News from the Club: April 2026
“Kingspoint is more than a collection of homes. It is a community and has been since it was built. We are a fabulous motley crew of Veterinarians, Therapists, Professors, Soldiers, Sailors, and Spies. We go to public and private schools. We are retirees and those just having our first kids. This is where civil society takes place – common spaces. We desperately need to preserve these spaces” Mary Le Gouellec, Kingspoint Resident
From the Board
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.)
It really is a great time to be part of the Club! Thank you for being a member and for your support and enthusiasm. Looking forward to a great 2026 summer with all of you!
Ben and the Board
This Month at a Glance
Tuesday, April 14 (6:45 PM) - Kingspoint Club Board Meeting
Saturday, April 18 (10:30 AM) - Club the Creek - (High Tide is at 12:24 PM) (Kim Lavach)
Friday, April 24 (6-8:30 PM) - KP Paint Party - (Katie Parrish)
Saturday, April 25 - Power Washing Crew (KP Club)
Saturday, May 2 (9 AM-12 PM) - Spring Clean Up (KP Club)
Sunday, May 3 (3-4 PM) - Swim Team Ice Cream Social
Events & Social Gatherings
April 24, Paint Party, 6-8:30P - Come join your neighbors for a unique hands-on experience at the KP Clubhouse as we learn to paint our iconic KP emblem - the heron bird. At the end of the evening you'll take home your 16x20 stretched canvas. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot here. This event is open to up to 25 KP Club members ages 12 and up, and the cost is $35, which covers your reservation and all supplies. Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share with your fellow painters.
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 MaryKate Galke for more information or if you have an event you would like to host at KPSocialComm@gmail.com.
Pool & Swim Team News
Kingspoint Dolphins Swim Team updates:
Registration for the Kingspoint Dolphins opens April 1. You can register on the website: https://kingspoint.swimtopia.com/ .
Still searching for 3rd Co-President - one bottle of bourbon still up for grabs. Contact Maggie at (401) 829-2517 or kpswimteam@gmail.com ASAP. Thank you to Erin Shields and Greg Henderson for stepping up and volunteering to be co-presidents!
Junior coach applications - If a swimmer is interested in being a Junior Coach this summer, please visit this website: https://kingspoint.swimtopia.com/coaches
Other key volunteers and sponsors are still needed! Contact us via email kpswimteam@gmail.com
May 3 (Sunday) - Swim Team Ice Cream Social at Clubhouse, 3-4 PM – Come eat ice cream and be social with your fellow Dolphins as we welcome the 2026 Kingspoint swim season. Ask questions. Hang out with friends. Get registered. Most of all, get excited for another fantastic swim season!
Lifeguard Training: Interested in becoming a lifeguard this summer? We want YOU! Please read the following information about lifeguarding at the Kingspoint Pool in 2026.
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.
Continental has begun posting training classes on their website. Information can be found at https://www.continentalpools.com/operations/southern-virginia/
Last year (2025), 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 President (KPPresidents@gmail.com) or our Facilities Chair (KingspointFacilities@gmail.com).
Volunteer Opportunities
April 25 - Clubhouse Pressure Washing - We are looking for volunteers to join a pressure washing team for the clubhouse sidewalks on April 25. If you are interested in helping, please text Mike Gordon, Facilities Chairperson, at 303-264-8782.
May 2 - Clean Up Day, 10AM-12PM – 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. An official activity list will be sent out soon.
Membership Updates & Community Growth
The 'Kingspoint Kares' initiative is dividing the neighborhood into 20-ish pods of 10-12 houses, each with a 'Pod Pilot' (a host/hostess in charge of steering the pod—think block captain). I'm looking for warm, friendly neighbors to be pod pilots. I'm hoping we can foster smaller communities within Kingspoint to reach out to residents who may not yet feel part of the larger community.
We are an amazing community and we care for each other well. In times of sickness, deaths, births, moves, and emergencies, I've seen neighbors pull together to help one another, which makes this community a great place to live. I'm hoping by creating pods we will spread more love, just in a more intentional way. I have made meals for neighbors, watched their dogs, raked their leaves, and greeted them as they moved in but there are some neighbors I never see and do not know their names. I'm hoping that Pods give us a reason to talk and can foster community through things like podlucks (get it?), assisting elderly residents, welcoming new arrivals, celebrating births, connecting neighbors with tutors and babysitters, and inviting neighbors to Kingspoint Club events! I'm hoping neighbors will feel engaged and included, making our community even better.
I'm going to host a very brief event for anyone interested at the clubhouse May 17 at 3pm to generate ideas and answer questions. I'll serve drinks and flourless chocolate cake--(what could be better?). Please come. You can email me, Mary Le Gouellec, at mary_and_yann@hotmail.com or call 513-728-0056.
Clubhouse, Facilities, & Waterfront
April 18 - Club the Creek, 10:30AM– 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!
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.
Clubhouse Rentals: 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 at kpclubrentals@gmail.com.
Rates for Renting the Clubhouse in 2026:
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
Financial & Administrative Reminders
2026 Member Dues: All previous members from 2025 received an invoice via email. There was a small increase ($50) this year, so please be sure to check your invoice and send in a payment of $850 in 2026. For your convenience, you can pay your dues on our Kingspoint Club website. Please check your email for an invoice from the Treasurer and make your payment. Please email Catherine, Club Treasurer, with any questions about payments at kpwilliamsburg@gmail.com.
April Board Meeting: The Board will be holding our monthly Board meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:45PM at the Clubhouse. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns or you would like to share your ideas at kppresidents@gmail.com.
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? Email kpwilliamsburg@gmail.com.
Quick Links & Contacts
Emails:
Club President - kppresidents@gmail.com
Club Treasurer - kpwilliamsburg@gmail.com
Club Facilities - KingspointFacilities@gmail.com
Club Social Committee - KPSocialComm@gmail.com
Club Rentals - kpclubrentals@gmail.com
Pet of the Month: Billie
Owner: Pam Young
Name: Billie
Age: 11 yrs old
Breed: Australian Labradoodle
Favorite game to play: Loves to play ball.
Billie’s best friends: Archie and Poppy
Best trick: He reminds me when it’s time to brush his teeth.
Nominate a Kingspoint Club pet (dog, cat, bird, fish, lizard, spider, etc) for the future issues by emailing 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.
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Publishing in the News from the Club
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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 (new update!)
Do you have young kids and are looking to connect with other parents in the neighborhood? Consider joining the “Little Dolphins” GroupMe. It’s a network of parents in the neighborhood. It’s a nice way to meet parents in the neighborhood with similarly aged kids (coffee date anyone?), and to help arrange playdates (heading down to the pool?) or share other vital information (lemonade stand pop-up!) If you are interested, contact Brier Anderson (MeredithBlee@gmail.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. I am an experienced dog walker, cat sitter, 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. See this website for additional information: https://www.kingspointclub.org/advertisers. We can provide an invoice if necessary.
Small ads of one or two sentences from Club members’ children are free as a community service to all Kingspoint Club members. Children may be of elementary, middle, and high school age or college age to place an ad.
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