Volume 2, Issue 8                              August 2009    

Welcome!

As we view the Labor Day holiday from only a few weeks away, the staff and management at Towers on the Grove want to offer words of gratitude to you who selected our beautiful new oceanfront vacation site as your choice for a summer vacation. Because Towers opened its doors to you for the first time this year, some might have been apprehensive at visiting a place as yet untried, but the property's impressive appearance and our staff's keen interest in customer service did, we hope, influence you positively. Towers' delightful amenities brought much joy to visitors, according to the feed-back notes that have come in since the summer began.

We were able to offer several types of cost savings to guests at various times during the summer months, plus gasoline, historically a bit pricey in summer, held costs at a moderate level. Other savings occurred in entertainment ticket prices, such as the "kids free" deals at The Alabama Theatre and Legends in Concert, both of which end after Labor Day.

Despite the 80 degree and higher outside, we can see the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays on the far horizon and invite you to consider your holiday plans for the remainder of the year, especially if you did not find time or budget to have any summer vacation at all. Consider how easy and relatively inexpensive it is to toss the golf clubs in the car and drive here to the Grand Strand for a Thanksgiving get-away. Because our location is drive-able within a day or less for most of you, spending the holidays at the beach saves money. Ask us about a new discount offer called "Terrific Tuesday" for golf savings.

Your friends, the Staff at Towers on the Grove!



Tame a Wild Cat on the Golf Course

Come to play golf on a group of courses known as "The Cats," located on the beautiful residential community of Ocean Ridge, just over the border into North Carolina. Each well designed and each challenging in its own way, "The Cats" courses are as follows:
  • Leopard's Chase - a new par 72, in the classic yet modern design of Tim Cate

  • Panther's Run - A par-72 Cate design with large landing areas, generous yet challenging, recently termed "the best golf course in America" by Golf Digest

  • Lion's Paw - A William Byrd design in a par 72 mixture of beauty and wilderness

  • Tiger's Eye - A par-72 Cate design out of a pine forest requiring precision shots and thought, a course that reminds you of Pinehurst in its greens and pin placements

Send your golf ball down wide fairways that wind past scenic water features and beautifully natural landscaping, providing you with a variety of lies. Some of these courses test your ability to stay focused. Others test your ability to avoid water and marshland.

If you enjoy golf outings with friends and family, consider a fall 2009 trip to the Grand Strand where you can find discounts with us to the "Cat" courses and also a wide selection of premier courses around the Grand Strand. Ask us about amazing rates in accommodations, tee times, and entertainment. Our golf agents can help you with arrangements for your stay plus tee times. Call 800.682.5699 to start planning.



Featured Recipe - Piña Colada Cobbler

Party time, beach party, that is! For all those new friends that you've made from your poolside chats and boogie-board mis-adventures, celebrate your summer vacation together in a beach party where everyone brings a dish. Here is one option for your informal beach buffet:

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits, partially drained
  • 1 can cream of coconut
  • 1/2 cup sliced maraschino cherries (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • In a 2 quart casserole, mix first three ingredients until smooth. Add next three ingredients and stir to mix.

  • Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until crust is golden and center is firm. Best served warm and can be topped with sweet cream, whipped topping, or ice cream it you prefer.

  • Garnish with freshly sliced strawberries, mango, or cherries.




Local Events Calendar - 2009

Ongoing events:

  • Pelicans Baseball! Now through Labor Day. See the Pelicans' web site at http://www.myrtlebeachpelicans.com for details. (843) 918-6000.

  • Summerfest! Now through 09.05.09. See fireworks at every Monday at Barefoot Landing over the lake. Boardwalk entertainers nightly. www.BarefootLanding.com.

  • Now until 10/31. Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo. For recreational fishermen only. Fishing area: coastal waters from the NC line at Calabash southward to the South Santee River. Where boats are involved, only the fish caught from those that depart and return to port within the above named area are eligible. Entry card must be completely and clearly filled out. Anglers must see weigh masters to certify fish. For more information, contact the Fishing Rodeo Committee at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce: 843-626-7444 or toll-free at 800-356-3016. Email - info@VisitMyrtleBeach.com

Calendar events:

9/4-5. Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival. This event includes a run/walk, live music, plenty of kid-friendly activities and food, car show, and much more.

9/5 to 1/3/2010. Faces and Stories: A Portrait of Southern Writers. Sixty portraits of the entire exhibit are presented in this traveling show from the Southern Arts Federation at the Burroughs and Chapin Art Gallery. For more information, 843.238.2510 or email to artmuseum@sc.rr.com.

9/6. Barefoot Improv Comedy Show. The Barefoot Improvisers perform in an audience-interactive comedy show every Sunday from 4:30 - 5:30pm through September 6 at DockSider's Grille. For more information, 843-597-6393 or online at www.carolinaimprov.com.

9/7. South Carolina Senior Open Pro/Am. Tidewater Charity Tournament Committee. Play with a PGA Senior Professional. Have a chance to win a 2009 Volvo C30 in hole-in-one contest, closest-to-the-pin gift certificates, and many other prizes. Details 843-283-3752 or www.tidewatercharitytournament.com. Proceeds benefit Autism Advocate Foundation and North Strand Helping Hand. Tidewater Golf Course in beautiful North Myrtle Beach, SC.

9/12. Loretta Lynn at the Alabama Theatre in North Myrtle Beach. Get tickets now to be part of the audience for this country music legend. Her live performance begins at 7 pm. Call 800.342.2262 or see www.alabama-theatre.com for more information.

9/12 and 13. The 4th Annual Oktoberfest in Little River, SC. Celebrate the fall season on the waterfront in historic Little River. Starting at 9AM. and lasting to 6PM, you will enjoy authentic German cuisine prepared by Erna Blome, special musical guests providing live German music, and dancing throughout the day. With free admission to all children under 12, a special Children's Booth holds lots of fun, games, and surprises. More than beer, authentic German music, bratwurst, and polka, Oktoberfest is a great party! For details 843-249-6604.

9/12. LeAnn Rimes at Freestyle Music Park with Billy Joe Royal. The park opens at 11 am, and the concert begins at 8 pm. For details about park events call 843.236.7625.

9/18-27. Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art. The 2009 Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art will be held September 18-20 and September 25-27. Headlining the Festival will be Steve Tyrell, jazz vocalist, arranger, producer. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event. Location is Brookgreen Gardens and Litchfield Plantation. Call for details: 843-237-4774. Online: www.pawleysmusic.com.

9/19. Beach Sweep. Become a part of the "keep the beach clean" solution and join volunteers around the country, state, and nation in this annual event as we band together to "sweep" our beaches clean. In order to make it more fun, prizes will be awarded for certain categories and a raffle drawing will be held for all participants. Drinks will be provided. Appropriate for all ages. Contact Myrtle Beach State Park or SC Department of Parks and Recreation at 803.734.1700 or toll free 866.224.9339.

9/30 to 10/3. Fall Myrtle Beach Bike Rally. Located in Inlet Square Mall Event Grounds at Murrells Inlet, SC. Also, Ragtops and Roadsters Auto Museum, Murrells Inlet, SC. For more information see http://www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com.

Check our full list of events by clicking here on the Towers web site.
Guest Comments


Thank you to all who sent us comments and suggestions, praise and thanks, reports and thoughts about everything from your stay to the newsletter to this geographical area. We welcome your communication! Here are some of the recent notes that we received:

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say "thank you" for a wonderful time. My family and I enjoyed every part of your hotel/condo experience and especially the nice people working there. Our "Fish 'N Chips" special was everything you would expect. Thanks again. We look forward to returning soon.
Email from Beck Family, 06.08.09

Our family enjoyed our stay very much; your location is central to so many places, e.g. Greg Norman's Grill, Highway 17, a nice drive on Ocean Dr. to Main St., etc. We look forward to coming again; how great to have a washer and dryer right in the rooms. The kitchens were well equipped. Thanks so much.
Email from Juberg Family, 06.15.09

Thank you so much! My husband and I stayed at Towers July 11th thru 14th. Not long enough for us. From the minute we checked in everything was wonderful. Michael made the check-in so easy. Brad called within 10 minutes of our check in to make sure everything was okay. We did have a small problem with the toilet, and it was fixed almost immediately. The room was absolutely beautiful and very clean. I loved the towels on the bed and in the bathroom. Our view from the balcony was just what I needed to relax. The rose petals and wine and cheese basket were also perfect. Thank you for helping me surprise my husband. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Email from the Czwojdak family, 07.17.09

Our stay was perfect. Can't think of a thing I would want to have been different. We are eagerly anticipating our next visit and sharing our wonderful experience with all we know!
Online comment from Shockley Family, 06.08.09

My wife and I were at the Towers of the Grove in March of this year. We were on the 16th floor in a ocean view room, and we LOVED it. The view was spectacular, and we could see the beach from the bedroom and the street from the living area. The furnishings in the room were great, and the staff was very nice and accommodating. We wanted to see the 2 and 3 bedroom units for future family vacations, and the staff gave us keys so we could check them out. The location of the Towers suits our needs; we shag, so we were close to the clubs we like to go too. The Windy Hill area is perfect for us. Thank you for giving us a great weekend.
Email from the Waters Family from NC, 05.05.09

WE HAD A PROBLEM WITH OUR INTERNET, NOT BEING ABLE TO GET ON LINE. WE CALLED THE FRONT DESK, AND THEY GOT US ON RIGHT AWAY. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A WONDERFUL STAY. WE MISS IT ALREADY. WE WILL SEE YOU IN THE FALL.
Online comment from the Shreeves Family, 06.08.09



Fun Facts


  • Rising and falling tide comes from the moon's gravitational force pulling on water in the oceans so that there are "bulges" in the ocean on both sides of the planet.

  • During the day, the earth rotates 180 degrees in 12 hours. The moon rotates 6 degrees around the earth in 12 hours, making twin bulges in the ocean's water. The moon's rotation means that any given coastal city experiences a high tide every 12 hours and 25 minutes (give or take some minutes).

  • If you are on the coast and the moon is directly overhead, you should experience a high tide. If the moon is directly overhead on the opposite side of the planet, you should also experience a high tide.

  • Barrier islands are most noticeable along the eastern coast of North America where they extend from New England down the Atlantic Coast, around the Gulf of Mexico and south to Mexico.

  • Barrier islands serve two main functions - protect coastlines from severe storm damage, and provide refuge habitation for wildlife.

  • Barrier islands are long, narrow, offshore deposits of sand or sediments that parallel the coast line, sometimes extending for 100 miles or more. They are separated from the mainland by a shallow sound, bay, or lagoon where tidal water rushes in and out several times a day, more so during storms.

  • Often barrier islands are separated from each other by narrow tidal inlets. As tides move water into and out of these enclosures, sometimes rip currents are prominent around these islands.

  • The grasses along the coast are sea grasses, water millet, and sea oats, all of which are necessary to sustain the life of the rolling dunes protecting the shoreline from wind and tidal erosion.

  • Living among the barrier islands of South Carolina, the people have changed little in the last hundred years.

  • Naturalist-led boat excursions are a favorite activity for visitors. One of these treks is to experience the realities and beauty of salt marsh tidal creeks around Capers Island Heritage Preserve, one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands on the East Coast.

  • Once a favorite hiding place of Pirates, such as Blackbeard, the Barrier Islands have played an active role in history, and yet are still languid, quiet islands, pristine in their beauty, while providing an active ocean barrier for the southern state coastlines of Georgia and South Carolina.

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