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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | AUGUST 2021 7 By Cindy Graves I'm telling you, activity has exploded everywhere! It feels so good to have everyone out, excited and enjoying the lively company. I want to thank everyone who came down and joined us for all of the Fourth of July festivities at The Lodge. What a blast we had! The event began with a wonderful Classic Car and Motorcycle Parade. The Chili Cook Off then blew my mind when 300 people showed up in the first 20 minutes to be chili judges for the contest. The line for tasting these award-wining chilis was wrapped around the building, but everyone seemed to have a great time! We then had big outdoor games and folks won lots of prizes. The live band called Front Row got people rocking out and the Golf Cart Parade was absolutely gorgeous with a flood of patriotic bling and creativity. The frosting on the whole event was that the landscapers remembered to turn off the sprinklers at The Summit so no one got power-washed watching the fireworks! You all made our "Let Freedom Ring" event feel incredibly joyous and one of the most special Independence Days I've ever experienced. We have another super busy month, so be sure to check out the Activities Calendar. There are several events that I want to draw your attention to beginning with The Neighborhood Watch- sponsored CHP Safe Driver Class that will take place on Thursday, Aug. 5 in the Ballroom from 3 to 5 pm. Some insurance companies will take into account that you took the class to give you a cheaper insurance rate. Check to see if your company will give you a discount. They will also touch on golf cart safety as well. The class is free and all residents are welcome. Please sign up on the clipboard at The Lodge front desk so we can get an accurate count and be sure that we have enough seating. The next happy information I have to share is that the BOD did approve both the Craft Boutique, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9, as well as the HOA Garage Sale to take place on Saturday, Oct. 23. Please take note that if you'd like to be a crafter/vendor and sell your wares at the boutique, you must attend the mandatory Craft Boutique organizational meeting and lottery. It will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 6 pm in The Lodge Ballroom. This meeting will determine, by lottery, which table you will receive for your selling station. The participation fee is $5 per table. If you are dancing fans, be sure to find yourselves in the Ballroom on Friday, Aug. 20 at 6 pm for the "Golden Era 40s – 60s Dance." This dance will be hosted by the dynamic duo of Phil and Elizabeth Westbrook. You are also welcome to bring your dinner and favorite beverages into the dance. There is no cost to attend. Hooray! Gail Lindeboom is back this month as the incredible MC of the Four Seasons' favorite group participation game Password. Come and enjoy the hilarious Four Seasons version of the TV show everyone loves on Friday, Aug. 27 at 6 pm. There are prizes and the Kopper Kettle will be creating special game show food boxes for you to purchase and take into the event. Everyone is welcome and this is also a no-cost event to attend! On a sports and fitness note, if you'd love to join some of the exercise classes that our physical fitness company "For-The-Health- of-It" offers, check out our Exercise Expo in the Ballroom on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 10 am to 1 pm. There will be demonstrations and explanations of the various classes and you'll have a chance to watch and determine which classes are the best fit for you. Again, everyone is welcome. When you're finished at the Exercise Expo be sure to pop in on Karaoke that same night at 5:30 pm. Come prepared to sing your heart out or to be part of the encouraging audience. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage… often, depending on the beverage, you can greatly enhance your listening experience the more "hydrated" you become! Finally, you won't want to miss the American Bandstand Event taking place on Sunday evening, Aug. 29, at 4:30 pm, in the Ballroom. There will be all kinds of entertainment including a great D.J. named Dick Clark, formerly known as Tracy Crow. Stay tuned to the Daily Report and the Activities Blast for more of the awesome details! Be sure to get it on your calendar though. Have a great August and I look forward to seeing you around The Lodge! Activities Director Corner