Tidbit Tuesdays - Solo Living - Is it time to consider an emergency beacon?

One of our fellow Retreat residents had a recent slip in the shower. While she was able to get to a phone to call for help and is doing fine, we should all take a moment to examine our own situation for these types of emergencies.

Is there someone that knows your normal schedule and would know to check on you if you do not show?

For those of us that work, this may be a co-worker or your boss. For others, it may be a neighbor, classmate, or a family member you talk to routinely. The key is to make sure that if something was to happen, another person would notice something is wrong if you are unable to call for help yourself.

Let someone know where you are planning to go and when you will be expected back.

Taking a walk or a bike ride outside of the neighborhood? Driving to Goose Creek at night? Let someone know where you are going and when you will be back. We cannot predict when things may go afoul, so it's good to know that someone is expecting your return.

Make sure your phone is relatively near you, especially when in the shower. 

While most of us do not have waterproof phones, placing your phone on your bathroom counter as part of your normal routine is a reasonable alternative. This may make it easier for you to get help if you have an emergency.

 Have you considered an emergency beacon?

Most of us have seen the commercials for Life Alert where a stranded person presses a button around their neck to call for help. While this may seem a bit paranoid, since most of us do not have emergencies that often. You may want to consider this, or another such product, to make sure that you will be able to call for help easily. Many are waterproof and shower safe. There are even versions that are equipped with a GPS beacon and can be activated anywhere (advertised for the ever roaming college student).

Do you have any helpful tips? Let us know!

HOA Quarterly Board Meeting + Pot-Luck Dinner

The quarterly board meeting will be held in the clubhouse Thursday, April 17th, at 5:30 pm. Please mark your calendars to attend this meeting to get updates on community projects and concerns.

As always, we will have a social pot-luck dinner after the meeting starting at 6:30 pm. The HOA will be providing hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments. Please bring a dish to share and your favorite drink. Please remember that you must be 21 to consume alcohol on The Retreat property.

Community Barbecue/Pool Party Saturday April 26th 2-5PM

Retreat Residents:

You are invited to a Community Barbecue/Pool Party Saturday April 26^th 2-5PM organized by our very own social committee!

Come meet your neighbors, invite a new resident in your building, and enjoy the party. The HOA will provide pork barbecue, chicken, sides, and NON-alcoholic beverages. If you wish, please bring your alcoholic beverage of choice. (Remember: Glass is not allowed in the pool area and you must be 21 to consume alcohol on The Retreat property.)

There will be music, dancing and games during the party, so please come out and partake in the fun!

Tidbit Tuesdays - Our pool furniture is blue!

This post is the first of a series of posts about the community. If you have any ideas for topics for this series, please let us know!

Over the winter all of our pool furniture took a trip to Myrtle Beach to be re-strapped. Over the past 10 years, the old strapping had taken a bit of a beating and was really starting to show their age.

However, the metal frames were still in quite good shape. So all the chairs and lounges had the old green and beige straps tossed out and replaced with new navy blue straps. What a difference!

Since the pool is now officially open for use, go grab a towel and try out the new chairs. We would love to know what you think!

Pool Season is officially OPEN!

Hear ye, hear ye! As of April 1st, the pool is officially open! But what does that really mean? Each and every day during the pool season, the chemicals in the water are checked, debris is removed, and the pool area is generally "reset" for the day's use so that we can fully enjoy our pool area.

Friendly Pool Etiquette Reminders

Glass is not allowed within the pool gated area. This is a safety rule required by the state. If a piece of glass breaks within the gated area, the pool is required by law to be drained and cleaned. So please refrain from bringing glass to the pool. If you notice someone at the pool with glass, kindly offer them a red solo cup (located in the clubhouse kitchen) to better enjoy their beverage.

While we all love listening to music by the pool, we cannot agree on exactly what type of music. If you choose to enjoy your favorite tunes using a speaker for others to hear, please keep it at a reasonable volume.

Proper bathing attire must be worn at all times. Please leave your thongs at home ladies and gentlemen.

Bring your friends, but not a huge party. Please remember that the limit on guests accompanying you to the pool is 5 and that you are responsible for the actions of your guests while they are on Retreat property.

Finally, the pool's hours are from dawn to dusk. Again this is a requirement by the state. If you are in the pool area after it has closed, you are technically trespassing. While late evening swims can be relaxing after a hot day, our pool does not have adequate lighting to be open after dark.  A good rule of thumb is if the street lights are on, then the pool is closed.

And most important of all, have fun at the pool!