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A special thanks to all of those who helped “undress” the clubhouse from it’s holiday splendor. Thanks to Chris DeGroot, Larry DeRonne, Sheri Kennedy, Kay Kastran, Fritz and Mary Troff, Adrienne Malczewski, Jack & Jo Kozlowski, Frank & Rosemary Caccamo, Flo Dorman, Peggy Gentile, Greg & Kathy Mischley and Bette McCullough. All these hands made the job much easier! Thank you so very much!

The Heritage Singles had a New Years Eve party and thanks was given last month to those who hosted the party. However, special notice needs to be given to Olga Sibo who made delicious desserts for this event. She went over and above; and the presentation was outstanding. And they were oh so good! Thanks Olga for all your hard work. You certainly made our party memorable!

A heartfelt thanks to Tom Rapp and Cy DeMeulemeester for putting all the furniture back into place after the Square/Line Dance. They came to exercise and got more than they expected! Surely appreciate moving all that heavy furniture! Thanks so much!

A very special thanks to resident Don Cassidy for all his dedication and hard work to our exercise room at Heritage. Don has made some very good changes and has
maintained a special eye for safety. Don studied the treadmill and gave a workshop last month on the correct usage. He has implemented many changes to improve our facility. A very warm thanks, Don, for your continuing interest in making our exercise facility the best!
 

Super Bowl Party at the clubhouse
Sunday, February 5th at 6:30 pm

The game will be on the big screen! Come on down to watch the game with your friends and neighbors. Bring your own snacks and beverages. The Football Pool will be out mid-week. Don’t miss the fun!

NOTES OF THANKS …
From Residents to Your Home

• Joanne Stroebel writes: “A big thank you to Heritage neighbors who sent cards, food and good wishes during my recent illness. You warmed my heart and spirit!”
   
• Claire Thornton sends her thanks: “Heritage Hills Neighbors, Many thanks for your kind words, love and compassion during this trying time with the death of my mother. My memories will certainly carry me through. Love & Prayers, Barry & Claire.”
   
• Joan Huffmaster writes: “I would like to sincerely thank all the thoughtful friends who sent me cards and delicious food during my surgery ordeal. The flowers I received were lovely and I really enjoyed my comfort shawl. Thank you for being so thoughtful.”
   
• Dick Hansen shares his thanks: “Truly appreciate all the care and concern shown following my recent surgery on my throat and nose. The basket of flowers were beautiful. Thank you one and all! Heritage neighbors are great!”

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

• Don & Margaret Bonhardt for the birth of their Grand Triplets! They have two new great granddaughters and finally a great grandson! All are well. Congratulations!
   
• Our deepest sympathy to Helen Hertler in the death of her husband, Luther. Luther’s funeral will be on Wed., Feb. 1st at Desmond Funeral Home on Crooks in Troy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
   
• Deepest sympathies to Claire Thornton for the loss of her mother (Fernande Lasier). Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
   
• Get Well Wishes to Our Residents: Doris Stringer, Beth Hawes, Maria Fejer, Joanne Stroebel,
  Karl Branstner, Judy Bradley and Ceil Kudla.

 in February

• BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS
  
  The Book Club meets the 4th Saturday of each Month at the Clubhouse to review a selected book together. Bagels and coffee are served.
  
  We will meet on Sat., Feb. 25th at 10:00 am. The book choice for February is Daniel Mason’s The Piano Tuner. This book is from the Book Club Collection from the Rochester Library. Several
  copies of the book are available.
  Contact Bruce or Joyce Sanders for more information.
  
  The Book Club is open to all residents. We would love to have you join us!
   
• OH THEM CHANGES …
  
  You have probably noticed that there are some changes in the February calendar from what was shown for the first weeks of February on the January calendar. Sorry for these changes; but with the clubhouse being closed for a week; many activities were rescheduled to try to fit them all in! Some of the changes were
  beyond our control. Thank you for your  understanding! Be sure to look at February’s calendar for corrected dates and events. Thanks.
   
• BUS TRIPS IN FEBRUARY
  
  Saturday, Feb. 11th at 9:30 am - Singles Mystery Breakfast Out - Join with us as we travel to ??? to have a great breakfast out. Cost is on your own. Sign up by Feb. 8th.
  
  Sunday, Feb. 12th at 1:00 pm - Ridgedale Players presents Cinderella. This is a change of show from previous newsletter; a change occurring at the theatre. Tickets are $16 for a 2:00 matinee show. Coffee and tea sandwiches are served following the performance. Sign-up by Feb. 8th.
  
  Monday, Feb. 13th at 4:30 pm - Dinner and trip to My Craft Room in Troy for a free knitting workshop on making flowers. Must bring a set of size 9 or 10 needles. Cost of dinner on your own. The workshop is free. Sign-up by Feb. 9th.
  
  Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 11:30 am - Lunch and Bocce Ball at Palazzo DeBocce. Cost of lunch and bocce ball on your own; pay at the restaurant. Sign-up by Feb. 10th.
  
  Friday, Feb. 17th at 6:00 pm - Singles Dinner Out - Join us for dinner out on the bus. Cost is on your own. Sign-up by Feb. 10th.
  
  Tuesday, Feb. 21st at 10:00 am - Casino Trip with MLE - Need 30 to go! $20 Which Will Be Given Back. Back by 5:00 pm. Sign-up by Feb. 13th.
  
  Friday, Feb. 24th at 9:30 am - Port Huron Get-Away. Jump on the bus and join us for lunch and shopping at all the craft stores in Port Huron. Lunch on your own. Sign-up by Feb. 22nd.
  
  Sunday, Feb. 26th - Movie and Dinner Out - Movie will be announced Feb. 23rd. Place for dinner will be decided by those on trip. Cost Is on your own. Sign-up by Feb. 23rd.
   
• CARD GAME FUN
  
  BRIDGE - Mondays at 7:00 pm and  Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
  DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Thursday, Feb. 9th and 23rd at 7:15 pm
  PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
  POKER - Mixed Poker on Fri., Feb. 3rd at 6:30 pm
  EUCHRE - Wed., Feb.1st at 7:00 pm
  BINGO - Sat., Feb. 25th at 7:00 pm (Following Soup Celebration Dinner)
  
  Everyone Welcome! Come Join Us
   
• MEXICAN TRAIN
  
  At The Clubhouse - Wed., February 22nd at 7:00 pm - Everyone Invited! $1.00 Payable That Night
   
• MEN’S BREAKFAST OUT
  
  Tuesday, February 21st at 9:00 am
  
  Meet at the Clubhouse by 9:00 am and car-pool over to the Ram’s Horn on Crooks (at M-59). Join us for conversation, friendship and fellowship!
   
• SPECIAL THANKS RECEIVED
  
  The American Cancer Society has sent a very special thank you for the beautiful handmade hats that were donated to them for their Chemo Kids program. Our residents made 80 hats which were donated to their program. The hats will be distributed at Children’s Hospital and Beaumont Pediatrics to sick kids. A very warm thanks to all those that made and donated hats. What a wonderful feeling to know we’ve made a difference in the life of a child!
  
  Another warm thanks came from Arden Courts in Sterling Heights and from Crittenton Hospital, Pediatric Division, for the donation they received of knitted Teddy Bears. At Arden Courts, the
  Alzheimer patients are smiling while carrying their bears. At Crittenton, they are distributed to sick kids that are seen. Both have stated how great it is to have the support of the community in making other’s lives lighter and better. A very special thanks to all the knitters to helped make the 35 bears we’ve donated.
  
  About 60 cotton washcloths were made by our stitchers. They were then put in bags with a bar of soap. These were then sent to Clothes for Katrina and were sent to shelters for those that suffered thru the Katrina disaster. These efforts have not gone unnoticed! Emails are received daily thanking us for our thoughtfulness. How wonderful we were able to help so many! Thank you knitters.

• Highlights of Eastern Europe - May 5 - 19, 2006
• Branson Trip - September 21 - 25, 2006

To make reservations, or for more information, pick up a flyer at the Clubhouse or call Dave and Pat at 248-377-8909.
 

Thanks to Victor Shrem for this Information.

While the weather is frightful, why not try something new? Come on over and join us for Ceramics and learn how fun and easy this craft really is. Class fees are only $5.00 plus the cost of the materials. Our instructor is great! Come give it a try!

Or try attending the Sewing Group. The group makes all kinds of beautiful things from candle mats to placemats, to runners, to bags, to tea cozies, etc. The instructor will inspire you to keep the sewing machine out and in working order! Cost for the class is only $5.00. Supply lists given for each project. Come on over and check it out!
 

IN FEBRUARY

• Resident Pot-Lucks - Friday, February 10th at 6:00 pm
   
• Resident Social - Friday, February 3rd at 6:00 pm. Followed by Poker at 6:30.
   
• Singles Game Night at the Clubhouse - Thursday, Feb. 2nd at 7:00 pm - Come join with us to play some fun games. Many ideas have been shared; come see what we will play. Bring a munchie to share.
   
• Stitchers Knitch - Friday, February 3rd at 1:00 pm - Come hear about our new charity knitting projects. We are doing bunnies for sick kids and wrist protectors for kids with IV’s in the hospital. Comfort Shawls are on-going as well. Come join us!
   
• The Fabulous 50’s Video at the Clubhouse - Saturday, February 4th at 6:30 pm. Come watch this fun video that will inspire many a memory! Cost is $2. Black Cows will be served.
   
• Resident Super Bowl Party - Sunday, February 5th at 6:30 pm. The game will be on the big screen for your enjoyment. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Foot ball Squares will be out by mid-week (right Barry?!).
   
• Skin Care Seminar with Refreshments - Wed., February 8th at 7:00 pm. Come to try out some healthy skin care products. Refreshments will be served. Sign-up by Feb. 6th.
   
• Ceramics at the Clubhouse - Thursday’s, Feb. 9th and 23rd at 10:00 am - Class cost is only $5.00. Come start a new project today!
   
• Sewing Group at the Clubhouse - Thursday’s, Feb. 9th and 23rd at 1:00 pm. Come and join the group to create many exciting projects. Bring your own machine. Supplies will be announced.
   
• Valentine Wreath Craft - Thurs., February 9th at 2:00 pm - Bring a straw wreath (size desired) and flowers of your choice (recommend red roses). Glue guns and ribbons will be available. Sign-up by Feb. 6th.
   
• Bridge/Pinochle Luncheon - Friday, February 10th at Noon - Cost for lunch and play is $5.00 (payable at the door). List whether you want to play bridge or pinochle. Sign-up by Feb. 8th.
   
• Movie at the Clubhouse - Sunday, February 19th at 6:30 pm. The movie to be shown is The Perfect Man. Cost is $1.00/Person. Popcorn will be served. Sign-up by Feb. 16th.
   
• Kleenex Box Craft Class - Thursday, February 23rd at 1:00 pm - Come join with John to make a Kleenex holder like the one that sits on the desk in the office. Supplies will be provided. Sign-up by Feb. 20th.
   
• Texas Hold’Em Tournament - Friday, February 24th at 6:00 pm - If you’ve always wanted to play but not sure how; we will teach you! Come on over and learn and have some great fun. $20/payable that evening to the sponsor, John Imbrunnone. Sign-up by Feb. 20th.
   
• National Soup Celebration Day and BINGO - Saturday, February 25th at 5:30 pm. - Enjoy a nice hot bowl of soup and good bread in celebration of National Soup Day. Coffee/tea and soda will be served. Bring a dessert to pass. $6.00/Person. Following dinner, BINGO will be played. Come for dinner then stay for BINGO! Sign-up by Feb. 18th.
   
• Fat Tuesday Celebration - Tuesday, February 28th beginning at 9:00 am - Stop on in and see us at the clubhouse to celebrate Fat Tuesday with a tasty Polish donut!!

 (Sign-Up Now!)

These events have already been scheduled. Some of these events require purchasing tickets and so signing-up must occur now. Be sure to check out these trips and events and make your plans now to attend! Sign-up sheets are located under “Other” in the book.

• Wednesday, March 1st at 1:15 pm - Syncopation at Meadow Brook Theatre. Tickets $15. Sign-up by Feb. 20th.
   
• Sunday, March 5th at 2:15 pm - North Oakland Concert Band presents a free concert Music to Warm a Winter’s Day at Lake Orion High School. Sign-up by Feb. 24th.
   
• Wednesday, March 8th at 6:45 pm - Village Players - “Ten Little Indians”. Free tickets to this play in Birmingham. Sign-up by Feb. 28th.
   
• Sunday, March 12th for a 2:00 Matinee Show - “Love, Sex and the I.R.S.” at the Avon Players. Tickets $14. Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out-of-work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money on taxes has capitalized on Leslie’s first name, filing their tax returns as a “married couple.” The trouble begins when the IRS plans to investigate the “couple.” Jon talks Leslie into playing the part of the “housewife” - with Jon’s girlfriend Kate’s help—while the IRA agent is there. Matters are further complicated by an affair between Leslie and Kate, Jon’s mother dropping in to meet the fiancée and Connie, Leslie’s girlfriend, wanting to know why Leslie has changed and doesn’t want to see her anymore Add a drunk of a landlord who doesn’t allow unmarried couples to live in his building and you have a crazy, laugh-out-loud comedy! Don’t miss the laughs. Sign-up by Feb. 24th.
   
• Sunday, March 19th for a 2:00 Matinee Show - “Three Mo’ Tenors” at the Fisher Theatre. Tickets $39.00. Said to be “Sensational and Magical.” The tenors of Three Mo Tenors are men who have developed a musical repertoire with extraordinary breadth. Like Olympic decathlon athletes, these classically trained, multi-talented operatic tenors can do it all! They have mastered not only operatic music, but jazz, gospel, soul, spirituals, new school, Broadway and the blues as well. Eight musical styles. Four hundred years of music. One entertaining afternoon! This brings together generations of singing! Not to be missed! Sign-up by March 1st.
   
• Wednesday, March 22nd from 7:45 am - 6:30 pm - My Way: The Frank Sinatra Story at Turkeyville - Tickets are $69 which include tickets, lunch, a tour of Marshall, Michigan (the most historic small town in America) and motor coach traveling. Sign-up no later than Feb. 24th.
   
• Friday, March 24th at 10:00 am - Kensington Valley Bus Trip - Get an early start on your Spring shopping and join us to the discount stores in Howell. Sign-up by March 10th.
   
• Wednesday, April 5th at 1:15 pm - Devour The Snow at Meadow Brook Theatre. Tickets $15. Sign-up by March 16th.
   
• Thursday, April 6th for 2:00 Matinee Show - Mamaleh. This hilarious and heartfelt musical about lifelong friendship is a living scrapbook for anyone who has loved a mother, a daughter, or a best friend. Men love it, too! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll go home happy! Held at the Seligman Performing Arts Center at the Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills. Tickets only $29. Sign-up by March 24th.
   
• Saturday, April 8th at 6:00 pm - Bill Gaither Homecoming at the Palace. An evening of Christian inspiration and music. Tickets: $22.75. Sign-up by March 24th.
   
• Monday, April 24th from 11:00 - 3:00 pm - Massages with Mark at the Clubhouse. Plan now to get your spot! Cost is $15 for a 15 minute chair massage or $30 for a 30 minute massage. You pay Mark on the day of the event. Scheduling is occurring now! Don’t miss out! These are great and will make you want more and more!!!
   
• Sunday, April 30th at 3:00 pm - Warren Concert Band with the Warren Community Choir presents their Spring free concert. Held at the Warren Woods Fine Arts Auditorium. Sign-up by April 9th.

(From the January, 2006 Board Meeting)

To increase communications about Board activities we are placing a brief overview of some of the topics discussed at each month’s Board meeting in the Monthly newsletter. Here are some topics from last month:

• Website: We are working on having our website updated and hope it will be ready for use in mid-February. The website will contain general information about Heritage in the Hills, including new photos and our monthly newsletter. The resident roster will  also be on the site but will be password protected and for the private use of residents only.
   
• Front Gates: The Board met with Selectronics, Inc. and discussed the recent problems with the entry and exit gates. Some improvements have already been completed and we are currently getting quotes on installing new motors on the gates and implementing an ongoing preventative maintenance program for the gates. Also, look for new signs to be installed soon indicating only one vehicle entry per gate opening.
   
• Financials: Preliminary numbers are in for year-end and, as promised at the annual meeting, we met the budget for 2005.
   
• New Carpeting: Our new carpet is scheduled to be installed the second week in February (beginning February 13th). All activities will be cancelled the week of installation. With the installation of the new carpet, the Board felt this would be a good time to institute a “No Pets” policy in the clubhouse. Everyone’s cooperation will be appreciated.
   
• Street Lights: The Board has been aware of the intermittent electrical problem with the street lights. The problem area has been identified and digging has already occurred to correct the problem. All street lights should now be in working condition. Remember, if you have a light out in your neighborhood, please be sure to alert the office.

DO YOU OWN A CELL PHONE? HAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST?

Beginning March 1st cell phones are becoming open to solicitors! This means that you will get all those pesty phone calls on your cell phone as well as your home phone; only now you will be charged minutes to take those calls! There is a way to stop this from happening! From your cell phone, call 888-382-1222 and request to have those calls blocked. You don’t have to wait until March 1st, call today! Remember you must use your cell phone to place this call. Do it today!  (Special Thanks to Barbara Shrem for This Information!)