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Passing of Mrs. T, Our Matriarch

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Passing of Mrs. T, Our Matriarch

Anna Grace Madden Tillinghast, 91,

died peacefully July 30 at her home in Glocester, RI, of pancreatic cancer.

Born in Somerset, Massachusetts, on June 19, 1928, to John Madden and Elizabeth Holt Madden, she was the sixth of seven children.

A graduate of Somerset High School, she earned a B.A. from the Rhode
Island School of Design in Landscape Architecture in 1951. On graduation, she then
established her own architectural practice, designing buildings and landscaping for
clients in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

She designed numerous residences around Ocean Drive and Cliff Walk in Newport, in addition, the windmill at Hammersmith Farm for Hugh and Janet Auchincloss.

She also worked with the Preservation Society of Newport County in their efforts to conserve colonial architecture.

An active supporter of the arts, Anna was a trustee of the RISD Museum, and also an early supporter of the Newport Music Festival.

Passing of Mrs. T memoriesPassing of Mrs. T trophiesOn July 23, 1957 Anna married Alfred Earl Tillinghast. In 1970 they purchased land in Glocester, RI.  Subsequently in the succeeding years with the assistance of their three children, they built a family campground, Bowdish Lake Camping Area.

In 1971, along with a group of friends and parents, Anna established The New
School, an independent school in Newport. Anna also served as the first president of the
school, now The Pennfield School in Portsmouth.

Mrs. T was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses: Guy Tillinghast and wife Kelly of
Yarmouth, Maine; John Tillinghast and wife Carrie, of Glocester, RI; and Jane Sherman and
husband Bruce, of Washington, DC. She leaves five grandchildren: Sam, Meredith
and Christopher Sherman and Evelyn and Benjamin Tillinghast. She also leaves a
sister, Dorothy Madden, of Deerfield Beach, Florida.

At her request, Anna’s body has been donated to the Brown Medical School.

A memorial service will be held August 17 at 11:00 am at St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Pennfield School.

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August 2 Activities 2019

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Friday, August 2, 2019

10 am – 5 pm – 7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games and Snacks

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, August 3, 2019

9:30 am – BOWDISH LAKE SEWING GROUP – Safari Rec Hall

Make your own Chicken Pin Cushion!! – Make an adorable and practical pin cushion to store your pins and needles and keep them sharp! Supply lists are at the office. Full instruction provided!! Needles down at 9:30 sharp!

10 am – 5 pm – BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

11 am – noon – PONY RIDES AND BUNNIES!! – Safari Field

Pony Rides $3.00. Tickets can be purchased at the Office. Pet the bunnies while you wait for your pony ride!

Red Craft House2 pm – 3 pm – RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

Projects at reasonable prices for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

7:30 pm – FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall

Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm – BEACH REC HALL OPEN

At Dark – FREE MOVIE AND FREE POPCORN!! – Beach Rec Hall

A DOG’S WAY HOME!

After becoming separated from her owner, Bella embarks on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her owner,

avoiding perils and making friends all along the way!

11 pm – ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library.

Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Sunday, August 4. 2019

10 am – 5 pm – BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

1-2:30 pm – RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm – CHECK-OUT TIME – Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

Looking Ahead

Animal World Adventures!! – August 11th, 2019

Lunker Fishing Tournament – August 17th, 2019

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If you have questions about the campground or campsites, please email Bowdish Lake Camping Area at:

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July 12-14 Activities 2019

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Friday, July 12, 2019

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games and Snacks

At Dark – MANHUNT – Safari Field – Flashlight tag

– Fun for all ages. Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own.

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11 pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Beach 210 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

– Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

11 am – 1 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN –

Projects at reasonable prices for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

2 pm WATER GAMES – Beach 1

– Join the Lifeguard for some fun at the beach!

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall

– Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

Beach Rec HallAt Dark – FREE MOVIE AND FREE COTTON CANDY!! – Beach Rec Hall

INSTANT FAMILY

A childless couple try to prove to friends and relations that they can handle children by adopting three of them! Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne star

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library.

Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Sunday, July 14, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACHES OPEN – Weather Permitting

10 am – 5 pm WILBUR THE TURTLE – Beach 2/

– Have fun jumping on our giant turtle! Wilbur only visits while the Lifeguard is on duty – PLEASE obey all safety rules and weight limits at the Lifeguard’s direction!!

2 pm – BEACH GAMES

– Join the Lifeguard for fun at Beach 1

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME –

Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

Looking Ahead

Bowdish Book Group – July 20th

Our next book is An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. All are welcome!

Mr. Magic – July 20th

Join Mr. Magic for an old time show with amazing tricks and lots of audience participation! Tons of new magic this year!! Great for both kids and adults!

Activities July 3-7 2019

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

All Weekend – throughout the campground – “THE HEART OF BOWDISH” – Join in the fun in this new twist on the rock game! 100 gold rocks will be hidden throughout the park – find one for a chance of winning a candy prize! (Game designed and prizes donated anonymously.)

Full rules are at the office. Prizes awarded Saturday after the Pig Roast.

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

Games and Snacks

At Dark – MANHUNT – Safari Field – Flashlight tag

Fun for all ages. Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own.

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Thursday, July 4, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACHES OPEN – Weather Permitting

Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

10 am – 5 pm MEET WILBUR THE TURTLE

Beach 2 – Have fun jumping on our new giant turtle! Wilbur only visits while the Lifeguard is on duty – PLEASE obey all safety rules and weight limits at the Lifeguard’s direction!!

11am – 1pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

Projects at reasonable prices for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

1:30 pm – DECORATED GOLF CART PARADE AND CONTEST

Parade of decorated golf carts through the campground begins at the Red Craft House at 1:30 pm, ending at Safari Field, where prizes for “Best Decorated”, “Most Creative,” and “Most Patriotic” will be awarded.

2:00 pm (after the golf cart parade) – SLIP N’SLIDE KICKBALL

Safari Field – A great variation on traditional kickball where the bases are pools! Wear your bathing suit and plenty of sunscreen! All ages.

4:00 pm – THE 93RD ANNUAL ANCIENTS AND HORRIBLES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE

Downtown Chepachet – Bring your chair.

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library. Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Friday, July 5, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACHES OPEN – Weather Permitting

10 am – 5 pm WILBUR THE TURTLE – Beach 2

11am – 1 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm – CHILDREN’S HAYWAGON RIDES

Pick up and drop off at Safari Rec Hall.
Parents, please do not allow your child to ride unless you are certain he/she will remain seated. Parents are invited to ride.

7 pm – Boat Ramp in Yellow – pre-tournament meeting for
Saturday’s FISHING TOURNAMENT

Drop by the pre-tournament meeting to register for Saturday’s tournament: Entry Fee: $5 + 1 beverage – WINNER TAKES ALL!!

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO

Safari Rec Hall – Fun for all ages!

At Dark – FREE MOVIE AND FREE POPCORN!!

Beach Rec Hall

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD!

 THE LATEST, AND MANY CONSIDER THE GREATEST

DRAGON ADVENTURE!

8 pm SMITHFIELD FIREWORKS

Concert at 8 pm, Fireworks at 9 (Bryant College Campus opens at 6 pm)

Stop at the office for other dates/times of local fireworks

Saturday, July 6, 2019

6:00 am – 12 noon – LUNKER TOURNAMENT!!

LARGEST BASS WINS

TOURNAMENT Saturday 6am – 12noon

Weigh in at 12 noon at Yellow Boat Ramp

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN

Weather Permitting – Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

10 am – 5 pm WILBUR THE TURTLE

Beach 2

9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Safari Rec Hall – MAKE YOUR OWN CHICKEN PIN CUSHION

Sew an adorable and practical pin cushion to store your pins and needles and keep them sharp! Supply lists are at the office – very few supplies needed!

6 pm – SECOND ANNUAL BOWDISH LAKE PIG ROAST

Succulent pig from our Master Roaster Kevin Carpenter, plus baked beans, coleslaw, Aunt Norma’s Lancaster County corn casserole, applesauce, and dessert. Tickets must be purchased at the office in advance: $15 for adults, $10 for ages 10 and under. Tickets are limited!!

7 pm – SADDLE UP THE CHICKEN!! – Safari Field

Come listen and dance to Country, Bluegrass, and Country Rock with the six members of this acclaimed South County band! Bring your chair or blanket.

At Dusk – BOWDISH LAKE ASSOCIATION LIGHTED BOAT PARADE

Sunday, July 7, 2019

11 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

11 am – ANIMAL WORLD ADVENTURES!! – Safari Rec Hall

Join Matt and his collection of exotic creatures for an animal adventure!

1 pm – NATURE WALK  – Red Craft House

– Join Jenn for a leisurely walk and learn about the flora and fauna at Bowdish Lake

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

2 pm – BEACH GAMES

– Join the Lifeguard for fun at Beach 2

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME

– Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

 

Looking Ahead

 

Mr. Magic – July 20th

Join Mr. Magic for an old time show with amazing tricks and lots of audience participation!

June 21-23 Activities 2019

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Friday, June 21, 2019

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games and Snacks
11 pm – ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, June 22, 2019

8 am tee off – ANNUAL BOWDISH LAKE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Vineyard Valley Golf Club, with lunch to follow at Mr. Z’s – pre-registration was required. Miss it? Mark your calendars for next year’s tournament!

10 am – BOWDISH LAKE BOOK GROUP

– Site Yellow 43 – We will be discussing

A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza. Join us for friendly discussion, whether or not you finished the book!

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

– Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

11 am – 1 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

– Projects at reasonable prices for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

6 – 6:45 pm ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Safari Rec Hall

– Hot Fudge Sundaes $2.00 – Local Warwick Creamery Ice Cream, Hershey’s Hot Fudge, real whipped cream, walnuts and a cherry – made to order! Purchase tickets ahead at the office – Only 100 will be sold

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall

– Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

At Dark – FREE MOVIE AND FREE COTTON CANDY – Beach Rec Hall

IRON MAN

The movie that started all the Marvel Madness!

Robert Downey, Jr. at his finest!

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library. Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Sunday, June 23, 2019

10 am FIELD GAMES & RACES – Safari Field

– Ribbons Awarded. Relays, Wheel-barrow, three-legged, stick ponies, stilts, etc. All ages. Parents bring your camera. Free watermelon for all participants.

11 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME

– Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. Please do not pile it on the ground in front of the dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

Looking Ahead

2nd Annual Bowdish Lake Pig Roast – Saturday July 6th2019

Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance

Only 125 will be sold!

Sides include Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Applesauce

Aunt Norma’s Corn Casserole

& Dessert

$15.00 for adults, $10.00 for ages 10 & under

Saddle Up the Chicken will be performing a mix of Bluegrass, Country, Country Rock and Gospel

Quilting Class – not too late to join!! – June 30th, 2019

Make your own Cobblestone Court Quilt. This pattern allows for 15 different variations on the same pattern! Stop by the office for a supply list.

Lunker Fishing Tournament – July 6th 2019

June 14-16 Activities 2019

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Friday, June 14 2019

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games and Snacks

At Dark MANHUNT Safari Field – Flashlight tag! Join in the fun. Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own. All ages.

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, June 15 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting – Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall – Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

At Dark – FREE MOVIE AND FREE POPCORN – Beach Rec Hall

FATHER OF THE BRIDE

 Steve Martin and Martin Short star

in this classic comedy about fatherhood

11 pm –  ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library. Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Sunday, June 16 2019

8:30 – 10:00 am FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – Safari Rec Hall

ALL THE PANCAKES YOU CAN EAT, Plain, Blueberry or Chocolate Chip, with Sausages, Orange Juice, Coffee – Chocolate Milk for kids. Purchase tickets ahead at the Office. Only 100 will be sold. FATHERS EAT FREE!!!

Other persons 13 and older – $3.00 12 and under $2.00

A Bowdish Lake tradition since 1980.

10:30 am PARENT-CHILD WHIFFLE BALL – Safari Field

11 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME – Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

Looking Ahead

Bowdish Lake Book Club Join us for discussion on June 22

We are reading A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza

Bowdish Lake Golf Tournament Saturday June 22 – tee off at 8 am

Vineyard Valley Golf Club

Details and Registration at the Office

2nd Annual Bowdish Lake Pig Roast – Saturday July 6th

Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance

Only 125 will be sold!

Sides include Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Applesauce

Aunt Norma’s Corn Casserole

& Dessert

$15.00 for adults, $10.00 for ages 10 & under

Seasonals – Golf Cart Stickers are In the Office!

June 7-9 Activities 2019

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Friday, June 7 2019

7 pm – Boat Ramp in Yellow – pre-tournament meeting for Saturday’s FISHING TOURNAMENT –Drop by the pre-tournament meeting to register for Saturday’s tournament

LUNKER TOURNAMENT!!

LARGEST FISH WINS

TOURNAMENT Saturday 6am – 12noon

Weigh in at 12 noon at Yellow Boat Ramp

Entry Fee: $5 + 1 beverage – WINNER TAKES ALL!!

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games and Snacks

At Dark MANHUNT Safari Field – Flashlight tag! Join in the fun. Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own. All ages.

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, June 8 2019

6 am – 12 noon – LUNKER TOURNAMENT

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN

– Weather Permitting – Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

11 am – 1 pm TIE DYE A TEE FOR DAD!! – RED CRAFT HOUSE

Come Tie Dye the perfect gift in time for Father’s Day!! (And tie dye a shirt for yourself as well!)

T-shirt and all materials $5, or bring your own shirt and use our dye for $2 – best results with 100% cotton shirts.

Dye your shirt Saturday, pick up the finished result on Sunday.

Free tissue paper wrapping to prepare your gift for next Sunday.

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO

– Safari Rec Hall – Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

At Dark – After Bingo – FREE MOVIE AND FREE POPCORN

 Safari Rec Hall

MARY POPPINS RETURNS

Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda star

in this continuation of the beloved classic

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library.

Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Sunday, June 9, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN

– Weather Permitting

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME

– Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. Please don’t pile trash on the ground in front of the dumpster.  We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

Looking Ahead

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday, June 16th

A Bowdish Lake Tradition – Fathers Eat Free!

Bowdish Lake Book Club Join us for discussion on June 22

We are reading A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza

Bowdish Lake Golf Tournament Saturday June 22 – tee off at 8 am

Vineyard Valley Golf Club

Details and Registration at the Office

2nd Annual Bowdish Lake Pig Roast – Saturday July 6th

Seasonals – Golf Cart Stickers are In the Office!

May 31 Weekend Activities

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Friday, May 31, 2019

7 – 10:30 p.m. – BEACH REC HALL OPEN  – Games and Snacks  

11:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. ALL QUIET ON SITES.

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11 pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

MIDNIGHT – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, June 1, 2019

9:30 am – MAKE YOUR OWN DOG BED! – Safari Rec Hall – Join master seamstress Carol Stehely, who will lead you through the steps to make a beautiful and super comfortable dog bed for your favorite canine! Supply lists are at the office.

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting – Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

11am – 1pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN – Projects at reasonable prices for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

5 pm CHILDREN’S HAYWAGON RIDES – Pick-up and drop off at Safari Rec Hall. Parents, please do not allow your child to ride unless you are certain he/she will remain seated. Parents are invited to ride.

7pm FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall – Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

At Dark – MANHUNT – Beach Rec Hall (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!!) Flashlight tag – Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own.

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library.

Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest.

Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

And the fishing contest is off to a good start with this one.  A 3.14 lb beauty!

 

 

And if you look waaaaay down in there…
You can see an old fish hook!

Sunday, June 2, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME – Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

 

Looking Ahead

 

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday, June 16th

A Bowdish Lake Tradition – Fathers Eat Free!

Electric Meters on Seasonal Sites

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After a lot of electrical supply issues last year, we have decided to install electric meters on all seasonal sites.  This has caused a great deal of distress and confusion for many seasonal campers.

We realize that it is new and different from the way we had charged a flat rate for electricity in the past.  It may take a while for us to get all the dents banged out of the new plan.  We are also confident that, at the end of the season, you will find that you are paying only for the electricity you actually use.  We used to have to calculate how much electricity all of the campers used in a season and then average it out according to the amps on the site.

 

Using Meters Makes it Fairer for All Levels of Power Useage

Obviously, some people are only here on the weekends, or for only a week once a month, while others stay for the entire season.  Some people like to use electric heaters at the beginning and end of the season, and some people run their air conditioners all summer long. Some people are very frugal in their use of electricity while others don’t concern themselves with shutting off unnecessary electrical units because it doesn’t cost them any extra (for instance, running the air conditioner non-stop while they are not at camp for the whole week). So, the flat rate is not fair to those who are conservative with their electrical usage.

 

We also realize that many campers buy a trailer to put on a site for the season and use it as a summer home.  Because they are always plugged into “shore power” they don’t have much understanding of how their camper’s power consumption works.

 

We have had complaints that the meter is still spinning even though the camper believes that all things have been turned off in the RV.  Even though you have shut off all things you believe draw power, there are still many drains on the system.

 

There are two systems in a camper.

One is the battery or DC system.  Things like your lights and onboard gas leak detectors, will always run on DC.  To provide that power, you have a converter which is basically a battery charger.  It “converts” the AC current into DC current to keep your batteries topped off and can also provide DC power for your DC equipment.

 

You also have an AC system which runs things like your microwave, refrigerator and hot water heater.

 

You most likely can run your refrigerator on “automatic” which means if AC electric is available it will use that rather than propane.  Or you can switch the refrigerator to run only on propane.  Sounds great, right?  If you put the refrigerator on gas only, then it shouldn’t make the meter turn.  Well, not really…   The refrigerator still needs the DC current to run the panel that determines when it needs cooling, and to power the “sparker ignition” to light the propane when called for.  So, it will draw power from your battery and thus call for the converter to draw electricity through the meter.

 

Your hot water heater can also run on either electricity or propane.  So, you put the hot water heater on propane only and expect the meter not to turn.  Again, it requires some battery to run the controls and the sparker ignition to light the propane.  Again, it causes the converter to draw electricity through the meter.

 

So sure, you can reduce electricity usage by using your propane, but you won’t eliminate it entirely.  (And, you will trade electric cost for propane cost.)  Just like in your home there are parasitic drains on your electricity.

 

If you are concerned that your meter still turns after you have shut off all of your electrical appliances, consider the parasitic draw.

  1. Don’t just turn off the appliances, unplug them.
  2. Disconnect the battery (usually there is a battery disconnect switch)
  3. Once you are sure there is no parasitic load, then check the meter.
  4. Turn on one item at a time – plug in each appliance and turn it on(turn on the tv, run the microwave, turn on your coffeemaker, etc.) and each time watch your meter to see how rapidly your meter is turning. This will give you a sense of what draws a small amount of power and what is really drawing a lot. You won’t be surprised that your microwave soaks it up, but you might not realize how much power it takes to run your electric kettle. Of course, it is entirely your choice what you decide to run and for how long – we just want you to understand what is making your meter run, so you feel you have control over it.

Please contact us at the office if you have questions or need help in understanding your meter.

There is a lot of good information on the internet about determining how much power your camper will use and how to minimize it.  Below are some links to excellent information which will help you to understand how to reduce your electric usage. Some of it relates to determining how much generator you would need or how much solar power to provide your electrical needs, but it will help you to understand where your camper uses power.

https://blog.gorving.com/2016/10/not-another-dead-rv-battery/

 

electric meters and parasitic drain

https://www.technomadia.com/2014/12/solar-planning-conducting-an-rv-electrical-consumption-audit/

RV electric meters consumption audit

 

 

Typical RV Power Consumption Items

 

Memorial Weekend 2019

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Memorial Weekend 2019

WELCOME TO OUR 47TH SEASON OF CAMPING – Remember to stop at the Office each Friday for a Program of our Sports and Crafts and Games, Entertainment & Special Events.

Bowdish Lake RulesCAMPFIRES: Campfires are allowed only if they are contained within a ring of stones, flames are never more than 12 inches high, they are never left unattended and are fully out at midnight. This fire regulation must be strictly adhered to in order to protect our environment.

FISHERMEN: Our Season-Long Fishing Contest begins May 25. Remember to bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed and entered. Trophy and Cash Prize ($10.00/pound) awarded on Labor Day 2018. Fish must be caught in Bowdish Lake.

THE ACTIVITIES PLANNED ARE:

Friday, May 24, 2019

7-10:30 pm – BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Snack Bar & Games.

11 pm – ALL QUIET ON SITES – Please, no unnecessary walking about camp after 11. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Remember, no Golf Carts out on our roads after 12 midnight

12 Midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED!

Saturday, May 25, 2019

10 AM to 5 PM — BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)  Swim only when & where Lifeguard is on Duty.  There are State Laws for your safety.  If you have a boat, launch it at the launch area west of Beach 2.  There is no parking at the boat launch area.  Vehicles and boat trailers must be returned to your site or parked in our field while you are out on the water. Never park in an empty site.

10 AM — THE BOWDISH LAKE BOOK GROUP

MEETING OF THE BOOK CLUB AT CAMPSITE YELLOW 43

Gather once a month with other book lovers! At this first session meet other participants and help plan this summer’s reading list. We will also be discussing the book we read over the winter, Someone Knows My Name, by Lawrence Hill. (Haven’t read the book? You could watch the miniseries on Netflix…)

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Red Crat House11 AM – 1 PM — THE RED CRAFT HOUSE

Crafts for All Ages at reasonable prices.

Wooden items to paint and decorate, beads, gimp,  decorate a hair clip or a foam visor. Lots of projects for all ages.

Children under age 7 must be with an adult.  Thank you.

3 PM — ZOMBIE NERF BATTLE – Safari Field

Join an epic Nerf battle as humans attempt to defeat the zombie invasion!

Nerf guns and protective eyewear provided, or feel free to bring your own unmodified Nerf gun. Ages 7 and up.

5 PM — CHILDRENS’ HAY WAGON RIDES

Memorial Weekend 2019 hay wagon rides
Pick-up and drop-off at Safari Field. Parents, do not allow your child to ride unless you are certain he/she will remain seated. Parents are invited to ride.

 

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6 PM — ANIMAL WORLD EXPERIENCE –

SPECIAL EVENT at the SAFARI REC HALL

Memorial Weekend 2019 Matt with snapping turtle— Come and see Matt’s amazing collection of rare animals.

He will teach you their habits and oddities and let you pet them, gently.

Come walk on the wild side.

We all have a lot to learn from our wildest friends! Don’t miss it!
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Fun, entertaining and educational for all ages!
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7 PM — FREE PRIZE BINGO

Celebrate the animal world with an animal themed Bingo! ..

All Ages.

Location to be announced.

 

7 – 10 PM  – BEACH REC HALL OPEN  – Games & Snack Bar

11 pm – ALL QUIET ON SITES – Remember, no Golf Carts out on our roads after 12 midnight

12 Midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED!  It is a VERY important fire safety regulation! Strictly enforced.

Sunday, May 26, 2019

9:30 AM -12:30 PM QUILTING CLASS – Safari Rec Hall –

Ever wanted to try quilt-making?

Join Master Seamstress Carol Stehely, who over the course of the summer will guide you through the steps of making your own Cobblestone Court Quilt.

This pattern allows for 15 different variations on the same pattern! Stop by the office for a supply list.

The quilting group will meet the last Sunday of each month.

Enjoy making a useful project and earn a great sense of accomplishment.  All Welcome.

10 AM to 5 PM — BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)

11 AM — CATAPULTS!! – Safari Rec Hall

 Join POW Science

& learn how Medieval warriors harnessed forces to create simple machines powerful enough to break down castle walls!!

Build your own simple catapult to take home!!

Memorial Weekend 2019 Red Craft House1 PM – 3 PM — THE RED CRAFT HOUSE

Crafts for All Ages at reasonable prices.

Wooden items to paint and decorate, beads, gimp,  decorate a hair clip or a foam visor. Lots of projects for all ages.

Children under age 7 must be with an adult.  Thank you.

 7  – 10:30 PM — BEACH REC HALL OPEN

 

8 PM — FREE MOVIE AND FREE POPCORN – Safari Rec Hall

INCREDIBLES 2

The Critically Acclaimed Sequel from Disney/Pixar Studios

11 pm – ALL QUIET ON SITES

12 Midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

Monday, May 27, 2019 MEMORIAL DAY

10 AM to 5 PM – BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)

9 AM to 10 AM — RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN.

 

5 PM — CHECK-OUT TIME — Please wrap all trash & place inside a dumpster. Do not leave other than daily camping trash at our dumpsters. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it. Thank you.

MOST IMPORTANT, HAVE A GREAT TIME & PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!

Looking Ahead

Make your own Dog Bed!  Saturday, June 1st

See a sample and pick up a supply list in the office

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday, June 16th

A Bowdish Lake Tradition – Fathers Eat Free!