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Inside Plantation Living d POA Board Report President’s Report .................. 2 General Manager’s Report... .... 3 POA Information Covenants ............................. 6 Holiday Hayride ..................... 7 Holiday Lighting Contest ......... 7 Security ................................ 5 Hilton Head Plantation Clubs Artists' Association ............... 11 Avid Gardeners .................... 19 Bocce Club .......................... 18 Bridge Winners .................... 10 Bunco ................................. 12 Caregivers Support............... 17 Cheers by the Sound ............ 14 Craft Workshop .................... 17 Dance Club .......................... 13 Dog Club ............................. 10 Farmers Club ....................... 14 Fishing Club......................... 12 Golng ..................................9 Green Thumbers .................. 14 HHP Big Band ...................... 16 Happy Times Society ............ 10 International Club ................ 13 Island Hoppers .................... 18 Keyboard Club ..................... 12 Knit Wits ............................. 17 Mah Jongg .......................... 11 Men's Cooking Group ........... 11 Model Railroad Club ............. 15 Newcomers Club .................. 16 Out to Lunch Bunch ............. 11 Pickleball Club ..................... 13 Singles' Network .................. 12 Tennis Social Club ................ 19 Women’s Club ...................... 19 Woodcarvers ....................... 17 Yacht Club ........................... 15 Recreation Activities Health & Fitness Programs ....20 Hospice Care Seminar...........23 Qigong class ........................20 Feature Article Lowcountry Nature ................ 8 Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation Volume 25/Issue 12 - December 15, 2011 Visit Hilton Head Plantation's Website at www.hiltonheadplantation.com 2012 Assessment You will be invoiced for your 2012 Assessment in late December 2011. Please read your invoice carefully. Some property owners did not take advantage of the discounted cash or check amount last year. The Board has set the assessment amount to account for the transaction fee imposed by our credit card company. However, there will be a discount if cash or a check is used to pay your assessment. Please remit the appropriate assessment amount. Discount if paid by Credit Card Cash/Check (MasterCard or Visa) by Jan. 31, 2012 Improved lot $1,022 $1,002 Unimproved lot $613 $601 For 2012, the cash or check discounted assessment amount is $1,002 for an improved lot, if paid on or before January 31, 2012. The higher amount of $1,022 should be paid if you pay by credit card. Likewise, if you own an unimproved lot, the cash or check discounted assessment amount is $601, if paid on or before January 31, 2012. The higher amount of $613 should be paid if you pay by credit card. Pine Island Beach As mentioned in the November edition of Plantation Living, the HHPPOA Board of Directors has authorized the renourishment of the Pine Island Beach with approximately 9,000 cubic yards of sand. The cost of this project is approximately $240,000, which will include some engineering to appropriately place the sand to achieve the greatest benet. Along with this project, the Board also authorized an engineering study to explore the possibility of installing such structures as breakwaters, groins, or riprap to slow the erosion process and lengthen the time between beach renourishments. The renourishment project is slated to commence in January of 2012. Please take a trip down to this area of the Plantation and look at this amenity. The placement of 9,000 cubic yards of sand is less than half the amount of sand that was placed in similar projects performed in 1999 and 2005. The cost of this project is expected to at least double in future years to over $500,000, which equates to approximately $24 per year per property owner. Previously, the cost stood at approximately $12 per year per property owner. In our next Resident Survey scheduled for April 2012, we will be asking for your input on the future of this amenity.

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Inside Plantation Living

POA Board Report President’s Report ..................2 General Manager’s Report... ....3POA Information Covenants .............................6 Holiday Hayride .....................7 Holiday Lighting Contest .........7 Security ................................5Hilton Head Plantation Clubs Artists' Association ...............11 Avid Gardeners ....................19 Bocce Club ..........................18 Bridge Winners ....................10 Bunco .................................12 Caregivers Support ...............17 Cheers by the Sound ............14 Craft Workshop ....................17 Dance Club ..........................13 Dog Club .............................10 Farmers Club .......................14 Fishing Club .........................12 Golfi ng ..................................9 Green Thumbers ..................14 HHP Big Band ......................16 Happy Times Society ............10 International Club ................13 Island Hoppers ....................18 Keyboard Club .....................12 Knit Wits .............................17 Mah Jongg ..........................11 Men's Cooking Group ...........11 Model Railroad Club .............15 Newcomers Club ..................16 Out to Lunch Bunch .............11 Pickleball Club .....................13 Singles' Network ..................12 Tennis Social Club ................19 Women’s Club ......................19 Woodcarvers .......................17 Yacht Club ...........................15Recreation Activities Health & Fitness Programs ....20 Hospice Care Seminar ...........23 Qigong class ........................20Feature Article Lowcountry Nature ................ 8

Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation Volume 25/Issue 12 - December 15, 2011

Visit Hilton Head Plantation's Website at www.hiltonheadplantation.com

2012 AssessmentYou will be invoiced for your 2012 Assessment in late December 2011. Please read your invoice carefully. Some property owners did not take advantage of the discounted cash or check amount last year.

The Board has set the assessment amount to account for the transaction fee imposed by our credit card company.

However, there will be a discount if cash or a check is used to pay your assessment. Please remit the appropriate assessment amount.

Discount if paid by Credit Card Cash/Check (MasterCard or Visa) by Jan. 31, 2012

Improved lot $1,022 $1,002Unimproved lot $613 $601

For 2012, the cash or check discounted assessment amount is $1,002 for an improved lot, if paid on or before January 31, 2012. The higher amount of $1,022 should be paid if you pay by credit card.

Likewise, if you own an unimproved lot, the cash or check discounted assessment amount is $601, if paid on or before January 31, 2012. The higher amount of $613 should be paid if you pay by credit card.

Pine Island BeachAs mentioned in the November edition of Plantation Living, the HHPPOA Board of Directors has authorized the renourishment of the Pine Island Beach with approximately 9,000 cubic yards of sand. The cost of this project is approximately $240,000, which will include some engineering to appropriately place the sand to achieve the greatest benefi t. Along with this project, the Board also authorized an engineering study to explore the possibility of installing such structures as breakwaters, groins, or riprap to slow the erosion process and lengthen the time between beach renourishments.

The renourishment project is slated to commence in January of 2012. Please take a trip down to this area of the Plantation and look at this amenity. The placement of 9,000 cubic yards of sand is less than half the amount of sand that was placed in similar projects performed in 1999 and 2005. The cost of this project is expected to at least double in future years to over $500,000, which equates to approximately $24 per year per property owner. Previously, the cost stood at approximately $12 per year per property owner. In our next Resident Survey scheduled for April 2012, we will be asking for your input on the future of this amenity.

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Hilton Head Plantation

Property Owners’ Association7 Surrey Lane – PO Box 21940Hilton Head Island, SC 29925Tel. (843) 681-8800 Fax 681-8801Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 AM-4:30 PMwww.hiltonheadplantation.com

Board of DirectorsPresident Galen SmithVice President Jim OgdenSecretary Dennis SnyderTreasurer Werner SicvolMembers:Susan Baldwin Ben LetiziaMichael Keskin Lois WilkinsonTom Kuczkowski Board of Directors Hotline Ext. 9

POA StaffPOA Service Center (843) 681-8800General Manager Peter Kristian Ext. 233Asst. Gen. Mgr. / Administration Todd Lindstrom Ext. 239Activities / Recreation Chrissy Fly Ext. 226Communications Denise McAllister Ext. 244Community Relations / ARB Dick Wirth Ext. 231Maintenance – John Ehlers Ext. 227Security Director – Art Benoit 681-3843Tennis Pro – Keith Ferda 681-3626

Important Phone NumbersPOA Service Center (843) 681-8800Accounting Ext. 236Communications Ext. 244Covenant Enforcement Ext. 242Maintenance Shop Ext. 241Tennis Hotline Ext. 290Vehicle Decals Ext. 223Dolphin Head Building 681-8019Plantation House 681-8090Scheduling Offi ce 681-8090Spring Lake Pavilion 681-3707Spring Lake Pool Information 689-6473Spring Lake Tennis 681-3626

SecurityDispatch (24 Hrs.) 681-2459Pass Line (24 Hrs.) 342-9980Security Offi ce 681-3053

EmergenciesFire & Ambulance Dial 911

President’s Report

The winter holidays are upon us. By the time you read this, we have had our annual Volunteers Appreciation Party. The Plantation could never run so smoothly with our small staff were it not for all the volunteers. Your dedication and help are greatly appreciated. Yet there is another benefi t to the volunteer — the camaraderie one fi nds in meeting, greeting, and serving your fellow residents is a great reward. The staff serves you during the event to express their thanks for all you do. I offer my appreciation also. If you are not a volunteer at this time, look at various committees and consider becoming a volunteer next year.

Everyone can get into the holiday spirit in several ways. The Holiday Hayride is always a huge success, as well as the Annual Lighting Contest/ Driving Tour (and the mailbox decorating contest, too!). You all get a chance to vote for the winners.

I was surprised as I was driving past Spring Lake and looked over towards the new Pavilion to see the outline of the new building in steel. Yes, it is coming along on schedule. Visitors to the site are not encouraged as the contractors must adhere to rigid government regulations. OSHA and other Federal, State, County, and Town regulators have all made regular, unannounced visits looking for infractions of the many regulations. Your visit may cause a fi ne or penalty to the contractors. Look from a safe distance.

Once more, I pass along a little information on the Pine Island Spit (the beach), connecting Dolphin Head to Pine Island. We now have permits from both DHEC and the Army Corps of Engineers. We can now renourish the beach with sand brought in for this purpose. However, we have to wait for the engineer’s assessment and direction along with cooperating tides.

Tragedy has struck just a few days ago (at the time of this writing) with the loss of life and severely injuring several local youth. I offer my condolences to all of the families. We all hear about the limitations on speed and some ask why can’t we increase speed limits. They do have a purpose. Our junior population (and yes, I was very young once) like to push the limits as they grow and become young adults. The extra stimulation from contemporaries and perhaps driving impairment may have pushed the boundaries of common sense. It is up to us to try to impress upon the youth the need for their restraint and use of good sense when interacting with their buddies.

A lot has happened from a governing point of view this year. I would like to express my appreciation for the support the Board of Directors has received from the community. And from the Board, a wish for a Happy Holiday Season and Prosperous New Year to all Hilton Head Plantation residents and families. --Galen Smith

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General Manager’s ReportRepresenting HHPHilton Head Plantation continues its leadership role in real estate sales. To help maintain that position and enhance the value of HHP properties, the POA Board continues to make improvements. The New Spring Lake Pavilion is under construction and will be completed in the late spring of 2012, including the dock. The Bluff is being reinforced with riprap and the Pine Island beach has been renourished. New playground equipment has been installed and our electronic message board continues to get rave reviews.

During this special time of year when HHP takes on a magical appearance amid all the holiday decorations, we have the unique opportunity to showcase the place we call home. The most valuable endorsement of HHP comes from you. It's our collective responsibility to advocate for the great place we call home.

Here are a few key points to remember to help you polish up your “elevator” speech: HHP is a residential community; we have an abundance of natural beauty, 4 golf courses, 12 Har-tru tennis courts, 10 miles of leisure paths, a full-service country club, a 4-diamond fi ne dining restaurant (The Old Fort Pub), outstanding security, a marina, miles of beaches, the Bluff walk, Whooping Crane and Cypress Conservancies, a diversity of house styles and price points; we are entirely debt-free due to sound fi scal management; we have activities for every age group; we are family and kid friendly; and we have one of the lowest annual assessments in the area. These are just a few points to get your started.

Support Local Businesses During these diffi cult economic times, we are all trying our best to keep our household costs in check. If, however, you have the occasion to eat out or require a service provider for a repair or other need, keep in mind our local establishments. Our local restaurants survive during the winter months on the patronage of Island residents. Service providers also depend on Island residents to keep them going during the off-season. Please consider patronizing our local businesses during these tough fi scal times.

Hilton Head Plantation Conservancy FoundationDue to your generosity, the Conservancy Foundation was able to make additional improvements to the Whooping Crane Conservancy and Cypress Conservancies including the application of additional mulch to the parking lot and the addition of new signs for the Cypress Conservancy. Funds from the Conservancy Foundation also repaired the Whooping Crane Boardwalk that was severely damaged by a tree that fell across the boardwalk

during a thunderstorm. These projects have brought down the coffers of the Conservancy Foundation. The Trustees for the HHP Conservancy Foundation would like to make additional improvements and make sure funds are available for additional repairs. Once again, this year’s assessment mailing will contain a letter from the Foundation’s Fundraising Chair Miriam Waterhouse asking you to consider making a voluntary donation to the Hilton Head Plantation Conservancy Foundation. As always, your contributions are totally tax deductible. Please look for Miriam Waterhouse’s letter in your January 2012 assessment mailing.

Note CardsWe continue to offer for sale Note Cards for the very reasonable price of $7.00 for a package of 12. These very attractive note cards, which were fi rst put up for sale by the HHP Women’s Club, make great stocking stuffers and housewarming gifts. All the proceeds from the sale of these very special note cards will go to benefi t the HHP Conservancy Foundation. If you would like to make a donation before the end of 2011, you can make out your check to the Hilton Head Plantation Conservancy Foundation (HHPCF) and either drop it off at the POA Service Center or mail it to HHPCF, PO Box 21430, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925.

Coffee with PeterOur next Coffee is scheduled for Thursday, February 16, 10:00 AM, at the Plantation House. Besides our usual updates and a question and answer period, we will use part of the meeting to introduce the candidates that are running for the three open seats on the Board. If you are new to our lovely community, these Coffees are a great way to get up-to-speed on the operations of the Plantation.

Holiday Decorations and HayrideI want to thank everyone who has decorated their homes for the Christmas and Hanukkah observances. Your efforts are a gift to your neighborhoods and allow HHP to take on a special festive appearance for all to enjoy. I would encourage all residents to get involved in the spirit of the season.

For those of you whose homes are along the hayride route, I would encourage you to make sure your outdoor and indoor decorations are turned on. Your displays add to the ambiance experienced by those participating in the hayride. The time, date, and hayride route can be found on page 7. Please Enjoy the Holidays SafelyDuring the coming weeks we will all be socializing and enjoying friends and family. Please remember to

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enjoy the company of acquaintances and loved ones responsibly. If you go out on the town to celebrate, consider designating a driver. We want all of you to arrive back home safe and sound.

On behalf of the entire POA staff, may I extend to you and your families a very joyous and safe Christmas season. A special thank you to the Women’s Club, the Avid Gardeners, and POA staff members Harold Wright, Elijah Jenkins, and Betsy Weppner for the wonderful job they did decorating the Plantation for the holidays.

A special thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who gave of themselves over the past year. It is through these volunteer efforts that Hilton Head Plantation maintains its reputation as one of the fi nest residential communities in the Lowcountry.

SustainabilityThere are many practices HHP uses to be a more sustainable community and sensitive to the environment.

You can fi nd the entire article under the “About HHPPOA” tab on the left of our homepage: www.hiltonheadplantation.com. Click on the Environment/Sustainability tab. We feel our efforts in this area are noteworthy and we are publishing the article in four parts. Parts 1 and 2 of the series appeared in past months. Below is Part 3. The conclusion (Part 4) will be in the January issue.

Sustainability - Part 3 of 4

The following is part 3 of our 4-part series on what HHPPOA is presently doing to be good stewards of our natural environment.

StormwaterThe primary function of our lake and lagoon system is stormwater management. Yes, they serve an aesthetic purpose and as habitats for fi sh, water fowl, and other wildlife; however, their main function is the control and treatment of stormwater. This control takes on several components. These bodies of water are able to hold a volume of water after a rain event and release it slowly into the Port Royal Sound, Skull Creek, or Jarvis Lake. This slow release reduces erosion and allows heavy materials that are mixed with the stormwater runoff to settle to the bottom of the lake or lagoon. The vegetation in the water helps to fi lter the water further and absorb excess nutrients. This is a delicate balance and, as you know, when an imbalance occurs

we can experience events such as a fi sh kill or an algae bloom. Many of our troublesome lakes and lagoons have been equipped with aerators which add oxygen to the water to help support a healthy fi sh population, aquatic vegetation, and the decomposition of organic solids.

Many of our stormwater conveyance structures are open ditches that assist with the treatment of stormwater. These ditches, especially the ones lined with grassy vegetation, slow the velocity of the runoff and help fi lter out additional silt and nutrients.

Weed HarvesterThe POA’s lakes and lagoons’ contractor uses a mechanical device called a “Weed Harvester” which you may have seen fl oating on one of our bodies of water. This device mechanically removes excessive vegetative growth and deposits it on the shoreline for dewatering and removal. This technique reduces the amount of herbicides needed to control such nuisance aquatic growth.

Don’t DumpAt strategic locations throughout the Plantation we have placed signs that say “Stormwater - Don’t Dump.” We also periodically remind residents not to dump waste oil, paint, pesticides, etc. into our storm drains since all our drains lead to a lake or lagoon and eventually into one of three bodies of water — Jarvis Creek, Skull Creek, or the Port Royal Sound. This is a responsibility we each have as citizens of our greater community.

Picking up after your PetHilton Head Plantation’s Rules and Regulations stipulate that you must pick up after your pet when using the POA common areas to walk your four legged friends. This practice not only reduces the incidents of coming home with a “surprise” on your shoe, but it drastically reduces the fecal-coliform levels in our stormwater drainage system and ultimately the receiving bodies of water of Skull Creek, Jarvis Creek, and the Port Royal Sound.

RecyclingThe POA has installed recycling bins at each of our community buildings. And we encourage every resident to recycle either with Republic Waste (the Town of Hilton Head’s designated trash hauler) or by recycling at the County Transfer Station located on Dillon Road.

Bike FriendlyHilton Head Plantation boasts over ten miles of leisure paths which encourages the use of bicycles to get to and from destinations both on and off the Plantation.

Stay Safe Peter Kristian

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NoticeYour interactions with members of

the Security Departmentand the POA Staffmay be recorded.

Call Dispatch 681-2459 for Immediate Assistance

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Security − Holiday Crime Prevention

Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for • purchases with a check or credit card whenever possible. Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry a purse under your arm with the strap across your body. Keep a wallet in an inside jacket pocket, not a back trouser pocket.Teach your children to go to • a store clerk or security guard and ask for help if they should become separated in a store or shopping mall. They should never go into a parking lot alone.

Happy Holidays... Art Benoit, Director of Security

Christmas and the holiday shopping season is a peak time for crimes such as home burglaries, thefts, and even muggings. Here are some tips that can help prevent you from being the victim of a crime during the holiday season.

At Home:Be extra cautious about locking doors and • windows at all times.Don’t display gifts and other valuables where they • can be seen from a window or doorway.If you go out in the evening, turn on lights and a • radio or television so the house appears occupied.If you go on vacation, get an automatic timer • for your lights. Ask a neighbor or trusted friend to watch your house, pick up the mail and newspapers, and park their car in your driveway from time to time.Beware of package deliveries where couriers have • the "wrong" address. Write down tag numbers of suspicious delivery attempts.After Christmas, don’t advertise your new • electronics and/or other new valuables that you have just received by putting the boxes out on the curb for the garbage collectors. Break the boxes down and fold them to where the words are on the inside.

Shopping:Stay alert to your surroundings and the people • around you. If you see people "hanging around" parking garages, parking lots, or the outside of stores, avoid the area. Notify the police or security department.Shop before dark if possible. • Coordinate shopping trips with a friend if you plan to be out late. Never park your car in an unlit area, no matter how convenient it is.Lock your car doors and • windows even if you are only gone for a few minutes.Keep packages and other valuables out of public • view, preferably locked in the trunk.Park near streetlights if possible and have your • keys in hand when you return to your car. Always check the interior of your car before you unlock the door to get in.To discourage purse snatchers, don’t overburden • yourself with packages. Have your purchases delivered whenever practical.

Do You Have a New License Plate?Please call the POA Service Center

(681-8800 ext. 0) with thenew tag number.

Do you have a new address?Please call Angela Graves at

the POA Service Center(681-8800 ext. 235) or

email: [email protected]

The POA Service Center andScheduling Offi ce will beclosed for the holidays:

Friday, December 23,Monday, December 26,and Monday, January 2.

Happy Holidays to All!

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Here is my 2011 Top Ten List of Interesting “Resident Situations, Encounters, and/or Concerns.”

1. "All that pine straw on my roof and driveway gives my home that 'natural look' that I have been trying to achieve for years. It looks so beautiful, you can’t see where my grass ends and my driveway begins. Isn’t it great?"

2. "So what's wrong with my front yard? I can’t understand why anyone would not be exuberant over my display of a Japanese garden with ten gnomes, six deer sculptures, devotional candles and footbridge, with pink fl amingoes kibitzing in my front yard."

3. "Why should I have to give those pesky golfers their balls back? After all, they hit them in my yard on purpose. If they can’t hit them straight, they should not be allowed to play."

4. "I don’t understand why I can’t call in a guest pass for my housekeeper. After all, she is providing me with a personal service off the books. If she bought a pass, she would need to show her car registration, license, and proof of insurance — all of which I know she doesn't have." 5. "I never knew I wasn't allowed to place my personal trash in the dumpster at the Plantation House. Doesn’t everyone use that dumpster for their personal trash?"

6. "So what is the problem with me parking my camper on the leisure path next to Spring Lake? Can’t you see I am fi shing here?"

7. "I don’t comprehend why anyone would have a problem with the volume of my outdoor entertainment system. Isn’t everyone an Ohio State fan and interested in listening to the game?"

8. "I don’t understand why it's necessary for the golf course to cut the grass on each green and tee box fi rst thing in the morning. Don’t they realize it is disturbing the tranquility of the golf course? And then you allow those golfers to actually play on the course which totally destroys the ambiance of my backyard."

9. "I just got in line for food at the Dolphin Head Pavilion. I really didn’t know you actually had to be invited to Ted and Mary’s wedding reception to participate in the food and other festivities. I only got in line once, didn’t dance one dance, didn’t kiss the bride, and I didn’t have any wedding cake!"

“Harry Heron,” the Covenants Bird This month’s focus: People, Parking, Pets

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10. "I just opened the door for a second. I had no idea my pet potbellied pig Dorothy would make a beeline for the door. She's about the size of a medium dog, only with a curly tail and a snout, and a face that looks like…well, a pig. She has tags and has been fully inoculated. Can you have Security help me fi nd her?"

I just got word that Santa’s reindeer have been assigned by HHP Security to help track down Dorothy in the Whooping Crane Conservancy. So Santa asked for volunteers with aviation experience to help him fl y his sleigh on Christmas Eve if Dorothy is still on the loose…guess who has stepped up if needed? Along with eight of my fellow herons, I will fi ll in to help Santa deliver all of his presents. If you want to watch us practice, we'll be out on the 13th fairway of the Bear Creek Golf Club the week before Christmas in the early evening. I am so excited, I could eat ten fi sh. I better not…now that I am in training. While pulling Santa’s sleigh, I plan on looking at all the wonderful decorations — especially the lights. And now, a word on decorating...

Residents decorating their homes and/or mailboxes are asked to follow our guidelines: All decorations should be tasteful. White lights are encouraged, although colored lights are acceptable. All lighting and music/sound effects must be turned off at 10:00 PM. Be sure to use caution as you drive through the neighborhoods while looking at all the beautiful displays. I will have the luxury of a bird’s eye view as the lead heron on Santa’s sleigh!

Remember, the Plantation has scheduled its Annual Holiday Hayride Tour: Saturday, December 17. This year, we've scheduled three (3) tours, all lasting about an hour. This is an opportunity for all to enjoy the magnifi cent display of homes that are decorated for the holiday season (minus snow and freezing temperatures).

Closing out this year, and looking towards a New Year for all, let's not forget what’s really important: health, love, and peace. Thinking of these, I wish all of you a very Merry Holiday Season. --Harry Heron

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Holiday HayrideThe POA Activities Department is getting into the holiday mood with another enjoyable “Holiday Hayride” through the winding roads of Hilton HeadPlantation.

Bring your family and friends along to view all the beautifully decorated homes while we sing holiday carols and enjoy warm cider, cookies, and other surprises on our early evening journey through the Plantation.

Reservations with payment must be made prior to the event. Limited seats are available, so stop by the Plantation House and reserve your spot! Seating will be on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.

Date: Saturday, December 17Rain date: Sunday, December 18Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM 7:15 – 8:15 PM 8:30 – 9:30 PMFee: $5.00 per personRSVP: Keriann – PH – 681-8090Meet at: Plantation House 15 min. prior to Hayride

The planned route for the Hayride is as follows (time permitting): Route is subject to change.

1. Plantation House - Left on Seabrook Drive2. Right on Dolphin Head Drive3. Right on High Bluff Road4. Right on Myrtle Bank Road5. Right on Pheasant Run6. Right on Myrtle Bank Road7. Right on Pineland Road 8. Right on Field Sparrow Road9. Right on Pineland Road

10. Right on Dolphin Head Drive11. Left on Deerfi eld Road12. Right at the end loop on Deerfi eld Road13. Left back onto Deerfi eld Road14. Right on Bear Creek Drive15. Right on Foxbriar Lane16. Left on Foxbriar Court 17. Right on Foxbriar Lane 18. Right on Bear Creek Drive 19. Left on Tall Pines20. Left on Bear Creek Drive21. Right on Dolphin Head Drive22. Left on Seabrook Drive23. Right at the Plantation House

Holiday Lighting Contest/ Driving TourAs an encouragement for lighting up our holidays, the POA conducts the Holiday Lighting Contest/ Driving Tour. The rules for the contest are fairly simple and include some do’s & don’ts.

(1) A voting ballot is available at the POA Service Center.

(2) View decorations from the street only. This is not an invitation to "tromp" the lawns of others.

(3) Make your selection and return your voting ballot for house and/or mailbox decorations no later than Tuesday, December 20, 2011 to the POA Service Center or the Plantation House.

(4) If there is a particular street that is interested in being represented in the Holiday Tour, please call the POA at 681-8800, ext. 242.

(5) You will be able to pick up a list of homes on the Holiday Tour by Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the POA Service Center. The list will also be posted on the Website.

And yes, there are POA guidelines for outdoor decorations: (1) White lights are preferred for outdoor decorations; (2) No blinking lights; (3) If fl oodlights are used, point them towards your home; (4) Turn off music by 10:00 PM and outdoor lights by Midnight; (5) All exterior holiday decorations are to be put away by Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

MAILBOX DECORATIONS! If you would like, please decorate your mailboxes. These will be fun to

view in the daytime, and will also be part of the contest.

Although Plantation residents use their criteria for judging the winners, the POA encourages tasteful, attractive, and charming decorations. The key is… All things in moderation.

The winners will be announced in the January issue of Plantation Living and on the Website.

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Gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are one of several species of squirrels native to South Carolina. Found throughout the eastern andcentral United

States, they’re common in hardwood and mixed forests, where they use tree cavities for shelter and reproduction, or build large, leafy, more temporary nests high in trees. These nests become more visible in winter once the trees lose their leaves.

As Hilton Head residents can attest, gray squirrels are also frequent visitors to our backyards and gardens, where they feast on fl owers and fruits, dig up container plants, raid bird feeders, take over bird houses, and sharpen their teeth by chewing through hoses and electrical wires. Some invade eaves and attics, taking up residence inside homes; others may nest inside cars, within barbecue grills, or in other odd places. Females produce two litters per year, in spring and late summer, and care for their blind, hairless offspring without help from their mates. Under natural conditions, squirrels rarely live more than fi ve years, though in captivity squirrels can live up to sixteen years. Predators include hawks, owls, foxes, snakes, raccoons, cats, dogs, and humans, who may hunt them for both meat and fur.

Gray squirrels are opportunistic feeders with prodigious appetites; an adult must eat its weight in food every week in order to stay healthy. Depending on local food supplies, they’ll eat anything from acorns, walnuts, and hickory nuts to apples, berries, corn, and other vegetables, tulip bulbs, fl owers and fl ower buds, bird eggs, fungi, carrion, and kitchen scraps from untended trash bags. Sometimes squirrels prey on insects, frogs, or the nestlings of songbirds, and occasionally they’re even cannibalistic. Their familiar habit of burying acorns and other food items in the ground provides them with caches of food that can be recovered days or weeks later. Squirrels have good vision (they see colors, aside from blue and yellow) and use both visual landmarks, along with a keen sense of smell, to recover buried food.

Gray squirrels do not hibernate but are active throughout the year, particularly at dawn and dusk. Agile and acrobatic, they can run as fast as 12 miles per hour, scamper headfi rst down tree trunks, swing upside down from tree limbs, and leap expertly from one branch to another, using their bushy tails for balance. In inclement weather, squirrels curl their fl exible tails over

Lowcountry Nature: Gray Squirrels

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Please drop your ballot in the voting box at the POA Service Center or the Plantation House.

their bodies, shielding themselves from wind and rain. The tail is also used in communication: gray squirrels have a wide repertoire of vocalizations, and rapid tail-fl icking often accompanies alarm calls and other sounds.

To watch and hear a gray squirrel alarm call, see this short video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TKXoPe14As

And for ways to protect your home and yard against squirrel damage, here is one of many online sources of help:http://icwdm.org/handbook/rodents/TreeSquirrels.asp

--Vicky McMillan

Photo by Rob Arnold

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Plantation Golfi ngby Jerry Cutrer

2011 Women’s Plantation Cup

The 9th Annual Women’s Plantation Cup Golf Tournament was played between teams fi elded by the four Golf Clubs in Hilton Head Plantation (Bear Creek Golf Club, Country Club of Hilton Head, Dolphin Head Golf Club, and Oyster Reef Golf Club). The two-day event featuring ten two-person teams from each Club led by the Club Professional was played at Oyster Reef Golf Club and Dolphin Head Golf Club on November 15-16.

The Country Club team remained undefeated in Plantation Cup competition by taking a 15 stroke lead over Oyster Reef in foggy conditions on the fi rst day of competition and expanding that lead by an additional 29 strokes on day two for a 44 stroke victory. Final scores were Country Club 919, Oyster Reef 963, Dolphin Head 974, and Bear Creek 985.

Country Club’s Doris Prendergast and Annie Mellinger recorded the Tournament’s low one-day net score (61) and Prendergast and Mellinger also had the low two-day net score (124). Low two day scores for the other Clubs were Judy Kay and Judy McLaughlin (Oyster Reef) 134, Carolyn Cubley and Boots Miller-Allen (Dolphin Head) 135, and Cynthia Gorski-Popeil and Rene Rezzetano and Louise Stoops and Pam Ogilvy (Bear Creek) 139.

(right) 2011 Plantation Cup Champion Country Club Team (names not in picture order): Club Professional Chip Pellerin, Pat Crofton, Nancy Dix, Susan Foster, Leslie Gilroy, Kay Hayes, Carlene Ingarozza, Sheila Johnson, Lorie Kolkebeck, Caroline McVitty, Annie Mellinger, Pam Mihelic, Joanne Paterno, Doris Prendergast, Jane Rojahn, Barbara Sessler, Carol Sullivan, Lauri van Niel, Barbara von Bremen, and Janet White.

(L-R): Tournament Coordinator Gary Hooper, Country Club Professional Chip Pellerin and CCHH Co-Captains Barbara von Bremen and Lorie Kolkebeck with the Women’s Plantation Cup Trophy.

Oyster Reef Golf Club Team Dolphin Head Golf Club Team Bear Creek Golf Club Team

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Bridge Winners

PH Ladies BridgeNovember 11 - Winners1. Ellen Yanofsky2. Sigrid Peters3. Billie HodgesNovember 25 - No playPH – 2nd & 4th Friday – 10:30 AM Call Sue Creighton 682-2886

PH Informal BridgePH – 4th Tuesday – 7:00 PMNo play in Nov. or Dec. Call Bette Zell 681-7402

PH Team BridgeNovember 1 – No playPH – 1st Tuesday – 7:00 PMCall Barb/Don Edwards 689-3311

SL Ladies Bridge (meets at Dolphin Head Rec.)November 1 – Winners1. Sigrid Peters2. Audrey McClain3. Jeanne NapierNovember 15 – Winners1. Kathie Lowenstein2. Sigrid Peters3. Audrey McClainPH – 1st & 3rd Tuesday – 10:00 AMNo play in December Call Jeanne Napier 681-1866 or Sigrid Peters 689-9350 Happy Times Society

The Happy Times Society is a social group for all HHP residents. Happy Times Society meets each month (except December) at Dolphin Head for light refreshments.

Date: 4th Sunday of the month Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PMPlace: Dolphin Head Rec Area

Each person/couple attending is asked to bring an hors d’oeuvre for eight and their own liquid refreshment. Ice will be supplied. For information, call Dottie Distelheim at 342-6828.

Computers Anyone?

The HHPCC is open to any Plantation resident who wishes to learn more about the world of computers. Meetings will be held at the Plantation House, 7:00 PM, on the second Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted. For further information you may contact: [email protected].

--Ed Schnatterly

Plantation Living is a monthly newsletter, published by the Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners’ Association. Deadline for news and ads is the 15th of the month preceding the publication issue. Submit electronically, if possible: ● Via email: [email protected] ● Via fax: 843-681-8801, or ● Drop off at the POA Service Center

For information about newsletter articles or newsletter or Web advertising, please contact Denise McAllister at 681-8800 ext. 244.

Dog Club

Hello, Dog Enthusiasts! In preparing for holiday parties and gatherings, consider how your furry companion can be a part of the festivities. Rover can be included when gifts are passed around by giving him a favorite toy to play with or by presenting him with a new toy that you've confi rmed is pet-friendly.

If you plan to give a toy to a friend’s dog, ask the owner which kind of toy the pet prefers. Twisted rope-like toys are often infused with fl avors that appeal to dogs and can be used for a game of tug-of-war or fetch. Like hard rubber balls, they are often impervious to sharp teeth. Plush, stuffed toys are appropriate for dogs that use “soft” mouths to activate the squeaking mechanism or to gnaw on the toy. If a dog tends to tear plush toys and reveal the stuffi ng, one of the new stuffi ng-free plush toys may be appropriate.

Remember that dogs are creatures of habit, so changes in routine that come with decorating and entertaining can be very upsetting to your favorite canine. Try to keep Rover on the same schedule as much as possible. Feed and walk him regularly, and be sure to give him attention and reassurance when the house is full of unfamiliar people, sounds, or fragrances. With a little planning and consideration, you can help your beloved pet enjoy the holidays as much as you do.

Looking ahead to the new year, the Dog Club will meet at 2:00 PM outside on the deck at Dolphin Head on January 12, weather permitting, for human and dog socialization. If you are interested in joining the Dog Club, be sure to attend our next business meeting, Thursday, January 29 at 2:00 PM inside at Dolphin Head (no dogs,

please). We will be fi nalizing plans for spring activities, including our Dog Photo Op on May 5-6. For a $20 fee, HHP residents can have a photo made of their dog by Tom Calanni, professional pet photographer. Be sure to check out this space for further details!

Happy Holidays to one and all! --Helen Collins tel. 689-9303

Dog Club Secretaryemail: [email protected]

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Intermediate Mah Jongg

Fridays, 11:00 AM, at the Plantation House.

Information:

Call Audrey Callahan 342-2507 or Peggy Tower 681-2126.

Beginner's Mah Jongg

Our next series of lessons will be starting in February 2012, at 1:00 PM, at the Plantation House (upstairs).

The dates are as follows: February 16 and 23, March 1 and 15. Note: There will be no class on March 8. We are keeping the class size at 10 people. Although, the classes are free, you must be a current member of HHPWC to attend.

You may sign up now by emailing Jean Koch at: [email protected] or Jeanne Andreano at: [email protected].

Out to Lunch Bunch

The January Out-to-Lunch Bunch will be held at The Wreck of the Salty Dog in the South Beach section of Sea Pines Plantation, on Thursday, January 12. There will be a cash bar at 11:30 AM and luncheon at 12 Noon.

First Course (choice of one):• She Crab Soup• Shrimp Gumbo • Side House Salad• Side Caesar

Second Course (choice of one):• Shrimp Salad and choice of sandwich: - Maryland-style Crab Cake sandwich - Fried Flounder sandwich - Jake’s Chicken Salad sandwich

• Basket:Fried Shrimp or Prime Burger

• Pasta: Fisherman’s Pasta or Veggie Pasta

Dessert (choice of one):• Key Lime pie• Peanut Butter Cup pie

In order to take advantage of the beautiful view, we will be having lunch on the second fl oor. There is no elevator, only stairs.

Please send a check for $25 to Mary Ruberti, 6 Sea Trout Ct. Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. (You must be both a member of HHPWC and OTLB to attend.)

Be sure to include your luncheon choices. The deadline is January 5. The Wreck is located at the far end of South Beach. Therefore, we suggest that you take the second entrance into the parking lot, and drive straight back.

--Mary Ruberti 342-3956--Bonnie Sudduth 384-5231

Artists' Association

The HHP Artists Association meets monthly (except December)

between October and April.

Presentations will resume on January 11 with "Artistic Photography" by Donna Varner and Jean-Marie Côté. What goes on in a photographer’s mind when making an artistic photograph? More than just having a good camera, it's about vision, inspiration, composition, and passion.

Our meetings this year will be held at the Plantation House (3:00 PM) due to the reconstruction of the Spring Lake Pavilion.

Our talented members are displaying their works of art at the Plantation House, so stop by anytime. A new group of paintings was hung on December 13. Most artwork is for sale, so check out the possibilities to pick up an original piece in time for your last-minute Christmas shopping!

A number of our artists paint together on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Dolphin Head Pavilion. Please call Evelyn Kowtko at 681-6338 if you are interested in attending. Just pack up your paints and a lunch (refrigerator is available, as well as chairs and tables), and prepare to be inspired.

IF YOU ARE AN ARTIST (or have always wanted to be one), please feel free to come by and attend one of our meetings.

For more information, you may call me at 689-3661. We have a diverse group of members at all levels from beginners to professional artists, and we love to welcome new members at any time of the year!!

--Camille Avore

Men’s Cooking GroupEnjoy cooking and want to learn more? The Men’s Cooking Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 12 Noon until 2:00 PM, at the Dolphin Head Recreation building.

We each demonstrate our favorite meals on a rotating basis. Initial membership is limited to 12 members. Can’t cook? Come anyway! For more information, or if you are interested in attending, call Charles "Chuck" Machata at 681-9623.

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Fishing Club There will be no dinner meeting in December. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 25.

What happened to 2011?

Two of us were fi shing on one side of the weir at Spring Lake recently, while another angler was on the opposite side, fi shing with his young grandson. He hooked and landed a nice sized fi sh and asked us what the legal size for keeping a Sea Trout was. We told him that the minimum size limit was 14 inches. As he took the fi sh back to his tackle box to measure, we could see it didn’t look too much like a trout. A walk to the other side confi rmed that the fi sh was actually one of the striped bass that

the Club stocked last year. The legal size for a striped bass is 24 inches. Once it was explained what the fi sh really was, it was quickly returned to the lake. This was clearly a case of inexperience; there was no intent to take an illegal fi sh. However, misidentifi cation could have led to an unfortunate error.

The photos here aren’t the best for identifi cation purposes, so a few words might help distinguish one species from the other. The Speckled Sea Trout (right) is indeed speckled with colored spots on the upper portions of its body. Another sure indication that it’s a Sea Trout is the single spike tooth at the front of the upper jaw. The rear dorsal fi n on the Sea Trout is longer than that of the Striped Bass, close to a quarter of the total body length.

The Striped Bass (left) has several rows of dots forming stripes, again running along the entire length of the upper body.

The other fi sh you are most likely going to encounter in Spring Lake is the Red Fish. That fi sh is easily identifi ed by the black spot near its tail. The size limit for a Red Fish is 16 inches. The other easily identifi ed fi sh you might fi nd is the Flounder. That’s a fl at fi sh, dark on the top (where both eyes are located), and white on the underside. The size limit for a Flounder is 14 inches.

Remember, you should have a State-issued saltwater fi shing license to fi sh in Spring Lake, Bear Lake, Wild Turkey Run, or Pine Island/Dolphin Head. Fishing licenses can be obtained online at: www.SCDNR.GOV. A lifetime senior license for those over 64 years of age costs only $9.00. If you were born before 1940, even that small license fee is waived.

While the Club is growing rapidly, there is still room for you. Call Dave Morse at 682-2356 for information. Call Gary Turner at 342-3254 for information about fi shing in the Plantation.

--Earle Nirmaier

BuncoWith Christmas coming up, it was decided we will not hold Bunco in December. See you the 3rd Monday (January 16) — 7:00 PM at Dolphin Head Rec. Bring $5.00 in singles and be prepared for a lot of fun!

--Jane Marino 342-4826

The Singles' Network For all of you who missed our Game Night in November and the Holiday Cocktail Hour earlier this month, you missed some fun times! We will be taking January off but will be planning a nice dinner out around Valentine’s Day. More details to follow in the January newsletter.

If you are interested in joining the Club, contact Chrissy at 681-8800, ext. 226 or cfl [email protected] and we’ll add your name to our email list so you can receive future notifi cations of upcoming events!

Keyboard Club

The Electronic Keyboard Club is looking for NEW members. If you can play a little piano, then you can play the keyboard. If needed, we can loan you a keyboard. We play for parties and sing-a-longs.

For more information, call Sally Davis at 689-2674.

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HHP Pickleball Club

Pickleball is being played three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 AM, at the tennis courts on Adrianna Lane. Exit the HHP back gate and go to Squire Pope Road and 278 and turn left. Travel to the

second marked street, Adrianna Lane, and turn right (behind Mi Tierra restaurant). See the tennis courts off to the right. We enjoy playing with 15-24 players each day and more are signing up all the time. If you’ve never heard of pickleball, see the United States of America Pickleball Association’s Website at www.usapa.org for extensive information regarding the game. If you’d like to get on our pickleball email roster, please contact Don Wheeler at: [email protected] or Eileen DeLany (843-341-2298) or Chris Cherrington (cell 570-772-5697). We will lend you the equipment to get started and teach you how to play the game. We even have clinics to help you refi ne your skills and strategies to improve your overall performance. But beware, it is addictive!

--Don Wheeler

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Anyone care to fl y? Fly remote control craft that is….Are you new to the fi eld of remote control (R/C) craft? R/C fl ying has evolved to a clean, eco-friendly, and exhilarating sport. Gone are the days of needing gas to produce the power you needed to provide the most exhilarating fl ight imaginable.

I would like to start a Club of like-minded people who are interested in fl ying. I currently fl y at the ball fi eld near the POA. The fi eld is a good central location for most of Hilton Head Plantation residents and provides plenty of parking for all.

If this sounds like something you, your children, or grandchildren would be interested in, call or email me so that I can gauge the interest level of the Plantation members. I can be reached at: 843-277-1465 by phone or [email protected] via email. --Tom Klinect

Dance ClubCome and join us on the fi rst and third Wednesdays at the Plantation House. We meet from 6:15 to 7:30 PM. No reservations are necessary. We have a certifi ed dance instructor to teach all levels of ballroom dancing. There is a nominal charge of $6.00 per person to cover expenses.

The last dance class for 2011 met December 7. We will not meet on December 21 but will again meet on January 4.

For additional information, call Charlie/Joan Forton (681-4761) or Dick/Marion Gosson (343-7482).

--Joan Forton

NEW Softball Club

It’s time to dust off those old softball gloves and cleats because a new Club is in town! We are looking for all HHP residents who would enjoy practicing their softball skills, or at least have some fun trying! The Softball Club will follow the rules and guidelines of the USA Senior Slow Pitch Softball Association.

Practices will take place at the Surrey Lane Ball Field located next to the POA Service Center. The Softball Club will provide an additional wholesome and healthy activity for the HHP community while helping members to maintain and improve their physical and mental skills.

Haven’t played in a while? That’s okay! All interested residents should contact Jack Lopez (email: [email protected]) or Tom Berger at 342-2524 (email: [email protected]).

International ClubIf you’re interested in the history, culture, social norms, and scenic sites of various countries, and you’d like an opportunity to share your pictures, or would like a broad-based discussion of your travels, readings, and insights, then please join us in creating an HHP International Club. Please contact Carlton B. Dallas for further information at 843-290-8668.View Plantation Living

in color!www.hiltonheadplantation.com

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Farmers ClubGot your gifts wrapped? How about your vegetables? There is a lot to know about protecting them from frost and freezes. We got one on November 12 that surprised everyone as it wasn’t announced or expected here. Zinnias were mostly browned; peppers, beans, and tomatoes

were slightly damaged. Usually, when potatoes are only lightly hit, they recover to give us a decent crop. I don’t plant them in late summer, but they volunteer in old rows or in the composter; and I let them mature if they can. It is possible to put large plastic pots over small vegetables such as tomatoes that you are nursing, but peas are another story. If you want to grow them on a fence, it is really best to wait until it warms up a little in January. Lettuce appreciates a light cover of pine straw if you have it. I bring over large tubs of it to mulch the blueberries and bulbs mainly to keep the weeds down, but also to provide the acid soil that blueberries like. So it is already there if I need to borrow some for cold protection. Very important to remember if a freeze is expected, you should remove all of your timers, hoses, sprinklers and any other watering apparatus and drain them well. Leave the red valve alone. The Irrigation Committee will take care of this. Divide any perennials and pot them up or share with friends now that they are dormant. Transplant any baby fl owers such as larkspur, batchellor buttons, or coreopsis. Trim your roses a little to keep the wind from tearing them up, but don‘t prune them back until late February. I usually don’t prune Mexican Sage either as the old dead growth protects the new ‘winter rosettes’. According to the planting chart on our Website: www.hhpfarmers.com, lettuce may be planted from December 20 to February 5. If you wait until later, it will probably go bitter and ‘bolt’ to seed. It also advises us to plant radishes, turnips, and carrots on January 1, but gives peas, my favorite crop, only a short period of January 10-20. If it is too cold, the seeds will just rot, and you'll have to plant them again. Spinach also has a short window of January 1-20. It's a heavy feeder and likes compost in the soil. Continue to transplant strawberry runners, and try to fi nd a bit of space for some asparagus. The Farm will have citrus for sale on Saturdays from 8:30-11:00 AM at least until the end of December. We had a grand Christmas party with delicious roast pork from The Sage Room. New offi cers are on the slate for election. If you would like to join us, the fee for a 25 by 25 foot plot is still $30 with a membership cost of $20 per year. Please call Bob Rombauer at 342-7235 for more information. There is no dinner in January.

--Diane Middleton [email protected]

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Green Thumbers

By the time you read this article, the Green Thumbers will have decorated our "Christmas Tree for the Birds." Look for it as you drive past the island towards the end of the inbound lane of Whooping Crane.

Our Club had a great time at our December meeting stringing popcorn, cranberries, covering pinecones with peanut butter and birdseed, and preparing other natural items for the tree. We then went over to the island and trimmed the tree. We hope that it is enjoyed by all of our Plantation's feathered friends.

In January, we'll have a presentation on how to make a terrarium. We'll be meeting at the Dolphin Head Recreation Building. However, due to the availability of the plants for our project, we are changing the date for January only to the 3rd Monday of the month, which will be January 16.

We always welcome new members to our group. Unless otherwise notifi ed, our meetings are on the second Monday of the month from September to May from 10:00 AM to about 12 Noon, in the Dolphin Head Recreation Building. This is a beautiful location overlooking the Sound. Weather permitting, we may be able to enjoy the outdoors on the deck.

Annual dues are $12. You can either pay your dues at a meeting or mail a check payable to Green Thumbers to Jane Marino, 39 Cypress Marsh Drive. Remember, you must be a current member of the HHP Women's Club in order to join the Green Thumbers.

Feel free to call either one of us with any questions.

Co-chairs: --Ellie Linscott 682-2209 --Mary Lou Carroll 341-2366

Cheers by the SoundCome and greet dear friends and make new ones at Dolphin Head Recreation Area. Bring an hors d’oeuvre for eight, a serving utensil, your favorite beverage, paper plates, cups, and napkins.

Day: 2nd Monday of the monthTime: 5:00 – 7:00 PMPlace: Dolphin Head Rec Area

No reservations are necessary – just show up. For information, call Margita Rockstroh at 682-3171.

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HHP Engineers Model Railroad Club Much progress has been made on the Plantation House layout and we should have a permanent

seasonal operating display up and running soon. This will primarily feature an O gauge loop, but we will try to fi nd a place for Don Fellner’s HO Dewitt Clinton train – a unique, charming, diminutive model (photo at left). At the November 2 Club meeting, there was the usual diversity of topics and

show and tell items: Rusty Fitler demonstrated a new purchase of a Lionel 30158 Norfolk Southern GP-38 Diesel Locomotive with TrainSounds (photo at right).

Dave Garceau showed us a working accessory from Lionel – The Refrigerated Milk Car 24-72. If you want to see one operating click on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Emm1hJyiWI&feature=related

David Argent ran two very rare and unusual O gauge electric outline locos from the 1930’s. Manufacturing defects in the original Dorfan locos caused almost complete metal disintegration over the years

so these are restored and remotored – the green one (photo at left - car to far right) has a Lionel motor and the orange one (car in middle) a Marx motor. (see Plantation Living in color on HHP's Website: www.hiltonheadplantation.com)

Some members attended a train show in Columbia, SC on December 10.

We meet on the fi rst Wednesday of the month at Dolphin Head Rec Center, 7:00 PM. For more information, contact David Argent at 314-409-4304 or [email protected].

--David Argent

Yacht Club

Yacht Club events on the water have ended as the weather turns colder and the days get shorter. But planning for events in 2012 will begin shortly after the Club’s new offi cers take their positions at the Change of Watch Ball in December.

Following a short business meeting at the Plantation House on November 17, members enjoyed a pictorial presentation of “2011 - The Year In Review”. Photographs taken during the year by members, as well as those taken by our photographer Mary Frances Peery, were displayed in a slideshow. Included were pictures from all of the scheduled events plus some taken when members enjoyed a personal day on the water. Pictured at right are Dick and Laura Sell on "Movin’ On" during the recent sail to Myrtle Beach.

Many of these pictures are displayed on the Club’s Website: www.hhpyc.org.

The real climax of the year, however, comes at the annual Change of Watch Ball when newly elected and appointed 2012 offi cers are sworn in and distinguished service of individual members in 2011 is recognized. Look for a complete report about this event in next month’s Plantation Living.

One thing that continues during the winter months is the acceptance of applications for membership from boaters living in Hilton Head Plantation. Information about membership is on our Website or may be obtained from our Membership Offi cer Steve Schlader at 689-9937.

--Bob Gackenbach

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Newcomers Club

By now I’m sure you’ve noticed that nice little chill in the air and that can only mean one thing: The holidays are upon us!! The Newcomers Club had a fantastic Holiday Promenade at the Main Street Village stores with 220 participants! We strongly encourage you to patronize our local vendors. They are owned and operated by our neighbors and friends — let’s support them as much as we can.

The month of December is a busy time for all of us with lots of get-togethers with friends and family. What a blessed time of the year this is to remind us of our good fortune and to remember those who need a helping hand.

There is no Club meeting in December, but please mark your calendar for the next meeting on January 17. This will be our annual “Meet and Mingle” with the Mayor, Drew Laughlin. It will be held at the Dolphin Head Golf Club and is sponsored by Coastal States Bank. Because there will be a dinner, you will need to reserve and make your payment in advance. Watch your email box for the upcoming notice with all the details.

Lastly, we would like to remind you that if you are a newcomer to Hilton Head Plantation, please contact Linda Cooper at 815-985-3637, email: [email protected], or go to www.hhpnc.com and fi ll out the new member form to join the Club.

We have an outstanding schedule of events planned for the season and we don’t want you to miss out on the fun. Please join us! And remember, you must be a paid up member in order to receive the Club’s email updates. The annual membership fee is only $5 per person or $10/couple.

--Sue Blake

HHP Big BandWhat a way to start the winter season! The HHP Big Band (all 16 of us) played for a sell-out crowd at the Country Club of Hilton Head on Veteran’s Day. It was wonderful to see the dance fl oor packed and people enjoying our Swing music. Many thanks to Alan Waitley for again fi lling in on drums, and to newcomers Steve Rich on trumpet and Steve Podgorski on trombone for helping to make it a great evening.

Our second program in November, a brainstorm of director Ellie Perry, was another huge success. It was the second in our “Odd Bedfellows” series where we perform with a group that is very different from us musically. Inspired by the success of last year’s joint informal rehearsal with the Shore Notes, led by Beth Green, we invited Kirby Sullivan’s Beach Buddies Band, an acoustic guitar group, to entertain with us. Together we packed the Plantation House on November 28 for an “Indoor Beach Party.” The incredibly enthusiastic audience of some 150 friends and neighbors sang along to the Beach Buddies' mostly classic rock & roll tunes and danced to the swing music of the Big Band. Everyone brought a dish to share, and the resulting feast gave new meaning to the old saying, “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!”

You can fi nd the Beach Buddies Band pickin’ and singin’ every Tuesday at 5:30 PM from April to October at the Islander's resident beach off Folly Field Road near the Westin. Bring a beach chair and a snack for an early evening’s entertainment. During the colder months, the group gathers at members’ homes to sing and share. You can also drop by John’s Music on Saturday where they jam with other guitarists who stop by to share songs and techniques.

The HHP Big Band (our new name) holds open rehearsals at the Plantation House most Monday nights except during the holiday season. You are welcome to stop by. Currently, we are preparing to play at the Shore Notes big show on February 25. Our guitarist and vocalist, Kim Halter, and his Hilton Head Vocal Jazz Project (a group of talented folks who sing in the style of Manhattan Transfer) will also be on that program. Watch for fl yers, ads, and posters as the time gets closer.

Stay tuned for more information on our “Odd Bedfellows” series. Next year we will pick a Dixieland Band to join us. Have a favorite group you would like to see us partner with? Let us know. Contact our Business Manager, Joe Adams, at (843) 247-6101.

--Marianne Currie

HHP Big Band (above) entertained a packed crowd for an "Indoor Beach Party." The dance fl oor was crowded! (right)

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Craft Workshop

I would like to share the following with you:

“Dear Craft Ladies, How can I thank you for your unending generosity? Your group is truly amazing, so giving. The amount of money you have given to Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is just astounding. Please know, all your hard work goes to help our patients with terminal illness faced with end of life issues. On behalf of staff and board, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely, Jenny Brasington, Executive Director.”

Many of you wonder ... who we are? What do we do? We are your neighbors. We enjoy making things, many things from scraps other people would throw out... many times from raw or other materials that are donated to our group. Many times we are funded by our own money, or materials. Many of us take courses, buy books, study, and practice for hours to perfect our skills. There are several good causes, and many of us support others as well in different ways. But for most of us, this cause is the one closest to our hearts because we have had family or friends receive hospice care at the end of their lives.

To those of you who come to our Sales, and also to those who call us all year round to buy items they have seen at our sales (and we certainly welcome these calls), we thank you for your support. And, if you haven’t been to one of our Sales yet, mark your calendar now for our Spring Sale which will be Saturday, April 14, at the Plantation House. Our Annual Sale will be at St. Francis by-the-Sea Catholic Church again next year on Saturday, October 20.

Best wishes from all of us to all of you for a Healthy, Happy, and Safe Holiday Season and wonderful New Year.

--Charlotte G. Ward 681-8407email: [email protected]

Caregivers Support Group

Attention all those caring for a loved one! The Caregivers Join Hands support group will have its next meeting at The Cypress – TV Room in the Clubhouse, on Friday, January 20 (no meeting in December). Just enter the Clubhouse and bear right to the concierge desk. Let the concierge know that you are going to the TV Room next to the Residents Services Offi ce for a Caregiver Group meeting.

This monthly support group normally meets the third Friday of the month from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

This is a free of charge support group for anyone responsible for the ongoing personal care and medical care of a loved one. Come to the group to address your caregiver challenges, learn from each other, prevent caregiver burnout, manage your personal stressors, and connect with others for mutual help and support.

This group is focused on your wellness and is facilitated by a professional clinician and Hilton Head Plantation resident: Ann Martel, LISW-CP. Ms. Martel is a SC licensed independent social worker and an elder care advocate. She is a 30-year-plus, seasoned clinician with medical, home care, and hospice experience. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ann Martel at (843) 785-5995 or by email: [email protected]. We hope you will attend this helpful group.

WoodcarversWoodcarvers have many projects in the works – birds, fi gures, bas-relief, etc. Come spend some time with us. Experience is not a factor; we learn from one another.

Days: Mondays Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Place: Dolphin Head Rec AreaContact: Jim Gorddard 689-3273

Knit Wits

This friendly group of women welcomes all skill levels of knitting. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2:30 PM, at the Dolphin Head building.

No fee is required, although you must be a current member of the HHP Women‘s Club. Come - have fun, laugh, knit, purl, and relax. For more information, contact: --Linda Piekut 342-8843 --Colleen Wainwright 342-7902

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Bocce ClubSuspense, excitement, anticipation — all were present for those competing and those in attendance at the semi-fi nals and championship games held on November 19. Congratulations to the couple team, The Beachcombers, Janet and Dave Hodges, for their spectacular win over The Zampinos, Corliss and Jim Zampino. In the words of Gerry Fichtl, their win was "a truly awesome display of exceptional play!" The winners' names will appear on a plaque on the new HHP Bocce League Championship Board. Both the champions and runners-up will all be sponsored to represent the HHP Bocce Club at the Italian American Bocce Tournaments at Shelter Cove to be held on April 28. All members are encouraged to attend and cheer our winners.

Division winners this Fall season were: Antonio Division: Team Harp & Stein - Gerry and Mary Fichtl; Bruno Division: Team Mt. Etna - Pete Ungaro, Mark Maldonis, and Chuck Johnson; Carlo Division: Team Beachcombers - Janet and Dave Hodges; Dominic Division: Team Zampinos - Corliss and Jim Zampino; Emilio Division: Team Hot Shots v1.5 - Connie Cappy and Ellen Winston. At the Fall Awards/Dinner, outgoing President, Ivan Bennett presented lawn bowler trophies to each division winning team. Sixty members attended and enjoyed the delicious carry-in dishes, as well as the main entree and side dishes catered by Faisal Dahnoun, bocce club participant and owner of Le Bistro Mediterranean at Pineland Station. After the meal, at a short business meeting, nominations were made and an election was held for the position of league president. Bob Bredin was elected as the 2012 Bocce Club President.

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ivan Bennett for his hard work as President, who has done a yeoman's job during his two-year tenure.

Now mark your calendars: The Spring Organizational meeting will be held on February 11, 10:00 AM, at the Plantation House. New players are welcome. If you are considering joining please call Bob Bredin at 342-3115 or email him at: [email protected]. --Sandy Stern

Photos: (left) Championship winners - Team Beachcombers - Dave and Janet Hodges; (center) Runners-up - Team Zampinos - Jim and Corliss Zampino; (below) Vice President Gerry Fichtl and outgoing President Ivan Bennett.

Island HoppersIt's hard to believe that Island Hoppers has gone through half of our season already. We just came back from our wonderful Christmas trip to SeaWorld and the Louis Tiffany Morse Museum, which houses all his wonderful works of glass art. We're working on the year's programs now. Please mark your calendars for the following trips.

Milledgeville, GA - Georgia's First Lady. This overnight trip is planned for the fi rst part of • February. We're waiting to get the date confi rmed. It will be in your news fl yer that will be sent to all Island Hoppers.

Washington, GA - This wonderful small town is fi lled with old charm. We'll be going to a working plantation and • on a tour of homes. It's an overnight trip scheduled for March 30-31.

Sumter, SC - This day trip will be in • May when all the Iris are in bloom. We'll visit Swan Lake to view the many variety of swans and hope to get a garden tour worked into this trip also.

Thanks to all of you who have helped this year and joined in on all the fun times we've had. There is more to come! We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and the very best in the New Year to come.

--Nancy Graham 689-2631 --Barbara Clark 681-2421

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The Avid GardenersIn December, decorating our homes inside and out with garlands

and bows, bright lights, and seasonal ornaments takes the place of gardening.

It's a welcome change from digging in the dirt — an opportunity to use our talents and creativity in other related directions.

As has been our custom for several years, TAG (the Avid Gardeners) decorated the front gate of the Plantation and the

neighborhood signs with holiday trimmings. We also had the satisfying experience of helping Memory Matters brighten their day care center for the holidays.

Those who attended our November meeting received edible and decorative ideas for the holiday season from Pat Branning, local author of "Shrimp, Collards, and Grits." Besides delicious recipes, her cookbook includes histories of the various dishes complemented by beautiful photos.

In lieu of a December meeting, a Christmas party was held at the Bear Creek Golf Club. A wonderful evening of cocktails, dinner, and entertainment by D.J. Mike Feinman was enjoyed by all.

Save Friday, January 20, when our own Master Gardener, Annemarie Kinsky will show us how to propagate treasured plants. Come prepared. There will also be a Q&A session. A social at 9:30 AM followed by a short business meeting will precede the lecture. Location is the Dolphin Head Golf Club on High Bluff Road.

For further information, contact Suzy Baldwin at 681-5346. --Midge Kennedy

Women's Club

What creature lives in the Lowcountry and is at least 300 million years old? Come to the January 10 meeting to learn all of the interesting facts surrounding one of the world’s oldest creatures. In recent times they are used by the scientifi c industry to contribute to our health. As their value increases, their numbers are declining. If you walk the beaches of Hilton Head, you have very likely seen this fascinating creature.

Our presenter at the January meeting is Amy Tressler from the Coastal Discovery Museum. She will tell the fascinating story surrounding these creatures. Learning more about our surroundings helps us to appreciate this wonderful, unique place in which we live. Please join us for the next meeting of the Women's Club on January 10, 2:00 PM, at the Plantation House — a half-hour for refreshments and socialization will be followed by a short business meeting and then our program.

Please email your reservation for the January meeting to: [email protected] or call Johanna Galasso (689-2077) or Cecelia Meyers (342-2185). BE SURE to speak clearly and give both your fi rst and last name when leaving your message.

Mark your calendar for the second Tuesday of each month through May to attend all of the Women's Club meetings. You can become a member of the Women's Club by sending a check for $15 to HHPWC to Nancy Keese, 5 King Oak Court, HHI 29926. If you have questions, contact Nancy at [email protected] or call her at 715-0840.

Joining is now even easier. Refer to our Club section at www.hiltonheadplantation.com where you will fi nd the membership form.

Have you guessed what this ancient creature is yet?

--Bonnie Sudduth

Horseshoe Crab

Tennis Social NewsWith the holidays fast approaching, the Tennis Social Committee wishes the Spring Lake Tennis community a happy, healthful, and double fault-free New Year. We are all lucky to have the Spring Lake facility for our tennis needs. Hopefully, the New Year will provide us all with the opportunity to play "too much" tennis. With the ARB approval of the fancy ball machine shed, we can now begin construction so that the ball machine can have a new home. Santa's helpers who volunteered to erect the shed will be busy until after the holidays, so, most likely we will have use of the new amenity some time early in the New Year. Finally, we hope to change the format of this tennis social page in Plantation Living next year to provide more news of the tennis successes of our members with (hold your breath...) pictures - just like the silly golfers...er, we meant 'fancy' golfers.

See you at the Club! --Peg Wojcikiewicz --Werner Sicvol

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Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Offi ce in the Plantation House.Questions? Call Keriann at 681-8090.

Program Instructor Date/Days Time Place 2011 FeesGentle Yoga Gayle Caporale Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 PM PH

Pilates Suzette Springer Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 - 9:30 AM PH

Beginner Pilates Suzette Springer Tuesdays 9:40 - 10:40 AM PH

Total Fitness Gretchen Spiridopoulos

Mon. & Wed. 5:30 - 6:30 PM DHGC

Zumba Suzette Springer Thursdays 9:40 - 10:40 AM PH

Low-Impact Aerobics

Louise Lund Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 - 9:00 AM PH $5.50 = 1 ticket $50.00 = 10 tickets $90.00 = 20 tickets$127.50 = 30 tickets $160.00 = 40 tickets

Total Body Conditioning

Louise Lund Mon. Wed. Fri. 9:15 - 10:15 AM PH

Total Fitness Class — Location MOVED to DHGCDuring the construction of the Spring Lake Pavilion, the Total Fitness Class with Gretchen Spiridopoulos on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM will be held at Dolphin Head Golf Club. Current members of Dolphin Head Golf Club will be allowed to attend this class on a complimentary basis; however, as is our policy, ALL participants must sign a waiver with the instructor before participating in the class AND they must sign-in for each class. All HHP residents who are NOT current members of DHGC, must bring a 2011 Universal Fitness Ticket to attend.

* You must use a 2011 Universal Fitness Ticket in order to attend the above classes. *Don’t forget to utilize your remaining 2011 Universal Fitness Tickets by the end of the year.

New 2012 Universal Fitness Tickets will be available for purchase in December.

Please join instructor, Benedicte Braden, for a six-week session on Wednesdays beginning January 18. The class will be held at the Dolphin Head Recreation building at 5:30 PM. The cost is $40/person for the entire session. Please sign up in advance with Keriann at the Plantation House (681-8090). We need a minimum of 8 people in order to have this class.

Dates: Wednesdays January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 Time: 5:30 PM Place: Dolphin Head Recreation building Instructor: Benedicte Braden

Qigong's great appeal is that anyone can benefi t from practicing it, from the very young to the very old. The movements are easy to learn. They can be performed standing, sitting, or lying down, and can be adapted for physical limitations. No special equipment or clothing is required.

Instructor Bio: Benedicte Braden is originally from France. She came to Hilton Head Island in August 2008 with her family. She has a background in foreign languages

(German and English) and drama. She also has a passion for Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga. She is a Tai Chi instructor and has been practicing Tai Chi for 17 years now. She received her level 1 accreditation to instruct Qigong last year and has been leading Qigong practices for three years now on a regular basis on the Island.

New Qigong Class to Start in 2012

Qigong (chee gong) is an ancient Chinese health care system that was developed before the written word in Chinese monasteries, hospitals, and imperial courts. It integrates movements, breathing techniques, focuses attention, and self-applied massage. Qigong means cultivating or working with energy and is practiced for health maintenance, increased vitality, and inner peace. The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, increase energy, and improve fl exibility and balance. It has also been shown to improve respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Because Qigong activates the acupuncture points and meridians, it is often referred to as "acupuncture without needles."

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Memorial & Honorarium ProgramFor residents who wish to support the Spring Lake Pavilion project in a more meaningful way, the Recreation Committee would like to provide the opportunity to make personal contributions towards this project through our Memorial & Honorarium Program. Gifts of any amount are welcome and can be targeted in many ways according to your desire. For donations made towards specifi c outdoor elements, a plaque will be placed on or near the item listing the name of the donor(s) and/or recognizing the individual or family of a memorial/honorarium donation. For all donations made towards specifi c indoor elements, a single plaque will be hung inside the NEW Spring Lake Pavilion listing all of the names of the donor(s) and/or recognizing the individual or family of a memorial/honorarium donation. For residents wishing to make a general contribution towards the project, the Recreation Committee has developed fi ve levels of giving which are:

Magnolia Level $5,000 or more Southern Pine Level $100 - $499Live Oak Level $1,000 - $4,999 Sycamore Level $99 or lessRed Maple Level $500 - $999

Any resident who chooses to make a general contribution donation will be listed on a plaque which will hang inside the NEW Spring Lake Pavilion. Each resident or family will be listed according to the appropriate donor level. The name of the person honored or memorialized will also be listed. If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding specifi c indoor/outdoor elements and the cost associated with each, please contact Chrissy Fly, Director of Activities, at (843) 681-8800, ext. 226, or email: cfl [email protected].

2012 Universal Ticketson Sale NOW!!

Don’t forget to use up your 2011 Universal Tickets before the end of December. As of January 2012, you MUST submit 2012 Universal Tickets if you want to attend any of the exercise classes. The Universal Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. No exchanges will be made!

The following Exercise Classes are the classes that accept Universal Tickets: Low-Impact Aerobics Heart N’ Body Gentle Yoga Pilates Beginner Pilates Total Fitness Zumba Shallow Water Aerobics (summer months only) Deep-end Water Aerobics (summer months only)

2012 Universal Tickets may be purchased at the POA Service Center or the Plantation House.

Remember: You must also complete a waiver at the time of purchase to be allowed to participate in our exercise classes. Thank you!!

Thank you to our Holiday Decorating Volunteers!!

A special thanks goes to all the wonderful volunteers who helped us decorate the Plantation House, the community signs, and the Security Gates for the holidays!!

Everything looks so beautiful, and we appreciate each and every one of you for taking the time to help spread a little holiday cheer!

(L-R) Suzy Baldwin, Jan Peoples, Sue Valdes, Eleanor Bell, Marie McClure, Barbara Dunn, Kathleen LaMantia, Susie Marquis, Nancy Drean, Peg McCann, and Mary Ruberti. (Not pictured: Darlene Yates, Edna Wilcher, and Martha Bolton.)

Volunteers NeededOn Wednesday, January 4, the Activities Department will be taking down the Christmas decorations at the Plantation House from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. If you would like to help, please call Chrissy at 681-8800, ext. 226. Light refreshments will be provided!

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Children’s Holiday PartyThe Children’s Holiday Party is only a month away! Don’t miss this year’s fun with Yostie and her Puppet Factory. There will be yummy goodies, Christmas songs, and Santa – of course! Please sign up your child or children in advance by providing a gift for EACH ONE OF YOUR CHILDREN to be distributed by Santa during the party. The gift should not exceed $10. Label each gift with YOUR child’s name and bring it to the Plantation House or the POA Service Center to be placed under the tree for the party NO LATER than Wednesday, December 14.

Date: Sunday, December 18 Time: 1:30 PM Place: Plantation House Ages: Children 8 & under *Admission: A non-perishable food item Deadline: Wednesday, December 14

Please remember to sign up your child or children IN ADVANCE by dropping off the gift that will be presented to each one of them during the party. We MUST have the gifts at the POA Service Center or Plantation House by the deadline in order for your child to attend the party!!

* Suggested items: Cheerios or Chex; peanut butter; lite or low-sodium canned vegetables; unsweetened applesauce; bags of rice; bags of beans; canned tuna in water; powdered milk fortifi ed with vitamin D; whole wheat pasta and heart healthy spaghetti sauce.

Discount HHI Symphony Orchestra Tickets!! The Activities Department is teaming up with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra to provide discount tickets for the Monday, January 30, performance: "A Serenade of Strings" conducted by Bohuslav Rattay. Czech conductor Bohuslav Rattay has gained a reputation as one of the fi nest talents of his generation, combining impassioned and virtuosic musicianship with a determination to bring great music into the lives of all people. Performances Peter Warlock Capriol Suite Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 for Trumpet and Strings Barber Adagio for Strings Joseph Suk Serenade of Strings 2001 HHIPC winner, Edisher Savitsky plays Shostakovich’s jaunty First Piano Concerto. The orchestra strings play Warlock’s charmingly 20th Century-tinged suite of Renaissance dances, Barber’s haunting Adagio, and Suk’s beautiful and gently Romantic Serenade.

Date: Monday, January 30 Time: 8:00 PM Place: First Presbyterian Church Hilton Head (Located at 540 William Hilton Parkway) Cost: $25/person if paid by cash or check $27/person if paid by Visa or MasterCard Tickets may be purchased at the Plantation House. Questions? Call 681-8090. Checks should be made payable to Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra or HHSO. Tickets will be available for pick-up at Will Call. *Please note: These discount tickets are based on a group rate. If we do NOT sell at least 15 tickets, prices will go up to $30/$32.

Kids’ Night Out

The Activities Department is offering a Kids’ Night Out on Friday, January 13, from 6:00-9:00 PM for all kids in grades K-5th for $5/child. It includes fun activities such as games, arts & crafts, a movie, and a pizza party! To register, please see Keriann at the Plantation House with your $5.00 BEFORE the deadline on Monday, January 9. Questions? Call 681-8090.

Date: Friday, January 13 Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Place: Plantation House Cost: $5.00 per child Deadline: Monday, January 9 RSVP: Keriann - Plantation House Movie: “The Smurfs” (Rated PG)

Movie Description: When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours – in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must fi nd a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.

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“Hospice Care for Your Loved One” – Free SeminarPlease join the Activities Department and John Beal and Jeanne Kimbrell from Hospice Care of South Carolina for this FREE seminar and learn more on the following:

• What hospice care is all about• The type of patients on hospice care• How hospice care can benefi t the patient and their loved ones• Who pays for hospice care• The admission criteria and process• When a patient can start the hospice benefi t

The seminar will be held at the Plantation House on Tuesday, January 31, at 7:00 PM. There will be a question and answer period, and refreshments will be provided, as well as a gift basket give-away. If interested in attending, please sign up by calling Keriann at 681-8090 to reserve your seat today.

Date: Tuesday, January 31 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Plantation House Cost: FREE RSVP: Keriann at 681-8090 Speakers: John Beal, Community Relations Liaison, Jeanne Kimbrell, RN

Veterans Day Ceremony

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as an endorsement from theHilton Head Plantation Property Owners’

Association, Inc. The Association claims noliability for content of any ads.

Ads are accepted on a space available basis.

Keynote Speaker - Captain Carol Rivers, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Retired

From HHP Covenants Department

Here's a reminder during this holiday season from the Covenants Department.

With the Plantation full of holiday cheer, we are sure you will have relatives and friends visiting. Please remember Guests Passes must be obtained by you for your visitors. The process of obtaining a Guest Pass is simple. Call the Dispatch Pass Line at 342-9980 or visit: www.hiltonheadplantation.com to enter a pass online.

The POA has just launched a new program for residents who are looking for a special gift idea for their favorite vendor — a Holiday Gift Certifi cate for an HHP Commercial Decal. Gift Certifi cates may be purchased by stopping by the POA Service Center located at 7 Surrey Lane. Just inquire about the gift that keeps on giving, an HHP Yearly Commercial Decal.

Vendors and commercial contractors are required to purchase an HHP Commercial Decal or Day Pass to gain entry into HHP.

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Caribbean Pool Party

2011 - Year in Review - Lots of Great HHP Events!

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Children's Halloween Party

Civil War speaker

Cooking Live

"Deas Guyz" Concert

"Drivetrain" Concert

Easter Egg Hunt

Pet Parade

Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Offi ce in the Plantation House.Questions? Call Keriann at 681-8090.

Teen/Tween Party

Kids Kamp!

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HHP Day - 4th of July Hillbilly Bingo

Football Trip to Jax.Town of HHI Fire Dept. cooled off the Kids Kampers this summer.

Kids Kampers enjoyed the Train Club's Show.

Rob Ingman Concert at Dolphin Head

Shamrock Shuck 'n Shag

Construction of NEW Spring Lake Pavilion

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Trash & Treasure SaleThe Shore Notes shared a table to sell their wares.

Trash & Treasure SaleWomen's Club Bake Sale

Sen. Tom Davis greeted HHP residents at

the Coffee with Peter