PRESIDENT'S LETTER:    September 2025

Happy September CSOC Members,

It is starting to get cooler with a little rain to cool down the warmer days. Grey and Mary had some great activities for August. Thank you to both of you. On the 14th, Tootsie and Dinner-Conway; on the 16^th, Dirty Laundry Band at La Belle Amie Winery; on the 21^st, Sunset River Art Gallery & Jazz Band; on the 28^th, Music on Main St - The Tonez in NMB; on the 30^th, Fabulous Fish Heads at La Belle Amie Winery. If you missed any of these activities, you missed a lot of fun and getting to know your fellow members. Just a reminder, Charles Bach, now a resident of Myrtle Beach, has performed all over the world. He is hosting the Magician's Convention on Sept. 11-13. The top magicians from all over the world will be here in Myrtle Beach to perform. He also has Hypnotist's, Comedians, and Psychics, that perform the funniest acts with the audience.  Come out to support a magician that headlined in Las Vegas and is now a member of our community.  The website is Wonderstickets.com.  We get a big discount going as a group.

Our event coordinators for September are Carol Wilson and Barbara Browning.  They have set up some interesting and fun events for the membership:  Sept. 5 - Damon's Grill at 12:30, September 11^th - Ghost Tour and Dinner at Brentwood Inn 4269 Luck Ave, Little River, September 14^th - Jazz Evening, Carolina Steak & Seafood, 9911 N Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach,  September 23^rd - Trolley Tour- Myrtle Beach History, Movies and Trolley, September 24^th -  Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser benefiting Horry County Children, Beachfront Kitchen and Bar, 201 74th St Myrtle Beach (5:30-8:00).  If you are interested in any of these activities, there are full details on the website. 

Our fall 2026 trip to Portugal is fully booked (42 people).  Pricing for the trip will come at a later date once the airlines release their new rates.  According to John, that may be in June 2026.  

We will have our September club meeting in Shelter # 3 at Myrtle Beach State Park. It will be our Potluck Meeting.  That means a COVERED DISH to share with your fellow members.  IT DOES NOT MEAN COOKIES, PEANUTS, PRETZELS, CHIPS OR DESSERT. The club will supply the dessert. 

In October we will be back at Giant Crab.

Please be sure that your dues are fully paid for the new year.  If not, download the membership form, fill it out, attach a check and get it to Karen McCurry. This will cover your membership for June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026. 

This is your club, so please continue to do your part to enjoy events and contribute in any way that you can.

Sincerely,

Joe Calabretta

President

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