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The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
UPCOMING EVENTS
Applied Mindfulness Meditation
Mondays 7:00pm-9:00pm
Exception: Monday, Dec. 12th
To be held on Sunday Dec. 11th
10:00am-11:30am
Carillon Card Sharks
Tuesdays 7:00pm-10:00pm
(No Card Sharks December 20th)
Annual Members Meeting
Monday, December 5th
6:30pm-8:30pm
The Ponds Social Committee Meeting
Wednesday, December 7th
6:30pm-8:00pm
Bunco
Thursday, December 8th
6:30pm-9:00pm
Sip N’ Savor Saturday in the Cottage
Saturday, December 10th
8:00am-12:00pm
Ponds & Trails Club Meeting
Wednesday, November 16th
7:00pm-9:00pm
Holiday Drop-In
Thursday, December 15th
6:00pm-9:30pm
Save The Date
Travel Associates Travel Night
Monday, January 30, 2017
7:00pm-9:30pm
December 2016 NEWSLETTER
FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK The Ponds & Trails Club held their trails clean-up event and things are
looking better than ever out there. We had around 24 people show up
to help. Several high school kids earned community service points for
school. The Ponds conservancy bought lunch for everyone as a thank
you for their help and support for the community.
The County has been busier than they thought with hurricane debris
clean-up. The Public Works department has told us they will be in this
week.
Most of you are aware that Mike McLendon, Vice-President with
Kolter Homes, and President of the PCA Board of Directors has
resigned. Kolter is searching for his replacement. In the interim, Kolter
has appointed Keith Berg, Kolter Vice-President of Land to head up
their project in the Ponds. Mr. Berg will speak to the membership at
the annual meeting next week to bring us up-to-date on their plans for
the Ponds for the coming year.
As we close the year, please accept my sincere thanks for all of the
support you’ve shown our staff here. Your kindness does not go
unnoticed, or unappreciated. All of us feel it’s a real privilege to work
in such a beautiful community with such a fine group of people.
At the request of a few homeowners with homes for sale, and their
Listing Agents, Emily Quandt, Board Secretary has consulted with
local Realtors and they’ve come up with a plan for a “Community
Open House” day on the first Saturday of each month. There will be a
3 month trial period, and if everything goes well, this will continue in
the future. We are in the process of having signs made to put at the
entry, and directional signs to route traffic to the homes participating
that month. No individual Realtor open house signs will be allowed,
except in the yard of the homes holding the open house events.
Individual Open House signs will be allowed to be posted on the
Friday before the event on the individual lots, and must be removed
when the open house is finished on Saturday. All directional signs will
be uniform, have the Ponds logo, and be available to be signed out at
the PCA office in the Farmhouse by the homeowners holding an open
house the week prior to the event. Signs will have to be returned to
the Farmhouse on the following Monday. Failure to return a sign will
result in the homeowner being charged for its replacement. We
understand that not all open houses will be held on the first Saturday,
therefore, open house signs in the owner's yards will be continued to
be allowed. Realtors are allowed to place their open house signs
across Hwy 17A by the Ponds and Harris Teeter signs.
Sincerely,
Steve Grimes
Community Manager
The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
Applied Mindfulness Meditation
Mondays 7:00pm-9:00pm
Exception: Monday, Dec. 12th
To be held on Sunday Dec. 11th
Join friends and neighbors at the Farmhouse Monday evenings and learn how to be present to the nourishing elements of daily life. Bring peace and well-being to your body and cultivate clarity in your mind. Contact Heather Mann at: [email protected] for more info.
Holiday Open Mic Night Sunday, December 4th 6pm-8pm
You are invited to a Christmas themed Open Mic night at the Farmhouse followed by caroling and hot chocolate, coffee & cookies. Open Mic will last about an hour and Christmas caroling will start at 7pm. Please bring a flashlight! Song sheets will be provided. Open Mic performances may include singers, instrumentalist, poetry or stories. Please note that if you do not have Christmas music then other non-seasonal songs are ok as well. IMPORTANT: if you need a piano for the Open Mic Night you must contact David Perry at [email protected] or call 540-820-5498. A Piano will not be available unless requested. Please contact David Perry or Wendy Brock at [email protected] to sign up.
Annual Members Meeting
Monday, December 5th 6:30pm-8:30pm
The PCA annual meeting will be held at Summerbrook
Community Church, 676 Orangeburg Rd. Summerville, SC.
Please remember it is both your right and responsibility to
attend this meeting so that the Association’s business may
be conducted properly. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Bunco in the Farmhouse
Thursday, December 8th 6:30pm-9:00pm
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, action packed, competitive
game night then BUNCO might be right for you! Come to the
Farmhouse a fun-filled evening! BYOB and a snack to share!
The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
Sip N’ Savor Saturday in the Cottage
Saturday, December 10 from 8:00am-12:00pm.
If you wish to contribute some treats to share with friends and
neighbors who visit Shady Oaks Cottage, please sign-up for
this once a month event on the sheet that’s placed in the
cottage. Grab a cup of joe and enjoy some treats!
We would also like to thank the 2016 volunteers for opening
and closing the Shady Oaks Cottage on the weekends.
Thank You Donald O’Bierne, Carmen Gaetano, Doug and
Dawn Channer.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for January 2017 to open the Shady Oaks Cottage Saturday and Sunday at 8am and close at 8pm. If you are interested, please contact Wendy Brock at [email protected]
Dorchester Children’s Center ELF Toy Drive, now through Thursday December 15th
The season of giving is upon us and we need your help to make the holidays a little more bright for some local children. Each year Dorchester Children’s Center sees many children whose families are not able to provide that little something extra around the holidays. No child should have the heartache of not having anything to open on Christmas morning. This is why we need YOU! If you’d like to participate in DCC’s annual toy drive, please purchase a NEW toy for a little boy or girl and drop it by the Farmhouse between now and Thursday December 15th. Just look for the toy collection box in the Farmhouse lobby. Please visit the website below to learn more about the Dorchester Children’s Center Holiday toy Drive. Thanks to each of you for all you’ve done (and continue to do) to support the broader Dorchester County Community! http://dorchesterchildren.org/index.php/get-involved/christmas-program
Holiday Drop-In Thursday, December 15th 6:00pm-9:30pm
Stop by the Farmhouse to drop off a toy for the Dorchester County Children’s Center Toy Drive and stay for some holiday spirits, food and fun! The Farmhouse will be decked out for the Holidays and your LandArc/Associa management team will be on hand to serve up good eats and special treats. Don’t forget to bring a toy—it’s your ticket into the Holiday Drop-In!
The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
The Ponds annual Oyster Roast Sunday, January 22, 2017 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Save the date! The Ponds annual Oyster Roast is almost here. Join your Ponds friends and neighbors for this South Carolina tradition—schuck em and chuck em fresh from the sea! Stay tuned for more details and ticket price info.
Travel Associates Consumer Night at The Ponds Monday, January 30th 7:00-9:30 pm
All Ponds residents are welcome to attend. Presenters will be Regent Cruises and Big 5 Tours & Expeditions. Homemade desserts & door prizes. This consumer night will also benefit The Ponds Conservancy. Please RSVP to [email protected]
With Appreciation
A special thanks to all of the PCA members who gathered with The Ponds & Trails Club Saturday, November 19th to help clean up the trails. Student volunteers were able to accrue valuable community service hours—and the trails look great! Please remember to use the very nice recycling containers located on The Farmhouse porch and in the Pavilion that were donated by The Ponds Conservancy.
Turn the page to learn more about The Conservancy’s mission and contributions to The Ponds and to the broader Summerville community
Local Happenings
Summerville Christmas Parade, Sunday, December, 11th 2:00pm
Sponsored by Summerville DREAM, the Annual Christmas Parade is a free, public event that brings the community together to spread Christmas cheer. Traditionally, the parade is one of the largest in the state, featuring nearly 3,000 participants with an overwhelming spectatorship of 25,000. The Parade sports an annual theme, in which the participants' floats are judged, based on originality, creativity, and overall effort. For more info visit the web at: www.summervilledream.org
The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
The Ponds Conservancy
The Ponds Conservancy is a non-profit organization created to enhance
the quality of life and sense of community for property owners at The
Ponds. The Conservancy is funded by a sales transfer fee (aka
Community Enhancement Fee) that is collected at each closing and is
equal to 1/8th of 1 percent (with a limit of 1%). The authority of the
Conservancy comes from our Covenants in section 8.12 giving the
Declarant the right to form such an entity.
The Conservancy has four major functions serving both the property
owners and general public:
Environmental: to promote environmental stewardship and
provide a greater understanding and appreciation of our natural
resources both here at The Ponds and in our surrounding area.
Education: to provide educational and enrichment
programs for Ponds property owners and the surrounding area.
Sense of Community: to promote and enhance artistic,
cultural and social components of The Ponds lifestyle thru the
arts, festivals, community gatherings, athletic competitions, etc.
Outreach: to assist charitable organizations and facilitate
property owner volunteerism in Dorchester County and the
surrounding area.
In 2016, over 30 events took place with the support of the Conservancy
to include monthly educational lectures at the farmhouse, enhancements
to our trails and ponds, participation in several community events,
addition of the Little Free Library, visits/tours to Summerville Museum
and Beidler Forest. For a more comprehensive list, please visit the
LandArc website. (Steve…be sure to add this somewhere so owners can
find it.)
Special thanks to Peter Cumbie and members of the Ponds and Trails
Club who has partnered with the Conservancy to assist in enhancing our
ponds and trails. We will continue to work together in 2017 to bring more
enhancements to our community.
If you have further questions on the Conservancy, please contact
Therese Munroe at 843-800-1362 or [email protected].
The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
Associa Carolinas
HOA MANAGEMENT TEAM
CONTACT INFORMATION
Steve Grimes, Community Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 480-4318 Tracy Lopez, Lifestyle Director Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 285-9638 Robert Ladwig, Maintenance Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 285-9895 Wendy Brock, Assistant Lifestyle Director Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 432-2613 Sheila Hendrickson, Administrative Assistant-Cresswind Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 285-9895
Questions or Concerns?
Stop by the Farmhouse any time Between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
We’ll be happy to help you!
For after hours emergencies, please call 1-800-588-9551
326 Hundred Oaks Parkway Summerville, SC 29483
SUMMERVILLE YMCA NEWS
Don’t forget about this great event the YMCA is
offering…
PARENT’S DAY OUT @ THE PONDS YMCA
Date: December, 17th
Location: The Ponds YMCA
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Cost: $18 Members/ $36 Non Members (Per Child)
A Chance for parents to have their children play games and create crafts for the day. Lunch, games and more!
Registration: Now – December 16, 2016
Summerville Family YMCA
(843) 871-YMCA
The Associa Carolinas Team
Wishes you and your family
a very Merry Christmas!
