Artists Association
The Hilton Head Plantation Artists Association is a non-profit organization that studies and promotes the visual arts with monthly educational programs, group painting sessions, workshops, and art exhibitions. The Association is open to all Plantation residents who are interested in the visual arts. Members work in a broad variety of media and range from beginners to accomplished professionals. Scheduled meetings generally have a speaker or demonstration concerning a wide variety of art-related topics. The Plantation House serves as a gallery for the artists -- most work hung in the Plantation House is for sale by contacting the artist. Informal opportunities to paint and exchange information with other artists occur every Monday and Tuesday from 10:30 am until 4:00 pm on the second floor of the Plantation House. The Plantation Artists hold an annual show in May at the Plantation House. Residents are urged to join and explore their creativity; every artist has to have a place to start and encouragement from other artists certainly helps!
Contact
Annette Martin, 681-6936.
Dues
$20 per year
Website
www.hhpartists.com
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Avid Gardeners
Avid Gardeners is a club that meets monthly. We are members of the National, State, and Regional Federated Garden Clubs; also, a member of the Hilton Head Island Council of Garden Clubs. Our purpose is to create a love of gardens and flowers, to promote beauty in our community and roadsides, and to conserve our natural resources.
We are an active group. Our meetings are informative and interesting and cover a wide variety of subjects relative to gardening, including crafts, flower shows, and hands-on learning experiences. Membership is open to permanent residents of the Plantation and we welcome new members.
Azalea Project Brochure
Contact
Sally Price, 681-4577
Website
www.theavidgardeners.org
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Big Wheels
The Big Wheels Bicycle Club is a wonderful way to get out in the fresh air, set some exercise, and socialize with friends. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday every month. The 1st Thursday we bike to Dolphin Head, bringing a brown bag lunch, meeting at 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. At that time, we decide what restaurant we will meet for the 3rd Thursday. We have no dues.
Contact
Kathleen Krizner, 681-2929. Joan Henry, 689-5649
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Bocce Club
Competitive play of the game which originated in Italy. Courts are near the tennis courts. Game items are heavy 4" balls directed at a 1-1/2" target ball. Playing teams are arranged in divisions determined by skill. New divisions are formed for the upcoming seasons, spring or fall. Playing teams are 2 or 3 members, but only 2 play a match.
This sport is loads of fun, easy to play, and is open to all Plantation residents.
Contact
Nadine Korosi 689-5156
Ivan Bennett 681-3144
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Bridge/ Cards
Team Bridge - Plantation House
The first Tuesday of each month we meet at the Plantation House. Our sessions are a fun way to meet fellow bridge players and anyone who enjoys playing bridge is most welcome.
Contact
Barb/Don Edwards 689-3311
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We play each fourth Tuesday at the Plantation House at 7:00 PM.
Contact
Joan Harnishfeger 681-7229 or Rita Philippon 681-6635
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Ladies Bridge - Plantation House
The Plantation House Ladies Bridge Club meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at 10:30 AM at the Plantation House
Contact
Sue Creighton 682-2886 or Jeanne Napier 681-1866
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Ladies Bridge - Spring Lake Pavilion
Formed in 1982, this group of experience bridge players meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Spring Lake Pavilion at 10:00 AM. This bridge group is open to any Plantation resident who is an experienced bridge player.
Contact
Sigrid Peters, 689-9350 or Jeanne Napier, 681-1866
Fee
$1.00 per person per session
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Men’s Bridge
This men’s group plays rubber bridge every Friday. No lessons are provided. The group welcomes players with reasonable bridge experience.
Contact
Norm Wolff, 681-8286
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Men’s Card Club
This group of guys gets together and plays Poker every Thursday night at 7:00 pm at the Spring Lake Pavilion. If you are interested, then contact Joel ahead of time so that there are an even number of players at each table.
Contact
Joel Aronso, 342-6126
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Slammers Bridge
Slammers Bridge provides a card game which couples (couple = any 2 people) can enjoy. Participants play a total of 24 hands, with a move in tables and a change in partners every 6 hands. Each person has his/her own score tally and cash prizes are awarded for up to the 5 highest scorers - these obtained from a $1.00 assessment per person per session. All are welcome, including beginners and as often occurs, “Beginners” become “Winners” very quickly.
Contact
Rick Perrini, 689-5025
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Cheers by the Sound
The Cheers by the Sound Club provides a marvelous excuse to have cocktails and hor d’oeuvres once a month by Port Royal Sound at Dolphin Head Recreation Area and to meet old and new neighbors.
Contact
Margita Rockstroh, 682-3171
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Craft Workshop
Our club is comprised of about 30 friendly women (men are also welcome) who enjoy meeting twice a month to share fellowship and make items that can be sold at our two sales each year, the profits from which are donated to the Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. There are numerous crafts, sewing, knitting, flower arranging, and just about anything you can think of, underway at any of our meetings. Many of our members also continue to work on their projects at home.
Our Spring Show and Sale for the benefit of the Hospice Care of the Lowcountry was held on Saturday, April 18, 2009, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Plantation House. There was a huge selection of unique handmade items at reasonable prices including lovely Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, graduation, shower, wedding, and hostess gifts, or perhaps something special just for you. There wasl also a bake sale.
Our Annual Sale was held on Saturday, October 10, 2009, from 9:30 AM to 2 PM, at Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, between markers 8 and 9.
Over the past 15 years, we have donated over $152,000 to the Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. This is a community-based, non-profit agency. Its mission is, “To provide quality care for our patients as they near the end of life, and for their families.” They welcome patients of all ages, backgrounds, and religious affiliations. They will accept anyone in need, regardless of ability to pay, including children. The money that our group (and others in the community), donates helps to fund their work.
Our Club always welcomes new members. Crafter or beginner—we have a place for you. Many of our members started out not knowing very much about crafting and today they are some of our most productive crafters. On-the-job training is the key.
We meet at the Spring Lake Pavilion on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, except for about six weeks from June to August (exact dates to be announced), when we resume our meetings at the Spring Lake Pavilion in preparation for our Annual Sale. Our meetings start at 9:30 AM. We have a short business meeting about 11:30 AM and serve coffee and cookies or cake. Our dues are $5.00 per year, plus bringing cake for one of our meetings.
Come join us. We would love to meet you.
Contact
Elaine Maher, 342-6015
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Dance Club
The Hilton Head Plantation Dance Club brings together all residents of HHP and their guests who enjoy dancing and would like to improve their dancing skills by learning new dances and/or new steps to dances they already know.
Our certified dance instructor works with all experience levels. Dance steps are broken down into basic step sequence and practiced during the hour and a half sessions. Prior dance experience is not a requirement. If you enjoy music and dancing, come join us.
Contact
Charlie & Joan Forton, 681-4761
Frank & Karen Anderson, 682-3107
Meeting Times
First and third Wednesdays of the month 6:15 PM at the Plantation House.
During April ONLY, third and fifth Wednesday.
Dues
$5.00 per person, payable the evening of Dance Club.
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Dog Club
The mission of the Hilton Head Plantation Dog Club is to promote the well-being of dogs in our community. We meet at 2:00 PM at Dolphin Head twice a month, September to May. On the second Thursday of the month, we meet outside on the deck with our dogs, weather permitting, for human and pet socialization. On the fourth Thursday of the month, we meet inside the facility, without our furry companions, to discuss our latest project or to share information about the best way to care for our pets. Residents who love dogs (even those residents who currently do not own a dog) are invited to join for a nominal fee.
Contact
Helen Collins, 843-689-9303, email: hmcollins@hargray.com
Website
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Farmers Club
The Farmers Club consists of approximately 140 property owners who grow vegetables, fruit, and flowers in individual fenced-in, well-watered plots in Seabrook Farm, located next to the POA Service Center. We hold potluck dinners at our monthly meetings. The Club sells its excess produce at Saturday Farm Sales.
Membership & Plot Management
Bob Rombauer, Plot Coordinator: plotcoordinator@hhpfarmers.com
Dues
Membership: $20 per year, per family
Annual plot rental fee: $30 for 25 X 25 foot plot
Website
Farmer's Club
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Fishing Club
The Fishing Club is dedicated to improving Plantation fishing areas and promoting / teaching fishing skills to all Plantation residents. We actively support and participate in the Plantation’s KIDS KAMP, the Kids Fishing Tournament, and to Camp Leo in Sea Pines. The Club is open to all residents. We meet for a potluck dinner and guest speaker every 4th Wednesday at 6:00 pm at the Plantation House. We also plan fishing trips several times a year to various locations.
Contact
Dave Morse, 682-2356
Gary Turner for fishing information, 342-3254
Dues
$15 per family or $10 per individual to support our dinners and activities.
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Land Trust
In less than fifteen years, our Land Trust of Hilton Head Island has assumed a role of prominence and leadership in preserving the unique sense of beauty that distinguishes our Island. We are a reflection of all people who care about Hilton Head Island and its Lowcountry characteristics
In Hilton Head Plantation, we are fortunate to have two beautiful conservancies. One is Whooping Crane Conservancy consisting of 137 acres and the other is Cypress Conservancy consisting of 37 acres. Both of these areas have boardwalks throughout for easy viewing. The Land Trust manages these properties under a conservation easement for the Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners' Association. We also manage Northridge Tract, 66 acres in the center of Hilton Head Island that will eventually become a park open to all. Fort Howell, which is a five-acres Fort built by the Union Army in 1864 is also under our auspices.
The Land Trust can receive outright gifts of land or it can protect the land that is in the name of private owners by means of a conservation easement, which protects the land in perpetuity. A group of interested citizens manage the Land Trust. Membership is open to all citizens for annual dues.
Membership Contact
Marty Waltz, 681-4711
Dues
$25 per year
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Newcomers Club
Visit our Website at: www.hhpnc.com
The Hilton Head Plantation Newcomers Club is open to all HHP residents, full and part-time, who have lived on the Plantation for less than four years. Once they become members, these individuals are automatically included in the HHP Newcomers Club roster for a maximum of four years. There are no dues; we only charge enough to cover our expenses for meals or refreshments. We invite everyone in this group to take an active part in the Club. We are dedicated to helping new Plantation residents integrate into our community, have fun, and enjoy all of the benefits HHP has to offer by:
- Helping them meet and socialize with their neighbors
- Educating them in the history of our beautiful Island and points of interest
- Making them aware of the many HHP organizations
- Promoting awareness of services available in HHP
- Introducing newcomers to products and services available on and off Island
Generally, we meet the third Tuesday of each month, September to May. Most meetings follow the format of a “mixer” followed by a meeting, prizes, and refreshments. Look for detailed information on our events each month in Plantation Living.
To join the Hilton Head Plantation Newcomers Club and to be included in our e-mail distribution list for monthly notifications, please complete the New Member Form online on our Website, or e-mail Linda Cooper at membership@hhpnc.com
Hilton Head Plantation Newcomers Club
Planned program for 2009-2010
Scheduled events are held the 3rd Tuesday at at 7:00PM
at the Plantation House unless otherwise noted.
Tues. Sept. 15 HHP Property Owners' Association presentation, A*
Tue. Oct. 20 “Lowcountry Boil”, catered by Jimmy Fitts, Heritage Brass & Steel Band, B*
Tue. Nov. 17 “A Taste of Hilton Head” at Wine Times 4, Wexford Village, A*, C*
No meeting in Dec.'09
2010
Mon. Jan. 18 “Meet & Mingle with the Mayor of the Town of Hilton Head” at Bear Creek Golf Club, A*
Tue. Feb. 16 “A Gullah Experience”, music by Lavon Stevens, Gullah artists, B*
Tue. Mar. 16 “March Magic Show”, Wearing of the Green, Potluck dinner, B*
Tue. April 20 “Pig Roast”, catered by Jimmy Fitts, DJ, and line dance instructor, B*
Tue. May 18 “Sunset Cruise”, Palmetto Ferry Company, Squire Pope Road, B*
Note A*: Admission at the door is $5 per person
Note B*: Reservation by prepayment is required. Send $18 check per person payable to HHP Newcomers Club to Robin Jordan, 2 Fox Den Ct., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, phone (412) 296-3401 or e-mail rsvp@hhpnc.com.
Note C*: Space is limited so make reservations in advance at rsvp@hhpnc.com
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Tennis Social Group
The Spring Lake Tennis Club is a social organization, which is open to all members of Spring Lake Tennis and HHP residents who pay for court time and wish to join us. Each month we have a social function based on round-robin play for members. The Club also supports organized league play, helps newcomers find their level of play, and provides for a pleasant access to the Plantation’s tennis community
Contact
Sandy Harris
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Whooping Crane Pond/Cypress Conservancies
Whooping Crane Pond Conservancy is a 137-acre nature sanctuary set aside in 1972. There are paths through the wooded area and a boardwalk into tupelo swamp and marsh. Guides are in a box near the entrance and many of the plants have markers to identify them
Cypress Conservancy is a 50-acre nature sanctuary with a boardwalk into a stand of cypress trees. Signs on the railing will identify many of the plants. There are benches along the boardwalk, and a ramp from the street makes it accessible to handicapped.
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Women’s Club
The Hilton Head Plantation Women’s Club (HHPWC) is open to women residents and property owners of the Plantation. This organization, in the spirit of fun and friendship, brings the women of our community together. The women of the Club have raised $10,000 for the rebuilding of the boardwalk in the Whooping Crane Conservancy by selling note cards featuring photographs of the Plantation taken by residents. Funds were also donated for the engraved bronze plaque mounted at the base of the Plantation House flagpole dedicating it to all of our armed service veterans, as well as those presently serving our country
The HHPWC meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from August through May. Monthly meetings are held at the Plantation House starting at 2 PM with refreshments and a time for socialization. A brief business meeting is held at 2:30 PM, followed by the presentation of a different informative speaker or program each month. Reservations are required for each meeting and can be made by sending an e-mail to HHPWC1@yahoo.com
Each year is started with a Salad Luncheon at the Plantation House in August. At this time, members have the opportunity to sign up for the various Activity Groups sponsored by the Club. A Holiday Luncheon is held in December at the Harbour Town Conference Center in Sea Pines. Holiday entertainment puts members in the spirit of the season. All members are requested to bring an unwrapped new toy, non-perishable food item, or a monetary donation for the Deep Well Project. In May, the Club presents a Fashion Show Luncheon utilizing Club members as models
To join your friends and neighbors who are members, please contact Carol Rommel, Membership Director, at HHPWC1@yahoo.com. Dues are $15 per year. You may send a check made out to HHPWC to Carol Rommel, 51 Hickory Forest Drive, HHI, SC 29926. Please include your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and spouse's name
The Club sponsors a number of Activity Groups for the purpose of bringing together small groups of women who share a specific common interest. An Activity Group may charge its members a fee to participate based on the group’s cost to operate. All members of Activity Groups must be current paid members of HHPWC
An informational description of each of the Activity Groups follows:
Book Clubs
There are currently nine active book clubs to service the varied reading interests of our members. Additional book clubs are formed as needed. For further information about the active clubs or if you are interested in joining a book club, please contact Claire Lobel, 681-8183.
Bridge Groups
There are currently five Rusty Bridge groups and occasionally subs are needed and welcomed. New groups are formed as needed. If you would like additional information regarding any of the current groups or are interested in starting a new bridge group, please contact Billie Hodges, 681-5906.
Bridge Lessons
A series of eight Bridge lessons are taught by Bonnie Haroff twice yearly in the fall and winter. They are given at the Plantation House from 1 to 3 PM on consecutive Mondays and Thursdays. Additional information will be in Plantation Living or you may contact Bonnie at 681-9251 or e-mail rharoff@aol.com
Culinary Cut-ups
This group features four to six programs each year from September until May. Programs might include a chef’s demonstration with either a tasting or luncheon, kitchen tours, wine tasting and selection, or table decorations. Some programs are held within the Plantation and some take place at a venue outside. There is no cooking done by members. The end-of-the-year event is a progressive dinner with spouses included. To join, please call Heidi Huddleston, 342-9253 or Charlene Rabb, 682-3722.
Green Thumbers
This group enjoys sharing their love of gardening and their goodwill with friends and neighbors. You may join them for friendly discussions, interesting speakers, visits to outstanding gardens, and to learn helpful information about your yard and our environment. Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month from September until May at 10 AM at Spring Lake Pavilion. Dues are currently $8.00. You can read about the monthly meetings in Plantation Living. For additional information, please contact Kathleen Manning, 342-6120 or Eleanor Moore, 681-8880.
Island Hoppers
This group was formed to bring the ladies of the Hilton Head Plantation Women’s Club together for adventure, travel, education, fun, and friendship. Island Hoppers plan about 6 trips a year to places of interest—some local and some overnight trips. Many of the trips are by bus. There is a catered end-of-the-year picnic for all members. For a full schedule of the planned trips and information on Island Hoppers, please contact Nancy Graham, 689-2631 or Shirley Mitchum, 681-6726. You may also read about upcoming trips in Plantation Living. Full details of the trips and reservation forms are mailed to members of Island Hoppers only. Dues are currently $12.
Out-to-Lunch Bunch
This group meets monthly from September to May at local restaurants. Information for each luncheon, such as location, menus and cost can be found in Plantation Living. Participants usually gather at 11:30 AM with lunch following at noon. The luncheon is usually planned for one day in the last week of each month. Dues at $1.00 and the cost of each luncheon varies. If you have any questions about this activity, please call Johanna Galassa, 689-2077 or Pam Zoltanski, 689-5929.
Mah Jongg
Rosanne Ball teaches a 5-week Mah Jongg course in the fall and spring and new Mah Jongg groups form from these sessions. For additional information about the lessons, please contact Rosanne at 342-9506 or e-mail hhbeachball@roadrunner.com
Marathon Bridge
Partnerships play 9 games a year against other partnerships in their group. Scores are cumulative throughout the year. Prizes are awarded to high scorers at the Marathon Bridge Pot Luck Luncheon at the end or November or early December. For further details, contact Nancy Graham, 689-2631 or Bonnie Haroff, 681-9251.
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Woodcarvers
The Woodcarvers Club meets every Monday evening at Spring Lake Pavilion. The various works-in-progress include birds, figures, and bas-relief objects. Experience is not a factor, because we each learn from the other.
Contact
Jim Gorddard, 689-3273
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Yacht Club
The Hilton Head Plantation Yacht Club was organized in 1982 to promote good fellowship among persons actively interested in boating. Membership is limited to 160 Plantation residents, the majority of whom are active boat owners, and the rest (up to 65) are social members.
The current membership chairman is Barbara Nowacek who can be reached through the Yacht Club website, then click on “New Membership Invitation” for details.
Commodore
Paul Koepkem, 681-9710
Website
Yacht Club
Dues
$55 per year
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