Lines from the Lake: Newsletter - Hampton Lake

Activities & EventsTop Left: Joy Burke with Palmetto CoastalLandscaping leads a Winter Plant Tour forowners. Top Right: Jeff Scheider leads the FishingClub on a fishing excursion. 2nd Row Left: Mikeand Elsie Calvert at the Chili Cook Off. 2nd RowRight: Chris Rudd, Betsy Rudd and Chuck Meyershow off their Super Bowl trophies.3rd Row Left: Brenda Daigle havin’ fun at theSuper Bowl Party. 3rd Row Right: Jay Larimerkicks back at the Super Bowl Party.1 • www.hamptonlake.com

April - May EventsBook Club MeetingsTHURSday, APRIL 5th & MAy 3rd ~ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe Hampton Lake Book Club meets the firstThursday of every month in the Lakehouse.Everyone is welcome to join. The book to read forApril is In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson and thebook for May is The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by CarsonMcCullers. Contact Joan Grayson for more details,843.706.3792 or lowcountrylady1@gmail.com.Golf ClubSATURday, april 7th & MAy 5th ~ 4:00 pM - 5:00 PMThe Golf Club meets the first Saturday ofevery month in the Lakehouse. This is avery social group and includes ladies andmen of all skill levels. To join or for moreinformation contact the following: MikeBryce at 843.706.2883 or mbryce13@yahoo.com, Steve Sorett at 843.706.9697or ssorett@mckennalong.com, and MikeBeckwith at 843.706.3639 or mikebeck87@gmail.com.Easter Egg Huntsunday, april 8th ~ 2:00 PMThe lawn behind the Lakehouse is the place to beEaster Sunday for an Easter Egg Hunt! The EasterBunny will be around for pictures and all the fun!Be sure to bring your own Easter Baskets. There isno cost for this event and is for children 10 years ofage and younger. Reservations required by Friday,April 6th. Contact the Director of Fun, cguscio@hamptonlake.com or843.836.7463.Women’s GroupTHURSday, april 12th General Meeting ~ 10:15 aMThis is a very active group which as has manyco-ed special interest groups and activities. Formore information about joining the Women’sGroup contact Dorothy Nettles, Vice President,Membership at doronettles31@gmail.com or410.303.2625. An informational flyer aboutthe group is also posted on the Member WebsiteHome Page.Fishing Club Meetingsaturday, april 14th & MAy 12th ~ 2:00 PMJoin us for our informative Fishing Clubmeetings. The Fishing Club meets the 2 ndSaturday of every month and covers a seasonalfishing topic and/or a demonstration. Anyone iswelcome to join at anytime! Contact the TackleBox, 843.836.7458 for more details.Meet Your NeighborsFRIday, april 20th & MAy 18th ~ 5:30 pm - 7:00 PMMeet Your Neighbors night continues to be a hiton the 3 rd Friday of every month! Grab a drink atBackwater Bill’s then head into the Lakeview Roomand visit with your fellow owners! Reservationsare appreciated especially for newcomers, contactCatherine, 843.836.7463 or email cguscio@hamptonlake.com. Complimentary snacks will beserved and Backwater Bill’s will be open for dinner so be sure to call Katiefor reservations, 843.836.7475 or kswaby@hamptonlake.com (48 hourcancellation policy).Cinco de Mayo Celebrationsaturday, MAy 5th ~ 4:00 pm - 8:00 PMWe’re having a Cinco de Mayo Celebration,Olé! Bring your sombrero and join us forall the festivities. We will have live Mexicanmusic on the lawn in the afternoon startingat 4:00pm along with specialty drinks. TheKentucky Derby is also the same day and thoseinterested may tune-in to the Derby. We willcontinue the fiesta with an authentic Mexican buffet prepared by Chef Timand his Backwater Bill’s team from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Please check the Blogfor menu and pricing closer to the event date. Reservations are required forthis event. Contact Katie at 843.836.7475 or kswaby@hamptonlake.com forreservations (48 hour cancellation policy). Backwater Bill’s will not be servingthe normal dinner menu for this special evening.Memorial Weekend Activitiesfriday, may 25th - 6:00 PM-9:00PMSummer Kick-off Party with a band, buffet and more!saturday, may 26th ~ 12:00 pm-7:00 pm12pm-3pm ~ DJ at Adventure Lagoon, Pool Games1:00pm-3pm ~ Kayak Demonstrations with Outdoor Hilton Head.11:30am-7pm ~ Backwater Bill’s serving lunch menu (only) all day.Tower Bar open all day.sunday, may 27th ~ 11:00 am-4:00 pm11:00am-4:00pm ~ All Day Activities at Leisure.11:00am-4:00pm ~ Golf Skills Challenge.11:30am-2:30pm ~ Backwater Bill’s open as usual.11:30am-4:00pm ~ Tower Bar open as usual.monday, may 28th ~ 10:00 am-3:00 pmAll Day Activities: Badminton ~Horseshoes ~ Cornhole ~ Fishing ~Boating ~ and More!11:00am-2pm ~ Grill open with burgers and dogs on Lakeside Lawn.11:30am-3pm ~ Tower Bar Open (Backwater Bill’s closed).More to follow! We’ll be sending a complete schedule for the 4-dayparty shortly and check the Blog over the next couple of weeks foradditional details!*For reservations or questions please contact Director of Fun, Catherine Guscio, 843-836-7463 or email cguscio@hamptonlake.com.www.hamptonlake.com • 2

Membership MemoriesTop Row Left: The Mead Family enjoy Meet Your Neighbors. Top Row Right: Terry and David Karmel havin’ fun at Meet Your Neighbors.2nd Row Left: Mike Calvert, William and Theresa Gernhard and Elsie Calvert all smiles at Meet Your Neighbor. 2nd Row Right:Frank and Lelane Maione(new owners) meet fellow Owner Frank Bryce. 3rd Row Left: The crowd has fun at the Super Bowl Party. 3rd Row Center: Catch of the Day!3rd Row Right: March Meet Your Neighbors Event.3 • www.hamptonlake.com

Membership NewsHampton Lake BlogsCheck out our Blog by visiting www.hamptonlake.com/communications. Contact Director of Fun, Catherine Guscioat 843.836.7463 or email cguscio@hamptonlake.com if youhave any questions.BLOG TOPICS:Fishing ReportFun UpdatesBackwater Bill’sThe Spa & Fitness CentralBecome a fan ofHampton Lake on Facebook!Visit www.facebook.com/HamptonLake.Weekly Email UpdatesEvery Monday a weekly email is sent to all Hampton Lakeowners with reminders of events and other importantannouncements. If you currently do not receive these weeklyupdates and would like to, please contact Chris Collier,Director of Membership Services at 843.836.7462 orsend your email address to ccollier@hamptonlake.com. Weappreciate your patience as we continue to update our owneremail list.Member WebsiteThe Hampton Lake Member Website can be accessed by loggingin under your Member number. Visit www.hamptonlake.com andclick on “Member Login” at the top of the home page. Once youcreate a user name and password, you can view the Member MasterCalendar which includes things just for you that are not includedon the main Hampton Lake website calendar. Some of the otherfeatures available on the site include - Member Statements, LatestClub News and the Member Roster. We want to make sure you areup-to-date on everything happening here at the Lake so visit theMember Website today!Member Sponsored ClubsCruise Club ~ Bill Camp843.757.3482 ~ wgcamp@vt.eduBook Club,Bunco & Mahjong Group ~Joan Grayson843.706.3792lowcountrylady1@gmail.comWomen’s GroupBetty Heath-Camp, President843.757.3482heathb@vt.eduDorothy Nettles, VP,Membership Director410.303.2625doronettles31@gmail.comBasketball Club ~ Gary Rosen843.815.4904rosen.gary@yahoo.comBilliards ClubJoe Sobowicz843.815.6289usn_veteran@yahoo.comCanoe & Kayak ClubRichard Nettles ~410.303.4521rnettles@gmail.comPeter Bromley ~ 843.706.6191ptbromley@hargray.comRob Mitchell ~ 843.836.7430rmitchell@hamptonlake.comDominoes & Hampton LakeDinner Club ~ Jay Larimer843.757.2221jaylarimer@rocketmail.comGolf ClubMike Bryce ~ 843.706.2883mbryce13@yahoo.comSteve Sorett ~ 843.706.9697ssorrett@mckennalong.comMike Beckwith ~ 843.706.3639mikebeck87@gmail.comMusic ClubMarianne Lee843.706.0888leesinhi@aol.comNew OwnersPlease extend a warm welcome to our new Owners:Chip and Catherine BaileyBluffton, SCKent and Debra FullerQuartz Hill, CAScott Matre and Crystal W.HodgeBluffton, SCLeslie and Robin JohnsonBluffton, SCJill LangstonBoston, MAHampton LakeFishing ReportBy Jeffrey ScheiderScott and Pamela PokGreenville, SCJohn and Susan PugzlesBluffton, SCBruce Hofstad and Judith SheaBluffton, SCJudy WilburnKing, NCFishing is on now! April & May are the peak months for fishingon Hampton Lake. The bass are either still sitting on the beds orconsuming as much as they can. Texas-rigged lizards, curl-tailworms & creature-baits are recommended baits. Crankbaits as wellas shaky head finesse worms also work well. The fish are feeding likecrazy, making up for the weight they lost from resting on the bedsover the winter. To find the fish, look for transition points such asareas that drop off in a increments of a few feet at a time. Structureis a great thing to fish year round. Don’t over think the types of luresto use, simple colors like green, brown, purple & black work well.There’s no time like the present to get out there and fish! Tightlines everyone! For more helpful fishing tips, join us at our monthlyFishing Club meetings in the Lakeview room every 2nd Saturday ofthe month at 2:00pm.2nd Annual Tiger Bass OpenFishing TournamentFriday, April 20th ~ 5:30pm-6:30pmCaptain’s Meeting* Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, Member charge bar, a boat drawand rules Q&A.Saturday, April 21st ~ Fishing 6:30am-6:30pm*Awards Ceremony and Dinner ~ 7:00pm-8:00pmJoin us for our 2nd Annual Tiger Bass Open Fishing Tournament,April 20th & 21st! This tournament is a great social gathering withtime out on the lake and friendly one day competition. Teams willconsist of 2 participants each in which one person is a Member.There will be an informal Captain’s Meeting Friday evening theneveryone will fish all day Saturday with a casual Awards Dinnerfollowing that evening. Cost is $50 per team. Registration forms areavailable on the Member Website home page or you may pick one upat The Tackle Box or call, 843.836.7458 for more information.www.hamptonlake.com • 4

The Spa & Fitness CentralFitness NewsTime to revive and put some spring in your step! Dust off those sneakers and workout clothes and get a move on! This is the best time ofyear to start a new workout program and set fitness goals! Fitness Central wants to get you started by offering you a limited time SpringSpecial. From April 1st through April 8th, receive 10% off any of our personal training 10 packs. That’s like getting a whole session forfree! You must purchase the package between those dates so don’t miss this opportunity.Also for the month of May, schedule a 15 minute appointment with a personal trainer to get your blood pressure, weight, and body fatchecked for FREE! This is key information to know to enable you to set goals and check your progress along the way. Our mission thisSpring is to get you up and moving, we therefore have added a variety of complimentary classes. Spin bikes have arrived! Fitness classschedules may be viewed on the Member Website in the Fitness Central section. Come join us and have your best Spring and Summeryet!Fit Tip:Reap the benefits of mixing cardio with weight lifting. By adding weight lifting to your cardio routine your body builds leanmuscle mass which in turn burns more calories when your body is resting! You do not necessarily need to add more cardio,you may even reduce it and balance it with weight lifting. Making small changes in your diet will also help burn the fat fastertherefore leaving your body stronger, leaner, and more fit! Feel free to ask us anytime for more “fit tips”, we’ll be glad helpyou incorporate them into your workout routine.TennisThe Tennis Program is in full swing! We now have ladies tennis stroke and play clinics offered on Tuesdays andThursdays from 3:00pm-4:30pm. Tuesdays Ladies Levels 3.0-3.5 is geared toward team players who want toimprove their doubles tactics. Thursdays Ladies Levels 2.5-3.0 modern strokes are covered. This is a great way toimprove your shot and add something new to your repertoire. The clinics cost $20 per person or $105 for 6 weeks.Private/Semi Private lessons are also available for ladies and men. Sign up individually or with a friend. Privatelessons are $50 an hour or $30 for a half hour. Semi-private lessons are $30 per person. Buy 4 private lessons andget 1 free. Instruction is provided by Lowcountry Sports Network. Demo racquets and balls are available at The Spa& Fitness Central. For more information, contact Gavin Cox at 843.816.1665 or Mike O’Regan at 843.301.1829.News at The SpaSpring is upon us, and now is the time to renew your skin and feel revitalized!We are offering a relaxing Swedish Massage and Citrus Body Polish Package for$99 during the months of April and May. Put your best foot forward and pamperyourself with a relaxing pedicure. Our packages and spa services are popular, weencourage you to book early for best availability. Spa hours are Monday-Saturday9:00am-5:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am-2:00pm. To schedule an appointment,call The Spa at 843.836.7470.5 • www.hamptonlake.com

Backwater Bill’sComing Up atApril8 th -Easter Buffet. Join us for our delicious Easter Buffet, a special treat for all the family to enjoy.Reservations are required, contact Katie for reservations. 11:00am-2:00pm.27 th - Prime Rib Night. Back by popular demand and cooked to perfection! Come join us for12 ounces of pure deliciousness. Price and menu will be updated on the Blog closer to the eventdate. Reservations are required, contact Katie. The regular menu is also available on thesenights.5:30pm-8:00pmMay5 th - Cinco de Mayo Mexican Buffet. We will have live Mexican music on the lawn from 4:00pm to 6:00pm alongwith drink specials then an authentic Mexican buffet to follow from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Please see more details onpage 2. Reservations are required for this event, contact Katie to save you a seat.13 th - Mother’s Day Buffet. Treat Mom to a delicious buffet on Mother’s Day! Reservations are required for thisevent, please contact Katie. 11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The regular menu will not be served duringthis special evening.28 th - Burgers and dogs on Lakeside lawn 11:00am-2:00pm, Tower Bar open 11:00am-3:00pm*Please remember to best serve you the freshest ingredients at the most value we refrain from advertising ourmenus and pricing for special events too far in advance. Always refer to the Backwater Bill’s Blog as the dates getcloser! 48 hour cancellation policy on restaurant reservations.Happy HourFeel free to stop by on Fridays and Saturdays between 4:00 pm-6:30 pm to see what we have for our weekly HappyHour. Light snacks will be provided and the Tower Bar is now open!Hours of OperationJoin us for lunch Wednesday through Sunday 11:30am-2:30pm and dinner Friday & Saturday from 5:00pm- 8:00pm. For reservations please call Katie: 843.836.7475. 48 hour cancellation policy on restaurantreservations.Monthly Lecture SeriesThe Monthly Lecture Series continues to be a greatway to learn about the area and socialize with yourneighbors. Subjects range from area history to wildlifeand feature area experts discussing a variety of specialinterest topics.Please call or email Catherine for reservations anddetails about the lectures and any questions you mayhave about events and featured lecturetopics announced in the WeeklyUpdates and on the MemberWebsite Calendar. She may bereached at 843.836.7463 orcguscio@hamptonlake.com.Above: Ryanne Goneke gives fit tips atthe February Lecture.www.hamptonlake.com • 6

General ManagerBryan Rhame843-836-7460brhame@hamptonlake.commembership services DIRECTORChris Collier843-836-7462ccollier@hamptonlake.comDirector of fun &retail buyerCatherine Guscio843-836-7463cguscio@hamptonlake.comClub ControllerBrenda Matthews843-836-7454bmatthews@hamptonlake.comBackwater bill’s843-836-7475the tackle box843-836-7458the spa & fitness central843-836-7470security gatehouse843-836-7490Members enjoy theSt. Patrick’s DayBuffet.Great Blue Heronfinds a perch atDoc’s Boathouse.The Tackle BoxStop in and see what we have new for Spring at the Tackle Box! We have some newdishware perfect for dining al fresco or when boating. The items include decorativeand unbreakable wine glasses, dishes and serving trays. We have some beautiful springinspiredgift items including glitter eggs and bird’s nests. We continue to carry avariety of tea towels, Savannah Bee Honey, Gullah Gourmet food items, Vance Kitturacandles, Caspari notecards and Tervis Tumblers that also make great gifts. For youbirders and nature lovers we have trail guides available. Area books are also replenishedand added on a regular basis. Our Hampton Lake clothing ranges from hats to casualoutdoor wear, fitting with our active lifestyle. Some of our clothing lines include BenHogan, ExOfficio, Sports Haley and Under Armour. Have you seen our new bikebaskets? They’re durable, long lasting and handy when going on a long bike ride.This is a great time of year to enjoy the weather and all the outdoor activities wehave to offer. Sign up for a weekend of camping or take a guided fishing tour withJeffrey Scheider. Complimentary guided boat rides are offered Thursdays at 3:00pm(24 hours notice required RSVP to Catherine).Attend one of our monthly fishing lectures or participate in our 2nd Annual TigerBass Open scheduled April 20th and 21st. This is an informal competition in whichyou and a friend can get out on the Lake for a day of fishing (see page 4 for moredetails). Registration forms are available on the Member Website home page or youmay pick one up at the Tackle Box.The Monthly Lecture Series in which we host an area expert on a topic of interestcontinues to be a great way to learn about the area and socialize with your neighbors.April and May topics will be posted on the Member Website Calendar and inthe weekly email or you may contactCatherine, cguscio@hamptonlake.com or 843.836.7463.Be sure to take advantage of ourmonthly item discount. Ownersreceive a 20% discount on a selectitem each month.STORE HOURS:Tuesday-Thursday: 9am - 5pmFriday: 9am - 6pmSaturday: 9am - 7pmSunday: 11am - 5pmMonday: Closed7 • www.hamptonlake.com