This week (6/23/26) at OHSC:

Announcements & Reminders:

MemberSplash Mobile App- Our membership software has a new mobile app that allows you to and they are adding features all the time. For now, you can view events, the member directory, and see announcements.

4th of July Notes- Holiday hours would be 11am-10pm. No guests are invited for the day to keep space available for members. It tends to be a busy day, so you may consider bringing chairs or blankets if you are arriving later in the day. We plan to have activities throughout the day (including CTFD fire truck between 1:30 - 2 pm).

New Menu Items- We are excited to share that hot dogs, brats, and mets are now offered at the snack bar. $3 for dogs, and $4 for the others. Get em while their HOT!

Also, for those that didn't see, the snack bar has ice!

Grill- Orchard offers a grill with utensils available for everyone to use.

Pool Hours Correction- Friday hours start at 11 am, instead of 11:30 am listed on our calandar.

Upcoming Events:

*Home Swim Meet- Tues June 30

Pool Closes at 3 pm

* 4th of July - Saturday, 11 am-10 pm

No guests invited

Bring Chairs, Activities and CTFD firetruck

Requests:

Looking for help to make the pool grounds a little more ADA compliant with a ramp to get to the pavillion. Ideas and handy people that are willing to work on a ramp, please email the board.

With the bathrooms being our upcoming next project, we are looking for contractors that offer epoxy flooring and painting. Reccomendations are appreciated.

Appreciation:

AED Training- Thank you to Gina Menninger for giving your time to provide the membership with the ins and outs of how to use our AED support.

PreTeen Night- Thank you to all volunteers that rangled preteens for the night. Especially Molly Sammons for planning it.

Yoga at the Pool- Thank you fo My Fitness Suites for our great morning of yoga on the courts again.

Welcome to 2026—our 60th Anniversary season. A true Diamond Celebration! As we honor six decades of community, creativity, and commitment, we invite you to help us reflect on the rich history that has shaped Orchard Hill since its founding in 1966.

To our members: if you have any records, documents, historical materials, or photographs from Orchard Hill’s early years, we would love to include them in our anniversary webpage. Please send digital copies to mernstmadison@gmail.com. Thank you for helping us preserve and share our story.

Our new 60th Anniversary webpage will feature selected archival materials highlighting the early days of Orchard Hill and celebrating the people and moments that made our journey possible. Now offering new OHSC merchandise and apparel. -- click to our 60 Anniversary page

In addition, we invite you to consider making a monetary donation in honor of our 60th Anniversary. Your $60 Contributions will support our capital improvements that ensure Orchard Hill remains vibrant, accessible, and welcoming for generations to come. Your generosity is a meaningful way to celebrate our legacy while investing in our future. Contact our Board for donation details, OHSCBoard@gmail.com.