We are more than half way through Devon Summer 2025 – wow the weeks are flying by. I cannot believe school starts for some on July 31st. That being said, want to keep everyone in the loop of what’s to come.
First and foremost thank you all for making this a great season so far. We have a lot of new members and I am hoping they are enjoying their time at Devon.
I want to give a few shout outs for helping make 4th of July one of the best days of the year. I know Devon is special but my favorite every year is talking to new members who are getting to experience the magic of the Devon 4th- I often hear phrases like “stuff like this doesn’t happen anywhere else” or “I feel like I have stepped back in time” I know it’s a day that has something for everyone. Thank you to the lifeguards for all their hard work – they smile when I pull out all the decorations and just dig in! For how busy the day is, I felt like everything went very smoothly and safe!
Mark Trausch and Love Heating and Air were back as our Fireworks sponsor – thank you! In order to have the day we have we rely on members to buy all those raffle tickets and auction items – in order to buy prizes for kids games and the water balloon toss and subsidize the fireworks! Thank you to all of you who supported. Cassandra Kruse is always by my side supporting and helping make the day better – could not do it without her. Thank you Anna Trent for heading up kids games – loved seeing all the smiles. Lisa Martin for heading up the small buy mighty tennis tourney – as always a fun time for everyone. Peter DeFazio with his crew of Gavin Frost and John Mills to put on that spectacular fireworks display! Devon as you all know is a 100% volunteer run organization – without people stepping up to help days like the 4th could not happen.
Bathrooms – Please Read
From a highlight to a lowlight – the bathrooms. I HATE to have to highlight this here, but not sure what else to do. Parents I am begging you to have some real conversations with your kids or escort them to the bathroom. We paid a pretty penny for really nice new toilets right before the season started. I had to have plumbers back out 3 times already to work on the toilets. His last trip for both in the boys bathroom he said the only way they are how they are is if they are being abused. For goodness sakes, what is going on in there?? And ladies, please, please, please, do not put anything but toilet paper down the toilets. Putting my head in the pit is probably my least favorite thing in the world but the plumbers insist on showing me what is in there claiming that is what is hurting us.
Still on the bathrooms, as I reference the pit above – we have had a pipe explode in the bottom of the pit. I believe it is 30 years old, so no real shocker. But we have to dig a new one, put all new pumps and piping. This is going to be a 3 day (very expensive) project – that if we don’t make it to the end of the season, I would most likely have to close the pool down as we won’t have water. Shutting the pool for 3 days is the last thing I would ever want to do – so everyone please be aware when using the restrooms. Just toilet paper, stop abusing the toilets (whatever that could be) and let’s get to the end of the season before the work needs done!
Housekeeping Items
- Check lost and found and take your stuff home
- If you didn’t put it in the pavilion fridge/freezer do not eat or drink it – parents make sure your kids know this to. Really amazed people help themselves. Also please clean your items out before you leave for the day.
- When you have a drink in the pool it must stay on the side or very close to the side
- Swim team t-shirts for sale $16 – we have mostly adult sizes left. Ask at desk
August Schedule
Just because schools are crazy and go back so early, does not mean the fun at Devon is anywhere near to coming to an end! Check out all the great stuff still ahead!
If you have any friends that still want to join, we offer an August Only pro-rated membership that starts next weekend and runs through Labor Day!
- Sunday July 27th – Pitch In – 6p – $10 per family – Devon provides hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings, you bring something fun to share! Fun golf game to try during pitch in
- Sunday July 27th starts Guard Appreciation Week. All the guards will have baskets on the counter – put something in to show them how much they matter. All of their Venmo codes will be on their baskets
- Thursday July 31st – Guard Dinner – pool closes at 7:30p
- Saturday August 2nd – Camp out – Set up your tent or RV in the side field. The big fire will be lit around dusk – a smaller fire will be set to make Smore’s.
- Friday August 8th 6p – Swim Team Banquet
- Saturday August 9th – 7p – 18+ Euchre Tourney, pavilion closes at 6p – $10 cash buy in per player- non members welcome
- Saturday August 16th – 11a – Tennis Lesson Get Together – Show off your skills to parents and thank Adam! Maybe challenge the parents to a match!
- Saturday August 16th – Bourbon and BBQ 7:30-9:30p. $25 per person – non members welcome. Pavilion closes at 6p, pool closes at 7p.. Bring cash for some fun games
- Saturday August 16th – 9:30p or as soon as it’s dark enough – 18+ movie on the big screen – float in the pool, sip on your cocktail and enjoy the movie.
- Saturday August 23rd – Possible kids movie night – still being decided
- Saturday August 30th – Live on the Lawn (tentative)
- Sunday August 31st – End of season brunch 12p
- Monday September 1st – Last Day of Devon 2025 pool closes at 8p
- Sunday September 7th – 4-6p Doggie Pool Time
- Starting August 10th the pool hours will change please reference the calendar below
Renting Devon
It’s sad to look to the end of the season, but want to let folks know about the opportunity to rent Devon out for private functions.
Tuesday Sept 2- Thursday Sept 4th – $600 – 4p-8p
Friday September 5th – 4p-9p $800
If interested email me – molcarnes@aol.com and we can discuss