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Our New Board Members! What's Inside President's Report ............................ 2 GM Report ...................... 3 Cooking Live .................. 4 Harry Heron .................... 5 Low Country Nature ........ 8 HHP Week at Cycle Bar Studio .......................... 17 Easter Hunt & Brunch and Sunrise Service ............ 18 Kids Kamp 2019 ........... 19 Advertisements ............ 22 And Much More! Easter "Hoppenings" Mark your calendar! The Activities Department is teaming up with the Country Club of Hilton Head on Saturday, April 20, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch. The Egg Hunt will begin at 9:00 AM at the Surrey Lane Ball Fields (in case of inclement weather: Spring Lake Pavilion). Brunch will immediately follow at the Country Club of Hilton Head. For more information, please turn to page 18. On Easter Sunday, April 21, the Activities Department would like to welcome residents and their family and friends to the Easter Sunrise Service at the Dolphin Head Recreation Area. Reverend Jim Murphy will conduct the service, and the music will be led by the Mills Brothers. This year's quorum (72%) was reached before the deadline. The Board is very pleased with the response and the POA staff is grateful for not having to make numerous last-minute telephone calls. The POA continued its incentive program for residents returning the 2019 Ballot and Proxy before the quorum deadline. This year we upped the incentive to $400 and you had to vote electronically to be eligible. The Short-Term Rental Amendment passed to limit short-term rentals to six (6) months or more in HHP. We received 2,482 votes in favor of the Amendment. We needed a total of 2,382. We received approximately 350 'no' votes. Before the provisions of the amendment can be enforced several administrative steps need to be completed including: recording the new amendment in the Beaufort County Land Records, revising the POA’s Rules and Regulations to dovetail with the provisions of the new amendment, making the penalties clear for violating the provisions of the amendment, and setting an effective date when the provisions of the statement will be enforced. The Board will also need to develop policies for certain exceptions, for example renting back a property as a condition of sale or extending a long-term lease to accommodate a move or an option to purchase. Short-Term Rental Reservations already in place for 2019 will be honored. We thank you for your support for the passage of the amendment and ask for your patience as we work through the implementation stage of this process. At the Annual Meeting, Debra Cook, Chairman of the Election Committee, announced the happy winners of the incentive program who now have $400 to apply towards ARB fees, POA programs, or their 2020 assessment. They are: Mr. & Mrs. Roland Palmer, Ms. Joan Saalfrank, Mr. & Mrs. John Troyer, Mr. & Mrs. Craig Weigand, and Mr. & Mrs. Dale Chamberlain. Congratulations to the winners! If you did not attend the Annual Meeting, your gift certificates will be available for pick up at the POA Service Center. Lori Schmidt 3,910 Jim Lucas 3,605 Jordan Berliner 2,622 Plantation Living Our New Board Members! Volume 33/Issue 4 - April 2019

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NEWSLETTER FOR RES IDENTS OF HILTON HEAD PLANTAT ION

Plantation LivingOur New Board Members!

What's InsidePresident's Report............................2GM Report......................3Cooking Live..................4Harry Heron....................5Low Country Nature........8HHP Week at Cycle Bar Studio..........................17Easter Hunt & Brunch and Sunrise Service............18Kids Kamp 2019...........19Advertisements............22And Much More! 

Volume 33/Issue 4 - April 2019

Easter "Hoppenings" Mark your calendar!The Activities Department is teaming up with the Country Club of Hilton Head on Saturday, April 20, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch. The Egg Hunt will begin at 9:00 AM at the Surrey Lane Ball Fields (in case of inclement weather: Spring Lake Pavilion).

Brunch will immediately follow at the Country Club of Hilton Head. For more information, please turn to page 18. On Easter Sunday, April 21, the Activities Department would like to welcome residents and their family and friends to the Easter Sunrise Service at the Dolphin Head Recreation Area. Reverend Jim Murphy will conduct the service, and the music will be led by the Mills Brothers.

This year's quorum (72%) was reached before the deadline. The Board is very pleased with the response and the POA staff is grateful for not having to make numerous last-minute telephone calls. The POA continued its incentive program for residents returning the 2019 Ballot and Proxy before the quorum deadline. This year we upped the incentive to $400 and you had to vote electronically to be eligible. The Short-Term Rental Amendment passed to limit short-term rentals to six (6) months or more in HHP. We received 2,482 votes in favor of the Amendment. We needed a total of 2,382. We received approximately 350 'no' votes. Before the provisions of the amendment can be enforced several administrative steps need to be completed including: recording the new amendment in the Beaufort County Land Records, revising the POA’s Rules and Regulations to dovetail with the provisions of the new amendment, making the penalties clear for violating the provisions of the amendment, and setting an effective date when the provisions of the statement will be enforced. The Board will also need to develop policies for certain exceptions, for example renting back a property as a condition of sale or extending a long-term lease to accommodate a move or an option to purchase. Short-Term Rental Reservations already in place for 2019 will be honored. We thank you for your support for the passage of the amendment and ask for your patience as we work through the implementation stage of this process. At the Annual Meeting, Debra Cook, Chairman of the Election Committee, announced the happy winners of the incentive program who now have $400 to apply towards ARB fees, POA programs, or their 2020 assessment. They are: Mr. & Mrs. Roland Palmer, Ms. Joan Saalfrank, Mr. & Mrs. John Troyer, Mr. & Mrs. Craig Weigand, and Mr. & Mrs. Dale Chamberlain. Congratulations to the winners! If you did not attend the Annual Meeting, your gift certificates will be available for pick up at the POA Service Center.

Lori Schmidt3,910

Jim Lucas3,605

Jordan Berliner2,622

NEWSLETTER FOR RES IDENTS OF HILTON HEAD PLANTAT ION

Plantation LivingOur New Board Members!

What's InsidePresident's Report............................2GM Report......................3Cooking Live..................4Harry Heron....................5Low Country Nature........8HHP Week at Cycle Bar Studio..........................17Easter Hunt & Brunch and Sunrise Service............18Kids Kamp 2019...........19Advertisements............22And Much More! 

Volume 33/Issue 4 - April 2019

Easter "Hoppenings" Mark your calendar!The Activities Department is teaming up with the Country Club of Hilton Head on Saturday, April 20, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch. The Egg Hunt will begin at 9:00 AM at the Surrey Lane Ball Fields (in case of inclement weather: Spring Lake Pavilion).

Brunch will immediately follow at the Country Club of Hilton Head. For more information, please turn to page 18. On Easter Sunday, April 21, the Activities Department would like to welcome residents and their family and friends to the Easter Sunrise Service at the Dolphin Head Recreation Area. Reverend Jim Murphy will conduct the service, and the music will be led by the Mills Brothers.

This year's quorum (72%) was reached before the deadline. The Board is very pleased with the response and the POA staff is grateful for not having to make numerous last-minute telephone calls. The POA continued its incentive program for residents returning the 2019 Ballot and Proxy before the quorum deadline. This year we upped the incentive to $400 and you had to vote electronically to be eligible. The Short-Term Rental Amendment passed to limit short-term rentals to six (6) months or more in HHP. We received 2,482 votes in favor of the Amendment. We needed a total of 2,382. We received approximately 350 'no' votes. Before the provisions of the amendment can be enforced several administrative steps need to be completed including: recording the new amendment in the Beaufort County Land Records, revising the POA’s Rules and Regulations to dovetail with the provisions of the new amendment, making the penalties clear for violating the provisions of the amendment, and setting an effective date when the provisions of the statement will be enforced. The Board will also need to develop policies for certain exceptions, for example renting back a property as a condition of sale or extending a long-term lease to accommodate a move or an option to purchase. Short-Term Rental Reservations already in place for 2019 will be honored. We thank you for your support for the passage of the amendment and ask for your patience as we work through the implementation stage of this process. At the Annual Meeting, Debra Cook, Chairman of the Election Committee, announced the happy winners of the incentive program who now have $400 to apply towards ARB fees, POA programs, or their 2020 assessment. They are: Mr. & Mrs. Roland Palmer, Ms. Joan Saalfrank, Mr. & Mrs. John Troyer, Mr. & Mrs. Craig Weigand, and Mr. & Mrs. Dale Chamberlain. Congratulations to the winners! If you did not attend the Annual Meeting, your gift certificates will be available for pick up at the POA Service Center.

Lori Schmidt3,910

Jim Lucas3,605

Jordan Berliner2,622

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NoticeYour interactions with members of the Security

Department and the POA Staff may be recorded.

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Welcome Board Members Congratulations to Lori Schmidt, Jim Luas, and Jordan Berliner for their election to the POA Board. Recognition I would like to thank retiring Board member Mary Ann Strayer for over 18 years of service to the HHP community. If you missed the long list of Mary Ann’s contributions to HHP and the greater community, please see the front page of the March 2019 edition of Plantation Living or check it out on our website www.hiltonheadplantation.com where the March 2019 edition is also posted electronically (and in color). We would also like to congratulate the following individuals for three years of continuous service as a member of one or more of the POA’s committees: For three years of service as a member of one or more of the POA's committees: Robert Gluszik, Mike Harris, Harry Meyers, Dean Morrison, Jim Nasuti, David Pollock, and Laurie Yingling. For six years of service as a member of one or more of the POA’s committees: Jim Coleman, Lynn Gerlach, George Haley, Heidi Huddleston, and Jim Ogden. For nine years of service as a member of one or more of the POA’s committees: Jim Collett, Dave Morse, and Bob Zinn. For twelve years of service as a member of one or more of the POA’s committees: Richard Whitmore. For fifteen years of service as a member of one or more of the POA’s committees: Margita Rockstroh.For eighteen years of service as a member of one or more of the POA’s committees: Earle Nirmaier. The POA Board also recognized the following members for making a special contribution over the past year. Jake Lopko for his Eagle Scout Project. Ralph Sutton for his Harry Heron Caricature. Barbara & Jeffery Streitenberger for their help finding Mr. Holub. The Security Team that found Mr. Holub: PFC Pinckney, Sgt. Weeks, and Captain Gaither. HHI Fire and Rescue for the Santa Tour and Kids Kamp Firetruck Day. Whitney Rolf for her free Crossfit classes at Dolphin Head. Alan Palchak for help with various HHP events/Easter Sunrise Service. Buck Edwards for his years of service to Hilton Head Island High School's mentoring program. A process we started in 2001 recognizes POA staff members for certain milestones of service to the Hilton Head Plantation community. This year’s recipients include David Mills, Director of Maintenance for five years of service, Sharon P. White, Executive Assistant to the General Manager and Front Desk Supervisor for

twenty years of service, and Carl Olson in our Security Department for twenty years of service. Pine Island Work on grooming the Pine Island beach is in progress. We are also working on installing a grated material for the end of the boardwalk ramp to allow strong tides and wind-driven waves to pass through this material without lifting the structure off its moorings. May Coffee with Peter Our next Coffee is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 4:00 PM, at the Plantation House. Photo ID and House Guest Card Validation Stickers Your Photo ID and House Guest cards will need to be validated for the 2019 season. You can get your cards validated by visiting the POA Service Center at 7 Surrey Lane. To be eligible to receive your validation sticker you must be a member in good standing (i.e. assessments paid, no outstanding fines or covenant violations). Vote on Short-Term Rental Amendment This year we experienced our highest level of voter participation in the history of Hilton Head Plantation. Our quorum requirement is 50%+ 1, this year that percentage stands at 72%. The Short-Term Rental Amendment passed with over 2,482 votes in favor of the amendment. This far exceeds the 2,382 votes needed for passing the amendment to the Class "A" Covenants. Where do we go from here? Voter participation for this issue demonstrated that the overwhelming majority of HHP property owners do not want HHP properties rented on a short-term basis. We will be working with our legal counsel to file the amendment in the Beaufort County Land Records. Once the amendment is filed in the land records the amendment will be binding on property owners subject to the Class "A" Covenants. The Board has indicated that it will honor any short-term rental reservations that are currently booked for 2019. The Board will be tasking the covenants committee to rework the Plantations Rules and Regulations to reflect the new amendment. This will take some time to achieve. We will keep everyone posted on the progress as we now move into the implementation and crafting of regulations phase of this very important community decision. About seventy percent (70%) of you voted online using our new online voting system as compared to 60% in 2018. This is the third year we used the online voting option. This application continues to reduce the amount of time the Election Committee needs to enter ballots by hand. Also, the postage saved by not using the return envelopes (which cost almost $1.45 to use) has gone a long way to paying for the online voting service. Thank you to all who used the online voting option.

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General Manager’s Report(cont'd. from page 3)Financial Status Your 2018 Annual Report was mailed to you in early February with your Ballot/Proxy materials and (if eligible) materials on the Short-Term Rental Amendment vote. It was missing a key piece of information from the traditional Annual Meeting package - the 2018 Audit. Due to the Board’s desire to allow extra time for voting, the Audit was not ready at the time of the Annual Meeting mailing. The Audit for 2018 is posted on the HHPPOA website and hard copies can also be picked up at the POA Service Center. If you are not a numbers person, it is sometimes extremely hard to sift through all the dollar signs to really discern the financial health of an organization. A few key points to assist in this area. The Audit was once again a clean audit with no “Management Letter”. A management letter generally is used to offer suggestions to tighten a perceived weakness in an organization’s “Internal Financial Controls”. The short-term loan authorized by the Board to see us through the Hurricane Matthew cleanup in 2017 was drawn down in the amount of approximately $900,000 and was promptly paid back in early January 2018 as soon as your assessment checks started rolling into the POA Service Center. The Spring Lake Pool is totally paid off, a full two years ahead of schedule. HHPPOA finished the year over $600,000 ahead of expenses. These funds were dedicated to recharging the Weather Casualty Fund. The challenge for the 2018/19 Board was to recharge the Weather Causality Fund which stood at approximately zero as a result of Hurricanes Matthew and Irma at the end of 2017. By the end of 2018, over $700,000 was added to the Weather Casualty Fund most of this total coming from posting a positive variance to budget in 2018. I was hoping this number would be higher, however, damaged trees from Hurricanes Matthew and Irma continued to tax the Weather Casualty Fund with additional expenses. With the influx of funds from the 2019 assessment, the Weather Casualty Fund now stands at approximately $1.8 million dollars. Depending on our track to the 2019 budget, the Board will need to decide where to set the assessment for the 2020 budget to bring the Weather Causality Fund to the $2.5 million dollar level recommended by the Finance Committee and approved by the Board. The assessment in 2017, 2018, and 2019 was increased by $250 to pay for hurricane clean up from Matthew and Irma, and start to recharge the Weather Casualty Fund. Barring a severe weather event during the 2019 storm season, staff would recommend that the portion of the 2020 assessment dedicated to bringing the Weather Casualty Fund to the recommended $2.5 million dollar mark be adjusted so as to bring in just the level of funding needed ($250 brings in approximately $1.1 million in assessment revenue). That determination will depend

on several factors including the previously mention storm season for 2019 and our projected performance to budget as we move through 2019. We still have a two-million-dollar line of credit to cover us if we get hit with another major storm event; however, it will be up to the Board to decide to set the appropriate 2020 assessment level to fully recharge the Weather Casualty Fund. On another positive note at the end of 2018, we booked almost $620,000 from the Capital Transfer assessment. These funds come from ¼ of 1% on the sales price of any property in Hilton Head Plantation. This fund is responsible for the new Spring Lake Pavilion, Spring Lake Pool, and the next project selected by you: the Dolphin Head Recreation Area. The Recreation Committee is presently working on a list of survey questions to gather community input for the features and elements that may be considered for inclusion in this future renovation. Spring Lake Playground The Spring Lake playground has been renovated. This endeavor was planned to be part of the Spring Lake Pool project, but due to budget considerations at the time it was taken out of the budget for that project. This playground is primarily geared towards younger children.

New Homeowner MeetingThe POA would like to invite all property owners of a year or less to an informational meeting about Hilton Head Plantation and our community. The meeting will be on Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 PM at the Plantation House. This will be a chance for new residents to meet the Senior HHP Staff. We will also provide information about the Town and we will be available for questions. It is a great way to get to know more about HHP and the Island in general.

-- Stay Safe Peter Kristian

CookingL V EJust a reminder for those signed up for our Cooking Live classes. The remainder of the schedule is as follows:

April 23 - Poseidon (*SOLD OUT*)April 30 - Savory Café & Provisions (*SOLD OUT*)May 14 - Chef Thomas Carrig (Personal Chef) (*SOLD OUT*) All classes will be held at the Spring Lake Pavilion on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM. All of the sessions are currently SOLD OUT. If you would like to add your name to the waiting list for a particular date, please contact Jen or Margie at the Scheduling Office at 843-681-8090.

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“Harry G. Heron” Master Covenants Bird This month’s focus: GOTTA KEEP THEM STORM DRAINS CLEAR!

From my birdseye view I don’t need Sir Isaac Newton to demonstrate the laws of physics, namely that water flows downhill! The biggest threat to HHP during heavy rainfalls is flooding. When storm drains get clogged with leaves, pine straw, and other debris, water no longer drains from the street – it ponds along streets and can flood intersections and homes. Localized street flooding can damage property and be dangerous to people and animals. Leaves and debris placed on the street can also be a hazard to vehicles.

It is illegal to dump, sweep, rake, or blow grass clippings and yard waste into drains, ditches, and streets. When it rains, all of this waste material is washed into the storm drainage system and gets clogged. When storm drains, ditches, and streets become clogged due to excessive sediment/debris build up, then flooding occurs. The drainage system purpose is to convey stormwater safely and efficiently away from your property. Elaborate equipment and focused labor are required to find and remove clogs in underground drainage systems and ditches. Yard and household waste suffocate plants growing along creek banks and in ditches. Exposed dirt or barren ground next to storm inlets, drains, or ditches are potentially damaging during rainstorms, as it erodes the dirt/soil, washing them into the storm drainage system. The POA consistently spends considerable staff time and money removing illegally dumped leaves and other yard waste from the stormwater drainage system and streets. Properly disposing of your yard waste allows those resources to be used to address other more tenacious maintenance concerns. What can you do? Take a moment to clean the storm drain inlets and ditches in your neighborhood. Make sure they are free of leaves, litter, and other debris that may inhibit proper drainage – particularly when rainy weather is headed your way. If you see a clogged ditch/drain or illegal dumping, please report it. I don’t see every infraction, so I rely on all of you to help keep our system of drains and ditches clear of debris. Don't blow, sweep, or dump grass clippings and yard waste into streets, ditches, driveways, or storm drains. Blow or sweep debris away from roads, ditches, gutters, and areas of runoff. Bag grass clippings and leaves for disposal or use other proper disposal methods like composting. Avoid using mulch on steep slopes – this will cause run-off into storm drainage systems. Seed and mulch exposed soil. If you see your neighbor or someone in your neighborhood blowing grass clippings onto the street or storm drains, tell them it causes stormwater pollution. Ensure your landscaper operates in accordance with POA Rules and Regulations. I have always tried to do my part by making my way through some of our two-foot diameter drainage pipes. Once after I worked on a clogged pipe for over an hour during a heavy storm, the clog let loose washing me,

a small racoon, two turtles, and a very ticked off gator; through a series of pipe connections until we found ourselves floating out to the Port Royal Sound through the China Cockle outfall! I’ll take my lazy river at the Spring Lake Pool any day! Common Property/ Road Right-of-Way My human friends continue to interrupt me (during my downtime enjoying the lazy river at Spring Lake Pool) about the damages caused to their garden and sprinkler heads by the cars that park on the edge of the lawn. In general, landscaping beyond the property lines (except for turf) is discouraged. We do appreciate property owners taking care of the road right-of-way. The unpaved road right-of-way (owned by the POA) is 10 to 15 feet from the edge of the paved road surface. The POA assumes no responsibility for any damage incurred in the road right-of-way to private irrigation systems. This area is designated for parking and utilities, and is subject to the intrusions of such activities. Private irrigation systems, and landscaping are not authorized in the POA’s road right-of-way and the owner assumes all risks of such an installation. Any rocks, reflectors, or material placed on the road right-of-way to deter parking should be removed immediately. There is no roadside service on Hilton Head Plantation. Your landscaping debris must be taken to the POA landscape drop off which is accessible through the Seabrook Farm road entrance. When you remove your leaves and other debris from your yard, you can take it to our POA dumpsite located in the farm on Surrey Lane. If your lawn is maintained by a professional lawn company, they must take any landscape debris accumulated off property to their designated location. The POA Landscape Disposal Area is OUR POA dumpsite and is for human POA residents only. It’s unfortunate we do have a few uncaring humans who will clean their yard and then dump those materials on a neighboring vacant lot or POA common property. I commend you for cleaning up your property, but don’t let your cleanup fall short - take the landscape debris to the POA dumpsite for disposal. It ruffles my feather when I see landscapers properly maintaining their client’s yard, only to dump the collected debris on common property or even the neighboring property. Why can’t we dump our debris on common property or open space? The answer is cost, manpower, and it distracts from the appearance of the neighborhood. Dumping personal trash or debris on POA common property and/or open space at any time is a violation of the POA Rules and Regulations and is just downright discourteous. If you observe such behavior, call my human friends at the POA Service Center (843-681-8800 ext. 242), or the Security Department 24/7 at 843-681-2459. Please call while the dumping activity is in progress. Alerting Security after the activity has occurred makes it much harder to track down the culprits and correct the situation. If you have a “bird’s-eye view”, please note the name of the company and, if you can, take down the license plate number of the vehicle - that would be a real bonus!

--Harry Giovanni Heron(843) 681-8800 ext. 242 [email protected]

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Security − Outdoor Grilling Safety TipsIt's springtime on the Plantation and that means it's time to fire up the grill. Before you start cooking, take a minute to review these safety tips. • Never use a grill indoors. Use the grill at least 25

feet away from your house or any building. Do not use the grill in a garage, breezeway, carport, porch, or under any surface that can catch fire.

• Never leave the grill unattended, especially when small children and pets are present.

• Always place grill on firm, stable, flat surface -- never place on grass (AVOIDS TIP-OVERS!).

• Be cautious of overhead obstructions, including tree branches, while grilling.

• Keep a fire extinguisher handy when grilling and know how to properly use it (P.A.S.S.- Pull pin, Aim at base of fire, Squeeze handle, Sweep from side-to-side).

• Always follow the manufacturers' instructions that accompany the grill.

Gas Grill Safety Tips• Check the tubes leading into the

burner for any blockage from insects, spiders, or grease. Use a pipe cleaner or wire to clear block-age and push it thorough to the main part of the burner. Check grill hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes and leaks. Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing.

• Replace scratched or frayed connectors, which can eventually leak gas.

• Check for gas leaks, following the manufacturers' instructions if you smell gas or when you reconnect the grill to the propane tank. If you detect a leak, immediately turn off the gas and don't attempt to light the grill again until the leak is fixed.

• Be sure to place your grill on a flat, level surface so it won't tip over.

• Do not attempt to repair the tank valve or the appliance yourself.

• Take it to your local home improvement store or a qualified appliance repair person.

Charcoal Grill Safety Tips• Charcoal should never be used indoors, even

if ventilation is provided. Since charcoal produces carbon monoxide fumes, do not store the grill indoors until the charcoals is completely extinguished.

• Be sure to place your grill on a flat, level surface so it won't tip over.

• Never attempt to restart the flame by adding additional lighting fluid to an already lit grill.• Keep a spray bottle of water nearby to handle

flare-ups while grilling.

• Wait until the coals have completely cooled (may take a few hours) before disposing of them.

• Remember, coals get HOT--up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Use insulated, flame-retardant mitts when cooking or handling any part of the grill.• Also, use long-handled barbecue tongs and utensils

for safe handling of food and coals.• Never use gasoline or kerosene to light a charcoal

fire. Both can cause an explosion.

--Art Benoit, Director of Security

$25 Discount Offer for an ARB SubmissionEXCLUDING TREE PERMITS

Offer good for ARB Submissions to include additions, landscape and hardscape designs, etc. Only excludes

tree permits. Offer valid between April 20, 2019 - June 30, 2019. Must present coupon to the ARB Dept.

at the POA Service Center.

Expires June 30, 2019

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2019 Spring Lake Pool RulesSwimmers assume responsibility for their own safety and that of their families. Lifeguards will not be on duty during all hours that the pool is open. The pool is equipped with a self-locking gate, an emergency telephone, and a first aid kit at the Guard Office. Report problems to Security – 843-681-2459. Also, DHEC will inspect for fecal contamination and other violations. If DHEC finds any contamination, they will close the pool immediately. Please be courteous and if you have a child that is NOT potty-trained, he/she MUST wear a secure-fitting, waterproof swim diaper at all times. For questions, please contact the Director of Activities at 843-681-8800, ext. 226. Thank you for your cooperation.

Spring Lake Pool Regulations1. HHP Property Owners, their family members, guests, and tenants with leases of at least nine months may use SL Pool.2. Spring Lake Pool users must present their validated HHP Photo ID Card to the pool staff when using the facility. 3. Property Owners, residents, and children 17 years and older, with validated HHP Photo ID Cards, may bring four (4) guests to the pool. Children 16 years old, with a validated HHP Photo ID Card, may enter the Spring Lake Pool; however, they are prohibited from bringing guests. 4. Guests, 17 years or older, with a validated House Guest Card may bring two (2) guests.5. Spring Lake Pool users and their guests must adhere to a proper code of conduct and follow instructions from the lifeguards. Appropriate conduct and rules include, but are not limited to, the following:• Lifeguard approval of all floatation devices. (Floatation devices must be Coast Guard approved.)• Using earphones with audio equipment.• Placing trash in receptacles.• Smoking is not permitted within the Spring Lake Pool compound at any time. (This includes e-cigarettes.)• Wearing swimwear at all times.• Showering prior to entering the pool.6. Children age 15 years or younger MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian (17 or older). 7. It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to ensure that children not potty-trained must wear secure-fitting, waterproof swim diapers at all times. NOTE: Anyone found responsible for a fecal contamination at the Spring Lake Pool will be held accountable for the cost of treatment and be subject to additional sanctions. If the person responsible is not a property owner, the cost of treatment and other sanctions will be levied against the host Property Owner/resident.8. The following is prohibited in the Spring Lake Pool enclosure:• No solo swimming• No animals or pets of any kind• No glass containers• No spitting, blowing nose, or individuals with skin, eye, ear, or respiratory infections, diarrhea illness, or nausea• No diaper changing on deck• No bikes, skateboards, skates, or rollerblades• No diving• No one with communicable diseases• No one with open lesions or wounds• No running, boisterous, rough play• No alcohol or drugs and no one under the influence of alcohol or drugs• No rings, body floats, rafts, and other such devices

9. In the zero-depth area of the pool, infants will be permitted to use a baby ring as space dictates but they MUST be under direct supervision of a parent/guardian at all times.10. Adult swims will be called at the discretion of the lifeguards.11. Pool noodles are permitted but they are to be used for floatation only.12. Coolers are permitted but they are subject to inspection. All food/drinks must be kept at least ten (10) feet from the edge of the pool. Alcohol is NOT permitted.13. No climbing is allowed on the island in the middle of the lazy river.14. Children wearing Coast Guard approved floatation devices in the lazy river or the deep-end area of the pool MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.15. Spring Lake Pool may not be used for personal profit or commercial purposes.16. Lounge chairs, cabanas, tables and other pool equipment may not be reserved. They may be used on a first come, first served basis. Property Owners and guests should not leave personal items unattended. The HHPPOA accepts NO responsibility for any item left unattended.17. Lifeguards have the authority to expel violators. They may also create and enforce other safety rules, as necessary.

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Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation

Plantation Golfingby Jerry Cutrer

Country Club of Hilton HeadThe Country Club participated in the Men’s Interclub League playing against ten other low country golf clubs in two-man team match play events. The season was capped off with the traditional team banquet at Bella Italia Restaurant. Members of the 2019 CCHH Interclub roster were: Don Bainbridge, John Batten, Bill Bottoms, Steve Clark, Jerry Cutrer, Jeff Epstein, A. J. Ferrari, Dwight Hunting, Earl Keese, Mike Kilosky, Terry Lamb, Ken Levy, Dave Lunka, Jim Malcolm (Co-Captain), Deane McCarthy, Bill McCourt (Co-Captain), Nathan Mitchell, Mike Nelsen, Dave Palmetier, Dave Politi, Dave Rounds, John Rychak, Brian Stirrat, J. B. Trew, John Vargo, Tom Vater, Bob von Bremen, John Winnestaffer, and Joe Zamborsky.

Twenty-six ladies participated in the Women’s Golf Association’s 5-hole "Shoot Out" with two person teams playing an alternate shot format. Teams were eliminated on each hole until two were left at the fifth hole. Congratulations to the last women standing, Shoot Out victors Janet White and Barb von Bremen.

The CCHH Women's Nine Hole Association held a Mardi Gras Scramble and first place winners were Elizabeth Siebenaler, Maggie Krost, Florence Willard, and Carol Froman.

LOW COUNTRY NATURE: COYOTESThe coyote is a canine na-tive to North America and a close relative of the gray wolf, though smaller. They are widely distributed and abundant through North America and south through Mexico and into Central America. Their fur is mostly light gray and red, mixed with some black and white. The coyote is typically smaller than the gray wolf, but has longer ears and a larger braincase, as well as a thinner face and muzzle. This animal also carries its tail downwards while running or walking, while the wolf carries theirs horizontally. Coyote tracks can be distinguished from dogs by their more elongated or rounded shape. This animal is flexible and sociable, living in either a family group or in unrelated packs. Their diet consists mainly of animal meat such as deer, rabbits, rodents, birds, fish, and reptiles. Sometimes they eat fruits and vegetables. Are you aware of the fact that coyotes are here in South Carolina? Most of the time, coyotes go out of their way to avoid humans, but they are discovering that humans are a good source of food, and will take advantage of this when they can. We should also be aware that they have been known to carry rabies. Please make sure that animal food is not left in the yard and that trash is well covered. Small animals or children should not be outside without supervision, especially if your yard is not well fenced. Though coyotes are more active at night than in the daytime, it is wise to be aware when animals or children are in the yard.

-- Miriam Waterhouse

Top Left: (L-R) Mardi Gras Scramble Winners Elizabeth Siebenaler, Maggie Krost, Florence Willard and Carol Froman.

Bottom Left: Country Club 2019 Men’s Interclub Team.

Top Right: (L-R) Shoot Out winners Janet White and Barb von Bremen.

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

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Friendly Foodies Gourmet Cooking ClubOur club is open to interested cooks willing to host eight members for a fun and collaborative meal. While the host prepares the entree and sides, guests provide appetizers, salads and desserts. We hold up to four dinners per month with rotating hosts and guests. Great way to meet new friends!

Contact: LynnJenningsTaylor @gmail.com

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

Days: MondaysTime: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Place: Dolphin Head Rec Contact: Jan Gantzhorn Tel: 302-528-3475 Email: [email protected]

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

Interested parties, please email Judy Finney or Ellie Linscott:--Judy Finney [email protected] Linscott [email protected]

The Craft Beer Club met at Spring Lake Pavilion at the end of March for more beer sharing (due to member refrigerators overflowing with beers from out of the area…that nobody wanted to go bad!) and their fill of Brats and Sauerkraut. Field trips are fun, but nothing like sharing beer from around the country that, unfortunately, cannot be purchased and enjoyed in Hilton Head.

We plan to meet at The Lodge soon and check out their new Beer Garden! Plans are being finalized for tours at local area breweries, and road trips to Savannah and Charleston to visit breweries and local well stocked purveyors of great craft beer. As dates and locations are finalized Craft Beer Club members will be notified via email.

The club typically meets the 4th Monday of each month, at the Spring Lake Pavilion, 6:30 PM unless there is an offsite event. Members are encouraged to bring craft beer from the area or from their travels to discuss with the group. Dues will be $10/year per person and you may join at any time of the year.

Until a website has been developed please contact Steve Yingling via email at [email protected] with questions or to indicate your interest in becoming a member or to send contact info for those that wish to be members or guests.

Check out the happy smiling (no glassy eyes) faces of those that recently attended the meeting at World of Beer---don’t you wish you were in the picture, too? CHEERS….and stay thirsty! -- Steve Yingling

Craft Beer Club

Spring Lake Tennis ClinicsTuesdays 11:00 AM - Forehand and Backhand Groundstrokes

Fridays 11:00 AM - Vol-leys and Overheads

To make a reservation call: Lou Marino, USPTA Cardio Tennis Coach (843) 301-4453 ([email protected]) or Spring Lake Tennis Center 843-681-3626

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HHP Dog ClubHello, Dog People! You may recall Stephen Covey’s The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, published almost 30 years ago. Recently, the Whole Dog Journal wisely applied Covey’s habits to dog owners. Over the next few articles, I’ll be sharing them with you.

Habit #1 — Be Proactive: The old method of training a pet often consisted of letting him loose in the home and then running after him, yelling “No! Don’t! Off! Stop!” every time the confused pup made a wrong decision. Now we try to be proactive by showing our pooch where to go potty, even before going indoors, and then initially limiting the indoor space that’s safe for him to explore, a place where his food, water, toys, and bed are available, without the distraction of forbidden objects or areas. By gradually encouraging appropriate behaviors and increasing the space for exploration, we can teach our furry friends to make good choices. Habit #2 — Begin With the End in Mind: We may want to change our dog’s negative behavior, but fail to consider the positive behavior that we would prefer; this is, fail to keep the end in mind. For example, if my pup jumps up on visitors, I may think “I don’t want him to jump up when someone arrives,” but not consider what I want him to do instead. Because I have focused only on the negative, my pooch ends up with no alternatives. However, if I put my dog on a leash before opening the door to a visitor, I could move him from the visitor to his bed or mat (and a treat) while repeating the command, “Mat! or Bed!”. He will eventually learn the behavior I prefer, the end that I had in mind. Don’t miss our annual Cocktails and Dogtails! On Friday, May 10 at 6:00 PM, Dolphin Head Facility, bring an appetizer to share, your favorite beverage, not to share, and your pooch, for human/canine socialization. (Rain date 5/17).

Helen Collins, Facilitator(843) 689-9303 | [email protected]

Awesome April is finally here with its bright sunny days and warmer nights. We have many vegetables to pick and still more that can be planted. Check out our website at

www.hhpfarmers.com for planting charts. It is important to plant seeds at the right time here, and we cannot expect to plant beans every two weeks and pick them all summer. Corn takes up a lot of space, and we find it easier to ask a neighbor or buy it at our market sales which start on May 4 and run through the second Saturday in July. Please bring reusable bags. The sales begin at 9:00 AM and run to about 11:00 AM if we don’t run out.If you have extra produce that you can spare, please bring it to the barn on Friday afternoon, and bag it with bags you will find there then place it in the fridge. Or feel free to bring it to the sale on Saturday. We will have beautiful flowers as well, so tell your friends and neighbors to stop by. Most of my arrangements will last a week or longer.

Beans, carrots, radishes, and cabbage are ripening now. Onions will be ready to dig when the tops begin to turn yellow. They need to be dried in the sun for five days to cure them before cutting off the tops. Then store them in a cool dry place for the summer.

It is not too late to plant lima beans, okra, and field peas. Ace Hardware carries the purple hulled pink eyed peas that we prefer. Also, plant transplants of eggplants and peppers although you can plant pepper seeds directly in the soil. Watch for little round holes in the leaves made by flea beetles which are very destructive, and spray with Neem or Sevin.Keep up with weeding of your plot or it will be a disgrace to all! Call Tom Cook at 609-915-1298 if interested in getting a plot.

-- Diane Middleton [email protected] or 843-384-0794

Farmers ClubKayak Club

Please note the date and venue change for the next Hilton Head Plantation Kayak Club meeting. Please come on

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM to Dolphin Head to help us plan future kayak trips.

The “Lunch and Launch” on April 30 is to Palmetto Dunes. This launch requires everyone to rent, so those that don’t have a kayak yet, this is your trip to join us for a “Lunch and Launch”. RSVP for kayak trips and lunches are required. Details are posted on our website as they are available, www.kayakclubhhp.weebly.com.

If you are not a member of our club and would like to be, please go to the website for a membership form. Please note that you must be 21 or over. Those under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions about the club or our activities, please contact Nonie Steele at 843-802-4138 or [email protected].

--Carol Benton

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The Avid Gardeners (TAG)I think I can safely say as I write this article on March 15 for the April 15 issue of Plantation Living, “Spring has definitely Sprung!” Maybe not yet on the calendar, but certainly by judging all the beautiful, different colored azaleas in full bloom, as well as the pink blossomed loropetalum shrubbery and the white flowering Bradford pear trees. I could go on with a lot more flowers in full bloom already, but you get the idea. This is our twelfth winter on HHI, and it may not be the warmest winter we’ve had, but if not, it’s got to be a close second!

TAG’s March meeting was our “election of new officers meeting”. Each office is now for a two-year term, arranged such that newly-elected officers come on board while half the current officers still have one year to go. In this way, there are always experienced officers to help things to continue to run smoothly as new officers move into their positions. Our Treasurer, Lori Schmidt, was asked to continue as Treasurer and she graciously accepted. She has done a terrific job! Olivia Ford has completed her two-year term as First VP-Programs, and our newly-elected programs person is Sue Blake. Sue is already identifying speakers for our meetings in the next fiscal year, as well as planning a couple of field trips. Departing the President’s office is Caroline Alderman, who has done a wonderful job over the past two years. Our new President will be none other than Olivia Ford, who seems to have held every office available in TAG’s Executive Committee!

On April 26, TAG will do a field trip to Charleston to visit the “Magnolia Plantation”, the oldest Plantation in the country. We are all looking forward to this trip.

TAG meetings are on the third Friday of each month, and all HHP residents are always invited. The meetings begin with a coffee/social at 9:30 AM in Spring Lake Pavilion, followed by a short business meeting at 10:00 AM, and then that month's program. If you are interested in joining TAG, please contact 2nd VP-Membership, Carol Sevelowitz, at [email protected].

--Dick Phillips, Past President

CRAFT SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 27 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

PLANTATION HOUSE The date is quickly approaching! Please mark your calendars for the upcoming spring sale at the Plantation House on Saturday, April 27, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be lots of wonderful custom handmade items that will be suitable for Mother’s Day, birthdays, graduations, weddings, baby showers, etc. There will be new and different items in our pet section. We have a beautiful handmade quilt for sale, Cucina Italian basket filled with all sorts of goodies, and a lovely floral counted cross-stitch throw (picture attached) to raffle off. These are a couple of our most popular items along with: decorative shell items, candles, totes, scarves, purses, toys, sweaters, hand decorated greeting cards, coastal coasters, walker bags, and many more unique items. And, don’t forget our bake sale! All proceeds from this sale go to Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, a very worthy cause. Over the past several years, we have donated thousands of dollars to this wonderful organization. We are looking for new members to help us make our sales an even bigger success. You don’t have to be an expert crafter, we need people with all levels of ability, great ideas, and those that just want to help. We need YOU! We meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Spring Lake Pavilion from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. If you are cleaning out the attic or getting ready to move, we also accept donations of fabric, yarn, sewing/knitting notions, all types of craft materials, small Christmas items and anything that we can make into something that we can sell. Please contact either Margot Gilbert at 843-342-9996 or Deanna Collins at 843-689-3979 regarding your donations.

--Linda Whidden860-819-4020

[email protected]

Out To Lunch BunchOur dining year has come to an end. We have relished eight delicious and varied luncheons and social events. Gail, Laura, and I have enjoyed meeting all of you lovely ladies and are looking forward to next year when we can get together and appreciate each other’s company again.

I am confident that the ladies who are taking over the helm of OTLB will provide us with equally delicious meals and experiences.

I would like to thank Catch 22 for opening their restaurant just for our OTLB luncheon. The staff was very gracious and we appreciated the venue very much. Have a great summer ladies, and don’t forget the HHPWC luncheon in May.

Bon Appetite, Cynthia

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The April meeting of the Fishing Club will take place on Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 PM, at the Plantation House. The dinner theme is seafood. Our speaker will be Tonya Hudson of Hudson’s Seafood Market. Tonya will speak on purchasing, preparing, and cooking seafood. Now that the weather has warmed up and fishing has improved, we are also faced with confronting alligators. When you do encounter an aggressive gator, call Security. Remember, an aggressive gator is one who follows you around as you walk and fish around a lagoon and responds to your lure as you cast. If a gator approaches you, back off. No fish is worth fighting over with an alligator. If a gator is more than three or four feet long, fish someplace else. Anglers need to be proactive in reporting aggressive gators if we want to be able to safely utilize the great freshwater fishing facilities we have in the Plantation. Early fishing reports said that baitfish appearing to be threadfin shad had been seen, and that lures designed to look like shad had been effective. That raised the question as to whether the Club should consider stocking shad as a food source for our largemouth bass population. Board member Gary Turner, who is in charge of our stocking program, investigated the possibility of stocking shad instead of our usual bluegills. Gary found that threadfin shad can survive in most shallow lakes for only three to eight months at best. Also, they are very sensitive to water as cold as 45 degrees Farenheit and will not survive at all if the water reaches 40 degrees. Threadfin is not recommended for ponds of less than 20 acres of water surface. They can carry several diseases. If they do survive winter, they become so large that a normal size bass cannot eat them. If they survive a mild winter, they will essentially wipe out the bluegill population by competing for and consuming food. The Board unanimously agreed with Gary’s recommendation that we stick to stocking bluegill and largemouth bass and not take any risks with shad. Remember to visit the Club’s website! There’s a lot of good fishing news and recommendations. Also, while initial volunteering results for Kids Kamp have been very good, there is still a need for additional help, especially in July. Sign up at the April Meeting if you haven’t already committed. The kids need you.

- Earle Nirmaier

Big BandThe Big Band's schedule is filling in. We did a benefit for the Bridges School in Beaufort in February that included band members working with music students on sax, drums, tuba, clarinet, and other instruments. We then did a performance for the entire school. As an all volunteer organization our focus is on youth music in the low country. After expenses, we look at ways we can contribute to the growth of youth music in the area whether by donations, the providing of instruments and equipment, or by giving our time to help young musicians. Over the years, we have included young musicians in the band. We currently have two high school students and a college freshman, who have been with the band since 9th grade.

Next month we are back at TidePointe and on May 2nd from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, we are tentatively scheduled for a Thursday night performance at Shelter Cove as part of their annual Thursday night program.

On July 15 we will be at The Plantation House once again as part of the Summer Series. We hope to see you there.

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

BuncoWe meet on the 3rd Monday, 7:00 PM, at Dolphin Head Rec building. Joan Heller 843-681-4720

Inviting all HHP Residents and their friends to...

ART OPEN HOUSESUNDAY, MAY 54:00 - 6:00 PM

Plantation House

Mark your calendars to come and join us for the Artist Association’s Spring Fling. This exhibit is your chance to see the best of our talented and creative artists. Meet them in person and be inspired by a kaleidoscope of paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry, and glass and fiber artisans.

Some of our painters meet every Wednesday morning at the Dolphin Head Recreational facility to paint and enjoy the company of other artists. Newcomers and those interested in art are welcome to stop by anytime to observe or join in.

If you would like to find out more about the Artist Association, please email us at: [email protected]. --Mary Elizabeth Sullivan HHP Artists Association

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Family Caregivers Join Hands & Support Each Other A support group for family helping to care for a loved one

This monthly support group originated in Hilton Head Plantation seven years ago. It is open to all in the various stages of caregiving; early stage to grieving the loss of your loved one. You get some time out (respite) from your caregiving and you connect with others who have similar challenges. You will benefit from a professional facilitator, Ann Martel, M.S.W., Clinical Social Worker. Ann has over 40 years’ experience in Healthcare, Mental Health Care, Geriatrics, Hospice Care and private counseling.

IF YOU ARE A DAUGHTER, SON, NIECE, NEPHEW, SPOUSE, OR A SIGNIFICANTOTHER CARING FOR A LOVED ONE - THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU!

SAMPLING OF ISSUES DISCUSSED: Caregiving stress and challenges, aging issues, moving into assisted living, life transitions, meeting care needs, home health resources, private aides, dementia, Hospice care, end-of-life matters and decisions, and life after caregiving (loss & grief).

We meet at The Bayshore on HHI (just outside the Cypress gate). Once a month, the 3rd Friday of the month, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Reflection Room – 3rd Floor, sign in at concierge. This support group is always free of charge. Email Ann Martel for more information & to request inclusion in her email notification list. [email protected] or call 843-785-5995. Please confirm next meeting if attending for a first time.

See Ann’s helpful blog by going towww.annscaregivertips.blogspot.com

Newcomers ClubOn March 19, the Plantation Newcomers gathered for a wine and craft beer tasting, followed by a buffet dinner at the South Carolina Yacht Club. Thank you, SCYC, for an evening of outstanding food, beverages, and friendship on the waterfront!

We hope you are signed up to join us for the Lowcountry Boil at Plantation House on April 16. You can look forward to an incredible feast prepared by Jimmy Fitts Catering. Amber Kuehn, Marine Biologist, will be on hand to share information on our treasured local sea turtles. We will also hear from one of our loyal sponsors, Scott Mallon, of H&H Auto Services.

The final event of the Newcomer Season is a Sunset Cruise leaving from Shelter Cove slated for May 21. Watch for your email invitation. This event fills up quickly, and you don’t want to miss it!

Please consider joining the Newcomers’ Board. If you are interested in helping out with food/catering, set up/logistics, or handling RSVPs, contact Laurie Yingling at [email protected] Remember to check our website www.hhpnc.com for membership and event information.

-- Mary Albright, Publicity

The Happy Times PartyOne Sunday a month, amiable HHP folks gather to share food, drink, and conversation, at one of the Plantation’s loveliest spots ‒ Dolphin Head. No reservations, no RSVP, no meeting, no agenda, no dues ‒ just a good time. Bring your own beverage and a contribution to the finger food table. Ice provided.

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

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

Green ThumbersOur Green Thumbers year has come to an end and we have enjoyed wonderful speakers, programs, and field trips. Thank you for making this a very successful year.

The final speaker will be Naturalist, Carol Clemens. We are so happy to welcome Carol back for another one of her interesting talks this time it is “What’s That Critter”. If it flies, creeps, crawls, or swims in the low country, it is in our lagoons and marshes. Carol will help us identify these ‘lov-able’ creatures.

Also remember that May is our annual spring luncheon. Once again, we will have a delicious catered buffet. It is very important that you reply saying that you’re going to attend the luncheon, so that we can order the correct amount of food.

Please remember the mission of our club is to connect its members with people and programs that provide information, inspiration and local and valuable resources. For further information, please call Edna Coombs at 843-342-7184 or email her at ananda44aol.com. See you in May, Cynthia Smith

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Model Train ClubThis club is for anyone who has interest in trains. Some of our members have extensive layouts, some have only a circle of track for a Christmas tree train, and some have no trains but just like railroading in general. The club has a permanent layout in the Plantation House, both O-gauge and HO-gauge.

We provide running trains for some of the Plantation functions, for example July 4th, the Holiday Hayride, and the Children’s' Holiday party. We provide assistance to anyone who needs help or just wants information about the hobby. Our club members or guests do presentations on various train topics. On occasion, we may visit another train club in the area (for example Sun City), attend area train shows, visit a train museum, or a member's home.

Regular meetings are normally held at the Plantation House, at 2:00 PM, on the second Wednesday of the month. Guests and new members are always welcome. Please consider attending.

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

Bocce ClubHave I mentioned that BOCCE ROCKS? Well, it certainly does, and this season there is a lot of evidence of it – from the bocce clinic held by our champions Merv and Karen, to our newest team members who are already playing like seasoned players, from our teams who are undefeated by mid-season, to our huge turnout for our annual Bocce Festa that was held on April 13. Thanks to all who helped plan the event and to those who participated.

Continue to checkout our new website for everything related to bocce: hhpbocce.org.

Remember: When practicing, always register your play so court usage is accurately tracked.

And, in the words of our bocce president, Kim McGee, “Thank you for playing bocce and being part of our great league.” -- Sandy Stern

Sequence Board Game ClubSequence board game is fun, easy to play, takes about 15-20 minutes per game, and laughter is always included. No gambling, no experience necessary, and no physical requirements! All rules are easily ex-

plained. Game boards, playing cards, and chips are provided. Come join the Club for just $10 per year! Please RSVP to Paul Waggaman (call 678-699-0700 or email [email protected]) so we can plan on supplies. First Club meeting will be set when player count is known. The Plantation House will be our venue from 7:00 – 9:00 PM, twice a month. We hope to hear from you! - Paul Waggaman

Yacht ClubOn March 12 & 13, the club held an overnight trip to Beaufort Downtown Marina where a dock party was enjoyed by boaters and social members who came by car.

HHPYC held their first annual Old-Fashioned Oyster Roast and Low Country Boil, plus Pulled Pork presented by the Bluffton Oyster Company at Plantation House. Everyone worked diligently on enjoying the oysters until the last one was shucked!

On April 18, 2019, at our General Meeting Captain Stacy Garbett, of Palmetto Lagoon Charters, will talk about the fishing opportunities around Hilton Head Island. He will talk about the amazing fishing in the saltwater lagoon system of Palmetto Dunes with its large nursery of species. The fish have become landlocked in the lagoon system and grow to incredible sizes.

On May 1, we will hold the Blessing of the Fleet followed by a Pot Luck Dock Party at Skull Creek Marina. This is a com-munity event and we are delighted Skull Creek Marina is our sponsor. All Freedom Boat Club and US Coast Guard Auxiliary boats and members are also invited to participate. This is great opportunity to come together for a ceremony to ensure a safe and bountiful season.

Boating and social events are available to all HHPYC mem-bers. To become a boating or social member residency in Hilton Head Plantation and SC registration is required. For information, contact Membership Officer Shirlene Post at 843-715-9219 or visit the club’s website: www.hhpyc.org. --Wayne Mitchell, Board Member At Large

Calling All Amateur Radio Operators!Tom Nail WA2BCK would like to reach out to other Amateur Radio operators living in the Plantation. Please contact Tom at 843.802.4397 or email to [email protected].

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Junior Shag Dance ClubDoes your family like music, dance, and having fun with friends? Join us in forming a Junior Shag Dance Club in HHP. The Shag is a swing dance, done primarily to Beach music, the whole family can enjoy. It provides exercise and healthy social interaction for everyone. In the process of learning to dance we learn much more, like respect, manners and social graces, sportsmanship, work ethic, positive communication skills, time management, and flexibility, as we make lifelong friends. Dancing strengthens family ties too. Parents will be expected to accompany their Juniors. They will be encouraged to learn to Shag too. HHI Carolina Shag Club members and friends will share their skills with our neighborhood youth.Age: Recommendation 8 - 18 yearsWhen: 2nd & 4th Friday of each monthHow Often: WeeklyTimes: 4:00 - 5:00 PMWhere: Dolphin Head Rec AreaCost: FREE!

We will need a minimum of 6 boys and 6 girls to get this started. If interested, please contact Becky Elliott at [email protected] to register and indicate your preference on day, time and frequency.

Softball Club

Men’s Cooking ClubMen’s 2nd Wednesday Cooking ClubOur group of men love to cook, but are the polar opposite of being intimidating. We enjoy each others company and truly love to learn from each other. Several of our members couldn’t boil water and have turned into very accomplished chefs over the years.

We are actively seeking new members and invite any HHP resident with even a passing interest in cooking. For further information, as well as indicating your interest in joining us, please call Rick Dean on 770-354-3340 or email at [email protected].

Men's 4th Tuesday Cooking ClubOur Cooking Club consists of men who enjoy cooking new and interesting full course meals for lunch once a month. The meal is prepared at the Spring Lake Pavilion or frequently at the member's home. We enjoy each other's company and the opportunity to improve our skills. For further information please contact: Steve Strom 843-342-2838.

Garage Band ClubThe ‘Garage Band’ has been established for musicians (beginner to experienced) who want to play ‘classics’ that are rock, country, blues (and even pop). We want to have a good time playing music that people like to hear. Members are encouraged to submit songs and practice them before the meeting. That way we can be ready to ‘rock on’ when we get together. Bring your instruments and voices (and maracas and tambourines all you Jagger wannabes)! We could really use someone who plays a horn. Singers are welcome (we REALLY need singers) and everyone is encouraged to help the band get a set of songs together. The Garage Band meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Plantation House and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Dolphin Head from 7:00 – 10:00 PM. Please come and rock out. For more information you may contact Ric Blaine at 706-373-8204 ([email protected]) or Tony Smithson at 847-922-8588 ([email protected]).

IN PICTURE: from Left to Right, Front to BackFront Row: Tom Oliver, Mark Shrum, Joe Spingler, Mendie Jenkins, Mike Bugg, Al FetterMiddle Row: Rick Sarcione, Art Wilt, Jim Skarkas, Gus Rinella, Bill Cherry, Rod SteinbeiserBack Row: Bob Huisman, Tom Kinsley, Donnie Edwards, George Buckman, Bob ZachNot Pictured Bob Brockman, Tim Collins, Gerry Costa, Bruce Douglas, Rich Dugan, Curt Harris, Scot Jenkins, Rick Matus, James Maughlin, Ed Sadlon, John Williamson, Charles Dolab, John Gilbert

The HHP Softball club is currently holding our weekly practices on Mondays at 10:00 AM at the softball field near the POA Service Center. We get together, throw the ball around, and work on basic fundamentals of the game including hitting, fielding, and base running. Occasionally, we scrimmage if we have enough players. Our practices are fairly low key, and generally a great way for the players to work on their game and meet new friends at the same time.

We play games out at Sun City, usually every Wednesday at Noon. We also play against the Landings Team from Skidaway Island. We are looking for additional competition to play against. We always want to attract new players (male or female) to the team. You can practice or play as much or as little as you are comfortable with. Our team is made up of some really great people, come and join the fun. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Bob Huisman at [email protected] or come out and join us or watch a future practice or game! Softball is fun! Rick Sarcione, President617-513-0234 mobile [email protected]

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The Luck of the Irish Tennis Social was full of "lucky shots", as the saying goes after a mishit, "better to be lucky than good". We continue to break attendance records. The packed house enjoyed the corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes with plenty of rye bread, catered by Kelly's Tavern. Cindy Wilson and Sue Lievense organized the social, and provided the homemade desserts. Save the Date for the Wimbledon Challenge on Friday May 10, and the second annual Breakfast Slam, Saturday June 22. See you on the courts! -- Brian Doyle

Oyster Wreath WorkshopThe Activities Department is excited to once again partner with Pamela Steele (a local Oyster Artisan) to offer an Oyster Wreath Workshop this May. This two-day workshop will be held at the Plantation House on Wednesday & Thursday, May 22 & 23, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. The cost is $100/person, and participants are required to pay at the time of registration. If interested, sign up at the Scheduling Office. This workshop is limited to 12 participants so sign up early!

Participants should wear old clothes or bring an apron. They should also bring a HIGH TEMPERATURE glue gun plus HIGH TEMPERATURE glue sticks. The cleaned oys-ter shells will be provided.

Dates: Wednesday & Thursday May 22 & 23Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM both daysFee: $100/personPlace: Plantation HouseInstructor: Pamela SteeleQuestions: Margie or Jen at 843-681-8090

The Activities Department is excited to be partnering with Cyclebar Hilton Head in early May to offer residents

a special promotion -

**Promo code will be active the week before when the official schedule is released**

“HHP Week” | May 5 - May 12

Beginner Pilates for Men

An introduction to Pilates is being offered to men! So often backs are sore or abdomens are “out there” because we don’t know how to strengthen the “core” or powehouse of the body. Please join the Activities Department and Kathie Miller, RN and Certified Pilates Instructor, and give this starter class a try and learn how to be aware of your supporting muscles, your posture, your golf and tennis swing, and how control can improve all of this.

A six-week session will be offered beginning Thursday, May 2 and will continue on Thursdays through June 6. All you need is a mat, comfortable clothes, and an attitude that a workout can be meaningful without aerobic activity. If interested, cost is $40 for the entire session. Sign-up with Jen or Margie at the Scheduling Office. Your cash or check payment IS your reservation. A minimum is needed to have this class so sign up today.

Dates: Thursdays, May 2 through June 6Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PMPlace: Spring Lake PavilionCost: $40/personInstructor: Kathie Miller, RN & Certified Pilates InstructorQuestions? Call Jen or Margie at 843-681-8090

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“Fuel for Your Investment Journey” Lunch & Learn Please join the Activities Department and Danielle Jeffcoat, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, on Tuesday, May 7, for a lunch and learn presentation, “Fuel for Your Investment Journey.” Long-term investing is like a journey. Whether you’re traveling or investing, you want to prepare for the trip and avoid wasting time and money along the way. Danielle will examine the following topics:

• The economy, interest rates and our outlook • Current market trends • Ways to prepare for volatility • Opportunities in today’s market

Date: Tuesday, May 7Time: 12:00 PMPlace: Plantation HouseCost: FREE!RSVP: Jen or Margie at 843-681-8090Presenter: Danielle Jeffcoat Financial Advisor with Edward Jones If interested in attending, please call Jen or Margie at the Scheduling Office at 843-681-8090. Lunch will be provided so sign up early! Seating is limited. We hope to see you there!

SPRING LAKE

CARIBBEAN

POOL PARTY Come and join the Activities Department on Saturday, June 1, for a Caribbean-Style Pool Party!  We’re kicking off the summer with a party featuring one of Hilton Head Island’s

favorite entertainers…

Positive Vibration

Admission is FREE! The party starts at 1:00 PM, and you won’t go hungry either! You’ll be able to purchase hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, sno-cones, and soda/water. Date: Saturday, June 1 (Rain Date: Sunday, June 2)Place: Spring Lake PoolTime: 1:00 – 3:00 PMCost: FREEPositive Vibration is a Steel Drum Band that plays a variety of Calypso, Reggae, Beach, and Soca music. Pool games, prizes, and just a tropical fun atmosphere will relax you into paradise! In case of inclement weather, the party will be moved to Sunday, June 2, at 1:00 PM. For questions, contact Margie or Jen at 843-681-8090. We hope to see you there!

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“Beauty and the Beast” SeminarThe Activities Department will be teaming up with Dr. David Reid on Tuesday, May 21, at 10:00 AM to offer information on Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery and Skin Cancer Surgery. Learn the current trends with Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as the reasons to consider it. Also learn non-surgical cosmetic options. Dr. Reid will also share the causes and treatments for carpal tunnel, trigger finger and Dupuytren’s syndrome. Lastly, he will go over the early warning signs, prevention and types of treatment with regards to Skin Cancer.

Date: Tuesday, May 21Time: 10:00 AMPlace: Plantation HouseCost: FREERSVP: Margie or Jen at 843-681-8090Presenter: Dr. David Reid

The presentation will take approximately one hour with a Q & A session to follow. If interested in attending, please call Margie or Jen at 843-681-8090 to reserve your spot today. Don’t forget – it’s free so we hope you will join us. Light refreshments will be served.

Presenter Bio: Dr. David Reid has 26 years of experience as a practicing plastic surgeon and has been board certified for 25 years. Dr. Reid attended medical school at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University. He served 27 years in the US Navy in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom and has been the Assistant Professor in Surgery at two medical schools. Dr. Reid has now been in private practice for 17 years and was delighted when he and his lovely wife, Kathy, had the opportunity to make the permanent move to Hilton Head to provide the best in plastic surgery care to the residents of the Lowcountry. The Reids have three children, the oldest of which is a medical resident in the southeast.

We are now accepting applications for Lifeguards and Kids

Kamp Counselors. If interested contact Chrissy Kristian, Director of Activities, at 843-681-8800 ext. 226 or email [email protected].

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

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

Program Instructor Date/Days Time Place 2019 FeesChair Yoga Gayle Caporale Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 PM SLP

$6.25 = 1 ticket $57.50 = 10 tickets$105.00 = 20 tickets$150.00 = 30 tickets$190.00 = 40 tickets

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

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

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

Low-Impact Aerobics

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

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

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

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

Morning Water Aerobics

Gretchen Spiridopoulos

Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:30 - 9:30 AMStarting 5/20

Pool

Deep-End Water Aerobics

Jackie Spindel Tues. & Thurs. 5:30 - 6:30 PMStarting 5/21

Pool

You must use a 2019 Universal Fitness Ticket in order to attend the above classes.Tickets are available for purchase at the POA Service Center and the Plantation House.

Qigong Class – New 6 week session

Qigong (chee gong) is an ancient Chinese healthcare system that was developed before the written word in Chinese monasteries, hospitals and imperial courts. It integrates movements, breathing techniques, focus attention and self applied massage. Qigong means cultivating or working with energy and is practiced for health maintenance, increased vitality and inner peace. Our instructor, Bénédicte Gadron, will be teaching a six-week session beginning Monday, May 20. Classes will be held on Mondays at the Spring Lake Pavilion from 4:20 – 5:20 PM. The new class session runs May 20 through July 1 (skipping 5/27), and the cost is only $40/person for the entire session. If interested, please sign up with Margie or Jen at the Scheduling Office. Questions? Call 843-681-8090.

Dates: Mondays May 20 through July 1 (skipping 5/27 – Memorial Day) Time: 4:20 – 5:20 PM Place: Spring Lake Pavilion Cost: $40/person Instructor: Bénédicte Gadron

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

Thursday Body Sculpt Class - This Thursday morning class will continue throughout the summer months this year. Carmella Stine will take over teaching this class for June, July, and August.

For questions, please contact the Director of Activities at 843-681-8800 ext. 226.

Community Blood Drive

The Activities Department is teaming up with OneBlood for a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, May 9, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. OneBlood is a not-for-profit community asset serving hospitals in the South Carolina Lowcountry and Coastal Empire region. Blood donated with OneBlood stays in our community to help the needs of our local patients. Did you know – about 38% of the population can donate blood but less than 10% actually do? Share your power!

When: Thursday, May 9 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: Plantation House Parking Lot (inside the OneBlood Big Red Bus) RSVP: Margie or Jen at 843-681-8090

To schedule an appointment, call Margie or Jen at the Scheduling Office at 843-681-8090 today!

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

PAINTING WHITE IN WATERCOLOR

Classes on May 16 & 23 will focus on painting WHITE objects. LeAnn Kalita will lead discussions and practice lessons on painting white in watercolor while maintaining the vibrancy of this transparent medium. These two classes are a must for any watercolorist who wishes to see beyond “there is no color in something white” and move her/his paintings to the next level.

When: Thursdays, May 16 & 23 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM Place: Spring Lake Pavilion Cost: $49 per class

WHIMSICAL CREATIONSA “No Experience Necessary”

Workshop

LeAnn Kalita has designed this special full-day workshop for both wanna-be and experienced artists.

It’s all about HAVING FUN and CREATING FUN works of art using water-based paints to make WHIMSICAL CREATIONS of many water creatures in our area – dolphins, fish, turtles, jellyfish, etc. After the workshop, bring your work home and immediately show it off as glass or framing is not required. Paint two, paint four - start a collection – all these fanciful works will surely bring a smile to the viewer whether displayed on a kitchen counter, in the sunroom, or gifted to a friend. And the best part of this workshop – no drawing or painting experience necessary! Supply list given at registration.

Included in the workshop cost: - 2 specially prepared stretched canvas surfaces (additional canvases may be purchased)- multiple traceable images for your selection- protective finish application to your completed work - basic watercolor paints/brushes for those without art supplies for use in workshop (supply limited, request when registering)

When: Thursday, May 30 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Place: Spring Lake Pavilion Cost: $98 for the full-day workshop

Sign-up at the Scheduling Office with Margie or Jen. Your check or cash payment IS your reservation. For questions, call 843-681-8090 or contact LeAnn Kalita via email: [email protected] or check out her website at www.leannkalita.com.

NEW YOGA NIDRA CLASS

The Activities Department is excited to offer another session of Yoga Nidra Classes the first four Wednesdays in May. The 4-week session will begin Wednesday, May 1, and continue through May 22. Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete mental, physical and emotional relaxation. It is the practice of letting go of external stimulation of the senses, moving into a dreamless state of rest where consciousness is functioning at a deeper level of awareness. During a session of Yoga Nidra, the participant lays comfortably on a mat, using props to facilitate complete relaxation. The instructor, Mary Montour, will move through a series of instructions to guide you to systematically relax and let go of the physical body and senses. Vocal cues are given through the practice to guide you in your breathing and natural mental fluctuations.

The cost is $30/person, and you must sign up for the entire session. Classes will be held upstairs at the Spring Lake Pavilion on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 PM. No Yoga experience is required.

Dates: Wednesdays May 1 through May 22 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM Place: Spring Lake Pavilion Cost: $30/person Instructor: Mary Montour Questions: Call Margie or Jen at 843-681-8090

If interested, sign up at the Scheduling Office with Margie or Jen. Your check or cash payment IS your reservation. A minimum of 6 participants is needed to have this class so sign up today!

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