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Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation Volume 31/Issue 8 - August 2017

Visit Hilton Head Plantation’s website at www.hiltonheadplantation.com

Inside Plantation Living POA Information ARB ......................................5 Covenants .............................6 General Manager’s Report... ....3 President’s Report ..................2 Security .................................5Hilton Head Plantation Clubs Artists .................................10 Avid Gardeners ....................11 Big Band .............................13 Bocce ..................................15 Book Clubs ..........................15 Bridge ...................................8 Bunco .................................10 Card Sharks .........................14

Caregivers Support ...............12 Craft Workshop ....................13 Dog Club .............................16 Euchre ................................13 Farmers .................................9 Fishing ..................................9 Friendly Foodies .....................9 Golfing ..................................7 Green Thumbers ..................15 Happy Times Party .................8 Kayak Club ..........................10 Knit Wits .............................14 Mah Jongg ..........................11 Men's Cooking .....................13 Newcomers .........................11 Out to Lunch Bunch .............14

Pickleball ...............................6 Rock & Blues .......................13 Softball ...............................12 SL Tennis ............................16 Tee Timers ..........................14 Train Club ............................12 Vino Formaggio....................15 Women’s Club ......................14 Woodcarvers ......................12 Yacht Club ...........................17Recreation Activities Health & Fitness Programs ....18 Pool Rules ............................21 Trash & Treasure Sale ...........22 Water Aerobics .....................18Lowcountry Nature ..................8

New Guest Pass System LaunchedEarly last year we learned that the company that developed the software for our Guest Pass system would no longer support their software. This prompted the Board to assign the Security Committee with the task of searching out new Guest Pass system software. After many interviews and site visits, the Security Committee recommended a company called Applications by Design Inc. or ABDI.

The task of switching to a new software application is never totally turnkey. Hurricane Matthew threw a monkey wrench in the timetable for many of our projects and the transition to this new software was also affected. The data from our old system has been loaded onto the new system. Some upgrades to the computers at our gates were necessary as well as the purchase of compatible printers.

All these pieces have now come together and the new system is operational. The look and feel will be a little different and we ask for your indulgence as we work out any remaining bugs and get acclimated to the new system ourselves. Your PIN number (to be entered under User Name) remains the same as does your password, which is your last name in most cases. See: www.hiltonheadplantation.com for instructions. Click on Documents on the lefthand side of the homepage, then click on thePDFfileentitled“GuestPassSystem_New_071517.”

- August 2017 POA Board Report

Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation

Hilton Head Plantation

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

Board of DirectorsPresident Jerry CutrerVice President Jonathan DoeSecretary Audrey KingTreasurer Jim LucasMembers:Bob Clemens Ann SchwabJohn Gilbert Mary Ann StrayerToney Mathews Board of Directors Hotline Ext. 9

POA StaffPOA Service Center 843-681-8800General 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 843-681-8800Accounting Ext. 236Communications Ext. 244Covenant Enforcement Ext. 242Maintenance Shop Ext. 241Tennis Hotline Ext. 290Vehicle Decals Ext. 223Dolphin Head Building 681-8019Plantation House 681-8090SchedulingOffice 681-8090Spring Lake Pavilion 681-3707Spring Lake Pool Information 689-6473Spring Lake Tennis 681-3626

SecurityDispatch (24 Hrs.) 681-2459Pass Line (24 Hrs.) 342-9980SecurityOffice 681-3053

EmergenciesFire & Ambulance Dial 911

President’s ReportIt’sAugustandthe“DogDaysofSummer”areuponus.KidsKampiswinding down after a banner attendance year, and the Spring Lake Pool continues to draw rave reviews from HHP residents. What better way to cool down on a warm August day than to drift down Harry Heron’s Lazy River. When our teenage granddaughters were making plans for a late JulyvisitfromAtlantato“Grammy’shouseatthebeach”,thenumberone item on their To Do list was the Spring Lake Pool.

I’m writing this after just receiving my July issue of Plantation Living. Each month when I break the seal and start reading this wonderful publication, I’m amazed all over again at how much there is to do in Hilton Head Plantation. Write ups on 32 clubs and organizations – from the Artists Association and Avid Gardeners to the Woodcarvers and the Yacht Club – are included along with reports on four golf clubs, concerts,healthandfitnessprograms,andwateraerobics.What’snot to like about living in Paradise? A tip of the President’s hat goes to Denise McAllister who manages the POA’s communications and publishes the monthly newsletter.

Critical to HHP’s many activities is the army of resident volunteers who, in coordination with the POA professional staff, make our community hum.Inadditiontothenine-memberBoardofDirectors,overfiftyresidents serve as volunteer members of the seven POA Standing Committees. Add to that the members of the Nominating Committee, the Election Committee, the volunteers at the July 4th celebration and other festivities, and the untold number of residents involved in the various clubs and organizations, and you begin to understand the true magic of Hilton Head Plantation. HHP is a wonderful place because you, the residents, get involved and make it a wonderful place.

Finally, I want to exercise the President’s prerogative and single out two volunteers for special recognition: Vicky McMillan and Miriam Waterhouse. These two ladies alternate writing the monthly “LowcountryNature”articlesinPlantation Living, bringing us wonderful insights into the environment in which we live. Thank you, Vicky and Miriam, for the time and effort you put into generating these articles.

All of your Board members take seriously our responsibility to represent the best interests of Hilton Head Plantation residents and value your opinions and thoughts. If you wish to communicate with the Board, please call 843-681-8800 ext. 9, or email [email protected], or send a letter to the POA Service Center. You may also email me at [email protected]. Board meeting Minutes are available on the Plantation website: www.hiltonheadplantation.com under Documents/Forms/Minutes.

Stay cool, stay safe, and have fun…you’re living in Paradise!

--Jerry Cutrer

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General Manager’s ReportCoffee with PeterOur next Coffee is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 10:00 AM, at the Plantation House. Our special guest will be Max Mayo, Head Coach of the Hilton Head Island High School cross country team.

New Gate Pass SystemPlease see the page 1 article on this project. We appreciate your patience with the launch of this new and improved program. We will announce and implement additional features of this new system as we move through the roll out process. Back to SchoolYoungsters throughout the community are back at school. Please be alert to our young scholars waiting for busses and riding their bikes to school. Every year we have a new crop of little ones who are not yet savvy to the ways of motor vehicles and busses. Give yourself a littleextratime‒schoolbusseswillslowyoudownandremember,bothsidesoftrafficmuststopforastoppedschool bus. Let’s make sure all of our children get to school safely. Parents, please remind your children that motor vehicles have the right-of-way at all crosswalks on the Plantation.

The Hot Dog MeterOne of the many reasons our community works so well is due to our abundance of volunteers. Our July 4th celebration is one of the many opportunities volunteers have to give back to the HHP community. Once again, a well-deserved thank you to the army of volunteers who helped to make HHP Day such a wonderful event for all in attendance. Despite forecasts of rain and thunderstorms leading up to July 4th, Mother Nature gave us an exceptional day. A wealth of events and games were on hand to delight children and adults of allages.Onceagain,Iwasthefirsttobeperchedatopthe Dunk Tank. I counted 21 throws that hit the mark anddroppedmeintothe“drink.”Ourkitchencrew,composed this year of Betsy Weppner, Todd Lindstrom, and Wo and Lai Look, reported that attendees consumed 500 hot dogs and 440 slices of pizza.

Patriotic Parade Winners - Most Patriotic Child - 1st Place Evan Walters; 2nd Place Sadie Rice; 3rd Place Sammy Obuchowski; Honorable Mention Lulu Dunn. Most Patriotic Duo/Family - 1st Place Lila, Leo, and Stella Farmer; 2nd Place Cade and Claire McKay. Most Patriotic Pet - 1st Place Charlie and Zoe Davy; 2nd Place Jan Norman. Most Patriotic Bike - 1st Place Lyla Walters; 2nd Place Lyla Ferne; 3rd Place Braelyn Biller; Honorable Mention Sage Walters. Most Patriotic Stroller - 1st Place Zane Bailey; 2nd Place Presley Rice. Most Original Idea - 1st Place Sydney and Samuel Pellegrino; 2nd Place Mary Catherine Montgomery.

Best Overall - 1st Place Anna, Ella, Abby Asbrey and Sophia and Annie Darling.

Watermelon Eating Contest Winners - 5-8 years old - 1st Place (tie) Quinn Cook and Gianna LoBue; 2nd Place Kylie Jansen; 3rd Place Ben Jansen. 9-11 years old - 1st Place Sydney Pellegrino; 2nd Place (tie) Finn Gregory and Colin Owen; 3rd Place Addison Parsons. 12-13 years old - 1st Place (4-way tie) Taryn McCabe, Zach Lee, Jessie Zeiser, and Noah Gregory. 14-15 years old - 1st Place John Punn.

Pie Eating Contest Winners - 8-10 years old - 1st Place Sophie Tomlinson; 2nd Place Emma Doyle; 3rd Place (tie) Lilija Rowland and Andrew Massey. 11-13 years old - 1st Place Carson Cudahy; 2nd Place Kevin Moore; 3rd Place Carlson Becker. 14-15 years old - 1st Place (tie) Thomas DeLong and Michael Zoodsma. 16+ years old - 1st Place Humberto Ruiz; 2nd Place (3-way tie) Rebecca Doyle, Amy Dureggre, and Aubrey Zoodsma.

Pine Island BeachThis project has several moving parts. We continue to move our permit application for a pedestrian walkway from the upland to the Pine Island isthmus. We are also requesting permission to place an additional 10,000 cubic yards of beach-compatible sand on the Pine Island isthmus.

Storm Clean upAs noted back in June in one of our many email updates, the Jarvis Creek Pump station is back online and the Main Street canal has been cleared of debris. We still have a request pending with the Town to redesign the trash rack that became clogged due to a truck bedliner during the height of Hurricane Matthew. Hopefully, you noticed the elevation of the lagoons that feed the Main Street canal and Jarvis Creek Pump station havereturnedtotheir“normal”staticwaterelevation.The aerator has also been reinstalled at the Fallen Arrow lagoon, which borders the outbound lane of Whooping Crane Way as you pass the Headlands South intersection.

We continue to work with the Town on clearing drainageways that are FEMA eligible. Beaufort County worked to clear eligible storm debris from the marsh. I received several concerned calls regarding what resembleda“tank-like”vehiclethatwasroamingthemarshes in late June/early July. That vehicle was used by FEMA contractors to remove eligible debris.

We are still working on about twenty (20) properties that need varying degrees of attention. Most are situations related to Hurricane Matthew. Each is being handled using the tools we have to move the property to an acceptableappearanceandfinancialsituation.Manyof

- August 2017 POA Information


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these properties were affected by insurance issues, or financialhardshipseitherbyhumanconditionorfailureof the mortgage lender to do their job. Unfortunately, these situations take time to resolve. We must follow our process which also takes time. We appreciate your patience.

Gun OwnershipManyHHPresidentsownfirearmsforavarietyofreasons whether protection, sport, marksmanship, or collecting. These are all legitimate and legal reasons to ownafirearminSC.Mostfolkstaketheresponsibilityof gun ownership seriously and keep their weapons in a safe place, secured from theft and the hands of the untrained or children. There are unfortunately a small numberoffirearmownerswho,forwhateverreason,leave their weapons in unlocked vehicles which makes suchunsecuredweapons“easypickins”forthievesjust out trying car doors. Gun ownership comes with many responsibilities, one of which is to secure your weapon from possible theft. Leaving a loaded gun in an unlocked vehicle is not responsible gun ownership and not only creates a loss for the gun owner, but also safety issues for the greater community. Stolen weapons are often used in crimes and placing a loaded weapon in the hands of an untrained thief, no matter how deserving of the consequences you may feel about such a thief, is not only dangerous to the thief but to anyone within range of such an untrained individual. If you own a weapon, do not leave your weapon in an unlocked vehicle. You have a responsibility to secure your weapon.

WebsitePlease visit www:hiltonheadplantation.com. If you have not done so already, please consider signing up for our Email Services, which include Safety Alerts, Urgent Information, receiving Plantation Living online, and our Recreation updates. Signing up takes less than a minute and can be found under the Email Services tab on the left side of the screen. Hurricane KitsWith Hurricane Matthew still in our thoughts, if you have not already done so, please review the POA’s Hurricane Preparedness Guide, which can be found at: www.hiltonheadplantation.com under the Security tab. You can also pick up a copy at the POA Service Center on Surrey Lane. Please review this very important material, which was updated due to our experience with Hurricane Matthew. If you have not yet prepared a Hurricane Evacuation Kit for yourself and family, please review the section in the Hurricane Preparedness Guide on what items should be included. Your kit should be kept in an easily accessible place and updated periodically. Remember, the time to prepare for

a possible hurricane strike/evacuation is before a threat is imminent.

Water ConservationIf you have an inground irrigation system, please give the sprinkler heads a periodic tune up. Over time, these heads get out of adjustment and oftentimes put more water on your driveway and the street than on your turf and plant material.

Four Quick RemindersDo not feed or harass the alligators. At the suggestion of a property owner, new signs were previously installed attheMainStreettrafficcirclethatindicate“UseTurnSignal”.Pleasemindthesignsandsignalyourturns.Ifyouarefishing,pleaserememberitisyourresponsibilityto clean up the area when you leave. And, lastly, we ask thatyoupractice“CatchandRelease”atallofthePOA’sfreshwater lagoons.

ProjectsHere is a status report on the 2017 projects: •Replacetheballfieldbackstop,SurreyLane-completed• Paint the Cypress fence - prep in progress• Replace the Photo ID Card system - pending•Repair/replaceidentifiedaerators-inprogress• Upgrade Security’s radio equipment - completed• Paint the exterior of the Plantation House - fall project• Replace the carpet downstairs at the Plantation House - approved and scheduled for late August installation• Replace computers at the POA Service Center - in progress• Replace the carpet upstairs at the POA Service Center - approved and scheduled for Labor Day installation• Paint the interior of the POA Service Center - Labor Day• Replace/repair curbs - in progress•Resurface/repairidentifiedroadwaysurfaces-bids approved, work in progress• Pine Island Beach renourishment - permitting in progress• Replace the carpet in the Security building - bid approved, installation scheduled for late August• Paint the interior of the Spring Lake Pavilion - completed• Upgrade computer software - in progress• Replace one Security patrol vehicle - completed• Replace the mechanical lift in the POA’s Maintenance building - completed•Repair/replaceidentifiedsubdivisionsigns-inprogress• Engineering/Permitting for the Pine Island Beach renourishment - in progress•ReplacethefiresprinklersystematthePlantation House - completed• Replace the Gate Pass System - completed•Repair/resurfaceidentifiedsectionsofleisurepaths- in progress• Replace the Board room chairs - completed

Stay Safe Peter Kristian


POA Information August 2017 -

Call Dispatch 843-681-2459 for Immediate

Assistance

NoticeYour interactions with members of the Security Department and the POA Staff

may be recorded.

It is my pleasure to serve the homeowners of HiltonHeadPlantation.Iamexceptionallyproudofthefinemen and women of the Security Department who striveeach day to keep you and your guests safe. Alongwith Deputy Director Warren Gaither and each of ourOfficers,wearecommittedtoprovidingefficient,effective, professional, and results-oriented service.

Your observations and willingness to get involvedby reporting your experiences are what makes ourcommunity policing efforts so successful. Promoting andmaintaining a safe community environment takes morethanyourSecurityOfficers.

No amount of law enforcement training can matchthe value of the eyes and ears of concerned communitymembers who report suspicious behavior, safetyhazards, and violations of law. This allows our SecurityDepartment to take a proactive instead of reactiveapproach to the safety and well-being of the communitytheyserve.TheSecurityOfficersoftheHiltonHeadPlantation Security Department need you to be a part of the team in keeping our community safe and crime-free.

If you notice any suspicious activity or person(s),contact Security immediately at 843-681-2459 or843-342-9980 and a Patrol Officer will be dispatched immediately.

All telephone calls will be routed to a dispatcher whomay ask the following questions:

• What is the location of the suspicious person?• If the person has left, how long ago and in which

direction did the person go?• What is the sex, approximate age, height, and weight of the suspicious person?• What is/was the person doing?• What is the person wearing?

As always, please contact me (843-681-3843) if you have any questions.

Art Benoit, Director of Securityemail: [email protected]

Security − A Message from the Chief...

The “ABCs” of the ARBThroughout the year, the ARB offers guidelines to inform residents of submission procedures, policy changes, and current building trends. The ARB works with property owners who are interested in enhancing their living space by adding a garage, and/or redesigning their landscape to incorporate walkways,spas,andfirepits.Manyofthesecanenhance your home and lifestyle! The following are guidelines that should allow for a productive and timely submission:

• The ARB meets on the fourth (4th) Thursday of every month with the exception of November and December, which will be on the third (3rd) Thursday.• All submissions must be received no later than 12:00 noon on the Monday prior to the scheduled ARB meeting. • It is strongly recommended that all submissions be prepared by a South Carolina licensed architect or design professional.

A Design Review requires the following information:

• A current As-Built survey not older than three (3) years with property lines and setback requirements • A full set of architectural drawings in 1/8-inch to 1-foot scale and relevant elevations • Current photographs of the area being renovated and neighboring properties• Application form • Submission fee

Providing a full submission to the ARB will expedite your project. The ARB guides and regulates improvements to our community to maintain and enhance the quality of development and property values.

--Betsy WeppnerARB Administrator

- August 2017 POA Information / HHP Clubs


“Harry Heron” Master Covenants Bird This month’s focus: Out of sight ―out of mind; New Gate Pass System

AsIflyoverthePlantationafterdark, the activity level is much different. Most of us are busy one way or the other trying to squeeze the most out of each summer day. At the end of those busy days we sometimes forget last minutes details like putting away those outside items used duringafun-filledandhecticday.Let’s not forget some of the basics that helps to keep our Plantation

beautiful, peaceful, and neighbor friendly.

Work and Play ― Then Put it AwayRemember, boats and trailers, recreational watercraft, Jet Skis, kayaks, canoes, etc. are to be stored away, not left out on driveways waiting to be used again. Toys and play equipment must be put away at the end of the day. Any such equipment that is no longer in use should be removed from the property. (Example: If a minor child has used a POA-approved basketball hoop in the driveway and has now moved or gone to college, then the item should be stored or otherwise removed.) Portable play equipment such as skateboard ramps must be removed at night. Approved play equipment may only be used during daylight hours after 7:00 AM. After dark, activity is prohibited so always be mindful and respectful of the neighbors. Equipment used for gardening such as water hoses, tool, trashcans, fertilizer bags, wheelbarrows, etc. must be cleaned up and put away after use.

No Gate Pass, No EntryIn a recent beak-to-beak conservation, I was asked if a guest could use a Houseguest Card to gain entry onto Hilton Head Plantation. That would be a NEGATIVE. You cannot present a Houseguest Card at the gatehouses to gain access onto HHP. Residents should keep their Houseguest Cards at their home for safekeeping until their guest arrives. Residents must either call in a pass for their guests via phone or website, or provide a list of their guests by name to the Security Department. The Houseguest Card policy was established to provide residents’ guests access to our facilities without being accompanied by the resident.

New Gate Pass SystemThe Security Department is transitioning to a new gate pass system. The POA has utilized several means of communication to provide residents with the information needed to use the new gate pass system (including a recent email notice). If you are not signed up on our eblast system, you may go online

(www.hiltonheadplantation.com) to do so. My good friend Denise McAllister, the POA’s Communications Coordinator, has provided step-by-step instructions via aPDFfiletoassistresidentswiththeonlineuseofthenew system. The system is really neat with lots of new features that will make the guest pass experience more pleasantandefficient.Therewillbesomebumpsaswebreakinandfine-tunethesystemsoyourpatienceis appreciated. The Security Department will also be happy to assist residents during the transition into the new system.

SmartphonesIf you’re like me, you may have a so-called smartphone. (I stow mine under a wing.) If you have the Google searchbyvoice,tryaskingfor“HiltonHeadPlantation’sRulesandRegulations.”Or,“HiltonHeadPlantation–Plantation Living.”Amazinglyenough,IgetaPDFoftheRules and Regulations and the page with all the recent editions of Plantation Living when I ask my smartphone! So if you can’t sleep at night and want to brush up on the rules or the latest HHP news, just ask your smartphone for these listings and see what turns up!

--Harry Heron843-681-8800 ext. 242 [email protected]

Pickleball ClubTheclubhasflourishedwiththe support of the Island Recreation Center and new players from all over HHI. This game is easy to learn and great fun 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 843-342-9212 or email: [email protected] if you’d like to be on the distribution list for scheduled play times at the Recreation Center. The typical schedule starting time is 9:00 AM on Monday through Friday for all levels.

--BC Huselton


Plantation Golfing August 2017 -

Plantation Golfingby Jerry Cutrer

Bear Creek Golf Club

Fourteen Bear Creek members and guests participated in July’s Sunday Couples Golf.

Country Club of Hilton Head

Forty-eight (48) Country Club of Hilton Head golfers participated in the Club’s 9th Annual Ryder Cup Tournament. The event included a Thursday night pairings party, followed by four 9-hole matches (scramble, better ball of partners, alternate shot, and aggregate team score) played over Friday and Saturday and an Awards Dinner on Saturday night. Head Golf Professional Gary Otto’s Team Blue opened with a one point lead over Assistant Golf Professional Bruce Hodgkiss’ Team Red on day one, but the Reds rallied on the second day and took a 25½ - 23½ victory.

(right) The 2017 CCHH Ryder Cup Champions Team Red members included Bruce Hodgkiss, Jack Cain, Jerry and Loretta Cutrer, Bill Ennis, Jerry Hankins, Bill and Anne Hoelting, Tom Hough, Hugh Kreiger, Paul Lambdin, Rick and Margie Lazzari, Deane McCarthy, Caroline McVitty, Janice Nesmith, Bob Norman, Andy Paterno, Glenn Stanford, Brian Stirrat, Beth Taylor, Trey Testino, Lauri Van Niel, and Kay Vance.

(right, L-R) BCGC Sunday Couples‒GregKosty,DennisMousel, Mike Harter, Barbara Neely, Dave Steel, Nonie Steel, Pam Ficca, Steve Ficca, Pam Harrington, Charlotte Moss, Leigh Harrington, Cindy Kosty, Sue Harter, and Bob Moss. (above, L-R) BCGC Couples

winners‒DennisMousel,BarbaraNeely, Bob and Charlotte Moss.

(right) The Women’s Nine Hole Association helda“ThisisHowWeRoll”Step-Aside Scramble. Winners were (L-R) Elizabeth Siebenaler, Joyce Murphy, Peggy Alexander, and Barb Neely.

(right) The June Twilight Mixer was won by (L-R) Roger Bakken and Ann and Paul Lambdin.

- August 2017 Lowcountry Nature / HHP Clubs


Lowcountry Nature: Cicadas

by Vicky McMillan

All summer we’ve been hearing the raspy, pulsating songs of cicadas. One of these big insects is noisy enough, but a dozen or a hundred singing en masse can seem deafening.

Cicadas are stout, beady-eyed insects with sucking mouthparts and clear, veiny wings. They live most of their lives underground as immature, wingless nymphs, sucking the

sap from tree roots. Once fully grown, they tunnel upwards through the soil, shed their old skins, and move up into the trees.

It’s the adult males that do all the singing. The sound comes from two drum-like membranes on the abdomen that are rapidly deformed inward and outward by specialized muscles. Internal air sacs amplify the high-pitched sounds. Each of the 3,000 or so species around the world has its own distinctive song.

Thesongsattractreceptivefemales,whichrespondinturnbydistinctiveflickeringmotionsof their wings. After mating, the females lay eggs underneath the bark of twigs, and the nymphs, once hatched, drop to the ground and begin their long subterranean development.

Thereareabout150speciesofcicadasintheUnitedStates.Mostare“annual”cicadas,with unsynchronized development and the appearance of some adults each year. Our Lowcountry cicadas fall into this group. Seven other species in the eastern part of the U.S.

are“periodicalcicadas,”withhighlysynchronizeddevelopmentandlongerlife-cycles.Inperiodicalspecies,whenadultsof the same brood emerge at the same time in the same area, population sizes can be enormous – more than 1 million cicadas per acre. You can hear their mass chorusing from afar.

Cicadas usually do little long-term damage to trees, even when they’re numerous. They don’t sting or bite. In fact, they playasignificantroleinthefolkloreandcuisineofJapan,China,andotherpartsoftheworld.

(above) Shed exoskeleton (“skin”)ofcicadanymph,leftbehind after emergence of adult.

(above) Adult cicada

(photos by Vicky McMillan)

Bridge WinnersPH Team BridgeJuly 4 - No play

PH - 1st Tuesday - 7:00 PM Call Barbara/Don Edwards 843-689-3311

PH Ladies Bridge July 4 - No play

July 18 - Winners 1. Barbara Edwards 2. Kathie Lowenstein 3. Mary L. Meinholz PH - 1st & 3rd Tuesday - 10:00 AM Call Mary Lou Meinholz 843-342-9652

Friday Men’s BridgePH - Fridays - 12:30 PM

Call Donald Edwards 843-689-3311

The Happy Times PartyOne Sunday a month, amiable HHP folks gather to share food, drink, and conversation, at one of the Plantation’s loveliest spots‒DolphinHead. No reservations, no RSVP, no meeting,noagenda,nodues‒justagoodtime.Bring your own beverage and a contribution to the fingerfoodtable.Iceprovided.

Date: 4th Sunday (except December) Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PMPlace: Dolphin Head Recreation Area

For more information, call Dottie Distelheim at 843-342-6828. To get a monthly reminder, email: [email protected].

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Farmers ClubThe only good thing I can say is that this horribly hot (and rainy!) month is half over. So get your plots ready for fall planting. Check out our planting chart at www.hhpfarmers.com for

useful information on when to plant what, but hold off on radishes and lettuce unless you have a lot of shade. Basically, you can plant most of what you planted in the spring starting the last week in August and continuing into September. BUT – expect a lot more insects in the fall, especially grasshoppers that nothing will kill in their mature stage. I meant to order Semaspore Bait, which is a naturally occurring protozoa that infects and kills only grasshoppers, but waited too late, so now my best option is cutting them with clippers or grabbing and twistingwithaglovedhand.Youwillusuallyfindtwoona plant together with a larger male and smaller female.

Be conscientious about keeping your weeds down, and use a herbicide only when there is little breeze to blow it onto your neighbor’s plot. Birds are a pleasure and a weed seed eater, and if you supply a birdbath, keep the water fresh for them.

Our wonderful dinners resume in September. If you do not receive an RSVP, please call or email me as they are too good to miss.

If you are interested in renting a 25 by 25 foot plot for $30 a year plus membership fee of $20, please call Kevin Rapp at 717-314-9704.

--Diane Middleton [email protected]

Advertisements in the Plantation Living newsletter should not be viewed as an endorsement from the

Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners’ Association, Inc. The Association claims no liability for content of any ads. Ads are accepted on a space available basis.

“Friendly Foodies” We will take a hiatus in August, resuming our festivities in September.

Our hosts create scrumptious entrées and a side, while guests provide appetizers, salads, desserts, and wines.

These have been wonderful evenings full of fabulous food, drinks, conversation, and new friends.

All inquiries may be sent to Lynn at: [email protected].

Fishing Club

There will be no meeting in August. While you’re waiting for the September meeting, check out our website: hhpfishingclub.com. Some good stuff and great pictures!

ThisisbeingwritteninearlyJulyaftereightfishingsessions at Kids Kamp, with still a month to go (it’ll be over when you receive this issue). The turnout of volunteers has been excellent. The Board thanks all who participated. Fishing results have been equally good. The decision to spend our entire allotment of stockingfundsonpanfishforSeabrooklagoonhasturned out to be the correct one. Kids are catching fishinfargreaternumbersthaninanypreviousyear.On the negative side, no largemouth bass have been caught, which adds to the speculation that we lost thosebiggerfishduringHurricaneMatthew.

As you drive toward the mainland on Squire Pope Road, there are saltwater ponds on either side of the road which are great places to put a minnow trap to catch some bait. When my grandkids were here at the end of June we did this and found that the pond on the east side of the road had a thick oil slick on the surface. Someone thought the pond would be a great place to get rid of some used motor oil. The water on the other side of the road was clear, but it was difficulttofindanopenspottoplacethetrapbecauseofallthetrashthathadbeendumpedthere‒bottles,beer cans, plastic bottles of all sizes and shapes, and Styrofoam. Bad. But what was worse was that when we took our minnows to Bear Lake in the Plantation, we found much of the same kind of refuse that one of our own residents left behind. Some plastic grocery bags were carefully hidden in the bushes. The bags reeked from rotting chicken necks together with the usual assortment of bottles and cans. I hope those people enjoyed their crabs.

--Earle Nirmaier

- August 2017 HHP Clubs


These may be the lazy days of summer, but Hilton Head Plantation artists are anything but! Whether painting under the canopy of Spanish moss and magnolia trees or down by the water to catch a beautifulsunset,you’llfindourartistscreativelypursuing their craft.

And speaking of crafts, we have several artists whose talents lie in designing jewelry. They bring a unique touch of the Lowcountry to their original and colorful wearable art. Also, many of our sculptors focus on capturing the Lowcountry in their pieces. The work of these artists now has a front row seat in our new display cabinets in the Plantation House. Please stop by and view these 3-D pieces in addition to the 2-D pieces‒photographs,paintings,fiberart‒hangingonthe walls!

Our newly-elected board members are busy with preparations to make this year’s events even better for our art community. You spoke and we listened and are planning for new speakers and learning opportunities for our members. Stay tuned for more information.

If you’d like to check us out, feel free to drop in at the Dolphin Head Recreation facility any Wednesday between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We are always painting there. You can also call Evelyn Kowtko at 843-681-6338 about this painting group. Anyone who likestopaintcanjoin‒noexperiencenecessary.Ifyoulikefun,friendship,andfindingoutaboutnewways to be creative, come join us.

We also have a newsletter, emailed monthly, full of information about our activities here in the Plantation and around Hilton Head.

To receive information or to join us, please email us at: [email protected].

--Mary Elizabeth SullivanHHP Artists Association For Juniors

Now taking sign-ups. Ages 7-17

Where: Spring Lake Tennis CenterWhen: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM*For details, call: Lou Marino 843-301-4453 or Spring Lake Tennis Center 843-681-3626.

Kayak ClubWe’re enjoying our small group breakouts where the details of upcoming paddle trips are planned by those attending meetings. Members can bring a tablet,

laptop, or smartphone to access Internet maps, tide charts, and other resources, using the free Wi-Fi at the Plantation House. Holly, Kent, and George are always willing to lend their guidance and expertise.

Our late evening paddle time in July allowed us to see thefireworksshowfromBroadCreek,andtheeveningwas so pleasant with a welcome cooling light breeze over the water…what a special time it was!!

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, August 22, 6:30 PM. PLEASE NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE ‒TheAugustmeetingwillbeattheSpring Lake Pavilion, 1stfloor.ThislocationisforAugustonly;we will return to our normal location at the Plantation House for our September meeting.

Our August meeting will be focused on safety and communication. Our guest speaker will be Jean Fruh. Jeanwillbespeakingabout“SafetyConsiderationsandProcedures, Group Communication, Paddle Signals, andPaddleEtiquette.”JeanisaMasterNaturalistandisaffiliatedwithTheOutsideFoundationandOutsideHilton Head. She led our Pinckney Island trip on August 12.

Also, our breakout groups will work on rescheduling the May River paddle trip for September or October, andwe’lltalkaboutdevelopingour“wishlist”fornextseason’s paddle trips.

Check out www.kayakclub.weebly.com for events (picnics,fireworks,fullmoontrips),aswellasourmembership form, local resources, and interesting links. Contact Barb Wiebe at 843-802-4318 or [email protected].

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

--Joan Heller 843-681-4720



The Avid Gardeners (TAG)

Here it is, August, and it’s supposedtobethe“DogDaysofSummer”.Well,whatcanIsay – July and August have had some very HOT, HOT days, with more than 3 weeks of consecutive days over 90 degrees in July. I

know our plants have been suffering, needing more moisture than usual, especially our potted plants that tend to dry out quickly. We need to tend to our garden areasalmosteverydaytomakesureourfloralfriendsare not in need of a quick drink to save them from overexposure to Mother Nature at this time of the year when we are closer to the sun.

AtourfinalmeetingofthefiscalyearinJune,TAGsaid“Goodbyeandthankyouforajobwelldone”toouroutgoingofficers,and“Helloandwelcome”toourincomingofficers:DickPhillips,pastPresident,Caroline Alderman, new President; Mary Ellen Harkins, past 1st VP Programs, Olivia Ford, new 1st VP Programs; Corliss Zampino will continue on as 2nd VP Membership; Nancy Ridgway, past Secretary, Marcia Sullivan, new Secretary; Olivia Ford, past Treasurer, Lori Schmidt, new Treasurer. We are grateful to each of these members for their service and their willingness to lead and help.

September 15willinitiateTAG’snewfiscalyear,andProgram Chairman Ford has arranged an excellent programentitled,“NewTreesinYourYard”.RockyBrowderfromtheNaturalResourcesofficeofHHIwilldiscussthe“4CategoriesofTrees”forreplacement,and some other regulations such as the OCRM line requirements. TAG meets at the Spring Lake Pavilion on the 3rd Friday of each month from September to June, and all HHP residents are always invited. Meetings begin with a coffee/social at 9:30 AM, a brief meeting at 10:00 AM, and then our program. For further information, contact Corliss Zampino at 843-681-6062.

--Mary Ellen Phillips

Newcomers Club

The long summer days and evenings are winding down, and it’s time to mark your calendars for the start of a fantastic season of Newcomers events.

Ourfirstget-together,scheduledfortheeveningofSeptember 19, will introduce you to a variety of HHP and Island-wide clubs, activities, and volunteer opportunities. Peter Kristian, POA General Manager, will provide his annual HHP update and share some important POA information. The highlight of this and every event is time to meet and socialize with other Newcomers Club members, both new and returning.

Now is a great time to check out our website at: www.hhpnc.com and see what the Newcomers Club is all about. View the photo section from last season. You’ll findupcomingsocialeventsalreadyonthecalendar.Ifyou’re new, go to the New Member form and submit your information. The Membership section gives new and returning members information about remitting the $10 per person dues. Once enrolled, you’ll receive emails concerning upcoming events. Be sure to RSVP promptly ifyouplantoattendbecausemanyfillupquickly.

Whetheryouarean“OldTimer”ora“NewTimer”,HHPNC is open to all residents and property owners in

Hilton Head Plantation. Further, you can remain a member of one of the best, informative social clubs for as long as you like.

The Newcomers Board, led by our returning president Bob Dalton, is in high gear planning a season of fun activities and priceless opportunities to forge new friendships. Please join us!

--Mary Albright, Publicity

Mah JonggWe meet every Tuesday in the Dolphin Head Recreation facility, 1:00-4:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to play, but please commit to play each week so that we have an idea of how many game sets and tables are needed. A current year’s game card (available online from the National Mah Jongg League) is necessary to play.

Interested parties, please email:

--Judy [email protected] Linscott [email protected]

Spring Lake Tennis Drill Clinics

Tuesdays 11:00 AMForehand and Backhand

Groundstrokes

Fridays 11:00 AMVolleys and Overheads

Call Spring Lake Tennis Center843-681-3626

or Lou Marino 843-301-4453



Caregivers Support GroupThis support group for family caregivers is surely needed and continues to expand! We have met for over six years now! What a wonderful group of caring loved ones who are always helping each other. That’s what a mutual self-help group is all about. You get some time out (respite) from your caregiving and you connect with others who havesimilarchallenges.Thebenefits=asharingof laughter and tears, you attend to your personal needs (feelings, spirit, and challenges), and you can help another caregiver. This group is always a value to your personal wellness, as well as your loved one’s care.

Youwillbenefitfromaprofessionalsupportperson,Ann Martel, M.S.W., LISW-CP (HHP Resident). Ann has over 35 years’ experience in Healthcare, Mental Health Care, Senior and Hospice Care and private counseling related to illness, stress, grief, and caregiving. She is also a caregiver for her parents. Ms. Martel consults with families and patients privately, making home visits to HHP residents and Bayshore residents on a referral and private fee basis.

If you are a family caregiver or significant other caring for a loved one, this group is for you! The group meets once a month, 3rd Friday of the month, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM at The Bayshore (effective August 18), 421 Squire Pope Road, in the Reflections Reading Room, 3rd floor. No fee for group attendance.

Email Ann Martel for more information and request inclusioninheremailnotificationlist:[email protected] or call 843-785-5995. See Ann’s helpful blog by going to www.annscaregivertips.blogspot.com.

Softball ClubThe HHP Softball Club has been togethernowfornearlyfiveyears. We’re having a lot of fun and would like to invite potential new players to come and join us, and see if you’re interested.

Weekly practices are on Mondays, 10:00 AM, at the softballfieldnearthePOA.Thisscheduleismaintaineduntil late September/early October when it’s moved to 1:00 PM. We get together, throw the ball around, and workonbasicfundamentalsincludinghitting,fielding,and base running. Practices are fairly low key, and

generally a great way for players to work on their game and meet new friends. In terms of games, we don’t play in a league, but are able to play almost every week against

teams from Sun City and the Landings (Savannah). We play usually every Wednesday vs. Sun City and on Saturdays vs. the Landings. Games are great fun, with solid competition, and we’ve met a bunch of great people along the way. We also play in 2-3 tournaments per year, usually in Sun City. We always want to attract new players (male or female) to the team. You can practice or play as much or as little as you are comfortable with. Our team is made up of some really great people. Come and join the fun. If you’re interested, please feel free to contact Bob Huisman at [email protected] or come out, join us, or watch a future practice or game!

Softball is fun! --Rick Sarcione, President617-513-0234 mobile [email protected]

WoodcarversWoodcarvers have many projects in the works – birds, figures,bas-relief,etc.Comespendsometimewith us. Experience is not a factor; we learn from one another.

Days: MondaysTime: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Place: Dolphin Head Rec AreaContact: Cam Higgins Tel. 843-681-2443 email: [email protected]

Train ClubThe HHP Train Club is for anyone who is interested in trains. Whether you like small model trains or are a fan of big trains, we have something for you.

We are now on our summer meeting break until our next meeting in October. We look forward to seeing you at the fall meeting.

For additional information, contact Bob Gluszik, 843-415-5825 or email: [email protected].



Euchre ClubWe meet at Spring Lake Pavilion, 6:15 PM, the 3rd Friday. The game is easy and lessons are taught. If it sounds like something you’d be interested in, email: [email protected] or call 843-715-2529 or 330-283-2827.

--Chuck Stewart

Men’s Cooking Club Men’s 2nd Wednesday Cooking ClubThis group meets from noon until 2:00 PM, at the Spring Lake Pavilion. We

each demonstrate our favorite meals on a rotating basis. Can’t cook? Come anyway! For more information, call Joe Sanker at 843-682-2615.

Men’s 4th Tuesday Cooking ClubWhile the meeting place will generally be at Spring Lake Pavilion, some members elect to host their cooking presentation at their respective homes. For information, call Steve Strom at 843-342-2838.

Join us on August 24 for our seashell decorating workshop. The craft group will be using all kinds of seashells, large and small, to decorate picture frames, boxes, topiary shapes, vases, and glass items.

Come and be part of the fun as we enhance ordinary items with seashells! You can use our items, shells and materials/tools or you can bring your own. The items you create are yours to take home or they can be given to the craft group to be sold at our craft sale in October.

--Dawn Edgington843-689-9391

Seashell Decorating Workshop

August 24, 20179:30 – 11:30 AM

Spring Lake Pavilion

Big BandThe Big Band had a very successful July performance

at the Plantation House despite the rain! We moved it all indoors where it was dry and air conditioned! The Plantation House was packed as the band played for over two hours running through decades of hit tunes. Everything from Benny Goodman, Judy Garland, and Frank Sinatra to

The Beatles and Chicago, with some Frankie Valle and Joey Dee thrown in were among the big hits the band performed.

The band was really happy to play for such an enthusiastic audience. Our thanks go out to all those who attended.

We have a few weeks to prepare for our next two gigs coming up in late August and mid-September.

--Mike Nicastre 860-638-7351 [email protected]

(above) photo by Jean-Marie Côté

Rock & Blues Musicians Club

The newly formed HHP Rock & Blues Musicians Club met for the second time with instruments on July 5, and is set to meet on the firstWednesdayofeachmonthat the Plantation House from 7:30-10:00 PM. In July, we spent timeonBlindFaith’s“Can’tFindMyWayHome”,theAllmanBrothers’“Melissa”,and“HotelCalifornia”byThe Eagles with a mixture of electric and acoustic guitars.

All ages, all talent levels, and all instruments (and vocalists) are welcome. We would be especially happy for keyboards and vocalists. Whether you’re in a band, used to be, or always wanted to be, you have nothing to lose by joining us – it’s loose and FREE. And, in spite of this month’s set list, we’re not stuck in the 70’s. Just email Tony Smithson at: [email protected] for more info.

Out to Lunch BunchWelcome back to the OTLB 2017-2018 luncheons. This year we hope to acquaint you with some delicious and maybe new dining experiences. We’ll be meeting again on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 AM, dining and visiting until about 2:00 PM.

OurfirstluncheonwillbeonSeptember 20, 11:30 AM, and we’ll meet at Live Oaks Restaurant at Sea Pines Resort. Weather permitting, we’ll dine outside on the veranda. There will be an entrée choice, dessert, and cash bar; the cost will be $24. Please mail your reservation, meal choice, and checks (made payable to OTLB) to Cynthia P. Smith, 4 Village North Drive #37, HHI, SC 29926. All checks must be received by September 13. Additional menu information will be emailed to each member.

Please contact us if you’d like to join, and for menu and pricing. You must be a current member of the HHP Women’s Club to attend.

--Cynthia P. Smith

Women’s ClubPlease join us at the PlantationHouseforthefirstmeeting of the 2017/2018 Women’s Club season on Tuesday, September 12 at 2:00 PM. We’ll start with a half hour of refreshments and socialization followed by a short business meeting at 2:30 PM, and then our program.

Our speaker will be Blake White, Founding Artistic and Executive Director of Lean Ensemble Theater (LET) who in the winter of 2015 founded LET as a celebration of theater‒theartiststhatcreateaswellasthepatronswho support it. He has directed or acted in shows throughout the eastern United States. Blake has also provided spoken word narration in concerts with the Hilton Head Choral Society and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Please join us as Blake walks us through what it takes to develop a play from paper to stage.

Please email your reservation for the September meeting to Sally McAllister at [email protected] and mark your calendar for the second Tuesday of each month through May to attend all of the Women’s Club meetings. Many exciting programs have been planned by our Vice President Suzy Makalous so plan to come and hear the program speaker, mingle with members, and make new friends.

You can become a member or renew for the 2017/2018 year at the meeting or by sending a check for $15 payable to HHPWC to Sally McAllister, 34 Royal James Drive,HHI,SC29926.Pleaseput“2017/2018MembershipDues”inthememoareaofyourcheck.

Contact Sally with questions at [email protected] or refer to the club section of www.hiltonheadplantation.comtofindthemembershipform (select Recreation and Activities on the left, then Clubs).

We hope to see you at the meeting!--Marcia Hopper



Knit WitsThis friendly group of women welcomes all skill levels of knitting. The group meets every Wednesday, 2:30 PM, at the Dolphin 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 Meyers 843-342-2185--Barbara Bitner 843-341-3304

Tee TimersTheTeeTimershavebeenfillingfourteetimes (14-16 golfers) each Wednesday at Oyster Reef, Bear Creek, or Dolphin Head Golf Clubs. We play 9-holes in the afternoon, with some going on to play 18-holes. The clubs have been very welcoming and have graciously given us a group rate. We welcome new members. Please email Carole Ide: [email protected] if you’re interested in joining and playing actively. You must be a member of the HHP Women’s Club to join the Tee Timers.

--Carole Ide

Card SharksWe’ll be playing cards (starting with canasta and euchre) every other Monday at the Plantation House at 1:00 PM. All are welcome. You must be a member of the Women’s Club to play.

Please email Jean Conroy at [email protected] if interested.



Vino Formaggio GroupThe Vino Group offers wine tasting opportunities for ladies to develop an appreciation for various wines. There are three tastings at each event, which are paired with appetizers.

The Vino Formaggio Group will begin again in September. No date yet. To be a member of the group, attendees must be a member of the HHP Women’s Club. The Vino group meets four times a membership year on Sunday nights (5:00 PM) at Dolphin Head Golf Club, with annual dues of $5.00 per year. Attendance is limited; the cost of each tasting is $21 and should be paid well in advance to guarantee a reservation. Make check payable to Vino Formaggio and mail to Mary Marquis, 26 Crooked Pond Drive, HHI, SC 29926. Once paid, there will be no refunds, unless canceled at least one week prior to the event. Memberswillreceiveemailnotificationpriortoeachwinetasting event. Questions may be directed to Mary (Susie) Marquis at 843-341-5777 or via email: [email protected].

--Linda Watts, Publicity

Green ThumbersWelcome back to another year of interesting and informative meetings and speakers for your pleasure. The Board has compiled programs of varied topics that will address the needs of our members.

Our meetings are held on the second Monday of every month, 10:00 AM,

at Spring Lake Pavilion. Membership is open to all current members of the Hilton Head Plantation Women’s Club. Our dues are $12 and payable to the Green Thumbers and given to Mary Kelly, Treasurer. We’re glad to welcome Ruth Garner to our Board as Hospitality Chairperson. Please consider helping her with planning the refreshments.

OurfirstmeetingwillbeonMonday, September 11, and we hope to see you back or that you’ll join us for thefirsttime.OurspeakerwillbeIvySmithwhowillenlighten us on the history and growing of herbs as well as cooking with herbs. Ivy is an executive chef and graduate of Le Cordon Bleu. This promises to be a savory experience. For additional information, please contact Edna Coombs at 843-342-7184.

--Cynthia Smith

HHPWC’s Book Clubs

“Giants:TheParallelLivesofFrederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln”byJohnStauffer.Thisisanhistoricalcomparisonoftwo-wellknownfigureswhorose from poverty to national importance. The book traces the lives of Douglass and Lincoln and discusses the development of their views of slavery, abolition, and the war.

The information is presented in historical context, is a well-written, well-documented, and enlightening book presenting personal information; it’s inspiring and illustrates how education, perseverance, and strong beliefs led to success for these two men born in poverty; also shows the important role of women in the lives of Douglass and Lincoln. We had good discussions and were able to make comparisons to otherbookswe’vereadsuchas“TeamofRivals”.The Relaxed Readers recommend the book.

Interested in belonging to a book group? You must be a member of the Women’s Club to join one of the groups. Contact Margita Rockstroh 843-682-3171.

Bocce Club The summer is coming to an

end and we hope you’ve had an opportunity to get out and play bocce with family and friends.

PLEASE NOTE: The date for our fall organizational meeting has been changed and now will be held on Saturday, August 19, 10:00 AM, at the Spring Lake Pavilion. Anyone who would like to participate in the fall season should attend. There will be a $5.00 per person participation fee at sign up. Games will begin during the second week of September.

If you are considering playing and have any questions, contact David Breault at [email protected].

--Sandy Stern



Dog Club

Hello, Dog Clubbers! As these hot and humid days of summer hound us, give your canine companions plenty of water and time to rest in the shade during your daily walks. Remember, the bottoms of their paws can get burned on hot pavement, so try to stroll just off the roadway. Keep your walks short, and be sure to pick upafteryourpet‒beagoodneighbor!

The HHP Dog Club had a busy day last month at Kids Kamp. Our President, Priss Calanni, prepared

and presented sessions on “Safety Around Dogs.” She taught all 138 campers, who were divided into 3 groups according to age. Each session included a discussion of an AKC video about being safe around dogs, and an opportunity for the kids to practice what they had learned by interacting with a few pooches. The activity

was a big success that we hope will become an annual event.

Future Activities on the Calendar:

Friday, September 8(raindate,9/15)‒OurannualCocktails and Dogtails event at 6:00 PM, Dolphin Head Recreation facility. Each member should bring a plate of appetizers to share, a favorite beverage (not to share), and a furry friend or two. The club will provide cups, napkins, ice, etc., as well as water and treats for our canine companions. Don’t miss this popular activity!

Tuesday, October 17‒The K-9 Corps. At Spring Lake Pavilion, 6:00 PM, an officer from the Sheriff’s Department, accompanied by his canine, will do a presentation about the use of dogs in police work. Check this space in September for more details.

Friday, October 20‒Annual Halloween Pet Parade, co-sponsored by the POA and HHP Dog Club. All residents are invited to dress their pets in costume for a parade at which prizes will be awarded in various categories. Human and dog treats will be available. Details TBA.

Want to join the club? Contact me. The fee is just $20 for a lifetime family membership.

Happy Dog Walking, --Helen Collins Secretary

tel. 843-689-9303 [email protected]

Spring Lake Tennis Club

SpringLakehadtwoteamsfinishin First Place in the USTA Summer Leagues’ 1st session, thus qualifying them for the State Championships.

They are as follows: In the 65 & over combo league: 7.5 women “S.L.AgelessWomen”(captain

Judy Larkin). In the 55 & over 7.0 Mixed Doubles: “S.L.Lakers”(captainTomLarkin).

The 65 & over combo State Championships will be held October 19 on Hilton Head Island. The 55 & over Mixed Doubles State Championships will be held September 8 in Florence, SC.

Spring Lake has 13 teams participating in the USTA 2ndSummersession,whichshouldfinishbytheendofAugust.Feelfreetocomeoutand“root”ourteamson. Call 843-681-3626 for match times.

Wow, talk about heat and humidity. It sure was a HOT-HOT-HOT summer. That did not stop Spring Lake tennis players. We were out there losing calories, and playing our best HOT tennis. A lot of us took advantageofournewpoolaftertennis‒westoodunderthecoconutsforasplashofcoldwater,floateddown the lazy river, and enjoyed a shower under the bridge.

Well, fall is upon us and we look forward to the start-upofoursocials‒firstupistheTwilightPizzaParty, Friday, September 15, tennis at 5:00 PM; pizza, salad, and dessert starts at 7:00 PM, BYOB on the Pro Shop patio. Look for the sign up sheet at the ProShop.NextwillbetheOktoberfest‒grilledbrats,salads, apple crisp with whipped cream, BYOB, on the patio.

--Brian Doyle

(above) We’re all looking forward to the upcoming Twilight Pizza Party Tennis Social on Friday, September 15. Look for the sign up sheet in the Pro Shop.


HHP Clubs / Recreation Activities August 2017 -

Yacht ClubThe Yacht Club continued its summer season with a luncheon cruise to the South Carolina Yacht Club at picturesque Windmill Harbour on

July 13. The weather was beautiful and the event began with a Bloody Mary party outside on the promenade (right).

(left) Ric Blaine and Ron Miller mixing Bloody Marys.

A fabulous lunch was served in the clubhouse overlooking the harbor. Everyone had

a great time at this annual event organized by Power Fleet Captain Rick Sauers. Enjoying the luncheon (above) are Jack Wilfore, Sue and Jim Donham, Ed and Theresa Schneider, and Joyce Wilfore.

(left) Bill Jordan, Linda and Roger Benning, Sansing McPherson, Juergen and Madeleine Thiessen, and Robin Jordan.

Our next Yacht Club outing will be a luncheon cruise to Up the Creek Pub & Grill at the Broad Creek Marina. All HHP property owners with boats registered in SC are encouraged to join our fun-loving association of boaters. Social Membership is also available, with a waiting list. Please contact Membership OfficerShirlenePostat843-715-9219 or visit the website for details: www.hhpyc.org.

--Bill Ennis

Just a reminder forall POA Clubs using the

POA facilities:We will be having a Club Meeting on Wednesday, September 20, to discuss Club responsibilities as well as show each group how to use the A/V equipment at the facilities. We encourage each Club to have a representative in attendance.

ALL Clubs – Please meet at thePlantation House at 11:00 AM.

Also, don’t forget! If you haven’t turned in the Club paperwork and schedule for 2018 sent to each Club from the Activities Department, you may bring it with you to the September 20 meeting. For questions, please contact Sherrie or Margie at 843-681-8090.

Thank You,HHP Big Band!

The Activities Department would like to thankthe HHP Big Band for volunteering their time

and talents to put forth a FREE concertfor the community on July 17.

Your group provided a wonderful eveningfor the friends and families of HHP, and

we are forever grateful!

Thank you to each of the memberswho participated. Everyone had a lovely time!

Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.Questions? Call Sherrie or Margie at 843-681-8090.

- August 2017 Recreation Activities

Program Instructor Date/Days Time Place 2017 FeesChair Yoga Gayle Caporale Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 PM SLP

$6.00=1ticket$55.00=10tickets$100.00=20tickets$142.50=30tickets$180.00=40tickets

Gentle Yoga Gayle Caporale Tues. & Thurs. 5:30 - 6:30 PM SLP

Pilates Holly Wright Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 - 9:30 AM SLP

Beginner Pilates Holly Wright Tuesdays 9:40 - 10:40 AM SLP

Low-Impact Aerobics

Louise Lund Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:30 - 9:30 AM SLP

Total Body Cond. Louise Lund Mon. Wed. Fri. 9:30 - 10:30 AM SLP

Total Fitness Vilma Beitia Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 PM SLP

Total Fitness Jackie Spindel Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM SLP

Shallow Water Aerobics

GretchenSpiridopoulos

Mon. Wed. Fri.(Ends 10/13)

8:30 - 9:30 AM SL Pool

Deep-End Water Aerobics

GretchenSpiridopoulos

Tues. & Thurs.(Ends 9/14)

5:30 - 6:30 PM SL Pool

You must use a 2017 Universal Fitness Ticket in order to attend the above classes.Tickets are available for purchase at the POA Service Center and the Plantation House.

(* 2016 Universal Tickets will not be accepted. *)

Morning Water AerobicsOur morning Water Aerobics class will not only keep you cool,butalsobenefityour body. Gretchen Spiridopoulos conducts a cardiovascular and strengthening Water

Aerobics class, which 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: Mondays – Wednesdays – FridaysPlace: Spring Lake PoolTime: 8:30 – 9:30 AMCost: See Universal Ticket Matrix above for pricesInstructor: Gretchen Spiridopoulos

Universal Fitness Tickets from 2016 are not valid or exchangeable!! You must use a 2017 Universal Fitness Ticket in order to attend these classes.

Deep-End Water AerobicsThe Activities Department is offering an evening Deep-End Water Aerobics class from 5:30–6:30 PM, which is held in the deep-end of the Spring Lake Pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Deep-End Water Aerobics will be a non-impact aquatic class with water resistance for overall conditioning using verticalpositioning.Joggingandspecificexerciseswillstrengthen the back and abdominal muscles for a total body workout. This class will be a wonderful way to strengthen and tone your body!

Days: Tuesdays and ThursdaysPlace: Spring Lake PoolTime: 5:30 – 6:30 PMCost: See Universal Ticket Matrix above for pricesInstructor: Gretchen Spiridopoulos


Recreation Activities August 2017 -

Qigong Class New 6-Week SessionQigong (chee gong) is an ancient Chinese healthcare

system that was developed before the written word in Chinese monasteries, hospitals, and imperial courts. It integrates movements, breathing techniques, focus attention, and self-applied massage. Qigong means cultivating or working with energy and is practiced for health maintenance,

increased vitality, and inner peace.

Our instructor, Bénédicte Gadron, will be teaching a six-week session beginning Monday, August 28. Classes will be held on Mondays at the Spring Lake Pavilion from 4:20-5:20 PM. The new class session runs August 28 throughOctober9(skippingLaborDay‒September4),and the cost is only $40/person for the entire session. Ifinterested,pleasesignupattheSchedulingOfficeat843-681-8090.

Dates: Mondays, August 28 through October 9 (Skipping Labor Day - September 4)Time: 4:20 – 5:20 PM Cost: $40/personPlace: Spring Lake PavilionInstructor: Bénédicte Gadron

Qigong’sgreatappealisthatanyonecanbenefitfrompracticing it, from the very young to the very old. The movements are easy to learn. They can be performed standing, sitting or lying down, and can be adapted for physical limitations. No special equipment or clothing is required. A minimum is needed in order to have this class so sign up today!

“Wills vs. Trusts” SeminarPlease join the Activities Department and Elder Law Attorneys Brian Treacy and Rebekah Freeman on Wednesday, September 13, 10:00 AM, at the Plantation HouseforaFREEseminaron“Willsvs.Trusts.”

Mr. Treacy and Ms. Freeman will discuss the pros and cons of Wills vs. Trusts along with these important topics:

●ProbateinSouthCarolina●PowersofAttorney●JointAccounts●ProtectingAssetsfromNursingHomes●Medicaid●VeteransBenefits

Date: Wednesday, September 13Time: 10:00 AM Cost: FREE!Place: Plantation HousePresenters: Mr. Brian Treacy, Esq. and Ms. Rebekah Freeman, Esq. Elder Law and Estate Planning CenterRSVP: Sherrie or Margie at 843-681-8090

PleasecallSherrieorMargieattheSchedulingOfficeat843-681-8090. Space is limited so sign up today! Light refreshments will be served.

Presenters’ Backgrounds: Brian T. Treacy is an elder law and estate planning attorneywithofficesinBluffton,SouthCarolina.Heis a licensed attorney in South Carolina and practiced lawinNewJersey,andisaffiliatedwiththeNationalAssociation of Elder Law Attorneys. He is also an accredited attorney by the U.S. Veteran’s Administration.

Rebekah N. Freeman is the associate attorney for the Elder Law and Estate Planning Center. She graduated from the Florida Coastal School of Law and brings an enthusiastic and fresh perspective to the specialization of elder law. Rebekah is a member of the South Carolina Bar

Association, Hilton Head Bar Association, South Carolina Women’s Lawyer Association, South Carolina Young Lawyer’s Division, and Wills Committee.

Kids Kampers LOVE the HHI Fire & Rescue Dept.’s Truck!

“The TRUTH about Reverse Mortgages” SeminarPlease join the Activities Department and Don Davis, Branch Manager and Reverse Mortgage Professional with Open™ Mortgage, on Tuesday, September 26, 10:00 AM, atthePlantationHouseforaseminaron“TheTRUTHaboutReverseMortgages.”Removethemythsandunderstand the facts!

FACTS: • You maintain the title and ownership to your home.• No monthly mortgage payments…ever!• You could qualify for a Reverse Loan if you or your

spouse are 62 years of age or older and the home is your primary residence.

USE the REVERSE PROCEEDS to:• Pay off an existing mortgage• Line of credit for unexpected expenses• Supplementmonthlycashflow

When: Tuesday, September 26 Time: 10:00 AM Where: Plantation House Cost: FREE!! RSVP: Sherrie or Margie at 843-681-8090 Presenter: Don Davis, Branch Manager and Reverse Mortgage Professional with Open™ Mortgage

If interested in attending, please call Sherrie or Margie at 843-681-8090 to reserve your spot for this seminar. Seats are limited so sign up today! Light refreshments will be served.

Presenter’s Bio: Mr. Davis is a Wake Forest University graduate and a Viet Nam veteran. In addition, he is aretiredcorporateofficerofaFortune 500 company. Since helping several of his family members evaluate and choose a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (Reverse Mortgage) several years ago, Don decided to come out of retirement, get his mortgage loan originator license, and originate HECM loans exclusively. He understands the many nuances of the product and is dedicated to educating and consulting with the borrower and their trusted advisors to help ascertainifthereisaneedthatthisdiversifiedproductcanfill.

“Putting it Together: How a Theater Production Happens” SeminarThe theater is a collaborative effort among a unique, cohesive community with the common goal to give the audience the best and most meaningful experience they can possibly have. Long before the curtain rises, people begin to actualize it. The producer gets the backing, the director supervises all of the creative aspects, the set and costume designers visualize it, the stage manager organizes it, and the actors prepare to present it…and in some cases, the same person plays more than one of these roles.

Please join the Activities Department and Blake White, HHP resident and Founding Artistic and Executive Director of Lean Ensemble Theater (LET) and his “co-star”PeggyTreckerWhiteforaninsider’slookatall the elements necessary to successfully mount a production – while maintaining a marriage!

Attendees will also be introduced to LET’s 2017-2018 seasonandbeeligibletowinanLET“FlexPackage”―good for a ticket to any two LET season productions in the 2017/18 season.

Lean Ensemble Theater celebrates the vibrancy of live performance by inviting audiences to lean forward and look at the world in a different way. Talkbacks and other interactive events will offer the opportunity to exchange ideas and share comments and experiences with the theater company and audience.

If interested in attending, please call Sherrie or Margie attheSchedulingOffice―843-681-8090.Lightrefreshments will be available.

Date: Thursday, October 5Time: 10:00 AMPlace: Plantation HouseCost: FREE!Presenter: Blake White, HHP resident, Founding Artistic and Executive Director of Lean Ensemble Theater Peggy Trecker White, Director/ActorRSVP: Sherrie or Margie at 843-681-8090




Swimmers assume responsibility for their own safety and that of their families. Lifeguards will not be on duty during all hours that the pool is open. The pool is equipped with a self-locking gate, an emergency telephone,andafirstaidkitattheGuardOffice.Reportproblems to Security – (843) 681-2459. Also, DHEC will inspect for fecal contamination and other violations. IfDHECfindsanycontamination,theywillclosethepool immediately. Please be courteous and if you have a child that is NOT potty-trained, he/she MUST wear asecure-fitting,waterproofswimdiaperatalltimes.For questions, please contact the Director of Activities at (843) 681-8800, ext. 226. Thank you for your cooperation.

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. Spring Lake Pool users must present their validated HHP Photo ID Card to the pool staff when using the facility. 3. Property Owners, residents, and children 17 years and older, with validated HHP Photo ID Cards, may bring four (4) guests to the pool. Children 16 years old, with a validated HHP Photo ID Card, may enter the Spring Lake Pool; however, they are prohibited from bringing guests. 4. Guests, 17 years or older, with a validated House Guest Card may bring two (2) guests.5. Spring Lake Pool users and their guests must adhere to a proper code of conduct and follow instructions from the lifeguards. Appropriate conduct and rules include, but are not limited to, the following:• Lifeguardapprovalofallfloatationdevices.(Floatation devices must be Coast Guard approved.)• Using earphones with audio equipment.• Placing trash in receptacles.• Smoking is not permitted within the Spring Lake Pool compound at any time. (This includes e-cigarettes.)• Wearing swimwear at all times.• Showering prior to entering the pool.6. Children age 15 years or younger MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian (17 or older). 7. It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to ensure that childrennotpotty-trainedmustwearsecure-fitting,waterproofswim diapers at all times. NOTE: Anyone found responsible for a fecal contamination at the Spring Lake Pool will be held accountable for the cost of treatment and be subject to additional sanctions. If the person responsible is not a property owner, the cost of treatment and other sanctions will be levied against the host Property Owner/resident.8. The following is prohibited in the Spring Lake Pool enclosure:• No solo swimming• No animals or pets of any kind• No glass containers• No spitting, blowing nose, or individuals with skin, eye, ear, or respiratory infections, diarrhea illness, or nausea• No diaper changing on deck• No bikes, skateboards, skates, or rollerblades• No diving• No one with communicable diseases

• No one with open lesions or wounds• No running, boisterous, rough play• Noalcoholordrugsandnooneundertheinfluenceof alcohol or drugs• Norings,bodyfloats,rafts,andothersuchdevices9. In the zero-depth area of the pool, infants will be permitted to use a baby ring as space dictates but they MUST be under direct supervision of a parent/guardian at all times.10. Adult swims will be called at the discretion of the lifeguards.11. Pool noodles are permitted but they are to be used for floatationonly.12. Coolers are permitted but they are subject to inspection. All food/drinks must be kept at least ten (10) feet from the edge of the pool. Alcohol is NOT permitted.13. No climbing is allowed on the island in the middle of the lazy river.14. ChildrenwearingCoastGuardapprovedfloatationdevicesin the lazy river or the deep-end area of the pool MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.15. SpringLakePoolmaynotbeusedforpersonalprofitorcommercial purposes.16. Lounge chairs, cabanas, tables and other pool equipment maynotbereserved.Theymaybeusedonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.PropertyOwnersandguestsshouldnotleave personal items unattended. The HHPPOA accepts NO responsibility for any item left unattended.17. Lifeguards have the authority to expel violators. They may also create and enforce other safety rules, as necessary.

2017 Spring Lake Pool Rules

For Adults

Saturday, 11:00 AMat Spring Lake Tennis, court 2. To sign up, either call the Club at 843-681-3626, or call Lou Marino, USPTA Cardio Tennis Coach, cell 843-301-4453 (til 9:00 PM), [email protected].

Annual Cleaning ofthe Facilities

Monday, August 21 through Friday, August 25

Monday, August 21 through Wednesday, August 30

*Some POA Clubs that are meeting during this timeframe may need to be moved to another facility to accommodate the annual cleaning schedule. Please call Sherrie or Margie at 843-681-8090 if you have any questions. THANK YOU!!

Dolphin Head Rec BuildingSpring Lake Pavilion

Plantation House

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Fall Trash & Treasure SaleSunday, October 1 — 12 Noon to 3 PM

Plantation House Parking Areas (In case of inclement weather, it will be MOVED to Sunday, October 8.)

To reserve space and/or rent tables, complete the application and return it to the Plantation House by Monday, September 25. Space is limited. Questions? Call Sherrie or Margie at843-681-8090.

*A designated set-up time will be assigned to each spotwhen you make your reservation with Sherrie or Margie.

Required Fee:Oneparkingspace=$25.A 3’ x 6’ table can be added to your space for an additional $10.

*Sigler’s Rotisserie & Seafood will be selling hot dogs,bratwurst, potato salad, and hot pretzels. *

*No Refunds will be given if we have to move to the rain date.*

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2017 HHPPOA Fall Trash & Treasure Sale Application Name_________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________Phone___________________

___________Spacesat$25each(Required) =$ _______________ ___________Tablesat$10each(Optional) =$ _______________

TotalamountofchecktoHHPPOA =$ _______________

Return the completed application & check (payable to HHPPOA) to the Plantation House or mail to: Activities Department, P.O. Box 21940, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Special Thanks!The Kids Kamp Director, Counselors, and Staff would like to thank all of the wonderful parents and grandparents, groups, and volunteers who made Kids Kamp 2017 such a fantastic summer this year!

An EXTRA BIG THANKS goes to the following groups for volunteering their time, money, and energy: The HHP Fishing Club, the HHP Dog Club, the Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue Department, Beth Green, Millie Chaplin, Claudia McCreesh, Toney Mathews, Erich and Haley Lindemann with Kona Ice, and the Spring Lake Lifeguards. On behalf of the Activities Department, we would like to wish all of the kids a safe return to school this fall. We hope to see each one of you back next summer!

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