CAMP CONSTITUTION LADIES’ 2026 SPRING FLING/ADVANCE REPORT OF ACTIVITIES by Mrs. Edith Craft
May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 – Sixth Annual Spring Fling/Advance – Alton Bay Christian Center, Alton, NH
Camp Constitution Ladies started the weekend on Friday night with a Potluck that was so generously, abundantly supplied with Main Dishes, Salads, Breads, Desserts, and Beverages, etc. There was much more food than our group of Ladies could possibly eat. Special Treat: Ever Sweet Shop (cookie decorating) with Lacey Lounsbury. Here was a ‘craft’ you could eat!! There was great fellowship while eating, getting to know first-timers, greeting returning friends, and enjoying singing at an indoor ‘campfire!’ (Noted: warm and dry!)
We had a full Agenda of speakers, sharing God’s Word, sharing encouraging words with each other, crafts to be assembled, beautiful Camp Constitution shirts to purchase, and an array of books for purchase, just to mention a portion of our continuous activities.
Guests Presenters/Speakers and their topics or gifts were: Pat Palmer, first-time music presenter with piano and songs; Morning Chair Yoga, first-time attendee, Priscilla Feeney; Devotions: “Prayer” Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 with Priscilla Terry; Michelle Gallagher spoke on “The Forefathers Monument” (using a fact-filled PowerPoint presentation and presenting the book she authored); and Deb Roux spoke on the Guide to the Forefathers Book Project and reminded us to join in the celebration of America’s 250 Anniversary, attending activities in Plymouth, MA. Our very own Roberta Stewart spoke on “What to Do When I’m Gone,” complete with guide books to aid the process of connecting with family and loved ones. All of the beautiful, ingenuous crafts were presented by Maura Shurtleff who is uniquely gifted in the area of craft-making. What a line-up of activities!
One great, effective activity was to Pray Every Hour on the Hour which was started years earlier by a precious prayer warrior, Sapphire Giminez. Every Lady was encouraged to participate just by praying whatever was on their heart. What an enriching and emboldening activity!
Every meal from the Dining Hall was delicious, plenteous, and well-presented by a friendly and accommodating staff. No one could leave a meal without being full and satisfied.
CC Ladies’ Sixth Annual Spring Fling/Advance was made possible and successful by hard-working, dedicated organizers: Roberta Stewart, Maura Shurtleff, Kathy Mickle, and Hal Shurtleff. We had our very own RN on site, Kathy Mickle. Special Thanks! To ALL hands-on organizers and sponsors.
Every attendee was abundantly blessed by all the gifts and special treats that were provided and covered in one inclusive fee. The generosity of this group far exceeds most gatherings of ladies’ groups.
As you read the above Blessings experienced this May, 2026, please consider our next Advance!
