Living Grande - October/November 2018 by grandedunessc

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LIVIN G GR ANDE Fall | Oct./Nov.

FALL FUN! Ghosts on the Coast is back for Halloween

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WHAT MAKES A COMMUNITY? What makes you fall in love with a place?

EVENTS & UPDATES Stay informed with what's new around the community

LIVI N G GR AN DE Dear Grande Dunes Residents,

Welcome to the second issue of Living Grande!

Our newsletter celebrates everything Grande Dunes, and all the reasons we are an exceptional community. Here’s a big one—our response to last month’s hurricane. We witnessed our Grande Dunes community come together in extraordinary ways.

First, we applaud Grande Dunes residents for following our eblasts and heeding suggestions to prepare homes, and use designated travel routes. With a Category 4 hurricane bearing down, you acted wisely and quickly to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your home safe. That level of urgency allowed LStar to focus on protecting the Grande Dunes property.

And second—you may have heard—we did surprisingly well! It took a major effort on all parties within a short time: Our landscapers rolled up their sleeves to lower the water in all the ponds, and with prior storm water modifications, we avoided serious flooding. Our security team was heroic, focusing on resident safety. The commitment and teamwork on the part of Grande Dunes staff and vendors were unbelievable. So, as we return to our serene coastal lifestyle, let’s give thanks for those who give their all to this community—every day and under extreme conditions.

This fall we have much to talk about—the Long Bay Symphony, Ghosts on the Coast, a new Oyster Roast, and more. As you peruse these pages, note those events that you, your family, and friends might like to attend. And, as always, we hope you glean more valuable information about your Grande Dunes investment.

Wishing you a beautiful Grande Dunes autumn!

All the best,

Margaret LaCalle Division President, LStar Ventures Coastal North

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CONTENTS

FALL EVENTS AT MARINA PARK The vacationers have departed, but the fun still remains at Marina Park all through the autumn.

LIFESTYLE & ACTIVITIES There are many clubs and activities available for residents, so come plug in and meet your new best friends!

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U P DATES RESIDENT ACTIVITIES........................................11 MEMBERS CLUB...................................................14 ANCHOR CAFÃ&#x2030;.................................................... 17 GRANDE DUNES MARINA.................................18 Q&A WITH ANDI AND JERRY...........................19 REAL ESTATE REPORT......................................30

Post hurricanes, the Grande Dunes family remains strong and continues to reach out

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to our community.

DEVELOPER UPDATES..................................... 40

COMMUNITY NEWS...........................................42

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Get to know Benchmark Physical Therapy: local, trusted and a great friend of Grande Dunes.

FALL

events at Marina Park Fall is a beautiful time at the beach, and Marina Park is the perfect place to get together with friends for a fun-filled event. Our fall event season is in full swing with our recent Symphony Concert a huge success and two more exciting events on the horizon!

Peggy Davis is the lifestyle director at Grande Dunes and can be reached at Peggy.Davis@GrandeDunes.com or 843-913-1312

POPS IN MARINA PARK

HELP4KIDS/BACKPACK BUDDIES

On October 13, Grande Dunes hosted the inaugural Long Bay Symphony Pops

Donations were accepted to support

at Marina Park concert. Guests were treated to a relaxing evening in the park

HELP4KIDS/Backpack Buddies. This wonderful

with popular movie and show tunes as well as some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite

organization provides nutritious, child-

classics. Food, wine & beer were available, and the crowd also passed the

friendly, self-serve food designed to be put

time playing lawn games and socializing with friends. As everyone settled into

in a backpack to help feed a child over the

lawn chairs and picnic blankets, the concert began. The program included

weekends. This volunteer-run nonprofit also

selections from Harry Potter, Hook, Pirates of the Caribbean; Broadway

donates school supplies to children in need

classics: Oklahoma, Wicked; to iconic orchestral classics: Bizet's Carmen,

each fall. If you missed your donation, you can

Sabre Dance, Malaguena; and classic Americana.

drop off at Grande Dunes Properties through

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October 31. (See pg 20 for more details.)

Goblins of all ages! Treat yourself to a

SPOOKTACULAR

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION F E AT U R IN G

FOOD, L IVE MU S I C & G I VEAWAYS

SAT, OCTOBER 27, 2018 3PM – 7PM AT GRANDE DUNES MARINA PARK 8201 Marina Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

Bring Lawn Chairs and Blankets!

FREE ADMISSION

Donations will be accepted by Susan G. Komen South Carolina to fight breast cancer. LStar Ventures will double the donations by matching the final proceeds collected at the event.

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F U N F O R T H E W H OL E FA M I LY ! BOO-TIFUL HALLOWEEN LIGHTS GHOSTLY GIVEAWAYS SPIRITED GAMES HAUNTINGLY FUN KIDS ACTIVITIES COSTUME CONTESTS – ALL AGES

Learn more at GrandeHalloween.com

GOODIE BAGS For the first 100 kids!

SECOND ANNUAL GHOSTS ON THE COAST On Saturday, October 27, we'll host the second annual Ghosts on the Coast event at Marina Park. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was a huge success with a large crowd in attendance. This year the event will take place from 3pm-7pm and we'll be collecting donations for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Bring your family and friends, dress in your best Halloween costume and have fun! There will be live music, costume contests for all ages, food, beverages, games and so much more! Check Out This Event on Facebook.

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SAVE THE DATE

COMMUNITY OYSTER ROAST NOV. 10 Save the date for our last Marina Park event for 2018 - an Oyster Roast on Saturday, November 10. There will be fresh oysters, drinks, live music and more! We'll be collecting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. More information to follow!

Hello! FROM YOUR LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR, Peggy Davis

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So, until next time, I want to leave you with this…Don’t let the world dictate your smile; instead let your smile dictate to the world. ...continued on next page

Peggy Davis is Lifestyle Director for Grande Dunes and can be reached at 843-913-1312 or Peggy.Davis@GrandeDunes.com.

I want to say a special thank you to all our ambassadors who have stepped up and volunteered to be leaders. I could not do what I do without their support and passion to make it happen. I would also like to thank our residents for all their support, enthusiasm and encouragement. None of this could happen without all of you!

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Just when I think it’s ready to slow down, I find myself going full steam ahead! There has been a new synergy around the Ocean Club that is undeniable. It’s very rewarding to witness all the new friendships that have been forming through the activities, socials and clubs.

HERE’S WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON! PHOTO BUGS Twenty-five photography lovers recently attended their first workshop and now are planning photo shoots together. If you love taking photos of family, friends or the beautiful area where we live, consider joining up with this fun group.

BOOK CLUB Do you love reading? For our book worms out there, the new Book Club will be meeting on November 28 and then reconvene again on January 3. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy delightful conversation and get to know new friends who share your passion.

CAR ENTHUSIASTS The engines rumbled when our car enthusiasts showed off their rides at our Sunday Brunch on September 30. Residents polished up their sport, exotic, classic and vintage cars, and showed them off for everyone to enjoy!

GRANDE DUNES WOMEN’S CLUB The Grande Dunes Women’s Club met for the first time for its monthly luncheon this past week, and we were blown away with over 60 women in attendance! With all those warm, friendly smiles, it quickly became contagious!

TRAVEL CLUB If you love to travel, you’ll really enjoy this group. We just revealed exciting and exotic trips that were thoughtfully planned out for our residents. A National Parks Tour out West, a Viking Riverboat Cruise in Europe, plus much more! Whether you are planning to travel or want to share stories of your favorite trips, you’ll have a great time. This requires only one thing…fun people who want to hang out with

EVEN MORE CLUBS Do you enjoy playing cards, fishing, boating, biking, dancing, fitness or how about a relaxing time of painting? We have it all, so we hope you get involved soon. When you get a group of people together who share the same passion and interests, it’s beautiful what may blossom before your eyes. If you are interested in participating in a club or have an idea for a new one, make sure to reach out to me at the Ocean Club. Or use the link at the bottom of this page.

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other fun people!

— Peggy Davis

CLICK TO LEARN ABOUT MORE CLUBS >>

Stay Connected And SHARE your passion HOW TO STAY CONNECTED Member Web Calendar will allow you to see the entire month at a glance plus register for all the activities and events.

HOW TO BE INVOLVED JOIN A CLUB Grande Dunes is full of residents who have fun and interesting hobbies! From watercolor painting,

What’s up at the OC? Make sure you are getting the weekly newsletters to keep up with all the events, activities and dinner services throughout the week.

gaming, bingo and walking, the choices are endless. Set up a book club or enjoy a weekly game of cards — the sky is the limit. It's a great way to enjoy a fuller life here at Grande Dunes

Grande Dunes Resident Lifestyle - Request to join

while meeting all kinds of great people.

our private closed group page on Facebook.

Slide shows on the TVs, one in the club foyer and

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one in the pool bar.

We need ambassadors and leaders willing to start new clubs, i.e., boating, couples golf, garden, music, etc. The only delay is YOU! What’s your passion,

Static Calendars – Pick one up at the OC or at the

and are you willing to share it with others? See the

Waccamaw office.

survey below to get started. Fill out your survey and return it to Peggy, so we can discover the hobbies

Fill out the survey below and return it to

you love. We’ll help you get plugged in with

Peggy Davis if you would like to connect with

neighbors who share the same interests as you, and

others who share your same interests.

the new friendships you’ll make are priceless.

CLICK TO FILL OUT SURVEY >>

Peggy Davis is Lifestyle Director for Grande Dunes and can be reached at 843-913-1312 or Peggy.Davis@GrandeDunes.com.

Life AT T H E

M E M B E R S C LU B

he beginning of the fall season is finally here! As we experience somewhat cooler

temperatures in October and November, we think it's the perfect time to consider membership at the club. This time of year offers weather that’s just right for enjoying our popular social events and of course our golf outings.

The September meeting of the Grape-Nuts enjoyed fine food and wine

Players at the Solheim Cup Golf Tournament at the Members Club in August.

Members had a fantastic evening at the Hawaiian themed party.

In October, we hosted our most anticipated tournament of the

Along with the Ladies Sip & Swing, other outings on the

year, the annual Member/Guest Golf Tournament. This four day

course will include our Couples Golf & Therapy, Thursday

event was full of competition on the course, as well as delicious

Night Shootout, Men’s Golf Group, Ladies' Golf Group, and

meals for the discerning palate.

more! Additionally, as a McConnell Golf managed club, the reciprocal benefits members enjoy are truly unmatched. During

If you haven’t enjoyed a dining experience at the club, we

the fall season, a visit to one of McConnell Golf’s mountain

encourage you to contact our membership office to schedule a

properties can be an excellent weekend getaway. Members Club

preview visit. During this visit, you’ll learn about the membership

membership allows for this added benefit and experience.

opportunities available to you, our dining experience, upcoming Members Club is the perfect completion to your Grande Dunes For the socially inclined, we have recently added a new happy

Lifestyle. At the heart of the community, you’ll find the Members

hour menu. Director of Food & Beverage Eric French has added

Club to provide a truly private, enjoyable experience that will

some fresh new menu items composed of exciting new dishes

only enhance your lifestyle at Grande Dunes.

and flavors, along with a few old favorites, there are choices to please every appetite. Along with delicious updates to our menus

We hope you’ll consider reaching out to our Membership Director

and daily special offerings, social opportunities abound during

for further details and how we can help you to become even

these autumn months. From our Ladies Sip & Swing to our

more engaged in the community through membership. Have a

Halloween Social, there is never a lack of opportunities to make

great fall, and we'll see you at the Club!

new friends or enjoy time with old ones!

Richard Convertini is General Manager of Operations at the Grande Dunes Members Club and can be reached at 843-839-1603 or Richard.Convertini@GrandeDunes.com.

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With that experience, it’s easy to see why Grande Dunes

social events and planned events on the course.

MAKE

the

HOLIDAYS BRIGHT!

Host a Spectacular Party at the Ocean Club or Members Club and Leave the Work to Us! As the holiday season approaches, we start thinking about wonderful get-togethers' with family and friends with delicious food and beautiful decorations. When you host at one of your clubs, our team will help you plan the perfect event and guarantee that your guests will have a night they will remember for years to come.

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Samantha Huff P: 843.913.2842 Samantha.Huff@GrandeDunes.com

Vasilika Miller P: 843.913.1357 Vasilika.Miller@GrandeDunes.com

AT GRANDE DUNES

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LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES | CATERING & PLANNING

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Fall Friends AT THE

ANCHOR

It’s fall at the beach. The crowds have departed as the wind turns and days get shorter. The mild weather means it’s the absolutely perfect time to enjoy an afternoon sharing drinks and bites with friends as you watch boats slip down the Intracoastal. The Café will remain open through October 28, so make sure to get in one last sunset before the season ends.

FALL HOURS Monday - Friday 4-9PM Saturday & Sunday 11AM-9PM

Virginia Hitchcock is Manager of the Anchor Café and can be reached at Virginia.Hitchcock@grandedunes.com

VIEW OUR FALL MENU >>

HAPPY HOUR! Specials on Beer, House Wine & House Liquor Every Day 4-7PM

fall Boating IS HERE

Lynn Ball is Office Manager at the Grande Dunes Marina and can be reached at 843-315-7777.

Now that the 2018 Summer Season has drifted away, The Grande Dunes Marina is well â&#x20AC;&#x153;under wayâ&#x20AC;? into the Fall Transient Season. Boaters from up north will begin their journey southward towards warmer weather, but not before stopping by for a brief visit with us. The days may start to get shorter and the weather will start to get cooler, but the boating fun will continue for a couple more months before we have to drop anchor for the winter.

WELCOME ABOARD If you are interested in joining our Marina Family, now is the time

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exceed your boating needs and expectations, so idle by and see us

to give us a call! The Grande Dunes Marina will always meet and

of Boat Washes, Waxes, Cleaners, Fuel Treatments and Oil for your

today. As always, our staff is ready to catch a line, lend a hand and welcome you aboard the Grande Dunes Marina!

STAY SHIP SHAPE Our Ship Store now has several sizes of AC Delco Marine batteries IN STOCK and ready for your next voyage! We also have a full line

vessel. Special Order? Not a problem! We can order and deliver ANYTHING you need in less than 24 hours! Stop by and check out our Paxton Catalog for everything BOATING.

Meet Retired Norfolk natives Andi and Jerry live in Capri, Golf Village. They love the sun and sand at Grande Dunes and making friends.

We met in 1961 while in high school in Norfolk, VA. We used to be in the same circle of

We have been coming to the area for the last 25 years for the Shag Dance events in North Myrtle Beach. Since we grew up around the Virginia beaches, the Myrtle Beach area appealed to us, as well as the milder weather, the Shag dance/music community, and friends and some family who were already in the area. We moved here from Alexandria, VA, two and half years ago.

friends and danced together at

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school dances. I had a big crush on Jerry, but was “too young”

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for him at the time :( We went our separate ways only to meet 34 years later at a dance in Virginia Beach that friends had invited us to. Jerry was divorced, I was a widow and we danced again as though no time had passed since our last dance. We dated long distance (DC to VA Beach) for three years and then took the family to Key West and got married. That was 21 years ago, and we are still going strong. We have two daughters and one son between us and two really wonderful, smart, beautiful grandchildren.

The area is beautiful, well maintained and very convenient to area activities, shopping, airport, etc. We, also, greatly appreciate the many activities offered in Grande Dunes. The new activity director, Peggy Davis, has done an amazing job in a very short time bringing so many more opportunities to our community. We love Game Night, Music on the Water, the great exercise classes and so much more.

WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT SO FAR?

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PAST TIMES SUCH AS HOBBIES, ACTIVITIES, ETC?

The wonderful friendships we have developed. We have friends

We enjoy walking on the beach, dancing, reading, gardening

come together in one amazing “family.”

from many different areas of the country and yet we all have

(me), golfing (him), and volunteering.

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE WHO IS WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE RETIRING?

THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO MYRTLE BEACH?

Jerry retired as a Colonel in the Army after 30 years' service in Army

Start packing. You will not be disappointed. There are so many

Aviation and then again after 15 years with the Military Officers

great things about this area and the folks who live here.

Association as a Deputy Director of Transition Services. Andi retired after over 30 years in the fitness industry teaching and supervising aerobics, yoga, chair fit, balance, strength & line dancing.

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GRANDCHILDREN?

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO MYRTLE BEACH?

HOW DID YOU MEET, NUMBER OF YEARS YOU’VE BEEN MARRIED, NUMBER OF CHILDREN,

GRANDE DUNES HELP4KIDS/BACKPACK BUDDIES HURRICANE HELP In the wake of Hurricane Florence, many of our residents are reaching out to find out what they can do to help. Grande Dunes is continuing to take donations for HELP4KIDS/Backpack Buddies through the end of the month. You can drop off donations at the Members Club, Ocean Club pool tunnel or Grande Dunes Properties. Help4Kids provides food for hungry children of Horry County who, through no fault of their own, do not have enough to eat on a daily basis. The HELP4KIDS/Backpack Buddies program supplies nutritious, child-friendly, self-serve food designed to be put in a backpack to help feed a child over the weekends. This volunteer-run nonprofit also donates school supplies to children in need each fall.

HERE IS A LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED: School Supplies:

School Year:

Paper, Wide-Ruled Black & White Composition Books Pencils Highlighters Glue Scissors Markers Crayons

Canned Pasta Vienna Sausage Peanut Butter Crackers Pudding Fruit Cups Flavored Oatmeal

Cares

OCTOBER CHARITY The South Carolina Affiliate of Susan G. Komen—along with those who generously support us with their talent, time and resources— is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in our community. The chapter joins more than 100,000 breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer. Make monetary donations at the Ghosts on the Coast event.

NOVEMBER CHARITY During the month of November, we will be taking donations for Toys for Tots to help bring holiday cheer to kids in need. Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve that distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The Horry County chapter will be collecting unwrapped toy donations throughout the month of November. Donations may be made at Grande Dunes Properties, the Ocean Club, the Members Club or during our Community

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Oyster Roast, November 10.

Peggy Davis is the Lifestyle Director at Grande Dunes and can be reached at Peggy.Davis@GrandeDunes.com or 843-913-1312

BENCHMARK PHYSICAL THERAPY Experienced, trusted, caring.

AN OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY PROVIDER

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for its patients. Rusty Whitten is the Clinic Director. Rusty, a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, moved to the Grand Strand in

Benchmark Physical Therapy is an Outpatient Physical Therapy provider, conveniently located in the Publix

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Dr. Rusty Whitten with wife Sara

shopping center on 17-Business at 82nd Avenue near Starbucks. The

Benchmark prides itself on patient

clinic opened in February 2018 and has

outcomes, which means you will

experienced exponential growth through

only see Rusty throughout your plan of care at Benchmark. You also get exclusive one-on-one time with him every time you come in for an appointment, which ensures more consistent care.

building relationships with local physician offices. Benchmark, with corporate headquarters located in Birmingham, allows clinicians to both partner in and manage their clinics within their community at a local level. Benchmark also strongly emphasizes quality education for the clinicians it employs, which ensures the highest quality of care

April. Rusty and his wife, Sara, moved from northeast Mississippi. Rusty specializes in orthopedic and sport medicine, post-operative rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, chronic neck and low back pain, neurological dysfunction, workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compensation injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and dry needling techniques. Rusty has spent extensive time and resources learning and growing as a private-practice Physical Therapist and carries numerous post-professional certifications within his field.

Rusty is certified in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an in-depth musculoskeletal screen

that thoroughly examines how an individual moves from head to toe. The SFMA gives him the tools to observe movement patterns that perhaps go unnoticed otherwise and correct those patterns to provide pain relief, as well as prevent future injuries. Rusty is also certified in the Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 Golf Screen. Similar to the SFMA, the TPI screening tool assesses golf-specific movements and identifies areas for improvement for both golf swing mechanics, and ultimately your golf game.

Rusty is also certified to provide Trigger Point Dry Needling. Dry Needling, or DN, is the use of a thin monofilament needle to release painful trigger points (also known as “knots”) that develop in the muscle from chronic overuse, sudden trauma, or prolonged abnormal postures. Dry Needling is the modality of choice for relieving muscle spasms, muscle tension, and pain, and for improving range of motion.

Benchmark prides itself on patient outcomes, which means you will only see Rusty throughout your plan of care at Benchmark. You also get exclusive one-on-one time with him every time you come in for an appointment, which ensures more consistent care. When your physician refers you for Physical Therapy, Alisha, the Office Coordinator, will contact you and ensure you are scheduled within 24-48 hours for your initial evaluation. We hope this early intervention will provide quick pain relief and even quicker return to your active lifestyle. Additionally, in South Carolina, certain insurances do not require a physician referral for you to begin receiving PT services. This means you can have a PT evaluation and treatment for up to 30 days before requiring a trip to your physician office. Benchmark also offers free, no obligation screenings to anyone in the community to assess if PT, or other medical care, is needed.

Benchmark’s mission is to inspire and empower people to reach their full potential, and you will experience that every time you walk in the clinic. Passionate, personable care defends Benchmark’s brand, and its values reflect this in every interaction. With convenient hours, Benchmark will work around any work or leisure schedule to guarantee appointment times that work for you.

Give Benchmark a call at 843-945-1815 to schedule your appointment or free screening today.

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS New Amenity Center and New Phase set to debut!

AMENITY TO OPEN NOVEMBER 10

EXPLORE DEL WEBB

We are working hard to prepare for our Amenity Center

With the amenity opening, our Del Webb visitors that

Grand Opening Event. We can’t wait to reveal the amenity

take advantage of our Explore Del Webb program will

area and host an initial opening November 10th. The event

have an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the

will begin at 11:00 am and run until 2:00 pm. We have

Del Webb experience. Prospective buyers can stay in one

planned for food, a band, tours of the amenity building and

of our completely furnished Explore Del Webb homes for

pool area, and lots of fun. Once opened, residents will have

three nights, and live like a resident with access to use the

access to a heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness center,

amenities, full use of a golf cart, and the ability to participate

meeting spaces within the 15,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, tennis

in any activities the Lifestyle Director has planned during

courts, bocce ball, pickleball, and member activities.

that time. It’s a great way to see what it’s really like to live in our Del Webb neighborhood. We hope to see you at our upcoming opening event!

HOMES SELLING FAST - NEW PHASE ANNOUNCED Del Webb Grande Dunes continues to grow with nearly 100 homes sold. We are excited to announce the release of our next phase of homesites this month. Our special VIP process has started, which allows prospects to select their top five homesites, meet with a sales consultant for personalized pricing, and reserve a homesite ahead of the new phase’s public release.

Jennifer Pencarinha is the Marketing Manager at the PulteGroup and can be contacted at 843-746-3566 or Jennifer.Pencarinha@PulteGroup.com

Thank you for the warm welcome from all of us at Portside at Grande Dunes, the neighborhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new premier senior living community. We have had the distinct pleasure of meeting many Grande Dunes residents through inquiries, events, and some just by chance; for others weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the pleasure of meeting through the reservation process. For those we have not met, we invite you to become part of something special... a sense of family, friendship, and fun. We are putting the finishing touches on this unique property and anticipate opening late this fall. What can residents expect from Portside? Farm to table dining, lifelong learning experiences, and regularly planned excursions of resident interest. There will always be a variety of planned activities and a chance to

visit portsidegrandedunes.com or contact Britta Cammarata, Executive Director, at 843-999-2494 to schedule a visit.

learn more

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enjoy friends and neighbors every day.

REAL ESTATE

NEWS Grande Dunes Pricing & Local Submarkets

Communıty CHECKING OFF THE BOXES THAT DEFINE

I want to share my excitement about, and the importance of, this newsletter. Grande Dunes’ owner newsletter is a digital resource that should be saved, read and referenced often. We

The dictionary defines community as a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. Additionally, community is stated to be a feeling of fellowship

hope to make it the best way

with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests,

to learn what’s going on in and

and goals. Community is a very common word used in the real

around Grande Dunes. We expect

estate industry and is often used instead of Neighborhood, but

it will change over time and want

should it be? Certainly it would describe the first part of the

to hear from you on ways to improve it.

Enjoy all the news, articles and information!

definition: a group of people living in the same place. I believe for most neighborhoods that is where the definition ends. To live within a defined area with similar characteristics, having a feeling of fellowship and sharing common attitudes, interests and goals establishes an exceptional neighborhood and one worthy of

Ben Guyton is Broker-In-Charge at Grande Dunes Properties, and can be reached at 843-315-0284 or ben.guyton@grandedunes.com

being called a community.

Do you believe Grande Dunes is that type of place to live?

At Grande Dunes Properties we are fortunate in that we work with

The 5 community characteristics that most influenced community

most of the people looking to purchase in Grande Dunes. Because of

attachment (in order of importance) were: social offerings, openness,

the length of time we’ve represented this area to buyers, including

aesthetics, education, and basic services. While there were some

many of you, we get first-hand knowledge of how people perceive

differences in the relative strength of each of these factors across

this place you call home. Grande Dunes can easily check off just

the 26 communities, these five factors consistently had the strongest

about every box next to the things that are important to buyers when

influence on feelings of attachment. Other important, but somewhat

it comes to the development. From water access to golf, greenery

less influential, factors included leadership, economy, safety, social

and walking trails, Grande Dunes offers so much as a development.

capital, and civic involvement.

But there is a very distinct difference between a development and a community. Both can be contained within the same area, however a community is largely made up by the people who reside there. People are attracted to Grande Dunes because of what is offered and what potential it offers, and they become happy homeowners because of finding common attitudes, interest and goals with those around them. While there's a good bit of social science research that addresses one or more aspects of what we're looking for in a "good community", two studies remain particularly relevant.

Grande Dunes has supported various charities, introduced new events to our city and started a very robust lifestyle component that is all geared toward improving the quality of life

Perhaps best known, David McMillan and David Chavis (1986), in their analysis of previous studies found that four factors consistently show

Just over the past year alone our community has supported various

up as community attributes we all look for in a good community.

charities, introduced new events to our city and started a very robust

• Membership - that feeling that part of us is invested in the community, that we have a right to belong and feel welcome • Influence - that sense that we have some say in the community issues that affect us and that our perspectives are appreciated and respected • Integration and fulfillment of needs - based on the notion that the community has numerous opportunities for both individual and social fulfillment, including basic needs, recreation, and social interaction. Some scholars have referred to this as meeting the needs of the

lifestyle component that is all geared toward improving the quality of life, increasing property values and opening our doors to a wider market. Through many of you sharing your love for this community with the developer and friends the scale of new homes being built is unequaled in the 18 year history of Grande Dunes. The more demand the higher the value. That works here as it does everywhere else you could live. For most folks the home(s) you own are the most significant thing you’ll buy in your lifetime. The place you invest in is very important, and you can impact that place with activities you offer, actions you

"whole person" in all our roles, (e.g. goods, services, recreation,

take and words you speak. If you run all of this through a filter of

desirable social interaction activities, etc.)

community then you’ll know that you can be involved while sharing similar interests and fellowship with those who call

• Shared emotional connection - based in part on shared history or sense of community and quality of interactions within the community The second study comes from the Soul of the Community Project conducted in 26 communities across the nation by the Knight Foundation and Gallup (2010). The focus of this work was to look at those factors that facilitate "community attachment." In addition to highlighting individual factors, they found that those communities with the highest levels of community attachment also had the highest rates of growth in local gross domestic product.

Grande Dunes home.

New Home Neighborhood

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DEL WEBB has closed seven homes so far. The Del Webb amenity is well on its way to completion. Tour their models to get some great decorating and design ideas.

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WATERSIDE POINTE at Del Webb, a gated neighborhood, will offer Lowcountry-style custom homes along the ICW for 47 lucky homeowners who will also be able to access everything Grande Dunes has to offer. Homes have already begun going up within the neighborhood along with models by two of our preferred builders, Nations Homes II and The Carrell Group. A private day dock for residents has already been installed.

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MEMBERS CLUB ENCLAVE, features beautiful homesites and luxury custom homes. The gorgeous Arthur Rutenberg model is currently for sale, you should plan to see it before it is gone.

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VILLA VENEZIA, a hidden gem inside Golf Village, has a breathtaking model that

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LIVING DUNES has started its amenity, which will open by year-end. Living Dunes will have walking trails connecting the Publix and the Ocean Club via Grande Dunes Boulevard. You might look into their designer-conscious homes to see if urban living, where golf cart travel is encouraged, is for you.

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overlooks the golf course, built by Nations Homes II — the exclusive builder of these

PORTSIDE, our first assisted-living community, will have its first phase open before year-end. Several Grande Dunes residents have made reservations for elderly parents so they may be closer to them.

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CIPRIANA PARK has nine homesites left until they close out!

NEW HOME NEIGHBORHOODS OCEAN VILLAGE

MARINA VILLAGE

GOLF VILLAGE

LIVING DUNES

DEL WEBB GRANDE DUNES

VILLA VENEZIA

Single Family Homes, Townhomes and Coupled Cottages from the $400s

Active Adult Neighborhood Single Family Homes from the $400s

Custom Homes from the $500s

CRG COMPANIES

DEL WEBB

CIPRIANA PARK

WATERSIDE POINTE

MEMBERS CLUB ENCLAVE

Single-Family Homes from the $400s

Homesites from the $160s Custom Homes from the $600s

Homesites from the $160s Home and Land Packages from the $600s

CUSTOM BUILDER GUILD

ARTHUR RUTENBERG HOMES

TRADITIONAL HOMEBUILDERS CLOSE OUT

NATIONS HOMES II

Real Estate

REPORT

OCT 2018

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

OCEAN VILLAGE

45 Pending

GOLF VILLAGE

13 Pending

with Average List Price (ALP) of

$584,378

$425,839

$1,171,899

22 Available

5 Available

42 Available

with ALP of

$715,452

$751,182

$1,007,052

28 Closed YTD

23 Closed YTD

20 Closed YTD

at Average Sales Price (ASP) of

$607,624

$421,899

$994,818

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17 Pending

MARINA VILLAGE

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Average time to sell a Grande Dunes property is 190 days. Ben Guyton is Broker-In-Charge at Grande Dunes Properties, and can be reached at 843-315-0284 or ben.guyton@grandedunes.com

HOMESITES

6 Pending with Average List Price (ALP) of $167,750 37 Available with ALP of $259,675 23 Closed YTD at Average Sales Price (ASP) of $263,000

CONDOS

4 Pending with Average List Price (ALP) of $388,936 26 Available with ALP of $544,249 13 Closed YTD at Average Sales Price (ASP) of $456,388 *All of Grande Dunes

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER OCT

OCT

GHOSTS ON THE COAST 3 p.m. • Marina Park

LONG BAY SYMPHONY 5 p.m. • Marina Park

NOV

NEW OWNER ORIENTATION 3:30 p.m. • Ocean Club

OYSTER ROAST 5 p.m. • Marina Park

NOV

WEDNESDAYS • LINE DANCING 10 a.m. • Ocean Club

WED & FRI • SOCIAL HOUR 5 p.m. • Ocean Club

MON

TUES

WED

THUR

FRI

SAT

10 a.m. Watercolor Painting

9 a.m. Dance Fit

9 a.m. Body Sculpt

10 a.m. Dance Fit

5 p.m. Social Hour

10:15 a.m. Sit-n-Be Still

5 p.m. Social Hour

10:15 a.m. Sit-n-Be Still

6 - 9 p.m. Dinner Service

7 a.m. Grande Dunes Fun Walk/ Run at Fleet Feet

10:30 a.m. Yoga

6 p.m. Line Dancing with Peg 6 - 9 p.m. Dinner Service

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BUNKO 7:00 p.m. • Ocean Club

Wednesday & Friday Social Hour 5 p.m. / Dinner Service 6 - 9 p.m. Please RSVP for activities and classes through the member web page. All classes and activities are subject to change. Peggy Davis is the Lifestyle Director at Grande Dunes and can be reached at Peggy.Davis@GrandeDunes.com or 843-913-1312

M A R I N A PA R K

EVENTS Mark your calendar for some exciting public events happening at Grande Dunes this year.

OCTOBER 27

3:00 p.m. Marina Park GHOSTS ON THE COAST Don your costume and join us for family-friendly Halloween fun with food trucks, carnival

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games and more.

NOVEMBER 10

5:007:00 p.m. Marina Park OYSTER ROAST A coastal tradition comes to Grande Dunes - enjoy time with friends and neighbors and delicious food and beverages. More details coming soon.

ASK LSTAR

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Our goal is to keep residents up to date with all the latest developments and planned additions. We have established this regular section to address questions and comments received that concern all our residents.

RESIDENT SUBMITTED LETTERS & QUESTIONS WHAT IS THE STATUS OF A STOPLIGHT AT 17BUS AND GRANDE DUNES BOULEVARD? Grande Dunes Boulevard and Ocean Boulevard are city of Myrtle Beach and SCDOT roads. SCDOT has jurisdiction over the traffic light. However, we were able to start the design process and ultimately get the approval to have a light in this intersection. We are still in the design and approval process with SCDOT and CMB, then the city will send out to bid so it can be built. LStar will pay for most of the expense associated with the traffic light since we feel this is a critical intersection for our residents.

WHAT IS THE “BELLORA” SIGNAGE NOTED AT DEL WEBB ENTRANCE? This is a 78 acre parcel that is currently in the design site planning stage. Due to confidentiality disclosures, we are unable to discuss who will be purchasing this land; however once we are able to share the exciting news of what is coming to Grande Dunes, we will communicate accordingly.

WHY DO CERTAIN NEIGHBORHOODS SEEM TO CLEAR CUT THE TREES IN THEIR AREA? IS THIS PLANNED, OR IS IT UP TO THE BUILDER? The development of these sites requires trees to be removed. For the most part the trees that were planted by the original developer were for forestry/harvesting and were never meant to be permanent to Grande Dunes. Over the years, prior to LStar, the majority of the highest quality trees have been harvested and the remaining trees that were left were because they were not good quality. Additionally, in order to meet all of the regulations regarding drainage, storm water management, right of ways, and utilities it is difficult to save trees. Prior to cutting any trees, we have meetings at the site with the City of MB and we tag any tree(s) that are considered hardwoods and can be saved. For the most part we find hardwoods along the waterway but not usually in the neighborhoods referenced here. Note: An example of this is custom lots in and around the community are cleared by the homeowners to build their homes.

WHAT IS THE ASSOCIATION’S EXPECTATION OF THE SECURITY PATROL? WHAT SHOULD RECIPIENTS EXPECT FROM SECURITY PATROL? Security Rover Patrol travels the entire Grande Dunes community (developed and undeveloped) three to six full trips every 24 hour day. Security will look for any unusual circumstances that may need to be reported and/or resolved, as well as checking all community gates for proper operation. Security also responds to any calls from the Gate House Dispatch that may require more immediate attention. In addition to the rover, the Gate House Staff administer the approved access control system for all gates throughout Grande Dunes, and also act as a call center between owners and others, to the roving patrols. Finally, Security monitors all cameras at all access points.

COULD YOU EXPLAIN WHAT NEIGHBORHOODS OR INDIVIDUALS ARE ELIGIBLE OR MANDATORY FOR OCEAN CLUB MEMBERSHIP? WITH NEW GROWTH WILL WE SEE A CHANGE IN DUES OR GUEST ACCESS FEES? Any homeowner who lives in Grande Dunes and pays into the Master Association is mandatory part of the resident access to the Ocean Club. We highly encourage residents to make frequent use of this fantastic amenity. As the community continues to grow, we do not have any plans to reduce or increase dues to the Ocean Club. Currently the rules to bring guests to the Ocean Club are that; each resident member can bring two guests at no charge, additional guests up to 8 will have to pay a fee. We do agree that children (grandchildren) under the age of 8 should not pay a fee or be counted in the group number of 8 guests, so we shall amend the guest fees and rules to exclude children under the age of 8 from paying a guest fee. This will be effective next year.

SUBMITTING QUESTIONS Please send all questions to Grandedunes@lvnt.com and we will do our best to respond. Also, we can not guarantee that all questions will appear in this column.

COMMUNITY NEWS Homeowners' Association Updates from Waccamaw Management Updating Your Contact Info

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As your life changes, please keep your management company informed. We need to know of any changes in your household email addresses in order to keep you up-to-date because we send out multiple email blasts throughout the year. These general eblasts alert owners to new information and upcoming events. More specifically, your management company may need to reach you about a property issue, either within your Homeowner Association or with your personal property. The same need for updates applies to phone numbers for more-immediate issues. Other needed updates concern new vehicles and changes in a permanent address, often from out-of-state, to prevent returned or delayed mail of importance. Finally, we request this information at the time of change, even though we include a formal request within your end-of-year packet paperwork.

Modification Requests If you want to change the color of paint on your house, or create a new landscaping bed, you must submit a Minor Modification Request to your sub-Association ARC (Architectural Review Committee); in fact, any minor modification for single-family residences must be submitted for approval to maintain adherence to your community’s set of rules that govern appearance. Your HOA’s ARC reviews your request based on your Association governing documents, but may also take other factors into account to maintain your neighborhood’s aesthetic. Should you have any questions about minor modification requests, please contact Waccamaw Management at 843-315-0300 or GrandeDunesInfo@WaccamawManagement.com. All major modifications and new construction will remain under the scope of the Grande Dunes Master ARC, so please contact Kathleen Young at 843-839-2596 or arc@grandedunes.com with any questions.

COMMUNITY NEWS Owner Maintenance Responsibilities to the Street or Water Homeowner Association landscape vendors maintain the common areas of the association, which includes mowing the grass and providing irrigation service and repair. However, homeowners must remember that their governing documents spell out explicitly what is not the responsibility of the association, even though sometimes this may appear counterintuitive. One example is the verge, or the grass strip between the sidewalk and the street that runs in front of many properties. It may seem like something the Association should maintain, but the governing documents state clearly that “each owner is responsible for maintaining on a regular basis the landscaping, if any, and ground cover along the right-of-way roadside or sidewalk, as applicable, bordering the Owner’s Lot, whether or not such area is a part of the Owner’s Lot.” Similarly, “Each Owner will be responsible for maintaining… landscaping…along the edge of any lake or pond, (above the waterline…).” Check with your manager if you have doubts about your own landscaping responsibilities, as we must keep in mind that any cost for maintenance to the association must be fair to those other owners who cannot be expected to contribute to the expenses of other owners if it is not truly a common area responsibility. Adherence to these stated rules helps to keep our Associations financially sound and assessments stable.

Vehicle Control Issues Please make sure to remind your guests and vendors that passes are available to enter the gated communities across the Intracoastal Waterway bridge. A valid driver’s license is required to be presented to security, as this is critical for vendor control. If you are accessing the property with a “bar code,” please make sure that you are no farther than 10 feet from the “bar code” reader. Remember, proximity cards need to touch the surface of the card reader and not just be waved at it. At NO TIME should a vehicle attempt to piggyback behind another vehicle, either for convenience or haste, as this is an unlawful entry and can result in major damage to the vehicle and the gate. And, of course, speeding is not allowed though the communities. Residential neighborhood speeds should not exceed 25 m.p.h. by law, but please note the actual speed limit for your community as it is often less, and alert visitors, family and friends. Safety first!

Henry Road Entrance for Private Vendors All vendors, other than two-axle standard vehicles, must use the Henry Road gated entrance, located off River Oaks/Robert Grissom. Private vendors arriving at the main gate off Hwy 17 Bypass/Grande Dunes Blvd. will be asked to turn around and enter via Henry Road. The vendors are required to exit through the same gate and not over the bridge. Please advise your vendors. If you need assistance with access, please contact either Security at 843-315-0340 or Waccamaw Management by phone at 843-315-0300 or by email at GrandeDunesInfo@WaccamawManagement.com.

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Upgraded Customer Care at Waccamaw Management Owners phoning in to Waccamaw Management will notice a new system in place. A dedicated Waccamaw Management call center now fields the call and can provide quick answers to many questions based on each community’s Association Facts. If the question or concern requires a more in-depth response, the collected information from the call is forwarded to the Manager or Community Specialist; immediate needs can be met through a call transfer directly to the office.

Monthly Property Inspections Monthly property inspections are conducted by your association manager. Any violations noted will be brought to your attention. Please take the necessary steps to review your community guidelines with regard to owner maintenance responsibilities. These inspections serve to maintain property values and enhance the quality of life for our upscale neighborhoods.

Grande Dunes Landscape Report • Continued mowing of turf areas throughout property as needed • Additional pine straw installation is scheduled for late October • Continue to remove trash daily • Palm thinning and pruning is still in process • All turf areas treated with post-emergent weed control, and fertilized in August • Irrigation inspection and repairs a current priority due to end-of-summer drying • Final round of bush pruning and shaping into late fall • Army worms are being monitored/treated; they can give the turf a desiccated look • Fall pre-emergent turf applications will prevent winter weeds • Inclement weather watch is underway so the community will be prepared Should you have any questions regarding landscaping, please contact Waccamaw Management (843-315-0300) or GrandeDunesInfo@WaccamawManagement.com.

OFFICE INFORMATION: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CLOSED DAILY FOR LUNCH 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PHONE: 843-315-0300 ADDRESS: 908 Cipriana Drive Unit A8 Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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Directions to the Office of Waccamaw Management, LLC, AAMC The Waccamaw Management, LLC, AAMC office is located on the north side of the Lowes Food Shopping Plaza across from the Lowes Gas Station. The office, Unit A8, is located between the Tropical Dunes Nail Salon and Freddie Rose Hair Salon. We have conveniently placed a sandwich board with the “Waccamaw Logo” on the sidewalk.

GRANDE DUNES CONTACT LIST Waccamaw Management.................. 843-315-0300 After-Hours Emergency Number....855-847-9633 Security/Guard House.........................843-315-0340 ARC........................................................... 843-839-2596 Grande Dunes Properties Sales...... 843-692-2323 Ocean Club............................................... 843-913-1356 Members Club......................................... 843-913-1356 Club Membership................................... 843-315-0281

Myrtle Beach Police Department (Non-Emergency).................................. 843-918-1382 Grand Strand Water & Sewer........... 843-347-4641 Santee Cooper........................................ 843-448-2411 Horry Electric........................................... 843-369-2211 HTC............................................................. 843-365-21511 Spectrum................................................. 866-874-2389

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