Plantation Voice Summer 2023

THE PLANTATION

Voice

Letter from the General Manager

Hello Rose Hill Residents,

I hope everyone has been enjoying the cooler than normal temperatures. Can you believe we are halfway through the year?

Your Board and Management Team have been diligently working to make improvements throughout the community. We know that your home is most likely one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime. As a result, it’s vitally important to protect that investment.

Here are a few of the improvements made so far this year.

• With your help we passed a community enhancement fee, a special golf assessment and 3 covenant amendments. Thank you!

• Operationally, Julian has been busy with lagoon dredging, weir repairs, sinkhole repairs, new pipe projects, replacing bulkheads, pool renovations, road seal coating, fountain repairs and overseeing the renovation project at Colleton Point.

• Administratively, we have implemented new internal controls for check signing and procurement. We’ve increased covenant violation notices, implemented a new online payment application and in conjunction with the new website implementation team, we created and launched our new website on June 20th. We’ve solicited input from residents in our Security Survey and on our new Colleton Point lease.

• The Board has selected 2 new operators, Heather Jenkins for the Equestrian Center and Scott Hastings for LuLu restaurant in Rose Hill.

Scott Hastings

Chef Scott A Hastings started his culinary journey at the age of 12 at the then famed Judges restaurant on the East End of Long Island better known as the Hamptons. He began as a pot washer but from day one he knew the kitchen is not only where he belonged but where he wanted to be.

After six seasons and advancing to line cook, he joined the US Navy. Upon completion of his service, he landed a job in New York City, where he earned his three-year apprenticeship under Chef Andy Anderson and had worked his way up to Sous Chef. His next stop would be a game changer in the way he would see how food was really cooked. It was under French Chef Armand Paquin at the Ramada Plaza in Clarks Summit, PA, where the art of refinement and skillful plating were at the forefront. After two years Chef Scott was put at the helm, where along with the General Manager, they did a complete overhaul of the menu and won the 1995 Beef Backer Award for menuing and implementation of beef on a menu.

As Chef Scott grew he knew there was still much to be learned and he tried to keep that as priority. The culinary field is continually changing… new ideas, new tools, and the way foods have been fused together. He has learned that no matter how many changes you encounter, what is most important are the fundamentals - the basic techniques and how he applies them to everyday cooking.

“I feel blessed to have Lulu Kitchen, I know it will be successful because of the people who are here, my wife Jennifer and all of the family and friends who have and are supporting us through this wonderful journey. Until we see you again. Stay well and be sure to eat well!!”

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POA Office Hours

Mon–Thursday: 8am-5pm

Friday: 8am-1pm

POA Staff

Crystal Higginbotham CMCA, AMS General Manager crystal@rosehillpoa.com

Julian Walls Operations Manager julian@rosehillpoa.com

Caroline Adams Office Manager caroline@rosehillpoa.com

Lisa Darazs Accounting Administrator accounting@rosehillpoa.com

Adrianne Collins-Brown Administrative Assistant frontdesk@rosehillpoa.com

Ed Greene ARB Administrator arb@rosehillpoa.com

Thomas Tracey Maintenance Supervisor maintenance@rosehillpoa.com

Bill Oakley Chief of Security security@rosehillpoa.com

Plantation Voice Editor

Lu Klaiber, Communications Chair

Graphic Designer

Aimee Downing, Social Committee

ROSE HILL

Letter from the General Manager

Heather Jenkins

Hello. My name is Heather Jenkins, and I am proud to have been selected to being the new Operator of Rose Hill Equestrian Center. I have had the privilege in the past of working with some of the boarders that are currently at the Equestrian Center and last year I started working with several residents at their personal homes. Rose Hill Community has such wonderful existing equestrians and I hope to create new equestrians of all ages enjoy “being at the barn”. I am a third-generation equestrian but first to become a professional.

My professional equestrian career started as a way to afford what had been purely hobby. I was the designer and general contractor on everything built on my farm including my house, barn, and hay/workshop. Hands on with anything within capability while running a metal roofing company. I have over 20 years’ experience in the construction as far as reading blueprints for cost estimations on material and interior design. This has allowed me to grow my business and put more equity through sweat equity. I have spent the last 20 years starting my own equestrian business including a 16-stall boarding facility, teaching, showing, and training with only staff when out of town. There is no job in care of the horses I have not or do not do generally daily. I take great pride in maintaining and evolving my business in an industry I truly love.

My barn consists of a variety of clients (Young and retired) and horses including young horses in training, show, restart, and retired. Diversity is what works to be successful based on my location. As my main discipline is hunter/jumpers I got my USHJA Trainer Certification in 2012. I also have mentored and worked with top level equestrians in the industry with diverse backgrounds in disciplines. With over forty-five years of riding and over 20 years have been as a professional. I have trained, restarted, and “backed” horses in multiple disciplines. Teaching is also a large majority of my business currently and what I thrive to excel and enjoy the most. I have clients of all ages (6-70+Yrs) and do not have a minimum age for helping a minor. Safety always top priority and even though attention span is shorter my experience has been they excel in a shorter amount of time. I also am a clinician and have had the pleasure of working with pony club and outside of the local area. I also have in past hosted summer camps. I also love having a great retirement program for the horses. This includes keeping horses “moving” and in a structured work program if needed to help with arthritis and mental health. They deserve just as much topquality care. It is important to monitor their diet and vet care including working with Dr. Mitch Lowery, a lameness specialist.

As my farm is also my residence, I plan on keeping my existing farm with intent to keeping it as more of a quiet retirement home with specialized top care and rehab for horses needing long layups. I currently have clients that represent the type of “makeup” Rose Hill Equestrian Center is. Which consists of retired horses, Hunters and jumpers, dressage, showing, pleasure, and trail. It is my job to help everyone enjoy the wonderful world of horses. My job is to give top quality care for horses from nutritional needs, vet, and farrier in a safe and healthy environment. To give clients a thriving environment they look forward to enjoying.

When you get a chance, stop by the barn and the restaurant to give our new operators a friendly Rose Hill Welcome. I know we all can’t wait to dine in our own backyard again!

Crystal Higginbotham

CMCA ® AMS ® | Rose Hill POA, General Manager Office: 843-757-2450

Hurricane Guide for Beaufort County

Be prepared for hurricane season! Check out this guide with tons of important information about our area and how to prepare for a hurricane!

Simply go to: bit.ly/RHhurricane or use the QR code below.

As the weather grows hotter, alligators and snakes in Rose Hill will be more active. Stay extra vigilant near lagoons and wooded areas.

Letter from the Board

Gate fees and our streets, You never know what you’re going to learn when the shoe’s on the other foot. Joe and I have been residents for about 2 years now, but I had no idea how costly it is to maintain our roads and the importance of the gate fee revenue.

Recently there was a comment on social media about why their $12 order had a $35 delivery fee. Vendors, such as Amazon, FedEx, and UPS deliver to a number of houses at one time and the provider pays the gate fee(s). But for most other companies, if you order something there is a delivery fee that is paid by the provider or the resident, and that depends on the size of the truck making the delivery.

As an FYI, 2023 daily gate fees are:

4 Wheels $15

6 Wheels $30

6+ Wheels $45 Trailer $5

We rely on these gate fees and decal sales for several expenses, but road repair/paving is the largest. Decal sales and gate fees for 2023 are budgeted at $500,000. Of that, $250,000 is budgeted for road paving, patching, and sealing. Did you realize Rose Hill has just over 22 miles of roads? I found out the cost per mile for milling and paving is approximately $250,000 to $274,000* depending on the width of the roadway. Patching and sealing, at $27,000 per mile, only extends the life of the road 3-5 years before it will need milling and paving. At some point, those 22 miles will have to be paved. Heavy trucks and constant traffic have a severe impact on the life of our roads.

If the decal and gate fees were removed, we’d have to cover these costs by about $500 -$600 per home annually. And unfortunately, that would only cover a portion of the monies needed for road work and contribute nothing to Replacement Reserves for future road maintenance.

Our roads are not publicly maintained so it’s up to us to keep them in the best shape possible. Living in one of the best communities in the Low country comes with a price. I don’t know about you, but I’ll gladly pay $15 here and $35 there to avoid any annual fees.

Being on the Board has been an eye opener – even in just the last few months. If you have ideas, concerns or just want to drop me a note, please feel free! Hope you and your family have a wonderful summer.

Susan Tucker

susan@rosehillpoa.com

*There are 1760 yards in one-mile times the width which varies but use average of 7.5 yards wide (22.5 feet) is 13,200 square yards times $19.50 per square yard (of asphalt) equals $257,400. Asphalt isn’t cheap! )

Rose Hill Board

Mike Hagen President

Chris VanGieson, Jr. Vice President

Michelle Layman Treasurer

Marguerite Carver Secretary

Tom Crocker

Nancy Fairfax

Susan Tucker

Dan Utley

Bob Zipse

Notable Neighbor Story

If you would consider sharing your story, or nominating a “Notable” neighbor, please write a short, descriptive paragraph and submit it via email it to Carolina Adams, Office Manager at the POA. caroline@rosehillpoa.com.

Please put “Notable Neighbors” in the subject line. A member of the Communications Committee will contact you.

ROSE HILL Report from the Operations Manager

Submitted by Julian Walls

Colleton Point Pavilion

• Colleton Point is moving along per schedule. Interior painting, bathroom tile, cabinets, and electrical switches and plates are complete. Also, decking, new sidewalks, outside lighting, and gutters have been completed.

• The project is scheduled for a July 15th completion date pending final inspections from the County.

Drainage

• Final plans for the new Wood Eden pipe project are being approved by BJWSA. EMC engineering is hopeful that the project can get started at the end of June with a 2-3 week turn around. Updates will be sent out prior to and during this project.

• A new bulkhead was installed at an outflow between 15/17 Spartina Crescent. The work included replacing a dilapidated wooden structure and replacing it with concrete and adding 30’ of rip rap to help with stabilization.

• Replaced 140’ of deteriorated metal pipe with new 18” pipe between two lagoons at Golf Hole#16.

• Repaired a sink hole at a junction drain at 170 Whiteoaks Circle

Maintenance

• Clubhouse lower railing painting completed.

• Weekly weir maintenance

• Monthly horse trail inspections.

• Added dirt to drop offs on the pathway at Bill Baker Park. Mulch added to the park’s workout stations.

• Colleton Tennis court surface cleaned, restroom doors painted, and roof power washed. New pool fencing installed

• Wood Eden additional decking painted, new water fountain installed and doors painted. New pool fencing installed.

• Willow Lake restroom doors painted and pool pergolas repaired/painted.

• Colleton Point oyster tables reconditioned.

Helpful Tips for Navigating the New Rose Hill Website

To log in for the first time please use the URL link that was emailed to you.

If you do not have it please notify Caroline Adams (office manager) at caroline@rosehillpoa.com.

Once logged in you will see six Navigation tabs along the top. They are:

1. Home contains Welcome to Rose Hill and a list of Public Events. Home and Community are open to all residents and the public. To access the other tabs you are required to log in.

2. News Tab lists all types of postings from the POA office from social functions to important information.

3. Community Tab lists an overview of all Rose Hill amenities, real estate profile, and contact information.

4. Resources Tab contains all Rose Hill documents including Financials, Meeting Minutes, Newsletters GM Reports, Committees and Payments

5. Payment Tab for paying fees online. ACH and Credit Card fees apply.

6. Residents Tab shows items such as Classifieds, Online forms, Amenity Reservations, Photo Gallery, and Resident Directory.

You can also download the Nabr Network app on your phone through the App Store or Google Play Store. For technical assistance call Nabr at 855-373-5722

If you need further help, there will be scheduled workshops based on demand. Dates will be announced. Please contact Caroline at caroline@rosehillpoa.com to schedule a session.

Please note...The new website is currently being “linked” to the url: www.rosehillplantation.net. When this process is complete, the new website can be found there.

ROSE HILL Community

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

There were four others on the drafting committee: Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Robert Livingston.

Independence Day should have been celebrated on July 2, 1776. Although the document was dated July 4, congress voted for independence from Great Britain two days prior on July 2, 1776. Apparently it wasn’t signed by everyone until a month later.

John Adams wrote a letter to his wife about how memorable Independence Day would be in American history.

In his letter, he said the day should be celebrated with parades, bonfires and fireworks.

An estimated 2.5 million people lived in the nation in July 1776.

As of July 2021, about 331.8 million people live in the U.S., according to the United States Census.

3 presidents who signed the Declaration of Independence died on July 4.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826 — on the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence. James Monroe died five years later on July 4, 1831.

Check out these little-known facts about the Fourth of July!

The Liberty Bell rings 13 times every Independence Day to honor the 13 original states.

Descendants of people who signed the Declaration of Independence tap the bell, located in Philadelphia at 2 p.m. eastern time.

The very first 4th of July fireworks show took place in Philadelphia in 1777. Fireworks, canons and bells all went off to honor the 13 original states. Much like modern celebrations, they even had a dinner and parade for the Declaration of Independence’s first anniversary.

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There are 33 places in the United States with the word “liberty” in their names.

Four of them are counties — Georgia, Florida, Montana and Texas have a Liberty County.

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Calvin Coolidge was the only president born on the 4th of July.

That probably helped his presidential campaign, right?

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Americans eat around 150 million hot dogs each Independence Day.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans consume around 7 billion hot dogs – 818 are consumed every second.

Facts taken from Good Housekeeping.com

CLASS OF

Congratulations to Our Rose Hill Graduates and Their Families!

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Lola Marie Spires

May River High School

Spartina Crescent

Ryland James Pollard

Father Lopez Catholic High School Club Gate

CJ Mielcarek

CATS Academy - Boston Pipers Pond Road

Jenny Albert

Cold Spring Harbor High School White Oaks Circle

Shelby Shoenberg

May River High School

Martingale West

Not Pictured: Caroline Kaelin

May River High School – Will attend: USC Windlass Court

Molly Mau

Hilton Head Christian Academy

Martingale East

CLASS OF

to Our Rose Hill Graduates and Their Families!

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Joseph Lindner

Grand Terrace High School

Lily Kemper

Hilton Head Christian Academy

Spartina Crescent

Jacob Bollinger

May River High School

Will attend: Embry Riddle

Aeronautical University

Greenwood Court

Hunter Cady

West Springfield High School (MA) Greenwood Court

COLLEGE GRADUATES

Lexi Bennett

Mercer University

College of Health Professions

Master of Athletic Training

238 Whiteoaks Circle

Debra Pollard

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Master of Science in Aeronautics specializing in Space Operations

Club Gate

Kelsey Thomas

Winthrop University

BS Chemistry/ Minor in Physics

Sumter Square

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC

Meet these five talented Rose Hill musical acts who know how to “get it on through!”

To see where Jim will be performing next, follow him on Facebook.com/jimdavidson.739.

Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson has been a fixture on the Hilton Head music scene since the mid-70’s. He grew up playing music on Hilton Head, following his family’s move to the island in 1970. When the Quarterdeck restaurant opened around that time, he walked in one night, guitar in hand, and offered to sing and play. The place was much different then but performing there, set the stage for what’s become a 47-year run (on and off over the years) in Harbor Town.

Jim has played 1000’s of shows all over the area from Sea Pines and every plantation on Hilton Head and everywhere you find music on this side of the bridge. His home bases have included the Quarterdeck, Marriott Surfwatch, Captain Woody’s, Palmetto Bluff and several gated communities. Jim shared that he also remains faithful to the Church of the Cross on Calhoun Street where he plays in the band for the Saturday evening service. He’ll be up in the balcony behind the congregation!

This year Jim had decided to take a season off to ride his Harley Davidson and catch up on some bucket list items, but after a couple of months, Marriott Surfwatch called and asked him to return to the beach bar on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 – 6:00 beginning June 18th. He will also be playing with the area’s newest country band, “Gone Country” this fall.

The ross band

You can follow The Ross Band on Facebook.com/TheRossBand. To receive their weekly email, visit www.therossband.com

Greg and Robin Ross, both multi-instrumentalists have played professionally together since 1996. Greg started playing drums for his father’s band in New York, picked up guitar when there was a need, as well as piano. He moved to Hilton Head in 1989 and began playing many island restaurants and hotels. Robin was admitted to college as a classical pianist and began her professional career in 1982 as the fronting vocalist for a touring band opening for acts such as The Judds and The Artemus Pyle Band (of Lynyrd Skynyrd). She moved to Hilton Head in 1996. Greg hired her from a demo tape and they continued to play events together. They married in 2001.

You can catch The Ross Band show weekly at Kind of Blue or LuLu Kitchen. They can be found island wide playing for corporate and special events. Greg plays keyboards, covering bass guitar, drums & percussion, piano and organ. Robin plays woodwinds, guitar and keytar. Both split duty covering vocals. The Ross Band regularly teams up with a variety of sax players and performs jazz, pop classics and dance music from the 60’s through today, specializing in Motown, classic RnB and Disco. They are currently working on a new project with a four-piece horn section called The Disco-Tekniks. The show will feature all the great hits of the disco era, and a disco ball!!!

“What the people need is a way to make ‘em smile It ain’t so hard to do if you know how Gotta get a message, get it on through....”

The Doobie Brothers

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC (continued)

Check out Wayne’s schedule at Facebook.com/wayne.w.ferguson.

Wayne Ferguson

When Wayne was eight years old, his grandpa asked him “How would you like to take guitar lessons and be like Elvis?” Sixty-two years later, he still plays “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” as part of his singles act. Wayne and his family moved to Rose Hill the summer of 2020 and it didn’t take long for him to start singing and playing in his new community. He loves all genres of music from 1930’s jazz through 2015 new country (and everything in between). His influences include Billy Holiday, Elvis, the Beatles and George Strait.

Wayne plays guitar and offers both harmony and lead vocals in a group of musicians from Beaufort, “Debbie McDaniel & Friends.” Their playlist includes classic rock, Motown, jazz standards, and new country. They have played Dockside/Beaufort, Marker 244, Foolish Frog and most recently Tomfoolery in Habersham. The group also volunteers at a local Senior Citizens’ home.

Wayne also enjoys playing for his friends and neighbors and has volunteered his talents for several Rose Hill social events. In 2021, along with musicians located in Rose Hill or nearby neighborhoods, he started doing driveway concerts at their Fairway Drive home. He hopes to kick-off the 2023 driveway concerts in July!

Keith Klaiber

Dave Atwood

You can catch up with Dave on Facebook.com/daveatwppd.

As young boys, Dave and his brother started playing guitars and singing songs from the Everly Brothers and the 50’s era. After high school, Dave joined the US Air Force and managed to be in bands throughout his four years of service. The day he was discharged he moved back to his hometown in Rutland, Vermont and joined three other musicians. The band hit the road for five years gigging across New York state, Massachusetts, Connecticut. They did some recording in New York. When they got booked in Ohio, they appeared on a Cleveland TV show called “Upbeat.” Dave decided to quit traveling, moved to Ohio and worked in construction, but he always found one band or another to feed his passion for playing and singing. In the mid 80’s he did some recording in Nashville.

Dave and his wife Joyce moved to Rose Hill in 2017. He has met several area musicians and is honored to be part of the local “brotherhood.” Dave is currently entertaining the residents in a number of local Assisted Living facilities and looks forward to doing more gigs in the coming months.

You can follow Keith at his website www.keithklaiber.com and on Facebook.com/CKKlaiber. “Ya know ya got nuthin better to do!”

Keith Klaiber grew up on Ohio’s Lake Erie shore during “the wonder years,” discovering his life’s passion for singing and playing guitar at the age of 16. While waiting for a friend to go Christmas shopping, he picked up his brother’s guitar and stumbled upon the iconic riff to ‘Satisfaction’. He bought his first guitar that day, and six months later, was in a band and playing at every teen “dance chance” along the shore, including the famed ballroom at Cedar Point Amusement Park, where he had seen some of his favorite bands, including The Byrds, only a year before!

After decades of singing & playing the soundtrack of your life in bands (and two popular duo’s in Columbus, OH); Keith moved to Bluffton in 2012 and took the plunge as a solo act, playing regularly at such Low Country venues as The Omni Oceanfront and Sonesta resorts and the Lucky Rooster on Hilton Head Island; Latitude/Margaritaville HHI, and Montage and Old Town Dispensary in Bluffton.

Among his musical influences are the Beatles (and the rest of the British Invasion bands), Byrds, Eagles, CSNY and Tom Petty. Keith is the father of two (now-adult) children who are responsible for the 80’s & 90’s songs in his set list! He is truly grateful for the support of his passion from family, neighbors and friends.

Army Veteran Finds Employment Fit with IGM

by Tyler Minamyer, IGM Regional Manager

As a boy, Juan Palacios learned from his dad to work on classic car motors. He later worked as a mechanic in the Army, doing maintenance for combat units. Today, Juan is an IGM Equipment Technician at Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton, SC. “I enjoy coming to work, working with the guys and being at the shop. When equipment breaks, I am dedicated to getting things fixed. My goal is to make my course and Superintendent successful.”

IGM, which provides Rose Hill Golf Club’s management and course maintenance, has found that military veterans typically have the skills and work ethic to be successful in golf course maintenance positions.

IGM Regional Manager Tyler Minamyer said, “Military Veterans rely on hard work, communication, and teamwork during their service. Our golf course superintendents need those values in their maintenance operations, and Juan has become a vital part of our Rose Hill maintenance team.”

Palacios is a decorated Army Combat Veteran, having served multiple tours of duty in Kuwait and Iraq. He is a Bronze Star Medal recipient, among other recognitions. But after giving so much and witnessing so much suffering, Juan found himself drained. He took a professional golfing class in Bluffton, then began working as a caddy before joining the IGM team at Rose Hill.

Palacios admits to having great personal difficulty readjusting to life outside the military after his deployments. One thing that has helped is a place – and organization –known as OPFOB. “In a war zone, a FOB is a safe place,” said Palacios. OPFOB, or Operation Patriot Forward Operating Base, is a not-for-profit organization that exists on a large piece of property in South Carolina. Its mission is to create awareness of PTSD and suicide among veterans, by offering a safe place for veterans to engage in activities with others who understand their experiences.

“I have more friends who have died by suicide than in combat,” Palacios said. “The FOB is there to let you know you’re not alone. We have coffee every Saturday in the barn area and invite everyone.”

After first being invited to the FOB by a friend, Juan now serves on the non-profit’s advisory board. As a part of the Rose Hill community, IGM has embraced OPFOB’s mission and has committed fundraising dollars to the organization.

“It’s a logical connection because of the employment opportunities we can offer veterans and the skills they have to offer,” said Minamyer. “The golf course industry needs employees with those skill sets, and we can help Vets acclimate in a great work environment.”

IGM is proud of the work Palacios does with OPFOB, as well as his contributions at the golf course. IGM proudly employs veterans across the company, serving in a variety of golf course maintenance roles. “We have a good number of veterans who have grown into supervisory and management positions in the company,” said Steve Gano, Vice President of Operations.

IGM provides complete golf course management and maintenance services in markets across the U.S. The company is committed to agronomic excellence and environmentally conscious methods and products.

To request a consult, please contact Greg Plotner, Executive Vice President, 407-589-7200. Additional information may be obtained by visiting IGM’s website at golfmaintenance.com.

REOPENING!

by Tyler Minamyer, IGM Regional Manager

In addition to having fun, our golf course Grand Reopening on May 20th had two intentions:

1) Celebrate the current progress at the Rose Hill Golf Club and

2) raise funds for Operation Patriots FOB. On all counts, the day was a huge success and we appreciate everyone who came out.

Notable Neighbors

Notable Neighbors

Submitted by Lu Klaiber, Communications Chair

Sheryl Inglefield Caring Neighbors

In November of 1998, Sheryl and her family moved to Rose Hill from Michigan. They were warmly welcomed into their new community even before they arrived. Their new neighbor called them at their Michigan home, and invited them to dinner the day after they arrived, which happened to be Thanksgiving!

In 2016, a year after Sheryl and her husband closed their island retail store (Celebration Supplies), she was invited to join the board of Caring Neighbors. Caring Neighbors is a non-profit organization established to help senior citizens stay in their homes for as long as possible as they age. When Sheryl arrived at the meeting, people started shaking her hand and thanking her agreeing to become the Director of Caring Neighbors, and she still holds that position, seven years later!

The position of Director of Caring Neighbors afforded her the opportunity to do her volunteer responsibilities from home while taking care of her ailing husband. Before long Sheryl’s heart was touched by the many senior citizens she would speak to on the phone as they shared their specific needs with her. Additionally, the disbandment of another churchaffiliated charity, “Friends with Wheels,” left many seniors outside of Rose Hill in need of transportation and experiencing other problematic circumstances. This led to Caring Neighbors expanding beyond Rose Hill. Since the expansion, Sheryl has utilized her “at home” time helping seniors with a variety of special needs even going beyond the main objectives of Caring Neighbors which primarily include visiting, help with household chores or transportation.

Caring Neighbors has grown their relationships with other nonprofits such as Bluffton Self Help, The Deep Well Project and the Tri-County Office on Aging, to assist Bluffton area seniors with home repairs, acquiring government subsidized cell phones, qualifying for food stamp cards, assistance from charities, and other special needs.

A volunteer for Caring Neighbors shared, “Sheryl has been an excellent Director! She’s highly organized and very motivated to do whatever she can to assist seniors in need. She perseveres to find the best solutions for difficult situations. She’s truly one-of-a-kind!” Sheryl feels blessed to be able to make the lives of several seniors in Bluffton a little better. As with any charity, volunteers come and go as their lives change. Currently, Caring Neighbors’ volunteer force is very low.

Sheryl would be delighted to speak to anyone who might be interested in joining their mission. 843-368-2096

If you would like to nominate a neighbor whose careers, talents, military service or life experiences would be interesting to share with the community, please contact Lu Klaiber at lklaiber@hotmail.com

Not one, but THREE people nominated this very special person to be our summer Plantation Voice Notable Neighbor: Sheryl Inglefield.

ROSE HILL

HILL Caring Neighbors

news from

Caring Neighbors

Submitted by Jane Phipps

Caring Neighbors is so grateful to have been chosen as one of the charities to benefit financially from the Rose Hill Polo Match held on April 2. Several of our Board members and volunteers were present to assist the organizers in making sure that everything proceeded smoothly on that day. At the same time, we had a display table to showcase what our organization offers to the senior population of Bluffton. We extend our sincerest appreciation to the sponsors of this event for including us as one of the beneficiaries!

We were also among the non-profit organizations to be approved by the Heritage Classic Foundation to participate in their Birdies for Charities program during the Boeing PGA Golf Tournament held in Harbour Town. We received 100% of the money pledged to us, plus an additional 20% from the Foundation. Flat donations given by check or credit card were also accepted so the combination of these choices has greatly helped us meet our financial obligations. We send our deepest gratitude to all who supported Caring Neighbors through this fundraiser!

In May we sponsored our 3rd Food Drive for our friends at Bluffton Self Help. Spring and summer are difficult months of the year for BSH as the donations received during the holiday season have been depleted. Also, as the school year draws to a close, needy children can no longer rely on free lunches and snacks offered in their schools which results in a higher demand for food items at BSH. Due to the generosity of so many members of our Rose Hill community, we were able to support this wonderful charity with non-perishable food to help them meet the needs of their clients.

For more information about our non-profit charitable group, please visit www.caring-neighbors.org.

ROSE

Tennisclub of the Low Country

Tennis of the low country Happenings!

Tennisclub of the Low Country has been busy as ever! Players are enjoying the resurfaced courts and evening play. We have recently improved the seating by courts 3 and 4, offering a lovely shaded area for morning play. Our AED has been placed on the deck so is readily available in case of an emergency.

Our adult programs are also in full swing Our daily programs and clinics continue to be well attended. We offer programs for all levels of play and these programs are open to both Members and Non-Members alike. Come and try them out and work on your game! Reservations are necessary and the schedule is on the website www.tlcrosehill.com/adult-tennis-programs.html

TLC had another busy and successful league season this year. Several teams advanced to Sectionals and there was great tennis all around. The Mixed Doubles league season has just begun, and it will be followed by Combo League and Tri-Level league. League is a great way to meet different players locally to play with, and match play helps sharpen those tennis skills!

Summer camp for our junior players is filling up very fast. We do still have space for Under 10 beginner players, and limited availability for those players over 10. Camps run mornings only from 8:30 – Noon for all levels. More information is available on our website at www.tlcrosehill.com/juniortennis2023.html and

click on our summer camp link. The kids love our coaches and the fun games they play. Highlight of the week are the frozen icy at the end of the week!! You can also call our Pro Shop at 843-271-6401 and our staff will answer any questions that you may have.

TLC staff are loving the feel of the new Diadem range of rackets. We offer a demo program so that you can try the frames before buying. Try them out and see what the fuss is about!!

As always, we thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the courts this summer!

Be Secure & Safe...

We cannot stress enough that ultimately we are all responsible for our security. That means, lock your cars at night and most certainly never leave a weapon or valuables in the car. Enjoy a safe summer. Rose Hill POA

TLC Management and Staff

ROSE HILL LGA!

Submitted by Bunny Stoykovich

The Rose Hill Ladies Golf Association has certainly grown. We currently have a membership of 46 members with more people showing an interest in joining. Because of the increase in members, we recently held a Member/Member in June. There were 20 participants and a great time was had with a luncheon on the porch of the clubhouse. We have had a fun “Chip In” pool and now have a “Birdie” pool , each one being funded by those who want to join each for $5. It is always fun at the end of the year to divide up the “winnings” and award the winners.

As an Association, we maintain and support friendly competition, camaraderie, and love for the game of golf. We are very appreciative of the care and professionalism being put into the restoration of our course by IGM. With the rain and warm weather, it would be hard to miss how much it has improved and the growth exhibited in the

past few weeks. This certainly will help all the new sodded areas we are seeing weekly.

We also have a new Pro, Mark Teed who is another professional asset to Rose Hill. He and Mike Kuhn, General Manager, have added so much to the look of the Pro Shop and to the course.

We welcome anyone interested in joining our organization. The membership is $25 and a GHIN handicap is required. We play on Wednesday at 8:30 in a shotgun and on Saturday with the MGA in a shotgun start. Golf Genius is used for our Invitation to Play and records the results of our games and stats. If interested in joining, please contact the Pro Shop 843-757-9030.

Rose Hill Welcomes our new Equestrian Operator

Rose Hill Plantation is happy to welcome our new Equestrian Operator, Heather Jenkins of Red Horse Farms and new Barn Manager, Wren Ward.

Heather assumed her new position officially on June 23rd. Wren will be in residence at the Equestrian Center. Heather teaches all ages and skill levels, from an itty bittys’ very first lesson to continued education for an experienced rider.

As Heather transitions into the Rose Hill Equestrian Center, she is offering standard full board, training/consignment board, lesson packages, and a competitive IEA team. She looks forward to being a part of the Rose Hill Equestrian Center to bring a safe and fun training experience for all ages and riders.

Our Equestrian enthusiasts look forward to working with our new management team and we all wish Red Horse Farms much success!

For more information call Heather Jenkins, operator at 912-659-0952 or Barn Manager, Wren Ward at 216-246-4083. You can also email them at RHF2591@gmail.com

Judith Kelley

Kevin Bandy

Laurance & Melanie Beckler

Anthony & Debra Bish

Joseph & Kimberly Embry

Maryanne & James Freiburger

Steve & Molli Laham

Craig & Nancy Mielcarek

James Overhiser

Barry & Margaret Raduta

Caroline Richey

Eric Schnider

Kenneth & Stefoni ShawI

Al & Denise Swain

Paul & Mary-Iris Taylor

Jason & Launa Turnbow

Amy & Ricardo Valdes

Ashley Vogel

Jeff & Kristin Winslow

Top: Heather Jenkins, Equestrian Operator

Bottom: Wren Ward, Barn Manager

ANNEX MINI-EXHIBIT

Submitted by Marguerite Carver

Our Clubhouse Annex and Library is proud to announce its first MINI-EXHIBIT which features original artwork created by Rose Hill’s own Donna Raines.

Donna’s “art career” began 27 years ago when a friend reminded her of her fondness for painting horses. There upon, she produced artwork, primarily on glass, for horse enthusiasts in all equine disciplines.

Donna’s long term equestrian interest was an ideal fit to reach many horse lovers. She supplied trophies to the New York State Fair, attended the Equine Affaire, created unique trophies for various horse events in the Northeast and designed a set of dinnerware for the VP of Tiffany’s.

In early 2022, she was encouraged to enter artwork in the Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA)

28th Annual Juried Show. Donna won in the “Acrylic Division” with her alligator; “Tom Brady” painted on wood board. Interestingly, the painting name was inspired by two Rose Hill neighbors. Kevin Brady took the original photo and Tom Cambron donated the wood plank he cut from a felled Rose Hill tree.

Since joining SoBA, Donna continues to expand her portfolio and we look forward to future offerings. This show will remain in place at our Annex through September 30. Each piece is for sale. Artist contact information is affixed to each item. The Annex is open daily during daylight hours.

Please stop by at your leisure to enjoy these delightful pieces of native art and spend some time in our very comfortable Library.

ROSE HILL Community

LITTER GETTERZ

Sixteen devoted, hard-working Rose Hill residents participated in our May 13th Litter Getterz event, making it a record-breaking day!

We have some great stories to share! We found a driver’s license, PGA card and a $50 bill!!! Second, kudos to Scott Lander who ended up finishing our south side responsibilities under the seasoned leadership of Halle Welch and David Pratt. The trio, with the help of Andrew Welch won the catch of the day with a pickup truck liner. Finally, Allison Koepke celebrated her 25th birthday working with the Litter Getterz crew! Thank you to all our fabulous volunteers who helped! We missed Lisa, Lynn and Bob, but we held it together.

Please mark your calendars for our next hullabaloo - Saturday, August 12th at 9:00!

ISLAND PORCHES LLC

of experience

•Screened-in Porches

Patio Cover, Lanai, Hard Roof Gables, Vinyl Windows, Glass windows

•Screen Repairs Replace Doors, Vinyl Repair

•Pergolas

•Gutters & Gutter Repairs

• Flooring Installation

Vinyl Floors, Laminated floors

•Residential Painting

MIGUEL A CRUZ OR CARLOS LEMUS Office: 843-836-3773

Cell: 843-338-6496

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Upcoming Events

CELEBRATE ALL THINGS RED WHITE & BLUE WITH A COMMUNITY PICNIC!

BRING YOUR CHAIRS TO JOIN IN THE FUN FOR ALL AGES!

Freshly grilled hamburgers and hotdogs will be for sale. Listen to live music, play games, plus Bluffton police will be stopping by with 2 cruisers! This is a free event for Rose Hill residents and their guests! See more details below!

1. GOLF CART PARADE 2PM

Start at Entrance to Storage Lot – before Club Gate.

• Please make sure you receive a number from a volunteer when you line-up. This number will be used to announce the 3 winners of the best decorated golf cart.

2. TRAIN RIDES! 3-5PM

• Train will make a loop and return to pick up new riders!

• Want to reserve a spot on the first train ride? Visit RoseHillSocial.com/July.

3. LAWN GAMES! 3:15-4PM

• Watermelon Eating Contest

• Limbo Contest

• Three-legged Race

4. WATER GAMES! 4:15-5PM

• Dive for Coins (10 and under)

• Cannon ball/biggest splash contest for Dads!

• Water slide, bounce house, and bubble machine.

5. BINGO! 5-6PM

• Bingo cards will be $1 each/game. (1/2 the pot goes to winner and 1/2 to the Social Committee for future events)

• Bring small bills!

SNOBAR FROZEN TREATS

• Ice cream treats for kids

• Adult frozen treats

LIVE MUSIC

• Whitley Deputy will keep the party lively with live music from 3-6.

BYOB & chairs! Pack up your drink of choice or buy a frozen adult beverage at SnoBar truck! Picnic with your family and purchase freshly grilled American Fare. Don’t forget your chairs or tailgate with your friends out of your golf cart.

50/50 Raffle and Hargray TV giveaway!

• Buy tickets for the 50/50 raffle (1/2 goes to winner and 1/2 to the Social Committee for future events.

• Make sure to get your Raffle ticket upon entering for a chance to win a Echo Show with Amazon Fire Remote from Hargray!

More Tips For An Enjoyable Day:

• Golf carts will park in the wooded area by Willow Lake pool. Park next to your friends and tailgate!

• Cars should park on the street or Bill Baker Park. Please be mindful of the neighboring house’s grass.

• Closed toe shoes are recommended - and don’t forget the bug spray.

• Willow Lake pool and restrooms will be open

• Please remember to take out what you bring in. Thank You! We hope you’ll join us!

IMPORTANT: In the event of rain, the picnic will be canceled. Please check the Rose Hill Facebook page or the social committee website for cancellation information.

Upcoming Events

f ire c racker Tournament

Saturday, July 1st – 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored by the Rose Hill Men’s Golf Association / Women’s Golf Association

50/50 RAFFLE

RAFFLE ITEMS

(GOLF FOR FOUR, GOLF EQUIPMENT, DINING CERTIFICATES)

$55 INDIVIDUAL, $220 PER TEAM

Registration Sheets Available in Pro Shop

(Registration and Payment Must Be Made by 12:00 Noon, June 28th to the Pro Shop)

Lunch will be served right after finish

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