Monthly Newsletter August 2018 From the Manager’s Desk: Greetings Ponds Residents, Just a reminder that anyone who wishes to submit a DRB application for consideration will need to submit a completed form to the Management Office (farmhouse) by the 25 th of each month to be reviewed by the DRB Committee which meets the first Friday of each month. Dana Wyatt and I are happy to help you if you have questions regarding the application process, and applications may be obtained in the office as well. Please just remember that work may not begin until you receive approval from the committee. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you all of the rules in the community regarding golf carts. All owners with a golf cart need to have a Ponds Golf Cart Sticker displayed on their carts. If you don’t already have one, please stop by the Farmhouse, and we will be happy to give you one. Also, we are continuing to see children under the age of 16 driving golf carts in the community. This is very dangerous and not only a violation of the HOA Rules and Regulations, but against the South Carolina Code of Laws for Golf Carts. Please do not allow your unlicensed child to drive a cart in the community. Thank you for your assistance with this! Sincerely, Krista Dorris, CMCA, AMS Community Manager Committee & Club Meetings: Applied Mindful Meditation The Farmhouse Monday, August 6, 13, 20 & 27 7:00pm-9:00pm Gardening Club The Farmhouse/Pavilion Thursday, August 23 5:00pm-6:00pm BUNCO The Farmhouse Thursday, August 9 6:30pm-9:00pm Fishing Club Schulz Lake Sunday, August 19 2:00pm-3:00pm Book Club The Cottage Tuesday, August 21 6:30pm-9:00pm Kayak Club Herbert Jensen Landing Saturday, August 25 9:00am A M
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Monthly Newsletter August 2018
From the Manager’s Desk:
Greetings Ponds Residents, Just a reminder that anyone who wishes to submit a DRB application for consideration will need to submit a completed form to the Management Office (farmhouse) by the 25th of each month to be reviewed by the DRB Committee which meets the first Friday of each month. Dana Wyatt and I are happy to help you if you have questions regarding the application process, and applications may be obtained in the office as well. Please just remember that work may not begin until you receive approval from the committee. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you all of the rules in the community regarding golf carts. All owners with a golf cart need to have a Ponds Golf Cart Sticker displayed on their carts. If you don’t already have one, please stop by the Farmhouse, and we will be happy to give you one. Also, we are continuing to see children under the age of 16 driving golf carts in the community. This is very dangerous and not only a violation of the HOA Rules and Regulations, but against the South Carolina Code of Laws for Golf Carts. Please do not allow your unlicensed child to drive a cart in the community. Thank you for your assistance with this!
Sincerely, Krista Dorris, CMCA, AMS Community Manager
Committee & Club Meetings:
Applied Mindful Meditation
The Farmhouse Monday, August 6, 13, 20 & 27
7:00pm-9:00pm
Gardening Club The Farmhouse/Pavilion
Thursday, August 23 5:00pm-6:00pm
BUNCO The Farmhouse
Thursday, August 9 6:30pm-9:00pm
Fishing Club Schulz Lake
Sunday, August 19 2:00pm-3:00pm
Book Club The Cottage
Tuesday, August 21 6:30pm-9:00pm
Kayak Club Herbert Jensen Landing
Saturday, August 25 9:00am
Applied Mindful Meditation
The Farmhouse Monday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
7:00pm-9:00pm
Conservancy Events \
This Month’s Events:
Scientific Wiz Kid- FULL The Cottage Monday July 27-August 3, 2018 8:30am-12:00pm Put on your scientist goggles and become a scientific wiz kid. Learn new and innovative science concepts during this hands-on camp. Discover the thrill of science as you experiment and make projects to take home every day.
Tuesdays & Thursdays June- September, 2018 8:30am-9:30am Join us at The Farmhouse pool from 8:30am-9:30am. Register through the YMCA.
Sunset Yoga (FREE) Every Friday August 3rd-31st, 2018 6:30pm-7:30pm Join Tracy in The Ponds Amphitheatre for some FREE sunset yoga. Bring a mat, water and towel. See you there!
Fisheries and DNR The Farmhouse Sunday, August 12, 2018 4:30pm to 5:30pm Join us in The Farmhouse on August 12th as we welcome Levi Kaczka, SCDNR biologist III as he gives a summary of the fisheries projects DNR gets involved with throughout the year in our region. He will also give a general overview of fisheries management in small pond systems (like the resources we have here at The Ponds) and then he will finish with an open discussion to answer any questions you may have.
Budding Scientist Summer Camp: 6-11 Years The Cottage- Register by 8/2 August 6- August 8, 2018 8:30am-12:00pm From wacky vegetables and Venus flytraps, each day is full of cool new plants and green concepts. Learn the science of growing healthy plants through hands-on, STEM-based activities. Register Here.
Scales & Tails The Pavilion August 11, 2018 2:00pm-2:45pm + 2:45pm-3:30pm Using the park's live collection, students will take a look at the common reptiles of Old Santee Canal Park. This class provides students a unique, hands-on experience into the world of "creepy, crawly things." Classes will discuss specific traits and characteristics of these animals that you may find in your own backyard! We are excited to welcome Adam and his team to The Ponds for this FREE presentation for everyone to enjoy. We will have two time slots. The first slot is already full. Click here to see if your name is on this list. The 2:45pm slot has spots available so please RSVP by sending us an email with how many will be attending.
*Sponsored by The Ponds Conservancy*
A Night on the Town Downtown Charleston- RSVP by August 6th August 11, 2018 4:30pm-10:30pm Join us on August 11th! The bus will pick you up at 4:30pm sharp at The Farmhouse and will depart from The Francis marion Hotel at 10:30pm sharp. We will provide transportation to and from Downtown so that you can have ALL the fun you want! The cost is $25 per person which is WAY cheaper than an Uber! You can register and pay via LandArc/Lifestyle Links or by bringing your check into The Farmhouse.
Back to School Meet & Greet Picnic The Pavilion/ Under Oaks- RSVP by August 6th August 12, 2018 1:00pm- 4:00pm Join us for our back to school meet & greet picnic on August 12th from 1:00pm-4:00pm. We will have crafts for all ages and your group will be sorted by colored balloons. This is a fabulous opportunity for you to meet classmates and peers your age. We will have a fun water slide so bring your swim suits! Please bring your own picnic lunch, chairs and blankets. We will provide cookies and refreshments. Each student will receive a back to school goodie bag and we will have some other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! This picnic is for 4K through Middle School. Public, Private & Homeschooling are all welcome! Kindly RSVP by to Jamie or comment in the facebook event group. This helps us know how many supplies to buy. *Sponsored by The Ponds Conservancy*
YMCA Youth Triathlon The Farmhouse August 18, 2018 7:30am The YMCA Kids Triathlon Training program is an amazing opportunity for youth, ages 7 – 14, to train with seasoned triathletes and learn the fundamentals of racing in a triathlon. Click here for more details and to register!
National Waffle Day The Pavilion August 24, 2018 4:00pm-7:00pm Join us for National Waffle Day! Holy City Waffles Food Truck will be on site to serve up their delicious waffles for you to enjoy! Check out their menu below. Holy City Waffles will be making a Strawberry Cheesecake Waffle just for us! It's fresh and Summery and has strawberry syrup, fresh strawberries, graham cracker and vanilla glaze. Is your mouth watering yet?
LUAU Party The Farmhouse Pool August 24, 2018 7:00pm-10:00pm Join us for our Annual LUAU on Friday, August 24th from 7-10pm at The Farmhouse Pool. The cost is $15 per person and includes three hours of open bar (beer, wine & liquor) AND live music! Please bring a snack dish to share. You can register and pay via LandArc/Lifestyle Links or by bringing your check to The Farmhouse (Make checks payable to The Ponds). Please RSVP by August 20th. SIGNATURE COCKTAIL: Rum Punch
National Dog Appreciation Day August 26, 2018 Often known as man's best friend, dogs were the first animals to be domesticated by humans and they were often used for guarding property, herding stock, and for hunting game. Today, dogs are used as companions and are a member of the family in many parts of the world. Send us your photos of all your dogs and we will share them in the upcoming newsletter!
Blood Drive The Pavilion August 24, 2018 9:00am-3:00pm The American Red Cross has an URGENT need for blood donations, and we have responded! On Friday, August 31st, we will be hosting our very first Blood Drive!! We have committed to donating 25 pints of blood to our local patients and WE NEED YOUR HELP! SIGN UP TODAY! It only takes 1 hour of your time to save up to three lives! See the flyer above for how to sign-up! Click HERE to go to the sign-up website.
Food Truck Friday Under the Oaks June 15, 2018 5:00pm-8:00pm Join us for our August Food Truck Friday! We are looking forward to trying new dishes and gathering with our close friends and neighbors. Coming this August, we have Just Eat This, Bked, Greekin Out Krystana’s Polish Truck, southern Confections & Nummies, Dashi, Bac N Me Crazy, Smokin Gringos Food Truck and Ice Cream Team! Entertainment by Cat Strickland.
Our Clubs
Fishing Club This club meets the third Sunday of the month Kayak Club This new club meets once a month Singles Club This new club meets once a month Men’s Game Night Postponed until Fall The Ponds Outdoors Club This group meets once a month to explore new surroundings Ladies Bunco Ladies Bunco meets the second Thursday of each month Applied Mindful Meditation This club meets every Monday evening Book Club This club meets once a month in The Cottage Gardening Club This club meets the fourth Thursday in The Farmhouse/Pavilion
INTERESTED IN FORMING A CLUB?
Send us an email and we will help you get your club started!
Let's Talk Specifics Article by Greg Johnson, Chairman Pond's Fishing Club Leaving our July Fishing Club Meeting, I learned that a lot of members wanted more specifics about basic fishing techniques and methods. In response, let's talk about methods and ways of catching Sunfish "& Other Panfish.
Equipment for Live Bait Fishing: Thin-diameter line enables you to present bait naturally. Personally, I know you can use light line to land large fish, but it takes extra time. (Ask Michael Hartzog who landed a large catfish on 6 lbs line). Remember, light line is not practical for fishing in thick cover or snaggy bottoms. Four to six pound line is perfect, using a # 6 to 10 size hook. Bait: Generations of fishermen have proven that earthworms serve as an excellent bait for most panfish, sunfish, and yellow perch. I have personally found that crustaceans sometimes catch more fish, but worms are generally my first choice. The smaller varieties of worms work best. Most worms purchased from Walmart and local bait stores are night crawlers garden worms, leaf worms and red wiggles. Most panfish have small mouths and only nibble at a worm that is too big. If using a night crawler, an inch-long piece works best. I hope this helps you become more successful in fishing for small fish. Please let me know if you want to
go fishing 🎣
The Ponds Family Adventures
This is atop Mount Mitchell in North Carolina. It is approximately 6684 feet in elevation. My wife and I were there July 21st.
- Chad & Tesa Scheer
This family sure knows how to finish Shark Week strong! Family fun was had by all at the SC Aquarium.
- The Pittmans
Associa Carolinas HOA Management Team Contact Information The Ponds
Krista Dorris Community Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 480-4318 Robin Wharton Assistant Community Manager- Cresswind Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 285-9638 Jamie Hepburn Lifestyle Director- The Ponds Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 900-8556 Malia Stewart Lifestyle Director- Cresswind Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 285-9622 Dana Wyatt Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 900-8557 Mariusz Waleszczuk Maintenance Technician Email : [email protected] Phil Lugo Maintenance Technician Email : [email protected]
Happening Around Town:
Bingo with Samantha August 15, 2018 from 6:30pm-8:30pm Wescott Golf Club Happy Hour is from 4pm-8pm. Kitchen will remain open throughout the evening. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled evening playing BINGO! Bingo cards and dabbers are provided.
Rock the Rescue August 17-19, 2018 from 8:00pm-12:00am Come out to Charleston's largest local music festival on August 17-19. For 3 nights, over 70 local bands will perform at 11 different venues around the Charleston area, all for one cause - the animals at Dorchester Paws. Get Tickets Here!
Galaxy Sensory Bottle Plat Date August 29, 2018 at 10:00am Doty Tennis Park Join Fit4Moms Summerville for your first free Barre workout at 9 followed by this fun craft!
