From the Desk
of the
General Manager
“ Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.”
— Marian Anderson
Dear Ocean Shores Community Club Members,
Ocean Shores Community Club celebrated the start of the holiday season hosting the 2024 Annual Holiday Bazaar. The club presented nearly 50 vendors and over 1300 patrons. Shopping, eating and communing with old and new friends occurred in abundance. OSCC exuded joy the whole day through. Gifts for family and friends were purchased…and even some for ourselves. At the end of the day, we all knew the holiday season had begun.
Holidays, no matter what time of the year, remind many of us of the wonderful people and gifts we have in our lives. As the General Manager, the holidays are the impetus for me to stop and appreciate the people and gifts they share at Ocean Shores Community Club. The staff serving our members is amazing. They are responsive to our members and their team. This team looks to ensure we have a safe and enjoyable environment. Their talents are both enjoyed and appreciated by all. They are all gifts that make my days and life better as well as our members days and lives better. Please join me in sharing gratitude to all our team members: Jamie, Chris, Terri, Kelly, Donna, Crystal, Marylou, Sara, Ed, Brandon, Ryan, Josh, James, Jared, Jacob, Wade, Levi, Gavin, Noah, Herb, Judy, Brianna and our newest team members Nicole and Wyatt.
Club Updates
Ocean Shores Community Club was established in 1960. The Bayshore clubhouse was completed and opened in 1968. The clubhouse has undergone renovations over the years and will experience more in the years to come. Our team commits their energies and talents to ensure the best facility possible. Members and guests are asked to help support our commitment. Recently Ocean Shores Community Club has experienced some abuse to our facility and to our members. Individuals have left multiple showers running, wasting water, and increasing our costs. Others have broken shower stall locks or slammed down equipment causing damage to machines. The later actions come at a cost – meaning repairs or replacement. Even more disconcerting are the verbal aggressions people are experiencing from fellow members. For this reason, the Board of Trustees is requiring the following additions to our Club Membership Rules:
Ocean Shores Community Club is committed to providing a safe enjoyable environment. Respect and courtesy among members, guests and staff is expected. Individuals demonstrating aggressive behavior or using abusive language will be subject to suspension of club access and privileges. Consequences will be determined by the Board of Trustees.
On a more positive note, members will notice the “Bayshore Pond” has been mitigated by our Maintenance team. A new and more efficient sump pump was purchased and installed. With bated breath the team monitored the area through our most recent storms. The new equipment works beautifully and the pond is no more.
Also, our team rebuilt the pool deck. Composite decking was installed to help with longevity and ease of maintenance. The team did amazing work and the deck will be enjoyed by so many in the coming years.
Group Updates
Beginning Ballroom Dancing is coming to Ocean Shores Community Club. Come learn the fine art of dance from local members. Add the Waltz, Fox Trot and Tango to your dance repertoire. Lessons begin Monday evenings in January from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Also returning to our Group Offerings is the fine art of Origami! Emiko will be sharing and instructing this fine art beginning in January. Class is held the second Friday of each month. Emiko looks forward to sharing this ancient form of expression with our members.
The Sandy Spoon Café
Hungry for some tasty fair? Enjoy breakfast and lunch and some additional tasty delights Friday through Tuesday at The Sandy Spoon Café. The café is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Hours of operation are as follows:
Friday – 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturday – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Monday – 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday – 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday – CLOSED
Thursday – CLOSED
*Be sure to visit The Sandy Spoon Café’s website for specials and holiday hours.
A Step Back in Time
Our 1980’s review ends this month. The December 1986 issue of the Ocean Observer is so poignant. Ms. Barnum, the club’s General Manager, highlighted the benefits of recreational facilities and parks attributes for members to enjoy. Also, so relative to this year’s fall storms, is the excitement experienced in the 1980’s while watching and experiencing the shore storms. Take a one final step back into the 1980’s. Check out the December 1986 issue located in the Loft at Bayshore Clubhouse.
Closing Thought
2024 is nearly over and 2025 is knocking at our doorstep. 2024, like any year, had many exciting and wonderful moments and a few not so wonderful moments. Each day, no matter the day, was and is a gift. The gift may be experiencing a joyful moment or a new day to improve on a not so good yesterday. As an optimist, I live with the belief that today is a present and an opportunity. The ‘opportunity’ is what one can envision and create. My father, one of the kindest and generous individuals in my life, was instrumental in looking at our day and life as an opportunity. So, keeping in line with Mr. Valvano, I wanted to share the closing quote. Believing in someone does make a difference.
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person; he believed in me.
― Jim Valvano
Happy holidays! May gifts of health and happiness be with you in the new year,
Kathleen
General Manager