Forest Hills Club was formed on August 10, 1954 as the result of a splinter group of 10 ASA members who split from Sunshine Gardens in Battle Creek Michigan to for a separate group. They called their group the Central Michigan Sunbathers Group.
History
The group held their first board meeting at Sunny Haven Recreation Park in Granger Indiana. The group applied for MSA/ASA membership, and held meeting in homes and community halls while searching for a location for landed club.
On December 10, 1956 the club bought 45 acres in the rolling hills of Saranac, Michigan for $1200. January 15, 1957 the club received its ASA charter and on January 28th they adopted a new name Forest Hills Club. The club was incorporated under that name in March of 1957. Opening day for member was April 1st 1957. Membership was 051754983$20 a year for couples $10 for singles. 1 History of Forest Hills by Edna Whittemore
References
- 1History of Forest Hills by Edna Whittemore