Sampson Community Club
On this page is our quarterly newsletter, the "Squeaky Squirrel." For your convenience as well as information, it has been reprinted, in part, here.
The Squeaky Squirrel
The
Squeaky Squirrel 
A newsletter about and for our Mountain Community
by Virginia Temmer, President, Sampson Community Club
July 2010
Tribute to Miss Dee and Michael T. Lee
Dee Lee wrote the Squeaky Squirrel without a pause for many years (This Squirrel is late, and it's MY FAULT.) Since she and Mike have their house on the market, they are bowing out of most of their activities with the Sampson Community Club. We have relied on Dee for a variety of duties-including writing the Squeaky Squirrel. Mike and Dee established the flowerbeds around Sampson Club. Mike and Dee initiated the website. They are tenured professors at the Hogwarts School of Wizardry. The list is longer than this, but it's clear: They are stellar members. They haven't sold their house yet, so you may see them around. Make sure you thank them for all they have done, if you see them. I know I'll be picking their brains! Mike and Dee will be sorely missed.
Bikes
Controversial, YES! Sampson Community Club is participating in the Deer Creek Roads Safety Coalition. We counted motor vehicles and bicycles at Phillipsburg on June 5 and June 9. We noted directions everybody went. We also surveyed the bicyclists, and any driver of a motor vehicle that stopped by our table. The count is done, but the survey analysis is incomplete. Check out the numbers on our website, www.sampsonclub.org. Our goal is to make the canyon roads safe for all users, and this data will be used to support any changes that are necessary. Virtually everyone who stopped agreed that problems are caused by less than 5% of the road users.
Changes at the Club
Floor
In March, a member donated half the money to refinish the main level of Sampson School. Mr. Sandless came by and mud oozed from the floor! The results are dramatic. Check it out when you come to the Ice Cream Social on July 11th at 2:00 pm.
Chairs
We replaced the dirty cloth-covered chairs with some sturdy plastic folding chairs that can easily be cleaned. Comfort was a major requirement, too-so take note of them at the Ice Cream Social, too. We still need a rack for them, so let us know if you can either make one or find one somewhere.
Lamb School
The Kuehster Road crew, headed by Andy Hoover, have been cleaning, and fixing up Lamb School. These people have financed virtually all of the work themselves. The windows, which are being historically repaired, cost $250 each. Please, if anyone can donate to this cause, we'd appreciate it. Lamb School is a beautiful property, and we hope to make it usable for more than the Pig Roast!
Garage Sale Possibility
Several residents have approached Sampson Club about holding a Garage Sale. So far, no one has stepped up to coordinate one. If we get a coordinator, we will put a sign up at Phillipsburg, so you have an opportunity to participate!
Garden Moments
This summer, the community garden will be idle at Sampson Community Club, since there was not enough interest in it this season. Maybe next year we can spark interest sooner!
Membership Dues
If you still need to pay your $20.00 yearly dues, please mail them to the "Sampson Community Club mailbox, 16150 Sampson Road, Littleton, CO, 80127". And if you would like to join the Sampson Community Club, please mail your $20.00 membership dues along with your name and telephone number to the Club's mailbox listed above. If you have any questions, please call one of the Board Members listed above. Please support our efforts to promote peace and independent thought in the Deer Creek Canyon neighborhood.
Beautiful Bargain Spot
Need a place to rent for a special occasion? The Sampson Schoolhouse is available. It's looking nice enough for that summer wedding reception, birthday party, retirement party, or barbeque. It's cool, and a nice location that does not include the interruptions of cell service.
Electronic Mail
If you would you like to receive the Squeaky Squirrel electronically, please contact Mitch Tanenbaum at mitch@mtanenbaum.us
From the Board
The Sampson Community Club greatly appreciates the donations of money, supplies and volunteer time. Everyone must understand the Club is tax exempt as a 501(c)(5) organization. 501(c)(3) organizations are the only ones that your donations are tax deductible on your personal income tax. However all donations to the Club are not tax deductible by the donor, according to IRS.
The Board of Directors
President, Virginia Temmer, (303) 697-7272, 11032 Mill Hollow Rd. e-mail: virginia@broadspoke.net
Vice President, Jan Clawson, (303) 697-4493, 12213 S. Maxwell Hill Rd.
Treasurer, Bob Vick, (303) 697-0954, 12123 S. Maxwell Hill Rd. e-mail: bvickr@msn.com
Secretary, Janie Lambert, (303) 697- 8933, 11972 S. Maxwell Hill Rd.
e-mail: jane.lambert@live.com
2010 Calendar
Ice Cream Social July 10th 2:00 pm
"Ice cream, ice cream, we all scream for ice cream!" The Club
will provide ice cream and accompaniments. We need some ice cream making volunteers!
If you can help, please call our coordinator.
Coordinator: Janie Lambert (303) 697-8933
Pig Roast at Lamb School August 14th NOON
Fun, good food, and great companionship centered on a delicious, slow-roasted
pig. For the annual Pig Roast, please bring a dish to share and your
appetite!
Coordinators: Bryn Shepeck and Glick Bishop (303) 697-4414
$7.00 per adult, $3.00 per child.
Hogwarts
Hogwarts Fall Session has been rescheduled for September 18, 2010! See the www.sampsonclub.org website to print the registration form and look for the notice at Phillipsburg.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will hold their fall session
at the Sampson Schoolhouse. "Students," ages 8 and above, will be
sorted into their houses, take classes, and join together at Hogsmeade for
either Quidditch games or Wizard's Chess, depending on the weather.
They will attend a final banquet dinner at 7:00 pm in the great dining hall
when either the Quidditch Championship Cup or the Wizard's Chess Championship
Cup will be awarded.
* Students need to wear sneakers. Wizardry attire preferred, but not
required. * For additional information, please call Virginia (303) 697-7272.
Haunted House October 29th and 30th 7 - 10:00 pm
The annual Halloween Potluck Dinner begins at 6:00 on the 30th. The Haunted
House opens both evenings at 7:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share,
perhaps a pumpkin to carve or a ghost story to tell.
Coordinators: Virginia Temmer (303) 697-7272 & Erika Lang (720) 350-4859.
"Gingerbread House" Dollhouse Miniature Workshop November 20th
3 - 5:00 pm
Make a tiny "gingerbread" house. Slightly less than 1 1/2"
there are no edibles included, but it looks good enough to eat if you're a
dollhouse dweller! Optional Ornament hanger included. Coordinator:
Pat Vick GENUINE IMITATIONS (R) giminispat@msn.com
or (303) 697-0954.
Annual Membership Meeting/Thanksgiving Dinner November 20th 5:00 pm
Thanksgiving Potluck! Membership meeting: overview of year and election of
officers. Get together with your neighbors, and catch up!
Coordinator: Virginia Temmer (303) 697-7272.
To:
Anonymous donor of the money to make the floor refinishing a reality!
The Hogwarts '10 Spring Session crew: Dee & Mike Lee, Gordon Maness, Robert Manzanares, Derek Reavis, Jeff Schanno, Olivia Segal, Julia Slatter, and Virginia Temmer.
Dee Lee, for writing the script for the Sampson Community Club's website.
Mike Lee, for maintaining the Club's website.
The Mountain Mama Breakfast crew: Janie Lambert, Jan Clawson, Bob Gavito, and the rest of the volunteers!
Michelle Temmer for cleaning out the club's basement storerooms.
The Squeaky Squirrel Prep crew: Dee & Mike Lee and Bob & Pat Vick, for preparing the newsletter for mailing.
Mitch Tanenbaum, for printing the Squeaky Squirrel and e-mail blasting the Club's announcements and the E-Squeaky Squirrel.
The Squeaky Squirrel, a quarterly newsletter, is published on the 15th
of March, June, September and December. Deadlines for ads and submissions
are the 27th of February, May, August, and November. If you have a story,
an idea or a suggestion, please contact Virginia Temmer, e-mail her at Virginia@broadspoke.net
or drop a note in the Sampson Community Club's mailbox: 16150 Sampson Road,
Littleton, CO 80127. Please include your evening phone number.
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Need a place to rent for a special occasion?
The Sampson Schoolhouse is available. Call Virginia Temmer (303) 697-7272.