News from the Club: May 2025

May 1

“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.” Loretta Hannum, Kingspoint Club member for 49 years!

Letter from the KP Presidents

Dear Kingspoint Club Members,

It is hard to believe that April has flown by so quickly and that we are looking to open the pool in just a few short weeks. Get yourselves ready for warm summer days where you catch up with friends and neighbors at one of the most beautiful and social spots in Kingspoint! Hang out on the deck of the clubhouse, sit by the firepit on the green, splash around or swim some laps in the refreshingly cool waters of the pool—let the Club be your oasis for summer fun!

As we get ready to welcome the summer swim season at the Club, check out what we have to look forward to this month. To see all of the year’s activities at the Club, check out the Events Calendar on the Kingspoint Club Website.

May Events: Be on the lookout for Club emails with specific details, signups, and reminders about the following important events.

Saturday, May 3 (3 PM) Swim Team Ice Cream Social
Sunday, May 4 (2-5 PM) - Spring Clean-Up (KP Club)
Sunday, May 4 (TBD) - Watercraft Auction (Dave Stanhope & KP Club)
Saturday, May 17 (1:30 PM) - Club the Creek - (High Tide-3:45 PM) The Clubhouse deck is NOT available for this event.
Sunday, May 18 (4-6 PM) - Kingspoint Women’s Club Spring Social
Saturday, May 24 (11 AM) - Kingspoint Pool Opens for the Summer
Monday, May 26 (8 AM) Memorial Day 5K Fun Run
Monday, May 26 (1 PM) - Memorial Day Cookout (KP Club)
Tuesday, May 27 (PM) - Swim Team Evening Practice Begins

Check out the events section of the Kingspoint website for more details.

5/4 (2-5 PM) Clean Up Day– Join us for an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and work alongside neighbors, friends, and family as we clean-up grounds of the Club. At this year's Spring Clean-Up, we would like to focus some of our attention on the back of the property in the hope that it will feel more like a park with more spots to sit outside and enjoy the views of our beautiful creek. Please bring your rakes, wheelbarrows, loppers, and chainsaws to help with the Clean-Up.

Below is a list of some of the 2025 Spring Clean-Up projects we are hoping to complete: (Please know that these projects are subject to change as we assess the property's needs on Sunday.)

1. Rake fallen leaves

2. Spread mulch around the Clubhouse

3. Spread mulch around the playground and picnic tables

4. Tidy the planting beds around the Clubhouse

5. Clear fallen trees and dead branches

6. Clean up the back of Club's property along the creek

7. Spruce up potential outdoor spaces for future seating areas along the creek

8. Build a dedicated canoe rack at the Boat Racks

9. Replace missing boards on the dock

10. Organize all the indoor spaces within the clubhouse

Can’t make it? Contact our Facilities chair, Melissa Reeves, (kingspointfacilities@gmail.com) to see if there are any projects that can be done before or after our Clean-Up event. Thank you for helping us make the 2025 Spring Clean-Up a success!

5/4 (5 PM) Watercraft Auction– Get ready for it... The Club is holding a Watercraft Auction on May 4th at the end of the Spring Clean Up! Please contact kingspointfacilities@gmail.com for more information.

We are auctioning off a Laser sailboat on a trailer and a Bic windsurfer, as well as kayaks and canoes, at our Watercraft Auction! (Photos to come later this week.)
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 those members looking for "new-to-you" watercraft!
You may drop off your donation anytime this week near the clubhouse. Please store it on the ground in the grass around the parking circle near the boat racks and the mulch pile.
All proceeds from the Watercraft Auction will help fund the new dock and repairs to the waterfront area.
**One lucky Club member who buys a watercraft from the auction will win a spot in the 2025 boat rack raffle. Must be a Club member to be entered into the raffle.**

Memorial Day Events - Monday, May 26th

News from the Kingspoint Social Committee: Join us this Memorial Day for a full day of fun, fitness, food, and friends! All neighbors, friends, and families are welcome—there’s something for everyone! We hope to see everyone there!

But First...Kingspoint Gear is Here!
Show your neighborhood pride with Kingspoint gear! Orders must be placed within 8 days. All orders can be picked up at the Fun Run or Pool Party from MaryKate Galke.
Link to order: https://tinyurl.com/KingspointCommunity

5K Fun Run/Walk – Monday, May 26th at 8:00 AM
Kick off the day with a casual 5K fun run or walk! All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Registration is $10 per person capped at $40 per family. Registration includes a good time, a number for your shirt, and water on the route. Meet at the dirt road next to the Kingspoint Clubhouse.
Register here: https://forms.gle/eT76q1BtSMLieazt7

Sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4DABAB2FABF58-56620410-kpmemorial

Pool Party & Picnic – Monday, May 26th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Come cool off and hang out at the Kingspoint Club pool!
No RSVP needed, but we need volunteers to help make the event a success.

Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA5AC28A3FECF8-56608611-memorial

We’ll provide: Burgers, hot dogs, chips & lemonade.

Each family is asked to contribute $15 for food and bring a dish to share. Adult beverages will be available — $5 suggested donation per drink

Last names A–M: Side dish
Last names N–Z: Dessert

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

Summer Pass Holders: An Invitation to Join the Kingspoint Club in 2025: We would love to welcome Friends of Kingspoint (non-residents) back to the Kingspoint Club as a 2025 Summer Pass Holder! It is that time of the year again when Friends of Kingspoint may begin thinking about joining the Kingspoint Club for the 2025 Summer Season. The Kingspoint Club would love to welcome them and their families back to the Kingspoint Pool this summer.

We have TWO WAYS for Friends of Kingspoint to join the Kingspoint Pool as Summer Pass Holders this year.

They can print and fill out the Summer Pass Holder form and mail it in with their payment to the Club.
They can join online by visiting the Membership Page of the Kingspoint Club website and click on "Join as a Summer Pass Holder" at the bottom of the page. Click on "Summer Pass Holders" to join online today.

What does it mean to be a Summer Pass Holder?

Friends of Kingspoint (non-residents) are invited to join the Kingspoint Club for the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)!
Summer Pass Holders have access to the pool, the clubhouse, the deck and porch, the playground, the park, the sports field, the dock, and the boat launch; they receive invitations to all Club-sponsored summer events; and they receive reduced clubhouse rental fees.
Summer Pass Holders pay $450 for a family membership; $400 for a couples membership; or $350 for an individual membership.

Spread the word! We look forward to seeing our Summer Pass Holders at the Club this summer!

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

Registration for the summer swim season is NOW OPEN!

To register your swimmer(s) head to: https://kingspoint.swimtopia.com/. All details are on our Swimtopia page.

Volunteer Opportunities We urgently need support for several key roles this season:

Volunteer Coordinator
Head Scorer
Meet Referee
Stroke and Turn Officials
Meet Starter

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.

Coaching: We are welcoming back Martin Rajec (Head Coach), Will Patterson (Assistant Coach), and Lexi Stanhope (Head Junior Coach).

Upcoming Events:

**5/3 Swim Team Ice Cream Social at 3pm – 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!

Calling All of Our Members with MANY YEARS in the Club: The Club loves YOU! While listening to all of our members at the March Potluck, we became smitten with the stories of our longtime members and your unwavering support of the Club. Hearing these members joking about who had been in the Club the longest, we got an idea!

We want to hear from YOU. 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 storytelling will strengthen the Club’s collective community. Please share your memories with us and be sure to tell us how long you have been a member! (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).

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 or check out the Kingspoint Club website for more information (KPSocialComm@gmail.com).

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 any resident can join with a $500 initiation fee, plus the 2025 dues payment. Ask neighbors to visit our website, (https://www.kingspointclub.org/). If a neighbor joins because of your help, you will receive a $10 gift card to Aromas as a THANK YOU from the Board! Email Kathryn for more information: (membershipkingspoint@gmail.com).

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 Rack Request 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! 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.)
Summer Pass Holders: $350 half day (4 hrs.)/ $550 whole day (8 hrs.)
Non-Club Member: $400 half day (4 hrs.)/ $600 whole day (8 hrs.)
Recurring rentals for KP Club members: $25 per hour with a 6 month 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, May 12, 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!

Beer and wine will be provided as well as Pierce's barbeque. We ask every one to bring something to share--salad, side dish or hors d’ouevre. The hosts will bring desserts.

Members may bring a guest.

Music will be provided by the Apollo Quartet from the Williamsburg Youth Symphony.

Hosts:

Holly and Rikk Panzera
Tim and Linda Caviness
Chuck and Ann Hobson
Nancy MacDonald
Denise Koch

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. 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.

Email kpcrier@gmail.com with your ad or any questions.

Jennifer Stanhope