This week (7/5/26) at OHSC:

Announcements & Reminders:

Wall Mural: Votes are in for our wall mural birthday gift. Option 2 (see above) is our winner with 46.6% of the vote. We will be working to prep the wall for the muralist this week during swim practices. We welcome any help in the prep or painting (when it comes time for that). Paint party to come!

Bond donation- By donating the value of your membership bond, you help free funds that can be reinvested directly into Orchard Hill Swim Club for facility improvements, capital projects, and enhancements that benefit all members. This does not change your bond holding status but indicates that you will not be requesting your bond money when you end your active membership.

Bond donations do not apply to 2026 membersips.

Cashless snack bar option- We are excited to share that we now offer a cashless payment option at the snack bar. This option is called Splashcard and is prepaid via MemberSplash. To use this option, you activatour Splashcard, add members that have premission to use it, and load money via a credit card payment. When ordering at Tidal Treats, let them know your name and they can bill against your balance.

*** Please note that this money is "use it or lose it" by the end of the season for fiance tracking reasons and will not be able to be refunded if unused at the end of the season.***

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!

Upcoming Events:

*Home Swim Meet- Thurs July 9

Pool Closes at 3 pm

Requests:

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

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.