The GHCA Social Committee, a group of 15 of your neighbors, has scheduled a fantastic series of social events for the 2025 summer season. Please mark your calendars for these events. Reminders and additional details will be posted closer to each individual event.
Friday, December 19th – Christmas Caroling
Save the date for Christmas caroling with your neighbors in Green Hill! Led by Dawn McCabe, we will visit as many homes in the neighborhood as possible to sing favorite classic carols. No singing experience required, just holiday spirit! Snow date is Saturday, December 20th. If you don’t wish to sing but would like the carolers to be sure to come to your home, you may put in a request to Dawn McCabe. More details to come closer to the holidays.
PAST EVENTS
Saturday, May 24th – Beach Cleanup 9:30 am
Peter and Joan Jackson and Suzanne Werth spearheaded this year’s efforts to clean up our beach and kayak launch area on Saturday, May 24th. Thanks to all who participated to keep Green Hill spotless!
Saturday, May 24th – Boat Stickers 10 – 12:00 pm
Linda and Steve Shaknaitis provided boat stickers at the kayak launch area on Saturday, May 24th between 10 am and 12 pm. All craft must have stickers if stored at the kayak launch area. If you were not able to make it to pick up your sticker, please reach out to Bill Conlin. If you do not have a key to the shed where paddles, vests, and other recreation equipment are stored, contact Bill Conlin.
Saturday, June 14th – GHCA Members Meeting 10:00 am
The Green Hill Civic Association’s annual members’ meeting took place via Zoom on Saturday, June 14th at 10 a.m. Thanks to all participants for their time and valuable input, and especially to the team leaders who presented important information about our beach, recreation areas, Green Hill Pond and safety.
Saturday, June 21st – Season Kickoff Dinner 5 – 8:30 pm
This year’s season kickoff dinner was held at the General Stanton Inn on Saturday, June 21st at 5 pm. About 70 members enjoyed a cocktail hour and dinner and reconnected with their neighbors and welcomed a few new neighbors. Thank you to the dinner committee members Joan Jackson, Louise Jackson, and Mal O’Connor for organizing a special evening, with kudos to Dawn McCabe, Bonnie O’Connor, and Linda O’Connor for providing lovely floral arrangements for the event.
Friday, July 4th – Parade 11:00 am
Thanks to our MCs, Tim and Linda O’Connor! The annual parade kicked off on Friday, July 4th at 11am. Participants decorated a floats, dogs, bikes, and golf carts and dressed up befitting the Fourth.
Saturday, July 5th – Sidewalk Chalk Day 10:00 am
Facilitated by Linda O’Connor, this fun event for children of all ages was held on Saturday, July 5th at 10:00 am at the corner of Land and Sea and Carpenter Drive. Please bring your children or grandchildren to join the fun. There will be drawings for Sidewalk Chalk Day prizes. See you there!
Tuesday, July 8th – Food Truck Night
Following the great success of 2024’s first Food Truck Night, the Green Hill Civic Association, spearheaded by Marcia Ryter, organized food trucks in Green Hill Park (553 Green Hill Beach Road) on Tuesday, July 8th from 5 pm to 8 pm and invited neighboring associations to join in the fun. Featured food trucks included Wicked Good Sausage Co, Food Vibes, Casa Tia Rosa, Hook & Ladder Pizza, and Atomic Blonde Ice Cream. Friends and neighbors enjoyed delicious food with the whole family!
Saturday, July 19th – Porchfest – Open Mic
On Saturday, July 19th from 5 pm to 7 pm, we hosted the sixth annual GHCA Porchfest, thanks to our hosts Mal and Bonnie O’Connor, in their backyard at 17 Border Avenue. Talented neighbors were invited to bring musical instruments and their voices to join Mal and Bonnie for an “open mic” evening of live music. This is your stage! Bring chairs, drinks and something to eat for a fun couple of hours of music and maybe even a little dancing! If you would like to come up to the mic and play, sing or dance next year, contact Bonnie O’Connor by text at 401-489-5630 or by email at bonocon17@icloud.com. We’d love to include you!
Saturday, August 2nd – Bocce Tournament
Back by popular demand, the annual Bocce Tournament was held on Saturday, August 2nd, in the recreation area behind the tennis courts.
Our new Bocce Tournament sponsors (Harry Morse, Maureen Morse and Massood Abolfazli) coordinated this year’s Tournament.
Sunday, August 17th – End of Season Picnic
We celebrated the end of another great Green Hill summer at the Annual Picnic and Corn Hole Competition on Sunday afternoon, August 17th, at 3:30 pm, at the recreation area on Rosebriar Avenue, hosted by Maureen Koehl. It’s always a great way to enjoy the last days of summer, sharing your favorite recipes with Green Hill friends and neighbors.
Saturday, August 23rd – Annual Members Meeting
The Annual Members meeting took place on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10 am to 12 pm, via Zoom.
We selected Officers and Board Members who will serve the association for the next two years. Here is the Zoom link for the meeting: https://cfar.zoom.us/my/maloconnor
Agenda:
Welcome and introduction
Treasurer’s update
Nominating Committee Report
Vision 2030 Updates from the Health and Safety Team and the Pond Team
Dock Project: Where we are currently and a look ahead
New Business
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