July 12th, 2015

Golf Tournament, The Peninsula Golf & Country Club, September 21st, Village Improvement Association, VIA, Rehoboth Beach, Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware, “Hole in One” Contest!! A car!!!

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”  charles dickens

The Village Improvement Association, or VIA, as it is commonly known, invites players of all levels to participate in their 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, September 21st, at The Peninsula.  This event will benefit the VIA’s local charitable outreach programs.

It is a well established golf tournament with golfers from all over the region participating in a day of fun and relaxation that benefits programs throughout the greater Rehoboth Beach area.

The Peninsula is located on Delaware’s Indian River Bay at 26937 Bay Farm Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966.  It is the first private Jack Nicklaus Signature Design venue in Delaware.  Take a tour by visiting http://www.peninsula-delaware.com/golf.

The tournament will feature prizes for men, women and mixed groups, the longest drive, closest to the pin and other categories.  Preston Motors Boulevad Ford will offer a car as the prize for the “hole in one” contest.  There will also be door prizes and raffles.

In addition, the event will include a Continental Breakfast and a Southern Barbecue luncheon.

The cost is $125 per person.  For additional details or to register, please visit http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org.

For questions concerning the event, please call Shirley Fleegle at 302-226-1681

Let me tell you about the VIA.  First of all, it is a unique women’s civic and charitable organization located at Boardwalk and Grenoble Place in Rehoboth Beach; off the Boardwalk.  When women get together they get things done.  The VIA is a member of the Delaware State Federation of Women’s Club (DSFWC) and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC).

This orgazination has done so much since 1909 when it was first organized.  It is still committed and dedicated to their mission of supporting the needs of the local community.

The VIA is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Following are some of the contributions of this powerful women’s organization:

The establishment of the Rehoboth Beach Library.

Provided parks with shrubbery, flowers and trees.

Provided the Boardwalk with lights, the iconic benches, water fountains, the original Bandstand, and refuse cans.

They also began a successful mosquito campaign.

Restored Cape Henlopen Lighthouse replica.

Helped with the formation of the Rehoboth Art League and Sussex Gardens Club.

They spearheaded a war bond drive to buy a bomber for the Air Force.

Established nursing scholarships.

Purchased Beach Wheels to provide beach access to the disabled.

The list goes on… Please visit http:///www.rehobothbeachvia.org/accomplishments

Throughout the year their events are very well attended.  They also have a cookbook, which by the way, I do have.  Delicious local recipes from the members of the Village Improvement Association.

So gather your golfing friends for a day of golfing at The Peninsula.

It is a beautiful day at the DE Beaches!!

March 1st, 2011

Children’s Beach House, Lewes, Delaware, Children’s Beach House Golf Classic, The Peninsula, May 26, 2011, Fundraising Event, Delaware Beaches

I am embarrass to tell you that just until a few years ago, I did not know what the Children’s Beach House was.  Afterall, this organization has been in existence for over 70 years.  Having children, their families, and the overall community in mind, Children’s Beach House was started by Lydia Chichester DuPont.  Known as “Miss” Lydia, her interest was children with special needs in mind.  She felt she could take these children to the beach to experience the same healing qualities of the coastal environment she herself had found. 

Upon her death the Lydia Fund was formed.  It was created for the benefit of the Children’s Beach House located 1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958.  Tel. 302-645-9184.  Website?  http://www.cbhinc.org.

The mission has always stayed the same; to focuse on the needs, medical care, treatment and education of underpriviledged children throughout the State of Delaware.  To have these children reach their highest potential as functional members of their families and communities.

The building sits right on Lewes Beach, in this historic town.  The setting?  What can I say?  It is breathtaking.  If you go on http://www.cbhinco.org you will be able to check out the events that will be held this year and really see what they are doing in the community and the State of Delaware.  You might even want to get involved.

The first event will be the Children’s Beach House Golf Classic on Thursday, May 26th, at The Peninsula.  A great way to kick off the summer season while participating in this event that, actually, draws plenty of participants from across Delaware.

You can register by going on their website and on the right hand side you can see the events posted.

This is the opportunity for 128 golfers to play an exclusive course; The Peninsula.  This is a private 7,200 yard, par 72, Jack Nicklaus signature golf course.  7 holes of the golf course are set dramatically along the Indian River and Lingo Creek.  The location?  26939 Bay Farm Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966.  And the website?  http://www.peninsula-delaware.com.

So, Thursday, May 26th the event will start at 11:30 a.m. followed by a poolside BBQ buffet.

The cost is $175 for golfers and if you do not play golf but would like to attend the BBQ, then your cost will only be $50. 

To register, please call 302-645-9184 or visit www.cbhinc.org.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the operational budget for Children’s Beach House.

I am putting this up now so that you can make your plans, but I will keep reminding you as the weeks go by.

Have a great day….talk to you later….