To Contact Board Members or the POA: call 579-2044 or e-mail at CSPOA@carolinashores.net
Jeff Alt – President, John Csernecky – Vice President, Kerry Jarrell – Treasurer, Sue Hensler – Secretary,
Kelly Wilson – Director, Julia Lally – Director, Philip Laura – Director, Chris Edwards – 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
The Board and Staff want to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday Season.
The office will close December 22 at noon for the holidays and re-open January 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN EDITORS LINDA RUGG, MERRILEE BURNS and MARY KELEIGH
IMPORTANT DATES:
December 13, 2023 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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Would you like to Give Thanks with Our Neighbors this
year?
The Lords Food Pantry, a ministry of the South Brunswick Interchurch Council, is working to provide a complete Christmas Dinner Box to 150 area families this season. AND YOU CAN HELP!
The menu is:
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12–14-pound turkey Two 14.5oz cans of green beans One 14.5oz can cranberry jelly One box stuffing |
Two 14.5oz cans of corn Two 14.5oz cans turkey gravy One 29oz can sweet potatoes One 9”-pumpkin pie |
Donation $20.00 Check payable to SBIC
Please write “Thanksgiving Dinner” on the Memo Line.
Mail to: SBIC, P.O. Box 1461, Shallotte, NC 28459
ACC Corner – Tom Wright, ACC Chairman
Carolina Shores POA has a long history of single-story homes, established as a community designed for retired families. Single-story homes typically have wider floor plans that allow for larger rooms throughout the home. Stairs take up a lot of space and can impede the flow of rooms. Plus, single-level homes allow for higher ceilings, skylights, and large windows, creating a more open sense of space. This also lets in plenty of natural light and relaxing views, ideal when you live in communities such as Carolina Shores, which is known for their surrounding natural greenery and trees.
Single-level homes allow the air to be distributed more evenly, saving you money on lower energy costs. The most important aspect is the lack of stairs. This has numerous ripple bonuses for single-story homes. First, they are simply easier to live in, as you do not have to run up and down stairs all the time, whether transporting laundry or simply making multiple trips when you forget an item.
The lack of stairs also makes cleaning easier. Having everything on one level makes it easier and less exhausting, making faster work of cleaning your home. Plus, you don’t have stairs to clean, which can be notoriously difficult. Finally, there is the important aspect of safety in having a single-story home. No stairs mean a decreased risk of injury, particularly for older adults and to those with disabilities that make stairs challenging or impossible. A single-story home is safer and more accessible for everyone.
More energy efficient
Provides easier escape during emergencies.
High resale value
Maintenance is significantly easier inside and outside the residence.
More livable living space
Carolina POA office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Pick up request for permit forms at the office or download the request for permit forms from the Carolina Shores POA website at www.carolinashorespoa.org.
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE CSPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2024
Candidates in Alphabetical Order
Jeff Alt- Resident
since 2017. Education: B.S. Industrial Management/Accounting Major, University
of Akron, Akron Ohio. Experience/Skills: 40 plus years of leadership and
administrative problem-solving skills that would allow me to contribute
worthwhile ideas and actions to the Board. If elected I would ensure that the
POA meets and exceeds the needs and expectations of the residents of the
community. I have worked part time for the Town of Carolina Shores to prepare
for and recover from major weather events. I have also helped with other
activities for the Town as required. Areas of Interest: Audit and Finance,
Advisory, Maintenance. I was elected President of the CSPOA Board on August
15, 2023, to replace Joe Watts who had resigned.
Christopher Edwards- Resident since 2017.
Education: Associate degree in theology, Advanced Law Enforcement
Certification, State Instructor Certification, NC Emergency Management
Certification, State Incident Command Certification, Basic Law Enforcement
Training Certification, and Unmanned Aircraft System Licensed.
Experience/Skills: Between my Law Enforcement career which started in 1998 and
my time as Public Works Director for the Town of Carolina Shores which started
in 2015, I have over twenty-five years’ experience in serving the public. The
last eight and a half years I have been serving the residents of Carolina
Shores. If elected I would like to learn from the current board members as much
as possible including the proper procedures and policies for each committee and
help as much as possible. I would also like to utilize my training in emergency
management to increase community awareness in emergency preparedness such as
how to plan for an event. How to protect your home and how to prepare for evacuation.
In my duties as Public Works Director for the Town of Carolina Shores I have
been here for every event including storms and concerts. Areas of Interest:
Advisory Committee and Maintenance Committee. I became a Director on the CSPOA
Board in August 2023, and I am responsible for Grounds.
Rick Griffith- Home owner since
2017, full time resident since 2020. Education: Graduated from Towson
University in Maryland in 1977 with a degree in Business Administration.
Experiences/Skills: I spent most of my career with Allied Building Products in
building material distribution. I served in many positions including
branch manager, sales and operations management. I retired in 2020.
I’ve been involved in many groups over the years. Since I’ve retired to
Carolina Shores, I’ve become very active with activities around our area.
I serve as the USA Ambassador in Brunswick County which involves working with
the Brunswick County Recreation Board and local communities to help with the
growth of pickleball in the area. I started the CSPOA Pickleball Club in
November 2020. We now have over 50 CSPOA residents in our club. I was
instrumental in working with our CSPOA Board in having 6 permanent pickleball
courts installed in July 2022. I help with game night which runs in conjunction
with Friday Happy Hour to include bocce and cornhole. I’ve helped Kelly
and the pool team with the opening and closing of the pool. With the help of
our pickleball group, we help maintain the tennis and pickleball courts and
surrounding area. I attend almost every CSPOA Board Meeting, and I help with
most social events. I try to volunteer and help with anything that’s needed to
make our CSPOA community a great place to live.
Sue Hensler- Resident since 2012. Education: B.S. Physical Education-Glenville
State College. Experience/Skills: Through my many years in education, I have
developed good communication and organizational skills which allowed me to
serve on many leadership committees. I wish to bring that leadership to the
CSPOA board. I am currently a Director on the Carolina Shores POA Board with
my chief responsibility being the Recreation/Social committee. Over the years
my committee has provided social activities for our membership. The committee
has hosted Bingos, Memorial Day and Labor Day picnics, Oktoberfest, monthly
Happy Hours in the park, Holiday Christmas Dinner Dance, Thanksgiving Sharing
Table, and the Holiday Cookie exchange to just to mention a few. I will
continue to encourage such activities for our membership if I am reelected.
Recreation Committee – Sue Hensler
Holiday Cookie Exchange
December 17 at 2:00 p.m.
For the cookie exchange you will need to make 2 dozen homemade cookies, brownies or fudge. Drop off your homemade goodies at the POA Clubhouse between 9:00 a.m. and noon on Friday the 15th or Saturday the 16th.
On Sunday the 17th, the Recreation Committee will be serving Holiday Punch, Eggnog and Hot Apple Cider.
After sharing some holiday spirit with your neighbors, you will leave with 2 dozen of your hand selected homemade cookies.
See you on Sunday the 17th.
HAPPY HOLIDAY BAKING
Chair Aerobics
Chair Aerobics - Classes will be Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Bring your Weights! (1-2 lbs. recommended)
See you there!
POA Library -- Sue O’Reilly
Some are still unfamiliar with the guidelines for donating books to the library and are leaving old copies (copyrighted before 2013) and books that do not circulate (crafts, how- to, oversized, children’s books and specialized subjects) in the return box. Only a few volunteers try to keep what we have shelved up to date and we take what is discarded every week to the public library which selects some for their book sale room. When someone cleans out their bookcase and brings books we cannot use, it causes a heavy load to pack and cart all into the car and deliver them.
Please do not use our POA Library as the repository for old books, magazines, etc. If you can carry them in, you can carry them to where they will finally end up!
We take all donations of fiction and non-fiction of general interest, copyrighted from the current year and 10 years back. We have limited shelving which we share with popular puzzle kits. If you donate a COMPLETE puzzle, please put the pieces in a plastic bag. Large print books would be especially appreciated and current magazines. Thank you for your cooperation.
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.
Pickleball – Rick Griffith & Sue Berger
PICKLEBALL Open Play
Schedule
NEW "WINTER HOURS" effective Tuesday, November 7
Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 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 & play.
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 910.440.1221
Book Discussion Group – Susie Riggs
The Book Discussion Group
met on Friday, November 17. Our reading selection for the month was The Storied
Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. A “poignant tale of how life takes
unexpected turns and brings people together in unexpected ways”, it is the
story of a bookstore owner who has suffered the loss of his wife, and a
community that comes together to help him heal. The consensus among our members
was that it was a touching story filled with well-written characters.
Our next meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, in the main room of the POA clubhouse. We will be discussing Somebody Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes.
Garden Club – Happy Mullen
The November Carolina Shores meeting was
held November 8 at the POA clubhouse. For many, the highlight of the meeting
was a ‘make-your-own centerpiece’ demonstration and activity. Diane Frederes,
one of the members, showed the members how to use a pumpkin as a container for
a lovely fall arrangement. Many members left with lovely arrangements for their
homes.
The annual Soup and Bake sale was held November 18, also at the club house. The event was a success giving many residents a chance to sample delicious soups and baked goods, visit with neighbors, while raising money for the scholarships that the Garden Club awards every May to local students. Also in November, Garden Club members decorated the local library and the wall in front of the POA clubhouse.
Many events are planned throughout the year. In December, members of the club will meet at Talk of the Town restaurant for a Christmas luncheon. In January, our speaker will discuss the turf and Southern grasses, the diseases they are prone to, as well as necessary maintenance. Multiple fundraising events are being planned this year, beginning in January with a sea glass art project.
New members are always welcome at the Garden Club. The meetings are the second Wednesday of each month, annual dues are $10. Meetings always include a guest speaker, a plant raffle and a social hour. This year, the club is raffling a quilt also. 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.
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 Friday only on December 8. Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Carolina Shores POA clubhouse.
Any questions, call me at 910-297-0066.
Care Team – Flo Pflaster
Care Team Volunteers
I would like to update this list. As of now, there are 59 people who had let me know they would be available to help with neighbors’ needs at times. I get few responses, mostly from the same 3-4 people. So, if you no longer wish to be on this list, please text me at 910-368-1070 or email me at dfp324@atmc.net
If you would like to stay on this list and would prefer to get notifications by email instead of through Nextdoor, please email me at dfp324@atmc.net and I will send out a group email when someone needs help in our community.
If you need help, please continue to let me know by calling the above number or my home at 910-368-1070.
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 to do is call or email me!
I have learned about a great organization called Neighbor to Neighbor (n2ncarolina.org) (843) 839-0702.
They offer free rides to qualified people just as our CareTeam attempts to do, but with many more volunteers available to help. For information and to sign up for future needs, go to the website and click on “get involved” and then “be served” to fill out the form. Of course, I will continue to try and help our neighbors with the volunteers on my list, but this is an excellent option.
Thank you,
368-1070 cell
New Neighbors – Flo Pflaster, Margie Pettersen and Charlotte Csernecky
Names: Charlie Campbell and Barry Solomon
Address: 9 Gate 11
Phone: 336-908-8626 (Charlie); 843-455-8561 (Barry)
Email: charlescampbell71@gmail.com; solomonbarryl@msn.com
Charlie and Barry are North Carolinian natives who have lived in this area for the last 30 years. They recently relocated from living in Little River so they could have a house with a yard for their dogs, Lady and Beauregard. They are both retired, but still have rental properties that they supervise. They have a boat at Coquina Yacht club and often cruise to various locations. They also enjoy entertaining and spending time at their farm in Rockingham.
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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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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L & D Painting – Larry Gonzalez, resident. Office: 910-575-6624, Cell:
843-315-5272 Licensed & Insured in NC and SC |
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10187 Beach Drive, Calabash, NC 28467 Email: kandy@myccrealestate.com Cell: 336-977-6100 Office: 910-579-5588 |
Specializing in Light Mediterranean & International Cuisine. Catering events up to 6 people Contact Michel at (505- 310-0308 or email |
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Selina Day, Atlantic Shore Properties,
“Selling the Beach” Carolina Shores resident with 16+ years real estate
experience. I can help make your real estate journey a breeze, whether you’re
selling or buying. Call or text 919-418-6110 or email selinaday@atlanticshoreprop.com. https://www.facebook.com/selindayrealtor for a complimentary
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Over 30 years experience Remodel and new construction. I live in Carolina Shores . References on request |
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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 December 2023 |
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Saturday |
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8:30 Tennis
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8:30 Pickleball |
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8:30 Tennis |
5
1:00 Pickleball |
6
8:30 Tennis |
7
1:00 Pickleball |
8
8:30 Tennis
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9
9:00 Pickleball |
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11
8:30 Tennis |
12
1:00 Pickleball
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13
8:30 Tennis |
14
1:00 Pickleball |
15
8:30 Tennis
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9:00 Pickleball
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18
8:30 Tennis |
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8:30 Pickleball
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20
8:30 Tennis |
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1:00 Pickleball
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8:30 Tennis
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23
9:00 Pickleball |
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Christmas Eve |
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Merry Christmas |
26
1:00 Pickleball
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27
8:30 Tennis |
28
1:00 Pickleball |
29
8:30 Tennis
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9:00 Pickleball |
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New Year’s Eve |
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1 8:00 Exercise
6:30 Friday Night Poker |
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4 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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5 9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:00 Ladies Poker 6:00 Bunco |
6 8:00 Exercise 5:45 Bunco
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7 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Dominos 7:00 Men’s Poker |
8 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Quilting / Needlework Guild 6:30 Friday Night Poker |
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11 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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12 9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:00 Ladies Poker 6:00 Bunco
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13 8:00 Exercise 9:30 Board Mtg 1:00 Garden Club Luncheon |
14 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Dominos 7:00 Men’s Poker |
15 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Book Discussion Group 6:30 Friday Night Poker |
16 9:00-Noon Receive Cookies 9:00 Chair Aerobics 12:00 Private Party
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Cookie Exchange |
18 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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19 9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:00 Ladies Poker
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8:00 Exercise
10:00 Mexican Train
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21 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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22 8:00 Exercise 6:30 Friday Night Poker |
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Charistmas Eve
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Merry Christmas |
26 9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:00 Ladies Poker
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27 8:00 Exercise
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28 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Dominos 7:00 Men’s Poker |
29 8:00 Exercise 6:30 Friday Night Poker |
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New Year’s Eve |
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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.
2023 Holiday Schedule: January 2, January 16, April 7, May 29, June 19, July 4, September 4, November 10, November 23, December 25.
Important: DO NOT LEAVE CAR PARKED AT THE TRASH COMPACTOR WHEN DISCARDING ITEMS IN THE RECYCLE BINS. |