Hillsmere Shores

HSIA Board of Directors Meeting
2023-07-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Barn Commons @ Key School
The Board meets on the last Thursday of every month at 7pm in the Barn Commons on Key School campus. Meetings are open, all are welcome to attend, however, guests are not permitted to participate in the board meetings unless recognized by the Board.
To attend a meeting virtually (Zoom link updated May 2023):
HSIA Zoom Meetings, Meeting ID: 913 7708 8235, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Community Open Swim
2023-07-25 11:00 - 20:00 | Hillsmere Pool
Hillsmere Shores residents only.

Community Happy Hour
2023-07-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Hillsmere Beach
Details TBA

HSIA General Membership Meeting
2023-07-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Barn Commons @ Key School
HSIA general membership meetings are open meetings.
To attend a meeting virtually (Zoom link updated May 2023):
HSIA Zoom Meetings, Meeting ID: 913 7708 8235, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Piers & Harbors Committee Meeting
2023-07-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Barn Commons @ Key School

Firework Viewing
2023-07-04 20:30 - 21:00 | Hillsmere Beach

Annual Independence Day Bicycle Parade
2023-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Hillsmere Beach

Community Open Swim
2023-06-27 11:00 - 20:00 | Hillsmere Pool
Hillsmere Shores residents only. Details TBA.

Field Committee Meeting
2023-06-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-08 19:00 - 20:00 | HSIA Community House, 119 Great Lake Drive, Annapolis, MD, 21403
Volunteers are invited to join the Field Committee to develop a long-term plan for the community property surrounding the pool and Hillsmere House. The Committee’s charter is to establish guidelines to use our field fairly and efficiently for open space activities.
People wishing to join are asked to attend the first two meetings at the Hillsmere House on Thursday, 8 June at 7:00pm and Thursday, 22 June at 7:00pm. It is anticipated the Committee will complete its work with a proposal to the Board in October and presentation to the community during
the November General meeting.
The Committee is led by Chairman, Mike Waters and Vice-Chair, Jay Harper. The Hillsmere House, Pool, and Environmental committees will be represented.
If you cannot join the Field Committee, please consider sharing your views by contacting Mike Waters at 410-280-8674 or mike@waters.net.

Community Happy Hour
2023-06-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Hillsmere Beach
Details TBA.

Community Open Swim
2023-05-30 11:00 - 20:00 | Hillsmere Pool
Details TBA, event dependent on staffing.

HSIA Board of Directors Meeting
2023-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Barn Commons @ Key School
The Board meets on the last Thursday of every month in the Key School Barn at 7pm. Meetings are open, all are welcome to attend, however, guests are not permitted to participate in the board meetings unless recognized by the Board.
To attend a meeting virtually (Zoom link updated May 2023):
HSIA Zoom Meetings, Meeting ID: 913 7708 8235, Passcode: [REDACTED]

HSIA Board of Directors Meeting
2023-04-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Barn Commons @ Key School
All HSIA meetings begin at 7pm in the Barn Commons on Key School campus. The Board meets on the last Thursday of every month. Meetings are open, all are welcome to attend, however, guests are not permitted to participate in the board meetings unless recognized by the Board. HSIA General Membership meetings are open to all & participation is welcome!
To attend a meeting virtually:
HSIA Zoom Meetings, Meeting ID: 854 4258 3295, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Environmental and Shoreline Conservation and Protection Committees Meeting
2023-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Hillsmere Beach – Walker Pavilion

Piers & Harbors Committee Meeting
2023-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Barn Commons @ Key School
4/11/23 Agenda items include:

Living Shoreline update—review of design drawings; schedule for approvals.
New boat lifts – contract award for late April piling installation; contract award for electrical work.
Management of lift slip wait list – priority of lift slip assignments, change to Rule 4.1
Slips Committee Report.
Security camera system – award of contract to Custom Access & Security; features and schedule.
Marina Operations:

Ice Eater removal and storage;
Waste and Water Systems activation;
Gravel refresh;
Pedestal replacement A & C Docks;
Resuming slip improvements project.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Hillsmere Beach
Hop on over! The annual Hillsmere Easter Egg Hunt will be at the Hillsmere Beach on Saturday, April 8th at 10 AM! Children will be separated by age groups to hunt for eggs in different areas of the beach. Please remember to bring a basket to collect eggs. Hunt will start promptly at 10 AM. It’s a good idea to arrive 5-10 minutes early. Light refreshments will be served after the hunt.

Annual Burning of the Socks
2023-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Hillsmere Beach
It’s that time again…time to Burn Your Socks! Please join your friends and neighbors on Sunday, March 19, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Community Beach to welcome the start of Spring with the Annapolis tradition of BURNING OF THE SOCKS! Hillsmere resident Jefferson Holland, Poet Laurate of Eastport, will be on hand to recite his Ode to the Equinox and Burning of the Sock. Due to the thick, black smoke created by synthetic or polyester, please only bring cotton or wool socks to throw on the fire. A limited amount of raw oysters will be provided, first come, first served. This event is lite rain or shine, however, heavy weather may cancel this event. Hope to see you there!

HSIA General Membership Meeting
2023-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Barn Commons @ Key School
HSIA general membership meetings are open meetings.

Fire Safety Presentation
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, 269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department will be holding a special fire safety talk for the Hillsmere Shores community on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library on Hillsmere Road in the community meeting room from 7 – 8 p.m. The Public Education Life Safety Specialist will be sharing what we can do as a community and homeowners to keep our homes safe from fire including home escape plans, smoke alarms, how to properly dispose of fireplace ash and many other fire safety topics. There will be an opportunity for questions as well. We hope to see everyone there.

HSIA Board of Directors Meeting (w Zoom link)
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | MD
All HSIA meetings begin at 7pm on Key School campus. The Board meets on the last Thursday of every month. Meetings are open, all are welcome to attend, however, guests are not permitted to participate in the board meetings unless recognized by the Board.
Due to space constraints, please attend the February meeting via Zoom. Link, meeting ID and passcode below.
To attend a meeting virtually:
HSIA Zoom Meetings, Meeting ID: 854 4258 3295, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Come And Get It Day 2023
2023-02-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Barn Commons @ Key School
Come And Get It Day, our annual membership day, is Saturday, February 11, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Barn Commons at Key School. Please park in the 2nd parking lot on Carroll Drive.
Come And Get It Day is a Hillsmere tradition that saves our community association time and money by reducing mailing costs. Can’t make it to Come And Get It Day? No problem! Review the Required Supporting Documents, then click & print the 2023 HSIA Membership form. Marina boat slip permits are found here. You may mail completed forms, payments, and photocopied automobile registrations to HSIA, P.O. Box 3485, Annapolis, MD 21403. You may also use the community drop box located at 119 Great Lake Drive. Your stickers and keys will be mailed to you. Please allow a few weeks processing time.
When returning paperwork and payment, please make sure your package is complete. Payment will not be accepted with incomplete paperwork.
Questions? Call the HSIA 24-hour voice mail at 410-263-4456 or email admin@hillsmereshores.org
Please remember:
* Photocopy of ALL registrations required: HSIA will give you one sticker for each vehicle and trailer registration you provide along with your membership form. Please attach your photocopy to the HSIA membership form and bring it with you on Come & Get It Day. Or, you can personally show us your registrations that day only.
* Slip Holders: Please remember to bring the slip invoice, Marina Boat Slip Permit, and HSIA membership form to Come And Get It Day, or return all in the mail. You MUST submit all supporting documents listed on your invoice, along with slip payment. PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
* Piers & Harbor Slip Waiting List: A onetime, non-refundable fee of $100 is required to be added to the slip waiting list. The fee will be applied to your slip rental when you are assigned a slip.

Piers & Harbors Committee Meeting
2023-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Barn Commons @ Key School
The Piers & Harbor Committee will hold its first meeting of 2023 on Tuesday, February 7th, starting at 7:00 PM, at the KEY SCHOOL “BARN” (where CAGID is held). Signs will be posted. MASKS ARE OPTIONAL.

New boat lifts – status report on new lifts on A Dock.
Management of lift slip wait list – priority of lift slip assignments, changes to Rule 4.1?
Management of Slip Wait List – responses so far.
CAGID – Volunteers needed for P&H Desk work: Slips; Boat Ramp Keys; Boat Park Keys; Kayak Rack Assignments.
Report on Marina Fire on 12/29/22
New Kayak Racks installed – 18 new spaces.
Security camera installation – Status Report.
Ice Eater utilization.
Living Shoreline update—a new look.

HSIA General Membership Meeting *Special Presentation*
2023-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Key School Katharine Hall
We need all Hillsmere residents to be aware of a proposed major project at Quiet Waters Park (QWP). This will impact you.
There will be a presentation of the proposed development at QWP. The Chesapeake Conservancy is proposing to build a 2-story private office building with a footprint of 8,000 sq ft. There will be 1.89 acres of forest destroyed. The plan is that the construction vehicles will enter the construction site through Hillsmere via Harbor and Forest Hills Drive.
More details about this project will be provided at the meeting. Please attend and let your voices be heard.
