To Contact Board Members or the POA: call 579-2044 or email at cspoa17@gmail.com
Please note: the email address cspoa@carolinashores.net is no longer in service.
Please use cspoa17@gmail.com when contacting the POA office.
Jeff Alt – President, John Csernecky – Vice President, Kerry Jarrell – Treasurer, Sue Hensler – Secretary,
Julia Lally – Director, Philip Laura – Director, Chris Edwards – Director – Rick Griffith – Director
Merrilee Burns – Co-Editor Linda Rugg – Co-Editor Mary Keleigh – 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 – Jeff Alt, President
April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring fire ants. You know those mounds of dirt that appear in your yard and along the roads overnight after a rainstorm. If you are not aware, you should know that the fire ants that build those mounds can be highly toxic and dangerous to your health. Many people and dogs are highly allergic to the venom injected by the ants when they bite. Please use caution when walking and walking your pets.
Speaking of walking, you should always walk facing traffic. This allows you to see passing cars before they get to you. This is just the opposite of riding a bicycle. You should always ride with the flow of traffic. WALKERS and BIKERS, when a vehicle approaches, PLEASE, go to single file along the side of the road. Staying side by side is dangerous for you and the driver.
THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN EDITORS LINDA RUGG, MERRILEE BURNS and MARY KELEIGH
IMPORTANT DATES:
May 8, 2024 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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How to Submit Articles to the Bulletin
The DEADLINE for submitting articles for the Bulletin is 5:00 p.m. on the 20th of each month for the following month’s issue.
YOU MUST EMAIL ARTICLES to: cspoabulletin@gmail.com. Do not use the office email. Be sure to include the name of the activity in the “subject” line of your email. Thank you.
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ACC Corner – Tom Wright, ACC Chairman
Flying the United States
Flag
With the coming of May, which ends with Memorial Day weekend, it is a suitable time of the year to review how to properly display our national flag. There are some rules and customs from Title 4 U.S. code pertaining to the display and use of the Flag. Below are parts that most pertain to home display of the flag.
a) It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset. The Flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
b) The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is used.
c) Any additional flag or pennant must be displayed lower than the U.S. flag.
d) Never allow the flag to touch anything below it such as the ground, plants, or water.
e) On Memorial Day, the flag should be displayed at half-mast until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff.
f) A flag that is worn, ripped or otherwise in poor condition must be properly retired. Reach out to our local American Legion that will accept old flags and retire them respectfully in their next flag disposal ceremony.
Each of the colors on the flag has a meaning:
- Red: valor and bravery
- White: purity and innocence
- Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice
Thank You,
Carolina Shores POA.
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Recreation and Social Activities – Sue Hensler
Happy Hour in the Park
Just a reminder to save the date. Happy Hour in the Park is every third Friday of the month. The next one is May 17. Come join us under the pavilion from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. It's an opportunity to reconnect with old and new friends. BYOB and don't forget an item for the Sharing Table. Hope to see you there.
Memorial Day Weekend Picnic
The Carolina Shores POA annual Memorial Day Weekend Picnic returns on Monday, May 27. Tickets will be distributed by members of the Recreation Committee from Monday, April 29, through Thursday, May 2, Saturday, May 4, for those who work and May 6 through May 8 at the POA clubhouse (not the office) from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Due to parking constraints, there is a limit of 325 tickets, so get yours early - first come, first serve! (No tickets will be issued after the deadline, and no one will be admitted without a ticket.) Tickets are complimentary to POA residents only. Due to the continued growth of our neighborhood, we will not be able to accommodate outside guests at this event.
As in the past, this year’s event will be catered by Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N’ Bar-B-Q of Shallotte. BYOB and any sweet dessert that you might want for yourself. The time will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the POA pavilion and picnic grounds, by the pool. Food will be served from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Also, as a friendly but important reminder, if you pick up tickets and subsequently find that you are unable to attend, PLEASE return them to the POA office or call to cancel by May 10. In order to continue providing our residents with this activity, paid for with recreation funds, it is important that we only be charged for meals contracted with the caterer. After the final count is given, we are obligated for that amount. It is in all our interests not to pay for “no shows”.
Pool & Recreation Areas – Rick Griffith
Volunteers, Lee Berger and Kevin Storti, and the pool team have been hard at work helping me get the Pool and Rec areas ready for use this season. Areas have been power washed, paver areas and pool deck sanded, front entrance pavers repaired, pool coping repair is scheduled, and other repairs made and more.
Opening day for our pool will be Sunday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. The pool is open every day, throughout the season, from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lap swimming only 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Water Aerobics only 9 a.m.-10 a.m. starts June 3.
Your Fob/card is needed for entry to the pool. Everyone entering the pool area must sign the register kept by the pool attendant. Pool use is for POA members in good standing and their guest. Guests must be accompanied by a POA member.
LIGHTNING RULE: The pool will close if thunder is heard. Everyone will be required to leave. The pool will re-open 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard.
Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted in the pool area. Rules for the pool are posted on the entry gate and also on the Pool Bulletin Board. They are also available from the POA office and on the CSPOA website.
Also, do not park in the grass area on the courts side.
We look forward to a fun & active season!!
Pickleball – Rick Griffith & Sue Berger
PICKLEBALL Open Play Schedule
“Summer” HOURS (April-Oct)
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
*Carolina Shores "Open Play" pickleball is ONLY for CSPOA Members in good standing and their guests, accompanied by a member.
Players of ALL levels are encouraged to play, beginners included. It is a recreational and social time to meet, play and get to know your neighbors. Please wear "Court" / Tennis Shoes & comfortable clothing.
If you're interested in learning how to play pickleball, please contact Rick or Sue.
Check out this site on how to play: How to Play Pickleball - USA Pickleball or go to (www.USAPickleball.org)
Rick Griffith 419.262.3832 Sue Berger 919.410.1221
Griffithrj@hotmail.com LeeSueBerger@gmail.com
Hope to see you at the courts!
POA Library – Sue O’Reilly
Please do not leave
books that do not meet our guidelines for donation in our library. The
guidelines list is attached to the table in the library and has been written
about in many issues of the POA bulletin. In brief, only popular fiction and
non-fiction, not older than 10 years, and no "how to" or craft,
religious, or sport books; especially, no damaged, dirty or yellow paged books.
Do not
clean out your bookshelves and dump them in the POA library. Be discriminate if
they are in bad shape–discard them! Volunteers are there to shelve books and keep
our library in order. They are not there to deal with those books that do not
fit our criteria for inclusion. Your cooperation would be most appreciated so
we can continue this amenity. In the future, when donating books, puzzles,
etc., please leave your name and phone number with your donation. Thank you.
The Lord's Pantry/Porch – Frank Pritchett
Food Collection
for The Lord's Pantry (Shallotte)
Thanks to the community, we were able to collect 195.5 pounds of food in April to support The Lord's Pantry in Shallotte. This brings our 2024 total collection to 474.6 pounds!
Anyone interested in donating can drop non-perishable food donations in the bins near the front door of the POA and publish other May collection points within the community shortly before the May delivery to the pantry. Thanks again!
Water Aerobics – Judy Chicka and Paula Guenther
Water aerobics will start on Monday, June 3. It is Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. There is a one-time fee of $10.00.
Tennis – Joyce Disano
Join us for
open tennis starting at 8:30 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
Sixteen
members were present for a fascinating discussion of our April reading selection,
Carolina Moonset, by Matt Goldman. Set in Beaufort, South Carolina, the novel
which according to one reviewer was “an engrossing story about family and
memories, both golden and terrible, and secrets too dangerous to stay hidden
forever”. It had many twists and turns and led our readers to look at the story
from a number of different perspectives. The surprising twists and turns of the
plot kept most of us guessing until the final pages.
Our next meeting will be held on Friday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m. in the large room of the POA clubhouse. We are looking forward to discussing Go as a River by Shelley Read.
Carolina Shores Quilters Group – Gloria Gustavson
We would like to extend an invitation to
all past, present and future quilters to come and join us. We meet on the
2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the
Carolina Shores POA clubhouse. Any questions, call me at 910-297-0066.
Garden Club – Happy Mullen
Members and guests who attended the April meeting were
treated to a presentation and demonstration by Sherry Godfrey, a potter, former
garden designer and avid gardener. Sherry explained the Japanese Arts of
Kokedama and Kusamano and demonstrated how to design and plant each of them.
Kokedama is a style of planting in which plants are placed in a ball of dirt
that is wrapped in moss and held together with thread. Kokedama may be hung
from tree branches or hangers, or perched on plant stands or saucers. Sherry
displayed many of them on her own lovely pottery. Kusamano are potted
arrangements of wild grasses and flowers. They are plants in shallow pots and
are often used as companion plants for bonsai. One of Sherry’s examples
included miniature mungo grass and a very tiny iris.
The annual scholarship luncheon will be held at Brunswick Plantation at noon on May 8 with a cash bar opening at 11:30. Four scholarships will be awarded to deserving West Brunswick High School graduating seniors. The winning ticket for the quilt auction will also be drawn. Hopefully it will be a lovely day and we will be seated on the patio.
New members are always welcome at the garden club. The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the clubhouse, and annual dues are $10. Meetings always include a guest speaker, a plant raffle and a social hour. This year the club is also raffling a quilt. Tickets are sold at every event and the winner will be chosen at the May luncheon. Please contact Mary Conover at 703-409-9612 with any questions.
New Neighbors – Flo Pflaster, Margie Pettersen and Charlotte Csernecky
Names: Maria and Tim Blatch
Address: 44 Calabash Drive
Phone: 832-868-4637 (Maria); 512-800-1938 (Tim)
Email: marivic901@yahoo.com; timblatch@yahoo.co.uk
This lovely couple are originally from Texas, but have lived in the area for a while, moving here from Little River. They both enjoy many outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, walking, and swimming. They also love to travel. Maria, a retired accountant, loves to cook, but her husband, Tim, does all the grilling. Tim likes to work in the garden.
Name: Renee Mulvey; Paul Beachum
Address: 14 Gate 7
Phone: 860-930-6202 (Renee); 304-546-9030 (Paul)
Email: renee4190@gmail.com; pbeachum@aol.com
Renee and Paul have lived in several states, including Florida for about 5 years, and then decided to relocate to North Caronlina. Paul said, "we fell in love with the area." Renee still works full time at "A Plus Meetings and Incentives," arranging conferences and meetings. Paul has worked in the oil and gas industry for forty years, doing every job from rigger to consultant. This go-getting couple both enjoy golf and darts and are interested in playing pickleball. They adopted Rosie, a mixed breed rescue, who is the "sweetest dog in the world."
If you recently purchased a home in Carolina Shores and have not been greeted by the Welcoming Committee, please contact Flo at 910-368-1070 or email me at dfp324@atmc.net (Please note the new phone number)
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In Memoriam Harold Riebesel Service will be May 18 at 11:00 a.m. at lady Star of the Sea
Kathy Harniman John Humphries Thomas Judson Knight Henry Kubacki |
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Sales and Services
DISCLAIMER: The CSPOA assumes no responsibility for the services provided in the following ads. It is the customers’ responsibility to find out if the service provider is BONDED AND/OR INSURED.
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Vision Square Plaza, 10195 Beach Drive, Calabash Sales, Service, & Rentals. We have adult tricycles in stock for sale. lefevrebikes@yahoo.com 910-575-0509
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9222 Beach Dr., Calabash: 910-409-1230 New customer specials: Mens’ cuts - $15.00, Color and Cut - $70.00, and Partial Highlight, Cut, Style - $80.00 |
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Specializing in Light Mediterranean & International Cuisine. Catering events up to 6 people Contact Michel at (505- 310-0308 or email |
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Over 30 years’ experience Remodel and new construction. I live in Carolina Shores. References on request |
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 Pet Loss Grief Support for those who have
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“For Sale” ads must be renewed by the 20th of every month to appear in the the following month’s bulletin. Business ads must be renewed every three months as follows: by the 20th of May for June, July and August bulletins; by the 20th of August for September, October and November bulletins; by the 20th of November for December, January and February bulletins; and 20th of February for March, April and May bulletins. |
PAVILION and RECREATION AREA CALENDAR
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Pavilion and Recreation Area Calendar for May 2024 |
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Saturday |
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8:30 Tennis |
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9:00 Pickleball |
3
8:30 Tennis
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9:00 Pickleball |
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8:30 Tennis |
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9:00 Pickleball
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8:30 Tennis |
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9:00 Pickl6ball |
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8:30 Tennis
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9:00 Pickleball
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8:30 Tennis |
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9:00 Pickleball
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8:30 Tennis |
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9:00 Pickleball
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8:30 Tennis 5:00 Happy Hour in the Park
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9:00 Pickleball |
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8:30 Tennis |
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9:00 Pickleball
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8:30 Tennis |
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8:30 Tennis
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9:00 Pickleball |
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1 8:00 Exercise
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2 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 4:00 Rec Committee 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Dominos 7:00 Men’s Poker |
3 8:00 Exercise 6:30 Friday Night Poker |
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6 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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7 9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:00 Ladies Poker 6:00 Bunco
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8 8:00 Exercise 9:30 Board Mtg 1:00 Garden Club 6:00 Bunco
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9 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Dominos 7:00 Men’s Poker |
10 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Quilting / Needlework Guild 6:30 Friday Night Poker |
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13 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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14 9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:00 Ladies Poker
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15 8:00 Exercise
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16 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Dominos 7:00 Men’s Poker
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17 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Book Discussion Group 6:30 Friday Night Poker |
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20 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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21 9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:00 Ladies Poker
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22 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Mexican Train
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23 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Dominos 7:00 Men’s Poker
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24 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Quilting / Needlework Guild 6:30 Friday Night Poker |
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27 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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28 9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:00 Ladies Poker
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29 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Mexican Train
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30 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Dominos 7:00 Men’s Poker
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31 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Quilting / Needlework Guild 6:30 Friday Night Poker |
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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 Sunday Please check the town website for adjusted hours.
2024 Holiday Schedule: January 15, March 29, May 27, June 19, July 4, September 2, November 11, November 28, December 25.
Important: DO NOT LEAVE CAR PARKED AT THE TRASH COMPACTOR WHEN DISCARDING ITEMS IN THE RECYCLE BINS. |