I was going to send this out yesterday but no one would have believed it being April 1st!
Happy Easter week. It just turned Spring and Black Point is alive with activity. Add to that that UCONN Women and Men Basketball teams have made the Final Four and we are in for quite the weekend.
Recent Activities
Spring Equinox – Friday, 20Mar26 – Main Beach – 5 PM
These events. Equinoxes and Solstices, have seem to have tempted the weather gods into providing challenging weather days. Well, this year’s Spring Equinox was another frosty windy day on the shores of Niantic Bay. Brave souls turned out to say good-bye to winter and hello spring. As the weather changes, thank these people for coaxing spring back!
Friend’s Banquet – Saturday, 28Mar26 – ClubHouse – 5 PM
The Black Point Mens’ Club sponsored this dinner for our neighbors, the Chief of Police and contractors that help keep Black Point the Jewel of East Lyme Beaches. Our beach manager, Jim Moffett, worked countless hours putting this event together. Thank you to the BP Women’s Club members for providing desserts and Jim and Anita Schepter for providing hors d’oeuvres. Coastal Crust catered the event with several buffet selections. People stayed and enjoyed this get together.
Upcoming Events
Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, 04Apr26 – ClubHouse – Noon
Thank you Jimmy Mastria and his daughter Francesca for putting this event together. Rumor has it that the Big Guy, the Easter Bunny himself might show-up. It is a very busy time for him and if he can cut out a brief amount of time with us, it would be great!
Easter – Sunday, 05Apr26 – Family and Friends Time
The Black Point Mens’ Club wishes everyone a very Happy and Holy Easter.
NCAA College Basketball Playoffs – Go UCONN!
Women
UCONN vs South Carolina – Friday, 03Apr26 – 7 PM
NCAA National Championship Final – Sunday, 05Apr26 – 3:30 PM
Men
UCONN vs Illinois – Saturday, 05Apr26 – 6 PM
NCAA National Championship Final – Monday, 06Apr26 – 8:30 PM
If someone wishes to organize a watch party at the ClubHouse, please let us know because we have to coordinate with the Beach Manger to set up electronics.
The BP Mens’ Club will not be sponsoring Sunday’s Game because it is Easter and full of family gatherings !
We hope both UCONN teams go to the Finals and Win the National Championships!
Future Upcoming Events
Cinco de Mayo – Tuesday, 05May26
Initial planning has begun. Details will follow!
Neighborhood News
It is always sad to say goodbye to friends and neighbors. Please keep the following in your thoughts and prayers!
Jean Giannamore Obituary
Jean Frenis Giannamore
Jean (Angela) Frenis Giannamore, 89, of Niantic, beloved wife of the late Ronald Joseph Giannamore, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, surrounded by her family. Jean was born February 23, 1937, in Waterbury, Connecticut, and was the beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Frenis.
Jean attended Crosby High School and graduated in 1955. She went on to earn her Registered Nursing degree from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1958. Her career as a registered nurse included time at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, the convalescent home on Main Street in South Windsor, St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, and many years working with pediatrician Dr. Breer in Manchester.
Jean generously gave her time to many volunteer roles, including serving as a Boy Scout leader, Brownie leader, CCD teacher, and lovingly ironing vestments for her church.
Jean met the love of her life on the very street where they were both born. They were childhood playmates who began dating in the seventh grade and were married in 1958. Jean and Ron lived most of their lives in South Windsor before becoming permanent residents of Niantic, Connecticut, fifteen years ago.
Jean’s greatest and most cherished role was raising her five children, which she did with great devotion, skill, and enduring love.
Jean was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband Ron, and her treasured daughter Karen.
She leaves behind her daughter Mary Beth (Jack)Chinsky along with their daughters Anna Chinsky and Dayna (Ryan)Lemieux and their son Brayden; her daughter Debra A. (Keith)Madden and their children Sam Madden and Angela Madden; her son Joseph S. (Karine)Giannamore and their children Alexander Giannamore and Louis Giannamore; and her son Michael A. (Sabine)Giannamore and their children Lorenzo Giannamore and Lucia Giannamore.
Jean (Angela) Frenis Giannamore, 89, of Niantic, beloved wife of the late Ronald Joseph Giannamore, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, surrounded by her family. Jean was born February 23, 1937, in Waterbury, Connecticut, and was the beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Frenis.
Jean attended Crosby High School and graduated in 1955. She went on to earn her Registered Nursing degree from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1958. Her career as a registered nurse included time at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, the convalescent home on Main Street in South Windsor, St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, and many years working with pediatrician Dr. Breer in Manchester.
Jean generously gave her time to many volunteer roles, including serving as a Boy Scout leader, Brownie leader, CCD teacher, and lovingly ironing vestments for her church.
Jean met the love of her life on the very street where they were both born. They were childhood playmates who began dating in the seventh grade and were married in 1958. Jean and Ron lived most of their lives in South Windsor before becoming permanent residents of Niantic, Connecticut, fifteen years ago.
Jean’s greatest and most cherished role was raising her five children, which she did with great devotion, skill, and enduring love.
Jean was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband Ron, and her treasured daughter Karen.
She leaves behind her daughter Mary Beth (Jack)Chinsky along with their daughters Anna Chinsky and Dayna (Ryan)Lemieux and their son Brayden; her daughter Debra A. (Keith)Madden and their children Sam Madden and Angela Madden; her son Joseph S. (Karine)Giannamore and their children Alexander Giannamore and Louis Giannamore; and her son Michael A. (Sabine)Giannamore and their children Lorenzo Giannamore and Lucia Giannamore.
NBYC Sailing Lessons
There are a few spots available for summer sailing lessons at NBYC. See attached flyer! or NIANTICSAILING.ORG.
American Flags
There is a container on the back patio of the ClubHouse for old and tattered American flags, thanks to our Veterans and especially Bob Guenther. Please do not throw them in the trash and let them be properly taken care of by your Vets.
Membership
Dues are only $30 again this year. A Zelle payment is an acceptable option. Contact Dave Twedt for more information. Please join us for 2026!
You can contact John Kycia- BPMC Membership – to join or renew your memberships.
Welcome back returning/new members:
Peter Baril
John Bourget
John Cellino
Rich Coppola
Gary DellaRipa
Dave Ogle
John Bourget
John Cellino
Rich Coppola
Gary DellaRipa
Dave Ogle
Dues update
This year dues (still only $30) may be paid by electronic transfer from your checking account using Zelle. Many local banks offer Zelle, including Bank of America, Chelsea Groton, Berkshire, Citizens, TDBank and Webster. We’ve tried it and it works great. Send to 860-710-2974. Of course cash, or checks payable to Black Point Men’s Club are still fine, please send or deliver to Rick Diachenko or Dave Twedt (12 Bellaire Rd).
This year dues (still only $30) may be paid by electronic transfer from your checking account using Zelle. Many local banks offer Zelle, including Bank of America, Chelsea Groton, Berkshire, Citizens, TDBank and Webster. We’ve tried it and it works great. Send to 860-710-2974. Of course cash, or checks payable to Black Point Men’s Club are still fine, please send or deliver to Rick Diachenko or Dave Twedt (12 Bellaire Rd).
Build Community, Have Fun, Enjoy Black Point,
Rick