MARCH Reminders. President s Message Betty Berginski. Do you have a good article or photo you would like in the Newsletter?

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1 MARCH 2013 President s Message Betty Berginski Waiting for spring. This month I would like to recognize those committees that keep us informed, active and enjoying time with our neighbors and friends. The Communications Committee provides property owners with information related to activities, actions, benefits and life style values of the Tidewater Plantation Community. This information is provided in the form of monthly newsletters, website operations, telephone directories, bulletin boards, bulk mailing activities, broadcast s and welcoming new neighbors. As you can see this is a very involved and ongoing committee. Many times we take these things for granted and never realize how much time and effort is spent by volunteers to provide these services to the community. Do you have a good article or photo you would like in the Newsletter? The newsletter is looking for articles contributed by residents to include as space permits. The articles should pertain to various clubs or individual achievements relating to Tidewater. The articles will be placed by pertinent dates or as space allows. We are also encouraging photos by residents of Tidewater areas or wildlife. Submit all articles and photos to newsarticles@tidewaterhoa.org. When you have a great time at one of the many Tidewater community functions be sure to thank the Recreation Committee for all the planning and organization that went into the event. The Recreation Committee works with the BOD to develop and coordinate recreational activities to enhance the social and recreation opportunities of Tidewater residents. They also recommend to the BOD guide lines and parameters relative to the use of various association recreational facilities. Many of their activities have a charitable component such as the Summer Concert Series 50/50 drawing. Please be sure to take advantage of these activities if you have not done so. I would also like to point out those unsung heroes who volunteer on their own to organize bridge groups, mahjong, knitting, quilting, book clubs, golf, tennis, aerobics, Tastebuds and all the other activities that are too numerous to mention. There is always something going on. Just check out some of the activities and get involved. Our Promotions Committee is very unique. They work to promote a positive image of Tidewater Plantation through sponsored activities. This committee has put our community on the map through their yearly TCPC Tournament. This and other Promotions sponsored events throughout the year point out what a caring community Tidewater is by the large amount of charitable donations that have been made possible through these events. Our hats go off to this committee and all its volunteers for their caring and sharing. Enjoy the effects of the Sprucing Up Campaign started by our last BOD as spring approaches. Betty Attention Frontier Bulk Agreement Customers: Photo Taken in Beth and Ed Boyer s yard, titled Do you know what the menu specials are today? Reminders 3/10 Daylight Savings Time - Don t forget to set your clocks 1 hour ahead at 2:00am. 3/28 BOD Workshop TPCA 3/30 All pools opening *Next BOD Meeting - 4/4* Regularly Scheduled Meetings: Board Meetings First Thursday every other TPCA 1:00 pm Board Workshops Last Thursday every other TPCA 1:00 pm Budget and Finance Committee - 4th Monday of each TPCA 9:00 am Property Committee - 2nd Thursday every other TPCA 8:30 am Call for Service Support 1

2 Bill Pearson The 2012 Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament will go down in the books as the best ever.to date. The only problem with having a very successful event is how to top it next year. TCTC is working hard to make this year s tournament weekend even more exciting and enjoyable for our players and Tidewater residents. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements about this year's tournament. Last year s tournament was a sell out and we have expanded the marketing of the event this year to reach even more players. It is not too early to plan on getting a foursome together and save the date (Monday, September 2nd, 2013) to play in this year s tournament. Entry forms are available on the TCTC web site and at the Tidewater Pro Shop. To achieve our goals we need to expand The Tidewater Charity Tournament Committee, the operating group for the tournament, by a few more members. It is truly one of the most rewarding uses of your time imaginable. When you see the joy your efforts bring to the military families that attend the tournament and hear from the local charities about the services that were made possible because of the tournament, it makes it all worthwhile. If you can spare some time for a great community event that makes the world a little better, please call TCTC at The planning for 2013 is picking up speed. A weekend trip to the PGA Show in Orlando in January to see what s new in the world of golf, networking with vendors and other event directors, spreading the news about the tournament and attending the Folds of Honor Reception has resulted in new enthusiasm for the 2013 tournament. We are also energized by the number of early sponsorship commitments this year. The endorsement by these sponsors so early into the year is a great encouragement to our committee. A special thank-you to: A&I Fire and Water Restoration, The Joan Crosby Shop, New Way Properties, Universal Concrete, Myrtle Beach Automotive, Firehouse Subs, Eagle Nest Golf Course and Five Star Contracting. TCTC raises funds year round via Wheel Night at the Tidewater Grille, the Par Three Fundraiser on the 3rd Hole at Tidewater held over two weekends in the spring and, of course, the Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament on Labor Day. It s all geared towards having fun while making a positive difference in people s lives. In the last eight years we have given away tens of thousands in cash and prizes, donated over $204,000 to charity, facilitated in the awarding of college scholarships and material assistance to an injured service member. Who knows what 2013 will bring! Recreation Committee Priscilla Wrobel, Secretary HAPPY HOURS - 6 pm at the TPCA - Meet-and-Greet new and old friends at our Happy Hours at the TPCA, bring your favorite appetizer to share, and your own beverages to enjoy. Following are the dates for the next 3 months. Friday, March 1 Friday, April 5 Friday, May 17 First Happy Hour at the Beach Cabana ST. PATRICK S DAY PARTY Sunday, March 6pm in the Amenity Center, at a cost of $10 per person. The Tidewater Recreation Committee will be serving a traditional Irish Dinner complete with corned beef and cabbage, beer, and dessert. Music to celebrate the holiday and for dancing will be provided by the Shamrockers Band. The sign-up sheet is located in the Fitness Center or you can sign up via at twreccomm@gmail.com. Please sign up no later than Monday, March 11. Checks are to be made payable to ROTSC and placed in the box at the Fitness Center. Any questions, please contact Mike Lanahan at or at twreccomm@gmail.com. TPCA Contact Information Condo Associations Contact Information K.A. Diehl Community Management Specialists Lighthouse Villas Contact: Mel Renkey Contact: Kendall Benjamin kendell@atalayamanagement.com Mel.Renkey@KADiehl.com Clubhouse Villas In the case of an after-hours or weekend EMERGENCY Contact: Mike Fanelli Please call (843) mikefanelli@chicora.net Board Contact: TWBOD@tidewaterhoa.org Report suspicious activity or persons to NMB AND Harbor Loft Heron Lake Teal Lake Tidewater Ridge Contact: Katy Swimm kswimm@omni-property.com

3 SHAG PARTY Saturday, April 7pm in the Amenity Center. Get your Shaggin shoes ready for the Recreation Committee sponsored Shag Party, to be held on Saturday, April 6 at 7pm in the Amenity Center. The cost will be $5 per person to cover the cost of snacks, dessert and coffee. This will be a BYOB event. Please sign up no later than Monday, April 1. Checks are to be made payable to ROTSC and placed in the box at the Fitness Center. Please call Arlene Smith at if you have any questions. KENTUCKY DERBY Saturday, May 5 pm in the TPCA - Bring your favorite beverage along with an appetizer to share with your friends and neighbors while cheering on horses at the annual Tidewater Kentucky Derby Party at the TPCA. Tickets are $6.00 per person and include a ticket for your favorite horse. The Recreation Committee will provide Ham and Turkey Sandwiches, along with coleslaw, chips, condiments and a Mint Julep to celebrate the race! There will be a Derby Hat Contest with prizes for both men and ladies! The sign-up sheet is located in the Fitness Center or you can sign up electronically using the Recreation Committee below. Please sign up no later than April 27, as seating will be limited to the first 100 paid individuals. Checks are to be made payable to ROTSC and placed in the box in the Fitness Center. Have you ever wished that the Recreation Committee would sponsor a favorite activity? Or that we would have more/fewer pot luck events? Or that we would have more activities outside Tidewater? Do you have an idea for a Recreationsponsored activity that you particularly enjoy? Your Tidewater Recreation Committee is looking for ideas from residents, and we'd appreciate you taking the time to send us some feedback about what you'd like in the coming months. Please send your suggestions to TWRECCOMM@GMAIL.COM. New Recreation Committee Members Wanted! We are currently recruiting for new members to join the Tidewater Recreation Committee. We are looking for people who love to have fun with new ideas to join our committee so we can continue to make Tidewater a fun place to live. Please contact Harriette Nichols at harriettenichols@aol.com or Lenny DiGregorio at lenny.digre@gmail.com if you are interested! Tide of Hope 6 TH Annual Wine Tasting Barbara Lefke Save the date for Tuesday, March 26, from 5 until 7 p.m. for Tidewater s Relay for Life Committee s event. All proceeds benefit cancer research, patients, and numerous cancer-related expenses. Last year $2,570 was raised through the hard work of the committee and the generosity of the community. There will be six different wines to taste and plenty of hors d oeuvres. Tickets will again be $25 each and can be obtained from any committee member. The committee members are Beth Boyer, Marilyn Drange, Karen Faso, Corky Felber, Pat Smith, Cathy Hayes, Barbara Lefke, Harriette Nichols, and Ardie Praetorius. It promises to be a fun evening for a worthwhile cause. Welcome Tidewater Neighbors Pam Mulcahy The Welcome Committee would like to welcome all our permanent new neighbors to the community! New Permanent Owners 1218 Clipper Rd. Linda & Earl Smith Harrison, ME Artisans of the Month Barbara Lefke For those who attended the Artisans wine and cheese gathering we thank you! We had over 35 people express interest in our group. As a result we had a number of people sign up for workshops and some trips to museums. There will be an ongoing Creative Lettering Workshop at the Amenity Center on the third Monday of the month from 1 pm to 3 pm. Please RSVP via to mwdrange@gmail.com if you are interested in attending. See Pam Mulcahy s exhibit during the month of March in the lobby of the Tidewater Clubhouse. She works in watercolor and acrylic mediums and does old barns and local landscapes. If you are unable to access the homeowner website, send your address to userupdate@tidewaterhoa.org. 3

4 Tastebuds Flossie Chapman It is time to sign up for the spring 2013 Tastebuds season. Four sets of people come together in the host s home. The host provides the main meal and the three other couples or single person provide the salad, appetizer, and dessert. Everyone provides their own libations. The sign up deadline for the spring season is March 30, Please Cinde Woodcock at cinde55@aol.com before that date so the groupings can be put together. Sign up soon and enjoy an evening of great food, conversation, and friends, old and new! People Who Keep Tidewater Plantation Going Ever notice how all the public bathrooms in Tidewater are always spotless? Ever wonder how the kitchen at the Amenity Center is always clean as is the carpet? No, it isn t the elves that come during the night. It s Billie Ward and her golf cart traveling from one place to another keeping Tidewater pristine. Billie loves Tidewater and it shows. She has been a dedicated worker in Tidewater. Next time you see Billie give her a big HI and Thanks for all you do. She deserves it! Red Cups Host Super Bowl Party The annual Red Cups Super Bowl party was held at the TPCA on Sunday, February 4th. Besides the sandwiches, salads and chips offered here were five crock pots of Jo Moore s famous chili for all to enjoy. The event was well attended with both Red Cups and their wives. There were football pools with winners for each quarter and the end. A great thank you to the coordinators of the event Ed Boyer, Paul Cioffi, Ron Nichols and Bruce Wilt. The pools will be open Easter weekend and the Teal Lake pool will be ready as always. The responsibility belongs to Jeff Bunn, Teal Lake s man in charge of maintenance. Jeff has been working in Tidewater for the last four years and exclusively in Teal Lake for the last two years. Not only does Jeff clean the pool every morning making it safe and beautiful but he clears the sidewalks, repairs rotted windows, removes mold from sidewalks and keeps those pesky spider webs from interrupting your walk around our beautiful lake. These are only a small part of his responsibilities. Next time Jeff goes by say Thanks Jeff. He deserves that pat on the back! 4

5 Things to Do It was dedicated as a public wildlife sanctuary in March 9 BFF Pink Ribbon Run- This event is associated with the Susan G. Komen Foundation with proceeds going to cancer charities. Get the race weekend started early with packet pickup, an expo and musical entertainment at Barefoot Landing on Friday, March 8th. Race for the Cure on Saturday, March 9th, will begin at Docksider s Marina and end in the same area. For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a n d t o r e g i s t e r v i s i t March 16 - The St. Patrick s Day Parade (starting at 9:00am on Main Street) is the largest parade on the Grand Strand with over 100 parade entries and a history that is unwavering. If a grand parade wasn't enough, waiting at the end of Main Street is a festival (11:00am 4:00pm) you will not want to miss. Over 125 vendors will display their arts and crafts. Two stages of continuous live entertainment will keep the Irish spirit in you all day. Bring the wee ones to enjoy the children s area that is chocked full of rides and games for all ages. Festivities end at 4 pm, but before you leave, stop by the information tent and purchase a souvenir t-shirt to end your glorious day. March 30 Community Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny will be at McLean Park to give out candy to kids that attend. The North Strand Optimist Club will provide refreshments and there will be other activities for kids. The egg hunt start at 10:00 am sharp, but other activities will be from 10:00 to 12:00 noon. This is the 31st year for this event. April 19-May 5 The Theatre of the Republic presents The Color Purple, a new musical. The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and celebration of life. One of the most thrilling nights I ve ever spent in any theatre. It s a winner says Bill Zwecker, columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. Nominated for the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Original Score. Contact the Theatre of the Republic at or DAY TRIPPIN! Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens Scenic Marsh Boardwalk and nature trails make up this historical park now run by the Horry County Parks and Recreation Department. Vereen Memorial Gardens is a small portion of a 400 acre plantation that has been in the Vereen family since colonial days. In 1971, Mr. Jackson Vereen deeded 115 acres to the Horry County Historical Preservation Commission and its successors for the establishment and maintenance of a park. The gardens were open to the public in By 1985, the Historic Commission dissolved and the park was transferred to Horry County. boardwalks were added in the year Center opened. The 4,750 square foot building was designed The 1500 feet of marsh In 2008 t h e C. B. B e r r y Community for meetings, historical exhibits and an education facility. It was named after C.B. Berry who was involved with the p a r k f r o m initially asking Mr. Jackson Vereen to donate the property to serving on the Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens Board for thirty Years. Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens, located at the beginning of Rt. 179 going toward Calabash, N.C., is a 114 acre tract of woodlands and salt marsh one mile south of the South Carolina State line. This dog friendly walking trail leads to the Intracoastal and contains picnic tables and a bench swing for viewing the marsh. The Vereen Gardens also includes the Kings Highway which was part of the Atlantic Coastal Transportation system, in place, at least from the time of the earliest white settlement in the American Colonies. It is said to have been traveled by Lafayette in 1777 and Washington in It is one of the few stretches of the Kings Highway to retain its unpaved original appearance. 5

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7 Grille News Reservation Phone Number HOT OFF THE GRILLE MARCH 2013 Have you heard? The place to be on the First Friday is our own TW Grille for WHEEL NIGHT! Fun, food, and friendship you do NOT want to miss! FRIDAY, March 1 from 5:30-8pm. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! Fridays 6-9 pm 03/08 - Dart League 03/15 - Dart League 03/22 - Dart League 03/29 - Dart League Saturdays 5-8 pm 03/02- Happy Hour 03/09 - Happy Hour 03/23 - Happy Hour 03/30 - Happy Hour Buy one appetizer and get one 1/2 off $2.50 draft beer, $4.50 house wines, and $5.50 house highballs Special Event 03/26 - Tide of Hope Wine Tasting For submitting newsletter and website articles, please send them to newsarticles@tidewaterhoa.org. 7

8 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID N MYRTLE BEACH SC Permit # Spinnaker Drive North Myrtle Beach, SC Address Service Requested Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Fri day Saturday Daylight Savings Time St. Patrick s Day Dinner Dance Amenity Center St. Patrick s Day Easter Sunday Yoga/Pilates M/F 7:30 am Every Monday Art: 10am 3pm Tide of Hope Wine Tasting 5 Grille Artisan Creative Café Third Monday of the Month 10:00 am April News Articles due Zumba Tuesday 4:45 pm BOD Workshop TPCA Cardio & Tone T/Th/Sa 11:15 am Happy Hour TPCA Wheel Night Buffet Grille Dart League Dart League Dart League Dart League Every Friday: Mahjong 9:30 am Amenity Center Happy Hour Grille Happy Hour Grille Happy Hour Grille Happy Hour 5-8pm@Grille Pools Open Easter Weekend Happy Hour Grille Deadline for Taste Buds Signup Fitness For All! M/W 9:00 am Amenity Center