Bargain-Hunting! Ocean Pines to Host
Spring Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market
Community Flea Market
Saturday, April 14 at 8 am-Noon
Bargain hunters and treasure seekers will want to find their way to Ocean Pines’ annual Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market at the Ocean Pines Community Center.

Gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles and more will be for sale.
register! Anniversary Parade
Saturday, June 2 at 10 am
The Ocean Pines 50th Anniversary Parade will march along Ocean Parkway.

The Anniversary Committee is now accepting registration for parade participants. The committee invites marching bands, local businesses, organizations, clubs, groups and families to register.
April 2018 Calendar
Now Hiring Camp Counselors,
Call 410.641.7052
Board and Administration
The Ocean Pines Association Search Committee is looking for residents to run in this year’s board election. Interested? Then attend the April 26 Candidate Information Meeting.
The Board voted unanimously on Thursday, March 29 to approve a negotiated agreement with Matt Ortt Companies, a restaurant development and management company.  Click here to read more.
Town Hall Meeting
Hosted by Board of Directors
BOD will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m., in the Assateague Room at the Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. All are invited to attend and participate.
Watch March 29 Board Meeting
Stay Abreast, Get Involved
The Ocean Pines Board of Directors held a Regular Board Meeting at the Community Center on Thursday, March 29. Click here to watch the video.
Presentation Slideshow from March 29 Board Meeting
The Membership can view the PowerPoint
slideshow that was presented at the Regular Board Meeting at the Community Center on Thursday, March 29.
Special Board Meeting
April 5 at 7pm, Admin Building
The Board is set to hold a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, April 5 at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building.

The agenda has been released.
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
WATCH: 50th Anniversary Video
Anniversary License Plate Auction/ Raffle Results Announced
Ten top bidders and 40 lucky raffle ticket holders are the recipients of an official Ocean Pines, Maryland license plate.

Ocean Pines Aquatics
The Sports Core Pool is clean, beautiful and back to its normal temperature! Thank you to our awesome Aquatics team and Public Works for the time spent on getting this done.💦
Sports Core Pool, 11144 Cathell Rd, Ocean Pines, MD
410.641.5255
popular! Hydrorider Class 
Monday,Wednesday & Friday 
April 16-May 11, 10:00-10:40 am
Instructor: Julie Winterling

Hydroriders are user-friendly, in-water cycling bikes that are perfect for any skill level. Buoyancy provides support for joints & is wonderful for people with arthritis.

$85 for OP swim members, $90 for OP residents & $95 for non-residents. Drop-ins are also available if space allows. For more info, call the Sports Core Pool at 410.641.5255.
approaching! Lifeguard Certification Class
April 6, 7, 8 & 15
Looking to get your lifeguard certification? Sign up today for this four-day course. Successful students may be considered for employment at Ocean Pines' pools!

To register or for more information, call Ocean Pines Aquatics at 410-641-5255.
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
great times! Kudos to Rec & Parks for a Successful Easter/Spring Celebration
Residents and guests celebrated Easter at our annual Easter/Spring Celebration at White Horse Park. The festivities included egg hunts, carnival games, moon bounces, face painting, pony rides and much more.
Tennis Elbow Seminar on Monday, April 9 at 10:00-11:00 am
Ocean Pines Community Center,  FREE
Presented by Back in Action Physical Therapy. Seating is limited – call to reserve your seat. Open to the public.

Posture & Pain Seminar on Wednesday, April 18 at 10:00-11:00 am
Ocean Pines Community Center,  FREE
Presented by Back in Action Physical Therapy. Seating is limited – call to reserve your seat. Open to the public.

Pinecone Flowers Wreath Workshop on Sunday, April 29 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ocean Pines Community Center, $15 per person
Learn how to make a spring wreath of flowers using pinecones. All materials provided. Call to register. Open to the public.
 
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia Seminar on Monday, April 30 at10:00-11:00 am
Ocean Pines Community Center,  FREE
Presented by Back in Action Physical Therapy. Seating is limited – call to reserve your seat. Open to the public.
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.
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
PLAY 3 & SAVE! Ask about our combo rate
for all 3 sports!
Ocean Pines Platform Tennis!
A fun, social, and year-round sport! Platform tennis is an outdoor racquet sport for any age that combines elements of tennis and racquetball.

Drop-In Schedule:
Sunday 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Courts 1-2
Fran Cunningham 410-208-1121 410-707-1368 fhcunningham@yahoo.com

Tuesday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Courts 3-4
Bob Baker 240-676-1871 rbaker182@verizon.net

Tuesday 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Courts 1-2
Fran Cunningham 410-208-1121 410-707-1368 fhcunningham@yahoo.com

Wednesday 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Courts 1-3
Araceli Popen 302-270-8118 aspopen@yahoo.com

Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Courts 1-4
Jim Freeman 215-704-4592 jimisfreeman@verizon.net

Saturday 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Courts 1-4
Jim Freeman 215-704-4592 jimisfreeman@verizon.net

Need more information, email jimisfreeman@verzon.net.
Welcome Our New Tennis Instructor to Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex:
We're pleased to announce that Terry Underkoffler will be joining the Ocean Pines Racquet Sports team this summer! Terry is an Ocean Pines resident who has a long history of teaching and coaching and will be leading our youth and adult tennis programs. Please welcome him aboard if you see him out on the courts!
New Days & Times for Ocean Pines  Indoor Pickleball in April & May:
  • Sundays, 3-6pm (but no play on April 1st, April 22nd and May 20th)
  • Tuesdays, 1-4:30pm
  • Thursdays, 1-4:30pm
  • Fridays, 1:30-8:30pm (but no play on April 6th & April 13th) (and on May 18th, time is 1:30-6:30pm
Kudos to Jackie, Linda and Ron!
A Big Shout out to Jackie, Ron & Linda, who held four indoor intermediate clinics this winter in February and March. The primary purpose of these clinics was to demonstrate and then help players work on drills that will improve their dinking ability, ball control and drop shot. These clinics were very popular, and the clinic leaders and participants look forward to continuing the drill clinics outside.
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 Community Safety: Thank you to OPPD and Neighborhood Watch for traffic control at today's Easter/Spring Celebration in Ocean Pines.
Kiwanis' Success in Berlin
Stephen Decatur High School has a very successful Kiwanis Student Leadership club known as the Key Club which is sponsored by the parent Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. On March 28th the Key Club held its annual breakfast for the parent club.
Pines Pride: Love Your Community
Resident Justin Clemens does it again and gives us an aerial view of the community we love so much: Ocean Pines, Maryland.

Share your Pines Pride and send your photos by emailing them to info@OceanPines.org
Upcoming Events/Meetings:
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

Now-April 4: Samaritan Thrift Shop Book Sale
Buy one, get two free. All softbacks. 38288 London Ave., Selbyville, Del. Proceeds from the thrift shop help feed the less fortunate in the area. 302-436-5526.

April 3: Free Pinochle Class
10 a.m.-noon. Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St. (north side of the Convention Center), Ocean City. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. Guests are invited to bring lunch and join the group after the class. 410-289-4725. edandpatlockett@netezero.net.

April 3: TOPS Meeting
5:30-7 p.m. Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.410-641-0157.

April 5: Women’s Club Fashion Show
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Bayside Skillet, 7701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. Cost: $35. Luncheon, fashions by Chico’s of West Ocean City and raffles. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Club scholarship and community donations program. Checks pay-able to WCOP, mailed to Kay Hickman, 82 Windjammer, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811. Indicate choice of entree: Salmon with vegetable medley; Caesar salad with grilled chicken; or tuna melt with side salad.

April 6: Star Charities Monthly Meeting
10 a.m. Ocean Pines library. Everyone interested is welcome. 410-641-7667.

April 7: All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken Buffet
11 a.m.-until. Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Willards. Includes chicken, vegetables, beverages and desserts. Adults: $13; children: $6; under 6 years eat free. Bake table and carry-outs. 443-614-9898.

April 7: Church Rummage Sale
7 a.m.-1 p.m. Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave.

April 8: Kiwanis Club Italian Dinner
Two seatings: 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Limit 100 per seating. DeNovo’s Trattoria, 11310 Manklin Creek Rd., Manklin Station, South Gate. Ocean Pines. Tickets: $12/adults; $5/children under 12. RSVP: 410-208-6719. Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting. Carry-out available. Proceeds benefit local youth.

April 9: Ocean Pines Camera Club
7 p.m. 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 welcome. Meets second Monday of each month.

April 12: Arbor Day Memorial Tree Planting
10:30 a.m. Ocean Pines Garden Club, Pintail Park, Ocean Pines. The ceremony is open to all. A tree will be planted in memory of loved ones who have passed away in 2017. A luncheon at Lighthouse Sound restaurant will follow. Cost of luncheon: $22. Menu choice: Lighthouse salad; turkey wrap; or Philly cheesesteak. Cost includes beverages, tax and gratuity. Reservations for luncheon: 410-208-2508 or mbickerstaff@mchsi.com.

April 13: Worcester County Historical Society Annual Spring Dinner Meeting
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Pocomoke Community Center, Market Street, Pocomoke. Open to the public. Learn about Worcester County’s past while enjoying a meal of chicken and dumplings with all the trimmings. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased by sending a check to Robert Fisher, WCHS Treasurer, 230 Sout Washington St., Snow Hill, Md. 21863. Reservation deadline: April 6.

April 17: Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County Meeting
The club will meet on Monday, April 17, at the Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room,. We will have coffee and conversation at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. Maryland Senator Jim Mathias will be our guest speaker along with Dr. Creston Long, Salisbury University Professor, who will speak on the legacy of Governor J. Millard Tawes. Visitors are welcome. Call 410-973-1021 for information.

April 28: Community Sale
7:30 a.m.-noon. Driveways of residents of The Parke at Ocean Pines, a community of 503 homes. Residents will be selling their treasures including clothes, lamps, artwork, household items, electronics, furniture and more. Maps available on that day at the main entrance of The Parke, Central Parke West, located off of Ocean Parkway, south entrance of Ocean Pines. Rain date: May 5. 410-208-4994.