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Saturday, 03 September 2011 08:27
We escaped Irene with little damage and very little loss of power. Hooray!



Candlewood Isle Newsletter
The Newsletter of the Candlewood Isle Tax District
Sept. 2, 2011

In This Issue:

► Labor Day Family Barbeque Sept. 3
► Walter Kopsick Tennis Tourney Sunday, Sept. 4
► Raw Bar and Pig Roast at Columbus Day Dinner Dance Oct. 8
► Book Club Wednesday, Sept. 7  
       
Adult Recreation        
       
Labor Day Family Barbeque Saturday, Sept. 3:  This afternoon event begins earlier than in past years.  1 p.m.-2 p.m. APPETIZERS, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. BBQ, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. DESSERT. INCLUDES: STEAK, HOT DOGS, PASTA, CORN, ROASTED POTATOES, SALAD, BEER,WINE, SODA, MUSIC,CRAFTS AND FUN! ADULTS $20; CHILDREN $8; FAMILY $50 (IMMEDIATE ONLY, PLEASE). A-L, PLEASE BRING AN APPETIZER TO SHARE; M-Z, PLEASE BRING A DESSERT TO SHARE.   HOSTED BY CASTELLANO, COSGROVE, DELLAVALLE, HERBERTSON, ROME AND SCHOFIELD FAMILIES. RSVP  to Eileen 746-0115 or Pat 312-0887.

Attention Candlewood Isle Tennis Players:  Walter Kopsick Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament begins 9 a.m. Sunday, September 4.  Sign-up is posted at Tennis Court gate by the Guardhouse.  $5 per player; drinks and snacks provided.  Prizes will be awarded for the top two teams.  Call Andrea and Pat Callahan at 746-2967 with questions.

Book Club:  Book Club is reading “Stoner,” by John Williams. The book club will meet Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Paula Zoland, 2 Willow Lane.  RSVP to Paula at 203-746-6921.


B
occi League Plays Fridays
The CI Bocci League meets every Friday at 7 p.m. and invites anyone interested in joining to come and have fun.  The group has even bought a picnic table to enhance the area near the Guardhouse tennis courts. Call Amie Morgante at 203-312-0607 for further information.

Raw Bar and Pig Roast at Columbus Day Dinner Dance Oct. 8:  New Isle residents Mike and Diane Policastro will host the annual event at the Clubhouse. The dance will feature a raw bar from 6-7:30 p.m., and antipasto, an Italian Pig Roast  (La Porchetta) and Cavatelli and Chicken Parm.   Singer Salvo Rendazza, (read all about him at www.salvorandazzo.com ) will sing. The Forget Paris band will also play. Tickets will be $60 per person which includes open bar all night. Reserve your private table early. Also cooking will be Frank Morgante and Bob Sicurelli with help from Amie Morgante and Roger and Linda Wise. Send checks to P.O. Box 22 CI or call Mike at 914-760-7554 or home at 203-546-8853.

Zumba at the Clubhouse:  The current Zumba schedule is Saturday mornings at 9 a.m.  Zumba is high energy, fun and effective.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for schedule or call 203-770-2057.

Check the CI Website for a complete schedule of activities that change almost daily! www.candlewoodisle.com.

Updates from the Board

Board meetings:   If you would like to submit items for the regular monthly meeting agenda, please do so at least one week prior to the meeting.  The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Sept. 15. Submissions may be made by email to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . CITD Board meetings are scheduled the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Clubhouse.  Meetings for the rest of the fiscal year are:  10/20, 11/17, 12/15, 1/19, 2/16, 3/15, 4/19, 5/17.  All are subject to change.
Road Issues? Please call Jim Crawford at 203-746-4453.

K
eep CITD office updated:  It is important to keep the Candlewood Isle Tax District Office up to date on your current contact information.  If you have had a change/addition of your email address or any other contact information, please make sure to update Karen Yoho (see story in Candlewood Eye) via:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 746-0220.
Items to Note:
The Candlewood Isle Tax District office hours are Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for Isle-related business.  Please check the answering machine for any schedule changes. The phone number is 746-0220.  The fax number is the same. Taxes must be current to use any Isle amenities or participate in any Isle events.
Coldwell Banker Lake Properties staff of Realtors includes Jefferson Guthrie, Bob Warner, Mary Ellen Lupo and Sandy Guthrie, Lori Campbell, Jody Dunbar, Joanne Durkin and Holly Mullins.  Our experienced Realtors are here to assist you with all of your real estate needs.  As always, if you are thinking of buying, selling or renting a home, please call Coldwell Banker Lake Properties (203-312-9991).

Eyeflash:  Although Hurricane Irene hit Connecticut hard, New Fairfield has almost recovered. As of Thursday evening, only 63 homes were without power, down from 74% of the town Sunday. Most homes on the Isle never lost power, and few if any trees came down.




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NOTE:  Next issue: Friday, Sept. 30. Submission deadline:  Tuesday, Sept. 27.  Call Aimée Suhie at 746-5155, or e-mail at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  to submit items for the newsletter or to be included on the e-mail lists. You can also see the newsletter at our NEW AND IMPROVED Websitewww.candlewoodisle.com.