CYC: May 2023

ISLANDER

May 2023

The Cleveland Yachting Club

Founded in 1878

May I Have this Dance?

The Bredt Family Father-Daughter

Dance was its usual heartwarming evening, memories in the making

Hoisting the Flag

A special time to commemorate, celebrate and christen the 2023 season, ahoy, ahoy!

Orcas, Orcas, Orcas!

Our fearless Swim Team prepares to hit the water for another winning season

Commodore

Michael Mansuetto

Vice Commodore

Andrew Drumm

Rear Commodore

Christian Tracey

Fleet Captain

Philip Slaght

Management Committee

Matt Dugan

Tom McNeill III

Mark Callahan

Richard Slaght

A Message from the Commodore

The month of May officially marks the start of the 2023 boating and pool season. Colleen and I can’t wait to start spending time on the water and around the island enjoying all the wonderful activities our club has to offer. We have continued to be blessed by incredibly mild weather that enabled our yard crew to get all the docks installed ahead of schedule so we can start launching boats. It’s been great to see many of you sanding, painting and waxing in preparation for launching. This is always an exciting time of year.

the Board of Trustees, Management Committee, Fleet Engineer, Treasurer and General Manager have been doing throughout the winter, including the installation of new B and C docks in the North basin. There will be particular emphasis on the upcoming plans to replace the bridge. Please be sure to check out the article in the Islander detailing the latest on the new traffic patterns on the bridge and what to expect in the coming months.

The next day, the Power Fleet will host its annual kickoff party with USCG inspections followed by a cookout. This is a perfect opportunity to ensure your boat is safe and ready to go for the season.

General Manager

Marc Dallas

Editor

Mary Ann Smith

CYC Islander deadline:

We welcome members’ photos for the newsletter. Drop off copy and/or photos for the June issue to the CYC Islander mailbox in the Club office by May 10. You may also send copy to msmith@ cycrr.org.

Cover photo:

P/C Charles Bredt and daughter Tory are founding members of the FatherDaughter Dance.

The calendar is particularly full this month with of a variety of events that everyone can look forward to. We kick things off with two concerts on May 4 and 7 by our beloved CYC Chorus in the clubhouse where they will be entertaining us with Broadway tunes. On May 6, the club is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party followed closely by the annual Ladies Spring Social (with special celebrity bartenders!) on the 9th. Then, of course, we will all honor mom on the 14th with our always popular Mother’s Day Brunch. The Sail Fleet kicks off its season with the annual Shrimp Boil on Saturday the 20th, followed by the Porch Opening Party on the 26th. This signals our return to outdoor dining, with one of the best views anywhere.

There’s certainly something for everyone to look forward to and I encourage you to check out the calendar and the rest of the Islander for more details on these events and many others. Special thanks once again to all the volunteers and our staff who continue to do an outstanding job organizing these events. Our club would not be what it is without their hard work and dedication.

On May 12, we will have our Annual Spring Membership meeting where you can learn all about the improvements

We will wrap up the month with the Memorial Day Weekend, full of traditional activities including the opening of the pool, the Art Walk (chaired by Marcello Mellino), Car Show (chaired by Jim Winton), and the Boat Hop (cochaired once again by Andrew Kobak and Dana Textoris). We’ll wrap up the holiday weekend with our Memorial Day Commissioning Ceremony, one of our oldest and one of my favorite traditions at the club. I encourage everyone to take some time out of your day on Memorial Day to join us at the flagpole as we officially commission the fleet for the season and honor the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. It really is a very special event. Check out the article on page 8 from P/C Evans for more details on this wonderful tradition.

If you haven’t already done so, please remember to pick up your new membership cards and windshield stickers. This will enable our team to provide a pleasant and orderly experience as we enter the island while continuing to maintain a secure gate. As the island gears up for the season be especially careful and be sure to honor our 10-MPH speed limit.

Colleen and I wish each of you a very safe and secure season and look forward to seeing each of you on the island very soon.

— Commodore Michael Mansuetto

SAYING HELLO TO SPRING

Easter treats, faraway travels, dads and dear daughters, moms and sons

From the traditional Easter Egg Hunt, to posting our flag at faraway lands (the Stacey-Tracey trip to the Bahamas), Chef-led Cooking Classes for the kiddos, and our annual FatherDaughter and Mom-Son Dances, members had a ball this spring!

AROUND THE CLUB

The Club is bustling as we usher in the month of May

Annual Spring Membership Meeting

CYC’s annual Spring Membership Meeting will be Friday, May 12, beginning at 8 p.m. Please note: We will be serving the regular dinner menu, so stop down early for dinner and stay for the meeting.

Golf Fleet Set to Tee it up

The season kicks off with the traditional Wahoo Challenge at Avon Oaks CC on Thursday, May 25, tee times starting at 1 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres following courtesy of P/C Jim Busch. Then we play at Oberlin Golf Club on Wednesday, June 7, tee times starting at noon; Pine Hills Golf Club on Thursday, June 15, tee times starting at 11:45 a.m.; and Lakewood CC on Thursday, June 29, with tee times beginning at 1:10 p.m.

—P/C Gordon Geiger, Golf Fleet Chairman

Rack or Dry Sail Stickers

Your sticker for Rack or Dry Sail assignment is to be displayed and adhered to your paddleboard, kayak and/or dry sail trailer at all times.

Any item that does not have a valid 2023 sticker displayed will be subject to removal and/or towed at the member’s expense. This rule will be enforced by the Harbor Manager.

Rack storage is intended for one boat and supporting equipment. If space allows, an additional vessel may be stored in your

rack for an additional fee. Please print and submit the Additional Rack Sticker request form online or pick one up at the Front Desk.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we look forward to a great summer season of boating!

—General Manager Marc Dallas and Harbor Manager Brian O’Malley

Tennis Fleet at Avon Oaks

The Tennis Fleet is growing and gearing up for the summer! During the month of May we continue to drill at Avon Oaks and look forward to interclub matches.

Drills are Saturday, May 6, from 3:30-5 p.m., Thursday, May 11, from 1-2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 20, from 3:30-5 p.m. and Thursday, May 25, from 1-2:30 p.m.

Please email Maria Melacrinos at cyctennisfleet@gmail.com with any questions or to reserve a spot.

— Maria Sakoutis Melacrinos

Fine Art Fleet

Easter is gone, which means that our island will again be filled with excitement as members prepare their boats for launch day! In the meantime, the CYC Fine Art Fleet remains busy with its own creative activities, which our members are able to

Women's Networking Wine 101

Attention all ladies who know wine, want to learn about wine, like to drink wine, or just want to come to the club for some small bites and networking or socializing: Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m.

Join the CYC Women’s Network for a Wine 101 Experience with CYC Member Shannon McDonnell, who is certified through the Court of Master Sommeliers, for a wine tasting, food pairing and a little bit of wine education and fun. Booking is open through the CYC online bookings. The event is casual and you can come late/leave early as your schedule permits/demands.

— Allison Taller Reich

view monthly on the wall of the Library, with Virginia Cascarilla exhibiting one of her paintings titled “Chefs at work.”

Virginia is a well-known artist within the Cleveland circles. She is a graduate of St. Mary’s College and holds a MFA from Michigan State University, has been an adjunct professor at the Cleveland Institute of Art and at the C.C.C. for decades. Most of her recent paintings are based on her vision of “relationship,” which the artist sees as a critical basis for our lives and daily events, as depicted in her painting being exhibited throughout May. Relationships between people, within their families, their work environment and their social circles are critical for a positive personal growth, hence leading to satisfaction and happiness!

Adult Wine & Paint Night Sip Sip on

Channel your inner Picasso (or not) at this fun evening, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in the Lounge. Here’s a sample of the subject you’ll be bringing to life. Babysitting will also be available at Center Isle. Cost is $45 per person.

Friday, May 19

From the GM Swim Team Schedule

We are always welcoming new swimmers. CYC Swim Team is open to the children and grandchildren of CYC members, ages 4 to 16. To be eligible, participants must be able to swim unassisted one length of the CYC pool.

Here is the 2023 official CYC Orcas Swim Meet Schedule. Meets begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Pre-meet warm-up times TBD.

June 14 — Westwood Country Club @ CYC

June 21 — CYC @ Elyria Country Club

June 28 CYC @ Avon Oaks Country Club

July 5 Lakewood Country Club @ CYC

July 12 Bye

July 19 WCSL Championships @ Westlake Rec Center (5 p.m. warm-up, 6 p.m. start)

Art by the River

The Memorial Day Weekend is also approaching fast, and your fellow artists would like to invite you once again to stop by Center Isle on Saturday, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for our Annual “Art by the River” show, featuring a great variety of artistic creations from our Fleet members. Happy spring to all!

— Marcello Mellino, CYC Fine Art Fleet Chairperson

Pick up Membership Card, Car Sticker & Roster

If you have not already received your items, please pick up your 2023 Membership Cards, Car Stickers and Membership Roster at the Reception desk in the clubhouse lobby.

Let us entertain you

Topside opens with musical fanfare

Topside officially opens on Friday, May 26, from 4-11 p.m. and will be open Memorial Day weekend from noon to 11 p.m. Don’t miss these fabulous musical entertainers to keep you tuned in!

Friday, May 19 (Patio): The Island Doctor Scott Alan, 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, May 26 (Patio): Rick Iacoboni, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Boat Hop/Car Show/Art Walk, Saturday, May 27: Ken Greene Island Vibes, 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 28 (Topside): Katy and the OC, 3 to 7 p.m.

Monday, May 29 (Topside): Michelle Romary, 3 to 7 p.m.

CYC ChorusConcert

Our very own CYC chorus will entertain you on May 4 & 7, featuring Classic Broadway songs. Plan to join us for some great entertainment by some very talented members on Thursday, May 4 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, May 7 at 1 p.m.

Seeing the boats back in the water can only mean one thing: The 2023 boating season is upon us!

To keep our island secure, here are a few friendly reminders:

• Members must display their 2023 car sticker on their vehicle or show a valid membership card to Security. If you have not picked up your stickers, please stop at the Front Desk next time you’re at the club.

• If you have invited guests who are not arriving with you, you must sign them in at Security prior to their arrival. To do so, you can stop at Security to sign them in or call them directly at 440-799-4665 and provide your name, member number and guest names. Once you arrive you will then need to sign the guest log.

• Vehicles displaying a Dockholder sticker are the only ones allowed to park in the designated Dockholderonly parking spaces.

• Pets are only permitted on the club premises when they are staying on a boat. They may be taken on leash to and from one’s boat when being offered relief. Members are responsible for cleaning up all pet waste immediately.

• Please remember the island speed limit is 10 MPH.

• Smoking or vaping, etc. is strictly prohibited within any building.

• Men’s hats/caps are unacceptable in the clubhouse (including bars).

• Members should refrain from using their cell phone for conversational purposes in all dining and bar areas of the clubhouse. Cell phones are permitted for all non-verbal use (texting, email).

If you have guests, please inform them in advance to avoid any potential embarrassing situation. Thank you for your kind understanding.

—General Manager Marc Dallas

—P/C Chuck Inglefield, Chorus Chair Devon Gess, Chorus Director

POWER FLEET

Hitting the Lake after Spring Launch

The Power Fleet schedule is jam-packed with fun for all. Even if you don’t have a boat, you can still join us for many of our planned events! The Kickoff Party is Saturday, May 13 beginning at 9 a.m. with Coast Guard inspections and a fun kids boat and safety program. There will be a cookout at noon with live music at Center Isle. See below for full details.

If you’re a member of Power Fleet or have interest in joining, please RSVP on the club’s website.

June will get the boating season into full swing. Destinations and activities are listed on the calendar here and online.

The high interest in boating that occurred during Covid has continued through our upcoming season and still impacts the docks available at many of our ports. It’s important to sign up soon for secured dockage.

For more information or to volunteer to skipper one of the cruises this year, please contact Power Fleet chair John Pyke at 440-773-5958, or at avonlakedentist@yahoo.com

—John Pyke & Deb Carlton, Power Fleet Chairs

Launch Party sets the season on cruise control

Don’t miss out on all the fun this Power Fleet season! Come to the Launch Party on May 13 at Center Isle.

No boat? No problem. Center consoles and sailboats, we need you! Cabin cruiser, where have you been?

Bring the entire family and join us and learn all about Power Fleet while enjoying a complimentary cookout, USCG Vessel Inspections, a boating/water safety program for children, a chance to meet the skippers of this year’s cruises, along with games and prizes for the kids. We’ve revamped our cruising schedule this year to include more day boating excursions/family fun days where you don’t need a “Cruiser” to participate!

In fact, we’ll be leaning on our Center Console members to help with fishing and tubing/skiing family fun days! Of course, we have our destination cruises as well, but this year we made hotel reservations at a few of our ports of call. So, if you don’t have a cruising boat or no boat at all, one of our skippers will “cruise you” to the destination (and back) where you can stay at a local hotel and join in the fun!

See you at the Launch Party:

9 a.m.-noon: USCG Vessel Inspections for any interested boater

10 a.m.-noon: Kids boating Safety Program with the Metroparks Police Boat Noon: Free cookout and games/prizes for the kids

—Skippers P/C Scott Durham and P/C Jack Salisbury

POWER FLEET SCHEDULE

May 13 Kickoff Party & Coast Guard Inspection

(Skippers P/C Scott Durham & P/C Jack Salisbury)

June 8 Crew’s Nest

(Skipper Christopher Zito)

June 9-11 Catawba Island Club (Skippers Ric & Lynne Michaels)

June 22 Pelee Island

June 23-25 Rondeau

June 30-July 2 Kelleys Island & Commodore’s Party (SkippersP/CScott&MaryAlyceDurham, P/C Christopher&SophiaTjotjos)

July 8 Dock Crawl & Poker Walk (SkipperChristiaanvanRaalten)

LONG CRUISE

July 21-22 Port Clinton Yacht Club (SkippersPhil&SarahSlaght)

July 23 Ford Yacht Club

(Skippers Scott & Sonja Carter)

July 24-25 Lexington, Michigan

July 25-26 North Channel Yacht Club

(Skippers Denny & Val Tricsko)

July 26-27 Algonac Harbor Club

July 26-27 Grand Bend Canada

(Skippers Mark & Whitney Callahan)

July 28-29 Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

(Skippers John Pyke & Deb Carlton)

Aug 4 Evening Cruise to Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar at North Coast Harbor

Aug 5 Kids’ Kayak & Paddleboard Races & Tubing

Aug 11-13 Cedar Point

Aug 18-20 Vermilion

(Skipper Marti Saltis)

Sept 1 Dinner at Beach House, Clifton Beach

Bridge Replacement Update

New traffic signals manage one-lane access

We would like to provide an update regarding upcoming changes to the traffic patterns on our bridge. We recently restriped a portion of the bridge in anticipation of additional changes. We have made the following changes to reduce the flow of traffic to one lane of traffic:

(1) Two traffic signals have been installed to safely manage the one-lane traffic. There is one traffic signal located on the bridge facing westward to manage traffic coming onto the island and a second traffic signal is located on the island near the Guard House to manage traffic exiting the island. These traffic signals will work like any other traffic signal.

The two traffic signals have been professionally programmed to operate synchronously and use radar sensors to trigger operation in the presence of vehicles. We expect that the operation of the traffic signals may need to be altered as the overall volume of traffic begins to increase for the summer, and we ask for your patience as we work through this process.

(2) We have also installed traffic delimiters to physically direct all traffic to

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one lane on the bridge. These de-limiters have built-in reflectors to ensure they are visible at night.

Many of our longtime members will recall that traffic across the previous bridge to the island was controlled by traffic lights. Like then, all of us are anxious to reach our beautiful island and enjoy all the wonderful activities our Club has to offer. We ask for your patience and for your consideration of other members— by respecting the traffic signals—even though you may be delayed a few moments.

Once again, it is our intention to maintain one-lane access to and from the island until the bridge is replaced, which is expected to take approximately 12-18 months. We will continue to provide you with additional updates in the Islander and by e-mail as more details become available. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this challenging project.

—Commodore Michael F. Mansuetto, Management Committee Chairman Matthew P. Dugan, General Manager Marc Dallas

SAIL FLEET

Saturday, May 20

Kicking things off with the annual Shrimp Boil

Let’s get the sailing season started with Chef Tom Rocks and all our friends starting at 6 p.m. at Center Isle.

The Sail Fleet will also be collecting 2023 social dues of $125 per boat or $25 per person. Bring dessert to share.

Shrimp Boil cost is $25 per person.

Questions? Contact Caryn Candisky at ccandisky@aol.com or 216-346-6183

Have you noticed the QR codes around the club over the past year? These surveys are constantly being reviewed and updated, so even if you’ve scanned them in the past, they’ll continue to provide real-time feedback as you experience the amenities our club has to offer. It’s the best way to stay in the loop and have your say!

But scanning the code doesn’t just give you the chance to influence decisions—you can also check out the menus! And who doesn’t love good food, right?

So, scan that QR code and share your thoughts on how we can make our club even better. Your feedback is important and will be reviewed regularly. And in the meantime, enjoy the seasonal menus and everything else our club has to offer!

— Justin Reed

2023 CYC Charity Cup

This event supports a great cause, the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Save these dates:

JULY 22 - Poker Run

JULY 27 - Ladies and Juniors Thursday night races

JULY 28 - Auction

JULY 29 - Racing followed by Casino afternoon and Blender Party

JULY 30 - Racing and Awards

TBD - Aquathon

If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, contact Mike FitzGibbon at waterfrontdirector@cycrr.org or 440-336-1641. Stay tuned for more information to come.

—P/C Mike FitzGibbon

HOISTING THE FLAG

Sound the bugle! Memorial Day Commissioning Ceremony is nearly here

The month of May is full of the promise of warm weather, a new yachting season and the joy of a CYC summer. Reaching back into the rich history of our club, for over 140 years Memorial Day has marked the CYC Commissioning Ceremony. Please join us this year on May 29.

This event signifies the start of the boating season, and the joy of our return to CYC in anticipation of a summer of fun! The afternoon events are full of respect for our traditions and the excitement of gathering to celebrate our love of each other and our island home.

This day has always provided a time to honor our CYC families, including my own.

In 1962, at the invitation of that year’s Fleet Captain, Jay C. Ehle, my older brother Bill Evans (age 12), was selected to play the bugle for the Flag raising. It was a day of great pride for our family as my brother didn’t miss a note!

The day is always bright and sunny. Fleet Captain Slaght should be reminded, that it never rains on this event! The island flowers are in full bloom and all boats are cleaned, spit polished and ready for action. Our children are always glad to see the end of the school year and joyous to begin Sail Camp, Swim Team and other island activities.

The event begins with the festive sounds of Bagpipers on the Island. At precisely 1600 hour (4 p.m.), a cannon boom signifies the start of the event at the CYC flagpole. Under the direction of our Fleet Captain, colors are raised and the CYC Chorus delights us with inspiring patriotic music. A member of the local Clergy provides a message of faith and hope for the coming season. Of course, since it is Memorial Day, we pay homage to our fellow Americans who served in the military to preserve and protect our freedom.

This day is one of our most cherished and time-honored traditions at CYC!

—PC David M. Evans, on behalf of CYC History Committee

Porch Opening Party

Friday, May 26

Break out your sandals and summer gear! Kick off the Memorial Day Weekend on Friday as we celebrate the Porch Opening at 5 p.m. with buffet and limited menu with live entertainment by Rick Iacoboni from 5:30-9 p.m. Note: Topside Bar also opens for the season on May 26.

What’s NEW, CYC?

Reserve Dining Online

You can now make dining reservations easily on the CYC website or app by following these instructions:

1. Log into the website and go to the upper left corner tab marked Club Dining, which will give you a drop down box marked Dining Reservations.

2. Select date, time, party size and click on Find Available Times. If the time you’re looking for doesn’t appear, that means we have taken the maximum number of reservations for that given time. Click time to book.

Boat Hop/Car Show/Art by the River

Saturday, May 27

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with the annual Boat Hop, Car Show and Spring Art Show on Saturday. Musical entertainment by steel drummer Ken Greene. Plus, enjoy special fare.

The Boat Hop is from noon to 3 p.m. Cruise the clubhouse docks and check out boats, boats, boats! All members are invited to enjoy a tour of some of the most amazing boats at CYC! Spend the afternoon hopping and bopping from boat to boat to meet fellow members and enjoy refreshments around the island. Prior to hopping, stop by the front desk to pick up a map and program highlighting the boats that will be on display. Any questions? Want to serve as a boat host? Contact event chairs Andrew Kobak and Dana Textoris at Andrew@ClevelandPA.com.

The Car Show, AKA Old Beauty Auto Gathering will be 1-4 p.m. According to Jim Winton, “It is time to journey to CYC with your ‘Old Beauty.’ And please start paying homage to Mother Nature for a warm and sunny day for our gathering. Please let me know if you plan on joining us. This time the old beauty needs to be pre-1980. However, if you would like an exception, let me know. Parking is at a premium this weekend. Only member cars can park on the island. The CYC shuttle bus will be going up and down throughout the day, but most people just walk back down to save time, plus the exercise is good for you. If you need to trailer your beauty, you will then take the trailer back up to the parking area. I do need an old beauty count for the day, so please let me know.”

In addition to the Boat Hop and Car Show we will showcase our member-artists in the Art by the River Show, as their work will be displayed at Center Isle from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a great variety of artistic creations.

Commissioning Ceremonies

Monday, May 29

Join us on Memorial Day for the traditional flag raising signifying the start of our yachting season. Members and their families are invited to join Commodore Michael and Colleen Mansuetto at the flag pole at 4 p.m. when the Commissioning Ceremonies officially begin. Prior to the 4 p.m. start, The Lochabers Bagpipers will be roaming our island playing their beautiful sounds and our CYC Chorus will perform during the ceremony. Complimentary refreshments will be served on the Porch. These festivities are under the direction of Fleet Captain Philip Slaght. Pastor Keith Hileman from Bay Presbyterian is the 2023 Invocator. (See the history article on page 8.)

Due to the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, all guests will be directed to off-island parking. CYC shuttles will be available all weekend long running back and forth between the parking lot and our island. Thank you for your understanding.

3. Booking Details is where you can add another member to your reservation or special notes. Then click Book Now.

4. Confirmation Check Mark Reservations Completed. You will also have the option on this screen to add your reservation to your personal calendar, cancel your booking or make another reservation for a different date.

Pay Statements Online

Members can now pay statements online via credit cards. A fee of 3% will be charged. Please note that credit cards are only accepted online.

WELCOME NEW MEMBER

Kaitlyn Heintzelman

An attorney at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, Kaitlyn and her husband Gar have two children. In addition to spending time at the pool, the family plans to get involved in many of the club’s social activities.

Sponsors: P/C Scott Durham and Commodore Michael Mansuetto

Dining/Social

Weekly Specials

• Every Wednesday CYC will feature a $10 Family Night Dinner Special, so bring the family to the club for dinner.

• On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays enjoy drink and appetizer specials from 4 to 6 p.m. Happy Hour features $3 draft beers, $6 house wine and specialty drink deals. Plus, $2 off small plates.

• Topside will open Friday, May 26, from 4-11 p.m. and will be open Memorial Day Weekend form noon-11 p.m.

Looking ahead...

Mark your calendar for these June events at the club:

• Commodores’ Ball on Saturday, June 10

• Safety Town on Saturday, June 10

• Sail Camp begins on Tuesday, June 13

• Battle of Lake Erie Walleye Calcutta and Tournament on Friday and Saturday, June 16-17

• Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18

• ILYA Junior Regatta on Saturday, June 24

Wet Hens shake things up in May

We’re looking forward to a busy May!

• Wet Hens dinner is on the second Wednesday of the month. Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please register online.

• Stitch and Bitch is on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at CYC. For more information and times, refer to the Wet Hens newsletter blog or call Cathy Wilton-Bransch.

• Wet Hens Happy Hour is on the last Wednesday of the month. For time and location, please check the CYC newsletter blog or contact Christy Weiss.

• Every Friday at 10 a.m. is Pathfinders. This is a chance to get out of the house, and walk approximately three miles with friends. Locations and leaders vary. Contact Peg Indermaur or Deb Wadden to get on the email list.

The Social Committee thanks the 68 guests who showed up for our Women in History night to meet Jackie Kennedy Onassis. It was a fine way to end Women’s History Month.

Mark your calendars now to attend CYC’s annual Ladies Spring Social on May 9. The Hens will be working with First Lady Colleen Mansuetto planning this festive event, open to all of the women at CYC. The theme is “Petals and Prosecco,” a floral, festive Garden Party. See ad below.

Anyone involved in a CYC club or activity that offers opportunities for women to get involved is welcome to say a few words at

the party.

June brings glorious summer and the season of popular Wet Hens potluck dinners. On June 14, at 6 p.m. in the Spar Loft, the Social Committee is hosting this first kickoff event. It is BYOB and BYOE, Bring Your Own Everything, a family picnic dinner at Center Isle with live music by Kelly, Matt and Meredith. Register online so we have an accurate head count. Free.

• July 12, at 6 p.m. in the Spar Loft. The Sailors and the Paddlers will host the potluck, providing the decorations and the main course. Register online so we have an accurate head count. The evening is free.

• August 9 at 6 p.m. in the Spar Loft - All of the Wet Hens Galley Gourmet groups will host the potluck, providing the decorations and the main course. Register online so we have an accurate head count. The evening is free.

The Social Committee is already planning events for the fall, including Take a Hike Walking Tours, a visit to Stan Hywet Hall, a program on “Decluttering” presented by one of our own members, and a Party Bus excursion.

STAY UPDATED

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*Check out the Wet Hens Newsletter at https:// cycwethens.blogspot.com/

*Contact group leaders: all committee chairs’ contact info are at the bottom of the newsletter, which can be accessed using the QR Code here.

— Gail Cudak, Wet Hens Chair

Ladies Spring Social

Colleen Mansuetto, CYC’s 2023 First Lady, would like to invite all of the women at CYC to the annual Ladies Spring Social. Mark your calendars now for May 9th at 6 p.m.

The theme this year is “Petals and Prosecco.” Wear your brightest and best Garden Party attire (hats, gloves, florals)!

Enjoy a stunning Prosecco drink island, delectable appetizers, strolling music, and meeting old and new friends, all surrounded by the glorious colors of Spring. Representatives from the groups around the club will share information to encourage women to enjoy all of the many activities offered at CYC.

Register on the CYC website. The cost is only $20. Guests are welcome!

View CYC events on your phone calendar by syncing it through the CYC app or website. Just go to the CYC calendar and tap the sync symbol.

DINING HOURS: BRUNCH/LUNCH DINNER

Mon-Tues: closed closed

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 5-8:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 5-9:30 p.m.

Sun: 5-8:30 p.m.

* open for Brunch Sundays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. thru 5/21

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Saturday through Monday open for brunch 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner 3-9:30 p.m.

CLUBHOUSE BAR

Monday-Tuesday closed (except Memorial Day), Wednesday-Saturday

11:30 a.m.-midnight; Sunday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

GAS DOCK

Weekday service in May by appointment only. Beginning Saturday, May 6, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every Saturday through May 20. On Sunday, May 21, and Saturday, May 27, open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. On Sunday and Monday, May 28 & 29 open 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

POOL HOURS

The pool will open for the season Saturday, May 27, (weather permitting). Daily hours for pool and snack bar are 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

TOPSIDE BAR

Topside will open Friday, May 26, at 4-11 p.m. and be open Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from noon-11 p.m. And open noon-9 p.m. on May 30 and 31.

The Cleveland Yachting Club

200 Yacht Club Drive

Rocky River, Ohio 44116

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Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 14

Seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The menu will include traditional brunch favorites, a kids’ buffet and desserts. Entertainment provided by Harpist Susan Strasek. Cost is $43 for adults and $15 for kids. Reservations required and are limited.

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Kentucky Derby Party

on Saturday, May 6

Come join us for a night at the races starting at 5 p.m.! Enjoy a fabulous Southern buffet, drink ticket and raffle ticket. We will be offering specialty drinks, including mint juleps and a variety of bourbons. There will be betting windows, a DJ and raffle baskets.

We will also be crowning the winner for the best hat contest.

Adults Only. Semi-formal dress code. Make reservations online. Cost: $40 per person