Entertainment February 20-23
every Thursday & Sunday 6-10 pm
Trivia Friday Feb. 21 starts 5 pm
No Strings Attached
Saturday Feb. 22 from 8-11 pm
EQ Band
Sunday Feb. 23 from 12-3 pm
Just Married Band Sunday Feb. 23 starting 3:30 pm on the meadow stage
Lake Como Resort is pleased to welcome naturist musicians Céline and Jérémy of the Just Married Band for two performances, after their appearance on the Bare Necessities Cruise:
- Sunday Feb. 23rd Just Married will be performing on the meadow stage outside the rec hall starting at 3:30 pm (a half hour after the poolside performance of the EQ Band). There will be a small number of chairs on the lawn in front of the stage, so you are invited to bring your own folding chairs to the front near the stage, or park your golf carts toward the back. (In the event of rain, the performance will move into the rec hall.)
- Friday Feb. 28 Just Married will do an encore performance on the Butt Hutt deck starting 8:00 pm.
We still have some vacant volunteer slots for Super Bowl South March 7-16. There is a sign-up sheet in the office, or email volleyballcomo@gmail.com
Volunteers are needed for: office assistance, filling water jugs, parking direction, traffic management, and golf cart shuttle. Roger will also need helpers for the food court.
Como Members “For the Plaque” Petanque Tournament
Saturday February 22, 2025
There is a sign-up sheet hanging in the petanque shed.
Teams will be composed of three players each, assembled from a random draw. Registration and payment of $4 entry fee will begin at 8:00 am. Team selection will begin at 8:30 am, and player orientation will begin at 8:45 am. Games will begin promptly at 9:00 am. There will be coffee and pastries, but please bring your own lunch. Any questions/clarification please contact Chuck Meyer, 20759 SGL (lot # 623),
phone (218) 766-4540.
Wednesday Feb. 26th: Co-op regular monthly Board of Directors meeting starts 6:00 pm in rec hall & by zoom: Agenda: new.lakecomonaturally.com/co-op/
Meet & Greet our New General Manager – Debbie Poland
If you haven’t met her yet, this is your chance! Join her for an afternoon of conversation and snacks on Thursday February 27 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm in the Rec Hall. Learn more about her:
- 20+ Years experience as a nudist and BOD at White Thorn Lodge in PA.
- 25+ Years experience as VP of Operations for a large corporation
- 25+ Years experience as a business owner
- Mantra of Kindness and Respect
- Why she is so excited to be here!
- Hope to see you there!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT IS MIDNIGHT WEDS. FEB. 26th
Online registration is now open for the King & Queen Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament March 1 & 2, 2025.
Free to Como residents & Como resort members – Nudist guests $100 per doubles team. Advance registration requried by Feb. 26. Read more
Sunday March 2nd: BUNCO hosted by Laura in the rec hall 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Sunday March 2nd: Mardi Gras parade: Decorate your carts and come join the fun! The parade will line up at 6:45 pm in the North Grove and start a cruise around the park after sunset at 6:55 pm.
Saturday March 22nd: Garden Fest 3 pm to 6 pm. Stone Soup, Farmers’ Market, Crafts, Music by Jerry Brown
We hope everyone enjoyed the great comedy of Max Dolcelli Friday, kicking off our Valentine Weekend activities. Before Max, Reid and Margaret hosted the last Open Mic of the season. (The Wednesday Song Circle in the North Grove will continue through the end of March. Trivia continues the first and third Fridays through May 2nd. )
The weather cooperated for our outdoor events, at least until Sunday afternoon. More than a dozen artists participated in the Art on the Fence show Saturday. Thanks to Mun for suggesting and organizing this. (Ree provided the art montage above.)
Thanks to Deb and Tammy for organizing the Poker Run on Sunday, and to the location hosts. The winners were announced poolside during a music break by the Nunes at Night band. First and second place split the entry fee pot 75/25: both had a hand of four aces, the winner being determined by high fifth card! And thanks to Roger and his volunteers for cooking up burgers and hot dogs on the grill. The rain finally arrived around 2:30 pm, emptying out the pool deck.
The Bare Buns Cafe was also busy during the weekend, with many taking advantage of the menu specials – the free drink offerings may have also been an additional incentive.
Next week be sure to catch one of the performances by the Just Married Band. This couple from France performed here two years ago to great acclaim.
We’re now gearing up for some big events in the next few months, including the King & Queen Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament, Super Bowl South Volleyball Tournament, Dare to Go Bare Run, and the Naked Arts and Music Burn Festival.
REGISTER FOR OUR EXCITING 2025 SPECIAL EVENTS
Online registration is now open for the 23rd annual Super Bownl South: The Premier Nude Volleyball Event of the South March 7-16, 2025.
Save up to $20 on 5 or 10 day plan by registering early. Read more
Online registration is now open for the 31st annual Dare to Go Bare 5K Run & 2K Walk Sunday April 13, 2025. Registration is online only and closes 4/6/25. Read more
Online registration is now open for the 4th annual Naked Arts & Music Burn Festival May 2-4, 2025. Registration is online only and closes 4/27/25. Read more
REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
For listing of regularly scheduled sport, fitness, game & other activities, go to ACTIVITIES PAGE
New activity: PAINTING PARTY: an informal artist gathering every Thursday 3 pm to 6 pm in the recreation hall.
Christian non-denominational Garden of Eden Church Sunday Sunday Feb. 23rd: 10 am service: topic: “Gospel Fluency”. Prayer meeting Monday 7:00 pm. gardenofedenchurch.org
Sourdough & Bread Baking Class every Saturday in rec hall at 10 am.
At the weekly meetings in the rec hall you will learn about and make sourdough starter and sourdough breads, explore healthier kinds of fermented breads, Italian & French breads, and healthier and more affordable yeast breads with no preservatives. You don’t need to bring anything to this free class. Mun, the instructor, invites you to text or call [corrected phone #] 215-720-9404 with your questions or for private lessons
Free Pickleball Novice Clinic – Tuesday evenings 5:00 pm
The goal of this clinic is to introduce basic movement and skills necessary to improve your pickleball experience.
If you are interested in attending, call John at 813-943-1532. Clinic will only be held if there are participants scheduled!
Free Petanque Lessons 9:30 am every Tuesday & Thursday
Announcements & Reminders:
▪ WATER SHUTOFF will occur Tuesday Feb. 25 from 8 am to 2 pm. We will have port-o-lets on site with wash stations for your convenience.
▪ SANDY BEACH DECK will be demolished Monday Feb. 24. Completion date for replacement not yet certain. Chinese Wand moves to Butt Hutt deck.
▪ CARS PROHIBITED on all golf cart paths, including on path from dog park to West Grove Sport Center (”Orange Blossom Trail”).
▪ RESIDENTS’ GUESTS must be called in to office before arrival with (1) your name, (2) your lot # / street address, and (3) name(s) of guest(s).
▪ SATURDAY BUTT HUTT MUSIC will now regularly be from 7 pm to 10 pm, starting and ending an hour earlier than before.
In planning (additional information pending):
▪ Easter Egg Hunt: tentative date Sat. March 29th. (Well before Easter, April 20th, but scheduled early to maximize snowbird participation.
▪ Smoked Butt BBQ Contest Sunday April 6.
At the annual Certificate Holder meeting Sat. Feb. 15th, due to the withdrawal of 3 of the 6 original BOD candidates, the remaining candidates were elected by acclamation.
2025 Co-op Board of Directors:
Randy Accord†
Tammy Faust†
Roger Herrnsteen*
Karyn McMullen*
Richard Quigley†
Fred Rose*
Cindy Yeargin†
†elected 2024, term expires 2026
*elected 2025, term expires 2027
At the subsequent special board meeting, the new board elected the officers:
Fred Rose, President
Richard Quigley, Vice-president
Cindy Yeargin, Treasurer
Gerald Petroff, Secretary
(Non board members may fill positions of treasurer or secretary, so while no longer a board member Gerald has agreed to fill the secretary position.)
Join the Fun in the New Year: Share Your Ideas & Volunteer!
We’re excited to shake things up with fresh activities and events for 2025—and we need your creativity and enthusiasm to make it happen! Do you have an idea for a fun activity or event and are interested in hosting it? We’ll provide a budget to help you bring your idea to life! Have great ideas but not looking to host? No problem! Share your thoughts with us, and we’ll see how they may be implemented. Here are a few ideas that have already been shared – some of these were already done in the past, and might be brought back again. Let us know if you’d like to host any of these, or bring your own ideas to the table!
Paint and Sip • Poker Run • Scavenger Hunt • Pig Roast / Luau • Casino night • Glow Golf • Murder Mystery night • Pool Games, like pool bingo, music trivia, duck races • Hot dog / corn roast • Theme Party on the lawn (like Parrothead, slumber party, prom night, Kentucky Derby day, Trivia night) • Full moon hike • Fire drum circle • Cardboard boat regatta on the lake • Crawfish boil • Escape room • Pub crawl Potluck dinners • Wheel of the Year seasonal festivals • TV games (Jeopardy, etc.)
Please contact Michael at michaelk@lakecomonaturally.com with your suggestions and comments.
We can’t wait to see what we can create together!
The Golden Girls Como Lot 403 – 1 Bedroom For Rent – Available May 1st. $675 includes all utilities. Partially Furnished. Open to lease length. Note: This is a 3 BR home. Call or Text Richard 612-749-7490
Lakefront property for rent. 3 months – Feb 15th thru May 15th (or thereabouts). 2b/2b modern, clean, fully furnished, lakeside manufactured home $1,750 / month, $500 (refundable) security deposit, $50 cleaning fee. 20025 Cot Rd. (541). (Additional information) Contact Jo-Ellen Callahan 360 509 8492.
FREE BODY ARTS: Henna & Alcohol Tattoos
Hello! I’m Mun, a Como snowbird RV resident who enjoys doing temporary body art tattoos. I have henna, which dries on your skin in about two hours; washing it off leaves an orange stain, which turns brown the next day – it fades completely after about three weeks. I also have several colors of alcohol ink, which dries instantly and lasts up to three days. I do this only for fun, not for money. Contact me at 215-720-9404 – or, if you see me dragging my wagon behind me at the pool or elsewhere, and I would be so happy to give you the art you want. I can also do private sessions if you’re shy.
The Lake Como Yacht Club invites all boat owners to a grand regatta every Sunday at 2 pm, weather permitting. Passage for land-lubbers may be available from some boat captains at the floating dock.
Now hiring: BARTENDER. Contact Maria: mariagiotta123@gmail.com