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The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pool Party Sunday, April 3rd

11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

The Ponds Social Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 6th 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Low Country Stargazers

Saturday, April 9th 8:30 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

(Rain/Cloud date: Sun. April 10th)

MOG South Car Show Saturday, April 16th

9:00 a.m.—11:45 a.m.

DNR Fishing Rodeo Saturday, April 16th

10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

The Ponds Conservancy Free Little Library

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

Resident Advisory Council Meeting

Tuesday, April 19th 7:00 p.m.—8:15 p.m.

Independence Celebration Meeting

Wednesday, July 20th 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Southern Flame BBQ Saturday, April 23rd

11:00 a.m.— 8:00 p.m.

Magnolia Plantations & Gardens Excursion

Tuesday, April 26th 8:00 a.m.—Noon

Lifestyle Link Workshop

Thursday, April 28th 11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

April 2016 Newsletter

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FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK Dear Ponds Homeowners,

We are happy to announce the roll out of the new LIFESTYLE LINK on our LandArc website. This link will enable you to check upcoming events, register & pay for events, read the Ponds monthly newsletter at your leisure and keep up with your favorite community clubs and committees. Look for more info in an upcoming email blast soon.

Refinishing of the floors in the Farmhouse and Cottage is complete. Everything looks great. Elegant Hardwood Floors, who did the original floor finishing in 2008 did a fantastic job for us. They finished on time and on budget.

Pine straw mulch and new summer annuals will be installed in the next couple of weeks so that we are in tip top shape for the Annual Southern Flame BBQ event at the end of the month.

We are still seeing some golf carts on the grass and sidewalks around the Farmhouse and pool. Please keep carts in the parking areas to avoid damage to the turf beds and irrigation system. Some folks have suggested we post signs, but that detracts from the antique feel of the Farmhouse and surrounding area. We all need to pitch in to keep the area looking its best, and keeping the walkways clear for foot traffic.

The new construction road is almost finished. The low/wet areas have necessitated some addition work time. Hopefully it will be complete and construction vehicle traffic on Hundred Oaks Parkway to a minimum soon. When the new road is finished, the signage at the traffic circle will change. Please be aware of this and be careful while everyone gets accustom to the new flow.

Baytree Landscape will be trimming the trees along the roadways in April. These trees will become County property as the roads are deeded over to them soon. When that happens we’ll need everyone to periodically prune the trees along their lots. You all have been mowing and edging the turf in that area already. Recently a homeowner asked about holding a pool party for one of their children’s graduation party. We are unable to accommodate private parties at the pool. Homeowners are allowed to host 4 guests only at the pool. When you reserve the Farmhouse and/or Pavilion for private parties your guests may not access the pool. The community is growing at the rate of over 100 new families per year, so space on the pool deck is at a premium, and of course we want to give Ponds residents first access.

Best regards,

Steve Grimes

The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483

PONDS T-shirts NOW available for sale! Help keep the cost of your Ponds Independence Festival tickets low, while you support a local Veteran’s charity when you purchase a Ponds T-shirt! These high quality, 100% preshrunk cotton tees will be available for sale at the Pool Party this Sunday. The crewneck shirts sport the Ponds logo on front and back, and are available in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL. Colors are: white, natural, sand, and daffodil. Family discounts available! Save money when you purchase more than one—price per shirt is $17 ea. , $16 ea. for two, $15 ea. for three or more. Many thanks to the Ponds Conservancy for sponsoring the initial order of 200 shirts, so all proceeds go to your Ponds Independence Festival and a Veteran’s charity. Pool Party, Sunday, April 3rd, 11:00 a.m. The Ponds pool is open at last and it’s time to celebrate! So BYOB and a side dish to share, and meet at the Pavilion for an old-fashioned cook-out. Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, chips, condiments and soft drinks provided. Water games in the pool are planned for the kids! This event is FREE to Ponds homeowners and their children. However, please RSVP to [email protected] so your Social Events Team can purchase enough supplies. The Ponds Social Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 6th 7:00 p.m. If you’re a resident of The Ponds then you’re a member of the Social Committee! So come on over to the Farmhouse and help your friends and neighbors hammer out the details of fabulous social events and activities for your community. Lowcountry Stargazers, Saturday, April 9th, 8:30 p.m. LCS is a diverse group of amateurs who enjoy promoting astronomy in the Charleston SC area. With a wide range of experience in visual observing to CCD imaging. If you have a peculiar desire to know more about astronomy, chances are LCS can help. So, bring your curiosity to the open field behind the Farmhouse and learn more about the mystery of the night skies with this dynamic group of star gazers!

Bunco at the Farmhouse, Thursday, April 14th 6:30 p.m. If you’re looking for a fast-paced , action packed, competitive game night then BUNCO might be right for you! Come to the Farmhouse Thursday, April 14th @ 6:30 p.m. for a fun-filled evening! MOG South Car Show, Saturday, April 16th 9:00 a.m. MOG SOUTH is Morgan Owners Group South. Morgan is a British Car Manufacturer over 100 years old that is known for classically styled sports cars. These rare imports are hand crafted of wood. The Morgan South group continues to celebrate the beauty of the Morgan automobile and the wonderful people it brings together. The group will have their vehicles on display next to the Ponds Pavilion from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 and they welcome community members to view them. Independence Celebration Parade Band This year the Ponds Independence Celebration will take place on Sunday, July 3rd. To enhance the festivities, retired band director David Perry has offered to help organize a band comprised of Ponds residents. Musicians of all ages and levels are welcome to participate. Please contact David at: [email protected] or call (540) 820-5498 if you’d like more info.

The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483

DNR Fishing Rodeo @ The Village Pond, Saturday, April 16th 10:00 a.m. Winter is on the wane and warmer temperatures are just around the corner, so what better way to get outdoors for some family fun than a S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) youth fishing rodeo? For the rodeos, youth ages 6-15 must be accompanied by an adult. No adult fishing will be permitted. The Ponds Conservancy Free Little Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Sunday, April 17th 2:00 p.m. Come to the Tree House Fence to help launch the Ponds own FREE LITTLE LIBRARY. The FLL is an enclosed “book house” that looks like an oversized “bird house”. Kids will be able to ride up to the FLL on their bikes to pick up or drop off a book, or sit on the park bench next to it and read a story. Refreshments and a professional storyteller will be featured at this FREE event. Resident Advisory Council Meeting, Tuesday, April 19th 7:00 p.m. The Resident Advisory Council is working on your behalf to improve and enhance your quality of life at the Ponds. If you have questions or concerns about your community please contact the RAC chairman Stephen Bell at: [email protected] Independence Celebration Meeting, Wednesday, April 20th 7:00 p.m. Come on over to the Farmhouse and help hammer out the details of a spectacular Ponds Independence Festival. All are welcome! Southern Flame Barbecue, Food & Music Festival, Saturday, April 23rd, 11:00 a.m. You won’t want to miss this fabulous barbecue competition to benefit the Summerville Miracle League held right here under the grand oaks at The Ponds. For information about ticket prices etc. visit the web at: southernflamefestival.org Magnolia Plantations and Gardens Excursion, Tuesday, April 26th 8:00 a.m. Magnolia has been selected as one of “America’s Most Beautiful Gardens” by Travel and Leisure Magazine. These gardens are the oldest public tourist site in the lowcountry and the oldest public gardens in America. So reserve your tickets NOW to take a cool morning stroll through this national treasure. Cost per person $40 (includes transportation) for garden tour ONLY. Payment due in advance, ONLY credit card or checks made payable to PCA accepted. 30 person minimum (or trip will be cancelled), 52 person maximum. RSVP to [email protected] by April 15th. Tour bus departs the Farmhouse promptly at 8:00 a.m. LandArc Lifestyle Link Workshops—2 sessions, Thursday, April 28th 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. We are happy to announce the roll out of the new LIFESTYLE LINK on the LandArc website. This link will enable you to check upcoming events, register & pay for events, read the Ponds monthly newsletter at your leisure and keep up and with your favorite community clubs and committees, as well as set up new clubs and chat with your club members. These workshops are designed to help you navigate the site with confidence and ease. RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend. Mindful Meditation, Mondays 7:00—8:30 p.m. Join friends and neighbors at the Farmhouse 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: [email protected] for more info.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Excursion

Tuesday, April 26th

The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483

Local Happenings

Summerville Flowertown Festival Friday, April 1st—Sunday, April 3rd

The Flowertown Festival, now in its 44th year is a charity event founded by the Summerville YMCA’s founding organization in 1972 as its premier fund-raising event. Every Spring, thousands of people visit Summerville to see nature’s bounty awash in color, from hot pink azaleas, to purple wisteria. Over this three day weekend festival goers descend upon this gracious Southern town to take in the flowers and attend one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast. Consistently ranked as one of the top 20 events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, the 3 day festival features: Over 200 jury-selected artists who display their work for sale Delicious foods from local restaurants Fun activities for children Farmers Market Free admission Free parking

22nd Annual Children’s Charity

Golf Tournament Tuesday, April 5th

Legend Oaks Plantation

This event is hosted by Old Fort Fire Dept. and features a format of 4 player Captain’s Choice. Shotgun start: 0900 hours. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Includes door prizes, silent auction and lunch. Cost: $65 per person. For more info call Chief Joe Medlock at: (843) 873-5620

Low Country Boil

Saturday, April 16th 6:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

Gather a group of your friends and neighbors for some delicious eats, open bar, 50/50 raffles, music and dancing to benefit your local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. This event will be held at the Dorchester Boat Club. All proceeds are dedicated to support construction and homeownership programs for a new 10 home neighborhood in Dorchester County! Tickets are $30 each. For more info visit the web at: www.dorchesterhabitat.org or call: (843) 851-1414.

Habitat for Humanity’s

2nd Annual Tennis Classic Friday, April 29th—Sunday, May 1st

Get your rackets ready! The 2nd Annual Tennis Classic will be held at Doty Park Facility to benefit Dorchester Habitat for Humanity. Events include NTRP combined men’s and women’s doubles, and NTRP combined mixed doubles. $40 for one event, $55 for two events. Register for this event at: www.tennislink.usta.com

News from the Summerville YMCA

SUPER HEALTHY KIDS DAY!

FREE Event @The Ponds YMCA

9:00 A.M.—Noon

Healthy Kids Day is all about building on the “Super” factor in every kid...whoever they are and wherever they’re from.

So come to healthy kids day for a day of creative, challenging, smart, healthy fun and watch the “Super” in your kids come out.

This FREE event will feature: Youth fitness classes Cooking demos Basketball Inflatables Water safety Jump Bunch Crafts and More! Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, register today to reserve your spot.

Summerville Family YMCA (843) 871-YMCA

Summervilleymca.org

The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483

LANDARC HOA MANAGEMENT TEAM

CONTACT INFORMATION

Steve Grimes, Community Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 480-4318 Tracy Lopez, Lifestyle Director Email: [email protected] Phone: 9843) 432-2613 Shawn McMahon, Maintenance Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 480-4318 Julie McCormick, Assistant Lifestyle Director Email: [email protected] Phone: (843) 432-2613

Questions or Concerns?

Stop by the Farmhouse any time Between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

We’ll be happy to help you!

326 Hundred Oaks Parkway Summerville, SC 29483

Introducing our newest team member... You may have noticed a new face at the Farmhouse. We would like to introduce to you our new Assistant Lifestyle Director, Julie Anne McCormick. Julie is originally from southern California. She moved to the

Charleston area 3 years ago due to her husband’s job relocation. She has extensive experience in planning events for government agencies and corporations in both internal and external affairs. Julie has already contributed to our team and we are happy to have her aboard.

Your Covenants Corner: Last month we mentioned the need for mailbox cleaning. We saw a few of you had washed the boxes and posts, but there are still a few that are in need of repair. Posts need to be straight, boxes level, and posts painted. No wrapped boxes please. It’s important that we present the community in its best light, so please do what you can to get your box & post up to Ponds standards.

Special Thanks to the following homeowners who have pitched in to make

your recent social events successful:

Carmen Gaitano, Linda Rogers, Angie and Patti Anziano, Ellen Gott, Cathy Gifford, Jim Scheihing, Debbie Dodson, Susie Townsend, Stephen Bell,

Gary and Nancy Lapanne, Doug Channer, Mike and Kathy Enzbigilis, Tom Russo,

Dan and Terri Whiteman, Sandy Stachowski, Shawn Griffin, Pat Kreuzer, and David and Carolyn Perry.

Our sincere apologies if we’ve overlooked anyone.

Please remember—it takes a village

to create a vibrant social events scene, and a hometown atmosphere

here at The Ponds. Your participation with planning and executing

these events is welcome, welcome, welcome!

Please contact your Lifestyle Director Tracy Lopez at: [email protected]

if you can contribute your valuable time to the

Ponds Social Events Team.