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What's Up?
February 13, 2012 | Issue 12-003
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| Greetings! | |
Bonnie Evans, who has been our Security Guard from Midnight to 8:00 am for the past five years, is retiring on February 28. We want to thank her for her service and we wish her well in her new ventures. Congratulations, Bonnie. We will miss you!
All the Best,
Chris Nicholas
Important message:
Please make sure that the POA office has the most current information on file for you (names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mails, etc.). This will be extremely important as we move forward into our new website. Please send any updates to: poa@atmc.net.
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News from The St. James Activities Committee | |
Play in Wilmington
Did you remember to purchase your tickets to The Drowsy Chaperone? If you haven't yet, you still have time until February 29th. Take a LEAP into some SJ fun. The performance is on April Fools Day, at Thalian Hall in Wilmington, at 3PM. SJ will have a block - orchestra seating - at $23 per seat. Bring a check (no cash) made out to Thalian Association. Include your name, addresses (both home and e-mail), and telephone #. Deposit this info into the basket provided at 4290 Ashfield Place in Regency Lakes. The tickets will be delivered early in March. Need more information? Call Linda Eckman (454-0365), Mercedes Evans (363-4643) or Sue Kleine (457-0532). Sponsored by St. James Activities Committee.
PELICAN BALLGAME
Spring is just around the corner and that means baseball is back! The St. James Activities Committee has planned an evening at BB & T Coastal Field to watch the Myrtle Beach Pelicans play baseball on Thursday, April 26. What better way to spend a spring evening! The bus leaves the St. James Community Center at 5:00 PM. Grab your friends and bring your snacks and drinks [wine, beer, soft drinks, plastic glasses only] for a relaxing, fun drive to the game. No food may be brought into the stadium. Tickets are $32.00 per person and include bus trip, ticket for game and voucher for hot dog, chips and drink. Tickets may be purchased beginning March 6th at 3037 Irwin Drive. Drop your check made out to St. James Activities Committee with your name, phone number, and e- mail address in a basket on the porch. Ticket sales are limited so don't wait to get yours. Any questions call Ann Day 253-8550. |
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| News from St. James Service Club | 
IT'S TRIVIA TIME AGAIN
In 1924, the Olympics launched the first winter games. In what country were they held?
Yes, it's time for trivia again!!! Reserve Sunday evening, March 25, for Spring Trivia Night sponsored by the St. James Service Club. We will gather at the St. James Community Center at 6 pm for a fun evening of questions and answers on varied and sometimes strange subjects. Teams of eight will challenge each other in friendly competition as you amaze yourself with the amount of trivial knowledge you possess.
The cost for this event is $12 per person and you may form your own team of 8 players or if you are a couple or single, we will add you to a team. Bring your own snacks and beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks), and be prepared for some laughs.
Tickets will be sold in the Members Club lobby from 4 to 5:30 on Wednesday, February 22.
Proceeds from this event will be distributed through the Saint James Service Club to the Southport/Oak Island Food Panty and other local charities. For more information, please call Scott or Regina Baldwin at 253-1497 or email regbaldwin@gmail.com.
Answer: France (but you knew that, didn't you!!!)
The Flea Market Drop-Off today
Where: Sentry Self Storage (4711 Southport Supply Rd) East of the ST. James gate on Rt. 211
What: drop off house wares, electronics, sporting goods, kitchen wares, home décor. (Please no TV's , computers, clothes, or Christmas items)
When: Feb. 13th from 2:30 to 4:30 PM (It will continue every Monday until the Flea Market on April 21st.)
Why: The Flea Market profits support college scholarships for high school and college students in Brunswick County.
Belly Dancing is back !!!
Samra will entertain and instruct an intimate group of women in the exotic art of Belly Dancing. This magical event will be at the Members Club on February 29, 2012 from 7:00-9:00 PM. There will be Middle Eastern foods to sample and half priced bottles of wine available to purchase. Dress comfortably and dance barefooted or in flat leather shoes. Hip scarves are required or you will not be able to wiggle and shake!
Tickets are $20 entry and $5.00 for a colorful hip scarf dangling with gold coins. There will be extra scarves available for your Zumba wardrobe or Granddaughter's dress up box. Tickets will be sold at the next Service Club meeting on February 8th. There are only 80 tickets available so come prepared to buy and not miss out!
Upcoming Events
ˇ Feb. 21st and 22nd Order Forms placed in mailboxes for Purple Bows/Patriotic Bows and Flags
ˇ Feb. 29th Belly Dancing at Members 7-9
ˇ Mar.12th Service Club Welcome Tea
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| Relay For LIFE | 
St. JAMES RESIDENTS AND SURVIVORS, WE NEED YOU!!!
Event: Relay For Life Cancer Walk
Dates: May 4-5, 2012
Starting Time: 6:00 PM
Location: West Brunswick High School, Shallotte
Team Captains: Susan Sturgill and Annetta Clark
It is our privilege to be Team Captains for TEAM ST. JAMES in support of this annual event. As most of us have been touched by cancer, you know firsthand how difficult cancer can be.
You can help by signing up and walking with us in May. We want to have a large number of St. James residents participating this year. TEAM ST. JAMES has a goal this year of $30,000 and there are only 85 days left until the Relay!!! So as you see we need your help!
So be a part of this community effort and join TEAM ST. JAMES this year by registering online at www.relayforlife.org/brunswick. As you register as a Team Member or Survivor, please be sure to click the "BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA" location site, click "SIGN-UP" and then click "JOIN A TEAM" and type in "Team St. James". If you need assistance registering online, please contact Susan at 253-1432. Registration is free for all Survivors. To be a team member for TEAM ST. JAMES, there is a $10.00 registration fee.
Or if you prefer to register in person, registration dates for both Survivors and Team Members will be held on the following days.
REGISTRATION DATES
Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the Founders Club from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Members Club from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Help us organize ... come to the TEAM ST. JAMES planning meeting on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the St. James Community Center. We need volunteers to help put up the tent, take down the tent, decorate the tent, provide refreshments and help organize some game(s) at the tent site.
Let's have a lot of fun, make our goal and show our ST. JAMES TEAM SPIRIT!!!!!
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3rd Annual NC Maritime Museum at Southport Golf Outing
The Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport is presenting its third annual golf outing on March 21st at The Members Club. Shotgun start is at 11:00. Cost of entry, which is dependent upon the level of club membership, includes golf, cart, dinner, complimentary beer and wine, auctions, raffles, and door prizes. This has been a very successful event each year receiving accolades from the participants! Sponsorships, tee box signs, and pin flags are also available. All proceeds (100%) go to the support of the new museum. This spring will welcome the addition of a functioning periscope. If you haven't received a flier or want more information, please contact Jim Carey at jimc@atmc.net or 253-6331.
Frostbite 'Open' Tournament - Results
Congratulations!
FROSTBITE OPEN WINNERS
Men's 3.5 Singles - Art Solomon (SJP)
Men's 4.0 Singles - Brian Deutsch ( Southport, NC)
Men's 6.0 Doubles - George Bell & Bob Richmond (SJP)
Men's 7.0 Doubles - Harry Barnett/Stu Kirk
Men's 8.0 Doubles - Dick Feragne & Rich Pearce (SJP)
Women's 6.0 Doubles - Sandra Hales & Dawn Horn (Raleigh, NC)
Women's 7.0 Doubles - Barbara Muldoon & Lisa Williamson (SJP)
Women's 8.0 Doubles - Betsey Buxton & Caryn Troxel (Bradenton, FL)
Mixed 7.0 Doubles - Stu Kirk & Jan Peiler (SJP)
Mixed 8.0 Doubles - Paul Jones & Caryn Troxel (Bradenton, FL)
CONSOLATION WINNERS
Men's 3.5 Singles - Bob Richmond (SJP)
Men's 4.0 Singles - Jason Watts (Ocean Isle, NC)
Men's 7.0 Doubles - Bob Paloncy & Jim Taylor
Men's 8.0 Doubles - Jason Watts & Ron Watts (Ocean Isle, NC)
Mixed 7.0 Doubles - Terry Zyga & Ihor Zyga (SJP)
Mixed 8.0 Doubles - Walli Yedziniak & Ed McKinnon (Oak Island, NC)
FACTS ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT
*75 participants
*9 people from Florida flew up to play in this tournament from Bradenton, FL
*2 years ago it was rained out, last year it was snowed out but we were very happy to get it in this year with no weather delays
*Overall, it was a great success. Our next Open Tournament will be the St. James Open held on June 22-24. This tournament will be open to the public and will also include a Pro prize money division.
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St. James Fire Department News
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SJFD SPRING 2012 GROUNDCOVER SALE
Final Order Date is Friday, February 17
It's time to order the Pine Straw, Pine Bark Nuggets (large size), Shredded Cypress mulch and Dark Shredded Hardwood mulch supplies for your Fall yard projects. The mulches are on display on the Fire House Porch. One Pine Straw bale will cover approximately 50 sqft. Order and Volunteer Forms can be picked up at:
1. The Town Hall office
2. Arbor Creek Clubhouse
3. or DOWNLOADED from the Fire Dept website under subheading "Info About SJFD, Groundcover Sale".
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Dick Hart (Arbor Creek): 454-9576 (rghart@ec.rr.com), or Paul Metz (St James): 253-9056 (pametz@aol.com). |
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Odds & Ends
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Zumba Fitness at the Town of St. James Community Center
Classes at the Community Center are Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8am or 9:15am and Tuesday evening at 5:30pm. Class fees are $7 to walk-in or a 10 class package for $50. Wear comfortable clothing, sneakers, bring water and start to enjoy "exercise in disguise".
$7 walk-in or $50 for 10 class pack (good for 6 months)
If you have any question please contact Pattie Powderly-Accordino at patpowderly@yahoo.com or 253-9874.
Ping Pong Players
Ping Pong is being played by men and women every Monday and Wednesday at the St. Community Center. All eqipment is provided (We will even lend you a paddle if needed.) The hours are Monday(6:30PM-8:30PM) and Wednesday(3-5PM). Singles and Doubles matches are available. Why not give it a try? |
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OPERATION AT EASE IS LOOKING FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Announcing a PHOTO Seminar--Feb 15th, Wed, 4 to 5 PM, in the Arts & Crafts Room at the Community Center presented by OPERATION AT EASE. We will demonstrate how to use any camera, from a point & shoot to Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLRʼs), to photographing families. The Seminar to open to you whether you want to take pictures of your personal family, friends or a military family but OAE is looking for volunteer photographers.
Basic use of selecting modes, ISO, File size, light metering, point of view, and flash shall be discussed and demonstrated. How to pose, select a good location, look for lighting and spend time with a military family. One receives as much from being with these young men and woman and children as one contributes to their weekend at St. James. Within the program for OAE is a concept called "Tag Along". An inexperienced volunteer may go with another OAE volunteer to assist with the photography. Come, learn, enjoy and volunteer--Uncle Sam needs you!!!.
Kindly RSVP: Bill Hurcomb, 910-454-9862/foto2bill@gmail.com or
Jon Anders, 910-253-8591/jonanders@uno.com
COME TO THE SACRED HEART FLEA MARKET
The Ladies Guild of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport will hold its annual Flea Market on Saturday, February 18 from 8 a.m. - 12 noon in the church social hall. Items for sale include appliances, toys, jewelry, tools, books, furniture, videos, kitchen items and more.
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Monday, February 13 is the next scheduled monthly meeting. This meeting will feature popular guest speaker Will Greene, historian, author of numerous books, a Civil War battlefields tour guide and executive director of Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg, VA. His topic will be "April 2, 1865: Day of Decision at Petersburg," which promises to be both informative and entertaining. Registration begins at 6:30 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Southport. Everyone is welcome, and visitors are invited to join this growing non-profit organization. For additional information, contact Wally Rueckel at 253-7382 or wrueckel@questor.com.
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Chris Nicholas
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