Given the sizzle, it must be summer! Happily, along with the sizzle, it’s also brought all those things we most love about the season—sun, sand, surf, some good times at the beach….
And, here at CAMP Rehoboth, it’s also brought us our new Executive Director! We’re excited to welcome Kim Leisey as she steps into that role. You can meet her in this issue—just see Nancy Sakaduski’s interview with Kim on page 10. And stop by the Community Center one day soon to meet her in person.
More good things about summer? Well, there’s the food: ‘tis the season for some great (quick! easy!) picnic or patio fare. Both Rich Barnett and Ed Castelli have ideas about things you might serve—pimento cheese, anyone? With a side of corn salad? Or maybe you just want to skip prep altogether and grab something from a local eatery? Leslie Sinclair and Debbie Woods have a recommendation—see “Dining Out.”
Taste and nutrition aren’t the only good things about food. Sharon Morgan reminds us there are some less-obvious benefits to eating that are easily overlooked—like the stronger ties that can develop among friends or family members who dine together. Turns out those personal connections we form around the table may improve health, and increase wellbeing and happiness.
Maybe your good thing about summer is that you’re vacationing? Take a look at Pattie Cinelli’s column—she has lots of ideas that’ll help make it the relaxing get-away you’ve been longing for, vs. a stressful, chaotic mess.
If you relax with a beach read—we’ve got you covered. See “Before the Beach” for an intro to our very own local celebrity, Kariselle Snow (aka Kelly Smith). And Terri Schlichenmeyer and D’Anne Witkowski have some great LGBTQ+ book recommendations—see pages 92 and 103.
Of course, even summer is not all sun and fun; these are challenging times for our community. Both Board President Wes Combs and Board Vice President Leslie Ledogar have something to say this issue about the critical importance of safe places like CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, and of CAMP’s unwavering commitment to being the heart of our community, with room for all.
Though one room may fill quickly: CAMP Rehoboth will usher out the season in its signature style, with SUNFESTIVAL. You can read all about the shows, the auction, and the dances, starting on page 16. It’s going to be a very, very good time—you’ll want to be there. Get your tickets now (camprehoboth.com) and join us for the wonderful party that closes out this very special summer. ▼
Marj