COMMUNITY CENTRE Contributed By: Rebecca Climer, FICC Board President
When COVID became a fact of life last Spring, the FICC Board made the difficult decision to close the Centre for a few months to help ensure the health and safety of our members. As we began to learn more about the virus and how we could safely offer some services, we developed the “Take Away” dinners that were enjoyed by so many. Chef Harry cooked the meals and board member Gloria Robinson made the delicious desserts and remaining board members and volunteers took the reservations, scheduled the pick-ups and gave out the meals in a scheduled, “socially distant” manner. I had the pleasure of sitting at the pick-up table with long-time Fripper Don Aldrich. This was a benefit because not only is Don great fun, but he knows almost everyone on the Island. I got to meet new folks or match a face with a name. One of my “take aways” (pun intended) from this experience is how many people weren’t familiar with the Community Centre. Some were new to the Island so that was understandable. Others, though, had visited or owned property for some time, but still weren’t familiar with the services and opportunities available at the Centre.
To provide a thorough and fun FICC experience, we are hosting an FICC Open House and Reception on Saturday, October 9, 3 to 5 p.m. The groups meeting at the Centre will have representatives and information there and you can sip a little wine and eat a nibble or two while you review everything the FICC and Fripp Island has to offer. Want to know more about the wonderful birds on our barrier island? The Fripp Island Audubon Club will be there! Enjoy music and entertainment? The Fripp Island Friends of Music can tell you more about their season which begins with a concert by Hotlanta on October 17. The Fripp Island Women’s Club, which provides so many valuable services for Fripp Island and beyond, will tell you how to join. Do you like to exercise, knit, play mah jongg, bridge, or practice yoga? All of those pastimes have groups that meet at the Centre. We hope you’ll join us! Learn more at: https://www.frippicc.com/
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