18Oct 2023 by Pat Mikolay
Last Day to Sign up for Chili Cook Off October 18th

Last Day to Sign up for Chili Cook Off October 18th

community, events, social
Saturday. October 21st, beginning at 4PM the Social Committee will be hosting the Chili Cook Off.  Everyone is welcome to join the FUN. There will be a prize for the BEST Chili! Please note there are still slots open if you want to join in and show off your best chili. Please RSVP by Thursday October 18th. RSVP The Social Committee will be grilling dogs and brats, so please bring a dish to share. We’ll have tents and tables set up similar to The Ridge’s May Block Party!  No beer, wine or liquor of any sort is allowed on the premises.
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04Oct 2023 by Admin

Staying Social on the Ridge

committee, events, news, social
October is here, the weather is cooling off and the Social Committee is on the move! If you were unable to attend the last volunteer meeting, please find below an update as to what is coming up as we fall into “Fall”. Before we get started we would like to encourage you to dip your big toe in and join the committee; before you know it 2024 events will be on the horizon!  This is a fabulous way to meet some of your neighbors, bring new ideas, and spread your wings. We promise you will not feel overwhelmed but welcomed with open arms. OCTOBER FESTIVITIES Family Hike - The Winston Ridge Social Committee will be introducing a new activity to familiarize residents with the parks, nature preserves and open spaces that are near our community. Our…
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03Oct 2023 by Admin
Chili Cook Off News

Chili Cook Off News

events, news, social
Sally Cahill Ziter, Paul Kestler, Gene Schempp, Mary Wright Christiana, Donna McCallum, Carrie Lewis (for Thomas George). Bob Trojak was kind enough to offer generators to keep our Crock Pots hot at the Octoberfest on October 21st and we would like to do a trial run. Please bring your Crock Pots to the Greenspace at the corner of Scarlet Bell and Periwinkle on Wednesday the 4th at 6:30. If you cannot make it you can drop off your Crock Pot to me at 32 Sweetbay Park so we can test it. There will be 8 of us including myself and Bob Trojak. Let Pat Mikolay know if there are any questions. Thank you from your Social Committee.
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03Oct 2023 by Stephen
Family Hike – Joyner Park

Family Hike – Joyner Park

events, social
The Winston Ridge Social Committee will be introducing a new activity to familiarize residents with the parks, nature preserves and open spaces that are near our community. Our first activity, a family hike, will take place on Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 am. We will be venturing to E. Carroll Joyner Park in Wake Forest (701 Harris Rd.) for a 1 mile interactive hike to have some fun out in the autumn air. The path we will follow is easy, flat, paved, and is suitable for strollers and wagons. This hike is especially geared toward families with smaller children, but all family members are welcome, including furry ones (it is park policy that all dogs must be on a leash). Please bring a drink and a snack since these are…
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29Sep 2023 by Donna McCallum
WR Volunteer Opportunity at the Food Pantry

WR Volunteer Opportunity at the Food Pantry

community, news, social
Dear Winston Ridge Neighbors, Would you like an opportunity to come together as a Community to support community? If so, theService Sub-Committee (part of the Social Committee) has an opportunity for you! The Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry schedules GROUPS of volunteers for their Saturday distribution days (2nd and 3rd Saturday of each month). The group is limited to eight volunteers, all of whom must be SIXTEEN years of age or older. If we have more than eight volunteers, we can either split the shift, or perhaps volunteer for another Saturday. Please note that ALL work is done outdoors, rain or shine, hot or cold, so folks need to dress for theweather. All volunteers must wear closed toe shoes for safety reasons. So who’s ready to VOLUNTEER? The next available date…
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28Sep 2023 by Admin
The 2023 food truck season will end October 25th.

The 2023 food truck season will end October 25th.

events, news, social
FROM YOUR SOCIAL COMMITTEE The remaining WEDNESDAY night schedule (with the exception of THURSDAY October 12th) is: October: 4th - Mr. Wings & Mrs. Thingz 12th - (THURSDAY) Presti Pizza 18th - Charlie's Kabob Grill 25th - Stavi's Mediterranean Sandwiches Karen Kelly Smith & myself hoped you enjoyed NO COOK WEDNESDAY’S this Summer. Print out the remaining schedule or view it here, so we can continue supporting our local businesses. Thank you everyone. George Roraback
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