Monthly Newsletter January 2017

From the Manager’s Desk:

Greetings Ponds Residents, Happy New Year! It’s 2018 and I look forward to a great new year serving as your Community Manager. My team and I are committed to ensuring that The Ponds continues to be the best place to live in Summerville. It’s been a busy year. You have probably noticed that there have been landscaping improvements at the Village Pond and along Hundred Oaks Parkway. Flood lights at the Pavilion were added for security, landscaping lights have been added, and as mentioned last month, we will be installing new security cameras at the Farmhouse and surrounding area. We are also awaiting the installation of additional street lighting on Hundred Oaks from Weston Hall to the Cresswind entrance. We continue to look for ways to improve our community and ensure your safety and have many more improvements planned for 2018. I would like to thank all our residents who have volunteered throughout the year as committee members as well as those who have stepped up to help on an as needed basis. It is your willingness to volunteer your time, service and expertise that keeps our community growing and thriving Again, we at Associa look forward to working with you this year and wish each of you a very healthy and Happy New Year!

Sincerely, Krista Dorris, CMCA, AMS Community Manager The Ponds

Committee & Club Meetings:

Applied Mindful Meditation The Farmhouse

Monday, January 8, 15, 22 & Sunday January 28 (10:30am)

7:00pm-9:00pm

Men’s Poker The Farmhouse

Friday, January 19 7:00pm-11:00pm

The Ponds Outdoors Club

TBD

Book Club The Cottage

Thursday, January 18 6:30pm-9:00pm

Bunco The Farmhouse

Thursday, January 11 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Interested in joining a club or starting one of your

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Conservancy Events

This Month’s Events: Happy Hour: Rhyme or Reason The Farmhouse January 12, 2018 6:00m to 9:00pm Help us ring in the New Year with happy hour! Find a date/friend and dress up as two items that rhyme or as a phrase that makes sense. Have fun and get creative with this fun theme. Theme is not mandatory to attend. Art Explosion- FULL The Farmhouse January 20, 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. Soup Swap The Farmhouse January 21, 2018 12:00pm-2:00pm Come and help us celebrate National Soup Swap Day! Bring your own favorite batch of soup for all to try. We will provide the bread, desserts and drinks! Here's what each guest should bring: - At least four quarts of soup - Bring Tupperware/mason jars to take home leftover soup in - BYOB if you wish - A recipe to share if you're okay with dishing your secrets! Adult Dog and Puppy Training The Cottage January 21, 2018 2:30pm to 4:00pm Join Nildan From Z & E Canine Manners, LLC as she discusses and answers questions relating to common problematic behaviors, prevention and treatment options. She will also be providing you with core information on different training techniques, the science of behavior, and how to train to get results. RSVP Wine & Cheese Night The Farmhouse January 26, 2018 6:00pm to 8:00pm Join us in The Farmhouse for a wine and cheese night! Bring a bottle wine and Lowe’s will take care of the rest. They will educate us on proper wine and cheese pairings and of course we will be doing some tasting too! RSVP by January 24th. Travel Associates Travel Night The Farmhouse January 29, 2018 7:00pm-9:30pm Join us and welcome two of the industry’s leading names: Alexander & Roberts and Way to Go Tours for exclusive presentations on sought after vacation destinations just for Ponds residents. Homemade desserts will be served and door prizes. This event supports The Ponds Conservancy. Please RSVP to Pat Kreuzer by 1/22.

What is The Ponds Conservancy? The Ponds Conservancy, a not-for-profit community organization, has been created to enhance the quality of life and sense of community at The Ponds through educational programs, social events, cultural endeavors and environmental stewardship. However, the function of The Conservancy goes beyond protecting nature and the beauty of the land at The Ponds. Its overriding purpose is to become a thriving resource for community activity and spirit. The Ponds and Inland Rice: Early Example of Innovation The Farmhouse Sunday, January 28, 2018 2:00pm to 4:00pm The early history of Carolina’s principal cash crop, rice, is still visible in the swamps of the Lowcountry and particularly at the Ponds. The Ponds rice fields were the subject of considerable study from 2007-2010 when Brockington and Associates prepared their Inland Swamp Rice production context for the South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and the National Register of Historic Places. Charles Philips, one of the authors, will present a discussion of how the Pond’s rice field presented the researchers with an innovative manipulation of the natural world to increase productivity at The Ponds. At the end of the discussion, Mr. Philips will take the group on a tour of the Ponds rice fields near Schulz Lake.

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. This year, we hope to see some fresh faces come forward and help us plan fun and exciting events for all to enjoy! Do you have any ideas? Are you only free some months but still wanting to help? We would love to hear from you. We will be holding an Open Meeting on January 11th at 6:00pm in The Cottage. Please let Jamie Hepburn know if you can join.

Programming: This year we are introducing more programming for children and teens and we are very excited about it!. We are looking for volunteers for our Art Explosion program for the following dates:

- January 20th from 10:00-11:30am - February 17th from 10:00-11:30am - March 17 from 10:00-11:30am

We are hoping to introduce cooking, story time and dance in the near future and will need volunteers for this as well. These classes will most likely take place during the early evening or on the weekends.

Christmas Decorations: We are looking for volunteers to come and help take down the Christmas decorations this Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm. Please email Jamie Hepburn if you are available.

We just wanted to say thank you to all who volunteered for events in 2017! We very much

appreciate all your hard work and dedication. We are truly lucky to have each one of you!

Save the Date!

OYSTER ROAST

Sunday, February 11h The Farmhouse Pavilion

Our Clubs: Fishing Club: Mission Statement: 1. To enhance the enjoyment and love for sportsman fishing. 2. To teach fishing knowledge to youth and adults. 3. To show how fishing can benefit the environment and "game fish" preservation. 4. To appreciate the values marsh lands and wetlands play in fish management. 5. To offer social gatherings for club members. 6. To always appreciate the fact that when fishing or just enjoying the outdoors that we are in God's Sanctuary.

For questions and additional information, please contact

Jamie Hepburn & Greg Johnson

FISH COUNT FOR DECEMBER: - 2 Crappie - 37 bass - 6 bowfin - 2 Brim - 1 Gar

Men’s Poker This group meets one Friday a month

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

Are you interested in forming a club?

Send us an email!

Every month is different so be sure to stay up to date by checking out our calendar online via LandArc.

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) 432-2613 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.

Cookies and Crafts with Santa:

Lowcountry Christmas Celebrations:

Holiday Bottles N Brushes:

Teen Board Game Night:

Santa Saunter:

Holiday Drop In: