One more month left of the Barrel!
Wow, the 2023-2024 season at The Barrel is almost over. It really has flew by. Reply to this email with pictures of yourfavorite memories at The Barrel or BWM North Lodge this season.
Our February had a rough start. We lost two beloved members of the #BLUECREW that made a huge impact on our community.
Doug Olcott, 1968-2024, was a server at Blue Water Manor and The Barrel. He made everyone's day better by just being his silly, goofy self. His big smile was always sure to make you smile and he never let anything get to him, just went about his day smiling always. We celebrated his life at The Barrel with his family and all the people he touched in the community on February 9th.
Joyce E. Oravitz, 1945-2024, was the sister of John Kelly, BWM owner. Joyce lived on BWM property in the "Crooked Cabin" and was "Aunt Joyce" to all on property. If you needed anything at all, Aunt Joyce was there to save the day. She sat on her porch in a rocking chair and greeted guests from near and far, all of the staff members, and of course, her beloved family, the Kellys. On February 17th we held a candle-lit vigil at her cabin at BWM to honor the light she brought to the property and to our lives.
Next season at The Blue will not be the same without either of their presences with us, but we know they will be looking down and watching over us in all we do. Thank you to the community for all of your support in this difficult month.
That being said, the #BLUECREW persevered by sticking together and having each other's backs through these tough times into a busy month.
Super Bowl Sunday started off our month and The Captain and O'Neill Band came back into town! Just a few days later came Valentine's Day, which featured great specials for you lovers, including this Filet Oscar.
We had Trivia Thursday with Andy Pratt EVERY THURSDAY in February! It was so much fun to have our biggest crowds yet for trivia, bringing the community together for a carefree night of fun (even though we didn't know a lot of the answers ;) ). Our last Trivia Thursday of the season will be next Thursday, 3/7. Mark your calendars!
President's week was full of livelihood, live music, and family time. The full dining room and reservations book made our month and we loved seeing you all spending much needed quality time with your families and friends during
your break. Can't wait for that energy all summer long at The Blue!
Coming up in March…