2019
Eighth Annual Amenities Guide
• Summer Activities Page 4 • Special Events Page 5
Check out our Special Lake Living Advertising Section in the centerfold of April 19 Lake Currents!
102 Lakeview Parkway, Locust Grove, VA 22508 540-972-2237 | www.LOWA.org |Facebook.com/LOWAssociation A LOWA Member wakeboards on the Main Lake. Photo by Mary Kramer
Parks, Pool & Community Pools & Fitness Center
540-972-9680 | WWW.LOWA.ORG/POOLS | WWW.LOWA.ORG/FITNESSCENTER Pool Hours of Operation: NEW Clubhouse Pool: Opening in June - Sept. 2 11AM - 7 PM (Monday- Sunday)
Sweetbriar Pool: Open May 25 - Sept. 2 1 PM - 8 PM (Closed Wednesdays)
Concessions are available for cold drinks and snacks. Pool passes sold at Member Services in the Holcomb Building. Sweetbriar Pool features a diving board, slide and a wading pool with play equipment for small children.
NEW Fitness Center: Opening June 2019 Open Daily 5 AM-11 PM Visit the website for fee information. The NEW 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 540-972-9680. Sign-up for a Membership at the Holcomb Building.
Parks & Walking Trails
WWW.LOWA.ORG/PATHS | WWW.LOWA.ORG/PARKS Parks & Pavilions 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.
• Dog Park (Section 9) • 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, rest rooms and sports fields. Hollyfield Park is home to the baseball field, tennis & pickleball courts. The Lions’ Pavilion, in Sweetbriar Park may be reserved by LOWA members at no charge.
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 exercise 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.
2 Classrooms Computer Room Game Room Marion Pronk Hall Craft Room
Campground:
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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 Summer Hours: May 28 - Sept. 1 Tuesday-Friday: 12 PM - 7 PM Saturday-Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Closed Mondays Labor Day Hours: 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Fall Hours: Sept. 3 -Oct. 20 Saturday & Sunday Only: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Beaches- Main Lake & Keaton's Lake
All beaches close at 10 PM • Clubhouse Beach: near LOW Clubhouse (Section 18) • Cornwallis Beach: Cornwallis Avenue (Section 8) • Cumberland Beach Keaton's Lake: Cumberland Circle (Section 13) • Edgemont Beach: Edgemont Circle (Section 5) • Pleasant Grove Beach: Pleasant Grove Rd (Section 3) • Harpers Ferry Beach: Harpers Ferry Drive (Section 11) • Mt. Pleasant Beach: Mt. Pleasant Dr (Section 1) • Ramsay Beach: Ramsay Rd (Section 7) • Skyline Beach: Skyline Rd (Section 1)
Bobby Jones
Environmental Resources Manager
Equestrian Center
540-972-2238 | BHutchens@LOWA.org | WWW.LOWA.ORG/EQUESTRIANCENTER 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 Page 4)
HOURS Mon - Fri 8:30-5:00 By Appointment Sat & Sun 9 AM - 5 PM Lessons or Pony Rides: 10 AM and 11 AM Trail Rides: 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM Arrive 15 mins. prior to appointment or session.
Bridget Hutchens Equestrian Center Manager
NEW for 2019: Weekend Walk-In Hours for pony rides, trail rides, or lessons! See hours above.
Pickleball & Tennis Courts
540-972-9680 | WWW.LOWA.ORG/TENNIS LOW has both Pickleball & Tennis facilities at Hollyfield Park. Pickleball is also played indoors at the Community Center. Hours of Operation: 7 AM - 11 PM Pickleball: To play pickleball LOW members must pay either the daily or annual amenity fee. Courts must be reserved in advance. Keys for the courts or Community Center can be obtained at LOW Security near main gate. Tennis: To make tennis reservations, contact Alice Mote 540-424-8004. Court access priority is given to those with reservations. Keys available at security. All players must sign in on the tennis log.
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Summer ActivitiesEvents & Concerts Junior Golf Camps
Summer Equestrian Camp:
Beginners Classes: July 8-12, July 22-26 and August 5-9 9 - 9:45 AM | Price $60 per student | Ages 7 to 15 Sign up & submit shirt sizes by June 25, 9 AM Golfers will learn putting, chipping, pitch shots, sand shots, irons and woods. Golfers will also learn the NEW Rules of Golf, etiquette and pace of play. Classes will meet for 45 minutes each day. During the beginner class, participants will receive a golf shirt, a certificate of completion and attend a party at Sweet Briar park on Friday afternoon. The first class will meet at the Pro Shop; all other classes will be held at Sweet Briar Park. Junior Camps will be posted on June 3 in the Pro Shop. Maximum 10 students per group. All players are eligible to attend the LOWA Junior Golf Championship /Junior Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 24 at 1:30 PM
Session 1 June 24-28 Session 2 July 1-5 Session 3 July 8-12 FULL Session 4 July 15-19 Session 5 July 22-26 Session 6 July 29 - August 2. Time: Daily 8:30 AM - noon Pony Camp is a hands-on experience for kids ages 6-12 who have an interest in horses and horseback riding. Each day, campers receive a one hour riding lesson in the lovely covered ring, a one hour horse care lesson, craft time, and snack time. On Thursdays, the campers go on a guided trail ride into the Battlefield Park! Each Friday family and friends are invited to the Camp Horse Show beginning at 10:30 AM. Campers will still arrive at 8:30 AM to prepare for the Horse Show. The Equestrian Center has helmets for campers to wear during lessons and our staff is trained on how to properly fit them. Campers must wear a hard-soled shoe or boot, no tennis shoes please. Send your campers with a water bottle, snack and anything that comes with them, including sunscreen. Pony Camp begins at 8:30 AM. Staff will be preparing the barn and horses for the campers’ positive experience before that time. Please do not arrive prior to 8:30 AM. Applications for Pony Camp are available at the Equestrian Center or online at www.LOWA.org/EquestrianCenter. Payment can be dropped off at Member Services, the Equestrian Center or mailed to Lake of the Woods Equestrian Center C/o Lake of the Woods Association 102 Lakeview Pkwy. Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info call 540-972-2238 or e-mail bhutchens@LOWA.org.
Advanced Class: August 19 -23 9 AM - 9:45 AM | Price $60 per student | Ages 7 to 15 Sign up by July 12, 9 AM This class will work on improving the various sections that new players need to improve. Classes are scheduled for 2 hours. We will have one class, limited to 6 students. For more information on beginner and advanced classes, contact the Pro Shop 540-972-2230
Water Fitness: Season Start Date Contingent on Opening of Clubhouse Pool Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11 AM and 11:45 AM | Season Pass $125 | Daily Drop-in Fee $7 Water Workouts are a high-energy, low impact, full body workout that is perfect for all fitness levels. Each class is 45 minutes and starts with warm-up movements, followed by stretching, cardio and a strengthening component using various equipment, which is provided. The final segment of the class is a relaxing cool-down. All classes are choreographed to music and, yes, singing along is encouraged. Registration will take place at 10:30 AM on the first day of class. Please bring a check made out to Carol Greeney with “water fitness” on the memo line. For questions regarding the program please contact instructor, Carol Greeney at 540-972-6739 or rcgreeney@comcast.net.
Children Swim Lessons: Private 30min. $ 30 | Private 60min. $ 50 Semi Private 4/30min. $210 for 2 children Group classes 8/30min. $120 for no more than 6 children Most children love to swim, and they often think that swimming lessons are just a good time. But they are more than just fun, swimming lessons teach children self-confidence and encourage physical fitness and will be available at the Sweetbriar Pool this summer. Early Sign-up Discount and Return Student Discount are available. To sign up please contact our certified Water Safety Instructor Tanner with Swim Club Management Group at tkelsonuva@gmail.com or check out the info center at the pools.
Beginner Pickleball Lessons: Free beginner Pickleball lessons will be offered two Saturdays a month either in the Community Center or on the outdoor courts, weather permitting, to LOW residents aged 18 and above. Paddles will be provided. Please wear good athletic shoes, preferably court/tennis shoes. Dates and locations will be published in Lake Currents. For more info contact Dave 540-846-1613
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. 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 10 – 11:30 AM, the 6-10 year olds will play June 6 & 7. The 11 year olds and up will play June 10 & 11. For registration or more information, contact the 4 Community Center staff at 540-972-9680.
LOWSC Junior Sailing Camp: Beginner Camp June 24 - June 28 Advanced Camp July 1 - July 5. Both Camps 8 AM to noon | Ages 8-15 | Price $190 / camper Campers must be able to swim and interested in learning to sail or improve their sailing skills in a safety conscious, confidence building, and fun environment. We will be holding two camps this year. The first (Beginner) session is for those who have completed two years or less of our camps. The second (Advanced) camp is for those with more experience. All campers must wear a swimsuit and Coast Guard approved life jacket, a whistle, and closed-toe water shoes. Sunscreen is required and bottled water plus snacks are highly recommended. Registration: Sailing Camp application forms are available at the Holcomb Building or the Community Center. Completed application forms should be mailed to LOWSC, PO Box 1114, Locust Grove, VA 22508; payment is due upon receipt of the camp application to ensure your reservation; checks payable to LOWSC. Camp slots will be filled in order of receipt. Location: Camp is held near the boat racks at Sailboat Beach. For security reasons a parent or guardian is required to check in and later pick up their “sailor” at the check-in table. We hold class rain or shine.
Dance Camp by DanceXpressions: Ages 3-5- Fairy Ballerina Camp Monday-Friday, July 22-26 | 9 AM-noon | $95.00 Lake of the Woods Community Center- Marion Pronk Room Transport your ballerina into the world of fairies, princesses and make believe. Complete with story time, snack and crafts, this camp is sure to be the highlight of your child’s summer activities! Plus, Join us Friday at 11:45 AM for a heartwarming end of week performance! Ages 5-8- My Little Friend and Me Dance Camp Monday-Friday- July 22-26 | 9 AM- noon | $95.00 Lake of the Woods Community Center- Marion Pronk Room What could be better than a week of dance except for a week of dance with your favorite doll or stuffie! At DXP, we believe that you are never too old to have those special toy friends, so we want to meet them, along with you! This fun-packed dance camp is great for beginners who want to learn a little bit of everything. From ballet to acrobatics to hip hop, you and your special little friend will dance, learn performance arts, study basic gymnastics, make fabulous crafts, and will get to show off all your new skills Friday at 11:45 AM in a spectacular performance! Can’t pick just one friend? Bring a new one each day! For info visit: www.dancexpressionsva.com or call 540-395-1928
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12 PM: Flag Raising Ceremony 12-4 PM: Festival on the Point Carnival Rides Family Corn Hole Vendors & So Much More! 6-7:30 PM: Water Ski Club Show 9 PM or dusk: Fireworks Times & activities subject to change.
Summer Concerts on the Point 2019 7 PM - 9 PM
Friday, May 24 Reunion Band
Friday, June 28
The Dave Goodrich 3D Trio
Friday, July 26 Desert Wind
Friday, Aug 23 Island Gerry
LOWA Signature Events Real Estate Open House: May 5 & Oct. (TBD) Treats on the Point: Oct. 31 Holiday Member Open House: Dec.(TBD) Christkindlemarkt: Dec. 7 Tree Lighting: Dec. (TBD)
Hunter Horse Shows (all shows start at 9 AM) Sunday, May 5 Sunday, June 23 Sunday, September 8 Sunday, October 13
More info at 540-972-2238 or www.LOWA.org/EquestrianCenter
Other Events & Activities LOW Barracudas 2019 Swim Meets June 19 More info on Facebook: June 26 Search Lake of the Woods July 1 Swim Team LOW Water Ski Club Practices from May - September at the Clubhouse Dock. Don't miss the shows on July 6 & Labor Day More info on Facebook: Search LOW Ski Club
LOW Sailing Club Events: April 27 38th Invitational Regatta August 17 Round Turtle Island Race National Night Out August 6 at Sweetbriar Park LOVAC Art Show & LOWLinc Wine Tasting September 28 & 29 at the Community Center & Sweetbriar Park Pavilion 5
Lakeside dining in a beautiful, casual setting. Summer Dining Hours BRUNCH Sunday: 10 AM to 1 PM Lunch Saturday and Sunday: 11 AM - 4 PM Dining Room Wednesday & Sunday: 5 PM to 9 PM Thursday - Saturday: 5 PM to 10 PM
Live Music on the Deck! First & Third Friday of the Month Beginning May 3
Oysters: Locally Harvested and served chilled. A Clubhouse Favorite! Prime Rib: Friday & Saturday Nights... While it last!
Member's Lounge Wednesday & Sunday: 4 pm - 9 PM Thursday - Saturday: 4 pm - 11 PM Menu available online.
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Clubhouse Weddings & Events
Ryan Richardson Clubhouse Manager
Robert Hobel Executive Chef
Contact the Clubhouse to book your next wedding or celebration! 540-972-2221 Clubhouse 205 Lake of the Woods Parkway 6
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Your neighborhood place for food, fun and friends. Fareways Favorites: Enjoy delicious food, served fresh, hot and with a smile!
Summer Dining Hours Monday - Wednesday; Friday - Saturday 7 AM - 9 PM Thursday: 7 pm - 10 PM Sunday: 7 AM - 7 PM
Breakfast Any Time: Omelets, Breakfast Sandwiches, Waffles, Pancakes & More.
Carletta Johnson
Fareways Café Manager
Join us for Fareways Fun! Tuesdays: Open Mic Nights 5:30 - 8 PM Wednesdays: Trivia Night: 6 - 8 PM (twice/month) Live Music: 5 - 8 PM (twice/month) Fridays: Karaoke: 7 - 10 PM (once / month) Visit Facebook for specific dates.
Menu available online. We cater golf tournaments, ask us about our menu.
/FarewaysCafe Dine-in or call for takeout! 540-972-2216
Woods Center Golf & Pro Shop
Golf Pro Shop: Daily 7 AM-7:30 PM Golf Course: First Tee 7:30 AM 540-972-2230
Book your Book your next golf event tee time at with us! Offering excellent LOWA.ORG/Golf tournament packages!
Golf Events & Outings 2019
May 18-19 Spring Two Person Team June 5 Ladies Member-Guest June 8 MGA Veterans Golf Tourney July 9 Sadie Hawkins Golf Event July 20 Orange County First Responders Inaugural Golf Tourney July 27 Male /Female Golf Tourney Aug. 10, 11, 17, 18 LOWA Men’s & Sr. Men’s Club Championship
Aug. 17 & 18 LOWA Ladies ClubChampionship Sept. 4 Pappy Yoakum Golf Event Sept. 21 LGA St. Jude’s Golf Tourney Oct. 5 & 6 Fall Two Person Team Oct. 9 LOWA Community FUN Scramble Oct. 19 SCHUTZENFEST Oct. 25 Fright Night (Night-time Golf)
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¢