MARCH 2017 NEWSLETTER MAY 2017 NEWSLETTER FROM THE MANAGER S DESK Greetings Ponds Residents, As you know, I am new to The Ponds and to South Carolina. In my three short weeks here I have already come to appreciate the beauty of the south, and in particular, The Ponds. I have had the opportunity to meet many of you but look forward to getting to know each one of you better in the months to come. I am very happy to be here and believe I made the right choice relocating and taking this position. We have a wonderful team here at The Ponds which includes Kolter, and with each other s help I believe we can make this an even better place to live and play than it already is. Thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome. I look forward to the year ahead and promise I will do my best for you! UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS Applied Mindfulness Meditation Monday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, Adopt A Highway Clean Up Pavilion Saturday, May 6th 8am-10am Conservancy Sponsored Bird Walk Amphitheater Sunday, May 7th 2pm to 4pm Bunco Thursday, May 11th 6:30 pm 9pm Sincerely, Krista Dorris, CMCA, AMS UPCOMING COMMUNITY MEETINGS Social Committee Meeting Monday, May 2nd 7:00pm 8:00 pm Club Interest Meeting Pavilion Thursday, May 4th 6:30pm 7:30pm Teen Social Committee Meeting Cottage Tuesday, May 9th 5:00pm-6:00pm Mothers Day Appreciation Shady Oaks Cottage Saturday, May 13th 9am -11am The Ponds RAC Meeting- Tuesday, May 16 7pm-8:30pm The Ponds & Trails Club Meeting- Cottage Wednesday, May 17 Memorial Day Event The Pavilion Monday, May 29th 12pm to 3pm
NEW EVENTS / REMINDERS & UPDATES Applied Mindfulness Meditation Mondays: May 1,8,15,22,The Ponds Join friends and neighbors at the Monday evenings and learn how to be present to the nourishing elements of daily life. Bring peace and well-being to your body and cultivate clarity in your mind. Contact Heather Mann at: mannkind.inc@gmail.com for more info. A Trip Planned Amelia Island, Florida May 16, 2017 Cresswind and The Ponds is offering a planned trip to Amelia Island, Florida. This is through Kelly Tours. The best way to book your reservation is calling direct at 843-564-1642 please let them know it is the trip with Cresswind and The Ponds. The price for this trip is $129.00, and paid when making your reservations. For more information please stop by The Cresswind Clubhouse or The Ponds to see the brochure. It is recommended that you book your reservation soon, because these trips do fill quickly. After making your reservation please let Shelia Hendrickson know by emailing her at Sheila.hendrickson@associa.us that you will be going. YMCA Swim Lessons and Aqua Exercise Starting the Week of June 5 The Ponds Pool These programs will be once again offered by the YMCA and classes held in The Ponds swimming pool. The swim classes will be held 8:00am to 9:30pm and Aqua Exercise will be held from 8:30am to 9:30pm on Tues. and Thurs. morning. Please contact The Ponds YMCA at 843-771-2934 to register for classes. Teen Social Swim Lessons with Phoebe Brown De-Aragon The Ponds Pool June 6 This summer Phoebe Brown De-Aragon will be holding swim lessons in The Ponds pool. Sign-ups will be first come, first served as spots allow. There will be three types of classes offered; toddler {from 2.5 to 3.5 years old must be able to sit on the side and cooperate without a parent in the water}, beginner {this will be the majority of the classes and the kids will be grouped by age} and advanced {this will be the 12-12:30 class of mostly 6 and up who know how to swim but just need to work on strokes} There will be 3 slots for each Toddler class, 4-5 slots for each Beginner class, and 8 slots for the Advanced class. Classes will be every half an hour from 9-12:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 4-6pm on Friday evenings. Classes will start the first Tuesday in June and end the last Friday in July. Please register with Shara Ray kteachdc@gmail.com. The Ponds, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
Covenants Corner Greetings Ponds Residents, Spring is here and it s the perfect time to start thinking about needed maintenance on your homes. While driving the neighborhood we ve noticed some homes in need of pressure washing or painting and some mailboxes are in need of cleaning and or paint as well. A fresh application of pine straw or mulch/chips is also needed this time of year. Please take a look at your home from the street to see if everything is in order. If you are painting you home the same color, you do not need DRB approval. If you are thinking about changing the color, DRB approval is needed. It s also that time of the year when many of you will want to make improvements to your yard, add a patio, fence, etc. All of these changes will require a DRB form be submitted for approval prior to making any changes. The DRB meets on the third Thursday of each month, and all meetings will be posted on the calendar. You may obtain the required DRB approval form on the LandArc.com website or you can pick one up at the. If you have difficulty logging onto the website or have never registered and need assistance, please email Kirstel Gibbs at kirstel.gibbs@associa.us and she will be happy to send you instructions to register and sign in. If you need help with your submission or have questions regarding your application Kirstel and I are always happy to assist. Sincerely, Krista Dorris, CMCA, AMS MAY EVENTS Francis Beidler Bird Walk and Lecture The Ponds Amphitheater May 7, 2017 2pm-4pm This is a family friendly event brought to us by Matt Johnson from The Francis Beidler Forest. He will present a lecture, and nature walk on birds that are native to our area and community. This is a free event, meeting promptly at 1:00pm at The Ponds Amphitheater, we suggest you come 15 minutes ahead of time. Wear comfortable shoes for walking, and bring water to drink. Do bring your Binoculars to see all the impressive wildlife. No RSVP are necessary everyone is welcome come. The Club Interest Meeting The Pavilion May 4, 2017 6:30pm to 7:30pm There will a club organizational meeting for everyone interested in belonging to a club with like interests. This is an organizational meeting to establish all clubs such as: kayaking/canoeing, cycling, fishing, book club, knitting group, ponds and trail club, walking, and running. If you have an interest, please come, we will see if we can find someone with the same interest. Once each club is established meetings going forward will be arranged by the club. This is a very exciting time for The Ponds Community. Mother s Day Celebration Shady Oak Cottage May 13 9am to 11am Celebrate Mother s Day and stop by the Shady Oak Cottage for a free orange juice mimosa, and a free carnation. Mom s deserve just a little pampering on this special day. We can take pictures on the beautiful porch so bring your camera for a great photo opportunity. Happy Mother s Day! (While supplies last) Bunco May 11 7pm to 11pm If you re looking for a fast-paced, action packed, competitive game night then Bunco might be right for you! BYOB and a snack to share! The Ponds, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
Ticket on Sale Now Independent Day Festival JULY 1, 2017 The Independence Day Festival Event for July 1st is coming upon us quickly. This event is set to be an awesome festival for the whole community adults and children. Ticket price for the event May 1 to May 14 $12.00 resident adult and guests May 15 to June 16 $15.00 resident adult and guests June 17 to July 1 $20.00 resident adult and guests Associa Carolinas HOA MANAGEMENT TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION The youth ticket prices remain the same and are: Youth 6-12 years old, $7.00 Children 5 and under are free Event tickets need to be purchased by June 26 Purchase your ticket at LandArc.com. Sign up early to receive the discounted ticket price. After purchasing your ticket then please go to PondsEvents@LandArc.com to sign up for your meal choice. Everyone who is coming, and purchased a ticket or a child that will be free will need to make a meal selection. The menu for this event is: BBQ Chicken w/bun BBQ Pork w/bun Baked Beans Coleslaw Other choices: Chicken Nuggets or Veggie Wrap *Once you have paid for your ticket please stop by The Ponds to pick up your wrist band as soon as possible. The Ponds Krista Dorris Email: Krista.Dorris@Associa.us Phone: (843) 480-4318 Kirstel Gibbs Administrative Assistant Email: Kirstel.Gibbs@Assoca.us Penny Dobey Lifestyle/The Ponds Email: Penny.Dobey@Associa.us Phone: (843) 432-2613 Robert Ladwig Maintenance Manager Email: Robert.Ladwig@Associa.us Tickets on Sale Now Memorial Day Event The Pavilion May 29, 2017 12pm to 3pm This is a family fun event with a Shrimp Boil often called Frogmore Stew that promises to fill you up. There will be chicken strips as an alternative. Paul Godbout will be the cater for this Memorial Day event. We will be eating from 12:00pm to 2:00pm with plenty of time to socialize with your neighbors. Purchase your event tickets at LandArc.com, then please go to the PondsEvents@LandArc.com to sign up for your meal choice. Everyone who is coming, and purchased a ticket or a child that will be free will need to make a meal selection. Ticket prices for this event: $15.00 for resident adult $20.00 for guest $7.00 for youth (6-12) Children 5 and under are free Event tickets must be purchased by May 21 This event will be rain or shine. Let s hope for tons of sunshine. *Once you have paid for your ticket please stop by The Ponds to pick up your wrist band as soon as possible. Phone: (843) 285-9895 Sheila Hendrickson Lifestyle/Cresswind Email: Sheila.Hendrickson@Associa.us Phone: (843) 285-9622 ************ Questions or Concerns? Stop by the any time Between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday We ll be happy to help you! For after hours emergencies, please call 1-800-588-9551 The Ponds, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
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