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Corrected Link

Administrator — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:11:40 +0000

I messed up the link to the new blog. I’ve corrected it on the blog posting, but it won’t work if you click the link in the emailed update. Here is the correct link:

http://community.icontact.com/p/cypresscoveresort/blogs/cypress-knee-online

Blog Moved

Administrator — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:06:16 +0000

I haven’t updated the blog in a LONG time. It was mostly just a review of the Cypress Knee online emails and I didn’t find it very useful. However, I’ve just signed up for a new service for sending the newsletter that should be more reliable than my previous sending method. It’s called iContact and it’s one of the main email marketing services. It also includes a community blog, so I thought maybe I’d try it out again. The new blog (if I keep it up this time) will be just news and messages about the resort, a bit more inside than the newsletter. If you want to check it out, head over to: http://community.icontact.com/p/cypresscoveresort/blogs/cypress-knee-online

It only has one post up, but it’ll give you an idea what I have in mind.

Ted

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, March 14 – 16

Administrator — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:24:25 +0000

Plan now to attend our big St. Patrick’s Day celebration, the weekend of March 14-16!

The good times start on Friday night with a Karaoke Party with Regis to get you in the partying mood. Come on down and sing some Irish ditties or any other song that comes to mind. Get there early because these nights fill up fast.

On Saturday night, we are lucky enough to have Dj Glenn Mitchell. He will make his big return to the Lakeside Restaurant just in time for our huge St. Patrick’s Day dance. The Restaurant will be serving great Irish cuisine for you to enjoy during the show. You can eat, dance and enjoy a few drinks all at the same time.

Get your green on and head on over to Cypress Cove for a great weekend you won’t soon forget!

Weekend Schedule

Friday
7 am Hip Hop Abs with Connie & Debi – Clubhouse
9 am Chinese Wand Stretching & Strengthening w/ Freda – Clubhouse
9 am Weekly Bike Ride – Meet at Lot 96
10:30 Water Exercises – East Pool
5 – 7 pm Happy Hour – Lakeside Lounge
6 pm Bar Trivia – Lakeside Lounge
7 pm Sign Up for Hermit Crab Races – Lakeside Lounge
7:30 pm C.R.A.C.C. Thoroughbred Hermit Crab Racing – Lakeside Lounge
8 pm St. Patrick’s Streak at Cheeks w/ DJ Xavier – Cheeks

Saturday
8 am Cove-Wide Garage Sale – Residential Park
10 am Ukulele Class (only $45, sign up at the activities office) – Clubhouse
5 – 7 pm Happy Hour – Lakeside Lounge
6 pm Bar Trivia – Lakeside Lounge
6 pm Friends of Bill W. & Dr. Bob – Terrace
7 – 8 pm Super Mega Trivia 3000 – Lakeside Lounge
8 pm St. Patrick’s Dance w/ DJ Glenn Mitchell – Lakeside Restaurant

Sunday
9 am RC Yacht Club Regatta – Lakefront
5 – 9 pm BBQ Night – Lakeside Restaurant

RC Yacht Club Regatta – March 16

Administrator — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:22:00 +0000

The Cypress Cove Remote Control Yacht Club would like to invite each and every one of you to our 7th Annual Regatta on March 16th. The Regatta takes place every March and is one of the biggest events in the Cove’s busy social schedule. It starts early in the morning with the powerboat events, including balloon boat challenges and power boat racing on our grand prix race circuit. After a tasty lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers, the remote control sailing ships take to the water. There are a number of run off races and then the best of the best sail for the coveted prize of “Captain of the Year”.

The Regatta is an all-day event with food and drink; a raffle with many great items, a 50-50 draw and an announcer to keep the large audience informed and entertained. To top off the day, awards and trophies are presented at the evening banquet.

We have been sailing our graceful one meter solings on Brown Lake for 6 ½ years. Our solings are sloop rigged radio controlled yachts. There are no motors; they are driven only by wind power. The skipper can aDJust the trim of the sails and the angle of the rudder. The rest is skill and luck. The club has grown to over 60 members with 33 solings, power boats and of course the very popular balloon boats.

By the way, this is a family activity with both women and men captains.

Upcoming Dinner Specials

Administrator — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:21:03 +0000

Don’t forget to reserve early if you are planning to attend any of our upcoming special dinners!

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend March 14th & 15th, as well as Monday March 17th we will be serving Corned Beef & Cabbage, Lamb Stew, Potato Leek Soup, & Black Mussels steamed in Harps Beer and Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Cake.

Easter Sunday, March 23rd, starting at 4PM, we will be preparing a special Easter Dinner Menu. Baked Virginia Ham, Roast Tom Turkey, Sweet Potato Pie, and other holiday selections will be offered. There will be no Sunday Barbeque that day.

On Friday, April 4th, Hawaii comes to Lakeside with a traditional Luau Buffet Dinner & Show. Kalua Pig, Lomi Salmon, Polynesian Chicken, Poi, Tropical fruit-pineapple, mango and papaya and much more. The cost for the buffet and show is $20.00 per person.

Come join the fun!

Arnie

Gasperilla Pirate Festival – Jan 25-27

Administrator — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:21:28 +0000

Avast there ye landlubbers, it’s time to celebrate the pirate’s life right here at Cypress Cove. On January 25th the weekend will kick off with a special pirate themed Streak at Cheeks with Dj Xavier helping you shake your booty to the best music around. On Saturday we will have our second Pirate Treasure Hunt at 3 pm. We will give you all the clues you need to try and track down the treasure, hidden right here at Cypress Cove. What’s inside the chest, you will have to find out for yourselves. When the sun sets, the fun is just beginning with a Pirate Costume Party with DJ Xavier. Come dressed up (or with just an eye-patch) as your favorite pirate and maybe win a nice bottle of rum and free night stay here at Cypress Cove.

So, set sail for a great weekend of pirate partying that ye won’t soon forget!

Weekend Schedule

Friday
7 am Hip Hop Abs with Connie & Debi – Clubhouse
8 am Tennis Tournament Continues (Rain Day) – Tennis Courts
9 am Chinese Wand Stretching & Strengthening w/ Freda – Clubhouse
9 am Weekly Bike Ride – Meet at Lot 96
10:30 Water Exercises – East Pool
5 – 7 pm Happy Hour – Lakeside Lounge
6 pm Bar Trivia – Lakeside Lounge
7 pm Sign Up for Hermit Crab Races – Lakeside Lounge
7:30 pm C.R.A.C.C. Thoroughbred Hermit Crab Racing – Lakeside Lounge
8 pm Streak at Cheeks Party w/ DJ Xavier – Cheeks

Saturday
8 am Tennis Tournament Continues (Mixed Doubles Divisions) – Tennis Courts
3 pm Pirate Treasure Hunt – Meet in Front of the Office
5 – 7 pm Happy Hour – Lakeside Lounge
6 pm Pirate Bar Trivia – Lakeside Lounge
6 pm Friends of Bill W. & Dr. Bob – Terrace
7 – 8 pm Super Mega Trivia 3000 – Lakeside Lounge
8 pm Pirate Streak at Cheeks & Costume Party w/ DJ Xavier – Cheeks

Sunday
8 am Tennis Tournament Continues (Mixed Doubles Divisions) – Tennis Courts
9 am Bob Ross Art Class, Only $55, Sign up at the Activities Office – Terrace
5 – 9 pm BBQ Night – Lakeside Restaurant

Gasperilla Pirate Festival Specials

Administrator — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:19:55 +0000

At Lakeside, for diner during Pirate Festival weekend, our shipmates will be preparing several Caribbean dishes. Conch Fritter, Black Bean Soup, Coconut Shrimp, and Jerk Chicken will be on Deck. Of course, our full menu will also be available.

Come out and enjoy the fun!

Arnie

Ethnic Night

Administrator — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:19:22 +0000

Wednesday Night, January 23 at Cheeks is a Taste of Germany featuring Jagerschnitzel, Sauerbraten, and Hungarian Goulash Soup.

On Wednesday, January 30th, Cheeks will be featuring a “Taste of New England” featuring Steamed Maine Lobster, Fried Clams, Baked Flounder Stuffed with Crab Meat, and Fish & Chips, will be served for your dining pleasure.

See you there!

Arnie

From Dean’s Desk…

Administrator — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:18:53 +0000

Have you had the opportunity to dine in the “New” Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge? Of course it’s not really new, but both rooms have been nicely spiffed up with all new paint, paper, carpet, tile and ceilings. Even the lounge bar was replaced. The refreshed and updated look and feel of the establishment nicely complements the good food and service that we have become used to.

Recently, while I was enjoying a drink and a snack at the new bar, someone said to me, “Who says snowbirds don’t know how to have fun?” A near-capacity crowd in the dining room was eating, drinking, dancing and thoroughly enjoying themselves. It is true that our winter season activities and entertainment differs somewhat from the summer season, and there are good reasons. One important factor is the weather. From late November into early March it is difficult to plan outdoor activities because of the uncertainty of the weather, particularly temperature. Sure, we have many beautiful, warm days and weeks throughout the winter, but it only takes a hint of a cool front coming in to kill an outdoor event.

The other factor influencing winter season activities is the difference in demographics between the two seasons. The summer crowd is comprised of a higher portion of working people who are ready to blow off stress and party hard on the weekends. During the winter season we have more retirees in residence and in the campground, and they are generally a bit more relaxed. They certainly like to have a good time, but when they do party they tend not to work at it so hard. Even so, the occasional event can get pretty intense. On New Year’s Eve for instance, Cheeks didn’t close until 2:30 a.m.

Yes, there are some differences between the summer and winter seasons, but they are not large. Just check the activities calendar, and whatever the time of year you will find plenty of reasons to visit Cypress Cove.

‘Til next time…

A Note From Regis

Administrator — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:17:36 +0000

We are a few weeks into 2008 and we are looking forward to a great year here at Cypress Cove. We will be trying some new things and bringing back some old favorites. We are bringing back Dieter Kohlrush for a special one night German show on February 23rd. He was last here at the end of October and had the whole restaurant singing and dancing like they were in the actual Oktoberfest. Lakeside Restaurant will be the place to get some authentic German food and music for a night of fun.

We are also going to be having the Mardi Gras Parade February 5th at 3:00 pm. This is always a hoot so get your beads on and be a part of this yearly tradition. Unfortunately we are not having the Mardi Gras dinner on Tuesday this year, but are going to be rolling it into the Mardi Bra/ Super Bowl Weekend with authentic Cajun food all weekend long. So, come on down and enjoy a great weekend here at the Cove.

If there is something you would like to see happen here at the Cove feel free to stop by the activities office anytime, or just drop us an email at activities@cypresscoveresort.com. We are always looking for new ideas to add to our great lineup of fun activities here at the Cove. We want to continue to bring you the best entertainment and activities of any nudist resort could offer.