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MICHEL-NATAL - CLUBS - In the Community
The various clubs and organizations of Michel-Natal played
an influential role in promoting community spirit. One major
function was organizing various social events for the
community. Local clubs or organizations almost always
organized bingos, spaghetti suppers, picnics, bazaars, and
dances. The lodges in particular were quite instrumental in
assisting various sports leagues in the area, often helping
organize minor league baseball or soccer tournaments.
Without TVs, computers, stereos, and other distractions, these club-organized events provided
a great deal of excitement amongst local citizens, who
very much looked forward to any opportunity they could get
to leave the house and socialize. The small
size of the two towns made it far easier (and cheaper) to
orchestrate such events for any resident
who wished to attend. The Italian Lodge in
particular held bimonthly and annual picnics that proved
to be highly entertaining, with events like bocci and
horseshoe tournaments being the main attractions.
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