Neighbors news from Caring Neighbors

Submitted by Jane Phipps

Caring Neighbors would like to remind you that we have 2 AED defibrillators in Rose Hill. One is at Oak Terrace in the hallway outside of the Ladies Room. The other is kept in the roving Security car and can be accessed by calling the North Gate at 843-757-3001 or the South Gate at 843-757-3000. In either case, call 911 immediately and start CPR if necessary while a second person gets the AED. Once it is turned on, the defibrillator will give you step by step instructions for its use. Our hope is that you will never need to utilize this device but being prepared may lessen the severity of a cardiac situation should one arise.

In February, Caring Neighbors once again sponsored a BASIC NEEDS DRIVE for Bluffton Self Help. Due to the generosity of our residents, we were able to deliver several bags of groceries and toiletries to those in need. Some of these individuals are people who are transported every week by our Caring Neighbors volunteers so we personally understand the need to keep the shelves well stocked at BSH.

At the time of the writing of this article, we want to remind you that there is still time to participate in the Birdies for Charity program sponsored by the 2023 Heritage Presented by Boeing at Harbour Town Golf Links from April 10 - 16. This wonderful opportunity makes it possible for Caring Neighbors to meet some of its financial obligations with insurance coverage being our biggest expense. In addition, we utilize a smartphone and computer so that we can readily accept calls requesting our services, and then promptly take steps to meet the needs of the caller. Other monies are needed in order to pay for an online volunteer signup calendar as well as our Caring Neighbors website (www.caring-neighbors.org).

If you are interested in supporting this cause, donation forms can be found at the POA office, Oak Terrace, and the Rose Hill Golf Shop. For more details, refer to the “Birdies for Charity” flyer!

HOW DO WE LOVE ROSE HILL... LET US COUNT THE WAYS...

Members of the Communication Committee asked a few of our friends and neighbors to share what they love best about being residents of Rose Hill.

I love all of the natural beauty of Rose Hill and the friendliness of the residents. Pam H.

I love the nature that is right here in Rose Hill. Every day there is something beautiful to see . I am beyond grateful for the neighbors that live all around us, And PICKLEBALL! Colette G.

We’ve lived here for over 20 years. Probably my favorite feature of Rose Hill is the natural beauty

The beautiful Live Oaks and Spanish Moss, being able to walk down to Colleton Point and view the river with a cocktail, easy access to the river with kayaks and paddle boards, golf course and restaurants are close-by … and it’s full of lots of friendly neighbors!! Beth P.

I love to walk a mile and a half each day on the golf side so I can visit with my neighbors. I also enjoy all of the wildlife in Rose Hill, I would not trade Rose Hill for anything.” Joe F.

I love living in Rose Hill! I guess it is the ambiance: beauty all around and friendly, helpful people everywhere. We chose this empty lot in a sparse neighborhood 35 years ago, built our forever home and marveled that we had salty (I actually tasted it) ocean water in our back yard and palm trees!! A far cry from Chicago...and we never looked back! Mary Ann B.

I love how quiet and peaceful Rose Hill feels, and the enormous Live Oak trees! One of the top reasons I love our community is that we are close to so many wonderful places like Savannah, Beaufort, and HHI and Olde Town Bluffton. I’m also an avid reader so I enjoy our library at the Annex. Denise R.

We love having access to the amenities Rose Hill offers included in our POA dues: Bill Baker Park, the swimming pools, pickleball courts, tennis courts, and the beautiful water views from the gazebo and dock at Colleton Point. I also enjoy being involved with decorating the community for the holidays! Jim

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I love the natural beauty of Rose Hill. From the view of the sun, glistening through the Spanish moss on the majestic oaks and the sunsets at Colleton Point. Taking a walk in Bill Baker Park in the morning, I am greeted by friendly neighbors and abundant wildlife. There is a great sense of community here and wonderful neighbors Sarah G

Choosing to relocate to Bluffton more than 15 years ago, and buying a home in Rose Hill, has proven to be one of the best decisions Tom and I have ever made. I never tire of the beautiful sunsets and lovely landscape that surrounds us. But, most of all, it’s the warmth and caring nature of our neighbors and friends that keeps us here and loving Rose Hill.

Colleen J.

I love our Rose Hill entrance especially when the sign says “Welcome Home.” Behind the luscious foliage including Live Oaks, southern Sago Palms or Crepe Myrtles is a true American tapestry -people of all ages from different states and countries, all choosing to live in Rose Hill Plantation

I love our lagoons and Bill Baker Park with its newly renovated path that brings a connection to nature and moments to connect with neighbors or their pets. I love our Rose Hill Golf course, especially watching it become renewed with the input of our Golf committee and our new management company. I love our Oak Terrace Restaurant-Clubhouse location… just to be able to drop in by myself for good food or connect with friends and neighbors. Utilizing our pools is my favorite form of exercise. I enjoy hour long “meditation in motion” laps...for others it’s aerobics. While driving by our Equestrian Center, I love watching horses being trotted or grazing. I love our Colleton Point location, sitting in the gazebo, overlooking marshes and long grasses, and observing nature. I love our Social Committee of volunteers, working on new and creative ways to bring residents and their children together to celebrate each other. Finally, but most importantly, I love our helpful Rose Hill neighbors who look out for one another. Trish S.

All Rose Hill Pools are open!

Rose Hill Litter Getterz next trash clean-up day will be May 13 . This crew always has fun! Watch for details and get involved!

Rose Hill has a “Sensational Singles” group! Members have numerous opportunities to meet for several functions monthly, varying from happy hour to trivia nights to game nights, kayaking, day trips, etc. If interested in joining, contact, Pamela Ryan: untamed58@hotmail.com

These area events are coming this spring!

April 6

Music & Taste on the Harbour Kickoff

Shelter Cove Harbour Marina

Every Thursday 6:00 – 9:00

April 10-16

RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links

April 21

Bluffton Sunset Party Series Kickoff

Bluffton Oyster Factory Park

Every Friday 5:30 – 9:30

April 22-23

MCAS Beaufort Airshow www.beaufortairshow.com

May 13

Bluffton May Fest

Historic Downtown Bluffton

10:00 – 5:00

The Rose Hill Equestrian Club’s Spring 2023 Charity Polo Classic inaugural match was a huge success!

We had just shy of 1000 attendees with Rose Hill residents really coming through to support this event! We cannot thank each of you enough - WOW! The professional polo players raved about our field and can’t wait to come back. Our POA really worked hard to support this effort; most especially Julian from Operations and Tom from Maintenance. This was their first time prepping for polo and they could not have been better to work with.

Charlotte and Danny of Hieronymus Provisions pulled out all the stops to ensure the VIP Hospitality Tent looked fabulous and that our spectators, volunteers, participants, sponsors, and VIPs were all well-fed.

We are so grateful that Emily Termotto Trott was willing to work as a “double agent” to make sure that Dr. Sandy Termotto was able to see that Rose Hill will have quality polo matches for years to come. He was so touched and surprised! We are honored to be able to benefit Family Promise, The Parkinson’s Foundation, Caring Neighbors and two of our local schools.

We look forward to the next one and are eager to fill you all in as soon as possible.