And then it was fall…
BUT FIRST!!
Come hang out with your Murray Lake neighbors at the MLA sponsored
Flotilla Party!
Bring your boat to the southwest end of the lake and tie up for music, food*, and good company!
Denny Middleton will be playing music from Terry Conley’s lawn as the flotilla of boats enjoys a beautiful summer afternoon on Murray Lake. A dinghy will be available to assist with mooring. A Port-a-Potty will be available. Please bring some cash if you wish to tip the band and/or the dinghy driver.
*Hot dogs and chips provided all other food and drinks are your own responsibility
Where: Southwest end of the lake in
front of Terry’s house
When: Saturday, August 23rd
Time: 1pm – 4pm Bring your anchor, boat fenders, and dock ropes! Mooring assistance will be available
Another hand well played – 2025 Poker Run Success!!
We had close to 60 groups play their hand at poker, drink from a luge, try their aim at a dunk tank and see who could milk the cow the fastest.
This event continues to bring Murray Lake residents together for an afternoon of fun…..and big winnings. The 50/50 raffle went for over $750!! Others left with baskets of goodies and gift certificates. As in many fun events it takes many volunteers to make it happen. We would like to thank the following:
5 Challenge Sites:
Roy & Anne Shaw
Dave & Nancy Kistler
Andy Curtis & Arika Williams
Dave Covey & Sandy Sharar LeBlanc
Mike Kramer & Jeanne Herold
Poker Host Site: Pat & Cindy Brenk
Poker Dealers: Gerard LaPonsie & Joel Hosington
Cashiers for Poker & Raffle: Kathy Thebo, Terry Conley, Cindy Emmert, & Neal Simon
Raffle Coordinator: Nancy Simon
Please thank and patronize our sponsors below. Thanks to all that participated and volunteered for our biggest fund raiser of the year!!
2025 Poker Run & 50/50 Raffle Sponsors
Ada-Lowell Theaters
Always Fresh Design
Bernard Ace Hardware
Bettie’s Pages Bookstore
Biggby Coffee, Lowell
Bobbie Sue’s Roadhouse
Great Clips, Lowell
616 Engraving
Fandangled Custom Apparel Fish and Chicken Express
Fred Meijer Garden
Heidi Christine Salon & Spa, Ada Inline Marine
Jenny’s Nails, GR
Jet’s Pizza, Lowell
Litehouse YMCA
Los Portales Mexican Bar & Grill Lowell Express Car Wash/Oil Change Mary’s Dazzling Design & More Murray Lake Marina
Parnell Market
Premier Powerwash
Pro Vent Services, LLC
Riverside Auto Wash
Sabor Mexicano
Simon Systems & Solutions Sneaker’s Bar & Grill
Terry & Marilyn Conley
The Links at Bowen Lake Golf Course
The Orchard at Red Barn
Tractor Supply Co (TSC)
Vanguard BJJ
Zeiger Ford, Lowell
Upcoming Events
*******CROOKED MURRAY GOLF OUTING******* Here are the details for the golf outing which is fast approaching!
We will be teaming up to take on our neighboring Big Crooked lake in a scramble format competition!
**** Date: Saturday, Sept 20, 9am shotgun start
**** Where: The Links at Bowen Lake, Gown, MI
**** Cost: $80/person which includes greens fees, cart, and a taco bar lunch following the event, and prizes.
**** Registration ends Sept 1, entry fees due Sept 7 **
All skill levels WELCOME!  
We have the following teams registered for Murray Lake so far and will take as many teams as we can get signed up. We will use the team scores from the top 5 to 6 teams from each Lake for the competition and the rights to the coveted trophy…. bragging rights. Emmert – 4 people
LaPonsie – 4
Ponchaud – 4
Lottman – 4
Webb – 4
Kistler – 4
Hoisington – 4
Mossing – 2
There will also be skins, 50/50 raffle, and prizes for closest to pin, closest to string, longest putt, etc, as well as raffle prizes.
Please text me at (312) 961-3484 or email me nancy.kistler00@gmail.com if you would to make sure your team secures a spot!
Fall Color Paddle
Kayak or canoe around the lake to enjoy the fall foliage on October 11th. There will be a couple of stops along the way to rest with snacks. More details to come.
Octoberfest
Come enjoy some food, friends and fun October 23rd between 5:00 and 9:00 at Smyrna Tavern with special Octoberfest Menu and music from Rudy Tegethoff and his accordion! Music from 6:00 until 8:00 This is a private event for our MLA Members.
Halloween Haunting
Watch for more information on a kids’ event on Halloween
Save January 24th for our “Souperbowl” Event.
We have many more activities in the works, watch for future announcements!
For more updates and information, you can always check our website;
WWW.Murraylakeassociation.com or on the neighborhood Facebook page;
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