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Monte Sano Club

Welcome to the web site of the Monte Sano Club. Founded in 1962, the Monte Sano Club is a private corporation with approximately 100 acres on beautiful Monte Sano Mountain. The facilities of the club include an Olympic-size pool, a baby pool, tennis courts, picnic areas, and much more.

47th Annual Fourth of July Celebration, 2009

Pie Contest

Back by popular demand this year, Monte Sano’s American Pie Contest…Not only will there be celebrities on the judge’s panel, but ribbons will also be awarded to the winners. There are two divisions – 15 & under / 16-adult and two categories – Presentation or Taste. Pies need to be delivered to the pavilion by 9:30am with a $5.00 entry fee. Judging will begin at 10:00am.

Games

This is where the fun begins...The famous Monte Sano Bike Parade will begin at 1pm. Participants will ride their decorated bikes from the front gate, down the new ramp, around the pool, and out the side gate.

Water Games

• 2pm: Raft Races
• 3pm: Coin Toss
• 4pm: Gator
• 5pm: Greased Watermelon

Grass Games

1:30--All games (times to be announced): Orange Pass, Water balloon toss, 3 legged race, sack race

Arts & Crafts Sale

Once again the children are invited to sell their artistic creations during the celebration… The new location will be to the right of the entry gate with lots of shade for the artists. Participants need to bring their own table, chairs, and smiles.

Food

Pizza, Pizza, Pizza from Little Caesar’s will be available to purchase by the slice in the pavilion for $1.00 beginning at 11:30am. Delicious pulled pork BBQ sandwiches will be sold in the pavilion from 4:30-6:30pm for $3.00. Pulled Pork Sandwich plate with chips and slaw will be sold for $5.00.

Music

Come enjoy the tunes of The Lost Troubadours at 4pm and Snake Doctors at 7pm. The grassy area on the bluff will be a perfect spot to dance the night away.

Lowell Anderson Exhibit

John Allen is putting together an exhibit honoring Lowell Anderson, the founder of the Monte Sano Club. Please take time during the 4th of July festivities to view this exhibit.

Notes

• Remember to bring your own drinks, chairs, blankets, bug spray, sunscreen, and any other needs.
• Volunteers needed: Contact Kim Husky at 656-2648 or Monte Perry at 417-3662 if available to help with food or any other events.

THANK YOU & Happy 4th of July.

Main Contents

• Schedule and Special Events
• Rules and Regulations
• Membership Information
• Bylaws
• History
• Contacts (Board of Directors) and Directions
• Makos Swim Team
• Tennis
• Pavilion Rental
• Subscribe to e-mail updates

Pictures

Bluff view

• Mountain view taken from the bluff at the Club on July 4, 2007, courtesy of Allison Lewis

Pictures of the Club in snow (courtesy of John Allen)

• Snow 1
• Snow 2
• Snow 3.

Pictures of our woodland property (courtesy of David Young)

• A lower section of the creek that forms a waterfall north of the swimming pool.
• Trout Lilies blooming March 19th, 2007.
• Field of Trout Lilies on the Yellow Arrowhead Trail
• The bluff below Shelby Avenue
• Bluff in the southwest corner.
• Bridge on the Yellow Arrowhead Trail, on a section that crosses into the Monte Sano Club property in Northwest McKay Hollow.

Maps and an aerial photo of Club property (courtesy of David Young).

• The Monte Sano Club now owns the only remaining private property in McKay Hollow.
• Contour map of the Club property
• Aerial photo of Club property, March 23, 2002