Photo Credit: Bonnie Cole
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A weekly snapshot of what's happening at Christmount
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Welcome to Mountain Time!
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Time seems to be a little bit different when you're at Christmount. The stressful tick-tock of the clock is replaced by the dancing shadows of the trees; days are not measured in hours, but in experiences; and no matter the time of year, beauty is always in season.
This. Is. Mountain Time.
"Mountain Time" is also a weekly snapshot of what is happening here at Christmount. We send snippets of info, pictures, and blurbs about events. It's fun, informative, and keeps you connected. Take a deep breath and e
njoy!
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Hosta la Vista, Baby!
...by Anne McGuire, Master Gardener
If you are searching for hints that spring really is just around the bend, brush the dead leaves away from your ornamental gardens and look for hosta tips, just brave enough to emerge during late March and early April.
One of our campus beautification projects is to create a hosta border garden along the walkway in front of Assembly Hall. If you have hostas to spare, we’ll take them and I’ll even dig them. We love all hostas and hope to have a nice variety of color, leaf shapes, and height.
Lucky for us, a church work crew is coming in from Livingston, TN the weekend of March 22 to prepare the bed for it’s new inhabitants. Call me at 669-8977 if you want me to dig. If you are not a Christmount local, we are more than happy to receive your donation to purchase hostas from our favorite Nursery, Painters Greenhouses.
Garden on!!
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Conference Center Collaboration
I have been so impressed with the positive connection between the Conference Centers in this area. Last year, we received donations of furniture and other items from Ridgecrest. This year, we are picking up some kitchen equipment from Blue Ridge YMCA Conference Center. And this past week we had a group call to book an event at Christmount. When asked how they found out about us, they said that Montreat had recommended us. Awww, thanks, guys!
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What to Bring
this Spring...
Is your group coming to Christmount this spring?
Receive a 10% discount
on your bill when you bring Recreation Equipment to Christmount this spring.
We would love:
Basketballs, Volleyballs, Kickballs, Nerf-balls, Pickleballs, Gaga Balls, Beach Balls, Money Balls, Tetherballs, Frisbees, Ping Pong Tables, Ping Pong Balls, Giant Outdoor Games (like Chess, Bowling, Connect Four), Badminton, Carnival Games, or anything creative
you
can think of!
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Become a Partner
Camp Lakey Gap and Camp Sunshine are looking for businesses, companies, or individuals who share the vision of connecting with our communities AND who would be willing to help financially support these amazing programs.
As an official sponsor, your support will allow more participants to attend Lakey Gap Autism Programs and Camp Sunshine summer programs. Request an official Sponsor brochure, describing all the opportunities to help in this way, if you know someone who might be interested. Or if you know someone who might know someone...
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Summer Staff Spots
Christmount is looking for Summer Staff! We have SPOTS for:
- Lifeguards (ages 16+)
- Kitchen Crew (ages 16+)
- Camp Staff (ages 19+)
- Specialized Internships (ages 21-28)
Contact Christmount to apply. Only a few spots left - hurry!
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Summer Volunteers!
RV Volunteer Program, Christmount Residents Volunteer Program, Volunteer Volunteer Program, or Witness Protection Volunteer Program.
You can volunteer for a week or two, or for a month or two, a day or two, doodly-doo. Who knew?
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Who-Who-Who's at Christmount?
Want to know who's coming to Christmount this week?
Owl
tell you...
- Jobs For the Future (learning to make deviled eggs today!)
- Stampin' Up Conference
- Kiwanis Meeting & Meal
- Paws & Effect
- FUMC Belmont
- South Park CC - Charlotte
- FCC Livingston
- Early Arrivals for the Board / Council Leadership Retreat
Christm
o
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... All We're Missing Is
U
!
Click here
to check the website for upcoming events
and to book YOUR event soon!
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Christmount Programs - Register Today!
Check out some of the great events coming soon to a Christmount near you!
Christmount Web Page - click here.
The mountains are calling!
("Yoo hoo! Where arrrrrre you?")
Scholarships available for all Christmount programs & events.
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Even the Coffee is Better...
A participant at the Church Leadership event last weekend was sipping on a cup of coffee after a meal. He got a quizzical look on his face and said that he thought this might be the best cup of coffee he's ever had at Christmount.
Even the coffee is better.
We're working on the little things. Listening to all the feedback. Considering all the details. Trying to find ways to make your experience at Christmount even better.
What would you like for us to know? What would you like to see? What changes are you hoping for? (Other than your wish that the Director would get a haircut.)
We'd love to hear from you. What advice or insight do you have to share?
Drop us a note and let us hear from you. And you know what they say - "There's no such thing as free advice." So when you drop that line with your advice, please include a check for $19.99 - plus shipping and handling.
Or drop by for a cup of coffee. It's almost free.
Gifts can be made securely online by clicking the "Donate" button below
or by mailing a check to Christmount
222 Fern Way / Black Mountain, NC 28711
Christmount also accepts gifts of stock,
donations via wire transfer, and bequests.
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The mountains are calling...
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