Committees: Lumberton Campus

Lumberton Campus Communications to index

The Communications Comittee oversees the coordination of the resident Cluster Groups, the drafting of the Handbook, production of the Newsletter, updating of the Resident Directory and the Community Center computer, providing high-speed Internet access. This committee also oversees the Campus Mail.

Lumberton Community Center to index

The Community Center Committee includes the following subcommittees:

• Art Gallery subcommittee selects and hangs qrtwork of distinguished resident artists.
• Audio subcommittee provides support to groups using the audio systems in the Great Room.
• Building Audit subcommittee regularly inspects the Community Center.
• Bulletin Board subcommittee regularly sets rules regarding the use of the limited space on the Bulletin Boards and keeps the posted material current.
• Copier subcommittee maintains and services the copier.
• Decorations subcommittee changes the decorations in the Community Center seasonally.
• Kitchen subcommittee maintains the supplies in the kitchen and keeps the refrigerator cleard of outdated foods and beverages
• Library subcommittee maintains the library for books and puzzle borrowing. Yearly sort and removal of old books. (see below)
• Reservations subcommittee coordinates the calendar of Great Room reservations.

Lumberton Campus Library to index

The Library Committee organizes and manages books, DVDs, and audio books donated by residents. The collection is reviewed periodically and excess or outdated books are donated to the Medford Leas Annual Community Day Book Sale. Books are not returned to those who donated them.

Lumberton Pool and Fitness to index

The Pool and Fitness Center Committee, in consultation with the Fitness Staff, sets the rules and regulations for the Fitness Center and swimming pool and the scheduling of organized activities in these areas.

Each April the opening of a the outdoor, heated pool is celebrated with a "Polar Bear Dip" which includes a ribbon cutting ceremony, food, plenty of horse-play. View a slideshow of the 2007 event. From May through September one-hour Water Exercise classes are offered three times a week. The Water Volley Ball enthusiasts play twice a week at 10:30 on Tuesday and Thursdays through October and twice a season there is a match with Kendal-Crosslands.

All Lumberton Campus residents have keys to the Community Building and thus the Fitness Center and its equipment are available to residents at any time. Exercise classes are led by a Fitness Department staff member three mornings a week and two afternoons a week staff is in the center to assist residents. Slideshow of Lumberton Campus fitness activities and an after-class lunch at a local diner.

Lumberton Social Activities to index

The Social Activies Committee organizes community gatherings, such as potluck suppers, holiday celebrations and catered dinners and occasional special events. The committee also oversees the Bridge Group, the Friday Night Games, the Monthly Book Group and the Welcoming Committee.

Lumberton Tennis to index

The Tennis Committee supervises maintenance of the tennis courts and sets the rules and regulations. They organize play schedules, lessons by tennis pros, indoor play in winter, and social events.

Lumberton Trails and Site to index

The Trails and Site Committee oversees the nine wooded trails in the 45 acre wetland area below the campus. They also oversee the paved walkway, the canoe dock, the meadow, the benches, the community vegetable garden and general outdoor areas with the cooperation of the Medford Leas Landscape and Maintenance Departments. Link to Trails and Site "Committee Room" on mlra.wikispaces.org

Lumberton Workshop to index

The Workshop Committee supervises the running of the workshop which proves a place for residents to use the many fine tools that have been donated and provides services for all residents.