This year’s summer social at Isley Brewing was a great success! It was really nice to see so many new and returning faces.
The venue did a great job of hosting our group, giving us the entire venue. JW Thomas did an awesome job with the music. Many raved about the food provided by Gourmet Meltz. And everyone clearly enjoyed the fellowship. Check out the album on our photos page!
MANY THANKS to Jet Thomas to coordinating the event and to our generous sponsors who made it all possible:
Join the Virginia Pond on August 21 for it’s annual summer social, this year at Isley Brewing Company in Scott’s Addition, Richmond. Family members and industry guests are invited to this event!
Isley Brewing Company, located at 1715 Summit Ave., was the first craft brewery to open in Scott’s Addition and was listed in 2017 as one of the world’s best travel-worthy breweries in the world by USA Today.
The social officially starts at 5:30. The cost is $27/pp when paid in advance or $30/pp at the door. Included are 2 craft beverages/samplers of choice, food, live music, and (as always) great fellowship! Please reserve early and no later than August 19.
EVENT SPONSORS:
Total Squares = 64
Cash collected by the time the squares are drawn
Names and Regional Numbers picked at March 20th meeting
The Virginia Pond’s annual Christmas Social on December 19 was a great hit and one of our best attended!
By popular request, the event was held at the Virginia War Memorial for the third consecutive year. In addition to great fellowship and holiday cheer, guests enjoyed a catered Italian style buffet with anti-pasta appetizers and a pasta bar complete with three types of sauces, proteins, vegetables, and various toppings. Thanks to Maribelle’s for the delicious fare and service!
As is our holiday tradition, charity was incorporated into the evening by way of a collection and raffle for the USO of Central Virginia. An estimated 3000-5000 troops and family members travel through the Richmond Int’l Airport during the holiday season. Over $700 in cash was donated between prize raffle proceeds and other contributions, on top of the snacks and personal items collected at the event. A special thanks goes to Woody Harrison for making the delivery on behalf of the Pond.
We want to extend our sincerest appreciation to all who supported and attended this event. We especially want to recognize our venue sponsors, Belfor and US Financial Group.
We look forward to more good charity and fellowship in the coming year!
RSVP’s are now being accepted for the Virginia Pond’s 2018 Christmas Social on Wednesday, December 19.
By popular request, the Virginia Pond will be returning to the Virginia War Memorial. Family and guests are welcome!
The venue will be closed to the public during the event. For those who have not visited the memorial before, it is a wonderful monument to the men and women who have defended our country from World War II to the present. Its location offers a beautiful view of the James River and Richmond City skyline, which will be decorated for the holiday season.
The event cost is $40/pp when paid by the RSVP deadline and $45 thereafter, and includes food, beverages (wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee), access to all exhibits, plus great fellowship! RSVP’s are needed by 12/14 in order to make sure we have enough food and beverages!
As is our tradition, the feature charity at this event is the USO of Central Virginia. The USO center at the Richmond Int’l Airport provides hospitality to thousands of troops and their families who are traveling during the holiday season. Guests are invited to bring to this event donations of needed items, such as individual size snacks and beverages, travel size toiletries, and cash/gift cards. We will also be selling tickets for raffle prizes with all proceeds going to the USO. Raffle prize donations are welcome!
RSVP online now, or check out photos from last year’s event here
The Virginia Pond received rave reviews on the new venue for its 2018 Shuckin’ & Jivin’ event on Wednesday, October 17. This was the pond’s first event at the Richmond Country Club. The large outdoor patio with its view of the golf course provided a spacious area for music (by Susan Greenbaum), food, fellowship and games, while the indoor space provided a nice respite from the chilly evening. Check out the event photos here.
The event was well attended, in spite of many who had conflicts and heavy storm cases. A special shout out to Most Loyal Grand Gander Kim Bilbrey. She came all the way from Dayton to be with us for the evening!
The Virginia Pond’s 2018 Shuckin’ & Jivin’ event will take place on Wednesday, October 17 at the Richmond Country Club in Henrico, VA. Proceeds will benefit Comfort Zone Camp (CZC), a safe place for grieving kids.Join us for an evening of live music by RIchmond’s own Susan Greenbaum, grilled oysters and other items off the grill, and great fellowship – all for a great cause! Photos from last year’s event are online.
This event is open to family, friends and industry professionals! The cost is $32 when paid by October 12 or $35 at the door, which includes food and entertainment. A full cash bar will be available.
We hope you will plan to join us, along with your guest(s). Make your reservation now!
Sponsors – Register online now or via mail using this downloadable form.
Over 20 ganders and guests participated in a River City Escape Room experience on Wednesday, July 18, plus a few extra for the social next door at Nick’s Roman Terrace. This was the first escape room experience for most participants, which made it an extra challenge. While there were no great escapes to report (better luck next time!), everyone enjoyed the fun and fellowship. Thanks to Keith Strohecker for making all the arrangements!
Total Squares = 64
Cash collected by the time the squares are drawn
Names and Regional Numbers picked at March 15th meeting
The Virginia Pond’s annual Christmas Social on December 20 was a great success! By popular request, the event was held at the Virginia War Memorial for the second consecutive year. In addition to great fellowship and holiday cheer, guests enjoyed a catered Italian style buffet with anti-pasta appetizers and a pasta bar complete with three types of sauces, proteins, vegetables, and various toppings. Thanks to Maribelle’s for the delicious fare!
As is our holiday tradition, charity was incorporated into the evening by way of a collection and raffle for the USO of Central Virginia. The USO provides hospitality to thousands of troops and their families who travel through the Richmond Int’l Airport during the holiday season. Over $700 in cash was raised, on top of the snacks and personal items collected at the event.
Many thanks to all who supported and attended this event, as well as all the Virginia Pond activities in 2017. We look forward to more good charity and fellowship in 2018!
