CHESTER, Vt. – Once again, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church – the gray church at 313 Main Street in Chester, Vt. – will be holding free community croquet on its back lawn every Thursday evening, from June 4 through July 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. Cornhole and badminton will also be available to the public. All outdoor activities are offered to adults and children 10 and older who are accompanied by a parent. Children under 10 who can comply with the rules may play if supervised by a parent. While the nine-week session starts on June 4, people are encouraged to attend as many games as possible. Teams will be organized on site. No special skill or experience is required for this program, but players are asked to wear all white or a white shirt.
The community croquet program is part of St. Luke’s healthy living initiative. There is no charge for the program, which will include nonalcoholic drinks and light refreshments. Spectators are welcome, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, bug repellant, and croquet sets and mallets, if available.
Upon registration, participants will receive the game rules, diagrams for the three backyard croquet fields, and other helpful hints. St. Luke’s volunteers will lay out the fields, coach, teach, referee, explain scoring, and keep statistics. St. Luke’s has modified the Palm Beach U.S. Croquet Association Rules over the years to make community games easier, clearer, and more social. At the end of the season, a potluck awards banquet traditionally takes place.
Come celebrate summer with community croquet at St. Luke’s. For more information, please contact Joann Erenhouse at 802-289-4230 or at joannerenhouse@gmail.com.