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POA Board Report President’s Report ..................2 General Manager’s Report... ....3POA Information Board Candidates ................ 5-7 Covenants .............................8Hilton Head Plantation Clubs Artists' Association ...............12 Avid Gardeners ....................20 Bocce Club ..........................18 Bridge Winners ....................11 Bunco .................................14 Caregivers Support ...............17 Cheers by the Sound ............14 Craft Workshop ....................19 Dance Club ..........................14 Dog Club .............................11 Farmers Club .......................15 Fishing Club .........................13 Golfi ng ................................10 Green Thumbers ..................15 HHP Big Band ......................18 Happy Times Society ............11 International Club ................13 Island Hoppers ....................20 Keyboard Club .....................11 Knit Wits .............................19 Mah Jongg ..........................12 Men's Cooking Group ...........16 Model Railroad Club .............16 Newcomers Club ..................18 Out to Lunch Bunch .............12 Pickleball Club .....................14 Singles' Network ..................13 Softball Club ........................14 Tennis Social Club ................17 Women’s Club ......................19 Woodcarvers .......................20 Yacht Club ...........................16Recreation Activities Easter Egg Hunt/Brunch .......25 Health & Fitness Programs ....21 Kids Kamp ...........................22 Shuck and Shag ...................24 Trash & Treasure Sale ...........23Feature Article Lowcountry Nature ................ 9

Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation Volume 26/Issue 2 - February 15, 2012

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Board Election 2012Later 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).

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. If you were here for the 2000 election, you may remember during that election process we made quorum for the election but failed to make quorum for the Annual Meeting, which prompted us to send out a second mailing. Back in 2000, this mailing cost the Association over $4,000 in hard costs such as postage, stationery, and printing, plus numerous hours of Staff time to facilitate. The cost of such an endeavor would be signifi cantly higher in 2012. It is far more effi cient and cost-effective to do this once.

In previous years, 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 not only made phone calls but also resorted to handing out fl yers at the Security Gates urging property owners who had not yet voted to go to the POA Service Center and fi ll out a Ballot/Proxy. All of these efforts, though successful, diverted valuable Board and Staff resources. We realize property owners are busy people and fi lling out another form may not be on the top of their 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 22, in order to be counted for the Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 24, 10:00 AM, 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 19, 2012, 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 certifi cate that can be redeemed at the POA Service Center for merchandise, classes, ARB fees, or used as a credit against your 2012 assessment. Five ballots will be drawn at random and each will be issued a $200 gift certifi cate.

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Hilton Head Plantation

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

Board of DirectorsPresident Galen SmithVice President Jim OgdenSecretary Dennis SnyderTreasurer Werner SicvolMembers:Susan Baldwin Ben LetiziaMichael Keskin Lois WilkinsonTom Kuczkowski Board of Directors Hotline Ext. 9

POA StaffPOA Service Center (843) 681-8800General Manager Peter Kristian Ext. 233Asst. Gen. Mgr. / Administration Todd Lindstrom Ext. 239Activities / Recreation Chrissy Fly Ext. 226Communications Denise McAllister Ext. 244Community Relations / ARB Dick Wirth Ext. 231Maintenance – John Ehlers Ext. 227Security Director – Art Benoit 681-3843Tennis Pro – Keith Ferda 681-3626

Important Phone NumbersPOA Service Center (843) 681-8800Accounting Ext. 236Communications Ext. 244Covenant Enforcement Ext. 242Maintenance Shop Ext. 241Tennis Hotline Ext. 290Vehicle Decals Ext. 223Dolphin Head Building 681-8019Plantation House 681-8090Scheduling Offi ce 681-8090Spring Lake Pavilion 681-3707Spring Lake Pool Information 689-6473Spring Lake Tennis 681-3626

SecurityDispatch (24 Hrs.) 681-2459Pass Line (24 Hrs.) 342-9980Security Offi ce 681-3053

EmergenciesFire & Ambulance Dial 911

President’s ReportI can’t believe the winter we are having this year. I've lived here for 20 years and only once can I remember a year with the warm weather we're experiencing now. I've been walking the Pine Island beach, and although a few of those days were blustery, it was refreshing. Now that we have fi nished renourishing the beach, we have easy access on high tide as well. Accomplishing this task was not easy with far too much regulation, but with perseverance we now have our beach back. Keeping our beach will be up to Mother Nature and us. You can be assured that the winds and tides will play havoc with the replenished sand. How long the 9,000 cubic yards of sand will remain is the unknown factor. Renourishment will be necessary sometime in the future. You will be asked in the Survey in the April issue of Plantation Living if you will be willing to support future renourishment.

You will be voting this month to fi ll the vacancy for three Board of Director positions. Your vote is important. Look over the qualifi cations of the candidates and their bios and be sure to cast your vote prior to the deadline. If you have ever thought about joining one of the six committees, now is the time to submit your application.

It won’t stay hidden anymore. I’m talking about the new Spring Lake Pavilion. The shiny steel making up the studs and roofi ng are now being covered by yellow insulation board. Next, the metal roof will be added and then the wood siding. Before long, the new dock will appear in Spring Lake. Completion remains on schedule for later this spring. The Activities Committee and the Board of Directors have toured the facilities, all expressing appreciation for the expediency of construction of the new building.

There is a new look to Dolphin Head. The grounds have been manicured in a natural state with mulch being applied over the area disturbed during the hauling of the sand for the beach and the playground area. You'll notice the rail fence has disappeared and been replaced with chain and post fencing, giving a more open appearance to the area.

Currently the auditors, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, are reviewing the fi nances of the Plantation. Their report will be made in the Annual Report distributed in March. Financials show that we fi nished in the black, under budget, with a cash surplus in which the Administration has shown resilience in dealing with a sluggish economy.

As I write this letter, Keith Ferda, our Tennis Pro, is undergoing chemo-therapy to treat a type of lymphoma cancer. Keith has a very optimistic outlook regarding his treatment. He has been the head of the tennis program ever since the Plantation was formed. Everyone who has contact with him knows how dedicated he is to the program and to his tennis players. Along with Keith’s many friends and colleagues, I would like to express the Board's wishes for his speedy recovery and return to full activity.

--Galen Smith

(left) Sand being dumped on Pine Island beach; and the new Spring Lake Pavilion is coming along right on schedule.


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General Manager’s Report

Coffee with PeterOur next Coffee is scheduled for Thursday, February 16, 10:00 AM, at the Plantation House. The fi rst 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. Remember 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 have a pictorial and a verbal update on the status of the Spring Lake Pavilion project, as well as all the other projects in progress on the Plantation.

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 fi nd 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 to the POA. Your Ballot/Proxy can then be counted toward the POA quorum requirement.

CommitteesThe HHPPOA Board is advised by several standing committees. These committees include: Finance, Covenants, Communications, Maintenance, Recreation, Security, and the Architectural Review Board. Each committee has a specifi c 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 tapping members’ expertise for the benefi t of the POA. If you have an interest in sharing your time and talent, please consider fi lling out the Committee Interest form located in this issue and returning it to Sharon White at the POA Service Center by March 14. (The form is also available online at www.hiltonheadplantation.com under Documents/Forms). The Board generally makes its committee appointments at the April Board meeting.

Golf CoursesThe four golf courses (Bear Creek, Dolphin Head, Oyster Reef, and the Country Club of Hilton Head) that call Hilton Head Plantation 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 non-designated hours is dangerous and discourteous to the golfers playing the course. Please use the cart paths during the designated hours only.

Attn: Dog walkers: It has been reported that some folks who are walking their dogs are using the golf course’s facilities for the disposal of their dog’s “leavings.” Some are placing this bagged material next to the golf course’s trash can. While we applaud everyone who is picking up after their dog, please be mindful that you are guests on private property. Please be a good neighbor and carry your bagged waste material and properly dispose of it at your own home. The golf courses, in harmony with the POA’s sustainability program, are trying to recycle the paper and plastic waste that is meant for these trash containers. Introducing “dog waste" into these containers makes recycling this material all but impossible. Thanks for your cooperation.

PetsDuring 2011, the community experienced an increase in the number of dog-related issues on the Plantation. Most of these issues revolved around three themes: dogs running at large (off leash); dogs without proper identifi cation; or dogs without rabies inoculation tags. Subsequently, the Board modifi ed the POA's Rules and Regulations to include the following:

1. Pets must bear a valid rabies inoculation and ID tag. Tags must be worn by the animal at all times. The ID tag must include the following information: ownership, phone or cell number, and name of pet.

2. At time of release, residents reclaiming an untagged dog will be expected to provide required collar with current rabies and ID tags attached.

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Please be mindful that pets must be on a tethered leash at all times. Pine Island is not an exception. Dogs must be registered with the POA. Many people are afraid of dogs and although your pet may be charging an individual to be playful, such overtures by a dog may leave the unsuspecting person terrorized. The best way to prevent such situations is to keep your dog on a leash at all times when off your private property.

PedestriansMany of our secondary roads also serve as connectors for our extensive leisure paths system. Please be mindful that walkers, joggers, cyclists, etc. share our roadways. Stop signs mean STOP for both pedestrians and motor vehicles. Please observe the posted signage for everyone’s safety.

RealtorsIn an effort to further encourage real estate sales on Hilton Head Plantation, the POA has created a special Realtor’s Commercial Decal for just $25 per year. Realtors qualify for this special decal by presenting their Realtor's License, Driver’s License, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Unlike other vendors, Realtors are allowed to access Hilton Head Plantation 24/7. We are in the process of developing a marketing brochure that, when completed, will be available at our gates for distribution to potential property owners who are looking at real estate with a decaled agent. If you are listing your property or looking for a property on HHP with a real estate agent, please inquire as to whether they have a HHP Realtor’s Decal which will afford better exposure of your property and provide potential buyers with additional information about HHP.

Spring Lake Pavilion ProjectThe Spring Lake Pavilion project continues to be on track to be completed in late spring of this year. The framing of the building is all but complete along with much of the decking. The dock, which has now been approved, will be starting in the coming weeks. I can attest fi rsthand that the views from the upper decks are extraordinary. Presently the electricians, plumbers, and carpenters are busy at work on the interior.

Pine Island Beach RenourishmentThis project has been completed. Please take the opportunity to visit this beach which is an exclusive amenity for HHP residents and their guests. When the Board’s Resident Survey is distributed in April of this year, there is a specifi c question regarding future support for this project. The cost of this project came in at almost $240,000 and placed almost 9,000 cubic yards of

sand on the beach. In previous renourishments, almost 20,000 cubic yards of sand was placed by scraping the sand at the far end of Pine Island and moving it to the renourishment area. The scraping project cost in 2005 came in at approximately $200,000. As you can see, we have placed less than half the sand for $40,000 more than the previous project.

Please look for your opportunity to fi ll out the Resident Opinion Survey in the April edition of Plantation Living.

Bluff RevetmentThis project has been completed. Between the fall of 2011 and the winter of 2012, almost $900,000 was expended to place additional armor stone on the remainder of the Bluff. This should be the fi nal phase of this endeavor. We will need to periodically repair severe storm damage as weather may dictate.

Other Projects• Six of the tennis courts at the Spring Lake Racquet Club have been resurfaced.• The Board has authorized repairs to our roadways and leisure paths in general. This project will involve repairing the most severe areas of root intrusion and other needed spot repairs.• Repairs to the wood fl oor adjacent to the Plantation House kitchen have been completed.• A new fl oor in the Dispatch Center at the Main Gate has been installed.

2012 ProjectsThe following projects and items are budgeted for completion or purchase in 2012: the installation of armor stone on the Bluff, complete the Spring Lake Pavilion project, landscaping at the Seabrook/Dolphin Head Wye; replace: the air handler at the Main Gate, the air handler at Spring Lake Tennis Pro Shop, the air handler at the Maintenance Shop, the fl oor covering at the Dispatch Center, the hardwood fl oor outside the kitchen in the Plantation House, one Security Patrol Vehicle, the video cameras in the Security Patrol Vehicles, the slope mower; repair: designated sections of roadways throughout the Plantation, designated sections of leisure paths throughout the Plantation; install: a new sound system and projector in the new Spring Lake Pavilion; renovate: the exterior of Spring Lake Tennis Pro Shop, the Security Department’s side arms; resurface: six (6) tennis courts at Spring Lake Tennis; renourish: the Pine Island Beach; purchase: a top clamp for the front end loader/backhoe. Inclusion on this list does not indicate that the project/purchase will absolutely be completed in 2012. It merely indicates that these projects/purchases will be evaluated by the Board and Staff based on present status and budget considerations.

Stay Safe Peter Kristian

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Nomination of Candidates for the Board of Directors

There are three vacancies on the Board of Directors for 2012. The following four individuals have been nominated as candidates for those vacancies:

Candidate Education WorkExperience

HHPActivities

Goals

Carlton B. Dallas

2 Myrtle Bank Road

Resident since 2007

BS Management University of Maryland; further studies at Cornell University; University of Chicago; UNC Kenan Flagler Business School

Chevron Corporation, 34 years in petroleum industry; Regional Dir. Africa-Europe-Pakistan/Middle East Region; Managing Dir. Dallas Int'l.Trading and Solutions, LLC

Member of the HHPPOA Covenants Committee; started HHP International Club.

Support a broader approach to marketing HHP using social media. Support the highly effective effort to leverage technology

Thomas E. (Tom) Hoppin

7 Carma Court

Resident since 1997

Graduate of Eastern Illinois University

40 years as journalist, university public relations manager, corporate communications executive, Sr. Vice President CSX Corporation

Past member POA Board. Served as the Board’s president, vice president, treasurer, secretary; Chair of Finance, Communications, Strategic Planning, and Recreation Committees. Prior to and since Board service, member of Communications and Finance Committees

Strong advocate of fi scal frugality and ethical governance; the Plantation’s Security Department; and the Board's efforts to ensure the Town and County spend fair share of taxes/fees paid by HHP residents to improve/maintain critical infrastructure within the Plantation

Jerry W. Cutrer

89 Headlands Drive

Resident since 2002

Centenary College of Louisiana, BS Business;University of Texas at Austin, MPA; Certifi ed Public Accountant

CPA; City Councilman, Roswell, GA;Investment Banker, Dean Witter Reynolds; Municipal Finance Consultant

POA Covenants Committee 2008-09; POA Finance Committee 2010-11; Editor, Plantation Living Golfi ng since 2008; Board of Governors, Club of Hilton Head 2009-11; Chairman Board of Governors 2011

Maintain tradition of sound fi nancial management of POA; preserve and enhance quality of life through continued investment in common area facilities and infrastructure

Terence J. Conway

22 Cottonwood Lane

Resident since 1999

BS Accounting Minnesota State University; Masters in Business Financial management, George Washington University; CPA certifi cates

CPA; Dir. Admin. and Finance, St. Francis by the Sea, 2000-2010; Sr. Mgr. American Express; Sr. Systems Accountant, US Air Force and Dept. of Defense Comptrollers Offi ce; US Air Force Accounting and Finance Offi cer (Captain)

President Newcomers Club 1999-2000, Finance Committee 2000-2001, POA Board of Directors 2001-2004, Nominating Committee 2004-2011, Security Committee 2005-2010. POA President May 2002 to March 2004.

Maintain infrastructure and ambiance that makes HHP the best place to live on Hilton Head Island.

Ballots for the election will be mailed by February 22. Take the time to cast your vote.--Jim Ogden, Chair, Nominating Committee

[Editor's note: Order of candidates was determined by a random selection of names drawn from a hat.]



Thomas E. (Tom) Hoppin

My wife, Marv, and I have owned our home in Hilton Head Plantation since 1997 and have

been full-time residents since 1999. I am a former member of the HHP Property Owners’ Association’s Board of Directors and have served as the Board’s president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary, as well as the Chair of its Finance, Communications, Strategic Planning, and Recreation Committees.

During my tenure on the HHPPOA Board, I was known as a very strong advocate of fi scal frugality and ethical governance; the Plantation’s Security Department; and efforts to force spending a much fairer proportion of the taxes and fees paid by HHP residents to the Town and County to improve and maintain critical infrastructure within the Plantation.

A native of Illinois, I have more than 40 years of experience as a journalist, university public relations manager, corporate communications executive, and as a volunteer serving national, regional, and local community, charitable, and educational organizations. I headed the CSX Corporation Corporate Communications Department for 14 years and retired as senior vice president in 1999.

My community activities before moving to Hilton Head Plantation include eight years directing the United Way campaign at CSX Corporation; a member of the Board of Trustees (two years as chairman) of the Virginia College Fund; a member of the Board of Directors (one year as chairman) of the Richmond (VA) chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation; and a member of the Board of Directors of Virginia Blood Services, Inc. and its foundation.

In addition to my service with the HHPPOA since moving to Hilton Head, I am a past president of the Country Club of Hilton Head’s Men’s Golf Association and a past chairman of the Club’s grounds and golf committees.

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Carlton B. Dallas

A native of North Carolina, I attended the UNC-Chapel Hill. I graduated from the University of

Maryland with a degree in Management, and further study at Cornell University and the University of Chicago as well as the Young Executive Institute at the UNC. I worked 34 years in the petroleum industry, with my last assignment as Regional Director-Africa/Europe/Pakistan for the Chevron Corporation,

located in Cape Town South Africa, with support responsibilities for 33 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Europe.

I fi rst visited Hilton Head Island in 1985 for a sales conference held at one of the hotels on the Island. During that visit I cherished the tranquility of the Island, the green personality of the Island, and the refreshing pace of life and work on the Island. We bought our home in October 2007 and began to live here full-time in September 2010.

Our advantage is what I call the “cocoon of tranquility” that is Hilton Head Plantation. I have enjoyed participation on the Covenants Committee and started the International Club. Many of our residents either are veteran travelers or have a keen interest in the global interplay among nations and societies.

I believe there are two areas I can support to burnish the sterling reputation of HHP. The fi rst is to work with the Board, President, Staff, and residents to help the Plantation continue leveraging technology for use by the residents.

The second area would be in telling the story of Hilton Head Plantation to new aspiring market segments, especially as it relates to the use of social media. I’d like to help ensure we tell the story of this “cocoon of tranquility” that is Hilton Head Plantation.

The disciplined operation of the Plantation is impressive; I’d seek to represent the residents effectively.

Candidates for the Board of Directors



Candidates for the Board of Directors

Jerry W. Cutrer

My wife Loretta and I purchased a home in Hilton Head Plantation as part-timers in 2002 and became

full-time residents in 2005 following retirement from a 30+ year municipal fi nance career in Atlanta. I was president of two homeowner associations, a City Councilman in Roswell, Georgia, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefi t System.

I have been Supply Offi cer of a U.S. Navy destroyer with two combat tours to Viet Nam, a member of the audit staff of Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co., Finance Director and then Executive Director of the Georgia Residential Finance Authority, Vice President in the Public Finance Department of Dean Witter Reynolds, and an independent municipal fi nance consultant specializing in tax exempt bond fi nancing for housing. During my municipal fi nance career, I have executed over one billion dollars in tax exempt bond issues.

As a resident of Hilton Head Plantation, I served two years on the HHPPOA Covenants Committee, am in my second year on the Finance Committee, and have edited the Plantation Golfi ng page of Plantation Living newsletter since 2008. At the Country Club of Hilton Head, I was Chairman of the Handicap Committee for three years, Chairman of the Golf Committee for two years, and member of the Country Club’s Board of Governors, including serving as Board Chairman in 2011.

My wife and I found “Paradise” on Hilton Head Island and plan to live out our lives in Hilton Head Plantation. I am continually impressed with the POA and the manner in which it has been managed from a governance, fi nancial, and operational perspective. I believe I have the leadership, fi nancial, and interpersonal skills to be an effective member of the POA Board. If elected, I would work to continue the Plantation’s tradition of excellence.

Terence J. Conway

I have been involved in the development and installation of fi nancial and accounting systems,

both large and small. Currently semi-retired, I operate a small CPA practice assisting clients throughout the U.S. in their Accounting and Tax Compliance needs. I hold a bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a master's Degree in Business Financial

Management from The George Washington University, Washington DC, and Certifi ed Public Accountant Certifi cates from South Carolina and Virginia. In January 2010, I retired from my position as Director of Administration and Finance at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church.

Barbara, my wife of 44 years, and I have been residents and property owners on Hilton Head Plantation since 1999. I've been involved in POA activities since that time, serving as president of the Newcomers Club in 1999-2000, Finance Committee 2000-2001, POA Board of Directors 2001-2004, Nominating Committee 2004-2011, and Security Committee 2005-2010. I served as POA President from May 2002 to March 2004.

In addition to volunteer activities with the POA, I am an active member of The Knights of Columbus at St. Francis, and a volunteer manager with the Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance, held each November on the grounds of Honey Horn Plantation.

I believe that HHP is indeed the best place to live on Hilton Head Island, and that this has been accomplished by the professionalism of POA Staff and the cooperative oversight provided by a long list of dedicated individuals who have served on the Board of Directors over the years. I am committed to continue that experience for all residents, current and future, of HHP.

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Mustering up energy lately has been diffi cult. Maybe it’s the time of year (it certainly can’t be my AGE; I'm still a spring chicken...err, heron), where we all sort of settle into our comfort zone and try to veg...but what about our RESOLUTIONS to try and eat less, exercise more, and

do something kind for the planet? I am eating less just because at this time of year, fi shing is scare. I am getting exercise by constantly fl ying around the Plantation looking at all of the activity. The Pine Island Beach has been renourished, the Bluff is getting tons of stones added, and of course the "great big steel something" next to Spring Lake is glistening in the sun (and serving as an obstruction to my former fl ight paths). I am amazed at how time fl ies and since we can’t hold it back let’s NOT lose sight of our ideas on changing old habits or trying a new approach that may benefi t everyone in the long run. Please allow me to fl ash ahead to some of the images that will inevitably be issues in 2012…

Pets, Cats and Dogs: Must be leashed when off their property; collars with required rabies inoculation, ID tags, cleaning up and removing pet waste (bags), and disposing of properly. Fortunately, I have yet to fl y into a pet owner who leaves these “packages” behind. However, there are a few of you (and you know, and I know, who you are) so please pick up after your pet and dispose of the waste properly.

Commercial Decals: All vendors providing services are REQUIRED to purchase either a Day Pass or Commercial Decal. This procedure not only helps to pay for the wear and tear on our roads that their vehicles infl ict, but it also protects you against unlicensed and uninsured drivers gaining access to the Plantation. (I shudder at the thought of herons fl ying about the Plantation without a proper pilot's license!)

During these off seasonal weeks, many residents plan to do lots of renovations. Please be advised not to fall into the "trap". (The Guest Pass

“Harry Heron”, Covenants Bird This month’s focus: Supporting 2012 Resolutions

Request). If asked to call in a Guest Pass for a vendor... remember the slogan about drugs: "Just say no.” (What they want is free/easy access onto the Plantation). Inform them to visit the POA or Dispatch Center and show the necessary documents, then purchase the decal/Day Pass.

As spring is just around the corner, thoughts of purchasing more or less space (home) are often considered. Are you thinking of listing or buying? Then, call the local REALTORs who support HHP with their purchase of the HHP Realtor Decal. This decal provides a Realtor unlimited access into the Plantation 24/7, including Sundays and holidays. They have a vested interest in the community and your property.

So with many things to think about as we go about our daily lives, trying to improve on our routines or rid ourselves of old habits should be our top priority. As for me... besides my self-infl icted fast and exercise routine, I have resolved to do the following: Downsize my nest, be kinder to alligators (even though they have devoured some of my closest friends), and pay something forward. I did pay for a yearly Commercial Decal for my local plumber. My hot water heater broke right above the living room part of my nest. Not only was I surprised to fi nd myself in a very hot bath, but my lower nest collapsed and sent me plummeting 30 feet to the ground below! Thank goodness I can fl y! Well, I called Josephine the plumber and she quickly came over to my nest. Not only did she replace my hot water heater with a high effi ciency model, but she repaired the fl oor of my nest as well at no extra charge! I am eternally grateful to Josephine!

As I travel the paths and fl y the skies, my concerns are to spread harmony for all.

Please stay in touch. My lovely assistant can be reached at 681-8800 ext. 242 or: [email protected]. She's super! --Harry Heron



Probably few insects are more despised by Hilton Head homeowners than the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) — or “palmetto bug.”

Despite its scientifi c name, this common pest is not

native to America but was introduced accidentally in the 1620’s, possibly earlier, via ships from Africa. It’s one of about 3,500 species of cockroaches found worldwide, mainly in tropical and subtropical regions, including 55 species in the United States. Roaches (which, incidentally, are closely related to termites) are among the oldest of insects, having evolved over 300 million years ago.

Palmetto bugs are easily recognized by their large, oval, reddish-brown body; sturdy, spiny legs; and long, fi lamentous antennae. Like the smaller German cockroach, plus a few other roaches also associated with human habitations, palmetto bugs can spread bacterial and viral diseases (particularly gastrointestinal affl ictions) by contaminating eating areas, food, and serving utensils. Their body secretions produce unpleasant odors, and their excrement, regurgitations, and cast-off exoskeletons trigger allergies in some people. The vast majority of roach species, however, are restricted to natural habitats and are not important pests.

The survival skills of domestic cockroaches are legendary. As most of us know, exterminator visits and frequent housecleaning deter them, but palmetto bugs can also fl ourish outdoors, in trees and woodpiles, and under roof shingles, reinfesting our homes repeatedly. Inside, they hide in dark, moist areas and in inconspicuous, hard-to-reach cracks and crevices. They move amazingly fast when alerted to vibrations, thanks to a pair of small terminal appendages; these have sensitive hairs that conduct nerve impulses to the legs at top speed, bypassing the brain. One study clocked running American cockroaches at speeds of 50 body lengths per second — the equivalent, for humans, of 210 mph. The nocturnal habits of roaches, combined with a wide-ranging diet (everything from decaying organic matter and crumbs of food to leather, glue, and paper) also help account for their resilience.

Pair formation and mating in cockroaches are facilitated by chemical substances (pheromones) produced by both sexes. Female palmetto bugs package their eggs in hard, little capsules, each containing 14-16 eggs. A single female can produce as many as 90 of these

Lowcountry Nature: Palmetto Bugs

egg cases over the course of her lifetime (1-2 years). Immature roaches resemble adults, though they’re smaller and wingless. Adults may reach impressive lengths of two inches and possess functional wings, though they rarely fl y.

Although much practical research continues on how to eradicate cockroaches from human habitats, palmetto bugs and other roaches are the subjects of a variety of other studies by biologists. To read more about cockroaches, see this interesting Website:

http://www.bio.umass.edu/biology/kunkel/blattari.html

And to watch a palmetto bug grooming itself (even roaches can be fastidious), see this video:http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/video/american-cockroach-grooming-stock-video-footage/83574230

--Vicky McMillan

POA CommitteesHHP 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 14.

View Plantation Living in color!www.hiltonheadplantation.com

Coffee with PeterDate: Thursday, Feb. 16Time: 10:00 AMPlace: Plantation HouseMeet the Candidates

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

may be recorded.

Photo by Vicky McMillan

Plantation Golfi ng February 2012 - Page 10


Plantation Golfi ngby Jerry Cutrer

Oyster Reef Golf ClubOyster Reef Golf Club’s Halloween Shamble saw spirited competition among the various teams with Bernie Russ, Pat Ralff, Juliann Wallis, and Gene Kay emerging victorious.

Dolphin Head Golf ClubDolphin Head Golf played its annual 36-hole stroke play Vanguard Tournament. John McReynolds took top honors in the event. Over 100 Dolphin Head members participated in the Club’s Annual Turkey Shoot featuring a step aside scramble and a family style Thanksgiving Dinner.

Bear Creek Golf ClubHead Pro Jeff DeVincentis and Assistant Pro Kirk Ridgeley captained the teams in BCGC’s Ryder Cup Tournament with four 9-hole matches played in various formats over two days. Sixty BCGC members participated in the event with the Blue Team edging out the Red Team.

Country Club of Hilton HeadThe Country Club of Hilton Head’s Couples/Mixed Pairs Championship was won by Leslie and Mike Gilroy. Second Place was won by Barbara and Bob von Bremen. The CCHH Men’s Golf Association held its 2011 Medalist of the Year competition pitting 2011’s twelve Medalist of the Month winners against one another in an individual stroke play format. Dwight Hunting emerged victorious to claim the title of 2011’s Medalist of the Year.

(L-R) ORGC Halloween Shamble winners Bernie Russ, Pat Ralff, Juliann Wallis, and Gene Kay.

(L-R) ORGC Halloween Shamble Runners-Up Larry Bentley, Flo Aromando, Mary Lefer, and John Holihan.

2011 Vanguard Tournament Champion John McReynolds

(L-R) Diane Lukas, Jim Young, Fred Thumm, Rocco Yannarell, and Dieter Meuderscheid rolled up their sleeves and carved turkeys for DHGC’s annual Turkey Shoot.

(L-R) Kirk Ridgeley and Jeff DeVincentis, Ryder Cup team Captains.

(L-R) Mike and Leslie Gilroy, CCHH Couples Champions.

(L-R) CCHH 2011 Medalist of the Year Dwight Hunting.


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Bridge Winners

PH Ladies BridgeJanuary 13 - Winners1. Pat Cavagnaro2. Ellen Yanofsky3. Audrey McClain4. Gloria CampeauJanuary 27 - Winners1. Mary L. Meinholz2. Ellen Yanofsky3. Audrey McClain4. Rosie MillerPH – 2nd & 4th Friday – 10:30 AM Call Sue Creighton 682-2886

PH Informal BridgeJanuary 24 - Winners1. Bette Zell2. Joe Curl3. Joan HarnishfegerNo play in February.PH – 4th Tuesday – 7:00 PMCall Bette Zell 681-7402

PH Team BridgeJanuary 3 - Winners1. Gloria Campeau & Rusty Malacarne2. Christel & Norm Kronenberg3. Josephine & Paul Natalie4. Don Edwards & Jim Patsios5. Janet & Dave HodgesPH – 1st Tuesday – 7:00 PMCall Barb/Don Edwards 689-3311

SL Ladies Bridge (meets at Plantation House)January 3 - Winners1. Gloria Campeau2. Dorothy Feind3. Emily EastmanJanuary 17 - Winners1. Dorothy Feind2. Kathie Lowenstein3. Sue Creighton4. Audrey McClain1st & 3rd Tuesday – 11:00 AMCall Jeanne Napier 681-1866 or Sigrid Peters 689-9350

Happy Times SocietyThe 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 PMPlace: Dolphin Head Rec Area

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

Dog Club

Hello HHP Dog Lovers!

As I play with my beloved Standard Poodle Natasha, I often think of how she and her late mother, Mariah, came into my life. My husband and I adopted them as adult dogs from a breeder after they had won their championships and been bred. By the time they retired to Hilton Head to live with us, they were house-trained, knew all the basic commands, and were comfortable around people and other dogs. If you would like to have a dog, but are not ready to deal with the puppy stage, consider adopting an adult dog. They are past the chewing stage, need to be fed just twice a day, and, depending on the breed, have developed the stamina to accompany you on long walks/runs.

Adopting a dog from our own Hilton Head Humane Association or nearby shelter is often the best choice. Or, if you've done your homework online for a particular breed that would be the right match for you and your family, then contact a regional rescue group or breeders and ask about adult dogs for adoption.

Be on the lookout for information about the agility demonstration, obedience training, and Dog Photo Op — scheduled for May 5-6. Professional photographer Tom Calanni will take a photo of your pet and give you a copy to frame, for the nominal fee of $20. My next column will have more details.

Join the Dog Club for $20 or pay your 2011-12 dues of $10. Make your check payable to HHP Dog Club and send it to Rebecca McNemar, Dog Club Treasurer, at 2 Sunfl ower Ct. HHI, SC 29926. As a member, you will receive frequent updates, a list of other members whom you can contact for a dog walking or play-date buddy, and a discount for the Dog Photo Op. Join today!

One fi nal note: An HHP resident contacted me recently because an

Keyboard Club

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.

irresponsible dog owner repeatedly neglects to pick up after his/her dog when the dog relieves itself on the resident’s property. Dog Owners: Pick up after your dog! You can be fi ned for neglecting to do so! Besides, it’s the right thing to do.

Happy Dog Walking,

--Helen Collins tel. 689-9303Dog Club Secretary

email: [email protected]

Available: mid-March/ early April

Please Update your HHPPhoto I.D. and

Houseguest cardsat the POA Service Center.

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Intermediate Mah Jongg

Fridays, 11:00 AM, at the Plantation House.

Information: Call Audrey Callahan 342-2507 or Peggy Tower 681-2126.

Beginner's Mah Jongg

Our next series of lessons will be starting in February, 1:00 PM, at the Plantation House (upstairs).

The dates are as follows: February 16 and 23, March 1 and 15. Note: There will be no class on March 8. We are keeping the class size at 10 people. Although, the classes are free, you must be a current member of HHPWC to attend.

You may sign up now by emailing Jean Koch at: [email protected] or Jeanne Andreano at: [email protected].

Out to Lunch Bunch

The March Out-to-Lunch Bunch will be held at the Port Royal Country Club Clubhouse in Port Royal Plantation (Coggin Point Rd.), on Tuesday, March 20. There will be a cash bar at 11:30 AM and luncheon at 12 Noon.

First Course: House Salad

Second Course: Sandwiches (choice of one)

Hot Italian Sub- served warm • on hoagie with capricola, salami, ham, turkey, provolone ,T&L, banana peppers with sun dried tomato vinaigrette.

Smoked Barbeque Trio- pulled • pork, sliced beef brisket, slow smoked ribs served with potato salad

Turkey, avocado, bacon, and • Swiss on wheat bread

Grilled Asparagus Sandwich-• served with red onion, Russian dressing, and Swiss on dark rye

Deli Sandwich- Choice of turkey, • ham, tuna, chicken salad, OR egg salad, served with choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on choice of bread.

Dessert: Chocolate Mousse served in a Martini glass with chocolate cigar garnish

Beverage: Choice of soda, tea, or coffee

Please send a $25 check payable to HHPWC – Out-To-Lunch Bunch, to Mary Ruberti, 6 Sea Trout Ct. HHI, SC 29926. (You must be both a member of HHPWC and OTLB to attend.)

Be sure to include your luncheon choices. The deadline is March 13.

--Mary Ruberti 342-3956--Bonnie Sudduth 384-5231

Artists' Association

The HHP Artists Association generally meets monthly (except December)

between October and April each year.

On February 1, we had an opportu-nity to learn from our own members' works of art, with Ted Jordan providing his ever-popular "gentle" critique session. Next month on March 7, Don and Joyce Nagel will host a video presentation entitled "Alice's House", full of fascinating information about Claude Monet and his home at Giverny. This is our last scheduled presentation of the year, so don't miss this one — 3:00 PM at the Plantation House.

Our members are displaying their works of art at the Plantation House, so stop by anytime to see the work of our talented artists. A new group of paintings was hung on December 13, and most artwork is for sale. Our next big show is our annual "Spring Fling". Our opening reception is on Sunday, April 22 (artwork due on April 17). We have some surprises planned for the show this year, so start working on those masterpieces now!

A number of our artists continue painting together on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Dolphin Head Pavilion. Please call Evelyn Kowtko at 681-6338 if you are interested in attending. Just pack up your paints and a lunch (refrigerator is available, as well as chairs and tables), and prepare to be inspired.

IF YOU ARE AN ARTIST (OR have always wanted to be one), please feel free to come by and attend one of our meetings. It would be a good chance to meet some of our members and to get more information about the group.

For more information, you may call me at 689-3661. We have a diverse group of members at all levels from beginners to professional artists, and we do have some new additions to our group this year, so welcome to all!

--Camille Avore

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: ● Via email: [email protected] ● Via fax: 843-681-8801, or ● Drop off at the POA Service CenterFor information about newsletter articles or newsletter or Web advertising, please contact Denise McAllister at 681-8800 ext. 244.



Fishing Club

The February meeting of the Fishing Club will take place at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 22. The dinner theme is Italian and our speaker will be Al Stokes, Manager of the Waddell Mariculture Center, who will speak about the Center’s fi sh raising programs and their impact on local fi shing.

The Fishing Club lost a good friend and an excellent angler when Don Kowtko passed away at the end of December. Don made

many contributions to our Club, not the least of which were the many out-of-state fi shing trips he organized. Don searched out the best guides available and the best places to stay at such locations as Titusville, Key West, and Islamorada, all in Florida. He also organized the yearly fl y-fi shing trip to Eastern Tennessee. Anyone who participated in any of those trips knows what a great job Don did. If someone thought they were interested in the fl y-fi shing

trip but were concerned that they had never fl y cast before, Don simply said, “Meet me at the Seabrook Lagoon and I’ll teach you.” And he did.

His own fi shing skills were many. I recently fi shed with him at Islamorada in the Keys. At one spot, he out-fi shed me ten to one. At the end of the day I said to him, “I was casting exactly where the guide told me to and I retrieved my lure exactly as told, yet I wasn’t catching anything.” Don said, “That’s because the guide was wrong. There was an underwater ridge where I was casting. The incoming tide was fl owing over the ridge and all the fi sh were on the downstream side waiting for baitfi sh to swim by.” When I asked him how he knew there was a ridge there, he told me he had found it by the way his lure behaved as he retrieved it. During his presentation at the January meeting of the Hilton Head Island Sport Fishing Club, Fuzzy Davis told the audience that Don was the best freshwater fi sherman he had ever encountered.

Al Persico, John Nowacek, and I (and I suppose many others) will now never know the answer to the mystery of how Don managed to train so many fi sh to know which one of the three baits in the water was on his line and which two to ignore.

When my daughter and her family arrived at Hilton Head each year for their annual visit, and my three grandsons piled out of the Suburban, I was greeted with “Hi Pop-pop, are we going fi shing with Mr. Kowtko?” They know they won’t be asking that question anymore. We will miss you, Don.

There’s still room for new members in the "Best Club" in the Plantation. Call Dave Morse at 682-2356 for information. Be ready for the spring largemouth spawn. If you aren’t sure what that means, call Gary Turner at 342-3254 and he’ll tell you.

--Earle Nirmaier

The Singles' Network Our next event is scheduled for Saturday, March 17, 12 Noon, at Kelly’s Tavern (in Bluffton at the Moss Creek light). We’d like to get the group together for lunch on St. Patrick’s Day. If you'd like to join us, please contact Bonnie Neuman at 689-5683.

We are still looking for volunteers who would be interested in helping organize future events. If you'd be willing to plan a trip or fun outing for April or May, please contact Chrissy at 681-8800, ext. 226. Anyone interested in joining the Club can call or email Chrissy at cfl [email protected], and we’ll add your name to our email list so you can receive future notifi cations of upcoming events!

International ClubIf you’re interested in the history, culture, social norms, and scenic sites of various countries, and you’d like an opportunity to share your pictures, or would like a broad-based discussion of your travels, readings, and insights, then please join us in creating an HHP International Club.

Please contact Carlton B. Dallas for further information at 843-290-8668.

Computers Anyone?The HHPCC is open to any Plantation resident who wishes to learn more about the world of computers. Meetings will be held at the Plantation House, 7:00 PM, on the second Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted. For further information you may contact: [email protected]. --Ed Schnatterly

HHP Pickleball ClubPickleball is being played three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00 AM, at the tennis courts on Adrianna Lane. Exit the HHP back gate, go to Squire Pope Road, and turn left on 278. Travel to

the second marked street, Adrianna Lane, and turn right (behind Mi Tierra restaurant). See the tennis courts off to the right. We enjoy playing with 15-24 players each day and more are signing up all the time. If you’ve never heard of pickleball, see the United States of America Pickleball Association’s Website at www.usapa.org for extensive information regarding the game. If you’d like to get on our pickleball email roster, please contact Don Wheeler at: [email protected] or Eileen DeLany (843-341-2298) or Chris Cherrington (cell 570-772-5697). We will lend you the equipment to get started and teach you how to play the game. We even have clinics to help you refi ne your skills and strategies to improve your overall performance. But beware, it is addictive! --Don Wheeler



Dance ClubThe Hilton Head Plantation Dance Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 6:15-7:30 PM, at the Plantation House. No reservations are necessary. There is a $6.00 per person charge for each session to cover expenses. You are not committed to any number of classes and you pay only for the classes you attend.

The HHP Dance Club is a good opportunity to learn some basic dance steps or to improve on the dancing skills you already have. All levels of ballroom dancing are taught by a professional dance instructor. New members are always welcome. You may join at any time.

Dance Club schedule for February and March:

February 1 February 15 March 7 March 21

For further information, call Charlie/Joan Forton at 681-4761 or Dick/Marion Gosson at 343-7482.

--Joan Forton

NEW Softball Club

Spring is in the air.....and softballs too! The new Softball Club has received enthusiastic support from HHP residents, men and women.

Practices are at the fi eld near the POA offi ce on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 PM, weather permitting. We play according to the guidelines of Senior Slow Pitch Softball which emphasizes fun and player safety. Annual dues of $20 per player is requested to cover the expenses of equipment and fi eld maintenance.

The offi cers of the Club are Jack Lopez, President, 689-5606, Tom Berger, Secretary, 342-2524, Jack Powers, Treasurer, 682-2827, and John Pastore, Equipment and Field, 342-4812. Contact any Club offi cer or email [email protected] for further information and to join us.

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 monthTime: 5:00 – 7:00 PMPlace: Dolphin Head Rec Area

No reservations are necessary – just show up.

For information, call Margita Rockstroh at 682-3171.

Bunco

See you the 3rd Monday, 7:00 PM, at Dolphin Head Rec. Bring $5.00 in singles and be prepared for a lot of fun!

--Jane Marino 342-4826

Farmers Club

February is always a busy month at the farm. You can still sow seeds of lettuce, radishes, beets, spinach and turnips. Peas can be planted in double rows along a sturdy fence of fi ve feet. They need a little lime and some low nitrogen fertilizer to do well. They will ‘fi x’ nitrogen into the soil

from the air, but it may be advisable to use a soil innoculent if legumes have not been grown in the area before. Use mulch to keep the weeds down as peas have weak stems which are easily damaged when pulling weeds. They also benefi t from a soaker hose rather than overhead watering. It is always good to rotate your crops to a different area of your plot each year. This is hard to do in a small garden, but helps to keep diseases down. Try keeping a chart on this or at least make some notes to help you remember from year to year where things were. Asparagus is one vegetable that cannot be moved, but mine doesn’t seem to suffer from anything other than nutgrass, mint that has wandered in, and that awful Chambers-Bitters weed that looks like miniature Mimosa trees and has a super duper root system. Having recently fi nished hand weeding the plot, I will fertilize now with 10-10-10 and mulch heavily with pine straw brought from home. Bulbs and garlic have sprouted and need water and a little fertilizer. Feed the fl owers again after they bloom with 5-10-15 if you can fi nd it. Roses need to be pruned now and fed with rose fertilizer. I planted a new Iceberg Rose on January 12 because they were newly available at Lowe’s, and this has been a favorite unfussy variety for me. Don’t forget to fertilize your lettuce and spinach — both heavy feeders as well as your onions and potatoes again at the end of the month.

You may be tempted to set out tomatoes and peppers, but it is safer to wait until after our last freeze date of March 15. If you started yours from seed, don’t forget to harden them off before setting them in the ground. Park’s Seeds sells plants as well as seeds if you need them. Our Website has good planting charts and other information at www.hhpfarmers.com.

Plots are available for $30 for a 25 by 25 foot space plus $20 membership fee which entitles you to nine great dinners. Call Paul Halter at 689-5763.

--Diane Middleton [email protected]



Green Thumbers

The Green Thumbers' ladies had a wonderful time at our January meeting. As always, we enjoyed getting together to socialize with our members and talk about the fun we had during the holidays. We had many plants to choose from for our terrariums. Even though we have said that "we don't dig in the dirt," it was fun to share our talents and to see everyone's fi nished project.

(Photos above and below — Green Thumbers working on their terrariums.)

In February, we'll be enjoying an interesting presentation by one of our members highlighting many of Hilton Head's nature-oriented activities — a nice thing to know about when family and friends visit. Please note: Because of our presentation, February's meeting will be held on Monday, February 13, 10:30 AM, at the Plantation House.

We always welcome new members to our group. If you would like to become a member of the Green Thumbers, we usually meet the 2nd Monday of the month from September to May from 10:00 AM to about 12 Noon. Meetings are held in the Dolphin Head Recreation Building overlooking the Sound. Weather permitting, we may have our meeting outside on the deck located there.

Annual dues are $12. You can either pay your dues at a meeting or mail a check payable to Green Thumbers to Jane Marino, 39 Cypress Marsh Drive. Remember, you must be a current member of the HHP Women's Club in order to join the Green Thumbers.

Feel free to call either one of us with any questions you may have.

Co-chairs: --Mary Lou Carroll 341-2366 --Ellie Linscott 682-2209



HHP Engineers Model Railroad Club

At our January meeting, 2012 Club Offi cers were elected as follows: President: David Garceau; Vice President: Rusty Fitler; Secretary/Treasurer: David Argent;Program Director: Bob Clark.

The regular agenda was much about running our trains and discussing the history and features of each one.

David Argent ran his Marx M10000 from 1935 on a loop of O gauge track.

Dave Garceau had some interesting Lionel Standard gauge items to run. These

were Lionel 318E Box Cab from the 1930’s, two tank cars from about 1920, and a caboose from the 1930’s.

Bob Clark ran his O gauge Lionel 675 from 1948/1949, along with two very nice coaches from the same period.

Rusty Fitler demonstrated his latest acquisition. This is an ALCO switcher from Ready Made

Toys. It's very smooth running with two can motors and many operating lights.

The Club meets the fi rst Wednesday of the month at Dolphin Head Recreation Center at 7:00 PM. For more information, contact David Argent at 314-409-4304 or [email protected].

--David Argent

Yacht Club

The winter months, with their cold and blustery weather, bring a change of pace to Yacht Club activities. Organized boating activities await warmer weather. The formal Change of Watch Ball is history, and the new offi cers are busy with planning and scheduling more than two dozen events for 2012. These will include nine 'Power Cruises', ten 'Sail Cruises', seven general meetings of the Club, and other special events. These plans were fi nalized at the January Board Meeting and will be communicated to members in February.

During the winter, general meetings in the Plantation House will bring the members together periodically for business meetings, food, beverages, conversation, and special events. Nine new members were announced at an enjoyable 'Pizza Party' on January 19.

The next general meeting is scheduled for February 16. The Club Directory, which includes the detailed schedule of 2012 events, will be distributed at that meeting. The following meeting, on March 15 at the Plantation House, will feature the annual St. Patrick’s Dinner.

One new event this year, which members should mark on their calendar, is a luncheon cruise to Windmill Harbour on March 29. Details will be communicated by email by the Event Captain.

Boaters living in Hilton Head Plantation who are interested in membership in the Yacht Club should contact our Membership Offi cer Steve Schlader at 689-9937. Information about the Club, including a photo album of 2011 events, is posted on our Website: www.hhpyc.org.

--Bob Gackenbach

Men’s Cooking Group

Enjoy cooking and want to learn more? The Men’s Cooking Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 12 Noon until 2:00 PM, at the Dolphin Head Recreation building.

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, or if you are interested in attending, call Charles "Chuck" Machata at 681-9623.

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FREE SESSION of "Cardio Tennis" through the month of February!

Participants don't have to be tennis players to benefi t from Cardio Tennis. It is done at the pace of each individual, taking pulse readings at regular intervals.

Two-fold concept: Focuses on aerobic (elevate heart rate, increase blood circulation, increase breathing capacity), and fi tness (muscle stretching, toning, coordination).

Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 AM, at Spring Lake • Tennis, Court 2

Saturday 11:00 AM and Sunday 2:00 PM • If you work during the week, we're taking sign-ups for the following sessions:

Monday and Wednesday 5:30 PM• (On hiatus until we go back to Daylight Saving time in March, 2012)

If you're interested in an afternoon session on • Monday and/or Thursday at 2:00 PM, please contact us.

To sign up, either call the Club at 681-3626, or email or call Lou Marino.

--Lou MarinoUSPTA Cardio Tennis Coach

Cell 843-301-4453 (until 9:00 PM)email: [email protected]

Tennis Social News

Mark your calendars — the year's fi rst social will be held on Saturday, February 25. The "Ace Jack Frost" tennis social will be 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Cost is only $6.00 and will feature hot chocolate, pop corn, cheeses, and crackers. Warm up with good food and good tennis. Sign up at the Spring Lake pro shop. Photo below is of the 7.5 Super Senior Combo State Doubles Champions. Top row, left to right: Arlene Meli, Judy Larkin, Dianne Ghent, Ginny Carter, Pat Kenworthy, Helen Hinds, Capt. Donna Smorol, Margaret Collins. Bottom row, left to right: Sue Blake, Sandy Harris, Barbara Becker, Carol Tucker, Chris Iulo.

See you at the Club! --Peg Wojcikiewicz --Werner Sicvol

Caregivers Support Group

Attention all family caregivers and those caring for a loved one! The Caregivers Join Hands support group continues to meet at The Cypress – TV Room in the Clubhouse. Just enter the clubhouse and bear right to the concierge desk. Let the concierge know that you are going to the TV Room next to the Residents Services Offi ce for a caregiver group meeting.

This monthly support group meets the 3rd Friday of the month from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This is a free of charge support group for anyone responsible for the ongoing personal care and medical care of a loved one.

Come to the group to address your caregiver challenges, learn from each other, prevent caregiver burnout, manage your personal stressors, and connect with others for mutual help and support. This group is focused on your wellness and self-care and is facilitated by a professional clinician and Hilton Head Plantation resident: Ann Martel, LISW-CP.

Ms. Martel is a SC licensed independent social worker and an elder care advocate. She is a 30 year-plus, seasoned clinician with medical, home care, and hospice experience. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ann Martel preferably via email: [email protected] or leave a message at (843) 785-5995.

Newcomers Club

Our January 17 “Meet the Mayor” meeting at Dolphin Head Golf Club was an overwhelming success with over 100 Newcomers in attendance, a truly impressive turnout! We heard a nice presentation from Dolphin Head Club Manager Kristie Stewart, as well as informative talks from representatives of Coastal States Bank and Raymond James & Associates. Following a tasty Italian dinner, Mayor Drew Laughlin gave an interesting and lively overview of his agenda to make the Town of Hilton Head even more desirable, and answered many questions. A great evening!

February is “Heart Healthy Month” and we have planned a very unique event. On February 21, please join us for an informative evening with Mark O’Neil, President and CEO, Hilton Head Hospital, as he introduces our community hospital, healthcare network of facilities, services offered, and the physician specialists. Hilton Head Hospital is committed to providing the best healthcare possible. Light appetizers will be served. Please watch your email for all the details.

Be sure to stay tuned for our March 20 meeting announcement! This, too, will be something totally different. We are headed to the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn for a tour, wine tasting sponsored by Island Spirits, and catered fi nger food. At a future date, members will receive an email invitation with an RSVP link and details for payment. Space may be limited, so be sure to respond promptly.

It won’t be long before we'll be seeking members to serve on the Board of Directors starting in June. If interested, contact Board President Chuck Cooper at [email protected].

The HHP Newcomers Club is open to all new residents, full and part-time. Once you are a member (fi ll out the new member form on: www.hhpnc.com), you are automatically included in the HHPNC roster for a maximum of four years from the date you joined and through the end of the event season (May 31) following the fourth year (e.g. October 30, 2011 to May 31, 2016). The success of the Club is completely dependent on your participation, so mark your calendar and come to the next meeting. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors, win nice door prizes, and generally have a great time. You must be a paid up member in order to receive the Club’s email updates. The annual membership fee is only $5 per person or $10 per couple. Check out the Newcomers Schedule of Events at: www.hhpnc.com/schedule to read about all the fun events we have planned for you.

--Sue Blake

HHP Big BandThe “snow birds” are back. Welcome! It’s great to have y’all with us again.

Our fi rst gig of the New Year was a dinner dance at the Plantation House on January 28. We’re also hard at work preparing for our stage debut as guests of the Shore Notes at their concert at the HH High School VPAC on Saturday, February 25. Other guest performers that night will be The Vocal Jazz Project directed by our own Kim Halter, and the Coastal Rhythm Quartet. Tickets are $15 ($20 at the door) and are available at Burke’s Pharmacy and Pretty Papers in Hilton Head as well as Markels and All Four Paws in Bluffton. We hope to see you there!

We’re sorry to lose our very talented young trombone player, Brandon Covel, who is moving back to Michigan (brrrr). If you play, or have played, trombone and would like to join us, please contact Ellie Perry at 715-2284, or drop by a rehearsal (7:00-9:00 PM Monday nights at the Plantation House) and sit in.

As always, we welcome visitors at our rehearsals. If you would like us to play for your group, please contact Joe Adams at 843-247-6101.

--Marianne Currie



Bocce ClubOur February spring Organizational Meeting and social proved quite productive. Refreshments were served and players, old and new, had a chance to mingle and catch up with their latest news. Teams registered and selected the day of the week they would like to play. Our new Bocce League President, Bob Bredin, addressed the group with an update on the status of the courts. Apparently, while play was suspended during the winter, the Spring Lake maintenance team was busy making sure our Har-Tru courts were ready for the upcoming bocce league season.

The meeting also allowed for a review of the league's rules and an opportunity for members to ask questions. At this time, the game schedule and teams in each Division are in the process of being organized, and players will be notifi ed by email as to the Divisions, dates, and times of play. Bocce ball is a fun and easy game to play. The league is open to anyone who is interested in learning and playing the game. New players are always welcome. If you are interested in joining us, please call Bob Bredin at 342-3115 or email him at: [email protected].

Let the games begin! --Sandy Stern



Craft Workshop

We are off to a “fl ying start”. Two new members joined us in January — Susie Marquis and Eileen Springler, and we are delighted to have them. In fact, Susie helped us at the past two fall shows, and Eileen learned about our group at the Newcomer’s meeting last September and came to our very next meeting. They have a lot of enthusiasm and skills and we look forward to working with them.

In fact, we are always open for new members and we would welcome you. Until the new Spring Lake Pavilion is completed, we are having our meetings at the Dolphin Head Recreation Building. This has worked out very well. It’s smaller and makes for a friendlier atmosphere. True, we have to haul lots of stuff back and forth. We will be meeting from 9:00 AM to approximately 12 Noon, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of February; and, weekly on Thursdays during March and the fi rst two weeks in April (provided the Dolphin Head facility is available). We need the additional time.

We are making tremendous progress as we prepare for our upcoming Spring Sale on Saturday, April 14, at the Plantation House from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Mark your calendars now.

At our fi rst meeting this year, many of our members arrived with new samples of items to make — Marie Stae has already made some visors; Jane Alvarez is our scout for new items and had lots of new patterns for interesting items that many of our members immediately latched on to. Audrey McGovern noticed that some of the fabric samples we had were marked for outdoors and she said they would make great outdoor pillows. It really is exciting to see how enthusiastic everyone is. This shows great promise for our Spring Sale — and, actually, some of the items we discovered and discussed have been designated for our Fall Sale.

Come join us if you can. Otherwise, follow our progress as I bring you up-to-date in each column. If you have any questions, please call me or send an email.

--Charlotte G. Ward 681-8407email: [email protected]

Women's Club

Please join us for the next meeting of the Women’s Club on Tuesday, March 13, 2:00 PM, at the Plantation House. There will be 30 minutes for refreshments and socializing, a brief business meeting, and then our program.

Our Club is honored to welcome Maestro John Morris Russell, the principal guest conductor for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s 2011-12 season. Mr. Russell is also full-time Conductor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Music Director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra in Ontario, Canada. Just prior to our meeting, he will be the conductor for the International Piano competition on our Island (March 5-12). Truly we are privileged to welcome this musical professional to our meeting. Come join us for this very special opportunity to meet Maestro Russell.

Please email your reservation for the March meeting to [email protected], or call Johanna Galasso 689-2077 or Cecelia Meyers 342-2185. BE SURE to speak clearly and give your fi rst and last names 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 Nancy Keese, 5 King Oak Court, HHI, SC 29926. If you have questions, contact Nancy at [email protected] or call her at 715-0840.

Joining is now even easier. Refer to our Club section at www.hiltonheadplantation.com where you will fi nd the membership form.

--Bonnie Sudduth

Knit WitsThis friendly group of women welcomes all skill levels of knitting. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 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:

--Linda Piekut 342-8843--Colleen Wainwright 342-7902



Island Hoppers

We have just come back from a wonderful trip to central Georgia (Milledgeville) to learn about "The fi rst lady of Georgia", meaning it was the fi rst capital of the state of Georgia. We had wonderful guides and a wonderful overview of the lovely area. We ate in an old bank that dated back to the middle 1800's. Now we go on to our next trip. Barbara and I have made some executive changes regarding the next trip. In looking for places for us to stay in Washington, GA, it was very diffi cult. They do not have hotel chains nearby so that would mean calling various inns to see how many we could sleep. We decided that we would not go there as time was running a little close. But, have we got a surprise for you! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 2 and Thursday, May 3. We will give you a little hint at this time...COME FLY AWAY... and we will be going to Charlotte. See if you can guess what it is. Barbara and I are going to make this trip extra special and are working on some of the details now. Everyone that goes will have a marvelous time. We will have more details in the next Plantation Living news article. If there are any questions regarding Island Hoppers or information you would like to know, please contact one of us.

--Nancy Graham 689-2631--Barbara Clark 681-2421

The Avid Gardeners

Nature rules. We conform. With an erratic disposition, nature literally changes from hot to cold at will. This has been especially evident this winter. One day the weather is pleasant fall-like; and the next feels arctic with evening temperatures falling below freezing. As we protect our bodies with warm clothing, so we must shield our plants and mulch dormant spring bulbs. A tip from a local gardener for when a freeze and/or frost is predicted — it is not the cold that damages the plants, but dryness. Water well. On the TV news we've seen fruit growers in Florida irrigating before a severe dip in the temperature.

Several of the azaleas planted along Whooping Crane Way had diffi culty surviving because of lack of water. Thanks to Debe Bethke who nursed and nurtured them through the summer in her backyard, they have revitalized and are being transferred to irrigated areas. The fi rst replanting has been at the Seabrook/Dolphin Head intersection. The area offers a wide view of the plants and will be an early introduction to spring.

The Avid Gardeners are again selling a selection of quality, varied colored caladiums. Contact Corliss Zampino at 681-6062 for order forms. The deadline for March delivery is February 29. These attractive specimens will add to the aesthetics of your garden.

At our January meeting TAG member and Master Gardener, Annemarie Kinsky, gave an instructional demonstration on propagating our favorite plants. There is a special satisfaction in generating ourselves as to purchasing from a nursery.

Another reminder: Mark your calendars for our Flower Show on Sunday, April 1. Besides showing the results of months of preparation and work, and the creative talents of our members, the exhibits will demonstrate the vast variety of ways to participate in gardening and working with fl owers.

Maggie Engstrom of Sweet Bay in Beaufort will delight us with interpretive fl oral design ideas at our February 17 meeting. As usual, we meet in the Dolphin Head Golf Club at 9:30 AM for a coffee/social followed by a short business meeting and then the speaker. Contact Suzy Baldwin for further information at 681-5346.

--Midge Kennedy

WoodcarversWoodcarvers have many projects in the works – birds, fi gures, 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 AreaContact: Jim Gorddard 689-3273

Recreation Activities February 2012 - Page 21

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

Program Instructor Date/Days Time Place 2012 FeesGentle Yoga Gayle Caporale Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 PM PH

Pilates Suzette Springer Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 - 9:30 AM PH

Beginner Pilates Suzette Springer Tuesdays 9:40 - 10:40 AM PH

Total Fitness Gretchen Spiridopoulos

Mon. & Wed. 5:30 - 6:30 PM DHGC

Zumba Suzette Springer Thursdays 9:40 - 10:40 AM PH

Low-Impact Aerobics

Louise Lund Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 - 9:00 AM PH $5.50 = 1 ticket $50.00 = 10 tickets $90.00 = 20 tickets$127.50 = 30 tickets $160.00 = 40 tickets

Total Body Conditioning

Louise Lund Mon. Wed. Fri. 9:15 - 10:15 AM PH

* You must use a 2012 Universal Fitness Ticket in order to attend the above classes. *Tickets are available for purchase at the POA Service Center and the Plantation House.

Memorial & Honorarium ProgramFor residents who wish to support the Spring Lake Pavilion project in a more meaningful way, the Recreation Committee would like to provide the opportunity to make personal contributions towards this project through our Memorial & Honorarium Program. Gifts of any amount are welcome and can be targeted in many ways according to your desire. For donations made towards specifi c outdoor elements, a plaque will be placed on or near the item listing the name of the donor(s) and/or recognizing the individual or family of a memorial/honorarium donation. For all donations made towards specifi c indoor elements, a single plaque will be hung inside the NEW Spring Lake Pavilion listing all of the names of the donor(s) and/or recognizing the individual or family of a memorial/honorarium donation. For residents wishing to make a general contribution towards the project, the Recreation Committee has developed fi ve levels of giving which are:

Magnolia Level $5,000 or more Southern Pine Level $100 - $499Live Oak Level $1,000 - $4,999 Sycamore Level $99 or lessRed Maple Level $500 - $999

Any resident who chooses to make a general contribution donation will be listed on a plaque which will hang inside the NEW Spring Lake Pavilion. Each resident or family will be listed according to the appropriate donor level. The name of the person honored or memorialized will also be listed. If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding specifi c indoor/outdoor elements and the cost associated with each, please contact Chrissy Fly, Director of Activities, at (843) 681-8800, ext. 226, or email: cfl [email protected].

Total Fitness Class — Location MOVED to DHGCDuring the construction of the Spring Lake Pavilion, the Total Fitness Class with Gretchen Spiridopoulos on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM will be held at Dolphin Head Golf Club. Current members of Dolphin Head Golf Club will be allowed to attend this class on a complimentary basis; however, as is our policy, ALL participants must sign a waiver with the instructor before participating in the class AND they must sign-in for each class. All HHP residents who are NOT current members of DHGC, must bring a 2012 Universal Fitness Ticket to attend.

KIDS KAMP 2012Established in 1987, Kids Kamp has grown to accommodate more than 300 of our Plantation’s children each summer. Based at the Spring Lake Recreation Area, our expansive Kamp grounds provide a safe and comfortable environment where Kampers can play, learn, and grow together. Children are grouped according to age and grade. Each group’s Counselor Team plans the daily activities according to a weekly theme and the group’s ability. Previous Kids Kamp themes include Western Round-Up Week, Carnival Week, Treasure Island Week, and Discover America Week. 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, fi eld games, and fi shing. 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 Thursday, March 1, at the POA Service Center for the entire Kamp (8 weeks) or for one or more weeks.

Time/Days: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Monday – FridayPre-Registration: March 1 – March 30 at the POA Service CenterRegistration: April 2 at the POA Service CenterNon-Refundable Deposit: Full Session - $100 per child; Weekly - $50 per childApplications: Will be available on Thursday, March 1 at the POA Service Center or Plantation House.Age/Grade Req. Children who will enter Kindergarten in the fall of 2012 or who are fi ve years old by November 1, 2012, to children who will enter 8th grade in the fall 2012.Eligibility: Must be a child or grandchild of an HHP property owner or resident.

Fees Full Session Weekly Week #3

1 Child: $425 1 Child: $85 $68 DATES:Pre-Registration 2 Children: $700 2 Children: $160 $128 Week 1: June 18 - June 22March 1 - 30 3 Children: $850 3 Children: $235 $188 Week 2: June 25 - June 29 4 Children: $1,000 4 Children: $310 $248 Week 3: July 2 - July 6 5+ Children: $1,150 5+ Children: $385 $308 (No Kamp July 4) Week 4: July 9 - July 13 1 Child: $475 1 Child: $95 $76 Week 5: July 16 - July 20Registration 2 Children: $750 2 Children: $180 $144 Week 6: July 23 - July 27Begins April 2 3 Children: $900 3 Children: $265 $212 Week 7: July 30 - August 3 4 Children: $1,050 4 Children: $350 $280 Week 8: August 6 - August 10 5+ Children: $1,200 5+ Children: $435 $348

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Easter Sunrise ServiceThe Activities Department would like to invite Plantation residents, their families, and guests to our Annual Easter Sunrise Service. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, frolicking dolphins, and beautiful sunrise (hopefully) at Port Royal Sound — it’s a beautiful way to start Easter morning.

Lead Pastor Matthew Palmer from Grace Community Church will conduct the service along with the Minister of Music Cliff Kosier and the Grace Praise Band. As in the past, volunteers from several POA Clubs assist in making the event so enjoyable by providing the fl owers, refreshments (after service), and ushers. We couldn’t do it without them!

Come join us as we celebrate Easter!

Date: Sunday, April 8Time: 7:00 AMPlace: Dolphin Head Recreation Area

In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Plantation House.



New Yoga Class — Chair YogaThe Activities Department is excited to offer Chair Yoga for an 8-week session beginning Monday, March 5. Chair Yoga is for everyone. No matter what age you are or what condition you are in – you can experience the health benefi ts of yoga.

Did you know you can perform most yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation techniques from a chair? This form of yoga is very easy to do no matter what physical condition you are in. It will give you peace of mind and self-esteem to know you are doing something good for your body, mind, and spirit.

Those of you who are recovering from an illness or injury, with disabilities, weight challenges, infl exibility, or who just cannot get on the fl oor for whatever reason (such as age or being in a crowded work environment) can benefi t from a daily practice of Chair Yoga. 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 keep your body in the best condition possible. It also helps to relieve muscle stiffness and fatigue in the offi ce or during travel. The chair is not only used for the seated postures but as a support for many of the standing postures as well. It replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body. Even if you are in a wheelchair, you can receive the many benefi ts of Chair Yoga – the integration of body, mind, and spirit that keeps the yoga practitioner at the top of his/her game.

We will need a minimum of 8 participants in order to offer this class.

Dates: Mondays, March 5 – April 23 Time: 4:15 – 5:15 PMCost: $40 per person Place: Plantation HouseInstructor: Gayle Caporale

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.

Spring Trash & Treasure Sale!Saturday, April 28 — 12 Noon to 3 PM

Plantation House Parking Areas(In case of inclement weather, it will be MOVED to Sunday, April 29!)

To reserve space and/or rent tables, complete the application and return it to the Plantation

House by Monday, April 23. 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.

2012 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.

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New! — "Stress Less Chess"Learn chess from the man that played the world chess champion! ChesSmart owner, Michael Kruse – the current state champion – is teaming up with the Activities Department

to offer an 8-week chess course specifi cally designed for fun and relaxation.

"Stress Less Chess" is an enjoyable, relaxed way to learn the greatest thinking game in the world. Exercise your mind, improve your memory, become more creative, and win more games!

In each 1-1/2 hour class, you will learn-by-doing in a very enjoyable and relaxed manner. Learn chess openings, tactics, and end-game play. You will also learn about the important role chess played in American history.

Dates: Tuesdays, March 6 – April 24 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Cost: $69/person for the entire 8-week session Place: Plantation House (upstairs) Instructor: Michael Kruse

Mr. Kruse has taught adults in Hilton Head, Savannah, Bluffton, and Beaufort. They have described his courses as "wonderful, enjoyable, fun, and interesting."

If interested in registering for "Stress Less Chess", please contact Keriann at the Plantation House (681-8090).

Cooking LiveAre your palates ready? Once again, we'll be offering the ever-popular Cooking Live program to the fi rst 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. You must have a “Cooking Live” ticket to attend each session, so sign up early with Keriann at the Plantation House.

Dates: Wednesdays, March 21 – May 16(skip 4/11 – The Heritage)

Time/Place: 11:00 AM at the Plantation HouseCost: $5.00 per person / per session

March 21 Cindy Sample with The Pampered ChefMarch 28 Cindy Sample with The Pampered ChefApril 4 Palmetto Bay Sun Rise CafeApril 18 Benny Hudson's SeafoodApril 25 TBDMay 2 TBDMay 9 Skull Creek Boat HouseMay 16 TBD

Sign up at with Keriann at the Plantation House.Don’t miss this entertaining and delicious event!

Shamrock Shuck and ShagJoin the Activities Department and the Hilton Head Shag Club for the 4th Annual Shamrock Shuck and Shag on Friday, March 16. 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 9. For questions, call 681-8090.

When: Friday, March 16Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PMWhere: Plantation HouseCost: $15/personRSVP: Keriann 681-8090

* Deadline: Friday, March 9

Special thanks go to the Hilton Head Shag Club for providing dance instruction and entertainment as well as Palmetto Coastal Landscaping for preparing the oysters for this event. THANK YOU!!

“Wildfl owers of SC” SeminarPlease join the Activities Department and Dr. Richard Porcher on Wednesday, April 11, 11:00 AM, at the Plantation House for an informational seminar on “Wildfl owers of South Carolina.” Dr. Porcher, an authority on the fl ora of the state of South Carolina, is the author of "Wildfl owers of the Carolina Lowcountry and Lower Pee Dee", "A Guide to the Wildfl owers of South Carolina", and co-author of "Lowcountry: The Natural Landscape".

When: Wednesday, April 11 Time: 11:00 AM Cost: FREE! Where: Plantation House RSVP: Keriann at 681-8090 A special thanks goes to Monte Gaillard with The Nature Conservancy for helping make the arrangements with Dr. Porcher to come and speak on April 11. If interested in attending, please contact Keriann at 681-8090. Seating is limited so sign up today! Light refreshments will also be available.



Carolina Stingrays Hockey Game Day TripAttention all sports fans! The Activities Department would like to invite you to join us for our fi rst-ever road trip to the North Charleston Coliseum to watch the Carolina Stingrays take on the Gwinnett Gladiators on Saturday, February 25.

We’ll be loading up a 57-passenger bus just like we do for the football trips, and we’ll be leaving early so we can tailgate before the game. The promotional event for the evening is “Pink in the Rink,” and we’ll be able to watch women go head-to-head in their own hockey match BEFORE the 7:00 PM Carolina vs. Gwinnett game.

Our seats will be in the lower level of the Coliseum and for every ticket purchased, you’ll get a free Stingrays hat! Oh, and did we mention? The ice in the rink will be pink!

Date: Saturday, February 25

Time: Game starts at 7:00 PM Bus leaves the Plantation House at 1:00 PM Sharp Bus returns to the Plantation House approximately 11:30 PM

Price: $65 per person ($75 per person after February 10)

Price Includes: Bus transportation, hockey ticket, tailgating food, driver gratuity, and taxes. Sign up: Keriann at the Plantation House 681-8090. Lawn chairs, coolers, and BYOB are welcome! Seats are limited, so SIGN UP NOW!! And, please note: No refunds will be given!

Easter Egg Hunt and BrunchThe 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 7, 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 Plantation House. 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 7 Time: 9:00 AM Costs: $15/adult for the Brunch $15/child (ages 4-12) for the Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt $10/child (ages 4-12) Easter Egg Hunt ONLY

$5/child (3 and under) for the Brunch &/or Easter Egg Hunt

Place: Easter Egg Hunt — Surrey Lane Ball Fields (Bad weather – Plantation House) Brunch — The Country Club of Hilton Head Sign up: Keriann at the Plantation House – 681-8090

Reservations MUST be made in advance for the Brunch.

Deadline: Monday, April 2

Anyone interested in attending the Brunch at the Country Club, please remember NO DENIM allowed.

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