September 2026 President’s Letter
Dear CSOC Members,
August has suddenly disappeared and September is here. That was quick! Let’s reminisce and then see what September has to offer.
Many of you enjoyed the August events that were planned by Charlene and Steve Dougherty. The first event was happy hour at the Olde Smoky Distillery and Brewery at Broadway at the Beach. Everyone enjoyed their food and the overall atmosphere at this new venue. We ate indoors and then settled in on their large patio to enjoy the band. Lunch at Salt and Lime was well-liked with interesting menu options. Music Bingo and Happy Hour at Calli Baker’s was so much fun. We had several lucky winners, and some even won more than once! The Ice Cream Social house party at Charlene and Steve’s home was complete with delicious appetizers and then the highlight was the amazing ice cream made by Charlene and Steve. The huge variety of toppings dressed up every bowl of ice cream. We also increased our knowledge of ice cream trivia. Do you know where the first ice cream cone was introduced? Thanks again to Charlene and Steve for making all this possible.
September is packed with fun times. Sheryl and David Williams and Elena Moglia have put together a nice variety of things for us to enjoy. We started out with mixed trivia at the 810 Bowling Alley in North Myrtle. We didn’t win this time, but all 19 of us certainly had a lot of fun. There will be an annual Labor Day Bocce and BBQ get together at Elena’s, Happy Hour and music bingo at It Doesn’t Matter, Line Dancing followed by happy hour at Travinia at 810 Market Common, Tribute to Billy Joel at the NMB Sports Complex and the Spaghetti Fund Raiser Dinner for the Grand Strand Optimist Club at Beachfront Bar and Grill. A new event was just announced! We will meet at the Barn View Winery and enjoy music, wine tasting and food truck offerings. Google Barn View Winery to see the beautiful barn and grounds. It should be a fun afternoon.
Note that our September club meeting will be at the Myrtle Beach State Park, Shelter 3 on Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00. It is a POTLUCK dinner meeting. This means bringing an entrée, vegetable dish or salad to share. We will have birthday cake for dessert. If you don’t cook, that’s okay…pick up something delicious from your favorite grocery or big box store. As usual, bring your own non-alchoholic beverage. Registration will end at midnight on Sunday, September 6. If you register and cannot come, be sure to go on the website to cancel. Contact me or Grey via text if you need to cancel after September 6. Please sign up. I hope to see you there!
Save the date: Our Christmas Party has been scheduled for December 9th at Pine Lakes Country Club. Cloud Nyne will be providing music. We will have a plated dinner with chicken, pork and vegetarian options. The flyer and the reservation forms will be available at the meeting and sent via email. The deadline for responses to be received is November 17, 2026.
Elena has done a great job organizing an amazing group of volunteers to organize events throughout this calendar year. Start thinking of taking your turn for 2027.
John Schwartz has sent out an email about the trip to Portugal. Please be sure to follow the instructions detailed in his email. Also, there is at least one opening for the France River Cruise for 2027. If you are interested, please fill out the trip form and send it with your first deposit to John.
Most of you have submitted your pictures to Kathy Britt so that she can post them on our Members Only Directory. No one else can see your picture except CSOC members. This helps our members put a name with a face. If you haven’t done so, you can upload your own picture, just make sure we can clearly see your face! If you want Kathy to upload it, send it to her and she will make it happen.
Once again, I appreciate you taking the time to read this letter, participating in all the ways that you can, and continuing to make this club a memorable part of each of our lives.
Sincerely,
Annie Laurie Lehman
President
annielaurie8486@gmail.com
267-261-0031
