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May 2016 Newsletter
2016 MA M E AWA R D S Flowers Plantation received four awards at the 2016 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence. 2014, 2015 & 2016 Development Company of the Year 2016 Best Sales Office – Welcome Center 2016 Best E-Newsletter by a Community 2016 Best Social Media Campaign by a Community
IN THIS ISSUE Our Neighborhoods P2 55+ Adult Activities P3 Mother’s Day Spa Special P4 Pool Opening Party P5 Adult Kickball P6 NetWorks Basketball P6
SWIM TEAM SIGNUPS P5 AN AWARD WINNING COMMUNITY
Fitness Calendar P7
North Carolina Community of the Year, Best Community Landscaping, Best Developer & Best Recreational Facility in the Triangle
OU R NE I G H BO RHOO DS A diversity of NEW homes for every lifestyle & budget by the best area builders.
South Quarter
The 9
Homes from the $380s
Homes from the $540s
S&D Builders, Inc / Grey Heron Construction South Hound Construction / Plantation Homes
K irk wo o d Bu ild ers
Chatham
Pineville West
Homes from the $325s Plantation Homes / South Hound Construction
Wilders Woods Homes from the $260s M/I Ho mes
Trillium
55+
Sweet Grass
Homes from the $350s
K i r k wo o d B u i l d er s
D . R . H o r to n
55+
Evergreen
Homes from the $280s
Homes from the $275s
Paragon Building Group, Inc / Grey Heron Construction South Hound Construction / W Construction
S & D B u i l d er s / M F H o m es RHS Building Contractors
Poplar Woods
North Village
Homes from the $350s
River Dell East
Homes from the $260s D a n R ya n Builders
Homes from the $250s
Homes from the $250s
Pineville East
Mill Creek West
Lennar
H o m es by M i c h a el Fo r d / Len n a r
C a p i t o l C i t y Ho mes
Flowers Crest
Homes from the $250s
Homes from the $190s
Homes from the $180s
Homes from the $180s
North Farm
River Dell Townes
CalA t lan t ic Ho mes
Ea s t wood Homes
C a p i t a l C i t y H o m es
D a n R ya n Builders
Homes from the $149s
VISIT THE WELCOME CENTER Drop by for a friendly tour of everything Flowers Plantation has to offer its residents. www.FlowersPlantation.com | 120 Flowers Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527 | info@flowersplantation.com
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
AQUA
BOOK CLUB Wednesday, May 11th – Noon until 1:30 pm required $15.00 per person Please RSVP to: Info@FlowersPlantation.com and please indicate method of payment you would like to use. You may call us at 919-553-1984 ext. 206
10:40 AM Mondays – May 9, 16, 23rd 10:15 AM Wednesdays – May 11, 18, 25th 10:00 AM Fridays – May 13, 20, 27th
BEGINNERS PILATES
10:20 AM Wednesdays – May 4, 11, 18, 25th Beginners’ Pilates is an entry level class in Pilates reviewing basic introductory principles, alignment, breath and control a well as all of the beginning mat exercises. No prior knowledge of Pilates is required. CHAIR AEROBICS 10:10 AM Mondays – May 9, 16, 23rd Chair Aerobics is a muscular strength and range of movement class combined with cardio segment. It is a combination of weights and bands using the chair and weights. WORK the body from the top to bottom. STRETCH 55+: 9:30 AM Friday – May 13, 20, 27th
COMMUNITY SOCIAL AT DR. WATSON INN Thursday, May 12th – 6 pm until 8 pm $15.00 per person Please RSVP to: Info@FlowersPlantation.com or call us at 919-553-1984, ext. 206
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DUKE HOMESTEAD TOUR (with LUNCH in Durham, N.C.) required Tuesday, May 17th – Depart at 8:45 am Tour the Duke Homestead, Duke Chapel and Sarah P. Duke gardens! Please RSVP to: Info@FlowersPlantation.com or call us at 919-553-1984 ext. 206 $15.00 per person
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COMMUNITY SOCIAL AT DR. WATSON INN Thursday, May 26th – 6 pm until 8 pm $15.00 per person Please RSVP to: Info@FlowersPlantation.com or call us at: 919-553-1984, ext. 206
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Stretch 55 plus is composed of gentle stretching exercises using bands, chairs, and small balls. SUNSET YOGA 7:00 PM Thursdays – 5, 12, 19, 26th Sunset Yoga is outside on the upper deck when weather permits. Postures are done sitting or lying on the mat and each gentle pose is held for three to five minutes. Yin Yoga increases flexibility while strengthening the joints. Yin encourages a mindful, calm and peaceful practice. No previous yoga experience needed for this class! WATER WALKING 9:30 AM Thursdays – 5, 12, 19 and 26th Water Walking is a non-instructor led pool workout. It provides the opportunity to get the level of workout you are looking and at the pace you set for yourself. ZUMBA AQUA 10:15 AM Thursdays – 5, 19, and 26th
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES June 12 – River Dance at Durham Performing Arts Center July 17 – Carolina Mudcats vs. Fredrick August 20 – N.C.Museum of Natural Sciences and N.C. Museum of History..Lunch downtown September 23 – N.C. Zoo October 17 & 18 – Cherokee and Harrah’s Casino with leaf “Peeking” along the way! November – Community Dinner at The Dr. Watson Inn December – Ladies’ Night and Flowers Plantation Christmas Tree Lighting Event
To RSVP for Social Activities email Info@FlowersPlantation.com or call 919-553-1984 ext.206
This workout is an excellent non-impact way to build strength, reduce body fat, and increase flexibility. Due to the constant resistance provided by the water all around you, virtually everything you do while you are in the water can be considered a fitness activity.
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Ma y 5 5 + AD ULT ACTIV I TI ES
FITNESS CLASSES
Zumba Aqua is water dancing with low impact and intensity due to being in the water! ZUMBA TONING 5:30 PM Wednesdays – 4, 18 and 25th Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks or dumbbells as an effective way to add a little weighted activity to your fitness workout!
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T E NN IS LE SSO N S
M A RC H M A D N ESS WIN N E R
Adult and Youth Tennis lessons now available! For those ages 18 and older who would like to learn the game of tennis and/or refine what they currently know in an adultsocial environment.
Congratulations to Brian Jenkins for winning the March Madness Bracket Challenge. Not only did he win overall he selected Villanova as the Champions! Way to go Brian!
10:00am each Saturday June (4, 11, 18, & 25) For Members enter coupon code of FP20!6 for $5.00 off. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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SWIM TEAM & SWIM LESSONS INFORMATION SWIM TEAM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
More info and registration can be found on our website.
Practices begin Tuesday, May 31 1st Meet: Thursday, June 9 SWIM LESSONS Group and Private Swim Lessons CLICK HERE available for children TO REGISTER (age 3 & above) and adults. For more information on Swim Lessons or Swim Team, contact Coach Brooks at 919-553-1984 ext 212 or CoachBrooks@FlowersPlantation.com
POOL OPENING
Party
Memorial Day weekend marks the opening of the pool. JAM Ice Cream will be present for our grand opening party on Monday, May 30th, 2016 from 12pm to 5pm, there will also be a live DJ.
OUTDOOR POOL WILL BE CLOSED THESE DATES DUE TO SWIM MEETS: Thurs. June 16, 4:30pm - close Thurs. June 23, 4:30pm - close Thurs. June 30, 4:30pm - close Thurs. July 14, 4:30pm - close
RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING COURSES Two courses will be offered. The first is the week of May 16th and the second starts the week of May 23rd. All classes will be held at The Club at Flowers Plantation except on Friday which will be at Smithfield Recreations Aquatics Center for the deep water training. The cost is $200. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLUB HOURS
Mon-Thurs 5:30am – 9pm Friday 5:30am – 6pm Saturday 8am – 6pm Sunday Noon – 6pm
FAMILY SWIM HOURS WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS Mon-Thurs 4pm – 7pm Sat-Sun Noon – 3pm
KIDS CLUB HOURS Mon-Thurs 8am – 12:30pm and 4pm – 8pm Fri-Sat 8am – 12:30pm CLOSED SUNDAY
PARKS & R ECREATI ON
ADULT KICKB ALL
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Ages 16 and older Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35 Opening Day: May 15th Games: Sunday Afternoons Individuals can register as part of a team or as a Free Agent. I don’t want to grow up because if I did, I couldn’t be a kickball kid!
FLAG FOOTB ALL / CHEERLEADING A new fall sport for Clayton! We will have two age groups for both flag football and cheerleading. The younger age group will be called the Moonshiners and the older age group will be called the Bootleggers! The Moonshiners and their cheerleaders will practice twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. While the Bootleggers and their cheerleaders will practice on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays. MORE D ETA I L S TO CO ME...
NETWORKS B ASKETB ALL PROGRAM
NetWorks Basketball is a non-profit organization, founded on Christian principles and dedicated to helping each player realize his or her individual basketball potential by encouraging a belief in personal responsibility, instilling habits of hard work and demonstrating a passionate commitment to excellence. Choose your training program, view schedules below, then complete the online registration. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call. We look forward to seeing you on the court!
Clayton Shooters Club Grades 2 through 8th
Learn & Enhance Your Ability to Score $60.00 Location: Flowers Plantation Grade Levels: 2nd through 8th Start: Wednesday, 2016-04-06 End: Wednesday, 2016-05-11 Time: 6-7:30pm
AVAILABLE RENTALS CLICK TO VIEW RENTALS
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GARDEN HOUSE 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with lake view and large lot, open floor plan, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Club membership is included with rent of $1300/month. Pets allowed with pet deposit. Available June 1st.
N E W S L E TTE R | May 2016
Clayton Summer Camp-Players Age 7-12 Learn Fundamental Skills in this Half Day, Week Long Camp $120.00 Location: The Flowers Plantation Grade Levels: 2nd through 6th Start: Monday, 2016-06-20 End: Friday, 2016-06-24 Time: 9am-Noon
PERCY FLOWERS STORE Suite I- 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment on 2nd floor of Percy Flowers Store, hardwood floors, rent of $850/month includes water and Club membership. No pets. Available June 1st.
CARRIAGE APARTMENT 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment on a lake, newly renovated, granite countertops, stainless appliances, washer/dryer and club membership included. Available June 16th.
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– MAY 2016 – F I TNE SS C AL ENDAR AQUA*
10:40 AM Mondays – May 9, 16, 23rd 10:15 AM Wednesdays – May 11, 18, 25th 10:00 AM Fridays – May 13, 20, 27th
This workout is an excellent non-impact way to build strength, reduce body fat, and increase flexibility. Due to the constant resistance provided by the water all around you, virtually everything you do while you are in the water can be considered a fitness activity.
BEGINNERS PILATES*
10:20 AM Wednesdays – May 4, 11, 18, 25th
Beginners’ Pilates is an entry level class in Pilates reviewing basic introductory principles, alignment, breath and control a well as all of the beginning mat exercises. No prior knowledge of Pilates is required.
PILATES
7:15 PM Mondays – May 2, 9, 16, 23rd 8:30 AM Saturdays – May 7, 14, 21, 28th
A body conditioning routine that builds flexibility, develops long, lean muscles, strengthens endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips and back. Emphasis is on spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing to relieve stress and oxygen flow to muscles.
PLATE
9:35 AM Mondays – May 9, 16, 23rd
This workout consists of 12 full body/core excersies utilizing a weight plate to strengthen all major muscle groups.
STRETCH 55+* 9:30 AM Friday – May 13, 20, 27th
BUTZ N GUTZ
Stretch 55 plus is composed of gentle stretching exercises using bands, chairs, and small balls.
Get your booty in shape by sculpting your glutes, hamstrings, thighs and ads while using weights, bands & balls.
SUNSET YOGA* 7:00 PM Thursdays – May 5, 12, 19, 26th
9:40 AM Wednesdays – May 11, 18, 25th
CARDIO CAMP
Sunset Yoga is outside on the upper deck when weather permits. Postures are done sitting or lying on the mat and each gentle pose is held for three to five minutes. Yin Yoga increases flexibility while strengthening the joints. Yin encourages a mindful, calm and peaceful practice. No previous yoga experience needed for this class!
This class is designed to push your endurance to the limit. Treadmills, spin bikes, recumbnet bikes, ellipitcal, weights, large balls and bands can be used in this class layout.
TABATA
9:00 AM Mondays – May 9, 16, 23rd 9:00 AM Wednesdays – May 11, 18, 25th
CHAIR AEROBICS* 10:10 AM Mondays – May 9, 16, 23rd
Chair Aerobics is a muscular strength and range of movement class combined with cardio segment. It is a combination of weights and bands using the chair and weights. WORK the body from the top to bottom.
CYCLE
9:00 AM Fridays – May 13, 20, 27th 9:45 AM Fridays – May 7, 14th
An instructor will lead participants in an indoor cycling session designed to simulate all-terrain situations. Movements will include hill climbs, sprints and interval training.
HEALTY HABIT SERIES 7:00 PM
Tuesdays – May 4, 11, 18, 25th
This is a one-day-a-week, 13 week series, combining all facets of creating healty habits as a lifestyle choice.
KIDS FIT 6:00 PM
Thursdays – May 5, 12, 19, 26th
For kids ages 6 to 12 which allows Dad/Mom to go get their own workout in (or just relax) while having their kids are having and being active.
NO EXCUSES
9:00 AM Tuesdays – May 3, 10, 17, 24th
A fun and fast moving circuit training class that involves intervals of aerobic and strength stations.
6:00 AM Tuesdays – May 3, 10, 17, 24th High intensity interval training that follows a specific format: 20 seconds of a very high intesity excercise, 10 seconds of rest, Repeat 8 times for a total of 4 minutes.
WATER WALKING* 9:30 AM Thursdays – May 5, 12, 19 and 26th
Water Walking is a non-instructor led pool workout. It provides the opportunity to get the level of workout you are looking and at the pace you set for yourself.
ZUMBA 6:00 PM Mondays – May 2, 9, 16 and 23rd 10:00 AM Tuesdays – May 3, 10, 17 and 24th 6:00 PM Wednesdays – May 4, 11, 18, 25th
A Latin-inspired dance fitness class choreographed into fun, entertaining, heart pounding and sweat producing workouts!
ZUMBA for KIDS 6:00 PM Tuesdays – May 4, 11, 18, 25, 31st
ZUMBA® Kids is designed exlusively for kids 7 and older combining music and movement. May 31st will be the final class until the Fall.
ZUMBA AQUA 10:15 AM Thursdays – 5, 19, and 26th
Zumba Aqua is water dancing with low impact and intensity due to being in the water!
ZUMBA TONING* 5:30 PM Wednesdays – 4, 18 and 25th
Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks or dumbbells as an effective way to add a little weighted activity to your fitness workout!
*Denotes activites specially designed for Adults 55+
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A Hidden Treasure Within Reach Flowers Plantation is located on NC 42 East, two miles outside of Clayton, NC. With access to major transportation routes including I-40, I-95, US 70 and 64, just minutes away. A quick trip to the mountains or beach is just under three hours and a convenient commute into Raleigh is only 25 minutes.
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