Month: June 2022

Keep Up With The Lake House June 15

Fitness and Recreation

Indoor/Outdoor Pools

The Outdoor Pool hours:
– Monday through Friday from 9:15 am to sunset
– Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to sunset. – The Lake House Outdoor Pool and Pool Area will be closed from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday,
June 30 for a SIPOA event. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

The Indoor Pool schedule, as well as rules for both the Indoor and Outdoor Pools, can be viewed by clicking here.

Fitness Classes

The monthly schedule for fitness and recreation classes is available on the SIPOA website, click here to view the June fitness calendar. This does not include the semi-private classes.

Additional information:

  • New! Southern Dance Party! – Thursdays at 10:00 am.

Beginning Thursday, June 23, join Denise Hull for a Southern Dance Party. Party starts at 10:00 am every Thursday!

Dancing is a fun way to get your cardio workout. At Southern Dance Party, we will learn and practice many dances of the South including Shag, line dances, the two-step, and the Charleston. No partner or experience is needed. This class is part of the regular Fitness Class schedule at The Lake House.

Come and join Denise for this Southern Dance Party starting June 23.

  • Effective Wednesday, June 1, Splashers and Water Aerobics will move to The Lake House Outdoor Pool for the summer season.
  • Due to the Statewide Primary, the following classes will be canceled on Tuesday, June 14: Vin to Yin Yoga, Cardio Interval, Core Fusion, Get Pumped, HIIT Boxing
  • Due to the American Red Cross Blood Drive, Get Pumped and 30/30 Cardio Stretch will be canceled on Thursday, June 16.

Semi-Private Series

Sign up now for the following Semi-Private classes. Please note, Semi-Private classes are limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. There are no drop-ins or refunds. Semi-private classes are not included in the monthly class pass, and the entire class will be charged to your Property Owner/Club account at the time of registration. Semi-private classes are available to Seabrook Island Property Owners, Seabrook Island Club members, and guests staying on Seabrook Island.

Fitness Rewired Outdoor Semi-Private Series – This class focuses on cardio, strength, mobility, balance, and overall fitness improvement. Enjoy the camaraderie and good humor of your workout buddies as you meet three times a week for a challenging workout.
-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, June 6 to July 1 at 8:30 am. $120 for the 4-week series.
-This series is taught by Kayleigh Breaux.

Tai Chi Semi-Private Series – This series is similar to the workshop above. It is a series of low impact, slow-flowing, standing-only movements, accompanied by focused breathing. It promotes stress relief, flexibility, and especially balance.
-Mondays at 5:15 pm from June 13 – June 27. $36 for the series (Note new dates and price.)
-This series is taught by Lisa Anderson

Chair Yoga Semi-Private Series – This is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. Benefits include improved flexibility, better concentration, increased strength, a boost to your mood, and reduced stress and joint strain.
-Wednesdays at 2:30 pm from July 6 – July 27. $60 for the series.
-This series is taught by Natasha Stevens.

Kripalu Yoga Semi-Private Series – Linking Breathing with Movement. This class will include learning various breathing techniques and postures, both standing and on the mat, and end with relaxation. This class is perfect for beginners but is also an opportunity for any level to take a step back and rediscover the foundation of their practice.

-Thursdays July 7 – July 28, at 4:00 pm. $60 for the series. –Thursdays August 4 – August 25, at 4:00 pm. $60 for the series.
-This series is taught by Emmy Marquardt.

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 semi-private series page. You can also email your questions to The Lake House staff at Wellness@sipoa.org.

The Seabrook Island Property Owners website includes everything you need to know about all the classes, any cancellations that may occur, The Lake House Spa, and 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.

-Submitted by Jamie Mogus Mixson, The Lake House Manager

Statewide Primary Election Results, June 14 – Seabrook Island

The Lake House polling location closed promptly at 7:00 pm last night. There are 2,620 registered voters on Seabrook Island.  There were 699 people who voted in person yesterday at The Lake House.

Below is a summary of the major races.  The numbers reflect only those who voted in person yesterday at The Lake House

The results are also posted on the Lake House window as you walk in the front door.

Democratic Races:

Governor

  • Carlton Boyd – 1
  • Joe Cunningham – 171
  • Mia S. McLeod – 8
  • Calvin CJ Mack McMillian – 0
  • William H. Williams – 0

State Superintendent of Education

  • Gary L. Burgess – 61
  • Lisa Ellis – 84
  • Jerry Govan – 7

US Senate 2

  • Cathrine Fleming Bruce – 61
  • Angela Geter – 17
  • Krystle Matthews – 71

Probate Judge

  • Tamara Cunningham Curry – 105
  • Stephanie Ganaway-Pasley -42

Register of Deeds

  • Karen Lesser Hollings – 149
  • Michael Miller – 9

Republican Races:

Governor

  • Henry McMaster – 425
  • Harrison Musselwhite – 71

Secretary of State

  • Keith Blandford – 96
  • Mark Hammond – 295

Attorney General

  • Lauren Martel – 148
  • Alan Wilson – 264

State Superintendent of Education

  • Travis Bedson – 59
  • Bryan Chapman – 32
  • Kizzi Gibson – 20
  • Lynda Leventis-Wells – 34
  • Kathy Maness – 174
  • Ellen Weaver – 90

Commissioner of Agriculture

  • Bill Bledsoe – 108
  • Bob Rozier – 35
  • Hugh Weathers – 230

U. S. House of Representatives District 01

  • Katie Arrington – 123
  • Nancy Mace – 387

Advisory Question on the Republican Ballot:

  1. Should people have the right to register with the political party of their choice when they register to vote? YES – 398, NO – 91
  2. Should candidates for local school boards be able to run as a candidate of the political party of their choice, just like candidates for other elected offices? YES – 318, NO – 172
  3. In a situation where there is more than one person responsible for damages in a lawsuit, do you support changing South Carolina law so that each person should pay damages based on that person’s actual share of fault? YES – 419, NO – 73

A special thanks to all the poll workers for their vital role in assuring a safe and secure election. In addition to participating in training prior to the election, on Election Day they arrived at the Lake House at 6:00 am to set up and stayed past 7:00 pm to put everything away. Thank you for your service!

–Tidelines Editors

James Island County Park – Reggae Nights

The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series at James Island County Park features traditional old school roots reggae with a new school attitude in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring your chairs or blanket.

Summer 2022 Schedule

Concerts will be held throughout the summer at James Island County Park at 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston, SC 29412. Bring your chairs or blanket. Gates open at 7:30 pm and close at 10:30 pm; music begins at 8:00 pm and ends at 11:00 pm. Food, beverages, and souvenirs will be available for purchase on-site.

Click here for more information.

–Tidelines Editor

(Photo credit: ccprc.com)

Turtle Patrol Report for June 3-9

Nests 23 and 24 – June 3
Rob Jerome and Nancy Chomel, found nest 23 near the vehicle entrance at Camp Saint Christopher. This has been a favorite area of the beach for our nesting turtles this year. Nest 23 was left in-situ. Further down the beach, near the fallen trees, Rob and Nancy found another nest. Unfortunately, raccoons found the nest first and only one viable egg was left at the bottom of nest 24.

Nests 25 and 26 – June 5
Today’s lucky walkers, Valerie and Mark Doane, Sue Ferland, LuAnn and Ron Sweeney, Rachel Marshall and Neva Carter, found two nests. Nest 25, with 118 eggs, was relocated 150 yards north of Boardwalk 3 under the careful supervision of these Black Bellied Whistling Ducks. The ducks were identified by one of our resident bird nerds, Judy Morr. Experienced members of Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol verified that all the relocated eggs were indeed turtle eggs. Nest 26 contained 124 eggs that were relocated into the dunes 75 yards south of Boardwalk 5. The Sweeneys and the Carters had to leave the beach prior to the picture for these nests.

Nests 27 and 28 – June 6
Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol walkers, Joleen Ardaiolo, Donna Mrozek, Tobie McMahon and Stephanie McCray found a crawl in front of the chapel at Camp Saint Christopher. This turtle bulldozed the false crawl flag from last Tuesday and then dug further back in the dune to lay nest 27. This nest which was left in-situ. Mike Vinson, Gary Holtz, Rob Jerome, Ed Harris, Cary Wiggins and Bonnie Bohme found Nest 28 near Boardwalk 6 which was left in-situ.

Nests 29 through 33 – June 7
This was a big day for the Turtles of Seabrook Island as five nests were found on our beach this morning. Walkers Linda and Bill Nelson, Tory Kindley and Patt Tamasy had a busy morning when they found three of the nests. Nest 29 was left in-situ 100 yards north of Boardwalk 3. Nest 32 was found at Boardwalk 3 but the 142 eggs were relocated 50 yards further south. Nest 33 was found 150 yards north of Boardwalk 6 and was left in-situ.

Lori Porwoll, Ruby Jenkins and Mary Van Deusen found nests 30 and 31 on North Beach near the Dolphin Box at the inlet. Nest 30, with 97 eggs, and Nest 31, with 80 eggs, were relocated to a safer spot next to each other on higher ground.

Nest 34 – June 9
Things were much quieter on the beach today compared to the large amount of turtle activity yesterday, but Lucy and Ray Hoover and Amy Kashmer found nest 34 in front of the chapel at Camp Saint Christopher. It was left in-situ.

–Submitted by Anne Snelgrove for SITP

(Image credit: Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol)

Full Moon Bonfire – Tuesday, June 14

Full Moon Bonfire
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
On the beach between Boardwalks 1 and 2
Sunset – 8:28 pm
Moonrise – 9:10 pm
High Tide – 9:16 pm
Full Strawberry Moon

The shortest day of the year will be here soon, but we still have a brief time for a fire on the beach with family and friends. To keep things simple, each person brings what you want: food, drinks, chairs, and a stick of firewood for a big bonfire. Nothing will be provided but a beautiful beach, a bonfire and, hopefully, a full moon.

People ask if the bonfire will be held if it’s rainy…the bonfire will be cancelled if it is raining, or rain is threatening as few would be comfortable attending. By terms of the permit, the fire needs to be out no later than 10. The later sunset means no longer a conflict with dinner hour, but we still have time to enjoy the evening.

There’s always plenty of room on the beach for everyone, so invite a friend or bring your house guests.

June’s full Moon will be the second supermoon of 2022! The full Moon will appear big and bright this month as long as we enjoy dark, clear night skies. The common definition of a supermoon is any full Moon that is at a distance of at least 90% of perigee (which is the point at which the Moon is closest to Earth). June’s full Moon stands at 222,238.4 miles (357,658 km) away—comfortably within that cut-off point.

Put these dates for the Full Moon Bonfires on your calendar: 

  • Wednesday, July 13
  • Thursday, August 11
  • Saturday, September 10

How the June Full Moon got its name:

  • Per Old Farmer’s Almanac, the June full moon is the Strawberry Moon. This was the time to gather ripening strawberries in what is now the northeastern United States. Other names: • Berries Ripen Moon • Birth Moon • Blooming Moon • Egg Laying Moon • Hatching Moon • Green Corn Moon • Hot Moon • Hoer Moon.
  • Hubpages.com says the Cherokee Indians called it the Green Corn Moon and the English Medieval name was the Dyan Moon.  
  • Space.com adds that the Chinese call it Lotus Moon. 

-Submitted by Judy Morr

(Image credit: Scotsman.com)

Reminder – Statewide Primary – June 14, 2022

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, South Carolina will hold both Democratic and Republican Primaries. If you live on Seabrook Island, you vote in Charleston County, Seabrook Voting District, and our precinct location is The Lake House.

Click here to see a sample ballot for the Democratic Statewide Primary.

Click here to see a sample ballot for the Republican Statewide Primary.

Please note that these sample ballots are not your actual ballots. Your actual ballot will look different but will contain the same names and issues as the sample ballot. More information is located at the top of each of the above sample ballots.

Are you new to South Carolina or unsure if you are registered to vote? You can go to scvotes.gov to register or check your voting status.  Please note, in order to vote, South Carolina law requires that you register to vote at least 30 days prior to the election.

If you will not be in town on election day or are 65 years old or older, you can vote absentee. To review information about absentee voting and see the complete list of qualifications to vote absentee, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: KCBD)

Meeting Notification on Proposed Rezoning

Rezoning Plans Deferred For Community Feedback And Discussion

Chris Corrada, Principal at Riverstone Properties, will host an informal meeting to get feedback and answer questions related to the proposed rezoning of the parcel adjacent to Freshfields Village (see map below). This drop-in-style meeting will be held at the Town of Kiawah Island Municipal Center, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway on Monday, June 13, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Residents are encouraged to drop by any time during this period to see plans and ask questions.  

Riverstone Properties announced during the June 8, 2022 Zoom webinar that they are deferring the proposed rezoning request for the scheduled Charleston County Planning Commission meeting. This is to allow the proper time to resolve the concerns relating to the rezoning. 

At this time, no date has been set for the proposed rezoning request. The Town of Kiawah Island will notify the community of any new dates or information regarding this proposed rezoning request.

-Submitted by the Town of Kiawah Island

Art of Jazz June 22

The Gibbes Museum and Charleston Jazz are teaming up to bring you original compositions inspired by works on view. Enjoy performances by some of Charleston’s most talented musicians.

Art of Jazz at The Gibbes Museum
June 22, 2022
6:00 – 7:00 pm
$30 Members | $35 Non-Members | $10 Student/Faculty with valid ID
Click here for information and tickets. 

Zandrina Dunning is a Singer/Songwriter, Vocal Coach, and Producer originally from Boston Massachusetts. She has performed with local and national recording artists, including Jazz legend George Benson and Darius Rucker of Hootie & The Blowfish, American Idol Season 11 finalist, Elise Testone, and more. A prolific performer, she frequently appears with the the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, and headlines The Zandrina Dunning Experience. Dunning was honored as Jazz Artist of the Year by the Charleston City Paper in 2020.

Stephen Washington’s musical journey began as a child and continued through his early adult years playing piano for the College of Charleston’s Gospel Choir. In addition to being a proficient jazz artist, Stephen has been privileged to play with national recording Gospel stars CeCe Winans and Travis Greene. Washington has travelled throughout the world, including Spain and Ethiopia, spreading the healing power of music to the masses.

-Submitted by Charleston Jazz

(Image credit: charlestonjazz.org)

King Tides in the Charleston Area June 13-16

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 2022 predicted king tides are:

  • June 13-16 
  • July 12-15 
  • August 10-13 
  • September 7-10 
  • October 26-28 
  • November 23-26 
  • December 23-25  

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