Southwoods RV Resort

July 15, 2016 Southwoods RV Resort Newsletter Issue Three,

RV RESORT 6749 Townline Road

Byron, NY 14422

(585) 548-9002

Owners:

Mike & Sue Curran

Newsletter Editor:

Bernadette Serrano

Publication Dates

Previous Issues: Past issues of the

Southwoods RV Resort Newsletter can

be found in a binder

in the Game Room.

This Issue: July 15, 2016

Upcoming Issues:

August 15, 2016

September 15, 2016

Southwoods’ Summer-Neighbors’ Newsletter

Volume Eight Issue Three, July 15, 2016

Table of Contents

Page 1… Sue Says…

Page 2… Reminders

Page 3… News

Pages 4 & 5… Father’s

Day Weekend Events

Page 6… Past Happenings

Page 7… Coming Up

Page 8… Ongoing

Page 9… Events Calendar

Page 10… RV Recipe

Page 11… Kids’ Crafts

Pages 12 & 13… Independ-

ence Day Weekend Events

Sue Says… “Excitement to Come”

The summer months are in full swing now and with the recent high temperatures we’ve

had, the pools seem to be the place to be. Our celebration for the Independence Day Holiday

Weekend involved a lot of fun activities for all, but the highlight had to be the fireworks display

put on by Mike Curran, Bill Prahler and David Bott along with music accompaniment pro-

vided by David Phelps. Thanks guys; great job! Hopefully everyone will have the opportunity

to enjoy some leisure time with friends and family during these “dog days of summer.”

Mike and I are always looking for new and different ideas for fun and entertainment at

Southwoods RV Resort and the following are a few things to look forward to in the coming

months.

We are excited to introduce a couple of first-time events in August and September

for our Southwoods campers, as well as a new purchase that will add to the intrigue and

festivities throughout the month of October.

The first is a Teen Weekend on August 5th - 7th that is sure to be a big hit with our

FABULOUS teens who camp here. There will be several, special activities planned for

teens only (ages 13 - 17 years) all weekend long— including a campfire, mini-golf tourna-

ment, wagon ride, pizza & wings party, dance, swim night and a Worship Service for eve-

ryone (all ages) but with a teen focus and involvement.

On September 10th there will be a Chainsaw Artist demonstrating his carving

skills for our observation and entertainment. He will have some of his works on display for

sale in addition to taking orders for pieces that you may wish to commission.

Lastly, our Spooky, Haunted House will scare the tar out of you— if you’re brave

enough to venture into it! The haunted house will be open each weekend in October so make your reservations now to camp at Southwoods…………. if you dare!

Reminders from Mike and Sue Curran


How to Submit News Items

E-mail me at: [email protected]. Or place your news items in the lock-box in the Game Room labeled “Newsletter Contributions.”

The DEADLINE is the 10th of every month. If you’d like this newsletter sent to you electronically as a pdf file, I’ll need your email address. Advantages of getting your newsletter via email:

it’s in COLOR; you’ll receive it faster; saves paper & printing costs for the campground; you can run off as many copies as you like on your own

printer and/or forward it to your family & friends. I promise no spam (junk mail), just this newsletter.

Groundskeeping at your Site

Just a reminder that if you are not able to get out to your site at the

beginning of the season— or anytime— to please make arrangements with a

neighbor / friend / relative to mow your lawn.

It can get pretty long and scraggly looking in a short time, and reflects

negatively on your neighborhood as well as the whole park.

Thank-you.

To Parents

With the advent of summer and school being out of session,

there is more time for kids and teens to enjoy being at camp. All kids

under the age of 18 need to be supervised. If parents need to go to

work and can’t be here at camp, you must make arrangements for

another adult seasonal to be guardian of your child/children while you

are away.

Mike and Sue need to have in writing, along with signatures

from both the parent and guardian, that the guardian is willing to take

responsibility of a child or teen while the parents are away. Anytime

a parent is away from camp for whatever reason and leaves a child/

teen, this needs to be done. In case of an emergency, we need to

know whom to contact; this information is kept on file in the office.

Thank you.

Swimming Pool Reminders

A reminder that everyone 17 years and younger needs to have a par-

ent or guardian with them at the pools.

Unfortunately, we’ve had to ask several teenagers to leave the pool a

few times already this year because there was no adult with them. These were

teens of seasonal and monthly campers.

Because we have no lifeguard on duty we have to abide by the rules

set by the Health Department and our insurance company, or we may lose the

privilege of having swimming pools available.

Also, please remember that there is no jumping into the pools or run-

ning on the pool decks as both are safety hazards.

We want everyone to enjoy the pools so please respect policy and

follow the rules. Thank you.

To Pet Owners

Please clean up after your pets, even if you walk them thru

the woods or maintenance field. Take a bag with you and clean up

after them and dispose in the garbage dumpsters only.

Mike and Bill frequently work in the woods and the mainte-

nance areas ,and would appreciate everyone being respectful and tak-

ing responsibility for their pets.

Thank-you.

News


A Heartfelt Thank-you! Contributed by: Beverly Reed

Dave and I would like to thank Scott & RoseAnn

Bensley, Steve & Linda Czerwinski, the Byron Ambu-

lance crew, and the medic from Mercy Flight, as well as all

our Southwoods’ family for your help, support, kindnesses

and prayers at the time of David’s stroke.

He was taken to the hospital in time for the clot

buster to be administered, which prevented long term con-

sequences. As we have often heard, “Time is of the es-

sence” when it comes to getting medical attention quickly.

A month has passed, and Dave is doing very well.

Thank-you, everybody!

Thank-you, Contributors!

Thank-you this month to: Jennifer Manley, Bill

Stevens, Beverly Reed, Patricia Pimm, Lindsey Fabian,

Ed Beenhouwer, Steve Swiatowy, and Sue Curran.

As always, every entry is very much appreciated.

Without your input there would be no newsletter!

Generous Donation Contributed by: Sue Curran

Thank you so much to one of our regular camper

couples, Ken & Phyllis Romano, for donating the lovely

insulated casserole carrier that was raffled off on the July

4th Weekend.

Sue Ott, a newlywed, was the lucky winner and

I’m sure she’ll get lots of use with it through the years.

Susie, you can think of Southwoods whenever you use it,

as well as this generous couple who donated it to us.

More Thank-yous Contributed by: Sue Curran

On Saturday, June 25th at coffee & donuts, I was presented with a lovely sympa-

thy card and a very generous donation from all of you seasonals in memory of my mom,

Peggy Ingersoll. Needless to say, I was deeply touched and my heart is full of love and

thanks to all of you. Mom loved trees, so later in the fall Mike and I will pick out a nice

strong oak tree and plant it somewhere in the park along with a park bench to go under it.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous deed.

Yours truly, Sue Curran

See Page 10 for the story behind this photo:

Father’s Day Weekend — Pancake Breakfast, 50/50 Winner


Pancake Breakfast

The Bensleys, Scott & Roseann, do

a tremendous job catering the Mother’s and

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfasts at South-

woods RV Resort. As you can see in the top

photos, they have lots of help in the

“kitchen.” There’s even more help making

those delicious pancakes disappear, as evi-

denced in the lower photos. I heard that no

one left hungry. Thank-you to all who as-

sisted and participated that day.

Pancake Breakfast

Photos Courtesy of:

Bill Stevens

Cruise-In Winner

Best of Show trophy winner, South-

woods’ seasonal, Dick Exton, with his 1965

red Pontiac GTO. (Top Right Photo)

50/50 Winner

Colby Sanner was the 50-50 win-ner. He is the son-in-law of Mark & Sue

Ellen Bates. (Lower Right Photo)

Photo Courtesy of:

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Father’s Day Weekend — Cruise In


Contributed by: Sue Curran

Photos Courtesy of: Steve Swiatowy

This year’s Cruise-In boasted 18 vehicles. Our own seasonal,

Dick Exton, received the most votes earning him the trophy for Best-of-

Show. (See photo on Page 4.)

Joan Stevens and Candie Meier sold 50/50 tickets netting about $190 each for the winner (Colby Sanner, see photo on Page 4),

and the Southwoods Activities fund.

Steve Swiatowy volunteered to help out at this event. In

addition to passing out door prizes (two Napa gift certificates),

collecting votes and awarding the trophy, he also acted as photog-

rapher and captured all the lovely images featured on this page.

Past Happenings


Seventh Annual Seneca

Niagara Casino Trip Contributed by: Ed Beenhouwer

There were 50 of us on the 2016 casino trip. As

in years past, everyone had a good time. Of course there

were some winners (though nobody real big), and most came home about even which makes it a successful trip

all around.

Third Annual Bake Sale at Southwoods Contributed by: Lindsay Fabian

A huge “thank-you” to all who participated in the

Third Annual Southwoods Bake Sale. This was our best

year yet, with a total raised of $277.25. Thank-you, thank-

you, thank-you!

Special shout-outs go to Chris Foley, Brianna

Birch, and George & Christina Fabian who went above

and beyond, each providing a multitude of items. By the

time the sale started, all the empty space on the counters

were filled full of goodies.

Funds from the sale are used by the Activities

Committee to provide activities and supplies for some of

the things we all enjoy here at Southwoods.

Baked Sale Photos

Courtesy of:

Lindsey Fabian

Photo Courtesy of: Ed Beenhouwer

Upcoming Events


Ladies Luncheon in August

August’s luncheon is a special one— a meal and a boat ride on the

Canandaigua Lady— to be held on Monday, August 15th. You must sign

up on the sheet posted on the Game Room’s Bulletin Board.

Due to the distance, cost, etc., payment needs to be made ahead of

time— due by August 1st— and is $33.00 per person. At the time you

pay, you must also select the meal you’d like (options are on a page under-

neath the sign-up sheet). Please see Dona at site M-5 to pay and/or make

inquiries.

You must be AT the pier IN Canandaigua, at 11:30 am.

Reminder: July’s Luncheon, this coming Tuesday, July 19th is at

Terry Hills in Batavia. Ladies meet at the restaurant at noon, often times

carpooling. Enjoy!

July’s Adult Craft

Dorothy Goras will lead the Adult Craft on Saturday,

July 16th at 11:00 am making a Wine Bottle Tiki Torch. Cost

of materials is $10.00 per person; the class meets in the Game

Room. Who wouldn’t want one of these at their campsite?

Casino Night and a Night at the Races

Two popular adult-only events are coming up this

month. On Saturday, July 23rd folks can enjoy Casino Night.

Cost is $5.00 per person. This is a BYOB event; snacks will

be available.

The following Saturday, July 30th, it’s back to a Night

at the Races, with Rose Kane as the ever reliable jockey.

Both events will be held in the Game Room. Mone-

tary and other prizes are awarded accordingly. Sign-up sheets

for volunteers and “customers” are hung on the Bulletin Board

in the Game Room.

First Annual Teen Weekend

All activities for ages 13 to 17 and are free, but

please sign-up in the Game Room for the Pizza Party so

we know how many to plan for.

Friday, August 5th 9:00 - 10:00 pm Teen Campfire (between the store and the north

hedgerow; bring your own lawn chair)

Saturday, August 6th 10:00 - 11:00 am Donuts & Juice, in the Game Room

1:00 pm Mini-Golf Tournament, at the Mini-Golf Course

3:00 pm Teen Wagon Ride throughout the park, meet at the

front of the Camp Store

5:00 pm Pizza and Wings. Game Room (sign-up ahead of time)

7:00 - 9:00 pm Dance, Game Room

9:30 - 10:30 pm Teen Swim, North (shamrock) Pool

Sunday, August 7th 10:00 am Worship Service (for all) with teen focus, Pavilion

Annual Golf Tournament: SW vs GCC at LCC

It’s time to win back “our” trophy; Genesee Country Camp-

ground has had it— and the bragging rights— for two years now.

Monday, July 18 tee off is at 1:30 pm, sharp! at Leroy Country

Club. It’s $20 to play; $20 for the meal (banquet afterwards); $40 if you

plan to do both. Sue needs something to keep her busy and dusting the

trophy for a year would suit her well. Let’s earn it back!

Southwoods’ Version of the Amazing Race...

...Returns on Sat., July 30th — meet at the pool at 2:00 pm.

No wheels permitted; teams of two on foot, please.

Ongoing at Southwoods


Regular Weekly / Monthly Activities

When

Saturdays, 9:00 am

Saturdays, 10:00 am

Saturdays, 11:00 am

Saturdays, 4:00 pm

Sundays, 10:00 am

Third Monday of the

Month, at noon

Second Thursday of

the Month, 5:30 pm

Mondays, 7:00 pm

Thursdays, 7:00 pm

One Sun. / Month

3:00 pm

Mon/Wed/Fri, 9 am

2nd & 4th Wed., 2 pm

Where

Game Room

Game Room

Game Room

Meet at Store Front

Peace Chapel

(Pavilion)

Restaurant

Game Room

Game Room

Game Room

Pool Patio (weather

permitting)

Game Room

Game Room

What

Coffee ($1) and Donuts ($1 each)

Kids Craft / Activity

Adult Craft (not every week)

Wagon Ride

Worship Service

(Beginning Memorial Day Weekend)

Ladies Luncheon (Please sign-up!)

Potluck Dinner (bring dish to pass)

Hand & Foot (free card game)

Euchre ($1/person; $.10 per Euchre)

Adult Social — BYOB and snack

or dessert to share

Exercise

Quilting for Vets

SWY’s Chicken & Rib BBQ

As last year, we are again offering SWY’s

BBQ Chicken or Ribs. Orders must be placed

and paid for by 8:00 pm on Friday; meals avail-

able for pick-up at 5:00 pm on Saturday.

Prices this year:

$8.50 ~~ ½ Chicken

$12.00 ~~ ½ Rack of Ribs

Dates this season:

July 16th

August 13th

September 4th

October 15th

From the Bulletin Board in the Game Room

Seasoned Firewood

$80 / Face cord

Call: (585) 794-2520

Email: [email protected]

First Mini-Golf League Game Contributed by: Patricia Pimm

The first Mini-Golf League game of the season was not a

wash-out for most of the team. However, the same can not be said for

those who picked the short straw and teed off last. Bringing up the

caboose for the day are Vern Schneider and Lynn Richardson, ever

so slightly drenched.

Photo Courtesy of:

Patricia Pimm

Pickleball,

Anyone?

There are pickleball

courts available in Bergen.

Wouldn’t it be great if we

could set up a group of players

to take advantage of them?

Please contact Gary and Darla, (585) 478-1953, if

you’re interested.

Events Calendar

Friday, July 15 By 8:00 pm Camp Store / Office Order your BBQ meal(s)

Saturday, July 16 10:00 am Game Room Activities Committee Meeting

11:00 am Game Room Adult Craft - Wine Bottle Tiki Torch

2:00 pm Game Room Candy Bar Bingo

5:00 pm Gazebo Pick up your BBQ Chicken or Ribs

Monday, July 18 1:30 pm Leroy Country Club Southwoods vs GCC Annual Golf Tournament

Tuesday, July 19 Noon Terry Hills Restaurant, Batavia Ladies Luncheon

Saturday, July 23 10:00 am Game Room Kids Craft / Activity

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Game Room Casino Night!

Saturday, July 30 10:00 am Game Room Kids Craft / Activity

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Meet at Game Room Amazing Race — NO WHEELS

7:00 pm Game Room Horse Racing

Fri. - Sun., Aug. 5 - 7 First Annual Teen Weekend See Page 7 for Details

Saturday, August 6 10:00 am Game Room Kids Craft / Activity

Thursday, August 11 5:30 pm Game Room Pot Luck Dinner (Sign-up!)

Fri. - Sun., Aug. 12 - 14 Second Annual Wet-and-Wild Weekend

Friday, August 12 By 8:00 pm Camp Store / Office Order your BBQ meal(s)

Saturday, August 13 11:00 am Volleyball Hill Byron Fire Department

11:30 am Volleyball Hill Slip-n-Slide

4:00 pm Meet in front of Camp Store Wet Wagon Ride - bring your own squirt gun!

5:00 pm Gazebo Pick up your BBQ Chicken or Ribs

Monday, August 15 11:30 am Canandaigua Lady Pier Ladies Luncheon

Day / Date Time Location Event


Reminder: There’s always a monthly calendar posted in the glass enclosed bulletin board outside the Camp Store / Office.

RV Recipe Contributed by: Sue Curran

2 large tomatoes, cut into large dices

2 avocados, cut into large dices

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Juice of 2 limes

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt


Papertole Picture of Southwoods Store Front Contributed by: Sue Curran

I am still in awe of the lovely, thoughtful and creative gift that Cheri

Beenhouwer presented me with this month.

The picture of Southwoods store front was made by her over the six win-

ter months that she was in Florida. It’s a papertole picture with unbelievable di-

mension and layer upon layer of tiny detailed paper. She took a photo of the pic-

ture, made at least 10 copies and then proceeded to cut the items out of the copies

with an exacto knife and glue them onto the original picture in layers. It’s incredi-

bly detailed and dimensional. There are layer upon layer (10 at least!) of the

shrubs and flowers and everything.

This photo does not do it justice; it’s just so intricate. You will have to

see it in person to really appreciate all of the care and hours that went into it.

I can’t believe she’s giving it to me after all the work and effort that went

into it. Cheri must really like me a lot! I feel so blessed and lucky to have such a

lovely, thoughtful gift from such a lovely, thoughtful friend! Simply amazing!

Hopefully everyone will stop into the office and see it’s delicate detail in

person. I’ve hung it under the clock behind the desk for all to appreciate.

I N G R E D I E N T S

P R E P A R A T I O N

I N S T R U C T I O N S

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes,

avocados, red onion and cilantro.

Squeeze lime juice over the top and

drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Gently stir.

Taste and add salt as needed.

Cheri, thanks

again for such a beau-

tiful piece of artwork,

for your considerable

time and talents, and

for just being such a

considerate friend.

Reminder

There’s an

Activites Committee

meeting on Sat.,

July 16th at 10:00

am, in the Game

Room. If you can,

please attend.

Avocado and Tomato Salad


Kids’ Crafts Contributed by: Jen Manley

Shell Animal Craft

July 9th

Pet Pebble Tic-Tac-Toe

June 25th

Upcoming Kids Craft /

Activity Planned

July 16 Candy Bar Bingo

July 23 Stepping Stones

July 30 Glue Sun-Catchers

August 6 Mason Jar Lantern

August 13 No Craft — Wet-n-Wild

Weekend


Independence Day Weekend

F F

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F R O A

F R E E D O M

I W I

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N R Y

D K

S S

We had a FABULOUS July 4th

celebration at Southwoods with so many

fun activities. Attached is a word puzzle I

came up with that I hope folks will enjoy.

-Sue Curran

The Fourth of July is all

about the F words!

50/50 Winner Contributed by: Jen Manley

Charlie Sztaba won the Independence Day

Weekend 50/50 drawing. The amount collected was

a whopping $848.00, paying out $424 to Charlie, and

the balance to the Activities Committee Fund to be

used for the enjoyment of all campers.

Ironically, Charlie’s mother had picked the

winning ticket. The family was celebrating her 94th

birthday! Congrats to all.

Ages 6 - 9 Ages 10 + Prizes Won

First Place Johnnie Natalie 2 Ice Cream Cones, Mini Golf for 4

Second Place Sammie Chris 2 Ice Cream Cones, Mini Golf for 2

Bike Decorating Contest Winners Are:

Golf Cart Decorating

Winners Are:

Site Number Prize Won

W-25 Fireworks (?) 1st Place

W-4 Unknown 2nd Place

M-12 Unknown 3rd Place

Editor’s Note: My apologies for not investigating the accuracy

of the results of the decorating contest. Hope everyone had fun!


Independence Day Weekend— Bike and Golf Cart Decorating

Photos Courtesy of: Jen Manley

Bonus Page: Fireworks Photos


The Tootell, Stevens and Hahn Families anticipating

the fireworks display at Southwoods RV Resort.

Fireworks Photos Courtesy of: Bill Stevens

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