July / August  2008  Newsletter   Yardley Singles Club Inc. PO Box 563, Yardley, PA  19067-0563 Hotline 215-736-1288 http://www.yardleysingles.org   Our email address is: yardleysinglesclub@yahoo.com   Executive Board                                      President, Randy Bannerman           Vice President,  Natalie Arnold  Treasurer, Barbara Kennedy             Secretary, Jean Schmidling   Directors at Large                                                 Charlie Johnson *             Carol Sheehan                   Kathy Poor                                                          Fred Roberts                   Gus Rossi *                       Brian Sheehan                                                 Joan Shepard *                 Peggy Rowlett                   Pat Stout *                                                                                         Phil Stercula                                            *Media Desk                                                                                                                                                   Club Business   Congratulations to Carol Sheehan on her retirement from teaching.  We wish Carol the best and can’t wait to see what she adds to her already very busy schedule!   When we think gasoline prices can’t get any higher, they do, so please be sure to chip in on driving expenses when carpooling.   DINING EVENTS INFO:  Please call the hotline if you have a reservation for a dining event and change your mind so that we can give the restaurant an accurate number.  And don’t forget to add twenty-five percent to your bill for tip and tax.    For those of you who like July fireworks, check out the 2008 Freedom Festival at Mercer County Park on Saturday, July 5.   Admission is free, and the fun starts at 2:30 p.m., ending with fireworks at sundown.  The Festival includes entertainment, over 40 food vendors and more than 60 crafters.  This is a non-sponsored event.   Attention all music (and food!) lovers.  The outdoor Bethlehem Musikfest on Saturday, August 9, features continuous music on ten different stages.  Enjoy an afternoon of live music and delicious food in historic downtown Bethlehem.  Admission is free.  Meet at Yardley Park’n’Ride at 2:30 p.m. for carpooling.   One of the highlights of summer in Bucks County is the Middletown Grange Fair, celebrating its 60th year.  Meet at the Information Booth at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, for an evening of fun, great food, entertainment and displays by over 4200 participants ranging from cows to quilts!  For carpooling, call the hotline.  If the weather is uncooperative, we will go on Thursday, August 14.      Events   At last year’s summer picnic, we had to cope with Tropical Storm Barry.  At this year’s picnic, we had to cope with a Tropical Heat Wave!  But in spite of the weather, we had a great turnout and a super time.  The awesome “chef tag team” of Phil, Kathy and Gus served up burgers, hotdogs and chicken grilled to perfection.  Brian and his lovely assistant, Natalie, kept the Chinese Auction moving at a lively pace while participants opened a variety of gifts, but there did seem to be a theme of wine, candles and unmentionables which kept us laughing.  Many thanks to the Board Members who worked so hard on the picnic.  Once again you did a fabulous job, and your hard work was appreciated by everyone.    Havana’s in New Hope, featuring big band music with Frank McGraw’s son, was recently attended by a group of members who raved about the music, the dancing and, of course, the food, and is becoming a Yardley Singles favorite.  If you haven’t been there yet, it’s on the calendar for Sunday, August 3.       Our fall picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 14, at Washington Crossing State Park, Pennsylvania side, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  So mark your calendars for another fun day, and we’ll hope for cooler temperatures and maybe even some volleyball!   Have a happy and safe summer, and we hope to see you at a Yardley Singles event.   Pat Stout Classified Corner   For construction or repair jobs done around your home, call Bill Bell, 267-254-0470.    For dog/puppy obedience or behavioral training and also pet sitting, call Tricia Moore at Best Behavior, 267-255-3664.   Need computer help?  Yardley Singles has a few computer experts who can assist you with computer problems and/or upgrades.  For more information, call the hotline or email Charlie or Gus via our email address.   For the services of a public adjuster or realtor, call Wayne Chapman, 215-499-7100.   For computer assistance (installation, upgrades, home networks, tutoring, etc); home maintenance (yard work, garage cleanup, etc.); foot massage with reflexology, call Eric Bianchini at 215-337-1200.   If you would like to include an item in the Classified Corner, please see a board member and your posting will appear in the next newsletter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please check the hotline for last minute changes and cancellation of events due to weather or reasons beyond our control.  Events added or changed after the publication of the newsletter will be advertised through the hotline, email updates, the website, other club functions and local newspapers.  We cannot send last minute updates to the newspapers, as they require a three weeks lead-time for publishing the information.   If you would like your email address added to our database for updates and announcements, send an email to yardleysinglesclub@yahoo.com.   Please register for dining out, picnics, house and card parties, and scheduled day trips.  Space is limited at some events.  REGISTER EARLY!  First come - first serve.  Sign-up sheets are available at most functions, or you can call the hotline, register online on our website, or send us an email.   Reference Desk:   House Party/Game Night info – A reservation is required for all events held at someone’s home.  Attendance is limited.  Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are provided.  BYOB and non-member attendance is at the discretion of the host/hostess.  Cost varies depending on the type of function.   Walk info – Walks are weather dependent.  Be sure to check the hotline if in doubt.   Yardley Park’n’Ride info – Located off the Yardley I-95 exit on Taylorsville Road.  Congregate in the middle of the lot for carpooling events.  A board member may not be at this location.  It is up to those in attendance to determine what time to leave and arrange the carpooling.  Don’t forget to share the expenses of driving.     Yardley Singles Club Inc is not responsible for lost articles.   Yardley Singles Club Inc is a non-profit social club, whose goal is to plan and organize social and entertainment activities for single adults in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere.  Yardley Singles Club is social and recreational in purpose.  As is bound to happen when you put men and women together, people are attracted to each other and make a decision to date. Some couples do attend and are welcomed.  The vast majority of club members are solo men and women.