The Bridge Spring 2023 - Hampton Hall Club's Newsletter

HAMPTON HALL CLUB

A Private Club Community in the Heart of the Lowcountry

FROM THE DESK of the

Every year the CMAA, Club Manager’s Association of America, hosts the Annual National Conference for over 5,000 International Club Managers. This year the Annual CMAA Conference is being held in Orlando, Florida, February 21 - 28. The conference provides opportunities to gain new ideas and insights for our club through more than 65 stellar education sessions. These education sessions provide information across 11 educational competencies; including governance, strategy, human resources, communications, food and beverage, golf, tennis and sports and recreation.

Additionally, the two-day Club Business Expo provides an opportunity to explore products and services offered by more than 200 companies showcasing industry leading trends and innovations.

There is also an Idea Fair with entries on display during the conference. This is where many leaders are inspired and gain new insights for providing the ultimate member experiences by borrowing best practices and creative event ideas from other clubs.

This year, I will again have the opportunity to participate in the Bicycle Chautauqua, led by Gregg Patterson, industry expert and former manager of “The Beach Club” in Santa Monica, California. Chautauquas were developed in the mid-nineteenth century as “mobile universities” that moved across America offering popular talks intended to bring insight and entertainment to rural America. The Bicycle Chautauqua has updated the concept by creating a reflective opportunity for working professionals to escape from the trenches; to bond and connect with ideas and people; and to think deeply about club management in a physically stimulating social setting.

I look forward to bringing back many good ideas from conference to continue to improve upon the culture and experience that Hampton Hall Club provides for its residents in a robust and engaged lifestyle community.

Afterall, we have created our own Chautauqua here in Bluffton.

NEW MEMBERS

November 2022 – January 2023

Timothy & Debora Aldridge 82 Wicklow Drive

Stephen & Rita Beckham 103 Glencairn Avenue

Joel & Jennifer Darrah

134 Wicklow Drive

Robert & Cynthia DiLeo

14 Southington Circle

Rhett & Patricia Johnston 31 Sherbrooke Avenue

Paul & Janet Popowski

72 Hampton Hall Boulevard

Mitchell & Elizabeth Reilly 44 Sedgewick Avenue

John & Virginia Sefcik 36 Hampstead Avenue

Paul & Mary Stein

11 Traymore Place

James & Lila Wright

78 Hampton Hall Boulevard

memberRELATIONS

Mix & Mingle Tables

WEDNESDAYS | MARCH 22 & MAY 31

Angie Nicolini is your new Homeowners Association Director. She has been an integral member of our team since 2019, serving as the Executive Assistant to GM and Board of Directors. We are excited for her to take on this new role at the Club.

Our HOA Director enforces homeowner covenant ordinances, manages the gate pass system, oversees Security, and manages the maintenance of our community common grounds, roads, sidewalks, streetlamps and lagoons. Our HOA staff also provides management and oversight of the common grounds for the Cottages.

Angie Nicolini

843-815-2633

anicolini@hamptonhallsc.com

Members needing assistance with DwellingLive, the online gate pass program, or vehicle RFID tags should contact the HOA Administrator. RFID Transponders are issued to residents by appointment only.

Megan Tracey

843-815-2567

mtracey@hamptonhallsc.com

Questions regarding building on a homesite, architectural guidelines or modifications to an existing house, should be directed to our ARB Administrator.

Roshelle Wagner

843-815-4033

arb@hamptonhallsc.com

Mix & Mingle tables are a great way to meet your community neighbors while dining at Hampton Hall. The Mix & Mingle tables are designated at dining events throughout the year, and members may request the Mix & Mingle table to be seated with other Club members. Look for Mix & Mingle announcements on the Club website and in the Tuesday Highlights eblast. Upcoming Mix & Mingle tables will be available at Prime Rib and Pasta Nights on Wednesdays, March 22 and May 31 (6:30 PM seating). Reservations open 30 days in advance and seating is limited. Please contact Member Services Coordinator Taylor Newcomb at tnewcomb@hamptonhallsc.com or 843-815-2368 to make Mix & Mingle table reservations.

Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Luncheons

WEDNESDAYS | MARCH 8 & MAY 24

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 in the community 10 months or 10 years, come to lunch and meet the ladies of Hampton Hall! Upcoming luncheons are scheduled for March 8 and May 24. Registration opens 30 days in advance. Be sure to register early as the luncheons do sell out!

Community Club Fair

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 | 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 dinner buffet as well.

Angie Nicolini HOA Megan Tracey HOA Roshelle Wagner ARB

Meet Our HOA & ARB Staff

2022 Volunteer Appreciation Reception

On behalf of the Management Team and Board of Directors, thank you the many volunteers who serve the community.

Hampton Hall Club Ambassador Program

Hampton Hall welcomed over 70 new property owners and nearly 80 new golf members in 2022. If you are a new member and haven’t connected with your ambassador and are ready to do so, please contact your Membership team and we’ll be happy to introduce you!

Kristy Stewart, CMP

Director of Membership, Marketing & Communications

843-815-9343

kstewart@hamptonhallsc.com

Taylor Newcomb

Member Services Coordinator

843-815-2368

tnewcomb@hamptonhallsc.com

Your Club’s Ambassadors warmly greet new members and make them feel at home. Their role is essential in the Club’s mission to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and comfortable environment. Whether it’s a friendly email or phone call, an invitation to play golf, tennis or pickleball, or an opportunity to mix and mingle at a dining event, Ambassadors help build connections and spark friendships. Neighbors become friends and friends become family!

If you would like to serve as a Hampton Hall Club Ambassador, please complete the Ambassador Volunteer Form listed under MY CLUB on the Club website https://www.hamptonhallclubsc.com/ambassador.

UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

Look for additional details and registration online.

Hampton Hall 101

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Lunch

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Mix & Mingle Table at Prime Rib & Pasta Night

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 Club Fair

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Lunch

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Mix & Mingle Table at Prime Rib & Pasta Night

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

New Member Ladies’ Luncheon

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

2022 Children’s Book Drive

Our Hampton Hall neighbors have done it again! The Those of Prose 13th Annual book drive benefiting The Boys and Girls Club (Bluffton), The Children’s Center (Hilton Head Island) and CAPA (Beaufort) collected and donated 437 books. Thanks to all of you who helped make 437 children happy this holiday season. We believe owning a book can encourage a lifetime love of reading.

Contact member Alice Pitts at akpitts51@yahoo.com to learn more about the Those of Prose Book Club.

HAPPENINGS

Fun Run

HAMPTON HALL COMMUNITY PARADE

Jacksonville Shopping Trip

Golf Shop Christmas Sale

Hampton Hallpardy

HAPPENINGS

SPEAKER SERIES

Congratulations

LIGHTS, CAMERA, AND LOTS OF ACTION!

Jonathan and Heather Arthur, son and daughter-in-law of Hampton Hall resident Rita Griffith (thank you Rita!), explained behind the scenes planning required for common stunt work, including falls, car crashes, explosions, water work, and fights.

The Arthur’s son, Chase, demonstrated how wire is used to make someone “fly back" after receiving a kick to the side. Rita’s other son, Christopher Arthur, also a stunt man, set his arm on fire and displayed how to safely extinguish.

It was a fun and informative evening. Everyone appreciated why stunts should not be attempted at home! If you’d like to see more from this evening, visit our Instagram page: @hamptonhallsc

Jonathan was recently the Stunt Coordinator and stunt double for Zac Efron in The Greatest Beer Run Ever, a true story about Vietnam, currently trending on Apple+ TV. He has been in Where the Crawdads Sing, Avatar, Fast and Furious, and more. He is also a SAG Awards nominee.

Heather Arthur is best known for her work in Pirates of the Caribbean, Iron Man 2, Captain America, and was recently the Stunt Coordinator for the Disney+ series Secrets of Sulphur Springs. She won a SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series (Heroes) and Best Overall Stunt by a Stunt Woman at the World Stunt Awards for her work on Obsessed. The couple currently reside in Hawaii where they run stunts for the TV series NCIS: Hawaii.

Community Arts & Crafts Show

Nearly 100 Hampton Hall Club residents attended our Speaker Series about the life of a Hollywood Stunt Couple.

Severe Weather with Kris Allred

Cheese Tasting Volunteers

to golf members Frank and Hanee Kao on the birth of their beautiful baby girl. Azalea, or “Lea”, was born in October and we are excited to welcome her to the Hampton Hall family!

communityGROUPS

ORGANIZED BY RESIDENTS

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 – 4:30 PM

Community Clubhouse Game Room

Open to players of all levels!

Car Club of Hampton Hall Shows, cruise-ins, socials – open to anyone that enjoys cars!

Lead Member: Glenn Isaac glenni@hargray.com

Chicks and Flicks

Dates and times vary. Join us for a movie and dinner each month!

Lead Member: Marisa Cain marisacain@gmail.com

Euchre Club

BEGINNER/INT 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH ADVANCED 1ST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

7:00 PM AT PETE’S GRILL

Some experience is needed and RSVP is required.

Lead Member: Megan Holtslander Megan.holtslander@gmail.com

Golf Societies

Men’s Lead Member: Ian Plester theplesters@verizon.net

Ladies’ Lead Members: Rhonda Lowry & Trudi Nelson rhondalowry828@gmail.com trudinelson4@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 Garage Band

Do you have musical talent? Jam with us!

Lead Member: Guy Worthington worthingtong63@gmail.com

Hampton Hall History Hounds (4H) Interested in the history of Bluffton and surrounding Lowcountry?

Lead Member: Jackie Frisch ejackie@comcast.net

Homework Club

MONDAYS | 4:00 PM TO 5:30 PM

In the Hampton Room

4th – 7th grade only

Lead Member: Patti Perri patti.a.perri@gmail.com

Ladies’ Bunco Group

4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH

6:30 PM at 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

Low Country Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes

The LFWMH raises charitable funds for those who have served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

Lead Member: Russ Spicer russ.spicer48@gmail.com

Mah Jongg Morning

ADVANCED – THURSDAYS | 9:15 AM

Community Clubhouse Game Room

Lead Members: Donna Rhodes & Nancy Bader dorhodes@mac.com nancybader@yahoo.com

Mah Jongg Afternoon

ALL LEVELS – THURSDAYS

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

Weekly Canasta

EVERY TUESDAY

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Community Clubhouse Game Room

Lead Member: Laura MacKenzie LKmackenzie@icloud.com

Craft Beer Club

Casual monthly meetups at breweries, restaurants, etc. Join us!

Lead Member: Anthony Verga amverga09@gmail.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

Ladies’ Bible Study Group MONDAYS – DURING SCHOOL YEAR 10:00 AM

Community Clubhouse Game Room

Lead Member: Nelda Hogan neldahogan@hotmail.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

Wine & Dine Club

This group is for members who have an interest in tasting, learning and enjoying wines from all over the world.

Lead Members: Susan Frasca & Cindy Spetrino susanfrasca36@gmail.com yennicook@aol.com

memberSPOTLIGHT

The Wheelers made Hampton Hall home in December of 2020. Prior to living in Hampton Hall, Mark and Donna lived in a quaint New England town known as Bedford, New Hampshire. They spent 25 fabulous years in Bedford raising their children: Oliver, Aidan, and Isabelle. They spent summers playing tennis and swimming at the “Bluffs,” and winters ski racing all over Northern New England.

Mark and his brother were co-owners of the family business, New England Duplicator. Mark spent 25 years at the “Dupe” serving the local Manchester community. When he was not working, Mark was volunteering for the Gunstock Ski Team as a course maintenance worker, board member, and #1 fan of Aidan and Isabelle while they were racing. He also spent time golfing at various courses in New Hampshire.

Donna dedicated her career to the non-profit sector. She likes to think of herself as mission driven. Over the years, she worked at the Granite YMCA, Meals on Wheels and rounded out her career at the Greater Manchester/Nashua Board of REALTORS as Association Executive. In her spare time, she volunteered at the YMCA, coached her daughter’s cheer squad, was a member of several USTA tennis teams and most importantly, spent precious time with her children and granddaughter, Everleigh.

Donna & Mark Wheeler

“The people are friendly, there are plenty of activities to participate in, and we can do it all without having to get in the car everyday.”

becomes a loyal fan. His favorite artists include Jason Isbell and The Grateful Dead. Donna is an avid reader and enjoys sharing this passion with others in her book club. Donna also loves yoga. She spent 10 years as a yoga instructor and now enjoys practicing as a participant.

Hampton Hall is one of the most wellrounded and diverse communities in Bluffton with so much to offer. Donna and Mark have met many wonderful people and are grateful for such a welcoming community with the best neighbors. Come join us!

After many snowy winters, it was time for a change. They chose Hampton Hall for several reasons. The location is great and they love the proximity to Savannah and Hilton Head Island. It felt like “home” with a strong community spirit. The people are friendly, there are plenty of activities to participate in, and they can do it all without having to get in the car everyday (a big change from NH!).

Since moving to Hampton Hall, Mark and Donna have developed a love for pickleball. Mark is an avid golfer, and you will often find him in the yard maintaining their property. He’s always had a green thumb! Donna plays on several Hampton Hall tennis teams, is a member of the Ladies’ Golf Society, and volunteers on the Membership Advisory Group. One of Donna’s favorite places in Hampton Hall is her hammock in the backyard. It is so peaceful!

They love having their family and friends visit, especially their granddaughter, Everleigh, who loves coming to “Carolina” to swim in the pool and participate in the family activities. The 4th of July party and parade is her favorite, along with the Thanksgiving 5K and gelato at Splash Café.

Outside of Hampton Hall, Mark and Donna enjoy exploring Hilton Head Island and Old Town on their bikes. Mark works at the PGA Superstore where he can share his love of golf, and Donna works at South Beach Racquet Club sharing her love of tennis. Mark is a music enthusiast. He is always exploring different artists, and once hooked,

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PGA Show

by Brent Carlson PGA Head Golf Professional

Every year the PGA of America puts on an event called the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida. The show is so overwhelmingly big that it is hard to describe. It fills up the Orange County Convention Center. It is aisles and aisles of the latest equipment from all the major manufacturers in golf.

Over 900 vendors exhibited this year with a very diverse group of products and services. There are booths with small items such as tees and ball markers all the way up to huge booths showing off the clubs and balls you would recognize just by seeing the packaging.

The apparel booths are also very impressive and most are set up with the upcoming year’s offerings. Shoes, caps, tops, bottoms, and everything in between are on display.

Guest speakers and golf celebrities are on hand to discuss the current trends in the industry and the state of golf. Many good ideas are shared at the show.

Personally, it is fun for me each year to check out the college aisle of the show which house the Professional Golf Management programs. It brings me back to the good old days of dreaming of being able to work at one of the greatest clubs in the country.

I love it when dreams come true…

LOVING CUP

Love was in the air as sweethearts coupled up for the annual Loving Cup.

LGS CHRISTMAS SCRAMBLE

GOLF EVENTS

The TENTATIVE Lineup

Charity Par 3

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Men’s Member Member

MARCH 10–12

Lowcountry Team Play

MONDAY, MARCH 13

Club Championships

MARCH 17–19

Member Fundraiser for Wounded Heroes

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Ladies’ Member Guest

MARCH 30–31

LMG Rain Date

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Last Day for a While Event

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

COURSE RESTORATION PROJECT COMMENCES

Welcome Back Event

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

Golfweek Amateur Tour National Championship

OCTOBER 13–15

Men’s Member Guest

OCTOBER 19–21

MMG Rain Gate

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

Ladies’ Member Member

OCTOBER 27–28

Golf Gala

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Captains Cup

NOVEMBER 17–19

Golf Shop Sale

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1

MGS Annual Meeting

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9

LGS Christmas Scramble

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Congrats Chris Weimels!

from the FAIRWAYS

by Matt Sapochak, Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Restoration

Members throughout the Hampton Hall community have been asking me what is going to be done to the golf course during the restoration project. The golf course at Hampton Hall opened in March of 2004 and has held up well. However, as with any golf course after 19 years, there are a few issues that need to be addressed.

First, the Tifdwarf Bermuda grass on the greens will be replaced with a new Ultradwarf Bermudagrass. Ultradwarf Bermudagrass will make greens much smoother and allow greens speeds to be much more consistent year-round. Organic matter has built up in the top few inches of our putting green surfaces, which is natural for the age for our greens. Organic matter will be removed and replaced with new mix. Once the new mix is installed, greens will be floated out and replanted.

The soil under most of the fairways consists of a very heavy clay that does not allow water to quickly perk through the soil. The water only perks about a ¼ of an inch per 24 hours. When the course receives rain in the winter months when days are short and temperatures are cool, conditions require carts to be on the paths. To help drain the clay-based fairways so golf carts can get back out on to the fairways sooner, new drainage will be installed. All clay-based fairways, which will include the cart entrance and exit areas, will have sub surface drainage installed on 10 foot spacing. Drainage will pull water out of the soil constantly allowing fairways to dry up much faster than they currently do. Approaches, collars and greens surrounds will be drained as well.

Next, all the white sand bunkers will be restored to true Pete Dye style. We will lower the front lip and raise bunker floors to make sand visible from the tees and fairways. Being able to see the sand in the bunkers will help frame the greens, providing players better visibility and a look with some pop so to speak. Some backs of bunkers will be softened to allow members to play a shot off the grass face without falling down back into the bunker-I have seen that happen quite a few times over the years! All in all the restoration will give our members a more memorable and payable golf course as well as attract new members for years to come.

Can you Beet this Julep?

Alex Hemming, Food & Beverage Director

Spring is always one of my favorite times of the year for coming up with fun and creative cocktails. While we can all go to the grocery store and buy different fruits and vegetables to help with flavors in cocktails, a good majority of the fruits are not in season yet in the Lowcountry. I truly love going to farmers markets or local produce stores to gather local fresh fruits and vegetables, but it can be a challenge to find freshly picked fruits aside from strawberries and blueberries early on in the spring.

Strawberries are always a good fruit for a cocktail, and blueberries add a few subtle notes, but I enjoy the challenge of using something a little outside the box with a cool-weather crop. This spring I am sharing a cocktail that is in season and a twist on a very popular classic. Derby Day is coming up towards the end of the spring and this recipe will give you enough time to perfect this cocktail for such a fun event. Introducing…“Can you Beet this Julep?”

2 oz. Bourbon

½ oz. Beet Simple Syrup

½. oz. Maple Syrup

4 Springs Mint

In a glass, gently muddle the mint, beet simple syrup, and maple syrup. Fill with crushed ice, add your bourbon of choice, and stir well. Garnish with the sprigs of mint and enjoy. Cheers!

Beet Simple Syrup – make a traditional simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) in a sauce pot, add beets and a little more water than usual as we will be simmering this for about 25 minutes. After simmering, press and strain out the solids from the simple syrup. Voila! Beet Simple Syrup.

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INGREDIENTS

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering the pan

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not chips), chopped

3/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting the cake

1/4 teaspoon fine salt

6 large eggs, separated

Whipped cream, for serving

Special equipment: A 9-inch spring-form pan

METHOD:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and butter the inside of a spring-form pan. Melt the chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stirring frequently until smooth. Stir in the sugar, cocoa powder and salt until all of the lumps are gone. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.

2. Meanwhile, beat the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until they form stiff peaks, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Stir the egg yolks into the cooled chocolate mixture, then stir in about a quarter of the whipped egg whites. Scrape this lightened chocolate mixture into the remaining whipped egg whites and gently fold until mostly combined (it’s ok if there are some streaks of egg white). Pour into the prepared pan and bake until the center of the cake no longer wiggles, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan, on a wire rack (the cake will deflate slightly). Unlock the pan and dust the top of the cake with some cocoa powder. Cut into slices and serve with whipped cream.

Serves about 12; Gluten-free

Welcome

JOHN HUFFENBERGER Executive Chef

We are thrilled to welcome John Huffenberger to the Hampton Hall Club team as our new Executive Chef!

John is an ACF Certified Chef de Cuisine who has worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 20 years. Most recently he served as the Executive Chef at Connestee Falls in Brevard, NC.

While attending culinary school, John worked in the gourmet food industry at Emeril’s in Universal Studios City Walk, Orlando, FL. He received allencompassing seafood experience while working at The Market in downtown Columbus, GA and his first experience with private dining was at the Green Island Country Club in Columbus, GA. Much of his management and fine dining experience comes from his time at the Big Eddy Club, a 400-member private dining club in Columbus.

He looks forward to making the Lowcountry home along with his wife and their three daughters. Outside of his work here at Hampton Hall, John values time with his family. They enjoy staying active, going to parks, and hiking.

Chef John looks forward to providing an outstanding culinary experience for the membership at the Club!

This treat is really light with a brownie-like texture at the same time. Serve with fresh spring berries and whipped cream, and enjoy with friends and a cup of coffee.

CHEF JOHN’S FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

fit&HEALTHY

Use It or Lose It!

Michele DiCarlo, CPT, TPI Level 1 Certified Sports, Recreation and Activities Director

As we get older, we lose flexibility, mobility, and stability if we do not continue to stay active. All three of these are important to having a strong golf swing, and who doesn’t want to improve their golf game? Flexibility is one of the first things we begin to lose as part of the aging process, which leads to decreased mobility. Think about when you were younger and how active you were. You need to “USE IT OR LOSE IT”.

Flexibility is defined as “the ability of a muscle or muscle groups to lengthen passively through a range of motion”, whereas mobility is “the ability of a joint to move actively through a range of motion”. Having strong stabilizing muscles is key to good posture and injury prevention.

Improved mobility establishes a solid base for efficient power production. You will also need stability, balance, strength, and muscular endurance. There are many exercises and stretches that can increase all of these. Here are a few of my favorites!

HIP CROSSOVERS

Why it works: The twisting of the lower body stretches the muscles and tendons in the hips and lower back. This simulates the torque put on the hip region at the top of the backswing and during the follow-through.

How to: Lie faceup on the ground with your arms to your sides, your knees bent, feet wider than shoulderwidth apart, heels on the ground. Twist your legs to the left until they reach the ground, then twist them to the right. Continue alternating sides while keeping your shoulders on the ground and your core engaged.

BAND WALK FORWARD

Why it works: The resistance of the stretch bands against your legs activates and strengthens the glutes, which are key to maintaining a stable base when you swing, especially at faster speeds.

How to: Place a mini band around your ankles. Walk forward in small steps, keeping your knees bent and alternating the elbows, driving back with each step. Keep your back straight and your knees over your toes.

BAND WALK SIDEWAYS

Why it works: The resistance of the stretch bands against your legs activates and strengthens the hips, groin, quads and glutes, all key to maintaining a stable base when you swing, especially at faster speeds.

How to: Place a mini band around your ankles. Walk sideways in small steps, keeping your legs fairly straight and alternate the elbows, driving back with each step. Keep your back straight and your knees over your toes.

KNEE HUGS

Why it works: A terrific exercise for maintaining your posture throughout your swing. This stretches the glutes, the hamstrings, and the hip flexors.

How to: Stand with your back straight and your arms at your sides. Lift your right foot off the ground and squat down on your left leg. Grab below the knee with your hands and pull your right knee as close to your chest as you can while contracting your left glute for two seconds. Return to the start and switch sides. Keep your chest up and contract the glute of the leg you are standing on.

T-HIP

ROTATIONS

Why it works: Stretches the hips and adductors.

How to: Stand with both feet on the ground and place your weight on your left leg. Hold a support with your left hand. A chair is sufficient. Hinge through your left hip by dropping your chest and lifting your right leg to the ceiling to create a “T” with your body. While holding on with your left hand, open your hips and shoulders toward the ceiling until you feel a stretch on the outside of your left hip. Hold for two seconds. Rotate your hips and shoulders down and across your body until you feel a stretch on the outside of your left hip. Finish one side before starting the other. Move your hips and shoulders as one unit. Keep the standing leg slightly bent at the knee and keep your back leg lifted toward the sky throughout the movement.

HIP CROSSOVERS BAND WALK FORWARD BAND WALK SIDEWAYS

90/90 STRETCH

Why it works: One of the best stretches ever! This stretch works the hip internal rotators and hip external rotators at the same time.

How to: Sit on the floor with both your front and back leg bent to 90 degrees. The angle in the groin created by both legs should be 90 degrees as well as the angle of the ankle as it relates to the shin. Take the hand on the same side as the front leg and place it on the ground next to your hip, with the inside of your arm facing forward, fingers pointing back. This will keep the spine straight and chest open. Tip your pelvis forward to increase the curve in your lower back. Don’t round your back. Lean forward if you can. Hold the position for 10-20 seconds.

There are many more strengthening and mobility exercises that can be performed to help you with your golf game. We now have an amazing stretch cage for use at the Fitness Center to help you with your flexibility and a Balance & Mobility class offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

If you need direction on how to perform the exercises, stop by the Fitness Center and I can give you a hand.

Michele DiCarlo is a Certified Personal Trainer and Titleist Performance Institute Certified.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Bocce Night for Beginners

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

Kids Fun Run & Leprechaun

Scavenger Hunt

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Kids Movie Night

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Outdoor Adventure Week for Kids

APRIL 10–14

9:00 AM–12:00 PM DAILY

Donuts for Littles at the Playground

AGES 4 AND UNDER SATURDAY, MAY 6

Kids Indoor Pool Party

FRIDAY, MAY 19

Memorial Day Celebration – Poolside

MONDAY, MAY 29

Visit the Social Events & Activities calendar online for event details and registration!

Warmer weather brings more activity outside, and more activity can also cause sore muscles. Whether it be from playing pickleball on the new courts or planting new foliage to brighten up your yard for spring, work out those aches and pains in the spa with a relaxing Swedish massage or an invigorating sports massage! Compliment your exercise and spa treatments with a dip in the pool and you are sure to have a rejuvenating sleep!

Contact Tara Gabriel, Licensed Massage Therapist & Skin Care Professional, at 843-540-0440 To schedule an appointment

KNEE HUGS T-HIP ROTATIONS – STARTING & ENDING POSES 90/90 STRETCH

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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: 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

Junior Tennis

Coach Paul offers 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 & 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.

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.)

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 Racket Professional Paul Tollefson at ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com or 843-815-8740 for more info on leagues, lessons and clinics, and sign up today!

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INTRO 102 INTRO 102

Divots to Dinks

Coming soon! Dates and details will be published online.

Golfers, what better time than now to try a new sport?

In this introduction to the game of pickleball, you will learn the basics of scoring, forehands, backhands, serving, and dinks in a fast moving and fun group setting!

JANUARY – APRIL Hampton Hall Men’s and Women’s USTA Teams

Pickleball Play Sessions

All Levels Pickleball

MONDAYS 8:30-10:30 AM

TUESDAYS 9:00–10:30 AM

WEDNESDAYS 8:30–10:30 AM

WEDNESDAYS 5:30–7:30 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

St. Paddles Day Pickleball Mixer

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

2nd Annual Red Ball Challenge Tennis Mixer

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

Visit the Court Sports calendar online for event details and registration!

THURSDAYS 8:30–10:30 AM

FRIDAYS 5:30–7:00 PM

SATURDAYS 9:30–11:00 AM

Advanced Pickleball

TUESDAYS 5:30–7:30 PM

THURSDAYS 5:30–7:30 PM

SATURDAYS 8:30–10:30 AM

Please register on the website Court Sports calendar or use the Hampton Hall Club app.

ENNIS & PICKLEBALL

2023 TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

2023 TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

LESSONS & RACKET SERVICES

LESSONS & RACKET SERVICES

LESSONS: Private

LESSONS: Private 60 min | $60

min | $60 Semi-Private

Semi-Private

60 min | $30pp

min | $30pp

PRIVATE CLINICS, 60 MIN:

CHARITABLE FUND

3 players | $20pp

PRIVATE CLINICS, 60 MIN:

3 players | $20pp

4 players | $17pp

4 players | $17pp

5-6 players | $15pp

5-6 players | $15pp

GROUP CLINICS, 90 MIN:

The Hampton Hall Charitable Fund Board would like to thank all members of Hampton Hall for their overwhelming support in 2022.

GROUP CLINICS, 90 MIN:

3 players | $25pp

3 players | $25pp

4 players | $23pp

4 players | $23pp

5-6 players | $20pp

5-6 players | $20pp

RACKET & PADDLE SERVICES:

With your help we raised over $40,000 for our local charities. Additionally, we had a successful food drive, school supply drive, and of course, the toy drive! We collected more than 1,600 toys from Hampton Hall residents, which was the most toys Bluffton Self Help collected from any community or business! We are so appreciative of your continued support and generosity.

Stringing

Club Supplied | $30

RACKET & PADDLE SERVICES: Stringing Club Supplied | $30

Owner Supplied | $15

Gripping

Tennis/Paddle Regrip - $5

Upcoming events for the spring include our Par 3 Tournament on Friday, March 3. This annual fundraiser benefits Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center. Join in the fun with an afternoon of golf, raffles, silent auction, food and drink.

Mark your calendar for April 25 as we are bringing back our charity luncheon and fashion show-details to come! Please join us for “Springtime in Paris.”

Please contact our Chairwoman, Denise Cadres, at dcadres@aol.com or visit our website at hamptonhallclubsc.com/charitable-fund to learn how you can support the Hampton Hall Charitable Fund. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated at our events.

Register on the Court Sports Calendar online.

“LFWMH is proud to support the men and women who have willingly put their lives on the line or have given their lives for our country. They are the REAL heroes, and we honor them by working together to raise funds for the services they and their families so desperately need.”

THE LOWCOUNTRY FOUNDATION

Did you know the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes (LFWMH) was formed right here in Hampton Hall by a group of visionaries who learned of a need after meeting a neighbor’s son who had experienced a tragic accident while serving in Afghanistan? That was 12 years ago and as a 501(c)3 nonprofit this all-volunteer group has raised $1,739,000 in support of programs for post-9/11 combat wounded military heroes and their families. These programs include providing service canines to assist those with PTSD, scholarships for children of Special Operators killed in combat, and mortgage-free homes just to name a few. LFWMH is proud to support the men and women who have willingly put their lives on the line or have given their lives for our country. They are the REAL heroes, and we honor them by working together to raise funds for the services they and their families so desperately need.

But these fundraising events don’t just happen. Each year it takes about 200 volunteers, of which approximately 150 are residents of Hampton Hall. These volunteers won’t brag about their efforts but spend untold hours to assure they host successful events in support of the heroes and their families. Jack

Pohlman,

as a former volunteer and now tournament

FOR WOUNDED MILITARY HEROES

participant, and Lynda Halpern, as a new volunteer, recognize their roles are small compared to those of the Board Members, committee leaders, and many of the other volunteers, but feel great pride in their involvement in LFWMH.

So, who are Jack and Lynda and why did they decide to get involved?

According to Jack, “In May 2018, I volunteered to help on the Military Liaison Committee as an escort for the 60+ heroes who were invited to participate in a round of golf with 200+ other golfers and an evening of recognition. I was fortunate to have the same experience the following year. Then in both 2021 and 2022, after the COVID “break” in 2020, I participated as part of a foursome and was able to enjoy a day of golf with one of the heroes. I valued my time as a volunteer as it was an experience I’ll never forget because I was lucky to spend time with a real HERO. This will be my third year as a tournament participant and I look forward to playing again this spring.

As a recent retiree, Lynda was enjoying a variety of activities both within Hampton Hall and in the local community but felt that she wasn’t “giving back” to her community. A chance meeting at the Community Club Fair last July changed that. She says, “I met a Board Member at the LFWMH table and signed up to volunteer without knowing too much about the organization or what they needed help doing. I received a call the next day and after sharing a great deal of information, it was suggested I watch a video of Master Sergeant Todd Nelson who was the inspiration for the establishment of LFWMH. After drying my tears, I knew this was the organization for me. I still have a lot to learn but am excited to be working with this great group of volunteers and meeting our heroes.”

“I valued my time as a volunteer as it was an experience I’ll never forget because I was lucky to spend time with a real hero.” — Jack

Pohlman

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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 Social Activities and Events Calendar and announced in the Highlights eblast every Tuesday.

MARCH

Newcomers Night – Hampton Hall 101

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Bocce Night for Beginners

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

HHCF Par 3

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Lunch

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

70’s Disco Night

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Men’s Golf Member Member

MARCH 10-12

Kids Fun Run & Leprechaun

Scavenger Hunt

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Mahjong St. Patrick’s Day Party

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

Speaker Series – Master Gardner

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

St. Patrick’s Day

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

Golf Club Championships

MARCH 17-19

Speaker Series – Wounded Heroes

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Prime Rib & Pasta

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

Mix & Mingle Tables at 6:30 PM

Member Fundraiser for Wounded Heroes

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Kids Movie Night

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Live Music

THURSDAY, MARCH 30

Ladies’ Member Guest

MARCH 30-31

APRIL EVENTS

Last Golf Day for a While Event

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

LWL Southern Tea Party

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

Live Music

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Easter Brunch

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

Outdoor Adventure Week for Kids

APRIL 10-14

9:00 AM-12:00 PM DAILY

Prime Rib & Pasta

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

Speaker Series – Coastal Discovery

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

HHCF Fashion Show

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

Tap Takeover

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

MAY EVENTS

Club Fair and Dinner Buffet

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

Cinco de Mayo

FRIDAY, MAY 5

Donuts for Littles at the Playground

SATURDAY, MAY 6

Ages 4 and under

Derby Day

SATURDAY, MAY 6

Speaker Series – Beaufort County

Sheriff – Scam Recognition

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

Live Music

THURSDAY, MAY 11

Mother’s Day Brunch

SUNDAY, MAY 14

Kids Indoor Pool Party

FRIDAY, MAY 19

Ladies’ Mix & Mingle Lunch

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Memorial Day Celebration – Poolside

MONDAY, MAY 29

Prime Rib & Pasta

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

Mix & Mingle Tables at 6:30 PM

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Hampton Hall Members

Have Fun!

Look for more great photos of members and activities on our social media pages! Be sure to like, share, and post your positive comments. www.facebook.com/hamptonhallclub www.instagram.com/hamptonhallSC

If you have a great Hampton Hall photo to share, please send the highresolution image to Taylor Newcomb at tnewcomb@hamptonhallsc.com. Photos may be published in The Bridge, on the Club website or social media, or even in Hampton Hall marketing materials.

2023 Board of Directors

Staff Contacts

Loraine Vienne, CCM, CCE, CAM, General Manager/COO ................................................... ext. 1102 lvienne@hamptonhallsc.com Michael Krause, Director of Operations/ Assistant General Manager ext. 1107 mkrause@hamptonhallsc.com

Kristy Stewart, CMP, Director of Membership, Marketing, and Communications ext. 1106 kstewart@hamptonhallsc.com

Taylor Newcomb, Member Services,................................. ext. 1111 tnewcomb@hamptonhallsc.com

Olena Barnhill, Member Billing & Statements ext. 1104 accounting@hamptonhallsc.com

Alex Hemming, F&B and Events Director ext. 1103 ahemming@hamptonhallsc.com

Head Tennis Professional ext. 1303 ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com

Angie Nicolini, HOA Director ........................................... ext. 1500 anicolini@hamptonhallsc.com

Megan Tracey, HOA Administrator ext. 1502 mtracey@hamptonhallsc.com

Roshelle Wagner, ARB Administrator ext. 1505 arb@hamptonhallsc.com

Alex Caballero, Facilities Maintenance Director ext. 1501 acaballero@hamptonhallsc.com

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