May 4th, 2012
When my friend Jody called me the other day to remind me that the Lunch with a Purpose luncheon was going to be on Friday, May 4th, I said “Of course”, “I’ll be ready”. Come to think of it, I really did not know what Lunch with a Purpose was about. I knew it had to do with charities, but that was about it.
Well, surprise surprise. I have told you before that I have lived here for so many years. You would think that at this gathering of women I would have known another person besides Jody. Not one person I knew or, actually, recognized. Where have I been living? Unreal.
Lunch with a Purpose started in 2006. It’s Mission? “To support charitable organizations in Sussex County, and the Food Bank of Delaware.” Sussex County is where the Delaware Beaches are and it is the largest county in Delaware.
From September to May, on the first Friday of each month, Lunch with a Purpose has a new location and a new charity. Yes, If you do have a charity, here in Sussex County, you can contact them so they can put you on their schedule of luncheons.
And this organization is comprised of women only. You can find Lunch with a Purpose Coastal Delaware on Facebook, as well.
Lunch with a Purpose is the largest contributor in Sussex County to the Delaware Food Bank. 5,400 pounds of food were donated during the 2010 – 2011 collection season.
What started with a handful of women in 2006 is now an organization of over 600 women, making a difference in Sussex County and Coastal Delaware.
Please note that 100% of all proceeds go directly to the local charities; keeping it, here, in Sussex County.
This was going to be the last lunch of the season until next September. The location was the beautiful Baywood Greens Golf Club located on Rt. 24 in Long Neck, Delaware.
This last luncheon was sold out in 2 days. That’s how popular it is. Upon reserving, you arrive, pay $15 for the lunch, and grab a seat at a table. You can make new friends, just like I did. There is a 50/50 raffle. Throughout the room you will find silent auction items. You can buy as many tickets as you want. So many items; the community, the artists, the shops, and restaurants, have been so generous.
The ladies were moving around the silent auction, or stopping at the bar to get a drink. This room probably held about 250 people and if was completely full.
When you make a reservation for one of these luncheons, you have a couple of choices of food. Jody had chosen a salad for me, which was light and delicious.
Other choices were a chicken sandwich and a vegetarian sandwich. Cookies for dessert.
Cheryl Mitchell welcomed everyone. Announcements were made regarding the funds raised for this year and believe me it was an impressive number considering that they only meet once a month for not even a full year.
The charity chosen for this last luncheon was the Alzheimer’s Association – Early Diagnosis. Sussex County falls under the Delaware Valley Chapter. The address is 108 N. Bedford St., P.O. Box 625, Georgetown, DE 19947. Tel. 302-854-9788 or visit www.alz.org/desjsepa. The color purple was on flowers and other decorations; it is the color of Alzheimer.
The lady that spoke works for the Alzheimer’s Association. For me she became the new face of Alzheimer’s. She spoke of her warning signs, her diagnosis, her daily life, and looking towards the future. She does not let Alzheimer’s define her. The way she spoke was moving. Most, in that luncheon, new of someone with Alzheimer’s. Her words were deep and very emotional to all of us that were there.
If you would like to know more about Lunch With A Purpose, please contact Cheryl Mitchell at cherylmitchell13@gmail.com.
There were a few winners at my table; I was not one of them. I put so many tickets on the golf package at The Peninsula. I was sure I would get that one.
Time flew by and it was time to say our good-byes….It is so funny when I think of how this area is called “Slower Lower Delaware”…no way. Look at us now.
What a nice afternoon!! Talk to you later.
Note: When attending a luncheon, please bring canned goods. All of them will be given to the Delaware Food Bank.
October 21st, 2011
It is promising to be a great week-end at the Delaware Beaches. Historic Lewes is great to visit year-round. But, there is something about the Fall that brings the best in this town that is much loved by its residents and much appreciated by its visitors.
So, if you are here this week-end, this is what you should be looking forward to.
Friday, and Saturday, 10/21 and 10/22 – Historic Haunts, Ghost Hunting. The Lewes Historical Society invites you to find out who roams those historic buildings in the First Town of the First State.
Tour Hours: Both in the evening at 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., or at 10:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
$26 per person and please note that reservations are required. The tours are for 13 years old and older. More info. and reservations? Call 302-645-7670 or visit www.historiclewes.org.
Friday, 10/21 – A Taste for Art of Southern Delaware at the Clubhouse o Baywood Greens, located at Rt. 24 & 5. From 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Baywoods is near Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Website? www.baywoodgreens.com/about/directions.htm.
Beautiful works by local artisans, top restaurants’ signature dishes, live jazz, beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
This is a benefit to support Children & Families First. An organization that helps families develop solutions to meet challenges and embrace opportunities. All proceeds will support services to families in Sussex County. For more info. please call 302-604-6277 or visit www.cffde.org.
Friday, 10/21 – Kick your heels and get on the dance floor. At Bethany Blues, Lewes, at 8 p.m. you will find The Teletones. Bethany Blues, Lewes is located at 18385 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-644-2500. Website? www.bethanyblues.com.
Besides great food it is a music venue and tonight’s group, The Teletones, is an all-star group of veteran-based musicians who joined forces in 2009 to create their own unique gumbo of blues, soul and funk music.
Saturday, 10/22 – Best way to start your morning is by visiting a farmers market. So many things to enjoy. Well, Lewes outdoes itself with its Historic Lewes Farmers Market from 9 until Noon at the Lewes Historical Society Complex on 2nd & Shipcarpenter Streets. For more info. you can visit www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Cape Henlopen State Park – What’s Going On?
Please remember that Park fees are still in effect until the end of November. $4 for Delaware registered vehicles and $8 for out of state vehicles.
Friday, 10/21 – Is Friday Night Hikes at 6 p.m. Tales of what comes out on Halloween nights? Really, check what comes out at the Park. Join naturalist to learn about animals and other sights and sounds of the Park only to be experienced as the sun sets.
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852. Cost? $2.00
Saturday, 10/22 – Get Out & Hike Series – Dune Dynamics Hike (1.5 miles) at 11 a.m. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center then they will go to the respective trail heads.
Join a naturalist and discover why the plants and animals that call the dunes their year-round home might be glad that crowds are gone.
Call 302-645-6852 for directions, more info. and to pre-register.
AboutMyBeaches wishes you a great day…..and I will talk to you later…
May 25th, 2011
I am probably the only person that has made a friendship through the Census. Yes, her name is Annie Hall. I thought it was a joke when she first called. She asked me for lunch the other day and we decided to meet at BayWood. I had never been there; only had seen it from Rt. 24. Always amazed at the flowers; could not imagine how beautiful it was going to be once I was inside the complex. BayWood Greens is not only an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course; it is also a community.
BayWood Greens is located on Rt. 24, Long Neck, Delaware. It is about 15 to 20 minutes from Rehoboth Beach. Best way to get there is: From Rt. 1 take Rt. 24 West. It will be 7 miles to the BayWood entrance on the left. The website is www.baywoodgreens.com. Tel. 302-947-9225, 302-947-9800.
As you are driving in, there are gardens everywhere. Constant care and attention to detail is what immediately came to my mind.
At a distance I could see the Clubhouse. Again, flowers, fountains, and what a beautiful day it was.
There is plenty of parking and just a short flight of stairs in order to access the main entrance.
Again, the entrance was full of flowers.
As I came into the reception area I could see that the Clubhouse had a very sophisticated air about it. I asked the hostess if we could sit outside. If you want to sit inside, there are plenty of choices. But, on a day like last Friday, who wants to sit inside?
The Verandah was the perfect choice. A wonderful breeze and comfortable tables.
From the Verandah you had an expansive view. I can see why so many brides choose this spot. It is called the Wedding Garden. The wedding photos must be spectacular.
The Clubhouse is open for lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays, as well. There is plenty to choose from. Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Dinner Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts.
It was so comfortable and relaxing that I felt I was on vacation somewhere else.
I chose the Baywood Bleu Cheese Salad. This is their signature salad with mixed greens, gorgonzola bleu cheese, roasted red peppers, red onion, artichokes, dried cranberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and Genoa salami tossed in a honey Dijon dressing. You would think that it would be enough but I also had grilled chicken on top. It was the perfect salad. The dressing was delicious and the combination of all those vegetables, dried cranberries and salami gave it that sweet and salty taste. Very very good.
Annie Hall had the Steakhouse Salad which was grilled flank steak served over mixed greens with corn, roasted plum tomatoes, and avocado tossed in a BBQ Ranch dressing and topped with fried shallots. She decided that instead of the Ranch dressing whe would order bleu cheese and said that it was delicious.
We talked and talked. Our server as so nice and came to check on us from time to time. We were happy,though.
After our lunch Annie had to leave and I just strolled around the grounds.
There is also a Golf Pro Shop which is separate from the Clubhouse.
BayWood is busy. They have a Summer Concert Series. The first concert will be Monday, May 30th from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. It will be held in the Wedding Garden. The concerts are open to the public and they are free. There will be a Memorial Day BBQ. You know, hamburgers and hotdogs. The entertainers will be The Cruzers. For more info. and reservations, call 302-947-9225.
The following sounded like fun. BayWood Clubhouse Restaurant has a Birthday Promotion. They will give you a discount equivalent to your age!! If you are turning 42, please go and get your 42% off your entree. If you can’t make it on your birthdate then celebrate your special day anytime during the calendar week of your birthday. Sunday to Saturday.
Then there is the Anniversary Promotion. Discount equal to the years of marriage. And if you have been married 10 years or less, they will still give you a 10% discount. Just remember that the discount applies to entree portion of total check. And, promotions are not available with other offers or discounts.
Please visit the website above mentioned because you can find a whole schedule on what is going on at BayWoods.
I recommend it to anyone that wants to have a good and relaxing lunch. The setting is gorgeous. I cannot wait to try dinner and feel the atmosphere at that time of the evening.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later…
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