Monthly Newsletter January 2017

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1 Monthly Newsletter January 2017 From the Manager s Desk: Greetings Ponds Residents, Happy New Year! It s 2018 and I look forward to a great new year serving as your Community Manager. My team and I are committed to ensuring that The Ponds continues to be the best place to live in Summerville. It s been a busy year. You have probably noticed that there have been landscaping improvements at the Village Pond and along Hundred Oaks Parkway. Flood lights at the Pavilion were added for security, landscaping lights have been added, and as mentioned last month, we will be installing new security cameras at the Farmhouse and surrounding area. We are also awaiting the installation of additional street lighting on Hundred Oaks from Weston Hall to the Cresswind entrance. We continue to look for ways to improve our community and ensure your safety and have many more improvements planned for I would like to thank all our residents who have volunteered throughout the year as committee members as well as those who have stepped up to help on an as needed basis. It is your willingness to volunteer your time, service and expertise that keeps our community growing and thriving Again, we at Associa look forward to working with you this year and wish each of you a very healthy and Happy New Year! Sincerely, Krista Dorris, CMCA, AMS Community Manager The Ponds Committee & Club Meetings: Applied Mindful Meditation Monday, January 8, 15, 22 & Sunday January 28 (10:30am) 7:00pm-9:00pm Men s Poker Friday, January 19 7:00pm-11:00pm The Ponds Outdoors Club TBD Book Club The Cottage Thursday, January 18 6:30pm-9:00pm Bunco Thursday, January 11 6:30pm to 9:00pm Interested in joining a club or starting one of your own? Take our survey! H9MAd4Oj TksV1ni79tUJHItDhKEK07vN3j5lJA/viewfor m?usp=sf_link

2 This Month s Events: Happy Hour: Rhyme or Reason January 12, :00m to 9:00pm Help us ring in the New Year with happy hour! Find a date/friend and dress up as two items that rhyme or as a phrase that makes sense. Have fun and get creative with this fun theme. Theme is not mandatory to attend. Conservancy Events What is The Ponds Conservancy? The Ponds Conservancy, a not-for-profit community organization, has been created to enhance the quality of life and sense of community at The Ponds through educational programs, social events, cultural endeavors and environmental stewardship. However, the function of The Conservancy goes beyond protecting nature and the beauty of the land at The Ponds. Its overriding purpose is to become a thriving resource for community activity and spirit. The Ponds and Inland Rice: Early Example of Innovation Sunday, January 28, :00pm to 4:00pm The early history of Carolina s principal cash crop, rice, is still visible in the swamps of the Lowcountry and particularly at the Ponds. The Ponds rice fields were the subject of considerable study from when Brockington and Associates prepared their Inland Swamp Rice production context for the South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and the National Register of Historic Places. Charles Philips, one of the authors, will present a discussion of how the Pond s rice field presented the researchers with an innovative manipulation of the natural world to increase productivity at The Ponds. At the end of the discussion, Mr. Philips will take the group on a tour of the Ponds rice fields near Schulz Lake. Art Explosion- FULL January 20, :00am-11:30am Explore and discover your artistic self! This program requires no previous art experience, simply a desire to learn, socialize and have fun. Our wonderful instructor and volunteers will provide skillful guidance and direction. The art we create will be open ended and we will be using mixed media to create our masterpieces. This style of art will allow children to use their imaginations, there is no right or wrong way. Soup Swap January 21, :00pm-2:00pm Come and help us celebrate National Soup Swap Day! Bring your own favorite batch of soup for all to try. We will provide the bread, desserts and drinks! Here's what each guest should bring: - At least four quarts of soup - Bring Tupperware/mason jars to take home leftover soup in - BYOB if you wish - A recipe to share if you're okay with dishing your secrets! Adult Dog and Puppy Training The Cottage January 21, :30pm to 4:00pm Join Nildan From Z & E Canine Manners, LLC as she discusses and answers questions relating to common problematic behaviors, prevention and treatment options. She will also be providing you with core information on different training techniques, the science of behavior, and how to train to get results. RSVP Wine & Cheese Night January 26, :00pm to 8:00pm Join us in for a wine and cheese night! Bring a bottle wine and Lowe s will take care of the rest. They will educate us on proper wine and cheese pairings and of course we will be doing some tasting too! RSVP by January 24 th. Travel Associates Travel Night January 29, :00pm-9:30pm Join us and welcome two of the industry s leading names: Alexander & Roberts and Way to Go Tours for exclusive presentations on sought after vacation destinations just for Ponds residents. Homemade desserts will be served and door prizes. This event supports The Ponds Conservancy. Please RSVP to Pat Kreuzer by 1/22.

3 Volunteer Opportunities: Social Club: We are looking for residents to join our social club. The social club helps plan the four big events of the year and they also, when available, assist with smaller events throughout the year. This year, we hope to see some fresh faces come forward and help us plan fun and exciting events for all to enjoy! Do you have any ideas? Are you only free some months but still wanting to help? We would love to hear from you. We will be holding an Open Meeting on January 11 th at 6:00pm in The Cottage. Please let Jamie Hepburn know if you can join. Programming: This year we are introducing more programming for children and teens and we are very excited about it!. We are looking for volunteers for our Art Explosion program for the following dates: - January 20 th from 10:00-11:30am - February 17 th from 10:00-11:30am - March 17 from 10:00-11:30am We are hoping to introduce cooking, story time and dance in the near future and will need volunteers for this as well. These classes will most likely take place during the early evening or on the weekends. Christmas Decorations: We are looking for volunteers to come and help take down the Christmas decorations this Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm. Please Jamie Hepburn if you are available. We just wanted to say thank you to all who volunteered for events in 2017! We very much appreciate all your hard work and dedication. We are truly lucky to have each one of you! Our Clubs: Fishing Club: Mission Statement: 1. To enhance the enjoyment and love for sportsman fishing. 2. To teach fishing knowledge to youth and adults. 3. To show how fishing can benefit the environment and "game fish" preservation. 4. To appreciate the values marsh lands and wetlands play in fish management. 5. To offer social gatherings for club members. 6. To always appreciate the fact that when fishing or just enjoying the outdoors that we are in God's Sanctuary. For questions and additional information, please contact Jamie Hepburn & Greg Johnson FISH COUNT FOR DECEMBER: - 2 Crappie - 37 bass - 6 bowfin - 2 Brim - 1 Gar Men s Poker This group meets one Friday a month The Ponds Outdoors Club This group meets once a month to explore new surroundings Ladies Bunco Ladies Bunco meets the 2 nd Thursday of each month Applied Mindful Meditation This group meets every Monday evening Book Club This club meets the third Thursday in the Cottage Save the Date! OYSTER ROAST Sunday, February 11 h Pavilion Are you interested in forming a club? Send us an ! Every month is different so be sure to stay up to date by checking out our calendar online via LandArc. We would love to see all the fun you have! Send your pictures and updates to Jamie Hepburn.

4 Cookies and Crafts with Santa: Associa Carolinas HOA Management Team Contact Information The Ponds Krista Dorris Community Manager Phone: (843) Dana Wyatt Administrative Assistant Phone: (843) Jamie Hepburn Lifestyle Director/The Ponds Phone: (843) Robin Wharton Lifestyle Director/Cresswind Phone: (843) Mariusz Waleszczuk Maintenance Technician Mariusz.Waleszczuk@Associa.us Phil Lugo Maintenance Technician Philip.Lugo@Associa.us Questions or Concerns? Stop by the Farmhouse any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. We ll be happy to help you! For afterhours emergencies, please call

5 Lowcountry Christmas Celebrations:

6 Holiday Bottles N Brushes:

7 Teen Board Game Night: Santa Saunter:

8 Holiday Drop In: