This Week in the Pines
Santa was swimming at the Sports Core Pool on Saturday, December 10.

 Santa has been making the rounds in Ocean Pines this season! He will also be visiting children of all ages on Saturday, December 17 from 11am-2pm at his house in White Horse Park. You can also drop off your letters to Santa in the special box located inside the Community Center until December 16. 

Photo by Don LaFond


All activities and programs are open to the public!
Board and Administration 

Special Board Meeting 
Thursday, December 15   9am     Board Room

Administration Office
Open Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm 



Ocean Pines Golf Club
Winter Rates
Ocean Pines Golf Club is open 
all winter long! 
Daily $30 OP residents / $35 public
410-641-6057 for tee times.  

Wing Night Happy Hour
Wednesday, December 14     4-7pm
Stop by The Tern Grille for drinks & 75ยข wings!
(limited menu available)

NEW Kids Holiday Workshop
Saturday, December 17    10am-noon
$5 per child
Drop in to make a cute golf ball ornament and play on our indoor driving range simulator & putting playground. Juice & cookies served! 

OP Golf Gift Cards
Good for Golf - Merchandise - Food - Driving Range
Now through 12-31-16, b uy $100 in Ocean Pines Golf gift cards and receive a FREE Ocean Pines logo hat ($19.99 value!)  Purchase online call 410-641-6057 or stop by the Golf Shop.  Use code FREEHAT.

  
 
This Week's Recreation & Parks Events
at the Community Center
 
Be a Santa to a Senior
Last Day: Monday, December 12
Pick an ornament from the tree in the Community Center. Gifts will be delivered December 14-16. Sponsored by Home Again Senior Care.

FREE Mental Health Seminar
Tuesday, December 13  9-11am
Kelly McMullen, MA, LGPC, of McMullen Psychotherapy will discuss a variety of mental health issues. Spaces are limited - please call to register.

FREE Estate Planning Seminar
Wednesday, December 14   3:30pm & 5:30pm
State Farm Insurance agent Greg Reddell will discuss the realities of retirement and estate planning and how to remove risks. Spaces are limited - please call to register.

Dodgeball Wars for Grades 6-8
Friday, December 16   6-8pm
$8 Ocean Pines residents / $9 Non-residents
Pay at the door! Snacks & drinks provided.


Call 410-641-7052 to register or for more information!

Coming Up!
Free Seminars:  More info
Bus Trips:  More info
Indoor Sports Core Swimming Pool 
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
 Mon-Thurs:  10am - 8pm
Fri and Sat: 10am - 9pm /  Sun: 10am -5pm 

The Sports Core Pool will remain closed all day on Monday, December 12 for a partial pool drain. It will reopen on Tuesday, December 13 at the regular time.




This Week at the Sports Core Pool

Shape Ups H20 begins Tuesday, December 13
Drop-in sessions are available for many other classes!

Register NOW for Upcoming Events
Junior Lifeguard One-Day Program
Wednesday, December 28     10am-4pm
$75 per person - lunch included!

American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-Certification Class
Thursday, December 29     8am-5pm
$150
Register no later than December 24 

 
Ask about Private Pool Parties!  

Pay at the door or save with our multi-visit coupon cards! 

Cards are available at the Admin Building and can be reloaded at the Sports Core Pool or the Admin Building.
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Ocean Pines Farmers 
Market 
Open Every Saturday 
 8am-1pm in 
White Horse Park
CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF CURRENT VENDORS

Ocean Pines Hometown Farmers Markets will be held every Saturday through Christmas Eve. It's a destination for the whole family - seasonal music will fill the park as you wander the market's many artisans and producers. Stock your holiday pantry with local produce, meats, seafood, bread, pastries, preserves and more!

At Market in December 
Apples, beets, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, celery root, chard, collards, cranberries, daikon radishes, garlic, herbs, hothouse tomatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, kalettes, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsnips, pears, persimmons, potatoes, radishes, romanesco, rutabaga, salad greens, shallots, spinach, sweet potatoes, turnips, winter squash



Leaf Collection 

  Public Works will collect leaves through December 22. 

The Public Works Yard is also open to Ocean Pines residents through December 22.  The yard will be open 7:30am - 3pm Monday-Friday and 8am - 3pm on Saturdays. No contractor dumping or plastic bags will be permitted. 
 
Vote for Your Favorites in the"Light Up the Pines"  Decorating Contest  
Vote for your favorite home on Facebook! Visit the Ocean Pines Association on  Facebook and look for the "Light Up the Pines" photo album. Vote for your favorites by "liking" them through Friday, December 23. Winners will be announced the night of Monday, December 26 at The Cove! (time TBA)

This Week at The Cove
 

NEW Buzztime Trivia available during any open 
business  hours - ask your server or bartender! 

Monday
Monday Night Football &  Sip N' Shop
The Cove Open 6pm-11pm
with Dana Jackson behind the bar 
Something for everyone! Watch football or shop your favorite vendors including LuLaRoe, doTerra & more! Light fare menu available.

Monday Night Special!
 Pitcher of Beer and 10 wings for $5
Buy one Appetizer get 2nd Appetizer FREE! 
(lesser/ 
equal priced one is free)

Thursday
Trivia Night
 Last Thursday trivia night in 2016! Trivia will resume on Thursdays January 5-February 2 and will switch to Sundays February 12-May 7.
  Sign up at 5:30;  Games start at 6pm. 

Friday
Date Night / Parents' Night Out
A fun evening for kids and adults! Kids enjoy a movie and dinner upstairs while parents enjoy Friday Date Night downstairs. $10 per child / $15 each add'l sibling
 Date night special! Enjoy one  appetizer, two entrees, one dessert  and a bottle of wine for $60*. Or order from the regular menu. *Tax  & gratuity not included.
 
   Saturday 
Prime Rib Night 
10oz Queen  Cut - $18
14oz King Cut - $21  
with Chef's choice of 2 sides  (Tax & gratuity not included.)

Sunday
Brunch Buffet  at 9am 
  $1 5 adults / $7 ages 6-12  
Free for ages 5 and  under 
(Tax & gratuity not included.)
 
NFL Sunday Ticket
Flat-screen TVs, special bar menu &  tailgate specials! 
$3 Craft Brews, $5 Crushes
 

New Year's Eve Party
Saturday, December 31 
  
Reservations at [email protected] / 410-641-7501   Like us on Facebook

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COVE
Friday, December 23     6-10pm
Tommy Edward


Upcoming Performances

Monday, December 26  6-10pm   
K evin Poole

Tuesday, December 27  6-10pm   
Kaleb Brown

Wednesday, December 28  7-11pm   
DJ Donnie Karaoke

Thursday, December 29   6-10pm  
Sean Loomis

Friday, December 30  6-9pm
Bryan Clark
 

410-641-7501 / [email protected]
Call us about hosting your event!  410-641-7501  or email us dates at [email protected]

 
Have Fun at Manklin Meadows 
Racquet Complex 
& Community Center 

Ocean Pines Platform Tennis Beginners Clinics
Saturdays from 12pm - 1pm

For ages 12 and older. Learn the basics of platform tennis! The first session is free; subsequent sessions are
$5 each. 
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OP RESIDENTS CAN JOIN ALL 3 RACQUET SPORTS AND SAVE!
Individual $500 / Family $850 
Individual, Family, Association and Junior
Memberships available for all 3 sports. 

TRY A RACQUET SPORT 
Free Clinic and Week Trial (all Racquet Sports)
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Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex
410-641-7228 /  410-641-7052
 View Webpage for Info on all 3 sports. 


 
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Social Clubs & Service Organizations 

Retired Nurses of Ocean Pines Cocktail Party
Wednesday, December 14     5:00 pm
$15 per person
2017 officers will also be installed. RSVP to Sally Smith at 410-208-0564.

Pine Tones Chorus Christmas Concert
Friday, December 16     7:30 pm
Atlantic United Methodist Church, Ocean City
Free admission; free will offering
Under the direction of June Todd, the Pine Tones Chorus includes more than 50 singers from Ocean Pines, Ocean City and nearby areas. This concert, entitled "Carol, Singers, Carol!" will offer a festive variety of holiday selections. Featured musicians include Cathy Morgan on the piano, Judy Benton and Fr. Michael Moyer on the trumpet, Jim Meckly on the clarinet, Don Gury on the trombone and Tom Baione on the string bass. Refreshments will follow the concert. For more information contact Pat Besiler at 410-208-2682 or June Todd at 410-289-7373.