A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com
Phase One of Horizon Plan Completed Summer 2015 WHAT’S INSIDE Pool Luau .............. 2 Weekly Specials at LNCH.................. 3 Welcome Back Party ................................ 4 Summer Art Classes ................................ 5 Family Adventure Race ...................... 6 Aquatics Events Dates ..................... 7 Rackets on the Rocks ...................... 8 Family Sailing Tailgate Party .............. 9 Bass Tournament . 11 Kid’s Fishing Clinic and Fishing Derby .............................. 11
Members can now enjoy the new enhancements at the Timber Trails Clubhouse, Timber Trails Pool and Timber Trails Golf Center. Memorial Day Weekend sneak peek of the amenities had the Membership singing the praises. Over 1,200 Members visited the Timber Trails Clubhouse and enjoyed the appetizers and cocktails with their family and friends. The Food and Beverage Team is ready to serve the Membership fulltime starting Friday, June 26 with a variety of great food. Currently the Timber Trails Grill is open Fridays through Sundays where Members have enjoyed the Longrifle Caesar Salad, Blackened Salmon BLT, Lobster Mac and Cheese; and this past weekend the Lobster Roll was the big seller. The full menu is listed on the Club’s website under the Clubhouse Section. The Culinary Team will be offering nightly specials. The casual clubhouse does not take reservations but if you need to wait you can enjoy a game of shuffle board or bocce ball with the family or take on a game after dinner. The Staff is ready for the summer and hopes you and your family will give the new Timber Trails Clubhouse a try when wanting to dine out. The expansion of the Timber Trails Pool deck, newly added handicap chair lift, and the aquatic climbing wall has been well received ic by the Membership. The climbing wall experience has been embr braced by the young Members as they attempt to climb to the top an and then fall into the water. This experience continues to produce m many smiles by the participating Members and all the onlookers. The Golf Center continues to receive outstanding reviews with th the newly constructed Pro Shop, bag storage, restrooms, putting gr green, ground level entrance and pavilion. The Golf Membership hhas waited it d a llong ti time ffor th the new P Pro Shop and the outcome has far exceeded their expectations. The Golf Team is ready for lessons, tournaments and many great events for the summer. Be sure to stop in the Pro Shop to purchase the latest apparel to show your pride for the Timber Trails Golf Membership.
Phase Two of the Horizon Plan Phase Two of the Horizon Plan is the expansion of the Logan Steele Community Center. The Membership’s overwhelming satisfaction and support of the Community Center is undeniable. Members using the facility have identified areas that need some additional attention to meet the needs of our growing community. The plans include larger locker rooms, expansion of the Fitness Center and aerobics area, additional zero entry pool area for the young Members with some spray park features and a large pavilion for the Club’s camp programs. Management has been putting in many hours working with the engineers and architects to bring this plan to life. The Management Team, Boards and Committees want to make sure to accomplish all the enhancements as identified in the areas listed and remain within the budget that was outlined in the Horizon Plan. This detailed process has taken longer than expected. Management will continue working with the engineers, architects and business committees over the next several weeks in hopes to have a full comprehensive report for the Membership at the Club’s Annual Meeting on August 8th. If you have any questions regarding Phase Two and the Community Center please contact General Manager Robert Jones or Operations Manager Tim Brooks at the Administrative Office.
32nd Annual Independence Day Picnic In Memoriam Joseph Cosentino of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania October 28, 2014 Member since 2007 Claire Meehan of Denville, New Jersey and Pocono Pines December 16, 2014 Members since 1998 Murray J. Schneider of Holbrook, New York and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania Member since 1994 Marshall Butler of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania May 24, 2015 Member since 1984
Make plans now for the big Independence Day Celebration at Club Beach set for Saturday, July 4th from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As always, there will be a large variety of picnic foods and refreshments along with special entertainment! Starting at 12:00 Noon the local live band “High Strung” with Matt Beck will play festive music and will continue until 5:30 PM. There will be plenty of activities for kids of all ages including carnival games, relay games and face painters. The Food and Beverage Team will be prepared for the “Biggest Cookout of the Year”! Keep your beer cold in your fridge; we will have plenty on the beach. The party continues... join us upstairs in the Clubhouse for a buffet dinner to enjoy more entertainment and food! The doors for dinner will open at 6:00 PM. There will be a DJ inside from 9:00 PM to MIDNIGHT. Please note the following change: the Sailing Association is moving the flag raising ceremony to 2 PM. Each year the Sailing Association kicks off the start of the day at Noon with the Raising of the Flag, star spangled banner and cannon blast. Over the years participation has declined since families arrived after 12 Noon to stay later on the beach. The decision was made to change the time so more Members will be able to participate.
Pool Luau Mark Saturday, July 18th on your calendars to attend the Luau at the Timber Trails Clubhouse! Adult Pool Members and Guests can join in the fun from 6:30–11:30 PM. Enjoy a Luau-themed buffet, terrific DJ entertainment, dancing and activities! The cost for the evening is $33 per person. A cash bar will be available poolside, BYOB IS NOT PERMITTED. Pre-registration is REQUIRED and is available online now and at the Lake Naomi Pool and Community Center beginning June 27th. This is a rain or shine event as the Luau venue is the Timber Trails Clubhouse. Don’t miss the biggest adult only pool event of the summer.
Ending the beloved Community Cookouts E Yes it is true, the Recreation Department along with the Boathouse Café will be di discontinuing the Community Cookouts…But wait there’s more! Instead this year we will be adding the Community Beach Bash! Join us at the same time and same w location, Club Beach on Tuesday evenings, from June 30th through September 1st lo for fo our weekly Bash. Each week will feature new activities complemented by food specials sp to accent the evening. We will still offer some of our signature programs such as the Pinewood Derby (July 14th) and Lake Naomi’s Got Talent (August 18th) along w with ith other new themes and activities. This is a night the whole family can enjoy! Beach Bashes are held from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Club Beach, except for Carnival Night (July 28th) which will be held at the Community Center. See the Weekly Flyer to find out each week’s events. Hope to see you there!
New Express Lines at the Cafes
“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 Mike 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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This year the Club is trying to move the café lines along much faster on the busy summer weekends so everyone can enjoy the beach and pool with their family and friends. New at the Boathouse Café and Lake Naomi Pool Café are express lines featuring salads, wraps and hot sandwiches. Management is confident you will be happy with the great food and convenience these express lines provide. In addition, there is a new Pizza Express Line at Club Beach offering 9 inch and 16 inch pies. The Boathouse Café will still be offering table service for the dinner hours so please stop by and enjoy the beautiful Club Beach sunset during the summer.
Trustee Coffee and Annual Member Meeting Mark your calendar. Saturday, August 8th is the Trustee Coffee followed by the Annual Member Meeting which will be held at the Logan Steele Community Center. The Trustee Coffee is your chance to chat with the Lake Naomi Club Trustees on important issues you would like to discuss over a cup of coffee. No official presentation will be made. They will welcome any questions and they will also be happy to share with you why they choose to volunteer for the Lake Naomi Club. The coffee will begin at 8:30 AM and the Annual Meeting will begin at 9:30 AM. Please note that the times are one hour earlier than years past. Please feel free to also approach the Summer Calendars are Here! Be sure to stop in the Administrative Trustees and other volunteers with your questions and comments at other times Office or the Community Center to pickup the Summer Activities Calendar. throughout the year.
Don’t Miss the Weekly Specials at the LNCH Sundays through August 31st Breakfast Buffet Chef made-to-order omelet and egg station; breakfast hash or grits and gravy, cheese blintz with wild berry compote, applewood smoked bacon, country sausage, waffles, hash brown casserole, fresh fruit, muffins, danish and yogurt. Wake up with Sunday breakfast from 9 AM to 12 Noon in the main dining room, grill room or on the deck (weather permitted) . The price is $13.25 per adult and $7.25 for kids. Don’t forget to make your breakfast reservation by calling 570-646-2866. Mondays, June 29th to August 31st Traditional Pasta Night from 5:00 to 9:30 PM, enjoy the popular pasta station and antipasto/salad bar where you can select from a variety of pastas and sauces and a Chef will prepare it before your eyes. Eat as much soup, salad and pasta, and an additional chef choice entree as you wish with a weekly dessert selection for only $18.00++ per person and $8.50++ for children. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations will be taken. Wednesdays, July 8th to August 26th Musician Nights on the Beach - Spend the warm summer nights at the Duster Bar with your favorite drink, good food from our Boathouse Café, the best local musicians, entertainers and great friends. You will see Keith Naylor & his friends, Tom & Clarence, Thomas Donovan and Mike Pilgermayer. As at all of the other Lake Naomi Club amenities, the Duster Bartenders will be checking Membership Identification Cards before taking your drink order, so please make sure your member badges are visible for the bartenders. Thank you for helping us in helping you to keep the Lake Naomi Club private. Your understanding is appreciated. Thursdays, July 2nd to August 27th Special Thursday Fests - Join us each week for a Fest of great food, drinks and fun. July 2nd - Brazil & Texas Steak House July 9th - German Summer Fest - No doubt this will be the biggest Thursday Fest. July 23rd - Tribute to Spain - Tapas and Paella made to order July 30th - One Night in Bangkok - Sushi and stir fry made to order. August 6th - Italian Prime Rib & Pasta Night August 13th - 2nd German Summer Fest – For those who missed the first or want more August 20th - Summer Vegetable Fest August 27th - Caribbean Buffet - New addition to our weekly specials September 3rd - International Chef Fest – The 2015 Summer Season International Chefs will prepare dishes from their native country in a dinner buffet from 5:30 to 9:00 PM. We highly recommend that you make reservations for these special events by calling the Clubhouse at 570-646-2866. Friday and Saturday Night from June 12th to September 6th Entertainment around the Clubhouse and Beach - After dinner entertainment will be offered each Friday and Saturday night by local entertainers. Sing, dance or sit back and enjoy all the great DJ’s, bands, and karaoke right at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse and Beach. See the Summer Activities Calendar for weekly performers or check Peter’s Entertainment calendar online in the Members Section under Clubhouse.
Enjoy the Lake Naomi Clubhouse & Duster Bar but…. PLEASE BE CAREFUL. The Club maintains a conservative policy concerning the serving of alcoholic beverages to persons who appear to have had too much to drink. You should be aware of the Dram Shop Law, which puts the liability directly on the server of alcoholic beverages if an intoxicated individual causes damage, injury or death as a result of having too much to drink. So please understand if we politely refuse to serve anyone a drink and please allow us to arrange a safe ride home if necessary.
Upcoming Events at Lake Naomi Clubhouse Mark your calendar for these upcoming events at the Clubhouse Welcome Back Party Saturday, June 20th (Clubhouse is closed for this event) Men’s Luncheon Saturday, June 27th Independence Day Community Picnic Saturday, July 4th Ladies’ Luncheon Tuesday, July 14th Breast Cancer Rally Thursday, July 16th (Clubhouse is closed for this event) Sunset on Lake Naomi Saturday, September 5th (Clubhouse is closed for this event)
Clubhouse Reservations and Member IDs Dining at the LNCH has grown in popularity over the past years and will continue to do so throughout the season. This is attributed to the great job the Clubhouse Staff is doing both in the kitchen and in the dining areas. With this in mind, please be advised to make your reservations early so that you receive the desired time. Also understand that only a certain number of reservations can be taken for each time slot so there may be occasions when your preferred time is unavailable. Please note that the Club does not take reservations for the Grillroom or the Outdoor Deck, and also on special Buffet nights like “Pasta Night”. There is frequently a wait time for these areas and dates. The hostess will be holding your reserved table for only 15 minutes past reserved time. Late reservations past the fifteen minute grace period will be put on the waiting list for seating, so please stay in contact with our front desk by calling 57 570-646-2866 if your plans change. Also remember that there is a dress co in the Clubhouse; Members are code en encouraged to refer to pages 36 through 39 of the 2015 Leisure Service Guide fo additional guidelines. for As at all of the other Lake Naomi T Timber Trails amenities, the Lake Naom Clubhouse Hostess or greeter will mi be checking Membership Identification C Cards before you are seated, so please he us in helping you to keep the Lake help N Naomi Club private. Your understandin is appreciated. ing
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On Saturday, May 23 49 new adult Members and 40 children attended the Orientation that was held at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. General Manager Robert Jones, Communications Manager Laura Altemose, Association Manager Wendi Freeman and Chief Ranger John Lamberton gave an informative presentation that was followed up with general questions. As always the New Member Orientation is a fun event where the new Members are eager to learn more about the Club’s countless opportunities and meet new neighbors. Listed below are the Club’s newest Members and their hometown (or “other home”). We welcome the following New Members and their families to the Lake Naomi Club. Bob and Jane Bayer Family, Middle Village, NY Kevin and Susan Behan, Freehold, NJ Adam and Daniella Berkson Family, New York, NY Eric and Kathryn Bliss Family, Amityville, NY Steve and Kathleen Cannon-Genyk Family, Philadelphia, PA Dan and Jill Cohen Family, South Orange, NJ David and Courtney Daley Family, Lafayette Hill, PA Len Dubenko and Julia Bubman, Bronx, NY Bryan Fuerst and Dennis Ford Family, Manalapan, NJ Chris and Lena Huelsman Family, Newtown Square, PA Eugene and Alexandra Khosid Family, New York, NY Brent and Laurel Landau Family, Philadelphia, PA Paul and Peggy Lonergan Family, Rockville Centre, NY Christopher and Amy Olsen Family, Pocono Pines, PA Andy and Andrea Pellegrino Family, Eagleville, PA Paul and Jennifer Rohmeyer Family, Belle Mead, NJ Anthony and Erica Salvi Family, Philadelphia, PA Jeff and Jaren Sartorius, Lake Grove, NY Gary Schwartzberg and Gabby Chen Family, New York, NY David and Sheryl Seiden Family, Westfield, NJ Amit and Anita Shah Family, Philadelphia, PA David and Elizabeth Swift Family, Hoboken, NJ Rich and Hope Zenker Family, Morristown, NJ 4
Welcome Back Party Bring your family and join your friends for our popular “Welcome Back Party” on Saturday, June 20th. 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.” 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 have put this wonderful menu together… Specialty Drinks / Bar Menu Mojito, Green Dublin Apple Cocktail Jamaican Rum Punch Soup - Pasta Fagioli Salad Bar Traditional Salad Bar Thai Style Chicken Salad Moroccan Couscous Salad Greek Salad
Italian - Chicken Sorrentino over pasta Scandinavia - Salmon, maple mustard glaze, lemon dill sauce Germany - Beef Rouladen French - Crepe Station with assorted fillings and toppings Spain - Paella Station (Vegetarian, Seafood or Sausage) International Dessert Display
After dinner, enjoy live entertainment provided by Ostrich Hat. Bring your family, friends and neighbors for a fun night of dinner and dancing. See the Welcome Back Party Flyer online for more details. Please make your reservations by June 16th at the Community Center or online in the Members Section of www.lakenaomiclub.com. Hope to see you there. Cost for the Welcome Back Party is $37.50 (tax and gratuity included).
LN-TT Breast Cancer Rally Update We are getting closer to our Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Breast Cancer Rally. We are excited about the events that make up our rally. We want to encourage as many families as we can to join our 5K Walk/Run on July 11, 2015. This event is open to everyone: men, women and children. It will be held in the Pinecrest Community, as in years past, a beautiful venue. Pinecrest will also be the site of our first Men's Golf Event which will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. There will be more details to come. This event is also open to the public. Remember that all the money raised in these events stays here to help women in the Pocono region in their fight with breast cancer. We are encouraging sponsorship in the "Pink Pages" section of the sponsor book. We have many openings for people to dedicate and sponsor holes, courts and water stations. Please contact Eileen Chimerine at Eileenpt@aol.com to advertise in the "Pink Pages" and contact Pam Fuehrer at pfuehrer3@gmail.com for dedications. New this year we also have a Bridge Tournament event on Tuesday evening July 14, 2015. Contact Kathy Manzella at kmanzell@epix.net for details. Don't forget dinner, silent and live auctions will be held at the Clubhouse the evening of July 16, 2015. Reservations should be made early because seating is limited. Reservations can be made online or at the Administration Office. The online form can be found in the Member’s Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com under Online Sign-Up. As always we are appreciative of helpers. If you are interested in helping us with this very worthy cause, please don't hesitate to contact us. Please visit our website at breastcancerrally.org for more information. We thank you in advance for your support. By supporting us, you are help helping local women who are literally fighting for their lives. @aol.com, @a Laura Bacon lbacon50@gmail.com, Nancy Mills nancym9614@aol.com, Debbie Lenderink debra.lenderink@gmail.com
Annual al Meet Meeting and Trustee Coffee Saturday, August 8th Trustee Coffee 8:30 AM Annual Meeting 9:30 AM Logan Steele Community Center
Annual Ladies' Luncheon The Annual Ladies Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, July 14th at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse at 11:30 AM. The Activities Committee welcomes Robin Fox, Comedian, to LNC. This New Jersey mom is now a regular on the comedy scene playing at the top clubs in NYC and surrounding areas. Original and funny, she talks from her heart about the frustrations of suburban living, marriage, and raising a family. The cost is $28 per person and pre-registration is required. Please call the Community Center to check on availability at 570-646-8585. There will be special gift baskets raffled with proceeds going to The Valor Clinic at Paul’s House, a grassroots non-profit organization focused on veterans quality of life and health care. Located at the old Jonas Hotel, Valor Clinic provides assisted living housing to veterans who cannot care for themselves due to service connected injuries or illness. The homeless veteran recovery program integrates health care, a homeless shelter, halfway house, counseling and mentorship as a means to transition homeless veterans back into society.
Family Ceramics Tom and his team from Creative Outlet Ceramics return to us again this summer to provide the entire family with ceramic painting fun. As always, there will be many molds to choose from which are ready to be painted and range in price from $2 to $10. A $5 admittance fee applies to each participant and will be collected at the door. Classes will be held Wednesdays from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM beginning July 1st at the Community Center. Advanced sign-up is not necessary.
Lake Naomi -Timber Trails Fine Arts and Crafts Show The Activities Committee is once again hosting the annual Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, August 1st. It is held in the Community Center from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The show is going to have many wonderful artists again this year – those returning are anxious to be back and 15 new artists are also participating. We are very excited about all of the new vendors bringing unique hand-made items. This is a wonderful activity for the community and the Committee hopes that you will find a little time during the day to support it and stay for lunch as our café staff will provide an a la carte buffet. The money that is raised will be given to a local food pantry again this year. Look for features on our new and returning artists in future issues of our email blasts.
Night Recreation – 2015 N 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. We would like to remind you that due to the changing of the age of unaccompanied minors at LNC, we will provide supervision for our rising third and fourth grade Members and guests. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays third and fourth graders will sign in and will be escorted from activity to activity throughout the night. Fifth graders and above will still have Night Recreation Monday through Friday and will be free to come and go as they please, same as last year. 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 29th – August 28th. The game room, multi-purpose room, mezzanine area, outdoor pavilion, outdoor fields, and some activity rooms will be available for participants. If you have questions or concerns about the Night Recreation Program please give the Recreation Department a call at the Community Center 570646-8585 or email at recreation@lakenaomiclub.com
Girls’ Night Out Calling all Girls! Join us for a trip to Poke-A-Nose Pottery located in Bartonsville for a fun night of painting on Monday, August 3rd. This night is for mothers and daughters or other adult/child combinations to do some female bonding. Painting at this cute little shop will be from 5:00-7:00 PM and then it is out for a nice dinner. Cost of $30 per person includes the studio fee, transportation and dinner. Price of the piece to paint will be extra and is to be paid individually that evening. Meet at the Community Center at 4:15 PM. The Girl’s Night Out is included on the Summer Activities Registration form which can be found at the Community Center or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com in the Members Section under Online Sign-Up.
Summer Art Classes The Activities Committee brings back art classes with instruction from Barbara McCorkindale for watercolor and an acrylics class with Steve Kager this summer. Barbara’s sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 1-4 PM beginning June 30th. Steve will join us this summer on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM beginning June 24th. These classes will be available for all pa painting levels from beginner through ad advanced. All sessions will meet in the A Adult Activity Room at the Communi nity Center. Cost for each seven week cl class will be $85 plus the cost of suppl plies. A supply list will be available at th the time of registration. Registration fo for the summer sessions is being taken at the Community Center, 570-6468585. While advance registration is required, all payments will be taken on the first day of class and made directly to the artists (check or cash).
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 570646-7259. The upcoming books and dates for the book club are as follows: July 13 - "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown Aug. 10 - "The Storied Life of A.J.Fikrey" by Gabrielle Zevin
Movie Night Begins Sunday night is family movie night all summer long! Beginning July 5th, the Recreation staff will project a large screen movie at the Community Center. Each week will either be a “G” or a “PG” movie. Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The last three movies of the summer, August 23rd, 30th and September 6th will be Outdoor Movies. Outdoor movies will be shown at CLUB BEACH from 8:00 -10:00 PM. Admission is free and the café will be open for snacks. Watch the Weekly Flyer for movie titles each week! 5
Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons will be again offered this summer at the Logan Steele Community Center by one of our own members, Marty Gallocher. This makes it the seventh year that guitar lessons have been offered to the Members. Lessons will held every Sunday at 10 AM during July for a cost of $10 per session. Beginners, novices, adults and older children are all welcome. For more information please contact Marty Gallocher at 917-822-9629 or rockmart7@aol.com. Private lessons will also be available upon request. Meet us at the Community Center with all funds being collected at the door for each session.
Indoor Cycling
Indoor cycling classes will be offered daily (see the schedule located at the front desk for specific class times). Members are welcome to use the bikes when a class is not in session at no charge for a period of 30 minutes. Please see the Community Center supervisor to obtain access to the room during regular hours. Class size is limited. Members may only attend one class per day unless there is space available. Special events to benefit Cycle For Survival will be posted.
Community Garden Program We are pleased to have Nature Specialist, Charlene Wildes back this summer for our camp programming and activities in the Nature Building. In addition to our Community Garden Boxes, LNC will offer a Garden Program, details will be available at a later date. Scheduled sessions may include crafting, food tasting, hands on gardening, and an instructional lesson with master gardener guest speakers. All Members are welcome to attend the garden program regardless of whether they currently have a patch. There is a $15 fee for each session. Current garden box holders will not be charged. The garden is full again this year. Members who are interested in placing their name on the waiting list for a space can contact Kelly Swingle at kswingle@lakenaomiclub.com
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Fitness Update The Fitness Department would like to remind you to check the class schedule weekly for possible changes. We recommend that you sign up for classes 48 hrs in advance as space is limited. The schedule will be printed on a weekly basis in the weekly flyer as it is subject to change based on class needs and instructor availability. Please arrive on time to properly warm up and be sure to stay through the cool down segments of class for your safety. Look for information in the Fitness Center on additional programs and stop at the front desk of the Community Center to update your package. The Bootcamp Program is back this year and not included in your regular fitness packages. See the Summer Calendar or program flyers for details. We offer classes in the areas of yoga, indoor cycling, pilates, strength training, Zumba and more. Look on the weekly schedule for our new Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga class to be held on Deertrail Lake. Also check the Summer Calendar for information on our special events like the Adult and Youth Triathlon and the Tour de Naomi bike ride. Again this year the Tour will help benefit Cycle for Survival. We will also kick off our summer season on the morning of June 27th with a Cycle for Survival event right in the main lobby of the C Community i C Center. R Reserve your bike today! Look for details to be posted in the Fitness Center. As the Fitness Center becomes more widely used, we would like to remind you to refer to your Leisure Service Guide as to the guidelines for use of the Center. Please be considerate of fellow Members when using the cardiovascular machines and abide by the 30 minute time limit and wipe your machine down when finished. Fitness attendants are on staff and ready to assist you. Feel free to approach them with your needs.
Family Adventure Race
Have you always thought you should be in the Amazing Race? Well now you can be (Lake Naomi Club style) with the Family Adventure Race. The Recreation Committee is hosting the Fourth Annual Family Adventure Race and Cookout on July 25th from 1:00-7:00 PM. Your family team of four or more will compete in a series of choices and challenges around Lake Naomi Club that will test your body and mind (and your sense of humor, as well). At the end of your adventure you can share tales of the day at the family cookout and find out how your team placed in the ultimate family adventure. See the Weekly Flyer for more details and sign up at the Community Center.
Family F amily C Campout ampout Get into camping with h the h Lake k Naomii Club l b Family il Campout! On August 15thh at 8 PM bring the whole family down to the Community Center for a night of fun camping activities around the fire. Pitch your tent in the field, roll out your sleeping bags and then enjoy games, making S’mores, a night time hike on the nature trail, and music and songs around the camp fire with the Lake Naomi Club Camp Counselors. Then sit around the camp fire and roast marshmallows, tell ghost stories, or just lay back and look at the stars! Wake up the next morning for a hot breakfast. Make a whole outdoor adventure weekend of it and sign up for the Family Rafting trip on August 16th!
Kids, Kub and Afternoon Klub Online Registration 2015
We are excited to once again make it possible for you to sign up over the internet for any of the Club’s day camps – Kids Klub, Afternoon Klub or Kub Klub. We are continuing to use the new online registration site that Members say is much more user friendly. The Kids Klub brochure is also available to view online if you do not have a hard copy. All you have to do is go to the Members section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com and look under the tabs What’s Happening and Kids Klub Information. Kindly make sure that you have read the corresponding brochure before registering!
Swim Team Registration Pool Members between the ages of 6 and 18 are invited to participate in the exciting swim team program. Registration and an organizational swim team meeting will be held on Monday, June 29th at the LN Pool at 9 AM, with an optional first morning swim to follow. If you are pre-registering online we ask that you still attend the meeting to meet the coaches and be briefed on the season. Packets will also be available during the regular practice times the first week of the season for those unable to attend. ALL SWIMMERS must be registered and practicing by July 3rd to be a part of this season’s team. The 2015 registration fee for the swim team 7 week program is $150 per swimmer. Parent volunteers are needed to help run the swim team meets throughout the season. We greatly appreciate your assistance if you’re able to help. If you have any questions relating to the swim team program please feel free to contact Meredith Sensenig at the Community Center by calling 570- 646-8585 or by email at msensenig@lakenaomiclub. com. Additional information for Swim Team, including the 2015 Season Schedule, Swim Team bathing suit and gear ordering is available on our website. Checkout “Swim Team News” in the What’s Happening Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com right away!
Adult Swim Lessons Available
The Club offers Adult Swim Lessons for Older Teens and Adults by private instruction upon request. Please contact the Community Center, TTP or LNP control booths for a list of Aquatics Staff able to provide private instruction.
Water Fitness Eblast
Anyone interested in receiving last minute Water Fitness Class updates (like cancellations due to weather) are welcomed to send an email to msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com indicating such and their name will be added to the group email distribution list for water fitness.
Water Fitness Update The Club welcomes to the aquatic fitness staff Lindsay Janurek and Brianna Pilazzi. These professionally trained Instructors will be teaching organized Water Fitness classes at the LNP Monday through Thursday beginning Monday, June 29th through Thursday, August 13th. The Shallow Water class will be from 10:15 to11:00 AM and Deep Water class will be from 11:15 AM to Noon. In keeping with all fitness programming, there will be an $8 fee for the classes. Pre-registration will not be required but Members must sign-in and pay at the Control Booth upon arrival. The Fitness Class Packages ($35 for 5 classes or $65 for the month) includes the Water Fitness classes and will be transferable at the LNP. Participants in the water fitness classes must have aquatic privileges in their membership.
Aquatics Events Dates Mark your calendars now for the major events at the pools this summer season: Lake Naomi Pool opens on Saturday, June 27th Water Fitness Begins at LNP on Monday, June 29th Swim Team Begins at LNP on Monday, June 29th with the Parent Meeting and informal swim. Horseracing will begin at LNP on Sunday, July 5th (see Summer Calendar for all dates) Youth Auctions will be held at TTP on Friday, July 10th and at LNP on Friday, August 14th. The Adult FAVORITE, Pool Luau will be held at TTP on Saturday, July 18th Youth Pickup Volleyball games begin at LNP on Tuesday July 7th Christmas in July will be held at LNP on Saturday, July 25th 3 vs 3 Volleyball Tournament at LNP is Saturday, August 1st The Big Splash Pool Party at LNP will be Saturday, August 8th along with the Kids Bocce Ball Tournament. The summer finishes strong with the Tailgate Pool Party on Sunday, September 6th.
Tennis Season Kickoff 2015 T Sunday, May 24th was a special day for the Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Tennis Community. Well over one hundred m Members gathered on this beautiful afternoon to honor the M life of our long-time Tennis Professional, Bobby McKee, who li passed away in January. Numerous speakers including past pa and current Committee Chairpersons C.B. Wisniewski, Sara an Clarkson Clarkson, Jeanne C Christian and JJerry Merola paid tribute to Bobby with heartfelt words that shared how important his contributions were to the Club and how much he was loved and respected. Special guests Richard and Janet McKee also spoke and brought laughs and tears from the gathering while relating anecdotes from Bobby’s life. General Manager Robert Jones added his comments of remembrance and thanks and unveiled the new signs which dedicate our two teaching courts to Bobby. The rest of the afternoon was spent as Bobby would have wished: on court! All twelve courts were filled with Members enjoying a social round robin and the teaching courts saw more than thirty Members getting in the swing with Family Cardio. The Lake Naomi Clubhouse provided a delicious spread of snacks and drinks on deck for all. Thank you to everyone who made this a day to remember!
Swim Lesson Registration It is time to start thinking about signing your kids up for the Club’s LearnTo-Swim Program included in the pool membership at no extra charge. Classes are based on child’s age and swimming ability (see below). Three two week sessions will be offered: Session 1 June 29 - July 9 (Registration begins 8 AM, Monday, June 22)
Session 2 July 13 – July 23 (Registration begins 8 AM, Monday, July 6)
Session 3 July 27 – August 6 (Registration begins 8 AM, Monday, July 20)
Each session includes the following classes: Parent and Child (6 month – 3 years with an adult) 9:15 AM – 9:55 AM Preschool (3 years-5 years) 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 1:10 PM – 1:50 PM Grade school (6 years and Up) 10:45 AM – 11:25 AM 1:55 PM – 2:35 PM Lessons meet Monday -Thursday for two consecutive weeks at the CC Pool. Registration takes place at the CC by either stopping in or calling by phone 570-646-8585. Please note that lesson plans are designed for the entire session and it is essential that Members be available for all lessons. 7
Tournament Dates Adult Singles Sat, July 11th & Sun, July 12th Sat, July 18th & Sun, July 19th Registration Deadline Wed, July 8th at 12 Noon Adult Doubles Sat, August 1st & Sun, August 2nd Registration Deadline Wed, July 29th at 12 Noon Juniors, All Divisions Fri, July 24th – Sunday, July 26th Registration Deadline: Sun, July 19th at 3 PM Adult Mixed Doubles Sat, Aug 8th & Sun, Aug, 9th Sat, Aug 15th & Sun, Aug 16th Registration Deadline Wed, Aug 5th at 12 Noon
Breast Cancer Rally Tennis Event The Tennis Center will again host an event that provides an opportunity to help others in our local area. Join your fellow lady tennis players on Wednesday, July 15th at Lake Naomi Tennis for a morning of fun while supporting a great cause. Beginning at 9 AM, Members will participate in a rotation of round robin tennis, cardio tennis, amusing tennis contests and finish with a social and refreshments on deck. This day of Tennis is in addition to the Golf Tournament and Clubhouse Dinner/Auction raising money for the Breast Cancer Rally. All reservations will be taken at the Administrative Office. Please join us!
End of Season Tennis Tournament Celebration All Adult and Junior Club Championship Tournaments will all be awarded at the End of Tournament Celebration on Sunday, August 16th immediately following the Adult Mixed Doubles Tournament finals, which are expected to conclude around 1:30 PM. All tournament players will be invited to attend the celebration free of charge as guests of the Tennis Committee. All others are invited to attend for a nominal fee. Please call or stop in to the Pro Shop for more details. Pre-registration required. Don’t miss the most enjoyable social event of the season or the great Tournament play leading up to it! 8
Here We Go: by Richard McKee If Memorial Day weekend participation is any indication of what this summer might be, then the Lake Naomi Tennis Center will be a very busy place. Forty-eight of you decided to exchange serves and volleys during our round robin play and close to thirty people ran around cones and lightly stepped through sport ladders while participating in Family Cardio. The weather was beautiful, the food was great, and my brother Bobby was the recipient of a very emotional tribute. Janet and I once again would like to say “Thank you” to all who attended Bobby’s event over the Memorial Day weekend. My brother will be sorely missed. Summer will be here soon, so please begin registering for junior and adult lessons and clinics. Contact the Professional Staff at 570-643-5489. Do not miss the deadlines for entering your name or your child’s name for tournaments and events. Contact the Proshop at 570-646-7580. There will be limits on group clinics so call the teaching staff office ASAP to register. You must call 24 hours in advance so appropriate staff assignments can be determined. Here are the junior instruction programs being offered: Quick Start I- for ages 3 to 5, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:00 PM Quick Start II- for ages 6 to 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM Quick Start III- for ages 8 to 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 PM Ages 11+, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 PM Top Gun Elite Junior Academy: Only for the serious minded junior who is willing to improve and does not mind the physical conditioning associated with this academy. An emphasis on strategy, court demeanor, and a thorough knowledge of the rules governing match play will take place. 11 and above academy-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30 to 5:00 PM 10 and under academy-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00 to 5:30 PM High School Strategy Group: Focus on match play and strategy. Classes on Wednesday, Saturdays, and Sundays from 3:00 to 4:30 PM Adult Instructional Programs: New to the Game: Wednesdays 10 to 11:30 AM Tournament Prep: Fridays from 10 to 11:30 AM - this class is full as of this publication.
Top Gun Higher Performance Class: Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 PM Some Gentle Reminders Dress code: Approved Tennis Apparel is required for all lesson, clinic and cardio participants. Men and boys must wear collared shirts. Cut-offs, jeans, cargo shorts, boxer shorts, t-shirts, tops exposing bare midriff, and non-athletic shorts are not allowed. Everyone ne must wear smooth soled soled, court friendly tennis shoes. Court Etiquette: Please be courteous to players adjacent to you. Wait for their play to cease before walking onto their court to retrieve a stray ball. Additional court etiquette guidelines are listed on page 46 of the Leisure Service Guide. Tennis Tip: In keeping with our theme of “moving forward”, remember to do just that as you step into your stroke. “Bounce, step, hit” is an appropriate phrase to repeat.
Wimbledon Strawberries and Crème An old favorite is on hiatus. Due to the way dates fall on the calendar this year, our classic Wimbledon Strawberries and Crème tennis event will not be held. Look for its return in the future and please read the article below for the event scheduled in its place, Racquets on the Rocks!
Racquets on the Rocks New for the 2015 summer tennis season is Rackets on the Rocks, a fun social round robin that will kick off the Fourth of July holiday weekend! Join us at Timber Trails Tennis on Friday evening, July 3rd from 5:30-7:00 PM for mixed-up mixed doubles play followed by hors d’oeuvres and refreshments including one adult beverage. Cash bar at the new Timber Trails Clubhouse will be available. Cost for Gold Members is $18, Silver Members is $23, and $26 for Guests. Non-players are welcome to attend at a cost of $17. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop by phone at 570-646-7580, by email at tennis@lakenaomiclub.com, or by stopping into the shop (pre-season hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM through June 21st, or daily from 8 AM to 7 PM beginning June 27th). Hope to see you on court!
NRPT Sailing Not Ready for Prime Time Sailing is an opportunity for sailors not quite ready or comfortable racing in the Series Races to get out on the water and round the marks. Safety Boat Operators and the Race Committee Volunteers are involved in helping less experienced sailors make their way around the course by providing pointers and help along the way. These races take place after the series races on Saturday at roughly 2:30 PM. To participate simply identify yourself and your intention to sail with the Tiki Crew or the Sailing Office. The Sailing Program has boats available for use in the races, by contacting the Sailing Office in advance. NRPT Races will be held on the following Saturdays in 2015: July 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 15. Your fellow sailing Members are happy to help get you sailing and lead the way during this time set aside for the novice sailors. Please take advantage of this great way to learn a great sport!
Thank You Bob Kelly After reading the Not Ready for Prime Time article above, it should be noted that long time sailor and Member Bob Kelly started this group many years ago in an attempt to help attract new sailors to keep sailing alive at LNC. MANY current sailors who are now racing for Fleet Championship Awards (both here and in other Clubs and Colleges) can credit their sailin start to Bob and ing N NRPT. It was a great id idea Bob! Thank yo for starting this you pr program and keeping it going for so many ye years. Your dedicati tion to the Club is m appreciated! most
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Lake Naomi Sailor to Trans-Pac Sailor In 1972 David MacEwen, whose family has had a home at Lake Naomi since 1968, took sailing lessons on a Sunfish at Lake Naomi. He won the Pine Tree Trophy and started a love affair with sailing. He has crewed on the Newport to Bermuda races 8 years, competed in Chesapeake Bay racing and then moved to California. He is a member of the St. Francis Yacht Club and participates in long distance racing along the California coast in his Santa Cruz 52. This year, with his crew of 8 to 10 men, he has won 2 of 3 qualifying races for the July 2015 race from Point Fermin, Los Angeles to Diamond Head, Hawaii. Presently the boat is in Los Angeles being readied for the Trans-Pac which covers 2225 miles and includes 8 to 10 days at sea. In 2013, as the captain-owner of the Lucky Duck, David was asked to tell the other participants of the race at a dinner in one of the Hawaiian yacht clubs how he got interested in the race and he told them about learning to sail at Lake Naomi in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and receiving a subscription to Sailing Magazine for Christmas. On the back cover was a notice about sailing the Trans-Pac race and at age 11 it became one of the goals of his life. He is very grateful to the Lake Naomi Sailing Association for giving a young boy a goal to work toward and a dream to fulfill.
Family Sailing Tailgate Party The Sailing Instructors and Committee are hosting a Family Sailing Tailgate Party in honor of the Junior Regatta on Friday, August 7th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Club Beach. Families are invited to kickoff the big weekend of Junior racing with socializing, fun and the ever popular kayak relays. Members can bring dinner to the beach that evening, which is not a regular Club policy. Although the picnicking on the beach policy will be relaxed for this event, the NO GLASS policy will not.
2015 Sailing Association Lake Naomi Club’s Sailing Association (LNCSA) annually elects Members to serve as the Sailing Council which acts as the core of the Sailing Committee and assists with scheduling and preparing sailing regattas, events and programs for the Lake Naomi Club. We thank the following Members who will be serving on the Sailing Council in the year 2015 Commodore – Jay Stevenson Vice Commodore – Jim Hyatt Rear Commodore – Steve Spencer Secretary – Tim O’Sullivan Race Committee – Jim Kellerk Scoring – Ryan and Lynn Spencer Duster Fleet Captain – Rich Daggett Laser Fleet Captain – Chris Daggatt Sunfish Fleet Captain – Michael May NRPT (Not Ready for Prime Time) Fleet Captain – Steve Spencer RC Laser Fleet Captain – John Whipple Junior Programs – Mary Sperling Adult Programs – Dean Neely Lakes Committee Liaison – John Whipple Historian – Allen Rodriguez Thank you to each of these LNCSA Members who volunteer their time and continued dedication to sailing and the Lake Naomi Club. 9
Golf Course Evacuation As we all know, summer storms can blow up on us in a hurry when we are on the golf course. To help keep everyone safe and dry the golf pro shop will sound an air horn to advise golfers of inclement weather. The staff will blow three long blasts with the air horn as an advisory to leave the course due to incoming bad weather. This includes rain, thunder, lightning and high winds. On Tee Box #6 is a Lightning-Rain Shelter for your safety if you get caught in a storm.
Fireworks Due to the tremendous danger involved, any and all types of fireworks have been banned from the Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Community. Please be aware that the possession of most fireworks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is illegal and violators are subject to stiff penalties. It is also a violation of the PPCA and TTCA Code of Conduct. There are normally several large approved firework displays in the Pocono Region each year and we’ll give you details and locations in the weekly flyers.
Read All About It… The Tenth edition of the Tennis Activities Guide (TAG) is available in the Tennis Pro Shop. The TAG is also available online under the Tennis tab of What’s Happening or can be emailed directly to your Inbox to help reduce paper usage! The TAG lists all details of Weekly Round Robins, Special Events, and Tournaments that the Club plans under the direction of the Tennis Committee. Members are encouraged to continue to make suggestions regarding events by placing comments in the Comment Box next to the Tennis Committee’s bulletin board outside the LN Tennis Center Pro Shop. Offer your ideas to your fellow Members who can help make your Tennis Facilities the best they can be.
Tin Cup Tribune The new golf building is finished and is a complete transformation. Thanks to everyone who was involved for all their hard work. If you haven’t had a chance to see it come stop by and check it out. News and Notes: It’s going to be a great year at TTGC. We will be holding a grand opening party on Saturday, June 27th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. All golf hard goods such as golf balls, golf clubs, rangefinders, & pushcarts will be 20% off. There will also be complimentary light hors d’ oeuvres along with a cash bar. You can also check out our new golf simulator and take a few swings. Our tournament schedule is jammed packed with fun for all. We added a fun laid back team event this year, The Timber Trails Cup will be a team match play event with both Women’s & Men’s brackets. It is $5.00 per player, plus appropriate greens fees. Registration closes on June 30th. Call the Golf Shop at 570-646-9060 if you have any questions and to register. Remember to sign your child up for this year’s junior clinics, they fill up fast. The schedule has changed slightly and is posted below. The fee for the six-week clinic is $75.00 per participant. If you are interested, please contact the Golf Shop 570-646-9060 to sign-up. Wednesdays - Ages 6-9 at 4:00 PM and Ages 10-12 at 5:00 PM Thursdays - Ages 13-16 at 5:00 PM Week #4: August 5, 6 Week #1: July 15,16 Topic: Irons Topic: Putting August 5th 4:00-5:00 PM for Ages 6-9 July 15th 4:00-5:00 PM for Ages 6-9 th August 5th 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 10-12 July 15 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 10-12 August 6th 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 13-16 July 16th 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 13-16 Week #5: August 12, 13 Week#2: July 22, 23 Topic: Woods Topic: Short Game August 12th 4:00-5:00 PM for Ages 6-9 July 22nd 4:00-5:00 PM for Ages 6-9 nd August 12th 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 10-12 July 22 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 10-12 rd August 13th 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 13-16 July 23 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 13-16 Week #6: August 19, 20 Week #3: July 29, 30 Topic: On-Course Experience Topic: Swing th August 19th 4:00-5:00 PM for Ages 6-9 July 29 4:00-5:00 PM for Ages 6-9 th August 19th 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 10-12 July 29 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 10-12 th August 20th 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 13-16 July 30 5:00-6:00 PM for Ages 13-16
Beach Reminders When visiting any of the seven beaches, Members & Guests are reminded they must carry their Membership badges to assist in ensuring that only Club Members and their Guests are utilizing Club facilities. Members must sign-in at the lifeguard stand upon arrival and present badges to Lifeguards and Rangers as they check beaches for Membership badges. Also, please remember the NON-SMOKING and NO GLASS and NO PET policies for all Club beaches. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 10
Lakee N Naomi aomi C Club lub M Merchandise erchandis Looking for Lake Naomi Club or Timber Trails Golf C Club lub merchandise? The Pro Shops and the Community Center are your main sources for all things logoed LNC or TTGC. Pro Shops carry clothing and other items appropriate to the amenity and feature Oakley, Tail, Bolle, Ping, and Greg Norman to name a few. The Community Center carries sweatshirts, t-shirts, fitness attire, hats, and other logo items. Oakley sunglasses are featured at the Community Center and are discounted for our Members year-round! Oakley sunglass special orders are welcome by contacting Margaret Hickey at tennis@ lakenaomiclub.com. McKee Tennis at the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop provides Members with all their tennis equipment needs from a great selection of new racquets to re-stringing services. At Timber Trails Golf Center, Pro Tim Wagner is happy to recommend the best clubs for your game. Stop in to one of our Club shops today!
25th Annual Bass Tournament The Lakes Committee invites you to come out and fish in the Annual Bass Tournament being held Sunday, July 5th. 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 4th 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 2015 Pennsylvania Fishing License. Thiss is an exciting day for the sport of fishing at Lake Naomi-Timber Trails. Don’tt miss this opportunity to fish all morning and share the stories all afternoon!
Kid’s Fishing Clinic and Fishing Derby The Clinic and Derby will be held on Saturday, July 11th. Young Members and their parents are invited to Trout Pond from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM to help with a fish stocking and then learn about this great lifetime sport. Stations will be set up to help small groups and kids learn about casting, bait, lures and the proper handling along with live release of fish. Prizes will be awarded to the top three places of the most fish caught and the largest fish caught. Lake Committee Members will be conducting the Clinic and Derby and look forward to answering your questions and assisting with this family fun morning. No pre-registration is required. Members should just come out, check in upon arrival and be a part of the fun.
Kid’s Fishing Lessons The Lakes Committee will provide fishing lessons to our young Members. Many Members who never had the opportunity to learn how to fish have been asking for fishing lessons for their children ages 5-13. The first class will be Thursday, July 2nd and offered every Thursday from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM during July and August. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce the great sport of fishing to your children. Sign-up for these classes will be at the Community Center and it is limited to five children per class. They will learn the technique of baiting a hook, reeling in a fish and the proper way to release the fish without harm.
Open Water Swimming Weekly open swimming is planned for Saturdays at Club Beach this summer on: June 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 15. Seasoned swimmers, multi-sport enthusiasts or those training for triathlons are invited to “open-water swim”. Meet at Club Beach to check in at 8:50 AM for the one hour swim from 9:00-10:00 AM, weather permitting. There is a $2 fee per swimmer for the additional safety boat that will be dedicated just to these swimmers. A course will be marked with buoys to help swimmers navigate as well as making other boaters aware of your intended path. Swimmers must wear a brightly colored swim cap for the purpose of keeping themselves visible to boaters. Swim caps will be available for purchase in the Sailing Office.
Paddle Board Safety As a newer LNC sport, Standup Paddle Boarding, continues to grow in popularity here on our Lakes; it’s time to point out some important reminders. Paddleboards are treated like boats in Pennsylvania and all the same rules apply including enforcement by the Fish and Game Commission as well as LNC Safety Boat Operators and Lifeguards. - Paddleboards must be registered by the Club and be stickered as such. Paddleboards must be kept neatly on racks and not tied to trees or intrude on other Member rack spaces. - Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult and MUST WEAR a US Coastguard approved PFD (personal flotation device) with a whistle attached that can be heard for at least ½ mile. - All boaters must wear their PFD when the yellow rectangular flag is flown by the Club Beach flag pole indicating PFD required at this time. - DO NOT DIVE AND JUMP FROM ANY WATERCRAFT. These are very shallow lakes with many hidden rocks and stumps which can cause serious injury. - Swimming from watercraft is discouraged. All swimmers outside swim areas MUST be closely accompanied by an attending boat. Swimmers are hard to see by boaters and often can’t be seen by sailors which can cause accidents and injury if too far from their watercraft. - Boating in storm weather is extremely dangerous. Bring your watercraft to shore at first signs of storms… do not wait to hear thunder. Thank you for your concern for keeping the boating Membership safe and your compliance with these simple to follow rules of the water.
Clymer Library 2015 Fundraising House Tour & Brunch Save the date! On Wednesday, August 5, the Clymer Library presents its 2015 Fundraising House Tour & Brunch. Come with us and tour some of the most elegant homes in Tobyhanna Township, including residences in Pinecrest Lake Golf & Country Club, Lake Naomi-Timber Trails, and Arrowhead Lakes. Join us for brunch at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse prior to the tour. You can buy tickets at the circulation desk. Ticket Prices are as follows: Brunch and House Tour $38, Brunch Only at Lake Naomi Clubhouse $20, House Tour Only $18. All proceeds benefit the library. The tour will take place in Tobyhanna Township and the location of the furthest home on the tour will be an approximate 20 minute drive from the library. 11
Meet Me at the Lodge… First, I’d like to thank you all for bearing with us as we go through our transition phase. I wrote in the last Reflections that we were cancelling lunch but would continue to have soups and a selection of pre-made items in the cooler. At this time we have decided that we will not be offering any lunch items at the Mountaintop Lodge. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes and look forward to still sharing some delicious pastries and beverages with you. Our Summer Entertainment schedule is set and you’ll want to mark your calendars for both our Movie on the Lawn and Music at the Lodge events. Movie on the Lawn takes place every Monday evening starting at 9:00 PM in July and 8:00 PM in August. Bring along your lawn chair or blanket, bug spray and sweatshirt and come enjoy some classic movies. We’re kicking off the season on July 6th with Jaws (since it is Shark Week), July 13th brings American Graffiti, July 20th is Field of Dreams and July 27th will be National Lampoon’s Vacation. For those of you who like a little horror, we’ll kick off August on the 3rd with Night of the Living Dead, a feel good summer movie, The Outsiders on August 10th and My Best Friend’s Wedding will play on August 17th. Then we’re going classic with Ghostbusters on August 24th and closing out the season with Planes, Trains and Automobiles on August 31st. Hope you’ll come join us!! We’re also bringing back Live Music! Join us for acoustic music each Friday night from 7:00-9:00 PM starting on June 26th with Mike Pilgermayer. The Coffee and Pastry shop will be open for your favorite baked goods and beverages or feel free to bring along a bottle to share with your friends. Stay tuned to either our Facebook or Twitter @mountaintopbnb to see who else is playing. We have some returning favorites, some brand new performers and even some Lake Naomi Members who will be here for your entertainment. Only a few more days until Main Season, Home Crafted Jams & Jellies be sure to tell your friends….Meet Me at the Marty’s Home Kitchen will be selling their Lodge! Carolyn Keiper, Hospitality Manager home crafted jams and jellies at the Mountain-
Changes & Additions for Membership Directory
top Lodge on Saturday, June 20th and Saturday, July 11th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Be sure to stop by and stock your fridge or buy some as gifts!!
Enclosed with this Reflections are the “Changes & Additions” pages which are ready to be inserted into your Membership Directory binder. These are the changes and additions we have received since the Directory was re-printed in its entirety last year. If you are a new member and don’t have a binder, or an existing member who needs a new one, please stop by the Administrative Office. If you were not included in this update and would like to be, please complete the Membership Directory Form on our website at www.LakeNaomiClub.com (click on Members, then look under Online Sign-up), or contact the Administrative Office at 570646-9191 and request to have the form mailed to you. Your name will be included when we re-print the Directory in its entirety in 2016.
Are you on Schedule with the Membership ID Picture Retake? When the Club instituted the Membership Picture ID’s a picture retake schedule was developed so that your picture will be updated every four years. Children can choose to have their pictures retaken more often. It is important to keep your picture current so that no confusion will occur at any of the amenities. ID badges are now scanned at the amenities and your picture will be displayed on the monitor so it is even more important p to keep p your picture current. The Club encourages Members with last Kiddie Car Show Winner names starting with L through Q to stop by the Administrative Office to have your picture retaken at your convenience. To avoid delays in picking up your 2016 Membership ID Cards, have your picture retaken this summer. Yes, if you have been diligently following the schedule this will be your second retake. The last time your picture was taken was in 2012. All other Members who have not had their pictures retaken are requested to stop in the Administrative Office as soon as possible. Please remember the importance of carrying your ID badge with you at all times. The summer season brings in many new faces and all Team Members are instructed to check badges. Please do not be insulted to show your badge. 12
Lake Naomi Club Q & A Why are Golf Maintenance and the Club Contractors permitted to mow grass before and after the “contractor hours” set by the Club and the Associations? The Club amenities are not subject to the residential deed restrictions and thus the architectural regulations. It is a case of something that benefits Club Members in mass versus a project that benefits a single Club/ Community Member. Thus the Club is not subject to the contractor hour limitations. Otherwise the Club would not be able to service the various facilities and have the facilities ready for Member use. What are the pontoon boats I have seen on Lake Naomi? The Club owns two pontoon boats. One is moored off of Club Beach and utilized by the Sailing Committee to organize and direct the sailing races. This pontoon boat is also utilized by Club Team Members to assist with the sailing instruction program. The second Club owned pontoon boat is stored at the Floating Marina located at the Administrative Office and is powered by an electric motor. It is utilized by the Lakes Committee for their fishing instructional program as well as for the placement of fish habitat in the Lake. I have seen motor boats on Lake Naomi. I thought they weren’t permitted? The Club owns four Boston Whaler Patrol Boats. At the height of the boating season, a maximum of three of the Safety Boats are in use. These are the only gasoline powered motor boats permitted on Lake Naomi. I am a Basic Member. Why can’t I use the Community Center Pool in July and August? The reasoning for the pool “blackout period” being announced right from the start of the discussion regarding the proposed Community Center was bbased on fairness and financial viabbility. While Basic Members pay the Capital Assessment for the Communnity Center which provides the right for them to utilize the Community Center for all of the year and the indoor pool at the Community Center for all but the 73 days prior to Labor Day, Basic Members are not paying the operating costs of the Communnity Center Pool during the blackout pperiod. Those costs are paid by only those Members subscribing to the ppool membership.