Inside the Gate – November 2023
TOO SPOOKY TO BE HUNGRY! FOOD BANK OF GREENWOOD COUNTY FOOD DRIVE WAS A SUCCESS!
Thank you to everyone who supported the food drive last weekend. Your efforts will make a big impact on families in need throughout Greenwood County. Your generosity is appreciated.
Tired of writing checks?
Have your monthly payment drafted!
It is easy to sign up for and the form can be emailed to you to complete.
Cool fall nights call for a beautiful fire!
Call the Clubhouse at 223-6450 to reserve an evening to gather by our beautiful lakeside firepit.
Turkey Round Robin
When: Sunday, November 12
Time: 2-5 PM
Where: The Courts at Gatewood
Cost: Bring a snack or covered dish
Men’s 6.5, 7.5, 8.5
Women’s 6.0, 6.5, 7.0
This is a Combo Member/Guest Round Robin for Tennis & Pickleball!
Tennis Sign Ups: Call the Pro Shop @ 864-223-1594
Pickleball Sign-Ups Email Alan Baker @ abatnc@msn.com
Congratulations to the ladies’ 3.5 65 plus Gatewood tennis team for winning the state championship in October!!!
Save the Date Racquet Fans!
Sunday 12/10 Christmas for Connie Maxwell Combo Round Robin
Tennis & Pickleball
Call the ProShop at 223-1594 for more information or to signup.
Walking and Biking Safety in the Dark
As the winter season sets in, the days grow shorter, and more people walk and run in the dark. For those Gatewood Residents who enjoy outdoor activities like walking, jogging, or biking, this means confronting reduced visibility and increased safety risks. To ensure your safety and that of others, we recommend using safety vests and headlamps. When the sun sets, visibility decreases, making it more challenging for drivers and pedestrians to spot each other. Wearing a headlamp or flashlight provides you with a consistent source of light that not only helps you see the path ahead but ensures you are seen by others. This is particularly important in areas with fewer street lights or curvier sections of Gatewood.
Accidents involving pedestrians often occur when drivers cannot see walkers in time to react. Reflective gear, such as vests, armbands, or clothing with reflective strips, can significantly reduce the risk of accidents. These materials bounce back light from car headlights, making pedestrians stand out even in the darkest conditions.
Drivers: make sure to drive at the speed limit in the neighborhood at all times; stop at all stop signs; and give pedestrians the right of way. You would want that from drivers if you were a pedestrian walking as well.
Walkers: Please walk facing traffic.
Bicyclists: Please ride with traffic.