Sunday, September 13 - CV SIDEWALK TAG SALE 10am-5pm, Cost: $25 per space
Still crammed with clutter? Banish those bundles, and visit with neighbors, to boot! Spaces can be reserved, by personal check (delivered to Sasha in the main office). Registered sellers should meet CC in front of 120 at 9:15am for instructions. Sellers are responsible for clearing the space after the sale. (Rain date: Sunday, October 4)

Saturday, September 26 – FALL GARDEN PARTY, Noon ‘til Sundown – Free
Join your neighbors in the garden for a craft’s fair, music, games, food tent, CV collectibles, and an array of fun activities. Beverages will be provided. Bring a blanket and a picnic (wonderful goods may be purchased from the food tent).
Volunteers are needed – please contact: Renee Colwell at renee.colwell@gmail.com
Bakers are needed – please contact: CC Blackburn at carolynblackburn@hotmail.com
(Rain date: October 3)

DATES ON THE HORIZON
Sunday November 8th {tentative}– Family Square Dance, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 19th - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting
Sunday, December 6th - Noon to 6:00 pm, Holiday Craft Fair

GROUP GATHERINGS
Contract bridge games will be arranged shortly. If you’re interested, contact CC Blackburn at carolynblackburn@hotmail.com, or leave word with the 120 Doorman. (Note: while no CV classes are currently available, with enough interest, we can engage an instructor – let CC know). Other ideas: Mah Jong, Book Group, Crafting – if you’re interested in gathering a group of neighbors, contact Sasha.

For more information, contact the CV office staff at 212-927-0600

Twilight ‘til Sun-up, $25 per family

CV residents are invited to camp out under the stars – bring your own sleeping bag, flashlight and, if you choose to pitch, your tent. Storytellers and Stargazers are encouraged to share their gifts with eager ears! The following morning, breakfast will be provided for campers from 7-8AM. Interested families should register with Sasha in the main office. (Those who signed up, but are unable to camp this night, should contact Sasha for a refund)

We’ve started informal gatherings of neighbors with the first meeting of the CV Bridge Group. Those interested in playing contract bridge should send an e-mail to CC Blackburn at carolynblackburn@hotmail.com, or leave word with the 120 Doorman. (Note: while no CV classes are currently available, with enough interest, we can engage an instructor – let CC know). Other ideas: Mah Jong, Book Group, Crafting – if you’re interested in gathering a group of neighbors, contact Sasha.

For more information, contact the CV office staff at 212-927-0600

* Don’t forget the terrific exercise classes available, both here in CV and throughout the ‘hood’ (CV resident Mollie Slaton, owner of Hudson Pilates, is offering an ‘anniversary special’; call for details)
* 181st Café, supplier of the wonderful ‘Lawn Day’ chicken wings – if you missed ‘em, go have a try!
* Cabrini Wines is hosting weekly wine tastings – stop in for a taste, and a discount
* There are wonderful summertime happenings in Fort Tryon Park – for more information: http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/forttryonpark/events

Here’s what’s on tap in the next few weeks:

This Tuesday, June 2 – SHAREHOLDER INFORMATIONAL MEETING, 8:00pm

• Fort Washington Collegiate Church, 729 West 181st Street
• Update on the “State of the Village” since October 200

Don’t Forget!!! Bakers Alert – If you will be submitting a pie in the Pie Contest and/or providing baked goods for this Saturday’s Lawn Day, contact:

CC Blackburn
212-923-4811
carolynblackburn@hotmail.com

This Saturday, June 6 – LAWN DAY, Noon ‘til Sundown

Join your neighbors in the garden for a craft’s fair, music, games (for all ages), food tent, CV collectibles, and an array of fun activities. Neighbors interested in starting informal community clubs (bridge, anyone?) may register. Beverages will be provided. Bring a blanket and a picnic (an array of wonderful goods may be purchased from the food tent).

Volunteers are still needed – please contact: Renee Colwell at renee.colwell@gmail.com

Saturday, June 20 – TENT NIGHT Twilight ‘til Sun-up, $25 per family

CV residents are invited to camp out under the stars – bring your own sleeping bag, flashlight and, if you choose to pitch, your tent. Reminder: NO Tent pegs over 6 inches. Storytellers and Stargazers are encouraged to share their gifts with eager ears! The following morning, breakfast will be provided for campers from 7-8AM. Interested families should register with Sasha in the main office.

For more information, contact the CV office staff at 212-927-0600

Here’s what’s on tap in the next few weeks:

Sunday May 17th – TAG SALE, 11AM-5PM, Sellers: $25 per space (sellers must secure spots in advance) CV Neighbors sell household trinkets on the garden side of Cabrini – Note: Sellers should gather at 180 at 10AM for spot assignments (Rain Date: May 31)

Thursday May 28th – WINE TASTING, 7:00 pm, $5 at the door (21+ yrs only)

CV residents and guests are invited to sample selections of favorite wines from our friends at Cabrini Wines – Refreshments will be served

Tuesday, June 2 – SHAREHOLDER INFORMATIONAL MEETING, 8:00pm

Fort Washington Collegiate Church, 729 West 181st Street

Update on the “State of the Village” since October 2008

*** Bakers Alert – Pie Contest and/or Food Tent donations sought for June 6 Lawn Day contact: CC Blackburn 212-923-4811 carolynblackburn@hotmail.com ***

Saturday, June 6 – LAWN DAY, Noon ‘til Sundown

Join your neighbors in the garden for music, crafts, games (for all ages), a fabulous Food Tent, and several surprises. Liquid refreshments are provided, so bring your blanket and a picnic (sample the food tent offerings). Volunteers are needed – please contact: Renee Colwell at renee.colwell@gmail.com

Saturday, June 20th – TENT NIGHT Twilight ‘til Sun-up, Free

CV residents are invited to camp out under the stars – bring your own sleeping bag, flashlight and, if you choose to pitch, your tent. Storytellers and Stargazers are encouraged to share their gifts with eager ears! The following morning, breakfast will be provided for campers from 7-8AM

For more information, contact the CV office staff at 212-927-0600

Events in the next few weeks:

Saturday May 2 SQUARE DANCE, 7:30-9:30PM Community Room, Cost: $5 per person (space is limited; advance registration recommended) Swing yourself to the community room for the best aerobic event of the season!

Sunday, May 3 FLEA MARKET, 11AM-5PM, Sellers: $25 per space (sellers must secure spots in advance) CV Neighbors sell household trinkets on the garden side of Cabrini – Note: Sellers should gather at 180 at 10AM for spot assignments (rain date: 5/17)

SPRING GARDEN PLANTING (spaces are sold out) – Our garden committee is prepping the beds for planting! Those registered/paid will receive a notice indicating plot assignment. Thereafter, plant whenever the mood strikes!

Monday, May 11 GARDEN EVENT, 5:30-8:00PM (rain date: May 12) To help parents ease into the life of an urban gardener, each child will receive a starter kit of two flowers and a few vegetable seeds to plant at the times listed above. For any resident-gardeners with questions, Garden Committee members will be on hand to offer help.

FYI:

The spiffy new gym is well underway (due for late summer completion)

140/160 building entryways are nearing completion – local realtors have commented on increased ‘curb appeal’ value!

Save the dates:

Saturday, June 6 Castle Village Backyard Party, Concert and Bake Sale – If you can lend a hand, please contact: Renee Colwell at renee.colwell@gmail.com Saturday, June 20 Tent Night sleep-out under the stars!

For more information, contact the CV office staff at 212-927-0600