CLUB TIMES - SPRING INTO COLOR EDITION - VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 2 MARCH/APRIL 2019 - Wexford
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CLUB TIMES
VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 2 • MARCH/APRIL 2019
SPRING INTO COLOR
EDITION
111 Wexford Club Drive | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | (843) 686-8810 | www.wexfordplantation.com
Table of Welcome
Contents Dear Wexford Property Owners:
Message from the GM, 2
With guidance from three Member Services Coordinator.
Letter from the Board President, 3
different Wexford Committees We approached Kelley about
Wexford Pool Project, 3-5 last year, the Marketing the position, and believe that
Clubhouse Corner, 6-8 Committee took on the task she is the right person for
Welcome New Members, 8 of reviewing and revising our the job based on her loyalty,
Harbour News, 9 Vision/Mission Statement last knowledge of our members and
year. This process evolved over staff, friendly demeanor, and
Warren’s Wildlife, 10 several months, with input and enthusiastic “can-do” attitude.
Greens & Grounds News, 10 discussion from the Board of Susan Fishel Please join me in congratulating
Golf News, 11 Directors and members who General Manager/COO Kelley on her new role at
Tennis News, 12 were in attendance at Board Wexford!
meetings. The Board voted at the September Signs of spring approaching are
Wexford Wellness, 12
21 meeting to adopt the new Mission/Vision everywhere… trees leafing out, flowers
Security News, 13 statement, effective January 2019. blooming, birds singing, and warmer
ASC News, 13
Dedicated to being the foremost waterfront, weather. This month, we celebrate “Color”
Foundation News, 14 residential, social community in the Lowcountry: in our March/April Club Times edition.
Message from Wexford ETC, 14 Offering a unique combination of yachting, We are preparing for Easter and Heritage
Spotlight on Members, 15 golf tennis and croquet. activities, as we welcome your families and
Comprised of vibrant, interesting and giving guests to our beautiful community. Please
Calendar, 16
neighbors. note all of the annual and new events planned
Supported by a professional and caring staff. for early spring in the following pages!
This revised Mission/Vision statement Your caring staff and I look forward to
Wexford celebrates the beauty, amenities and, most of
all, the people of Wexford.
seeing you around your community! Color
us Red for our energy, Orange for our
Briefly I am pleased to announce that, after 3½ enthusiasm, and Green for freshness!
years of turnover, we finally got it right! Best Regards,
Kelley Smith, our Clubhouse Server
for over 7 years, accepted the position of Susan
Board of Directors —
Officers:
President: Kelley Smith’s Bio
Paul Klasing
Kelley has worked at Wexford in the clubhouse for seven years. She
Vice President: and her husband Jeff have 3 beautiful daughters — a set of twins,
Bill Haverland Elizabeth and Skylar, who are freshmen at Hilton Head Christian
Secretary: Academy, and a younger daughter, Brooke, in the fourth grade. Kelley
Lesley Green was born and raised here on Hilton Head and received her degree from
Treasurer: the University of South Carolina. Being a true native, Kelley has a vast
Dan Cornell knowledge of the Island, schools, waterways, and wildlife that will bring Kelley Smith
a unique perspective to Wexford. Kelley is thrilled and elated to be the
Directors: new Member Services coordinator and looks forward to working with all of you.
Rick Anderson
Hilary Drammis
David Jackson
Bill Murray
George Volanakis
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Administration Office:
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
843-686-6950
LET T ER FR OM TH E B OARD P RE S I DE NT
Hello Friends and Neighbors, of us for the next two years. Thanks Bill
for taking this appointment!
W
hat a wonderful Upon receiving Mr. Just as importantly, you will be happy
time to live at Branson’s resignation, the to know the 2019 Audit was completed
Wexford with eight continuing Board the week of January 28th with zero
new and renewed life for the members are directed by deficiencies. The Audit Report will be
community with our plantings the By-laws, Section 4.06 to presented to the Finance Committee
rejuvenated and nests full of select an owner to serve the at the April meeting. The Final Audit
baby birds and a few reptiles remainder of the term which Report will be saved on the member
more than likely. Hopefully is through December 2020 website by April 30th. The disciplines
Paul Klasing
everyone can tolerate the Annual meeting. The Board and processes our Management team
President
pollen without too much subsequently agreed and voted and Finance Committee members have
sneezing. unanimously to add the property owner developed and executed are a tribute to
The Board of Directors has who received the fourth most votes in their professionalism and stewardship
spent time setting up the committee the December 2018 director elections. of our funds. We can expect continued
memberships for 2019 and reviewing We were notified by legal counsel efforts to generate quality and value
the charters which influence their which controls the voting process that with diligence to control costs using
efforts and ensures a transparent process Mr. Bill Murray was the individual best practices for bidding work and
and efficient meetings. As has been who reviewed the fourth most votes product acquisition.
previously communicated, Mr. Butch from that election. Mr. Murray has Best wishes to y’all for good health
Branson resigned from the Wexford enthusiastically accepted this position and safe travels! Best wishes for an early
Plantation Board of Directors in late and responsibility. Please refer to Bill’s thaw for our families and friends in the
January. Butch served from December letter from November Club times with Northern climates.
2017 until his resignation and served his thoughts on being a Board Member
Take Care,
responsibly and effectively during this for our community. His personality,
period. wisdom, and wit will be an asset to all Paul
MESSAGE FROM THE POOL CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
Plans taking shape for Wexford Pool project
T
he Pool Construction Committee,
See rendering on pages 4-5
co-chaired by David W. Lomasney
and Dan Ogden, Wexford
Infrastructure Manager, has been very active buffers to soften the wall (per ASC guidelines) and expansive edges
the last couple of months. Primary work has around the deck. The playground and basketball court areas will
entailed refining the conceptual aspects of likely remain as currently sized and be located next to the pool.
the new Community Pool Construction as New playground equipment can be adopted. The refined concept
well as the renovation of the existing Pool. also renovates the existing restrooms and adds an attached bar/grill
The associated components of the concept David Lomasney to service both pools. So, the proposed Gazebo function is added
plan have been developed and refined to Committee Co-Chair to the existing poolhouse. A direct path was implemented to allow
meet feasible and technical aspects. Progress access to the Clubhouse kitchen without going through the pool
depicting the developed extents was submitted in the form of a activity area. This new food and beverage service is centralized,
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rendering to the Board of Directors on March 4, when 7 of the 9 and takes advantage of the already existing public utility services.
Board members were in attendance. Golf cart parking area will be expanded along the backside of the
Member feedback received was important during the process. It new pool.
can be noticed that there is no lazy river, thus the pool water area is
smaller in size. The new pool perimeter wall will have landscaping Continued on Page 5
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POOL PROJECT
Continued from Page 3
At this time, demolition permit process is underway for the existing
Gazebo, damaged by fire last year. Professional engineers are preparing
preliminary Pool pricing documents. The current developed plans have
been submitted to State and local agencies in order to receive feedback.
This should allow for a smooth review during the Final permitting process.
It will also allow any suggestions to be implemented and conveyed in the
preliminary pricing documents. The Committee members, are actively
obtaining input from Pool and Building construction professionals, pool
equipment suppliers, landscaping specialists, as well as the Wexford Food
& Beverage staff, and maintenance department. This input is deemed
essential to assure a successful, well-thought-out project meeting standards
the Wexford Community would expect.
Regarding the Time-line for the Project, it is anticipated that mobilization
and Project prep will start after Labor Day this year. While completion
for the project as a whole, is expected by mid-May next year. The existing
poolside deck area overlooking the Harbour will not be touched until after
October festivities are complete (planned wedding and the Member Guest
parties). Respectable screening will be put in place during the project.
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Communications will continue through the Club Times, eBlasts, and a
plan for a Town Hall Meeting will be made in the near future.
David Lomasney
Co-Chair of the Pool Construction Committee
Clubhouse Corner
Frank M. Copeland III Erica Pepper Jennifer Arnold
Executive Chef Clubhouse Manager Special Events Coordinator
843-715-0915 843-715-0914 843-715-0913
fcopeland@ epepper@ jarnold@
wexfordplantation.com wexfordplantation.com wexfordplantation.com
Reservations are welcome at the Clubhouse, online through Club Dining or
by calling our Reservations Line directly at (843) 715-0912.
Reservations are greatly appreciated, and cancellations are accepted up to 48 hours in advance of the events unless otherwise stated.
St. Patrick’s Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony
Pub Night followed by New Orleans & Gulf Coast Dinner
Sunday, March 31
Sunday, March 17 5 pm Harbourside Cocktails & Ceremony; 6:45 pm Dinner Buffet
from 5:30-7:45 pm Delectable menu straight from the bayou with Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice,
EAT, DRINK AND BE IRISH! Join us Mustard Greens, Crawfish Etouffee, Roast Beef, Baked Oysters Rockefeller,
for a special Pub Night featuring Corned Bananas Foster and more!
Beef & Cabbage, Bangers & Mash, Fish $35++ per Adults, $18++ per Children Ages 5 -12 & Children 4 & under
& Chips and other Irish Favorites. complimentary. A la Carte Dinner Service will not be offered this evening.
Hours of Operation
Member Guest DINING RESERVATIONS
Drawing Party Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner: Thursday - Saturday, 5:30 - 8 pm
Reservations are welcomed
at the Clubhouse, online
through Club Dining or by
Thursday, March 21 Sunday Brunch: 11 am - 2 pm calling our Reservations Line at
from 5-6 pm (843) 715-0912. Reservations
Sunday Pub Night: 5:30 - 8 pm
are greatly appreciated and
Join us for complimentary hors d’ oeuvres cancellations are accepted
while the names are drawn for the 2019 TO GO ORDERS
To go orders can be placed by calling (843) 686-8821. up to 48 hours in advance of
Men’s Member Guest Championship. events unless otherwise stated.
BAR SERVICE
Tuesday - Wednesday: 11:30 am - 5 pm
Viva la Vino Thursday - Saturday: 11:30 am – 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm
Friday, March 29 from 6-8 pm Bar hours are subject to change depending on volume.
This is going to be our BIGGEST wine Complimentary Coffee Service: Tuesday - Sunday mornings until 10 am
event of the year! Over 50 bottles of wine
Traditional Happy Hour: Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres: Thursdays 6-7pm
will be on display to sample. All wines
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will be offered at discount prices so you
can stock your cellars! We will have live
music and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. $25++ CLUBHOUSE April 6: Clubhouse Closed for a Private Event
per person. A la Carte Dinner Service
will not be offered this evening. CLOSURES Easter Sunday, April 21: No Dinner Service
Champion’s Dinner
Friday, April 12 • 6:30pm Cocktails, 7pm Dinner
The Champion’s Dinner has been an Augusta National tradition
since 1952 on the Tuesday night of the Masters Tournament week
to welcome the previous year’s winner into the “Masters Club.” The
previous year’s champion gets to select the menu featured for the
evening. In honor of Masters Week, we would like to host our own
Champions Dinner that will feature several of the dishes selected
by the past champions. Price per person $38++ Ala Carte Dinner
Service will not be offered this evening.
Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres Spring Carnival
Shrimp Cocktail and Mini Crab Cakes- Zach Johnson
Pimento Cheese Sandwich Triangles- Masters Classic Easter Egg Hunt &
Salad Course
Artichoke,Arugula and Grilled Calamari Salad with Lemon and
Herbs-Adam Scott
Bunny Lunch
Pre-Selected Entrée Choices Saturday, April 20th
Veal Osso Bucco over Spinach and Cheese Ravioli with Wild Mush- 10 am - 12 pm: Spring Carnival on the
rooms & Sangiovese Wine Demi-Glace- Zach Johnson Driving Range
or 11 am - 2 pm: Bunny Lunch
Lobster Ravioli with Spring Asparagus, Lemon Cream and Basil- Phil Join us for our annual Spring Carnival! We’ll have
Mickelson bounce houses, face painters, lawn games… and
Dessert of course, the Easter Egg Hunt and visit from the
Spring Strawberry Shortcake- Tiger Woods Easter Bunny. The egg hunts will start at 10:15
am. We kindly ask that everybunny brings their
own basket.
This is said to be the original invitation verbiage Following the Spring Carnival, we hope you’ll hop
sent to Clifford Roberts from Ben Hogan in 1952: on over to the Clubhouse for our lunch buffet!
Adults $21++, Children Ages 5-12 $12++,
Dear Cliff: Children Ages 4 & Under are complimentary.
I wish to invite you to attend a stag dinner at the Augusta Reservations encouraged! The buffet will be offered
National on Friday evening, April 4th, at 7:15 p.m. It’s my in place of our a la carte lunch menu.
wish to invite all the Masters Champions who are going to be
here, plus Bob Jones and Cliff Roberts. The latter has agreed
to make available his room for the dinner party and I hope
you can be on hand promptly at 7:15 p.m. My only stipulation
Easter Sunday
is that you wear your green coat.
Cordially yours,
Buffet
Ben Hogan Sunday, April 21
Seatings available at
11am, 11:30am, 1pm and 1:45pm
Cheryl Christine will be playing the piano. Menu
highlights include Beef Carving Station, Rack
Heritage Grill Nights of Lamb, Charleston Fish, Cocktail Shrimp,
Smoked Salmon and Shrimp & Corn Chowder.
Reservations required. Denim is not permitted
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April 18-20 for this event. The Clubhouse will close for bar
Reservations available from 5:30-7:45 pm and pool service at 5 pm. There is no pub night
End your day after the Heritage tournament with us and enjoy this evening. 72-hour cancellation policy applies.
a steakhouse style a la carte menu. Reservations are strongly Adults: $42++, Children ages 5-12: $18++,
encouraged. Children 4 & Under are complimentary.
The Pool will Heritage Boat
open Monday, Transportation
March 18th! April 18-21
As Wexford members, you are invited to step aboard
Harbour Town Yacht Club’s (HTYC) Mystique and enjoy
an hour cruise over to Harbour Town during Heritage
Weekend. HTYC will offer a ferry service from the Wexford
Shredding Day Harbour Center to Harbour Town from Thursday, April
18 through Sunday, April 21. The cost is $20 each way.
Depart Wexford @ 9:00 am, 11:20 am
Saturday, March 23 from 9-11 am Depart Harbour Town @ 4:35 pm, 6:35 pm
Take advantage of our complimentary shredding day! The For reservations, call (843) 671-1400. Your Wexford
shredding truck will be located in the Gatehouse parking lot. account will be billed for the trip (including “no shows”).
Ben & Traci Clark Michael & Janet
18 Plumbridge Lane McDonald
Welcome 23 Wexford Drive
New
Members
Joe & Beverly Kyle
Dr. Jeff & Mrs. Denise
21 Plumbridge Lane Burkett Gary & Jennifer Fisher
53 Yorkshire Drive 52 Wexford on the Green
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Harbour News
Mark Dryden Warren Holland Wanda Marshall
Harbourmaster Dockmaster Harbour Attendant
843-686-8813 843-686-8813 (843) 686-8813
mdryden@ wholland@ wmarshall@
wexfordplantation.com wexfordplantation.com wexfordplantation.com
Burgees & Flags
H
ave you ever given thought to
Did You Know?
the colorful burgees, ensigns,
flags and pennants we fly on The position of honor on a ship is the quarterdeck at the stern of a ship, where
our boats? What do you know about the officers stand, and thus ensigns are traditionally flown either from the ensign
nautical flag etiquette and usage? staff at the ship’s stern, or from a gaff rigged over the stern. Hence Yacht Clubs
Well here goes, a short and simple flag poles are designed with a gaff.
explanation. There is an international burgee registry. www.burgees.com/burgeeframe.html
Burgee — A burgee, is a distinguishing To learn more about maritime flag etiquette: www.usps.org/f_stuff/etiquett.html
flag, regardless of its shape, of a recreational
boating organization. very seriously as they are the current While one generally thinks of the flag
In most cases, they home of the Sailing trophy formerly of the United States as the ensign being
have the shape of a known as the America’s Cup). If you are discussed here, in practice, the ensign
long, tapering, usually visiting a Yacht Club that is willing to widely flown by most U.S. pleasure
triangular flag. Members belonging exchange a burgee, let me know and I will boats is the red and white stripes of our
to a yacht club or sailing organization set you up with one of ours to exchange, national flag, but with a fouled anchor
may fly their club’s burgee both while and we can display theirs in our Harbour in a circle of thirteen stars as the canton
underway and at anchor (however, not Center. (box in upper left corner). There was a
while racing). Sailing vessels may fly the Burgees have many designs and are time in our history when the US Yacht
burgee from the main masthead or from personal to the yacht club they represent. Ensign was only flown by registered
a lanyard under the starboard spreader They should incorporate some aspect yachts over a certain tonnage, but that
on the mast. Power boats fly the burgee of the club and they can be any color law was repealed in 1980.
off a short staff on the bow. The history or design, the most common being red, There are any number of other types
of these flags dates back to the English white and blue combinations. Our green of flags (generally rectangular) that
insurance companies and shipping firms and yellow one is unique and stands out might be flown on a boat and we have
of the 1700s. In order to identify a ship in the crowd. seen them flown in several different
returning to port, an observer was paid to Ensign — An ensign, is the national places (other than the stern). They could
monitor all vessels coming and awaiting flag flown on a vessel to indicate be a personal flag that represents the
entry. The captain would hoist his house nationality. The ensign is the largest boat owner. Flags representing the make
flag and thus signal to the owners he had flag, generally flown at of the boat or port-of-
returned. Eventually yacht clubs adopted the stern of the ship. call might be flown. One
the practice. It should be noted that a According to the US very popular example
Burgee exchange between yacht clubs Power Squadron, the is the Jolly Roger flag.
signifies full reciprocity between the two national ensign should represent the A more detailed discussion of that flag
clubs; that’s why some yacht clubs will not registry of the vessel, not the nationality should be left to another time.
exchange burgees officially. For instance, of the owner or operator. When in Pennant — A pennant is used on
I recently set up a visit with the Royal harbour, the ensign should be hoisted ships for signaling or identification.
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New Zealand Yacht Squadron, they did at 0800 (called “making the colors”) They can be triangular shaped or have a
not wish to exchange burgees, simply and lowered at sunset (called “striking swallowtail. Many fun pennants can be
because they did not want to initiate the colors”), weather permitting. The seen on vessels, the most common is the
reciprocity with an international Yacht ensign is the first flag hoisted or placed Martini Glass, everyone knows what that
Club. (They also tend to take themselves and the last flag lowered or secured. one means.
WARREN’S WILDLIFE with Warren Holland, Master Naturalist
Colorful Spring Birds
Tri-Colored Heron (left) — This is a
full plumed breeding adult. In the spring,
they lose some of their winter feathers and
they are noted to have beautiful purple
around his breast and back of his head.
Red bellied Woodpecker (center) —
A fairly common woodpecker seen around
the plantation. Like most woodpeckers, he
commonly misidentified as a red headed bird that will frequent your feeders. Their summer colors on
woodpecker. The best way to identify woodpeckers is the the breeding males is very defined yellow head with a small
patterns on their back. Seen here eating the seeds out of a Sable black cap, while the female will have more of an olive yellow
Palmetto. head with a greyish body. This is believed to be a non-breeding
American Goldfinch (right) — A very common backyard male that will hopefully get its full colors this summer.
Greens & Grounds News
Jaime Matthews Chris Neff Billy Dearman
Golf Course Superintendent Director of Greens & Grounds Landscape Superintendent
843-686-8808, ext. 125 (843) 686-8808, ext. 121 (843) 686-8808, ext. 124
jmatthews@ cneff@ bdearman@
wexfordplantation.com wexfordplantation.com wexfordplantation.com
Best Annuals for 2019
L Vinca Tattoo Series
ooking out of the window, I can see the pollen slowly
collect on everything. Thankfully, this means spring
is slowly creeping in. And with the arrival of spring, Vinca is one of the best flowers for heat
it will be time to start thinking about switching out winter and dry weather, our normal Hilton Head
annuals, for summer annuals. I wanted to take this opportunity summers. This new series offers some of
to let you know about some new series that are coming out the biggest flowers yet, as well as multicolored patterns on the
for some of our most trusted annuals, ones that thrive in our petals. They will grow 10-14 inches tall and bloom best in
summer climate! full sun, with blooms covering about two-thirds of the plants.
Impatiens Imara XDR Series Zinnia Holi Scarlet
In 2012, a deadly Downy Mildew disease Another heat and drought lover, this new
came and wiped out Impatiens, virtually selection performs just as well in shade
overnight. This led to most gardeners as it does in full sun. Another surprising
switching to other plants. New for trait to this selection is how well it
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2019 is a line of Impatiens that looks and perform like the performed in trials with excessive summertime rainfall with
originals. It its being touted by gardeners as the solution to no disease. Shade and disease resistance in wet weather are
the 2012 epidemic. They will grow about 12 inches tall and not usually strong suits for zinnias. These will grow a compact
perform best in full shade or at least in areas with shade in the 18 inches tall.
afternoon during the hottest part of the day. What’s on your garden list this spring/summer season?Scott Hunter
Director of Golf
(843) 686-8812, ext. 141
shunter@wexfordplantation.com
Golf News James Scales
1st Asst. Golf Professional
(843) 686-8812, ext. 142
jscales@wexfordplantation.com
Unplayable Lie
in Bunker
T
here is a new rule for 2019 regarding an
unplayable lie in a bunker, like the one shown
in the photo. The player has four options in
a bunker if they choose not to play the ball:
Option 1 — +1 penalty stroke; drop within two
club-lengths within the bunker
Option 2 — +1 penalty stroke; drop on the line of
play within the bunker
Option 3 — +1 penalty stroke; stroke and distance
and replay the shot from previous spot
Option 4 — +2 penalty strokes, drop on the line
of play outside the bunker
Golf Tip with James
Glow Golf Dine & 9
Master the long Friday, March 8 • 5 pm Dinner; 6:30 pm Shotgun Start
Come out to light up the Carolina night sky and have an unforgettable
bunker shot golfing experience! The event will be a 9-hole scramble, with a maximum
field of 48 players. Glow gear will be provided to the players, including golf
O
balls. Golf carts with lights are recommended. $50 per couple
ne of the hardest shots in golf is the Sign up in the Golf Shop or call (843) 686-8812. Call F&B for dinner
25-50 yard bunker shot. Too often, reservations at (843) 715-0912.
the approach we take is to use the
Sand or Lob Wedge and just swing harder. By
swinging harder, the result tends to be a club
that digs deeper into the sand causing the ball
to come up short, or a thinly contacted ball
Mark Your Calendar
that flies way too far. WWGA Opening Day Heritage Week Schedule
The next time you find yourself in this ‘Par Fore the Course’ Monday, April 15 – Course and Golf
Thursday, March 7 Operation Open; Course opens at 7:30 am
situation, take a different approach. Instead
9 holes followed by Lunch Tuesday, April 16 – Men’s Day 9am
of using your Sand or Lob Wedge, try using Wednesday, April 17 – RBC Golf
your Pitching Wedge or even your 9-Iron. By Glow Golf Outing, limited tee times available
using a lower lofted club, the ball will travel the Friday, March 8 Thursday, April 18 – Ladies Day Tee
distance needed without you having to swing Times
any harder than normal. When doing this, be Callaway Demo Day Friday, April 19 – Course Opens at
sure the clubface is slightly more open than Friday, March 15 7:30am
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usual. An open clubface will help ensure the Saturday, April 20 – Course Opens at
Taylor Made Demo Day
stronger club slides through the sand without 7:30am, **Driving Range will be temporarily
Friday, March 29
digging, as well as help the ball get into the air. closed due to Spring Carnival
Try this approach to multiple different Sunday, April 21 – Course Opens at
7:30am
clubs see how far each one flies.Patrick Mason Tennis Mike Pollard
News
Director of Tennis Head Tennis Professional
(843) 686-8816, ext. 150 (843) 686-8816, ext. 152
pmason@wexfordplantation.com mpollard@wexfordplantation.com
XGLOsive is coming back! Mark Your
Calendar
M
ake plans now to join us on
Saturday, March 9th for this special
XGLOsive Tennis
GLOW IN THE DARK musical
Saturday, March 9
tennis event! It’s a fun, lively atmosphere
Sessions offered from 7-8 pm and
with the fast-paced workout of cardio tennis.
8-9 pm.
XGLOsive is fun for all ages and ability levels!
Sessions will be offered from 7-8 pm and 8-9 St. Patrick’s Round Robin
pm. The cost is $60 per person per one hour Friday, March 15
timeslot. Check out the video from last year’s
from 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Mixed Doubles Round Robin –
XGLOsive event on our vimeo channel:
the cost is $20 per person, which
https://vimeo.com/wexfordplantation.
includes balls, food, beverages &
prizes!
Tennis Tip:
Pickleball Clinic
at Long Cove
Friday, April 5
Turn doubles into a 2-on-1 game from 11 am – 12 pm
This clinic will cover the basics
T
he most basic strategy a doubles team can utilize is to attack the weaker through experienced player level
of the 2 opponents. You and your partner should communicate during strategy.The cost is $15 per player.
the whole match about who is currently the weaker player and do Game Night
your best to hit as many shots to that player. We all know that players can get Friday, April 12
hot or go cold during a match. Pay attention to which player is missing more from 4-6 pm
shots, and then go on the ATTACK! Join us for team game night! Each
4-player team will compete in
Tennis, Ping Pong and Cornhole!
The cost is $15 per player, which
Tennis Trivia includes drinks & appetizers.
Q: Who is the oldest person to win a professional tennis match?
A: Gail Falkenberg — she was 69 years young when she defeated Rosalyn
Small 6-0 to 6-1 in the first round of an ITF25k tournament in Pelham, Ala-
bama.
Wexford Cyclebar Week
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March 18-25
Wexford Plantation members can take advantage of $10 rides — a savings of $12 off the normal
drop-in price — at CycleBar, a premium indoor cycling studio on the Island. You must register
online using code WEX10 at hiltonhead.cyclebar.com. The discount is only good for three
rides during the week. For more information, call Lyndsey at CycleBar at (440) 915-6587.Don’t tempt fate; Steer clear of alligators
W Security News
ith the spring season
arriving, we wanted to
remind our members and
their guests of a few facts regarding
the alligators, which actively move
Marvin Morrison
between the various neighboring Chief of Security
communities and within the Wexford mmorrison@wexfordplantation.com
Plantation ponds. (843) 686-8817
Alligators may attack because
they’re hungry, but that’s not the alligators. Throwing sticks and rocks
most common reason. The two main at alligators may seem harmless, but
reasons that an alligator attacks a hu- doing so creates a dangerous situation
man are because it is protecting its for both the person and the alligator.
territory or it is angry. Most experts agree that an alliga-
An adult male is territorial dur- tor that attacks a human is an alliga-
ing mating season, which is early- to tor that has been fed by humans. An
mid-summer. If he feels threatened or alligator that has never been fed by
startled, he may attack. A female with humans may attack if it is teased or
her young may attack if she views a feels trapped, but that’s uncommon.
human as a threat to her offspring. Most alligators would never get close
In fact, attacks often occur when a enough to humans to be teased if they
human tries to capture or pet young hadn’t, at one time or another, re-
alligators, not realizing that mom is ceived food from humans.
nearby. So please remember to adhere to
Many attacks occur as a result of the laws regarding no feeding of the
people teasing or trying to capture alligators.
Is it time for touch-ups around your property?
ASC News S
pring is just around the corner and the responsibilities and limitations of Wexford
Architectural Standards Committee ownership, a commitment by property
believes this a great time for individual owners to “play by the rules,” and a pride in
owners to look at your own private property. ownership.
Please take a moment to walk around your ASC Review — Please remember the
home or lot and ask, “Am I supporting ASC must review and approve all exterior
our plantation’s reputation as the premier changes or improvement if it affects the
residential community on Hilton Head footprint, color, material or style of the home
Island?” In many cases a little “TLC” is all and all major landscape changes over 50% of
that is needed. the property. The ASC Administrator must
Maybe your home needs a roof cleaning, also be notified of all property maintenance
your landscaping is overgrown, your trees projects to determine if committee approval is
Christine Wilkins need pruning or your unimproved lot needs required. Prior to planning any improvements
to remove downed trees — these are just a to your home, please go to the website
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ASC@wexfordplantation.com
few of the more common compliance issues and familiarize yourself with the Wexford
(843) 686-8820
the ASC Committee often addresses on an Covenants and ASC guidelines. Then contact
individual, ongoing basis. Frankly, many of the ASC Office to review the scope of work
these issues can, and should, be resolved with for your project. ASC meetings are held on
good common sense, an understanding of the the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.WEXFORD FOUNDATION NEWS
Wexford Foundation reaches $1M milestone
A
t the 7th Annual Grants
Luncheon held on February
6th, the Wexford Charitable
Foundation presented grants totaling a
record amount of $211,500 to 32 worthy
charities. Foundation chairperson Sue
MacCormack was thrilled to announce
that with these grants, the Foundation
had surpassed $1,000,000 in grant
awards since the Foundation’s inception.
Through the generosity of Wexford
members and other sponsors, this
remarkable milestone in collective giving
was achieved in under seven years. Sue
paid tribute to past chair Jim Hicks and
all those who had been involved in the
development of the Foundation and
highlighted the difference that Wexford
has made to so many of those in need on
Hilton Head Island and the surrounding
area.
The abundance of colorful pinwheels
of all shapes and sizes adorning the
clubhouse presented an array of color and Luncheon was dedicated to Charli
motion which underpinned the theme of Bobinchuck who tragically lost her life
Sue’s address. Drawing attention to the at the age of eleven in June. Charli
rainbow of colors, she observed how the was a special girl who cared deeply
colors reflect the diversity of the work of for other people, for animals and for
the Foundation’s recipient charities and the island on which she lived. In 2016,
the many people they serve. The constant Charli presented the Foundation with a
motion of the pinwheels turning in the generous gift from the money she had
wind signifies the continuing work to be saved during the prior year. On behalf of
done. And finally, the pinwheels remind the Foundation, Sue MacCormack and
us of the joy and the happiness brought Andi Purple presented Charli’s mother
to children and adults whose lives are with the details of a small statue which
impacted by the Foundation’s work. will be placed in Yacht Cove to honor
Of special note, this year’s Grants Charli’s memory.
MESSAGE FROM WEXFORD EVENT & TRAVEL CLUB
Interested in joining Wexford ETC? ETC offers several opportunities
to socialize with your neighbors. Activities include local events, social events
and the opportunity for regional, national, and international travel. Our past
activities have included bowling, Jazz Corner night and Symphony Under the
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Stars. Just a few of our upcoming activities planned are Take Me Out to The
Ball Game, Escape Room, and a Savannah Food Tour. Trips to Highlands, NC;
Austin, TX; Nashville, TN and a Normandy/Bordeaux trip and river cruise are
also planned for 2019. If you are interested in joining, please contact Colleen
Price @ 248-496-8697 or grammy@barryandcolleen.com.Spotlight on Members
’80s Tennis Trivia
Bogey Boys Awards Dinner Friday Night Lights
January Rainbow
photo by Jason Bullock
Nature Walk
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Visit www.wexfordplantation.com for
weekly golf and tennis schedules.
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Clubhouse Closed Yoga
Golf Course Closed OPEN for Lunch Bridge WWGA Opening Day Glow Golf Nine & Dine XGlosive Tennis
3D Discussion Traditional Happy Hour
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Clubhouse Closed
Daylight Saving/Spring Golf Course Closed Book Club Bridge Yoga Callaway Demo Day
Clocks Forward 3D Discussion Traditional Happy Hour St. Patrick’s Day
Round Robin
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POOL Opens Yoga
St. Patrick’s Day Clubhouse Closed Bridge Men’s Member Guest Board Meeting Community Shred Event
Pub Night Golf Course Closed Drawing Vessel Inspections
3D Discussion Traditional Happy Hour
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Clubhouse Closed
Golf Course Closed Bridge Yoga TaylorMade Demo Day
31 Blessing of the Fleet 3D Discussion Traditional Happy Hour Viva la Vino
New Orleans &
Gulf Coast Dinner
APRIL 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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April Fools Day
Clubhouse Closed Docktails Bridge Traditional Happy Hour Pickleball at LCC Clubhouse Closes
Golf Course Closed at 2p.m.
3D Discussion ETC Trip to Austin
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Clubhouse Closed Board Meeting
Golf Course Closed Book Club Bridge Yoga Tennis Game Night
3D Discussion Traditional Happy Hour Champion’s Dinner
ETC Trip to Austin
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Golf Course OPEN RBC Golf Outing Yoga Heritage Grill Nights
Clubhouse Closed Bridge Traditional Happy Hour Heritage Grill Nights Spring Carnival Easter Egg
3D Discussion Heritage Grill Nights Hunt & Bunny Brunch
RBC Heritage Golf Tournament
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Easter Sunday Buffet Clubhouse Closed
No Dinner Service Golf Course Closed Bridge Yoga Wexford Spring Wexford Spring
3D Discussion Traditional Happy Hour Invitational Invitational
RBC Heritage
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Golf Course Closed
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