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Teach Children about Giving Back on #GivingTuesday

November 21, 2016 by Galactic Growth Media

Staff Blogger: Jessica Kidd, Director of Annual Giving

As Lakeside Chautauqua joins #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving on November 29, 2016, we invite you to share the spirit of giving with your own children or grandchildren.

Teaching a younger generation about the power of giving is as simple as showing them how in real and tangible ways.

Include giving as part of your holiday conversation, and identify ways you can give to others as a family. The memories of these acts of kindness will last a lifetime.

Why Chautauqua Staff is Grateful for Volunteers

December 18, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

As the holiday season approaches, 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.

Help Lakeside Make a ‘Hole-in-One’ Today on #GivingTuesday

December 2, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

#GivingTuesday is finally here! Already, generous families have been inspired to celebrate this national day of giving to support enhancements to the miniature golf course.

For more than 51 years, the miniature golf course has been a gathering place for families to celebrate each hole-in-one victory and to reconnect along the lake. The laughter and cheers from players of all ages can be heard across the putting greens.

Over the years, the huge volume of families has put wear and tear on the historic facility. There are many repairs that need to be made.

5 Days Until #GivingTuesday… Are you in?

November 28, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

Happy Thanksgiving, Lakesiders

November 27, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

All of us at Lakeside Chautauqua wish you and yours a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with family, friends and great food.

Sunday Spotlight: How the Programming Department Books Entertainment

November 23, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

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

Have you ever wondered how the Hoover Auditorium and Steele Memorial Bandstand performers are booked for the Chautauqua season? Well it’s time to draw open the curtain so you can see just what happens behind-the-scenes at Lakeside.

The programming staff, who books the cultural arts performances, consists of Shirley Stary, vice president of Programming, and Cassondra (Casie) Eller, Programming manager.

However, the Lakeside community and professionals at similar arts venues play a part in this complex process. It is like a puzzle – the pieces are shifted and turned until they fit perfectly together.

10 Days Until #GivingTuesday

November 22, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

The Putter’s Observations of the Mini-Golf Course

November 21, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

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

Dear 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.

We’re 2 weeks away from #GivingTuesday

November 18, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

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

#GivingTuesday Encourages a Tradition of Generosity at Lakeside Chautauqua

November 14, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

Staff Blogger: Jessica Kidd, Advancement Manager

On 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.

A Brief History of Miniature Golf at Lakeside

November 12, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

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

The 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.

Help Lakeside Enhance the Miniature Golf Course

November 9, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

Staff Blogger: Jessica Kidd, Advancement Manager

As 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.