The Island Country Club has been busy putting together a big event for July 4th weekend in honor of the unveiling of our newly expanded course. We hope that you will join us for fun, food, and festivities! We will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony, buffet luncheon, pig roast, live music, dollar drafts and more! Check out our ad in this week's paper for costs, times, and more details.

On Friday June 17th, the Friday morning scrambles were a lively bunch as usual. Low gross with a 28 went to Jack Shaw, Roger Leach, Christina Harris, and Paul Landry. Low putts with an 11 went to Jon Hellstedt, Ginny Perry, Bill Darby, and Don Schofield.

We had our first Tuesday Night Dinner on June 21st. Janet does such a wonderful job and those in attendance were delighted with her menu of mushroom ravioli, roast pork, haddock and more. Additional dinners will be coming up so stay tuned to see what other exciting dinners we will be offering!

In Ladies Golf, low gross tier one went to Emily Schofield with a 39. Low net went to Jean Hutchinson with a 30. Low gross tier two went to Linda Stratton with a 43 and low net went to Mimi Gerstell with a 33. Carol Shaw had a chip in on 5 and Karen Eggerton had a chip in on 1. Low putts went to Karen Eggerton with a 13.

TheTwilight League is in their third week of play. Low gross went to Myron Curtis and Bob Campbell with a 62 and low net was a tie between Myron Curtis and Bob Campbell and Joe Coomer and John White with a 48.

We had a wonderful turn out for the Mike Haskell Masonic Golf Tournament. Pictures of the teams and winners have been posted on our Facebook, so check it out! Low gross with a 56 went to Kendall McGuffie, Ryan Hayward, Richard Eaton, and Vito Corsini. Low net with a 44 went to Prep Keyes, BobMuskat, Don Schofield, and Joe Bruno. Closest to the pin on hole 5 went to Walt Epply with 8’ 9”. Closest to the pin for the women went to Mary Lou Curtis on hole 3 with 10’ 1”. Thank you to everyone who attended such a great event!

Speaking of Kendall McGuffie, did you know that he has retired? We’re excited to have him visiting the ICC more often! He will be missed, and coming from someone who detested math in high school, he was an excellent teacher and touched many students’ lives. Good luck in your retirement Kendall!

One of our members has returned from the ravages of the Appalachian Trails. Don Powell was in the clubhouse on Monday and showed off how he blogged live from the trail on his iPhone 4. Check out his blog at donpowelladventure.wordpress.com. We’re happy to have him back on the course, safe from the bears and snakes.

Open Tennis happens Wednesday from 9am to 12pm and Sunday from 2pm to 4pm. This event is open to the public and is relatively inexpensive for those seeking a fun and friendly environment to play tennis in. Call the clubhouse, 348-2379, for details.

Our resident golf and tennis experts are back for the season. PTR Certified Kristen Eberdt will give lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. PGA Professional Shaun Webb will also be giving lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. Contact the club to sign up.