APPLE ISLAND LIFE

Our Resort Newsletter

(802)372-3800

www.AppleIslandResort.com

July 2019

Special Points of Interest:

• Don’t Forget...A

wristband is required

to be worn when using

the amenities &

participating in events.

• For seasonal Comcast

service: Call Kevin

Bauer at 802-578-9824

or email

Kevin_Bauer@

cable.comcast.com.

We’ve all had positive & negative experiences with guest services. Whether it’s the time you stood in line for 20 minutes at the country’s leading department store (because they only had 3 lanes out of 40 open); or the time you rented a car at the airport, left your wallet in it, & the rental agent personally dropped it off to you on their way home. The fact is, we all have encounters, good & bad, with some form of customer service each & every day. Unfortunately, it SEEMS the negative experiences outweigh the positive ones.

At Apple Island Resort, every one of our team members is committed to providing the kind of guest service that will set a standard of excellence that is not typically seen in the RV Resort or service industries. Whether it’s something as simple as delivering wood to your campsite or spending time with you to select the perfect seasonal campsite for you and your family, we are committed to going the extra mile to make your experience at Apple Island an exceptional one.

One curbside courtesy we have added to make your stay more pleasurable is delivery of packages. If you order something & it is larger than our basket, a Host will deliver the package to your site. If you are not home & the weather is fine, we will leave it at your door. If the weather is bad, we will store it in our facility until you are ready for it. Just one more way to way we are improving our customer service.

Our resort is filling up! So exciting to see! I am seeing many children here right now, & I am sure that’s going to continue through the holidays. We all need to be extra aware of our surroundings while driving our golf carts & vehicles.

Just a Reminder…Curbside pickup for trash is in the morning. The animals are getting well fed by the trash being left out at night. Please be thoughtful…set your trash out after 8 am (not at night).

Call or come by Apple Island (a Good Sam 10/10/10 rated resort), & we’ll say “thank you” for letting us serve you!

Gayle Littleson, Guest Services Manager

Join Us for the 4th

Annual Apple Auto Show...3 Day Show! July 26...Motorcycle Day...2pm-6pm July 27...Classic Car Day...10am-4pm

July 28...Sports & Muscle Car Day...10am-4pm

Also, VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. If you would like to help, please call our Activities Director, Audrey, at (802)378-5421.

G u e s t S e rv i c e s B r i e f

In This Issue:

Guest Services Brief 1

General Manager Message 2

Sales News 2

General Store News 2

Puzzles 3

Golf Links 4

Marina Happenings 5

Activities Abound 6-7

Puzzle Answers 6

Photo Gallery 8-9

I am part of the baby boom generation--technically born in the last year considered to be part of the baby boom generation. I’m sure that many of you reading this are boomers as well, & as such, I’m sure you’ve noticed that an increasing number of us are spending large blocks of our lives living in homes on wheels. If you are like me, you’ve discovered that hitting the road in an RV has allowed us to do many things our parents & their parents couldn’t afford to do. Whether it’s escaping the cold of winter & the steamy heat of summer or pursuing your passion for travel or the great outdoors, RVing has made it possible for more & more people every year to realize their dreams.

We at Apple Island Resort have made it our business to understand the RVing lifestyle & to tailor our resort & amenities to fulfill dreams of everyone living on wheels. Whether your idea of the perfect vacation involves nine holes of golf every morning, sunsets on the lake, or long lazy days by the heated swimming pool, Apple Island is the perfect destination for your home on wheels.

So, don’t put off your RV dreams any longer. Come to Apple Island Resort & let us show you how good life can be. Give us a call at (802)372-3800, & we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have or to help you with a reservation. I look forward to meeting you & hearing about your RV adventures.

Howard Littleson, General Manager

A M e s s a g e f r o m o u r G e n e r a l M a n a g e r

One month under our belt. How time flies.

Join us for the OPEN HOUSE on July 20th and check out the new model on EM001 and the other cottages for sale. If you know anyone who is thinking of becoming a resident, invite them to our Open House.

Please welcome our newest residents. They have kids and grandkids nearby and look forward to spending time with them.

John & Mary Ann Coburn ................. IC045

As always, check out our website, www.appleislandresort.com/sales, for a complete listing of units for sale

along with pricing. Keep checking the listings as they are updated frequently. Or come see me at my office in

the Community Center.

Ken Duffy, Sales Manager

S a l e s N e ws

If you’ve been to our store on any given morning, you’ve smelled the satisfying aroma of delicious Vermont ground coffees brewing just for you. We always have a pot on & offer a variety of blends & strengths. We have several sizes that are priced to please, & if you happen to be staying at our resort campground, you will receive a coupon for a free cup of our freshly brewed coffee!

So stop by the Apple Island General Store, & we’ll grind up a pound of fresh coffee beans, sell you some convenient K-Cups for your single serve coffee maker, or give you a piping hot freshly brewed cup of our legendary Vermont coffee to enjoy on the spot. At Apple Island General Store, we are your friendly outlet for fresh Vermont coffees.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming Saturday wine tastings. Enjoy the fresh offerings of our Farmers Market every Friday afternoon. Come in any time to enjoy one of our signature sub sandwiches. I can’t wait to see you!

Remember...Call (802)372-3733 to order sandwiches or firewood delivery.

Tanya Glover, General Store Manager

G e n e r a l S t o r e N e w s

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Medium Sudoku © Kevin Stone Hard Sudoku © Kevin Stone

www.brainbashers.com Answers on Page 6

Across 1. Valentine's Day figure 6. Store of ore 10. Meat-filled treat 14. Well done! 15. Place of bad fruit? 16. Euphemistic oath 17. Life of Riley component 19. It's frowned upon 20. Hyde creator's monogram 21. Forewarning 22. Alex Rodriguez, for one 24. Mötley --- of rock 25. "The Lugubrious Game" painter 26. "... but five loaves, and two ---" 29. Exceptional, as a restaurant or hotel 33. "Henry and June" role 34. On the house 35. Medical breakthrough 36. Julia of Hollywood 37. Vegas equipment 38. "Romeo Is Bleeding" actress 39. Dissenting one 40. They're on the books 41. Had a thought 42. At heart 44. Fable adjuncts 45. Stable fare 46. Make a sacrifice? 47. Development 50. Head for

From www.onlinecrosswords.net 51. Hatter affair 54. Impart 55. Fantabulous, as a hotel 58. Sometimes it's upped 59. "Battle Cry" author Leon 60. Spoliates 61. Kind of employed "man" 62. Duke's daughter 63. Big Bertha's birthplace

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34. Imperfections 37. Suffering from spring fever, maybe 41. Mr. Peanut feature 43. "Can't Help Lovin' --- Man" 44. Not the finest dog 46. Dominating 47. Delighted 48. Las Vegas alternative

49. Clued in regarding 50. Part of a crossword puzzle 51. New Mexico artists' colony 52. Where el sol rises 53. Part of NAACP 56. George's lyricist 57. Alamos opener

G o l f L i n k s

Mother Nature continues to be a fickle ingredient at the golf club. Cool mornings & several unstable days each week makes time on the course valuable. The Men’s and Ladies Leagues and Friday Night Scrambles We finally had our first HOLE-IN-ONE!! Congratulations to VeeVee Rogerson who, on June 17th, shot a Hole-in-

One on Hole 2 using a 6 iron. Festivities ensued on the deck with the usual regulars in attendance. With summer finally here, come & enjoy the pristine conditions of the golf

course. Warm up with our driving net and then perfect your chipping & putting

skills at our practice green. After your round of golf, relax on the clubhouse patio with cold

beverages, snacks, & food from our General Store. Many a good time is found with friends critiquing their

rounds of golf & talking about other subjects with enthusiasm.

Paul Godin, Golf Manager

2019 Me mber Golf To ur name nt Sc hedule

Tournament Date: Time: Per Person: Open To:

July 6 Saturday 8:00am $10 Seasonal Members Only

August 3 Saturday 8:00am $10 Seasonal Members Only

August 17 Saturday 9:00am $40 Open to Public

August 23 Friday Night After Social $10 members Open to Public

Non-Members: $10 + $25 green fees

September 7 & 8 Sat/Sun 9:00am $20 Seasonal Members Only

September 21 Saturday 9:00am $1 members Open to Public

Non-Members: $1 + $25 green fees

Tournament:

Couples Best Ball

Mid-Summer

Charity Golf Classic

Night Golf

Championship

Fall Fling

2019 After Scr amble Soc ia ls

What: Date: Day: Time: Per Person: Open To:

Social July 5 Friday After Scramble Potluck Public

Social August 2 Friday After Scramble Potluck Publi2

Social August 23 Friday After Scramble Potluck Public

2019 Apple Is land Char i ty Gol f Classic Open to the Publ ic Saturday, August 17, 2019

$40 per Person. . .Al l Prof it s Go To Camp Ta Kum Ta

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Tournament season is in full swing. Below are results for June 7-27.

Ladies League:

June 12: 1st Place: Marilyn Godin, Barb Gorchinski,

Kelly Cota, Dana Stevens

Closest to the Pin: Barb Gorchinski...17’ 2”

June 19: 1st Place: Carolyn Antone, Pauline Thibault,

Barb Carter, Kelly Cota

Closest to the Pin: Carolyn Antone...7’ 10”

June 26: 1st Place: Lydia Bangle, Jan Minor, VeeVee

Rogers

Closest to the Pin: Jeanette Iverson...14’ 9”

Mens League:

June 13: 1st Place: Moe Thibault, Dave Rogerson, Mike

Smith, John Derby

Closest to Pin: Earl Pease…30”

June 20: 1st Place: Larry Litchfield, Arch White, John

Derby

Closest to Pin: John Derby…29”

June 27: 1st Place: Larry Litchfield, Hal Ranney, Lenny

Noel, Rich Bangle

Closest to Pin: Dave Darby…2’

Summer Has Arrived!!

We celebrated family, friends, and fishing with the 38th Annual Father’s Day

Fishing Derby on June 15-17, 2019. Weather was cool, rainy, and windy, but the

diehard fishermen were out in force. We saw a great number of fish at the weigh-

in station at the Marina. When you thought you saw the biggest one come in,

here comes another one that was even bigger!! Large Mouth Bass, Walleye,

Pickerel, Lake Trout, and Northern Pike were among many of the fish weighed in. It was another great year.

Residents and guests are reminded that fishing is not allowed from the Apple Island Marina docks. However,

fishing off the state dock is allowed.

Have you seen the new addition to the D docks? We took a picture of it. Try to guess

the year of it. It is a pontoon houseboat that a family is docking here for the summer.

Thanks to all of you who have signed up for Boaters Helping Boaters. The list is in

the Boat House if you would like one. What a great thing to be part of.

Stop by! You are always welcome to sit on the porch and watch the boats and birds go by.

Preston Lockenwitz, Marina Manager

BOAT VERMONT BOATING SAFETY COURSES AT APPLE ISLAND RESORT

Our boating safety classes present an opportunity to refresh your knowledge of boating laws and water safety. We

highly recommend this course for family members; just in case something happens to the primary boat operator.

Remember that if you are born after January 1st, 1974, you must have completed a boater safety class & carry the card

with you on the boat to legally operate a motorboat in Vermont. This requirement varies from state to state, so be sure

to check the laws for the states you boat in.

The course is free, & you will receive your license to operate a motor boat in Vermont. It is also transferable to other

states. The class is conducted by the US Coast guard auxiliary and are held in the Apple Island Resort Community

Center from 7pm to 10pm. Please call the Marina at (802)372-3922 to register or get more details.

Upcoming 2019 Boater Safety Class Dates:

July 15, 16, 17

August 12, 13, 14

H a p p e n i n g s a t t h e M a r i n a

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WEBSITE NEWS

•Become a Facebook friend of Apple Island Resort ........ www.facebook.com/appleislandresort

•Twitter with us at: ................................. twitter.com/airrvresort

•Online reservations at: ......................... AppleIslandResort.com

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Ac t i v i t i e s A b o u n d

I would like to start out by thanking everyone who participated in our Mexican Dinner & Lasagna Dinner during these last few weeks. The food was great; the entertainment was exceptional; & a great time was had by all. The fun festivities are continuing right on into July.

July will start off with bang with our Independence Day Fireworks celebration on Saturday, July 6th. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, bug spray, snacks, & an unprecedented number of “ooooohs” and “ahhhhs”, ‘cuz you’re gonna need ‘em. If you were here last year, you know that there is nothing like the fireworks display at Apple Island Resort.

Get the bunting, streamers, & other decorations out to decorate your golf cart, bicycles, or anything with

wheels to participate in the annual Apple Island 4th of July Parade.

July fun rages on with fun filled events like Friday Night Bingo, Sip & Paint, our Old-Fashioned Potluck Dinner and our Annual Auto Show. There is always something fun to do at Apple Island Resort. For a full list of our action-packed activities, check out our Activities & Events Calendar at www.appleislandresort.com.

Please come and join us for our events!

Audrey Coghlan, Activities Director

Check out Facebook for lots of photos of events, www.facebook.com/appleislandresort.

Wristband Reminder

A wristband is required to be worn when using the amenities and participating in events. Wristbands are issued to registered guests upon check-in. Visitors receive a wristband when registering at the office and paying a fee, if applicable. Residents, please be sure to have your wristband with you at the resort as these are not re-issued each season.

Puzzle Page Answers for July 2019

Medium Sudoku © Kevin Stone Hard Sudoku © Kevin Stone

Something to Think About... Why do people say they “slept like a baby” when babies wake up every 2 hours?

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INDEPENDENCE WEEK Sat., June 29 ................ Italian Dinner (catered by Bove Brothers) ......................................... 6:00pm-7:00pm ......... $10 Dance with Live Music by Shake My Nerves .............................. 7:00pm-10:00pm Sun, June 30 ................ Breakfast ........................................................................................... 8:00am-9:30am ............ $5 Thurs., July 4 ................ Apple Island Parade with Prizes (enter anything with wheels) ......... 10:00am Meet at the Community Center ...................................... Golf Cart Poker Run .......................................................................... 6:30pm ................ $5 entry ...................................... Bonfire at the Community Center ...................................................... 7:00pm .................... FREE Bring your Blankets or Chairs Fri., July 5 ..................... Potluck Social after Friday Night Scramble at Golf Course .............. Approx. 7:30pm Sat., July 6 .................... Members’ Couples Best Ball Golf Tournament ................................ 8:00am ....................... $10 APPLE ISLAND FIREWORKS SHOW ............................................. 9:55pm By Green Mountain Pyrotechnics SUMMER FUN Tues., July 9 ................. Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Trip (must be 21) ................................. 7:45am-6:00pm .......... $35 Includes Meal Voucher + Free Slot Play Fri., July 12 ................... Sip & Paint ......................................................................................... 3:00pm-4:30pm ...... $TBA All supplies & materials provided; Entertainment Wine & Snacks Provided Minimum # of People Required = 6; maximum per class = 12 Sat., July 13 A Good Old-Fashioned Potluck (sign up at Office) ........................... 6:00pm-7:00pm Sun, July 14 .................. Continental Breakfast ........................................................................ 8:00am-9:30am ....... FREE July 15,16,17 ................ FREE Boat Vermont Boater Safety Course (9-hour course) ............ 7:00pm-10:00pm In the Community Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; Call Marina to Register LUAU WEEKEND Thurs., July 18 .............. Bonfire at the Community Center ...................................................... 7:00pm .................... FREE Bring your Blankets or Chairs Sat., July 20 ................. SALES OPEN HOUSE ..................................................................... 10:00am-3:00pm ...................................... Annual Luau Dinner........................................................................... 6:00pm-7:00pm ......... $12 Ribs, Baked Beans, Pasta Salad, Rolls, & Dessert Live Music by The Hit Men ......................................................... 7:00pm-10:00pm ANNUAL CAR SHOW July 26-28 ..................... 4

th Annual Apple Auto Show…3 Day Event!

Fri., July 26 ........... Motorcycle Day ................................................................................ 2:00pm-6:00pm All Attendees Cast Their Vote..................................................... 2:00pm-4:30pm Prizes Awarded (must be present to win) ................................... 5:15pm Live Music by Lawless & Mae..................................................... 2:00pm-6:00pm Sat., July 27 .......... Classic Car Day ............................................................................... 10:00am-4:00pm All Attendees Cast Their Vote..................................................... 10:00am-2:30pm Prizes Awarded (must be present to win) ................................... 3:15pm Live Music by Bardela ................................................................. 12:00pm-4:00pm Sun., July 28 Sports & Muscle Car Day ............................................................... 10:00am-4:00pm All Attendees Cast Their Vote..................................................... 10:00am-2:30pm Prizes Awarded (must be present to win) ................................... 3:15pm Live Music by Lawless & Mae..................................................... 12:00pm-4:00pm

APPLE ISLAND RESORT UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Adult / Child Price (9 & under)

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