March 10, 2025

 
 

Community Partner Spotlight

 

Latest News

TidalHealth named signature sponsor for Ocean Pines, expanding community support

Healthcare leader deepens commitment to popular local events, podcast, and newsletter through new partnership. Sponsorship includes Concerts in the Park, Family Fun Nights, and July 4 events. Read more.

Touch of Italy to take over Ocean Pines food and beverage operations starting March 17

Both parties expressed appreciation for the collaboration, with Touch of Italy praising Matt Ortt Companies for facilitating a smooth transition. Read more.

From Market Stage to national stage: Local singer Callum heads to ‘American Idol'

Callum first performed at the Ocean Pines market in the summer of 2021 and continued to take the Market Stage over the years. She is set to appear on season 23 of American Idol when it returns to ABC and Hulu on March 9. Read more.

2025 Ocean Pines Opening Day Scramble to kickstart golf season

The scramble will feature four-person teams, but golfers can sign up as individuals or groups of two, three or four players. Organizers will help fill empty spots to make up teams. Read more.

Worcester County Health & Wellness Fair seeks vendors for 2025 event

This year’s theme, “Women’s Health,” will highlight resources and services that support women’s well-being. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. Read more.

MDOT to conduct street light repairs, striping on MD 90 this week

Motorists should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the work zone. Read more.

Cruise to concerts: Liquid Tiki offers water taxi from Ocean Pines

The service will be available for three major events: Boardwalk Rock on May 16-17, Oceans Calling on Sept. 26-28, and Country Calling on Oct. 4-5. Read more.

Preserving the past: Volunteers lead effort to keep local history alive

Marlene Ott, Elaine Brady and others helped reprint the "History of Ocean Pines, Maryland" book. Limited copies are available for purchase at the administration front desk. Read more.

PinesCast welcomes Garden Club members

Ann Shockley and Nancy Mulligan share their personal journeys into the world of gardening and how their passion led them to the thriving Ocean Pines Garden Club. Read more.

Ravens Roost #44 seeks sponsors, participants for 2025 Scholarship Golf Tournament

All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit's scholarship fund.With this year’s awards, the organization will have distributed $270,900 to local students. Read more.

Ocean Pines Season Kickoff returns May 17

The Ocean Pines Season Kickoff is set for Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, offering residents and visitors a chance to explore local amenities, clubs, and businesses. Read more.

 

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Board and Administration


Regular Board Meeting

Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m.

Clubhouse Meeting Room, 100 Clubhouse Drive


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Current Advisory Committee Openings:

• Recreation and Parks Committee

• Environment & Natural Assets Committee

• Budget & Finance Committee

• Communications Committee

email lmartin@oceanpines.org



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Pay Your Ocean Pines Annual Assessment Online

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Public Works Yard closed for winter,

reopening this spring

The Ocean Pines Public Works yard is now closed until further notice. The yard is expected to reopen in the spring to provide services to the community.


Residents are encouraged to stay updated on the yard’s reopening by visiting the Ocean Pines website or contacting the Public Works Department directly.


For more information, please contact the Ocean Pines Public Works Department at 410-641-7425 or visit www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/public-works.

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Latest PinesCast

PinesCast welcomes Garden Club members


The latest episode of the Ocean Pines Association’s exclusive podcast, PinesCast, features an interview with Garden Club members Ann Shockley and Nancy Mulligan.


Click above to listen or visit PinesCast on oceanpines.org. The PinesCast is proudly sponsored by TidalHealth.

Upcoming Events

DROP-IN ONLY Evening Water Aerobics

Come join a fun & energetic group of people who get their bodies moving & into shape. Read more.

new sessions! Bootcamp; Jan 27-Mar 12

This intense class leverages water resistance for a low-impact, joint-friendly workout. Read more.

new sessions! Creaky Joints I & II; Jan 27-Mar 14

This minimum-impact class focuses on working all joints to improve balance & flexibility. Read more.

new sessions! Wet Works I & II; Jan 27-Mar 14

A fun, full-body water workout that strengthens core and improves balance and flexibility using kickboards, noodles, barbells, and stretch cords. Read more.

new sessions! Hydrorider Water Cycling; Jan 27-Mar 12

Hydroriders are user-friendly, in-water cycling bikes that are perfect for any skill level. Read more.

new sessions! Shape Ups; Jan 28-Mar 13

Fun, total-body workout set to music. Read more.

new sessions! Aqua Yoga; Jan 29-Mar 14

This super low-impact class makes it possible for those with joint paint to improve their strength, flexibility & range of motion. Read more.

new sessions! Bike/Tramp; Jan 31-Mar 14

This total-body cardio workout combines hydrocyles & trampolines. Read more.

new! Adult Ballet Thursdays

Immerse yourself in a 60-minute ballet-inspired class for adults, designed to enhance balance, boost flexibility, and spark a joyful connection to the art of dance. Read more.

Wall-to-wall Dodgeball League; Wednesdays

A ramped-up popular adult league of the old-school classic. Read more.

Happy Cleats Indoor Soccer; Wednesdays Feb 5 - Mar 12

This program for ages 2-3 invites little boys and girls to kickstart their love for soccer while learning teamwork, social skills, and the fundamentals of the game—all in a fun and supportive setting! Read more.

Youth Indoor Soccer; Wednesdays Feb 5 - Mar 12

This engaging program, tailored for boys and girls aged 4-6, introduces young players to soccer fundamentals while fostering teamwork and social skills! Read more.

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Men's Basketball 4v4 League; Starting Mar 20

Join our fun adult 4-on-4 men's league. Read more.

See what else is happening in Ocean Pines!

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Crafter of the Month

The Pine’eer Craft Club announced Victoria Healy as its March Crafter of the Month.


Healy, a lifelong crafter and retired business owner, moved to Ocean Pines from Northern Virginia with her husband, Mike, seeking a slower pace of life. While the couple continues to operate small group tours in Ireland and Scotland, Healy’s true passion has always been in creating unique, handcrafted pieces.


For many years, Healy specialized in knitting and crocheting, making hats, scarves, mittens, and blankets. However, about five years ago, her creativity took an unexpected turn when she discovered the art of handmade journaling. Inspired by an article on the craft, she began experimenting with materials she already had at home, blending textures, colors, and repurposed materials into one-of-a-kind journals and notebooks.


Healy finds beauty in unexpected places, using old books, magazines, greeting cards, and fabric scraps to create her designs. Each journal reflects her passion for storytelling and artistic expression, making every piece a meaningful keepsake.


Her handcrafted journals can be found at the Pine’eer Craft Club’s Artisan Gift Shop, located in White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. The shop is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.


The Pine’eer Craft Club welcomes new crafters, and its meetings are open to the public. Artisans interested in selling their creations at the shop are encouraged to contact shop managers Debbie Jiwa or Barbara Herzog, or email opcraftclub@aol.com for more information.


Since its founding, the Pine’eer Craft Club has contributed nearly $196,000 to the Ocean Pines community and has proudly promoted handcrafted goods for 50 years.


For more information, visit www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/artisan-gift-shop.

Community News

 

Lunchtime Service - March 13

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will host a Lunchtime Lenten Service and Soup Lunch on March 13 at the church on 405 Flower Street in Berlin. Worship begins at noon followed by a light lunch. Rev. Peggy Briggs will preach on worship and prayer. For more information, email bethany21811@gmail.com or call 410-641-2186.


Kiwanis Bingo Night - March 19

Have fun while helping the Kiwanis Club raise funds to benefit children of Worcester County. On Wednesday, March 19, the Ocean Downs Casino will open doors at 5 p.m. for Bingo at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person, which includes 19 games, with $100 cash prize available per game. In addition, there will be a "Special 20th Jackpot Game" for a $200 cash prize. 50/50 tickets will be available throughout the night, as will be "Pull Tabs" for $1 each. Ocean Downs provide will food and beverage concessions for purchase. Must be 21 to play. Purchase tickets at kiwanisofopoc.org/bingo. Reserved seating is available for groups of eight players, if all tickets are purchased in one transaction. For more information, call 410-208-3115.


Lunchtime Lenten Service - March 27

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on 405 Flower Street in Berlin will host a Lunchtime and Lenten Service and Soup Lunch on March 27. Worship begins at noon followed by a light lunch. Pastor Jacob Jackson will preach on sharing. For more information, email bethany21811@gmail.com or call 410-641-2186.


Fishing Flea Market - April 5

The Ocean Pines Anglers Club is now taking table reservations for their April 5 2025 Annual Fishing Flea Market, indoors at the Ocean Pines Community Center. A 10’X10’ space which includes table is $10. To reserve a table contact Doug Murphy at 918-910-6485, Mike Vitak at 443-783-1010, Ted Glick at 301-395-7738, or Budd Heim at 410-726-1968.


Veterans Memorial Foundation gala - May 30

Save the date! The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Worcester County Veterans Memorial with a special gala on Friday, May 30, at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club—featuring dinner, music, and more to support the memorial and its education programs.


Kiwanis Scholarships available

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City plans to award $18,500 in total college scholarship monies to 2025 graduates of Worcester County public schools. Applications are now being accepted and are due back to Kiwanis no later than Friday, April 11. For more information and an application, visit www.kiwanisofopoc.org/scholarships.


Ocean Pines Mixed Bowling League New Season

The OP Mixed Bowling League has started a new season of bowling. This is a great way to meet new friends and have fun at the same time. Please feel free to come join us. If you have any questions, contact Barb Harman on 301-980-7798. 


Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association Seeks Members

Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association is seeking members! Whether you are a Seasoned Golfer or New Golfer we have a place for you!


OPLGA Membership includes the following: 9 Holes of League Play in the morning & 9 Holes in the afternoon for Casual Play for those who do not want to compete. All OPLGA members can play in the morning, afternoon, or both. The fee is $75 for the year ($40 for OPLGA and $35 for GHIN). *A handicap is REQUIRED for League Play. Casual Play DOES NOT require a handicap and you do not need to be an Ocean Pines Golf club member to join the league.


Monthly Clinic with Ruggiere Golf. Ocean Pines resident rate for green fees at $35 for 9 holes (for non-members of the Golf Club or residents in Ocean Pines) during our league hours on Tuesdays only, and that includes both the greens fee and the cart. Discounted rate with EMPOWER for golf performance training is also included. 


Please visit our website https://www.oceanpinesgolf.org/membership/oplga for more details and the registration form. If you would like to join the league, you can drop off the registration form and check at the Ocean Pines Pro shop. 


Follow us on Facebook- Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association for our league updates.


Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop

The Pine’eer Craft Club’s Artisan Gift Shop in White Horse Park is always seeking new crafters. If you are an artisan who would like to join our club and put items in our Gift Shop, contact Debbie or email opcraftclub@aol.com for more information. All new crafters must go through the juried process, and when items sell, profits return to the community. Crafters must work in the shop—it is run solely by volunteers. Since its inception, the craft club has donated over $196,000 back to the Ocean Pines community. The club has been handcrafting in the community for more than 50 years. The gift shop is open on Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. year round.


Check out our Crafter of the month here!


Community Church at Ocean Pines Shepherd's Nook, Angels' Attic, and Sarah's Pantry

The Shepherd's Nook and the Angels' Attic (formerly the Flea Market), thrift stores at the Community Church at Ocean Pines, offer gently used (and some new) clothing and household goods at greatly reduced prices. Funds raised are used for the missions of the church. The schedule for the Shepherd's Nook is Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The schedule for Angel's Attic is Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The church also supplies food to the community through Sarah's Pantry. The pantry's hours of operation are Wednesday-Saturday, 9a.m.-1 p.m. We accept donations 24 hours. For more information, call 410-641-5433 or visit www.ccaop.org.


Ocean Pines Anglers Club Asking for Catch Data

Members of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club are asking local anglers to log and submit their catch data, to help improve statistics that govern recreational fishing. To view the form, visit https://fishinoc.com/fish-data.


Widows and Widowers Social Club

For information and activities, please call Diane at 410-294-1976 or George Bergland at 410-524-8238.


Women's Club of Ocean Pines seeks members

The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines invites all women who reside in Ocean Pines to join their organization. The new membership year begins September 2024 and ends June 2025. The purpose of their organization is to promote civic and social activities which includes educational and community outreach opportunities. We meet the first Thursday of the month at the Ocean Pines Community Center or at a restaurant.  

To join, contact Cheryl Jacobs, Membership Chair 410-208-6798 or ckjacobs@mediacombb.net. Membership dues are $10.


Pine Steppers Square Dance Club

Free Square Dance lessons begin Wednesday, March 12 at 7 pm in the Ocean Pines Community Hall. Four free lessons will be offered on Wednesdays from 7PM to 8:30PM running from March 12th to April 2nd. by the Pine Steppers Square Dance Club. Every student will be partnered with an experienced dance (angel). The club is an official Ocean Pine Association Club. After completing the first four free lessons, students may continue for 12 weeks to complete the beginners class for $4 per additional workshop.. Instructions and music are provided by an experienced square dance caller, Dennis O'Neal. Dancing is fun and great exercise, as well as forming new friendships. For more information, call 908-229-8799 or 302-222-4448.


First Wednesday of Every Month: AGH Diabetes Support Group / 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Atlantic General Hospital will hold a diabetes support group the first Wednesday of every month at the Ocean Pines library, September through June. There is no cost to participate. For more information, call 410-208-9761.


Second Thursday of Every Month: Ocean Pines Garden Club Meeting / 10 a.m.

From now through March 2025, the Ocean Pines Garden Club will meet the second Thursday of every month in the Assateague Room of the OP Community Center at 10 a.m. A variety of speakers come to share their knowledge and expertise on topics of interest for our community. Our membership includes gardeners within a 30-mile radius of O.P. Guests are always welcome! In the spring and summer, we sometimes meet offsite, take field trips or go on garden tours. Visit www.Bit.ly/OceanPinesGardenClub for upcoming topics and activities.


Second Thursday of Every Month: Marine Corps League Peacekeepers Detachment 1492 / 11 a.m.

The new Peacekeepers Detachment 1492 meets monthly at the South Fire Station on 911 Ocean Parkway. The group supports organizations such as Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Toys for Toys, and offers social events such as luncheons, dinners, movie nights, sporting events and more. Marines, veterans, first responders and patriotic Americans are invited to participate. For more information, contact oceanpinesmcl@gmail.com, or Junior Vice Commandant and Recruiting Officer John Whitehead at 301-372-8993 or naphar@aol.com.


Second and Fourth Thursday of Every Month: MAC Alzheimer's/Related Dementia Caregivers Support Group / 3-4:30 p.m.

This group meets at the Ocean Pines library and offers caregivers professional support, access to resources and encouragement from others in similar situations. For more information, contact Margaret White at 410-742-0505 ext. 128 or mwhite@macinc.org.


Third Thursday of every month: Pine'eer Craft Club Meeting / 10 a.m.

Come join us and find out about our club. We meet the third Thursday of every month except December in the Assateague Room of the OP Community Center at 10 a.m. After the meeting we do a craft project. Check our shop window to see what’s coming up and the contact information to sign up. We need you to pre-register to make sure we have enough supplies. Guests are always welcome! Come craft with us!


Sundays: Breakfast with the Knights of Columbus / 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Located at 9901 Coastal Highway behind St. Luke's Church. $12, all you can eat. Call 410-524-7994 for more information.


Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Ocean Pines Line Dancing

Line dancing has returned to the Ocean Pines Community Center gym. Beginner classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; beginner/intermediate classes are held Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. All are invited, and no experience is needed - just bring comfortable shoes and a smile. For more information, contact Carol at 484-680-0950.


Mondays: Delmarva Chorus / 6-8 p.m.

The Delmarva Chorus, a chapter under the Sweet Adelines International and under the direction of Carol Ludwig, practices every Monday at the Ocean Pines Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. The Chorus accepts all women who love to sing, laugh and make new friends. Members entertain at civic events, charitable functions and participate in many other activities such as ways-and-means projects and social events. Other activities include Memorial/Veterans Day performances at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, an annual American Legion convention performance in July, and the Delmarva Chorus annual fundraiser event. Call Mary at 410-208-4009 for more information.


Tuesdays: Beach Heroes Trash and Litter Clean Up / 9-10 a.m.

This volunteer group is dedicated to cleaning up Ocean City. Events are kid-friendly. Trash bags, gloves and loaner grippers are provided. Join the group on Facebook at Beach Heroes-OC for future times, dates and locations. All are welcome. Donations of 13-gallon biodegradable trash bags and grippers are gladly accepted.


Tuesdays: Sanctioned Bridge / 10 a.m.

Sanctioned bridge is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. For more information, email lindarau1@verizon.net.


Tuesdays: Families Anonymous / 7-8:30 p.m.

This group is a fellowship of people whose lives have been affected by the use of mind-altering substances or related behavior problems of a relative or friend. Any concerned person (even if there is only a suspicion of a problem) is encouraged to attend meetings, held at the Community Church at Ocean Pines Family Life Center (room 37) on 11227 Racetrack Road. For more information, contact Carol at 410-208-4515 or 443-783-8458, or email sundialbutterfly@hotmail.com.


Wednesdays: Pines Steppers Square Dance Club / 7-8:30 p.m.

Dance lessons are held each week in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center. Instructors promise a welcoming environment for all skill levels. Starting September 11, the first four lessons are free. (Sept 11,18, 25 and Oct 2) Following that, participants can continue with a 12-week course for $4 per person, per session. Couples and Singles are welcome. Join us for fun, exercise and camaraderie. For more information, call Barbara at 908-229-8799 or Dee at 302-222-4448.


Wednesdays: Kiwanis Club / 8 a.m.

EVERY WEDNESDAY, Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open 7:30 a.m. Last Wednesday meetings are offsite and will be updated monthly on the website and Facebook. www.kiwanisofopoc.org. Doors open at 7:30 a.m.; the meeting begins at 8 a.m. Guests are encouraged to visit and learn about what the club is and does. Go to kiwanisofopoc.org and Facebook for more information. Kiwanis is a volunteer organization dedicated to helping children and families in Worcester County. Prospective new members are always welcome.


Wednesdays: Rubber Bridge / 10 a.m.

Pines Rubber Bridge is held weekly in the Anna Foultz Room at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Call Lois West at 410-208-6974 for more information.  

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