To Contact Board Members or the POA: call 579-2044 or e-mail at CSPOA@carolinashores.net
Joe Watts – President, John Csernecky – Vice President, Kerry Jarrell – Treasurer, Sue Hensler – Secretary,
Kelly Wilson – Director, Julia Lally – Director, Philip Laura – Director, Jeff Alt – Director
Merrilee Burns – Co-Editor Linda Rugg – Co-Editor
Bulletin email: cspoabulletin@gmail.com
CSPOA website: www.carolinashoresPOA.org
Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Message from the Board – Joe Watts, President
The Folly of Clinging
The little boy walked slowly into the room where his mother was sitting at her
desk writing. She glanced down at him and saw that he was carrying a very
precious vase that her grandmother had given her. Almost absentmindedly she
said to him, “Robert, go put the vase down before you drop it and break
it.”
“I can’t,” he replied, “I can’t my hand out.”
“Of course, you can,” she said, “you got it down there.”
He said, “I know, mom, but it won’t come out.” The neck of the vase was very
narrow and his hand had fit it neatly inside and it was now up to his wrist. He
continued to insist that he could not get it out. Growing a little concerned,
his mother called out to his dad.
Dad calmly took control and began gently pulling the arm trying to extract the
hand from the vase. He tried loosening it up with soapy water. Still nothing.
He then got some vegetable oil from the kitchen and poured it around the wrist
and let it seep into the vase. He wiggled it some. It still did not
budge.
“I give up,” the dad said in desperation. “I’d give a dollar right now to know
how to get it out.”
“Really?” little Robert exclaimed. Then they heard a clinking sound and his
hand slid right out of the vase. They turned the vase upside down and a penny
plopped out. “What’s this?” they said in unison.
“Oh, that’s the penny I put inside. I wanted to get it out so I was clutching
it in my hand. But when I heard Dad say he would give a dollar to have the vase
free, I let go.”
How often do we cling to things when they are nothing in comparison to
what could be ours?
Author Unknown
THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN EDITORS LINDA RUGG and MERRILEE BURNS
IMPORTANT DATES:
March 9, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. – MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AT THE CLUBHOUSE.
ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
IF YOU ARE NOT ON OUR FREE COMMUNITY EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE BUSINESS OFFICE. YOU MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE EMAIL ADDRESS PER HOUSEHOLD.
Please remember to notify the office if you change your phone number, email address, name, or mailing address. It is extremely easy to overlook this, but difficult for the office should we need to contact you. Thank you.
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NOTE: Invoices were mailed for the 2022 year’s dues. If you have not received the invoice, please call the office at 910-579-2044.
There will be a late fee if not paid by March 1, 2022, and subsequently, if not paid by June 1, 2022, a lien will be placed on your property.
New and Established Residents
Are you a new resident to Carolina Shores or just want to know more about our Deed of Restrictions (DOR) and the Rules and Regulations (R&R)? An informational meeting concerning the DOR and R&R will be held on March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the POA clubhouse. All residents, especially those new to the community are encouraged to attend. Board members will be present to review, discuss and answer questions that you may have. This will be an opportunity for you to get more acquainted with the DoR and R&R that have been established to keep and increase the value and attractiveness of our community. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there.
ACC Corner – Jack Csernecky, Liaison to the Board of Directors
After a short tenure with the ACC, Bill Rose needed to leave because of a family issue. He had volunteered on the ACC before accepting the ACC Chairman position. He was able to adapt quickly to the process and schedule of the ACC. We wish him well.
Joe Rochel, a long-time resident, has accepted the position of ACC Chairman. He comes to us with much experience. He was a builder/supervisor with Beazer homes for many years. We look forward to working with him.
Recreation Committee – Sue Hensler
Social
Looking forward to seeing you at Bingo in April
Activities
We are looking into ways of bringing more activities to our members. Rick Griffith has volunteered to help us accomplish this. He is looking for community members to help him. You can reach Rick at GriffithRJ@hotmail.com.
We are looking into the following activities: line dancing, cornhole, bocce, horseshoes, tennis, and pickleball. We are interested in knowing what our members would be interested in participating in.
Rick's plan is to have the first Activities Day on Saturday April 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the Recreation Area. Planned activities for this event are LINE DANCING, CORNHOLE AND BOCCE. Come on out, play some games, have fun, and make new friends. Bring your own drinks, food and lawn chairs. Hope to see you there.
Community-Wide Yard Sale
After much positive feedback and requests, we have set a date for the Spring Community Yard Sale for Carolina Shores.
It will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.
If you are interested in participating, text Brenda Edwards at 845-891-3306 or Kirsten Forehand at (540) 607-2590 for information.
Garden Club – Mary Conover
In lieu of a February 9 meeting, we had one of our
fundraisers. A fun time was had by all at the POA clubhouse as family and
friends came together for a nice catered lunch and an afternoon of cards/games.
Many were fortunate in the basket raffle and the money raised will go towards
scholarships for Seniors from West Brunswick High School.
Our March 9 meeting will be a presentation on Butterfly Gardening by Jamie Justice, Education Coordinator at the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle.
The Carolina Shores Garden Club is open to anyone who has a desire to enhance their gardening skills and knowledge, or simply enjoys and appreciates the beauty of nature. It is also a great way to meet new friends and socialize.
The Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month, September to May, 1:00 p.m. at the POA clubhouse, 17 Lakeview Ct. Dues are $10/year. Please contact Joanne Bendy at 910-575-0071 if you have any questions.
Knit ‘n Natter – Diana Mardall
The knitting group meets
at the POA clubhouse. The meetings for March will be on the 14th and 28th
at 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, email me at limeylady70@gmail.com or call me at 910-575-7804.
Tennis – Joyce Disano
Join us for open tennis starting at 9:00
a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Carolina Shores tennis courts. Wear
proper court shoes. Hope to see you there.
Book Discussion Group – Susie Riggs
Thirteen readers were present and participated in a
lively discussion of three diverse novels at our meeting on Friday, February
18. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Nothing to See Here
by Kevin Wilson and Verity by Colleen Hoover were all thought-provoking
books that elicited a number of differing thoughts from our members. As
always, we enjoyed our conversation about what we had read and encourage anyone
who loves books and is looking to broaden their reading horizons to join us.
Our next meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, at the POA clubhouse. Our reading selections for the month are The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri and/or Even as We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle. Those attending may choose to read one or both selections.
Pickleball - Rick Griffith & Sue Berger
The "Open Play" schedule is:
Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.
*Carolina Shores "Open Play" pickleball is for players of ALL levels of experience including beginners. It is NOT a league or team competition. It is recreational as well as social. Beginners are encouraged to learn and play.
Wear Tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. Paddles and balls are available to use.
Never played and interested in learning? We'll teach you. Check out this site on how to play: How to Play Pickleball - USA Pickleball or go to (www. USAPickleball.org). Stop by the courts during Open play and check it out.
Contact us to schedule a beginner’s lesson or if you have any questions:
Rick Griffith 419.262.3832 / GriffithRJ@hotmail.com
Sue Berger 919.410.1221 / LeeSueBerger@gmail.com
We hope to see you at the courts!
Care Team – Flo Pflaster
We have many volunteers
on the Care Team, ready and willing to help our neighbors with temporary
assistance. I will do whatever I can to find someone to help - all you need do
is call or email me!
For those of you who have volunteered to help others by being on the Care Team, here is how you make sure you are getting notifications when I post a request:
How to control all email notification settings (including groups)
1. Log in to nextdoor.com and click your profile picture in the top right corner.
2. Select Settings from the drop-down.
3. Select Notifications from the left menu:
4. Next to Email Notifications, select Edit
5. If you set Updates from your local area to None then you will not receive email notifications from your groups.
6. If you set it to Only top posts or All you will get an email for every new group post. (choose this one)
Note: Adjusting these settings will affect all your email notifications, not just for groups.
If you want to be a part of this team or if you no longer want to be on the list, please let me know. There are not many calls for help, but people are so very grateful for the assistance they do get! It really does not take much to volunteer. Help with a small chore at home, an occasional ride, a temporary need for dog walking, etc. is usually what is needed. So, neighbors, continue to let me know if you need help and I will do my best to find someone.
Thank you,
575-6243 home
368-1070 cell
New Neighbors – Flo Pflaster, Margie Pettersen and Charlotte Csernecky
Name: Mary Wilson
Address: 26 Bayberry Circle
Email: memofhutton@gmail.com
Phone: 843-330-9629
Mary moved here from Beaufort, SC. She bought her girlfriend’s father’s house because she came to look at it and liked the area. She worked for 28 years in the international oceanic transportation shipping industry. She holds the title of the first female assistant terminal manager for two ports in Charleston. Mary has two fur babies, Molly and Tina Turner. As a new resident she wants to redo her home and spend a lot of time in her garden.
Name: Leslie and John Porter
Address: 261 Persimmon Road
Phone: Leslie-336-671-0334; John-843-333-3905
Leslie and John moved here from Ocean Isle Beach at the end of January. They have lived in the area for about 20 years, previously from the Triad area. Their dog, a mixed hound named Otis, shares their home. Leslie worked as a commercial property manager and John worked for JIT (Just in Time). They like to ride their bikes-doing 10-15 miles/day. John plays disc golf. He is a National Professional and enjoys the game as a hobby. Leslie likes to sew, and she is an avid swimmer. She has started volunteering at Sheltered Treasures Thrift Shop. They are happy to have found this home and are looking forward to being involved in the community.
Name: John and Mary O’Lear
Address: 26 Gate 7
Phone: 910-575-8109
Email: gabbycop@gmail.com (Mary), jlear361@gmail.com (John)
John and Mary are delighted to be here in our beautiful community after living in Shallotte for many years. They were looking for a smaller house and less traffic, and particularly like the peacefulness of the neighborhood. Before moving South when he retired, John worked for ConEdison in Ossining, New York, where he also was a volunteer firefighter. He is a member of the Elks, likes to read, relax, and is looking forward to visiting the pool in the summer. Mary was born in Sligo, Ireland, but has lived in the U.S. for 24 years and has become an American citizen. She likes to read and putter in the yard. John and Mary are active with their church and like to go shopping and browsing at garage sales and flea markets. They have four children, twelve grandchildren, a rescue dog named Jack and a lovely cat, Nettie.
If you recently purchased a home in Carolina Shores and have not been greeted by the Welcoming Committee, please contact Flo at 575-6243 or dfp324@atmc.net.
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In Memoriam
Lois Howard Richard Pillion Joan O’Neill |
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PAVILION and RECREATION AREA CALENDAR
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2 9:00 Tennis
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3
10:00 Pickleball
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4 9:00 Tennis
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5
10:00 Pickleball
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6
1:00 Pickleball |
7 9:00 Tennis
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8
1:00 Pickleball |
9 9:00 Tennis
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10
10:00 Pickleball
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11 9:00 Tennis
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12
10:00 Pickleball |
13
1:00 Pickleball |
14 9:00 Tennis
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15
1:00 Pickleball |
16 9:00 Tennis
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17
10:00 Pickleball
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18 9:00 Tennis
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19
10:00 Pickleball
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20
1:00 Pickleball |
21 9:00 Tennis
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22
1:00 Pickleball |
23 9:00 Tennis
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24
10:00 Pickleball
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25 9:00 Tennis
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26
10:00 Pickleball
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27
1:00 Pickleball |
28 9:00 Tennis
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29 22
1:00 Pickleball |
30 9:00 Tennis
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10:00 Pickleball
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Clubhouse Calendar for March 2022 |
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2 8:00 Exercise
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3 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
4 8:00 Exercise 6:00 Friday Night Cards |
5 9:00 Chair Aerobics
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7 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:30 Tuesday Poker 6:00 Bunco
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8:00 Exercise 9:30 Board Mtg 11:30 Garden Club 7:00 Bunco
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10 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
11 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Quilting / Needlework Guild 6:00 Friday Night Cards |
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14 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:00 Bunco 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row 6:30 Knit ‘n’ Natter |
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17 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
18 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Book Discussion Group 6:00 Friday Night Cards |
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21 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:30 Tuesday Poker
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8:00 Exercise 10:00 Mexican Train
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24 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
25 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Quilting / Needlework Guild 6:00 Friday Night Cards
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28 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row 6:30 Knit ‘n’ Natter |
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Recycle Center Schedule Windshield Sticker Required Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Closed Sundays Please check the town website for adjusted hours.
2022 Holiday Schedule: January 1, January 17, April 15, May 30, June 19, July 4, September 5, November 11, November 24, December 25.
Important: DO NOT LEAVE CAR PARKED AT THE TRASH COMPACTOR WHEN DISCARDING ITEMS IN THE RECYCLE BINS. |