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The Putter’s Observations of the Mini-Golf Course

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Staff Blogger: Gretchen Colón, Vice President of Advancement & Communications

 

DSC_2693-2Dear Friends,

The seasons are changing in Lakeside Chautauqua. Snow is falling all over the campus, especially at the miniature golf course.

I was out just the other day with my dear friend, the Bright Yellow Golf Ball.

Underneath the snow, we noticed that the concrete is sinking at the mini-golf course, and water is running into the holes. The bumpers are rotting slightly and will need to be replaced soon. Some of the obstacles are also deteriorating. I know putting greens wear quickly, and some are worn more than others at Lakeside.

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Our Staff’s Favorite Holiday Recipes, Part 3

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Staff Blogger: Melissa Kunz, Content Manager

 

Can you believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner? As many of the Lakeside staff members begin to prepare their meals, they took the time to share a few more last-minute recipes.

Whether you’re sticking to tradition or looking for a new appetizer, side dish or dessert to add to your menu, these recipes are sure to light up your taste buds.

We hope you’ve enjoyed the recipes our staff has shared with you over the past few weeks. We’d love you to share some of your favorites with us as well. Tell us in the comments below, or even post a picture of your favorite meal. Together, we will all have a delicious and well spent holiday season.

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We’re 2 weeks away from #GivingTuesday

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We’re 2 weeks away from #GivingTuesday, the official start of the giving season! Share why you give to Lakeside Chautauqua.

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Celebrate Christmas at Lakeside

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Staff Blogger: Sarah Milheim, Advancement & Communications Coordinator

 

1469941_10151865794362992_498147832_nEach year in December, Wesley Lodge is transformed into a Christmas delight.

To celebrate the holiday season, Lakeside Chautauqua hosts an annual Community Christmas Dinner held on Saturday, Dec. 6 in Wesley Lodge.

I sat down with Casie Eller, Programming manager, to learn more about this annual event. Eller’s year-round job at Lakeside is to provide administrative support to the Programming Department, especially the Vice President of Programming, Shirley Stary.

Eller has attended several events in Wesley Lodge, and this year’s Community Christmas Dinner will mark her fifth year attending the event.

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#GivingTuesday Encourages a Tradition of Generosity at Lakeside Chautauqua

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Staff Blogger: Jessica Kidd, Advancement Manager

 

photoOn December 2, 2014, Lakeside Chautauqua will partner with #GivingTuesday for the second year. The purpose of this special day of giving is to encourage a tradition of generosity during the holiday season, which coincides with family celebrations and holiday shopping.

Through the launch of our #GivingTuesday initiative to enhance the recreation pillar, many community members have offered to tell their Lakeside stories. These stories share how enhancements to the Lakeside miniature golf course will continue to bring families and friends across multiple generations closer together.

For families, like the Smiths, the miniature golf course has been a part of their renewal experience for many years. In 1972, Steven Smith accepted a seasonal position to work alongside his brother, Dave, and Frank Floding at the Lakeside miniature golf course.

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Our Staff’s Favorite Holiday Recipes, Part 2

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Staff Blogger: Melissa Kunz, Content Manager

 

With only a few weeks left until the start of the holiday season, it’s time to start shopping for your holiday dinner. Our staff has put together a list of some of our favorite recipes to share with you this season.

As you begin your shopping, think about your menu; maybe one of our recipes will make an appearance on your table this year.

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A Brief History of Miniature Golf at Lakeside

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Staff Blogger: Gretchen Colón, Vice President of Advancement & Communications

 

MiniatureGolfHut_Week_1_Patterson781The simple and fun recreational game of miniature golf has been a part of the Lakeside Chautauqua experience for more than 50 years.

In 1963, under the leadership of Lakeside’s Executive Director, George Beebe, the miniature golf course was built in Central Park. Sitting only 50 feet from the shoreline, the location and tree canopy make the course pleasant, even in the heat of a sunny, summer day.

The great game, played on the greens with a putter and brightly colored golf ball, added to the array of recreational activities at Lakeside long ago, and still remains a treasured experience today.    

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Help Lakeside Enhance the Miniature Golf Course

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Staff Blogger: Jessica Kidd, Advancement Manager

 

McKinneyAs we know, the Chautauqua experience is based upon the exploration and enrichment of life through four pillars: religion, education, cultural arts and recreation. Each pillar provides opportunities for Lakesiders of all ages to grow mentally, physically and spiritually.

For Lakesiders like Tom McKinney, the Chautauqua experience has been an important part of his life.

McKinney’s first memory of Lakeside is running along the dock during the hot and sunny summer days. The lakefront was a place he spent much of his time.

Also, near the lakefront was Central Park, the center for vibrant colors; a place where Lakesiders of all ages cheered with excitement and children often cried out “Did you see that, Mom and Dad? A hole-in-one!” McKinney too was attracted to the miniature golf course.

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Why Lakeside Chautauqua Staff is Grateful for Volunteers

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Staff Blogger: Sarah Milheim, Advancement & Communications Coordinator

 

Thank_you_Volunteers_2November is a month for giving thanks. This month the Lakeside Chautauqua staff would like to take a moment to thank and recognize the impact that volunteers make in the community and how they bring the Lakeside mission to life.              

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Only 25 More Days Until #GivingTuesday

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Happy National Philanthropy Day, Lakesiders

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Our Staff’s Favorite Holiday Recipes, Part 1

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Staff Blogger: Melissa Kunz, Content Manager

 

The leaves have finally fallen, and November has officially arrived in Lakeside. The air has gotten cooler, and everyone is busy preparing for family gatherings on Thanksgiving.

As you prepare your Thanksgiving menus, members of our staff would like to share some of their favorite holiday recipes with you over the next few weeks. Together, we will all have a delicious and well spent Thanksgiving holiday.

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