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Showcase of Homes Open House Tours

Saluda River Club is excited about the Showcase of Homes Tour starting this weekend.  The Open House tours will be Saturday and Sunday, May 5-6 and next weekend, May 12-13.  The Showcase of Homes event will feature 6 amazing homes in our community.

The Village District, our urban village with a “town center” feel, will feature four homes during the event:

The Barnwell, a cottage with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths is open and inviting with plenty of space for entertaining. It’s master on the main layout and high-level finishings are sure to impress.

The Bowman is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with classic good looks. Featuring an outdoor living space with a fireplace, this home has amazing qualities that can be customized perfectly for you.

The Petigru, a master on the main, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home lends itself to family living. It’s comfy “lifestyle triangle” includes an open feel of the kitchen, dining room and family room.

The last stop in the Village District for the Showcase of Homes Tour is our Townhome. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath stylish home is open and modern with handsome features throughout. The master balcony includes a view overlooking the Village Green, and the third floor is the perfect place for a media or hobby room.

The River District, our private enclave of homes along the Saluda River, will feature two beautiful floor plans for the Showcase of Homes:

The Morgan is a traditional 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath master on main home with plenty of high-end standards. This spacious and open home also includes a walkout basement with a patio leading to the backyard.

The Cullowhee is the last Showcase Home of the event. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is ideal for families looking for an open, inviting layout. From its Southern style front porch, back deck and screened porch, this home is the perfect place to entertain friends or enjoy some quiet time engrossed in the beauty of the River District.

Don’t miss the Showcase of Homes Tour this weekend and next weekend!  Come see these award-winning homes for yourself.  And see why Saluda River Club was named Columbia’s 2011 Community of the Year. For more information on our Showcase Homes, visit SaludaRiverClub.com or call 803-358-3969. Make the smart move to Saluda River Club.

Construction Progress Continues at River Bluff High School

Saluda River Club is proud to offer students some of the best schools in the Lexington One School District. Featuring state of the art facilities and a top rated education, the schools of Saluda River Club are ideal. Currently students residing in our community attend Lexington High School, however, starting next year, River Bluff High School will be the new facility for students grades 9-12.

River Bluff High School is currently under construction and expected to open in August of 2013. Under the direction of Principal Dr. Luke Clamp, the new school is expected to offer the best in technology and teaching techniques. Featuring facilities such as a performing arts theater, art gallery, science labs, athletic complex and learning centers, River Bluff has plenty to offer students. As the home of the Gators, the school will maintain a well-rounded athletic department for both boys and girls. Sports facilities will include a wrestling room, competition gym, weight room, and sports medicine and training room.

Check out the April tour of River Bluff High School on their website to see all of the progress that has been made. Stay tuned for updates as the school progresses.

For more information on how you can live in Saluda River Club and send your children to the best schools, visit our website SaludaRiverClub.com. Make the smart move to Saluda River Club.

Kemopalooza 2012 Raises Over $40K for Camp Kemo Programs

Kemopalooza 2012 was a huge success! The event, held at Saluda River Club’s Chickawa Outdoor Center on April 19, raised over $40,000 benefitting CAMP KEMO Programs of Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Kemopalooza featured food, drinks, music, and silent auction all for a great cause.

The event was kicked off by opening act Don Russo, followed by headliner the Blue Dogs who rocked the house with a blend of country, bluegrass, pop and rock. The food was delicious, provided by Blue Marlin Steaks and Seafood, featuring shrimp and grits, southern caviar (pimento cheese) and much more. With over a carload of items, the silent auction offered guests plenty to bid on during the event.

Saluda River Club was proud to be the location for Kemopalooza 2012 and be able to help support such an amazing cause. CAMP KEMO Programs “is a variety of psychosocial programs that were developed to meet the needs of patients, siblings and parents who face the challenges created by cancer.” CAMP KEMO Programs is fully funded by community donations. To learn more about the program or to donate, click here.

Congratulations to Kemopalooza on the record-breaking event, we definitely enjoyed having everyone at the Chickawa Outdoor Center! For more information on Saluda River Club, visit our website SaludaRiverClub.com. Make the smart move to Saluda River Club.

Join us for May events at Saluda River Club

Here’s what’s happening in May!

Lissa’s Light Women’s Bible Study
The first and third Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm, Chickawa Outdoor Center.
Dell Simpson will lead, Calm My Anxious Heart: A Women’s Guide to Finding Contentment. The study guide is around $10 and can be purchased online or locally at the Family Christian Bookstore.

Isagenix Presentation
Wednesday, May 9th, 6:30-8pm, Village Clubhouse
Join SRC homeowner, Paula Cooper, to learn about the benefits of Isagenix and nutritional rebalancing.
RSVP to Paula at paulalynncooper@gmail.com

Ladies Bunco
Thursday, May 10th, 7pm, Village Clubhouse
Bunco is the second Thursday of every month. Bring your favorite beverage, a snack and $5 to contribute to the pot.
RSVP by May 9th

Family Movie Night – Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (Rated G)
Friday, May 11th, 8:30pm, Village Green
Movie Night is back! Everyone is invited to bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snacks to enjoy a movie under the stars! We’ll spray for mosquitoes, but you may want to bring bug spray just in case we miss a few. Flashlights come in handy, as well.

Men’s Card Night
Wednesday, May 16th, 7pm, Village Clubhouse
Card night is the third Wednesday of every month. Bring your favorite beverage, a snack and at least $10 for the pot.

Riverfront Volleyball
Saturday, May 19th, 10am-12pm, Riverfront Recreation Area
Meet on the Riverfront for a pickup game of Volleyball. All ages are welcome, signup for a co-ed team, parent/child teams are encouraged. Bocce ball, horseshoes, kayaking classes and paddleboarding will also be available.
RSVP by May 14th

May Book Club
Tuesday, May 29th, 7:30pm, Village Clubhouse
The book club meets the last Tuesday of every month. Each month a different homeowner leads the discussion and they also provide a dessert to share that may match the theme of the book.

Wellness Programs at Saluda River Club

Cardio Jam Classes
Mondays at 6:30pm and Tuesdays at 9am at the Chickawa Outdoor Center.

Boot Camp
Tuesdays and Thursday, Now – May 17th, 6-7pm, Fitness Center
Contact Jeremy for more information or to register, trainrightfitness@gmail.com or 803-528-3400

Yoga Classes
Every Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Fitness Center

For Details about these and other events at Saluda River Club, see our Community Calendar or contact our Lifestyle Director at 803-808-3752.

Check Out the Saluda River Club Welcome Video on YouTube!

Saluda River Club’s new welcome video is now on YouTube! Stephanie White, our full-time Lifestyle Director, walks you through our beautiful, award-winning community highlighting all of the amenities that make our neighborhood so special.

Beginning at the Village Clubhouse, the welcome video showcases all of the beauty we are lucky to see everyday at Saluda River Club. From open, green space to winding paths and recreation areas in the woods to gorgeous river views, our community is definitely worth viewing. Whether you prefer our Village District or the River District, Saluda River Club has everything you are looking for.

Make sure you take the tour today! Visit SaludaRiverClub.com for more information on how you can live in one of Lexington’s most desired communities. Make the smart move to Saluda River Club.

Marijo and Garry Bullock share their thoughts on Saluda River Club

Long-time Irmo residents Marijo and Garry Bullock were ready to downsize and they knew exactly what they were looking for – new construction, minimal maintenance and proximity to the water.

“We looked at some places on Lake Murray and we explored Beaufort, but we didn’t see what we wanted in our price range,” says Garry.

A newspaper ad for Saluda River club caught their eye and the rest, as they say, is history.

At the time, 2009, the Saluda River Club cottage collection was in the design stage. For that reason the Bullocks were able to take an active role in the construction of their new cottage.

They worked closely with builder Andy White to customize the master bathroom, create a stone fireplace and make other changes.

Mairjo and Garry had built homes in the past, but at Saluda River Club they discovered just how stressless and satisfying the process could be.

“It’s been a blessing times ten for us – the neighborhood is just fabulous,” says Garry. “We love all the things there are to do, like cooking classes and walks along the river paths. You can do as much or as little as you like.”

The Bullocks are excited about spending time at the pool this summer with their twin year-old grandchildren. They’re also looking forward to welcoming their daughter-in-law’s parents to the neighborhood. After seeing Mairjo and Garry’s lovely home and getting to know the community, the in-laws decided to buy a Saluda River Club cottage of their own!

Patty and Russ Holt share their thoughts on Saluda River Club

Empty nesters Patty and Russ Holt were happy to return to South Carolina in 2006 after several years in Texas. They chose a home on Lake Murray that was convenient to Russ’s work at a nonprofit ministry group.

“We had seen Saluda River Club when we first came back to the area and were very intrigued by it,” says Russ. But a few years after settling in at the lake the Holts realized they were missing something.

“With our kids grown fewer things were bringing us together with other people. We decided we needed to be close to our church in Lexington, but in a place where we would feel a sense of community.”

That place was Saluda River Club. In July 2011 the Holts moved to a lovely four-bedroom home in the Village District. In less than a year they had met more neighbors than in their entire married life!

Russ looks forward to regular gym workouts and poker night with the guys; Patty plays bunko with the ladies.

The community offers so much. The Holts hosted a memorable rehearsal dinner for their son and his fiancée at the Chickawa Lodge and have used the Village clubhouse for a Bible study event.

Saluda River Club Now on TopRetirements.com

Saluda River Club is now a featured community on one of the leading websites helping active adults find the best places to retire, TopRetirements.com. The site features over 1,600 communities throughout the nation that appeal to adults 55 and older.

At Saluda River Club, the Village District has everything the active adult homebuyer is looking for. With cottages featuring maintenance-free exteriors, our community is the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy life. Live in the same neighborhood as your grandchildren while still enjoying the comforts of an adult-only Clubhouse. Our full-time activities director helps to develop the amenity-rich lifestyle that is Saluda River Club with plenty of events, parties and classes each month for you to pick and choose from.

As a community that appeals to all ages, Saluda River Club has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the beautiful nature that surrounds you on the winding trails along the river. Indulge in the community gatherings and special events throughout the year with friends and neighbors. Imagine your new life in a community that caters to you.

Stop by today to tour our beautiful cottages featuring open living spaces, impeccable details and maintenance-free exteriors. Two- and three-bedroom plans starting from the low $200’s breathe new life into retirement. Live the life you’ve been looking forward to and enjoy all that Saluda River Club has to offer today. Visit SaludaRiverClub.com for more information. Make the smart move to Saluda River Club.

Wine Glass and Art Class Event a Success

Tuesday night marked the first Saluda River Club “Wine Glass & Art Class” event. Nine ladies took part in the fun of painting wine glasses and canvases while enjoying their favorite wine. Their one-of-a-kind creations were impressive works of art each as individual as their artist.

Hosted by Val Zaba of the Tapp’s Arts Center, the class was held from 7-9 pm at the Chickawa Outdoor Center. The event was such a success that we will be holding another class in June! The next event will be “Art Class, Beer Mugs and Wine Glasses”! Paint yourself a beautiful wine glass and have your husband paint his favorite team logo or monogram on a beer mug. Enjoy experimenting with your painting skills no matter your level of talent!

For information on our other Saluda River Club events and activities, visit SaludaRiverClub.com. Make the smart move to Saluda River Club.

Saluda River Club 5K Run & Walk

Saluda River Club is proud to be hosting the first annual River Run and Walk on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Chickawa Outdoor Center. Benefitting the Lexington County Beautification Foundation, the event will help to keep our amazing town of Lexington beautiful! Join us for a day of smiling faces enjoying outdoor places!

The 5K (3.1 mile) course will be both on and off road within the Saluda River Club Community and wind through the paved nature trails along the Saluda River. The race will begin at 9:00 am followed by an after party with music, complimentary adult beverages, brunch and activities provided by Lexington area businesses.

The River Run and Walk is a fun way to help improve Lexington and keep it pristine. Although the race will not be timed, challenge yourself if you want to or race with your neighbors and friends. Sign up today for $25 and receive a complimentary t-shirt! Race day registration will be $30 (t-shirt not guaranteed for late registrants). To ensure the safety of all participants, dogs will not be permitted.

Help us keep Lexington beautiful for generations to come. Register today online with the form below. We look forward to seeing you there! Check back for additional details and updates as the River Run and Walk gets closer.

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