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• A very special thanks to Chris DeGroot who went “way beyond” by helping clean-up after the women’s luncheon in May. Not only did she clear tables and do the dishes; she then took home all the tablecloths (and that was two per table) and washed them and had them back the next day! Thanks Chris for all your help and support! You are wonderful!
   
• There were actually many who helped clean up after the women’s luncheon; and thanks goes to everyone. Special thanks to all the women in attendance who displayed tremendous patience as we struggled with the BBQ’s! Thank you for making the afternoon so special!
   
• Special thanks to Marian Hansen and Kathy Mischley who threw on their aprons and were great assistants for the men’s luncheon in May. They helped set-up, helped serve (especially the dessert), and then did the clean-up! You deserve a round of applause for all your hard work! Thanks for making the afternoon so memorable for all!
   
• Speaking of the men’s luncheon, a special thanks to resident Bill Dewey who helped organize the event with the showing of the movie, The Great Raid. I think it touched us all. Thanks also to Jack Kozlowski for his dedication/prayer before the meal. You both made the event very special. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
   
• It’s great to have Nelson back and his handiwork in the community. Thanks Nelson for all you do for all!
   

BBQ, KARAOKE PARTY
AND POT LUCK
FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND at
6:00 pm - $6/Person
(Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00 pm with Karaoke Following)

Come enjoy our first BBQ this year offering delicious hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs. Bring your favorite BBQ dish to pass. Beer, wine, coffee, tea, lemonade and soda will be available. BYOB if desired. Don’t miss our hosts Larry & Larry (DeRonne & Prior) at work! This is entertainment! Don’t miss the fun!

Sign-up Immediately!

SWING INTO SUMMER
New Member Bash
Saturday, June 17th beginning
at 4:00 pm
$12/Person

Everyone is cordially invited to attend this fun Swing Into Summer Bash welcoming our newest neighbors that have moved into Heritage over the past year. The Oakland Swing Band will be here to entertain us and dinner will consist of BBQ Chicken Breast, Corn on the Cob, Salad and Dessert. Beer, wine, soda, lemonade and iced tea will be served. BYOB if desired. Be sure to join with us to welcome all of our new neighbors!

Sign-up by June 14th.

SQUARE AND LINE DANCING WITH BILL PETERSON
Sunday, June 25th - Dinner at 5:15 pm
$10.00/Person

Dinner will be Broasted Chicken & Potatoes, Salad & The Works! Dessert will be served as well. Square and Line Dancing will begin at 6:00 and last until 8:30 pm. If you’ve never done square or line dancing; now is the time to learn! Bill is great in teaching us how to do all the neat dances! Don’t miss out; be sure to sign-up early to join us! Sign-up by June 18th.!

NOTES FROM RESIDENTS TO ALL NEIGHBORS:

• Gretchen Thams writes: Dear Friends & Neighbors: Having knee surgery wasn’t quite the piece of cake I thought it would be. However, all the kindnesses shown to me certainly made the ordeal more bearable. Thank you for the beautiful flower arrangement, cards, chocolates, phone calls, visits, chocolates, chauffeur services, toilet seat, mail delivery, ice bag and chocolates. I also received over night nursing service and special “meals on wheel” .. Including food, cooking, and clean-up! What more could a person ask for! I do not plan on more surgery, but if I have to, I know I can count on all of you wonderful people at Heritage in the Hills. B’shalom.
   
• Linda Foltz writes: To the Residents of Heritage in the Hills:Thank you so much for the beautiful flower basket I received after my recent wrist surgery. The flowers are beautiful and will enjoy them for many days. We surely do live in a caring community as I have found out first hand (or left wrist!). There are many helping hands that have provided for me and I am grateful. Thank you all!
   
• Dottie Buran writes: Once again, Heritage has shown what a caring and supportive community it is. Tom and I want to thank everyone for their prayers, flowers, calls, cards, goodies, and gourmet meals during my recent bout with renal cancer. (All those talented cooks should start a class for people like me!). As a result of all this kindness, I am recovering well. Thank you!
   
• On behalf of the Flower Fund, Rosemary Caccamo writes: The Hospitality Committee and I would like to thank our community for their very generous response to our Flower Fund envelopes. As of May 24th we have collected $1,762. This past year (2005), 28 arrangements were sent that totaled $937.04. As you can see, we are off to a great start for 2006! If any one knows of a neighbor or friend living in our community who is going to have surgery, in the hospital, or is seriously ill, please notify Karen in the office. She will notify me or Marian Hansen so we can be sure flowers are sent on behalf of the community. We thank you once again for your tremendous response and support. Thankfully Yours!

CONDOLENCES & SYMPATHY

• To the families of Bill Sasena and Josephine Pachla (residents) who passed away in May. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
   
• To Dave Proper for the death of his Step Father in May. Our prayers are with you and your family.

CONGRATULATIONS TO LOU!

• It has come to our attention that Lou Robbins had his first “HOLE IN ONE” on May 26th at Fieldstone in Auburn Hills. He was thrilled! It was on Hole #2 .. 125 yards with a wedge! Congratulations and Great Play, Lou!

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

• Barbara Eldridge

• Sadie Kruse

• Linda Foltz

• Dottie Buran

• Dean Balhorn

• Charlotte Quinn

• Tom Brennan

• Bill Steele

• Doris Stringer

 in June

• BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS
  
  The Heritage Book Club will meet this month on Saturday, June 24th at 10:00 am at the Clubhouse.
  
  Blindness by Jose Saramago will be discussed this month at our meeting.
  
  The book for July will be Main Street by Sinclair Lewis. Please call Bruce Sanders if you need to obtain a copy of the book to read prior to the meeting.
  
  Hope you decide to join us! We welcome you!
  
  The Book Club is open to all residents. Join us for book discussion, fellowship, coffee and bagels. See you there!.
   
• SINGLES NEWS
  
  On Thursday, June 1st at 6:15 pm 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!
  
  On Friday, June 9th at 5:30 pm we will meet at the Clubhouse to go over to Fieldstone Golf Course for an enjoyable dinner. If it’s a nice evening, we will eat outside under the cover. Don’t miss it! Sign-up by June 6th.
  
  On Tuesday, June 20th at 9:00 am, we will meet at the clubhouse to go to breakfast at the Pancake House in Bloomfield Hills. Sign-up by June 16th.
  
   
• BUS TRIPS IN JUNE
  
  Friday’s - June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 - 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 and this month a couple visits to the Auburn Hills Music in the Village series while eating lunch. These concerts are free of charge! On the 16th will be a carpool trip because the bus has been scheduled for another trip. Please remember to sign-up the week before each walk.
  
  Saturday, June 3rd at 8:00 am - Eastern Market with Nelson. Jump aboard the bus and travel to the Eastern Market in Detroit to stock up on all that is has to offer! Sign-up immediately.
  
  Sunday, June 4th - Dinner and Movie Out - The movie and time will be announced on Fri., June 2nd. Usually matinee movie is chosen with dinner following. Sign-up by June 2nd.
  
  Wednesday, June 7th at 10:00 am - Dog Park Trip - Bring your favorite pal and jump on the bus to travel over to the Dog Park for a morning of fun for both! Be sure to bring bags for “doggy clean-up” and have your pet on a lease. Sign-up by June 5th.
  
  Friday, June 9th at 5:30 pm - Singles Dinner Out to Fieldstone Golf Course - Join with us to travel over to have a delicious meal together while enjoying the fellowship! Sign-up by June 7th.
  
  Saturday, June 10th at 9:00 am - Oakland County Farmers Market - Join with us as we travel to one of our favorite Farmers Market. Get your flowers, veggies and more! Sign-up by June 7th.
  
  Sunday, June 11th at 10:15 am - Patsy Kline Brunch at Kalloways - $29/Person - Enjoy a delicious brunch at Kalloways while enjoying the entertainment of Patsy Kline. This woman does an outstanding job of portraying this amazing lady. You don’t want to miss this! Be sure to sign-up today! Sign-up by June 7th.
  
  Tuesday, June 13th at 6:45 pm - North Oakland Concert Band Concert in the Park - In Orion Township - Bring your blanket or lawn chair and come hear the band play a great FREE concert. Good way to begin the summer fun! Sign-up by June 9th.
  
  Thursday, June 15th at 8:30 am - Casino Trip with Nelson - He’s back and so is the trip! Sign-up by June 12th but don’t wait too long! It’ll fill!
  
  Friday, June 16th at 10:00 am - Birch Run Shopping Trip - Come shopping to get all those great deals at discount prices! Time to do your summer shopping is now! Sign-up by June 9th.
  
  Saturday, June 24th at 9:00 am - Rochester Farmers Market And Breakfast Out. Sign-up by June 19th.
  
  Thursday, June 29th at 4:15 pm - Taste of Auburn Hills - $10 - Many restaurants offering food; Dancing Inc. Dancers, Trilogy Band, picnic games and more! Always a great time! Sign-up by June 19th.
   
• CARD GAME FUN
  • BRIDGE - Mondays at 7:00 pm and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
  • DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Thursday, June 8th and 22nd at 7:15 pm
  • PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
  • POKER - Mixed Poker on Fri., June 9th at 6:30
  • EUCHRE - Thurs., June 15th at 7:15 pm
  • BINGO - Wed., June 28th at 7:00 pm
  • MEXICAN TRAIN - At The Clubhouse - Wed., June 21st at 7:00 pm
    Everyone Invited! $1.00 Payable That Night

  Everyone Welcome! Come Join Us!
   

• MEN’S BREAKFAST OUT
  
  Tuesday, June 20th 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!
   
• GOODFELLOW DOLLS FOR CHRISTMAS
  
  The dolls are on their way! Time is now to sign-up to “dress a doll” for a child for the holiday. This is great fun! Sign-up TODAY to be sure to receive your doll. Call Marian Hansen or Linda Foltz for more info.
   

SUMMER EXERCISE CLASSES
Beginning In June, 2006

THE POOL IS BEAUTIFUL, PASSED INSPECTION AND READY FOR FUN AND ENJOYMENT!

• 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 27th
   
• 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
 

• 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. Sign-up Immediately.
   
• 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 immediately.
   
• Ping-Pong at the Poolside - Wed., June 7th at 7:30 pm. Come on over to the pool area where the ping pong table will be waiting for your challenge with a neighbor! Lemonade and Rice Krispie Treats will be served. Sign-up immediately!
   
• Bocce Ball at the Clubhouse - Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 6:30 pm. Come on over to the Bocce Ball Court and join with your neighbors to play a couple games! No need to sign-up, just come on over and enjoy the game!
   
• Stitchers Knitch - Fridays, June 9th & 30th at 1:00 pm
   
• Donut Picnic at the Pool - Sat., June 10th at 1:00 pm. There will be coffee, tea and donuts for your enjoyment. Bring your towel for a swim following your donut delight. Sign-up by June 5th.
   
• Hospitality Committee Meeting - Tues., June 13th at 10:00 am.
   
• Snip, Snap, Snorem Card Game - Wed., June 14th at 7:00 pm. Come learn this fun, fast paced group card game. All you have to remember are these words .. Snip, Snap and Snorem. Sign-up to join us by June 12th.
   
• Sewing Group/Class - Thursdays, June 8th and 22nd at 10:00 am. Join us for fun projects. Instruction by Tammy Myers. Bring your sewing machine and supplies needed (as given per class). Cost is $5 per class.
   
• Open Painting Class in the Craft Room - Thursdays, June 15 and 29 from 1 - 3. Those that love to paint will join together and enjoy your craft together. No instruction; just fellowship and encouragement by your friends! Sign-up one week prior to each class.
   
• Swing Into Summer New Member Bash - Sat., June 17th at 4:00 pm. Everyone is invited to join our bash to welcome new neighbors from the last year. A swing band will be playing and a BBQ chicken breast, corn on the cob, salad and more dinner will be served. Come welcome all our new neighbors and see all of your friends! Cost is $14/person. Sign-up by 6-14.
   
• Banana Split Make-It; Eat It - Sun., June 18th from 2 - 3:30 pm. Come celebrate DAD by enjoying an ice cream sensation! $3 per person. Sign-up by June 16th.
   
• Sandal Decorating Workshop - Wed., June 21st at 2:00 pm. Bring a pair of plain sandals and learn how to decorate them in many ways. See samples at the clubhouse. Sign-up by June 19th.
   
• Canvas Shoe “Paint-It” Class - Fri., June 23rd at 2:00 pm - Bring along a new pair of canvas tennis shoes and decorate them with some colorful paint. Paint and brushes will be supplied. Sign-up by June 19th.
   
• Foot Massage Therapy - Tues., June 27th at 2:00 pm. Come on over to the clubhouse for some relaxation as you massage your feet to beauty just in time for summer. Sign-up by June 26th.
   
• Square and Line Dancing with Bill Peterson - Sun., June 25th. Dinner will begin at 5:15 pm with Broasted Chicken and Potatoes, Salad and Dessert. Square and Line Dancing will begin at 6:00 with Bill. Don’t miss this fun night of dancing with instruction! Cost is $10/Person. Sign-up by June 18th
   
• Skin Care & Make-Up Demo - Thurs., June 29th at 7:00 pm. Come see this great product and get to try it free! Great tips will be shared. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! Truly a great product! Sign-up by June 26th.
   
• Texas Hold ‘Em - Fri., June 30th at 6:00 pm. Come for a fun night of cards! Cost is $20/person payable that night. Need to learn how to play? Let us know! Don’t miss it! Sign-up by June 26th.
   

 (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!

• Auburn Hills Summerfest with Classic Car Show & Cruise - Saturday, July 1st (Bus Trip at Noon) at the Village Center. Car show from 10 - 5; Car Cruise from 5 - 9. To register your car call 370-9353. Sign-up by 6/29.
   
• S’mores and Night Swim - Saturday, July 1st at 9:00 pm at the Poolside. Sign-up by June 29th.
   
• Watermelon & Lemonade at the Poolside - Sunday, July 2nd from 2 - 4. Come on over to enjoy some watermelon and lemonade! Bring the kids. $1.00/person. Sign-up by June 29th.
   
• Night Knitters at the Pool - Wed., July 5th at 7:00 pm. Bring your knitting project and sit in fellowship with your knitty neighbors and enjoy the poolside! Bring your show-n-tell projects! Sign-up by July 1st.
   
• Singles Meeting at the Pool - Thurs., July 6th at 7:30 pm. Sign-up by 7/2.
   
• Royal Oak Farmers Market and Breakfast Out - Sat., July 8th at 8:30 am. Sign-up by July 5th.
   
• Polish Festival at Freedom Hill - Sat., July 15th at Noon.
   
• Splash Bash Kids Pool Party - Sun., July 16th - More Info Next Month
   
• DSO at Meadowbrook - Big Band Tribute to Benny Goodman - Sun., July 23rd at 6:45. Tickets $17. Sign-up by July 9th.
   
• DSO at Meadowbrook - Smooth Jazz with Chris Botti - Sun., July 30th at 6:45 pm. Tickets $17. Sign-up by July 16th.
   
• DSO at Meadowbrook - Caliente Featuring Bolero - Sun., Aug. 6th at 6:45. Tickets $17. Sign-up by July 23rd.
   
• Comerica Park Tiger Game - Chicago White Sox - Thurs., August 24th leaving at 11:30 am. Chartered Bus. $40/person includes food voucher for pizza and/or hot dog, 16 oz. drink and great seats at the outfield box behind 1st base foul line or 3rd base. Sign up needs to occur NOW with tickets payable by July 21st. Must have 25 to go .. so come on and let’s support our Tigers!
   
• Shipshewana Amish Tour - Tues., September 12th from 7:00 am until 9:30 pm. Chartered Coach. $65/person includes dinner. Sign-up by July 7th with ticket payment due by August 11th. Must have 20 to go. You’ve asked for this trip .. now join us on it!

(From the May, 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:

MAILBOXES:

Mailboxes are starting to show age and have been damaged by the use of grass string-trimmers by landscapers. The Board has voted to have aluminum attached around the bases of the mailbox posts and to have the posts re- stained. The work will begin in Phase I with Phase II following this spring. In the fall, the work will proceed through all other phases until all posts have been maintained.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC):

We have many dead trees along the streets and backyards throughout Heritage. The ARC will be conducting a survey to count how many trees need to be replaced. Residents will be given the opportunity to order their re placement trees at the same time as the trees for common areas are ordered, thereby being able to obtain favor- able pricing. See more information below.

CLUBHOUSE UPDATES:

Shades have been ordered and installed for the card room. Quotes have been obtained for cleaning the
draperies. They will be taken out for cleaning and brought back and re-hung. This will be done in June. Also in June, the exterior wood at the front of the clubhouse will be painted, along with the gazebo and the two pagodas in the pool area. A committee has been formed to begin the process of replacing the chairs in the card room.

CONCRETE DAMAGE:

The Board voted to move forward with legal action against the builder and developer with regard to the concrete issues as explained in the letter to residents from our attorney. We will keep you advised as this lawsuit moves forward.

SENIOR EXPO:

The Board approved Heritage in the Hills participation at the Senior Expo to be held in September at the OPC in Rochester Hills. This will provide an opportunity to showcase our Community to an "over 55" audience.

DID YOU KNOW?

Miller Landscape (our snow & lawn landscape company) is a full service landscape company. Some of the services they provide are:

• Planting trees & shrubs
• Fertilization of lawns
• Bed Maintenance (Spraying weed killer, applying Pre-emergent, weed pulling, etc.)
• Pruning and removal of trees & shrubs
• Mulching (all colors)
• Edging trees & beds, installation of black diamond edging
• Fall Aeration

If you are interested in any of these services, please call the office (248-391-2889) and schedule an appointment to meet with Mike. Thank you!

DETROIT HISTORICAL TOUR - 2006

Several persons from last year’s trip have inquired about a sequel to the 2005 tour with our tour director and history buff Stewart McMillan. We are considering an early fall tour and ask that you give us ideas for another trip. Please call Paul Normandin at 248-475-0682 or Bruce Gibson at 248-475-2572. Thank You!

COMPUTER HELP NEEDED?

Resident Bob Wolf is willing to help you with any computer assistance you may need. He is willing to come to your home; for you to come to his home or meet at the clubhouse. Call Bob at 475-1670 for more information.

REPLACEMENT OF DEAD TREES ON RESIDENT’S PROPERTY
NEWS FROM THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Many residents have inquired or have already completed an application for assistance with replacing dead trees which the builder planted in back or side yards and between the sidewalk and curb (street trees). All these trees are the responsibility of the individual homeowners. The ARC is coordinating with residents a project to have Miller Landscape Company remove and replace trees which are diseased or dead. All replacement trees must be a minimum of 3” in diameter and 7 feet high. The street trees must be replaced with the same species of tree (except ash or elm). The yard trees may be specified by the resident with the exception of fruit bearing trees. We hope with a multiple of trees being done that favorable pricing will be received.

The ARC will be making a survey within the first two weeks of June to identify dead trees and informing residents that they must be replaced. If you would like to participate in the community-wide tree replacement, you must complete an ARC APPLICATION and explain which trees you would like removed and replanted. ARC Applications are available in the library at the Clubhouse. These applications must be received at the clubhouse no later than June 15th. You will then be contacted regarding the cost and timing of this replacement program. Again, we hope that a community-wide effort will result in a cost savings to all. If you have any questions, please call Karen in the Clubhouse office.