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TREASURE July 2016 Newsletter
CAFÉ BAR NOW SERVING HEALTHY FOODS AND SPIRITS! The Club Café Bar is happy to announce our beautiful and delicious new menu complete with salads, wraps, paninis, beer, wine and spirits. So, come on out and enjoy a refreshing Pina Colada with poolside service! Visit us at FlowersPlantation.com to learn more.
Our Neighborhoods P2 Dr. Watson Inn Events P3 2nd Annual Beer Tasting & Food Truck Rodeo P4 Swim Lessons P5 Before & After School Care P5
CHEERLEADING C AMP P6 AN AWARD WINNING COMMUNITY
IN THIS ISSUE
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.
River Dell Townes
Flowers Crest
North Farm
Trillium
Homes from the $149s
Homes from the $180s
Homes from the $180s
Homes from the $190s
Dan Ryan Bu ild er s
Ea s t wood Homes
C a p i t o l C i t y H o m es
C a l A t l a n t i c Ho mes
Homes from the $250s
Homes from the $250s
Homes from the $250s
Poplar Woods
Wilders Woods
Cap it o l Cit y Ho mes
Hom e s by M i c h a e l For d / Len n a r
Len n a r
M / I H omes
River Dell East
Evergreen
Mill Creek West
Pineville East
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Homes from the $260s Dan Ryan Bu ild er s
Homes from the $280s
S &D Bu i ld e r s / M F H o m es R HS Bu i ld i n g C on t r a c t o r s
Paragon Building Group, Inc / Grey Heron Construction South Hound Construction / W Construction
55+
Pineville West
Chatham
Homes from the $275s
Sweet Grass
Homes from the $325s
Homes from the $350s
Plantation Homes / South Hound Construction
K i r kwood Bu i ld er s
South Quarter
Homes from the $380s S&D Builders, Inc / Grey Heron Construction South Hound Construction / Plantation Homes
Homes from the $260s
North Village
Homes from the $320s D . R . H o r to n
The 9
Homes from the $540s K i r k wo o d Builders
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
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GOLF GROUP Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 5:00 pm • The Neuse Golf Course Cost: $15.00 Cart Fee and all you can play golf (pay cash or card at the Neuse) Do not miss this opportunity to join your friends having fun and perfecting your golf game and preparing for the end of the season Flowers Plantation Golf Tournament challenging the FP Active Adult Golf Group to be held at the Neuse on Sunday, September 11, 2016. If you would like further information, contact socialactivities@flowersplantation.com or call 919.553.1984 x 220
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SOCIAL AT THE INN July 21, 2016 • 6:30PM-8:30PM • Dr. Watson Inn • Cost: Entry $5 includes wrist band. Adult beverage tickets $5 each. Non-alcoholic beverage tickets $1.00. Light hors d’ oeuvres will be served. Network and socialize with your fellow young RSVP required professionals while enjoying live music from the Dr. Watson patio. RSVP by July 19 to socialactivities@flowersplantation.com or call 919-553-1984 x 220
FAMILY EVENING AT THE INN July 14, 2016 • 6:30PM-8:00PM • Dr. Watson Inn Cost: Wrist bands for adults $1.00. Adult beverage tickets $5 each. Non-alcoholic beverage tickets $1.00. Come relax with fellow families and friends in the community at the Dr. Watson Inn. There will be interactive family games, kids activities and acoustic guitar from the Dr. Watson Patio.
MS. MANNERS & MORE July 18, 19 & 20 • 10am-12pm • Dr. Watson Inn • Cost: $100 This 3-day course for girls age 9-12 is designed to enable these young ladies through interactive and fun play with building blocks to encourage leadership and communication/social skills, enhance confidence, and empowering them with self-respect and respect for those around them. There will be course materials, fun and games in a safe and positive environment. Space is limited. RSVP by July 15 to socialactivities@flowersplantation.com or call 919-553-1984 x 220
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RSVP FUTURE PLANNING AT 15! required July 27 & 28 • 10am-12pm • Dr. Watson Inn • Cost: $65 This 2 day course for rising 9th and 10th graders is designed to engage these early teens in how to prepare for their future plans. There will be College Interns on hand from NC State guiding teens to recommendations for summer jobs that will look good on their college resumes, best course studies and habits in high school for furthering their education, and interactive and role playing to help these rising teens see themselves in varying careers opportunities when they are older. They will even get a glimpse of applying for college! Space is limited. RSVP by July 25 to socialactivities@flowersplantation.com or call 919-553-1984 x 220
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The Club
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ANNOUNCING NEW SPA PRICING!
Adult and Youth Tennis lessons now available! For those who would like to learn the game of tennis and/or refine what they currently know.
50-Minute Full Body Massage - $65 50-Minute Warm Stone Massage - $75 50-Minute Pre-Natal Massage - $75 80-Minute Full Body Massage - $99
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturday Mornings in July Ages: 7+ Cost: $35 | Non-Members $40 For Members enter coupon code of FP20!6 for $5.00 off. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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80-Minute Warm Stone Massage - $115 (Gratuity not included)
Booking Available Online! Clients and members can now book their massages online at FlowersPlantation.com or at the Front Desk by calling 919.553.1984 ext. 201
We will have 26 beers from several breweries available for tasting. Ticket buys 20 tastings. Tickets are $15 for members. There will be six food trucks. Kid’s Zone will have inflatables, crafts and unlimited lemonade tasting for $2!
BREWERIES
FOOD TRUCKS
GROUP SWIM LESSONS Daytime and evening private and group swim lessons are available. Call to schedule your lessons with the front desk at 919.553.1984 x 212. Available to ages 3 and up. Five lessons included with each booking. Email Coach Brooks Teal for more information at coachbrooks@flowersplantation.com. The maximum amount of students per lesson is five. You can choose from dates between June 1st through August 18th. Visit our online registration for a list of all class availability.
2ND ANNUAL SPRINT TRIATHLON SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 • $65 Registration Fee The event will begin with a Moment of Reverence for those who perished September 11th, 2001. Participants will then move to The Club for a 300-yard pool swim followed by a 16-mile bike ride and concluding with a sanctioned 5K run. End the day with a Triathletes-and-Supporters-Only pool social. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
GROUP SESSIONS are $80 for Club Members and $100 for non-members and include five 40 minute sessions.
Proceeds benefit the
PRIVATE SESSIONS are $80 for Club Members and $100 for non-members and includes four 30 minute sessions.
& After Kids Club Before School Care
Before and After School Care Program begins Aug. 29th and runs through June 8th, 2017. This program cost $200 per month with a $25 initiation fee and is for children attending River Dell Elementary ONLY in grades K through 5th. Please register online or at the front desk. This program is for Village Children ONLY. Limit of 20 children. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Blood Drive
OUTDOOR POOL WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO SWIM MEETS:
July 8 • 2-6:30pm
A much-needed summer blood drive to be held at The Club at Flowers Plantation. Those 17 and older are asked to participate.
Thursday July 14 from 4:30pm - close
CLUB HOURS
Mon-Thurs 5:30am – 9pm Friday 5:30am – 6pm Saturday 8am – 6pm Sunday Noon – 6pm
OUTDOOR POOL HOURS Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sun 12pm-6pm
KIDS CLUB HOURS Mon-Thurs 8am – 12:30pm and 4pm – 8pm Fri-Sat 8am – 12:30pm CLOSED SUNDAY
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PRE-SEASON RUNNING PREP ACADEMY
Tuesdays & Thursdays July 5 - July 28 9th Grade - College Aged • Cost: $25 Those heading into high school or college wanting to get a head start with their preseason cross-country/running workouts. Training sessions will be lead by a highlevel running coach. This is only for those who are serious about challenging their cross-country/running skills.
POWER HOUR SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS
July 11 through July 15 Ages: 7 to 15 Cost: $10 | Non-Members $15 One week Power Hour Summer Camps for ages 7-11 and 12-15. Each day we will have a new sports/activity. No video games allowed.
CHEERLEADING CAMP
July 11 through July 15 6pm-7:30pm • Ages 5-15 Cost: $45 | $50 Non-Members Cheerleading for youth. A combination of movement, tumbling and choreographed fun awaits.
LITTLE PEOPLE’S CREATIVE DANCE
July 16 10:00am-10:30am July 28 11:00am - 11:30am Ages: 2 to 6 Cost: FREE Free demonstration classes for your toddler to six year old. Combining dance with imagination & creativity.
BRITISH SOCCER CAMP
July 18 through July 22 Ages: 3-14 • Cost: $45 - $151 Program includes a variety of foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, freestyle soccer, small-sided games & coached scrimmages. Challenger Sports info@challengersports.com 800-878-2167
CHEERLEADING
Aug 30 through Oct 22 6pm-7:30pm • Ages 3-12 Cost: $140 | $170 Non-Members Cheerleading for youth. No stunts. Tumbling and team choreography. Games will be on Saturdays.
FLAG FOOTBALL CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL EVENTS
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August 27, 2016 • 9:00AM Register at our website: FlowersPlantation.com Benefiting: Duke Children’s Hosptital & Health Center We would like to thank our devoted sponsors:
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Aug 30 through Oct 22 6pm-7:30pm • Ages 7-12 Cost: $30 | $40 Non-Members Flag football for the Fall. Connect with the sport of football while playing a safer version of the game. Both boys & girls are welcome to participate. Games will be on Saturdays.
CARRIAGE APARTMENT FULLY FURNISHED down to linens & towels. 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment on a lake, newly renovated, granite countertops, stainless appliances, washer/dryer and club membership included. Monthly rent of $1,200.
N E W S L E TTE R | July 2016
ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT BASKETBALL
Thursday Nights June 30 - July 28 6:00pm • Ages: 16+ Cost: $25 | $35 Non-Members Four on Four adult basketball to be held on Thursday evenings starting at 6pm.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GOLF GROUP
Thursday, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 5:00pm • Ages: 16+ Cost: $15 Cart Fee and all you can play golf (pay at course) The Neuse Golf Course Opportunity to join your friends having fun and perfecting your golf game and preparing for the end of the season Flowers Plantation Golf Tournament challenging the FP Active Adult Golf Group to be held at the Neuse on Sunday, September 25, 2016.
2ND ANNUAL SPRINT TRIATHLON
Sunday, September 11 Cost: $65 The Club at Flowers Plantation The Flowers Plantation Sprint Triathlon will include a 300-yard pool swim, 16 mile bike ride and sanctioned 5K run. Wrap up the day with a Triathletes-andSupporters-only pool social.
Proceeds benefit the
PERCY FLOWERS STORE 2 bedroom apartment available July 8th. Hardwood floors, rent of $850/month includes water and Club membership. No pets.
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– July 2016 – F I TNE SS C AL ENDAR AQUA*
10:40 AM Mondays – July 11 10:15 AM Wednesdays – July 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:00 AM Fridays – July 1, 8, & 29
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 – July 13, 20 & 27
Beginners’ Pilates is an entry level class in Pilates reviewing basic introductory principles, alignment, breath and control as well as all of the beginning mat exercises. No prior knowledge of Pilates is required.
BUTZ N GUTZ
9:40 AM Wednesdays – July 6, 13, 20 & 27
Get your booty in shape by sculpting your glutes, hamstrings, thighs and abs while using weights, bands & balls.
CARDIO CAMP
9:00 AM Mondays – July 11 & 18 9:00 AM Wednesdays – July 6, 13, 20 & 27
This class is designed to push your endurance to the limit. Treadmills, spin bikes, recumbent bikes, ellipitcal, weights, large balls and bands can be used in this class layout.
CHAIR AEROBICS* 10:10 AM Mondays – July 11
Chair Aerobics is a muscular strength and range of movement class combined with a cardio segment. It is a combination of weights and bands using the chair and weights. Work the body from top to bottom.
CYCLE
9:00 AM Fridays – July 8 & 29
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.
NO EXCUSES
9:00 AM Tuesdays – July 5, 12, 19 & 26
A fun and fast moving circuit training class that involves intervals of aerobic and strength stations.
PILATES
7:15 PM Mondays – July 11, 18 & 25 8:30 AM Saturdays – July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
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 – July 11
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 – July 8 & 29
Stretch 55 plus is composed of gentle stretching exercises using bands, chairs, and small balls.
SUNSET YOGA* 7:00 PM Thursdays – July 14, 21 & 28
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!
TABATA
6:00 AM Tuesdays – July 5, 12, 19 & 26
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 – July 7, 14, 21 & 28
Water Walking is a non-instructor led pool workout. It provides the opportunity to get the level of workout you are looking for and at the pace you set for yourself.
YIN YOGA*
11:00 AM Tuesdays – July 12, 19 & 26
Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine.
ZUMBA 6:00 PM Mondays – July 11, 18 & 25 10:00 AM Tuesdays – July 12, 19 & 26 6:00 PM Wednesdays – July 13, 20 & 27
A Latin-inspired dance fitness class choreographed into fun, entertaining, heart pounding and sweat producing workouts!
ZUMBA AQUA* 10:15 AM Thursdays – July 14, 21 & 28
Zumba Aqua is water dancing with low impact and intensity due to being in the water!
ZUMBA TONING* 5:30 PM Wednesdays – July 13, 20 & 27
Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks or dumbbells as an effective way to add a little weighted activity to your fitness workout!
SEE WEBSITE FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES *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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55+ AD ULT ACTIV IT IES To RSVP for Social Activities Email socialactivities@flowersplantation.com or call 919-553-1984 ext. 220
FITNESS CLASSES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
AQUA Mondays at 10:40am (July 11) Wednesdays at 10:15am (July 6, 13, 20 & 27) Fridays at 10am (July 1, 8 & 29) This Flowers aqua fitness class is a non-impact activity designed to eliminate stress to the joints. It offers a swimming blend of cardio and resistance training focusing on increasing muscular endurance, range of motion, flexibility, and mobility.
ACTIVE ADULT TWILIGHT GOLF Tuesdays (July 5, 12, 19 & 26) • 5:00PM The Neuse Golf Club • $15.00 Cart Fee and all you can play golf (pay cash or card at the Neuse) Do not miss this opportunity to join your friends having fun and perfecting your golf game and preparing for the end of the season Flowers Plantation Golf Tournament challenging the FP Young Professionals Golf Team to be held at the Neuse on Sunday, September 25, 2016. RSVP BOOK CLUB required Wednesday, July 13 • Noon until 1:30pm Dr. Watson Inn • $15/person (includes lunch) The book for July is “The City of the Lost”. Join in the discussion and insight into the characters.
BEGINNERS PILATES Wednesdays at 10:20am (July 13, 20 & 27) This slow paced and low impact Pilates class is designed to center breathing and control, align the body core, and promote balance. Instrumental mat exercises are also introduced. All Pilates exercises enhance overall vitality and health. CHAIR AEROBICS Mondays at 10:10am (July 11) Get your heart pumping and oxygen flowing in this seated Chair Aerobics class. This class benefits the most important muscle in your body, the heart, with a low intensity pace and set time for keeping your heart rate elevated. STRETCH 55+ Fridays at 9:30am (July 8 & 29) Increase your flexibility, strengthen your muscles, increase your endurance and tone your body with the 55+ Senior Stretch and Tone Class. The use of bands, chairs and small balls will also enhance balance and keep you in shape! SUNSET YOGA Thursdays at 7:00pm (July 14, 21 & 28) Enjoy the relaxing sunset on the Flowers Plantation upper deck with the 55+ Sunset Yoga class. Using Yoga mats, you will work on postures through sitting and lying in Yin Yoga positions. This specific workout encourages mindful, calm and peaceful athleticism while increasing flexibility and strengthening joints. A class you don’t want to miss! WATER WALKING Thursdays at 9:30am (July 7, 14, 21 & 28) Water Walking is a non-instructor pool workout. It provides the opportunity to get the level of workout you choose and at the pace you feel comfortable. This activity increases range of motion and no stress on your joints. AQUA ZUMBA Thursdays at 10:15am (July 14, 21 & 28) Add some splash to your Zumba with the 55+ Aqua Zumba class. This is a low impact, high-energy workout aimed at toning your muscles through the natural resistance of the water. ZUMBA TONING Wednesdays at 5:30pm (July 13, 20 & 27) If you want to focus on conditioning your muscles with light weight activity, the Zumba Toning is for you! This workout uses lightweight toning sticks and/or dumbbells to help prevent reduction in muscle mass and muscle strength while providing sculpt and tone to your body! SEE WEBSITE FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES
RSVP DOUBLE BARLEY BREWERY TOUR required Sunday, July 17 • 4:00pm until 8pm $35.00 (includes transportation, dinner, and two drink tickets) Double Barley Brewery, 3174 US HWY 70W, Smithfield, NC RSVP BINGO WITH COACH HILL required OF NC. STATE Tuesday, July 18, 2016 • 6:30PM-8:00PM The Club Multipurpose Room • $15.00 per person Get your Bingo game on with your fellow friends and neighbors. Enjoy a fun evening of challenge and prizes. There will be a Cash Bar only and inclusive is use of the The Club’s Bartender and light hors d’oeuvres. SWEET GRASS COMMUNITY SOCIAL Sunday, July 24 • 7 pm until 9 pm Enjoy an evening on the back porch of The Club overlooking lake!
RSVP COMMUNITY SOCIAL AT required DR. WATSON INN Thursday, July 28 • 6pm until 8pm $20/person (includes 2 drink tickets & hors d’oeuvres) Unwind and relax at the beautiful Dr. Watson Inn for an evening of socialization and merriment with others in your community.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Saturday, August 20 – N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences and N.C. Museum of History September 23, Friday – N.C. Zoo Monday & Tuesday, October 17 & 18 – Cherokee and Harrah’s Casino with leaf “Peeking” along the way! Thursday, November 3 – Community Dinner at The Dr. Watson Inn Friday, December 2 – Ladies’ Night at The Club Saturday, December 3 – Flowers Plantation Christmas Tree Lighting
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