Save the date for a spectacular day of connection and celebration on Saturday, August 16th, 2025!
🎈 From lively afternoon fun to a delicious evening feast, this event is your chance to mix, mingle, and make memories with Optimist members, their partners, dedicated volunteers, and special guests. Whether you’re catching up with longtime friends or meeting fresh faces, the atmosphere will be brimming with good energy and great conversation.
✨ Expect food that’ll wow your taste buds, activities that keep the laughs coming, and a spirit of fellowship that captures everything the Optimist Club stands for.
Let’s celebrate summer together—Optimist-style!
Address: Bearspaw Community (north of Highway 1A, 8 minutes west of Stony Trail) – address and map to be emailed out to members in advance
Cost: FREE to Optimist members, their spouses/partners, and guests
Dress Code: Casual
Schedule of Events: 3:30 PM – Backyard Games, 4:30 PM – Happy Hour, 5:30 PM – Dinner, 7:00 PM – Socializing and relaxing around the firepit (if allowed)
What will be provided: meat kabobs, paper plates, plastic cutlery, drinking glasses, and napkins
What you need to bring:
RSVP BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH TO:
Pictures of Asta and Tony’s backyard:
Pictures from our 2023 Barbeque at McKenzie Lake Beach Club are below:
Optimist International is recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all youth and helps them develop to their full potential.