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January at Carolina Colours

Monday, January 9th, 2012

January is another busy month at Carolina Colours.  Contact Ken Gerhardt for time and details, but Yoga is scheduled  each Momday at 9 am, and each Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 am.  Duplicate bridge is scheduled each Thursday afternoon at 12:30.  Our Member’s Dinner is each Friday evening, with the bar opening at 5 and dinner served about 6:30.  Evening Bunco is at 7  on January 10 and 26, and on most Monday afternoons at 1.

There are new activities for the community starting this month.  A quilting class will begin at 9 am on January 13, and will again meet at that time on January 20 and 27.   Steve Schaffer will speak on the Battle of New Bern at 5 pm on January 13, preceding our Members Dinner.   Our normal knitting group will meet January 11 at 2 pm, and again at that time on January 25.

Special events include a prive Landscaping lunch and event all day on January 12th, a private party the evening of January 19, and a Bridal Show on January 22.  Finally, a thank you breakfast for our golf course Pride Volunteers will be held at 9:30 on January 30.

January is a slow golf month, but our normal Tuesday morning LGA and Wednesday morning MGA games go on.  Please sign up in advance in the pro shop.  And remember, times are reserved for ladies on Thursday mornings and for men on Friday mornings, make your own game or sign up in the pro shop if you don’t have a 4some.

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Books and More

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Please remember that the Carolina Colours “loaner” library located in the Pavlion continues to grow, with a very eclectic selection of books: fiction, sci-fi, non-fiction and biographies abound.  Due to space limitations, we are unable to put on the shelves duplicates, and some books are rotated in and out of circulation.  Thanks to those that continue to donate; more than 20 books a week are being borrowed by our owners.

Also remember that we have an extensive magazine collection, and many puzzles.  Magazines and puzzles are located (along with some audio books) on the table beside the bookshelves.   Enjoy!

As an aside, (although not in our library yet), I strongly recommend the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny, for those that like detective fiction.  The writing is excellent, and the characters memorable.  Perhaps the best series of its genre I have come across in years.

Ken Kirkman

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Annual Pig-pickin’

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

The annual Carolina Colours pig-pickin’ on Sunday evening, July 17, was, as usual, well attended.  About 110 residents came to the Pavilion for pig, cooked on site, as well as chicken and all the sides.  Attendees brought appetizers and desserts, more food than one can imagine.  After dinner, many played horsehoes, bocce ball and other games, while spectators cheered them on.  Photos from the event will be in our next community newsletter.

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July at Carolina Colours

Monday, July 11th, 2011

July is another busy month at the Carolina Colours Pavilion.  Activities for the second half of the month include the following:

July 11, 18, 25: Yoga from 8:30 to 9:00 am

July 12, 19, 26: 9:00 am.  Ladies Golf Association play

July 13, 14, 20,21,26,27,28: Yoga from 8:30 to 9:30 am

July 13, 27: Knitting from 2-4 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 7:30 am: Mens golf association play

July 14, 21: Duplicate bridge from 12:30 to 4:30 pm

July 21: Social bridge from 12:30 -4:30

July 17: Member’s annual pig pickin

July 22, 29: Members drinks and dinner in the Tap Room at 5:00

July 23 at 6 pm: Wedding and Reception

July 27 at noon: Neuse Board of Realtors meeting

July 30: Wedding and Reception

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2011 Golf Club Member Member

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

The first ever member/member Carolina Colours Golf Club tournament concluded successfully Sunday, May 15.  With 4 nine hole formats (super ball, Texas scramble, best ball and modified alternating shots), all participating members had an enjoyable experience.

Our men’s division winning team was Gale Biers and Lou Moran, while the ladies champions were Patti Peebles and Claudia Moran.

In order of finish, other men’s teams in the money were David Barnett/Ken Kirkman; Ed Czernik / David Gaulin; Luigi Montesano/Bill Moloney; Jim Babich/Mike Wilkerson; and Jim Emerson/Tom Trimmer.

As for the women, Denis Plourde/Mary Roberts finished second, followed by Nancy Filipow/Kathy Amato third.

Thanks to Pete Dunham, our head professional, for a well run and fun tournament, and to Ken Gerhardt and Chef Katherine for two excellent luncheons.

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May Events at Carolina Colours

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Yoga at the Pavilion, 9:00 am to 9:30 am and 5:30 pm to 6 pm

May 5, 12, 19, 16:  Yoga at the Pavilion, 8:30 am to 9:30 am

May 3, 10, 17,,24, 31: Ladies Golf Association playday

May 4, 11, 18, 25: Mens Golf Association playday

May 5, 12, 19, 26: Duplicate bridge at the Pavilion, noon to 4:30

May 6, 13, 20 27: Members dinner at the Pavilion, bar opens at 5

May 10, 26: Bunco at the Pavilion, 7 pm

May 12: Bunco seminar at the Pavilion, 4 pm to 5 pm

May 12: Lions Club dinner at the Pavilion

May 13: Nine and Dine, shotgun start at 2:30

May 14: Wedding and Reception at the Pavlion

May 14-15: Member-member golf tournament

May 19: Social Bridge at the Pavilion, 1 pm to 5 pm; CCC meeting, 8 am to 4 pm; full swing golf seminar by Pete Dunham, PGA pro, 4 pm to 5 pm

May 21: Wedding and reception at the Pavilion

May 22: Mixed couples member golf event, tee times start at noon

May 25: Neuse Board of Realtors luncheon at the Pavilion

May 27: Wedding and reception at the Pavilion

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Our New Golf Superintendent

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Carolina Colours Golf Club is pleased to announce that Jason M. Price has accepted the position of Golf Course Superintendent at our Club, replacing the retiring Brad Brooks.   Jason comes to us from Governors Club, near Chapel Hill, NC, a 27 hole Jack Nicklaus facililty.  Jason’s previous experience includes stints at Metacomet Country Club in Rhode Island and the Legends Golf Club in Orlando, Flordia.  Jason begins work the first week in May.  All of us involved in our Club management are confident Jason will continue the excellent job done by Brad, as our recently opened course begins its maturation process.

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April Pavilion Calendar of Events

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

April is another busy month in the Carolina Colours Pavilion, with activities that include the following:

April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 5:30 pm: Member drinks and dinner

April 4, 11,18, 25, 9:00-9:30 am and 5:30-6:00 pm: Yoga classes

April 7, 14, 21, 28:, 8:30-9:30 am: Yoga classes

April 7, 14, 21, 28, noon to 4:30 pm: Duplicate bridge

April 12, 7pm: Bunco

April 7,  6:00 pm: Temple Church dinner

April 15, 4:45 pm: Special meeting of golf equity members to elect advisory committee

April 16: Wedding and reception

April 19, 5 pm: Sandals Theme night Promised Hearts

April 21, 1:00 pm: social bridge

April 23: Wedding and reception

April 24: Member Easter Egg Hunt

April 27, 2:00-4:00 pm: knitting

April 28, 7:00 pm: bunco

April 30: Wedding and reception

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Oh, What a Night!!!

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

February 12th was a fabulous night for young (and older) lovers.  The Carolina Colours Social Committee hosted the 3rd annual Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance.  More than 50 residents and guests partied late into the night.  The evening started with a “Guess WHo” contest,  Couples were tagged on their backs with names of famous couples.  By asking questions, the couple sought to determine their new identity.   All had a great time.

Chef Katherine prepared a great menu, with hors d’oeuvres passed during the cocktail hour, followed by a 4 course sit down meal.  Salad, caviar parfait, beef tenderloin, roasted asparagus, potatoes and a chocolote mousse dessert, made for great eating.

Chuck Kolb provided 4 hours of non-stop music, with dancing from dinner until midnight.  Who knew that the Carolina Colours contingent had such rhythm and stamina, with a great variety of music played and danced to.  The highllight was a special performance of “YMCA” by our our own Carolina Colours Village People–a show not to be soon forgotten.  With the success of this event, more dinner dances will certainly be in the offing.

Special thanks to all the social committee, Betty Orsega and Kathy Zimmerman for centrpiece decorations, Chef Katherine for a great meal, Ken Gerhardt for coordinating everything, Kitty and Paul for decorating the ballroom, and all our neighbors who attended and made the event a great success.

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Carolina Colours Community Newsletter – August 2010

Monday, August 9th, 2010

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Hot off the Press!  Carolina Colours, New Bern, NC, community newsletter…  Enjoy Colourful Happenings, the monthly Carolina Colours community newsletter. The newsletter reports gatherings and happenings in the New Bern NC community during the month.  Learn about how Carolina Colours neighbors live, work and play. Colourful Happenings newsletter content includes info on people, social, golfing, dining, recreational, charitable, historical, cultural events, holiday get-togethers and simply everyday life.

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View July 2010 Calendar

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

July 2010 Calendar

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More Friday Night Golf Contest Winners

Friday, June 4th, 2010

On Friday, May 21st, 18 members undertook a 9 hole putting contest on the Carolina Colours Golf Course practice green.  With holes ranging from 18 feet to 45 feet in length, and with a par of 18, scores ranged from 16 to 31.  Ken Kirkman had the only under par round to win, but the highlight was Jim Babich making a hole in one on number 9, a 45 foot putt with a severe break down and left at the hole.  Ken Gerhardt, Club manager, had promised a free drink to anyone holing that one out, and Jim took advantage.

On May 28th, on a very windy day, a difficult pitch shot contest was held, with the teeing ground behind the Pavilion, requiring a shot over the pond and to a very tough pin position on the 18th green.  The men faced a 97 yard shot, while the women hit from 72 yards.  The women dominated, with Chris Babich edging out Nancy Pilipow by an inch!  More balls went into the water, or over the green, than settled on the putting surface, leaving all golfers glad that this shot will not have to be repeated when the course opens for play in August.

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More Carolina Colours Friday Night Golf Results

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Carolina Colours Weekly Golf Competition

The Carolina Colours, New Bern, NC, Friday night golf skills contests continued prior (or during) cocktail hour at the Carolina Colours Social Pavilion on May 7th and 14th on the golf club course. On the first of these evenings, a three hole putting contest was held, with two moderately difficult putts, and one very long, tricky one.  Fifteen men competed, with Skip Zimmerman winning with an even par 6, besting several 7’s.  On the women’s side, a 5 hole golf playoff was required before Chris Babich finally defeated Jean Stoll and Marilyn Biers.

On the following Friday a chipping contest was held on the Carolina Colours practice green, an 8500 SF surface.  A very difficult 68 foot chip, with the hole on the backside of what was primarily an uphill shot (and with a nice break thrown in for good measure) was attempted by men and women alike, in one division.  Each player got three tries, the closes of the three counting.  Bill Moloney captured first place, with an excellent chip stopping 2 feet 10 inches from the hole, a virtual gimme.

Please stay tuned to the Carolina Colours blog for updates of Friday night golf challenges and social events and other social events in the community as well in is New Bern, NC and the surrounding coastal region.

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Carolina Colours – New Bern, NC – Slide Show

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

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Discover New Bern, NC and the Carolina Colours community.

Only takes three minutes to experience a very special place for seasonal escapes, raising families and retirement living.

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Towne Lawn: Construction Well Underway

Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Towne Lawn Construction

Towne Lawn overlooks 25 acre Carolina Lake

Grading of the Towne Lawn (on Carolina Lake at the traffic circle) is now complete.  Next up will be grassing the park and underbrushing its perimeters.   We hope you have noticed the enhanced view of the Lake as you drive around the circle.   Our grading plan included both improved site lines, allowing a natural seating area for future events, as well as a level playing area for those wanting more active recreation.  By summer’s end, the  Towne Lawn should be in use.

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