Truth be told: June was a bummer.
It rained every minute of every day, or so it seemed. Our new graduates thanked us for our years of support, then announced they were moving back (or staying) home. And, while his clients may end their days eating Cheese Whiz on weeds, Bernie Madoff got a guaranteed 'three hots and a cot' for the next 150 years. Meanwhile, our declaration that the recession was over may have been ever-so premature.
But, positive people as we are, we suggest: If June was a low achiever on the fun-o-meter, let's rededicate ourselves to having more fun in July than ever before.
And as always, The Landing at Seven Central will be July's official fun central - for some very good reasons.
Recession Dinner Specials Return
If we say the recession isn't over, then we can resume our dinner specials and no one can stop us!
Tuesday Two-Fers: Two entrees for the price of one throughout the month in the dining room.
Friday Night Fish Fry: All the fine, fresh haddock you can eat for $14.00 (per person, of course)
Prime Rib Saturday: Absolutely delicious King Cut Prime Rib for $22.00; same great Queen Cut for $18.00
Early Evening Special: Monday through Friday, from 4 to 6 p.m. Soup or salad, your choice of three entrees and a special dessert, all for $15.00.
Half Price Club Memberships
Join the Wine, Mug or Cocktail Club for half price ($30) for the remainder of the year. You'll get more of your favorite beverage in every serving and you'll get a $10 discount on dinner TWICE every month. Simple math: You can save the cost of membership in a single month.
Catering-by-the-Sea Special Offer
We're doing everything we can to make Catering-by-the-Sea your primary resource for any party, gathering, event - big or small, indoors or out, here, there or any place else.
Simple said: If it matters to you, it maters to us. Call John Martin (978 821 5108) or Chris Shea at The Landing about our special offer. Ask what we can do to make your event memorable.
July 3rd - MHS 20th Reunion
There will be gossip about who's with whom and what happened to (him or her) plus reminisces of 1989: Best Movie: Driving Miss Daisy, Best TV SitCom: The Cosby Show, Best Book: Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club and Best Song: Madonna's Like a Prayer.
A good time will be had by all - or so it is ordered by the class officers.
July 4th - Early Lunch
We will open at 11:30 a.m. for an early lunch on the 4th. We will have Freedom Burgers on the menu, of course.
Celtic Sessions - Sundays, the 5th & 19th
Michael O'Leary with Jen and Bob Strom will host our ongoing Celtic music session series in the Samuel Lee room from 6 to 9 p.m.
(A no charge bit of wisdom: An always enjoyable Celtic Session visit is the perfect way to end the holiday weekend.)
Open Mic - Sundays, the 12th and 26th
Janice & Will will host both Open Mic sessions in The Pub, starting around 6:30 p.m. (A second bit of no charge wisdom: Open Mic Night is fun - even for the listeners.)
Open Cribbage - Sunday, the 19th
The cribbagers will assemble in The Pub on Sunday, the 19th, starting at 6 p.m.
Arts Festival Reception - Thursday, the 23rd
We'll host the opening reception for The Manchester Art Association's 2009 Arts Festival in the Samuel Lee room from 6 to 9 p.m. Free hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar. Come by. Support the arts and have a good time.
Catering-By-The-Sea Arts Festival Contributor
On Saturday, the 25th, we will provide interesting morsels and delectables at our sidewalk table during the Arts Festival tour day. Same said: Come by. Support the arts and have a good time.
Susan Mathison won our June Food Trivia contest when she correctly answered that no part of the banana is used to make banana oil (a synthetic compound of amyl alcohol). It's so named because of its odor.
Nick Carter won our Birthday Imposter quizlet, when he called out former C.H.I.P.S. hunkie Erik Estrada as not born on the 5th of June, 1960. The 'old' Poncharello was actually born March 16, 1949.
Think you know the answers or can just out-guess the rest of us?
Other June Rememberables
Mug & Cocktail Club members will get $10 off every food purchase on Monday, the 6th and again on Monday, the 20th.
Wine Clubbers get the same on Mondays, the 13th and 27th.
If you're not a member of one or both, sign up online or when you come in.
Also, don't forget Trivia Night with Brian every Wednesday in the Pub; our Golf, Bike & Summer Sports Night every Thursday in the Pub and our newly revised (and more fun) Friday Music Trivia Night in the Pub.
Final Thought
On the bright side of June's disappointments, the rain is good for the flowers. Home-stay graduates can weed the overgrown gardens. And if justice prevails - which it does - Bernie will have a roommie with questionable relationship standards. So, let the summer re-begin.
Take care. Be well. And stop by.
Chris Shea with Steve Ryan |
