VETERANS CEREMONY IN OCEAN PINES
(Photo Credit: Joe Reynolds)
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Sponsorship Program Underway in Ocean Pines
The trees will be in place on Monday, Nov. 20 and have to be decorated by Nov. 24.
Trees, which range in size from 8-10 feet, may be purchased for $50 by businesses, organizations, families and clubs to be displayed in the heart of Ocean Pines. The sponsored trees will be on display from late November to early January.
It's a great way to showcase your company's or organization's community involvement in the largest residential community in Worcester County, Md. The sponsors' names will be displayed prominently in the frequently-visited community park.
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White Horse Park in Ocean Pines
Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 23
If your children have always wondered what it looks
like inside Kris Kringle's cozy cabin
here's their chance. The jolly man will be taking a
break from toy making and relocating
his toy-lover
'
s dream home from the North Pole to Ocean Pines.
Santa
'
s House will be open for visits on Saturdays, Dec. 2
, 9 and 23 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Children are encouraged to write a letter to Santa w
ith their holiday wishes. Those letters
can be delivered
to
Santa
'
s special mailbox located inside the Ocean Pines Co
mmunity
Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines
.
There is no charge for this Santa experience.
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November Events Happening in Ocean Pines
Open to the Public & Fun for the Family
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Board and Administration
Administration Office
Open Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
Work continues on the two new platform tennis courts in Ocean Pines. We're looking forward to having them ready soon!
"A Hometown Christmas"
Ocean Pines will hold its annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the "Hometown Christmas" event on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at White Horse Park, located at 235 Ocean Parkway.
Ocean Pines, Worcester County's largest residential community, has named its new director of finance.
Steve Phillips, a 19-year finance and accounting veteran, will be responsible for Ocean Pines Association's budgeting, forecasting and accounting practices, maintenance of its fiscal records and the preparation and interpretation of financial reports, effective Monday, Jan. 8.
Board Meetings
Board Regular Meeting, Nov. 30 at
7:00pm
Assateague Room, Ocean Pines Community Center
The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) is looking for volunteers for a variety of upcoming events and programs.
The Real OP Forum: Join the Conversation
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For non-emergencies, call
410-641-7747.
For emergencies, dial 911.
Chief David C. Massey, Ed.D.
Latest Police Press Releases
Sign Up For 'PinesAlerts' Emergency Text Notifications
Get emergency alerts and more right through your cell phone. Text "Pines" to 88474 to sign up.
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8:30am-5:00pm Daily
Tern Grille
7:00am - 6:00pm Daily
NFL SUNDAY TICKET ACCESS
at The Tern Grille
Excitement at Ocean Pines Golf Club
Ocean Pines Golf Club is proud to be included as the area's only Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed course. The off-season is the perfect time to try us out (No crowds! Low prices!), and the fall weather is still great! Make sure you cross Ocean Pines off your Ocean City-area golf bucket list!
Try New "Family" Tees at Ocean Pines Golf Club
Have you tried our new "family" tees yet? The weekend is the perfect time to give these two new sets of shorter tees a trial run! These new tees offer a shorter playing alternative for juniors and those just learning to play. The new tees are identified with orange and green golf ball tee markers and range in distance from 65-250 yards per hole for the shorter set and 85-300 yards for the slightly longer set. Golf is growing in Ocean Pines, and we're growing right along with it!
Junior Golf Going Strong in Ocean Pines
Ocean Pines Golf Club also offers junior clinics in the fall and spring. The clinics have also proven popular, necessitating additional sessions to accommodate the demand.
25th Annual Santa's Open Charity Golf Tournament
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017
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Recreation & Parks Department
235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD
Open Mon-
Sat 8am-10pm
Upcoming Events/Programs or Deadlines
CHRISTMAS CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT:
"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE"
WHO: ALL AGES!
WHEN: Friday, December 8 7:00 pm
WHERE: Community Center
FREE EVENT!
Enjoy a classic holiday movie on the big screen! Bring a chair, blanket and snacks, if desired. Drinks, popcorn and candy will be available for purchase.
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"BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR" PROGRAM
Ornaments will be displayed on Christmas trees
Through Dec.15 at the Community Center
Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, this program has delivered more than 3 million gifts at Christmas nationwide to seniors who are in need. Locally, Home Instead Senior Care collaborates with MAC Area on Aging, Shore Up's Shady Pines Adult Medical Day Services, Worcester County Health Dept., Worcester County, Social Services & the Commission on Aging to identify seniors who are in need or wouldn't be receiving a gift for Christmas this year. Here's how you can help: Anonymously, the gift wishes of seniors are displayed on tree ornaments at the Community Center. "Santa" will pull an ornament from the tree & purchase the requested gift. The gift should be wrapped with the ornament tag attached & brought
to the Community Center. Volunteers will regularly collect gifts & refresh ornaments. Gifts will be delivered to the seniors Dec. 18-20.
Join us in supporting our local seniors during this time of year!
If you have questions, please call Home Instead Senior Care at 410.641.0901 or the Rec. & Parks Dept. at 410.641.7052.
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A Hometown Christmas
The tradition continues... Join us as we welcome the holiday season by lighting up trees decorated by local businesses, community clubs & neighborhoods. Enjoy a hot cocoa as you admire the beautiful tree decorations, listen to local choir groups & welcome Santa Claus into town. Businesses, clubs, families, & individuals are encouraged to sponsor a tree & help light up the park. Groups that purchase a tree ($50) will have a sign placed at their tree as recognition for participating in "A Hometown Christmas." Trees range in size from 8 ft. to 10 ft. Sponsors are responsible for decorating their trees in the theme of their choice. All trees will be in place by November 24 for the ceremony on the 25th.
For more information on how to sponsor a tree for this celebration, contact the Rec. & Parks Department at 410-641-7052.
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Stop by the Ocean Pines Community Center for discount tickets
to the
Regal Salisbury Stadium 16
at The Centre at Salisbury.
Premiere Movie Tickets are available for $9.50 instead of the regular price for an adult ticket at the theater box office. We accept cash or credit card.
Premiere Movie Tickets are valid for all films and showtimes. Surcharge fees apply to all IMAX®, RPX®, Large Format and 3D films. Tickets are good at any Regal, Edwards, or United Artists Theaters and do not expire.
Call 410-641-7052 to register or for more information!
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Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans
Community Center (Dec. 9, 2017- Feb 17, 2018)
Next to the Administration Building/Police Department
JUST PRESSED APPLE CIDER FOR THANKSGIVING
Stag Run Farm
is now taking special orders for their apple cider. The apples, harvested from the farm's orchards, will be freshly pressed just before the opening of our Tuesday Thanksgiving Special Order Pickup Market, Nov. 21 from 10 am to noon.
Make the Stag Run Farm market stand your first stop this Saturday, and get your order placed! Just think how special your Thanksgiving feast is going to be, with the addition of Stag Run Farm's Apple Cider.
And, stock up now for later. Your apple cider can be frozen, for enjoying later this winter - when it's no longer available at market.
WARMING UP TO WINTER
Nov. 25 - Artisans' Holiday Gift Market
Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local! Our talented artisans will have a unique selection of items perfect for holiday gift-giving.
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CRAFTER OF THE MONTH
Carol Quinto Carol acknowledges she has always had an interest in arts and crafts but was unable to passionately follow her crafting skills until she retired to Ocean Pines in 2004. She is a self-taught sewer who began making hand-sewn items to sell at the club's Artisan & Gift Shop located across from the Ocean Pines Community Center. She discovered machine embroidery severa
l years ago and enjoys creating custom embroidery pieces. She has also developed a process for making glass and fabric decoupage plates. Although they are time-consuming, she is thrilled with how they turn out.
Carol is also a very busy member of the Pine'eer Craft Club. She currently holds the position of Shop Manager and is responsible for the management of the Artisan & Craft Shop. Over the past years she has held many responsible positions within the club and is co-chair of the Holiday Craft Fair.
To see the items Carol has created and those of other crafters in the group, visit the Artisan & Gift Shop opposite the Ocean Pines Community Center in White Horse Park.
The Pine'eer Artisan and Gift Shop welcomes all residents of Ocean Pines and the surrounding area to shop local crafts.
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The Pine'eer Craft Club holds their monthly meeting. Come and enjoy social time and work on a craft project. The Pine'eer Artisan and Gift Club meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway at 9:45am.
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This Week at
The Cove at Mumford's!
Enjoy delicious menu offerings, live entertainment and beautiful waterfront views!
LIVE Entertainment, Events & Specials
Join us every week for a rotating lineup of some of the most popular musical acts on the Eastern Shore!
Half-Price Burgers ALL Saturday;
Trivia Night Game at 4-6pm
Entertainment is subject to change.
Please check OceanPines.org for the latest info.
Please call 410-641-7501 for reservations.
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11144 Cathell Road
410-641-5255
Please take heed of the 2017 Pool Rules, which apply to all pools.
YOUTH SWIM LESSONS
New sessions of our popular youth group swim lessons at the Sports Core Pool start in November, or schedule a private or semi-private lesson. Instruction is available for all ages starting at 6 months! Call 410-641-5255 for more information or to sign up.
VISIT OUR PUBLIC POOL
Sports Core Pool Open Year-Round
Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday-Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm*
*The Sports Core Pool closes at 2:00 pm one day a month for a deep cleaning of the pool deck.
Sports Core Pool in the News
Great news!
This spring, fourth-grade students at Berlin Intermediate and Ocean City Elementary schools will learn beach and water safety at the Sports Core Pool in Ocean Pines. It's a great partnership between the Ocean Pines Association and Worcester County. Way to go, Aquatics Department!
"OCEAN PINES AQUATICS ANGEL TREE" PROGRAM
Nov. 13 thru DECEMBER 11 * Sports Core Pool
The Ocean Pines Aquatics Team has been given two families in need from Worcester County G.O.L.D. If you would like to donate to one of these local needy families, please stop by the indoor Sports Core during operating hours between November 13 and December 11. Contributors remove an angel ornament from our tree & purchase appropriate gifts for the child or children described on the tags.
THANK YOU for helping us to make it a brighter Christmas for area families.
WATER FITNESS CLASSES/PROGRAMS
SUPER SHARKS
This program offers a high-intensity workout that will improve your
stroke technique in order to allow you to become a more efficient swimmer. Incorporates the latest competitive drill techniques to build
both your endurance & overall aerobic fitness level. Note: Membership in U.S. Masters is optional. Pre-requisite: Familiar with basic front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke & be very comfortable in the water.
WHEN: MON / WED / FRI, 9:00am-9:50am
NOV 13 - DEC 22;
DEC 27 - FEB 2 *No class 12/25; pool closed
FEE: Swim Member $25; OP Resident $35; Non-Resident $45
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WET WORKS I
This is a really fun (at least they laugh a lot!) & very active water
exercise. Whole-body workout using kickboards, noodles, barbells
& stretch cords. Men welcome & wanted.
WHEN: MON / WED / FRI, 9:30am-10:20am Through DEC 15
Drop-in: Swim Member $5; OP Resident $6; Non-Resident $7
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WET WORKS, TOO!!!
Intermediate class & very active water exercise. Whole-body workout
using kickboards, noodles, barbells & stretch cords. Men welcome &
wanted.
WHEN: TUES & THURS, 9:30am-10:20am
Through DEC 14 *No class 11/23; pool closed
INSTRUCTOR: Maria Love, AFPA Certified Aquatic Instructor
Drop-in: Swim Member $5; OP Resident $6; Non-Resident $7
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WATER AEROBICS - EVENINGS
This fun, energetic exercise program will give you results but isn't
too hard on your body. Aquatic exercise not only enhances your
cardiovascular fitness, it can improve muscular endurance & overall
strength without the impact of floor work.
Class is set to music!
WHEN: TUES & THURS, 5:15pm-6:00pm
Through DEC 21 *No class 11/23
INSTRUCTOR: Colby Phillips
Drop-in: Swim Member $5; OP Resident $6; Non-Resident $7
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AQUA-JOG
Aqua-jogging closely mimics natural running form & provides a
neuromuscular workout that, in addition to aerobic benefits, helps
keep the running-specific muscles active. The same can't be said for
biking & swimming. This is a perfect workout for everyone, especially
runners who want to switch it up. Running in the water is 15%
harder than on land due to the resistance. You won't want to miss
WHEN: TUES & THURS, 9:00am-9:30am
Through DEC 19 *No class 11/23; pool closed
INSTRUCTOR: Maria Love, AFPA Certified Aquatic Instructor
Drop-in: Swim Member $5; OP Resident $6; Non-Resident $7
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Whether your racquet sport of choice is tennis, platform tennis or pickleball, you'll find opportunities for court time this summer at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, located at 11443 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines. All activities are open to the public.
Have you tried Timeless Tennis yet?
OP Pickleball Indoor Drop-Ins
New Indoor Pickleball Times and New Rates!
In the Gym at the OP Community Center
"Scheduled Indoor Play" Times In Ocean Pines for November & December
Sundays, 1-5:30pm
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30pm
Wednesdays, 2-5pm
New Reduced Rates: $2 Members, $3 Resident Non-Member; $5 Non-Resident Non-Member
NEW: "Random Indoor Drop-in Play" Times
For unscheduled indoor Pickleball times that come available as a Random Drop-in, the rate will be $3 for all players. These times will be announced in advance, through this Newsletter. The next "Random Drop-in" is scheduled for Friday, November 24, from 2-5pm.
OP Pickleball Wine & Cheese, Christmas Tree Decoration Party!
Sign up by Thursday, Nov. 16
Note: Change of Date to
Friday, Nov. 17 at
4pm
at White Horse Park
ALL Pickleball players & friends are invited! Wine & cheese will be provided by the OP Pickleball Club!
Thank you to Janis Green for being the lead volunteer for this event!
Below pickleball members gathered to decorate the 2016 Christmas tree.
save the date! OP Pickleball 2017 Holiday Party
Thursday, Dec 14th
, at Alex's Italian Restaurant
for ALL Pickleball Players
Happy Hour and Special Dinner Menu for Picklers!
Please Bring New and Unwrapped Gifts for Toy Drive
Sign-up & More Details Coming Soon!
Below, pics from the 2016 Holiday Party!
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**NEW** Platform Tennis Drop-In Times
These drop-in sessions are open to all, members and those wishing to play on a drop-in basis. No advanced sign up is required. The formats vary depending on the number of players. We often play 4 game sessions or first team to win 4 games to keep the wait times short. It is a great way to meet the players.
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Social & Service Clubs
UPCOMING EVENTS
D
emocratic Club of Worcester County
Thursday, November 16 7:00pm
Ocean Pines Community Center
After refreshments, Dr. Timothy Dunn, sociology professor at Salisbury University, will speak on the important Federal DACA
(Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
program
. This would allow individuals who come to the United States as children, and who meet certain qualifications, to request deferred action against removal for two years.
This promises to be a rousing and informative discussion. All Democrats and interested Independents should attend.
"Decorating the Pines" Event
Monday, November 27 9:00am
The public is invited to join the Ocean Pines Garden Club for this annual event. Help create holiday swags, sprays, wreaths and more, which will be placed throughout Ocean Pines. Ribbons, bows, and greenery will be supplied. Please bring snips, scissors, gloves and wire as well as greens and any unbreakable decorations (balls, etc.) if you have them. A chili luncheon will be served at the Community Center following the event, around 11:30 am-noon.
Ocean Pines Players to Perform "Every Christmas Story Ever Told"
Friday & Saturday, Dec. 1 & 2
Kiwanis Taking Orders for Holiday Fruit
Looking for a healthy holiday gift or maybe something healthy for you? Kiwanis is taking orders NOW and up to the December 1st DEADLINE for: NAVEL ORANGES (20 Lb. Box) $24, RED GRAPEFRUIT (20 Lb. Box) $24, 50/50 ORANGES & GRAPEFRUIT COMBO (20 Lb. Box) $30, MANDARIN ORANGES (5 Lb. Bag) $9. Call 410-208-6719 or 410-973-1233 to place an order. DELIVERY/PICK-UP will be between December 14 -17.
Proceeds benefit youth of the community.
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