UPCOMING MEETINGS Applied Mindfulness Meditation Farmhouse Monday, April 3, 10, 17, 24 7:00pm-9:00pm Teen Social Committee Meeting The Cottage Tuesday, April 4 5:00pm-6:00pm Independence Festival Meeting Farmhouse Wednesday, April 19 6:30pm-8:00pm The Ponds & Trails Club Meeting Cottage Wednesday, April 19 7:00pm-9:00pm The Ponds RAC Meeting Farmhouse Tuesday, April 18 7:00pm-8:30pm The Ponds Social Committee Meeting Farmhouse Wednesday, April 26th 6:30pm-8:00pm UPCOMING EVENTS Bird Walk and Speaker May 7 Memorial Day Event May 29 Water Aerobic June 5 Reptile Presentation June 13 Conservancy Star Gazing Event June 10 MARC H 2017 FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK Greetings Ponds Residents, Hopefully the cold weather is behind us and spring is back. That will bring many of you back into the natural areas to enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer. When fishing please practice catch-and-release to protect our precious natural resources. It also important to remember that in spring the fish will begin to form beds and must not be disturbed. There are no swimming signs at the ponds, but please be careful not to exit canoes and kayaks and step into the fish beds. We are continuing to work with the State Department of Natural Resource this year to get fish stocked in our ponds. The DNR is providing fish for free because the Ponds Conservancy co-sponsors their annual Kid’s Fishing Rodeo. The Rodeo will be on Saturday, April 22 nd this year. While we’re seeing less and less each year, we may still experience some of the local population coming in to fish and hunt on the property. We at the management office address this when we see it, but need your help as well as much of it happens on the weekends. Please call the Sheriff’s Department or DNR when you see hunters in the Ponds. The Sheriff’s Department can generally get here quicker than DNR, but both will help keep the trespassers in check. Sincerely, Steve Grimes Community Manager APRIL 2017 NEWSLETTER
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Applied Mindfulness Meditation
Farmhouse
Monday, April 3, 10, 17, 24
7:00pm-9:00pm
Teen Social Committee Meeting
The Cottage
Tuesday, April 4
5:00pm-6:00pm
Independence Festival Meeting
Farmhouse
Wednesday, April 19
6:30pm-8:00pm
The Ponds & Trails Club Meeting
Cottage
Wednesday, April 19
7:00pm-9:00pm
The Ponds RAC Meeting
Farmhouse
Tuesday, April 18
7:00pm-8:30pm
The Ponds Social Committee Meeting
Farmhouse
Wednesday, April 26th
6:30pm-8:00pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bird Walk and Speaker
May 7
Memorial Day Event
May 29
Water Aerobic
June 5
Reptile Presentation
June 13
Conservancy Star
Gazing Event
June 10
MARC H 2017
FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK
Greetings Ponds Residents,
Hopefully the cold weather is behind us and spring is
back. That will bring many of you back into the natural
areas to enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer. When
fishing please practice catch-and-release to protect our
precious natural resources. It also important to
remember that in spring the fish will begin to form beds
and must not be disturbed. There are no swimming signs
at the ponds, but please be careful not to exit canoes
and kayaks and step into the fish beds.
We are continuing to work with the State Department of
Natural Resource this year to get fish stocked in our
ponds. The DNR is providing fish for free because the
Ponds Conservancy co-sponsors their annual Kid’s
Fishing Rodeo. The Rodeo will be on Saturday, April 22nd
this year.
While we’re seeing less and less each year, we may still
experience some of the local population coming in to fish
and hunt on the property. We at the management office
address this when we see it, but need your help as well
as much of it happens on the weekends. Please call the
Sheriff’s Department or DNR when you see hunters in
the Ponds. The Sheriff’s Department can generally get
here quicker than DNR, but both will help keep the
trespassers in check.
Sincerely,
Steve Grimes
Community Manager
APRIL 2017 NEWSLETTER
The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
NEW EVENTS / REMINDERS & UPDATES
Opening Day of The Pool April 1
Pool hours are from 8am to 8pm
The Ponds Pool Opening Party
April 8th
11:30am to 1:30pm
This will be a FREE event. Starting at 12:00 hot dogs, buns,
chips, and drinks will be served, if you would like to bring a dish
to share that is great and at 1:00 pool games. The fire fighters
and trucks from the front of The Ponds will be on hand to
answer any fire or water safety questions. We are looking for
volunteers that will help with this event, if interested please
YMCA Swim Lessons and Aqua Exercise Starting Week of June 5
The Ponds YMCA will be offering swim lessons and aqua
exercise classes on Tues. and Thurs. from 8:00 am—9:30 am.
Registration for both programs will be at The Ponds YMCA
for more information call (843) 771-2937.
Teen Social
Committee Meeting
The Ponds Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
NEW EVENTS / REMINDERS & UPDATES
Covenants Corner
Greetings Ponds Residents,
Each spring we get many requests for
landscape changes from homeowners. Pride
in home ownership is readily apparent, and
we’re happy to see it. The process for
approval of changes to the landscaping is an
easy one, and the DRB has allowed
management to approve many of the request
without the need to wait for their monthly
meeting. Please don’t hesitate to call or email
the Farmhouse office about changes to your
home or lot.
During our weekly inspections of the
community, we are starting to see some
weeds in the turf beds. The spring is a good
time to apply some weed & feed. There are
several on the market, but Scotts Weed &
Feed for Southern Lawns is a popular one.
Weeds are easy to see this time of year
before the grass greens up. So take
advantage of that and take a few minutes to
review your lawn and landscaping to address
problem areas. Now’s the time of year to
fertilize and increase watering for the warmer
season.
Sincerely,
Steve Grimes
Community Manager
The Free Little Library Story Telling
April 12
At the Free Little Library by the Tree House
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Dorchester County Library will be presenting a story time and skit. The skit will center on those 3 Little Pigs and “you know who”! Ms. Jennifer Smith, Children’s Librarian for Dorchester County Library, and her assistant, Ms. Deb-bie Hartsell, will join you for a time of fun and fascination. Designed for kids ages 0-12, but amusing for ages 0-100. There will be library card applications, Summer Reading
Program info where you can read for prizes. Bring some-thing to sit on if you like. This is a FREE event.
NO BUNCO IN APRIL
Bunco has been canceled for April but will resume in May.
DNR Kids Fishing Rodeo
The Amphitheater Saturday, April 22
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Come outside and do a little fishing. This family fun event is
brought to you by the S.C. Department of Natural Re-sources (DNR). Children who are up to 17 years of age are welcome to fish and must be accompanied by an adult. No adult fishing will be allowed. Please bring all your fishing
gear. This is held at the Village Pond.
Sip and Savor
Shady Oaks Cottage
Sat, April 22
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Grab a cup of joe and enjoy some treats! If you wish to contribute some treats to share with friends and neighbors who visit Shady Oak Cottage, please sign-up for this once a
month event on the sheet that’s placed in the cottage.
Babysitting Training Certification
We are collecting names that are interested in taking a babysitting training and certification course. When we have enough signed up will be setting a time and place for this
program. As it stands right now we are using the American Red Cross with a cost of $116.25 per person. I am looking into other organization’s that could possibly offer the same
type of class at a cheaper rate. If you would be interested putting your name on our list, please email the