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Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Volume 28/Issue 2 - February 2014
Board Election 2014
Later this month you will be receiving your election materials, which will include your Ballot/Proxy. The Ballot/Proxy serve
two functions this year — as a Proxy, it establishes a quorum for our Annual Meeting; as a Ballot, it will determine which
of the three candidates are elected to serve on the POA Board. It is important that you read this information carefully,
sign the Proxy, and mark your Ballot for no more than three candidates. If you vote for more than three candidates, your
Ballot will be declared invalid. Cumulative voting is prohibited. (You can only vote for a candidate once).
Inside Plantation Living 
POA Information
POA Board Candidates...................... 5-7
General Manager's Report....................3
President's Report................................2
Hilton Head Plantation Clubs
Artists
16
Happy Times
14
Avid Island Hoppers 13
Gardeners 15
International
Big Band
19
Club
16
Bocce 16Keyboard
19
Book Clubs 12
Lucky Shots
12
Bridge
8
Knit Wits
13
Bunco
10
Men's Cooking 14
Caregivers 10 Model Train
11
Cheers Newcomers19
by Sound 13
Out to Lunch
13
Coin Club
18
Pickleball
16
CraftSoftball 17
Workshop 14
SL Tennis
18
Dance Club 16
Tee Timers
14
Dog Club
10
Vino Formaggio 12
Euchre
10
Women's Club 12
Farmers
15
Women's Euchre 12
Fishing 11Woodcarvers10
Golfing
9
Yacht Club
17
Green
Thumbers 13
Recreation Activities
Health & Fitness Programs..................20
Kids Kamp.........................................21
Mardi Gras Bingo...............................21
Shamrock Shuck & Shag.....................23
Trash and Treasure Sale......................24
Feature Article
Lowcountry Nature............................ 8
Quorum Requirement
We must have 51% participation in order for the election and the
Annual Meeting to be valid. If we do not reach a quorum,
another mailing will need to be sent at a cost of several
thousand dollars. Some of you may remember in year’s past
during that election process, we made quorum for the election but
failed to make quorum for the Annual Meeting prompting us to send
out a second mailing to obtain a quorum. A second mailing today
would cost the association over $6,000 in hard costs such as postage,
stationery, and printing, plus numerous hours of staff time to facilitate.
The cost of a second endeavor would be required by our governing
documents, but, I am sure you will agree, a frivolous and unnecessary
expenditure to all of you if we can make quorum on the first mailing. It is far more efficient and cost-effective to do this once. In years past, the Board and staff needed to call in volunteers to make
follow up phone calls to property owners who had not voted in order
to make quorum. We also resorted to not only making phone calls
but also to handing out flyers at the Security Gates urging property
owners who had not yet voted to go to the POA Service Center and
fill out a Ballot/Proxy. All of these efforts, though successful, diverted
valuable Board and staff resources. We realize property owners are
busy people and filling out another form may not be on the top of
your list. However, the alternative is costly and diverts resources from
other important tasks.
The deadline for your Ballot/Proxy to be received at the POA Service
Center is Thursday, March 20, in order to be counted for the
Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 22, to be held at the
Plantation House.
As an inducement to make our quorum requirement, the POA has
an incentive program. Provided we make our quorum requirement
by Monday, March 17, 2014, every Ballot/Proxy from a member
in good standing that is received by that date will be placed in a
drawing for a $200 gift certificate that can be redeemed at the POA
Service Center for merchandise, classes, ARB fees, or used as a
credit against your 2015 assessment. Five ballots will be drawn at
random and each will be issued a $200 gift certificate.
Visit Hilton Head Plantation's Website at www.hiltonheadplantation.com
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POA Board Report
President’s Report
Hilton Head
Plantation
Hopefully, our cold weather has ended. Even though we will soon be
covered in pollen, we can look forward to spring and the beauty it brings to
the entire Island!
Property Owners’ Association
7 Surrey Lane – PO Box 21940
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
Tel. (843) 681-8800 Fax 681-8801
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
www.hiltonheadplantation.com
The good news: Salty Fare has new owners who plan to develop the
parcel more in keeping with the wishes of the residents of The Cypress
and those who own nearby waterway property. My compliments to these
residents for their organized planning and the articulate presentation of
their concerns to the Town of Hilton Head.
Board of Directors
President
Lois Wilkinson
Vice President
Terry Conway
Secretary
Pat Harlacher
Treasurer
Tom Hoppin
Members:
Jerry Cutrer
Michael Keskin
Tom Kuczkowski
Ben Letizia
Harry Meyers
Board of Directors Hotline Ext. 9
More good news: The permitting process for our new Spring Lake Pool
has begun. It’s a slow process. We project completion of the pool by June
of 2016.
In other news: The construction of the monopine has temporarily slowed
down. As soon as we get the obstacles sorted out, construction of the
project will begin. Please stay patient — cell coverage will soon improve.
With the imminent election of new Board members, I would like to answer
some questions about how your POA functions. HHP residents directly
elect three Board members each year for three year terms. The Board sets
direction and policy and makes strategic decisions. The Board solicits and
considers resident opinions and comments and addresses their concerns
and criticisms. This input comes from personal contact, emails, letters,
phone calls to the Board HotLine, the Annual Meeting, Coffees with Peter,
special meetings, and the opinions voiced by the Committees. The General
Manager works for the Board and executes the decisions of the Board. The
staff works cooperatively as a cohesive unit, always keeping in mind the
best interests of the residents.
POA Staff
POA Service Center
(843) 681-8800
General Manager
Ext. 233
Peter Kristian Asst. Gen. Mgr./Administration
Todd Lindstrom Ext. 239
Activities/Recreation
Chrissy Kristian Ext. 226
ARB/Covenants
Betsy Weppner
Ext. 242
Communications
Denise McAllister Ext. 244
Maintenance – David Mills Ext. 227
Security Director – Art Benoit 681-3843
Tennis Pro – Keith Ferda
681-3626
Because the Board believes that a single spokesperson best represents
the Plantation, the General Manager speaks as that person. A previous
Board hired him and the Executive Committee reviews him yearly. The
Board does not micro-manage the GM because we trust his experience
and instincts in dealing with Plantation issues. The GM keeps the Board
well-informed of all issues and is accessible and open to Board member
comments.
Important Phone Numbers
POA Service Center
(843) 681-8800
Ext. 236
Accounting
Communications
Ext. 244
Ext. 242
Covenant Enforcement
Maintenance Shop
Ext. 241
Tennis Hotline
Ext. 290
Ext. 223
Vehicle Decals
Dolphin Head Building
681-8019
681-8090
Plantation House
Scheduling Office
681-8090
Spring Lake Pavilion
681-3707
Spring Lake Pool Information 689-6473
Spring Lake Tennis
681-3626
Security
Dispatch (24 Hrs.)
Pass Line (24 Hrs.)
Security Office
681-2459
342-9980
681-3053
Emergencies
Fire & Ambulance
Dial 911
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The Board is always interested in your thoughts and comments. Please
leave a message on the Board HotLine at 681-8800, ext. 9 or email
[email protected]. Please identify yourself to help us address your
concerns. If you wish to contact the Board President directly, you can
email me at: [email protected].
--Lois Wilkinson
POA Sadly Loses Staff Member - Dianne Masales
POA staff member Dianne Masales suddenly passed away
on January 26 after a recent cancer diagnosis. Dianne
worked with the POA in the Community Relations/ARB
Department for 17 years. She will be greatly missed.
Please keep her husband Gary, and Dianne's family in
your thoughts and prayers. POA Staff Member Betsy
Weppner will be handling Dianne's duties on an interim
basis.
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General Manager's Report
Coffee with Peter
Our next Coffee is scheduled for Thursday,
February 20, 10:00 AM, at the Plantation House.
The first part of our meeting will have the usual
updates and a question and answer period. During
the second part of the meeting, you will have the
opportunity to meet the Candidates who are
running for the three open seats on the POA Board.
This will be an excellent opportunity for you to meet
and mingle with the candidates. Please take some
time to review the information on pages 5-7 about
each of the candidates. Our community works best
when everyone participates. Please educate yourself
on the background of each of the candidates, jot
down any questions you may have, and bring them
to the meeting. Please read the front page story
regarding the incentive program the POA has set up to
encourage voter participation.
We will also have as our special guest the Town of
Hilton Head Fire Chief Lavarn Lucas who will speak on
cardiac care.
If you are new to our lovely community, these Coffees
are a great way to get up-to-speed on the operations
of the Plantation. As usual, the coffee will be hot and
fresh and the donuts and other goodies plentiful.
What if I Don't Know Who to Vote for?
Copies of each candidate's bio and picture are included
in this edition of Plantation Living. You will also find
a short biographical sketch included with your Ballot
materials. If after reviewing these materials, attending
meetings, and consulting with friends and neighbors,
you are still unsure of whom to vote for, please don't
throw your Ballot/Proxy away. Although we strongly
advise all property owners to become informed voters
and vote for the candidate(s) of your choice, if you
are still unsure, simply check the box on the Ballot
next to "I am returning this Ballot/Proxy for the
purpose of achieving a quorum only and do not
wish to vote for any candidate", sign the Ballot/
Proxy, and send it in to the POA. Your Ballot can then
be counted toward the POA quorum requirement.
Committees
The HHPPOA Board is advised by several standing
committees. These committees include: Finance,
Covenants, Communications, Maintenance, Recreation,
Security, Election, and the Architectural Review Board.
Each committee has a specific area of expertise. Members of these committees are chosen from among
the members in good standing of the POA and serve
for a period of one year in accordance with guidelines
adopted by the Board. The committee system
provides an invaluable service to the community by
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tapping members’ expertise for the benefit of the POA. If you have an interest in sharing your time and talent,
please consider filling out the interest form inserted
in this issue and returning it to Sharon White at the
POA Service Center by March 12. (The form is also
available online at www.hiltonheadplantation.
com.) The Board generally makes its committee
appointments at its April Board meeting.
Dianne Masales
As you may be aware, our ARB Administrator Dianne
Masales passed away after a short battle with cancer.
Dianne was a valued staff member with Hilton Head
Plantation POA for over 17 years. It was a shock to
all of us who knew Dianne and worked with her on a
daily basis to suddenly lose our friend and colleague.
Dianne was a fixture for those who were seeking to
build a home, make an exterior modification, take
down a tree, or commiserate about an infraction of
the POA’s governing documents as they pertained to
Architectural or Covenants matters. Dianne worked
with many realtors who needed information regarding
properties they were listing for clients. Always a
helpful soul, Dianne would go the extra distance to
meet a deadline or fulfill a request. Dianne provided
staff support to both the Architectural Review Board
and the Covenants Committee and also administered
the Right-of-Entry program that provided some
additional protections to property owners after a
natural disaster such as a hurricane.
Dianne was always looking for efficiencies and ways
to either save the POA resources or find additional
revenue sources. One of Dianne’s suggestions netted
the POA $20,000 in funds from a totally unexpected
source. Dianne was born in Canada and was a citizen
of that country for much of her life. When she moved
permanently to the United States, she sought out
citizenship and, after fulfilling all the appropriate
requirements, Dianne became a U.S. citizen. This was
an accomplishment that she relished and carried with
a deep pride.
Every year the POA staff and Board adopt a family
or two over the Christmas holidays. And, every year
Dianne stepped forward to take part in coordinating
this event, which included collecting the funds,
purchasing and wrapping the gifts, and securing in
kind donations of food, clothing, and toys. Dianne
savored this time of year, taking great pride in being
the point person and delivering the gifts to the needy
families or organizations. One of the families the POA
adopted several years ago struck a special chord with
Dianne, and in subsequent years Dianne continued to
purchase gifts for the family out of her own resources.
That relationship was still in practice this past
Christmas.
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POA Information
General Manager’s Report
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Each morning about 8:45 AM, I head downstairs to
touch base with staff members. It is a habit and ritual
I enjoy. The Tuesday after Dianne’s passing, I found
myself calling out her name as I came within earshot
of her door not having fully internalized that Dianne
was not there. Many property owners emailed and
sent their condolences and expressed their feelings
about Dianne. One such sentiment is representative
of the numerous we received: “…Dianne was the
face of the POA for us. She was the constant in
our spotty and now permanent HHP residence
– always helpful, always gracious, and always
caring.”
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Dianne’s husband,
Gary, and all of Dianne’s family, friends, and coworkers.
Dianne’s life touched so many others. She is already
deeply missed.
Golf Courses
The four Golf Clubs (Bear Creek, Dolphin Head, Oyster
Reef, and the Country Club of Hilton Head) that call
HHP home, permit residents onto their cart paths
before and after play for walking and biking. Please
observe the signs that each golf course provides which
indicate the times when the cart paths are available
for resident use. Using the cart paths during nondesignated hours is dangerous and discourteous to the
golfers playing the course. Please use the cart paths
during the designated hours only.
Trash & Recycling Service
Some residents have asked if the POA has been
able to obtain any preferred pricing for trash and
recycling services for HHP residents. Unfortunately,
after repeated calls to both Republic and Waste Pro
on this topic, we have not received a return call on
preferred pricing. Republic’s contract with the Town
ends on April 1 of this year and their price is slated to
roughly triple for quarterly trash and recycling service
to approximately $155 per quarter. We have been
successful in getting pricing from I2recycle. If the
situation changes, we will keep you posted.
Cell Tower Installation
As you may be aware, the POA Board has authorized
Crown Castle International to build a monopine
between Dolphin Head Drive and White Tail Deer
Lane. The project was slated to break ground in
December, 2013, but was held up by two Appeals
to the Town of Hilton Head — one to the Board of
Zoning Appeals citing that the Town Staff erred in its
interpretation of who is an “affected property” when
determining the zoning change that was necessary to
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approve the easement parcel of open space that will be
used for the monopole installation, and a second to the
Planning Commission citing that Town Staff did not follow
appropriate procedures when subdividing the easement
parcel where the monopine will be located.
The Appeal to the Board of Zone Appeals was heard on
January 27, but a decision on the Appeal was postponed
until the Board of Zoning Appeals' February 24 meeting.
The second Appeal to the Planning Commission is slated
for March. The POA Board and Crown Castle continue
to be committed to seeing this process through so we
can take the next step to improving cell phone and Wi-Fi
services on Hilton Head Plantation.
Salty Fare
The Salty Fare property located just outside our
Cypress Gate is under contract. The interested
party is a developer of assisted living housing called
Bayshore. They primarily operate out of Tampa, Florida.
Representatives of The Cypress, HHPPOA, and the Town
of Hilton Head Island have had a preliminary meeting
with the three principals in this venture. As always, the
details will need to be sorted out, but the broad brush
plan is to place 130-150 assisted living units on the
water side of the Salty Fare parcel and approximately
30 age-restricted apartments on the parking lot east
side of the property. This is the first step in a multi-step
process that will involve input and approvals from the
POA and The Cypress, as well as several Town of Hilton
Head governmental bodies including the Town’s Design
Review Board, Planning Commission, and ultimately,
Town Council. We will keep you informed as this process
moves forward.
Main Street Inn Rezoning
On January 30, the POA hosted an information meeting
on this zoning request to afford HHP property owners and
other interested parties the opportunity to get firsthand
information from the organization that is proposing to
use the Main Street Inn for a rehabilitation facility for
those suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies and
depression.
Other Projects
• Six of the tennis courts at the Spring Lake Racquet
Club have been resurfaced.
• The HVAC system at the Cypress Gate has been
replaced.
• The Board has authorized staff to move forward with
the planning and permitting phase of the Spring Lake
Pool renovation project.
• Several of the POA's computers were upgraded to keep
pace with changes in technology.
• The Security Department’s radio equipment is being
upgraded to a totally digital format.
Stay SafePeter Kristian
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Nomination of Candidates for
the Board of Directors
There are three vacancies on the Board of Directors for 2014. The
following four individuals have been nominated as candidates for those
vacancies. (*Order of names drawn at random*)
Candidate
Education
Lois A. Wilkinson Alfred University,
NY
42 Deerfield Road
Resident since 1994
Robert (Bob)
Bush
B.S. Drexel
University
MBA Temple
University
Resident since 2007
Douglas N. Skelly RETS Technical
Resident since 1996
Electronic
Engineering
degree 1963.
Certified Property
Manager,
Certified Manager
Community
Associations
Michael A. Keskin Lodging
13 Wild Laurel Lane
HHP
Activities
1983-1994 School
Library Secretary,
Chatham, NJ
1979-1982 Realtor,
Amherst, NH
Previously: Dental
Assistant, Teaching
Assistant
Yacht Club, Women's
Club, Book Club, Island
Hoppers, POA Board
President 2013, Board
Member 2011-2014,
Covenants Committee
2010, Recreation
Committee Chair 2011,
Strategic Planning/
Nominating Committee
Chair 2012
Owner, Atlantic
Pension Planning
Corp. - Insurance,
Retirement
Planning, Wealth
Management,
Investment
Management
9 Foxbriar Court
4 Oyster Rake Lane
Work
Experience
Coffee with Peter
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Plantation House
Meet the Candidates
Administrator,
Cornell University
1967
Resident since 2000
Goals
Continue to encourage and
support staff. Advocate
continuing conservative
financial policy. Remain
aware of residents'
opinions and concerns.
Work on financial oversight
President/
Owner High Tide
Associates, real
estate brokerage
(22 employees);
1974-1982 Manager
Ford Motor Land
Development Corp.
Communications
Committee 1 year;
Finance Committee 2
years; currently serving
on Finance Committee
Share my years of
experience in property
management, construction,
and real estate for the
mutual benefit of HHP
owners and staff.
After 35 years with
Marriott, retired in
2004.
Chairman of HHI/
Bluffton Chamber
of Commerce; Vice
Chair of Visitors
Convention Bureau
POA Board of Directors;
Chairman of the ARB;
Maintenance Committee;
Liason for improving
telecommunications
Work with the Board
to enhance the Hilton
Head Plantation living
experience.
Ballots for the election will be mailed by February 20. Take the time to cast your vote.
--Terry Conway, Chair, Nominating Committee
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POA Information
Candidates for the Board of Directors
Lois Wilkinson
Robert (Bob) Bush
I have lived on Hilton Head
Plantation for almost 20 years. I
retired after 12 years as school
library secretary for the School
District of the Chathams, New
Jersey. I chose to relocate
to HHP for many of the same
reasons that most of us did
—- the natural and man-made
beauty, the many social and
recreational activities, and the
diversity of the residents.
After completing five years as Volunteer Coordinator
for Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity, I found
myself with the time, energy, and desire to serve in
some capacity in our community. So, I volunteered to
serve on the Covenants Committee. I believe that the
Covenants lay the foundation principles that make our
community thrive. Awareness and strict enforcement of
our Covenants help keep our community the “premier
community on the Island.”
During my service as a HHPPOA Board member for the
last three years, I chaired the Recreation Committee,
Nominating Committee, and Strategic Planning
Committee, and served as Vice President, and now
President of the Board. I observed the planning and
building of Spring Lake Pavilion. I learned a great
deal about cell towers and support the addition of a
monopine to improve coverage within our Plantation. I
also supported the proper planning for the changes in
the Salty Fare tract so that the residents of The Cypress
and those bordering the waterway would not have their
lifestyles changed.
Like all of you, I want to continue to preserve and
improve the facilities that we enjoy on a daily basis
while remaining aware of finances. As a frequent
user of the Spring Lake Pool, I look forward to the
much needed improvement which we will accomplish
without a financial burden on any of us. I hope that
our conservative approach concerning the preservation
of Pine Island will continue to maintain that area as a
beautiful recreational asset.
I have enjoyed the last three years listening to your
comments, opinions, ideas, and criticisms, answering
your questions, and participating in discussions and
decisions. I look forward to serving you as a Board
member for another term so that I can help Hilton Head
Plantation remain as desirable as I first found it 20 years
ago…or even better!
Maureen and I have been
coming to Hilton Head Island
for about 15 years to keep
our boat away from winter
on the Chesapeake. We have
been at Shelter Cove Marina
all these years, living on the
boat. About 12 years ago,
we had to go to Skull Creek
because Shelter Cove was
being dredged. We pulled out
our bikes and rode around
every street in Hilton Head
Plantation. We saw the beauty, the calmness, the
organized neighborhoods, the cleanliness, and the fact
that there were very few transients. This was a true
residential plantation. We looked at each other and
decided that, when we sell our home in Margate, NJ,
we would buy into this great lifestyle of Hilton Head
Plantation.
Now, after living at 9 Foxbriar Court for seven years, I
feel obligated to give of myself to help the community
maintain this lifestyle using my knowledge and
experience, as well as my energy and enthusiasm. By
joining the Board, I will use my talents as a Financial
Planner, to help the Plantation to remain one of the
finest communities in our great state and nation.
I am still working and traveling, but have no desire to
retire. My busy life keeps me sharp and ready to help
others.
POA Committees
HHP property owners interested in serving on a
POA Committee are invited to complete the POA
Committee Interest Form inserted in this issue.
The POA Standing Committees include:
-Architectural Review Board
-Maintenance
-Finance
-Communications -Recreation
-Covenants
-Security
Please return the completed form to the POA
Service Center by Wednesday, March 12.
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Candidates for the Board of Directors
Douglas N. Skelly
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Michael A. Keskin
We have been full-time HHP
owners since 1996, part-time
since 1984. Denise and I moved
to the Island from Cos Cob, CT.
This year, we will celebrate our
50th wedding anniversary at the
Spring Lake Pavilion.
My education and career
experience follow: Technical
Engineering Degree in 1964
RETS Detroit. CPM – Certified Property Manager/
Institute Real Estate Mgt. Licensed RE Broker in SC, NY,
and MA. (refer to htausa.com)
Ford Motor Land Development Corp/Manager ('74-'82).
I was part of the Henry Ford II management team,
building Detroit’s Renaissance Center (now GM World
Headquarters). Director of Property Management
Services for Jones Lang Wootton (82-96) 6.0 MSF Class
“A” high rise and campus office with some residential
mix NYC, NJ, CT, Boston, and Philadelphia.
My work has been in property/construction management
and the real estate fields. I started High Tide Associates
on the Island in 1997. We are the Association and
Regime Management professionals for 28 properties on
Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, with four (4) Florida
associations. We are also Realtors for both buyers and
sellers.
I have served on the HHP Communications Committee
and continue to serve on the HHP Finance Committee
(3 years). I volunteer with other Boards and currently
am President of the Lowcountry Property Managers
Association.
My goal is to carry on the unequalled efforts of
community involvement with those who continue to
serve, and those preceding me, as well as to participate
in strategic planning, maintaining fiscal responsibility,
public and building/grounds preventative maintenance,
safety, insurance, professional staff, preservation of brick
and mortar of our buildings and roadways, operating
systems/infrastructure and a common sense approach
for administration of all HHP policies and procedures.
These are all of major importance to you and me. It
would be my pleasure to act on your behalf in this
regard.
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As a veteran hotelier with
Marriott International facilities
worldwide (35 years), I led the
team that assumed management
of the former Hyatt Regency
Hilton Head in January 2001,
and oversaw the $22 million
renovation to restore it to a
world-class resort. I retired in
2004.
Before moving to Hilton Head, a
portion of my experience included: VP of OperationsMarriott’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, Maryland; General
Manager/Area Manager, Bethesda Marriott; Budapest
Marriott, Hungary; New York Financial Center Marriott;
Washington Dulles Airport Marriott hotels; Resident
Manager, Key Bridge Marriott, VA; Food & Beverage
Director-West Coast and Midwest Regional Office. I was
recruited by Marriott while attending Cornell University.
I have served as: Chairman of the HHI/Bluffton
Chamber of Commerce and Vice-Chairman of Visitors
and Convention Bureau of the Chamber, Board of
Directors of the HHI Symphony Orchestra, Board of
Trustees of Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Elder of
First Presbyterian Church, Treasurer Art League HHI,
and Vice-Chairman University of SC Beaufort Hospitality
Advisory Board. Currently: ATAX Committee for the
Town of Hilton Head; Board of Trustees-VIM; member
of Bear Creek Golf Club; St. Andrew By-The-Sea United
Methodist Church.
My hopes for the future of Hilton Head Plantation are for
it to continue to be the most desirable plantation to live
in and have a strong sense of community on this Island.
Our plantation is unique and forward-thinking leaders
have helped to keep it that way. I would hope that my
years of experience in the corporate world would serve
me well in working with all Board members to retain the
beauty, convenience, and security we have here.
My wife, Jo, and I live in the Oyster Reef community and
have four grown children and four grandchildren.
Coffee with Peter
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Plantation House
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Lowcountry Nature/HHP Clubs
Lowcountry Nature: Mistletoe
This winter, here and there in the plantation, you may
notice isolated clumps of vegetation flourishing high
among the branches of otherwise leafless trees. These
bushy green
growths are
native American
mistletoe
(Phoradendron
serotinum) – a
distant relative
of the English
mistletoe
(Viscum album)
Annual Bird Count
On December 14, 2013, 27 hardy HHP residents
braved 60 degree temperatures, and light and heavy
rain much of the time, to count 1,103 birds at the
beaches, lagoons, farm, and golf courses. Meanwhile,
tucked away in the warmth of their homes, 29 "not so
hardy" home birders counted 556 birds in their yards,
lagoons, and Port Royal Sound. In this grand total
of 1,659 birds, the Hooded Mergansers led the count
with a total of 231; home birders counted 188 and the
field birders counted 43. The Yellow-rumped Warbler's
came in second at 172. Out of 1,659 total birds, 68
species were counted. For more specifics, or if you
ever want to go birding, give a jingle to 342-5804.
of Christmas
lore and
celebrations.
--Co-Captains Carol Clemens
and Mary Jane Major
photo by Vicky McMillan
Mistletoes belong to
the sandlewood family
(Santalaceae), a large group of flowering plants that are
parasitic on other plants. American mistletoe infects
more than a hundred host species, including elms,
oaks, maples, sycamores, and many other familiar
shade trees. Although it makes its own food through
photosynthesis, mistletoe produces specialized tissues
that invade the tree’s branches and soak up water and
vital nutrients from the host. Over time, and especially
during droughts, the host tree may experience a slower
growth rate and poorer health. Bacteria, fungi, and
insect pests can also invade the tree via mistletoe
infection points.
In the fall, American mistletoe produces small,
inconspicuous flowers, followed by fleshy, white
fruits, which are toxic to humans and household pets.
However, many songbirds love them, and birds play a
major role in dispersing the sticky seeds, which readily
adhere to tree bark wherever they are deposited.
Mistletoe clumps serve as habitats for a variety of
animals, and the leaves provide food for caterpillars of
the great blue hairstreak butterfly (Atildes haleus), which
is totally dependent upon American mistletoe for its
survival.
--Vicky McMillan
Plantation Living is a monthly newsletter,
published by the Hilton Head Plantation Property
Owners’ Association. Deadline for news and ads
is the 15th of the month preceding the publication
issue. Submit electronically, if possible: Email:
[email protected]
For information about newsletter articles or
newsletter or Web advertising, please contact
Denise McAllister at 681-8800 ext. 244.
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(photo right) A couple of field
birders along Skull
Creek. Photo by
Anne Bourne, an
HHP field birder.
Bridge Winners
PH Ladies Bridge
January 10 - No play
January 24 - No play
PH – 2nd & 4th Friday
10:30 AM
Call Sue Creighton 682-2886
PH Team Bridge
January 7 - No play
PH – 1st Tuesday – 7:00 PM
Call Barbara/Don Edwards 689-3311
SL Ladies Bridge
January 7 - Winners
1. Dorothy Feind
2. Sigrid Peters
3. Mary Lou Meinholz
January 21 - Winners
1. Mary Lou Meinholz
2. Rosella Miller
3. Emily Eastman
1st & 3rd Tuesday – 10:00 AM
Call Sigrid Peters 689-9350
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Plantation Golfing
by Jerry Cutrer
Bear Creek Golf Club
The Deep Well Project was beneficiary of the Bear Creek Men’s Golf Association’s
“Turkey Shoot” competition. Winners received gift certificates from local grocery
stores, which were combined with additional gift certificates donated by event
participants, and a total of $825 was raised for the local charity.
(right) Deep Well Executive Director
Betsy Doughtie received BCGC’s donation
check from Head Pro Brett Heisler.
Country Club of Hilton Head
(left) John Winnestaffer and Loretta Cutrer won
the 2013 CCHH Senior Men’s and Women’s Club Championships. Dwight Hunting captured the
Super Senior Men’s championship.
(right) The Women’s Nine Hole Association hosted the
Women’s Golf Association in the WNHA’s 15th Annual
Thanksgiving Scramble. 52 ladies were divided into “Wild
Turkeys” and “Sweet Potatoes” teams with the Sweet
Potatoes emerging victorious. A Thanksgiving-themed
luncheon followed the competition.
Dolphin Head Golf Club
Dolphin Head ladies wrapped up their 2013 competition with an End of Season Fashion Show followed by dinner and
an awards presentation. Chris Flanagan was crowned 18-Hole Women’s Player of the Year and Patricia Berndt was
recognized as 9-Hole Women’s Player of the Year.
(right) Chris Flanagan,
18-Hole Player of the
Year, and Head Pro Matt
Stewart
(left) Patricia Berndt –
9-Hole Player of the Year
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HHP Clubs
Dog Club
Caregivers Support Group
Hello, Dog Lovers! As
our dogs’ “people,” our
responsibilities include
ensuring that our
canines’ health needs
are met. Toward that
end, I have listed
below a few Signs of Good Health that I found
on the Hill’s Website. (Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s
Prescription Diet are highly regarded as nutritious
products for dogs.)
Eyes - should be bright and clear, free of discharge.
Cloudiness in older dogs is often a sign of cataracts.
Ears - should be clean and free of discharge, odor, or
redness. Untreated ear problems can result in hearing
loss.
Nose - should be clean and free of discharge or sores.
Mouth - should smell fresh; gums should be smooth
and firm; teeth should be free of tartar or plaque.
Coat - should be shiny, without sores or “hot spots.”
Bladder/Bowel - voiding should be regular and
apparently pain-free; stools should be regular and
firm. Our support group for caregivers in Hilton Head
Plantation is growing! What a wonderful group of
people who care about helping others. That’s what
a mutual selfhelp group is all
about. You get
some time out from
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.
If you spot problems in any of these areas, make an
appointment with your veterinarian. Contact your
vet immediately if your pet seems to have trouble
voiding or cries in pain when attempting to do so, or if
he/she suffers from bloody or watery diarrhea, looks
bloated, or diarrhea continues for more than 24 hours.
Likewise, your vet needs to see your dog immediately
if he/she vomits more than five times in a few hours,
if the vomit contains blood, or if it is accompanied by
diarrhea.
If we address our pets’ health issues appropriately, we
can give our furry companions the happy life they so
deserve!
Stay warm - spring in the Lowcountry is on its way!
Meanwhile, happy dog walking!
Join the HHP Dog Club - contact me for details!
--Helen Collins,
Secretary/Treasurer, HHP Dog Club
tel. 689-9303 email: [email protected]
You will learn from a professional facilitator 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 Friday of the month, 11:00 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: amartel@
hargray.com or give her a call at 785-5995. See Ann’s
blog at: www.annscaregivertips.blogspot.com.
Euchre Club
We 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
843-715-2529 or email Chuck Stewart at:
[email protected].
--Chuck Stewart
Woodcarvers
Bunco
We meet on the 3rd Monday,
7:00 PM, at Dolphin Head Rec
Building.
--Joan Heller 681-4720
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Woodcarvers 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:
Mondays
Time:
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Place:
Dolphin Head Rec Area
Contact: Jim Gorddard 689-3273
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Fishing Club
HHP Model Train Club
Our next meeting will
take place on Wednesday,
February 26, 6:00 PM,
at the Plantation House.
Dawn Brut of the Coastal
Discovery museum will
present “A Nocturnal Evening of Owls and Bats”. The
dinner theme is Italian.
The Train Club met at the Plantation House on
January 8 and welcomed three new members. There
was a very full and interesting agenda. Here are the
highlights. Dave Garceau showed an HO gauge 2-8-2
Mikado with a 6-wheel tender which he built. It ran
like a Swiss watch and must have taken "watchmaker"
skills to put it together! Dave also discussed a "new"
and somewhat rare railroad car he got for Christmas.
Plans for the Fishing Seminar are being firmed up
(details below) for Saturday, March 29, 1:00 to
4:00 PM, at the Plantation House and a nearby lagoon.
The Lionel Nickel Plate O gauge extended vision
caboose was made only in 1983 and was not in the
regular catalog. The engine he used at the meeting
to pull the caboose was a 2-8-4 Berkshire, made in
2008. It is "traditional" in size as opposed to being full
scale, is TMCC-controlled, smokes, and has directional
lighting with railsounds. What more could you want!
Rusty Fitler presented some interesting plastic
vehicles, in their original boxes, which are O scaled
and fit well with Plasticville buildings.
1. SC Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
what it does, rules and regulations, fishing ethics. Also: HHPPOA rules and regulations for fishing.
2. A description of the species one finds in POA
fresh and brackish water lagoons; how to find them
and how to handle them when caught.
3. Knots – which ones are important to fishing,
including hands-on practice at tying them.
4. Equipment overview: rods, reels, hooks, lures
separated by category (top water, bottom water, soft
plastics, swim baits, spinner baits, etc.).
5. Hands-on practice – setting up rods, reels, and
lures, and using them in casting and some actual
fishing.
We'd really like to see as many members as possible
become involved. Even if you not long-term, think of
getting the grandkids out of the house during their
next visit!
You will not need any equipment to attend this
session. If you decide to take up this great sport,
members of the board would be happy to organize
a trip to Walmart or Bass Pro Shops in Savannah to
assist you in purchasing a basic setup, which would
cost under $100.
We'd like to have been able to utilize Spring Lake in
addition to a freshwater lagoon, but a SC Saltwater
Fishing License is required when fishing in Spring
Lake. Yearly fishing licenses are available at Walmart
for those 64 years old and younger. If you're 64 and
older, you can buy a lifetime license for $9.00. If you
were born before July 1, 1940, the lifetime license is
free. Lifetime licenses must be purchased online at
SCDNR.com.
Please direct any questions or comments on the
program to Gary Turner at 342-3254 or email Gary at
[email protected].
--Earle Nirmaier
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Perhaps the most
unusual item at
the meeting was
presented by Chuck
Landau. This
was an HO gauge
Marklin streamliner
loco with coaches.
His father brought this back from Germany in the early
1950's. It is 3 rail AC with headlight and reversing
operation. The model is based on a streamlined
prototype built in Germany in the 1930's for high
speed passenger service.
There are many activities in addition to club meetings.
For example, several members of the club attended a
train show in Savannah on January 18.
The club meets monthly from October to June,
7:00 PM, the 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 Dave Garceau
843‑342-6023 or [email protected].
--David Argent
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HHP Clubs
Women's Club
HHPWC's Book Clubs
Please join us for the next
meeting of the Women’s
Club on Tuesday,
March 11, 2:00 PM, at
the Plantation House — a
half hour of refreshment and socialization followed
by a short business meeting, and then our program,
“Little Women: Giants on Hilton Head”.
Book Club is an activity of the
Hilton Head Plantation Women's
Club. There are now eleven, very
active clubs in existence. Book
clubs meet monthly on a day and
time of the member's choosing. Each book club selects
which books will be read in their club yearly, and in late
March there is an annual meeting of club representatives
to share summaries and ratings of those books.
Our guest presenter will be David Lauderdale, a
writer and editor at The Island Packet for more than
30 years. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to
learn about women Islanders — small in stature who
left large legacies for us to live up to.
Please email your reservation for the March meeting
to [email protected] or call Kathy Eckart if you
do not have email. If calling, be sure to speak clearly
and give both your first and last name when leaving
your message. Mark your calendar for the second
Tuesday of each month through May to attend all of
the Women's Club meetings.
You can become a member of the Women's Club by
sending a check for $15 to HHPWC to Kathy Eckart,
5 King Rail Court, HHI, SC 29926. Send in payment
with your registration information that includes:
name, address, phone number, email, and spouse’s
name (please print this information). Joining is easy; refer to our club section at www.
hiltonheadplantation.com where you will find the
membership form (select Recreation and Activities on
the left, then clubs). There are many interest groups
open to members of the club. Group information can
be found on the club section of the HHP Website at
www.hiltonheadplantation.com.
--Shirlene Post
Women's Euchre Club
The Women’s Euchre club will be meeting on 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 February 24. Please
email Jean Conroy at: [email protected] if you
have any questions.
--Jean Conroy
The Lucky Shots
During the year, as well as during the holiday season,
many clubs voluntarily contribute to organizations which
promote reading. The "Between the Sheets" book club
contacted a Jasper County elementary school to provide
books for a special education class consisting of six little
girls. The teacher and the girls were thrilled to receive
a copy of their very own interactive book the teacher
recommended. The class sent a picture of the girls
reading and "Between the Sheets" sent a picture of the
book club members to the class.
The "Relaxed Readers" is a book club that pioneered
the initiative to support and encourage reading in the
community. Deep Well had a Christmas gift bag program
for children and this year every gift bag provided a book.
The Relaxed Readers provided books for the children's
gift bag.
If you are interested in joining a book club, please
contact one of us below. You must love to read and be a
current member of the Women's Club.
--Claire Lobel, 681-8183
--Margita Rockstroh, 682-3171
Vino Formaggio Group
The Vino Formaggio Group offers
wine tasting opportunities for the
novice to develop an appreciation
for 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 the
day of the tasting. Reservations and
payment must be made prior to the
date of the event. Please contact either Linda Jones
342-6425 or Lynda Casper 683-9244. You must be a
current member of HHP Women’s Club to join.
We have a great group of fun loving women who have enjoyed playing golf together for over a year in
the heat and cold. The ladies are eager to share tips and encouragement with each other no matter what
their skill level. Pinecrest Golf Club in Bluffton is our course of choice on Monday mornings. After playing
nine holes, most of us stay to socialize while enjoying a delicious lunch. Our group is not accepting new
members at this time.
--Nancy Meyer 682-4060 or [email protected]
--Trish Ouellette 342-2534 or [email protected]
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Out to Lunch Bunch
Green Thumbers
We will continue our gourmet
adventure in eating on
February 19 at the Mulberry
Street Trattoria where you'll find
fine Italian cuisine and cool class. It's located near Bed Bath and Beyond, on the left hand
side of the entrance from 278. Menu selection and price
will be available online. Plan to join us on March 20
at the new restaurant "843" (our area code). See you
there.
--Mary Skwirut 342-3345
--Carol Vivona 682-4129
At a joint meeting with the Island
Transplants in January, members
from both clubs learned from Myra
Stinnett, Master Gardener, that
in choosing plants it is important
to consider what plants thrive
on our island, require sun, have
great color and texture, and
might do well in containers. Myra
gave fascinating tips, such as what household items
can be used to provide nutrients for plants as well
as stimulate root growth. She had many stunning
containers on display and explained how to choose
plants for a most dramatic look. At the February 10
meeting, Karen Geiger from Creative Gardening,
provided members with information on how to design
innovative and functional living art to one’s outdoor
space.
Knit Wits
This 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 342-2185
--Barbara Bitner 341-3304
Island Hoppers
February 21-22 will find the
Island Hoppers heading on an
overnight to Charlotte for the
“Southern Spring and Garden
Show”.
The trip will include High Tea at “Laura’s Tea Room”
in Ridgeway, SC; dinner, Italian family style, at “Bucca
di Beppo”; a stay at the Pineville Hampton Inn,
including breakfast; and a morning of shopping at the
“Black Lion” where 183 merchants present their home
accessories and furnishing for sale. Lunch in Columbia
at “California Dreaming” will cap off this road trip. Hook
up with a roommate and join us on this fun and exciting
trip. You’ll return all inspired to put a spring into YOUR
home and garden.
Cost: $195 all inclusive
Be advised that this trip involves a flight of stairs and
four hours of walking the Expo Center exhibits.
You must be a member of he HHPWC and Island
Hoppers to participate.
Any questions call: --Pauline Ross 689-3294
--Shirley Forder 342-7181
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On two separate dates, March 10 and March 17,
Green Thumbers will carpool to Spring Island to view
the Nature Center and surrounding area, a garden
with mostly native plant species, and have the
opportunity to purchase native plants. Unfortunately,
the reservation deadline has passed and the trips on
both dates are completely full. But…
Are you are reading this and having regrets that
you missed these opportunities and wish to attend
future meetings? It’s still not too late to join us!
On April 14, we will have a demonstration by Ellie
Linscott on spring home arrangements. Membership
dues are $12. If you would like to join us, please mail
a check made payable to Green Thumbers to Mary Lou
Carroll, 29 Pearl Reef Lane. 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 call one of us below. We
look forward to seeing you on April 14.
--Gail Gilbert, Publicity Chair
Co-chairs: --Gail Cheaney 715-0660
--Robin Jordan 342-3034
--Barbara Youtz 342-2013
Cheers by the Sound
Come and greet dear friends 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 Monday of the month
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Place: Dolphin Head Rec Area
No reservations are necessary – just show up.
For information, call Margita Rockstroh, 682-3171.
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HHP Clubs
Tee Timers
Happy Times Society
The Tee Timers got off to a
good start in 2013 and have
added some new members.
We are now in the process of
setting up our play calendar for 2014 with play
varying between Dolphin Head and Oyster Reef
golf courses. Hopefully, the Polar Vortex that we
experienced recently is not a sign of the rest of
the winter to come, but we'll be prepared with
our earmuffs and gloves. We are looking forward
to having a great time this year with our many
new friends.
The Happy Times Society is
a social group for all HHP
residents. Happy Times Society
meets each month (except
December) at Dolphin Head for
light refreshments.
Date: 4th Sunday of the month
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Place: Dolphin Head Rec Area
Anyone interested in joining a fun, relaxed group
of ladies for some social golf, please contact
either Carole Ide, Chair, 682-2652 (carolehhi@
me.com) or Kathy Enders, Co-Chair, 342-6995
([email protected]). We’ll look forward
to seeing you on the course.
--Kathy Enders 342-6995
April 12
9:00 AM
The Plantation House
Spring Sale
Mark your calendars now
so you will be sure to join us for what promises to
be an exciting Spring Sale. We are working on some
new items that you haven't seen before. We've
received a beautiful cat bed from a resident who, tho'
not a member because she still works full-time, was
kind enough to donate this one-of-a-kind item (but
hopefully, she will find time to make more). Many of
us are taking items that we have sold successfully at
previous shows and giving them a new twist. More on
this later.
We are still looking forward to having more new
members join us. We had one lady join us at our first
meeting and she is an active crafter. She brought a
few samples of her work and they are different and
we're excited about them. As I said previously, you
don't have to be an active crafter. We need people
who can work with us in many ways.
Your hands are your gift. Again, for the benefit of
those who are reading our column for the first time,
our meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays
of the month at the Spring Lake Pavilion, except for
six weeks during July and August when Kids Kamp
occupies the facility and our meetings are moved to
Dolphin Head Recreation Area. We start at 9:30 AM
and are over usually by Noon. If you would like, stop
by during any of our meeting times and see what
we're all about. You can stay for as long or as short a
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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 Dottie
Distelheim at 342‑6828.
Men’s Cooking Club
Enjoy cooking and want to learn
more?
Men's 2nd Wednesday
Cooking Club
Meets the 2nd Wednesday 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!
For more information, call Joe Sanker at
682‑2615.
Men's 4th Tuesday Cooking Club
Due to popular demand, and over subscription, the
HHP 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. For
information, call Steve Strom at 342-2838.
time as you can. And, hopefully you will come back. Call me if
you have any questions.
--Charlotte G. Ward 681-8407
email: [email protected]
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The Avid Gardeners (TAG)
Farmers Club
Each season of the year has
its own color makeup. Is it by
coincidence, or design, that
Nature’s welcoming colors for
spring – purple and yellow
as found in forsythia, crocus,
daffodils, and grape hyacinths –
also depict the Easter season?
Both signify new life.
Because of our unstable winter season, we are tempted
during the warm days to start spring cleanup. As much
as we feel we are in the South, March 15 is still the time
to start major gardening, a time when we can remove
the dead stalks and expose new growth to the world.
Patience. Crocus, daffodils, and other spring bulbs will
soon be breaking ground. Living in the Lowcountry, we
are fortunate to be surrounded by marshes where we
can observe their transformation from a dried winter
palette to a spectrum of greens.
The Avid Gardeners took advantage of the slack in
garden chores to attend a variety of related seminars.
Of special interest was the discussion of ancient,
historic trees, especially the live oaks and red cypress.
Michael Murphy, a master arborist, gave a PowerPoint
demonstration of the trees in our area. The Talbird live
oak near our back gate, with its spread of 110’ and 64”
diameter, is highly recognized as a perfect example. We
drive by many others during the day, especially the two
at the corner of Squire Pope Road and Rt# 278. One
has a spread of 130’ with a diameter of 96”. In the
early days of the country, the live oaks were popular in
ship building and came in danger of becoming extinct.
Michael explained the methods being used to maintain
and preserve these ancient ties to historic events.
Our January meeting was a tour of Mrs. Madeline
Nelson’s orchid greenhouse in Bluffton. It was an
opportunity for many to add an orchid to their plant
inventory; and, for those who already have some, to
receive advice on their care and repotting.
Our program committee is excitedly preparing February’s
meeting. The Avid Gardeners' “theatre group” will
present “The Life of Rosemary”, an informative, fun
presentation of the herb, Rosemary’s, many benefits and
uses.
We meet on the third Friday of the month in the Spring
Lake Pavilion at 9:30 AM for a coffee/social, a brief
business meeting, and the program at 10:30 AM. All
residents of HHP are invited. For further information,
contact Sharon Jaunsem at 682-2262.
January really knocked
us back with a severe
freeze during the first
week, followed by
several lighter ones.
Some of the tougher
vegetables that survived
are cabbage and collards. Swiss chard and spinach
and the root vegetables seem to be recovering. You
may still sow seeds of beets, radishes, spinach,
and several other plants. Check out our Website
at www.hhp.farmers.com for more helpful
information. Swiss chard can be sown in the garden
around February 15, and will have tiny greens ready
to eat in a few weeks. The mature plants will be
ready to harvest by mid-May. A new variety called
‘Peppermint’ is very pretty with its pink and white
striped stems, and the tender leaves are delicious in
salads or stir-fries.
Start warmth-loving tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant
under lights 24/7 for 6 to 8 weeks when they will be
able to handle cold, dark nights. Be sure to harden
them off by putting outside in the sun for a short
time, gradually lengthening it to three hours before
transplanting to the garden. Tomato seedlings can
be set out on our last frost date of March 15, but you
will have to cover them with a large pot if a late frost
threatens. It is good to wait until night temperatures
stay above 50 before setting out peppers and
eggplants or they will be stunted and not as healthy.
Look for transplants of spinach and broccoli to set
out, and buy or sprout your own seed potatoes. The
taste of these is remarkable. If you are sprouting
your own, cut into small pieces each with an ‘eye’,
and let them dry for two days before planting about
four (4) inches deep and six (6) inches apart in good,
rich soil. They want to stay slightly moist, so mulch
and a soaker hose are ideal.
If there is a dumpster in back, please use it for wood,
plastic, and metal only – NO WEEDS.
We had a great Mardi Gras party on February 6 with
food from Kenny B’s. Looking forward to corned beef
and cabbage in March.
We do have plots available. Please call Chuck
Mainenti at 682-3475 if interested.
--Diane Middleton 342-5884
[email protected]
--Midge Kennedy
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Bocce Club
Our association is continuously looking for new ideas
in making its members' experience more engaging and
exciting. At our last meeting, we learned from Juliana
Kim how we can have a successful event that will give the
Plantation residents an opportunity to learn more about all
the artists in the community, who they are, their media, and
their environment.
From March 10 until April 19, our artists will be exhibiting
at the Main Library. This is an annual event. Please invite
friends and family to the Library to see this unique exhibit.
For more information about our membership, email Jo
Dye, our membership coordinator at: johiltonhead@aol.
com. We have a diverse group of members at all levels
from beginners to professional artists, which provides a nice
environment for creativity and motivation.
Looking for the perfect gift? The Plantation House is ornate
with incredible paintings. All artworks in the exhibit are for
sale. Don’t miss the opportunity to see and purchase one
for yourself or as a gift to a loved one.
Interested in receiving our newsletter? Just email a
request to: [email protected]. Looking for some
motivation? Come and join some artists who are painting
together on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at
the Dolphin Head pavilion. Please call Evelyn Kowtko at
681-6338 for more information.
--Jean-Marie Côté
President, HHP Artists Association
The Bocce League held its
Spring Organizational Meeting
on February 8. There was
great excitement and anticipation of the upcoming
season. President Bob Bredin and VP Gerry Fichtl
welcomed former club members as well as new
players, and provided an update on rule changes
and court status. New teams were added to the
spring roster. Within a week the games schedule
will be sent out via email to all. Play will begin
the first week in March.
Members are all encouraged to practice during
the next few weeks before official games begin.
If you have never played before and would like
to learn the game, contact Bob at 342-3115 or
[email protected] and schedule a free/no
obligation one hour lesson.
Good luck and enjoy!
--Sandy Stern
International Club
Unfortunately, the International
Club is closing as no one
was available to assume the
coordination duties.
We have enjoyed the engagement with you
over the last two years. It has been an
absolute pleasure.
--Carlton B. Dallas
[email protected]
Dance Club
The Dance Club meets the 1st and
3rd Wednesday of the month from
6:15 - 7:30 PM. All levels of dancing
are taught by a professional dance
instructor. It doesn't matter if you
have never danced before and would
like to learn some basic dance steps
or improve on what you already know.
You 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/Joan Forton at
681‑4761 or Dick/Marion Gosson at 342-7482.
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The Club has flourished
over this last year with
the 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 843‑342‑5471 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, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
for all levels. --BC Huselton
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Yacht Club
January’s meeting featured a
potluck dinner followed by an
introduction of the 2014 calendar
of events presented by new Fleet
Captains Bill Ennis (Power), Ann
Schwab (Sail), and Sue Crespan
(Social) as well as a report on
the previous year’s financial results and current year’s
budget and a review of the Website by Member-at-Large
Frank Papp. Membership Chairman Rae Scott introduced
several new members for the year.
In February, the monthly meeting will feature a guest
speaker, Cathy Sakas, Education Coordinator of the NOAA
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, who will make a
presentation on the sanctuary followed by dinner catered
by the Boathouse. March’s monthly meeting will feature a
St. Patrick’s Day dinner catered by Kelly’s.
Catching up with friends
before potluck dinner
Cathy Nairne, Sharon
Peterson, Alice MacKenzie,
and Steve Schwab
The Softball Club is
starting to gear up for a
successful spring season.
Our weekly practices,
which are each Tuesday
at 1:30 PM, are back up and running after taking
a few weeks off. We'll be sharpening our hitting
and fielding skills in preparation for a slate of
games (dates and times to be determined)
against senior teams from Sun City and The
Landings (outside of Savannah).
The Softball Club plays according to the rules of
Senior Slow Pitch Association, which emphasizes
player safety and sportsmanship. We encourage
new players (male or female) to come and join
in the fun. The club added a few new players
that joined us this fall and have helped to bring
great enthusiasm and energy to our practice
sessions. Our practices are held at the softball
field near the POA Service Center.
If you're interested in joining the club or have
any questions about the club, feel free to contact
Bob Huisman at [email protected].
Softball is fun...come out and join us.
Theresa Schneider,
Kathleen McPartland,
and Angie Strom
The potluck dinner
is ready!
If you are a property owner in Hilton Head 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 Social Chairman
Rae Scott for an application. By joining, you can look
forward to a great year of events with many new and old
friends.
--Jim Ackerman
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Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday,
10:30 AM, Spring Lake Tennis, court 2.
Call the Club at 681-3626, or Lou Marino,
USPTA Cardio Tennis Coach,
Cell 843-301-4453 (until 9:00 PM),
or email: [email protected].
Spring Lake Tennis Presents
USTA Junior Team Tennis Clinics
When: Tuesdays & Fridays
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Beginner/Intermediate
Boys & Girls - Ages 11 thru 15
Sign-up sheet at the Spring Lake Tennis Pro Shop
Need more info? Call:
Lou Marino (843) 301-4453
or Pro Shop (843) 681-3626
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Spring Lake Tennis Club News The Fall Men's Interclub League
has finished, and the 3.5
Spring Lake Remnants (captain
Tom Larkin) were crowned
Champions.
The Spring U.S.T.A. League has
started and Spring Lake Tennis
has 18 teams entered in the Men's and Women's
18 & over, 40 & over, 55 & over, and hopefully, 75 &
over. Also, the Men's 70 & over Interclub has begun
with one team competing from Spring Lake. Anyone
interested in watching some great team tennis, you
can call the Pro Shop for match days and time.
The frigid northern weather is behind us and we're
ready for another year of exciting tennis events at the
Spring Lake Tennis Center.
Our first event is: "The Luck of the Irish
St. Patrick's Day Round Robin and Dinner”
Date: Friday March 14
Time: Tennis will begin at 4:00 PM with dinner
immediately following at the Spring Lake Pavilion.
Menu: We will be serving Corned Beef & Cabbage
along with potatoes, bread and butter
Beverages: BYO as to alcoholic drinks
Sign-Up: A sign-up sheet plus all the details will be in
the Pro Shop on or about February 15.
Cost: $12 per person for both tennis and dinner
or for dinner only, $10.
Other events to follow, dates to be announced:
April:
May:
June:
July:
Aug:
Sept:
Oct:
Dec:
3rd Annual Plantation Challenge
(Spring Lake vs. Country Club)
Friday Night Pizza Party and Round Robin
Wimbledon Party (Keith Ferda hosting)
Friday Night Lowcountry Boil and Round Robin
Round Robin and Picnic (dogs and burgers on the grill)
Friday Night Balcony Party (at the Spring Lake Pavilion)
Friday Night Oktoberfest & Round Robin (Bratwurst & Knockwurst on the grill)
Christmas Party at Spring Lake Pavilion
Last, but not least, the committee sent out an email
blast to all of the Spring Lake Tennis members to
gather ideas as to what the Social Committee should
consider buying this year to enhance our Tennis
Center. As you may not be aware, the mission of the
Tennis Social Committee is to not only put on events,
but most importantly, to take all profits made from the
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events and buy various items to enhance the Tennis Center.
In 2013 we were able to buy cushions for all of the chairs
outside on the deck, clocks near the courts, and rocking
chairs for the deck. Therefore, your attendance at our
events not only includes fun tennis and great food, but also
allows us the funds to enhance your Tennis Center.
Remember, you don't have to be a Spring Lake Tennis
member to attend the events as all residents of HHP are
invited to join in the fun.
--Neil Strohmaier & John Blake
After-School Beginner
Group Tennis
Now taking sign-ups. (Ages 6 - 10)
Where: Spring Lake Tennis Center
When: Weekdays (To Be Determined*)
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
*For details, call: Lou Marino
(843) 301-4453, or Spring Lake
Tennis Center 681-3626.
HHP Coin Club
The HHP Coin Club is looking to
get 2014 off to a running start
after taking December off to
spend the holidays with family
and friends.
Note that we have a new meeting day and
time - the fourth Thursday of the month (except
December), 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Plantation House. This will allow those of us who have commitments
during the day (work, volunteering, etc.) to avoid
missing club meetings.
Anyone is welcome to attend who may have an
interest in this hobby (which includes coins, currency,
bonds, stocks, medals, tokens, script, political
memorabilia, etc.). Members will present some items
from their collections, discuss their uniqueness, and
tell how they obtained them. There will also be
discussions and information sharing for the purpose
of enhancing each member's numismatic experience
and to develop a club vision. We hope to have guest
speakers to give us insight to what is happening in
numismatics.
If interested, contact Bob Huisman at 715-2516
([email protected]).
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Newcomers Club
HHP Big Band
The Newcomers would like to extend a big THANK
YOU to Hilton Head Wine & Spirit Shop at Shelter Cove
for helping us kick off the new year! Members tasted
a variety of wines with small food pairings presented
by Linda Goehring and Diane Duncan. It was a fun,
informative evening that was attended by over 100
residents. Door prizes included several wines and a
SERG gift certificate. Thanks also to our sponsor for
the evening, Mike Sirgo of Merrill Lynch. Mike is a
financial advisor, portfolio manager and vice president
of investments at Merrill Lynch with over 21 years of
investment experience, and an Island resident for 30
years. Mike and his assistant, Linda Hill, provided
information on Merrill Lynch services.
The Big Band is getting ready for several gigs in
the next few months, including a dinner dance at
the Country Club of Hilton Head on February 14,
programs at The Cypress and TidePointe, and a
program for the Newcomers Club. It’s always great
fun to play for such appreciative audiences.
Coming up on Tuesday, February 18, we have an
opportunity to get to know Hilton Head Hospital.
Those who have pre-registered (watch for future email
blasts) will gather in the hospital lobby at 6:30 PM
for a complimentary, guided tour. Refreshments and
appetizers will be provided. This is a wonderful way
to familiarize ourselves with the various departments,
rooms, and layout of the hospital in a casual
environment. (Admit it – this is one place we usually
avoid after moving to Hilton Head. This tour will
remove some of the jitters from a future visit – plus,
it has a fabulous gift shop!) The hospital is located at
25 Hospital Center Blvd., just outside the Main Gate
and to the left at the circle.
Future Newcomers Club events will include:
March 18 - Dancing Under the Stars
with the HHP Big Band
April 22 - Coastal Discovery Museum’s Turtle Talk
May 20 - Sunset Cruise
We will now be providing a “solos table” at future
events held at the Spring Lake Pavilion and Plantation
House for our single residents, or those whose
spouses cannot attend. So if you’ve been hesitant
about joining, it’s not too late! You may email Suzi
Huisman at: [email protected] or go to
our Website (www.hhpnc.com) and fill out the new
member form to join. Membership is a great bargain
at $5/per person or $10/couple.
--Tina Mason, Publicity
In December, Lee
Burlingame and Billy Howe
presented our second
“Gift of Music”, a Yamaha
StagePAS 400i Portable
PA System with three
microphones, to Karen
Osborne, music teacher
at the Hilton Head Island
IB Elementary School
(see photo at left). The
(L-R) Lee Burlingame
presentation was made at
and Billy Howe from
a town hall meeting for the
the HHP Big Band and
5th graders, and Karen and
teacher Karen Osborne
the students were thrilled
with their new equipment.
Billy’s daughter, Jory, has sung in Karen’s choirs since
the first grade, and has been chosen for the State
Honors Choir for the past two years.
A big welcome back to our Canadian “snowbird,” Al
Cox. Glad to have you back with the trumpet section,
Al. One of our trombone players has had to leave us.
If your instrument is just collecting dust in the closet,
get it out and come on over to the Plantation House
on Monday between 7:00 and 9:00 PM and join us.
Speaking of dusting things off, if you have a baton
tucked away somewhere, love big band music, and
would like to direct, we’d love to have you join us
at a rehearsal. Lee and Dick are doing a wonderful
job, but they really would rather play. For more
information, contact Lee Burlingame at 682-4758 or
315-885-8496. Lee is also the “go-to” person if you
would like us to play for your event.
--Marianne Currie
Keyboard Club
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.
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The Electronic Keyboard 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
Davis at 689‑2674.
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Program
Recreation Activities
Instructor
Date/Days
Time
Place
Gayle Caporale
Mondays
Thursdays
5:30 - 6:30 PM
5:30 - 6:30 PM
PH
SLP
Pilates
Holly Wright
Tues. & Thurs.
8:30 - 9:30 AM
SLP
Beginner Pilates
Holly Wright
Tuesdays
9:40 - 10:40 AM
SLP
Total Fitness
Gretchen
Spiridopoulos
Mon. & Wed.
5:30 - 6:30 PM
SLP
Low-Impact
Aerobics
Louise Lund
Mon. Wed. Fri.
8:30 - 9:30 AM
SLP
Total Body
Conditioning
Louise Lund
Mon. Wed. Fri.
9:30 - 10:30 AM
SLP
Gentle Yoga
2014 Fees
$5.50 = 1 ticket
$50.00 = 10 tickets
$90.00 = 20 tickets
$127.50 = 30 tickets
$160.00 = 40 tickets
You must use a 2014 Universal Fitness Ticket in order to attend the above classes.
Tickets are available for purchase at the POA Service Center and the Plantation House.
(* 2013 Universal Tickets will not be accepted. *)
NEW Chair Yoga Session
The Activities Department is offering an 8-week session of Chair Yoga which
begins Monday, March 10. Chair Yoga is for everyone. Do you want to be
strong, flexible, and pain-free? No matter what age you are or what condition
you're in, you can experience the health benefits of yoga. Through the practice of
yoga you can build strength and balance while maximizing stability and safety.
You can perform most yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation techniques from a chair. Whether you are recovering from an illness or injury, experiencing disabilities, weight challenges, osteoporosis or
osteopenia, arthritis, inflexibility, or just cannot get on or off the floor, for whatever reason (such as age or being in a
crowded work environment), you can benefit from a daily practice of yoga on a chair.
Recovering from an injury may limit your mobility, but doing Chair Yoga will maintain, stretch, and strengthen your
body as you recover. If you have a disability, it will help you manage the disability and keep your body in the best
condition possible. Chair Yoga increases muscle tissue which helps to raise your metabolic rate. Research has shown
that you can slow and even reverse osteoporosis with as little as 10 minutes of yoga practice a day, and studies have
shown that the best treatment for bone density is low impact bone strengthening exercises, i.e. YOGA. The chair is not only used for seated postures, but as a support for many standing postures as well. It also replaces
the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body, allowing you to take full advantage of yoga’s amazing fitness
and health potential. Even if you are in a wheelchair, you can receive the many benefits of Chair Yoga – the integration
of body, mind, and spirit that keeps the yoga practitioner at the top of his/her game.
Dates: Mondays - March 10 - May 5
Time:
4:00 – 5:00 PM
(skipping March 31)
Cost: $40/personInstructor: Gayle Caporale
Place: Plantation House
If interested, please stop by the Plantation House to sign up with Keriann. Please note: Participants will NOT be
allowed to use Universal Fitness Tickets to attend. Participants will be required to pay for the entire 8-week session in
advance. For questions, call Keriann at 681-8090.
Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.
Questions? Call Keriann at 681-8090.
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KIDS KAMP 2014
Established 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 weekly
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
discounted PRE-REGISTRATION rate, beginning Monday, March 3, at the POA Service Center for the entire Kamp
(eight weeks) or for one or more weeks. Time/Days:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Monday – Friday
Pre-Registration: March 3 – March 31 at the POA Service Center
Registration:Begins April 1 at the POA Service Center
Non-Refundable Deposit: Full Session - $100 per child; Weekly - $50 per child
Applications:
Will be available on Monday, March 3 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 of 2014.
Eligibility:
Must be a child or grandchild of an HHP property owner or resident.
Fees
Full Session
Weekly Week #3
1 Child: $440
1 Child: $90
$72 DATES:
Pre-Registration 2 Children: $725
2 Children: $170
$136
Week 1: June 16 - June 20
March 3 - 31
3 Children: $880
3 Children: $250
$200
Week 2: June 23 - June 27
4 Children:
$1,035
4 Children: $330
$264
Week 3: June 30 - July 3
5+ Children: $1,190
5+ Children: $410
$328
(No Kamp July 4)
Week 4: July 7 - July 11
1 Child:
$490
1 Child: $100
$80
Week 5: July 14 - July 18
Registration
2 Children: $775
2 Children: $190
$152
Week 6: July 21 - July 25
Begins April 1
3 Children: $930
3 Children: $280
$224
Week 7: July 28 - August 1
4 Children:
$1,085
4 Children: $370
$296
Week 8: August 4 - August 8
5+ Children: $1,240
5+ Children: $460
$368
Mardi Gras Bingo Night
Please join the Activities Department and Dolphin Head Golf Club on Tuesday, February 25,
as we invite everyone to enjoy a delicious Mardi Gras themed dinner buffet along with eight
rounds of Bingo fun at Dolphin Head Golf Club.
The dinner menu will include a garden salad, Cajun tilapia, red beans and rice, chicken and sausage gumbo, BBQ
shrimp, dessert, as well as your choice of beverage – soda, tea, coffee, or water. For those of you who would like to
drink in the spirit of the theme, Hurricanes will also be available for purchase as well as a cash bar.
Bingo cards will be available for $1.00 donations per bingo card per round, and the lucky winners may walk away with
some great prizes or cash! Seating is limited so sign up early. Registrations can be made with Keriann at the Plantation
House. And remember, your payment IS your reservation. For questions, call 681‑8090.
Date: Tuesday, February 25
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM – Dinner Buffet
7:00 - 9:00 PM – Bingo
Place: Dolphin Head Golf Club (56 High Bluff Road)
Cost: $16/adult for dinner
$10/child for dinner (12 and under) $1.00 donation per Bingo card Deadline: Tuesday, February 18
per round (8 rounds)
Be sure to sign up early at the Plantation House! Don’t forget your Bingo markers AND your Mardi Gras masks! It’s a
carnival so let’s have SOME FUN! And, feel free to dress the part, but please remember – no denim allowed.
Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.
Questions? Call Keriann at 681-8090.
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Qigong Class –
NEW 6-week Session
Qigong (chee gong) is an ancient
Chinese health care 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, Benedicte Gadron, will
be teaching another six-week session beginning
February 17. Classes will be held on Mondays at
the Dolphin Head Rec Building from 4:30-5:30 PM.
The new class session runs February 17 through
March 24, and the cost is only $40/person for the
entire session. If interested, please sign up with
Keriann (681-8090). Dates:
Time:
Place:
Mondays - February 17 through March 24
4:30-5:30 PM
Dolphin Head Rec Building
(at Spring Lake Pavilion on 3/10)
Cost:
$40/person
Instructor: Benedicte Gadron
Recreation Activities
Cooking Live
Are your palates ready? We
will once again be offering
the ever-popular Cooking Live
program to the first 35 hungry
people. Each person will be
allowed to sign up for six of
the eight sessions, and each
session is $5.00 per person.
Dates: Wednesdays
(See below for exact dates)
Time:
Place:
Cost:
Sign Up:
11:00 AM
Spring Lake Pavilion
$5.00 per person/per session
Keriann – 681-8090
March 19 Sigler's Rotisserie & Seafood
March 26 Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café
April 2
Skull Creek Boathouse
April 23TBA
April 30
Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse
May 7TBA
May 21
One Hot Mama's
May 28TBA
Sign up at with Keriann at the Plantation House.
Don’t miss this entertaining and delicious event!
Qigong's great appeal is that anyone can benefit
from practicing 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.
6 Weeks to the New You! New Session!
Make a commitment to yourself for a healthy active lifestyle this year. One hour a week is
all you need! The Activities Department will once again be teaming up with Erin Sullivan
of 6 Week Slim Down to offer you a 6 week weight loss challenge which includes a
personal wellness coach, free metabolism test, meal plan, weekly weigh-ins, and nutrition
classes. All weight loss plans are accepted. Here’s your chance to win cash and prizes.
Classes start Monday, February 17, 7:00 PM, at the Spring Lake Pavilion. The cost is only
$30/person.
Dates:
Mondays - February 17 through March 31 - (skipping March 3)
Time:
7:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $30/person
Place:
Spring Lake Pavilion
Instructor: Erin Sullivan
If interested in signing up, contact Keriann at the Scheduling Office (681-8090) to register. We need a minimum of 10
participants in order to have this class. Maximum is 20 participants. You’re inches away from the New You so sign up
today!
Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.
Questions? Call Keriann at 681-8090.
Recreation Activities
“My Brain Made Me Do It”
How to Avoid Six Common
Investing Mistakes
Have you ever let your emotions get involved in your
investment decisions? If so, please join the Activities
Department and Danielle
Jeffcoat with Edward Jones
on Tuesday, March 4, for
a free investment seminar,
“My Brain Made Me Do It.”
This seminar will take a
peek into the human brain
and explore how it reacts to
emotional situations. Many
people assume that they
are always thinking logically and, when presented
with the facts, are sure to see a situation clearly. In
actuality, people are irrational; they rely on emotion,
which often trumps logic. So, when making decisions
about your portfolio and your financial future, be sure
to consider which part of your brain may be doing the
thinking.
Date: Tuesday, March 4
Time: 12:00 Noon Place: Plantation House
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: Keriann 681-8090
Presenter: Danielle Jeffcoat, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones
If interested in attending, please call Keriann at the
Scheduling Office at 681-8090. Lunch will be provided
so sign up early! Seating is limited. We hope to see
you there!
Shamrock Shuck and Shag
Join the Activities Department and the Hilton Head
Shag Club for the 6th Annual
Shamrock Shuck and Shag
on Friday, March 14. Worried
about having two left feet?
Not to worry. The Hilton Head
Shag Club will be teaching
us the South Carolina state
dance, The Shag! It will be the perfect way to get
in that St. Patrick’s Day spirit. Celebrate with your
friends and family and enjoy an oyster roast, Shag
lessons, and dance the night away! So, come hungry
and leave happy! Oh, and don’t forget! Sign up
with Keriann before the deadline: Friday,
March 7. For those of you who have allergies
to shellfish, we will have food other than seafood
available. For questions, call 681‑8090.
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“The Doo-Wop Diner” –
Rock the 60s
Get ready to Rock the 60s!! The
Activities Department will team up
with The Country Club of Hilton Head
and the Port Royal Sound Vocals on
Tuesday, April 29, 6:00 PM, for “The
Doo-Wop Diner” at the CCHH.
Rock music from the 1960s featured great group
harmonies…beginning with Doo-Wop and “Girl Songs”, and
then evolving through The Four Seasons, The Lettermen,
and The Association, to the sounds of Motown and The
Beach Boys…all the way to the Beatles, Neil Diamond,
and Billy Joel. Port Royal Sound Vocals will guide your
evolutionary journey through group harmonies in 60s rock
via live performances and video. We’ll take plenty of side
trips to discover where the music came from and how
it developed. You’ll have fun as you enjoy learning and
understanding how your favorite artists created so much
great music.
Date:
Place:
Cost:
Presenter:
Menu:
Tuesday, April 29 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
(Dinner served from 6:00-6:30 PM)
The Country Club of Hilton Head
$25/person OR $20/person for entire 3-program series ($60 TOTAL)
Port Royal Sound Vocals
Mini Meatloaf Sliders and Smashed Potatoes
Upcoming Programs: Tuesday, May 20
“Food & Folk” – American Folk & Folk-Rock
(Menu – Chicken Caesar Salad)
Tuesday, June 10
“Meal & a Melody” – American Standards & Pop (Menu – TBA)
If interested in attending, 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 for 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!
When: Friday, March 14 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Plantation House Cost: $15/person
RSVP: Keriann 681-8090 Deadline: Friday, March 7
Special thanks to the Hilton Head Shag Club for providing
dance instruction and entertainment as well as to Palmetto
Coastal Landscaping for preparing the oysters for this event.
THANK YOU!!
Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.
Questions? Call Keriann at 681-8090.
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Recreation Activities / Advertisements
Easter Egg Hunt
and Brunch
The Activities Department and The Country
Club of Hilton Head would like to invite all
Plantation children ages 12 and under to
participate in an Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch on Saturday,
April 19, at 9:00 AM. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place at
the Surrey Lane Ball Fields but in case of inclement weather,
the event will be moved indoors to the Spring Lake Pavilion.
Parents – don’t forget to bring your cameras because the
Easter Bunny will be there to take pictures with the little ones.
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: $17/adult for the Brunch
$17/child (ages 4-12) for the Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt
$7/child (3 and under) for the Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt
$10/child (ages 4-12) Easter Egg Hunt ONLY
$5/child (3 and under) Easter Egg Hunt ONLY
Easter Egg Hunt: Surrey Lane Ball Fields
(Bad weather – Spring Lake Pavilion)
Brunch: The Country Club of Hilton Head
Deadline: Monday, April 14
Sign up: Keriann at the Plantation House – 681-8090
If interested, please sign up with Keriann at the Plantation
House. Reservations MUST be made in advance – Deadline:
Monday, April 14. Anyone interested in attending the brunch
please remember NO DENIM allowed.
Spring Trash & Treasure Sale!
Saturday, April 26 — 12 Noon to 3 PM
Plantation House Parking Areas
(In case of inclement weather, it will be MOVED to Sunday, April 27!)
To reserve space and/or rent tables, complete the application and return it to the Plantation
House by Monday, April 21. Space is limited. Questions? Call Keriann at 681-8090.
* A designated set-up time will be assigned to each spot when you make your reservation with Keriann.
Required Fee: 10’ x 10’ space = $25. A 3’ x 6’ table can be added to your space for an additional $10.
2014 HHPPOA Trash & Treasure Sale Application
Name _________________________ Address ______________________ Phone ____________
___________ Spaces at $25 each (Required) =
$ _______________
___________ Tables at $10 each (Optional) =
$ _______________
Total amount of check to HHPPOA
=
$ _______________
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.
Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.
Questions? Call Keriann at 681-8090.