the HAMPTON HALL CLUB A Private Club Community in the Heart of the Lowcountry
VOL. 3 ISSUE 2
Summer 2022
4th of July POOLSIDE Celebrate the U.S.A.’s birthday at the pool with a DJ, games and a delicious cookout! 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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On the cover: Families and friends celebrate 4th of July poolside
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From the Desk of the GM Member Moments New Members Member Spotlight Golf Corner
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Fit & Healthy Hampton Hall Charitable Fund Courtside Events & Activities Club Contact Info
From the Fairways
Hampton Hall — A Private Club Community in the Heart of the Lowcountry 170 Hampton Hall Blvd | Bluffton, SC 29910 | (843) 815-8730 | hamptonhallclubsc.com 2 | Summer 2022
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FROM THE DESK
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Dear Members,
Get Golf Ready Clinic with Chris Westine
n a day and year where time is a precious commodity, it’s important to find the right words to thank volunteers who take time from their busy lives to serve in both our club community and the greater Lowcountry. Volunteering takes commitment, energy and, to state the obvious, giving and heart-felt support.
We have countless volunteers at Hampton Hall, and in addition, the Board, committee members, advisory group members, and community activity club leaders add value, making Hampton Hall the great place it is to call home. These volunteers strive to bring us together and do their best to serve the greater good and growth of our community in all aspects. On Wednesday, July 20, Hampton Hall will host the Community Club Fair event, which showcases the variety of ways you as a member can become involved in your Club and community. This event will take place at the at the Community Clubhouse from 5:30-7:00 PM.
Ladies’ Wine Event with Bert Stewart
“Loraine, please pass along my sincere thanks to ALL the Hampton Hall staff that made this year’s event our best to date! First class from start to finish.”
Next, I would like to recognize the Hampton Hall Club Staff. In a time where dedicated personnel are hard to find, we are but a small group that perseveres to raise the bar for our membership. The team continues to receive positive feedback from the members, which reminds us our staff contributes to the overall experience and provides a wonderful value to our community as well. From my perspective, our team at Hampton Hall is phenomenal! They work endless hours from season to season and the Club has been busier than ever with events and activities on the golf course, at the fitness center, on the courts, and in the food and beverage arenas. We are grateful for those who come to work every day to provide us with the services and unlimited opportunities we can participate in here at Hampton Hall.
Sports Day with Tyler Cunningham
Junior Tennis with Paul Tollefson
With deepest gratitude for your commitment to serve, I thank the many volunteers and entire staff of Hampton Hall Club. Warmest Regards, Loraine Ellis Vienne, CCM, CCE, CAM The Culinary Team behind the scenes
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member MOMENTS Mix & Mingle Tables
Mix & Mingle tables are designated at dining events, such as Prime Rib & Pasta Night and Wicked Wednesday, throughout the year. Members may request the Mix & Mingle table to be seated with other Club members at the 6:30 PM seating. The Mix & Mingle tables are a great way to meet your community neighbors while dining at Hampton Hall. Look for Mix & Mingle announcements on the Club website and in the Tuesday Highlights eblast.
Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Luncheons
The Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Luncheons are small, informal gatherings that provide the opportunity to get to know other members of Hampton Hall. Ambassadors facilitate an icebreaker activity in the Hampton Room and afterwards everyone enjoys lunch together at Pete’s Grill. It does not matter if you have lived here 10 months or 10 years, come to lunch and meet the ladies of Hampton Hall! Upcoming luncheons are scheduled for Wednesdays, July 20 and August 17. Registration opens 30 days in advance. Be sure to register early as the luncheons do sell out!
UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP EVENTS Look for additional details and registration online. New Member Ladies’ Luncheon SATURDAY, JUNE 25 11:00 AM
Community Club Fair WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 5:30-7:00 PM
Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Luncheons WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 11:30 AM
Golf Membership Preview Day FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Bingo! The Ladies with Ladies spring bingo event was a hit.
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welcome NEWCOMERS
NEW MEMBERS
February – April 2022
Sean and Kim Ames
Edward and Hen Marcum
Inaki and Nena Balzola
Rory and Paula McCarthy
James and Julie Beaver
Derek and Alana Mitchell
James Bopp
Matthew and Kaitlyn Mlinarich
Marisa Cain
Raymond and Nancy Muggridge
Andrew and Kristin Callaghan
John and Emily Ogden
AJ and Ashlee Colella
Dina Palermo
Kenneth and Marian Disken
Joanne Sciortino
Tim and Jessi Dolnik
Eric and Kathryn Switzer
Pete and JoAnne Feeley
Roger and Lauren Ulrich
Brian Fox and Megan Caron
Christopher and Pamela Urick
Daniel and Jacqueline Frisch
Donald and Nancy Vincent
Scott and Donna Goroski
Leslie Weigle
Brian and Kary Gregor
Mary Williams
Justin and Colleen Imel
Clifford and Sarah Wright
12 Waybridge Circle Easter Brunch 2022
276 Farnsleigh Avenue 5 Traymore Place
11 Sherbrooke Avenue 187 Farnsleigh Avenue 291 Castaway Drive
329 Farnsleigh Avenue Mahjong St. Patrick’s Day
24 Paxton Circle
71 Gascoigne Bluff Road 11 Chadbourne Street
146 University Parkway 41 Lynnfield Place
26 Glencairn Avenue
Puzzle Library Ribbon Cutting
46 Kenwood Drive
14 Shelburne Street
Community Club Fair
12 Calverton Place
2 Chadbourne Street 72 Wicklow Drive
95 Hampton Hall Blvd 12 Claremont Avenue 39 Lynnfield Place 26 Paxton Circle
109 Farnsleigh Avenue 46 Cypress Run 8 Dryden Circle
13 Warrington Place 30 Paxton Circle
4 Weymouth Circle 50 Sedgewick Avenue 28 Glencairn Avenue
Thomas and Patricia Malta 327 Farnsleigh Avenue
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 | 5:30-7:00 PM
Meet your neighbors and learn more about the variety of member-organized groups and activities available to you at Hampton Hall Club! Whether you are a bridge or mahjong player, looking to volunteer, curious about pickleball, or wondering if there are any other craft beer enthusiasts in the community, this is an event you’ll want to attend. Your fellow members look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to join in the fun. Be sure to make reservations to stay for the Cookout Dinner as well. The Toomer, Mitchell and White families met at the Mix & Mingle table.
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memberSPOTLIGHT Gene & Karen Balerna
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ll the way from Massachusetts, Gene and Karen Balerna made Hampton Hall home in 2015.
Gene grew up in a neighborhood in Boston, MA. He graduated from UMass Lowell with a BS Business Administration degree with a concentration in finance. While working at Fidelity Investments, he pursued his Masters Degree in Finance from Bentley University, graduating in 1999. After graduation Gene opened his own Registered Investment Advisory firm to serve the needs of high net worth individuals. Karen grew up in a small suburb in MA. She received her BS degree in Nursing from Boston College and worked at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Boston Harvard Medical teaching hospital, for over 26 years. Karen saw a need for patients to have better communication with an understanding of what their doctors were telling them regarding their health care needs. They need to understand all their options so that they can make the best decisions 6 | Summer 2022
for themselves. In 2013, she started a patient advocacy business, Nurse Advocate Partners, to help fulfill this need. Gene and Karen met in 1987, while working at the same summer job during college. They got married in 1993 and built their first house in a new community in Norton, MA. This was their first introduction to a neighborhood with an HOA, and Gene was treasurer of the board for six years. After having 3 children, they decided they had outgrown their home and moved to a neighborhood in Walpole, MA. They thought this would be their forever home, but after taking several vacation trips to Hilton Head to visit with friends who moved there, they started putting it in the back of their heads that this might be a nice place to retire! Well, an opportunity arose before they were ready to retire. Gene received a job offer from an investment firm in Ridgeland, SC, where he could take his current clients to the firm and work with new clients. This accelerated their plan to move South before retirement. Gene moved to Hilton Head and lived with friends, while Karen stayed in MA with the 3 kids to pack up and sell their house. A few years before making the decision to move, the Balernas went out with a Realtor to get a sense of some of the neighborhoods in the Bluffton/Hilton Head area.
memberSPOTLIGHT
“We really enjoy our neighbors in Hampton Hall! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Everyone pulls together when someone is in need!”
Karen and Gene have 3 children. Scott is 24 years old and is currently in nursing school, Craig is 22 years old and graduating from Clemson with a degree in Animal Veterinary Science and Courtney is 19 years old and currently finishing her freshman year of nursing school at UConn. In addition to busy careers, the Balernas are also involved at Hampton Hall. Gene enjoys volunteering and was a member of the Finance Committee for 3 years and is in his second year on the Long Range Planning Committee. Karen likes to play bunco and enjoys participating in the Ladies with Ladies activities. They both enjoy going to the outdoor pool in the evening after work in the summer, eating out at the Club and biking or walking around the neighborhood to enjoy the sunset, friendly neighbors and wildlife.
Hampton Hall was one of their favorite neighborhoods that they looked at. Initially, it was the beautiful landscape as you come over the bridge. They also liked how every house is different and not “cookie-cutter.” The tour of the clubhouse, the indoor and outdoor pools and the gorgeous golf course also made Hampton Hall a favorite neighborhood for their family. When the time came to house-hunt, Hampton Hall was the main focus. We were so happy when we found a house in Hampton Hall that the whole family loved! The kids said that one of their requirements was that it has to have a palm tree! There are several palm trees on their lot on Hampton Hall Blvd where they purchased their home in June 2015.
“The kids said that one of their requirements was that [the yard] has to have a palm tree!” In their spare time, Karen and Gene enjoy traveling and spending time with their family. They have taken trips to FL, Gatlinburg, TN, Italy, Turks and Caicos and Aruba, as well as trips back to MA to visit family and friends. They also enjoy exploring Savannah and the Lowcountry. “We really enjoy our neighbors in Hampton Hall! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Everyone pulls together when someone is in need!”
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golfCORNER The Member Guest by Brent Carlson, PGA Head Golf Professional
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wo of the coolest events at our Club each year are the Member Guest tournaments. It is so fun to see all of the guests that come and the stories that they bring along with them. The events are typically held in the spring and take place over multiple days. Our Ladies’ Member Guest theme this year was Pearls, Putts and Pars. The first day was a fun day format with players competing in teams of 4 followed by an evening cocktail party. The second day was team best ball with 8 flights competing. The event wrapped up with a luncheon and awards ceremony. There were plenty of pearls, laughs and good times at this year’s event.
Men’s Member Guest winners
Matt and Bill Bader
The Men’s format features 6 teams playing against each other in one of eleven flights. Each team plays five matches over the weekend – one match against each of the other teams in the flight. The matches are nine holes and the event concludes with a shoot out and dinner with music and dancing. One of the most fun things for me is to watch the teams that stick together year after year. There is a unique conversation between teammates that have played together many years. They finish each other’s sentences and move together like a finely tuned instrument. Fathers play with sons…I love it. The shootout had some good play in it this year with a very large gallery following the event. 8 | Summer 2022
“ There is a unique conversation between teammates that have played together many years. They finish each other’s sentences and move together like a finely tuned instrument.”
Ladies’ Member Guest Tournament
Pearls, Putts & Pars
golfCORNER
GOLF EVENTS The TENTATIVE Lineup
Aerification JUNE 6-12
Wine and 9
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Red White and Blue
MEN’S MEMBER GUEST
MONDAY, JULY 4
Ladies’ Night Out THURSDAY, JULY 7
Ladies’ Guest Day TUESDAY, JULY 19
Men’s Night Out
THURSDAY, JULY 21
Aerification
AUGUST 1 – 7
Celebration Cup
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Golf Membership Preview Day FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Men’s Member Member SEPTEMBER 16-18
Club Championship
SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 2
Men’s Night Out
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
Ladies’ Night Out
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
GolfWeek Am Tour OCTOBER 14-16
Ladies’ Member Member OCTOBER 20 – 21
Captains Cup
NOVEMBER 4-6
Golf Gala
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Golf Shop Candy Cane Sale FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
LGS Christmas Scramble TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6
MGS Annual Meeting
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
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golfCORNER Congratulations Senior Club Champions! Hampton Hall Senior Men’s Champions
Senior Club Champion Dennis Cavner
Super Senior Club Champion Jim Cadres
Super Duper Senior Club Champion Dick Peloff
SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Hampton Hall Senior Ladies’ Champion
Senior Ladies’ Club Champion Rhonda De Muth
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Super Senior Ladies’ Club Champion Kathy Cypher
from the FAIRWAYS
by Matt Sapochak, Golf Course Superintendent
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ampton Hall Club has been certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Golf Course since January 2013. Audubon International’s certification process is quite complex, requiring various projects to enhance the environment for wildlife as well as a lengthy application. Our main Audubon certification project on the golf course and in the community was installing wood duck and bluebird boxes. The 40 bluebird boxes fill up with birds every year and the 27 wood duck boxes typically house a few ducklings as well.
Annette and Mike have spent countless hours over the years helping Hampton Hall Club maintain its Audubon certification. The certification process also requires the club to establish a Resource Advisory Group. Members of the advisory group help identify potential wildlife projects to keep our course certified, perform a bird count every year, maintain bird and duck boxes, and are teachers of good environmental stewardship. Hampton Hall’s Resource Advisory Group has included Annette Hausman, Mike Rambo and me since 2013. Annette and Mike have spent countless hours over the years helping Hampton Hall Club maintain its Audubon certification. They have cleaned out all bird and duck boxes annually, listed which boxes needed repairs, provided wildlife counts of all
boxes, and provided ideas and advice. Many, many thanks to Annette and Mike for their contributions to this program. We are now in search of new volunteers to assist Annette and me, since Mike is no longer serving on the Resource Advisory Group. Please consider joining us. If you are a bird lover and enjoy our Lowcountry environment, you will enjoy it! Please contact me at 843-815-8710 or msapochak@ hamptonhallsc.com to learn more about serving on the Resource Advisory Group.
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fit&HEALTHY Exercising Outdoors in the Summer Months Michele DiCarlo, Sports, Recreation and Activities Director
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hether you are jogging to the Fitness Center, riding your bike, or playing tennis, be mindful of how your body feels and stay ahead of heat related issues.
Exercising in hot weather puts added stress on your body. Letting your core body temperature rise significantly can put you at risk for heat related illnesses. To help cool itself, your body sends more blood to circulate through your skin. This leaves less blood for your muscles, which in turn increases your heart rate. If the humidity also is high, your body faces added stress because sweat doesn’t readily evaporate from your skin. That pushes your body temperature even higher. Take care of yourself through the summer months and stay well ahead of dehydration by drinking more water than usual as you will be sweating more.
Some heat related illnesses to be aware of: • Heat Cramps – Heat cramps can be painful, involuntary
muscle spasms that usually occur during heavy exercise in hot environments. The spasms may be more intense and more prolonged than are typical of nighttime leg cramps. Fluid and electrolyte loss often contribute to heat cramps. With heat cramps your body temperature may be within normal limits.
• Heat Exhaustion – Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of the water and salt, usually through
excessive sweating. People most prone to heat exhaustion are those that are elderly, have high blood pressure, and those working in a hot environment, so be kind to your landscapers. • Heatstroke – Heatstroke is caused by the body
overheating. This is a condition marked by fever and often by unconsciousness, caused by failure of the body’s temperature-regulating mechanism when exposed to excessively high temperatures. A person’s core temperature is usually above 104. A person will usually be pale and may not be sweating.
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Watch for warning signs and symptoms including: • Excessive sweating
• Increased heart rate
• Visual problems
• Low blood pressure
• Muscle cramps
• Irritability
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Confusion
• Cramps
• Weakness
If you feel any of these symptoms, you will need to lower your body temperature right away. Stop exercising immediately and get into an air-conditioned area and drink water immediately. Remove sweaty clothing. You can place cool towels, fan your body, apply ice packs to neck, drink sports drink or water. If you don’t feel better within 15-20 mins call 911 or seek medical attention. Evaluate the weather before exercising, wear appropriate clothing, drink plenty of fluids, avoid mid-day exercising as it is the hottest time of day, wear sunscreen and knowing your fitness level are all ways to avoid heat related illness. You can always workout at the Fitness Center indoors in the luxury of air conditioning. Your workout doesn’t need to be ruined by the heat. If you are training in the heat, ease into your workouts. Stay in the heat for a period and then incrementally increase your workout time. Again, drink plenty of fluids and stay safe.
fit&HEALTHY
Sports Day
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Wildlife Hunt
Clemson University 4-H Extension Program – Forces of Nature Enrichment Program JUNE 6 – 10 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Dive In Movie
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
4th of July Poolside MONDAY, JULY 4
Dive In Movie
FRIDAY, JULY 15
Kids Father’s Day Crafts SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Barre and Bubbles
Kids Crafts Activity SATURDAY, JULY 30
Big Ball Kickball
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
Back to School Party FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Special Notice: Hampton Hall will be hosting the Bluffton Bobcat Scorcher 5K run Saturday, August 13. Visit the Social Events & Activities calendar online for event details and registration! Leprechaun Hunt
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fit&HEALTHY SWIM LESSONS Swim lessons with Stefan Bauroth are designed to help both beginners to advanced swimmer meet their individual goals in the water. He works with ages 6 months to adults.
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Rates (per lesson/class) Private 1:1
$35
Semi-Private 2:1
$45 ($22.50 each)
Small Group 3:1
$54 ($18.00 each)
Group Private 4:1
$72 ($18.00 each)
Contact Stefan to schedule a swim lesson today. islandswimsc@yahoo.com | 843-298-7171
ummer brings so much joy to our lives—sunshine, outdoor activities, and all the sunburn that may go with it. That being said, always remember to apply sunscreen before having fun in the sun! Even if it states “waterproof” reapplication of sunscreen is a good idea. Also, try to be mindful of dehydration and countering that with plenty of water consumption. Parched skin is more likely to peel than moisturized skin, so always moisturize in the summer as much as the winter months! For some extra pampering of your skin consider spa treatments of massage and facials with hydrating nutrient oils to enhance your summer glow as well as loosening up those aching muscles from your competitive sports! Your visiting family is welcome at the Spa too! Rejuvenate yourself with rest and relaxation! To schedule a spa appointment, contact
Tara Gabriel, LMT & Skin Care Professional, 843-540-0440
SPINACH AND RICOTTA CHICKEN INGREDIENTS
METHOD:
FILLING
Preheat oven 350 degrees.
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
Prepare filling, combine all filling ingredients.
1/3 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
Prepare chicken, place each chicken breast between 2 sheets heavy duty plastic wrap; pound to ¼ inch thickness using meat mallet or rolling pin. Divide and spread filling evenly over chicken. Roll up chicken. Tuck in sides; place chicken, seam down in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Pour wine over chicken. Cover dish with foil.
¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (10 oz) packaged frozen chopped spinach, thaw, drain and squeeze dry 1 large egg CHICKEN
6 (6 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ½ cup dry white wine
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Bake for 30 mins, basting chicken with wine every 10 mins. Uncover and bake an additional 10 mins or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Strain wine mixture through a strainer over a bowl; discard solids. Serve wine mixture over chicken. Serves 6 • Calories 265 • Fat 7.3g • Protein 40.5g • Sodium 307mg • Fiber 1.5g • Carbs 4.7g
The Game Day Tournament raises donations for the HHCF’s annual grant program.
HAMPTON HALL CHARITABLE FUND
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ampton Hall Charitable Fund continues to grow and support our mission of assisting families and children of Beaufort and Jasper Counties. This is all due to the outstanding participation and dedication of our Hampton Hall Community and the planning and work of our Charitable Fund Board and volunteers.
Thank you Hampton Hall residents!
This year on March 18, the Hampton Hall Charitable Fund “teed off” with our very popular “Par Three for Cancer Tournament”. This event sold out, thanks again to the support of our community. Contributions, hole sponsors, raffles, silent auctions and an awesome 50-50 raffle raised another record amount of $12,000. The funds were donated to Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Center. Kimberly Yawn shared the appreciation of our donation, “We are honored to be the recipient of the proceeds from this year’s Tournament! The money you have raised will go to improve cancer services throughout the Lowcountry. Your support allows Beaufort Memorial to continue to provide high-quality cancer care close to home.” We welcomed spring by hosting our “Game Day Tournament” on April, 26. Ladies from Hampton Hall gathered to play mahjong, canasta and bridge. Chef Jared and his team served a lovely “Southern Luncheon” enjoyed by all participants. Prizes and donations allowed us to once again donate the proceeds to our yearly grant program.
Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated at our events.
Continuing into the Fall, we are planning a Big Surprise event. The details are still in the development stage. However, it will include wine and beer, and of course, lots of fun “fundraising”. Mark your calendars for October 8 and 9.
Please contact our Chairperson, Denise Cadres, at dcadres@aol.com to learn how you can support the Hampton Hall Charitable Fund.
The Par 3 raises funds for local cancer services.
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courtSIDE Summer Tips to Stay Hydrated on the Courts Paul Tollefson, Head Tennis Professional
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t’s that time of the year again where summer temperatures in the Lowcountry can easily reach the mid-90s with heat indexes well into the 100s. Staying hydrated is not only crucial for your performance on the tennis and pickleball courts, but also important for your health. Dehydration can dramatically impact stress on the body and this process can significantly decrease performance. Dehydration of as little as 1-2 percent of body weight (only 1.5-3 pounds for a 150 lb. athlete) has been shown to reduce performance. Dehydration of 3 percent or more of body weight increases a tennis player’s risk of heat-related illness (heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke). There have been a number of cases of players not being able to finish matches due to dehydration at the highest levels all the way down to the local club player.
Here are a few tips you can follow during the hot summer months: 1. Aim to drink at least one 16-20 oz bottle of electrolyte enhanced sports drink at least an hour or two before the match/practice. Limit the number of caffeinated beverages you intake. 2. During every changeover, aim to drink at least 10-12 oz of water. If match play is expected to last more than an hour, a sports drink is a better option diluted with water. 3. Wear loose fitting and light clothing. Change shirts at least once per match/practice if possible. 4. Drink consistently, not just when thirsty. The body may be 2% dehydrated by the time thirst is experienced.
After the match/practice: 1. Drink at least one normal sized bottle of a sports drink. Adding extra sodium to the beverage will also speed rehydration by allowing the athlete to drink more fluid and retain more fluid in the system. 2. Try to get 10-20 grams of protein into your body with an hour after play as this will aid in recovery. Athletes increase their risk of heat illness as they become dehydrated. It is not uncommon for athletes to put themselves at risk for dehydration in as little as an hour of exercise. This can be even sooner if the athlete comes into the practice or match already dehydrated.
Signs of dehydration: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Congratulations to the Hampton Hall men’s 55 and over 3.5 team for winning the state championship in Hilton Head in May! Team members include George Knoske, David Kehres, Bob Church, and Brian Thomas.
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Dry skin Rapid heartbeat or rapid breathing Low energy Dizziness
Of course, there are other forms of hydrating the body such as coconut water, fruits and veggies, and even milk. But at the end of the day, good old fashion water or Gatorade is what you should reach for before the match/ practice even starts. And when that Lowcountry sun starts to beat down in the sweltering summer months, do not wait to feel thirsty, it already too late!
courtSIDE Tennis Anyone?
Hampton Hall Club is proud to offer year-round tennis leagues including men’s and ladies’ doubles, mixed doubles, and combo doubles. MONDAY:
TUESDAY:
55+ 3.0 Men | 70+ 3.5 Men
55+ 3.0 Women | 70+ 3.0 Men 70+ 3.5 Women
WEDNESDAY: 55+ 3.5 Men & Women THURSDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY:
55+ 4.0 Men & Women 70+ 3.0 Women/Men 18+ all levels
40+ all levels 55+ 9.0 combined
Schedule subject to change
Junior Tennis This summer, Coach Paul is offering private and semi-private lessons for juniors ages 5-16. Hampton Hall Club Junior Tennis provides a fun and friendly environment for beginners to advanced players!
Men’s Pick-up Tennis
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Hampton Hall member men’s tennis players 3.0 or higher are invited to play a friendly pick-up doubles game. Meet at the courts at 10:30 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Bocce…That’s how we roll!
Pickleball Play Sessions All Levels Pickleball
MONDAYS 8:30-10:00 AM TUESDAYS 9:00–10:30 AM WEDNESDAYS 8:30–10:00 AM WEDNESDAYS 5:30–7:00 PM THURSDAYS 9:00–10:30 AM SATURDAYS 9:30–11:00 AM
Advanced Pickleball
MONDAYS 10:00–11:30AM TUESDAYS 5:30–7:00 PM WEDNESDAYS 10:00–11:30 AM THURSDAYS 5:30–7:00 PM SATURDAYS 8:00–9:30 AM
Register on the Court Sports Calendar online.
Rusty Rackets Ladies Clinic FRIDAYS 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Rusty Rackets is a fun program for anyone who may have played as a child or young adult and is looking to get back into playing. Weekly dropin classes will get you hitting the ball again and reintroduce you to tennis, no matter how long you have been away! (Players must have prior tennis experience.)
Beginners Pickleball Clinics
4 and the Pro Clinics Do you want a tennis clinic and have a few friends you like to play with? Why not set up a weekly time with Coach Paul and cater the drills to what you want to work on! Please contact Head Tennis Professional Paul Tollefson at ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com or 843-815-8740 for more info on leagues, lessons and clinics, and sign up today! hamptonhallclubsc.com | 17
summerEVENTS
Wine & Nine
4th of July Poolside
JUNE 2022
JULY 2022
AUGUST 2022
Hurricane Preparedness Speaker Event
4th of July Poolside
Aerification
Red, White & Blue Golf Tournament
Big Ball Kickball
Ladies with Ladies TV Game Show Night
Wicked Wednesday Dinner
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
Clemson University 4-H Extension Program–Forces of Nature Enrichment Program JUNE 6 – 10, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Aerification JUNE 6 – 12
Wicked Wednesday Dinner
MONDAY, JULY 4 MONDAY, JULY 4
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
Ladies’ Night Out Golf THURSDAY, JULY 7
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Wicked Wednesday Dinner
Ladies with Ladies Luncheon – Flagday
Dive In Movie
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
Crabs on Calhoun Speaker Series
Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Luncheon
Kids Father’s Day Crafts
Community Club Fair
Father’s Day Feast
Men’s Night Out Golf
Prime Rib & Pasta Night
Prime Rib & Pasta Night
SATURDAY, JUNE 18 SUNDAY, JUNE 19
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
Dive In Movie
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Wine & Nine
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
New Member Ladies’ Luncheon SATURDAY, JUNE 25 18 | Summer 2022
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Luncheon WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
FRIDAY, JULY 15
Ladies’ Golf Guest Day
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
AUGUST 1 – 7
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
Ladies with Ladies – Cheese Tasting WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
Dive In Movie
TUESDAY, JULY 19
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 THURSDAY, JULY 21
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
Music Bingo
THURSDAY, JULY 28
Kids Crafts Activity SATURDAY, JULY 30
Hampton Hallpardy
Celebration Cup
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Prime Rib & Pasta Night
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
Back to School Party FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Trivia Night
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Ladies with Ladies Party on the Patio TUESDAY, AUGUST 30
Visit the Social Events & Activities calendar online for event details and registration!
summerEVENTS
communityGROUPS
Spring Swing!
ORGANIZED BY RESIDENTS
Afternoon Mahjong
Ladies Bunco
Contact Laura Mackenzie: lkmackenzie@icloud.com
Contact Lisa Spears: mslspears@msn.com
THURSDAYS | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Community Clubhouse Game Room
Bridge
MONDAYS 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Community Clubhouse Game Room Congrats to Kathy Kane & Kathy Cypher, Ladies’ Golf Spring Swing winners!
Contact Pat Literati: pat.literati@gmail.com Billiards
2ND AND 4TH THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH 7:00 PM Community Clubhouse Billiards Room
Contact Alan Hollis: lancelot747@gmail.com
Bocce Team play! Join a team or start your own. Contact Sig Borkoski: sborkoski8@gmail.com Canasta
TUESDAYS 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Community Clubhouse Game Room
Contact Laura Mackenzie: lkmackenzie@hargray.com Kentucky Derby Party
Car Club of Hampton Hall New! Open to anyone that enjoys cars! Contact Glenn Isaac: glenni@hargray.com Chicks and Flicks New! Join us for a movie and dinner! Contact Marisa Cain: marisacain@gmail.com Craft Beer Group Contact Mark Bauman: markcbauman@gmail.com or Anthony Verga: amverga09@gmail.com Euchre
1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 7:00 PM | Pete’s Grill
4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Pete’s Grill
Little Bridge
1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Golf Clubhouse Hampton Room
Contact Aileen Dorfman: aileenelliot11@gmail.com Night Canasta
3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 7:00 PM Community Clubhouse Game Room
Contact Laura Mackenzie: lkmackenzie@hargray.com. Make reservations for dinner before Canasta by reserving your seat on the Dining Calendar. Put in the comments that you are part of the Canasta group. Morning Mahjong
THURSDAYS 9 AM – 12:30 PM Community Clubhouse Game Room
Contact Donna Rhodes: dorhodes@mac.com
Stonecroft Bible Study
TUESDAYS | 10:00 AM Golf Clubhouse Hampton Room
Contact Ann Brooks: beccasmom64@gmail.com
Those of Prose Book Club
1ST WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Golf Clubhouse Hampton Room
Contact Alice Pitts: akpitts51@yahoo.com
Women’s Bible Study Group
MONDAYS | 9:30 AM Community Clubhouse Game Room
Contact Nelda Hogan: neldahogan@hotmail.com
Contact Megan Holtslander at megan.holtslander@gmail.com Spring Concert in the Park
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2022 Board of Directors
843-815-8730
Loraine Vienne, CCM, CAM, General Manager/COO.......ext. 1102 lvienne@hamptonhallsc.com
Michael Krause, Director of Operations/ Assistant General Manager..............................................ext. 1107 mkrause@hamptonhallsc.com
Angie Nicolini, Executive Assistant to the GM/COO..........ext. 1122 anicolini@hamptonhallsc.com
Kristy Stewart, CMP, Director of Membership, Marketing, and Communications....................................ext. 1106 kstewart@hamptonhallsc.com
Olena Barnhill, Member Billing & Statements..................ext. 1104 accounting@hamptonhallsc.com
Alex Hemming, F&B and Events Director..........................ext. 1103 ahemming@hamptonhallsc.com
Jared McElroy, Executive Chef...........................................ext. 1108 jmcelroy@hamptonhallsc.com
Bert Stewart, Dining Services Manager.............................ext. 1203 bstewart@hamptonhallsc.com
Brent Carlson, PGA Head Golf Professional.......................ext. 1202 bcarlson@hamptonhallsc.com
Matt Sapochak, Golf Course Superintendent....................ext. 1401 msapochak@hamptonhallsc.com
Michele DiCarlo, Sports, Recreation & Activities Director.....ext. 1302 mdicarlo@hamptonhallsc.com
Jim Kurdek President Dave Abel Treasurer
Rich Kulak Vice President Bill LaSorsa Secretary
Frank Zagar Golf Board President Dave Abel Dan O’Donovan Clara Spinetto boardofdirectors@hamptonhallsc.com
Paul Tollefson, Head Tennis Professional...........................ext. 1303 ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com
Wendy Wagner, HOA Director............................................ext. 1505 wwagner@hamptonhallsc.com
Megan Tracey, HOA Administrator.....................................ext. 1502 hoamanager@hamptonhallsc.com
Jerry Twigg, Director of Facilities, Building Maintenance, and Common Grounds.............................ext. 1501 jtwigg@hamptonhallsc.com
Frequently Used Numbers Main Line | 843-815-8730
Golf Shop | 843-815-8720
Fitness Center | 843-815-8740
Dinner Reservations | 843-815-3463 Security | 843-815-8799
www.hamptonhallclubsc.com
HOA | 843-815-2567 ARB | 843-815-4033
