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What's Up?
April 9, 2012 | Issue 12-007
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| Greetings! | |
I hope everyone is enjoying the seasonable weather we have! St. James is looking beautiful. Thank you to all the volunteers who take the extra time to help make our lives here more complete.
All the Best,
Chris Nicholas
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News from The St. James Activities Committee | |
Pelican Ballgame
"TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME". Now is your chance to join the St. James Activities Committee on Thursday, April 26 at BB&T Coastal Field to root the Myrtle Beach Pelicans onto victory. What a wonderful way to spend a spring evening. The bus leaves the St. James Community Center at 5:00PM. Bring your friends, snacks and drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks, plastic glasses only) for a fun, relaxing drive to the game. 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. Car pool to the SJCC if possible on day of event. Any questions call Ann Day: 253-8550.
SJAC Dancing Under the Stars 2012
Put on your dancing shoes for the annual Street Dance hosted by the St. James Activities Committee on Saturday May 26th. Mike's Garage Band will be playing from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Founders Club parking lot. Mike's Garage Band will donate all proceeds earned from the dance to our local Hospice. Join your neighbors and friends and dance the night away with your "honey."
Please bring your own food, beverage, table, and chairs. If possible, car pool since parking is limited. Tickets are $2.50 per person.
Tickets will go on sale on the following dates:
Thursday, April 19th from 11 - 1 at Players Club
Wednesday, April 25th from 12 - 2 at the Reserve Club
And on Tuesday, May 1st. from 1 - 3 at Members Club
If you have any questions please call Sandy Perryman at 253-7049.
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| News from St. James Service Club | 
The Flea Market Drop-Off today
There are only 2 more Mondays left for Jackie Beaumont and her crew of volunteers to collect items for the 2012 Service Club Flea Market. This is such a worthy cause. Please look around for items you no longer are using that could be sold at this event to raise money for scholarships for Brunswick County high school students and BCC nursing students. Consider donating working small appliances, sport items, linens, toys, kitchen dishes and utensils, tools, home decorations, or those gifts you received at Christmas that you haven't already re-gifted! Sentry Storage on 211 just East of the Regency/ Players St. James Gate is the drop-off location between 2:30 and 4:30 today. The final pick-up for large items will be Thursday, April 12th. Call Jackie Beaumont at 454-4232 to schedule your time slot.
New Event Coming-Save May 6th
If you are at all interested in plays, screenplays and/or films, plan to come to the Members Club on Sunday, May 6 from 7-9 p.m. Erin O'Malley, daughter of Ann and Pat O'Malley, will lead an interactive discussion about the process of adapting a stage production to film. Specifically, we will discuss "A Streetcar Named Desire," the play written by Tennessee Williams. Erin has a B.A. in Communications and Theater from Notre Dame University and a Masters in Text and Performance Studies from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England. Erin is what is known as a production dramaturg and has taught at the University of Pittsburgh. She has worked in new play development and has assisted playwrights by conducting research and consulting work on structure, plot and characters.
Ticket price is $15.00 and all money from this fundraiser will go towards some of the many non-profits that the Service Club sponsors. Contact Mary Page at 253-8972 for more information.
PLANTATION PLEASURES GARDEN TOUR
Friday June 8th 2:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday June 9th 10:00 am-2:00pm
The tour will provide you an opportunity to see a variety of gardens throughout St. James Plantation
Ticket Price $10
Ticket sales schedule:
Wednesday, April 11th Service Club Meeting.
Monday, April 30th 2-4 Porch Sale at 3859 Members Club Drive:
Wednesday, May 9th 9:30 Service Club Meeting:
Friday, May 11th 9:30am-11:30am Porch Sale at 4509 Fieldstone Circle (Players Club):
Monday, May 21th 12-2 at Players Club:
Wednesday, May 30th 11:00am-1:00 pm Member Club Drive-Thru;
Wednesday, June 6th 2-4pm Members Club Drive-Thru.
For additional information call Sue Johnson 253-6089 or Denise York at 363-4048
ISN'T ST. JAMES BEAUTIFUL!! And, don't you just love the color PURPLE!!
The purple bows are up and they really add something special to the season. Thank you St. James for purchasing 1,610 purple bows to adorn your mailboxes and support the American Cancer Society through the St. James Service Club. This truly is a very caring community!
The purple bows will remain up until May 6th when the Relay for Life is over. Then between May 6th and May 8th your neighborhood representative will take the purple bow off your mailbox and replace it with the patriotic bow and flag. The patriotic bow and flag are in support of our military men and women that selflessly serve this country and is the only fundraiser for Operation At Ease. Over 1,550 patriotic bows have been sold and there is still time to purchase one if you missed out. Simply make a check payable to the St. James Service Club for $10 (or pay cash) and put it in an envelope with your name, address and phone number and leave it on Cindi Neumann's porch, 3510 Members Club Blvd or on Elaine Faver's porch at 4397 Hibiscus Court. At the appropriate time we will deliver the bows to the address given.
Thank you again for your continued support!
Upcoming Events
Service Club meeting-April 11th-9-30AM Members Club-15th year Birthday celebration
Flea Market-Sat. April 21st -Brunswick Community College-Call Jackie Beaumont for large item pick-up-454-4232
From Stage to Screen-May 6th 7-9 at Members Club-Erin O'Malley daughter of Ann & Pat, an expert in theatre arts
Welcome Tea May 7th- Call Gloria Loehr at 465-6507 if you would like to attend
Waterway Sunset Cruise-May 15th 5:30-8:30-Tickets on sale at the April 11th Service Club Meeting
Plantation Pleasures-The Gardens and Porches of St. James- Friday June 8th 2:00-6:00 & Saturday June 9th 10:00-2:00 Tickets will go on sale April 11th at Service Club meeting |
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COME WALK WITH TEAM ST. JAMES!!!
Event: Relay For Life Cancer Walk
Dates: May 4-5, 2012
Starting Time: 6:00 PM
Location: West Brunswick H.S. Shallotte
Team Captains: Susan Sturgill and Annetta Clark
Mark your calendars and plan on walking with Team St. James in this year's Relay For Life of Brunswick County.
Annetta and I would like to thank all of those who have signed up to be a part of the team and everyone that has purchased purple bows, luminaries and raffle tickets. We're well on our way to reaching our goal and all of you have helped. St. James is a very special community filled with the best friends and neighbors ever.
Please pray for nice weather on May 4th and 5th and come on out for lots of fun, smiles and laughter. We hope to see you there!!!!!
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Golf and Tennis News | |
4th Annual Jimbo and Ruth Smith Golf Classic
The Fourth Annual Jimbo and Ruth Smith Golf Classic will be held at the Members Club on Wednesday, May 9th at 11 o'clock.
A very special Thank You to the entire St. James Community for supporting this event. The proceeds from previous events gave the Smiths the opportunity to purchase necessary equipment and supplies needed on their medical and surgical projects with Medical Ministry International (MMI) in the Dominican Republic. The funds raised on May 9th will again allow the Smiths to purchase necessary new equipment and replace old equipment for their work with MMI. The Smiths have been on 15 medical and surgical projects with MMI over the past 4 years.
Golfers will enjoy golf, cocktail hour (beer & wine) and a barbecue dinner featuring a live and silent auction. Non-golfers are encouraged to come to the cocktail hour and dinner.
Registration forms will be delivered by April 1.
There will be a slide presentation about the medical and surgical mission trips to the Dominican Republic by Jimbo Smith at the Members Club on Tuesday, March 27th at 6 PM.
Please come to see how the funds raised are being used and to learn more about the trips in general.
Racquet Relay - Tennis Charitable Event
We are pleased to announce our charitable fund-raising event for 2012. The Racquet Relay's beneficiary this year will be the Brunswick Family Assistance Agency. We are holding a 12-hour 'Racquet Relay' from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 11th at the St. James Founders Courts. The rain date is Friday, April 13 at the same time and place.
This event is open for either Doubles or Singles, and there is a minimum of $10/hour/person contribution requested for doubles or $20/hour/person for singles play. The event is non-competitive, so any combination of skills, genders or age categories is encouraged. You may play as often as you like, paying the minimum contribution rate for each court-hour and with as many different partners as you wish.
Racquet Relay is an 'open' event so guest fees will be waived. Feel free to encourage your USTA or BCTA teams to participate in this most worthwhile fundraiser for The Brunswick Family Assistance Agency. If you do not have a partner or opponent, the St. James tennis pro-shop will help you find one.
Brunswick Family Assistance Agency provides emergency assistance and other programs to low income families and individuals as a result of donated money, food, and clothing, and by the countless hours of work donated by their volunteers.
Reservations are going fast. Reserve your court time now! Sign up at the St. James Tennis Pro Shop 253-3008 Ext 6. Please make checks payable to the Brunswick Family Assistance Agency. (Non-playing donations will also be accepted) |
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St. James P.R.I.D.E. Seeks Volunteers
Research shows that cleaner roadways have a several benefits: 1-people are less likely to throw things out of their car windows if the roadways are well-kept; 2-the perceived value of the community is increased (i.e., desirability of living there, home valuations, etc.); 3-less food garbage means fewer animals foraging and ending up as roadkill; and 4-reducing cigarette butt litter means less opportunity for accidental fires. Nature, your home and the environment are protected in all of these.
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Mah Jongg Lessons
American Mah Jongg lessons for beginners only will be offered once again at the St. James Community Center, in Room 3. The series of four lessons will take place on Tuesday, June 5,12,19,and 26, from 12:30 until 3:30pm. These lessons are free and are open to men and women. However, all learners must pre-register and must commit to attend ALL four classes. Each participant must have the Official 2012 National Mah Jongg League playing card by the first class. The card may be obtained online from www.nationalmahjonggleague.org . To register, please contact Lourdes J. Garcia-Levis at LJGL4404@yahoo.com.
SOUTHPORT WOMAN'S CLUB ANNUAL CARD & GAME PARTY
The Southport Woman's Club is holding its annual Card and Game Party on May 16th, 2012 at the Southport Community Building on the waterfront. The event is from 1:30-4:00 pm and includes hors d'oeuvres and beverages, lots of door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are only $17.00 and may be purchased at the Southport Visitor's Center or from Penny Chesnut at 253-0710.
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SJFD Welcomes New Members
Your St. James Fire Department is pleased to announce the acquisition of seven new members to its ranks. Five members have joined the fire side and two have joined the Emergency Medical Service.
Marty Perry and Jim Daly have graduated from a year's worth of training and have passed the North Carolina State qualifying tests for Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B). Neither gentleman has had any previous emergency medical experience.
Peter Braun, Ed Friedrich, Bob Jenkins, George Larson, and Cleve Murphy have joined the ranks of the fire fighters. Ed and Cleve have both had previous fire fighting experience but have been inactive for upwards of 15 years.
All seven gentlemen indicated they joined the SJFD because they wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to give back to their community and support it in the most substantial way they could find. They are very proud to have completed their respective training curricula and are pleased to now be ready to serve their community. They also expressed how pleased they were to find that the level of professionalism in both services was so high. They realized they were joining a very professional and dedicated group of ladies and gentlemen.
The next time you see any of these men, take the opportunity to congratulate them on their accomplishments and express how pleased you are to have them protecting your life and your property.
If you are interested in joining the St. James Fire Department, feel free to drop in and visit with Chief John Dahill or call 253-9990 for an appointment. |
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Brunswick Novant Medical Center Foundation Hospital Ball
The First Annual Hospital Ball - Pathway to Health
Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm, 101 Stone Chimney Place
An elegant evening of dinner and dancing - black-tie optional
We invite you to be a part of this initial fundraising event by joining as a sponsor. There are a variety of sponsorship levels available as well as the option to purchase additional tickets for this event. If you have questions or would like additional information, please call Sally Henry at 910-721-1460. Submitted by Ben Styers, member - Brunswick Novant Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors
Sheriff's First Annual Charity Ball to benefit the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick
The Brunswick Sheriff's Charitable Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce its first annual Charity Ball to be held on May 3, 2012 at the St. James Community Center in Southport, NC. This prestigious event, themed "Diamonds and Denim" will begin at 7 p.m. with a social hour featuring hors d' oeuvres, wine and beer followed by a sit down gourmet dinner, music, dancing, and a live auction. During this event, guests will enjoy the music of Madonna Nash, winner of the 2010 Female Country Artist of the Year at the Carolina Music Awards. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase a photo memento of the event.
Tickets are available for $125. 00 each as well as sponsorship packages. For more information, guests can visit www.sheriffscharity.com, call 910-253-0922, or email sheriffscharity@gmail.com. .
Proceeds of this event will benefit the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter's SECU Hospice House of Brunswick. This 20,000 square foot inpatient facility will add to Brunswick County's continuum of health care options. This facility will ensure that loved ones receive the best quality care in a homelike environment allowing families to remain closer to home during life's final journey.
The Brunswick Sheriff's Charitable Foundation, Inc. was established in 2012 and is dedicated to serve the people of Brunswick County by building permanent charitable capital to support programs and provide services that enhance the quality of life for all its citizens. The Foundation is a tax exempt organization and all donations are tax deductible under IRS Code 501 (c) (3).
The Foundation expresses it's gratitude to all the volunteers, sponsors, and businesses that will make this event memorable and successful.
Dedication of St. James Armed Services Memorial - May 19
The Board of Directors of the St. James Armed Services Memorial Fund cordially invites you to attend the Dedication Ceremony for the Veterans Memorial on Armed Forces Day, Saturday May 19th at 10 AM. The ceremony will be held at the St. James Town Hall. A reception will follow at the Community Center. Transportation will be provided from several locations as parking will be very limited. Additional details regarding the ceremony will be forthcoming.
All Choir Festival: APRIL 29
Be sure to mark 3 pm, Sunday, April 29 on your calendars. That's when The All Choir Festival III will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport. This year 15 choirs of the Southport-Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship will perform in the concert. No tickets are required, but a free will offering will be taken, and all proceeds will benefit the Food Pantry.
Spring Band Concerts "Free"
Brunswick Concert Band directed by Steve Skilllman
Friday, May 4, 7:30 PM
Hatch Auditorium, Caswell Beach
Brunswick Concert Band, and Big Band, directed by Frank Mahoney
Sunday, May 6, 3:00 PM
Calabash Presbyterian Church, Sunset Beach
For more information see the Band's website www.brunswickbands.com, or call Mary Helen Turek 910-253-1643 email acr35@earthlink.net
The Connecticut Nutmeggers' Party
No, you haven't missed your invitation. This year's party for folks who have moved here from Connecticut, grown up in Connecticut, ever lived in Connecticut, gone to school in Connecticut, or can just spell Connecticut won't be held until September 15th, with a rain date of September 16th. Watch for future details! In the meantime, if you're new to St. James or have never attended this fabulous annual event, send us your email address so we can keep you updated as the plans unfold.
Holly Meiners hollykm@atmc.net
Cindi Neumann cindi91048@aol.com
Attention all Pittsburgers and Western Pennsylvanians
"What yinz doin en at" on Saturday, September 22, 2012? "Notin"? Good! Join us at the Members Club from 5:00 to 8:30 PM for a "blast from the past." No, the Patter Pushin Poppa won't be there, but lots of ex Pittsburgers and Western Pa. folks will be having a grand party. The Chef has proposed a fabulous Pittsburgh buffet, there will be dancing and lots of games. Since space will be limited, please email me at maryhelenturek@gmail.com if you plan on attending. Full details and ticket price will be determined when we have an idea of the amount of interest. Hope to see "yinz" there.
Submitted by Mary Helen Turek
Military Appreciation Day 2012
Military Appreciation Day 2012 will take place on Saturday, September 8th. Please SAVE the DATE!
This year's venue will include a golf tournament, picnic and raffle. Details will be provided as we
get closer to the event. What is important now is for the St James community to Save the Date of
8 September and plan to participate in the Military Appreciation Day festivities. |
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Chris Nicholas
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