August/September Social Calendar

If you have ever moved to a new community, city or country, you know that the most intimidating thing is finding what to do and where to go. You want to experience new things but still blend in with the locals.

Here at Southwest Plantation we are bridging the gap between locals and new residents. We have put together an exciting social calendar for our homeowners' & Bear Trail Golf Club members. Our calendar is always evolving. We welcome any suggestions that will improve the quality of life for our homeowners' & club members.

Take a look at the August/September Social Calendar!

August

Saturday, Aug. 13th - Cross Country Golf & Luau

-5:30pm Shotgun Start

-7:45pm Luau Start - Don't forget your LUAU ATTIRE!

(Sign-up & pay by Weds., Aug. 10th at Pro Shop. $25 for golf & luau, $10 luau only)

Friday, Aug. 19th - Anniversary/Birthday Celebration

- 7-8pm @ Clubhouse

-Join us in celebrating all August birthday's and anniversaries!

*Open to homeowners/members & guest

Saturday, Aug. 27th - Painting with Ellie McIntosh

-10am-1pm @ Clubhouse

- $10 per person

*Open to the public

September

Sunday, Sept. 11th - Tailgate Party

-Join us for the 1st Annual Tailgate Party

-Time TBA

*Open to homeowners/members & guest

Friday, Sept. 16th - Anniversary/Birthday Celebration

- 7-8pm @ Clubhouse

-Join us in celebrating all September birthday's & anniversaries!

*Open to homeowners/members & guest

Saturday, Sept. 17th - Painting & Cocktails with Ellie McIntosh

- 7-9pm @ Clubhouse

-$10 per person

*Open to public

Saturday, Sept. 24th & Sunday, Sept. 25th - Member/Guest Tournament

-More details to come

*Open to members & guest

If you have any suggestions of events to add to the social calendar please leave a comment here, at BearTrailGolf.com or on our facebook page.

Keep checking back for a calendar of events & festivals happening around the Jacksonville, NC area. If you are not a member of Bear Trail Golf Club or a homeowner at Southwest Plantation but would like to host an event at our Clubhouse by the pool please contact us here on our blog or send us an email: southwestplantation@gmail.com.

Enjoy the rest of your summer & we look forward to meeting you at the club house!

Introduction to Bear Trail Golf Club

QR Codes

As I was browsing through Twitter I noticed a tweet regarding QR Codes. Being the curious person I am, I just had to click on it to find out more.

For those of you who may not be familiar with QR Codes they are the newest thing to come to Jacksonville, NC. It is a bar code that has contact information, website addresses, a message, a comic, etc.

When someone with a smart phone takes a picture of this QR Code it reads the bar code and translate the "hidden" message, website, etc. and saves it to your smart phone.

I couldn't resist myself, I had to create one for Southwest Plantation, Home of Bear Trail Golf Club. Check it out!

Now that you have checked it out, what are your thoughts? Is this a useful tool or just something else for people to do that really won't make a difference? Will it help those relocating to Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River to find out more about the community and insight into the housing market? You be the judge.

All comments welcome!

This month in Real Estate July 2011

Clearing Up The Location Confusion

Southwest Plantation, Home of Bear Trail Golf Club is the best kept secret in Jacksonville, NC because of their mailing address.

Southwest Plantation and Bear Trail Golf Club both have Jacksonville, NC addresses. The lots themselves are recorded as Jacksonville, NC but since the Maple Hill US Postal Service has assumed mail delivery responsibilities the mailing addresses for each lot is Maple Hill. Confused yet? Homeowners within Southwest Plantation pay county taxes instead of city because they are not recognized as part of Jacksonville as a result of how the US Postal Service separated the mail service.

The lesson to take away, when searching for homes in Jacksonville on realtor.com or the many other home search websites, is to always include the surrounding areas. Because you never know what gem is sitting right on the line. Southwest Plantation is the perfect example of this. It is really in Jacksonville, just has a Maple Hill mailing address.

Welcome to the Nicholas!

The Bungalows is a serene neighborhood within Southwest Plantation, Home of Bear Trail Golf Club and is located across from the club house with views of the hole 1 and the tee of hole 2.

One of the homes that is move-in ready is the Nicholas floor plan. This home is also our model home so it features all the upgrades from hardwood throughout, granite and a large wrap around back patio accessible from the dining room and the master suite.

Check out the video and let us know what your thoughts are. We are sure you will love this floor plan as much as we do!

Give us a call to schedule your tour today! (910)346-1227 or visit www.SouthwestPlantation.com click on the Neighborhood Map and then on the Bungalows section to see what lots are still available!

The Pool Is OPEN!

School is out, graduations are done and the pool at Southwest Plantation Home of Bear Trail Golf Club is OPEN!

The pool is open from 10am-6pm everyday of the week for homeowners and the general public. Yes, I said the public. For $400 a year a non-resident of Southwest Plantation can buy a pool membership. Also, if a person is a member at the golf course for an additional $25 a month to their monthly membership fees they to can enjoy the pool!

Don't forget about swim lessons for your little ones either. Southwest Plantation is hard at work looking for a certified lifeguard to teach swimming lessons at our pool. The hours for swim lessons are 8:30am-10am Monday thru Thursday.

For more information contact the club house at: (910)346-8160

See you at the POOL!