The Rumsey Island Residents Association meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Time and location determined by the Board.
Upcoming Events
Come to our next Member's Meeting on January 19, 2023 to find out what events we are working on for the 2023 year:
All event dates are tentative and are subject to change.
Past Events
Rumsey Island Block Party
Saturday, October 15, 2022
All Island Residents were invited to the first ever Rumsey Island Block Party held on October 15th from 1:00 PM to 4:00PM. Hosted on the grounds of 400 Shore Drive.
RIRA provided hot dogs, chips and drinks. In addition to backyard games, folks enjoyed some good old fashioned fishing and shooting the breeze with neighbors.
Rumsey Island Crab Feast!
Saturday, September 17, 2022
The 2022 Annual RIRA Crab Feast was again held Portside North. Thank you to everyone who supports this annual event! If you didn’t make it this year, hope to see you next year!!!
Rumsey Island Christmas Caroling
Saturday, December 18, 2021
2021 marked our third year sharing the Joy of the Season with our Island Neighbors!
RIRA sponsored Santa hay ride around Rumsey Island Sunday evening with flashing lights, music, candy and Santa was enjoyed by all. A special thanks to Ron and Sara Parker and associates for the truck and candy. Santa had room on his sleigh for some folks to ride along - with plenty of music to sing to!
2021 Holiday Light Contest (see Winners pics)
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Houses around the Island were all decked out and lit up on Sunday Dec. 19, 2021 as RIRA conducted the Annual Holiday Outdoor Lighting Contest .
First place house – 59 Neptune
Second place house – 105 Shell Cove
First place town house – 118 Ravenswood
Second place town house – 112 Ravenswood
We try not to have the same people win every year so many of the previous winner had some awesome decorations.
The Association gave restaurant gift cards for First Place and Second Place in two categories - Individual Homes and Town/Duplex Homes.
RIRA Members Holiday Party
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The RIRA Annual Christmas Party was held on December 9, 2021 at Bruno's Land and Sea Restaurant in Edgewood. This is RIRA MEMBERS ONLY benefit. $25 per person, per entrée. As always, it was a fun event!
Rumsey Island Crab Feast!
Saturday, September 18, 2021
The Annual RIRA Crab Feast was held on Sept. 18, 2021 at Portside North.
2020 Holiday Light Contest (see Winners pics)
Sunday, December 20, 2020
RIRA conducted our Annual Holiday Outdoor Lighting Contest on the Sunday Dec. 20, 2020. There were so many homes with decorations this year it was hard to make our final choices. We drove around the Island 3 times to recheck and look again at all the homes before we could reach any decisions. It wasn't easy. There were so many homes beautifully lit up and decorated.
The Association gave restaurant gift cards for First Place and Second Place in two categories - Individual Homes and Town/Duplex Homes.
Rumsey Island Christmas Caroling
Friday, December 18, 2020
On Friday evening, 12/18/20, RIRA sponsored a Christmas caroling event around the island. One of our long time members arranged for a hay wagon to be pulled around the island and carrying members and friends to sing and wave while Christmas music played. The hay wagon was preceded by a vehicle that announced us with a siren.
Candy canes were distributed to residents who opened their doors and to others who came out to the sidewalks. Many waved from windows because it was cold!!!!
It was a good time and I hope it helped light up the season.
RIRA Members Holiday Party
Thursday, December 10, 2020 - POSTPONED due to Covid concerns
The RIRA Annual Christmas Party that was scheduled to be held at Baldwin's Seafood Restaurant on December 10, 2020 has been postponed. This is a MEMBERS ONLY BENEFIT and we will reschedule a similar event for our MEMBERS when conditions are better suited to a large gathering.
Rumsey Island Crab Feast!
Saturday, September 19, 2020
The Annual RIRA Crab Feast was held on Sept. 19, 2020 at Portside North. We were seated outdoors and seating was limited due to Covid restrictions. They were able to spread the tables out, servers wore masks and guests wore them when moving about. Crabs, shrimp and corn were provided by Cruising Crabs right on the site. Weather was good and we had a wonderful time.
Rumsey Island Christmas Caroling
Friday, December 20, 2019
The Christmas spirit was spread around the Island!
Several Islanders met at corner of Shore and Anchor for a caroling hayride around the Island followed by a bonfire.
While the caroling was Anita Sands-Dodsworth's idea and initiative, Ross and Joyce Brown took the idea to the next level by initiating the "hay ride" and bon fire aspects. Ron and Sarah Parker generously provided the transportation. Gordy and Christine Guay hosted a bonfire afterward.
2019 Holiday Light Contest (see pics)
Thursday, December 19, 2019
A team of RIRA contest judges cruised the island (many times around) viewing and enjoying all of the homes our residents have decorated for the holidays this year.
The Association gave restaurant gift cards for 1st and 2nd place winners for individual and attached houses.
Congratulations to the winners and everyone who did a great job decorating. Very beautiful!
RIRA Members Holiday Party
Thursday, December 12, 2019
This year the Rumsey Island Residents Association holiday party was held at Baldwin's Seafood Restaurant. Baldwin's provided a GREAT buffet dinner and a good time was had by all. We even had a visit from Santa & the Grinch!
Rumsey Island Crab Feast!
Saturday, October 5, 2019
RIRA Crab Feast held at Portside North was a great success. The weather was perfect, the crabs were good and the conversation flowed. We had great door prizes and raffles, too! Thanks to all who coordinated, contributed and attended.
Painting the Bridge (see pics)
May 2019
The Edgewood/Joppatowne Parade Committee donated $1000 towards paint for the bridge on Bridge Drive between Shore and Towne Center. White eco-friendly paint and rustoleum were used to help beautify our community.
2018 Holiday Light Contest (see pics)
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Judging for the annual Rumsey Island Residents Association Holiday Lights Contest took place on Saturday December 22nd. All winners received a $25 gift card and a membership to RIRA.
Congratulations to the 2018 Winners of the Annual RIRA Holiday Light Contest!
Thanks for all the wonderful decorations on the island!
RIRA Members Holiday Party
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Thanks to everyone who attended the Rumsey Island Residents Association holiday party at The New Williamsburg Inn. A "fun" time was had by all!
Rumsey Island Crab Feast!
Saturday, September 29, 2018
A wonderful time! Thanks to everyone who came out to support the RIRA Community Association at the annual crab feast. Thanks to ALL that put a big effort into making the event GREAT. A special thanks to Bob and the staff of the New Williamsburg for hosting us.
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Thank You to everyone who decorated for the holidays. On behalf of the Rumsey Island Residents Association - Happy Holidays and thanks for making Rumsey Island such a great place to live!
The winners each received a $25 gift card and a membership to RIRA.
RIRA Members Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Great Party! Thanks to everyone who attended the Rumsey Island Residents Association holiday party at Parker's Restaurant. A good time was had by all!
Rumsey Island Crab Feast!
Saturday, September 30, 2017
It was a Great Event!! Special thanks for all who helped make it possible!
Looking forward to next year and all the activities of the Rumsey Island Residents Association
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Thank You to everyone who decorated for the holidays. On behalf of the Rumsey Island Residents Association - Happy Holidays and thanks for making Rumsey Island such a great place to live!
The 1st Place winners received a $25 Home Depot gift card and a membership to RIRA.
The 2nd Place winners received a $15 Gift Card to Sapore Di Mare and a membership to RIRA.
RIRA Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
A good time was had by all...
Thanks to all who attended the RIRA Christmas Party at Parker's Eat Sleep and Stay Restaurant in White Marsh. We all had a wonderful time. It was great to see everyone and celebrate! Thanks to Ron & Sara for hosting and thanks to Santa for making a special appearance. The food at Parker's was tasty and some of Santa's jokes were tasteful. (OK, maybe not). Congratulations to Sue Tyber who won the beautiful quilt made by Echo Griffin. Events like the Christmas Party and the Holiday Light Contest (this weekend) are a reminder of the great community we live in.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Thanks to everyone who decorated for the holidays and enhanced the beauty of our neighborhood!!
Each of the 4 winners received a 2016 membership to RIRA ($30 value).
Additionally the 1st place winners get a $25 gift card to Home Depot and 2nd place a $15 certificate to Joe's Pizza.
RIRA Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Everyone had a great time at the Holiday Party. Thank you to all who braved the 50 degree temps just to share some good cheer with other RIRA members. As always, we are grateful to Ron Parker for hosting us. (Oh, and Santa took time to visit us, too!)
Annual RIRA Crab Feast
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Everyone had a great time! Thanks to all who worked so hard to pull off such a great event. It was very enjoyable and tasty.
And Thank You again to Ron Parker for hosting us. under the tent!
RIRA Summer Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Our first Summer Family Fun Day was awesome! A huge thank you to Ron and Sara Parker for hosting the gathering of the Rumsey Island community.
The DJ was a nice touch, the pool was a hit with the kids, the tent provided much needed relief from the sun and thankfully it didn't rain as originally forecasted! It was good seeing everyone and meeting some new neighbors, too. Thank you as well to Joe Brockmeyer for doing all the cooking. Amazing!
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Thank you to everyone who decorated for the holidays. The anonymous judges spent the evening walking the Island and had some tough choices. 1st Place winners received $50 gift cards; 2nd Place winners received $25 gift cards.
RIRA Fall Festival for Kids
Saturday, October 25, 2014
It was an afternoon of fun for the kids. The Magnolia Fire Department was on hand as well as the ever-popular Bouncy House! There were scarecrows to make, pumpkins to paint, caramel apples to eat and apple cider to drink!
Rumsey Island 2nd Annual Community Day and 5K
Saturday, September 13, 2014.
Another amazing day for us to get to know each other here on the Island. Thanks to everyone who came out for the Run/Walk and the neighbors who braved the weather and joined us at the Church of the Resurrection in the afternoon.
Thanks to all the volunteers whose hard work made the day run so smoothly. Special thanks Jessica Sharkey, the Race Chair, and to Patty Pescrille-Brockmeyer, the Picnic Chair.
Summer Solstice Celebration
Saturday, June 21, 2014
This “block party” with Island flair was compliments of Next Door!
We were the first place winner of Nextdoor's Earth Day Contest - one of six neighborhoods selected based on submission of story and photo. We won with the most facebook votes. Way to go Rumsey Island!
Thanks to all who came out to celebrate with us. It was a great success!
Saturday, December 21, 2013.
Thanks to everyone who decorated for the holidays and enhanced the beauty of our neighborhood!!
Judging for the annual Rumsey Island Residents Association Holiday Lights Contest took place on Saturday December 21st. Judges evaluated and declared the following homes as Winners. 1st Place winners receivec $50 gift cards; 2nd Place winners received $25 gift cards.
Saturday, September 7, 2013.
What an amazing day for us to get to know each other here on the Island. Thanks to everyone who came out for the Run (43 Runners!) and the over 100 neighbors who joined us at the Church of the Resurrection for an afternoon of games, food, and "neighbor spending time with neighbor."