Carolina Orchards Clubs and Groups

February 2023

Aging Caregivers Support Group While there are residents in Carolina Orchards caring for

family with memory issues, this group can also address

residents with Parkinson’s disease who are beginning to lose

mobility and memory function. This peer to peer support

group shares in staying a step ahead of the aging process of

loved ones we are caring for. Anticipation of safety issues

should be the priority. If you have someone at home and

worry about leaving them alone for short periods, this group

discusses when to intervene, and how to find outside help.

Contact: Mary Ann Couture

Americans for Democracy and Equality Zoom Meeting February 28th Americans for Democracy and Equality will continue meeting on Zoom for the time being.

It's a convenience thing, not so much a COVID thing at this point. Our February meeting

will fall on the last day of the short month, Tuesday, February 28, at 6:30. Watch your

email and our Discussion section in the LifeStyle Link for the month's Zoom link.

We are a left-of-center political group, which we realize puts us a little out of sync with

much of South Carolina. But not as far out of sync as you might think. In the 2022

midterms, between 35 and 45% of the vote went to Democratic candidates, depending on

the office. That's a minority, but a substantial one. Democrats only win in concentrated

'blue' areas like Rock Hill, but our presence and participation is always important.

In the CO ADE group, you can talk politics in a welcoming environment. You can also learn

about the wider landscape of progressive politics in York County and the state. Outside

our monthly meetings, I encourage you to post comments, notes and information in the

Discussion area of our LifestyleLink group. A few of us 'live and breathe' politics. Most

people - even Democrats and Progressives - do not. We're not expecting you to, either.

But we are dedicated to assisting in building an 'informed electorate'. It's hard to keep up.

We're here to help.

See you on the 28th! (On Zoom) - Gary Pearce, President, CO ADE



Bereavement Group Next Meeting: February 14th at 10:30

February is Heart health month, so let’s talk about your heart and

how you are coping with the loss of your loved one

The Bereavement Group will meet on February 14 at 10:30 in the

Magnolia Room. Our group is a support group that is safe place to talk about how you are feeling without any judgement, only

love and support. We cry, we laugh, we share wonderful

memories, some sad, but many times funny ones! Please feel free

to join us and if you have any questions please contact Deb

Saccacio at [email protected].





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Contact: Deb Saccacio

Bible Study for Ladies of Carolina Orchards Contact: Ann Monza

December always seems to fly by, but I pray you were left with sweet memories of

time spent with family, friends, and your neighbors here in the Orchards. I also hope

you were able to attend our Christmas Cookies and Caroling Event at the Grove on

December 5th. There were almost 100 people present at the Grove that day making a

joyful noise and munching on delicious homemade cookies. It was a wonderful way to

herald the Reason for the Season! It's bound to become a yearly event!

But it's now the beginning of a New Year with new opportunities to join us in Bible

Study. While the weather outside might still be frightful, our Bible Study groups are

warm and inviting and offer the opportunity to grow closer to like- minded neighbors

as we study God's Word and ultimately grow closer to Him! We invite you to go to the

BSLCO group page on the Carolina Orchard's website. Click on the sign-up genius link

to view the studies offered. Request to join the one that most interests you and has

an opening. The group's Organizer will then contact you about where and when

they'll next meet. Whereas we used to all meet on the same day at the same time and

participate in the same study, there are now a variety of study options and meeting

times to choose from. Several of our studies are yearlong and began in September,

but a couple will be brand new and begin in January. All will conclude in May with a

celebratory Large Group Ice Cream Social! We sincerely wish you a Blessed New Year

and look forward to meeting you soon!

Bible Study For Men Sunday evening Co-Ed Bible Fellowship at 5 pm – Book of John Monday morning men’s Bible Fellowship at 8:30 am – Topical

discussions & John Tuesday morning men’s Bible study at 9:30 am – Book of Daniel Wednesday morning men’s Bible study at 8:30 am – NT book TBD Thursday morning men’s Bible study at 9 am – studying “The

Jesus I Never Knew” by Yancey Friday morning study at 8:30 am – 2 Corinthians Friday morning at 10 am – 1 & 2 Peter

Bourbon Club Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 21st

Bourbon Club members will be meeting at their normal time at 7

pm on the third Tuesday or February 21st. A waiting list is currently

being compiled to start a second bourbon group for tastings. Each month two different bourbons are brought to taste. Members

take turns hosting. It always turns into a fun filled evening. If you

are interested in learning more, text or call 678.951.6134.

Contact: Roy Gogel

Bridge Interest Group

Wednesdays: 10 AM & Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7 PM

We play every Wednesday from 10 AM – 12 PM and Tuesday and

Thursdays from 7 - 9 PM at The Grove. All skill levels are welcome

(including exploring Beginners). Our aim is to expand our group to

various skill level players, so each player can play with their same

level. For questions contact: Prabal Roy: 704-307-3673/[email protected] Marsha Foster: 330-730-0814/ [email protected]



Contact: Prabal Roy

Bocce Ball Contact: Bob Yantis Mondays and Wednesdays 2pm-4pm

Congratulations to the Third Annual Bocce Ball

Tournament winners!

1st Place: Richard Annan 2nd Place: Jack Elsey 3rd Place Mike McAvoy

Cornhole Club Thursdays at 4:00 PM This game is a fun sport for men, women or couples. Anyone can

play, no experience needed. Training and instruction for new

players available. We play weekly on Thursdays at 4pm. We later

will hold tournaments and team competition. A great social sport.

Membership is required. Contact Debs Pedigo for more

information. [email protected], 704-608-7649. Contact: Debs Pedigo

Carolina Orchards Softball

Watch for the March 2023 Newsletter for information on our next season.

The 2022 season has officially ended. We had some new men and women

players come out and join the team this year. We played doubleheaders at

Doby’s Bridge Park on Wednesday mornings at 9:30. Sun City Carolina Lakes

also invited us to play doubleheaders at their complex toward the end of the

season. The 2023 season will begin in April if there is interest to have a team.

Thanks to everyone for making 2022 a fun season for us.

516 941-5125 or [email protected]



Lawrence Contact: Peter

CaroVinos Wine Club Wednesday, February 15th We would like to wish our members a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New

Year! The Caro vinos Wine Club board is excited about 2023 and all the new

year programs we are working on.

February: 2020 It was a Very Good Year! A horizontal Wine tasting featuring California Zinfandels 2020 vintage under

$20.00. Bring a zinfandel from your favorite winery and let’s see how it rates

against the others. A rating sheet based on SS’s (see, swirl, sip, savor).

Additionally, please bring an appetizer to share. March: Let’s Travel to South Africa Claire Modarelli will do a presentation on South Africa wines. We will be

tasting 2 whites and 2 reds. She will also be suggesting pairing to bring to

enhance the taste of the wines. Further details will be forthcoming. April: Best of Italy vs Best of France On your mark, get set, go! Tim Fulton, team France and Michael Petko, team

Italy will delight us with their takes on their favorite regions & wines. They are

both wine connoisseurs on their chosen regions. Look forward to an

informative, yet fun evening. COME CHEER THEM ON! More information will

be posted on the website.

May: Illuminations Wine Tasting Room Join your CaroVinos friends on a short trip. Illuminations Wine Tasting Room

in Fort Mill is a treasure to be discovered. It is a mother and daughter

business with a friendly, warm and inviting. The prices are reasonable, have a

bite and enjoy the evening.

June: Annual Lew Greenstein Sangria Night The sangria Contest will again take place this year. It will be conducted inside

with availability to the back porch. We will be working on clarifying the rules

to ensure that is smooth and refreshing. Tapas will be the theme this year.

Let’s start the summer with flair this year.

July & August: No Meetings will be held.



PLEASE NOTE: Membership fee is $10.00. The fee is due by January 31, 2023 or

before you come to the February meeting.

Contact: Michael Petko | Jayne Lyons

Conservative American Patriots Next Meeting: February 8th

Come join us for conservative conversation along with speakers with

information about our community and our state, issues before our

State Congress.

We meet at 7PM on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Come join us.



Contact: Judy Kelly

Community Care Collecting donations on February 4th We are starting off 2023 by combining efforts with the Fort Mill Boy

Scouts again for their food donation drive for the Fort Mill Care Center.

Items needed include: grits, tuna, syrup, and snacks (crackers, nuts,

granola bars, chips). We will be collecting donations on Saturday

morning, February 4, from 10:30-11:30. Please bring your items to the

parking lot in front of the Sales Center.

Danielle, director at the Historic Paradise Foundation, told us that the

parents and child recipients from the angel tree project were overjoyed

by the gifts and the generosity of our community. It is especially

appreciated because the parents have to spend money on necessities

like clothes, underwear and shoes. See photos.

Our 2023 meeting schedule will continue on the fourth Thursday of each

month at 11:00am in the Magnolia Room. Our next meeting is on

January 26 and the following month is on February 23.

We have been growing and welcome anyone interested in giving back to

the community to join us. Happy New Year to all!

Linda, Michele and Rosemary





Contact: Linda Principe

Chess Club Contact: Gil Insley

Stuck inside avoiding the cold this winter? Try chess! Chess

challenges the mind while having fun and comradery. The

Chess Club welcomes potential new members and semi-

interested onlookers to join us. We meet the following

Tuesdays: January 10, 24, and 31. Contact Gil Insley at

[email protected] or 704-301-4598. Or just show up.

Cyclepaths Winter has a bit of a grip on us, but riding isn’t too bad at this time. In fact,

some of our cold days here in SC would be like a spring day up north. What

better way to enjoy the outdoors than to take a bike ride. CyclePaths is a co-ed bicycle group of Carolina Orchards residents. It’s a great way to get

your exercise in, meet new community people, and get some fresh air.

Rides take place around Carolina Orchards and on greenways in Charlotte

and Rock Hill. The rides are between 10 to 15 miles at a noncompetitive

pace three times a week, weather permitting. The biking takes place on

paved roads and graded trails with some wood and concrete deck

connectors. There is no trail or mountain biking.

Rides: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY at 9:30 am.

Rides on Mondays & Fridays are on a variety of greenways in the Charlotte

& Rock Hill areas. Riders should meet at the Grove parking lot by 9:30 am.

Riders will depart by car to the greenway trails. If you do not have a bicycle

carrier, riders with additional space on their carrier will try to

accommodate.

Wednesday rides are at 9:30 am and stay within Carolina Orchards

community. Riders meet in the Grove parking lot. So, if you are looking for

some exercise and to meet new neighbors, come on out and join the fun!

Added Twist! For those of you who would like to take a ride and then have

lunch, on the last Friday of the month we will add a lunch stop on the way

back to the CO. The ride in February will be on Friday the 24th. We will ride

the McAlpine Creek Greenway. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday,

March 15 at 1:00 pm in the Blossom room at the Grove.

Should you need more information, contact Tom Injaychock, president at

[email protected]. If you are not a current member, simply go to

carolinaorchards.org Groups, CyclePaths and click on “request membership”. There is NO membership fee. It is a great way to

meet neighbors and get some exercise.



Contact: Tom Injaychock

Dance Club

Thursdays 4:30-7:00pm

The CAROLINA ORCHARDS DANCE CLUB is ready to help you get some

fun exercise and meet new friends! We welcome beginners and you

don’t need a partner. The DANCE CLUB will be offering line dance

classes on THURSDAY, February 2nd, 16th, and 23rd in the GROVE

BALLROOM. On THURSDAY, February 9th , the DANCE CLUB will be hosting a

Valentine’s Dance for the Carolina Orchards Community. Starting time

for the dance is 6 pm and will be held in the Ballroom in The Grove. Cost

of the event is $10 per person (Dance Club members also have to pay

the $10 if they are going).

Our regular THURSDAY Dance Club class meets at: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Advanced - club members who already know all our beginner and advanced dances, and will learn new dances at a faster

pace. 6:00 -7:30 pm Beginner - New members and existing club members who

need instruction and extra practice in learning our beginner and some

advanced dances.

A list of line dances that will be taught and reviewed for each group

(advanced/beginner) is posted under documents on our website. Our

line dances include: contemporary, country, waltz and cha-cha. New

dances will be added throughout the year.

To request membership and to learn more about our dance club/

events, new dance videos, etc., visit the Carolina Orchards Lifestyle

portal/groups/Carolina Orchards Dance Club Thanks and hope to see you soon!

Nichols Contact: Al

Daytrippers Next Meeting: Monday, February 6, 2022 Next Meeting is Monday, February 6, 2022 – 1:00 PM - Peach Room The Daytrippers have some exciting trips planned for 2023. If you are not a member, you may want to consider joining after reviewing this list. We are pleased to report that we have dates, details, and trip captains for many of the trips. So far, the 2023 calendar looks like this: SC State Museum in Columbia & lunch at the Blue Marlin (bus) – 1/25 – Cindy Gjurich - $58 pp Muddy River Rum Distillery & lunch at Lodge Tavern – Belmont (bus)– 2/23 – Wendy Dryman & Donna Forrester - $59 pp The Carolina Transportation Museum & Childress Winery for lunch (bus) – 3/16 – Mary Ann Couture - $45 pp Mint Museum – Picasso exhibit & Fashion Reimagined & lunch TBD – 4/27 Cheryl Evans Old Salem & Reynolda House + lunch at River Birch Lodge– Winston-Salem (bus) – 5/10 – Sherry Sutton & Diane Christiano – approx. $83 pp NC Winery Tours (approx. 6/22) – Barbara Johns Catawba Queen Dinner Cruise – Lake Norman (July)– Cecelia Timmons Wohlfahrt Haus dinner theatre – Million Dollar Quartet – Wytheville, VA (8/17) – Barbara King Charlotte Speedway and Hendricks Motorsports Museum (September) – Tish Bialecki SC State Fair – Columbia – 10/11 thru 10/22, actual date TBD – MaryAnn Couture Carolina Panthers Stadium Tour (November) – Lou Principe Holiday Lights – Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens – Trip Captain vacant It’s important to read the News updates for meeting reminders and sign-up dates. Many times, we are having people sign up for trips after the meeting. Officers and trip captains have priority when signing up for trips, followed by Daytripper members. If the trip is not full then we welcome other Carolina Orchards residents.

Fabulous Foodies Club Contact: Tish Bialecki Do you love to cook and or bake? Do you read cookbooks like others read

novels? Then come join this group of residents who love to cook and

explore new cuisines. We have dinner outings, potlucks and share recipes.

It’s a fun way to get to know other foodies who share your joy of cooking. For more information contact Tish Bialecki at [email protected]

February 7th 6-8pm Join the Foodies this month to celebrate Chinese New Year and

Valentine’s Day! The choice is yours. Bring an Asian inspired dish or a

yummy dessert. Make sure you list what you are bringing for the group so

we don’t have duplicates. Bring along your table setting and of course

your beverage of choice. See you February 7th from 6-8PM





Garden Club Next Meeting: March 7th at 3pm

Carolina Orchards Garden Club welcomes interested gardeners to

join our Club membership and club activities.

Garden Club offers interesting and informative programs/speakers

on a variety of topics. Our leadership group includes support

workers for Anne Springs Greenway Plant a Row (PAR) and

Pollinator Garden (POL) workers. Volunteers are always needed

for these projects.

Annual membership dues are $10. At the Grove, there is a white

cabinet on the right side as you enter. Inside the cabinet is a binder

for the Garden Cub with a zippered plastic pouch for checks. Our next meeting for Garden Club will be March 7 at 3:00pm in the

Blossom room.



Contact: Carol Grinham & Ana Greenstein

Great Courses

The new selection for the Great Courses will be January 17. will be

Ordinary Americans in the Revolutionary War. This series will be taught

by Professor Richard Bell of the University of Maryland, you’ll discover

the American Revolution from a startlingly different perspective: not the

perspective of the Founding Fathers, who were people of wealth and

privilege, but of the common people who made the revolution happen.

Over the course of 28 lessons, you’ll meet the soldiers, midwives,

artisans, shopkeepers, farmers, enslaved people, and all the other men

and women—European-American, Native American, and African

American—with whom the success or failure of the American Revolution

depended. Without these people, there could have been no revolution The video lectures are presented in the Peach Room at 1:00. This series

will start on January 17, 2023 and end on April 23, 2023. If you are

currently enrolled in The Great Courses there is no charge. The cost to

new participants, for the entire series is $5.00 per household. Sign up in

the “Great Courses ring binder” with a $5. check made out to Jean

Williams

The Great Courses is a series of videos presented by educators and

lecturers from many educational institutions. The new series will begin

on January 17, 2023 and end on April 23, 2023. It will be presented on the

screens in the Peach Room at the Grove.Each session is two lectures,

which are 30 minutes each. The lectures are on Tuesday from 1:00 to

2:00. The lectures are independent of each other so if you miss one or

two it will not affect your enjoyment of others





Contact: Jean Williams

Juliets



February 14th 10:30am



ROMEOS and JULIETS Valentine's Day Brunch

February 14 is the date of the joint Romeos’ and Juliets’ gathering for brunch

and celebrating Valentine’s Day. Starting at 10:30 AM at the Grove Ballroom,

the event is being catered by Bagel Boat of Lake Wyle. The menu includes:

bagels, lox, spreads, white chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad, and fruit salad.

We will have fresh coffee, hot water for tea, and orange juice. We will also have

a drawing for a door prize so make sure you join in the fun. To attend, sign up in the Juliets’ binder in the cabinet by the front desk. Please make your check

for $14 per person to Juliets and place it in the pouch. Deadline for

reservations is February 7.

Contact: Deb Deschamps

November 2022

Sing a-longs and

Karaoke Lite

February 13th 2023



Join us for a fun time to sing some of your favorite songs from long ago

or recent ones. We’ll find them on YouTube with music and the words. If you want to use a mic, we’ll have a couple available. Lots of laughs…



Contact: Mary Ann Couture / Linda Deane

Midwestern Club Monday February 13th at 6:00 pm

How Well Do You Know Your Partner?

Join us on Monday, February 13th at 6pm to find out!

A "romantic" dinner of sandwiches, sides, decadent desserts (fit for any

Valentine single or couple) will be served. Reservations are first come first

served in the book at The Grove. Leave your $15 per person to reserve your

spot and be sure to sign the list as well. Reservations close on February 4th!

Your planning committee met and wants you to have information about our

upcoming Midwest Club 2023 year.

First of all, we want to share that plans are in place for meetings on the

following dates: All are Mondays. February 13, April 10, June 12, September 11

and November13. Mark your calendars now.

Secondly, we will be reaching out to members to assist in planning and

putting on our events. PLEASE say yes to helping put on the parties that are

becoming the talk and and excitement of Carolina Orchards. Remember,

many hands make little work and these events don't happen by accident.

Thanks in advance for stepping up!

Next, we need to update our membership list. PLEASE contact Cheryl Evans, [email protected] if 1) you wish to be removed from the group 2) only one

of a couple is registered as a member. We need an accurate count of ACTIVE

MEMBERS for space planning for our events. Our space was maxed out in

December. We don't want to have to turn people away and if we need to seek

larger meeting space, we will. Thanks again in advance for stepping up to help out the Midwest Club!!

Mystery Book Club Next Meeting: February 1st, 2023



The Mystery Book Club group will meet on Wed, Feb 1st at 3pm in

the Grove.

February’s book for discussion will be A Flaw in the Blood by

Stephanie Barron, a mystery set during the reign of Queen

Victoria. The discussion leader will be Diane Cullinan.



Contact: Carol Pysch



New York Metro Club The NY Metro Club is a social club that meets every other month. Last

year we had some fun events that included our “Melting Pot” Luck

Dinner, a NYC Trivia Night, the End of Summer Beach BBQ, and our

Holiday Dessert Extravaganza. Some of our 2023 plans include a Chinese

Take Out with an Amazing Race through Chinatown, a Trip to Atlantic

City, Katz’s Deli Night, An Evening on Broadway, and a Subway World

Series (think Yankees and Mets!)

If you are from the NYC Metro area (Rockland, Westchester, LI, NYC

Boroughs, NJ) or have worked there and would like to join in the fun, go

to the Lifestyles website, find the NY Metro Club and request

membership. There are no dues to belong. If you have any questions,

please contact Marsha Rosner at [email protected].

Contact: Marsha Rosner

The New England and

Upstate New York Club Next Meeting: February 6th 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The New England Club is for anyone who is from or has a connection to New

England or upstate New York. We are a social group that explores like interests

and experiences generally associated with New England. Food, of course, is a

primary indulgence where members create their favorite dishes and recipes.

Games, storytelling and New England history are enjoyed by all. Meeting new

members and making friends is a primary objective.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please sign up on our club page or by

emailing our president, [email protected] and request an invitation. Our first meeting of the New Year will take place on Feb. 6, 2023 in the Blossom

Room from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Please join us for some delicious food and fun activity. All registered members

will receive reminders and requests for food prior to the Feb, 6th meeting.

Contact: Jim Cozzolongo

The Orchards Chorale Presents

Love Songs In the Afternoon Sunday, February 19th | 3pm

Join us at The Grove to hear some of

your favorite love songs from the 60s,

70s, and 80s preformed by The

Orchards Chorale

Register Here







Registration will close February 12th

Photography Club

At the January meeting of the Carolina Orchards Photography

Club the members present elected Thom Pennington as President

for 2023 and Ray Lorince as Vice President and Secretary for 2023



Contact: Thom Pennington

Pickleball Club A Message From Tom Granger:

As we move into a new year, I would like to thank Kevin Clancy for his leadership as

President last year. There are always a few glitches that have an effect on various

events, however, his guidance helped the events run as smoothly as possible. I would

also like to thank Reto Corbetti for his two years of service as Treasurer. Reto

implemented the current financial reporting program being used, which provides a

easy to use system that generates professional looking financial statements. Lastly, I

would like to thank Gary Keller for his service as the Chairman of the Court

Monitor/Equipment Committee. Gary also chaired the committee that developed the

Open Play Guidelines. These Guidelines were designed for players to play with others

of the same skill set. These Guidelines are still a work in progress, but will be necessary

as the sport continues to grow and the number of players continues to increase.

There is a change with the PB Board for 2023. Steve Prince resigned his position as

Treasurer in early January. Dave Claspell was appointed to serve as Treasurer until the

next general election. The Executive Board unanimously approved his appointment at

the January 11, 2023 meeting. Thank you, Dave, for volunteering your services.

The new Board is looking forward to working with club members to continue to

improve upon existing events and create new events for everyone. We look forward to

increased participation in events. More participants generate more excitement for all.

See you on the courts!

Tom Granger President of Carolina Orchards Pickleball Club

It is that time of year again! 2023 Pickleball season time…

Was your New Year’s resolution to become more physically active and socially

involved? Have you wondered what pickleball is all about? Have you thought about

playing pickleball? Do you have friends that play pickleball? Maybe it is time for you to

join the Carolina Orchards Pickleball Club! We have fun events throughout the year for new and experienced players, all skill

levels, CO-ED events, and separate events for men and women. We also have

instructional events where you can learn how to play or just fine tune your skills. The

Pickleball Club’s first event for 2023 is February 4th. It is easy to join in the fun. It is only $20 for the year. Just drop your check, made out

to COPC, at the Grove Amenity Center. There is a cabinet on the right as you enter

where you will find a book for the Pickleball Club with a zippered plastic pouch for

checks. We look forward to having you as a member of the Pickleball Club. See you on the courts…

Rob Kirkley Director of Competition and Events and Instruction [email protected] Club

Pickleball Club The Pickleball Club Competition Committee will be hosting the first

pickleball event of 2023, a CO-ED Round Robin event for all player

levels on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

D/E Players at 11:00 AM (Hosted by Kevin Harris, Alma Jackob, Bryan O’Sullivan) C Players at 1:00 PM (Hosted by Mike Romenick, Naomi Griffin, Bryan O’Sullivan) A/B Players at 3:00 PM (Hosted by John Barra, Audrey Lawrence, Bryan O’Sullivan) Each Player group is asked to arrive 15 minutes early.

The make-up date is February 11. This is a free event, and is open to all Pickleball Club

members at all skill levels. Please be available on both of these dates if you wish to

participate.

Each “Player Level” is limited to 24 players. Participants will rotate play for six games,

each with a different partner and against a different pair of opponents. All games will be

played to 11 points - win by 1 point.

The top 3 players in each Event will be recognized.

We will have a Waiting List for each Event and we will need Volunteers.

The Lifestyle announcement will be posted on January 8.

The Lifestyle announcement with the Signup Genius links for each individual group

(Signup Genius for D/E players---Signup Genius for C players---Signup Genius for A/B

players) will be posted January 22 at 7:00 PM.







The Pickleball Club Competition Committee will be hosting the

second pickleball event of 2023, a CO-ED Ladder League event for all

player levels that runs Saturday, February 18 – April 1. Time will be

1pm – 3pm. Seven weeks, no extensions.

The Lifestyle announcement will be posted on January 22. The Lifestyle announcement with the Signup Genius link will be posted February 5 at

7:00 PM.

Signup deadline is February 13. Please make $10 check to COPC and drop off in

Pickleball Club binder at the Grove by February 13.



Pittsburgh / Western Pennsylvania Region Club

Next Meeting: Monday, February 20, 6-8 PM, Blossom Room

We are pleased to announce the Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania Region

group has obtained official club status. Our Club includes Carolina Orchards

residents who have lived in the Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania Region,

including Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia. Interested residents who

are not currently members, may request membership on our Club page

located on the Carolina Orchards community portal : portal.lifestylelink.net Most events will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month, but we will also post

opportunities for informal gatherings on our Club page and in emails

throughout the year. Our February event will include an Italian dinner catered

by Rosati’s. Details will be included in an email to members on January 30, and

also posted on our Club page. Members of the Board include Marti Reid, Michele Simon, Barbara M. Johns,

and Diane Kletch. Please feel free to contact any of us by email, text, or phone

listed in the Directory on the community portal.



Contact: Marti Reid

Quilt Club

"Display of Quilts" on February 9th



The Quilt Club is sponsoring a "Display of Quilts" on February 9th

from 1pm-4pm. Please come and see what we have made and ask

questions! We'll be here to answer them! Interested in learning how to

quilt? We'll show you how!

The Quilt Club meets the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of the month

from 1pm-4pm at The Grove.

Contact: Diane Schilke

ROMEOS February 14th is the ROMEOS and JULIETS Brunch - 10:30 February 28th - 8:30am



Romeos meet the Tuesday morning after Monday recycle trash pickup. Coffee,

donuts, and bagels are provided prior to the guest speaker. Past speakers have

included state, county and city officials discussing topics important to Carolina

Orchards and the surrounding community.

The speakers for February will be directors from Men’s Night Shelter and

Community Day Shelter in Rock Hill

If you would like assistance please contact Lou Principe at 609-203-4020 or

email him at [email protected] and one of the Home Helpers will get in

touch with you.



Contact: Lou Principe

Scotch Club Scotch 1: Tuesday, February 14th Scotch 2: Tuesday, February 7th

We started the New Year with some wonderful selections and

presentations and are now looking forward to February. The Scotch tasting groups will meet as normal at 7 pm. Scotch 1, the

second Tuesday or February 14th; Scotch 2, the first Tuesday or

February 7th. Both tasting groups are almost full, but there are a few open slots. If

you are interested in learning more about single malt scotches, text or

call 678.951.6134. Contact: Roy Gogel

Shalom Club I always say, let's start the new year by turning HOPE into action. I see

four reasons for hope. The first is the indomitable human spirit; the

second is the resilience of nature; the third is the human intellect and

the last is the power of our young people to make a positive impact...

Now let's get back to reality. Two major holidays in February,

Valentines Day & Presidents Day. Valentines Day initiates romance and

love throughout the world. Why don't we throw candy, flowers & cards

at one another rather than bombs? Then there is Presidents Day. We

celebrate past & present Presidents birthdays ( are you kidding ). The

only gift we need is ( one's birthday with safety and health ).

Shalom



Contact: Bernie Rosner

Singles Club The Singles Club is looking forward to an active year in 2023. We did not meet in

January as our new leaders organized for the year. We have a team of people who will

be taking on various leadership roles this year. Our meeting in February will be on

Monday, February 13 at 6:00 pm. We will have a game night playing Mexican Train and

Rummikub. For refreshments we will have soup or chili made by our own chefs.The

evening will also include selecting activities and organizers for the year. A second activity in February will be attending a performance at the Fort Mill

Community Playhouse. Information on reserving your ticket will be sent to each

member.

The Singles Club is made up of men and women who do not have a partner. We are fun-

loving people and strive to provide a way to enlarge your circle of friends in Carolina

Orchards. If you would like to join the fun, go to www.carolinaorchards.org, click on

groups. When you find Singles, click and ask to join. You will get a notice that invites you

to join. It is as easy as that. Look forward to seeing you. For additional information

contact Bonnie Dove [email protected] or Paula Andrejko at

[email protected] .

Contact: Jean Williams

Contact: Connie Flory

Tailgaters Tailgaters Club was created early in the development of Carolina Orchards. The purposes of

the group was to be an adjunct to Lifestyles providing social events inclusive of food and

entertainment for our residents, and partner with Lifestyles for other events. The type of

events we have managed in the past include, a St Patrick's day dance and Irish dancing

demonstration, an Octoberfest celebration including an oompah band, a Super bowl party, a

run for the roses Kentucky derby bash, and an Italian dinner party and dance, to name a few.

We have also partnered with Lifestyles to cater a Memorial Day party, Fourth of July

celebration, Friendsgiving(Thanksgiving) dinner, and Veterans Day breakfast. We are able to

make money on our events because our club members volunteer to not only manage the

events but actually provide the person power to run them. Our goal is use our profits for

projects that benefit of all residents where funds may not be available from other sources.

Tailgaters meets each month at the Grove. Meeting dates and times are available on the

Carolina Orchards website under the Tailgaters club section. We invite you to attend our

meetings and join our group of about 150 residents. We are always looking for new

entertainment ideas, how we can use our funds for the community’s benefit, and for another

pair of helpful hands. Attend one of our meetings to learn about what we do or send an email

to [email protected]

Contact: Jeff Sanderson

Travel Club We have 3 trips for 2023 scheduled and are working on more!

The first trip is to Ireland and Scotland in April 24th - May 8th. This is a bus tour lead

by Joan Lowes. Then we go to Iceland and Greenland on the Norwegian Star July 3rd

for 10 days lead by Sharleen Brett. Sicily is our last trip of the year and it is

September 16th - 23rd lead by Karen Gorin. Everyone is invited on the trips including

friends and family not living in Carolina Orchards. For more information on the trips,

contact Steve Lenard at [email protected].

We are also looking to create a more social atmosphere to facilitate the desire for

group travel in the community. Our next meeting will be February 21st to discuss the

status of upcoming trips and potential new trips. Following the group discussion

there will be free time for everyone to stick around and share some food and drink

while we seek to continue building the club.





Contact: Steven Lenard

Unity @ The Orchards Pancake Breakfast February 19th | 10am At Fellowship Hall

Group Gathering February 19th | 4pm-6pm At the home of Fran and Jim Webb (313 Harvest Valley) Bring appetizers/finger food & your favorite drink Nonalcoholic drinks will be available

Contact: Connie Flory

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