News from the Club: April 2025
“Kingspoint memories, for me, go back to 1976, when our family had only recently returned from a 2-year assignment in Thailand. After researching and visiting several residential neighborhoods in the area, we settled upon Kingspoint. Why did we do this? Location, location, location. A beautiful neighborhood tucked away in a hidden corner overlooking College Creek, direct access to the Colonial Parkway, and a lovely walking/hiking trail on the Country Road which takes you to Colonial Williamsburg or to the JCC government center. Our two children immediately joined the Club’s swim team! My other wonderful Club memory has to do with something that isn’t here anymore...tennis courts! I was an avid tennis player so I burned a lot of energy on the courts; the courts may be gone but my memories are not. I remember having picnics at the clubhouse grounds (a sales office at that time!) and taking advantage of our location by hiking along the Parkway. This location is still hard to beat. Please take advantage of the walking/hiking opportunities which take you to living history at CW and/or Jamestown-Yorktown.” Loretta Hannum, Kingspoint Club member for 49 years!
Letter from the KP Presidents
Dear Kingspoint Club Members,
Lovely weather seems to be here to stay in Virginia. Here in beautiful Kingspoint, the trees and flowers are waking up and announcing Spring’s vibrant arrival. Just as nature is busy preparing for Spring, so is the Club. We have many activities planned in April and May. We hope you will head down to the clubhouse and spend time mingling with new and old friends alike, during one of the many fun activities we have planned in coming weeks.
We would like to highlight just a few of the activities that you and your family might be interested in attending in April and early May. (We are including some of the early May activities also, so you have plenty of time to get them added to your calendars. The May News will arrive to you just as some of these activities are about to take place.)
4/11-12 (10 AM- 5 PM) Caviness Spring Jewelry and Pottery Show– Please come out and see the beautiful handmade pieces of jewelry and pottery by our very own talented Club members, Tim and Linda Caviness. They are longtime artists and longtime members of Kingspoint and the Club.
**4/13 (3 PM) Easter Egg Hunt– Come one, come all! Children ages 0-100+ welcome! Join us for an "egg-cellent" time at the Kingspoint Easter Egg Hunt We'll have egg hunts for all ages on the clubhouse lawn, snacks, and a special appearance by the Easter bunny! Bring a basket and come ready to have fun on this "egg-citing" day. Please sign up to help make this event a great success: Easter Egg Hunt Sign Up
**4/19 (2:30 PM) Club the Creek– Join us on the water in your creek-worthy vessels. Paddle alongside like-minded members and take in the beauty that is College Creek. No boat, no problem! Join us during the event and afterwards on the deck of the clubhouse–the views here are just as stunning! (See specific details below.*)
**4/27 (3 PM) Swim Team Informational Session– Have questions about the swim team? Come out and meet Coach Martin and find out about swim lessons.
**5/3 Swim Team Ice Cream Social– Come eat ice cream and be social with your fellow Dolphins as we welcome the 2025 Kingspoint swim season. Ask questions. Hang out with friends. Get registered. Most of all, get excited for another fantastic swim season!
**5/4 (2-5 PM) Clean Up Day– Join us for this opportunity to roll up your sleeves and work alongside neighbors, friends, and family to clear leaves, spread some mulch, tidy the planting beds, clear some fallen trees, and spruce up our outdoor spaces. Please bring your rakes, wheelbarrows, and loppers to help with the clean up.
**5/4 (5 PM) Watercraft Auction– The Club will be holding a Watercraft Auction on May 4th at the conclusion of the Clean Up Day! We are asking for donations of any unused canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, boats that are still in good shape that we can auction off to a new family. Proceeds of the auction will help fund the new dock and repairs to the waterfront area. **One 2025 boat rack spot will be raffled off to someone who buys a watercraft from the auction** More details to come in April emails. Please contact kingspointfacilities@gmail.com for more information.
**Members will receive Club emails with specific details about all of these events later in the month.
Calling All of Our 30+ years Members: The Club loves its members! We love all of the new families who have joined in recent years. We very much appreciate that you are just beginning to create special Club memories in Kingspoint. Last month, while listening to all of our members at the March Potluck, we became smitten with the stories of our longtime members and their unwavering support of the Club. Hearing a table of longtime members joking about who had been in the Club the longest, we got an idea!
We want to hear from our 30+ years members. Please reminisce with us. Please share your Club and Kingspoint memories so we can spotlight your beautiful stories in our News from the Club. We will highlight one family’s story each month. Your story telling will strengthen the collective community within the Club. Please email us to share your memories of Kingspoint and the Club. (kppresidents@gmail.com)
Kingspoint Club Website: We have been updating the Kingspoint Club Website to make it a “one-stop-shop” for everything Club! It is only getting better–with more communication and more information! Be sure to check it out to see what is new! We value your suggestions; please reach out: kppresidents@gmail.com
Dock Improvements Update: The Kingspoint Club has received an approved wetlands permit for the Kingspoint Community Dock Replacement project! We submitted a site plan to the JCC Zoning Office and are waiting for approval of that site plan and getting an approved building permit. As we work with the appropriate state and local officials, we still hope to start work on the new dock in the spring/summer of 2025.
Capital Campaign for the Dock: If you would also like to make a gift to the Capital Campaign for the Dock, we welcome all donations, large and small. Gifts may be dropped off to the Treasurer, Catherine Mountjoy at 140 Kingspoint Drive. Please call or text 804-814-7600 to let her know. Gifts can also be mailed to the following address: Kingspoint Club, P.O. Box 365, Williamsburg, VA 23187. Questions: (kpwilliamsburg@gmail.com).
Opening Day at Pool: Mark your calendars and get yourselves ready to jump into the cool and refreshing waters of the Kingspoint Pool when it opens on Saturday, May 24 at 11 AM!
2025 Pool Hours: Please note that the Kingspoint Swim Team will be using the pool during certain weekday evening hours of the swim team season. Swim practice starts at the end of May and runs until the end of July. The lane near the deep-end, the deep-end, and the diving board will remain open for Club members during swim practice.
May 24 - June 11:
Mon - Fri: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
(June 10-11) 1:00 - 8:00 PM
Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 11:00 - 8:00 PM
June 12 - August 24:
Mon - Fri: 11:00 - 8 PM*
Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 11:00 - 8:00 PM
*Pool will close at 4:30 PM for home meets on 6/16, 7/7, and 7/14.
August 25 to September 1:
Fri - Mon: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 11:00 - 8:00 PM
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
Lifeguard Training: Interested in becoming a lifeguard this summer? We want YOU! Please read the following information about lifeguarding at the Kingspoint Pool in 2025.
Continental has posted training classes in the new Aquaplex in Hampton this year (as well as training courses in Virginia Beach). Information can be found at Top Lifeguard Training in Southern Virginia | Continental Pools.
All those interested in lifeguarding please apply using the following form which is specific to the Kingspoint Club Continental Season Lifeguard Form.
Continental is giving discounted lifeguard training for their own employees, and it is our understanding that if the training is completed soon it will potentially be free.
Last year (2024), the pay started at $14 per hour and increased depending on experience, availability, etc.
Please apply ASAP if you are interested in being a lifeguard this summer.
If you have any questions, please contact the Kingspoint Presidents (KPPresidents@gmail.com) or our Facilities Chair (KingspointFacilities@gmail.com).
Kingspoint Dolphins Swim Team
Just a friendly reminder that registration for the summer swim season is NOW OPEN as of April 1st!
To register your swimmer(s) head to: https://kingspoint.swimtopia.com/ (light blue registration button located half-way down page on the right hand side)
Early registration helps us greatly with planning our coaching needs for the summer
Payment will be accepted at the Meet the Coach, Ice Cream Social, or the first day of practice
Don't forget to order your team's official swimsuit from our online Kingspoint Dolphin Team Store for the upcoming season
Volunteer Opportunities We urgently need support for several key roles this season:
Volunteer Coordinator
Social Coordinator
Lead Scorer
Head Judge
Stroke and Turn Officials
If you've never held a leadership position, we encourage you to step up! We are committed to providing full support and guidance for these roles. We'll happily answer any questions and help you feel confident in your new responsibilities.
Coaching We're thrilled to welcome back Head Coach Martin Rajec! Junior coaches are invited to apply for coaching positions. Detailed application instructions can be found on our website.
Important Dates:
Meet the Coach and Q+A for New Families on April 27th
Ice Cream Social on May 3rd
We can't wait to dive into another exciting season with our Dolphin Family!
Social Events: This year, the Club is inviting our members to take the lead and bring their Social Event ideas to life! We thank everyone for making the Club a wonderful place to gather, connect, and celebrate! Please reach out to Kathy Williams for more information (KPSocialComm@gmail.com).
Kingspoint Calendar
Friday & Saturday, 4/11-12 (10 AM- 5 PM) Caviness Spring Jewelry and Pottery Show
Sunday, April 13 (3:00 PM) - Easter Egg Hunt (Brier Anderson)
Saturday, April 19 (2:30 PM) - Club the Creek* - (High Tide is at 4:49 PM)
Sunday, April 27 (3 PM) Swim Team Informational Session
Saturday, May 3 (3 PM) Swim Team Ice Cream Social
Sunday, May 4 (2-5 PM) - Spring Clean Up (KP Club Board)
Sunday, May 4 (TBD) - Watercraft Auction (Dave Stanhope & KP Club Board)
To see all of the year’s activities at the Club, check out the Events Calendar.
**What is Club the Creek?:
Club the Creek is held on the 3rd Saturday of the warmer months.
Gather two hours before high tide so we can enter/exit the creek when water levels are the deepest.
Meet at the boat racks and then head out onto the water as a group.
Bring your sunscreen, life jackets, snacks, and cameras.
Take photos while you are out having fun.
Connect with other Club members.
Hang Out on the DECK of the Clubhouse during and after Clubbing the Creek.
All Club members are welcome, boaters and non-boaters alike!
Enjoy the beautiful views and each other's company.
BYOB and a non-perishable snack to share (if you desire.)
Savor the most beautiful views at the Club.
Mark your calendars and join us all summer!
Non-Boaters: Join us on the deck. We encourage all members to enjoy the Club's most beautiful views throughout our event.
Check out the events section of the Kingspoint website for more details.
Membership Committee Support: We are seeking members to assist Kathryn Haines on the Club’s Membership committee. The Membership committee welcomes new neighbors and invites them to join the Club. Committee members will also reach out to current non-Club neighbors to discuss and encourage membership.
Help us get the word out that new and long-time residents can join with a $500 initiation fee, plus the 2025 dues payment ($800).
Ask neighbors to visit our website, (https://www.kingspointclub.org/), and to reach out for more information: (membershipkingspoint@gmail.com).
If a neighbor joins because of your help, you will receive a $10 gift card to Aromas as a THANK YOU from the Board!
Boat Rack Update: The Club offers boat storage at the College Creek Boat Landing for Resident Members only. Storage rack can accommodate canoes, kayaks, or paddle boards. We only have a few spots left. The cost for boat storage is $100 per year. Are you Interested a spot? Please complete the Boat Lottery Form.
Clubhouse News: Hosting a meeting? A birthday? A baby shower? A graduation? A retirement? A book club? A work function? We want to host your next event!
Our beautiful facility is available for rent and has the best rates in town.
Check out the Clubhouse Calendar (at the bottom) of the Clubhouse Page.
For more information or to rent the Clubhouse, contact Tara Peters (kpclubrentals@gmail.com)
Rates for Renting the Clubhouse in 2025:
KP Resident Club Member: 1–$50 half day rental /year (Wow!)
KP Resident Club Member: $150 half day (4 hrs.)/$200 whole day (8 hrs.)
Non-KP Resident Club Member: $350 half day (4 hrs.)/ $550 whole day (8 hrs.)
Non-Club Member: $400 half day (4 hrs.)/ $600 whole day (8 hrs.)
Recurring short term rentals for KP Club members: $25/hour w/ 6 mo. contract
2025 Member Dues: If you have not made your 2025 Payment on the Club Website, or reached out to make other payment arrangements, please email our Treasurer at kpwilliamsburg@gmail.com.
Board Meeting: The Board will be holding our monthly Board meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns or you would like to share your ideas (kppresidents@gmail.com).
It really is a great time to be part of the Club! Thank you for being a member!
Kim Lavach and Scott Lerberg,
Co-Presidents, Kingspoint Club
Kingspoint Club Board
President — Scott Lerberg and Kim Lavach
kppresidents@gmail.com
Treasurer — Catherine Mountjoy
KPWilliamsburg@gmail.com
Secretary — Matt Blinn
kppresidents@gmail.com
Membership — Kathryn Haynes
Membershipkingspoint@gmail.com
Facilities — Melissa Reeves
KingspointFacilities@gmail.com
Clubhouse Coordinator — Tara Peters
KPClubRentals@gmail.com
Additional Club Contacts
Social Chair — Kathy Williams
KPSocialComm@gmail.com
News from the Club Editor — Jen Stanhope
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.
Women’s Club News
One more meeting is planned for the year:
End of the Year Social: May 18, Sunday. 4-6pm at the KP Clubhouse!
We will be sending more details later. All women in KP are welcome and we hope you will join us for this excellent opportunity to meet all our wonderful neighborhood women.
Subscribing to the News from the Club
We are now using the Kingspoint website’s email list management feature to notify subscribers when the News from the Club edition is published. If you know someone who wants to get emails when the News is published online, please ask them to visit this page and sign up using the form below. You can now also unsubscribe by clicking the unsubscribe button in any News from the Club notification email.
If you have trouble using the form and unsubscribe link, please contact kpcrier@gmail.com and we can make your changes manually.
Your Photos Here?
If you’re tired of seeing photos of the editor’s front yard, you can contribute photos to the News from the Club by sending them to kpcrier@gmail.com. We cannot guarantee that every photograph will be featured, and we reserve the right to crop and rescale the photos.
Publishing in the News from the Club
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 News from the Club, please send your contributions to kpcrier@gmail.com before the 1st of the month. The editor reserves the right to refuse and edit any submissions; the editor will not run any articles that overly or covertly target specific demographics or neighbors.
Facebook Page
Kathy Williams set up a new Kingspoint Facebook group. Interested neighbors can join the 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
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/walking: Hello all! My name is Lexi and I am 17 years old. I am an experienced dog walker and babysitter who is CPR certified. 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.
Advertising Policy
The advertising policy for the News from the Club is as follows: business related ads are $25/ edition or $260/yr. Approximate ad size is displayed in this issue. 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.
