Author Dr. Dennis Tirch, the author of The Compassionate Mind Guide to Overcoming Anxiety, is our guest along with Southern Pines psychologist, Dr. Kira Rogers and Penick Village marketing Director and Yoga instructor, Julie Tampa.
Valentines Day is meant to envelope us in love, hopefulness and happiness with that special someone in your life.
For many, being alone on Valentines Day brings up the not so gentle reminder that nearly 30% of Americans will suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lifetime. Compassion focused psychologist, Dr. Dennis Tirch, who, using an integration of Behavior Therapy, Buddhist Psychology and Evolutionary Neuroscience, is helping people learn to be kinder to themselves, soothe their anxiety and step forward into a life of meaning, purpose and vitality through his new book. www.mindfulcompassion.com. The 28 minute interview during the middle of the show touches on so many important facets of behavior and genuinely helps to “stir the pot” and help us to see things differently or at least from a different vantage point.
Feb. 2nd & 3rd – KNOLLWOOD VILLAGE – MIDLAND COUNTRY CLUB – TABLE ON THE GREEN RESTAURANT
Knollwood Village and Midland Country Club are two active adult golf communities located on Midland Road known for affordable living and convenient to everyday services including the First Health Regional Hospital. The communities offer residents a variety of floor plans and pricing. At Knollwood Village located in Southern Pines one can live in either a condo or townhouse ranging from a one bedroom to three bedroom with most condos priced under $100,000 or the very popular townhouse living that ranges in size from a 1350 to 1800 sq. ft. and pricing ranging from $140,000 to $175,000. At Midland Country Club which is in the Village of Pinehurst the townhouses are larger starting at 1850 sq. ft. and going to 2500 sq. ft. with prices generally from $190,000 to $240,000.
Bob Kramer the founder of Pinehurst Area Realty (pinehurstarearealty.com) was a visionary who saw a great opportunity with both Knollwood Village and Midland Country Club. Knollwood golf course and driving range was built in the 60’s by Charles Pitts a Canadian bridge builder. Pitts had a second home in Southern Pines horse country and was friends with Billy Graham. Pitts built the 9 hole regulation Par 35 course, a lighted 9 hole Par 3 course and driving range along with 42 apartments. In 1977 Pitts decided to sell Knollwood Village and Bob Kramer began living his dream of building a community that the everyday couple could retire to and enjoy without spending an arm and a leg. Just four years later the floundering Midland Farms golf course designed by golf course architect Tom Jackson and the residential community became available for purchase and Bob again saw an opportunity to join these two sister communities together. Bob’s vision of creating active adult communities with golf, swimming and fine dining has been carried on by the family for nearly 20 years. Bob’s wife Helen has been the Matriarch and active in the business. Son Jack is a V.P. and as a licensed contractor is responsible for building nearly 90% of the homes in both communities. Jack along with his son Ryan (pinehurstarearealty.com) (click homebuilding) have built nearly 50 homes throughout the Sandhills as well. Daughter Barbara Klug is the Broker-in-charge and has carried on her father’s legacy of putting the customer first. Her desire to make the buying and selling experience professional and pleasant comes naturally.
Golf on Midland Road was once described as the Park Avenue of Golf. Although the Knollwood and Midland golf courses will never rival the great works of Donald Ross such as Pinehurst #2, Pine Needles or Mid Pines they are often said to be of equal condition with the best courses on Midland Road. Dale Briggs a native of Moore County and the Director of Golf for Knollwood and Midland for the past eight years often talks about how golf use to be and how we can fill the needs of so many Moore County golfers and families. Dale uses the phrase 9 is fine when talking about playing golf at Knollwood and Midland. knollwood-midland.com With our busy lives 9 holes sometimes works best for busy career people and their families. It’s perfect for seniors who like to walk or ride 9 holes. Both facilities are kid friendly and the Knollwood Driving Range is always filled with golfers from beginners to the seasoned veteran.
Midland Country Club has one of the “best kept secrets” in the Sandhills with the restaurant known as “Table on the Green”. Tableonthegreen.com Owned and operated by Chai and Jeab Phasukkan the menu features an American and Thai cuisine. Chai hails from Clifton, N.J. where he worked at two New York City landmarks-the world famous Tavern on the Green and the St. Regis Hotel. The moment you enter Table on the Green Chai and his wife Jaeb and the entire staff make you feel welcomed. You are guaranteed a good meal and wonderful experience.
The dream of Bob Kramer lives on in both communities and we hope you will make it a point to come see for yourself what makes Knollwood Village and Midland Country Club Midland Road’s finest active adult golf communities.
All Things Moore County featured special guests from a few of the exhibitors that will be at the upcoming Sandhills Wedding Expo. Host Bill Sahadi had a room full of professional women: Danaka Bunch of National Golf Club, Lauren Prevatte Bailey & Miranda Meares of Uniquely Chic Salon, Marian Caso of Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour & Gift Shoppe and Marva Kirk of Kirk Tours & Limousine.
Are you getting married? Well congratulations on your engagement! You’re off to a good start planning the thousands of details necessary to make your wedding a dream come true. But no wedding would be complete without a visit to the Sandhills Wedding Expo. This event will be held on Sunday, January 27th at National Golf Club from 1pm-4pm. From food to flowers to gowns and formal attire, from jewelry and makeup to limousines and music, you’ll meet the best wedding vendors from the Sandhills. The best part is….IT’S FREE to the public!
The Sandhills Wedding Expo allows you and your entire bridal party to sample wedding cake and food choices, hear musicians, meet photographers, talk to wedding exhibitors face-to-face, try out new make-up and jewelry, and gain hundreds of wedding ideas and tips. Plus, experience some of the best wedding gowns, flowers, lighting, and decorations on display for you to touch, smell, and see. There is so much to see and do at the Sandhills Wedding Expo. Please visit www.sandhillsweddingexpo.com to view all exhibitors that will be present.
Fabulous Door Prizes donated by local businesses valuing over $250 each will be given away throughout the day. If you pre-registered online you will be entered into the drawing twice. You must be present to win so check out the website www.sandhillsweddingexpo.com for a list of the prizes and the times of our give-aways.
The guest speakers for this radio segment offered their wedding advice and knowledge of this wonderful occasion. This event could not be made possible without the following sponsors: Ward Productions, National Golf Club, Brides Etc., Kirk Tours & Limousine Service, The Pilot and Star 102.5 FM.
So come on out Sunday, January 27th to the Sandhills Wedding Expo at National Golf Club from 1-4pm and finalize those wedding plans!
Gayvin Powers is the author of Julie Fae, a self proclaimed love letter to her mother and an empowering vehicle of self worth and esteem for elementary to middle school age girls. Gayvin was the receipient of the Ojai Film Society Award for her screenplay entitled ” 1916 “. Gayvin shares her methodolgy, inspiration and structure along with Keith McDaniel.
Gayvin shares a lot of insight from her direct work with Keith as well as providing encouraging words for the writer in all of us. She carefully examines how the various elements of grief, guilt, love & passion can interact to enable people to get in touch with their creative & expresive side.
Gayvin is embarking on the first writers workshop of it’s kind in Pinehurst to be held starting Jan. 21st at Green Gate Gourmet Olive Oils in the Village of Pinehurst. Information about this workshop and Gayvin Powers can be found at www.gayvinpowers.com.
Jane Williamson from Sandhills Propane and Sandhills Hearth & Patio of Southern Pines discusses the various choices people have for natural gas and propane fireplaces and common questions about gas log kits people generally inquire about. Bill Hanley of Hanley’s Tree & Grounds earns his reputation as the “Tree Whisperer” as he skillfully addresses the many issues involved in tree removal, pruning and trimming.
