News and Announcements

Bylaws Information Sessions

By Martha Laughna | June 18, 2021

Reminder!  Please attend the proposed bylaws information sessions on June 26 and July 24 at 4:30 in the castle.  Join members of your Board and Bylaws Committee to review the proposed updates to the CPA Bylaws. Do you know what constitutes a “member”?  Find out in the DEFINITIONS section, Article II of the Proposed Bylaws.…

Reminder to forward recommendations to the 2021 Nominating Committee

By Rae Lawson | June 18, 2021

This year in addition to nominating three candidates to serve a three-year term on the board, there will be an additional candidate to serve a two-year term. Please forward any recommendations you may have to one of the following nominating committee members by June 30: Jim Carr  jccarr54@gmail.com Suzanne Dixon  sydbarret7@aol.com Scott Hibbard  shibbard@mac.com Jim…

Pool Info

By William (Bill) Steketee | June 11, 2021

Dear Castle Parkers, I want to update everybody about the pool. The plastering has been completed, and we will begin filling it ASAP. Remember that the pool opening is scheduled for June 18, but there are three issues everyone needs to be aware of: 1) It is imperative that everybody stays out of the pool…

MUZZY Sr. Beach Dune Protection

By Peter Malin | June 7, 2021

We have spent the last few days terracing the dune below one of our large American Sycamore trees to hope that the wind will help fill in and build back the sand to protect the tree. We plan to add more snow fence around it. Please stay away from the area and do not let…

CPA Information Meeting Notes and Proposed Bylaws Meetings

By Suzanne Dixon | June 5, 2021

CPA Information Meeting Notes May 29, 2021 Meeting convened at 4:30 pm outside The Castle, observing COVID guidelines for outdoor meetings. Pick up directory and CP maps. Report from managers. Jim Carr reviewed the outcomes from The Board meeting to include: Proposed bylaws to present to the membership for approval at the August 14th annual…

2021 Nominating Committee

By Rae Lawson | June 5, 2021

This year in addition to nominating three candidates to serve a three-year term on the board, there will be an additional candidate to serve a two-year term. Please forward any recommendations you may have to one of the following nominating committee members by June 30: Jim Carr  jccarr54@gmail.com Suzanne Dixon  sydbarret7@aol.com Scott Hibbard  shibbard@mac.com Jim…

Information Meeting May 29

By Jim Carr | May 22, 2021

The information meeting this year will be Saturday afternoon, May 29 at 4:30p, outside on the Castle Lawn. Bring your own chair and sweater. If rain, we’ll have it the following day, Sunday. The Board has made many decisions to stay compliant with Michigan law. We understand that Michigan covid guidance will take a step…

Memorial Weekend Cocktail Party!

By Katie Palmer | May 20, 2021

Please Join Us for a 2021 Summer Kick Off Cocktail Party! Saturday, May 29th 6-8pm Palmer Cottage | 6711 Ridge Road Beer/Wine and Appetizers All Castle Parkers (aged 21+ years) are welcome Hosted by the Muzzys and Palmers Rain date is Sunday, May 30th It will be so great to see everyone!

Order Your Castle Park History Book Now!

By Martha Laughna | May 11, 2021

Hello Castle Parkers, As you know, we have been working on the third volume of the Castle Park history book for the past year, and it has gone to print! The book is 234 pages and contains approximately 1,000 photos of Castle Parkers over the past 25 years. Orders are being taken NOW at www.castlepark.shop. If…

Remembering Bill Littlejohn | July 21, 1931 – May 8, 2021

By CP Website Admin Team | May 10, 2021

Longtime Castle Parker William Lafayette Littlejohn, Jr. died on May 8, 2021, at his home in Washington, DC, of pancreatic cancer. He was 89 years old. Bill was born on July 21, 1931, in Greenville, South Carolina to William and Mary (née Poe) Littlejohn. Bill is survived by his wife and best friend of 65…