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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.

Lakesiders are Thankful for…

November 26, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

Staff Blogger: Melissa Kunz, Content Manager

All across America, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated once a year as a day to give thanks. A day dedicated to giving grateful acknowledgement to individuals who have given their efforts, favors or time.

In between passing the plate of turkey around the dinner table, or savoring that last bite of pumpkin pie, Lakesiders are taking the time to give thanks to the special people or for the irreplaceable moments in their lives.

We asked our Facebook community and Lakeside Chautauqua staff members to share what they are thankful for this year.

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.

Our Staff’s Favorite Holiday Recipes, Part 3

November 20, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

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.

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.

Celebrate Christmas at Lakeside

November 16, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

Staff Blogger: Sarah Milheim, Advancement & Communications Coordinator

Each 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.

#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.

Our Staff’s Favorite Holiday Recipes, Part 2

November 13, 2014 by Galactic Growth Media

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.

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.