This week (6/8/26) at OHSC:

Announcements & Reminders:

Spiritwear- You can still order pool spiritwear here.

Tennis Lessons- Group or private tennis lessons, please email maria.vehr@gmail.com.

New Calendar- Keep track of events, parties, early closures, swim team events, and holiday hours here.

Hosting Parties- Host your next party at Orchard! Teams, birthdays, showers... $7 per guest. Reservations are made in advance. $50 deposit required.

Photos- Check out photos from our 60 amazing years and share old photos of the pool. Please send any vintage shots of the old or current pool, please send a digital copy to ohscesplash@gmail.com.

Waitlist- For the first time in looooong time, the membership is now at capacity. New membership applications are on a waitlist. Please keep in mind that on some days parking and chairs could be more limited than years past. Additional picnic tables, benches, chairs, and shade structures have been purchased with this in mind.

Upcoming Events:

* AED Training — Mon, Jun 8 & Tues, Jun 16 at 7 PM

10–15 minute sessions

No registration needed

AED provided by The Reid Rizzo Foundation

* Home swim meet- Thurs Jun 11

POOL CLOSES EARLY at 3 pm

* Yoga at the Pool — Sat, Jun 13 With My Fitness Suites

* Pre-teen Night - Mon Jun 15 at 7 PM Pool closes at 6:30 pm

Ticket details to come.

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.

Appreciation:

60th Birthday Party Volunteers- Molly and Chris Sammons, Staci Betsch, Stephanie Avalos, and Leslie and Kyle Ficker! GREAT party.

Donations- To all of those that have donated to our 60th anniversary campaign, THANK YOU. We raised just over $1500 to date. An ice machine for drink cup use is on its way and the remaining money will be put toward a bathroom upgrade for the wornen's restroom.

Canopy contstruction- Thanks to those that helped assemble the new canopies. They look great.

Photos- To celebrate our 60 amazing years, we would like to share old photos of the pool. Please send any vintage shots of the old or current pool, please send a digital copy to ohscesplash@gmail.com.

(see our 60 anniversary page under the POOL tab)

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.