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View Second Annual Carolina Colours Pig Pickin’

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

View Second Annual Carolina Colours Pig Pick’n

For those of you who are not from North Carolina, a pig pickin’ is a type of party or gathering held primarily in the Carolinas which involves the barbecuing of a whole hog (source:Wikipedia). Up North, we called them “pig roasts” where they generally consist of digging a big hole, lots of firewood, and lots of guys who stayed up all night drinking and tending to the pig. Depending on the size of the pig, this method took a good 18 hours or so before you could enjoy the meal. Thankfully, the good folks of North Carolina know how to do a pig pickin’ the right way–that means, you contact a local butcher who cooks the pig at his place and delivers it on a trailer, complete with all the “fixins” (bakd beans, cole slaw, potato salad and rolls).

On Saturday, July 10th, Carolina Colours residents hosted our 2nd annual Pig Pickin’ at our Social Pavilion. Special thanks to Mary Ann Ohsol and Diane Barnett for leading the charge, and the rest of the Social Committee for assisting.

It’s a good thing we held it indoors this year since Mother Nature decided to “crash” the party with thunder and lots of rain. More than 120 Carolina Colours residents, property owners, friends and family members joined us for a fabulous party. Attendees brought a variety of delicious appetizers and desserts to complement the pig. The Southern hospitality has definitely spread throughout our community.

Although the games were essentially rained out, we did manage to hold a “putting contest” on our practice putting green. We also held an impromptu game of Bocce Ball in the ballroom.

Great fun was had by all! We are looking forward to more events planned for the the remainder of 2010, Check the website peridically for a listing of upcoming events.

Mary Ellen Dorsey, Co-Chair of the Social Committee

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Community Happening Newsletter – May 2010

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Colourful Happenings Newsletter May 2010

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 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.

Getting a work out … In preparation for the opening of the pro shop, we had to relocate all of the fitness equipment to the Trent room in the Pavilion. Luckily we happen to have a number of members that appear to have used the fitness center in the past, as they were able to lift and move this equipment with ease.

The “moving crew”: Gale Biers, Mike Wilson, Tom Trimmer, John Filipow and George Orsega. Not pictured Jerry Trenholm. Many thanks to the crew.

- Ken Gerhardt

First of all, I would like to give a special thanks to the 25 very dedicated Carolina Colours residents that came out on Saturday April 24 to help spruce up areas of Carolina Colours that are not normally visited. I know that some people had other commitments and that is certainly understandable. Some folks were under the impression that because we pay dues for cleanup, there is no need to do anything further. However, Earth day is one day of the year when everyone pitches in to do just a little extra. Again my hearty thanks to all that helped out.

- John Filipow

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Carolina Colours Friday Night Golf Challenges Continue

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

On April 23rd, eighteen Carolina Colours Golf Club members in New Bern, NC, competed in a chipping contest on the Carolina Colours golf course. Confronted with a tricky, breaking 29 yard shot, Dave Stoll won the men’s division, chipping to within 6’4″ of the hole. The overall winner, however, was the women’s division winner, Glenda Trenholm, a relative novice, with an excellent chip ending only 5’5″ from the target hole.

April 30th was a special event. For the first time (except under cover of night) members were allowed to play the 9th hole, a par 5 that was set up a relatively short 485 yards for men golfers, and 390 yards for the women golfers. The golfers were only allowed to walk with their putter and 4 other clubs, so strategy was important. Eighteen club members gave it a try, and amazingly, only Bill Moloney achieved par (and no, the rest were not birdies and eagles). Despite a number of good drives, the left side pond seemed to get into the heads of a many members, several of whom pushed their second ball well right, leaving a tough third shot over bunkers, and with water just over the green. Bogey turned out to be a common number on the score card. And yes, the pond captured a few errant shots.

Non golfers also enjoyed the evening as spectators, or playing sports with larger balls, such as bocce and croquet. Friday nights have seen very cooperative weather in New Bern, NC, allowing a great deal of outdoor fun before settling in with a beverage and dinner in the Carolina Colours Social Pavilion.

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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Community Happenings Newsletter – April 2010

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

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We’ve all heard the saying “Better Late Than Never.” Well, I belatedly extend my thanks to all who helped to make this year’s Mardi Gras Soup, Stew, & Chili Potluck Dinner a resounding success. Over 70 Carolina Colours residents and friends attended this year’s event, almost twice as many as last year. Along with this wonderful turnout came many more culinary delights from which we could choose. My Thanks—Finally! BY GARY SIMON

Certainly, no one should have gone home hungry. I would also like to extend my thanks to all of those in attendance who participated in our food drive. Patti Peebles made sure that our contributions made it to a food pantry that serves all of those in need in our community. Shirley Philips, Tess Nosal, and Sandra Cleaves as well as Paul and Kitty from the Pavilion are deserving of thanks fotaking care of the set-up and decorating of the banquet room for our festive event. Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank Fr. Bill for starting off our meal by leading the blessing. Once again, my thanks to all! Can’t wait to see what wonderful recipes next year’s Mardi Gras Potluck will bring.

Seventeen ladies from the Ladies Once-A-Month Luncheon Group celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at “A Catered Affair”…

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Colourful Happenings Newsletter – March 2010

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

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Colourful Happenings Newsletter – February 2010

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

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Share Carolina Colours Holiday Cheer in New Bern

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

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Experience a Dickens of a Holiday in New Bern, NC

Always an exciting time in downtown New Bern, this year is better than ever with Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” story featured in New Bern’s downtown store front windows. Set against the historic backdrop of a true southern coastal town, twenty 6’ story boards walk you through the timeless tale. Enjoy the downtown business district’s evening illumination, horse-drawn carriages and trolley car tours. The Ghost of Christmas Present promises holiday cheer for all.

Float Your Holiday Spirit Lightly Down the Streams

The magical Coastal Christmas Flotilla features colorfully lit boats parading past Union Point Park on the Neuse and Trent rivers. The flotilla includes scores of floating vessels of all shapes, sizes and holiday decorating schemes.

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Enjoy the North Carolina Symphony’s Holiday concert. Fun times for all while the orchestra performs everyone’s favorite holiday selections and seasonal sing-alongs. Celebrate your musical spirit with the NC Symphony.

Let There Be Candlelight

Take a step back in history for a memorable 1770 evening in colonial New Bern’s candlelit Tryon Palace. The honor of your presence is requested for the Grand Ball celebrating King George III’s birthday. Grandly decorated, the Palace is fully illuminated and graced with historically distinguished characters, wandering musicians and spirited dancers. Spectacular fireworks light up the evening sky over the Palace lawn culminating in a splendid evening.

Exceptional Hospitality in an Extraordinary Historic Coastal Town

An array of Bed & Breakfast establishments, the Inns of New Bern, adorn themselves for the holiday season. Choose from the many in the downtown New Bern’s business district. Each inn delivers true southern hospitality and uniquely exhibits each owner’s tender love and care for their historic home.

New Bern & Carolina Colours Patiently Await Your Discovery

An historic coastal town, mild changes in the four-season climate, modern healthcare and transportation, relatively low costs of living, a recreationally diverse community, assorted housing opportunities and true southern hospitality place New Bern and the Carolina Colours community in an enviable position for raising families, seasonal escapes and active retirement living.

Home sites: $60’s into the $200’s. Homes: $200s into the $700s.

Invest in New Bern, NC and Carolina Colours for your residential future.

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Secure your Home Site, Condominium, Towne Home, Bungalow Home,

Carriage Home, Neo-Traditional Cottage or Traditional Home today.

For additional info concerning living in New Bern & Carolina Colours

Please email: Jason Wilson | Joyce Costello | Bruce Birnbaum | Larry Beck

We’ll leave the candles lit for you!

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