The Friday Flyer • September 25, 2015

CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Family of Muscovy ducks moves in at Diamond Point Pg. A8
Over the summer, many youngsters learned how to ride a wakeboard or improve their skills during four Learn to Ride Days offered by the Wakeboard Club.
Father/son dentists in Towne Center for 30 years Pg.A3
Cart allows disabled to ride along during foodshoppingPg.A7
Summer 2015 was a great ride!
BY SHARON RICE
EDITOR, THE FRIDAY FLYER
As summer comes to a close, resi- dents will want to remember and take a moment to thank the various clubs and Association for their efforts to provide a wide variety of activities over the past four months. Many individuals gave time, talent, effort and money to make these events happen – from Fiesta Day to the final Learn to Ride Day and every- thing in between.
But before looking back, residents will want to mark their calendars for what lies ahead.
Fall is a busy season, leading into the holidays, so here is a brief list of up- coming events. Details on these activi- ties will be found in this week’s issue or future issues of The Friday Flyer. High school students are encouraged to volunteer for community service hours.
October 3 – Octoberfest in the Towne Center.
October 10 – Car Show at the Lodge; Citywide Cleanup Day at Canyon Lake Community Church.
October 17 – Renaissance Faire at Holiday Harbor
October 24 – Parade of Frights in the Towne Center
October 31 – Halloween Carnival at Holiday Harbor
November 7-8 – Holiday Boutique at the Senior Center
partment, led by Sandy Healy, puts in a lot of hours preparing venues for vari- ous activities and keeping common ar- eas attractive and safe for residents and outside guests.
The staff member who helps coor- dinate Taco Tuesday, Maui Monday and concerts at the Lodge is Food and Beverage
esta Under the Big Top.”
After that, Taco Tuesday began
weekly at the Lodge, and Family Movie Nights were twice a month at Holiday Harbor, interspersed with Flick-n-Float at the Lodge pool. As always, the 4th of July Fireworks Show swelled the popu- lation of Canyon Lake by thousands.
Club-sponsored events included the Cosmic Carnival and Quarter Mania, hosted by the Family Matters Club; the Kids Fishing Derby, hosted by the Bassmasters; the Mermaid Festi- val, hosted by the Woman’s Club; the Paddle and Pedal Regatta, hosted by the Fitness and Triathlon Club; and the Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Lions Club.
Various programs and classes includ- ed Canyon Lake Community Theater’s all-kids production of “Flower Power;” several Learn to Ski and Learn to Ride Days, hosted by the Ski Club and Wake- board Club; the Kids Summer Tennis Program, hosted by the Tennis Club; the Junior Golf Clinic at the Country Club; a Summer Reading Program at the Li- brary; and swim and water polo classes
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November 11 – Vet- erans Day Ceremony in the Towne Center
November 14 – Open Studios Tour throughout communi- ty; Linda Gentille Con- cert at the Lodge
November 29 – Gary Bonner Singers at the Lodge
The CLPOA Activi- ties Department staff are behind the scenes for community-wide events and helping clubs get their events on the calendar at vari- ous venues. They in- clude Activities Direc- tor Lynn Jensen, Carrie Pratt and Valerie Gril- lo.
The Operations De-
This young lady was one of hun- dreds who visited the snack bar during Taco Tuesdays.
Director Jeff Main.
In addition to these are all the club volun- teers too numerous to mention who coordi- nate classes and activi- ties for the benefit of children, families and
seniors.
And now, here’s a
pictorial look back at Summer 2015, as seen through the eyes of children.
Fiesta Day, held the Saturday of Memo- rial Day weekend, was Canyon Lake’s official start to summer. This year’s theme was “Fi-
PHOTO BY MIKE CLARY