2008

July

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Thursday Evening Happy Hour

If you aren't a regular at happy hour yet - shame on you! Come on down and join in the party! This is a bring your own food and beverages event. A great time to relax, meet with friends, catch up on the latest Holiday Point news (and gossip) and discuss plans for the weekend's activities.

July 4
7th Annual Margarita Night/Chili Cook-off and July 4th Celebration

This has been one of our most popular evening beach parties of the summer. Once again this year, we have combined the Chili Cook-off/Margarita Night with our annual Forth of July celebration! It's gonna be Mexican food and drink mega-party!!! Come along and continue the tradition!. Please bring a Mexican dish (appetizer, entree and/or dessert), entries into the chili cook-off are strongly encouraged - and bring along beverages to share - especially your favorite Margarita recipe or cervesas. Contact Al B. for more information. Donations will be accepted to defray the evening entertainment costs.

July 12
Holiday Point Annual Meeting

This is your opportunity to participate in the election of officers and discuss topics important to all community members. Please plan to attend! The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 am.

SPECIAL NOTE: The Annual Meeting will be held this year in the SHERMAN SCHOOL CAFETERIA!

July 14
Sherman Seniors Meeting at the Main Beach

Holiday Point will be host to a group from the Sherman Senior Center that meets on a regular basis. Their meeting at the beach will be as guests of Dorthy C. and Gertrude B.

July 26
Sherman Concert In The Park
The second Concert In The Park Series sponsored by the Sherman Parks and Recreation Department will be held on this date at Veteran's Field (behind Sherman School. The concert will begin at 5:00 pm and run until 8:00. Admission is free. Bring a blanket and/or a lawn chair and a picnic dinner and join in on the music and fun. The concert will feature a mix of acoustic classic roc and rockand roll music performed by the local group, Cripple Creek, of which two of it's performers are Holiday Point members Bill P. and Al B.

July 19
Bazillionth Annual Holiday Point Annual Picnic

Join in on the biggest event of the Holiday Point season. All Holiday Point members and their families are welcome to attend. Please contribute a side dish. A small fee to offset cost will be collected.


August

August 7, 14, 21, 28
Thursday Evening Happy Hour

Time's running out! Only a few more happy hours to go this summer. This is a bring your own food and beverages event. A great time to relax, meet with friends, catch up on the latest Holiday Point news (and gossip) and discuss plans for the weekend's activities.

August 2
Annual Sherman Fireman's Ball

This is the Sherman Social Event of the Year. Join your friends and become part of the Holiday Point contingent at 'the Ball'. Music, dancing, door prizes and the best roast beef in town!

August 9
7th Annual Holiday Point Golf Outing

Once again we will be holding our Holiday Point Golf Outing. Come join your neighbors for a day on the links followed by a picnic on the beach . . . life is good on Holiday Point! Please contact Ed H. for details and to register.

August 23
6th Annual Holiday Point Wine Tasting

This party (held with the sponsorship of the Sherman Spirit Shop) will be an opportunity to sample some great wines, have some great food and enjoy the company of your neighbors at the beach. It has been a huge success for the past two years and promises to be even better this year. There will be a donation required to attend this event. Attendance is also limited, so register early!

August 30
5th Annual Lobster Festival

Again last year, a record number of lobsters met their fate at the hands of our world famous lobster chefs... well they tasted good enough to have been cooked by famous chefs! Once again we will host the lobster dinner at the beach (please being along an appitizer, side dish or dessert to share). Attendees should place their lobster orders in advance with Ro D., so they can be purchased (at cost). This is another great party for the community and a terrific way to celebrate the end of the summer season on the beach.


September

September 4, 11, 18, 25
Thursday Evening Happy Hour

September is the last month that we officially celebrate Thursday evening happy hours on the beach. If you haven't become a regular attendee at these events, this month is your last chance! This is a bring your own food and beverages event. A great time to relax, meet with friends, catch up on the latest Holiday Point news (and gossip) and discuss plans for the weekend's activities.


October

October 18
Shut down the water system

Shutting down the water system marks the unofficial end of the Holiday Point season. Please volunteer to assist in this annual maintenance task.


November

Scheduled events
to be announced


December

Happy Holidays to all of our neighbors and Friends!