HAMPTON HALL CLUB A Private Club Community in the Heart of the Lowcountry
VOL. 2 ISSUE 1
Spring 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4 From the Desk of the GM 5 New Members 6 Member Spotlight 9 Clubhouse News 10 Chef’s Recipe 11 Beverage Society 12 Golf Corner
On the cover: This springtime sweetheart is the granddaughter of Members Grant and Karen Cully.
15 Mobile App 16 Courtside 18 Fit & Healthy 20 Hampton Hall Charitable Fund 22 Events & Activities 24 Club Contact Info
Hampton Hall — A Private Club Community in the Heart of the Lowcountry 170 Hampton Hall Blvd | Bluffton, SC 29910 | (843) 815-8730 | hamptonhallclubsc.com 2 | Spring 2021
progressive cart party T H U R S D AY, A P R I L 2 9 @ 4:30 PM
Enjoy delicious food, live music, and spectacularly breathtaking views of our signature 18 hole golf course! This event is open to all members. We will begin at Pete’s Grill at 4:30 PM for cocktails. $39+
Members without a golf cart may borrow one from the golf shop for the event.
DwellingLive Online Gate Pass Registration For your convenience, the DwellingLive online gate pass system is the recommended way to grant gate access for your guests. Download the DwellingLive app to your smart phone or log on from your computer at https://community. dwellinglive.com/hamptonhall.aspx
TO SIGN UP FOR DWELLINGLIVE PLEASE CONTACT: Suzanne Rosborough Home Owner Association Manager
843-815-2567 or HOAmanager@hamptonhallsc.com to have your registration code for accessing the gate pass system emailed to you from DwellingLive. Please provide: • Your full name • Hampton Hall street address • Email address • Preferred telephone number to be used with DwellingLive More than one homeowner can be set up per address if they each have an individual email address and phone number.
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FROM THE DESK
Coffee with the GM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
Details and registration online. » 2020 InnovatIon awards
TOP INNOVATORS: special events By Joe Barks, Editor
LIKE MANY CLUB-MANAGEMENT TEAMS, the staff of the Hampton Hall Club in Bluffton, S.C., quickly responded to the challenge of the pandemic by coming up with innovative ideas to help to sustain a sense of community and keep its operation going. In addition to virtual cooking, wine dinners and trivia events, the Hampton Hall team also organized a series of monthly outdoor concerts in the parking lot, assigning spaces by families and practicing social distancing by utilizing every other space, with a minimum of 10 to 12 feet between resident groups. “Residents brought their own lawn chairs and were also provided with a pre-ordered picnic basket menu, which was then delivered to them in their parking space,” reports Loraine Ellis Vienne, CCM, CAM, Hampton Hall’s General Manager/Chief Operating Officer. “These events followed all of the social-distancing guidelines provided by the Governor’s office in the state of South Carolina, and sold out at the maximum participation of 250 residents monthly,” Vienne says. “It provided people with an opportunity to feel engaged while at the same time feeling safe in their own space outdoors.” As the concert series extended into the fall, Hampton Hall tied the monthly schedule into a Halloween “Spooktacular” celebration with individual trickor-treat stations for attending families, and attendees got into the full spirit of things with costumes and all-out decorations for their assigned spaces. “The concerts have been a huge success for us, and we will continue them even after COVID,” Vienne says. 18
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he year 2020 was challenging for many of us in the world, our country, and our community here at Hampton Hall Club. However, amidst all the fear, isolation, safety guidelines, and regulations that took place during the pandemic, the Hampton Hall TEAM was still able to provide a safe haven for our members during trying times. As General Manager/COO, I am very proud of the HHC TEAM and all our accomplishments and wanted to recap a few of them with our community.
We welcomed over 140 new property owners in 2020! Hampton Hall Club was voted the “Best Gated Community” and “Best Private Golf Course” by Bluffton Today, and we were recognized as “Bluffton’s Best Gated Community” by Monthly Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Hampton Hall was also nominated as the “Top Innovator” for Special Events hosted during the pandemic by Club & Resort, a national industry magazine.
Monthly outdoor concerts held in the Hampton Hall Club parking lot sold out consistently at the maximum of 250 attendees, and proved so popular that the series was extended into the fall and tied into a Halloween “Spooktacular” celebration. The concert program will now become a regular part of the club’s yearly calendar.
December 2020
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To read article, go to bit.ly/top_innovator
Congratulations! Hampton Hall Club is proud to recognize the following employees for their dedicated service anniversaries: 5 YEARS
Edith Bautista, Culinary Jon Donovan, Course Maintenance Steve Stegman, Culinary Leroy Haughton, Dining Services
Hampton Hall completed the Strategic Plan with valuable input from the entire community. Motivated to work towards the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan, Phase I of the Community Clubhouse renovation was completed, giving our ballrooms and dining areas a modern and inviting update for the enjoyment of all members and guests. We continued our work on three significant projects for the community, including Phase II renovations of the Community Clubhouse, the redesign of the front gate project, and evaluation of the traffic flow for future improvements to the front gate. In an effort to enhance value and meet the expectations of current and future members, we presented the phased “Master Plan” for the redesign of the outdoor recreation amenities to include new dedicated pickleball courts and a future tiki bar in the lakeside pool area. Hampton Hall’s facilities were not alone in getting a refreshed look in 2020! The Club launched a new responsive website, designed with member lifestyle photography and videography, and we released a mobile app, providing members another way to stay connected to the Club and engaged in activities. We also produced the first full year of The Bridge, Hampton Hall’s new lifestyle magazine, proudly named by a member after the Hampton Hall’s signature landmark, representing the unity of our diverse community.
10 YEARS
Your Club also welcomed over 100 new golf members during 2020! The “Prestige Afternoon Golf Membership” was introduced in July and has already neared its cap. We were recertified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, demonstrating community’s dedication to managing the course with the environment in mind.
15 YEARS
Hampton Hall Club finished the year with a positive cash flow, while monitoring revenues and expenses during the pandemic, while keeping all full-time staff employed. We innovated and we transformed. We have been busy!
Hilda Sanders Ferebee, Dining Services Mark Richards, Dining Services Sharonda Nimmons, Dining Services
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welcome NEWCOMERS NEW MEMBERS
November 2020 – January 2021
Richard and Amy Amico
Dennis and Deidre Manns
Michael and Cathy Boyle
Dave and Bonnie Mathisen
8 Halburton Circle
“It’s normal in any business to want to maintain the status quo. It is comfortable, it is safe, and it is easier than making changes. That kind of thinking has cost many companies their position. If you are going to grow, you must innovate. And if your idea seems a little risky, then you are probably on to something big. Innovation is the lifeblood of any organization today. You can never have enough…” – GGA Partners
278 Castaway Dr
Steven and Carly Brant 401 Flatwater Drive
Bruce and Devorim Braughton 1 Chesterton Court
Gerald and Lisa Breneman 52 Wicklow Drive
*James and Ann Brooks 99 Glencairn Avenue
Christopher and Joanna Broszeit
Warm Regards,
70 Farnsleigh Avenue
Loraine Ellis Vienne, CCM, CAM General Manager/Chief Operating Officer
It is with great pleasure we introduce your 2021 Board of Directors.
David and Jill Bultemeier 149 Farnsleigh Avenue
Walter and Shaffron Bumpas 5 Dryden Circle
David and Joan Clifton 19 Remington Road
Phil and Susan Coffey 186 Wicklow Drive
Paul and Kay Cox
118 Hampton Hall Boulevard
Richard and Dawn DeSimone 6 Canterbury Lane
Harold and Deborah Dirker 182 Hampton Hall Blvd James Cadres, President & Executive Committee Chair
Frank Zagar, Vice President, Governing Documents Chair, & Golf Board Chair
Dennis and Julie Evans 37 Normandy Avenue
Jeffrey Fette and Maggie Christian 36 Paxton Circle
Brian and Kimberlee Freeman 17 Lansmere Place
Bill and Molly Hughes 3 Traymore Place
Frank Kao and Hanee Jo 115 Pinecrest Drive Jim Kurdek, Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, Legal Committee Chair, & Insurance Committee Chair
Ron Desing, Secretary & Long-Range Planning Committee Chair
Dave Abel, Phase II Renovation Ad Hoc Committee Chair
Timothy and JoAnne Karg 25 Farnsleigh Avenue
Kevin and Anne Karwath 434 Lake Bluff Drive
Lisa Knoll
11 Hampstead Avenue
Joseph Luzar and Cindy Compton 188 Wicklow Drive
Robert and Jennifer Mac Neil 4 Braemar Ct Rich Kulak, Front Gate Ad Hoc Committee Chair
Clara Spinetto, Recreation Amenities Plan Ad Hoc Committee Chair
Michael Mamuszka and Carey Rackliffe 3 Braemar Court
315 Hampton Lake Drive 10 Hampstead Avenue
Charles and Cheri Miller 59 Shelburne Street
Teresa Mitchell
161 Farnsleigh Avenue
Mike and Tori Moyski 68 Shelburne Street
Charles and Karen Najjoum 25 Sherbooke Avenue
Michael and Marlene Nelson 10 Torrington Lane
Ilan and Mary Beth Neuschatz 20 Braemar Court
Steve and Dawn Pieratt 9 Anchor Cove Ct
Marisol Pizarro
32 Sedgewick Avenue
Jeff and Michelle Roberts 308 Farnsleigh Avenue
Gerard and Beth Romski 5806 Yaupon Road
Bruce Schuette and Dianne Harris 19 Hampstead Avenue
Jeffrey and Mary Sikorski 44 Sedgewick Avenue
Richard and Marsha Simonetti 44 Hampton Hall Boulevard
Mirko and Jane Slijepcevic 44 Shelburne Street
Dale and Mary Strickler
68 Hampton Hall Boulevard
Andrew and Maureen Thomas 10 Game Land Road
Matt and Dana Vankoski 45 Queens Folly Rd
Joseph and Karin Vogt 26 Sherbrooke Avenue
Nicholas Walker
209 Montauk Ave #2202
Sean and Alisia Ware 5 Braemar Court
Mark and Donna Wheeler 2 Canterbury Lane
John and Christina Wilbur 28 Sherbooke Avenue
*Long time members with new properties in Hampton Hall
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memberSPOTLIGHT Matt & Lucille French
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fter enjoying yearly vacations to Hilton Head Island, Matt & Lucille French determined the area would be their preferred retirement destination. They found themselves asking, “Why wait?” and made the move from Atlanta in May of 2019. After working with their real estate agent for over 3 years, Hampton Hall Club was the perfect fit for their active lifestyle. For anyone considering moving to Hampton Hall, the French’s urge, “Don’t wait! Make the move now. You will have no regrets.” Lucille was born in Shanghai, China, and grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut. She was raised by her aunt and uncle since age 14 while her family stayed in China to care for their elderly grandmother.
While studying at the University of Connecticut, Lucille met Matt. Born and raised in Farmington, Matt is a huge fan of the UConn Huskies! Although they were in different majors, their friendship blossomed through studying together. After graduation, they started dating and got married in 2000. Interestingly, both Matt and Lucille’s college roommates also ended up marrying each other! Prior to Hampton Hall Club, the French’s had lived in Atlanta for 18 years due to Lucille’s career. She is a CPA and 6 | Spring 2021
“ We love the spirit of the community, the captivating surroundings and the friendliness of all our neighbors and club staff.”
memberSPOTLIGHT “ It has been challenging during the past year with the pandemic, but we feel so fortunate to be living in Hampton Hall where we can still enjoy so many community events such as the summer concert series, virtual wine tastings and the Christmas parade.” held senior management roles in finance & accounting for Fortune 500 companies. Frequently traveling for business, she has explored Asia and Latin America. Matt is in business development and is currently the Director of Account Management at East West Manufacturing in Atlanta. He works remotely and was commuting periodically to Atlanta pre-pandemic. In addition to traveling for work, the French’s enjoy leisurely trips to both local and far off destinations. Their weekends often include drives to Hilton Head Island for walks along the beach and outdoor lunches, which is especially fun when they discover new restaurants! Perhaps their favorite destination is the Caribbean. The French’s have made more than ten trips, visiting Aruba, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, the Bahamas, St. Martin, and St. Thomas over the years. Visiting Lucille’s family in California often includes a trip to the wineries in the Napa Valley and Sonoma. The French’s celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in October of 2020. As avid travelers, they looked forward to celebrating with a trip to Italy. The pandemic replaced that with a short trip to Amelia Island. When they’re not traveling, Matt and Lucille enjoy participating in various community sponsored events and making new friends. Lucille noted, “It has been challenging during the past year with the pandemic, but we feel so fortunate to be living in Hampton Hall where we can still enjoy so many community events such as the summer concert series, virtual wine tastings and the Christmas parade.”
You’ll find Lucille on the golf course several times a week, and Matt joins her on the weekends. They like spending time outdoors and enjoying the serene nature surrounding the course. In the morning, you’ll likely spot Lucille walking along Hampton Hall Boulevard on her way to fitness classes. She currently volunteers on the Social Advisory Group for planning Club activities and special events and really enjoyed decorating the Clubhouses for the holidays. When asked what they love most about Hampton Hall, Matt and Lucille agreed, “Living in Hampton Hall feels like being on vacation every day. We enjoy the resort-like amenities and the beautiful golf course surrounded by nature and wildlife. Every time we take a walk in Hampton Hall, we are greeted by a friendly wave from our neighbors. We love the spirit of the community, the captivating surroundings and the friendliness of all our neighbors and club staff. It is such a wonderful place where your neighbors are also your caring friends. We look forward to meeting more new friends at Hampton Hall!”
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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Fun Run – Maryann Castrilli
MEMORABLE MEMBER SNAPSHOTS
Course Sunrise by Steve Pieratt
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Go Dodgers – Tom Castrilli & Bill ODell
Rainbow captured by Penny Hearn
clubhouseNEWS Community Clubhouse Renovations Phase II
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By Nick Vasil, Clubhouse Manager ver the past several months, we have endeavored to offer many new events and dining options, incorporating additional safety measures while also promoting member engagement. We have learned a lot and will continue to press forward and adapt to the challenges. The Food and Beverage team is also hard at work coming up with more outdoor themed events as the spring approaches. We are very excited to have our Community Clubhouse Phase II renovation competed and look forward to utilizing this beautifully renewed amenity. Our thanks to the House Committee for all their hard work in seeing the project through. As our calendar begins to fill with rescheduled events (many have been on hold due to Covid-19), we will continue to practice safety protocols for the best interest of our membership. We look forward to seeing you around the Club.
Library/Card Room Library/Sitting Room
Bar/Tavern
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chef’s recipe BOX A favorite from our International Menus: Feijoda by Jared McElroy, Executive Chef
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or the past three years we have put a focus on foods from a host of different countries. We aim to
create menus that have a good mix of items that are familiar to everyone and dishes that are less known globally, but beloved within the country of origin. Each year there are dishes and recipes that we know are going to be great, but there is always one recipe that surprises us. This year the entire Brazil menu surprised me, and the Feijoda is the one that surprised me the most.
FEIJODA INGREDIENTS Dried Black Beans (soaked overnight) Oil Slab Bacon, Medium Diced Baby Back Ribs, Cut into individual ribs (about 1 rack) Mexican Chorizo, ¼ inch slices Smoked Sausage, ¼ inch slices Yellow Onion, Diced Garlic, Chopped Fire Roasted Tomato (Canned) Kosher Salt Black Pepper Bay Leaf Chicken Broth Whole Orange, cut in half
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1 lb 2 Tbsp 4 oz 12 ea 1 ea 1 ea 1 ea 4 cloves 1 can 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 ea 2 Qt 1 ea
METHOD: 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven pan, add the bacon and cook over medium heat until the bacon fat renders down and you have lardons. Once cooked, remove the lardons and leave the fat in the pan. While cooking the bacon, season the ribs with salt and pepper. 2. Once bacon is removed, sear the ribs in batches until browned. Remove the ribs and hold with the lardons for later. 3. Add the sausages to the pan and sear. Once seared, add the onion and the garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent. 4. Drain the beans and add them to the skillet along with the ribs, bacon, tomatoes, bay leaf, chicken stock and orange halves. 5. Bring the feijoda to a simmer and then reduce the heat to keep it at a simmer. Cover and allow to simmer for 2 to 2 ½ hours or until the beans are tender. 6. Serve with rice, collard greens and slices of peeled oranges.
beverage SOCI ETY Reflections in a Glass
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by Bert Stewart, Dining Services Manager
recently re-read an article published in 2016 by Wine Spectator magazine for their 40th Anniversary Edition entitled, “The Future of Wine: How America became a wine culture, and where we go from here.” The author was editor emeritus, Harvey Steinman, and while it is a bit dated, it is a brilliant piece full of insight and retrospective by a professional who has been, throughout his career, on the front lines of an incredible era in the history of winemaking. As he reminds us, it was us Baby Boomers (some of us anyway) “who first came of age as tentative wine consumers driving America’s growing interest and consumption in the 1970s and ’80s with the implied notion that if you were serious about wine back then, all you needed to know was that the great classics came from France, specifically, Bordeaux for red and Burgundy for white.” In the decades that followed, vintners everywhere (not just California) adopted good grape growing and winemaking practices, and they challenged the monopoly long held by established regions. Gradually, the wine world grew in scope and diversity as, one by one, underperforming vineyard areas came into their own. Over that same timeframe, wine preferences began to change. The author reminds us that it was not until the 1980s that Chardonnay became California’s go-to white wine. Many may remember the 1990s when Shiraz from Australia was all the rage and when Merlot was once the go to red wine, but then the movie Sideways came along and overnight we all became aficionados of Pinot Noir. One thing is for sure: the wines we enjoy today have never been better. Technology and a greater understanding of viticulture has played a major role in allowing winemakers to operate with more precision, generally rendering wines with riper flavors and more supple textures. Wine markets have certainly evolved and consumer consciousness with them. In the 1970s and early 80’s one might expect to pay $20 retail (sometimes less) for a bottle for a grand cru Bordeaux. Try that today! Steinman reminds us that Jordan and Phelps at that time went for around $11 a bottle! Today, many of these collectibles not only in France, but in Italy and the Napa Valley, have priced themselves out of most budgets, with new releases from the stars of those categories approaching $1,000 a bottle.
“The long-term trend lines testify that we are constantly exploring, willing to try new grapes and new regions so long as they deliver value. Over time, we tire of the familiar and get excited about the obscure and indigenous.” In response, consumers began then as now to explore emerging (and more affordable) winegrowing regions such as Argentina, Australia, Chile, Oregon, and Washington, filling the affordability gap. Adventurous Americans have shown themselves willing to experiment in their search for value. These regions responded by overdelivering on quality using newfound winemaking know-how combined with vast vineyard resources. A wine world of greater diversity and variety is a trend that’s virtually certain to continue. Expect more surprises and better wines for a better life. So, say farewell to 2020! To quote Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, “What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been” and raise a glass to discovering the possibilities of new and better wines ahead and for a great and better future!
Top 100 Wine Dinner FRIDAY, MARCH 5
Whiskey Pairing Dinner SATURDAY, APRIL 10
Burnt Church Distillery Spirits Tasting SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Details and registration online
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golfCORNER Staying Off the Mound by Brent Carlson, PGA Head Golf Professional
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love sports. I love playing them. I love watching them. I was watching a baseball game on TV a while back and a batter had hit a fly ball, the ball was caught, and the batter was out. On his way back to his bench, the batter walked across the pitcher’s mound. The pitcher was extremely upset about this. He yelled at the batter, and as it happens in baseball from time to time, the benches cleared. I thought to myself “what happened?” The announcers then went into a litany of baseball’s unwritten rules. Apparently, pitchers take great offense to a hitter walking on the mound as it may disrupt his “workspace.” Who knew? Apparently everyone that plays baseball knows this.
What about Golf? Do you feel like golf has any unwritten rules? I find the nice thing about our great sport is that the rules are enforced by the players. If you were brand new to the game, all you would need to look at is Rule 1 for direction. The first part (Rule 1.1) talks about what makes up a round. Rule 1.2 reads as follows: All players are expected to play in the spirit of the game by: • Acting with integrity – for example, by following the Rules, applying all penalties, and being honest in all aspects of play. • Showing consideration to others – for example, by playing at a prompt pace, looking out for the safety of others, and not distracting the play of another player. • Taking good care of the course – for example, by replacing divots, smoothing bunkers, repairing ball-marks, and not causing unnecessary damage to the course. There it is. There are no unwritten rules. Everything starts with these three bullet points. The rest of the book is meaningless without the first page. We all encounter these three bullet points every day. Every player, including me, that plays our great sport is asked to examine these three areas in their own game – What a great sport! 12 | Spring 2021
Here are a couple of examples that illustrate these points. “Each player is responsible for showing consideration to others by playing at a prompt pace.” I worked at a high-end resort early in my career, and while somewhat new to the job I was given the assignment of speaking to a group that was well off the pace. When I rode up to the group’s leader he said, “Look son, I paid a lot of money for today and I’ll take my sweet time if I want to.” I was not convinced that the man was totally in tune with the idea of showing consideration for others. When we are not in tune with this, at our home Club or any other course, it is like crossing the pitcher’s mound. If a ball is hit to the fairway or green before the group ahead has cleared, it is like crossing the pitcher’s mound. When we forget to repair our ball-mark on the green, “causing damage to the course,” guess what? It is like crossing the pitcher’s mound. Where this language comes up for us most often is when we work with junior golfers. If you have been around when we are working with our young people you will hear us talk about 1.2 a lot. It is easy to understand and we hope it will permeate into other areas of their lives. What a great sport!
When players are first learning the game, it is hard to know everything about the sport right away. It is interesting to see the reaction of new players when we discuss things like shadows in your line and where to stand in certain situations. They are not “unwritten rules” from where I sit. They all stem directly from the first rule. I am hopeful we will have more opportunities to gather this year, and when the time is right, we will be offering Golf 101 once again. This is a very basic course that covers the way our great sport is played. If you feel like you would like more help understanding the game, I encourage you to attend so we can discuss the best way to “stay off the mound” together. What a great sport!
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GOLF EVENTS The 2021 TENTATIVE Lineup
Ragland Cup
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
Couples Championship
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 13 & 14
Charity Par 3
FRIDAY, MARCH 19
Senior Club Championships
LGS Christmas Scramble
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 26 - 28
Match Play
FRIDAY, APRIL 30-SUNDAY, MAY 2
Club Championships
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 14 -16
Member Golf Fundraiser for Wounded Heroes SATURDAY, MAY 22
Wounded Heroes Golf Classic MONDAY, MAY 24
Aerification JUNE 7-13
Red, White and Blue SUNDAY, JULY 4
Aerification AUGUST 2 - 8
Celebration Cup
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
Men’s Member Member
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 -12
Ladies’ Member Guest
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 & 25
Men’s Member Guest
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7-9
Ladies’ Member Member
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 & 20
Captain’s Cup
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 -14
LGS Christmas Event
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7
MGS Annual Meeting
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
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MGS APPRECIATION DAY
Thank You Captain! The MGS presented Frank Zagar with a MGS BOD signed and framed flag as a token of their appreciation for his leadership efforts as Captain for 2020. His guidance was greatly appreciated during the challenging year!
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hampton hall club MOBILE APP
Download the Hampton Hall Club Mobile App
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Download the app from the Apple App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android).
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Then, enter the same username and password you use to log into the Club website.
IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3 TO STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR CLUB ON THE GO.
At the touch of a button: • Book tee times • Make dining reservations • Reserve a court • Register for fitness activities • View and register for upcoming events • Receive important reminders through push notifications • View your statement • Search the member directory • Update your membership profile
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Forgot your username and/or password? Simply click “Forgot Password,” choose the username or password option, and enter the email address from which you receive Club communications.
Please contact Member Services Coordinator Megan Bonomo at 843-815-2368 or mbonomo@hamptonhallsc.com to update your contact information, or for assistance with the mobile app or website access.
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After opening the app, allow notifications and location services so that you may receive important reminders and updates from the Club.
Reservations & Upcoming Events View your upcoming reservation details, make a new reservation, or explore upcoming events from the home screen.
Calendar Browse the calendar to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest happenings at your Club!
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courtSIDE TENNIS MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
LAURIE WHITE AND FAMILY
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aurie and Ryan White and children Conner, Chase, Callie and Jack recently moved from northern Virginia to Hampton Hall where they immediately fell in love with the community. While taking walks around the neighborhood with her four children and two dogs, Laurie cannot help but feel like they are in a resort! The White family enjoys many different sports. Laurie and her husband are both former collegiate athletes, and they love that the new Hilton Head Christian Academy is in such close proximity to Hampton Hall. Laurie coaches the HHCA varsity girls’ soccer team and the family loves to hit the beach on warm weather days. Beach football is also a favorite among the family. Laurie as well as her kids began getting into tennis over the summer. Laurie loves that the tennis courts are so
close to the house and that the kids can jump on their bikes and head over for their tennis lessons. She also appreciates having use of the ball machine at her convenience. Laurie, who had never had a formal tennis lesson before moving here, enjoys the break the game gives her from busy mom life. She is looking forward to continuing tennis and hopes to play competitively in the future!
Tennis Ball Machine
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id you know Hampton Hall Club has a state-of-the-art tennis ball machine to use at your convenience? This wonderful machine can do all sorts of things your normal tennis partner may not! It can add spin, height, speed, and it can go side to side for a great cardio workout. There are many benefits to using a ball machine on days you may not be playing competitive tennis. One of the best things about the machine is that is can consistently put the ball in the exact same place to really help with “grooving” your strokes out. It is a wonderful tool to use when perfecting a new stroke or working on a weakness. The ball machine is also a great tool to use at your convenience. Early riser or night owl, the ball machine can be used on your time. You are not relying on anyone, and the machine and you can play as little or as long as you want. The ball machine is located on the hard tennis courts in the shed between courts one and two. It is easy to make a court reservation on the Hampton Hall website under “Court sports.” Please contact Head Tennis Professional Paul Tollefson at ptollefson@ hamptonhallsc.com or 843-815-8730 ext. 1303 for assistance.
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courtSIDE Junior Tennis Quick Start Red Ball Stage 1 Ages 5-7 TUESDAYS 3:00-4:15 PM | $12
Students will work on the development of basic tennis fundamentals, including hand/eye coordination drills. Students will have fun with simple racket and ball games. Students will learn how to send a receive a ball along with learning basic scoring and areas of the court.
Quick Start Red Ball Stage 2 Ages 8-12 TUESDAYS 4:30-5:30 PM | $15
This class has a fun atmosphere in which students learn tennis and movement skill with light stroke work and basic rules of the sport. Students will begin to play a competitive point using fun games and activities.
Pickleball Said to be the fastest growing sport in America, pickleball is sweeping the nation and Hampton Hall members are loving it! Pickleball is a great way to exercise and meet new members in the community! Never played before? No problem! Hampton Hall has a schedule to accommodate even the newest beginner. All pickleball ball groups are free and led by club members.
Men’s Pick-up Tennis
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Complimentary This program is for 3.0 or higher men looking for a friendly pick up doubles game! Activities are tentative depending on social distancing safety restrictions that may remain in effect or be altered.
Bocce Ball
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occe is a great outdoor activity during these times. There are currently six teams meeting regularly for fun, noncompetitive bocce matches. To join an existing team or to create a new team, please contact members Sig Borkoski at sborkoski8@gmail. com or Steve Shapiro at steve@ lakecookplumbing.com.
All Levels Pickleball
MONDAYS, 9:00–10:30 AM TUESDAYS, 5:30–7:00 PM
WEDNESDAYS, 9:00–10:30 AM
Advanced Pickleball
THURSDAYS, 5:30–7:30 PM
Register on the Court Sports Calendar online.
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fit&HEALTHY SPRING into Fitness! by Bonnie Price, Sports Director
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ow is the time to evaluate your fitness and nutrition goals. Maybe you set some goals for the new year but have not kept up with them. We have some new programs here at Hampton Hall to help you get back or stay on track! Our new meal planning program includes an assessment before your plan is created. You can choose foods you would like to include and eliminate. There are many options available to help you get the most you can out of the plan. Choose which type of plan you would like to use, whether it is plant-based, keto, paleo, Foodmap, and many more. There is a shopping list generated from the recipes you choose, which even includes using leftovers! Another helpful feature is that the portion size can be adjusted for each menu. We are pleased to offer this program and know you will find it beneficial if you struggle with eating the right foods to achieve your goals.
Another exciting new program is Women on Weights. This class meets twice a week, with a goal of emphasizing the importance of including weight training to offset muscle loss as we age. There is a correlation between your metabolism and weight loss. Adding the right amount of weight training combined with cardio will give the fastest and best results. This program teaches you which exercises are beneficial. Research has shown that those who only do cardio will lose muscle mass. Many people think walking is a way to work their legs, but it does the opposite. It decreases your muscle mass. Another benefit from weight training for men and women is you will have a greater glucose tolerance, increased insulin sensitivity, reduced inflammation, and an improved lipid profile. I hear women say they are afraid of using weights because they feel they will bulk up. That very rarely happens. If it does, it is usually because they are using enhancement drugs or have gained weight. Women participating in this program will also receive a 21-day meal plan. Look for this on the fitness calendar to sign up! Get your summer body now!
We are also offering a “Trim Down Team” program that is complimentary for all members. This is a weight loss challenge where you set your goal. You will receive weekly emails with recipes and fitness tips. This program was very successful when we ran it in November for 4 weeks. The average weight loss was 4 pounds, and several members lost 8 pounds! You will find sign-ups for this program on the fitness calendar at the beginning of each month. 18 | Spring 2021
Golfers will love our new golf strength and flexibility workshop. This will be a one day event offered several times a month. In these workshops, you will learn how balance in muscle groups is important to prevent injury. You will also go through a series of flexibility exercises that can be done at home before your golf game and strengthening exercises to complete after your round. Participants will take home a handout of all the exercises and information included in the workshop. If you are not ready to come back to the gym just yet, look for weekly exercise videos posted on our Club website and social media to include a variety of workouts! Hampton Hall has what you need to get your fitness game going!
fit&HEALTHY SPRING FITNESS OFFERINGS Hampton Hall provides a variety of fitness classes and personal training sessions to suit your health and wellness needs. Keep pursing your 2021 resolutions and develop a cutting-edge routine to reach your goals! Please check the fitness calendar online for updates. Schedule a one-on-one personal training session and consultation or opt for ongoing sessions that meet a few times each week. Tai Chi classes provide a safe, interesting exercise regime for people of almost any physical condition or age. Relieve pain and stiffness while improving your relaxation and reducing stress levels. Group personal training with Tabata GX combines movement, motivation, and maximum engagement among participants. Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life? Did you know that women start losing muscle mass at age 30? In Women on Weights workshops, ladies can learn how to offset muscle loss as they age.
Golfers can improve their strength and flexibility in our new workshop. Learn how to prevent injury through simple exercises you can do before and after your time on the course. Fitness Center Orientations If you are new to Hampton Hall or need a refresher on the equipment, please contact Sports Director Bonnie Price at 843-815-8740 or bprice@hamptonhallsc.com
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pring is on the way with blooming positivity! Moisturizing and massage are great ways to recuperate from the winter dry-skin-blues! Did you know grapes are packed with antioxidants and nutrients of vitamin C (27%) and K (28%) of Reference Daily Intake (RDI)? Grapes come in a variety of colors and tastes offering a wealth of health benefits! Many enjoy wine and the byproduct of winemaking is grapeseed oil which is excellent for foods, your complexion, and massage! Grapeseed oil blended with a delicate aroma of grape essential oil leaves your skin with a silky texture without being too greasy. Why not treat yourself to some spa treatments of massage to relieve muscle aches from sports and exercise combined with a facial to exfoliate and hydrate parched skin? A full menu of affordable spa treatments is offered in the fitness center for you and your family. The fitness center and spa offer a conscientious staff with sanitizing practices for your health and enjoyment. Gift certificates are available.
To schedule a spa appointment for yourself or someone special, contact
Tara Gabriel, LMT & Skin Care Professional 843-540-0440 hamptonhallclubsc.com | 19
Thank you from Family Promise! From left, Stephanie Green, Office Manager/Congregation Relations Coordinator; Lynda Halpern, Executive Director; Jennifer Coleman, Case Manager.
Hampton Hall Charitable Fund
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espite a year like no other, the Hampton Hall Charitable Fund kept its commitment to helping underprivileged children and families find the essential services they needed to cope with hunger, homelessness and other hardships too many to mention.
In fact, in 2020 we raised over $26,000 to support a number of area nonprofit agencies, more money than we have ever brought in at any other time in our 12year history. And that success is because we represent a community of caring, compassionate people who always answer our call for help. Although we had to cancel our annual Mah Jong Tournament and Holiday Home Tour, we held our Par 3 “Tee Off for Cancer in the Lowcountry” golf tournament last February as well as our annual School Supplies Drive in August and Toy Drive in December. Our proudest moment, though, came last March when we launched our first fund-raising campaign to support the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s effort to help nonprofit organizations respond to the needs of local families and first responders. Together, with additional matches from our HH neighbors and the Community Foundation itself, we raised over $15,000. We also chose four very deserving organizations as 20 | Spring 2021
recipients of our 2020 grants program: Family Promise, Meals on Wheels, Second Helpings, and The Island House. Each of these organizations focuses on serving the needs of families throughout our area. As we look ahead to 2021, we are hopeful we can bring back all of our traditional events and maybe add one or two new ones. The Par 3 event is set for March, and Mah Jong is already on the calendar for September followed by the Holiday Home Tour in December. We also have more “people power” this year. Ronni Reaves, a long-time board member and terrific president for the past two years, ended her term in December. She was a driving force in building our organization and helping us connect with the Bluffton community in so many ways. She will be missed. The new board now includes: Denise Cadres, president; Lori Desing, vice president; Maureen Dvorak, secretary; Greg Juedes, treasurer; Sharon Abruzzo, Amy Lyons, JoAnne Gatti-Petito, Sandy Rak and Anne Tommaso. Our success, though, really does depend on the support of everyone in Hampton Hall so we invite you to participate in our events or volunteer your time and talents. You can contact any of us if you have questions. Thank you for your support today and every day! Contact Maureen Dvorak at 908-930-3252 or hamptonhallcharitablefund@gmail.com for more information about the Hampton Hall Charitable Fund.
D HARDSHIP You can also make a tax-deductible contribution at any time by: • Mailing a check made out to HHCF to 170 Hampton Hall Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29910 • Going to the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s website at https://cflowcountry.civicore. com/HamptonHallCharitableFund and use your credit card. All transactions are safe and secure.
HAMPTON HALL CHARITABLE FUND’S
Tee Off Against Cancer in the Lowcountry A Par 3 Tournament to Support Services for Cancer Patients FRIDAY, MARCH 19 Tee times begin at 12:30 PM Contact JoAnne Petito at jgattipetito@gmail.com for more info.
HAMPTON HALL’S THOSE OF PROSE 11TH ANNUAL BOOK DRIVE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
As we planned our 11th annual children’s book drive during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hampton Hall’s Those of Prose Book Club faced a dilemma. We knew we couldn’t put up our traditional trees hung with angel bookmarks alongside drop-off baskets at the clubhouses and outside our gates, so should we cancel? Our decision instead was to re-imagine how the community could donate. We encouraged porch drop-offs as well as Amazon deliveries, either by using Amazon’s Wish List feature or personal choice. Hampton Hall announced the drive via Hampton Hall Highlights and Facebook, and Mike Balducci shared the news with many in the community. Thanks to our generous Hampton Hall neighbors supporting our annual book drive, the drive was a success! Whether it was one book or eighteen, or two bags of books from Harbor Light Insurance, the total added up to 517! Books were collected and delivered to The Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton, The Children’s Center on Hilton Head Island, and CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association) in Beaufort. The organizations were very appreciative of our continued support, especially during this pandemic year. One staff member happily said, “We know it is Christmas when Hampton Hall delivers books!” The objective of the book drive is to provide underprivileged kids with the ability to own their own book, hopefully inspiring a lifetime love of reading and academic success. So please know that your gift of books made a difference in the lives of children at all three of our beneficiary organizations during the 2020 holiday season. Please contact Alice Pitts at akpitts51@yahoo.com or 908-500-5948 for more information on the Those of Prose Book Club. hamptonhallclubsc.com | 21
springEVENTS 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 Top 100 Wine Dinner FRIDAY, MARCH 5
A selection of wines from the top 100 list Easter Basket Orders Due MONDAY, MARCH 15
Delivered Sunday, April 4, 8:30-10 AM St. Patrick’s Day Menu MARCH 17-20
APRIL Easter Brunch
SUNDAY, APRIL 4 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Register your order online by Monday, March 15 Whiskey Pairing Dinner SATURDAY, APRIL 10
Featuring an inspired five-course prix fixe menu paired with exclusive whiskeys. Paint Party
SATURDAY, APRIL 17
Paint your own masterpiece with the guidance of talented art teachers! Supplies included and light refreshments served.
Pick up your Earth Day Activity Kits and follow along our virtual tutorial.
Blood Drive
Name that Tune meets Bingo, with dinner too
Tour the new facility and return to the Community Clubhouse for tasting and heavy hors d’ oeuvres.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31
Music by Bucky and Barry Presented by the Concert and Shows Social Advisory Group
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5
Mother’s Day Brunch
WEEK OF APRIL 22
Burnt Church Distillery Spirits Tasting
Spring “Park” Concert
Wind Down Wednesday: Cinco de Mayo
Earth Day Activities
Musical Bingo
FRIDAY, MARCH 26
MAY
SUNDAY, MAY 9
SATURDAY, MAY 29
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Memorial Day Poolside Cookout
Progressive Cart Party
*All events are subject to change, cancellation or rescheduling due to impending weather conditions or any other extenuating circumstances.
THURSDAY, APRIL 29
Enjoy delicious food, live music, and breathtaking views of our signature 18-hole golf course!
MONDAY, MAY 31
HANDPRINT SUNCATCHER Try this fun and simple craft project that also makes a great keepsake! Source: www.thebestideasforkids.com SUPPLIES: CONTACT PAPER • TISSUE PAPER IN VARIOUS COLORS • SCISSORS
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DIRECTIONS
1. Cut up small square pieces of tissue paper for the colors you want your suncatcher to be. 2. Open one sheet of contact paper and place it on the table sticky side up. Ensure your sheet is large enough that when you fold it in half it will fit a handprint. 3. Add your tissue paper to fill the sheet, leaving a few small spaces between so the contact paper can also stick to itself when folded. 4. Now take another sheet of contact paper and add it on top of your tissue paper. Press down to stick. 5. Fold the paper in half and draw your handprint. Place the hand so the thumb and index finger are along the folded part of the paper. This will create the “heart” look. 6. Now cut out your handprint! Make sure you keep the thumb and index finger connected to the folded part of the paper so that when you open up the suncatcher it’s still connected and forms the two hands together. For the thumb part you can make this a straight cut so that it looks more like a heart inside when unfolded.
crossWORD Across 1 How breakfast may be served on Mother's Day (5) 7 Leprechans' land, in poem (4) 9 Blue bottle trees are a tradition of this cuture's lowcountry heritage (6) 11 Regards highly (7) 13 "Dum ____ spero", South Carolina motto (5) 17 Spanish day to celebrate mom (12) 18 "Dear" advice-giver (4) 21 New Hampton Hall Club Board President (6) 24 Bit of poodle patter (3) 26 South Carolina is the _______state (8) 27 The Hampton Hall Employee who's lastname may be confused with a commune in southeastern France. (6) 29 Fly like an_______ Steve Miller Band big hit or two under par (5) 31 Single-______ (type of health-care system) (5) 32 Veggies for picklers (5) 33 Bite in a bite (9) Down 2 Sunday's at Pete's Grill (6) 3 The Hampton Hall Employee who may be confused with the roommate of Ernie. (4) 4 Once used to line
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baseball fields, this substance increases soil PH also flavors a margarita nicely (4) George, George, and George, to George Foreman (4) Hampton Hall's signature landmark stolen, for the newsletter title (9) Homer's "Iliad," for one (4) This lowcountry foundation was established to use golf as the principal mechanism for raising charitable fund for wounded military service
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members. (13) We have this many tennis courts (3) Spare rib purveyor? (4) (843), e.g. (8) Jewish-American Heritage Month and National Egg Month (3) Formal dining room at the Community Clubhouse (9) Super Bowl party bowl (3) Sometimes they're called sleepers but all living things are made up of these (5)
22 Irrigation Tec's best friend, grave diggers need them too. (6) 23 Name of our golf course designer (3) 25 Pool table surface (4) 28 This Beaufort County private school recently moved to a new location right outside of Hampton Hall's front gate! (4) 30 natural tennis strings OR what you'll get if you miss Bonnie's classes (3)
Thank you to Member Clara Spinetto for creating the Hampton Hall Crossword Puzzle.
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170 Hampton Hall Blvd | Bluffton, SC 29910
Staff Contacts 843-815-8730
Loraine Vienne, CCM, CAM, General Manager/COO..... ext. 1102 lvienne@hamptonhallsc.com
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HAMPTON HALL PHOTOGRAPHY We’re looking for your favorite photos, whether early morning on the greens, sunset at the pool, snapshots from member events, nature images, pets, or community club photos. We may publish them in The Bridge, on our social media channels, or even in the community’s marketing collateral so please help us shine the spotlight on everything that makes your Club great! Who will capture the best snapshot of 2021? Email your photos to Member Services Coordinator Megan Bonomo at mbonomo@hamptonhallsc.com. Be sure to include caption details!
Angie Nicolini, Club and Board Admin Assistant............ ext. 1122 anicolini@hamptonhallsc.com
Kristy Stewart, CMP, Director of Membership, Marketing, and Communications................................. ext. 1106 kstewart@hamptonhallsc.com
Megan Bonomo, Member Services Coordinator............. ext. 1111 mbonomo@hamptonhallsc.com
Olena Barnhill, Member Billing & Statements................ ext. 1104 accounting@hamptonhallsc.com
Nick Vasil, Clubhouse Manager....................................... ext. 1107 nvasil@hamptonhallsc.com
Christina DeVoe, Social & Events Director....................... ext. 1103 cdevoe@hamptonhallsc.com
Jared McElroy, Executive Chef......................................... ext. 1108 jmcelroy@hamptonhallsc.com
Bert Stewart, Dining Services Manager........................... ext. 1203 bstewart@hamptonhallsc.com
Brent Carlson, PGA Head Golf Professional..................... ext. 1202 bcarlson@hamptonhallsc.com
Matt Sapochak, Golf Course Superintendent.................. ext. 1401 msapochak@hamptonhallsc.com
Bonnie Price, Sports Director............................................ ext. 1302 bprice@hamptonhallsc.com
2021 Board of Directors Jim Cadres President
Frank Zagar Vice President & Golf Board Chair
Jim Kurdek Treasurer
Ron Desing Secretary
Dave Abel Rich Kulak
Paul Tollefson, Head Tennis Professional......................... ext. 1303 ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com
Jerry Twigg, Director of Facilities, Building Maintenance, and Common Grounds........................... ext. 1501 jtwigg@hamptonhallsc.com
Suzanne Rosborough Community Association Manager.................................ext. 1502 HOAmanager@hamptonhallsc.com
Frequently Used Numbers
Clara Spinetto
Main Line | 843-815-8730
boardofdirectors@hamptonhallsc.com
Fitness Center | 843-815-8740
Golf Shop | 843-815-8720
Dinner Reservations | 843-815-3463
www.hamptonhallclubsc.com
Security | 843-815-8799 HOA | 843-815-2567
