President's Message
July 2025
Summer has finally arrived and I have moved to the lake.
The cottage is the perfect place to tackle all the items on my summer bucket list. For instance;
· I am taking a course. If feels somewhat decadent and indulgent to have carved out enough time but I did.
· I am going to prove that I am smarter than a groundhog. Every year I plant vegetables from seed. I water them, I talk to them, and I admire them as they grow. Sometimes I even get to taste the fruits of my labour but most years our resident groundhogs beat me to it. This year, we have put a fence around the garden – let’s see if it keeps the rodents out.
· I am going to learn to “let go.” As with most cottagers, we enjoy an inordinate number of guests over the summer months which means there is a significant amount of laundry - bed sheets in particular. For years I have been trying to fold fitted sheets so they look folded, not balled. I’ve googled the topic and watched a few YouTube videos. It’s time to accept that this is a skill I am not going to master, and that my linen closet will forever look like it was touched by a tornado.
· Lastly, I am going to savour every moment of this great season. I will swim in a clean lake, enjoy docktails with good friends, fall asleep listening to the loons, and spend time with my family. What’s not to like!
From a Probus perspective, I have 2 summer priorities;
· Find someone who will step up and assume the 1st VP role.
· Support our Activity Club leads as they get our new clubs up and running.
So what’s on your summer bucket list? I hope that whatever it is brings you much joy over the next few months.
See you all at the July 15th meeting!
Joan
