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Newsletter f or Residents of H ilton H ead Plantation Volume 2 8 / Issue 5 - May 2 0 1 4

Visit H ilton H ead Plantation' s Website at www.hiltonheadplantation.com

HHP Spring Events!

Coffee with Peter

Date: Thursday, M ay 29 Time: 4:0 0 PM Place: Plantation House Special Guest: Duffie Stone, Beauf ort County Solicitor

Spring Lake Caribbean Pool Party

Date: Saturday, M ay 31Rain Date: Saturday, June 7Time: 1 :0 0 - 3:0 0 PMPlace: Spring Lake PoolCost: F REE

Come and join the Activities Department on Saturday, May 31, for a Caribbean- style Pool Party! We’ re kicking of f the summer with a party f eaturing one of H ilton H ead Island’ s f avorite entertainers…

POSITIVE VIBRATION!Admission is FREE! The party starts at 1:00 PM, and you won’t go hungry…You’ll be able to purchase hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, Sno‑cones, soda, and water.

Positive V ibration is a Steel Drum Band that plays a variety of Calypso, Reggae, Beach, and Soca music. Pool games, prizes, and just a tropical fun atmosphere will relax you into paradise! In case of inclement weather, the party will be moved to Saturday, June 7, at 1:00 PM. For questions, contact Keriann at 681‑8090. We hope to see you there!

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POA Information 2 0 1 4 POA Committees 6 Covenants 5 General Manager's Report 3 President' s Report 2 Security 5HHP Clubs Artists 1 5 Avid Gardeners 13 Big Band 17 Bocce 1 5 Book Clubs 1 2 Bridge 7

Bunco 1 1Caregivers 1 0Cheers by Sound 1 6Coin Club 1 5Craf t Workshop 1 4Dance Club 1 2Dog Club 9Euchre 9Farmers 13Fishing 1 0Golfing 8G reen Thumbers 1 6H appy Times 1 2

Island H oppers 1 1K eyboard 1 2L ucky Shots 1 2K nit Wits 1 1Men' s Cooking 1 4Newcomers 17Out to L unch 1 2Pickleball 1 8Sof tball 1 4SL Tennis 1 8Tee Timers 1 1Train Club 9Vino Formaggio 1 2

Women' s Club 1 1Women' s Euchre 1 1Woodcarvers 1 0Y acht Club 1 6

Recreation ActivitiesConcerts 1 9HHP Day July 4th 23

H ealth & Fitness 1 9 K IDS K AMP 2 0 Pool Rules 2 1 Water Aerobics 2 2F eature Article Lowcountry Nature 7

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P l ant at ion L iv ing, a Newsletter f or Residents of H ilton H ead Plantation

Hilton Head Plantation

Property Owners’ Association7 Surrey Lane – PO Box 21940Hilton Head Island, SC 29925Tel. (843) 681‑8800 Fax 681‑8801Hours: Mon.‑Fri. 8:00 AM‑4:30 PMwww.hiltonheadplantation.com

Board of D irectorsPresident Terry ConwayVice President H arold MeyersSecretary Doug SkellyTreasurer Tom H oppinM embers:Jerry Cutrer Pat HarlacherMichael Keskin Ben LetiziaL ois Wilkinson Board of D irectors Hotline Ext. 9

POA StaffPOA Service Center ( 843) 681 -880 0G eneral Manager Peter Kristian Ext. 233Asst. Gen. Mgr./Administration Todd Lindstrom Ext. 239Activities/ Recreation Chrissy Kristian Ext. 226ARB/ Covenants Betsy Weppner Ext. 231Communications Denise McAllister Ext. 244Maintenance – David Mills Ext. 227Security Director – Art Benoit 681‑3843Tennis Pro – Keith Ferda 681‑3626

Important Phone NumbersPOA Service Center ( 843) 681 -880 0Accounting Ext. 236Communications Ext. 244Covenant Enforcement Ext. 242Maintenance Shop Ext. 241Tennis Hotline Ext. 290Vehicle Decals Ext. 223Dolphin H ead Building 6 8 1 - 8 0 1 9Plantation H ouse 6 8 1 - 8 0 9 0Scheduling Office 681‑8090Spring Lake Pavilion 681‑3707Spring Lake Pool Information 689‑6473Spring Lake Tennis 681‑3626

SecurityDispatch (24 Hrs.) 681‑2459Pass Line (24 Hrs.) 342‑9980Security Office 681‑3053

EmergenciesFire & Ambulance Dial 9 1 1

President’ s Report

Spring has finally sprung on our beautiful island, and I know that we are all ready to enjoy it. The Bradford Pears along Dolphin Head Drive were very beautif ul this year and a welcome sign that the worst was over.

We are proceeding nicely in all of our major projects. The cell tower monopine seems to be finally moving forward with unanimous votes in our f avor f rom the Planning Commission and the Planning and Standards Committee of Town Council. Two readings and votes by Town Council will allow us to begin the construction process. Thanks to all of you who expressed their support to the Town Council and staff for this significant project that will greatly improve telecommunications on our part of Hilton Head Island.

We had an unexpected visitor in April. A journalist from the French magazine G EO, similar to National G eographic in the U.S., was here doing a story on communities in the South, and contacted our General Manager with a request for an interview and tour of our plantation. HHP was the only community being covered and came to the journalists’ attention through our Website. The interview and tour went very well.

As you can see in other pages of Plantation L iving, there are a lot of activities for our residents and guests. Please take advantage of them to fully enjoy our beautiful neighborhoods. If there are any part‑timers still here, have safe travels to your summer homes, and we will see you again when the snow flies up north.

We always want your comments and constructive criticisms. Call us at 681‑8800, ext 9. Or you can email us at: [email protected]. If you wish to contact the Board President directly, you can email me at: [email protected].

--Terry Conway

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General Manager's ReportMay Coffee with PeterOur next Coffee is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 4:00 PM. Besides our usual updates, Duffie Stone (our equivalent of a District Attorney) will be our special guest. Duffie has an intriguing program monikered “Anatomy of a Trial” that he will be presenting. If you are new to our community, this is a great way to become acquainted with the workings of the POA. As always, the coffee will be hot and fresh, and the donuts and other goodies plentiful.

Spring Spruce UpHad enough pine pollen yet? With the warmer weather here, please take a critical look at a few items that we often miss because we look at them every day and don’t realize they are starting to cry out for attention. First, give your mailbox a critical look. Oftentimes, just a quick wash with a household detergent will remove the pollen, algae, and dirt that has accumulated. If your mailbox or post needs painting, the POA will provide you with the paint FREE of charge if you bring a jar with a lid. If your mailbox has seen better days, please stop by the POA Service Center to make arrangements to have it replaced. The costs for replacement are quite reasonable.

Next, take a look at your roof. Over time, mildew and algae once again will take hold, and stain and eat at your shingles. A diluted bleach solution can be used to removed these stains if you have the skill and sureness of foot to venture onto your own roof. If not, there are a variety of professional companies who will clean your roof.

Our uncharacteristically cold winter has taken a toll on many less tolerant plants. If your trees or shrubs have suffered damage, please remove the dead plant material and replace it with fresh stock. Also over time, the paint on your home will fade. Because this is a slow process you may not notice the change, but if you take a look at the original paint color as compared to 5‑10 years later, the difference can be remarkable. If needed, please consider painting your home, but not without calling Betsy in the ARB office (681‑8800 ext. 231). We want all the homes on Hilton Head Plantation to reflect the pride of ownership that we all share.

TennisOur Spring Lake Racquet Club boasts 12 fine Har‑tru or clay courts. If you have an interest in playing tennis recreationally, USTA play, if you're a beginner or someone who has not picked up a racquet in some time and would like to get back in the groove, give Keith a call at our tennis facility (681‑3626).

Disaster RecoveryFour years ago, the POA Board approved a program to assist residents with the protection of their homes after a weather‑related disaster. Our designated contractor for this service is CrowderGulf, a nationally recognized disaster recovery enterprise. If HHP suffers a significant hurricane strike, CrowderGulf, or the POA’s designated contractor, will be contracted to clear the POA’s common areas of debris. As you may be aware, the Town of Hilton Head has positioned itself to service gated communities like HHP to clear our roadways to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles, utility repair vehicles, and permit property owners access to their homes as soon as safety dictates. HHPPOA will have the responsibility to remove debris from common property and each individual has the responsibility to remove debris from his or her own private property.

With a signed Right‑of‑Entry Agreement, the POA’s contractor will go onto your private property as soon as practical to remove dangerous situations such as limbs on your roof, hanging branches, and leaning trees. They will also place a blue tarp over your roof if the roof has been penetrated to try and prevent further water damage. This is not to be construed to be a commitment to totally clean up your lot or totally protect your property. It is a program to help prevent further damage. A Right‑of‑Entry form can be found on the POA’s Website at www.hiltonheadplantation.com under the Documents/Forms section. A copy may also be secured at the POA Service Center at 7 Surrey Lane.

After access to the POA’s roads has been restored, the POA’s contractor will start to service properties that have a signed Right‑of‑Entry Agreement on file with the POA. Since the POA’s contractor will be billing the POA for these services, not the individual property owner, the POA is requiring a $2,000 deposit with the signed Right‑of‑Entry form. The $2,000 will be kept in an interest-bearing escrow account in the property owner’s name. The POA will have the right to access these funds to pay for invoiced services from the POA’s designated contractor on your property. The funds will only be accessed if the POA’s designated contractor services your home. An invoice for all services will be provided by the contractor. The $2,000 may only cover part of the costs for the work performed on your property. If the costs are higher than the funds available in your account, you will be billed by the POA for the difference. This is a totally voluntary program. However, we know the POA’s designated contractor is obligated to be here after a major hurricane strike. Getting a contractor to service your property under such circumstances may be difficult,

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which is one of the many reasons why the Board decided to offer this program.

Summer ConcertsWe once again have two great outdoor entertainment events planned for the summer at the Plantation House parking lot. Both are FREE to residents and their guests. The Deas-Guyz concert is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, from 7:00‑9:00 PM. The rain date has been set for Tuesday, June 24. The Headliners concert is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, from 7:00‑9:00 PM. The rain date is tentatively set for Tuesday, July 22.

Hilton Head Conservancy FoundationDue to your generosity, we have a balance of over $101,000 in the Conservancy Foundation’s account. Residents have donated $13,502 this year alone. These funds are used to maintain the Whooping Crane and Cypress boardwalks and all the associated signs and maintenance. This means that it will not be necessary to use your assessment dollars to cover these expenses. Donations to the Hilton Head Plantation Conservancy Foundation are fully tax‑deductible.

Cell Tower UpdateAs you may be aware, the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Planning Commission held a Hearing to receive comments on our application to add telecommunications as a use for a .2 acre parcel of POA common property between Whitetail Deer Lane and Dolphin Head Drive. After receiving hundreds of comments, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the additional use of telecommunications for this parcel of land. This recommendation goes to the Town Council for their consideration and must be approved at two of their meetings before it can take effect. The first Town Council meeting where our request was considered was on May 6, with the second reading held on May 13. We sent an email notice to residents on May 14 with the outcome of the Town Council's vote. The second meeting will be held on May 20, 4:00 PM, at Town Hall.

The monopine will be housed inside a 10‑foot, board‑on‑board fenced area, which will be heavily landscaped to hide the area from view. The pole itself will be disguised as a pine tree complete with artificial bark.

Once approved and built, this monopine will drastically improve cell phone service to property owners within HHP. Verizon and AT&T have both committed to locate on the monopine. As part of this upgrade, Verizon and AT&T have requested Crown Castle International, the

builder of the monopine and the owner of the Distributed Antenna System (DAS), to upgrade and expand the DAS to bring the technology up to 4G/LTE status. This will provide better wireless phone and data services. The DAS is a series of existing utility poles with antennas mounted on top. The six DAS poles are presently approximately 70 feet tall. Crown Castle has been asked by the carriers to upgrade these poles to 80 feet to improve coverage and accept the new technology needed for the upgrade in service.

Trash ServiceAs we anticipated, now that the Town’s Franchise Agreement with Republic Waste has been off the books for several weeks, many residents are grappling with securing a new trash service provider. I have received many anecdotal comments from residents on the performance of many of the companies competing for your business. We have learned that Anchor Waste has dropped out of the competition leaving Pro Disposal, American Pride, I2Recycle, PPI ‑ Property Preservation, Inc., Waste Management, and Republic as the primary carriers looking to earn your business.

As you know, the POA has not endorsed any company. We are taking a wait-and-see attitude and would welcome your feedback. If you would like to comment on your trash provider's service, please email: [email protected]. Please include your name, address, and phone number in your email. We will keep you posted on which providers are getting the most accolades, and consequently, your business.

The French ConnectionA French journalist with GEO magazine (the equivalent in France of our National Geographic magazine) contacted us about doing a photo shoot and story on Hilton Head Plantation for their October or November 2014 edition. After vetting the request, we welcomed Guillaume Pitron and his photographer, Joan Bardeletti, to Hilton Head Plantation on April 23. We will be part of a story on unique destinations on the southeastern coast of the United States. Guillaume, which I am told is the French name for William, identified Hilton Head Plantation for this distinction from visiting our Website. We thank Jean‑Marie Côté, president of the HHP Artists’ Association, who participated in the tour for our French guests and helped to translate.

Projects• Roadway Repairs - Repairs to selected sections of our roadways are underway.• Pool Renovation - We continue to move this project forward. More survey work is presently underway.• A new system of uplighting has been installed at the main entrance between the traffic circle and Route 278.

Stay Safe Peter Kristian

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Call D ispatch 681 -245 9 for Immediate Assistance

NoticeY our interactions with members of the Security Department and the POA Staf f

may be recorded.

Security − Registered Sex Offenders

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office utilizes the Of f enderWatch® program to manage and monitor the whereabouts, conduct, and compliance status of the registered offenders in Beaufort County. The Security Department also monitors this program to keep tabs on any registered of f enders who may have moved into the Plantation. OffenderWatch® provides the most accurate and timely information available, and now this information is also available to you. Go to the Beaufort County Sheriffs’ Office Website at www.bcso.net and click on the OffenderWatch® link. This will bring you to the OffenderWatch® program. Enter your address and it will show you the inf ormation on all of f enders within a two (2) mile circle of your home.

Of f enderWatch® is updated instantaneously throughout the day as of f ender addresses and other of f ender information is updated in the Sheriff’s Office. You may enter any address in the county and see real- time inf ormation on the publishable of f enders within the specified radius of the address you enter.

Offenders move frequently, so instead of having to check the maps on a weekly basis, the best way to stay informed is to take advantage of the Sheriff’s Office’s free email alert system. You may confidentially register as many addresses in the county as you wish, and they will continuously monitor the addresses and send you an email alert if a new of f ender registers an address within one mile of any address you register. There is no cost f or this service and no limit to the number of addresses you can register. Your email address and physical addresses are all confidential. Tell your friends and neighbors and be sure to register your home on the Plantation, school, work, gym, day care, park, soccer field, parents' or children's homes — any address of interest to you. The better informed you are, the safer you are. Help us help you.

Art Benoit, Director of Securityemail: [email protected]

“ Harry Heron” , the M aster Covenants Bird This month’ s focus: Spring — It’ s for the Birds

As I fly 200 feet above to get “a bird’s eye view” of the Plantation, I can see many of my human f riends are out doing their spring yard clean ups. There's lots of raking and removing old pine straw, dead grass, leaves, and pinecones. Then I spied f olks picking up litter and debris — all this to get their lawns and landscaping ready f or the summer.

Unfortunately, some neighborhoods contain at least one or two humans who insist on being behind the times. Don't let these few put a damper on your “May Day Celebration!” Don some heavy work gloves, set an example to follow, and “feather your nest”.

“A little bird” told me...I think it was a blue bird f riend of mine named Bleu...to give you some tips to improve the aesthetics of your nest, I mean home:

• D riveway: Power wash your driveway. If your driveway looks like it's past its prime, you can try to power wash it to bring it back to its former glory. Y ou can also remove the weeds and debris f rom in between the expansion joints.

• Landscaping: Rake the leaves, remove debris, mow the lawn, and trim the trees and shrubs. Put in flowerbeds and trees that are bird friendly. It's chicken f eed (oops, another avian pun) if you do it yourself.

• Roofs: Remove the pine straw and leaf litter f rom your roof. If a tree is growing in your gutter and birds are nesting there, it is probably a good time to remove the pine straw and leaves f rom your roof ! All this nesting material takes away f rom our beautif ul streetscapes. It also gets into the gutters and clogs things up. You can get rid of the discolorations (black or green) by cleaning the roof with a diluted bleach solution, or replacing the shingles.

Occasionally, I will spy an uncaring human “dumping” their household trash or landscape debris in one of our POA dumpsters, trash receptacles, or on POA open space. Please do not dump your trash and debris in our POA dumpsters or satellite receptacles. The POA provides the landscape dumpsite at the Farm f or your landscaping debris and Beauf ort County provides a trash dump site on Dillon Road for your personal trash.

--Harry Heron681‑8800 ext. 242 [email protected]


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Plantation Living is a monthly newsletter, published by the Hilton H ead Plantation Property Owners’ Association. Deadline for news and ads is the 1 5 th of the month preceding the publication issue. Submit electronically, if possible: Email: [email protected].

For inf ormation about newsletter articles or newsletter or Web advertising, please contact Denise McAllister at 681‑8800 ext. 244.

Advertisements in thePlantation L iving newsletter should not be viewed as an

endorsement f rom the H ilton H ead Plantation Property Owners’ Association, Inc.

The Association claimsno liability f or content

of any ads.Ads are accepted on

a space available basis.

Architectural Review Board - ARBM ichael K eskin - ChairmanRoger BenningDon G uscio - L andscape ArchitectJoseph PesceG ordon Simmons - ArchitectRichard Van BenschotenRobert Z innSteven K och - AlternateG alen Smith - Alternate

Communications CommitteeLois W ilkinson - ChairpersonDan DanielsH eidi H uddlestonAudrey K ingMary Ann StrayerMary L ou Carroll - Voting AlternateMargita Rockstroh - Voting Alternate

Covenants CommitteeJ erry Cutrer - ChairmanBob ClemensJim ColemanJohn GilbertRichard G raf fBob ManneEllen WinstonJack McDonnell ‑ Alternate

20 1 4 POA Standing Committee M embersRecreation CommitteePat Harlacher - ChairpersonMary L ou CarrollBud CowellJonathan DoeG eorge H aleyEarle NirmaierMargita RockstrohK enneth K leyn - AlternateDave Morse - Alternate

Security CommitteeHarry M eyers - ChairmanJames CooperCarlton DallasL ee EnsaladaFreddie H odgesJesse IversonMaury TepperJohn Braden, Jr. ‑ AlternateJohn Gilbert ‑ Alternate

F inance CommitteeTom Hoppin - ChairmanRobert Braden, Jr.Jim LucasJohn HolihanAnn SchwabG eorge H aley - Alternate

M aintenance CommitteeBen Letiz ia - ChairmanDavid MorseBC H useltonBob OppenheimerG alen SmithMarcia SullivanEdna WilcherRoger Benning - AlternateEarle Nirmaier - Alternate

ARB Reminders

• ARB approval must be obtained prior to repairing damaged roofs.• No apparent patching of shingles is allowed.• A tree removal permit is required bef ore any tree three inches or more in diameter is removed. A fee is required.

Visit our Website atwww.hiltonheadplantation.comand check out the ARB Guidelines.

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Show your patriotic spirit by flying the American flag.

If your flag is torn, faded, or needs to be retired,

please bring it to thePOA Service Center andwe will properly dispose

of it ( burn) .

Thank you.

M emorial D ayM onday, M ay 26

POA and Scheduling officeswill be closed. No classes.

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The little anole, a common lizard throughout Georgia and South Carolina, is easy to find around our houses and gardens in the summer months. It is often called a chameleon due to the lizard’s habit of changing its color from green to brown depending upon mood, temperature, humidity, and health.

A good example of this color change was once demonstrated in my home when I discovered a brilliant green anole in the sink of the master bedroom. Living in our southern climate, it is not unusual to have one manage to make its way inside the house. I collected a bottle to capture him (her?) and put him outside, but he quickly eluded me and went under the bed. Soon after, I discovered him sitting on the bedside table, now changed in color to a dark brown to match the stain of the table. He resisted capture in the bottle, but was easily coaxed outside a nearby door.

Anoles are about 5‑8 inches in size and are common living in shrubs and gardens of suburban areas. A sort of adhesive pad on their f eet makes it easy f or them to crawl along walls, and you will often find them near the foundation of your home, or resting in the sun among your garden vegetation. When the weather is cool they tend to go under shingles, hide under the bark of trees, or under the foundation of your home.

The male anole has a number of behavior moves showing their dominance and expression of territory. Two of their moves are bobbing the head and inflating the red dewlap that hangs below the neck. This is also inflated when he wants to attract a mate.

Female anoles breed from late March to early October, laying single eggs every two weeks. These are very small and need moist soil and greenery to hatch in about six weeks. In the wild they feed on small insects and spiders. If you have a youngster who would like to have an anole for a pet, zoos recommend a feeding of small crickets twice a week. In captivity, they can live for about seven years.

Lowcountry Nature: Green Anole

V iew Plantation Living in color!www.hiltonheadplantation.com

In Singapore and some other Asian countries, small lizards like the anole are considered as bringing good luck. When moving to a new apartment or house, residents hurry to get their pictures hung, hoping a lizard will live behind one and catch unwelcome insects in the home.

--M iriam W aterhouse

Bridge W inners

PH Ladies Bridge PH – 2nd & 4th Friday

10:30 AM Call Sue Creighton 6 8 2 - 2 8 8 6

PH Team BridgeApril 1 - W inners

1. Josephine & Paul Natale 2. Dave Bloxham & Don Edwards 3. Barbara Appel & Barbara Edwards 4. Al Bikson & Warne McClelland PH – 1st Tuesday – 7:00 PM Call Barbara/Don Edwards 689‑3311

SL Ladies Bridge April 1 - W inners

1. Mary Lou Meinholz 2. Gloria Campeau 3. Sue Creighton April 1 5 - W inners 1. Gloria Campeau 2. Emmy Drylie 3. Marylou Meinholz 1st & 3rd Tuesday – 10:00 AM Call Sigrid Peters 689‑9350

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Plantation Golfingby J erry Cutrer

Bear Creek Golf Club

Skip L ee and Dale Peters (photo at right ‑ L‑R) were winners of thetwo‑day Bear Creek Member‑Member Tournament.

D olphin Head Golf Club

Country Club of Hilton Head

Country Club men and women golfers had successful seasons in competitive winter leagues. The Men’s Interclub Team (photo below left) played against ten other area teams, and the Women's Team (photo below right) played in a seven club division of the Lowcountry Team Play Association.

DH G C’ s 4 th Annual Member Fun Day had members competing in a variety of skill challenges and then teaming up f or a 9 - hole scramble (participants below). The Dolphin H ead Charity

G olf Tournament raised over $5,000 for local charities including the Boys and Girls Club, First Tee Program, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, Family Promise, and H ilton H ead H umane Society.

(photo at left ‑ L‑R) Russ Whiteford, Rick Wonson, Jim Walsh, and Ed Ploszaj

David Alexander and Dan Friebely (photo at right ‑ L‑R) won Dolphin Head’s 2014 Governor’s Cup.


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D og Club

Hello Dog Aficionados! Our next event is one you shouldn't miss — and you can bring your furry companion! The event will take place this coming Sunday, M ay 1 8, 1 :0 0 PM , on the field next to the Plantation House. We are hosting a rally demonstration by the Lowcountry Dog Training Club. Debe Edwards, certified dog trainer, and other members of the training club will be on hand to explain rally and put their dogs through the paces. At the end, she will invite attendees and dogs to participate. Sounds like a great experience f or humans and canines alike!

Now that spring is upon us, you may have seen a few of those “other” Island reptiles — snakes! Unfortunately, our dogs’ curiosity may lead them to get too close to these pesky residents. I have listed below a few cautions about snakes and your dog.

• Copperheads and Rattlesnakes are the most common of the venomous snakes on the Island.

• In most cases, the snake bite is dry because the dog has startled the snake and it strikes quickly without releasing much, if any, venom. If the dog backs off after the first strike, the pet will often be out of range of the second, more venomous, strike.

• Y oung snakes are more dangerous than older ones because they tend to expel all of their venom in the presence of danger, whereas the amount of venom an older snake releases is in direct proportion to its perception of the threat.

• If your dog has been bitten and you cannot identif y the snake, assume it is poisonous.

• M ost importantly — Keep yourself and your pet as calm as possible. If a dog’s heart rate increases, the venom will more speedily travel the bloodstream.

• Most veterinarians agree that your first action should be to administer Benadryl (which a prudent dog owner should always have in the pet’s emergency kit).

• Immediately contact your vet, explain the situation, and take your pet in for an examination.

• Other anti‑inflammatory medications as well as pain drugs may be administered by the veterinarian. Anti‑venom is available, but it is not snake‑specific. It is extremely expensive and has a very short shelf life, so most vets keep a minimum amount on hand.

• The best advice of all is to limit your beloved canine’ s explorations, especially into ornamental grasses (particularly Pampas) and pine straw build‑ups.

I hope to see all of you dog- loving H H P residents and your f urry companions at the rally demonstration on Sunday, M ay 1 8, 1 :0 0 PM , on the Plantation House field.

Until then, Happy Dog Walking!

--Helen Collins, HHP Dog Club Secretary/Treasurertel. 689‑9303 email: [email protected]

HHP Train Club

We met at the Plantation House, 7:00 PM, on April 9 for a program with an amazing combination of the new and the old in model railroading.

Mike Denoncourt was representing the cutting edge of the hobby where mechanical, electrical, and digital concepts converge, and Dave Garceau represented the nostalgia and mechanical ingenuity of classic model trains with an American Flyer S gauge model running on a loop of track.

Mike demonstrated how Digital Command Control (DCC) equipped locomotives could be programmed through his laptop computer to control various functions including speed‑matching of two engines, acceleration/braking rates, loco sounds, lights, and much more. Mike told us he thought that sounds could even include the Doppler Ef f ect! The ability of locomotives to perf orm the tasks assigned is dependent on the quality of the drive system. A smooth running drive system is required with motor/worm drive/flywheel features.

Dave G arceau ran a loop of S gauge American Flyer trains from the 1950's. The engine was the #21085, 4‑6‑2 steam engine, with smoke and chugging sound, and having the Chicago & North Western road name.

The May and June club meetings will be field trips to see very elaborate H O gauge layouts in members' homes.

The club meets monthly from September to June, 7:00 PM, second Wednesday of the month, normally at the Plantation House, but we do have occasional field trips. For more information, contact David Argent at 314‑409‑4304, or Don Fellner 843‑290‑5353, or email us at: [email protected].

--D avid Argent

Euchre ClubWe will meet every third Friday at 6:15 PM (except Easter week, and not in December). The game is easy and lessons are taught. If it sounds like something you would be interested in, call 843-7 1 5 -25 29 or email Chuck Stewart at: [email protected].

--Chuck Stewart


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F ishing Club

Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, M ay 28. The theme is “Pot Luck”. Our speaker will be David Bishop, Project Director f or the ACE Basin, a world‑class ecosystem, one of the Nature Conservancy’s “Last Great Places” program. ACE stands for the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto Rivers, which flow into the Atlantic between Beaufort and Charleston.

Our Annual Lowcountry Boil will take place in June. Y ou must bring a check or cash to the May meeting to insure a spot. There is an attendance limit at the Spring Lake Pavilion. The cost is $12.50 per person, $25 for a couple. We will be having musical entertainment at this event, but no speaker.

Dave Schofield has again volunteered to be the scheduler for the Kids Kamp volunteer program. He'll be passing out forms at the May meeting. Please consider helping out f or as many days as you possibly can. It’s work, but also a lot of fun.

On April 3, 150 sterile Carp were stocked into seven lagoons, which had a very high weed condition. These Carp f eed on vegetation and will have no ef f ect on our other fish populations.

Now that fishing season is here again, a few reminders: Our f reshwater lagoons are catch- and-release waters. In order to avoid damaging fish, flatten the barbs on your hooks to make removal easier. Try to use lures that don’t carry treble hooks. If a largemouth hits a lure with two treble hooks, it’s almost impossible to remove without hooking yourself during the process. If you get a major snarl and have to cut your line, take the line home with you. Don’t leave it or anything else behind. If there is a large alligator nearby, go someplace else. A number of our gators know what a fisherman along a shoreline means — dinner is close at hand. We have many members who have been approached by gators, even on the shore. Remember that a South Carolina Saltwater fishing license is required when fishing at Spring Lake, Bear Lake, Wild Turkey Run, and Pine Island.

If you have questions about the club or its many activities, call Dave Morse at 682‑2356. If you have questions about fishing in the Plantation, call Gary Turner at 342‑3254 or Richard Fitzgerald at 615‑804‑8307. They can give you advice as to where, when, and how to fish our freshwater lagoons.

--Earle Nirmaier

Caregivers Support Group

Our support group f or caregivers in H ilton H ead Plantation is growing! What a wonderf ul group of people who care about helping others. That’s what

a mutual self - help group is all about. Y ou get some time out f rom your caregiving (respite) to touch base with others, have a laugh, a

cry, attend to your needs (feelings, spirit, thoughts, and fears), and you reach out and help another with your experiences. It's always a value to your personal health and wellness, as well as your loved one’s care.

Y ou will learn f rom a prof essional f acilitator and counselor, Ann Martel, M.S.W., LISW (HHP resident). Ann has over 30 years’ experience in Healthcare, Mental Health Care, Senior/Hospice Care, and private counseling for adjustments related to illness, major transitions in life, stress, grief, and caregiving.

THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU – THE CAREGIVER. The group meets the 3rd F riday of the month, 1 1 :0 0 AM , at The Cypress Clubhouse - TV Room, just past the concierge. There is no charge for the group.

Contact Ann Martel to get on her email list: [email protected] or give her a call at 7 85 -5 995 . See Ann’s blog at: www.annscaregivertips.blogspot.com.

W oodcarversWoodcarvers have many projects in the works – birds, figures, bas‑relief, etc. Come spend some time with us. Experience is not a factor; we learn from one another.

Days: M ondaysTime: 1 :0 0 - 3:0 0 PM Place: D olphin Head Rec AreaContact: J im Gorddard 689-327 3

F ISHING SEM INAR

Interested in learning about fishing in the Plantation’ s f reshwater lagoons? The Fishing Club is presenting a seminar sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Natural

Resources on Saturday, J une 7 , between 1:00 and 4:00 PM. Call Gary Turner at

342-325 4 for details and to reserve a spot.Limited attendance — first 30 people.

No charge.


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W omen' s Club

The H H P Women’ s Club Annual Spring L uncheon was held at The Country Club of H ilton H ead in Hilton Head Plantation. The event featured the Shore Notes, an extraordinarily talented group of women who sing in a capella harmony. Many thanks go to the members who made this a memorable occasion through their giving of time in preparation for the event, and coordinating all the details that made the occasion special for all.

The following officers and directors for 2014‑2015 were presented at the luncheon on May 13: President Jane Marino, Vice President Robin Jordan, Recording Secretary Jane Defail, Activities Jean Conroy, Chairman of H ospitality Anne Palagyi and Co- Chair of H ospitality Nancy Paton, Publicity Denise Sweeney, and Past President Trish Ouellette. Directors remaining on the board are Corresponding Secretary Margaret Melick, Treasurer Susie Marquis, Membership Kathy Eckart, and Historian Kathie Lowenstein. The luncheon marked the close of the 2013‑2014 club year.

Y ou can become a member of the Women’ s Club by sending a check for $15 to HHPWC (include your name, street address, telephone number, and email address) to Kathy Eckart, 5 King Rail Court, HHI, SC 29926. If you have questions, contact Kathy at [email protected] or call 715‑0201. Joining is easy; refer to our club section at www.hiltonheadplantation.com where you will find the membership f orm and inf ormation on the club’ s interest groups.

--Shirlene Post

Tee Timers

The Tee Timers were f ormed late last year and we didn’ t have a lot of luck with this winter’s weather, but now our Wednesdays have been f ull of sunshine and we are looking f orward to a wonderf ul spring and summer playing Dolphin Head and Oyster Reef’s golf courses.

We have a f ull roster of a lot of gals who enjoy just playing a fun round of golf every Wednesday, and will be willing to put new names on a waiting list. To join our group though you must be a member of the H H P Women’ s Club so if there is anyone wanting to join our fun group, please contact either Carole Idea, Chair 682‑2652 [email protected] or Kathy Enders, Co‑Chair 342‑6995 [email protected].

--K athy Enders 342-6995

Island Hoppers

The Island H oppers will be closing the season with a year- end luncheon on F riday, J une 6 at the Nicklaus Clubhouse in Colleton River Plantation. We hope to see many of our members participating. We'll begin with a social cocktail hour, overlooking the lush golf course, at 11:30 AM, and lunch will be served at 12:30 PM.

We' ll be giving a preview of some of the events in the planning for next season. Thanks to an enthusiastic response from volunteers to plan these events, we have some f resh ideas and trips in mind that we know you'll look forward to. Sign‑up flyers and registration f orms f or the 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 season will be emailed to all members one month in advance of the luncheon. Plan to join us. It's sure to be another memorable "Island Hopping" experience.

Any questions call: --Pauline Ross 689-3294 --Shirley F order 342-7 1 81

W omen' s Euchre Club

The Women' s Euchre Club will be meeting year round every other Monday from 1:00‑3:00 PM at the Plantation House. This club is for either new or experienced players. We will teach you how to play. It's easy and fun. The next meeting will be on M ay 1 9. Please email Jean Conroy at: j ac37 @icloud.com if you have any questions.

--J ean Conroy

BuncoWe meet on the 3rd Monday, 7:00 PM, at Dolphin Head Rec Building.

--J oan Heller 681‑4720

K nit W itsThis f riendly group of women welcomes all skill levels of knitting. The group meets every W ednesday, 2:30 PM , at the D olphin Head building. No fee is required, although you must be a current member of the HHP Women‘s Club. Come, have fun, laugh, knit, purl, and relax. For more information, contact:

--Ceil M eyers 342‑2185--Barbara Bitner 341‑3304

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Out to Lunch Bunch

Our last OTL B f or this year will be on W ednesday, M ay 21 when we will meet at 11:30 AM again in our own private room (aren't we getting spoiled?) at Hugo's. Hugo's has been on the Island for over 35 years — a truly original and memorable dining experience — located at 841 William Hilton Parkway at South Island Square. Menu and price will be available online. See you all there. For any questions, please call one of us below. --Carol V ivona 682-41 29 --K athy M cLaughlin 342-6284

HHPW C' s Book Clubs

We do have a very f ew openings. Book club members and leaders are looking f or readers who love to read and discuss a variety of genres and who are members of the HHPWC.

If interested in joining a book club, please contact:

--Claire Lobel, 681 -81 83--M argita Rockstroh, 682-31 7 1

The Lucky ShotsThe L ucky Shots are having a great time playing golf and getting to know one another. For the most part, we play at Pinecrest Golf Club in Bluffton, which is followed by an optional lunch on‑site. We cannot accommodate any new members at this time, but if you still want to get involved, please contact our Activity Director Colleen Wainwright @ [email protected].

--Nancy M eyer 682‑4060 or [email protected] Ouellette 342‑2534 or [email protected]

V ino F ormaggio GroupThe Vino Formaggio G roup of f ers wine tasting opportunities f or the novice to develop an appreciation f or various wines; the making of red and white wines, champagnes, etc.; the pairings of wines with cheeses, and wine etiquette. Wines tasted can be purchased at a discount f rom a store the day of the tasting. The last wine tasting of the season will be on M ay 1 5 . Reservations and payment must be made prior to the date of the event. Please contact Linda J ones 342-6425 . You must be a current member of HHP Women’s Club to join. Happy Times Society

The H appy Times Society is a social group f or all H H P residents. Happy Times Society meets each month (except December) at Dolphin Head for light refreshments.

Date: 4th Sunday of the month Time: 5 :0 0 - 7 :0 0 PMPlace: D olphin Head Rec Area

Each person/ couple attending is asked to bring an hors d’oeuvre for eight and their own liquid refreshment. Ice will be supplied. For information, call D ottie D istelheim at 342‑6828.

K eyboard Club

The Electronic K eyboard Club is looking for NEW members. If you can play a little piano, then you can play the keyboard. If needed, we can loan you a keyboard. We play for parties and sing‑a‑longs. For more information, call Sally D avis at 689‑2674.

D ance ClubThe Dance Club meets the 1 st and 3rd Wednesday of the month f rom 6:15 ‑ 7:30 PM. All levels of dancing are taught by a prof essional dance instructor. It doesn't matter if you have never danced bef ore and would like to learn some basic dance steps or improve on what you already know. Y ou can learn to dance the Carolina Shag, foxtrot, swing, and waltz as well as several Latin dances.

There is a nominal fee of $6.00 per person per class to cover expenses. You pay only for the classes you attend and there are no other dues. The Dance Club is a great opportunity to learn to dance, have some fun, and meet new friends. If you would like more information, please call Charlie/J oan F orton at 681‑4761 or D ick/M arion Gosson at 342‑7482.



The Avid Gardeners ( TAG)

Spring has arrived — a little “ bruised” af ter an untimely colder winter. March had come in like a lamb and, gratefully, went out like a lion’s cub. Now for the perfect gardening season, Mother Nature will bless us with a moderate rainfall.

When you pass The Avid G ardeners working in the General Howard Davis Island, wave to them. They would appreciate your encouragement.

TAG members also maintain the “ Plant It Pink” garden at the HH Regional Hospital. Several plants had to be replaced to maintain the Breast Cancer symbol laid out in pink flowers.

After four years of growth, the soil in the raised gardens at the School f or Creative Arts needed refreshing. Lowe’s generously assisted in the cost of the replacement.

On the first day of spring, as part of the Garden Clubs of SC’s “Historic Trees for Historic Places”, under the

auspices of the H eritage L ibrary Foundation, a 7‑year Live Oak was planted on the grounds of historic

Fort Mitchell within H H P next to The Old Fort Pub (see photo above). TAG contributed $300 for the tree, which was planted by Palmetto Coastal.

On March 19, at the West Lowcountry District meeting at Dataw Island, The Avid Gardeners received: First Place: President’ s Report; Y earbook; H orticulture (youth garden at School for the Creative Arts); Youth Award (butterfly garden at the school); and Second Place for Christmas Decorations (at Memory Matters). Two $25 gifts were included with the certificates.

Our 2013‑14 scheduled season is ending with the May 16 meeting, including tours of the Three‑Point G arden and members Mary Ann Snyder’ s and Annemarie Kinsky’s gardens. A luncheon will follow at the Port Royal G olf Club during which next year’ s officers will be installed.

Happy gardening. Join us for our opening meeting on September 19, the third Friday of the month. Contact Sharon Jaunsem for further info at 682‑2262.

--M idge K ennedy

F armers ClubWelcome summer with all of your heat and humidity. We are excited about picking our first veggies of the hot season, and pleased

to be sharing some of them with the public at our Saturday morning market from 8:30 -1 1 :0 0 AM . We should have a good supply of cucumbers, Swiss chard, cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas, and various other produce with more coming in as the month progresses. Flowers are a big seller as well. You have to see all the colorf ul arrangements to believe what we can grow here.

Our thousands of onions should be ready to pull now. Dry them in the sun for a few days (some say two weeks), then trim them and store in a cool dry place. Potatoes should be ready to dig soon. Children love finding the buried ‘treasure’ in the soil. Wash very gently and dry briefly in the sun. Discard any with green skins as these are toxic. Store them in a single layer in an airy place, and don’t refrigerate for the best flavor.

Tomatoes need a clean mulch such as pine straw f rom home. Sprinkle a little lime on the soil if you haven’t already done this. Watch for diseases which are often a problem here, and spray or dust as necessary, reading the directions carefully. It helps to cut off the lower branches sometimes.

Next month we will have Silver Q ueen corn and blueberries, with figs and peaches soon to follow. Interested in joining us? Call Chuck Mainenti at 682‑3475 for plot availability.

--D iane M iddleton 342-5 [email protected]

Two of our hardest workers were recently awarded the G olden Shovel Award by president Tim Florea. Pictured above (L‑R) are Clarke Rieck and Gretchen Mackey.

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HHP Softball Club

The Sof tball Club' s spring season continues to roll along, with a combination of weekly practices and games. Our weekly practice is scheduled f or Tuesday, 1:30 PM, at the softball field near the POA Service Center. The weather has been great f or playing sof tball and we are getting great turnouts for both practices and games. We' ve been playing games recently against both teams from Sun City and the Landings (outside of Savannah). In our game against the Landings, Ron Zoltanski led our squad with a 4‑4 hitting effort. We encourage new players (male or female) to come and join in the fun. We're always in need of new players to join the team — the more, the merrier. Our spring season will probably run through early June in terms of games, but we'll continue practicing on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Last summer we changed our practice time on Tuesdays to 6:30 PM when the temperatures are a bit cooler. We are likely to do that again this year. If you' re interested in joining the club or have any questions, feel free to contact Bob Huisman at [email protected]. Or, just come down on Tuesdays at 1:30 PM and see what the team is all about. Softball is fun...come out and join us!

--Rick Sarcione, President617‑513‑0234 mobile [email protected]

First, a special thanks to all who came to our Craf t Sale. We do appreciate it so much. We haven't finished counting the money yet, but this was

definitely a successful Sale. And, our thanks to H ospice Care of the L owcountry staf f and volunteers for their terrific support in every way, including baked goods.

Did you see the Breakf ast Basket and Cocktail Basket that were raffled off? They really got a big play. There were some wonderf ul items in each basket. In the Breakf ast Basket there were pot holders, towels, and food items, to name just a few. In the Cocktail Basket there was an apron, a bottle

of wine, and a few edible items. Our children's tables had lovely sweaters as usual, as well as lots of small knitted toys that seemed very popular. The bird bath item was a hit and I think they all sold. We missed Marie Stae at the Sale (due to surgery), but several of her lovely handmade cards, carved wooden items, and sewn items sold well. We've been fortunate to have Jane LaMartina and Barbara Bitner, new members who are very gifted, and who made several items for this Sale. We also want to thank all the people who have donated materials and items they have made during the year.

We will welcome anyone else who would like to come join us as we now are making items for our Fall Sale, which will be on Saturday, October 25 at St. Francis by the Sea. Starting M ay 1 4, we will be meeting at the D olphin Head Recreation building until we return to the Spring L ake Pavilion f or the August 1 4 meeting and the balance of the meetings f or this year.

Enjoy the items you bought. If, in retrospect, there is something you wished you had bought, call or email me and I' ll see if we can locate the person who made the item to see if they have any more or can make another one for you. We aim to please. Again, thank you for your support.

--Charlotte G. W ard 681‑8407email: [email protected]

M en’ s Cooking ClubEnjoy cooking and want to learn more?

M en' s 2nd W ednesdayCooking Club

Meets the 2nd W ednesday of each month, 12 Noon until 2:00 PM, at the

Spring Lake Pavilion. We each demonstrate our favorite meals on a rotating basis. Initial membership is limited to 12 members. Can’t cook? Come anyway! F or more information, call J oe Sanker at 682-261 5 .

M en' s 4th Tuesday Cooking ClubThe H H P Men' s Cooking Club started a second division that meets every 4th Tuesday of the month. While the meeting place will generally be at Spring Lake Pavilion, some members elect to host their cooking presentation at their respective homes. F or information, call Steve Strom at 342-2838.

had lovely sweaters as usual, as well as lots of small



Our Spring F ling - Celebrating Art event was a great success. It's such a great opportunity for all of our members and artists to celebrate with the community, family, and friends. The activities and gatherings for members will resume in October. The new board members have been elected and they' ll work on next season planning over the summer.

The annual membership drive is now on f or the next season which starts July 1 and ends June 30. The membership registration f orm will be mailed to all current and past members. Anyone who is an HHP resident can become a member. For more information about our membership, email Jo Dye, membership coordinator, at: j [email protected]. We have a diverse group of members at all levels f rom beginners to prof essional artists, which provides a nice environment for creativity and motivation.

L ooking f or the perf ect gif t? The Plantation H ouse is ornate with new and recent work that includes paintings, collages, quilt/fiber, and photography. All artworks in the exhibit are for sale. Don’t miss the opportunity to see and purchase one for yourself or as a gift for a loved one.

Anyone in the Plantation or everywhere else interested in receiving our newsletter can subscribe by sending a request to the following email address: [email protected].

H ave something interesting you would like to share with the artist community? Please email us the details. Our newsletter is sent out on the 1 st day of the month.

L ooking f or some motivation? Come and join some artists who are painting together on Wednesdays f rom 1 0 : 0 0 AM until 2:00 PM at the Dolphin Head pavilion. Please call Evelyn Kowtko at 681‑6338 for more information.

--J ean-M arie Cô téPresident, HHP Artists Association

HHP Coin Club

If you have an interest in collecting coins, paper money, medals, political memorabilia, stamps, or other numismatic items, come down to the Plantation House the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM and sit in on an H H P Coin Club meeting. Our meetings are open to all residents. You might just learn something that you didn' t already know about that box of old money that you don' t know what to do with, and you'll meet some of your neighbors in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Speaking of which, if you are interested in the idea of an "auction", we're soliciting feedback from HHP residents on a potential plan to hold some type of auction or "swap meet". You can give me a call at 715‑2516 on this or any other numismatic issue, and think about dropping in on one of the Coin Club meetings. We'll be looking for you!

--Bob Huisman715‑2516 [email protected]

Bocce Club

The season has ended, the final games all played, the scores have been calculated, and winners are preparing for their play‑off and final championship games scheduled f or Saturday, M ay 1 7 at 1 0 : 0 0 AM and then at 2:00 PM. We hope you all come to cheer on your fellow bocce players. Good luck to all Division finalists. The names and pictures of all winners will be published in next month's column.

Also, after the games, we look forward to seeing you all at Saturday's Potluck Dinner, 6:00 PM, at the Plantation House.

If you have any questions regarding this season, please call Shay at 689‑3620 or email him at: [email protected].

G ood luck and enjoy! --Sandy Stern

(left) Seated on the bench are Helen Rizzo and Al Scansaroli. (Team: Giata in Dominic Division)



Yacht ClubThe Y acht Club continued its 2 0 1 4 water and shore activities with a Sail Fleet sail on Port Royal Sound and dock party on April 14. The

monthly meeting on the 17th f eatured a presentation by Dick Erier and Audrey Vaughn on their sea adventures and a dinner catered by Wise Guys. The Southern Rendezvous to St. Simons, Georgia was held the week of April 21. In addition to traveling to St. Simons, a group of the boaters went on to visit Fernandina Beach, FL; St. Augustine, FL; and Jekyll Island, GA. The Commodore's Ball was held on May 6 at the Sonesta Resort honoring Commodore Jim Ackerman and Lady Linda Ackerman. Music was provided by the Fabulous Classics. The sail fleet has two sailing events f or May to Dauf uskie and Beaufort.

If you are a property owner in H ilton H ead Plantation and have a boat registered in SC, you are encouraged to contact our Membership Officer, Rae Scott, at 681‑8682 or visit our Website at: www.hhpyc.org. In addition, new additions for the waiting list for Social Members (persons living on the Plantation with a past history and/ or interest in boating) are encouraged to contact Rae for an application.

--J im Ackerman

Green Thumbers

Our picnic lunch and plant exchange at the Spring L ake Pavilion on May 1 2 marked the close of the 2013‑2014 Green Thumbers year. Watch for inf ormation in the August Plantation L iving as to who to contact if you would like to consider being a member when our new year begins in September. Our meetings are held on the second Monday of each month f rom September through May and

membership dues are $12. Please be advised that you must be a current member of the Women’ s Club in order to join the Green Thumbers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of us below.

L earning how to creatively design innovative and functional outdoor spaces, gardening in small spaces, making stunning spring/Easter arrangements, as well as field trips to Spring Island, the Coastal Discovery Museum, and the Hilton Head Xeriscape Interpretive G arden to learn about local plant lif e were just some of the great programs that we experienced this year that helped us “grow” in knowledge and camaraderie.

H ats of f to our leaders who made it happen f or all of us — our program co‑chairs, Robin Jordan and Gail Cheaney, our always dependable hospitality chairs, Joan Cherrington and Marsha Kaminski, and our dedicated treasurer and correspondent, Mary Lou Carroll. It’s now time to enjoy those lazy, sometimes crazy, days of summer with family and friends. Best wishes for a memorable summer filled with sunshine and greenery!

--Gail Gilbert, Publicity ChairCo-chairs: --Gail Cheaney 7 1 5 -0 660

--Robin J ordan 342-30 34

(left) New member reception/ orientation

(right) St. Patrick's Day dinner meeting

(left) Socializing on the Windmill H arbour dock

(right) Lunch in the Windmill H arbour clubhouse

Cheers by the Sound

Come and greet dear f riends and make new ones at Dolphin Head Recreation Area. Bring an hors d’oeuvre for eight, a serving utensil, your favorite beverage, paper plates, cups, and napkins.

Day: 2nd M onday of the monthTime: 5 :0 0 – 7 :0 0 PMPlace: D olphin Head Rec Area

No reservations are necessary – just show up.

For information, call M argita Rockstroh, 682‑3171.



HHP Big Band

The Big Band played its last gig until f all to a f ull house at The Cypress on April 7. What a great audience they are. Because of the seating there was no room for dancing this time, but there was plenty of foot‑tapping. We will continue to practice for a few weeks before taking the summer months off, and plan to reconvene at the Plantation House in September.

We want to thank Chuck D iener f or being brave enough to be a last minute substitute on drums f or the Cypress gig. Even though we hadn’t rehearsed together, he did a GREAT job. We can’t thank you enough, Chuck, for helping us out.

An important “ silent” member of the band deserves a great big round of applause as well. Bob Sandin has brought our sound system f rom rudimentary at best to a full‑fledged battery of microphones and speakers, researching sound systems and studying catalogs to find out what we needed and where to get it for a reasonable price. He sets the equipment up for rehearsals, and carts it to the various venues, setting it up and running it by himself. We all tease him about training to be a weightlif ter or a f urniture mover, but we’d really be in trouble without him.

Not only is Bob responsible f or making us sound good, but he also makes us look good. One of his hobbies is photography, and he’s terrific at it. The pictures of the band that appear in Plantation L iving are usually Bob’s work. Quite a switch from the Electrical Engineering student who loved to hang out with the jazz groups in college. We really appreciate everything he’s done for us.

We’ll be back in full swing in the fall, rehearsing at the Plantation House on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. As always, we welcome listeners and prospective players, so y’all come on over. If you would like to have us play for your group, please contact Lee Burlingame, 682‑4758 or 315‑885‑8496.

--M arianne Currie

Newcomers Club

The Newcomers Club was honored at the POA' s Annual Meeting with a Certificate of Appreciation for hosting the Jingle Fest event. On behalf of the club, Mary Lou Boise, Program Chairperson, accepted the certificate (photo at right). Congratulations and a special thank you to all members and the entire board f or making all of this year's events so successful.

On April 22, Kenny B’s provided a delicious Lowcountry boil, chicken and mushroom pasta, jambalaya, collard greens, tossed Caesar salad, and Bananas Foster bread pudding. After dinner, Dawn Brut f rom the Coastal Discovery Museum gave an educational Turtle Talk presentation. What a fun way to learn about these loveable creatures that share our island.

Another sellout crowd will enjoy our Sunset Cruise f rom Shelter Cove with Captain Mark on the ' H oliday' on Tuesday, M ay 20 . Enjoy supper provided by G ruby' s New Y ork Deli while watching the Atlantic bottle‑nosed dolphin, beautiful saltwater marshes, oyster beds, private plantations, sea birds, Daufuskie Island, and the world‑famous Harbour Town lighthouse from the water. The cruise is fully narrated by Captain Mark. Directions to the cruise will be sent to participants.

Come join our f un board and help plan next year’ s Newcomers events! We have several openings and need your input to make 2015 as successful as 2014. It’ s a wonderf ul way to get closer with your community and establish new friendships. On M ay 1 5 , a coffee is planned f or anyone interested in becoming a board member. For more information or to attend our coffee, please email Judy Gage at: [email protected]. The last two years we've had an all‑women board, but certainly encourage our men to participate!

--M ary Lou Boise and J udy Gage

(far left) Alec Ross takes a look at his charts bef ore The Cypress gig.

(left) Mike Nicastre warming up

(right) Marianne Currie welcomes Chuck Diener, guest drummer.



Spring Lake Tennis Club News

Spring L ake Tennis would like to congratulate the Women' s 1 8 & over 3.5 USTA team (captain Paula Traver), and the Women's 75 & over 3.5 USTA team (captains Dana Kurtz and Jeri Fink) for qualifying in the Spring USTA State

Championships.

When you read this article, the Plantation Court Challenge winner will have been determined as the event took place on April 2 6 with the Spring L ake Tennis Club taking on the Country Club of H ilton H ead to see who can field the best team in Hilton Head Plantation. This was the 3rd Annual Challenge which is played at both facilities and lasts the entire day. At the end of play, a winner is determined and the coveted Plantation Challenge plaque is presented at the after‑party to be displayed in the winner' s respective Pro Shop f or the remainder of the year. The victory comes, of course, with yearlong bragging rights.

The Country Club has won the last two years and was looking for a 3‑peet, but Spring Lake was determined to start their own dynasty. The co‑chairs for the event were Jan Fatzinger of Spring Lake and Roseanne Ball of the Country Club supported by the respective Pros K eith Ferda and Don H arring who determine the pairings f or each team and the schedule of play. All players would like to take this opportunity to thank the co- chairs and the respective Pros f or making this a memorable and enjoyable event.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday,10:30 AM, Spring Lake Tennis, court 2.

Call the Club at 681‑3626, or Lou M arino, USPTA Cardio Tennis Coach,

Cell 843‑301‑4453 (until 9:00 PM),or email: [email protected].

After-School K ids TennisNow taking sign‑ups.

( Ages 6-1 0 ) and ( Ages 1 1 -1 4)Where: Spring L ake Tennis Center

When: Weekdays (To Be Determined*)Time: 4:30 ‑ 5:30 PM

*For details, call: Lou M arino(843) 301‑4453, or Spring Lake

Tennis Center 681‑3626.

HHP Pickleball ClubThe Club has flourished over this last year with the support of the Island Recreation Center and new players f rom all over HHI. This game is easy to learn and great f un to play while you' re getting your cardio workout in for the day. Come by and use our demo equipment to try it live!

Contact BC Huselton at 843-342-5 47 1 or email: [email protected] if you'd like to be on the distribution list f or scheduled play times at the Recreation Center. The typical schedule starting time is 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for all levels. --BC Huselton

* Upcoming Events*

F riday, M ay 30 will be the date of the annual Spring Lake Wimbledon Team Tennis Tournament. Play will be from 9:00 AM ‑ 12:00 Noon, followed by the traditional "Strawberries and Cream Awards Party". On W ednesday, M ay 28 at 5:00 PM, the draw party and pro exhibition will take place where the captains will draw the names of their respective players out of the traditional tennis cap.

F riday, J uly 1 8, the “Firecracker Round Robin & Cookout” will be held at Spring Lake Tennis Club. This will be a fun event with tennis starting at 4:30 PM and the cookout taking place immediately f ollowing with the guys cooking on the grill some delicious hamburgers and hot dogs accompanied by some of your f avorite picnic style side dishes. It will be a BYOB so bring your favorite beverage. Sign up will start around the 1 st of July and we encourage you to sign up early — considering our last social event, the Luck of the Irish Round Robin & Dinner, when we filled all 12 courts at the event. We will be letting you know more about the event and the cost in the near f uture and will be advertising it via email blasts and a poster with sign- up sheets at the Pro Shop. Those non‑tennis players who would just like to come and party af ter the event are of course invited to join in on the fun.

REMEMBER, you don’t have to be a member of Spring L ake Tennis Club to attend the social events as all residents of Hilton Head Plantation are invited.

--Neil Strohmaier and J ohn Blake

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Program Instructor D ate/D ays Time Place 20 1 4 F eesGentle Yoga G ayle Caporale Mondays

Thursdays5:30 ‑ 6:30 PM5:30 ‑ 6:30 PM

PHSL P $5.50 = 1 ticket

$50.00 = 10 tickets $90.00 = 20 tickets$127.50 = 30 tickets $160.00 = 40 tickets

Pilates H olly Wright Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 ‑ 9:30 AM SL P

Beginner Pilates H olly Wright Tuesdays 9 : 4 0 - 1 0 : 4 0 AM SL P

Total F itness G retchen Spiridopoulos

Mon. & Wed. 5:30 ‑ 6:30 PM SL P

Low-Impact Aerobics

L ouise L und Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:30 ‑ 9:30 AM SL P

Total Body Conditioning

L ouise L und Mon. Wed. Fri. 9:30 ‑ 10:30 AM SL P

Shallow W aterAerobics

G retchenSpiridopoulos

Mon. Wed. Fri.(Begins May 19)

8:30 ‑ 9:30 AM SLPool

D eep-End W aterAerobics

Gretchen S.Carol Rivers

TuesdaysThursdays

(Begins June 3)

5:30 ‑ 6:30 PM SLPool

You must use a 20 1 4 Universal F itness Ticket in order to attend the above classes.Tickets are available for purchase at the POA Service Center and the Plantation House.

( * 20 1 3 Universal Tickets will not be accepted. * )

Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.Questions? Call K eriann at 681 -80 90 .

Summer Concert – The HeadlinersG et out the dancing shoes because looks who’ s back! The Activities Department is proud to present another f abulous summer outdoor concert f or the whole f amily! We would like to welcome back THE HEAD LINERS! They play your f avorite music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. THE HEAD LINERS concert is one of the most popular and most well- attended events of the summer. You won’t want to miss it!!

Date: Tuesday, J uly 1 5 Cost: F REE! ! !Rain date: Tuesday, July 22Time: 7 :0 0 - 9:0 0 PMPlace: Plantation House parking lot

Bring your family and friends, food, drinks, chairs, and dancing shoes for a night to remember! And, don’t f orget to bring the bug spray! We will also be selling refreshments – pizza, popcorn, candy, soda, and bottled water. For questions, call Keriann at 681‑8090. Hope to see you there!

Summer Concert – D eas-GuyzThe Activities Department is proud to present another exciting outdoor concert f or the whole f amily! We would like to welcome back the f abulous D eas-Guyz ! They specialize in a mix

of Old Motown, Rhythm & Blues, Pop, Rock, Reggae, and dance beats.

D eas-Guyz f ormed in 2 0 0 0 with each of the six guys bringing a unique feature to the band. They play all over the Island as well as weddings, charitable events, and other special events. You'll be amazed at their wide range of musical talent. This is truly a night you won’t want to miss!

Date: Tuesday, J une 1 7Rain date: Tuesday, June 24Time: 7 :0 0 – 9:0 0 PM Cost: F REE! ! !Place: Plantation House parking lot

Bring your family and friends, food, drinks, chairs, and dancing shoes f or a night to remember! The Activities Department will be selling refreshments – pizza, popcorn, candy, soda, and bottled water. Oh, and don’t f orget your bug spray!


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K ID S K AM P 20 1 4Established in 1987, Kids Kamp has grown to accommodate more than 300 of our Plantation’s children each summer. Based at the Spring Lake Recreation Area, our expansive Kamp grounds provide a safe and comfortable environment where Kampers can play, learn, and grow together. Children are grouped according to age and grade. Each group’s Counselor Team plans the daily activities according to a weekly theme and the group’s ability. Previous Kids Kamp themes include "When I Grow Up", "A Bug's World", "World of Make‑Believe", "Fiesta Week", and "Kids Kamp's Got Talent." On Wacky Wednesdays, all Kids Kampers and staff show off their creativity by dressing according to the theme. On Fridays, the entire Kids Kamp comes together for a special event to wrap up the week with an exciting themed activity. Regularly scheduled activities include swimming, arts & crafts, field games, and fishing. Cooking, music & puppets, and nature are also incorporated into group schedules. Counselor to Kamper ratio = 1:10. You may register your child at the POA Service Center for the entire Kamp (8 weeks) or for one or more weeks.

Time/D ays: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Monday – FridayRegistration: Began April 1 at the POA Service CenterNon-Refundable D eposit: Full Session ‑ $100 per child; Weekly ‑ $50 per childApplications: Available at the POA Service Center or Plantation House.Age/Grade Req . Children who will enter Kindergarten in the fall of 2014 or who are five years old by November 1, 2014, to children who will enter 8th grade in the fall 2014.Eligibility: Must be a child or grandchild of an HHP property owner or resident.

F ees F ull Session W eekly W eek # 3

1 Child: $490 1 Child: $100 $80 Registration 2 Children: $775 2 Children: $190 $152 Began April 1 3 Children: $930 3 Children: $280 $224 4 Children: $1,085 4 Children: $370 $296 5+ Children: $1,240 5+ Children: $460 $368

Qigong ClassReminder f or Q igong Participants

Current Session Dates f or Q igong:

M ondays, M ay 1 2 – J une 23(skipping May 26 – Memorial Day)

Class is being held from 4:30‑5:30 PM at the Dolphin Head Recreation Building.

(at Spring Lake Pavilion on May 12 and June 9)

D ATES:Week 1: June 16 ‑ June 20 Week 2: June 23 ‑ June 27 Week 3: June 30 ‑ July 3 (No Kamp July 4)Week 4: July 7 ‑ July 11Week 5: July 14 ‑ July 18Week 6: July 21 ‑ July 25Week 7: July 28 ‑ August 1Week 8 : August 4 - August 8

K ids K amp Cookie SocialThe Activities Department and the K ids K amp Staf f are hosting a Cookie Social f or the new and returning K ids K ampers and their families.

This is a great opportunity to meet the new and returning staf f f or K ids K amp 2014! Refreshments will be available, so stop by and spend a f ew minutes with us. We’ll be there to answer any questions you might have about the Kamp Program. Looking forward to seeing you there! ! !

Date: Sunday, J une 1 5Time: 1 :30 – 3:30 PMPlace: Spring Lake PavilionFee: F REE!

Chair YogaReminder f or Chair Y oga Participants

Current Session Dates f or Chair Y oga:

M ondays, M ay 1 2 – J uly 1 4(skipping May 26 and June 16)

Class is being held f rom 4 : 0 0 - 5 : 0 0 PMat the Plantation House.

(at Spring Lake Pavilion on June 9)


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Spring Lake Pool Rules Since lif eguards are not on duty during all hours that the pool

is open, swimmers assume responsi-bility f or their own saf ety and that of their families. The pool is equipped with a self‑locking gate, an emer-gency telephone, and a first aid kit at the Guard Office. Report problems to Security − 681‑2459. DHEC inspects both pools, unannounced, to check

for fecal contamination and other violations. If DHEC finds any contamination, they will shut down the pool immediately.

Spring Lake Pool Regulations1. HHP property owners, their family members, guests, and tenants with leases of at least nine months may use SL Pool. 2. SL Pool users must present their validated Photo ID Card to the pool staff.3. Property owners with validated Photo ID Cards may bring four (4) guests to the pool. Guests, 17 years or older, with a validated HHP Guest Card may bring two (2) guests. Children age 16 years or younger are prohibited from bringing guests to the pool. 4. SL Pool users and their guests must adhere to a proper code of conduct and f ollow instructions f rom the lifeguards. Appropriate conduct and rules include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lifeguard approval of all floatation devices • Using earphones with audio equipment• Placing trash in receptacles • Smoking is not permitted within the Spring L ake Pool compound at any time. • Wearing swimwear at all times • U sing kickboards in the shallow end only• Showering prior to entering the pool

5. W hen lifeguards ARE on duty, children under 1 3 must be accompanied by parent/guardian. W hen NO lifeguards are on duty, children under 1 6 must be accompanied by parent/guardian ( 1 7 or older) . 6. It is the parent’ s/guardian’ s responsibility to ensure that children under age three ( 3) and not potty-trained use the Baby Pool. Violators will be asked to either move to the Baby Pool or leave the facility. Children, not potty‑trained, and using the Baby Pool must wear secure‑fitting, waterproof swim diapers at all times. 7. THESE D HEC RULES M UST BE F OLLOW ED : None of the following are allowed in the pool area: Solo swimming, animals or pets, glass containers, spitting, blowing nose, diaper changing on deck, bikes, skateboards, skates, diving in shallow area (3‑7 feet), communicable diseases, open lesions, wounds, diarrhea, nausea, skin, eye, ear or respiratory infections, running, boisterous/rough play, alcohol or drug use, rings, body floats, rafts, and other such devices. 8. Spring Lake Pool may not be used for personal profit or commercial purposes.9. Lifeguards have the authority to expel violators. They may also create and enforce other safety rules, as necessary.

“ F ood & F olk” American F olk & F olk-Rock

“ F ood & F olk” – American F olk & F olk-RockTrace American f olk music f rom its 1930s origins through its revival in the early 1 9 6 0 s to its marriage with acoustic rock to spawn folk‑rock. You’ll enjoy live perf ormances by Port Royal Sound Vocals as they explore the roots created by Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, and the Weavers. Sing along to the songs of Peter, Paul & Mary, the Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, and John Denver. Discover how The Byrds invented f olk- rock by adding electric guitars to Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man”, opening the door for the Mamas and the Papas, Donovan, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the Animals, and even the Beach Boys.

Date: Tuesday, M ay 20 Time: 6:0 0 - 8:30 PM(Dinner served from 6:00‑6:30 PM)

Place: The Country Club of Hilton HeadCost: $ 25 /person Presenter: Port Royal Sound V ocalsRSVP: K eriann at 681 -80 90Menu: Chicken Caesar Salad

Upcoming Program:Tuesday, J une 1 0 “Meal & a Melody” – American

Standards & Pop

M enu: Bistro Steak lightly blackened with a L ouisiana sauce of sweet bell peppers, celery and onions in a demi glace enhanced with dark roux, on tomato grits with seasonal vegetable

What do Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, and Dinah Shore have in common? They all built their reputations singing standards written by the Gershwins, Irving Berlin, Rogers & Hammerstein, Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, and the host of other wonderful composers and lyricists who wrote the G reat American Song Book. Enjoy the songs that define American pop music from the 1930s to the 1960s. We’ll learn about and perform many of the classic songs made f amous by the greats…Billie Holiday, Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Lena Horne, Tony Bennett, Vic Damone, Johnny Mathis, Bobby Darin, Barbra Streisand, Peggy Lee, Sammy Davis, Jr., Mel Tormé, Andy Williams, and more.

Please contact Keriann at the Plantation House (681‑8090). Your check is your reservation. Sign up for individual programs or take advantage of the discounted rate f or the entire 3‑program series. All HHP residents and guests welcome. Each program includes dinner, entertainment, and a cash bar. Please note: Menu items subject to change. A minimum is needed; however, seating is limited. So sign up early! And, no denim please!


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W ater Aerobics is Back!Morning Water Aerobics with G retchen Spiridopoulos will be starting on M onday, M ay 1 9 this year. Gretchen will be conducting a cardiovascular and strengthening Water Aerobics class. Water Aerobics is one way you can burn calories and build muscle without breaking a sweat! So dig out the swimsuits and take advantage of this class!

Days: M onday - W ednesday - F ridayBegins: M onday, M ay 1 9Place: Spring Lake PoolTime: 8:30 - 9:30 AMCost: See Universal Ticket M atrix on page 1 8 for pricesInstructor: Gretchen Spiridopoulos

Universal Fitness Tickets from 2013 are not valid or exchangeable! ! Y ou must use a 2 0 1 4 U niversal Fitness Ticket in order to attend the class.

D eep-End W ater AerobicsAre you ready to get wet this summer? The Activities Department will be of f ering an EVENING Deep- End Water Aerobics class on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday, June 3. The class runs from 5:30 ‑ 6:30 PM and will be held in the deep‑end of the Spring Lake Pool.

Deep‑End Water Aerobics is a non‑impact aquatic class with water resistance f or overall conditioning using vertical positioning. Jogging and specific exercises will strengthen the back and abdominal muscles f or a total body workout. This class will be a wonderful way to strengthen and tone your body!

Days: Tuesdays and ThursdaysBegins: Tuesday, J une 3Place: Spring Lake PoolTime: 5 :30 – 6:30 PMCost: See Universal Ticket M atrix on page 1 8 for pricesInstructors: Tuesdays - Gretchen Spiridopoulos Thursdays - Carol Rivers

Universal Fitness Tickets from 2013 are not valid or exchangeable! ! Y ou must use a 2 0 1 4 U niversal Fitness Ticket in order to attend the class.* Instructor Spotlight *

Gretchen Spiridopoulos

The Activities Department would like to introduce our wonderful fitness instructors through a series of “Fitness Instructor Spotlights.”

This month’ s “ spotlight” is on Gretchen Spiridopoulos. G retchen “ retired” f rom corporate lif e and moved to H ilton H ead f rom Northern Virginia in 2 0 0 5 and started teaching fitness classes here on the Plantation in 2008. She is the instructor for Total Fitness, a head‑to- toe body sculpting class

at 5:30 PM on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Spring Lake Pavilion. She also teaches Water Aerobics and Deep- End Water Aerobics at Spring L ake Pool during the summer months.

Aside from being a personal trainer, she also teaches a variety of fitness classes at the Hilton Head Health Institute, the Country Club of Hilton Head, and Moss Creek Plantation. Gretchen is a certified Personal Trainer (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America ‑ AFAA), a Group Exercise Instructor (American Fitness

Training of Athletics – AFTA), and a certified Aerobic Dance Clinician and Trainer. She holds certifications from WaterART, NETA, and AEA in different water disciplines including sports conditioning, shallow and deep water training, muscle work, and will receive Arthritis Water Instructor certification in June.

“I am a firm believer in some form of exercise,” Gretchen says, “especially as we age, to maintain our quality of life. I am so happy to have discovered the joy of water workouts over the past four years. I feel that the pool is the gym of the future. You get a great workout (better than on a treadmill), you improve your balance (although if you fall in the water, you will not be injured), and you sweat like crazy (but don’t feel it as the water is cooling you at the same time). Plus, all movements in the water are low (or no) impact. Not to mention that fitness classes are a wonderful time of socialization!”

If you have never taken the Total Fitness class or any of our Water Aerobics classes bef ore and would like to try one out, stop by the POA Service Center or the Plantation H ouse to pick up your f ree trial ticket f rom Chrissy or Keriann. Your first class is complimentary so come and join us!


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Spring Home Sense Series with The Home D epotThe Activities Department is once again teaming up with The H ome Depot to of f er a series of FREE H ow-To Clinics, which will be held at the Plantation House, 10:00 AM, on May 20 and June 17.

Date: M ay 20Topic: How to Prepare for the Upcoming

Hurricane Season

There are basic items we should all have in our homes, whether we decide to hunker down and ride out the storm, or evacuate. We'll discuss what the various terms mean which the weather service uses to describe the storm threat, and what you need to do to protect your life and property.

Date: J une 1 7Topic: How to Install a Replacement

K itchen or Bathroom F aucet

This isn't rocket science! Using basic tools, a rank amateur can do this in an hour or less, again saving big bucks in plumbers’ fees. We'll also have other tips on how to save water and maintain your toilets and faucets.

All clinics will be held at the Plantation House, 1 0 :0 0 AM , and are F REE! ! Pease contact K eriann at 681 -80 90 to reserve your spot today. Each clinic will last approximately one hour with a Q & A period at the end.

Introduction to This will be a perf ect opportunity to try your hand (quite literally!) at this lovely art form, stemming from the Renaissance yet enjoying a special place in today’s world. It requires only patience, practice, and a specialized pen or marker, which will be provided.

Classes will be held at the Plantation H ouse f rom 1 0 : 0 0 AM until 12:00 Noon on three consecutive Mondays: June 23, June 30, and July 7. Cost is $37/person for this 3‑class session.

Dates: M ondays J une 23, 30 , and J uly 7Time: 1 0 :0 0 AM - 1 2:0 0 NoonPlace: Plantation HouseCost: $ 37 /personInstructor: Sue W iener

Our instructor, Sue Wiener, will teach the basics of Italic writing, and you will be able to create simple place cards, monograms, gift tags, stationery, posters, etc., by the end of the third class. If interested in signing up, please contact Keriann at the Scheduling Office at 681‑8090. A minimum of eight (8) participants is needed in order to have this class, so sign up today!

This will be a perf ect opportunity

J uly 4th Celebration – HHP D AY Date: F riday, J uly 4 Time: 1 2:0 0 - 3:0 0 PM

Place: Plantation House & Spring Lake Pool Recreational Area

Ticket Sales:

$1.00 ‑ 2 tickets $10.00 ‑ 22 tickets $20.00 ‑ 44 tickets $5.00 ‑ 11 tickets $15.00 ‑ 33 tickets $25.00 ‑ 55 tickets

(Above prices until July 3) On sale at the POA Service Center. Tickets on July 4 will be $.50 each ‑ purchased on site.

Summer is coming and plans are underway for HHP’s hometown Independence Day celebration. We'll have a parade and a variety of NEW games for children, teens, and adults. Don’t miss the watermelon and pie‑eating contests, face painting, puppets, and, of course, the dunk tank! Also back by popular demand – The Tropical Water Slide, The Money Vault, the Pig Racers, and High Striker! Some of the new activities include: The M ickey M ouse F un Park, Slap-A-Light, the Golden Egg, the Claw Box, and the F rogger F ly F ling! There will be lots of delicious snacks, cold drinks, carnival games, and an opportunity to chat with your friends and neighbors on the midway. We will entertain you during the afternoon, and after sundown you can venture to your favorite place to watch the fireworks.

If you’d like to volunteer for the event, contact Keriann at 681‑8090 or Chrissy at 681‑8800, ext. 226. More information will be available in the June issue of Plantation L iving.

Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.Questions? Call Keriann at 681-8090.

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