In December, the best gifts aren't under the tree —
they're the laughter of friends, the embrace of family, and the quiet acts of kindness that make hearts glow.  — Unknown

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Dear Ocean Shores Community Club Members,

The holiday season is here, and we look forward to celebrating the season with those we love. Ocean Shores Community Club is a great place for our members to enjoy time with family and friends. We hope the moments shared bring great joy and foster memories which bring a smile to your face in the years to come.

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Family Friendly
Ocean Shores Community Club is a wonderful place for our members to meet, workout and play. Our club welcomes all members, their families and members’ guests. All ages are welcome to enjoy the club if they utilize the club within the specific guidelines. I encourage all our members to review the club rules.  Club rules are posted in our monthly paper, on our website and in the main hallway at Bayshore Clubhouse. Also, when utilizing the club, please keep in mind everyone should feel welcome to enjoy the facilities and the activities we provide.

 

Club Updates
Exciting activity is happening at Ocean Shores Community Club! Our fitness room is undergoing renovations and updates. Members will experience new equipment to help improve workouts. In addition to new weight machines, re-organization of equipment, color updates and new dumbbells, our team will have time to complete wall finishings. 

The team alongside our Board of Trustees have committed a great deal of work prior to the actual renovation.

 

A special thank you to Dana Le Duc, board member and a former NFL strength and conditioning coach, for working with our equipment vendors in selecting our machines and obtaining excellent savings for our purchases. A second special thank you to our maintenance team who contributed their talent, time and work to help create this new workout environment. Our members will be able to experience their workout in a state-of-the-art fitness space. Check out our website for updates and our reopening date!

 

Evening Pickleball - Coming to OSCC
Beginning Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a new pickleball group will begin playing in our clubhouse. The group will meet every Tuesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the gymnasium. Members interested in joining or learning more can contact Bill at (503) 953-4224.  

 

Hot Tub and Pool Updates
Our pool and hot tub are key attractions during the winter months. Our pool opens at 6 a.m., Monday through Friday, for our lane swimmers and exercisers. At 9:30 a.m., water aerobics begins. At 10:30 a.m., our pool is set for open swim with a single lane remaining for those who need separation for their workout. Our open swim layout remains for the whole weekend.  All our pool hours are available to all members and all ages. Our lifeguards will help ensure a safe and fun environment. 

 

Due to liability and safety, our hot tub usage is limited. Adults 18 and over are free to use the hot tub at any time. Individuals between the ages of 13-17 can utilize the pool and hot tub if accompanied by a buddy of the same age or older. Our lifeguards will also ensure the hot tub is enjoyed by those who meet the usage guidelines.
I ask all our members to review the pool and hot tub rules and age restrictions to ensure their experience is both safe and fun. (Please see page A-3 in the Ocean Observer.) Your OSCC team appreciates your cooperation and understanding.

SIGNS, SIGNS AND MORE SIGNS…
Members often approach the office asking for specific behavior signs. Most requests have to do with individual behaviors. For example, reminding individuals to shower before using the hot tub and pool. Signs are posted to remind members to shower as you enter the locker room. Would more signs encourage people to shower?
Creating signs to discourage aggressive behavior and verbiage have been suggested. Due to recent negative engagements, the Board of Trustees are considering signage to inform members and their guests of expected behavior. Would signage help?

Members have expressed concern with behaviors in the fitness room. Members attempting to reserve equipment while utilizing another. Respectfully, do we need a sign to ask people not to hog the equipment?  
Signs can be wonderful reminders for operational purposes. Signs will not change behavior when people feel their actions are acceptable. As we begin the new year, we can all practice kindness and respect toward those we engage. If we need signs to encourage expected kindness and respect, I may be all in for these.  

Café
The Board of Trustees and I are actively working to identify a new vendor for our café. To date, we have had several potential vendors inquire. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should contact Ocean Shores Community Club and ask for Kathleen. 

A Step Back in Time
The Ocean Observer from December 1993 introduced members to many potential new ideas. These included updates to our articles of incorporation as well as creating a tennis club with annual fees. The tennis club never came to fruition, however, in 1994 the articles of incorporation were revised. Ideas to update our logo and adding a putting green were shared. December 1993, just like today, was a month to celebrate the year’s end as we begin a new one. Read about our history while making new history today. Copies of this issue are available in the Loft.

Closing Thought
May the joy of the holiday season bring wonderful moments to you and yours. Let us look forward to an amazing new year and follow the mindset of Mr. Hudson.

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"December, being the last month of the year, cannot help but make us think of what is to come." —Fennel Hudson
 

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 Kathleen

 Kathleen Maroney

General Manager