Silver Bay YMCA 2023 Spring Bay Windows

(Re) Discovering

Silver Bay

BAY WINDOWS

SPRING

2023

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Our Mission & Impact

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A Message from the VP Development

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Silver Bay: You Had Me At Hello

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Silver Bay: The Magical Place

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Silver Bay: Fun For All

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EMP Alumni Fellowship

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23rd Annual Golf Tournament

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Living Our Mission

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Silver Bay YMCA Ticonderoga Teen Center

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Embracing Change

13 Milestones

Our MISSION To foster relationships, strengthen communities, and nurture spirit, mind, and body for all.

Our IMPACT Because of Silver Bay YMCA, connections between people and family are stronger. People are more connected, respectful and caring. They have the confidence to develop to their full potential and to positively impact the communities in which they work and live. As a result, communities are more dynamic, inclusive and diverse. As stewards of Lake George, we inspire people to be stewards of the environment while they are visiting our magnificent campus and in their home communities.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE VP DEVELOPMENT (RE)DISCOVERING SILVER BAY our programs and how profoundly they impact the individuals and families who experience them. I have heard stories of renewal, inspiration, transformation, connection, and much more. Silver Bay means so many things to so many people.

These programs need your support to thrive and grow. The needs for respite and healing in our broad Silver Bay community are only increasing. We must do all we can to keep up with those needs and sustain the preservation and growth of our mission.

You will read here a few stories of how people have discovered Silver Bay whether through a first-time Walt Lender experience or through a new perspective. Perhaps something new moved them, or perhaps they experienced this special place for the very first time. No matter what the perspective, Silver Bay inspired them. I hope it inspires you in a new way I first came to Silver Bay as a volunteer through every time you visit. And I hope this place ignites Key Club in the 1980s. Over the years I’ve worked your philanthropic spirit as we preserve what Silver with Silver Bay staff on projects like rain gardens, Bay is and grow it to meet the endless opportunities storm water wetlands, and invasive species. I and challenging needs of a changing world. served as a Trustee during the exciting times of the William Boyd Center construction and opening. Your philanthropy will sustain our valuable and Now, I am experiencing Silver Bay from a whole new much-needed programs in ways that member dues perspective. and program fees never can. We need your help to bolster our mission-related programs and enable us As the new Vice President for Development and to provide essential services to our communities.

Government Relations, I now see with renewed Thank you for all you do for Silver Bay. appreciation the dedication and passion of the staff, the steadfast support of the donors, and the Please consider a gift today to help Silver Bay fulfill genuine gratitude and deep bonds of the members its mission. Visit silverbay.org/give. and guests both new and old. Working here has given me a whole new set of eyes through which I see the value of the Silver Bay experience. I have rediscovered Silver Bay.

Walt Lender

VP Development and During my short learning curve, I have rapidly Government Relations come to understand the deep community effect of

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SILVER BAY: YOU HAD ME AT HELLO (RE)DISCOVERING SILVER BAY the Founder and President of “Hope for a Woman’s Heart” that this is where our retreat was meant to be. There was such a peaceful feeling everywhere you went. You could sit by a fireplace o r r elax i n the rockers on the long front porch of the Inn or in the Adirondack chairs that were perfectly placed on the grounds with a beautiful view of the lake. You could choose to enjoy the many outdoor activities by day, or by night sit around a bonfire talking and singing songs.

Debbie Geer

When my eyes first gazed at all the breathtaking views, my first impression of Silver Bay was “WOW!” On my right was the majestic blue waters of Lake George and to my left I saw the unique blend of buildings nestled here and there, all perfectly placed and waiting to be enjoyed, from the 1900’s Adirondack wood structure Auditorium to the glorious stone Chapel.

We also loved that Silver Bay had so many wonderful backdrops in the various buildings that allowed us to decorate to highlight the theme of our retreat.

We could offer so many interesting and creative opportunities for our retreat too, such as fun shows in the auditorium, group sessions in the William Boyd conference room, and a candlelight service on the grounds at night. The newly renovated rooms and the top-of-the-line technology where we held our sessions were amazing. Everything and everyone at Silver Bay made the experience for our retreats a time that will never be forgotten. The reaction of those that have never been to Silver Bay is how taken aback they are by this precious gem that is right in our own backyard of the Adirondacks just waiting to be enjoyed!

So, what was Hope for a Woman’s Heart’s first impression upon entering Silver Bay? It was “YOU HAD US AT HELLO,” and when we say goodbye to Silver Bay our hearts whisper “UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.”

Debbie Geer

Founder & President of Once I was able to meet the amazing staff and hear Hope for a Woman’s Heart what Silver Bay had to offer, I immediately knew as

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SILVER BAY: THE MAGICAL PLACE

Amanda Rondon

(RE)DISCOVERING SILVER BAY Upon arriving at Silver Bay for the first time, I knew it was the perfect location to host our retreat for veterans and their families. Greeted by the sprawling grounds, shimmering lake, and serenity of nature, I felt both a sense of space and a contrasting closeness evoked by the historical buildings and Silver Bay staff. It was as if the pressures and worries of the outside world were being held at bay and a home I didn’t yet know existed awaited me there. That first experience and the many retreats for veterans and their families that followed have forever etched in our hearts memories of connection, compassion, healing, and growth. Amongst us, Silver Bay has taken on a persona of its own. We call it the “magical place” – a space you can come to with the promise of renewal. You may not always know what you need from Silver Bay when you arrive, but you always leave fulfilled, feeling you received exactly what you were searching for. That promise is what keeps us coming back each year!

Team Red White & Blue

Amanda Rondon

Technology Manager

Team Red, White & Blue | teamrwb.org

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SILVER BAY: FUN FOR ALL (RE)DISCOVERING SILVER BAY What better Christmas present could a widowed grandmother of twelve give her grandchildren? A family reunion at Silver Bay!

Daphne Wilcox

When we arrived the first year, we were immediately drawn to the beauty of the lakeside campus, the backdrop of the surrounding mountains and the grandchildren, watching the kids come and go, charm of the buildings, especially the Inn and it’s playing board games and reading. My kids will tell wrap around porch equipped with Adirondack you, I also like to “make friends!” rockers.

At the end of that first week, my daughter said, Our interracial family ranged in age from 5 to “I think we should come every year for as long as 75 and there was something for everyone. The we can.” And that is the plan. Silver Bay offers us two moms cherished the free time that having the opportunity to come together as a family to the kids in camp offered them. One chose tennis play and relax in a beautiful, wholesome, and safe and the mother of nine chose a shower. The environment. The youngest grandchild says, “Silver kids each enjoyed the variety of activities and Bay is the best Christmas present ever”! camaraderie they experienced at camp and the opportunity to repeat those activities or create their own long into the evening. I enjoyed doing some craft projects, on my own and with varied Bibi’s Bunch

Daphne Wilcox

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SILVER BAY YMCA PRESENTS

BLUEGRASS IN

HEAVEN SEPTEMBER 15-17TH 2023 Scan the QR code to learn more and purchase tickets!

PERFORMANCES BY: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper April Verch & Cody Walters Jamcrackers Bob & Sarah Amos Blue Highway Drank The Gold Rock Hearts

ATTENTION ALL CURRENT AND FORMER EMPS! Topic: EMP Alumni Fellowship Annual Meeting Time: August 8, 2023

You are invited to the Emp Alumni Fellowship 2023 Annual Meeting. Please consider joining us in person or on Zoom, even if you’ve never participated 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) in EAF before. It’s a wonderful opportunity Location: Morse Hall to stay connected to Silver Bay and the Emp community. EAF oversees a scholarship fund, donates gifts to the Emp community and the ERC, and has Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75061869662?pwd=7 the opportunity to organize reunion events.

DQZLagDKeMmq7xbW3HWm2SgKP1ZTh.1 We would love to have as many Emp Alumni join us Meeting ID: 750 6186 9662 as possible and will be appointing new officers, so Pass code: EAF2023 please consider if this is something you would be interested in or if there is someone you would like to nominate. We hope to see you in August!

Donate to EAF!

Please consider donating to the Emp Alumni Fellowship Scholarship at https://silverbay.org/give-now/ From the “I want to support” drop down menu, select “EAF Scholarship” to give.

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SILV 23rd AN

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN https://silverbay.org/activities/golf-tournament Join us for a day of golf, fun, and friendship at the 23rd Annual Golf Tournament! The day will feature course refreshments, gift bags, golf accessories, golf hat, a $25,000 hole-in-one prize, and a chance to win $5,000 by sinking a single putt. An American Style BBQ lunch will follow the event along with a 50/50 raffle in support of the Silver Bay YMCA’s Youth Programs and Community Outreach Programs. It is bound to be an incredible day!

Schedule for the day 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Registration 7:45 a.m. Putting Contest 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch, Raffle & Awards Ceremony

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Low Gross and Low Net Team Score Longest Drive (Male/Female) Closest to the Pin $5,000 Long Putt Contest $25,000 Hole in One Prize on the 13th Hole

VER BAY YMCA NUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Make an impact in the lives of local kids and families by being a tournament sponsor.

$5,000 PLATINUM SPONSOR

$1,500 MEAL SPONSOR

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(2) Golf foursomes $500 voucher for your company’s next corporate event at Silver Bay YMCA Four tee signs Logo & recognition on all printed materials Banner recognition

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Golf twosome $100 voucher for your company’s next corporate retreat at Silver Bay YMCA Signage at breakfast and lunch One tee sign Banner recognition

$3,000 GOLD SPONSOR

$750 PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR

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Golf foursome $350 voucher for your company’s next corporate event at Silver Bay YMCA Two tee signs Logo & company name on printed materials Banner recognition

$2,000 SILVER SPONSOR • • • •

Golf twosome $200 voucher for your company’s next corporate event at Silver Bay YMCA Two tee signs Banner recognition

Two tee signs at putting contest hole Banner recognition

$500 CLUBHOUSE SPONSOR •

Two tee signs and banner recognition

$400 REFRESHMENT SPONSOR •

Your company name at the refreshment tent on the course

$150 TEE SIGN SPONSOR •

One tee sign

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LIVING OUR MISSION (RE)DISCOVERING SILVER BAY These programs are central to the mission of Silver Bay YMCA. Your financial support now is critical to ensure that we are able to continue these programs and serve our community. Please give generously!

CANCER RESPITE PROGRAM

SILVER CAMP, OPEN By providing respite to PATHWAYS, AND THE patients and their immediate families at no cost, the TICONDEROGA TEEN CENTER

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Cancer Respite Programs at Silver Bay YMCA gives these individuals the opportunity to enjoy and escape from the anxieties that accompany a battle against cancer.

FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY RETREAT Silver Bay YMCA provides a space where families who are fostering or who have adopted children can come at no cost to spend quality time as a family. Through the Foster and Adoptive Family SCAN HERE Program Retreat, experience the natural beauty and calming effect of Silver Bay and go home feeling refreshed, renewed, and inspired!

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challenges to grow confidence, foster self-worth, and to build relationships with others. Silver Bay YMCA is also committed to supporting the youth of Essex and Warren counties outside of the summer season by providing opportunities through programs such as the Teen Center in Ticonderoga, After School Program, Youth & Government, Healthy Meals, Leaders Club and more. Your gift towards these programs will positively impact local youth year-round.

VACATIONS MADE POSSIBLE

MILITARY R&R PROGRAM Understanding the unique challenges that members of the military and their families face, Silver Bay YMCA provides temporary respite to US military personnel and their families at no cost, SCAN HERE giving these individuals the chance to reconnect with their loved ones and enjoy a reprieve from the stresses associated with their service and everyday life.

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Silver Bay YMCA offers financial assistance to local youth to provide them with the opportunity to attend summer camp at Silver Bay YMCA. Silver Camp and swim lessons are designed to provide kids with new

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Families can be nominated for or apply to Silver Bay YMCA’s Vacations Made Possible program to have an opportunity to enjoy a vacation in the Adirondacks for rest and renewal. Silver Bay YMCA is honored to provide families with the opportunity to reconnect.

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TICONDEROGA TEEN CENTER (RE)DISCOVERING SILVER BAY “My introduction to Silver Bay was Silver Camp. I moved to Ticonderoga when I was going into 5th grade and wanted to go to summer camp. I had a great time. I made friends that I still talk to, and I was literally just texting with one of them.

Last year when the Teen Center reopened, I heard about it from some friends. It’s a fun place to chill and meet new people. They also have good snacks available. It’s nice to have a place just for teens.

My favorite thing we did this year was going to a hockey game in Glens Falls and staying overnight at the arena. I liked that we got to be with the friends we made through the Armory outside of usual Teen Center hours.”

Carter Mack Age 14

“My grandfather worked at Silver Bay, and my whole family has a lot of connection there. I’ve been going there since I was little. Now I’m in 6th grade and can go to the Silver Bay Teen Center in Ticonderoga during the school year. It’s a good place to meet up with friends and have fun. I like to play games with my friends, make crafts, and do activities.

I like being in the Leaders Club, we get to do stuff around the community helping others. One of my favorite activities from this year was when we went to the Northeast Leaders Club rally at Silver Bay. There were clubs there from a ton of other YMCAs. It was a really good experience meeting a bunch of new people, hanging out, and being away from home for a little while.”

Samuel Thompson Age 12

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EMBRACING CHANGE (RE)DISCOVERING SILVER BAY

“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

Isaiah 43:19 The season of spring is sometimes called “mud season” here in the Adirondacks, but if you look closely, you can see the grass and flowers sprouting.

If you listen closely, you can hear the brooks roaring because of the snow melt and see the returning birds and hear their beautiful singing. Yet all too often, I miss these new beginnings and subtle changes because I’m so focused on the same old mud that appears every year.

Dr. Rev. Garth Allen

are obvious, and you would have to work very hard The prophet Isaiah reminds us that God is always to avoid seeing them. up to something new. The challenge lies in our perception; we simply fail to notice the new things Change can certainly be challenging, but it can also that are happening all around us! For some reason, I be very good. Sometimes new things are necessary tend to think things should always remain the same, because the old ways of doing things and old patterns but change is the one thing that we can truly count of thinking no longer work. Here at Silver Bay YMCA on. Author Mandy Hale has stated that “change is new things are happening and changes are being painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck rolled out. I would encourage each member of the somewhere you don’t belong.”

Silver Bay community to embrace the new changes here and perceive the good that can come from There are new things happening all the time at Silver these changes so that this community continues to Bay YMCA, and this can be a little scary because thrive and grow well into the future! of the treasured memories we hold so dearly. There are personnel changes. There are changes to our campus. There are new guests coming all the time.

Some of these changes are very small and you may Spiritual Life Director have to look very hard to see them. Other changes

Garth Allen

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MILESTONES SILVER BAY

William “Bill” Birdsall

Passed on October 4, 2022 Age 82 Bill Birdsall was raised near the then small, quiet Delaware River town of Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Though plagued by allergies and illnesses, Bill thrived with the support of his loving sister and brother, Bette and Jim, and his caring mother, Helen, who always gave of herself for the benefit of her children.

Jane Ergood

Passed on September 22, 2022 Age 87 Dr. Jane Ergood passed away peacefully after suffering Parkinson’s and related health issues.

five. He began his musical training at home and in the church choir under the direction of his father.

Ned completed his musical studies at the University of Michigan and University of Kentucky.

As Ned liked to say, he took his Jane was a graduate of Mount retirement up front, crushing Holyoke College, Yale School of aluminum cans and taking cross Nursing and the University of country cycling trips with his Pittsburgh where she received her brother.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

She taught nursing at Clark In 1982, he had the good luck As a youth, Bill loved exploring the County School of Nursing in Ohio, to meet his future wife, Lu-Ann area on his bicycle and spent all too the University of Florida, and the Dunn. After happily marrying in brief a time at his grandmother’s University of Toledo, and was the 1984, they began their family. farm in Ulster County, New York. first female director of Planned Rachel Elizabeth came first, In later years, he came to believe Parenthood Southeastern Ohio. followed soon by Byron Rutledge. in the old saying, “You can take Jane continued her career as a They are the greatest joy of LuAnn and Ned’s lives. the boy out of the country, but Clinical Psychologist in the area. you can’t take the country out of the boy.”

Jane enjoyed the Quaker meetings Ned was an active member of and the strong friendships she the Lexington musical community Bill’s career as a CPA led him to developed. Jane was accomplished beginning in 1967. As a singer, he work at the Federal Reserve Bank at playing the piano, was involved performed with UK Opera, Christ of New York, Price Waterhouse with the Society of Friends Church Cathedral Choir and was a & Co. and the New York Life (Quakers) and the Church of founding member of the Lexington Chamber Chorale. He was a violist Insurance Company, where he Epiphany in Nelsonville. in the LeMay String Quartet and rose to serve as Vice President in the Investment Department.

Some of her favorite places were the Ashland Trio and a violinist Ocracoke Island, NC and their in the Lexington Philharmonic for While working in Philadelphia, Bill cottage at Sabbath Day Point, NY 50 years. Ned taught elementary orchestra in the Fayette County met, fell in love with and married on Lake George. public schools from 1996 until his (1966) Marge Willis.

It was second retirement in 2016. with Marge that Bill came into Ned Farrar the fullness of his life. Over the Passed on October 10, 2022 following years, they welcomed Age 75 Carole Itjen Haller their three wonderful children, Ned was born in Ann Arbor, MI, to Passed on February 10, 2022 Jon, Lyn and Jim; and eventually, Howard and Frances Farrar, the Age 90 eight grandchildren. next-to-last child in a brood of Carole was born on January 25,

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1932 in Brooklyn, New York.

After graduating from Richmond Hill High School, she attended Bucknell University and graduated in 1954 with a A.B. degree in Mathematics & Psychology.

She was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and the Pi Mu Epsilon Honorary Math Society.

Henry was happily married to his wife Carole Haller for 66 years. Henry’s career took them from New York to the Maryland/ Washington D.C. area when Henry became the Executive Chef at the White House in 1966 where he remained through five administrations, from President Johnson through Reagan. After While working at a summer job retirement Henry wrote The White in Martha’s Vineyard, she met a House Family Cookbook and chef, Henry Haller, and they were toured the US and Europe giving married on November 13, 1954, speeches, presentations, and in Queens, New York. Henry’s attending book signings. career took them from New York to the Maryland/Washington Mary Louise James DC area, when Henry became Passed on March 12, 2023 the Executive Chef at the White Age 89 House in 1966. Carole became a Mary was born July 1,1933 in stay at home mother, supporting Utica, NY. She graduated from Henry’s career, and raising four Manlius High School in 1951 children. She volunteered as as the salutatorian and then a book keeper for her church, secretarial school. She worked for Geneva United Presbyterian in Syracuse University and belonged Potomac, Maryland, and later to the International Folk Dance used her accounting skills at Club where she met her future various companies. husband, Robert Evan James IV. Dance became a part of their Carole was an avid reader and was lives for many of their 65 years always up to date with current together. affairs from sports, politics, international events, and the Mary worked a variety of stock market. She also enjoyed jobs including bank teller and sewing and gardening and was a receptionist in Danbury, CT. frequent donor to many charities. However, her most favorite job of all was at Silver Bay YMCA of the Henry Haller Adirondacks. For over 30 summers Passed November 7, 2020 she rekindled friendships made in Age 97 the 1960’s as well as many new Henry was born in Altdorf, and lifelong friends. Over the Switzerland and apprenticed as years, she ran the mimeograph a chef and completed his chef’s machine in the auditorium tower, training in several prestigious assisted the accountant, worked at hotels in Switzerland. He then the concierge deck and her all-time immigrated to Canada to work favorite of all… The Store. She made and ultimately moved to New York crepes, breakfast sandwiches, where he developed a successful coffee, counted newspapers, and culinary career. chatted everybody up within a 50foot radius.

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June Kaiser

Passed on November 25, 2022 Age 95 June Kaiser passed away at her home in Canajoharie, NY where she had resided for the past 60 years. She married Ferdinand Kaiser in 1954 and they had 58 wonderful years together up until Ferd’s passing in 2012.

June was a loving mother and grandmother and is survived by her two sons, David Kaiser and his wife Tamara of New Jersey, and Clifford Kaiser and his wife Laurie of South Carolina, and her four grandsons.

June was a member of St. John and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Canajoharie. Over the years, she sang in the church choir, was a church council member, and had been the church’s financial secretary.

June’s Silver Bay story began in 1960 as the Kaiser family began making annual trips to Silver Bay as cottagers and expanded to include four other families of relatives and friends in the following years. This instilled their love and appreciation for Silver Bay over all these decades and has now extended to new generations.

Terry Stokes McConaughy

Passed on January 3, 2023 Age 89 Terry was a well-loved member of her communities at Newbury Court in Concord, MA and Silver Bay on Lake George, NY, where Terry resided seasonally for more than 50 years.

Terry received her undergraduate

degree from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in speech therapy from SUNY Albany.

Following graduation, she worked as a speech therapist in the public school system.

She was born into a family of professional musicians, which instilled in her a lifelong love of classical music. Terry was a member of various choral groups throughout her life and listening to her favorite symphonies and hymns soothed her, especially in her final days.

education, and volunteered her time in various school activities.

In 1974 the family moved to Ithaca, NY. Along with raising her children, she carried on the various roles of Dean’s wife, learned and transcribed braille for the blind, and pursued her interest in watercolor painting.

From Ithaca, Jean and Ed moved to Villanova, PA and finally back to Vermont where they lived until their passing. In Vermont, Jean volunteered as a proofreader at The Charlotte News, developed a community of friends, and enjoyed her summers at the family camp on Lake Champlain spending many enjoyable hours playing mixed tennis doubles.

Terry took pride in creating a nurturing home for her family and had a lifelong love of books and learning. Her passion for history endures in the creation of the Lila Anne Mitchell archives at Silver Bay YMCA. Passed on February 17, 2023 Age 77 Jean File Melby Anne was active with the Passed on February 5, 2023 Elmira Garden Club and had Age 92 a strong interest in history, Jean was born in Cedar Rapids, IA genealogy and astronomy. She and attended Rutgers University took delight in creating beauty for two years, finishing her in her surroundings, whether degree at Ithaca College (’53) through gardening, renovating, in Physical Education. She and furnishing her house, or spent summers working at The coordinating and sewing clothes.

Silver Bay Association on Lake Anne started coming to “Family George where she was known Conference” at Silver Bay YMCA for her performance dance and with her family in 1948. As an choreography skills. In Ithaca, she adult, Anne valued her time at married Dr. Edward Melby, Jr. and Silver Bay as a refuge from the began her career teaching physical busy-ness of working, whether education. Upon Ed’s graduation early on in New York City or later from Cornell University College in various locations around the of Veterinary Medicine, she and country. Part of that was making Ed moved to Cornwall, VT where annual pilgrimages to Jabe Pond. together they raised a family and ran a veterinary practice. In the Patricia Louise Squire early ‘60s following Ed’s career Passed on January 3, 2023 move, Jean and family moved to Age 82 Baltimore, MD. While in Baltimore, She was an amazing 3rd/4th she devoted her time to raising grade teacher in the Springfield four children, taught physical Township, Montgomery County

schools. Pat began in Wyndmoor School and then upon its closing she taught at Enfield Elementary School until her retirement after 33 years of teaching. Pat was a traveler throughout her life both in the United States and abroad.

She visited England and Scotland many times and Wales. She toured much of Europe, Scandinavia, spent time in Russia, Egypt, Greece, Turkey and on safari in East Africa. She was always a storyteller so not to slow down in her retirement, she established a funny, entertaining, interesting and continuously changing and up to date book review program. She gave her presentations of book reviews for 18 years to many local organizations and some in New Jersey and, her most popular of all, at Silver Bay YMCA, Lake George, NY. Pat, with her family, had spent 72 continuous summers at Silver Bay YMCA, N Y. Her story telling, her faith and her life experiences as a PK (preacher’s kid) inspired her to write sermons which she delivered through the years at her own church and her father’s church in Red Bank, N.J. She was very active in the First United Methodist Church of Germantown teaching Sunday School, adult Bible courses and was a member of the worship committee.

Pat loved to sing and she was a member of The Philomusica Chorale for many years. Pat was the founder and President of The Tabitha Foundation that had a two-fold focus of grants for organizations that provided healing, support and care for children and organizations for the protection of the environment.

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