Monthly Newsletter March 2018

From the Manager’s Desk:

Greetings Ponds Residents, Due to the recent change in policy, I thought it would be good to remind you all via the Newsletter in addition to an e-blast, that beginning Monday, February 26, 2018, a no cash policy went into effect for both Cresswind and the Ponds. We understand that paying with cash is often the most convenient method of payment, however for accounting purposes it is very important for all payments to be received in the form of a check or credit card via the Landarc Website. Also, please be aware that refunds will not be given for non-participation at social events that you have registered and paid for in advance. If you are unable to attend an event for any reason, you may give or sell your ticket to another resident who would like to attend. Please see below the new policy:

All payments for social events and activities must be in the form of a check or credit card via the website, at www.Landarc.com . Cash will not be accepted and refunds will not be issued for non-attendance of events.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to contact the Management Office.

Sincerely, Krista Dorris, CMCA, AMS Community Manager

Committee & Club Meetings:

Applied Mindful Meditation

The Farmhouse Monday, March 5, 12, 19, 26

7:00pm-9:00pm

Gardening Club The Farmhouse

Wednesday, March 7 6:00pm-7:00pm

BUNCO The Farmhouse

Thursday, March 8 6:30pm-9:00pm

Fishing Club Shulz Lake

Sunday, March 11 2:00pm-3:00pm

Book Club The Cottage

Thursday, March 15 6:30pm-9:00pm

Independence Day Committee Meeting: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

6:30pm-8:00pm The Farmhouse

Conservancy Events \

This Month’s Events: Dance Classes- FULL The Farmhouse March 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2018 3:30pm-4:30pm & 4:30pm-5:30pm The Ponds welcomes Kelly’s Dance Studio for dance classes. We have four weeks left and then a recital on March 25th. Updates on recital to come! Jr. Chefs- FULL The Farmhouse March 3, 10 & 17, 2018 11:00am-1:00pm This program is the perfect place for students to develop, build upon, and sharpen their culinary skills. Planned around a unique monthly theme, each class is an entirely new experience that incorporates culinary skills that build upon each other to progress over time into more complex food preparation and presentation. National Cereal Day The Farmhouse March 7 3:00pm-5:00pm Who doesn't love a good bowl of cereal? Stop by The Farmhouse between 3-5pm and help us celebrate. Have some favorites in mind? Send us an email! Community Yard Sale The Ponds & Amphitheater March 10, 2018 8:00am-12:00pm Are you planning on participating in the yard sale on March 10th from 8am-noon? Please send us your address by noon today so that we can include it in the map. Please also feel free to pick up a balloon on Friday, March 9th from 10:00am-5:00pm OR on Saturday, March 10 from 630am-8:00am. You are welcome to set up in the Amphitheater. Questions? Send us an email.

Charleston Tea Plantation 6617 Maybank Hwy, Wadmalaw Island Saturday, March 25, 2018 11:30am to 4:30pm Join us for a field trip to Charleston Tea Plantation on Sunday, March 25th. The bus will leave The Ponds at 11:30am and arrive at The Charleston Tea Plantation around 12:30pm. We will then eat our lunches together before beginning our guided trolley and factory tour. The tour will last roughly two hours and then we will have some free time to explore before boarding the bus at 3:30 to head back to The Ponds. The price is $10 per person and includes a goodie bag! Please bring your own lunch and RSVP by March 18th. Register and pay via LandArc or by bringing your check into The Farmhouse.

Story Time & More! The Farmhouse March 12, 2018 10:00am-11:00am Come join us for a fun morning of stories, music, finger plays and more! Each session is centered around a theme with books and activities chosen to support that specific theme. The goal is to provide a fun atmosphere where children build early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love for books. The targeted age group is 1-5 but all ages are welcome. This program is FREE and an adult must accompany each child. Floral Retreat with Southern Thyme The Farmhouse March 13, 2018 5:30pm-8:30pm Join us for a St. Patrick's Day Floral Retreat with Southern Thyme on March 13th from 5:30-8:30pm in The Farmhouse. This is a BYOB event, should you like to enjoy a festive drink of your own! Included in the package is a charcuterie board with themed cupcakes, mint tea and herbed water. For this class, you will create tall vases of greenery, bells of Ireland and pussy willow. You will create this vase and take it home with you. RSVP BY 3/9. The cost is $55/person and can be paid via LandArc or by bringing your check into The Farmhouse. We need a minimum of 12. St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour The Pavilion March 16, 2018 7:00pm-10:00pm Join us for St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour in The Pavilion. The price is $10 for three hours of open bar. Please bring a side dish to share and don't forget your GREEN! Please RSVP by 3/12. Buying tickets at the door, the day of, or after the 12th are not an option for this event.

Art Explosion- FULL The Pavilion March 17, 2018 10:00am-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.

The Big Event The Pavilion March 24, 2018 5:30-10:00pm Come celebrate all that is Lowcountry from southern cuisine to beach music as we raise funds to train the future workforce of the Lowcountry! Plan to join us at The Ponds for a fun night of music, drink, fabulous food and an auction. More than 300 people attended our inaugural event last year, and we are expecting an even bigger crowd this year. For more information and for tickets please visit their website!

Wing Wednesday The Farmhouse/Pavilion March 28, 2018 6:00pm-7:00pm Join us for Wing Wednesday in the Farmhouse/Pavilion! The price is $10 for adults (10 wings & 2 sides) and $5 for youth (5 wings & 2 sides). Children under 5 are free. Please send us an email if you have any that are five and under. This event is BYOB if you wish and we will provide water.

Easter Eggstravaganza The Pavilion/ Shady Oaks March 31, 2018 9:00am-12:00pm Join us for our EGGstravaganza on March 31st from 9am-noon. To participate, please bring in a dozen eggs filled with a treat for each child. You can drop them off at The Farmhouse between now and March 30th. Please bring your own basket and join us for the fun!

RSVP/QUESTIONS

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. Do you have any ideas? Are you only free some months but still wanting to help? We would love to hear from you. The next events to plan are the Memorial Day Picnic and the Independence Day Festival. Email us if you have any questions or if you are looking for more information on ways you can help. Jr. Chefs: We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to take photos for this program on Saturday from 11:00am-1:00pm. Please send us an email if you are available. Easter Eggstravaganza: We are looking for volunteers to help us run the following stations: egg hunt, crafts, egg painting & more. If you or your teen are interested, please send us an email. This is the perfect opportunity to get in those volunteer hours for school! Independence Day Festival: The Fourth Committee is looking for three new members to assist with planning and implementing this wonderful event. This committee meets once a month and Tickets will go on sale April 1st. If you have not filled out the survey, please do so by March 11th.

Thank you to our February Volunteers!

Coming Soon: Food Truck Friday!

Mark your calendars for April 20th, May 18th and June 15th. For our first Food Truck Friday we are welcoming Happy Thai, Cast Iron, Holy City Waffles and SnoBar Southeast. Entertainment by Jacob Poole. Please bring your chairs or blankets to sit on and kick off the weekend with your friends and neighbors.

Our Clubs: Fishing Club This club meets once a month on Sunday FEBRUARY FISH COUNT: Bowfin: 18 Bass: 40 Crappie: 57 Brim: 2

For questions and additional information, please

contact us! Jamie Hepburn & Greg Johnson

Men’s Game Night Postponed until April. The Ponds Outdoors Club This group meets once a month to explore new surroundings Ladies Bunco Ladies Bunco meets the 2nd Thursday of each month Applied Mindful Meditation This group meets every Monday evening Book Club This club meets the third Thursday in the Cottage Gardening Club Our first meeting is March 7th at 6:00pm in The Farmhouse

Are you interested in forming or joining a club? Send us an email!

We would love to see all the fun you have! Send your

pictures and updates to Jamie Hepburn.

Associa Carolinas HOA Management Team Contact Information The Ponds

Krista Dorris Community Manager Email: Krista.Dorris@Associa.us Phone: (843) 480-4318 Dana Wyatt Administrative Assistant Email: Daniella.Wyatt@Associa.us Phone: (843) 900-8557 Jamie Hepburn Lifestyle Director/The Ponds Email: Jamie.Hepburn@Associa.us Phone: (843) 900-8556 Robin Wharton Lifestyle Director/Cresswind Email: Robin.Wharton@Associa.us Phone: (843) 285-9622 Mariusz Waleszczuk Maintenance Technician Email : Mariusz.Waleszczuk@Associa.us Phil Lugo Maintenance Technician Email : 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 1-800-588-9551.

NEW PROGRAMS

Yoga:

Yoga is an ancient science for mental, physical, and cellular wellness that includes physical postures/exercise, meditation, mindfulness, and breathing exercises. Yoga practices are designed to move energy fluidly through the whole body to strengthen muscles, lubricate joints, build awareness of destructive habits, rewire our cellular reaction to stress, and improve the quality of our central nervous system. Practicing yoga is fun! You feel amazing at the end of class and it helps you build lasting healthy relationships!

Please take the survey!

Yoga, Art & Story Time: Join us for a new series! This program is for 4-10 years. We will move our bodies while exploring shapes and yoga postures. We will paint pictures in our minds, practice affirmations and breath work. Our stories are related to our art and yoga practice in some form or another. In this series, many of the stories have no pictures and it will be up the children to create the pictures in their imaginations. Yoga and process art are an incredible combination for every age, but especially beneficial for kids. We work on fine motor skills, gross motor skills, learning how to move our bodies mindfully, listening skills and also how to use our minds creatively/outside of the box. The price will be $45 for a 6-class series. *All our projects are open ended/process art. They are not a craft with an expected outcome. This kind of art provides children an outlet to assimilate their biggest life experiences in a safe, creative, and supportive environment...while having FUN!

Please take the survey!

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Water Aerobics: We are doing water aerobics again this year at The Farmhouse Pool. It is free for Summerville YMCA members and $40 per month for non-members. Everyone, even YMCA members need to go to the Ponds YMCA to register. Times are Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 – 9:30am. Sessions: May 1 – 31 June 5 – 28 July 10 – Aug. 2 (no classes over the 4th of July) Aug. 7 – 30 Sept. 4 – 27

Swimming Lessons: Swim lessons will begin the Monday after school lets out and runs through the last week of July. Swim lessons will be on Monday and Wednesday between 9am-1pm. The beginner class (2-3yrs) can have 3 kids, the intermediate class (4-6yrs) can have 4-5 kids and the advanced class (5-7 yrs) can have about 6 kids in the class. The advanced class is for kids to work on stamina and technique. Registration will begin in April but if you have any questions, please reach out to Shara Ray.

Valentine’s Day Crafts:

Trail Clean Up:

MUSC Spread the Love Drive:

Bottles N Brushes

Jr. Chefs

Pizza Night

Oyster Roast