours for each outing. Trips require driving time to the sites.
Oakley Sunglasses Stop by the Community Center for Oakley sunglasses, a great value for Members anytime but now even better during the CLEAN-HOUSE SALE! All in-stock glasses are specially priced through the Memorial Day weekend. Shop now and save big on quality Oakley eyewear! Custom orders are always available at the everyday Member discount by contacting Margaret Hickey at tennis@lakenaomiclub.com.
Photos by Mark Luethi
Boating B oating S Safety aaffety R Reminders eminders The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission frequently patrols Lake Naomi as well as the other lakes and ponds in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails and is authorized to enforce state boating regulations. They are also able to levy fines for violations of Pennsylvania Boating Regulations. A few suggestions for Lake Naomi Club boaters to ensure compliance with the state regulations are as follows: 1. Be sure that your watercraft contains at least one wearable floatation device for each person on board. Seat cushions are not considered wearable. 2. Each boat must have a mechanical device to be used as a sound signal such as a whistle or horn. 3. All rowboats and fishing boats must have a “Capacity Plate” displayed. The capacity plate must list the number of people plus weight and hull I.D. number. No boat is permitted to be loaded beyond its safe carrying capacity. 4. Boats with electric motors must be registered with the state. 11
Meet Me at the Lodge… It’s hard to believe that the Lodge has now been reopened for two whole years! We thank everyone that has come in for pastries, recommended us to family and friends as a place to stay, hosted a party or attended one of our classes or events. It’s because of you that we have been successful so far. With that being said, we are filling up quickly for this summer season. Please encourage your friends and family to make their reservations soon to secure the dates they want! Many of you have asked how to find out what events we have coming up. Each month we print a calendar with the different cooking classes and activities. You can pick one of these calendars up at the Administration Office, Community Center or Lodge. In addition, we have a separate Facebook page from the Lake Naomi Club. Please take a moment to “Like” the Mountaintop Lodge on Facebook to be kept up on the latest activities. We would love to see you! So what activities are coming up this month? On Friday, May 23rd we invite you to join us for the first Live Music of the season! From 7:00pm to 9:00pm each Friday we will feature a live acoustic performance in the dining room. Come and stay for the entire time or come and go as you please. (Weekly performances will begin on Friday, June 20th) The Coffee and Pastry shop is open for desserts and coffees or bring along a bottle of wine to enjoy. For those of you that have kids that like to cook we have two different kid classes. These are always exciting and a bit messy but the kids really enjoy them. On Saturday, May 17th from 1:30-2:30 we have our Kids in the Kitchen – any age class. For $8.00 per participant we will be making Mini Monkey Breads and YES!! We allow children as young as 3 to participate. Our older kids are working their way through the alphabet and this month will be making Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Frozen Dipped Bananas. Join us for the Kids in the Kitchen 7+ Cooking Class on Sunday, May 18th from 1:30-3:00 to make these delicious items, cost of $12.00. Please sign your children up in advance though so we have enough supplies and staff to keep everything running smoothly. Guess that’s it for now, until next time…Meet Me at the Lodge.
Newspaper Service Returns The Sunday Newspaper service, featuring the New York Times, Star Ledger, Morning Call, Scranton Times-Tribune and Pocono Record, returns to the Mountaintop Lodge Sunday, June 22nd for the 2014 summer season. Although we do receive a limited number of newspapers every day beginning at 7:00 AM, pre-ordering guarantees Members the paper they wish, each Sunday through August 31st. In order to reserve the papers you wish to have held, the Club is offering a pre-payment option. To take advantage of this offer, visit www.LakeNaomiClub.com to sign up for the newspaper service online by June 8th . The Sunday Newspaper Service form is located in the Online Sign-up of the Members Section. Forms are also available at the Community Center and Administrative Office. **The Mountaintop Lodge apologizes that we are unable to offer the Philadelphia Enquirer. Although several Members have requested this paper, the delivery company says we are out of the distribution area and will not deliver it to this location.**
LN-TT Fourth Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Show
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Michael May
Joe Muenichsdorfer
Please mark your calendar for Saturday, August 2, 2014. The Activities Committee is busy getting ready for this exciting event. There will be 19 new artists joining us this year. The Craft Show is from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Community Center. Also, remember that lunch will be served. We are hoping to make this day a huge success for the Community and our friends. We C hope to see you there! ho
Lake Naomi Club Q & A Are the pop-up shade tents permitted on the beaches? Personal umbrellas which attach to a beach chair are preferred on beaches rather than large beach umbrellas which often become safety hazards in breezy conditions. Those wishing to use small scale shade apparatuses must first seek approval of the lifeguard who has the authority to refuse use according to daily weather conditions and attendance. Any approved shade structures must be set to the perimeters to avoid both visual and safety obstructions. My neighbor is not a Member of the Club. Can I take my neighbor to the Clubhouse for dinner as my guest? No, Club Guidelines are very clear on this matter. Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Property Owners who choose not to join the Club are not permitted to be guests at any Club Facility or Program. How can I ensure that I get all emergency notices/updates by email? I have signed up for group emails but this category was not listed. When an emergency notice or update is sent out to the Members it is sent to everyone that has an email address listed with the website. There is no need to sign up for emergency notices/updates, however it is important to maintain a current email address with the website. To update or add your email address simply sign in to the Members section of www. LakeNaomiClub.com and click on your Profile found in the upper right hand corner of the website. Need further assistance, contact Communications Manager Laura Altemose at laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com or 570, 646-9191, Ext. 104.
Lake Naomi Club Merchandise Looking for Lake Naomi Club merchandise? The Golf Pro Shop, the Tennis Pro Shop and the Logan Steele Community Center are your main sources for all things logoed Lake Naomi Club. During their seasonal hours, the Pro Shops carry name-brand clothing and other items appropriate to the amenity. This year we will feature Oakley, Tail, Bolle, and Sophibella to name a few! The Community Center carries items year-round including sweatshirts, t-shirts, fitness attire, hats, and other logo items. Current in-stock merchandise is NOW ON SALE through the Memorial Day weekend at all three locations!