Kingspoint Crier: April 2024
© Kathy Williams
Letter from the KP Presidents
Dear Kingspoint Club Members,
Thank you so much for those who showed for the annual Spring Clean Up to help prepare for the upcoming 2024 summer season. We had a really great turn out and we successfully completed several projects (as well as laying down a LOT of mulch)!
We hope everyone is excited for all the wonderful events coming in May. The Kingspoint Dolphins kick off the 2024 Season with a fun and informative Ice Cream Social on Sunday, May 5th. The Kingspoint Pool will officially open on Saturday, May 25th at 12 PM (although there might be a “soft launch” on Friday, May 24th for those who can’t wait for the weekend). On May 28th, we are seeking all challengers to try to keep up with Tyler Kroenlein at the 4th annual 5K/Fun Run and then look forward to seeing everyone down at the pool and clubhouse at our Memorial Day Cookout. Most importantly, hopefully everyone is ready to make Kingspoint Moms feel special on May 12th!
2024 Pool Hours*:
May 24 - June 14:
Mon - Fri: 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
(June 14) 12:00- 8:00 p.m.
Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
June 15 - August 29:
Mon - Fri: 12:00 - 8 p.m.**
(Aug. 26-29) 3:00 - 8 p.m.
Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
**Pool will close at 4:30 PM for home meets on 6/24, 7/1, and 7/15
August 30th to September 2nd:
Fri - Mon: 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
* Please note that the Kingspoint Swim Team will be using the pool during certain times the swim team season (basically end of May until end of July but there will always be a lane (and deep end area near the diving board) open for club members.
Lifeguard and Pool Attendant Hours: The Club will be utilizing a combination of lifeguard hours and swim-at-your-own-risk hours. The swim-at-your-own-risk hours will be monitored and managed by pool attendants.
When lifeguards are on duty, non-swimming children & children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult swimmer at all times.
Pool Attendants will manage the pool during the swim-at-your-own-risk hours: They will work during non-guarded times when the pool is open without a lifeguard on duty, when children (under 14) will need to be supervised by a responsible adult/guardian.
Social Events: Please see updates (Thanks Kathy!) to the social calendar on the Kingspoint Club website. Some upcoming events to highlight include:
Coffee Break Mondays (May 6th, 13th, and 20th from 10AM to 12 PM).
Kingspoint Dolphins Ice Cream Social (May 5th)
Annual 5K Fun Run and Memorial Day Cookout (May 27th)
Coming in June: Lecture Series: Reviving a Revival: Modernizing Colonial Revival Homes in Williamsburg, VA with Bryn Ghio, (June 30)
Membership Committee Update: We are also still actively seeking members to assist Melissa Reeves, Membership Chair, on the Kingspoint Club Membership Committee. Please remember the new email for any questions or information related to Kingspoint Membership is Membershipkingspoint@gmail.com.
The KP Club will be hosting a “Pool Club Membership Drive” event on May 19th from 2 to 4 PM at the Kingspoint Club. Please encourage families you may know who may be interested in joining our pool this summer to attend this event which will include refreshments and desserts. Visit the events section of the Kingspoint website for more information.
Championing KP Facilities Projects: We are still seeking your generous donations to purchase the materials required to build two lifeguard chairs at a cost of about $900 per chair (a need identified in last month’s Crier). If you are interested and willing to support this project, please send a check to the Kingspoint Club (Kingspoint Club Inc., P.O. Box 365, Williamsburg, VA 23187). A huge thank you to those who have already given in support of this specific project request.
Membership Dues: Thank you to members who have already paid their dues. Just a reminder that dues have been increased to $700. Please pay in a timely manner. If you pay dues quarterly, the 2nd quarter payment of $175 is due now. Catherine Mountjoy, KP Treasurer, sent electronic invoices to members via email; these invoices contain a link to allow you to pay the invoice electronically. You can also send your dues via a check made out to the Kingspoint Club, Inc., P.O. Box 365, Williamsburg, VA 23187.
Clubhouse News: if you have a graduation, birthday, anniversary, baby shower, book club, work party, or other special event, please make a plan to book your rental today! Please contact Tara Peters (KPClubRentals@gmail.com). As a reminder, these are the rates for renting the Clubhouse in 2024.
Clubhouse rental fees will remain the same for 2024:
KP Resident Club Member: 1 $50 half day rental /year
KP Resident Club Member: $150 half day (4 hrs.)
KP Resident Club Member: $200 whole day (8 hrs.)
Non KP Resident (but KP Club Member): $ 350 half day/ $550 whole day
Non-Club Member: $400 half day/ $600 whole day
Recurring short term rentals for KP Club members: $25/hour w/ 6 mo. contract
Summer Lifeguards: Are you interested in becoming a lifeguard? We want YOU! Please read the following information regarding lifeguarding at the Kingspoint Pool in 2024. Continental has posted training classes in the new Aquaplex in Hampton this year. Information can be found at Top Lifeguard Training in Southern Virginia | Continental Pools. All interested in lifeguarding apply at Continental Season Lifeguard Form. As in the past, Continental is giving discounted lifeguard training for their own employees, and it is our understanding that if the training is completed by April it will be free. The pay rate starts at $14 per hour and increases depending on the experience, availability, etc.
Thank You,
Scott Lerberg & Kathyrn Haines
Co-Presidents, Kingspoint Club
Swim Team News
Calling all Summer Swim Fans - the Kingspoint Dolphin's season is just around the corner and registration is now open! Our season will begin with our informational Meet the Coaches Ice Cream Social on Sunday, May 5th, at 3 pm at the KP Clubhouse! Practice will start on May 28 when the Kingspoint Pool opens. From May 28 until June 14, practices will be after school, and we will shift to morning and evening practice times once school is out! Meet dates are posted on the team website.
The season runs from the end of May until the end of July, with 3 home meets and 3 away meets. All interested KP Club members' children/grandchildren are eligible to participate, as are all non-resident members. Fees are $110 per child; fees cover coaching, VPSU costs, a t-shirt, and a swim cap. Register your child today at https://kingspoint.swimtopia.com.
We are excited to announce that our Dolphin Head Coaches are Martin Rajec and longtime Kingspoint Dolphin swimmer Will Patterson! Applications for Junior Coaches are open - please see the Kingspoint Swimtopia Coaches page for instructions and submit your application!
Additionally, our team is dedicated to providing fantastic training and tons of summer fun! Achieving these goals relies heavily on our community's support and our sponsors' generosity. If you, your business, or someone you know is interested in sponsoring the 2024 season, please email us at kpswimteam@gmail.com!
Kingspoint Calendar
Mondays throughout May: Coffee Break Mondays, 10 AM to noon at the clubhouse
May 5: Swim Team Ice Cream Social
May 19: Pool Club Membership Drive
May 27: 4th Annual 5K Fun Run and Memorial Day Cookout
July 4: Independence Day Cookout
Sept 2: Labor Day Pool Party and Drool in the Pool
Sept 28: Docktails Dock Fundraiser
Late Sept/Early Oct: Campout/Movie on the Green
October 31: Halloween Party
December 8: Ornament/Movie Marathon
Check out the events section of the Kingspoint website for more details.
Kingspoint Club Board
President — Scott Lerberg and Kathyrn Haines
kppresidents@gmail.com
Treasurer — Catherine Mountjoy
KPWilliamsburg@gmail.com
Secretary — Matt Blinn
KPSecretary757@gmail.com
Membership — Melissa Reeves
Membershipkingspoint@gmail.com
Facilities — Dave Stanhope
KingspointFacilities@gmail.com
Clubhouse Coordinator — Tara Peters
KPClubRentals@gmail.com
Additional Club Contacts
Social Committee Chair — Kathy Williams
KPSocialComm@gmail.com
Landscape Director — Nancy McDonald
peachstreet258@gmail.com
KP Crier Editors — Margaret Pizer and Dave Parrish
kpcrier@gmail.com
The Kingspoint Club, Inc. oversees our community’s recreational property on Northpoint Drive. This waterfront site includes a beautiful clubhouse, neighborhood pool, picnic area, dock, and a children’s play area. The KP Club operates the pool and clubhouse and organizes neighborhood social events for members. Membership in the Club is optional for residents, and includes use of the pool, boat ramp and dock. Members may also rent the clubhouse and pool for social events. Membership is required to attend some Club sponsored social events. Non- residents may also pay annual dues to use the pool and the clubhouse. For more information or to join, contact KPMembership@gmail.com.
Kingspoint Neighborhood Association April News
Spring creeps up on us slowly some years. Then one day we notice that the trees are green, and the mountain laurels are covered in flowers once again. Have you noticed how sweet the breeze smells this time of year? We have been happy to notice clouds of native bees visiting flowering shrubs this month. Researchers tell us that bee populations are rebounding these days, perhaps thanks to all the folks planting flowers and leaving habitat in their yards to support them over winter. We’ve already spotted several butterfly species this spring, so perhaps the butterflies are making a come-back, too.
It is such a pleasure to walk in Kingspoint and enjoy the many beautiful shrubs and flowers growing in neighbors’ yards and on their porches, while listening to the sounds of birds. Many thanks to everyone who has been cleaning up this month and preparing for the long summer ahead. There are a few special events in the next few weeks which may interest you.
Our local chapter of The Virginia Native Plant Society’s Annual Plant Sale will be Saturday, May 4, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm at the Williamsburg Community Building, 401 N. Boundary St. Any interested in learning more about native plants, and perhaps purchasing a few, is invited to attend. Members already have over 1000 plants prepared for sale. Our local chapter is an active, friendly group, always welcoming new members. Come out to see old friends and make new ones while shopping for a great cause. Many of the proceeds of the sale to go provide Nature Camp scholarships to young people in our area.
The Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held at the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park Arboretum again this year on May 11 from 9:00 AM until Noon. Freedom Park is located at the intersection of Centerville Road and Longhill Road. Visitors will find a wide variety of native and non-native perennials, trees and shrubs along with garden art and other items. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. Enjoy beautiful Freedom Park as you shop.
You may be interested in this edition of JCC News to Know, which provides more information about the county budget and a free summer concert series. The County Parks and Recreation Department also has lots of interesting events planned in the next few months.
Our KPNA Board is so pleased that Kenita Hill has resumed her work as our secretary. Kenita has done a wonderful job over the years keeping up with all the neighborhood comings and goings, so our Directory remains accurate. With Joe Bailey now greeting new neighbors, and Kenita keeping track of names and contact information, we have a terrific team. Kathy Williams took the work on briefly but resigned earlier this month. Please contact Kenita at secretarykpna@gmail.com with any changes to your listing.
Ann Hobson will also leave our KPNA team as she and her husband Chuck prepare to move across the Creek to The Landing in early summer. Ann has been a loyal and dependable member of our Board, always taking care of the entrance and ready to help whenever needed. We will miss her so very much. David Miller is taking over the responsibilities of coordinating our efforts to keep the neighborhood entrance well-maintained.
Many thanks to all of our dedicated front entrance volunteers for their work. Tom Mahone and Chris Bonday are continuing their dedicated efforts to keep the grass neatly trimmed and trash removed. If you are willing to join our crew of volunteers to help with maintenance chores at the entrance, please get in touch with David Miller.
We appreciate everyone who has already given Treasurer Karen Schneider your 2024 membership dues for the neighborhood association. I am touched by the goodness and kindness of our neighbors here in Kingspoint, and their voluntary support for keeping our neighborhood vibrant, beautiful, and connected. Neighbors have already requested over 300 jonquil bulbs. We have ordered 500 from Brent and Becky's Bulbs in Gloucester, so please make sure we have your request soon if you know you want to join in this beautification effort. Everyone who joins the KPNA this year can request 5 free bulbs with their membership, and 10 for a small additional contribution. We will deliver the bulbs in November, and we can't wait to see our community in bloom next spring!
Please remember to share the streets with caution and courtesy, whether you are walking, biking, or driving. Warm weather brings us outdoors, and we can expect to encounter more neighbors on our streets. Watch for playing children on many side streets and more pets along the way. There are a few particularly difficult spots for walkers, especially after heavy rain. Walkers frequently need to step off the pavement when traffic approaches. Please pause and look both ways at Kingspoint intersections and keep a sharp eye out for neighbors walking or riding bikes. Remember that Swim Team members will be out heading to the pool for morning and evening practices before we know it.
If you are new to the community, or have a new family living near you, please let us know so we can visit with a copy of the Kingspoint Directory and include them in the 2024 listings. Contact us at kpwebmistress@gmail.com to add your email to our distribution list, to change your email, or to have your email address removed so you no longer receive community updates.
Please visit our KPNA website for news and useful community links.
Elizabeth McCoy kpwebmistress@gmail.com
for the Kingspoint Neighborhood Association Board
Kingspoint Neighborhood Association
KPNA Board President — Elizabeth McCoy — e.mccoy105@gmail.com
Secretary — Kenita Hill — arubahill@gmail.com
Treasurer — Karen Schneider
Members at Large — Ann Hobson, Harvey Manning, Melody Nichols, David Miller, Mary Haines, Joseph Bailey
Kingspoint Women’s Club News
The KP Womens Club final meeting of the year will be a cocktail party on Sunday April 28 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Members and their guests are invited. Members are asked to bring an appetizer to share. Dessert and beverages will be provided. We have a special treat, Kingspoint’s own Mary Kate Galke and her bandmate Joe from Joes Day Off will entertain us!
Subscribing to the Crier
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Publishing in the Crier
If you have an event to share with the Kingspoint community or some news to report that you would like to see posted in the Kingspoint Crier, please send your contributions to kpcrier@gmail.com before the 20th of the month. The editors reserve the right to refuse and edit any submissions; the editors will not run any articles that overly or covertly target specific demographics or neighbors.
Facebook Page
Kathy Williams recently set up a new Kingspoint Facebook group. Interested neighbors can join the new Kingspoint group page. If you have any questions, please direct them to Kathy at: willfam7plus@gmail.com.
Little Dolphins
Looking to connect with other parents in the neighborhood? Consider joining the “Little Dolphins” Facebook page. It’s a network of parents in the neighborhood with kids ranging from babies to teenagers. (Just search for "Little Dolphins Kingspoint" on Facebook). It’s a nice way to meet parents in the neighborhood with similarly aged kids. If you aren’t on Facebook, or if you are having problems joining the group, email Tracy Sohoni, tracep@yahoo.com
Neighborhood Ads
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Pet Sitting: Haley Elton offers dog walking and pet sitting services. Available daily. Contact her managing agent, Norman Elton, at 757-293-8346.
Baby Sitting and Pet Sitting: Carolyn Clinton is available for baby sitting and pet sitting. 757-903-7777. Twins John and Catherine Clinton are also available for baby sitting and pet sitting. John also mows lawns. Call their mother Susan Clinton @ 757-903-7205.
Baby Sitting and Pet sitting/walking: Hello all! My name is Lexi. I am a pet sitter and babysitter who has attended a CPR class and a training course for babysitting. I have lots of experience with animals of all types and breeds. Some other services I offer are watering plants, collecting mail, or taking care of your house while you are out of town. For reasonable rates and more details call or text 757-298-8798.
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Advertising Policy
The advertising policy for the Kingspoint Crier is as follows: business related ads are $25/ edition or $260/yr. Approximate ad size is displayed in this issue of the Crier. We can provide an invoice if necessary. Small ads of one or two sentences from residents and non-resident club members are free as a community service; non-profit and children’s ads are also free.
