Plenty of Egg-cellent Easter Celebrations
Scheduled in Ocean Pines, Maryland
Spring into a number of public events that are sure to leave you, your family and friends "hoppy" this Easter weekend. Ocean Pines is your destination for seasonal charm.
fun! Easter/Spring Celebration
Saturday, March 31 at 11am-2pm
The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department invites Ocean Pines residents and guests to its annual Easter/Spring Celebration.

The festivities will include egg hunts, carnival games, moon bounces, face painting, pony rides, arts and crafts, an Easter bonnet parade and much more.
Updated March 2018 Calendar
Board and Administration
The Special Board Meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 21 has been rescheduled for Monday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building Conference Room. 
A Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. in the Community Center.
Monthly Financials
Most Recently Released
The Association has published its financial report for the month ended on 2/28/2018. Total expenses were under budget.

Ocean Pines Featured in Delmarva Radio Campaign
Live Broadcast from Pohanka
General Manager John Bailey spoke live on-air during a radio broadcast at Pohanka Hyundai of Salisbury. Public figures and community leaders from across Delmarva are participating in a radio community-driven broadcast campaign. Mr. Bailey was able to market our amenities and upcoming events.
Regular Board Meeting , April 28 at 10 am, Community Center
Regular Board Meeting , May 24 at 7 pm, Community Center
Regular Board Meeting , June 23 at 10 am, Community Center
Regular Board Meeting , July 27 at 10 am, Community Center
50th Anniversary Celebration
Ocean Pines Aquatics
The Sports Core Pool is being cleaned this week. We are also having our deck re-sealed. Thank you for your support and patience as we take the time to take care of our awesome pool!!! We re-open Friday at 6 a.m. for early bird lap swim.
Sports Core Pool, 11144 Cathell Rd, Ocean Pines, MD
410.641.5255
*** CLOSED NOW UNTIL FRIDAY ***
pop-up class! Aqua Kickboxing
Every Thursday, Apr 5 - Apr 26
Kick it up a notch with this fast-moving, total-body cardio workout using handheld weights and utilizing water resistance properties to build strength, endurance, balance and flexibility!

Hurry - this class will only be available for a limited time, so call 410-641-5255 today to register.
new! PERSONAL TRAINING IN THE WATER
Kids, Teens & Adults
Schedule your one-on-one training session with certified trainer Jen
Kukel. She has won Coastal Style Magazine’s Best Personal Trainer 3
years in a row! Customized for every person’s needs & using weights,
bikes, treadmills & trampolines – all in the water! For more info, call the Sports Core Pool at 410.641.5255.
Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks
new! Crystal Grid Workshop
April 7, 10:00 a.m.
You will not want to miss this workshop! Learn how to make crystal grids with provided templates. You may bring your own crystals, use the crystals provided, & even purchase certain crystals at this workshop. Click here to read more.
Spring Kickball Co-Ed League
Tuesdays, starting April 17
Kickball League is BACK! This CO-ED league is open to adults 18 years & older. Game times will be 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. as needed.

Note: A team rep meeting will be held on April 3 at 6 p.m. at the Community Center.
register! T-Ball in Ocean Pines
Participants will learn how to hit, run, play defense and throw using a specially made ball designed to prevent injuries. Three team practices will be followed by three games.
Ocean Pines Racquet Sports
Ocean Pines Platform Tennis. 
Major props to the Ocean Pines platform tennis players who were out this morning taking advantage (!) of the cold, windy weather! 

Open to the public. Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines

Need more information, email jimisfreeman@verzon.net.

A Big Thank You to John Hanberry for organizing Beginner Pickleball Clinics this winter in Ocean Pines! 

Thirty-five new players registered for Beginner clinics held January through March, and were taught by volunteers of the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club. Volunteers instructors included Tom Cantara, Lyle Dillon, Tom Flanagan, Geoff Goodson, Neil Gottesman, Janis Green, Linda Horst, Ron Kurtz, Phil Quinto, Bruce Reed and John Hanberry.

The next Beginner Clinics will be held outside mid-Spring, once the weather begins to cooperate!
Calling all Pickleball, Tennis and Platform Tennis Players! 
Come celebrate and support our racquet sports by joining the “racquet sports unit” in the 50th Anniversary Parade.

Save the Date! June 2 at 10am
Ocean Pines 50th Anniversary Celebration Parade
Carol Ludwig, Parade Coordinator

The "racquet sports unit" will be energized and led by the respected choreographer Terri Westbrook, whom many of us know! To participate, there is one required rehearsal. The parade itself is 2 miles long.

Reserve your spot: Contact Teri Westbrook no later than April 1 if you wish to be added to the list for the rehearsal and the parade, or have additional questions! Cell/text 703-898-3151 OR email: Teri_westbrook@comcast.net
Ocean Pines Golf
register now! Junior Camps
Pay and reserve your spot online. Then complete the 2018 Junior Golf Camp Registration Form and submit it to the Golf Shop prior to the first day of camp.
Farmers & Artisans Market
popular! Market Seeks Vendors
Join the largest Farmers & Artisans Market
It is a community-based, family-friendly and pet-friendly year-round market that offers the freshest produce & locally sourced foods along with unique jewelry, beading, metalwork, photography, carved wood pieces, textiles and much more! View the application.
Community & Organization News
Ocean Pines Swimmer Dominates Florida Swim Meet: Our very own Trista Harner came in first at the National Club Swim Association Swim Meet in Florida for her age group in the 50 yard freestyle, on Saturday! We are SO proud of Trista! Way to represent OPST and all of MD!!
Kiwanis Easter Gifts for Meals On Wheels Recipients
Pictured (L-R) are Kiwanis President Ralph Chinn and Kiwanian and Past-President Barbara Peletier holding the 35 Easter gift baskets Barbara provided, in the name of Kiwanis, for the recipients of Meals On Wheels delivered from the Northern Worcester County Senior Center in Berlin.
Pines Pride: Love Your Community
Resident Justin Clemens loves capturing the beauty of Ocean Pines. This looks like an upside down ♥️. Can you guess what is captured in this photo? Look for the hints.
Crafter of the Month
March 2018
The Pine'eer Craft Club is pleased to recognize Kathy Hill as our crafter for March. Kathy currently lives in Sykesville, MD. with her husband and are part time residents of Ocean Pines, MD. She is a high school Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Winters Mill High School in Westminster, Md.
Upcoming Events/Meetings:
Easter Sunday, April 1, 6:30 a.m. at Assateague Island State Park, 6915 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD. Follow the directional signs to the pavilion. Bring lawn chairs and dress warmly. Breakfast follows the service at Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Berlin, MD. For more information, call 410-641-2186.

Monday, March 29, The Democratic Women's Club will meet at the Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room. We will have coffee and conversation at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. Claudia Nagle, Executive Director of Diakonia, will speak about current Diakonia initiatives. For more than 40 years, Diakonia has been helping individuals and families in Worcester County and on the Lower Shore by providing shelter, food, clothing and the resources to rebuild their lives. Visitors are welcome. Call 410-973-1021 for information.  

Now-April 16: Free Tax Preparation AARP Foundation
9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only. Low to moderate income taxpayers. Monday-Ocean Pines Library; Saturday-Ocean City Senior Center; Friday-Pocomoke City Library; Tuesday-Salisbury/Mac Center. Volunteers will assist in e-filing returns but cannot prepare rental/business income. Appointments for Ocean Pines and Ocean City locations: 410-641-5036; Pocomoke: 410-957-0878; and Salisbury/Mac Center: 410-376-3662.

March 9: Free Pickleball Clinic
5-6 pm. Ocean Pines Pickleball Club in conjunction with the Ocean Pines Community Center. Beginners clinics. Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Ocean Pines also offering free week of drop-in time following the clinic (Friday through Thursday). Registration: 703-598-6119 or jhanberry@comcast.net.

March 10: Ocean Pines Anglers Club
9:30am at the Ocean Pines library. The speaker will be Bryan Mullins, who focuses on using technology to improve fishing success. Bryan will be accompanied by his wife, Mary, to present “Beautiful Ocean City” -- a short video showing amazing scenes of the Ocean City area during fishing trips. Then they will show lures and set ups that anglers can use when they fish for flounder this spring. Bryan will also briefly go over some fishing locations based on his research, which should give attendees what they need to be successful when the fish arrive around April. All are welcome.

March 10: OCVFC Ladies Auxiliary Quarter Auction
Doors open at 5 pm., auction from 6-9 pm. OCFD Headquarters, 1409 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, second floor. Family-friendly event. More than 100 auction items, raffles, food and door prizes. Advance admission: $5; at the door: $7. Includes one paddle and door prize ticket. Proceeds go toward the fire company, cadets and scholarships. 609-412-0778 or 443-365-0637.

March 12: Ocean Pines Camera Club
7 pm. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot on the Saturday following each meeting and hosts a hands-on workshop the last Thursday of each month. Professional and amateur photographers and new members always welcome. Meets second Monday of each month.

March 22: Republican Women of Worcester County
The RWCC will hold a a special March Dinner Meeting at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. The speaker will be Nicolee Ambrose, a Republican grassroots activist, political commentator and statewide elected Republican National Committeewoman for Maryland. Ambrose represents Maryland to the Republican National Committee, where she is one of three votes from Maryland on issues deciding the future of the national Republican Party. The cost is $40 per person and there is a choice of crab cake or filet mignon. Doors open at 5:30pm; dinner served at 6:30pm. Seating is limited. For reservations or information, please contact Ann Lutz at annlutz60@gmail.com or at 410-208-9767.