ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting, where serious (and less than serious)
matters can be discussed by all of the members, is normally held on the third
Sunday of March.
ANNUAL PIG ROAST
Since 1982 an annual Pig
Roast has been held in the summer or fall. A fire
pit is often dug at the far end of Hawthorne lane and a whole pig is roasted all
during the night before and most of Saturday.
Late in the afternoon the Lane is closed off and each family, bringing
their favorite dish to share, sit down to enjoy the fabulous “spread” that has
been provided each year. All members are
cordially invited by the Board, not only to attend, but also to share in the
preparations and tending to the pig fire during the night. With soft drinks and beer provided, many
consider this “vigil” as part of the fun!
When the feast is finally ready, not only the members but also their
invited guests are in for a real treat – it is great and easy way to
entertain! A nominal charge per person
is made to cover the cost of the pig, beverages, dessert, etc.
ANNUAL “RED WILLIAMS CLEAN-UP
DAY”
A former resident of the
Woods, “Red” Williams (who of course had red hair) suggested that once a year
as many members as possible get together and walk through the Woods, to pick up
debris that has accumulated at the side of our roads. His suggestion was adopted and since that
first clean up day, each year on the third Saturday of April, the members and
their children have gathered together on “Red Williams Clean Up Day” to not
only tidy up the Woods, but often also to plant specimen trees, shrubs, and
daffodils/tulips in our triangular preserve.
After the morning’s work is finished, we all gather at that year’s
committee chairman’s house for hot dogs and other picnic fare.
ANNUAL COCKTAIL PARTY
Each year a cocktail party for members is held in a Denburn home,
just for good company, interesting conversation, and the tasty buffet fare
prepared by those attending. It is fun
to spend an evening in different members’ homes, and if your preference is for
soft drinks or wine, don’t stay away – you will have lots of company.