News and Announcements
William A. Parkes (“Bill”), 79, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Hospice of Cincinnati after a short illness. Bill was born on July 14, 1944, to the late Robert and Amelia (Mueller) Parkes of Holland, Michigan. He is survived by his brother Robert W. (Sue) Parkes; his niece, Barbara Parkes of Westerville,…
Age 93, of Palm Springs, CA. Formerly of Grand Rapids, MI. Peacefully passed away on October 20, 2023. Preceded in death by; her parents, Simeon Brooks and Elsa Chapin Smith (Nee Bartholomay); two sisters, Claire C. Cook and Elsa C. Hackett; husband, Philip Covell. She lived an extraordinary life – born in New York City…
Gwen Williams Hibbard, a long-time resident of East Grand Rapids and Ada, passed away on September 18, 2023. Gwen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was also an avid art collector, teacher, social activist and humanitarian. Born in Osh Kosh Wisconsin, Gwen was raised in Fox Point, Wisconsin and Libertyville,…
All Castle Parkers are invited to participate in the fourth annual President’s Day CP Paddle Classic and White Bear Society dinner the weekend of February 16-18. Email Tournament Chair Bob Burton at biggiefee@yahoo.com for details, to enter as a team, or as a single and I will find you a partner. Play starts Friday afternoon…
Dear Castle Parkers, Once again we are trying to compile a list of cottage owners that are interested in renting their cottage. Our intent is to maintain a file of cottages that are available and be able to provide that information to potential renters. All subsequent contacts and negotiations would then be up to the…
The Board is looking for your feedback on the proposed updated basketball court, deadline January 29th. Please click “read more” at the end of this email. Once you are looking at the proposal you can access the photos both by clicking the green text link or the same link at the bottom of the page.…
Hello Castle Parkers! I’m writing to extend to you the good wishes of your board as we close out 2023 and gear up for 2024, and to let you know of a number of developments and proposals that are in the works. First up: things we have put in place. These relate to the 2024…
