Lake Currents, Summer 2018 Amenities Guide

• Summer Activities Page 4 • Special Events Page 5 • Dining Out Guide Pages 6-7

Check out our Special Lake Living Advertising Section in the centerfold of Lake Currents!

102 Lakeview Parkway, Locust Grove, VA 22508 540-972-2237 | www.LOWA.org |Facebook.com/LOWAssociation

Parks, Pool & Community Pools & Parks

Community Center 540-972-9680 | WWW.LOWA.ORG/POOLS | WWW.LOWA.ORG/PARKS Sweetbriar Pool Schedule (Community Center / Sweetbriar Park) Parks & Pavilions • • • • •

Weekday Schedule: May 28 - August 12 August 13 - August 31

12:30 - 8 PM 2 - 8 PM

Weekend & Holiday Schedule: May 26 - September 16 11 AM - 8 PM The concessions stand serves cold drinks, ice cream and other snacks. Pool passes sold at Member Services in the Holcomb Building.

Clubhouse pool closed for Renovation.

Greensprings Park (Section 7) Hollyfield Park (Section 9) Spotswood Park (Section 14) Sweetbriar Park (Section 10) Keaton's Run Park (Section 13)

Parks feature playgrounds, picnic tables, restrooms and sports fields. Hollyfield Park is home to the baseball field & tennis courts.

The Lions’ Pavilion, in Sweetbriar Pool features a diving board, slide and a wading pool with play equipment for Sweetbriar Park may be reserved by small children. Front page photo features Sweetbriar wading pool.

LOWA members at no charge.

Walking Trails & Fitness Center

WWW.LOWA.ORG/PATHS | WWW.LOWA.ORG/FITNESSCENTER Lake of the Woods offers many options for helping your family to get fit and to stay healthy.

Walking Paths & Trails: There are many walking paths and roads in each section of LOW that are perfect for both walking and biking. There are also near by places for hiking. Our walking paths have been developed into Core Areas: Clubhouse/Main Marina, Sweetbriar Park, Greensprings Park, Spotswood Park, Golf Course and the various section roads.

Fitness Center: Temporarly Located in the Lower Level of the Clubhouse (May 2018 - May 2019) Open Daily 5 AM-11 PM The Fitness Center boasts a wide selection of equipment encompassing both cardio and strength training.

There is also space for stretching or traditional mat work.

Free equipment orientation by a professional trainer is available. Call 540972-9680.

Sign-up for a Membership at the Holcomb Building.

Just $100 a year per family!

Community Center & Campground

540-972-9680 | WWW.LOWA.ORG/COMMUNITYCENTER Community Center Available Spaces include: The Community Center hosts clubs, sports & groups. Members utilize the various spaces at the community center for programs. Activities range from bridge and knitting to excercise and Pickleball. There is something for everyone, programs for all ages and interests. Board meetings are also held there.

The Community Center offers space for clubs, programs and events.

Campground:

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2 Classrooms Computer Room Game Room Marion Pronk Hall Craft Room

We offer a seasonal campground for RVs and campers.

The Campground has 12 camper sites and limited sites for tent camping.

The Campground Pavilion is also available for use by groups for special events. Reservations are necessary, but no fee is charged.

Lakes, Equestrian & Tennis Lakes & Beaches

Marina 540-412-6552 | WWW.LOWA.ORG/LAKES Main Marina:

Ethanol-Free Gas available. Check out our merchandise throughout the summer.

Spring Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Memorial Day Hours: 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Beaches- Main Lake & Keaton's Lake: Summer Hours: May 29 - Sept. 2 • Clubhouse Beach: near LOW Clubhouse (Section 18) • Cornwallis Beach: Cornwallis Avenue (Section 8) Tuesday-Friday: 12 PM - 7 PM Saturday-Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM • Cumberland Beach Keaton's Lake: Cumberland Circle (Section 13) Closed Mondays • Edgemont Beach: Edgemont Circle (Section 5) Labor Day Hours: • Pleasant Grove Beach: Pleasant Grove Rd (Section 3) 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM • Harpers Ferry Beach: Harpers Ferry Drive (Section 11) • Mt. Pleasant Beach: Mt. Pleasant Dr (Section 1) Fall Hours: Sept. 4 -Oct. 14 • Ramsay Beach: Ramsay Rd (Section 7) Saturday & Sunday Only: • Skyline Beach: Skyline Rd (Section 1) 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

All beaches close at 10 PM

Bobby Jones

Environmental Resources Manager

Equestrian Center

540-972-2238 | BHutchens@LOWA.org | WWW.LOWA.ORG/EQUESTRIAN CENTER LOW has a professional equestrian center located on Tally-Ho Lane. The Equestrian Center offers full-care equine boarding, horse shows, and outdoor & covered practice and show rings.

Ask us about: Birthday Parties Lessons (Ages 4-adult) Trail Rides Pony Camp (See the summer activities section.)

Bridget Hutchens Equestrian Center Manager

Please call at least 24 hours ahead to schedule a pony ride, trail ride, or lessons. Must wear closed-toe shoes.

Tennis & Pickleball Courts

540-972-9680 | WWW.LOWA.ORG/TENNIS LOW has both tennis & pickleball facilities at Hollyfield Park. Pickleball is also played indoors at the Community Center.

Courts are open 24/7 with pass code or key. Key available at security for those without tennis memberships.

To make reservations, contact Alice Mote 540-424-8004.

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Summer ActivitiesEvents & Concerts Ongoing Activities in LOW Ongoing activities in LOW include Exercise for Health, Fun Bunch 55+, Pickleball, LOW Senior Softball, Taekwondo, Volleyball and so much more!

See the Calendar of activities in Lake Currents for more information.

Summer Pony Camp: Pony Camp at the Equestrian Center

is a fun hands-on learning experience for children in Lake of the Woods. We offer both a Beginner Camp and an Advanced Camp to accommodate children of all skill levels. Space is limited! Registration ends May 15, payment & application required. For more info visit www.

LOWA.org/EquestrianCenter or 540-972-2238 or bhutchens@lowa.org.

Submit completed applications with payment to: Lake of the Woods Equestrian Center C/O Lake of the Woods Association, 102 Lakeview Pkwy., Locust Grove, VA 22508.

Required Gear: Boots with Heels (no sneakers), Water Bottle, Sunscreen and a Snack. We provide helmets.

Ages 6 & Up | 8:30 AM – Noon | Limit 12 Campers per Session Beginner Camp: Features one hour of riding, hands-on stable management lessons, crafts & games. Family welcome on Fridays for camper demonstration day.

Price: $300 Members / $350 Non-members Monday – Friday| 9 Sessions Available Weekly June 11 – July 6 and July 16 – August 17 Advanced Camp: For campers already enrolled in weekly riding lessons. Advanced campers must be able to walk/trot and canter.

Price: $200 Members / $250 Non-members Monday – Friday | July 9 – 13

Junior Golf Camp: Junior Golf Camps are instructed by Lake

of the Woods Golf Professional Rea Hargraves. All campers are eligible to attend the LOWA Junior Golf Championship /Junior Golf Tournament on Saturday July 21 at 1:30 PM. Space is limited. For more information on beginner and advanced classes, contact Rea Hargraves at 540-972-2230.

All Camps Ages 7 - 15 Beginner Camp: Golfers will learn putting, chipping, pitch shots, sand shots, irons and woods. Golfers will also be exposed to the rules of golf etiquette and pace of play. Participants will receive a golf shirt, a certificate of completion and attend a party at Sweetbriar Park on Friday afternoon. The first class will meet at the Pro Shop; all other class will be held at Sweetbriar Park.

9 AM – 10 AM | Monday-Friday | Price: $50 / Student (registration, payment and shirt size due by June 13) 3 Sessions Available | Limit 20 Campers per session June 25 – 29 | July 2 – 6 | July 16 – 20 (NEW!) Advanced Camp: This camp will work on various skills to help more advanced players improve.

9 AM – 10:30 AM | July 30 – August 2 | Monday-Friday | Limit 6 Kids | Price: $50 / Student (registration and payment due by July 25)

LOWSC Junior Sailing Camp: Come learn to sail or improve

your sailing skills with the LOW Sailing Club. This camp is offered in a safety conscious, confidence building, and fun environment.

Registration: Sailing Camp application forms are available at the Holcomb Building or the Community Center. Submit completed applications with payment to LOWSC, PO Box 1114, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Checks payable to LOWSC. Camp slots will be filled in order of receipt.

Location: Camp is held near the boat racks at Sailboat Beach Parent pick-up & drop-off required. Classes held rain or shine.

Required Gear: Swimsuit, Coast Guard approved life jacket, a whistle, and sunscreen and closed-toe water shoes. Water bottles and snacks are highly recommended.

All Camps Ages 8 & 15 | Must be able to swim.

Beginner Camp: This session is for those who have completed two years or less of our camps.

Monday – Friday | June 25 – 29 | Price: $190 Advanced Camp: This camp is for those with more experience.

4 Monday – Friday | July 2 -6 | Price: $190

Soccer Camp: Orange Recreation Association is bringing the

#1 Soccer Camp in both the US & Canada to Lake of the Woods this summer, British Soccer Camp! All Campers receive a free t-shirt, ball & poster. Register online before Friday, May 4 & receive a free replica jersey. Camps located in Sweetbriar Park.

Register online at www.challengersports.com; you can also follow the link from the ORA website www.orangesoccerva.org. Registration forms are available at the Community Center. Make payable to and mail to Challenger Sports and send to: Jack McPaul, 1501 S. Edgewood St, Suite C, Baltimore, MD 21227 Monday – Friday | July 9 – 13 Mini Soccer Camp: Ages 3 -5 | 4 PM – 5 PM | Price: $92 Player Development Camp: Ages 6-14 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Price: $142

On Stage Kids! Summer Camp: Does your young one

dream of being on stage? Love to sing and dance around the house?

On Stage Kids! Summer Camp is for you! Your performer-to-be will exude more confidence, feel like a star, and smile from ear to ear after working with our award-winning, professional instructors. Let your child experience a little bit of Broadway- join the On Stage Kids! Summer Camp this summer! Camp is held in the LOWA Community Center Marion Pronk Hall. Performance held on noon of final day Space is limited! Call 540-395-1928 to register, registration closes June 30.

Ages 4 – 8 | Monday – Friday | July 30 – August 3 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Price: $95 / child Children Swim Lessons: Swim lessons are a fun way to teach children self-confidence and encourage physical fitness. Lessons are available at the Sweetbriar Pool this summer.

Private Lessons: 30 Minute Session- Price $ 30 Private Lessons: 60 Minute Session- Price $ 50 Semi Private Lessons: 4- 30 Min. Sessions- $105 per child Group Classes: 8- 30 Minute Sessions $120 per child Limit 6 children. Early sign up discount and return student discount are available; to sign up please contact our instructor, Tanner, at tkelsonuva@gmail.com or check out the info center at the pool.

LOW Tennis Juniors: The Tennis Committee and LOWA are

planning a series of Tennis Clinics for various age groups. “Drills and Games” for LOW Tennis Juniors will be held this summer break.

The events will take place at Hollyfield Park, and will be overseen by players, volunteers and staff and led by the LOW Tennis Pro. Clinic time each day will be 9:30 - 11 AM, the 6-10 year olds will play July 30 & July 31. The 11- year olds and up will play August 1 & August 2. Both clinics will have open play August 3. For registration or more information, contact the Community Center staff at 540-972-9680.

Tennis Lessons: Tennis lessons will be available this season

from Brian Ratzlaff. Brian is a USTA certified Elite Professional with 25+ years of teaching experience. Lessons are currently available, by appointment, for private, semi-private or private groups; for first time players through advanced tournament players. A list of classes for adults and juniors will be available in the near future. Contact Brian at 703-300-3093 or bratzlaff1@comcast.net to schedule a session or for more information.

Water Fitness: Water fitness classes are a high-energy, full

body workout that is perfect for all fitness levels. Classes are designed so that participants can workout at their own pace. Each class is 45 minutes and starts with warm-up movements, followed by stretching, cardio and a strengthening component, followed by a cool down.

Equipment provided.

The cost of a season pass is $125 and the daily drop-in fee is $7.

Registration will take place at 10:30 AM at the Sweetbriar Pool on Monday, June 11. Please bring a check for $125 made out to Carol Greeney with “water fitness” on the memo line. For more info contact Carol at 972-6739 or rcgreeney@comcast.net.

Sweetbriar Pool | June 11 - August 31 | Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | 11 AM and 11:45 AM (2- 45 minute sessions)

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Summer Concerts on the Point 2018 7 PM - 9 PM

Friday, June 22 Reunion Band Friday, July 27 Island Gerry Duo Friday, Aug 24 Unchained

10:00 AM Parade 11:45 AM: Flag Raising Ceremony 12-4 PM: Festival on the Point 1 PM: Parade Awards 6-7:30 PM: Water Ski Club Show 9 PM or dusk: Fireworks

Order a to go meal for concerts by Thursdays!

Contact the Clubhouse for more information: 504-972-2221

LOWA Signature Events

Hunter Horse Shows

Real Estate Open House: May 6 & October (TBD)

(all shows start at 9 AM) Sunday, May 13 Sunday, September 9 Sunday October 14

Treats on the Point: October 31 Annual Holiday Open House: December (TBD) Tree Lighting: December (TBD)

Other Events & Activities Water Ski Club

Practices from May-September at Clubhouse Dock.

Don’t miss the shows on July 7 and on Labor Day. Info: LOWSkiClub.org

Sailing Club Events

Spring Racing Series: May 5 | May 12 | May 19 Fall Racing Series: Sept 8 | Sept 15 |Sept 22 Sept 29 | Oct 13 Info: lakeofwoodsailors.com

LOW Anglers Fishing Tournaments

April 21 | May 19 | June 9 July 21 | Aug 18 | Sept 15 Sept 29 | Oct 13

LOW Barracudas Home Swim Meets

June 20 June 27 July 18 More info on Facebook, search: Lake of the Woods Swim Team

Golf Events & Outings 2018 May 5:

Cinco De Mayo Scramble

May 25:

Friday Night 9 Hole Couples Event

June 2:

Virginia Veterans Golf Tournament

June 29:

Friday Night 9 Hole Couples Event

July 13:

Friday Night 9 Hole Couples Event

July 28-29:

Male /Female Tournament

Aug, 18-19:

LOWA LGA Championship

Aug. 18-19 & 25-26:

Men’s & Sr. Men's Club Championship

August 31:

Friday Night 9 Hole Couples Event

Sept. 22-23:

Fall Two Person Team

October 10:

LOWA Committees Fun Tourney

October 20:

Schutzenfest

November 24: Lake of the Woods Turkey Trot October 26:

LOWA Fright Night

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Summer Dining Hours BRUNCH Sunday: 10 AM to 1 PM

Member's Lounge Wednesday & Sunday: 4 pm - 9 PM Thursday - Saturday: 4 pm - 11 PM

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JD Burger: 1/2 pound hand patted sirloin topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce and an onion ring.

Lunch Saturday and Sunday: 11 AM - 4 PM Dining Room Wednesday & Sunday: 5 PM to 9 PM Thursday - Saturday: 5 PM to 10 PM

DINING

Lakeside dining in a beautiful, casual setting.

Lacy’s Chicken: Char-grilled chicken breast topped with spinach, goat cheese and artichoke hearts, drizzled with a lemon butter.

Oysters: Locally Harvested and served chilled.

A Clubhouse Favorite!

Make the Clubhouse your home!

Come casual.

Dine on the deck.

Bring the family.

Menu available online.

/LOWClubhouse Join us for Family Night Out! Every 3rd Sunday of the month.

Clubhouse Weddings & Events

Ryan Richardson Clubhouse Manager

Robert Hobel Executive Chef

Contact the Clubhouse to book your next wedding or celebration!

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Your neighborhood place for food, fun and friends.

Classic Burger: Served with lettuce, tomato & onion. Try it with your choice of cheese or add bacon.

Fareways Favorites: Try our Omelets, Breakfast Sandwiches, Pancakes & More.

The Golf Club: Toasted with ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato. Add your favorite choice of cheese.

Breakfast Any Time!

Join us at Fareways for fun activities!

Karaoke Open Mic Nights Football & Sports

Summer Dining Hours Monday - Wednesday; Friday - Saturday 7 AM - 9 PM Thursday: 7 pm - 10 PM Sunday: 7 AM - 7 PM Menu available online.

We cater golf tournaments, ask us about our menu.

/FarewaysCafe Dine-in or call for takeout!

540-972-2216

Carletta Johnson

Fareways Café Manager

Woods Center Golf & Pro Shop

Rea Hargraves

PGA Golf Professional Golf Pro Shop: Daily 7 AM-7:30 PM Golf Course: First Tee 7:30 AM 540-972-2230

Book your tee time at LOWA.ORG. Not a member?

Book your tee time at GolfNow.com

Call us about booking your next golfing event!

Great tournament packages & service!

Special pricing for tournament & golf guests at our preferred accommodation partner

Woods Center: Home of the Pro Shop & Fareways Café 108 Fairway Drive

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To view the map with full detail, roads and other information, visit: WWW.LOWA.ORG/ABOUTUS Amenity locations approximate, map not to scale.

Printed copies available for purchase at Member Services. Price 50¢