Date: Friday, May 26, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: The Pavilion

PLEASE REGISTER BELOW – See Note at Bottom of Page.

Rain Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023 – 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Game for everyone on Memorial Day is the lollipop game.
Pick the right color and win a patriotic toy!
Also, take a chance at winning the ’80’s trivia to win a gift valued at $75 that is totally rad.
Then go and catch the train in Shelter Cove for the ride of lifetime.

Food Trucks: Shakedown Eats, Cafe 804 and West Ray’s Ice Cream.
Beverages, Two locations: Tipsy Grape will be in the Boat House and on the path to the Pavilion.

For the 40^th Anniversary of Woodlake, we present to you an authentic swing band–Good Shot Judy!  In the 1940’s, 80 years ago, the swing era featured the most popular musicians in the world. Using brass instruments and percussion, the best swing music consisted of arrangements that were easy to dance to, and was considered the hippest sound, even surpassing jazz music. Soloists in swing bands were the rock stars of their time. Their bouncy music with rhythm and beats could get even the most conservative people to swing their hips.

THE SWING AND THE SWAGGER…

It’s hard to nail an exact moment when Good Shot Judy came to life.

It could have been when brothers Brett and Jeff Cahoon stepped away from the success they’d achieved with their punk band Ten Years from Now and chose instead to see what they could do with the old-time jazz standards they’d admired for so long. The brothers Cahoon formed a small combo, and – wouldn’t you know it? – plenty of others felt the same groove.

Or maybe it was when an inside joke made a name for itself. Their mother, Judy Cahoon, is an avid golfer, and just as common as pars and birdies were three words of encouragement shouted by a supportive friend, who pumped a fist and hollered across the fairway every time she took a swing: “Good shot, Judy!” It became a funny family warble among the Cahoon’s – and as it turns out, a solid band name, too.

Or perhaps that moment of creation arrived when Good Shot Judy freed their potential energy. Keen to give the classic melodies the respect and attention – as well as the power – that it deserved, the Cahoon’s filled out Good Shot Judy with a full complement of horns, percussion and vocals. And magic happened: an ensemble that was bigger than the sum of its parts.

In a sense, Good Shot Judy was already in the stars long ago, during those formative decades from the 1930s on, when small jazz combos, big brass bands and the crooners who sang on top of them were forging an enduring style and repertoire that would be written into the DNA of American music.

But really, all these had a hand in making Good Shot Judy what is today: a big amp jazz band that sets stages aflame nationwide.

Please Note: no pics or video can be used to take pics of Good Shot Judy’s performance.

New Procedure for the Woodlake Memorial Day Party, Friday, May 26

We have a new procedure in place for the three large holiday events at Woodlake this season. In an effort to better plan for staff, safety, and food/beverage, we are asking Woodlake residents to register if you plan to attend the Memorial Day Party, July 4th or Labor Day.

There is no cost for Woodlake residents or your guests (your guests must attend and check in with you). With a registration will allow us to ensure Woodlake residents are attending these events, as they are intended for residents and guests. In addition, the food trucks that provide great food, beverages and treats like to have an idea of how much to bring so they don’t run out. Lastly, knowing how many people plan to be with us at these events, helps with planning for security when needed as well as emergency services.

The registration is simple and quick and you will receive a confirmation number that you can print or show from your phone when you check in.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to register, and we look forward to spending the summer holidays with you.