Come Share the Joy of Beloved Holiday Traditions in Ocean Pines, Maryland
this weekend! Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting
Enjoy an oh-so-jolly holiday celebration at White Horse Park that will be filled with music, refreshments and tradition— Saturday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m. The special event is open to the public. Read more.
this Tuesday! Special Thanksgiving Farmers Market in Ocean Pines
At the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market, you’ll find a variety of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, locally raised meats, and made-with-love sweet treats to fill your Thanksgiving table.  Read more.
register now! Ocean Pines Seeks "Light Up the Pines" Contestants
Ocean Pines'annual ‘Light Up the Pines’ house decorating contest is back for a bright seasonal show of lights. The contest, which is sponsored by Choptank Electric, is free to enter. Read more. 
golf tourney! Santa's Open Returns to Ocean Pines in Dec.
Area golfers can enjoy golf, fun and holiday cheer at the 26th annual Santa’s Open golf tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Ocean Pines Golf Club. The fee per golfer is $75. Click here to read more.
November 2018 Calendar - Music Added
Board and Administration
read! Ocean Pines Provides Members with Audit Update
The Director of Finance has provided a fifth update on the forensic audit. There was a detailed review of additional deposit logs produced by the bank in response to a subpoena for OPA deposits during the period of July -August 2017.  Click here to read more.
newly published! Ditch Maintenance Developments
The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors has received an opinion letter from its legal counsel addressing the maintenance of the community’s drainage ditches. Counsel’s legal opinion will be considered as future drainage plans are made. Read more.
newly released! GM Discusses Fire Pits in OP
General Manager John Bailey has issued a statement about the use of residential fire pits after a resident sent a letter to the Board, wanting the issue addressed. The GM spoke with the fire chief, police chief and counsel. Read more.
starting today! 2018 Leaf Collection in Ocean Pines
Leaves and other yard debris bagged in paper bags will be collected by Ocean Pines Public Works Nov. 19 – Dec. 21. Bags will be picked up on days opposite from Republic Services’ collection days. Only paper bags will be accepted. Click here to read more.
Upcoming Board Meetings:
Regular Board Meeting, Dec. 1 at 9am, Comm. Ctr
Ocean Pines Yacht Club
Holiday Live Entertainment:
Nov. 23, Apple & Britt from 7-10 pm
Nov. 24, Natalie Davis from 7-10 pm
www.OPYachtClub.com

Happenings at the Yacht Club:
Thanksgiving Buffets are BOOKED-UP!
NO Trivia Night on Nov. 22
Daily Happy Hours: 3 - 6 p.m.

Dine on Sundays & Save:
We're offering 20% off customers' entire food check from 4 pm- Close. Food only.
Ocean Pines Aquatics
Sports Core Pool
Year-Round Indoor Heated Public Pool
Mon-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-5pm
this week! Turkey Burn Class
Burn off those Thanksgiving calories with a holiday workout at our indoor heated pool in Ocean Pines. There are two spots left in our Turkey Burn 7:30 am class on Nov. 22. Register by calling today, 410-641-5255.
Strengthen, Condition and Tone at Indoor Ocean Pines Pool this fall
Sports Core Pool offers unique total-body workouts that is ideal for those looking to burn calories without feeling a burn in their joints. Learn more.
Angel Tree Returns to OP
Sports Core Pool Holiday Help
Ocean Pines Aquatics has adopted two families (7 children total) and one elderly in need this holiday season. Please stop by and take an Angel to fill. All gifts are due back by Dec. 10.
Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks
Peddlers' Village Bus Trip | Nov. 16| Click for more.
8th Tree Lighting | Nov. 24 at 6:30pm| Click for more.
NYC Holiday Bus Trip | Dec. 1| Click for more.
Bus Trip to Wallops Island | Dec. 4| Click for more.
Full Body Sculpt | Nov. 28 - Jan. 23| Click for more.
Santa in White Horse Park | Dec. 1 -22 | Click for more.
Radiation Oncology Lecture
The Ocean Pines Live Well Academy, sponsored by Peninsula Regional Medical Center, will be available for Ocean Pines residents and guests. Mark your calendar -- Dec. 5 from 3-4 pm; Radiation Oncology will be discussed at the Community Center.
Ocean Pines Racquet Sports
Ask about our combo rate for all 3 sports!
Pickleball * Platform Tennis * Tennis
Ocean Pines platform tennis players honor their veterans with play and a special cook-out.
Annual Pickleball Tree Decorating Party was a Hit!
Well over 50 picklers showed up on a gorgeous fall afternoon in White Horse Park to decorate the Pickleball Christmas tree and then enjoy a wonderful time together in the Assateague Room. 
This event was led by Janis, who pulled together all of the decorations.
Ocean Pines Golf
Take a Swing, Off-Season Rates Starting at $30
Fall means lower prices for accommodations. Local restaurants also offer off-season specials you won't find in the summer. Couple these savings with Ocean Pines Golf Club's low rates and you'll get to experience an Eastern Shore getaway for less.   Tee Times.
Community & Organization News
Kiwanis Club Starts Toy Drive for Holiday Season
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines- Ocean City began its 2018 Annual Toy Drive collecting unwrapped toys for distribution by Worcester GOLD. Toys are collected weekly on Wednesday mornings from 7-9 a.m. until December 5th at weekly meetings in the Ocean Pines Community Center Assateague Room. The club budgets money to purchase and members, friends and the public can supplement with toys. Chair is Dave Landis, 410-641-7330. Let's make it a wonderful Holiday Season.
On Friday, November 23, 2018, Peninsula Regional Medical Center will light its holiday star decoration atop the Medical Center. The unique star, measuring 22 feet from tip to tip, will remain lit throughout the holiday season.
PINES PRIDE: The Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association donated $1,793 to the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation. The funds will help provide mammograms to those who may not be able to afford the screenings.
Upcoming Events/Meetings:
November 26: "Decorating the Pines," sponsored by the Ocean Pines Garden Club, will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018 starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center gym. Garden Club members, and those who wish to help, will be making decorative floral arrangements (swags, wreathes, etc.) to be installed at the entrances of Ocean Pines neighborhoods. Bring your gardening gloves and clippers/scissors and any extra greenery you might have in your yard, and join in the holiday fun. Chili lunch provided for helpers!  

November 28: St Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on 11/28/2018. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($124 with the member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount you must call 1-877-380-1743, visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle. You can also text the word circle to 797979.

December 3, at 7PM: DELMARVA CHORUS PRESENTS OUR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Ocean Pines Community Center.Come join us for song, laughter, and dessert. Free admission. Call Jean for more information: 410-208-4149