A Private Club Community in the Heart of the Lowcountry
BOARD STANDING, INDEPENDENT AND AD HOC COMMITTEE, AND ADVISORY GROUP VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION EVENT
Tuesday, October 8 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Main Clubhouse
The Nominating Committee requests your attendance to learn about Hampton Hall’s Board Standing, Ad Hoc and Independent Committees and Advisory Groups. Board Chairs and Group Directors will discuss Committee and Advisory Group work and answer questions about volunteer service.
Participating Board Standing, Ad Hoc and Independent Committees:
Audit Committee: Richard Downen, Chair
Finance Committee: Anne Tommaso, Chair
Long Range Planning Committee: Craig Williams, Chair
Governing Documents Ad Hoc Committee: Bill LaSorsa and Anne Tommaso, Co-Chairs.
Storm Water Management Ad Hoc Committee: Jerome Sanzo, Chair
Golf Strategy Ad Hoc Committee: Gary McDonald, Chair
Independent Committees:
Nominating Committee: Anne Tommaso, Chair
Architectural Review Board: Barbara Schlapman, Chair
Architectural Review Appeals Committee: Kevin Doherty, Chair
General Manager’s Advisory Committees:
Community Services Advisory Group: Angie Nicolini, Chair
House Advisory Group: Alex Hemming and Madison Yeager, Co-Chairs
Membership Advisory Group: Kristy Stewart, Chair
Hampton Hall’s Gobbler 5K is an annual Thanksgiving tradition! Families (and pets too!) are invited to dress for the occasion and have fun running or walking. Prizes include pumpkin pies! ON THE COVER:
Please attend this important event to learn how Hampton Hall’s Committees and Advisory Groups work to support our community and plan its future. Learn how you can become involved. There will be light appetizers, a member-charge bar and a gift raffle. Online registration requested.
Committee & Advisory Group descriptions: www.hamptonhallclubsc.com/ committee-descriptions
Greetings Hampton Hall Members,
Fall is here and we are thrilled by all the excitement around the community. Please be sure to sign up for all the social events, including some of our favorite traditions such as Thanksgiving and Trunk or Treat. We look forward to seeing you, your families, and your friends participating in the fun at the club!
Huge congratulations to the entire community for being voted Bluffton’s Best Private Golf Course and Best Event Venue again this year! These awards are based solely on votes collected across the entire Bluffton community. Hats off to Hampton Hall Club membership and operations team for being recognized as the best in Bluffton.
We appreciate and value your feedback. The rolling Annual Member Satisfaction Surveys continue to show results of positive increase in satisfaction of all operational areas year over year. These results speak directly to the evolution of excellence through continuous improvement taking place around Hampton Hall. Here is a list of highlighted operational projects and achievements driven by your operations team through your support!
PROJECT UPDATES
• Pool Fob System
• Pop Up Wine Tastings
• Employee Recognition Program/Trainings
• New team members in F&B and other departments
• Golf Cart Building Doors Replacement
• Exhaust Fans Replacement on All Buildings
• Hot Tub Heater Replacement
• Progressive Rough Mower
• Replaced Playground and Added New Sunshade
• Locker Room Enhancements
• Updated Signage
• Pete’s Grill Refresh and Patio Seating Cushions
• Pizza Oven at Pete’s Grill
• Community Landscaping Enhancement Phase 2
• Clubhouse Water Heater Replacements
• Pickleball and Tennis Apparel for Order in Fitness Center
• Scalable, Enhanced Camera System at Gates
• Speeding Enforcement
• New Artwork in Main Clubhouse
• New Social Events, such as Pancakes with the Easter Bunny, Trash to Treasure Sale, and Car Show
• Conference Room Project
• Hampton Hall Blvd. Bridge Guard Rails
• Course Comfort Stations Remodel
More to come!
SAVE THE DATE for Volunteer Call to Action on Tuesday, October 8 and the Annual Meeting on Monday, December 2. The Annual Meeting is important as we look back on the entirety of 2024 and the accomplishments over the year.
The Call to Action is one of our most important events as it is the vessel for all the volunteerism taking place at the club from Board Committees to Advisory Groups. The efforts of our numerous volunteers speak to the amazing culture of Hampton Hall…commonly heard as “Hampton Hall-spitality”. Thank you in advance for your participation and support at both important upcoming events.
We look forward to seeing you around your club soon!
Respectfully,
Eric Bischofberger, CCM General Manager/Chief Operating Officer
Introducing
SHAKUR FREENEY
Hampton Hall welcomes a Sous Chef Shakur Freeney to the team. Shak grew up in Hinesville, Georgia, but his passions are Caribbean food and music. Coming from Common Restaurant in Savannah, Shak is excited to combine different elements, textures, and tastes for everyone to enjoy. In his spare time, Shak loves to discover new music, especially reggae and ska.
JIM MCLAIN
Executive Sous Chef Jim McLain has worked at many Lowcountry clubs, including Moss Creek and Latitude Margaritaville. With an impressive 40 years in the Food and Beverage industry, Chef Jim has much to offer the Hampton Hall Team. When he is not working in the kitchen, Jim enjoys being outdoors and staying active. He loves running, golfing, and skydiving! Welcome to the team Chef Jim!
Golf America
Hampton Hall was featured in the Golf American TV Show! If you missed the broadcast, you can watch it online: https://tvgolfshow.com/episode/hamptonhall-club/
Best of Bluffton Award
Hampton Hall has been recognized with the Community’s Choice Award for Bluffton’s Best Private Golf Club and Best Event Venue! Thank you for your support and congratulations!
HAS YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGED?
Please contact Member Services Coordinator Anne Kropiewnicki at akropiewnicki@hamptonhallsc.com with any changes to your contact information. Members may also go to “My Profile” listed under MY CLUB on the website to review contact info on file with the Club.
Each member must file with the Membership Office the mailing address and any changes thereto, to which Club correspondence is to be mailed. Members are kindly asked to notify the Membership Office in writing of any updates to their mailing address, email, or phone numbers.
Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Luncheons
SEPTEMBER 11 | NOVEMBER 6
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 and afterwards everyone enjoys lunch together at Pete’s Grill. It does not matter if you have lived in the community 10 months or 10 years, come to lunch and meet the ladies of Hampton Hall! Upcoming luncheons are scheduled for Wednesdays, September 11 and November 6. Registration opens 30 days in advance. Be sure to register early as the luncheons do sell out!
Welcome
NEW MEMBERS
May – July, 2024
Robert Marc & Robynne Adoff 105 Hampton Hall Boulevard
David & Gina Barker 144 Wicklow Drive
Christian & Mary Boron 33 Normandy Avenue
Stephen & Kathryn DeVito 1 Weymouth Circle
Thomas & Sandra Diehm 2 Wrenford Court
Robert & Sherri Hancock 164 Wicklow Drive
Frank & Karen Lade 9 Canterbury Lane
Charles & Susan Lawrence 86 Farnsleigh Avenue
Robert & Jenny Lyke 5 Braemar Court
Catherine Marquardt 198 Wicklow Drive
Robert & Julia Messick 84 Hampton Hall Boulevard
Kevin Morehouse & Brey Torrey 82 Wicklow Drive
Mark & Kathleen Mullen 89 Glencairn Avenue
James Noris 10 Weymouth Circle
Joshua & Allison Nottingham 91 Farnsleigh Avenue
Joseph & Patricia Reding 133 Wicklow Drive
William & Emily Rigdon 5 Claremont Avenue
Merrelyn Rogers 29 Normandy Avenue
Edward & Diane Sala 19 Traymore Place
Matthew & Annemarie Simeone 187 Farnsleigh Avenue
NEW MEMBER LADIES’ LUNCHEON
Golf Membership Preview Day
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Hampton Hall Club is hosting Golf Membership Preview Day on Friday, September 13. This special outing is designed to introduce prospective members to the many benefits of golf membership.
Tee times for a casual round of golf will begin at 1:00 PM. Space is limited and all prospects will be accompanied by current golf members. Pairings will be done by the Membership Advisory Group. Refreshments will be served at Pete’s Grill following golf.
If you or someone you know is interested in attending Golf Membership Preview Day or learning more about golf membership at Hampton Hall, please contact Kristy Stewart at 843-815-9343 or kstewart@hamptonhallsc.com.
Registration for Golf Membership Preview Day is required by Friday, September 6.
Introducing ANNE KROPIEWNICKI
Upcoming Membership Events
Look for additional details and registration online.
Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Lunch
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Golf Membership Preview Day FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Hampton Hall Men’s Social SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Fall Newcomers’ Night WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Lunch WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Please welcome Anne Kropiewnicki to Hampton Hall! Anne is our Member Services Coordinator and she assists with membership and communication efforts, such as conducting new member orientations, providing website login credentials, distributing the weekly Highlights email, updating the website, and much more!
Anne is originally from Pennsylvania and moved to Bluffton in 2017. She has a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Rochester Institute of Technology, and also received her master’s degree in Marketing from Walden University. Outside of work, Anne enjoys spending time and traveling with her husband and two children. Please introduce yourself to Anne the next time you are in the Golf Clubhouse. Her office is just off the hallway by the Pete’s Grill entrance. Please join us in welcoming Anne to Hampton Hall.
Hampton Hall Community Groups
ORGANIZED BY RESIDENTS
ART CLUB
Meeting times vary
Lead Members: Heather Wanamaker and Marty Parker hwanamaker123@gmail.com rkpmpp@gmail.com
BILLIARDS CLUB
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 7:00 PM
Community Clubhouse Billiards Room
Lead Member: Alan Hollis lancelot0747@gmail.com
BOCCE BALL
Join a team and meet new folks!
Lead Member: Sig Borkoski sborkoski8@gmail.com
BRIDGE GROUP
Mondays @ 12:30 PM
Community Clubhouse Game Room
Open to all players and levels!
Lead Member: Pat Literati pat.literati@gmail.com
CAR CLUB
Shows, cruise-ins, socials — open to anyone that enjoys cars!
Lead Members: Jim Avaglino and Glenn Isaac jim.avagliano@gmail.com glennisaac4450@gmail.com
CRAFT BEER CLUB
Casual monthly meetups at breweries, restaurants, etc. Join us!
Lead Member: Anthony Verga amverga09@gmail.com
EUCHRE CLUB
Intermediate Euchre
3rd Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM
Advanced Euchre
4th Tuesday of the month @ 6:45 PM
Some experience is needed and RSVP is required.
Lead Member: Megan Holtslander megan.holtslander@gmail.com
GOLF SOCIETIES
Men’s Lead Member: Jim Ansberry jansberry@sbcglobal.net
Ladies’ Lead Member: Bernie Siemens bernieglfr@gmail.com
HAMPTON HALL CHARITABLE FUND
We coordinate fundraisers and hold charity drives. Help us support Bluffton!
Lead Member: Denise Cadres dcadres@aol.com
HAMPTON HALL HISTORY HOUNDS (4H) Interested in the history of Bluffton and surrounding Lowcountry?
Lead Member: Jackie Frisch ejackie@comcast.net
LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Mondays during school year 10:00 AM
Community Clubhouse Game Room
Lead Member: Nelda Hogan neldahogan@hotmail.com
LADIES’ BUNCO GROUP
4th Monday of the month 6:30 PM @ Pete’s Grill
Lead Member: Lisa Spears mslspears@msn.com
LADIES WITH LADIES
Open to all female members! Cheese tastings, paint and sip, trivia, and more.
Lead member: Jill Freedman jill.d.freedman@gmail.com
LOWCOUNTRY FOUNDATION FOR WOUNDED MILITARY HEROES
The LFWMH provides financial support for local post 9/11 wounded combat heroes.
Lead Member: Alan Prenoveau aprenoveau@gmail.com
MAHJONG MORNING
Advanced: Thursday mornings @ 9:15 AM Community Clubhouse Game Room
Lead Members: Donna Rhodes and Nancy Bader dorhodes@mac.com nancybader@yahoo.com
MAHJONG AFTERNOON
All Levels: Thursday afternoon 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Community Clubhouse Game Room
Lead Member: Jodi Kennedy jelk61@hotmail.com
NIGHT CANASTA
3rd Thursday of the month @ 7:00 PM
Community Clubhouse Game Room Reservations are required.
Lead Member: Laura MacKenzie lkmackenzie@icloud.com
PICKLEBALL
Learn the fastest growing game in America! All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Lead Member: Allan Brown allan4brown@gmail.com
STONECROFT BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM Golf Clubhouse Hampton Room
Lead Member: Lorraine Stabryla lostabryla@aol.com
THOSE OF PROSE
1st Wednesday of the month 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Golf Clubhouse Hampton Room
Hampton Hall Book Club — Join in the discussion of the club’s current read!
Lead Member: Alice Pitts akpitts51@yahoo.com
WEEKLY CANASTA
Every Tuesday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Community Clubhouse Game Room
Lead Member: Laura MacKenzie lkmackenzie@icloud.com
HAMPTON HALL CAR SHOW
FLAMINGO BINGO
CAR CLUB MIGHTY EIGHTH MUSEUM TRIP
LADIES WITH LADIES TRIVIA
Member Spotlight
The DeSimone’s purchased their home on Canterbury Lane in late 2020, packed up their home in Far Hills, New Jersey and arrived in Hampton Hall in April 2021. They grew up in and spent most of their careers in New Jersey and New York.
High school sweethearts, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April of this year. (Dawn still claims she was a child bride gradually reducing her admitted age on their wedding day… it currently rests at 7 years old.) After 53 years together, Dawn is still holding on to the belief that Richard has some potential. “We’ll see!” is the usual response from their friends. They lived in Manhattan for the first 10 years of their marriage. To save money, took advantage of every free activity available, which included concerts in Central Park
with Luciano Pavarotti, Diana Ross, and the NY Philharmonic. The New York City scene was a foodie haven. “That’s where I began my fondness for cooking and entertaining,” says Dawn.
THEY CREATED A NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT PRIVATE SCHOOLS THAT FOCUSED ON SPECIAL NEEDS AND UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS.
During her career, Dawn worked on the client side at Scholastic Magazine, Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics and managed and supervised accounts like Elizabeth Arden, Tiffany, IBM, The New Yorker Magazine, Hennessy and others, on the agency side. She also ran the advertising department at one of the businesses founded by Richard,
“We never thought we would find such a welcoming community as we have in Hampton Hall Club.”
Planet Technology.
Once their son was born, Dawn and Richard moved back to NJ, and worked together while Richard grew his businesses. Several of the worldwide headquarters were conveniently located in the basement. Encouraged by her serial entrepreneur husband, in 1998, Dawn created LD Resource Group, a consulting business designed to help college capable students with learning disabilities find the colleges and post-secondary educational options with the most appropriate accommodations to suit their learning styles.
If you ask Richard about his career, his standard answer is that he’s not sure what he’ll do when he grows up. A life-long entrepreneur, Richard has been a founder, executive, board member, and financier of businesses in more than a dozen industries.
Dawn and Richard DeSimone
“Just sign up for one or two activities, and you will meet the best people and build new lasting friendships. The community and staff are truly family to us.”
He credits Dawn with almost every business or investment idea he’s ever had. In most cases, the needs of the companies Dawn worked for seeded his business ideas, goals and plans.
When Dawn was in the advertising business, Richard steered his technology business to work with advertising agencies and within a few years after the launch of the IBM personal computer (Dawn’s account), had automated many of Madison Avenue largest agencies, showing them how to use technology to improve advertising and agency efficiency.
After the sale of one of Richard’s companies and the emptying of their nest, Richard and Dawn focused on their desire to help and support the causes that they believed needed attention in our country. They looked towards education,
healthcare, and entrepreneurship. Richard worked to get computers in the local schools and helped with a bond offering to fund it. Together with some friends they created a non-profit foundation to support private schools that focused on special needs and underprivileged students, working to support The Craig School in Mountain Lakes and St. Francis Academy in Newark, NJ. Dawn closed her business and retired once they moved to Hampton
Hall. “I’m just too busy playing pickleball, riding my bike, swimming, and enjoying all the new friends here to be bothered with working.” She has not retired from cooking, creating new recipes, and following food blogs in her spare time. “It’s fun but hasn’t helped our waistlines.” Richard continues to suffer from workaholism, but is slowly coming to grips with the idea of retirement.
Richard currently serves on the HHC Finance Committee and Dawn is serving on the Athletics Committee. They work together to support the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes.
They’ve launched their two children, Michael and Elizabeth, who have chosen to live in Minneapolis, MN and Rochester, NY respectively.
They love to travel having just returned from a Rhine River cruise, and last year they vacationed in Tuscany with the Mark and Lisa Spears and Neil and Cathy Orrill, who they met after bringing the same Italian wine to a Bocce match.
“We never thought we would find such a welcoming community as we have in HHC. Just sign up for one or two activities, and you will meet the best people and build new lasting friendships. The community and staff are truly family to us. We love it!”
“I was just playing one shot at a time with pure enjoyment mixed with a little bit of disbelief.”
— RENEE REFLECTS AFTER TYING THE LOW LADIES’ ROUND.
“From that June day in 2011 when I was fortunate enough to shoot 66 at Hampton Hall I knew it was just a matter of time until Renee would match or surpass that score...her golfing talents are extraordinary.”
— KRIS BERGER
BY BRENT CARLSON PGA Head Golf Professional
On July 24, Renee Rezzetano shot 66 at Hampton Hall, tying the low ladies’ round at our course. We caught up with our reigning Club Champion to get her thoughts on the round.
Q: How had you been playing going into the round?
A: This round was a complete surprise because I have been struggling for a while with my physical and mental game. I had a good golf lesson the week before. Ironically, I didn’t have much time to warm up so hit a few balls and never hit a putt or chip before tee off which is unlike me.
Q: How did the round go?
A: I was 2 under after 6 holes then made a sloppy bogey at #7. Then I hit it pretty close on #8 and made birdie, which was funny to me because I feel like I make bogey on #8 more than par. That made me laugh and I sort of felt then that this was a special day. At the turn I knew I was 2 under and thought if I could just shoot even on the back, that would be my best round in a long time so I was thinking shot by shot…fairways and greens. Then I birdied #10 which like #8 is a bit of a surprise gift. It almost became unbelievable how well I was hitting it, and I was just very accepting and not thinking about my score at all at that point. I didn’t even know how many birdies I had on the back nine but was just playing one shot at a time with pure enjoyment mixed with a little bit of disbelief. I just tried to stay out of my own way so to speak. I didn’t know the score until we were done.
Q: Did anyone get to witness this great round?
A: I feel incredibly lucky to ever score under par and most of those rounds have been at Hampton Hall. It was such a special day with Chris Gray, Donna Cortina and Michele Proser.
Q: Is this your low round ever?
A: This ties my lowest score which also was at Hampton Hall in a LWGA event years ago. That day I made 6 birdies, this time it was 7 birdies with a bogey.
Q: Can we see your scorecard?
Front
Back
435244435 = 34 | 344424434 = 32
Total = 66
What a score!
Renee Rezzetano and Kris Berger. Both have shot 66 at Hampton Hall.
Golf Events
Men’s Night Out
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Ladies’ Night Out THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Golf Membership Preview Day FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Men’s Member Member SEPTEMBER 20–22
Club Championships OCTOBER 3–6
Men’s Guest Day WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
Ladies’ 18 Hole Exchange THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
Ladies’ Member Member OCTOBER 15–16
GolfWeek Amateur Tour
National Championship OCTOBER 18–20
Captain’s Cup NOVEMBER 1–3
GOLF AWARDS PARTY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
LGS Christmas Scramble TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3
Golf Shop Sale FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
MGS Annual Meeting SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
RED, WHITE & BLUE
PGA JR. LEAGUE
MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Men’s Champion Josh Krneta
Ladies’ Runner Up Donna Cortina and Champion Renee Rezzetano
Senior Champion Dennis Cavner
LADIES’ NIGHT OUT
LADIES’ GUEST DAY
CORNBRED CONCERT
Fall Cocktail Corner
ALEX HEMMING
Food & Beverage Director
Fall has always been a favorite of mine, but ever since I moved from Maryland to the Lowcountry almost 10 years ago, the season has a completely different feeling and meaning. Fall used to mean leaves changing colors, crisp cold weather, chili and football, and getting back to drinking brown ales, stouts, and whiskey. While football is still on the menu down south, the rest of it looks completely different. Fall is the season that I finally venture back across the bridge to the island and get back to the beaches that I stay away from during the hot summer months full of bustling tourist activity. The beverage that I like to pair with the beach the best will always be margaritas. So, whether you are at the beach or sitting out back enjoying the weather I invite you to try one of my favorite margarita recipes – Cliff’s Edge Margarita. This cocktail has a subtle heat, slight sweetness with citrus body, and is amazingly refreshing to the point where it is difficult to have just one.
INGREDIENTS
1-2 Thin Slices of English Cucumber
.5 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
.25 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
.5 oz. Agave
.5 oz. Curacao Triple Sec
INSTRUCTIONS:
2 oz. Blanco Tequila (I really enjoy Cimarron Tequila Blanco)
1 Jalapeno sliced thin
Tajin Seasoning
Kosher Salt
Take your jalapeno slices and drop them into a bottle of tequila or a mason jar with tequila. Depending on how spicy you prefer this drink to be will dictate how much jalapeno you use and how long you let this sit. The more jalapeno slices used and the longer you let it sit the spicier it will get. I personally lean towards 5-8 slices in a mason jar for a day or two, but I also like a decent amount of spice. Remove the jalapeno before making the cocktail (these do make a good snack).
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber well. Add ice, lime juice, lemon juice, agave, curacao triple sec, and tequila. Top and shake vigorously until the shaker becomes a little frosty on the outside. Rub a cut lime wedge around the rim of the rocks glass and rim it with tajin and kosher salt. Strain the beverage into the rocks glass full of ice. Garnish with a cucumber slice and enjoy!
CLIFF’S EDGE MARGARITA
Upcoming Activities
SEPTEMBER
Pop Up Hula Hoop Class
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Kids welcome!
Bocce Social
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Let’s get the bocce community together for some FUN team play! Find a team to play on or build your own. Attend this event to meet other members, test you luck in the raffle prize drawing, and play bocce. Bring an appetizer to share if you’d like; Member charge bar.
OCTOBER
Pop Up Groovy Go-Go Dance Class
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Kids welcome!
Goblin Kickball Game
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
5:00 PM
Wear costumes for this family-friendly event!
NOVEMBER
Pup Up Drums Alive Class
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Kids welcome!
Gobbler 5k Fun Run
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 | 8:00 AM
Personal Training
The Hampton Hall Fitness Center is equipped with trained and enthusiastic staff to help you reach your fitness and wellness goals.
• Do you find machine and free weights boring and repetitive?
• Do you struggle to find the time to exercise?
• Do you see your waistline increasing?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then we have the solution for you! You can have FUN while you are able to achieve serious results, increase confidence, lose weight, and feel great!
Our certified personal trainers are dedicated to providing you with a safe, comfortable, and positive experience no matter where you are in your fitness journey. Stop by the Fitness Center to learn more about personal training and meet with one of our trainers. Check the Tuesday Highlights for personal training specials!
Autumn weather brings cooler temperatures and cold air doesn’t hold moisture like warmer air, making us more prone to eczema, dermatitis, and open wounds. Therefore, being conscientious about adding more moisturizer is important. Also, cooler temperatures may cause thickness of synovial fluid or joint fluid causing the joints to become stiff thus creating less mobility. Contemplate having a hydrating facial for a dewy complexion and a hot stone massage that can increase blood flow, which can help with healing and reduce inflammation.
As the holidays approach you can also send your visiting family to the spa located in the fitness center. If you are undecided about material gift giving, a spa gift certificate will always be enjoyed!
Contact Tara Gabriel, Licensed Massage Therapist & Skin Care Professional, at 843-540-0440 to schedule an appointment
CELEBRATING THE 4TH OF JULY
Pickleball
Open Play
All Levels Pickleball
MONDAYS 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
WEDNESDAYS 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
FRIDAYS 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
SATURDAYS 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Advanced Level Pickleball
TUESDAYS 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
THURSDAYS 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
SATURDAYS 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
SUNDAYS 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Please register on the website court sports calendar or use the Hampton Hall Club app.
“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”
TENNIS LEAGUES
Hampton Hall Club is proud to offer year-round tennis leagues including men’s and ladies’ doubles, mixed doubles, and combo doubles.
MONDAY: 55+ 3.0 Men 70+ 3.5 Men
TUESDAY: 55+ 3.0 Women 70+ 3.0 Men 70+ 3.5 Women
WEDNESDAY: 55+ 3.5 Men & Women
THURSDAY: 55+ 4.0 Men & Women 70+ 3.0 Women/Men
SATURDAY: 18+ all levels SUNDAY: 40+ all levels 55+ 9.0 combined
Schedule subject to change
MEN’S PICK-UP TENNIS
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Hampton Hall member men’s tennis players 3.0 or higher are invited to play a friendly pick-up doubles game.
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 drop-in 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.)
4 AND THE PRO CLINICS
Please contact Head Racket Sports Professional Paul Tollefson at ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com or 843-815-8740 for more info on leagues, lessons and clinics and sign up today! On August 12 the Hampton Hall men and women tennis players had a fun round robin dressed in their finest Wimbledon whites with strawberries and cream to finish the day! A fun time was had by all.
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!
We Saluted Our Local Military Heroes!
The Board of Directors and volunteer team supporting the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes (LFWMH) is proud to announce that not only did we TEE IT UP FOR TWO MILLION this spring, but we hit a hole in one! This was the first year that three communities (Wexford, Oldfield, and Hampton Hall) hosted 82 heroes for the signature golf tournaments. This is the largest number of heroes participating in a single year. These heroes enjoyed a round of golf and the festivities and camaraderie at the course of their choice last April and May.
As a result of the support from each of these communities, our generous donors, and over 150 volunteers LFWMH made the largest donation since inception to Birdies for the Brave® in Ponte Vedra, FL on August 1. The donation of $300,000 brings the total financial support to an amazing $2,289,000.
The LFWMH would be remiss if it did not thank everyone involved, to include the Hampton Hall culinary team, golf staff, waitstaff, management team, and community volunteers, who assured the events held at Hampton Hall on May 17 – May 19 were a huge success.
THREE COMMUNITIES HOSTED 82 HEROES AND TEED IT UP FOR TWO MILLION!
PROGRAMS RECEIVING SUPPORT IN 2024 ARE:
K9’s for Warriors
$125,000 (5 service dogs)
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
$60,000 (final funding for scholarship #7)
Folds of Honor
$60,000 (12 scholarships for 1 year each)
Military Warriors Support Foundation and Operation
Patriots Forward Operating Base
$30,000 (to share in Skills4Life Events)
Operation Shower
$20,000
(sponsor baby shower for 20 expectant military moms)
Green Beret Foundation
Navy Seal Foundation
$2,500
$2,500
To learn more about LFWMH or to get involved, contact us at (843) 949-8596 or treasurer@LFWMH.org. Also, don’t forget to check out our website at www.lfwmh.org and “LIKE” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LFWMH/
A Big Thanks to our Hampton Hall Community!
The Hampton Hall Charitable Fund (HHCF) would like to say “THANK YOU!” to the community for generously contributing to the June “Stock the Van” food drive and August “Teacher’s Classroom Supply Drive.” These two drives gave much needed assistance to Bluffton Self Help which in turn distributed food, toiletries and school supplies to those in need.
In order to continue our mission to support the charitable interests and outreach efforts of the residents of Hampton Hall while also assisting with needs within the larger community, several upcoming enjoyable events are scheduled. Join us on Friday, September 6 for “The End of Summer Concert Bash” featuring the local musical group Artificially Hip! Come dance to the sounds of the 60’s and 70’s Rock & Roll music while enjoying an optional dinner buffet. All concert ticket proceeds are generously being donated by Artificially Hip to the HHCF.
Our Third Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held Tuesday, September 24. Come enjoy “A Stroll in Central Park” with fashions provided by Monkee’s of Bluffton. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase.
On Friday, November 22 the HHCF will be hosting a “Stock the Cellar” Wine event with the opportunity to sample and purchase wine just in time for the upcoming holiday season. Speaking of the holidays, if you love to decorate for the season and would enjoy sharing your design talent with the community, let us know if your home could be included in our annual Holiday Home Tour scheduled for Sunday, December 8. Help others in the community get into the holiday spirit!
Proceeds from all of these events make it possible for us to distribute much needed grant money to many local charitable organizations within Beaufort and Jasper Counties. We greatly appreciate everyone’s interest and generosity.
For more information about the Hampton Hall Charitable Fund, contact Lori Desing at desing5@aol.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!
The mission of the Hampton Hall Charitable Fund (HHCF) is to support the charitable interests and outreach efforts of the residents of Hampton Hall and to assist with needs within the larger community.
UPCOMING HHCF Events
SEPTEMBER 6
The End of the Summer Concert Bash
SEPTEMBER 24
Fashion Show and Luncheon
NOVEMBER 22
“Stock the Cellar” Wine Event
DECEMBER 8
Annual Holiday Home Tour
FALL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
SAVE THE DATES for the following activities tentatively scheduled at your Club! The most current event information and registration details will be published on the Club website and announced in the Highlights eblast every Tuesday.
September
Men’s Night Out (Golf)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
HHCF End of Summer Concert Bash
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Sommelier Smackdown
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Pop Up Hula Hoop Class
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
LWL Holiday Wreath Making
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Ladies’ Night Out
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Golf Membership Preview Day
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Men’s Social
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Speaker Series
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Bocce Social
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Men’s Member Member (Golf)
SEPTEMBER 20 –SEPTEMBER 22
HH Charity Fund Fashion Show
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Prime Rib & Pasta Buffet
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Document Shredding
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Trivia Night
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 26
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE PARKING LOT
Enjoy music, costume contests, pumpkin decorating, and treats for ALL AGES!
Register online to attend as well as participate in decorating a trunk/golf cart and handing out treats.
October
LWL – Game Night
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
TaylorMade Demo Day
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
Fall Newcomers’ Night
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
The Club Championships (Golf)
OCTOBER 3 – OCTOBER 6
Speakers Series | Haunted Bluffton
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Men’s Guest Day (Golf)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
Volunteer Call to Action Event
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Groovy Go-Go Dance Class
TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 8
Men’s Guest Day (Golf)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
Ladies’ 18 Hole Exchange (Golf)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
Belle Glos Wine Event
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
Ladies’ Member Member (Golf)
OCTOBER 15 – OCTOBER 17
Goblin Kickball Game
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
GolfWeek Amateur Tour
National Championship
OCTOBER 18 – OCTOBER 20
Oyster Roast
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
Trunk or Treat
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
Halloween Party
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
November
Captains’ Cup (Golf)
NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 3
Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Luncheon
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
LWL Set your Holiday Table
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Hall Wine Dinner
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Golf Awards Party
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Pop Up Drums Alive Class
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Speaker Series: Town Council
Member Emily Burden
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Michael Gutenplan –The Mentalist Show
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
HH Charity Fund Stock the Cellar Wine Tasting and Sale
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Gobbler 5k Fun Run
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Thanksgiving Buffet
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Thanksgiving
BUFFET
Celebrate the season and all you have to be thankful for!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Adults $46+
Children ages 5-12 $23+
No charge for children under age 5
Country Club Casual Attire
Reservations open online October 29.
SAVE THE DATE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 6:30 PM 12.02.24
December
Annual Meeting
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2
LGS Christmas Scramble
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3
Annual Tree Lighting & Dinner
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
HH Charity Fund Holiday Home Tour
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
LWL Charleston Shopping Trip
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
Speaker Series: SC Ambassador
Chef Leslie Roland
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
MGS Annual Breakfast (Golf)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
Community Parade & Santa Brunch
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15
Sharper Edges: Knife Sharpening
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
Prime Rib & Pasta Buffet
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
Kid’s Gingerbread Event & Christmas Movie
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
New Year’s Eve Dinner
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31
A Private Club Community in the Heart of the Lowcountry. 170 Hampton Hall Blvd | Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 815-8730 | hamptonhallclubsc.com
Hours of Operation
Golf Shop
Tuesday – Sunday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Practice Facility
Tuesday– Sunday 7:00 AM-Dusk
Pete’s Grill (Golf Clubhouse)
Lunch: Tuesday– Sunday 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Lite Bites: Tuesday– Sunday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Brasserie & Tavern (Community Clubhouse)
Dinner: Wednesday– Saturday 5:30-8:00 PM
Brunch: Sunday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Splash Cafe (Fitness Center)
Memorial Day–Labor Day
Thursday–Sunday 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Fitness Center
Weekdays 5:00 AM–9:00 PM
Weekends 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Key fob required for entry before 7:00 AM & after 7:00 PM
Outdoor Pool
Open daily 8:00 AM–Dusk
Tennis, Pickleball & Bocce Courts
Open daily
Administrative Offices
8:30 AM–10:00 PM
Monday– Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Home Owners Association & ARB
Monday– Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
By Appointment Only
* Hours of operation subject to change.
Staff Contacts
843-815-8730
Eric Bischofberger, CCM, General Manager/COO x1102 ebischofberger@hamptonhallsc.com
Beth Anderson, Director of Operations x1107 banderson@hamptonhallsc.com
Lisa Randall, Administrative Assistant x1122 lrandall@hamptonhallsc.com
Kristy Stewart, CMP, Director of Membership, Marketing, and Communications x1106 kstewart@hamptonhallsc.com
Anne Kropiewnicki, Member Services, x1111 akropiewnicki@hamptonhallsc.com
Olena Barnhill, Member Billing & Statements x1104 accounting@hamptonhallsc.com
Mike Bican, Food & Beverage Manager x1203 mbican@hamptonhallsc.com
Alex Hemming, Food & Beverage Director x1103 ahemming@hamptonhallsc.com
John Huffenberger, Executive Chef x1108 jhuffenberger@hamptonhallsc.com
Madison Yeager, Social & Events Manager x1109 myeager@hamptonhallsc.com
Brent Carlson, PGA Head Golf Professional x1202 bcarlson@hamptonhallsc.com
Matt Sapochak, Golf Course Superintendent x1401 msapochak@hamptonhallsc.com
Paul Tollefson, Head Racket Sports Professional x1303 ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com
Michele DiCarlo, Sports, Recreation & Fitness Director x1302 mdicarlo@hamptonhallsc.com
Angie Nicolini, HOA Director x1500 anicolini@hamptonhallsc.com
Megan Tracey, HOA Administrator x1502 mtracey@hamptonhallsc.com
