PRESIDENT'S LETTER:   June 2026

Hello CSOC Members!

Summer becomes official this month! That usually means we enjoy fun in the sun with friends and family. I hope this summer brings you lots of joy.

As mentioned in the last President's Letter, the month of May started with a very successful Kentucky Derby and the Cinco de Mayo themed club meeting. Once again, thanks to Grey, Elena and Gloria for all you did to make these events fun for all.  Mary Alice Blackburn and Tina Ballard arranged a variety of events for us for the rest of the month. They planned a wonderful Mother's Day celebration at the Blackburn's home, a lively concert at La Belle Amie Vineyard, mini golf and happy hour in Myrtle Beach as well as the annual bocce ball and barbecue Memorial Day party at Elena's. The month was rounded out by a fun night at the 810 Bowling Alley in North Myrtle Beach. Everyone was surprised at how much fun they had doing the mixed media trivia. As a matter of fact, CSOC was well represented since one team came in second and the other came in third. We learned we can excel in a variety of trivia questions, but we're not all risk takers when it comes to making wagers!

The June lineup of activities is provided to us by Gloria Slingsby and Charlene Dougherty. The month starts out with a scavenger hunt at Broadway at the Beach followed by music and food at the Hangout. Next is the Surfside Beach Hula and Fire Dance Show along with dinner before the show. There will be a beach Olympics prior to our June 9th monthly meeting at the Myrtle Beach State Park pavilion number 3. We can use this pavilion all day so Gloria and Charlene have planned a variety of beach games which will be ready for everyone's enjoyment, rain or shine. There will be a visit to the LW Paul Living History Farm along with a history trivia. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the afternoon of learning and exploring. Once again, our members will have a chance to meet at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex and this time to enjoy the music of Mamma Mia, an Abba Tribute Band. The Dueling Pianos concert at the Crocodile Rock will be also be happening and promises to be a lot of fun. There will be a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for The Optimist Club at the Beachfront Kitchen & Bar. In addition to all of this, Gloria and Charlene have planned a Polynesian themed house party as well as wrapping up the month with dinner at the King Street Grill. Be sure to login to the website and sign up for any and all events. Do this while you can as they can fill up very quickly.

We have event coordinators for the rest of the year except for October and November. I just heard from one of our newer members that coordinating the events is way more fun than what she thought it would be. That's how it is with being a volunteer, you always get more than you give. Please call Elena or see her before or after our next monthly meeting to let her know that you will be happy to coordinate events for either October or November.

Kathy Britt, our webmaster, has made a great suggestion. When you go to your profile on the member page of our website, you can upload your favorite picture of yourself! This way other people will learn who you are and put your name with your face. Most of you already have a photo on social media that you can use, so let’s do this!  If you need some help uploading it, reach out to Kathy Britt or send it to her and she will do it for you.

Our June meeting will be at the Myrtle Beach State Park, shelter number 3. Come out and enjoy a sub sandwich, listen to events updates and general news of the club. Sit beside someone you don't know so you can get to know them!

I have heard from more than one person how much they love our club. The kindness and joy that we express to others goes a long way. We all want to go, see and do as much as we can, while we can. Thank you for your help in making this a pleasant journey.

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