Being British I was delighted when , a few years ago I was invited to join the International Women’s Group here on Hilton Head Island. As much as I loved living here and being a Realtor, something was missing - - that European flavor ? or was it the British humor ?
Actually, I found it was a little bit of both. ( No offense to my adopted country - - just a bit of my culture that I was missing ! ). Belonging to this group has made my life that much enjoyable mixing with these wonderful ladies who, come from all over the world.
The main requirement to enable you to join is that you have to be born outside the U.S. Members are from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil, Argentina, Hungary, Holland, England of course - - to name but a few !
We meet each month and have lunch and a guest speaker. Our yearly inexpensive dues pay for many sundry items and every July, we meet on the beach and give a donation to a charity of our choice. In 2009 it was for a local charity for abused mothers and last year it was for “ Friends of the May River “. We believe very much in protecting the Low Country and seeing that it doesn’t get contaminated by run-off etc.
Yesterday, our own Mieke Smit from Holland, gave a superb presentation on her recent visit to Russia. It might seem easy to us who watch that it’s no big deal to put this together but I know Mieke has spent hours researching and getting books to hand around and to give us a history lesson as well as show us the wonderful Byzentine architecture of the different villages along the way and to share the personal experience she and her husband Hendrik, enjoyed.
Our meeting yesterday was at the wonderful retirement community of Tidepointe. Everytime I visit this incredible facility I want to live there myself. It has so much to offer for those retired or need medical assistance. The decor is so inviting, food superb and the lovely staff are truly wonderful.
Of course I don’t sell property in Tidepointe but if anyone wants more information on this amazing facility I can certainly send a brochure. It is a Recipient of the Award of Excellence from the Association of Retirement Resorts International.
Before her presentation, Mieke was kind enough to participate in a video for me and I include it below. Don’t forget to Call me for more information on ( 843 ) 384 8439 whether it be for Tidepointe, - - a relocation package or your property requirements i.e., primary home, or second home / investment property.
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