News from the Club: May 2026
From the Board
Dear Kingspoint Club Members,
It is hard to believe the pool opens in just a few short weeks. Hope you are ready and have your bug spray, googles, and bathing suits... (plus those towels that will get left hanging on the pool fence!)
Summertime.... Make the pool your oasis and your place to relax and catch up with friends and neighbors this summer. 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.... We'll leave the light on for you.. :)
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.
Ben and the Board
This Month at a Glance
Tuesday, May 12 (6:45 PM) - Kingspoint Club Board Meeting
Saturday, May 16 & 17 (10 AM-1 PM) - Spring Clean Up (KP Club)
Saturday, May 16 (10:30 AM) - Club the Creek - (High Tide-11:15 AM) (Kim Lavach)
Sunday, May 17 (3 PM) - Kingspoint Kares: Pod Pilot Meeting (Mary LeGouellec)
Monday, May 25 (8 AM) Memorial Day 5K Fun Run (MaryKate Galke)
Monday, May 25 (1-3 PM) - Memorial Day Cookout (KP Club)
Wednesday, June 10 (2:30-4 PM) - Splash Into Summer Party (Bryn Ghio) Gatherings
Events & Social Gatherings
May 25, Memorial Day 5K Fun Run, 8 AM: Kick off Memorial day with a casual 5K fun run or walk! All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Don’t want to run? We will need volunteers to help create a safe course and could use your help. Sign up form coming soon!
May 25, Memorial Day Cookout, 1-3 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. We will provide burgers, hot dogs, chips, and lemonade for everyone to enjoy. Each family is asked to contribute $15 to help cover the cost of food and to bring one dish to share.
Families with last names beginning with A–M are asked to bring a side dish, and families with last names beginning with N–Z are asked to bring a dessert. Adult beverages will also be available, with a suggested donation of $5 per drink. We will also need volunteers to make this event successful so mark your calendar and stay tuned for the sign up.
June 10, Splash into Summer, 2:30-4 PM: School’s out and summer’s in - let’s celebrate! We will have popsicles/ice cream treats, pizza, lemonade, a diving contest, and cool summer vibes for kids and adults alike! Eat, drink, and take a splash in the pool! To keep things simple we are asking for a small donation of $5-15 per family to help cover food costs. Please let us know you’re coming, contribute to the party, donate diving prizes, and sign up to help through the link HERE. We hope to see everyone there for a great time! Bring your swimsuits, towels, and summer spirit!
KP Paint Party Success: Membered gathered at the the Clubhouse for a fun evening of painting blue herons and camaraderie! Thanks to Chris McCormick for guiding the artists and Katie Parish for organizing the event!
Social Events: 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.
Kingspoint Merchandise
Check out the new Kingspoint logo and merchandise. Store closes Monday, May 11 at 11:59pm EDT in order to have them by Memorial Day!
https://2birds.printavo.com/merch/kp-community
Check out the offerings in the online store (tshirts, totes, cinchbag, hats, heavy duty sticker), with some examples below.
Pool & Swim Team News
May 3 - Swim Team Ice Cream Social, 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!
May 23 - Opening Day at Pool, 10 AM: 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 23 at 10 AM! We will send out more information once we have it.
Pool Hours 2026
May 26 - June 10:
Mon.-Fri.: 3:00-8:00 PM*
June 9-10: 1:00-8:00 PM*
Sat.-Sun. & Holidays: 10:00-8:00 PM✝
June 11 - August 20:
Mon.-Thurs: 11:00-8:00 PM*
Fri.-Sun. & Holidays:
10:00-8:00 PM✝
Aug. 24 - Sept. 3:
Mon.-Thurs: 3:00-8:00 PM*
Fri.-Sun. & Holidays:
10:00-8:00 PM✝
Pool will close at 4:30 pm for home swim meets on three Mondays: June 15, June 29, and July 13.
*When there is a pool attendant on duty, no child under 14 years old is allowed without an adult present.
✝When there is a lifeguard on duty, no child under 12 years old is allowed without an adult present.
Swim Practice & Open Lane Swim: 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 and diving board will remain open for Club members during swim practice. A sign will be placed in that area to identify the designated member lane.
If the lane is being used during practice, please remind the coaching staff or pool attendants that this lane should remain available for Club members.
Summer Pass Holders: We would love to welcome Friends of Kingspoint (non-residents) back to the Kingspoint Club as a 2026 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 2026 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 theSummer 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 Training: Interested in becoming a lifeguard this summer? We want YOU!
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).
Kingspoint Dolphins Swim Team updates:
Just a friendly reminder that registration for the summer swim season is NOW OPEN!
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)
Payment will be accepted at the 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:
Head Judge
Stroke and Turn Officials
Head Scorer
Meet Starter/Announcer
Meet Referee trainee (learn the ropes for next year when our current one will step down due to graduating senior)
Head Timer
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 new head coach Caroline Hager who comes to us from CNU as president of the CNU Swim Club! Junior coaches are invited to apply for coaching positions. Detailed application instructions can be found on our website.
Important Dates:
May 26th – Evening practices begin (6:30-8:00 p.m.)
June 8th – Time trials (7-8:30 p.m.; warm-ups begin at 6pm)
June 11th – Morning practices begin (8-9 a.m.); both AM and PM practice times available for swimmers who need the flexibility!
June 15th – First home meet vs. First Colony (6 p.m.).
See the entire summer schedule
We can't wait to dive into another exciting season with our Dolphin Family!
Volunteer Opportunities
May 16 & 17 - Clean Up Day, 10 AM-1 PM: 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. Note: We will wrap up a little before noon on Sunday to allow for another event happening at the clubhouse.
SIGN UP HERE and thank you in advance for your help to get the grounds and clubhouse ready for a great summer and all the events! Questions? Email Michael Gordon at msgordon622@gmail.com.
Remembering Lois Fiske: Lois Fiske, who lived at 101 Southpoint from 1990 to 2024, passed away peacefully in Fairfield, CT, on April 10. While in the Kingspoint Community, she and her husband George Fiske were involved in the Club and with several bridge groups. Her husband built the two bulletin boards near the entrance. A memorial service will be held at the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church on Friday, May 29th at 11 a.m.
Member Referral Rewards: Love Kingspoint Club? Tell a friend! One of the best ways to grow our Club is the way Kingspoint has always done things best: neighbor to neighbor. When you share what you love about the pool, the events, the clubhouse, the dock, the playground, or the community itself, it helps others see what makes this place so special.
This summer, when you refer a new member to the Club, you’ll receive a gift card to a local restaurant, like Aroma’s, as a small thank-you from us.
So invite a friend, share your Kingspoint story, and help us welcome more families into the fun. Our Club grows best when it grows through the people who already love it here.
Kingspoint Kares Initiative: Kingspoint Kares is almost ready for takeoff, and we are looking for just a few more Pod Pilots before our first gathering.
Pod Pilots will help us create smaller circles of connection within Kingspoint, making it easier to welcome new neighbors, check in during hard seasons, celebrate good news, and make sure no one feels like a stranger in their own neighborhood.
This is not a big job or a formal committee. It is simply a chance to be a friendly point of connection for a small group of nearby homes. Think of it as helping spread the care Kingspoint already does so well, just in a more intentional way.
Our first Kingspoint Kares gathering will be May 17 at 3:00 PM, location forthcoming, with drinks, flourless chocolate cake, and a chance to share ideas.
If you are warm, friendly, and willing to help neighbors feel connected, we would love to have you as a Pod Pilot. You can email me, Mary Le Gouellec, at mary_and_yann@hotmail.com or call 513-728-0056.
Clubhouse, Facilities, & Waterfront
May 16 - 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!
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.
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.
May Board Meeting: The Board will be holding our monthly Board meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 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: Vivvy
Owner: Vinroot family
Name: Vivvy
Age: 5 yrs old
Breed: Greyhound who ran over 30 races during her career, winning a grand total of 2!
Favorite things to do: Spends her days sunning on the back porch, watching for squirrels to chase, taking walks with her humans (sometimes while wearing seasonal sweaters), napping
Billie’s best friends: Missy
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.
Subscribing to the News from the Club
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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.
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.
