Summer Plans and Wednesday Sauna…by Maxine
Our next sauna is scheduled for Wednesday. The weather people claim we will have mild temps with just a breeze so, once again, the weather should be perfect for a sauna. To accommodate our supporters from afar, it will begin at 7 pm. We hope many of our supporters will be able to enjoy it.
In our last missive, we discussed some of the improvements your board is planning. This time, we want to share some of the activities we are planning so you can plan accordingly. Then we will list some ways you can help us.
Based on survey results (and good health considerations), the annual screening performed by our friendly dermatologist ranked #1. We learned last year that he had discovered potentially deadly Melanoma on one of our supporters a year earlier. Fortunately, it was discovered early enough to be treated. An annual screening is something everyone who is not eligible to be a NUT (Naturists Under Thirty), should do.
Second up is a wine & cheese event. This will be something new for us and we are having fun with the plans. Watch for this. Now you can begin considering what your favorite wine and cheese are.
Body Painting and a Chili Cook-off tied, followed closely by a return visit from our friendly arborist. These are all in the planning stage. Last year, our arborist came in July so we learned about the plants active in mid-summer. This year, if he is available, we will plan his visit in late-May so we can learn more about the Spring activities Nature offers. He has a wealth of knowledge making this is a great learning opportunity for everyone.
Some other activities that made it onto the schedule include a repeat of the Homebrew Competition, the popular Tie Dye day and the drum circle. More about all of these later.
One event that polled well but we have not scheduled is the Pig Roast. Two reasons: 1) Several of our survey respondents complained about the cost of LEF membership and participation. A Pig Roast would be expensive. If we were to plan one, we are concerned some would see this as an example of how expensive we are. 2) None on the board knows enough about planning a Pig Roast to organize it. If you have expertise in this area, please contact us.
Now for some ways you can help us.
Our Winter Warriors have made wonderful progress so far this season. But we only have a few weeks left before the ticks, chiggers, and poison ivy reappear to defend some of the wild turf we have. We still need to clear trees from the dam and, of course, clear more Cedars. If you are able, we hope you will volunteer to assist. By the way, its great exercise!
We are still looking for some 55 gal plastic barrels suitable for irrigation water.
Our new campsite on the west side of the lake will probably create more demand for boats. If you have a canoe, paddle boat, sailboat, sailboard, or other non-motorized boat you would consider donating for a tax-deduction, please contact us.
Speaking of the new campsite, we received one suggestion for a name from Kaye who emailed:
“Call the camp Lake View, because you need to get to the camp across the lake. Once there, you have a view of the lake.
“We haven’t been to the camp for a few years. Always enjoy when we do. Really look forward to the letter. Sounds like you have been little beavers getting things done. Hope to make it down this year.
“Take care and stay cool.”
Thank-you, Kaye.
Thanks to all of our supporters. Don’t forget the sauna on Wednesday at 7 pm and the mid-Winter gathering Saturday at 6.
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If you would like to add anything, please post a comment (below).
When do you close down for winter? I hope the facilities are open in October.
Actually, we don’t really “close”. However, there are far fewer people
interested in lying on the beach in January than in July. On a warm,
sunny winter day, it can be fun to visit but those doing so shouldn’t
expect to see a crowd.
Members always have the combination to the gate and are welcome to
visit anytime … even if it is to walk the trails in the middle of
Winter fully clothed.
Hello, I was wandering the upcoming schedule of the sauna. I am able to come any time after Jan 10th or so and was really looking forward to it. I have never been to a sauna event and was wondering how many people usually attend? I have been out to the lake about 4 times in the last 2 years and have loved every bit of it, but have only had conversations with about 3 people. I was also wondering since I am not a paid member, am I able to pay to come to the sauna or is it for members only?
We are always anxious to share our saunas with others so of course you would be welcome.
We have a sauna scheduled for tomorrow night (Wednesday) beginning at 8 pm. If you can make that, wonderful. If not, our schedule is published every month in Bare Facts, our monthly newsletter. I think you have been receiving it. If not, let me know and we can add your name to the mailing list.
It is always difficult to predict how many may show up for a sauna. Sometimes we have a good group of 10 or more. Sometimes no one shows up. If no one is there after 15 minutes, we may just close it down and go home.
We ask visitors to our special place to contribute to its upkeep with a donation of $25 or more. Members, of course, are always welcome. You might consider a membership which lasts for one full year. Cost is only $275/year for a single; $350 for a couple. If you are under 30, you are eligible for our NUTs (Naturists Under Thirty) membership which is only $75.
We look forward to talking with you soon.
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