Month: November 2021

Keep Up With The Lake House Nov. 3

Activities & Events

The Halloween Pet Parade & Costume Contest was a wagging good time for all!

To see photos of the event and find out the winner of the costume contest, go to sipoa.org and click on The Lake House, Activities & Events, or click here to be directed to the page.

Fitness and Recreation

New Semi-Private Series and Workshops added:

  • RideSBI – Spinning is a group exercise class that focuses on strength, endurance, cardiovascular, and recovery training while on a stationary bike.
    • Saturdays from November 6 – December 18, at 8:30 am – $70 for the series ($10 per workout).
  • Zumba Flare Workshop – Dance to Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, and many others all while burning calories and having fun.       
    • Choose from Thursday, November 4, 11 or 18 from 8:15 am – 9:15 am – $10 per workshop.
  • Golf and Pickleball Conditioning Workshop – This Golf and Pickleball Conditioning Workshop will provide strength and power conditioning training, complemented by total body stretching.
    • Friday, November 5 at 12:00 pm – $12 for the workshop

For more information about the classes above, go to sipoa.org and click on The Lake House, Semi-Private Series, or click here to be directed to the page.

Thanksgiving Holiday Events

Sixth Annual SIPOA Holiday Canned Food Drive began Monday, November 1, and will run through Saturday, December 11. Donate Today! Please bring your contributions to The Lake House lobby.

  • Thursday, November 25
    • 8:00 am – Turkey Trot Walk/Run (The Lake House) – Event shirts are limited! Availability and size are not guaranteed after Thursday, October 28.
  • Friday, November 26
    • 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Holiday Art Fair (The Lake House – Live Oak Hall)
    • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Holiday Art Fair refreshments at The Lake House in Live Oak Hall
    • 3:30 pm – Holiday Parade (Seabrook Island Road Loop)
    • 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Holiday Tree Lighting with Refreshments, Music, and S’mores at The Lake House

For more information about these events and how to register, go to sipoa.org and click on The Lake House, Thanksgiving Holiday Events, or click here to be directed to the page.

The Seabrook Island Property Owners website includes everything you need to know about these classes, any cancellations that may occur, The Lake House Spa as well as The Lake House Guide. Once on the SIPOA website, look at the area close to the top of the homepage for The Lake House. There is a dropdown menu with all this information.

Please note that everyone (vaccinated and unvaccinated) is required to wear a mask inside The Lake House. However, masks may be removed while exercising.

-Submitted by Jamie Mogus Mixson, The Lake House Manager

Photography Club Meeting – November 18

The Seabrook Island Photography Club
November meeting announcement

Location: The Lake House, Live Oak Hall
Date/Time: November 18, 2021, 6:30 pm
Participants: All local residents are welcome without charge

After a long COVID hiatus, the Photography Club is going back into operation with our November meeting. 

Our program for the evening will be a presentation by Kenny McKiethan, owner of The Charleston Center for Photography. Kenny will discuss “High Country, Composition and Trip Planning in the Pacific Northwest”. Over the years, Kenny has shown some of his outdoor images and his exceptional artistic and technical skills are always a hit with our group. 

You can view Kenny’s website at www.kennymphoto.com and you can
email Kenny at kennym328@gmail.com

All those who have an interest in photography are encouraged to check us out. Our Club members provide the photographs for The Lake House wall display by the library entrance. We have monthly meetings that include speakers like Kenny, sharing of fellow members work, field trips, and opportunities to provide and receive mentoring to encourage photographic imaging. We welcome photographers of all levels. For questions about the Club, email Bill Nelson at wnelson1942@gmail.com or call at 203-948-2248.  

Also, if you are interested in joining the leadership of the group, please let Bill know to discuss where you can help.

-Submitted by Bill Nelson

(Image credit: Kenny McKiethan)

Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic Basketball Tournament Nov. 18, 19 & 21

Don’t miss the Lowcountry’s premier college basketball event!

The Charleston Classic is an early-season Division 1 college basketball tournament played each November at TD Arena in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Each team competes in one game per day regardless of results. The 2021 Charleston Classic will be played November 18, 19, and 21, and will feature Boise State, Clemson, Elon, Marquette, Ole Miss, St. Bonaventure, Temple, and West Virginia.

For more information on this tournament and to check ticket availability please click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: espnevents.com)

Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding Offers Farm Visits to Seabrookers

Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding (CATR), the southeast’s oldest and largest therapeutic riding program, is inviting Seabrookers to visit its 43-acre facility on Johns Island to learn more about the program celebrating its thirtieth year in operation. CATR offers both mounted and unmounted classes allowing adults and children with physical, emotional or developmental challenges to interact with horses in a safe and supportive environment. Visitors will be able to observe classes and ask questions of instructors and volunteers about the benefits of activities offered in partnership with CATR’s team of specially trained horses. To arrange a visit, please contact CATR’s President (and Seabrooker) Norm Powers at normpowers@gmail.com.

-Submitted by Norm Powers

King Tides in the Charleston Area Nov 4-8

A King Tide is a non-scientific term used to describe high tides that are higher than normal. They usually occur during a full or new moon or during specific seasons throughout the year. They can cause flooding of low-lying areas resulting in road closures that may disrupt normal daily routines. This is particularly true when a king tide coincides with significant precipitation.

The 2021 predicted king tides are:

  • Nov 4-8
  • Dec 3-7

Remember to clear debris blocking the drains near your home before predicted king tides and if your home is prone to flooding, you might want to prepare your ground level for flooding.

SCDOT warns: Please use caution in areas that are impacted by flooding. It takes just 12 inches of water to carry away most cars and just 2 feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks. Never drive around barricades. Turn around, don’t drown.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is leading the South Carolina King Tides Initiative to document the effect that extreme tide events have on our state’s beaches, coastal waterways, private property, and public infrastructure. For more information on king tides and the Initiative, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

Seabrook Island Birders November Activities

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, but there is still time to enjoy some outdoor time while birding with Seabrook Island Birders (SIB). Take a break and relax. 

Learning Together on North Beach

Friday, November 5, 2021 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet at Oyster Catcher Community Parking Lot (boardwalk #1)

We hope to spot a nice variety of shorebirds as we work our way to the North Beach inlet. We’ll meet in the Property Owners’ beach parking lot at 8:00 am. Be sure to bring binoculars, camera, hats, sunscreen, water, and snacks. Of course, you can head back at any time. We ask that all participants wear a mask when unable to social distance if they are not vaccinated.


Register Here

November Movie, “Attenborough’s Birds Of Paradise“

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

In this very personal film, Sir David Attenborough uncovers the remarkable story of birds of paradise. He explores the myths of their discovery, their extraordinary behavior and the scientific truth behind their beauty.

 Register Here

Beyond our Backyard – Kiawah Preserve

We will be walking through a well maintained trail through a variety of habitats; wetlands, maritime forest, ponds and a waterway. There’s an observation tower for those who would like to do some climbing, and get a better view. Hopefully we will see some late migrants as well as those birds that are overwintering here. 

Sunday, November 14, 2021, 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Meet at the parking lot by The Station at Freshfields at 8:00 am.

There is a limit of 12 people. We would like to keep to three cars with four people in each car. Passes for Kiawah will be obtained the night before.

Cost: None for members; $5 donation for guests

Register here

Virtual Evening Program, November 17 “Top 10 Birding Moments Around the World”

Join longtime SIB members, the Konrad’s, for a birding travelogue! Aija (the birder) and Ed (the photographer) will share their most memorable moments from the past 10 years of birding around the world. From their archives of over 1000 world life birds, they’ll take us through a photographic journey of interesting species, challenging hunts, beautiful countries and vistas, and some fun stories along the way.

Date: Wednesday November 17, 2021

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm


Location: Zoom Virtual Video

Fee: Free

Register here

-Submitted by SIB

(Image credit: SIB)

November Issue of Currents

The November 2021 issue of Currents is now available.  Click here to read it or visit the SIPOA website and access it through the News dropdown menu. Once you access the current issue, you will notice the icons across the top that allow you to “Share,” “Download,” “Print,” or “Zoom” in this order.

To receive SIPOA’s weekly Highlights email as well as special notices and alerts from SIPOA, please click here to sign up.

Email your comments and feedback to publiccomment@sipoa.org.

-Submitted by SIPOA

Brown & White Pickup November 5


The next monthly Brown & White Pickup is Friday, November 5, 2021.

Bulk items can be left curbside by 7:00 am. Place items including furniture, appliances, grills, lawn furniture, or other similar household items where you would normally leave your trash and recycling.

Hazardous waste such as old paint cans, electronics, batteries, fluorescent lights, and old yard or household chemicals can be taken to the Maintenance Area (adjacent to the Community Garden) that morning between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Hazardous materials must be handed directly to the attendant on duty. The materials cannot be left on the ground. 

If you are planning to put bikes out on Brown & White Pickup day, Sarah Quinn is collecting them for the Bicycles for Humanity (B4H) Program. You can call her to pick them up. Her phone number is (843) 768-4407. Sarah has saved more than 1,800 bikes from the landfill! Find out more about B4H here.

Before you put your used furniture or other items on the curb for Brown & White Pickup on Friday, consider recycling it with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Restore. Contact the store at 843-559-4009 for more information and to arrange for free pick-up of large items.

Click here for the 2021 SIPOA Garbage, Recycling, Yard Debris Pickup Schedule.

–Tidelines Editors