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A very special thanks to Ken Hightower and his friend for putting up the tennis nets this Spring. Once the weather broke, they couldn’t wait to hit the courts! Thanks, Ken on behalf of all the tennis lovers!

A heartfelt thanks to Linda Foltz for running all over Auburn Hills to gather the materials needed for the Welcome Packets for new residents. What a great deal of information she gathered! Then a special thanks to her and LaVerne Luttermoser for putting them all together for the Hospitality Committee. Great job ladies!

A special thanks to Linda Foltz, Marian Hansen, Jan Mosesso, Joyce Sanders and LaVerne Luttermoser from the Hospitality Committee for decorating all the envelopes that are attached to all of this month’s newsletter to aid the
Flower Fund. The envelopes are beautifully decorated. Thanks, ladies for a job well done!

A special thanks to Kathy Mischley for volunteering to be our “movie coordinator” for the movie shown at the Clubhouse in April. Really appreciate your support and help! Heard the popcorn was the best ever!

Special thanks to Greg Barney and Pam Colombo for sharing their photography skills with us by providing pictures of the community in full bloom for the Heritage in the Hills website. We were able to update the winter pictures to spring
pictures thanks to Greg and Pam. Thanks for sharing your skills with us so we could appreciate the beauty of Spring here at Heritage!

 

LADIES SPRING FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON
Friday, May 12th at Noon
$7.00/Person (Sign-Up By May 8th)

Lunch will be Shish-Kabobs on the Grill, Wild Rice, Fresh Fruit, Spring Greens Salad & Dessert. Beverages will include Wine, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee & Hot Tea.

Join with your neighbors in friendship while enjoying a great luncheon! Celebrate Spring Friendship at the Clubhouse with Us!

ARMED FORCES CELEBRATION & MEN’S LUNCHEON
Friday, May 19th at Noon
$7.00/Person (Sign-Up By May 15th)

Lunch will be Steak & Potatoes on the Grill, Fresh Veggies, Spring Salad & Dessert. Beverages will include Beer, Wine, Iced Tea,
Lemonade, Coffee & Hot Tea.

Join with your neighbors and friends while sharing Stories and having a great lunch! The movie The Great Raid will be shown  after lunch. Join us!

 

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
Sunday, May 28th
(Sign-Up by May 21st)

ICE CREAM SOCIAL - 3:00 - 4:30 PM
$3/person - At 3:30 pm “History of the Stars & Stripes” will be shown on the Big Screen (With Special Thanks to Bill Dewey)

Come on over to the Clubhouse and make yourself an Ice Cream Sundae
just the way you like it. Then
celebrate the holiday by watching the film! Join the fun! Don’t miss it – be
sure to join us!

NOTES FROM RESIDENTS TO ALL NEIGHBORS:

• Lynaye Prior writes: “To All of the Neighbors in Heritage in the Hills, A big
  thank you for the beautiful basket of flowers. Thank you also for all the cards and phone calls. It was so nice
  of you to think of me after my surgery. With sincerity to you all.”
   
• Melvin Noonan writes: “I am a firm believer in the power of prayer and it means a lot to have members of our
  community praying for me. Please thank them.”

NEEDS SOME HELP!

Resident Bonnie Larabee is looking for someone that might be able to help with some light ironing. If you are interested or know someone that could help, please call Bonnie at 370-9001.

CONGRATULATIONS TO RESIDENTS:

It has come to our attention that Art McWood had a “HOLE IN ONE” at his course in Naples over the winter. He was thrilled! It was the second one of his golfing career! Good job, Art!

Resident Jean Mohan was glowing as she was telling us about her “HOLE IN ONE” during one of her first visits to Bald Mountain this season. How wonderful! Congrats, Jean!

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

• Barbara Eldridge

• Dean Balhorn

• Charlotte Quinn

• Tom Brennan

• Ben Thomas

• Bill Steele

• Bob Bolda

• Doris Stinger

 in May

• BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS
  
  The book club will meet on this month on Sat., May 20th at 10:00 am at the Clubhouse. NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE!
  
  May is a month of change! The first change is the change of date this month. Second is the book for May’s discussion is The Diary of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. Blindness by Jose Saramago originally scheduled for May will be discussed on June 24th. These titles are both available through Bruce Sanders.
  
  The Book Club is open to all residents. Join us for book discussion, coffee & bagels. See you there.
   
• SINGLES NEWS
  
  Gather with us for dinner on Saturday, May 6th (note change of date from May 5th) as we travel to The Oxford Inn in Royal Oak. Meet at the Clubhouse at 5:00 pm.
  
  Join us for breakfast on Tuesday, May 30th at 9:30 am. We will travel to the breakfast place in Lake Orion. We will enjoy breakfast and then stop at the Heritage Yarn Shop across the street. Hope you plan on joining us!
  
  On Thursday, June 1st we will meet at the Pool Side at the Clubhouse to have a Sausage BBQ. Only $5 plus bring a dish to pass. Dessert will be served too!
  
  Plan now on joining us!
  
   
• BUS TRIPS IN MAY
  
  Friday’s - May 5, 12, 19, & 26 - Heritage Walk Club - Come join the Walk Club as we travel to different outdoor trails in Oakland County. A different trail spot each week. Local parks are also included. In case of rain the walk will occur in a mall. Sometimes we add on lunch following the walk. Sign-up the week before each walk.
  
  Sat., May 6th at 10:30 am - Auburn Hills Community Center Dedication and Opening - Travel with us to the new center and be one of the first to see it! Refreshments will be served. Sign-up immediately.
  
  Sat., May 6th at 5:00 pm - Singles Dinner Out to The Oxford Inn in Royal Oak. Join together for a delightful dinner! Sign-up by May 3rd.
  
  Sun., May 7th at 2:00 pm - The South Oakland Concert Band presents An Afternoon at the Cabaret! At Royal Oak Kimball High School. Tickets for seniors are $5.00, payable at the door. Come along for an afternoon of good music. Our neighbor, Larry Foltz, plays in this band. Sign-up by May 4th.
  
  Mon., May 8th at 5:15 pm - Heritage Belles Concert at Meadows of Auburn Hills. Concert at 6:00 pm.
  
  Tues., May 9th at 8:30 am - Holland Festival Bus Trip - Join with us as we travel to Holland to see the beautiful tulips, tour the city and see some of the festivities that the city has to offer. All meals on your own. This trip will be on the Heritage bus. Sign-up by May 3rd.
  
  Thurs., May 11th at Noon - The Holocaust Museum - Come along to visit this interesting museum. No admission; but donations appreciated. Sign-up by May 8th.
  
  Thurs., May 11th at 6:45 pm - The Village Players (B’Ham) presents 1776. Tickets are free. Sign-up by May 8th.
  
  Sat., May 13th at 1:00 pm - Art Show in the Park (Shain Park in B’Ham). Come and enjoy walking around and seeing all the beautiful things!
  
  Tues., May 16th at 9:00 am - Men’s Breakfast Out at Ram’s Horn on Crooks in Rochester. Meet to car pool in the parking lot at the clubhouse. Sign-up by May 12th.
  
  Tues., May 16th at 5:30 pm - Heritage Belles Concert at Walton Wood in Rochester Hills. Dinner at Lino’s following concert.
  
  Sat., May 20th at 12:30 pm - Art Show at The Villages (Rochester). Come see all the beautiful art work with us! Sign-up by May 17th.
  
  Sun., May 21st at 11:15 am - Brunch at Show (Norma & Wanda) At the Gem - Tickets $50.50. Sign-up by May 8th.
  
  Tues., May 30th at 9:30 am - Singles Breakfast Out (Lake Orion) with a stop at Heritage Yarn Shop. Sign up by 5-25..
   
• CARD GAME FUN
  • BRIDGE - Mondays at 7:00 pm and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
  • DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Thursday, May 11th and 25th at 7:15 pm
  • PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
  • POKER - Mixed Poker on Fri., May 12th at 6:30
  • EUCHRE - Thurs., May 4th & 18th at 7:15 pm
  • BINGO - Wed., April 26th at 7:00 pm
  • MEXICAN TRAIN - At The Clubhouse - Wed., May 17th at 7:00 pm
    Everyone Invited! $1.00 Payable That Night

  Everyone Welcome! Come Join Us!
   

• MEN’S BREAKFAST OUT
  
  Tuesday, May 16th 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!
   
• BRANSON TRIP - SEPT. 21 - 25, 2006
  Information Meeting on Tues., May 23rd at 6:30 am. The Propers have planned a great trip with 7 shows (5 of them different from the last trip). Call Dave and Pat for more information at 248-377-8909.
   
• RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
  Young Adults from Woodside Bible Church
  
  This group will return to Heritage in the Hills on: SATURDAY, MAY 13TH FROM 10:30 - 12:30 PM
  
  This wonderful group of young adults came to our community in March to offer their services and will come back to assist residents with outdoor chores. Call the office today to schedule them to come to your home! What a blessing they are!
   
• BIRD & BUTTERFLY MYSTERIES AT CRANBROOK
  Lecture and Bird Walk with Ornithologist, Hal Mahan
  Lecture on May 12th at 7:00 pm
  Bird Walk on May 13th at 8:00 am
  Bring your binoculars and bird guides and join on this exciting walk at Cranbrook. The lecture and walk are free with Museum admission. Pre-registration required at 248-645-3210.

The City of Auburn Hills will pick up household rubbish and large household items sometime throughout this week. Items need to be at the curb by & am on the 15th. Leave the items out until they are picked up sometime
throughout the week. See the office for items they will pick up.
 
 

SUMMER EXERCISE CLASSES
Beginning In June, 2006

• WATER AEROBICS WITH SHELLEY
  Beginning Saturday, June 3rd at 11:00 am
  $10.00/Month
   
• POOL EXERCISE AND WATER AEROBICS WITH PAT
  Classes Tuesday and Thursday Mornings at 10:00 am
  Beginning Tuesday, June 6th
   
• LAND EXERCISE CLASSES WITH PAT CONTINUE
  Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9:00 am & Tuesday Evenings at 5:00

CLASS FEES: $20/Month for 3 Times Per Week; $15/Month for 2 Times Per Week; and $10/Month for 1Time Per Week
 

HERITAGE IN THE HILLS STRATFORD EXPERIENCE
Festival of Canada

Tuesday, June 20th to Thursday, June 22nd
$320 Per Person Plus Hotel Cost

Three Shows:

• South Pacific at the Avon Theatre
• Oliver! At the Festival Theatre
• Much Ado About Nothing also at the Festival

Points of Interest:

• Blue Lakes Chartered Bus with Video
• Labatt Breweries Tour in London, Ontario
• Lunch at The Elephant & Castle in London
• Breakfast Buffet included on Wednesday
• Costume Warehouse Tour (all new)
• Dinner Buffet included on Wednesday

Hotel:

The Festival Inn
Rooms $109 (Canadian) Per Night
Call direct to reserve at 1-519-273-1150

A $200 deposit is required to save your spot. The balance is due May 1st. Flier with more info available at the Clubhouse. Don’t miss out on the fun! Sign-up now or by 4/20.
 

• South Pacific at the Avon Theatre
• Oliver! At the Festival Theatre
• Much Ado About Nothing also at the Festival

Points of Interest:

• Blue Lakes Chartered Bus with Video
• Labatt Breweries Tour in London, Ontario
• Lunch at The Elephant & Castle in London
• Breakfast Buffet included on Wednesday
• Costume Warehouse Tour (all new)
• Dinner Buffet included on Wednesday

Hotel:

The Festival Inn
Rooms $109 (Canadian) Per Night
Call direct to reserve at 1-519-273-1150

A $200 deposit is required to save your spot. The balance is due May 1st. Flier with more info available at the Clubhouse. Don’t miss out on the fun! Sign-up now or by 4/20.

• Wed., May 3rd at 7:00 pm - A Night With Henry Mancini at the Clubhouse. Come hear some history of his life while listening to his great music & enjoy the fellowship of your neighbors and friends. Banana Splits will be served! $3.00/pp. Sign-up Immediately.
   
• Thurs., May 4th at 2:00 - Reflections & Inspirations on this National Day of Prayer. Join with us to be inspired. Sign-up immediately.
   
• Fri., May 5th at 7:00 pm - Heritage Belles Spring Concert (following the Resident Social). Following the concert, dessert will be served. Sign-up Immediately.
   
• Sat., May 6th at 11:00 am - Garden Committee Meeting - All those green-thumbers come join us to help make the community look beautiful! We need lots of hands to help! Join us!
   
• Wed., May 10th at 7:00 pm - Knitters By Night - Come join us as we share purse patterns and completed projects. You can work on any project; or come be inspired by a new idea! Sign-up by 5-8.
   
• Fri., May 12th at Noon - Ladies Spring Friendship Luncheon at the Clubhouse. $7/Person. See details on front page.
   
• Mon., May 15th at 2:00 pm - Computer Instruction with Carole Wilson. Come on over and hear what Carole has to offer. She will do individual classes in your home or on the computer in the clubhouse. Her rates are very reasonable. Have you been wanting to learn more about the computer and on-line instruction? Here’s your chance! Sign-up by May 12th.
   
• Tues., May 16th at 9:30 am - Hospitality Committee Meeting. Join us as we plan our next Welcome Breakfast in June. Sign-up by 5-12
   
• Thurs., May 18th & 25th at 10:00 am - The Sewing Group meets with Tammy for it’s last classes until August. Would love to have you join us! Come see the projects we will be working on.
   
• Thurs., May 18th at 2:00 pm - Memorial Committee Meeting. This committee hasn’t met for awhile; we need to update and move forward. If you’d like to join the committee, come join us at this meeting! Sign-up by May 15th.
   
• Fri., May 19th at Noon - Men’s Armed Forces Luncheon at the Clubhouse. $7/Person. See details on the front page.
   
• Sat., May 20th at 6:00 pm - Heritage Hills Road Rally - Bring a car full of friends (or we will match you up with some) and get ready for a night of clue-solving and fun. Sign-up by May 12th.
   
• Tues., May 23rd at 6:30 pm - Meeting for the fall Branson Trip with the Propers. Sign-up by May 22nd.
   
• Fri., May 26th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch at the Clubhouse (By The Pool?) - Come work on any project or join in a new one! This is a great time to get creative with your neighbors! Sign-up by 5-22.
   
• Fri., May 26th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse. $20/payable that evening. If you need instruction, let us know! Join us for the fun! Will you win? Sign-up by May 22nd.
   
• Sat., May 27th from 1 - 3 at the Poolside - Iced Tea, Lemonade and Cookies will be Served. Come join us and take a swim!
   
• Sun., May 28th from 3 - 4:30 pm - Memorial Day Celebration with make your own Ice Cream Sundaes. See more info on front page.
   
• Wed., May 31st at 7:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie title will be announced by May 22nd.
   

 (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!

• Singles Meeting & Dinner at the Clubhouse - Thurs., June 1st at 6:15 for a Sausage BBQ. Cost $5. Bring a dish to pass. Dessert will be served.
   
• Karaoke Party & BBQ at the Clubhouse - Postponed from April - Rescheduled for Friday, June 2nd at 6:00 pm. Potluck dinner at 6:00 with Karaoke following. $6/person. Delicious hamburgers (cheeseburgers) and hot dogs on the grill. Bring your favorite BBQ dish to pass. Beer, wine, coffee, tea & soda will be available. BYOB if desired. Sign-up by May 31st
   
• Brunch with Patsy Cline at Kalloways - Sun., June 11th @ 11 - $29
   
• Birch Run Shopping Trip - Fri., June 16th at 10:00 am. Hop on the bus for a day of shopping at Birch Run in Frankenmuth.
   
• Stratford Theatre Trip - June 20 - 22nd. Pick up flyer at the Clubhouse.
   
• Square and Line Dancing with Bill Peterson - Sunday, June 25th from 5 - 8:30 pm. More info to follow next month.

HERITAGE IN THE HILLS POOL RULES AND PROCEDURES

• Daily Pool & Spa Hours: 10 am - 10 pm
• Daily Children’s Swim Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Pool & Spa hours are posted and strictly enforced. The use of the pool and/or spay at any other times is prohibited.

GUESTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AT ALL TIMES BY THE RESIDENT NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY - SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK

POOL RULES

1. Only residents and their guests will be permitted to use the pool facilities. Pool passes must be worn while in the pool area and visible to the Pool Operator.
2. Absolutely no diving or jumping of any kind in the pool or spa. No running
   or horseplay allowed in the pool area.
3. No glass containers in the pool area; use only plastic or aluminum.
4. Michigan Law prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages in the hot tub; or entering the pool or spa while intoxicated.
5. Young children/toddlers MUST wear swim diapers - NEVER regular disposable diapers.
6. Children under 12 are NOT PERMITTED (no exceptions) in the hot tub. This is a State Law and will be strictly enforced.
7. Food and beverages only allowed at the upper deck of the pool area (where the tables and umbrellas are located).
8. Large floats and toys are not permitted. Noodles and other swim-type aids are allowed.
9. Radios are only permitted at the pool area with headphones.
10. Please remember before leaving to lower the umbrella, use the trash containers and clean-up the area you used!
11. Proper swimwear is required. Cut-offs are not considered proper swimwear. Swimwear is not appropriate for use inside the clubhouse. Please dry off and wear an appropriate cover-up and shoes while inside the
    clubhouse.

IMPORTANT PROCEDURES TO REMEMBER

When entering the pool area, you will need to have your pool passes. Check-in/Check-out as you enter or leave the pool area. If the gates are locked; enter the pool area through the clubhouse using your key. Each household has been issued 2 Resident and 2 Guest Swim Passes. If you need pool passes, see the office staff to get them. If you will have more guests than two coming to the pool area, speak to the staff prior to usage for permission. Showers are available in the restrooms for your convenience. We suggest showering before and after swimming. Please
provide your own soap and towels and never leave the water running. Children under 10 using the bathroom or shower facilities must be accompanied by an adult.

When you are at the pool, please familiarize yourself with the Injury/Medical Contingency Plan that is posted. If there is an emergency, it might be your responsibility to react to it. KNOW WHAT TO DO! Familiarize yourself with the emergency phone so that you know it’s location and how to operate it. It only dials 9-1-1; it can’t be used for any
other calls. One of the Pool Operators must be notified immediately in case of an emergency. The Pool Operators will not be at the pool area during all open hours; but will be available within 10 minutes at any time. If you occur any accidents while at the poolside, please report them immediately to a Pool Operator. Accidents include things such as
tripping, falling, sore feet, dizziness, fainting, fecal accidents, etc. Remember that the Pool Operators are not lifeguards. Your Pool Operators are: John Bell (248-495-7723) and Karen Brierly (248-722-5797).

The pool temperature is maintained at approximately 85 degrees while the spa is maintained at 104 degrees. Please DO NOT enter the Pool House or touch any of the equipment at any time. If there are problems with the system, notify a Pool Operator.

Please understand that there are times that the pool will have to be closed for reasons beyond our control. Situations such as when water chemicals are unsettling, equipment break downs, spillage of blood or feces or even
inclement weather. We will do all possible to open the pool as soon as possible. If you see the “Pool Closed” sign posted, DO NOT ENTER the pool area. If you are asked to leave the pool area by a Pool Operator because of an emergency pool closure, please cooperate and know we aren’t happy about it either! We have lots of procedures to follow driven by the county and state and must keep the health and safety as our first concern. We truly would appreciate your support and cooperation during these times.

In case of inclement weather, the pool and spa will be automatically closed. If you are at the pool and thundering and lightening begins, please leave the pool area at once. If shelter is needed, please enter the clubhouse. If the weather is demonstrating a light rain; the pool will remain open and you are welcome to wait on the deck to see if it passes. It will only be closed at the sighting of lightening and thunder.

While at the pool area, if you see the pool rules or procedures are not being followed, please notify a Pool Operator. They will handle the situation and make sure the rules are being enforced without putting you in an awkward position.

Anyone causing damage to the pool, pool area, spa, bathrooms or pool furniture will be held liable for damages.

Violation of Pool Rules may result in suspension of pool privileges. The Management and Association Board reserves the right to alter, amend, revoke or add rules as deemed necessary; at which time you will be notified.

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT LIQUID FENCE?

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long lasting, bio-degradable, will not harm plants or animals. It’s available at Hardware & Garden Stores.


HERITAGE FLOWER FUND NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!

When a resident has been reported as being ill, hospitalized or undergone surgery; flowers are sent from the community. This fund is totally self-supporting from donations received from homeowners. It is so nice to be remembered and the flowers have been noted as being very much appreciated.

The fund needs your help! To continue this service, we are in need of donations! We have included a beautifully decorated envelope for this purpose with this newsletter to make it easy to make a donation now. Enclose your check (payable to Rosemary) or cash in the envelope and drop it off at the clubhouse office or directly to Rosemary Caccamo. We
appreciate your support! Thank you!