Weekly Happenings ~ June 3rd, 2026
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Greetings Templeton Fish and Game Members, Guests, and Community Members!
The Templeton Fish & Game Club, our Board of Directors, and Members extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Normand Legere, who passed away on May 22nd. Normand dedicated much of his life to the Templeton Fish & Game Club, where he served as President of the Club for a period of time and was the bar manager for 40 years. The "Normand Legere Bar" was dedicated a few years ago to recognize the many years of service to our club, and we will forever be indebted to his work. Our sincerest condolences to Normand's family and friends. Funeral details can be found below.
Thank you to Aimee St. Hilaire for the pictures of the Pink Lady's Slipper Orchard she found around the pond, see the pictures and fun facts about this beautiful flower below - if you have a photo to share, please send them to Lynn Sayarath, our email lady at bostonterrier97@comcast.net. This past week, the Gardner Senior Center organized a Ukulele Jam at the Templeton Fish and Game Club, which was a huge success, and a great time was had by all! A group of volunteers installed the new awning at the Band Stand near the upper pavilion! This will ensure our musical acts during the summertime have relief from the sun!
The Queen of Hearts is still alive, and the jackpot is now $8,753 at the Templeton Fish & Game Club. The Queen is drawn every Friday night at 7:00 sharp! We will have another pop-up meal this coming Friday featuring a Ham dinner with rice and green bean casserole. Thank you to Cheryl Beauregard for preparing this meal for all of us to enjoy. Cost is $7 per plate and will be served beginning around 6:00 on Friday.
EVENT RENTALS: If you are thinking about summer or hosting an event at the Club, check out our facilities/rentals page for all the details - you can reach out to Diane McDonald for club availability. Dates are already being booked, and Mama Loves Catering is ready to meet all of your catering needs.
UPDATED IMPORTANT NOTICES TO ALL MEMBERS
MEMBERS MEETING - Our next members' meeting will be held on Monday, June 29th, starting at 6:30. Board elections will take place at this meeting - all nominations have been received - write-ins will be allowed if desired. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Templeton Fish & Game Club should submit their application to our membership secretary. Members are sworn in monthly at our meetings! All new members must be sponsored by a current member of the Club! You can find membership details and the application on the membership page of our website!
Absolutely NO VEHICLES ON THE BEACH - All vehicles accessing the beach area should park in the parking area - all boats must be launched from a boat ramp - there are several boat ramps on each side of the pond on Club Road and Rainbow Drive.
The Templeton Recreation Department Swim Lessons will be returning again this summer — more details will be shared soon! The beach area will also be receiving new sand. Due to Conservation regulations, the sand must be spread by hand, so volunteers will be needed to assist with this project. We greatly appreciate the long-standing collaboration we have shared with the Templeton Parks and Recreation Commission over the many years here in Templeton.
Weekly pond water testing begins this week and will continue through Labor Day. Testing is completed by Nashoba Analytical in Ayer, with results reported to both Town Hall and the State to ensure the water remains safe for all recreational activities. You may also notice new swan decoys at the beach area. These are in place to help deter geese from pooping in the beach area. Please do not touch or play with the decoys.
SEPTIC ALARMS and PUMP OUT CONTINUE: As you return to camp if you are an owner, it is essential that your electricity is turned on and your septic alarm is working with a functioning lightbulb - last year we ended the season with only 2 failures out of 105 alarms - let's get that number to 100% this season! It is critical that our alarms are operating correctly for DEP and Conservation. Lawrence Septic earned the pump out bid this year - the cost will be $.22/gallon. Camp owners can call anytime (978-632-9470) to be pumped out for the contracted rate and will also include the required inspection. If your camp does not need a pump out now, pump outs and tank inspections will be conducted in June. If you have any questions, please reach out to our DEP Liaison, Eric Adamson.
The next Lot Committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 15th starting at 6:00 - any work being done on your camp required a permit approved by the lot committee - forms can be found on the website. Please remember it is mud season, so be mindful when driving on any club roads, as they may be soft. Please do NOT drive up on the hill near the club either, so we keep our property in good shape heading into the warmer days. Camp owners, please remember that any work done on your lots must be approved by the lot committee in advance.
Camp owners who are selling their camps, please see the special notice posted on the Membership page of our website. Camps for sale are posted in the clubhouse and also on the Camps for Sale page of our website! After posting the camp for sale at the Club, you can add a listing and photos to our "Camps for Sale" page on our website - please contact Lynn Sayarath at bostonterrier97@comcast.net to add your camp details!
CONTACT UPDATE: Do you need to update your mailing address, email, or phone with the club? Please use our contact update form located on our website! You can find the form on our Member Forms page.
If you know someone not getting these Weekly Happenings, they can sign up to receive them by visiting the "Weekly Happenings Sign-Up" page on our website! You can also read an online version of the Weekly Happenings that will be posted every Wednesday afternoon on the homepage of our website after the emails are sent. Check out our website anytime you are looking for more information about the club!
Lastly, the club is open Tuesday 6-9 PM, Friday 5-9 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 1-4 PM (times may vary if there is an event at the club). Stop in and share some cheer!
Have a great week!
Cheers, The Email Lady, Lynn Sayarath |
Normand Legere
1941 - 2026
Normand J. Legere, 85, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, May 22, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family, after a long illness. Calling Hours will be held Monday, June 8, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Annunciation Parish, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Friends are asked to report directly to the church on the day of the service. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA.
The full obituary can be found here. |
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QUEEN OF HEARTS
FRIDAY, June 5th
Current Jackpot: $8,753
Week 32/52
Winning Ticket: 26
Winner: Kim Croteau
Card: 4 of Spade
Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at the club anytime the club is open before the drawing on Friday nights at 7:00!
Thank you in advance for supporting the Templeton Fish & Game Club! |
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Join us for a pop-up Friday night meal prepared by Cheryl Beauregard!
Serving begins around 6:00 and will feature Ham dinner with rice and green bean casserole till it sells out. |
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Thank you to the crew of Volunteers who assited with installing our new awning at the Band Stand! This was a much needed improvement for musical acts dealing with the setting sun on the pond during the summer months.
BRAVO to TYSON for being such a great supervisor! Volunteers make this Club work and we are grateful for the time everyone contributes to get things done! |
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This is a reminder that the speed limit remains the same all season long here at the Templeton Fish & Game Club. Also, please proceed over the bridge on Club Road with extra caution.
PLEASE USE CAUTION |
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.22 Rim Fire Riffle Shoots
Thursday Nights
.22 Shoots returns on Thursday nights starting at 6:30 PM at the Range. Please arrive by 6:00 if you plan to participate. 50 Yards - Open, Peep, or Ghost Ring Sights Only. No scopes, red dot, or laser sights. No slings or arm locking devices.
Shoot for four weeks, meal on the 5th week - Cost is $30 which includes a meal. .22 Shoots will run throughout the summer until the beginning of September. |
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Next Lot Committee Meeting, MondayJune 15th @ 6:00 |
| Our next Lot Committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 15th starting promptly at 6:00 PM in the Clubhouse. Any lot leasee who has lot related concerns or questions are highly encouraged to attend. |
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SAVE THE DATE
16th ANNUAL
Boat & Golf Cart Parade
Saturday, July 4th
Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at our 16th Annual Boat & Golf Cart Parade on Saturday, July 4th! This year’s theme is “Birthday Party” as we honor the United States of America. All members of the Templeton Fish & Game Club are welcome to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Sayarath via email at bostonterrier97@comcast.net or
by cell at 508-212-5187. |
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AMERICA 250
The Templeton Cultural Council is bringing back the annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4th on the Templeton Common. Thirteen townspeople and officials will take turns reading a portion of this historic document.
13 representing the 13 original colonies.
Set on one of the most historic spots in our small hilltown -- where town militia trained, the festivities will include music, a colonial re-enactor, a genealogist from the Daughters of the American Revolution, a raffle, and a parade of decorated doll carriages, bicycles and senior walkers.
The First Church of Templeton will host an ice cream social on the common. The Narragansett Historical Society will be open. Bring your lunch and enjoy an old-fashioned picnic on the common! All are welcome. |
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Christmas in July
Vendor Craft Fair
Saturday, July 18th
Join us for our Christmas in July Vendor Craft Fair at the Templeton Fish & Game Club! Saturday, July 18th | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Browse a variety of unique items, including homemade jewelry, candle bouquets, towels, Mary Kay products, and more.
Interested Vendors should contact Dena St. Pierre 774-364-2810. Vendor spots are $30 per table - all are welcome!
🍕 Pizza Diavolo will also be on-site serving their delicious wood-fired pizza!
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SMALLTOWN
with Special Guest
Saturday, July 18th
Join us for an evening of great music at Templeton Fish & Game Club with Smalltown - featuring a surprise Special Guest.
Join us earlier in the day for our Christmas in July Vendor and Craft Fair that runs from 12:00 - 5:00 PM |
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SPRING HOURS
Stop in the club for a cold one or to enjoy some time with friends! We look
forward to seeing you soon at the
Templeton Fish & Game Club! |
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Next Members MeetingMonday, June 29th |
Our next Members Meeting will be held on Monday, June 29th, beginning promptly at 6:30 PM! All members are encouraged to attend. Members meetings are always held the last Monday of every month!
Members are highly encouraged to attend and participate in your club! |
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A.VIII.s7. The beach and swimming facilities are for the exclusive use of members and their guests only. The member and guests must be in the same area at all times; this includes the beach area, Club House, Pavilion, and all Club property. Anyone discovered on the beach without proof of membership will be asked to leave. Any member inspecting the beach area shall not be held to sight recognition of members or family.
Want to know more? You can download a complete copy of our Bylaws by visiting the Membership page on our website. |
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GRASS MOWING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
The grass is starting to peek through around the lake, which means it’s that time of year to call on our members for help with mowing the property. Many hands make light work!
Volunteer sign-ups are now available in the clubhouse. This effort helps the club save a significant amount of money, and you’re welcome to volunteer once, twice, or as often as you can.
We truly appreciate all the help and support! |
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Host your next event @ Templeton Fish & Game Club!
Clubhouse Rental
(5 Hour Block, additional $25/hour)
Member: $200.00 Non-Member: $225.00 Upper Pavilion Rental
Member: $200.00 Non-Member: $225
Lower Pavilion Rental
Member: $200.00 Non-Member: $225.00 Entire Club Property Rental
(Clubhouse, Upper and Lower Pavilions) Member: $500 Non-Member: $600
Visit our Facilities page for more information! |
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Mama Loves Catering @ Templeton Fish & Game |
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The Templeton Fish & Game Club Little Library can be found at the intersection of Hogan Road and Rainbow Drive! The Little Library is stocked with many new books - borrow a book, donate a book, and enjoy!
Children's Books are needed if you have any to share in our Little Library! Thank you in advance. |
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LEAVES ONLY NO PLASTICS, ASH, OR OTHER MATERIALS |
Please take notice that only leaves are allowed in the leaf pile on Hogan Road - Do NOT dump flower pots or other plastic materials - any yard waste must be compostable.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE |
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Camps for Sale @ Templeton Fish & Game |
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Weekly Happenings Submission
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© 2024 Templeton Fish & Game Club, Inc., All Rights Reserved |
Templeton Fish & Game Club, Inc.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99, East Templeton, MA 01438
Physical Address: 200 Club Road, Templeton, MA 01468
info@templetonfishandgame.org
Club Phone: (978) 939-2126
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