• Summer Activities Page 4 • Special Events Page 5 • Dining Out Guide Pages 6-7 Check out our Special Lake Living Advertising Section in the centerfold of Lake Currents! 102 Lakeview Parkway, Locust Grove, VA 22508 540-972-2237 | www.LOWA.org |Facebook.com/LOWAssociation
Parks, Pool & Community Pools & Parks Sweetbriar Pool Schedule (Community Center / Sweetbriar Park) Weekday Schedule: May 28 - August 12 August 13 - August 31 12:30 - 8 PM 2 - 8 PM Weekend & Holiday Schedule: May 26 - September 16 11 AM - 8 PM The concessions stand serves cold drinks, ice cream and other snacks. Pool passes sold at Member Services in the Holcomb Building. Clubhouse pool closed for Renovation. Sweetbriar Pool features a diving board, slide and a wading pool with play equipment for small children. Front page photo features Sweetbriar wading pool. Community Center 540-972-9680 | WWW.LOWA.ORG/POOLS | WWW.LOWA.ORG/PARKS Parks & Pavilions • Greensprings Park (Section 7) • Hollyfield Park (Section 9) • Spotswood Park (Section 14) • Sweetbriar Park (Section 10) • Keaton's Run Park (Section 13) Parks feature playgrounds, picnic tables, restrooms and sports fields. Hollyfield Park is home to the baseball field & tennis courts. The Lions’ Pavilion, in Sweetbriar Park may be reserved by LOWA members at no charge. Walking Trails & Fitness Center WWW.LOWA.ORG/PATHS | WWW.LOWA.ORG/FITNESSCENTER Lake of the Woods offers many options for helping your family to get fit and to stay healthy. Walking Paths & Trails: There are many walking paths and roads in each section of LOW that are perfect for both walking and biking. There are also near by places for hiking. Our walking paths have been developed into Core Areas: Clubhouse/Main Marina, Sweetbriar Park, Greensprings Park, Spotswood Park, Golf Course and the various section roads. Fitness Center: Temporarly Located in the Lower Level of the Clubhouse (May 2018 - May 2019) Open Daily 5 AM-11 PM The Fitness Center boasts a wide selection of equipment encompassing both cardio and strength training. There is also space for stretching or traditional mat work. Free equipment orientation by a professional trainer is available. Call 540972-9680. Sign-up for a Membership at the Holcomb Building. Just $100 a year per family! Community Center & Campground 540-972-9680 | WWW.LOWA.ORG/COMMUNITYCENTER Community Center The Community Center hosts clubs, sports & groups. Members utilize the various spaces at the community center for programs. Activities range from bridge and knitting to excercise and Pickleball. There is something for everyone, programs for all ages and interests. Board meetings are also held there. The Community Center offers space for clubs, programs and events. Campground: 2 Available Spaces include: 2 Classrooms Computer Room Game Room Marion Pronk Hall Craft Room We offer a seasonal campground for RVs and campers. The Campground has 12 camper sites and limited sites for tent camping. The Campground Pavilion is also available for use by groups for special events. Reservations are necessary, but no fee is charged.
Lakes, Equestrian & Tennis Lakes & Beaches Marina 540-412-6552 | WWW.LOWA.ORG/LAKES Main Marina: Ethanol-Free Gas available. Check out our merchandise throughout the summer. Spring Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Memorial Day Hours: 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Summer Hours: May 29 - Sept. 2 Tuesday-Friday: 12 PM - 7 PM Saturday-Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Closed Mondays Labor Day Hours: 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Fall Hours: Sept. 4 -Oct. 14 Saturday & Sunday Only: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Bobby Jones Environmental Resources Manager Equestrian Center 540-972-2238 | BHutchens@LOWA.org | WWW.LOWA.ORG/EQUESTRIAN CENTER LOW has a professional equestrian center located on Tally-Ho Lane. The Equestrian Center offers full-care equine boarding, horse shows, and outdoor & covered practice and show rings. Ask us about: Birthday Parties Lessons (Ages 4-adult) Trail Rides Pony Camp (See the summer activities section.) Beaches- Main Lake & Keaton's Lake: • Clubhouse Beach: near LOW Clubhouse (Section 18) • Cornwallis Beach: Cornwallis Avenue (Section 8) • Cumberland Beach Keaton's Lake: Cumberland Circle (Section 13) • Edgemont Beach: Edgemont Circle (Section 5) • Pleasant Grove Beach: Pleasant Grove Rd (Section 3) • Harpers Ferry Beach: Harpers Ferry Drive (Section 11) • Mt. Pleasant Beach: Mt. Pleasant Dr (Section 1) • Ramsay Beach: Ramsay Rd (Section 7) • Skyline Beach: Skyline Rd (Section 1) All beaches close at 10 PM Bridget Hutchens Equestrian Center Manager Please call at least 24 hours ahead to schedule a pony ride, trail ride, or lessons. Must wear closed-toe shoes. Tennis & Pickleball Courts 540-972-9680 | WWW.LOWA.ORG/TENNIS LOW has both tennis & pickleball facilities at Hollyfield Park. Pickleball is also played indoors at the Community Center. Courts are open 24/7 with pass code or key. Key available at security for those without tennis memberships. To make reservations, contact Alice Mote 540-424-8004. 3
Summer Activities Events & Concerts Ongoing Activities in LOW Ongoing activities in LOW include Exercise for Health, Fun Bunch 55+, Pickleball, LOW Senior Softball, Taekwondo, Volleyball and so much more! See the Calendar of activities in Lake Currents for more information. Summer Pony Camp: Pony Camp at the Equestrian Center is a fun hands-on learning experience for children in Lake of the Woods. We offer both a Beginner Camp and an Advanced Camp to accommodate children of all skill levels. Space is limited! Registration ends May 15, payment & application required. For more info visit www. LOWA.org/EquestrianCenter or 540-972-2238 or bhutchens@lowa.org. Submit completed applications with payment to: Lake of the Woods Equestrian Center C/O Lake of the Woods Association, 102 Lakeview Pkwy., Locust Grove, VA 22508. Required Gear: Boots with Heels (no sneakers), Water Bottle, Sunscreen and a Snack. We provide helmets. Ages 6 & Up | 8:30 AM – Noon | Limit 12 Campers per Session Beginner Camp: Features one hour of riding, hands-on stable management lessons, crafts & games. Family welcome on Fridays for camper demonstration day. Price: $300 Members / $350 Non-members Monday – Friday| 9 Sessions Available Weekly June 11 – July 6 and July 16 – August 17 Advanced Camp: For campers already enrolled in weekly riding lessons. Advanced campers must be able to walk/trot and canter. Price: $200 Members / $250 Non-members Monday – Friday | July 9 – 13 Junior Golf Camp: Junior Golf Camps are instructed by Lake of the Woods Golf Professional Rea Hargraves. All campers are eligible to attend the LOWA Junior Golf Championship /Junior Golf Tournament on Saturday July 21 at 1:30 PM. Space is limited. For more information on beginner and advanced classes, contact Rea Hargraves at 540-972-2230. All Camps Ages 7 - 15 Beginner Camp: Golfers will learn putting, chipping, pitch shots, sand shots, irons and woods. Golfers will also be exposed to the rules of golf etiquette and pace of play. Participants will receive a golf shirt, a certificate of completion and attend a party at Sweetbriar Park on Friday afternoon. The first class will meet at the Pro Shop; all other class will be held at Sweetbriar Park. 9 AM – 10 AM | Monday-Friday | Price: $50 / Student (registration, payment and shirt size due by June 13) 3 Sessions Available | Limit 20 Campers per session June 25 – 29 | July 2 – 6 | July 16 – 20 (NEW!) Advanced Camp: This camp will work on various skills to help more advanced players improve. 9 AM – 10:30 AM | July 30 – August 2 | Monday-Friday | Limit 6 Kids | Price: $50 / Student (registration and payment due by July 25) LOWSC Junior Sailing Camp: Come learn to sail or improve your sailing skills with the LOW Sailing Club. This camp is offered in a safety conscious, confidence building, and fun environment. Registration: Sailing Camp application forms are available at the Holcomb Building or the Community Center. Submit completed applications with payment to LOWSC, PO Box 1114, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Checks payable to LOWSC. Camp slots will be filled in order of receipt. Location: Camp is held near the boat racks at Sailboat Beach Parent pick-up & drop-off required. Classes held rain or shine. Required Gear: Swimsuit, Coast Guard approved life jacket, a whistle, and sunscreen and closed-toe water shoes. Water bottles and snacks are highly recommended. All Camps Ages 8 & 15 | Must be able to swim. Beginner Camp: This session is for those who have completed two years or less of our camps. Monday – Friday | June 25 – 29 | Price: $190 Advanced Camp: This camp is for those with more experience. Monday – Friday | July 2 -6 | Price: $190 4 Soccer Camp: Orange Recreation Association is bringing the #1 Soccer Camp in both the US & Canada to Lake of the Woods this summer, British Soccer Camp! All Campers receive a free t-shirt, ball & poster. Register online before Friday, May 4 & receive a free replica jersey. Camps located in Sweetbriar Park. Register online at www.challengersports.com; you can also follow the link from the ORA website www.orangesoccerva.org. Registration forms are available at the Community Center. Make payable to and mail to Challenger Sports and send to: Jack McPaul, 1501 S. Edgewood St, Suite C, Baltimore, MD 21227 Monday – Friday | July 9 – 13 Mini Soccer Camp: Ages 3 -5 | 4 PM – 5 PM | Price: $92 Player Development Camp: Ages 6-14 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Price: $142 On Stage Kids! Summer Camp: Does your young one dream of being on stage? Love to sing and dance around the house? On Stage Kids! Summer Camp is for you! Your performer-to-be will exude more confidence, feel like a star, and smile from ear to ear after working with our award-winning, professional instructors. Let your child experience a little bit of Broadway- join the On Stage Kids! Summer Camp this summer! Camp is held in the LOWA Community Center Marion Pronk Hall. Performance held on noon of final day Space is limited! Call 540-395-1928 to register, registration closes June 30. Ages 4 – 8 | Monday – Friday | July 30 – August 3 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Price: $95 / child Children Swim Lessons: Swim lessons are a fun way to teach children self-confidence and encourage physical fitness. Lessons are available at the Sweetbriar Pool this summer. Private Lessons: 30 Minute Session- Price $ 30 Private Lessons: 60 Minute Session- Price $ 50 Semi Private Lessons: 4- 30 Min. Sessions- $105 per child Group Classes: 8- 30 Minute Sessions $120 per child Limit 6 children. Early sign up discount and return student discount are available; to sign up please contact our instructor, Tanner, at tkelsonuva@gmail.com or check out the info center at the pool. LOW Tennis Juniors: The Tennis Committee and LOWA are planning a series of Tennis Clinics for various age groups. “Drills and Games” for LOW Tennis Juniors will be held this summer break. The events will take place at Hollyfield Park, and will be overseen by players, volunteers and staff and led by the LOW Tennis Pro. Clinic time each day will be 9:30 - 11 AM, the 6-10 year olds will play July 30 & July 31. The 11- year olds and up will play August 1 & August 2. Both clinics will have open play August 3. For registration or more information, contact the Community Center staff at 540-972-9680. Tennis Lessons: Tennis lessons will be available this season from Brian Ratzlaff. Brian is a USTA certified Elite Professional with 25+ years of teaching experience. Lessons are currently available, by appointment, for private, semi-private or private groups; for first time players through advanced tournament players. A list of classes for adults and juniors will be available in the near future. Contact Brian at 703-300-3093 or bratzlaff1@comcast.net to schedule a session or for more information. Water Fitness: Water fitness classes are a high-energy, full body workout that is perfect for all fitness levels. Classes are designed so that participants can workout at their own pace. Each class is 45 minutes and starts with warm-up movements, followed by stretching, cardio and a strengthening component, followed by a cool down. Equipment provided. The cost of a season pass is $125 and the daily drop-in fee is $7. Registration will take place at 10:30 AM at the Sweetbriar Pool on Monday, June 11. Please bring a check for $125 made out to Carol Greeney with “water fitness” on the memo line. For more info contact Carol at 972-6739 or rcgreeney@comcast.net. Sweetbriar Pool | June 11 - August 31 | Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | 11 AM and 11:45 AM (2- 45 minute sessions)
Events & Concerts Summer Concerts on the Point 2018 7 PM - 9 PM D July 7, 2018 10:00 AM Parade 11:45 AM: Flag Raising Ceremony 12-4 PM: Festival on the Point 1 PM: Parade Awards 6-7:30 PM: Water Ski Club Show Times subject to change. 9 PM or dusk: Fireworks Friday, May 25 Dave Goodrich 3D Trio Friday, June 22 Reunion Band Friday, July 27 Island Gerry Duo Friday, Aug 24 Unchained Order a to go meal for concerts by Thursdays! Contact the Clubhouse for more information: 504-972-2221 LOWA Signature Events Real Estate Open House: May 6 & October (TBD) Treats on the Point: October 31 Annual Holiday Open House: December (TBD) Tree Lighting: December (TBD) Other Events & Activities Water Ski Club Practices from May-September at Clubhouse Dock. Don’t miss the shows on July 7 and on Labor Day. Info: LOWSkiClub.org Sailing Club Events Spring Racing Series: May 5 | May 12 | May 19 Fall Racing Series: Sept 8 | Sept 15 |Sept 22 Sept 29 | Oct 13 Info: LOW Anglers Fishing Tournaments April 21 | May 19 | June 9 July 21 | Aug 18 | Sept 15 Sept 29 | Oct 13 LOW Barracudas Home Swim Meets June 20 June 27 July 18 lakeofwoodsailors.com More info on Facebook, search: Lake of the Woods Swim Team Hunter Horse Shows (all shows start at 9 AM) Sunday, May 13 Sunday, September 9 Sunday October 14 Golf Events & Outings 2018 May 5: Cinco De Mayo Scramble May 25: June 2: June 29: July 13: July 28-29: Aug. 18-19 & 25-26: August 31: Friday Night 9 Hole Couples Event Virginia Veterans Golf Tournament Friday Night 9 Hole Couples Event Friday Night 9 Hole Couples Event Male /Female Tournament Aug, 18-19: LOWA LGA Championship Men’s & Sr. Men's Club Championship Friday Night 9 Hole Couples Event Sept. 22-23: Fall Two Person Team October 10: LOWA Committees Fun Tourney October 20: Schutzenfest November 24: Lake of the Woods Turkey Trot October 26: LOWA Fright Night 5 n I n d t e a p r e n d l e e n C c e a y e b i o !
Lakeside dining in a beautiful, casual setting. Summer Dining Hours BRUNCH Sunday: 10 AM to 1 PM Lunch Saturday and Sunday: 11 AM - 4 PM Dining Room Wednesday & Sunday: 5 PM to 9 PM Thursday - Saturday: 5 PM to 10 PM Member's Lounge Wednesday & Sunday: 4 pm - 9 PM Thursday - Saturday: 4 pm - 11 PM Menu available online. /LOWClubhouse Join us for Family Night Out! Every 3rd Sunday of the month. Clubhouse Weddings & Events Ryan Richardson Clubhouse Manager Contact the Clubhouse to book your next wedding or celebration! 540-972-2221 Clubhouse 6 205 Lake of the Woods Parkway | 540-972-2221 | RRichardson@LOWA.org WWW.LOWA.ORG/CLUBHOUSE Robert Hobel Executive Chef Lacy’s Chicken: Char-grilled chicken breast topped with spinach, goat cheese and artichoke hearts, drizzled with a lemon butter. Make the Clubhouse your home! Come casual. Dine on the deck. Bring the family. JD Burger: 1/2 pound hand patted sirloin topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce and an onion ring. Oysters: Locally Harvested and served chilled. A Clubhouse Favorite! D I N I N G O U T
Your neighborhood place for food, fun and friends. Classic Burger: Served with lettuce, tomato & onion. Try it with your choice of cheese or add bacon. The Golf Club: Toasted with ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato. Add your favorite choice of cheese. Join us at Fareways for fun activities! Karaoke Open Mic Nights Football & Sports Fareways Favorites: Try our Omelets, Breakfast Sandwiches, Pancakes & More. Breakfast Any Time! Summer Dining Hours Monday - Wednesday; Friday - Saturday 7 AM - 9 PM Thursday: 7 pm - 10 PM Sunday: 7 AM - 7 PM Menu available online. We cater golf tournaments, ask us about our menu. /FarewaysCafe Dine-in or call for takeout! 540-972-2216 Carletta Johnson Fareways Café Manager Rea Hargraves PGA Golf Professional Golf Pro Shop: Daily 7 AM-7:30 PM Golf Course: First Tee 7:30 AM 540-972-2230 Woods Center Golf & Pro Shop Book your tee time at LOWA.ORG. Not a member? Book your tee time at GolfNow.com Call us about booking your next golfing event! Great tournament packages & service! Special pricing for tournament & golf guests at our preferred accommodation partner Woods Center: Home of the Pro Shop & Fareways Café 108 Fairway Drive | Fareways 540-972-2216 | Pro Shop 540-972-2230 WWW.LOWA.ORG/FAREWAYS | WWW.LOWA.ORG/GOLF 7 G U I D E ~ 2 0 1 8
S N A C A S A M L E U N U C U & B W H I R I C To view the map with full detail, roads and other information, visit: WWW.LOWA.ORG/ABOUTUS Amenity locations approximate, map not to scale. Printed copies available for purchase at Member Services. Price 50¢ O S T O R E E N M C T K M O R N B A F A I M G E N N M I S B U G A Y A N E A G R C R G N A I N R O S H W U E E T A Y R R P C R T O S R C O D I T A R C O E E A S E Q R E É T C E T C P U M A E E S O P T F I T D T S F N N E K R W O P E L A E E F
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