Though February is short, it is filled
with lots of love and sweet surprises.
 — Charmaine J. Forde

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​Dear Ocean Shores Community Club Members,

We are in the midst of the shortest month of our calendar year. Still, as short as this month is, there are many celebrations. Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Random Act of Kindness Day and the ever-bated breath prediction for winter weather, Ground Hog Day. By the way, for all those waiting, Punxsutawney Phil says we will have six more weeks of winter. 

Ocean Shores Community Club is celebrating achievements, winning candidates, new updates to our club for members and new opportunities for members to enjoy time with friends and family. So, let’s get to our celebrations and announcements.

Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day)
Save the date! On February 17, OSCC will be celebrating RAK Day (aka Random Act of Kindness Day). Our team enjoys celebrating with our members and all the kindness we experience in our daily lives. Please stop by and enjoy this celebration with us. The only request  is to ‘pay it forward’. 

Club Updates
Evening Pickleball!
Pickleball is now expanding to Bayshore Clubhouse. Members can enjoy this fast, dynamic sport every Tuesday evening in our gymnasium from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Bill (503) 953-4224. 

Sunday Morning Hula
Calling all hula dancers. Sunday mornings around 10 a.m., members are meeting to dance this Hawaiian dance form.  Hula is dance expressing chant or song and was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by Native Hawaiians who settled there. The hula dramatizes or portrays the words of chant or song in a visual dance form. Experienced dancers are invited to join in on this beautiful dance.

Exercise Equipment Clinics
Our new fitness and weight rooms are receiving great reviews. The new machines , QR codes and explicit diagrams assist our newer users on how to utilize the equipment. Additionally, Dana LeDuc, a nationally recognized fitness and strength conditioning expert, is offering two free clinics. The clinics will enable members to become more comfortable with the machines and the impact on their bodies. Visit the front desk to register for the clinics. The clinic days and times are as follows: 
   Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
   Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m. 

 

59 Cents A Day
Your OSCC team continues to work to ensure time and money are well invested for our members.  Due to the talented and committed crew, we are able to complete many tasks and projects in house.
For example, the maintenance team restriped our parking lot and cut back our pampas grass to improve the view. The team also engaged several staff members from other teams to help complete the fitness and weight room renovations. Our lifeguard team works tirelessly to ensure the pool is regularly monitored by a certified guard. Our office team is committed to providing a warm environment from the minute members and their guests enter our clubhouse. Our custodial team demonstrates a strong commitment each evening providing a clean and safe environment. 

Your OSCC team does so much. The aforementioned tasks are a small sample of their work and contribution. However, the cost of operating has increased. In reviewing our completed projects and our future needs, the Board of Trustees has announced a $20.00 increase to our annual dues. Beginning April 1, 2026, OSCC annual dues will increase to $215.00 per year. This investment helps us maintain more than 20,000 square feet of building facilities; more than 30 acres of land and serve our members, which numbers about 17,000. The cost breakdown is 59 cents a day for each membership. 

Pool Updates
Our pool continues to be enjoyed by members both young and old. We have updated our rules to strengthen our safety practices so all members have safe and enjoyable experiences. Please take a moment to review these updated rules which are provided in our Ocean Observer (page A-3).
Not to make light of a recent situation, however, members should be fully clothed when exiting the locker rooms. Recently a member used our swimsuit extractor with just a towel wrapped around them making it uncomfortable for co-members and their young family members. Please dress before leaving the locker rooms. Thank you for your understanding.

Café
Exciting news! Jitter House is coming to OSCC. Check out the delectable coffees, sweet treats, breakfast sandwiches and soups! After you burn those calories, get a delicious latte to start your day! Please check our website for the opening date, hours and operating schedule. I know I can hardly wait for my Café Con Azuguita!!

 

A Step Back in Time
The February 2001 edition of the Ocean Observer saw the installment of the hot tub at the Bayshore Clubhouse. Club members took a tour to McCleary and had lunch at the Old McCleary Hotel. Members enjoyed a new class at the club featuring tap dancing to tone and strengthen. Members also enjoyed a trip to Leavenworth replete with sleigh rides, a schnitzel luncheon and festive polka music. Members also considered whether the Club should apply for a private club beer and wine license.

Closing Thought
February is one of my favorite months. Within this month we recognize our leaders, our loves and the RAK opportunity to make our world a better place. Morgan Freeman said it best:

“How do we change the world?
One random act of kindness at a time.” 
 

Kindly yours,​
 Kathleen

 Kathleen Maroney

General Manager