Weekly Happenings ~ July 8th, 2026
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Greetings Templeton Fish and Game Members, Guests, and Community Members!
What a weekend! Thank you to everyone who participated and celebrated the 250th Birthday of America with us this past weekend. This year we had a record number of golf carts participate in our parade with the tally coming in around 25 and at least 10 boats in the boat parade. We hope everyone had a memorable weekend on the pond with family and friends! Stay tuned for a gallery of photos on the website and drone footage captured by Shawn Reddy!
The Queen of Hearts is back this Friday! Stop in the club as we work our way back to another big jackpot - the opening jackpot is $500! The Queen is drawn every Friday night at 7:00 sharp! The Summer Music Series is back this weekend as well. On Sunday, July 12th we have local favorites Kyle & Matt Black playing at the Pond View Pub starting at 2:00! The Templeton Recreation Department Swim Lessons started this week - please be mindful lessons will be going on at the beach Monday - Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 through Thursday, August 6th! We are proud to partner with the Town to ensure all Templeton residents can learn to swim safely.
IMPORTANT NOTICES TO ALL MEMBERS
The pond treatment was complete yesterday - thank you to everyone for abidign by the no swimming, fishing, or boating - it worked out to be a good day to be off the water! The Fools just dropped their new album and our very own Eric Adamson is a member of the band. CD's are now available for puchase and $5 from every sale will go towards a new aluminum dock for the Rainbow Drive boat ramp at the North end. If you are interested in purchasing a CD, please contact Eric to get yours now! Our Annual Fishing Derby is back now through Labor Day - please record your catches on the sheet in the club. Prizes for Adult and Child with the largest catch of the year. MEMBERS MEETING - Our next members' meeting will be held on Monday, July 27th, starting at 6:30. 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!
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.
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!
Have a great week! Cheers, The Email Lady, Lynn Sayarath |
QUEEN OF HEARTS Friday, July 10th Starting Jackpot: $500 Week 1/52
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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THANK YOU
Natalie St. Hillaire
For cleaning up around the pond on Sunday after all the 4th of July festivities! |
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Templeton Fish & Game Summer Music Series
Every Sunday @ The Pond View Pub 2:00 - 5:00
Join us on Sunday's throughout the Summer for our popular Summer Music Series featuring local musical talent. No cover charge! Come enjoy the music and a cold one pond side with friends at the Templeton Fish & Game Club lower pavilion, 200 Club Road, Templeton, MA |
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Next Lot Committee Meeting, MondayJuly 13th @ 6:00 |
| Our next Lot Committee meeting will be held on Monday, July 13th starting promptly at 6:00 PM in the Clubhouse. Any lot leasee who has lot related concerns or questions are highly encouraged to attend. Any work being done on your camp requires a permit approved by the lot committee - forms can be found on the website or in the clubhouse. |
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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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Attention all boaters, the South end of the pond is a NO WAKE ZONE - this is to protect the shoreline from errosion. Please do NOT create a wake with your boat in that narrow section of the pond! Thank you for respecting our shores! |
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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.
Due to ongoing issues with FedEx, Amazon, and UPS Drivers entering Templeton Fish & Game property and not following speed limits, signs will be posted soon and contact will be made with their corporate offices. The speed limit applies to ALL.
PLEASE USE CAUTION |
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A.X.s3. Motor vehicles of any kind are not permitted on the sand beach. 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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Templeton Fish & Game PET SPOTLIGHT |
Pet Name: Willow Nicknames: Pillow, Millow Breed of Dog: Chihuahua Yorkie Maltese Date of Birth: 8/12/2012 Parents: Dena & Russ St. Pierre Favorite Toy: Lama Fun Facts: Loves Golf Cart rides around the lake!
Want to include your pet? Submit your pet information using this google form: https://forms.gle/bzu7Y7L7ReqGQiSm8 |
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SUMMER 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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GRASS MOWING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
Calling all members - 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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Town of Templeton American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program |
The Town of Templeton's annual Learn to Swim program is back at Templeton Fish & Game Club this summer. Lessons run Monday, July 6th through August 6th at the Templeton Fish and Game beach!
Classes run on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week for ages 5-15 (Limited to 20 students per level). All lessons are weather permitting.
FREE for Templeton residents. For more information or to sign up, please visit the Town of Templeton website. |
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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 Members MeetingMonday, July 27th |
Our next Members Meeting will be held on Monday, July 27th, beginning promptly at 6:30 PM in the clubhouse!
All members are encouraged to attend and participate in YOUR club. Members meetings are always held the last Monday of every month!
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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 Interested in renting one of our facilities? Email our Bar Manager, Diane McDonald and visit our Rental/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 |
Interested in living on our little pond during the season? Visit our "Camps for Sale" page on our website to see all of our listings or stop in the clubhouse where they are posted.
Please note, The Templeton Fish & Game Club is a seasonal property open from May 1st - November 1st.
Important: Buyers and Sellers, please see the special notice posted on 4.28.25 regarding Camp Sales on our Website.
To list your camp for sale on our website - please contact Lynn Sayarath at bostonterrier97@comcast.net |
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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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