River Bend Membership Corp. Contact Information:
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Location: 3247 Vineyard Rd., Falling Waters, WV 25419
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Phone: 304.274.2811
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Fax: 304-274-3684
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Security Phone: 304.274.0052
Office Hours (No Financial Transactions 30 Minutes Before Closing):
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Tues - Thurs: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Fri - Sat: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Closed Sunday & Monday
Upcoming Golf Cart Testing Dates
Golf cart tests are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Block 1, Lots 19/20 on the following dates:
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June 21st (Revised)
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July 12th
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August 9th
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September 13th
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October (As needed)
River Bend Rec News Exciting Events Coming Up:
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Wagon Raffle: Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Payments can be made via Venmo, Zelle, or cash within the park. Contact LavoreRV on Facebook for more details.
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Lot Raffle Tickets: Tickets are $25 each. Contact Ada Freyer on Facebook for your chance to win!
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Flea Market & Food Trucks: Join us at the ballfield for a fun morning with food, shopping, and community vibes!
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Date: Saturday, May 24th
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Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pro-Wrestling Show featuring "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas & more!
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Date: Saturday, May 24th
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Time: 6:00 PM
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Location: Ball Field
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Saturday, May 24th. Enjoy an evening of great entertainment, with DEADLOCKED performing classic and modern rock tunes. Don't miss it! River Bend Horseshoe Pavilion
Block Party
Let’s kick off the season in style with music, dancing, and great vibes!
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Date: Sunday, May 25th
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Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Location: Block 1, Lots 19–20
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Music by: DJ FIRE
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Bring your chairs, coolers, and best dance moves for a memorable night of fun. Everyone's invited—let's light up the night!
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River Bend Boat Club (RBBC) 2025 Event Schedule
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June 7th: Membership renewal & key exchange, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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June 15th: Last day to purchase advanced reservations for the RBBC Picnic on June 21st
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June 21st: RBBC Annual Picnic, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Pavilion 2
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July 6th: Last day to turn in registration forms for the Youth Fishing Tournament
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July 11th: Pre-fishing tournament meeting, 6:00 PM at Lot 79/22
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July 12th: Youth Fishing Tournament, 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Pavilion 2
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October 11th: Tentative date for removing the RBBC dock from the river (weather permitting)
Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Please join us as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The Joint Veterans Council of Washington County and the Marine Corps League will conduct the ceremony.
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Date: Monday, May 26th
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Time: 2:00 PM
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Location: Flagpole at the intersection of Ranger Road and Yogi Bear Blvd.
General Manager’s Report
We’ve had a busy week, with a few challenges but plenty to be thankful for as we head into Memorial Day weekend. Here’s a quick update:
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Power Update: A member recently damaged one of our power poles, affecting blocks 92 (lots 30-43) and 139 (lots 96-110). We’re working on getting things fixed and may have temporary power restored by Friday afternoon.
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Pool: Our pool inspection has passed, and we're ready to open! Here are the Memorial Day weekend hours:
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Friday, May 23rd: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Saturday, May 24th: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Sunday, May 25th: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Monday, May 26th: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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A huge thank you to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces for your sacrifices. You are never forgotten.
Security Report
Memorial Day is one of the most important holidays of the year. This weekend, expect increased activity around the park. To keep everything running smoothly, we’re bringing on extra security staff and have more patrols scheduled. Here's a heads-up on some key rules for the pool area to ensure safety and enjoyment for all members:
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Pool Rules Reminder: From unauthorized pool use to behavior and conduct, please review the posted rules to avoid any fines or penalties. Please note the following pool rules that all park members must adhere to. These rules are in place to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment:
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Sec-12 Unauthorized use of Pool and Facilities
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Sec-13 Minors under 10 without an adult
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Sec-14 Conduct of Minor Children: Parents/Guardians are responsible for the conduct of minor children.
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Sec-15 Climbing over the fence
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Sec-16 Loud Music
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Sec-17 Glass Containers
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Sec-18 Wheeled Vehicles (Except Wheelchairs)
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Sec-19 No Pets (Except Service Animals)
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Sec-20 Horseplay
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Sec-21 Abusive Behavior (Includes obscene language or abuse of any kind to other members and staff)
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Sec-22 Play Equipment (Limited to small rings, balls, rafts, etc.)
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Sec-23 Pool Furniture must be used for its designed purpose
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Sec-24 Broken Skin: No one with cuts, scrapes, or broken skin is permitted to enter the pool.
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Sec-25 No intoxicated persons or otherwise impaired persons may enter the pool.
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Sec-26 Emergency Equipment (All life-saving equipment is for emergencies and not to be used as toys)
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Sec-27 Repairs/Closures (Access to or use of the pool and its facilities are not permitted during repairs/maintenance)
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Sec-28 Clean-up: Members and guests are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.
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Sec-30 Baby Pool: Children 6 years and under must have an adult accompanying them.
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Sec-32 Showers: WV law requires all members to shower before entering the pool.
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Sec-33 Posted Rules: All members must adhere to any posted rules and regulations by RBMC.
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Sec-34 No Alcohol (Except at RBMC-sponsored events)
Fines and Consequences:
Memorial Day Ceremony: Security will close Yogi Bear Blvd. at 2:00 PM on Memorial Day for the Flag Raising Ceremony, so be mindful of traffic flow.
Each of the rules above may result in a monetary fine or other consequences, such as being banned from the pool area or restrictions on the lot. Please ensure you’re familiar with and follow all pool regulations to avoid any issues. -
Maintenance Report
We’ve faced some weather-related challenges this past week, but the good news is that most power has been restored following recent flooding. Here are a few reminders for safety:
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Power Issues: Please avoid tampering with electrical systems. If you need to make any changes, contact the maintenance team for approval.
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Trees Down: We had another small storm, and a tree fell on Forrest Lane. Fortunately, no injuries, but there was some property damage.
The trash compactor is back up and running, so please use it for household trash and leave dumpster space for construction debris.
Board of Directors Report
The Annual Meeting is fast approaching!
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Date: Saturday, June 14th
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Please check your mailbox for the Call to Meeting letter and sign-up sheets. If you can't attend, make sure to submit a proxy form to have your vote counted.
New pump-out software will be rolling out soon. Stay tuned for updates and training schedules in June!
Help Shape the Future of Our Park! We need your support! Our park relies on dedicated volunteers to help with everything from financial planning to organizing recreation activities. Right now, we are missing some key committees that are essential for the park's success. Ways You Can Help: Financial Planning – Helping with budgeting and funding opportunities. Event Planning & Recreation Activities – Organizing events, sports, and community programs. General Park Planning – Assisting with long-term development and maintenance. The committee interest forms are available at the office and detail the tasks and responsibilities of each committee. This is a great opportunity to get involved and make a real impact in our community. We can’t do it without you—consider signing up today!
River Bend Christian Fellowship
Join us for spiritual growth and fellowship:
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Date: Sunday, May 25th
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Time: 11:00 AM for the service at the Chapel
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Blessing of the Golf Carts: Date: Saturday, May 24th From 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, bring your vehicles for a special blessing alongside the Chapel. Enjoy free food (hamburgers, popcorn, and hot dogs) and connect with your community.