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LGA - Reserve Club

March 21: ABCD Odds/Even Toss 2BB of Four

1st Place       -9

Rosann Farrell

Chris Schmitt

Jane Doyle

Connie Neuner 

2nd Place       -9

Ceri Davey (Blind Draw)

Diana Hughes

Sandi Becka

Paula Jackson 

3rd Place       -8

Lynda Cicco

Anne Hager

Veronica Orem 

Cheryl Mill

4th Place      -8

Kathy Bader 

Beti Anderson

Ellen Brooks 

Sandra Donovan 

5th Place     -5

Lynda Cicco (Blind Draw)

Cathy Harding

Dotty McEnaney 

Karla Haller 

6th Place      -3

Sue Sinclair 

Ellen Farber 

Linda Audet 

Pam Crowder

Closest to the Pin:

Hole #2: Marti Alter 1'11"

Hole #13: Becky Amo 21'1"

St. James LGA website is here.

LGA Niners - Reserve Club

March 21: Low Net, Best Ball

Flight A

1st Place

Sherry O'Leary & Ginny Petrie

2nd Place

Sarah Hyland & Deidre McGregor

3rd Place

Sue Saunders & Stephanie Palmer

4th Place

Beth Boyer & Jill Matthews

Flight B

1st Place

Dawn Widger & Janice Brown

2nd Place

Barbara Reuter & Roseanne Sticht

3rd Place

Diana Dell & Sheila Kiggins

4th Place

Kathleen Cotter & Bonnie Westbrook

Ending April 28 we have reserved tee times for registered SJP LGA Niners, on a first come, first serve basis. Call Members Club to sign up.

Click here to reach the Niners page on the POA website.

Interested in joining the Niners. Grab an application here.

MGA - Members

March 23:

No Results

Intercoastal Golf Association (IGA)

No report this week

Questions? MGA website

Coastal Carolina Inter- Club Association (CCIA)

Intracoastal Match Cup (ICMC)

Intercoastal Golf Association (IGA)

The St. James Tennis Association (SJTA) holds a ‘New to St. James Tennis’ event monthly. It is open to anyone interested in learning more about tennis in St. James. You do not need to be a member of the St. James Tennis Association (SJTA) and it is free to all. Information provided on SJTA membership & activities, facilities, lessons, clinics, pro shop, court reservations, USTA/BCTA leagues, & intramurals. Followed by casual round-robin tennis. Interested or questions? Email Liz Sullins here.

Slammin' & Jammin' Children's Charity Event Results

St. James Tennis Association sponsored a silent and live auction to include the St James Plantation, community at large, on Thursday Evening March 23 6-9 pm at Members Club. All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the “ Childrens Cancer Partners of the Carolinas”. We exceeded our goal which was

$10,000. We raised in excess of $12,000. The Tennis Association wishes to thank the St James Plantation community for their generosity in supporting our kids who battle childhood cancer.

Good times were had by all as we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the first SJTA Twilight Mixed Round Robin. The color green abounded and the luck of the Irish (everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day) was with us as Mother Nature cooperated with the weather. It was a chance for old friends and new acquaintances to mix, mingle and play tennis. There was a lot of laughter going on.  Top honors, winning the most games, went to Lynn Dallachie and Mark Wilson.

Jimmies Softball

Opening day for the Spring softball season is just around the corner. The Jimmies start the season next Tuesday with a double-header vs the St. James Gators at Smithville Park beginning at 9:00. The Jimmies finished in second place in the Fall season with a 13 and 6 record. With the nucleus of their roster from the Fall returning, they have high hopes of finishing atop the Brunswick County Senior League “A” Division. The Jimmies will be without Paul “Big Paulie” Wakmunski who passed away recently. He was the team’s score keeper and statistician as well as a beloved teammate. The Jimmies’ dugout will not be the same without his presence. Rest in peace Big Paulie!

Jimmies’ Spring Schedule

(Double-headers will be played each date, beginning at 9:00)

28 Mar, vs Gators, at Smithville Park

4 Apr, vs Bandits, at Smithville Park

11 Apr, vs Copperheads, at Cedar Grove Middle School

18 Apr, vs Bombers, at Ocean Isle Beach Park

25 Apr, vs TLC, at Smithville Park

2 May, vs Humana, at Smithville Park

9 May, vs Coastal Tire, at Shallotte Park

16 May, vs TLC, at Shallotte Park

23 May, vs Copperheads, at Ocean Isle Beach Park

30 May, vs Dragons, at Cedar Grove Middle School

6 Jun, vs Coastal Tire, at Smithville Park

13 Jun, vs Bombers, at Smithville Park

20 Jun, vs Winding River, at Smithville Park

27 Jun, League Playoffs at Ocean Isle Beach Park

Gators Softball

The Spring 2023 season is upon us. The Gators’ will open the season against the St. James Jimmies on March 28th at Smithville Park. We will have double-headers every Tuesday culminating in the season ending tournament on June 27th. There are quite a few new players this season so we are looking

forward to getting on the field to see what we really have. The team is comprised of players from all over the area with almost one-half from St. James itself. Our community players on the roster this Spring season are: Mike Commesso, Rich Kelly, Randy Kraemer, Kevin Kremler, Sal Misseri, Tony Pace

and Greg Patterson. Have a great season Gators.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Pocket Pounders captured the SJM Bowling League title in a thrilling battle with the Nor’easters. The Nor’easters bowled the evening’s high team scratch and hdcp games as well as team high scratch and hdcp series. Led by Ken Updike’s 591 series (236,173,182) the Nor’easters rolled to a first game 100 pin victory. However, the Pocket Pounders, with Rich Shanley’s 690(249,220,221) series driving the bus, recovered to bowl the night’s second best team scratch and hdcp games and series and win the next two games to secure the title. Next week is the last night of the season and all eleven remaining team standings and individual awards will be decided in the position round matches.

In addition to the scores of Rich and Ken mentioned above, the other top scores from last week are:

Tom Green -634(200,200,234)

Dave Connally -629(216,208,205)

Mike Romanovsky -621(201,222,198)

Jack D’Ambrosio -591(203)

Zeke Mendoza -583(224)

Bill Doody -567

Jim Sieberkrob -564(214)

Dick Schondelmeier -555

Ken Rienth -549

Kevin Kremler -538

Ray Cook -537

David Logue -534

John Bronneck -530

Chip Hartman -527

Rich Wantuck -519(212)

Harry Shoudy -516

Tom Propst -516

Tom Miller -511

Joe Stiene -505.

The St. James Bocce Spring League kicked off their first matches on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Waterway Park. In the first match, the Bocce Tossers led by

Captain Ed Boyers squared off against the Bocce Blasters led by Captain Joe Polak. On Court 1, Ed and Sue Boyers took the first two games for the Bocce Tossers but the Bocce Bandits’ Joe Polak and Ron Washburn came back strong to win game 3. On Court 2, Frank Carr and Pete Tuminelli won games one and three for the Bocce Tossers. Wayne Dennis and Tony Sappio applied pressure to win the second game for the Bocce Bandits. On Court 3, Rob Faulkner and Jerry Klawitter swept all three games for the Bocce Tossers sealing the match victory 7 to 2.

In the second match of the afternoon the Roller Balls led by Captain Karen DelSordo took on the Bocce Blasters led by Captain Nat Scaccianoce. On Court 1, Paul Tracy and Konrad Reinis took all three games for the Roller Balls. On Court 2, Scott Kahn and Tim Sharkey swept the court for the Roller Balls. The sweeps on these two courts sealed the match victory for the Roller Balls. On Court 3, Nat Scaccianoce and Dennis Kennedy for the Bocce Blasters won the first two games. Karen and John Delsordo took the third game for the Roller Balls, completing the match. The match win went to the Roller Balls with a 7 to 2 victory.

St. James Bocce administers a 1-on-1 bocce 'ladder'. A 'ladder' is a competitive list of players who challenge each other to matches with the goal of rising to the top of the list. The 2023 Ladder has begun and will run into the fall, ending in a championship match. Interested players can sign-up at any time.

To sign-up for the ladder or for general questions email us here.

The St. James Pickleball Association (SJPA) holds a 'New to Pickleball Clinic' the first Thursday of every month at 11:15AM at the Rymer Courts.  The event is open to everyone. Bring your own paddle or one will be provided to you. To register go to to our website here and click on 'Events' or email here for additional information. This is the perfect way to find out if Pickleball is right for you.

Tuesday, March 21st, had winds mostly from the ENE from 8-10 knots, and gusts to 12 knots, for a decent sailing day with milder temperatures. There were thirteen Nirvana/DF-65 boats for the day, but not all sailed in all races. There were seven DF-95s for this day, but only two races with all of them, three had six and one with just five sailing. The course was set by RO Ken Bates and was a tactical Tacking test for all skippers. It started and finished between the Green/Yellow marks, with a close Four mark to Port as the first, then Two STBD, Three Port, One STBD, Blue STBD, Red STBD, Three STBD, Four Port and on to finish. Top Nirvana/DF-65 Skipper’s for the day were: Ken Bates with 2 wins and 2 seconds; Garrett VanKoughnett with 1 win and 2 seconds; Dick Denzler and Charlie Sweeney each with 1 win and 1 second; Neal Boucher with 1 win and 1 third; Kevin Richter and Harry Howard each had 2 thirds; and Mark Hamer had 1 third. The Dragon-95 skippers were outdone by Charlie Sweeney with 3 wins, 1 second, and 1 third; Mark Hamer sailed 2 wins; 1 second, and 2 thirds; Steve Stopa finished with 3 wins and 2 thirds; and Tony DiFilippis had the remaining win and 1 second.

Thursday, March 23rd, was a great day for sailing. The winds were Southwesterly from 3-10 knots and the RO, Carolyn Sherwin, set a course starting/finishing at the Red/Blue marks, the first mark was Two Port (eliminated after two races), then Yellow Port (the new first mark after two’s removal), Green Port, Three STBD, Four STBD and on to finish. There were twelve Nirvana/ DF-65 skippers and eight Dragon 95 skippers competing this day. All six races for each class were sailed. Best Nirvana/ DF-65 skippers of the day were: Garrett VanKoughnett with three wins and a third; Dick Denzler

with 1 win and a 1 second; Mark Hamer and Charlie Sweeney each sailed a 1 win; Ken Bates with 2 seconds and 3 thirds; Harry Howard with 1 second and 1 third; Neal Boucher and Tim Leonard each sailing 1 second; and Tony DiFilippis sailed 1 third. The Dragon 95 best performers were: Ken Bates sailing 2 wins, 1 second, and 2 thirds; Dick Denzler with 2 wins, and 1 second; Charlie Sweeney with 1 win, 1 second, 2 thirds; Mark Hamer with 2 seconds and 1 third and Steve Stopa sailing 1 second.

Sailing Terms of the Week:

PITCH: The rise and fall of bow and stern of a Ship/Boat caused by waves.

ROLL: Side-to-side tilting motion of a Ship/Boat caused by waves against the port and starboard sides.

The Winter Series racing ends with on March 28th, and the Spring Series begins on March 30th.

2023 Winter Series Qualified Skipper Scores

NIRVANA/DRAGON

FORCE-65 CLASS

1: Mark Hamer 0.9010

2: Ken Bates 0.8943

3: Dick Denzler 0.8871

4: Charlie Sweeney 0.8624

5: Neal Boucher 0.8666

6: Harry Howard 0.8419

7: Ray Cook 0.8199

8: Kevin Richter 0.8040

9: Garrett VanKoughnett 0.7971

10: Tony DeFilippis 0.7703

11: Pete Flynn 0.7674

12: Ron Hawkins 0.7461

13: Terry McCormick 0.7325

DRAGON FLIGHT-95 CLASS

1: Dick Denzler 0.9473

2: Charlie Sweeney 0.9175

3: Mark Hamer 0.8512

4: Ken Bates 0.8446

5: Steve Stopa 0.8062

6: Tony DeFilippis 0.7527

Click here for the SJPMYC Website.

Looking for a few to coordinate bike rides, always fun events. In 2022, rides to Carolina/Kure Beach, Bald Head Island, and Waccamaw Lake, each with lunch were most enjoyable. For the groups of 12-18. Contact J. Taylor Ryan, jtaylorryan@msn.com to volunteer.

The Cape Fear Flyfishers meet every third Wednesday (except summers) at 6:15 PM at the St. James Community Center. Our next meeting on March 15 promises a great presentation from Captain Jon Huf, a long time international and US guide. He will share his insights into striper fishing on the Cape Fear right near Wilmington where he has had impressive results. He’ll also share his reds fishing experience and local Tarpon. This promises to be an exciting motivation for local fly fishing. Weather permitting, we will practice fly casting in the ponds next to the center at 5PM. Bring your gear or borrow one of the instructor’s many rods. We welcome anyone new to the area or new to fly fishing. Click here for our website and local fishing or fishing trips sponsored by the club.

Ping Pong Club Hosts Brunswick County

Table Tennis Event

St. James Ping Pong Club will be hosting the 2023 Brunswick County Gator Senior Games Table Tennis Event. This year it will be held on Friday, April 14 at 9AM at the St. James Community Center. Spectators are welcome.

Stop in to cheer on participants or stop anytime the club plays and see what it’s all about. The Club meets on Mondays at 6PM and Wednesdays at 3PM. Players of all levels are welcome. We normally average around 20 players per session.

St. James Men’s Billiard League is looking for players and or team captains.

• Have a table and you want to host.

• We have teams that need players.

• Looking to be a “sub” for various teams & occasional play.

Our season will begin shortly after Labor Day and end in early April. We play on Thursday nights starting at 7PM and matches usually last two hours or so.

Questions? Nick Nicolaides, 910-253-4084; email here.

Sunday Night Casual Bowling is fun bowling at Planet Fun starting at 6:15PM. Cost is $6pp for three games, shoes, and ball. Any Sunday you want to join the fun in Shallotte, email Charlie and Bev Mastrovich, ahead of time how many are interested.  Arrive at Planet Fun by 6PM. Practice begins at 6:15PM.

Monday Night Madness Mixed League

This is a fun handicap league and bowlers of all levels are welcome to join. Teams may have 4-6 members with 4 bowling each week & must include at least 1 member of the opposite sex. We also welcome subs. Sign up with a complete team or we will find a team for you.

The league is looking for singles & couples interested in subbing in the St. James Monday Madness league. Email your name and phone to Bev to sign up. Questions? Bev or Charlie Mastrovich, 910-477-2030 or 910-477-2050.

Free Disc Golf Clinics

Free Disc Golf lessons. Male or Female. Young or Senior. Any age. If you can throw a frisbee you can play...in the woods and some open field fairways. Played similar to ball golf but you use discs and not clubs. We want to teach you how to play. No athleticism needed. Just fun, fresh air and exercise. We will loan you discs to get started. We teach a little before we start and as we go. More information here or Shelia, 571-332-0696 or Kevin, 917-499-4638.

ICMC coordinator, Lou DiDonato, Email here.



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