Summer Highlights – 2011
Summer Solstice party
The Summer Season began on May 17 & 18 with a golf outing to Lone Tree in Denver, which was organized by Wayne and Jan Abbott. The annual Summer Solstice Party on June 21 at the Summer Thyme Restaurant at Red Sky Ranch was hosted by Barry and Marla Shainman and was attended by 120 members. Music was provided by Harris and Harris. The brand new Bravo! Kickoff Brunch on June 26 was hosted by Kathy Moore and Diana Heinle at the new Four Seasons and was a big hit with the members.
Carol Campbell and Al Aronowitz hosted the semi annual New Members’ Party on July 7, which is a great get acquainted time between the board members and new members. A new event for summer for the club members was a boat trip at Lake Dillon for a delightful afternoon on July 14. Ed and Sue Padilla hosted this wonderful scenic day. On July 19 over 100 members participated at the always-favorite Potluck Dinners organized by Lois Schwager and Dyann Linger. Another favorite of club members was the annual Wolcott Yacht Club Breakfast on July 22 and was once again hosted by Bruce and Helen Beckwith. Karen Spero organized a day trip on July 26 to Central City to attend the performance of “Carmen” at the Central City Opera followed by dinner back in the Valley. The members at the annual Presidents’ Dinner Dance enjoyed a spectacular evening on August 14 as they danced the evening away to the music of the Bob Finney Band. Thank you to our hosts Anne Ekstrom and Donna and Peter Rosenberg.
Golf at Estes Park
On August 17 & 18, members enjoyed a trip to Estes Park. Many enjoyed playing golf, driving through spectacular canyons and seeing herds of elk. This trip was planned by Jim and Pat Bain. Back by popular demand was an evening of square dancing led by Bear Miller on August 22. Thanks to Elaine Gelvin for organizing this event. On August 26 members enjoyed the Old Fashioned Picnic on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Sue Clark and Ted and Georgi Imbach hosted this fun event. The competitive spirit of the club was very visible for the Annual Golf and Tennis Outing on September 8. After an afternoon of tennis and golf the group gathered at the Cordillera Valley Club for dinner and awards. Thanks to the organizers Jim and Karen Haeffner, Patti Rasmussen and Chuck Bailey.
The final event of the summer was a wonderful cocktail party at the Lodge at Cordillera on September 20. Members enjoyed the beautiful views of the valley while listening to the music of Pat Hamilton. Thank you to Ray and Jan Cartade who hosted this new event. Vail Club 50 is a very special organization and our thanks to all the volunteers who make all these events such a success.
Brunch at The Four Seasons
Jane Reisinger and Pat Bain
Summer Social Chairmen