ALOHA SEABROOK ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS!
SIPOA’s first annual Luau & Pig Roast will be on Saturday, May 24th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm on the Lake House Lawn.
The festivities will include:
We can’t wait to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with you!
*In case of rain, the event will be held inside the Lake House.
*For Seabrook Island Property Owners Only ~ 21+ over only.
*No RSVP Required.
Who does what on Seabrook Island? Would you like to learn more about this always-timely topic?
Join SIPOA, TOSI, and SIC for conversation on May 12 at 4:00pm in the Lake House, Live Oak Hall.
Sip some wine and Get the Scoop!
When: Monday, May 12
Where: Lake House, Live Oak Hall
Time: 4:00pm Happy Hour
Mornings of May 12 – May 22 at the Lake House Outdoor Pool.
Be Water Wise is the educational program of Waterproof Inc., a 501(c)(3) that provides free water safety and swim lessons to first graders from Mt. Zion Elementary School. Be Water Wise was held at the Lake House outdoor pool for the first time last spring with great success. This program, in its 15th year, is supported by private donations and endorsed by the Charleston County School District. The SIPOA Board approved Waterproof’s request for this year’s program in November 2024.
First grade students and their teachers will be in the Lake House outdoor pool area for 9 mornings in mid-May. While 15 children and their coaches are in the pool, their classmates are on the playground, basketball court, and grassy field with their teachers.
Twenty fully certified Seabrook Island resident volunteer swim coaches will provide 1:1 instruction, while several volunteers help by assisting children with life vests and keeping records of each child’s accomplishments. Four of the coaches are certified lifeguards. Once again, our Seabrook Island community members are are volunteering!
The outdoor pool and deck will remain open as usual for Property Owners and guests.
Photos by Susan Culler Soden, Glen Cox and Gina Sanders
Are you having trouble signing up for the SIPOA Property Owner Portal? Would you like some hands-on help?
Join us on April 14 at 3:00pm to Get the Scoop on the Property Owner Portal. Bring your laptop or your phone and we will get you registered. Please ensure you have access to your email on your device(s).
When: Monday, April 14
Where: Lake House, Live Oak Hall
Time: 3:00pm
UPDATE: Adopt-a-Highway scheduled for 4/5/25 has been canceled. Stay tuned for future volunteer dates.
Sweepers are invited to the April 5 Adopt a Highway Sweep, weather permitting. It is a great way to meet new people and old friends, get some exercise and beautify the entry to Seabrook Island.
Meet at the Lake House around 9:00am. Sweepers will be provided with pick-up sticks, neon orange vests and bags. We will sweep for approximately 2 hours or as long as you are able. Each bag should weigh no more than 15-pounds and personal safety is first-and-foremost for all participants. On average, 3 bags of trash are collected by a participant.
Participants may choose an area along Betsy Kerrison/Bohicket/River Road they would like to see tidied up, or go to an assigned area.
Unable to make this sweep this event? The future date is May 17.
If you plan to participate, RSVP to Mary Gwyn at mkginmd@verizon.net.
Hope you will be able to join us!
With Spring just around the corner, it’s your dog’s turn to enjoy an afternoon at the Lake House Outdoor Pool. A signed waiver will be required at the time of entry.
We ask that all attendees bring a small monetary donation to benefit the Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary.
When: Wednesday, 3/26
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Lake House Outdoor Pool
Please note, the Outdoor Pool and Pool Area will close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, 3/26 for this event, and remain closed for Thursday, 3/27.
Annual Meeting Weekend is Friday, February 14 – Saturday, February 15, 2025. We look forward to celebrating together throughout the weekend with fun events and gathering together at the Annual Meeting.
Help us kick off the weekend with the 38th Annual SIPOA Arts & Crafts Show at the Lake House, Live Oak Hall beginning at 1:00pm!
Seabrook Island is lucky to be home to many artists, craftsmen, photographers, hobbyists, and more! If you would like to display your artwork, please complete this registration form. This registration form must be submitted no later than noon on Friday, February 7, 2025.
The fun continues with SIPOA’s Property Owner Oyster Roast!
Starting at 3:00pm, come enjoy oysters, live music, and complimentary beer and wine with your neighbors at the Lake House Half-Circle!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! No RSVP required.
SIPOA Annual Meeting
Saturday, February 15, 2025; 10:30am
Seabrook Island Club Atlantic Room
Sweepers are invited to the February 8 Adopt a Highway Sweep, weather permitting. It is a great way to meet new people and old friends, get some exercise and beautify the entry to Seabrook Island in time for the Property Owners’ Annual Meeting.
Meet at the Lake House around 9:00am. Sweepers will be provided with pick-up sticks, neon orange vests and bags. We will sweep for approximately 2 hours or as long as you are able. Each bag should weigh no more than 15-pounds and personal safety is first-and-foremost for all participants. On average, 3 bags of trash are collected by a participant.
Participants may choose an area along Betsy Kerrison/Bohicket/River Road they would like to see tidied up, or go to an assigned area.
Unable to make this sweep this event? The future dates are April 5 or May 17.
If you plan to participate, RSVP to Mary Gwyn at mkginmd@verizon.net.
Hope you will be able to join us!
It was another exciting Thanksgiving weekend for the Seabrook Island community with our annual events: Turkey Trot, Holiday Art Show, Holiday Parade, and Tree Lighting.
THANKSGIVING DAY
Turkey Trot – More than 400 runners and walkers showed up Thanksgiving morning for an 8:00am race start. Race shirts were sold out over a week before the race to the 300 people who pre-registered. A new race route took the runners off Seabrook Island Road into the interior of the island for the first half of the race.
FRIDAY
Holiday Art Show – From 11:00am to 4:00pm, the community had the opportunity to stroll through Live Oak Hall to view the talents of our Seabrook Island Artist Guild. Exhibitors showed fine art, fine crafts, and homemade crafts. The Guild raised $1,100 through donations, a percentage of sales from exhibitors, and a silent auction of a sweet grass basket. These funds will go to St. John’s Island High School to purchase materials and supplies in support of their art classes.
Holiday Parade – This year the goal was all parade vehicles decorated for the holiday. We met that goal at 100%. Stukie Valentine was the Grand Marshal and led the parade. Mr. and Mrs. Claus followed him. Next were all the vehicles, followed by our very own STJFD Station 2 fire truck.
Tree Lighting – What struck me most about this event was the number of families and children, from strollers to teens. We had over 400 in attendance. The SIC food truck was busy the entire time. SIPOA provided hot chocolate and wine. Grand Marshal, Stukie Valentine, lit the tree. Tommy and the Chucktown Players kept the music flowing. For the first time, people stayed until the band quit playing.
We have 2 winners in the 2024 Thanksgiving Photography Contest: Rick Heilman and Susan Soden!
MANY TO THANK!
Nic Porter and the Lake House staff. On Thanksgiving Day, the Lake House staff arrived around 6:00am to register the people who walk in, put out traffic cones, set up a water station, and get ready for the 8:00am race to start. By the time staff finishes it is well into the afternoon and turkey time. Then they are back at it Friday, from the usual Lake House exercisers, to the holiday market, to the parade, to the tree lighting, to clean up.
A huge thank you goes to the Communications team of Rhiannon and Kristen and the Communications Committee. We had an ambitious, detailed communications plan that spanned 4-5 weeks.
My next thank you is to members of the Activities Committee: Elizabeth Baker, Kevin Boyle, Denise Hix, Janie McMahon, Barbara Montagu-Pollock, and Michelle Wiedemuth. These Property Owners volunteer a lot of their time to this committee as well as other SIPOA committees.
See you Thanksgiving weekend in 2025!
Submitted by Joyce Phillips, Activities Committee Chair
