Dear Fortunes Rocks Association Members, Welcome back! We are looking forward to a great year at FRA!   Membership renewal is going well.  Thank you, Barbara Ryan.  All but 9 members have renewed for 2021.  The deadline for renewal is Tuesday, June 15.  After that we will invite the 17 families from the wait list to join until we reach our membership limit of 115 member families.  So, if you have not yet renewed and intend to, please do so this week.  Our electronic renewal process is easy to use and can be found on the FRA home page .Or just click here:  FRA 2021 Renewal Again, we have 17 families on the wait list so if you are one of the 9…

Dear Fellow Fortunes Rocks Association Members, It is hard to believe the 2020 Fortunes Rocks Association summer season is just a few weeks away. The membership renewal process is progressing well. Barbara Ryan informs me that more than 90 families have already renewed their membership. The deadline for renewal is Monday, June 15.  After that we will invite families from the wait list to join until we reach our membership limit of 115 families.  Bonnie Buechs advises me there are twelve families on our membership wait list, so if you intend to renew your membership, please do so soon, so you don’t fall off the membership roster. (If you are not planning to renew,…

Happening THIS week! 1.  Tuesday, July 23, 5 pm, FRA Clubhouse:  TOMORROW! Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound: FRA Travel Club: European River Cruises.  River cruises have become an enormously popular way to experience the great scenic, historical, cultural and culinary delights of Europe. In this year’s session, several FRA members with European river cruise experience will provide a nuts and bolts perspective on what these tours are like, what to look for in choosing a tour, and how to get the most from the ones you choose. This session is FREE and open to all, AND there’s rumors of samples of a German white wine and a rose from Portugal. The session will allow ample time for Q and A.  …

ANNOUCNCEMENT OF FRA UNIVERSITY 2019 SUMMER EVENTS Dear FRA Neighbors, Fortunes Rocks Association University (FRAU) wishes to announce the dates and venues for the three additional events we are holding this Summer of 2019. (The fourth event, the July 11th Walking Food Tour of Downtown Biddeford, quickly sold out.) 1.  Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound: FRA Travel Club: European River Cruises.  When:  July 23rd , 5 p.m. Where: FRA Clubhouse River cruises have become an enormously popular way to experience the great scenic, historical, cultural and culinary delights of Europe. In this year’s session, several FRA members with European river cruise experience will provide a nuts and bolts perspective on what these tours are…

This Sunday, July 14, 6-8pm. BYOB https://fortunesrocks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Lindsay-Straw-Jordan-Santiago-2019-1-2.pdf

ANNOUNCING FRA UNIVERSITY’S DOWNTOWN  BIDDEFORD FOODIE WALKING TOUR JULY 11TH 2:30 PM As many of you are aware, downtown Biddeford is experiencing a surge of renewal activity. This revival has included the opening of new restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, distilleries, manufacturers, and specialty shops offering products ranging from wood-fired bagels to gourmet ice cream and fine wines.  This walking tour invites FRA members to explore a sample of these newer establishments. Seven stops to tempt your taste buds! We’ll meet July 11that Yeto’s, 299 Main Street in Biddeford, for our first taste at 2:30 p.m.  From there, we’ll venture to newly opened Lorne Wine for an exploration of organic and…

Dear Fortunes Rocks Association Members, It is hard to believe the kick off for the 2019 Fortunes Rocks Association summer season is less than two weeks away.    Membership renewal went well.  Thank you for responding promptly and thank you Barbara Ryan who headed the membership renewal process.  All but three members have renewed for 2019.  We will invite families from the waiting list to join until we reach our membership limit.  Bonnie Buechs advises me there are six families on our membership waiting list. 2019 is shaping up to be a good year for the Association.  We will, of course, continue to hold our socials on the fourth Saturday of June, July and August.  Our thanks…

Sadly we are getting toward the end of the season although the weather certainly suggests otherwise.  There are still some great events coming up this week & next! Tonight!  FORTUNES ROCKS UNIVERSITY GENEALOGY SESSION at the clubhouse, 5pm. Ray & Jeff are doing a second family genealogy session Saturday, September 1, NOON:  FRA Labor Day Cookout!  Bring your beach chairs & gear, something to grill and a dessert to share.  Wine, beer, soda and grills provided. Email Jim to RSVP  at:   jimoleson57@gmail.com September 8, 5-7pm:  Seeds of Hope 10 year anniversary celebration! Click HERE to purchase tickets. Hot News! Congratulations to Dot Starkweather and Jean Whitehurst for winning the legendary…