News and Announcements

Sustainability Committee

By Carol Amburgey | July 18, 2023

Midsummer News from the Sustainability Committee: Friday, July 21, we have another fantastic barbecue at the Castle. This will be a zero-waste event, meaning that we encourage you to bring your own cutlery and serving ware or use the products provided which are totally compostable. Alert tennis players: Please donate your used tennis balls at…

Library Event with Roberta Rubin – July 25

By Stephanie Whitbeck | July 17, 2023

Roberta Rubin, Trustee and a founding board member of the American Writers Museum in Chicago and former long time owner of one of the top 10 bookstores in America, will lead a discussion of our 2023 Summer Book Pick “The Pioneers” by David McCullough. Please join the Library Committee with this fascinating discussion on Tuesday,…

Security Reminder

By Martha Laughna | July 16, 2023

While we live in this beautiful, safe area, Castle Parkers are reminded to be vigilant of suspicious activity.  A few Castle Parkers have reported that a worker from a communication company (i.e. AT&T, Comcast, Charter, etc.) has approached cottages/owners stating that they are there to fix or upgrade equipment.  While these may have been legitimate…

OTR is on the move!

By Mark Fuller | July 13, 2023

The Social Committee is excited to announce that Old Timers Room will be held in Eb’s Barn this Saturday night! We have long wanted to do this and have high hopes for a great night on the lakefront! In fact, our Committee is hosting OTR this week. In order to satisfy liability concerns about serving…

July 21 Castle Cookout – Barbecue!

By Jeanne Kane | July 12, 2023

The online form has now been removed. For a reservation, please email castleparkfun@gmail.com. Friday, July 21 we will be having another Castle Cookout! Come join everyone on the Castle Lawn from 6:30-8:00pm for some brisket and barbecue! The Social Committee has mixed things up a bit with new catering and a new menu. Please sign…

Tennis Updates: Don’t Miss – Kids Tennis Camp + Breakfast at Wimbledon

By Randy Ford | July 10, 2023

Breakfast at Wimbledon | Sunday July 16 at Eb’s Barn / South Tennis Courts | 9:00 – 12:00 Kids Tennis Camp begins this week | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 12:30 -1:15

South Beach

By South Dune Association | July 10, 2023

A reminder to all members and their guests that South Beach has a pack in / pack out policy.  Please take with you any toys/beach chairs/umbrellas you may have brought to enjoy on the beach. Any left items will be considered abandoned and disposed of. If you wish to leave a SUP or kayak near…

Library Event with Scott Hibbard – July 11

By Stephanie Whitbeck | July 8, 2023

Please join the Library Committee as Scott Hibbard discusses “Religion, Politics and Reflections on the War on Terror” based on a book he has published and one in the works. Tuesday July 11 at 7:30 pm at the Castle.

5K FUN RUN/WALK – July 4

By Jeanne Kane | July 3, 2023

Please join us for the first ever 4th of July Fun Run/Walk! We will begin around 11:00am after the Official Flag Raising. All are invited to walk or run.  For those not so serious – bring your dogs and strollers and enjoy a walk around the park. The route is posted at the Post Office.…

Facts, Fun and Safety

By Beverly Hall Burns | June 28, 2023

Welcome to July 4 weekend, 2023! On behalf of your Board of Trustees, here’s hoping you all have a fun and festive holiday. We have lots going on, and this is to highlight a few things: First, members of the Board will be available at the Castle at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, to…