Princes Grant Estate Newsletter - March 2025

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RECAP

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This extraordinary community will offer older adults a luxurious, retirement experience with access to stunning beaches and exclusive amenities.

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FROM THE

General Manager

We’ve had a fantastic season, with a record number of visitors. The golf course, in the best condition it’s ever been, was a major draw. The bar and restaurant also catered for more guests than before, and the positive feedback has been overwhelming. The great weather made the beach a popular spot, and the season concluded with a vibrant New Year’s celebration. Looking ahead, 2025 is off to a strong start, with many exciting projects planned. These include infrastructure upgrades and new amenities, all achievable within our existing resources.

With these improvements in the works, it looks like 2025 will be even bigger and better.

The focus on making the most of available resources demonstrates great efficiency and forward planning—this is truly an exciting time full of potential!

Commercial Manager FROM THE

A Festive Season to Remember at Prince’s Grant

Well, the festive season may be over, but the memories are still fresh! We’ve had an absolute blast here at Prince’s Grant with a series of events that were nothing short of spectacular. From fun family activities to lively events for everyone, we’ve had more than enough to keep the energy flowing and the good times rolling. Here’s a recap of the highlights, along with a sneak peek at what’s coming up in the year ahead:

December: Where the Magic Happened

Our Kids Poolside Playground and PG Kids Zone & Crèche were practically buzzing with excitement this season. The real star of the show? The three daily Disney movie screenings—complete with a sweet and popcorn cart, of course. Kids were glued to the

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screen (and possibly had a bit too much sugar), and parents got a well-deserved break!

were tapping your feet or dancing in the aisles (we saw you), the atmosphere in the Lodge Restaurant & Pub was electric.

Then, we had our Carols by Candlelight event at the 6th Dam, which was nothing short of magical. Picture this: families enjoying picnics, kids running wild, and the ever-talented Ruth Volker leading us in song. It was one of those moments that made you want to sit back, relax, and soak in the festive vibes.

Lodge Entertainment: Where the Fun

Never Stopped Friday Night Live and Friday Night Groove kept the place rocking with some top-notch music. Whether you

And let’s not forget the Quiz Night— packed to the brim with people ready to flex their knowledge muscles. The prizes were fantastic, and the energy was contagious. It’s events like these that remind us why Prince’s Grant is such a great place to be.

Seasonal Goodies & Surprises

The Pool Bar & Food Trailer quickly became the go-to spot for delicious snacks and ice-cold drinks! And for those looking to unwind, our

seasonal Spa Treatments were a hit—because let’s face it, who doesn’t want to take a moment and relax, or escape the festive chaos for a brief tranquil moment?

A Heartwarming Christmas Day

Christmas Day itself was filled with love and laughter. Our Christmas

Morning Church Service was packed—so much so that we had to keep pulling out more chairs!

Oh, and then there was The

Pressure Cooker —over 30 glazed gammon roasts were snatched up by homeowners on Christmas Eve. This one’s definitely going to become a yearly tradition, folks. It was a huge hit, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s edition!

It was awesome to see such a great turnout, and the spirit of togetherness really made the day special. The Christmas Lunch

Buffet was another highlight, with 155 guests enjoying a festive feast complete with all the trimmings.

The dining room was alive with laughter, cheers, and plenty of cracker jokes.

New Year’s Eve: Ending the Year in Style

To wrap up the season, we went big with the Prince’s Grant New Year’s Eve Bash on the beach. Partnered with Corona and Klipdrift, we threw an event that could’ve given Ibiza a run for its money. By midnight, we had about a thousand people ringing in the new year in style.

A Heartfelt Thank You

The bonfire was a hit, and it was amazing to see people of all ages celebrating together. We’re already brainstorming ideas for next year— trust us, we’ll be even better prepared (we’re thinking more bars to handle the crowd!).

Before we wrap this up, I want to take a moment to extend a massive thank you to our entire operational team. You all were absolutely incredible throughout the season. The extra hours, the teamwork, the effort you all put in— truly above and beyond. It was inspiring to see everyone supporting each other, and that spirit of collaboration made all the difference. A huge thanks as well to our residents and guests. Your support was everything! Whether you were here for the events or simply cheering us on, you showed up in full force, and that’s what makes Prince’s Grant so

special. Your energy and enthusiasm helped make this festive season unforgettable.

Looking Ahead to an Exciting Year

With the festive season behind us, we’re already gearing up for an action-packed year ahead. We’ve got some great events lined up, and we can’t wait to keep the energy high at Prince’s Grant. Stay tuned for more details, and let’s make 2025 even more unforgettable!

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! Let’s keep the good times rolling and make plenty more memories at Prince’s Grant.

GOLF FIRSTQuarterly Report

Welcome to the Autumn Golf at Prince’s Grant!

April Holiday Golf Celebrations

Fresh from weeks of treatment and care, our golf course is looking better than ever. With great weather on the horizon, we're excited for the golfing events ahead. Upcoming Events:

- March 29: Monthly Medal

- March 30: Mixed Pairs

- April 9: "The Masters Eighteen Par 3's" Competition

As the April holiday period is always a busy time at PG with school holidays and multiple public holidays, and with our golf course in terrific condition, many club competitions will be announced. We are especially planning several afternoon junior and junior beginner opportunities as we grow the game with our youngest members. And now, you have a chance to play alongside and see some of the best South African amateurs play 72-hole at PG.

24 th Prince's Grant National Amateur

Invitational Sponsored by THIRSTI, May 12-14

Our primary sponsor, THIRSTI, has generously stepped up as our 2025 tournament title sponsor. Their support ensures that we can deliver this event to the highest standards.

This event is a PG hallmark, unique to the SA amateur golf calendar. Over the past two PGNAITs, so many amateurs have told us, “We would never miss the PGNAIT; it’s the best, it’s our favourite.” Yes, we are generously hospitable and famous for so, but your help goes a long way to making this the best tournament and event for our SA amateurs, including developmental status players and visiting African amateurs.

Members, here's how you can get involved:

● We invite you to play on Monday and attend that evening's very special PGNAIT tournament dinner. Your entry fee of R600 includes golf, a tournament shirt, competition fees, and dinner. A great day and evening, ending about 20:00. The golf competition is known as the “Hugh Baiocchi Celebrity Golf Day”—a four-ball alliance, members and amateurs forming a team.

● Additional PGNAIT2025 sponsorship support is welcomed and requested: Should you or your company wish to sponsor a prize, maybe a golf memorabilia such as a towel, tees, logo golf balls, or any product or idea of your choice.

● Hosting players for the PGNAIT. No other golf club does this, but we at PG always provide our players a home inside our gates during their 3-4 night PGNAIT stay (for those who need it). Please consider hosting a player, two or more. They just need a place to sleep, all meals are provided to them, and we keep them busy.

Sunday, May 16-18. What a week of golf!

The 100th playing—amazing! During the PGNAIT and KZN Open week, reciprocity at other public golf courses is generally granted to our members. We will be happy to support your golf needs during this period.

● And again, and another reason why we are so special as a golf club—the 100 th playing of the KZN Open Stroke Play will for the third year in a row be played at Prince’s Grant over three days immediately following the PGNAIT: Friday-

Finally, we are excited to announce a new event on the PG golf calendar. A special opportunity for members to invite friends, “a couple”, to come to PG and enjoy our hospitality and a weekend of friendly and challenging golf camaraderie. This tournament is being advertised nationally, to every golf union in SA.

Prince's Grant Mixed Open

2025

June 14-15 (June 16 is a public holiday) The competition is over two days, results combined

● Saturday format: Betterball

Stableford

● Sunday format: Greensomes

Stableford

Entry fees:

Non-members:

R2,200 per team including cart

hire R1,600 per team without a cart

Members:

R500 per team without a cart

Special Thanks to Liesl and Andre Smit for spearheading and supporting this event.

too—there are lots of ways you can support us!) To engage us in any of these conversations, please contact, Brian Kelley, Club Captain (Email: bbkelley2020@gmail.com /

081 064 0685 ). Or contact

So, with this excitement coming our way in May and June, please plan ahead to join us in July for our festive 31st Club Championships weekend, July 4-6—yes, the fun starts on Friday night.

Rejay, PG’s Pro Shop

(Guess what? We welcome sponsors for our Club Champs

Manager: golfmanager@pghoa.co.za /

032 482 0041

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SUMMER RECIPES

CHICKEN STIR-FRY

WITH HOT HONEY-NUT SAUCE

This recipe makes use of ready-made chicken schnitzels and the crunchy crumb adds extra texture and flavour, but you can also use chicken breast fillets if desired.

• 1 x 375 g packet stir-fry vegetables

• Prepared 2-minute noodles or readycooked rice, to serve

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 40 ml canola oil

• 4 chicken schnitzels (or chicken breast fillets)

Honey-nut sauce

• 60 ml honey

• 60 ml crunchy peanut butter

• 45 ml soy sauce

• 30 ml rice vinegar (or 20 ml apple cider vinegar)

• 5 ml sesame oil (or 5 ml sesame seeds)

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 5 ml dried crushed chilli

• 15 ml grated fresh ginger

METHOD:

1. Stir all the ingredients for the sauce together and add 50 ml water. Set aside.

2. Heat half of the oil in a large non-stick pan or wok and fry the chicken schnitzels until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Increase the heat. Once the pan is hot, add the remaining oil and then add the vegetables and stir-fry until tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. Reduce to medium heat and cook the sauce mixture for two minutes until hot.

5. Slice the chicken pieces and add to the vegetables. Add everything to the sauce and serve accompanied by noodles or rice.

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Tetley Orange Slushie

Recipe by Tebo and Lebo

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup strongly brewed Tetley Peach & Orange Green Tea (cooled and frozen into ice cubes)

• 1 cup orange juice (frozen into ice cubes)

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (frozen into ice cubes)

• 1/4 cup soda water

METHOD:

1. Blend all the ingredients together until it becomes a smooth slushie.

2. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Here’s a festive recap:

Carols by candlelight - 21 December 2024 (6th hole)

New Year’s Eve Party - 31 December 2024

The 16th playing of the North vs South Tournament - our annual holiday challenge between residents and holiday homeowners. There were 56 participants. The 2024 challenge ended in a draw with each team winning seven matches.

Crèche facility - This facility was introduced for the first time at PG. It was in operation for two weeks during festive season. This facility served as a valuable resource for estate residents and visitors providing enjoyable and reliable childcare solution.

December 2024 has been by far the busiest season Prince’s Grant has ever had.

Upcoming Events - MARCH 2025

Bridge

Mondays & Thursdays

Pickleball

Thursdays - 17:00-19:00

Night Live (Rene Tshiakanyi)

Night Grooves-DJ

& 18th

Special Events

New Winter à la carte menu

launch (Homeowners have their say to vote on Google for their favourite)

Launch - 5th May

Restaurant Special Item

Monday 10th to Thursday 13th

St Patrick’s Weekend - Steak & Guinness

Pie Specials at Restaurant

Friday 14th to Sunday 16th

Pickleball - Bring your partner and cooler box along.

Every Thursday Earth Hour

Saturday-29th March

Challenge residents to “switch off” as many lights as possible for Earth Hour. After the official hour, use this as a chance to walk around the estate and enjoy the starlit surroundings. Photography contest where participants capture the beauty of the estate in low light, showcasing how nature and the community looks when we turn off unnecessary electricity.

Golf Specials MARCH 2025

R900 for a 2-ball inclusive 1 x cart

Mondays & Tuesdays

R900 for a 2-ball inclusive 1 x cart

Wednesdays - 06:50-09:00

R2000 for a 4-ball inclusive 2 x carts

Thursdays

Upcoming Events - APRIL 2025

Bridge, Poker Quiz Night

Mondays & Thursdays

Pickleball

Thursdays - 17:00-19:00

Bird Walk

Sunday - 20th April

Friday Night Live - Musician

4th April - Friday

Venue - Pub

Friday Night Grooves

18th April - Friday

Venue - Pub

Special Events

Poolside Playground (Clive Napier)

1st April to 6th April (Tuesday to Sunday)

World Health Day

Sustainable food and Lifestyle fair

7th April - Monday

Easter Egg hunt & putting competition. (Jumping castle)

18th April (Friday) from 17:00

Wedding package - book your wedding at PG during 2025 and receive a complimentary honeymoon suite on the night to the value of R10 000.

Monthly Post

Golf Specials APRIL 2025

R900 for a 2-ball, inclusive 1 x cart

Mondays & Tuesdays

R900 for a 2-ball, inclusive 1 x cart

Wednesdays - 06:50-09:00

R2000 for a 4-ball, inclusive 2 x cart

Thursdays

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Upcoming Events - MAY 2025

Bridge Mondays

Golf Specials MAY 2025

R900 for a 2-ball, inclusive 1 x cart

Mondays & Tuesdays

R900 for a 2-ball, inclusive 1 x cart

Wednesdays - 06:50-09:00

R2000 for a 4-ball, inclusive 2 x cart Thursdays

HOA RECEPTION

032 482 0002 or 064 868 1984 or reception@pghoa.co.za

LODGE RECEPTION

032 482 0005 or 065 523 7016 or reception@pglodge.co.za

ACCESS CONTROL

032 482 0085 or communications@pghoa.co.za

PRO SHOP

032 482 0041 or 032 482 0052 or golfbookings@pghoa.co.za

GATE HOUSE/SECURITY

032 482 0003 or 072 562 3909

ESTATE MANAGER (Johan Viljoen)

084 713 0536 estatemanager@pghoa.co.za

GENERAL MANAGER

Bruce Hurley gm@pghoa.co.za

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Daryn Bowers 064 200 9490 commercial1@pghoa.co.za

COMPLIANCE

Clive Dean 074 764 7456 compliance@pghoa.co.za

LANDSCAPE MANAGER (Sphiwe Chiliza) 061 928 6870 landscapemanager@pghoa.co.za

WEEKLY FROM 08H00 TILL 16H30. (ESTATE TECHNICAL AND LANDSCAPE)

All enquiries to contact Ricky on 032 482 0002 (ext 213) Or email admin@pghoa.co.za estatemanager@pghoa.co.za

These calls will be logged and necessary supervisor contacted

AFTER HOURS AND WEEKENDS.

Homeowners can contact the following numbers:

Control Room 032 482 0154 (IPSS)

Control room emergency cell number 084 883 3514 (IPSS)

Gatehouse 032 482 0003 (IPSS)

Romeo1 will investigate all calls and report any issues to Estate Manager

Our Manco hours are Monday – Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 and any emergencies out of these hours can be dealt with by calling Security.

Please refrain from contacting our team on personal lines.

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