2022 Events

The Green Hill community showed up in record numbers to participate in this year’s beach and neighborhood clean-up. The cloudy skies could not dampen the enthusiasm of the motivated team of volunteers who collected debris large and small. Thanks to everyone who showed up to keep our Green Hill clean! A special thanks to Mal O’Connor who kept us going with coffee and donuts, and to Pete Jackson for hauling away all the trash! See pictures from this event here.

Green Hill neighbors gathered for an enjoyable dinner at Locanda Restaurant in Wakefield to kick off the 2022 summer season. It was a beautiful evening filled with fun and laughter as folks mingled with friends, old and new. A great time was had by all!

This season’s kick-off meeting was fun and informative! Among other topics, we discussed upcoming social events and the budget for the coming year. Also, the Visioning Team introduced its work to explore ideas for the future of Green Hill 5-10 years from now. Minutes to be posted soon.

It was a great sight to see so many children sharing their artistic talent with one another. Some of the drawings included a red, white, and blue tree, an ocean scene complete with fish, a blue dragon, and lots of fireworks! The morning wrapped up with a raffle drawing of 3 prizes won by Addie, Hayden, and Bowen. Thank you to all the kids who participated and the families who cheered them on. Check out photos of the event here to see even more masterpieces.

Special thanks to Dawn McCabe, Mary Ann Emmanuel, Massood Abolfazli and Tim O’Connor for helping to make this a fun and safe event for our Green Hill neighbors.

A good time was had by all at the first bocce tournament of the season! Sixteen teams competed for the coveted title of GHCA Bocce Champion. Congratulations to Dawn McCabe and Massood Abolfazli for the win!
The second tournament will be held on Saturday, August 27th (rain date August 28th) followed by the End of Season Potluck Picnic that same afternoon. Please be sure to sign up in advance for the bocce, as this is an organized event. Also, for newcomers as well as experienced players, drop in for some informal ‘Bocce and Banter’ at the recreation area every Sunday at 4 PM, weather permitting.

A record crowd of nearly 100 friends and neighbors gathered in the O’Connor’s backyard for a festive evening of lively music, snacks, and drinks. Folks young and old enjoyed the entertainment, which was anchored once again by Rik and Wendi Bourne. We had many first-time performers, including Dave Calabrese, Andrew and Laura Heyman, and Andy Harrell. Returning to the open mic were Rik and Wendi Bourne, Mal and Bonnie O’Connor, and Elwood Roberts. With so much talent and interest, we’re already looking forward to Porchfest 2023!

Thank you to all who joined us for Movie Night!
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial transported us all on a magical adventure under the stars. We shared all the feels – from laughing and crying along with the movie, to the simple joy of spending time with many of our Green Hill friends. It was an enjoyable and beautiful summer evening for all who attended!

We will host the annual End of Season Potluck Picnic at the GHCA recreation area again this year. It will be held on Saturday afternoon, August 27th, at the conclusion of the Bocce Tournament. The rain date is Sunday, August 28th. This event is always fun and a great way to celebrate the end of the summer season, sharing your favorite recipes with your Green Hill friends and neighbors. Maureen Koehl will coordinate; more organizational hands are needed. Location: The Recreation Area.

Please give Maureen a call (914-274-0875) to help with set-up and clean-up. It’s an easy way to get
involved.