Volume 7 Issue 8
Clubhouse: 3851 Hillsdale Dr., Auburn Hills MI, 48326
Phone: 248-276-1943  
Fax: 248-276-1944
Gate House: 276-1276

Association Manager: Karen Brierly
Cell: 248-722-5797

Resident Information and Notes | Karen's Corner | Events & Activities | Clubhouse Events | Upcoming Events
Communication from Our Homeowners Association Board | Odds & Ends | August Calendar of Events
Special Recognition To Our Residents:
  • A special thanks to resident Deb Meyer for thinking of the exercise class and making a donation of an exercise step. The class was really happy to receive it and it has already been used weekly! Thanks for the wonderful donation!
     
  • A very heartfelt thanks to those that stepped in and helped at our Foot Long Dog Social in July. Thanks to our cook, Domenick Ferranti for a job well done. Many hands made set-up, food preparation and clean-up fun! Special thanks to Mary Troff, Shirley Bentley, Nancy Brennan and Rosemary Caccamo. Truly appreciated your help!
     
  • Thanks to many for their help with the Splash Bash Kids Pool Party in July. What a great success that was with 153 people in attendance! Special thanks to Larry DeRonne, Larry Prior, Nelson Davey, Sarah Ricketts (Terri’s daughter), Lindsey Kelley (Karen’s granddaughter), Dave Williams, Marian Hansen, Carolyn Williams, Shirley Bentley and LaVerne Luttermoser. Also kudos and special thanks to our cooks that made all those hot dogs! Domenick Ferranti and Lew Robbins. Great job!
     
  • Many thanks to the residents who helped with the appreciation lunch in July for Miller Landscape. Thanks to Sylvia Buchnavich and Olga Sibo for donations of special dishes that were big hits. Also a special thanks to those that helped cook& prepare food, served and then cleaned everything up! Thanks to Mary McWood, Marilyn Aldinger, Cathy Hansen, Jan & Al Mosesso and John Imbrunnone. Miller sends a huge thanks to all!
SPOTLIGHT ON THE GATE HOUSE
Meet Officer Lucille Ballard

Hello! I am Lucille Ballard but better known as Lu. I have been with Securitas for close to 4 years. I have worked at Heritage in the Hills for 2 1/2 years. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my friends, watching anime and reading. I am also currently enrolled in the Library Technician Degree program at OCC. I am always looking for a good book to read so stop by with your suggestions. You will find me at the gate house on Monday and Friday’s from 12:00 am - 8:00 am and 12:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. It has been a pleasure to work here at Heritage! See you all soon!

 

COME ONE; COME ALL!
SALSA SENSATION SOCIAL

Sunday, August 20th
6:30 - 9:00 pm
$12.00/Person

You won’t want to miss this evening of fun! First you will have a catered Spanish/Mexican Feast. Next you will watch and learn Salsa Swing Dancing! Come learn the steps with a Salsa Swing/Ballroom instructor!

The actual food menu will be posted at the Clubhouse. Drinks will include frozen margaritas, wine & beer, soda, ice tea & coffee. BYOB if desired.

Sign-up EARLY or by August 14th. Need 20.

DON’T MISS THE FUN!
 



LABOR DAY CELEBRATION BBQ SOCIAL
At the Poolside

Friday, September 1st at 6:30 pm
$10/Person

Begin the Labor Day Weekend with your neighbors and friends! BBQ will consist of chicken breast, corn on the cob, fruit salad, fresh veggies and dip, green salad and rolls. Dessert will be fruit cobbler. Beer, soda & iced Tea will be available.

Sign-up by August 23rd. Need 20. See you there!
 

NOTES OF THANKS …
From Residents to Your Home:

  • Rita Springfellow writes: Thanks to all at Heritage who sent cards, flowers and phoned while I was in the hospital. You just never know when you will be on the receiving end of care from your friends and neighbors. Heritage friends keep an eye out for one another, and make an extra effort to encourage that person. You all have been there to encourage and help us, and I truly feel blessed.
     
  • Claire Emmons shares: Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you, thank you, thank you! This must be the
    nicest place in the world to live. You have raised my spirits with cards, flowers and food. The company and the phone calls in the hospital were very much appreciated. You all make being sick not as difficult as it could have been. Thank you all for being there. Cyndi also says thank you. Being the only sibling here has been hard for her and you all have made it easier for her. I love you all and I hope you all know just how much!
     
  • Rose and Domenick Ferranti both share: Rose says: Thank you to everyone for all your loving care and concern during my recent surgery. Thank you for the flowers, cards and kind words. I am getting stronger by the day and look forward to getting back to Heritage in the Hills. Thanks again! And Domenic says: I can’t thank everyone enough for all the care, concern and support while Rose has been in the hospital and now in rehab. We have appreciated all the calls, cards, food and love shown. Thank you neighbors for being so special to us during this time!
     
  • Chris DeGroot shares her thoughts and thanks: Dear Heritage Friends, I don’t even know how to begin to thank everyone for all of their care and concern during my recent illness. I have been truly overwhelmed with the responses from all of you. Each of you has made my recovery so much easier with all of your demonstrations of love. Flowers, cards, food, visits, and all the wonderful offers of help and assistance have truly touched my heart. Heritage in the Hills is a beautiful community and it is enriched by such special people as all of you. Thank you for touching my life in such an inspiring way. I’m feeling better and count my
    blessings .. including each of you. Thank you for everything!

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

  • Sadie Kruse

  • Claire Thornton

  • Charlotte Quinn

  • Rita Springfellow

  • Rose Ferranti

  • Bill Steele

  • Joyce Poloway

  • Claire Emmons

Ponderings From the Manager

First I have a few reminders for everyone! Be sure to check your garage carriage lights after dark to be sure they are working properly. A trip around the neighborhood shows that many are not working. Letters will be issued in early August if your lights are not working. The lights are an important part of our community! Please be sure to do your part in making sure yours are in working order! Another reminder is regarding the pool. It’s never a good idea to swim alone! Be sure that if you are swimming or taking it easy by sitting in the spa for awhile that someone else is in the pool area. This is just for your own safety!

We will be doing another appreciation luncheon this month for Miller Landscape workers on Wednesday, August 16th at Noon. I welcome your help by donation of food or helping preparing or cleaning up. We will also be inviting the security guards for an afternoon at the pool with their immediate family. We will be doing a luncheon for them and then let them enjoy the pool for a little while. This event will occur on Friday, August 25th at 1:00 pm. I welcome your help with this event as well! Having pot luck dishes brought down shows them that the whole community is aware of their work and they feel everyone’s appreciation! Both Miller and Securitas employees are very dedicated to Heritage. This just a small way we can thank them for their hard work. Sign-up to help or bring a dish in the book.

Many of you are aware that we are now locking the kitchen door when we leave the clubhouse for the day. If we are aware of an evening event at the clubhouse, we will leave it open for your usage. Please assist us in pulling the kitchen door shut (making it sure it is locked) and closing the shutters when you are done in the kitchen. Our goal is to try to protect the things we have in the kitchen, not to keep you out of it while you have an event in the evening! Please also remember to return the thermostats to their original position and shut off all lights as you leave the clubhouse. There have been improvements in these areas .. thank you for your help and support!

We are going to be doing a new “form” to our Resident Directory. We would like to have a photo directory much like that of a church-type directory. It will include a small picture, the address, phone number and email address of all residents. Photo’s will be taken at the clubhouse on specific dates in September and will be produced in black and white. Won’t this be a nice thing when you’ve met someone new in the community and can’t remember their name? I encourage everyone to have their photo taken and to participate; however if you would prefer not too have your picture taken; then just the other information will be included in the directory. Sign-up at the clubhouse now to participate and get your photo taken. The directory will be for distribution only to residents and will not be used for any other purpose. The Resident Listing as we now know it will still be available for those of you that have it on your computers and is also available on the website. Did you know that the newsletter and calendar is there every month too? Check it out! Any questions on the directory, please see me in the office!!

 in August
  • BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS

    Sat., August 26th will be the next Book Club meeting at the Clubhouse. This month is a Potpourri Selection which means there will be discussion on any book of your interest.

    September 23rd will feature the concept of Global Warming. Be ready to discuss your findings by reading any book on that topic.

    The discussions are open to all Heritage in the Hills residents. Call the Bruce or Joyce Sanders at 475– 0854 for more information.

    Join us for book discussion, fellowship, coffee and bagels.
     
  • SINGLES NEWS

    On Friday, August 11th at 11:30 am we will have lunch on the way to the Boat Excursion with Eugene Wolfbauer (at 2:00). Wear soft soled shoes and bring drink of choice for boat. Will happen rain or shine. Sign-up by August 9th.

    On Thursday, August 17th at 6:00 pm we will go to Andiamo’s in Rochester. Sign-up by August 15th

    On Thursday, August 24th at 7:15 pm we will gather at the pool side for fellowship and fun. Bring a light dessert to pass. Beverages will be provided. Sign-up by August 22nd.

     
  • BUS TRIPS IN AUGUST

    Tuesday, August 1st at 6:00 pm -     Bus Trip to Lake Orion Free Outdoor Concert to see Blackthorn (Music of Ireland). Sign-up immediately (8).

    Wednesday, August 2nd at 8:30 am -     Bus Trip to the Outdoor Market at Freedom Hill. Free admission. Breakfast on the way. Sign-up immediately (8).

    Sunday, August 6th at 12:30 pm – Honus & Me at the Purple Rose Theatre. Tickets $26. Filled.

    Wednesday, August 9th at 6:45 pm -     Village Players presents The Last of the Aztecs an entertaining, funny & poignant show. The show takes place in Manhattan and is about a man who is the last remaining “Aztec” (a group of men who formed their own social club). He is dealing with life and missing his friends. The widows add some spice and secrets get revealed. Free Tickets. Sign-up immediately (8).

    Thursday, August 10th at 4:30 pm -     Senior Potluck Dinner at Auburn Hills Seniors. Bring a dish to pass, but no desserts. An ice cream social is scheduled for dessert. Stay for music in the park (Steve King & The Dittilies) at the Village at 6:30 pm. Bring chairs or a blanket for the concert. Sign-up by Aug. 7th (8).

    Friday, August 11th at 11:30 am -     Singles have lunch on the way to the Boat Excursion on Eugene’s boat. Wear soft soled shoes and bring your favorite drink for the boat. Will happen rain or shine. Sign-up by August 9th (8).

    Saturday, August 12th at 6:00 pm -     Dancin’ in the Street in downtown Rochester. Tastefest with favorite area restaurants, live music, country line dancing and more! Free event. Sign-up by Aug. 8th (8).

    Sunday, August 13th -     Time To Be Announced 8-11 - Movie and Dinner Out. Movie will be Little Miss Sunshine. Sign-up by August 10th (8).

    Tuesday, August 15th at 4:00 pm -     River Crab Dinner Cruise. Tickets $39. Includes boat transportation to the River Crab, dinner, tax and service charge for food. A cash bar is available aboard the Huron Lady II and at the River Crab. Trip filled.

    Thursday, August 17th at 10:15 am -     Trip to Red Oaks County Water Park in Madison Heights. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun. Cost is only $6/Person. Drive and meet us there or join us on the bus. Sign-up how many people; and driving choice. Don’t miss the fun! You will be talking about it all summer long! Sign-up by August 7th (8).

    Thursday, August 17th at 6:00 pm -     Singles and all ladies dinner out at Andiamo’s in downtown Rochester. It’s “ladies night” with Martini specials and more. Sign-up by Aug.14th (8).

    Friday, August 18th at 9:30 am -     Port Huron Craft Extravaganza - Waiting List Only.

    Friday, August 18th at 6:00 pm -     Trying it Again! Hazel Park Harness Racing - $10 includes buffet dinner and unlimited coffee or soft drinks. Cash bar isavailable. Sign-up NO LATER than Aug. 11th (8).

    Saturday, August 19th at 6:00 pm -     Metro Beach Concert on the Beach. See Mike Wolverton (Big Band/Ballroom). Free concert. Bring a chair or blanket. Dancing under the stars! Sign-up by August 14th (8).

    Tuesday, August 22nd at 9:00 am -     Casino Trip with Nelson. Sign-up by Aug. 18th (8).

    Tuesday, August 22nd at 2:45 pm -     Movie out to The Maple to see Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos. Showtime is 3:20. Dinner following. Sign-up by August 18th (8).

    Wednesday, August 23rd at 11:00 am -     Cranbrook Art Museum to view When Philip Met Isabella (Philip Treacy’s Hats for Isabella Blow). Surreal and sculptural hats. Admission cost for seniors: $4. Pay at the door. Sign-up by August 16th (8).

    Wednesday, August 23rd at 4:30 pm -     Wild Summer Nights at the Detroit Zoo with dinner on the way. Ticket price is $9 (payable at the door). Walk the zoo, hear the music and enjoy the zoo! Sign-up by August 17th (8).

    Thursday, August 24th at 11:30 am -     Comerica Park Tiger Game-Chicago White Sox-Chartered Bus. Waiting List only.

    Friday, August 25th at 10:00 am - V    isit to Goodison Lily Farm - Sign-up by 8-18 (8).

    Friday, August 25th at 5:00 pm -     Dinner out to the Lakeville Inn in Lakeville. Great location on water. Sign-up by August 18th (8).

    Saturday, August 26th -     Time & Cost to be Announced (Check the Book) - See comedian Gilbert Gottfried at Meadowbrook. A night of laughs! Sign-up by Aug. 11th.

    Sunday, August 27th at 10:00 am -     Annual Summer Faire at Heavenly Scent Herb Farm in Fenton. Master Gardeners, Shops, Greenhouses & Lots of Activities. 46 Artisans. Lunch available if interested. Sign-up by August 20th (8).

    Monday, August 28th at 11:00 am -     Senior Day at The Michigan State Fair. Live entertainment, senior exhibits, donuts, orange juice and much, much more! This is the 101st fair! FREE ADMISSION. Sign-up by August 21st (8).

    Wednesday, August 30th at 9:30 am -     Lansing Craft Hop (Sew & Knit) - Sign-up by 8-23.

    Wednesday, August 30th at 7:00 pm -     Free outdoor concert at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights.
    See the Tommy James Band (swing/big band music). Held indoors. Sign-up by Aug. 23rd (8).
     
  • CARD GAME FUN - Everyone Welcome! Come Join Us!
     
    • BRIDGE - Mondays at 7:00 pm and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
    • DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Thursday, August 10th and 24th at 7:15 pm
    • PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
    • POKER - Mixed Poker on Fri., Aug. 11th at 6:30 pm
    • EUCHRE - Wed., Aug. 2nd at 7:00 & Thurs., Aug. 17th at 7:15 pm.
    • BINGO - Wed., August 30th at 7:00 pm
    • MEXICAN TRAIN - At The Clubhouse Wed., August 16th at 7:00 pm Everyone Invited! $1.00 Payable That Night
       
  • HERITAGE IN THE HILLS SOFTBALL GAME

    Have the Tigers Inspired You? Do you want to “Hit The Diamond” and play a game?
    IF SO, G-R-E-A-T !

    We would like to put together a mixed (men/women) league for a game to be played in September.

    To organize this event we will need at least 20 people; for two teams. Come on over or call the Clubhouse
    And let us know you’d play. Do It today! Watch for more info!.
     
  • THE HERITAGE GARDEN COMMITTEE

    The Heritage Garden Committee reports on the First Heritage Garden  Walk with Ribbons
    to all the  Beautiful Gardens!
     
    • The Govig’s
    • The Tosch’s
    • The Grove’s
    • The Hammel’s
    • The Harm’s
    • The Raschke’s
    • Ruth Smith
    • The Pierce’s
    • The Ferranti’s
    • The Normandin’s

    A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR TALENTED GARDENERS WHO SHARED THEIR GARDENS ON OUR FIRST HERITAGE IN THE HILLS GARDEN WALK.

    and …
     

    • The Will’s
    • Lynn Muka
    • The Sobosky’s
    • Joyce Poloway
    • The Hansen’s
    • Dot Herzberg
    • The Nagy’s

    Special thanks to all of the walkers that beat the heat (and the rain) & visited all the beautiful
    gardens. What great fun this was!
     

  • SHIPSHEWANA TRIP
    September 12th

    We are planning this great trip with MLE Travel. The trip will be on a coach bus and will be a one-day trip leaving around 7 am and returning around 9:30 pm. We will be going to the flea market plus having an Amish Family Style Luncheon at Das Dutchman Essenhaus. The cost is $65.00/person. We have five openings; please consider joining us! Pick up a flier at the clubhouse for more info.
     
  • 3rd ANNUAL SUMMER GOLF OUTING
    Held at Fieldstone on July 28th

    Thanks to John Allasio and Al Oros for organizing this event again this year. Congratulations to The Eagles (R. Williams, L. Robbins, D. Leroy, D. Hightower) who finished in First Place. Coming in Second Place were The Bears (A. Oros, P. Proper, D. McDaniel, J. Goceljak). Third Place were The Panthers (D. Proper, M. Leroy, G. Blanck, D. Brennan).
     
  • 6TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY GOLF OUTING
    Sunday, September 3rd Beginning at Noon

    Golf at Springfield Oaks and Catered Dinner at the Clubhouse Following Golf. Click here to see the flier (PDF File will open in new browser window) for more information. Sign-up at the clubhouse and pay in full by August 25th Questions? Contact Greg at 276-0154 or Barry at 370-9949.

     
THE RED HAT HOT HONEYS HAPPENINGS

If you have any questions call either Janice Mosesso at 248-475-7850 or Willie Swayze at 248-475-0012

The weather was perfect, albeit a little warm. However, a nice breeze kicked up occasionally to cool us off as we lunched under a canopy of shade trees while listening to some live folk music in the park in Auburn Hills. Thanks go to Dottie Buran and Briggi Williams for providing the idea, planning and executing our July activity.

Jane Brennan has made arrangements for our August activity. The Red Hats will go Irish with lunch at Gus O’Connor’s in downtown Rochester. The date is set, August 10th and fliers are available on the Red Hat credenza with all the details. Please pick one up and RSVP to either Jane at 340-2476 or Janice at 475-7850.

Rose Normandin and Margaret Gibson have planned our September activity. It will be on the 14th with a trip to the Rochester Hills Museum at the Van Hoosen Farm. Lunch will be at Europa Bistro. Watch the credenza for a flier sometime in mid-to-late August.

“Winding up in the bull pen”, a little baseball jargon since the Tigers are doing so well, are Linda Foltz and Sylvia Bucknavich. They are getting things in place for our October activity.

Willie has been putting together materials for our workshop in November. Rosemary Sharland is her able assistant and with our help the results will be beautiful. The date and details will follow in the October newsletter.

All twelve months are open for activities in 2007. If you would like to plan something for a particular month, please call me at 475-7850.

In Friendship, Janice Mosesso
 
  • Saturday Water Aerobics with Shelley - Every Saturday in August at 10:00 am. No class on August 26th. Cost is $10/Month.
     
  • Water Exercise with Pat - Tuesday & Thursday at 10:00 am. $15/Month for both days or $10/Month for 1 day. Combine with land exercise if desired.
     
  • Yoga - Every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Clubhouse. $13/Month.
     
  • Resident Pot Luck - Friday, August 4th and 18th at 6:00 pm - Bring your favorite dish to pass and join your neighbors and friends for an evening of fun! No need to sign-up; just come one and all!
     
  • Hospitality Committee Meeting - Tuesday, August 8th at 10:00 am
     
  • Red Hat Irish Outing for Lunch - Thursday, August 10th at 11:00 am
     
  • Resident Social & Poker for Everyone - Friday, August 11th - Social begins at 6:00 pm and Poker begins at 6:30 pm. Come on over and perhaps bring an appetizer or snack to share. Bring your own beverages and enjoy the company of your neighbors at Heritage. No need to sign-up; everyone invited!
     
  • Movie at the Clubhouse (She’s The Man) - Saturday, August 12th at 6:30 pm.
    Come on over to watch this movie on the big screen. Popcorn and soda will be served for your enjoyment. See the sign-up sheet for a description of the movie. Sign-up by August 9th (10).
     
  • Celebrate Healthy Foot Month with a Foot Massage at the Clubhouse - Tuesday, August 15th at 2:00 pm - Join us as we relax, chat with friends and unwind with learning how to care for our feet. We will soak our feet then add wonderful products to make your feet feel wonderful! Free of charge! Join us! Sign-up by August 11th (3).
     
  • Luncheon for Miller Landscape - Wednesday, August 16th at Noon. Donate a dish to pass or come on over to help prepare, serve and clean-up. Show them you care and appreciate them! Sign-up by August 9th.
     
  • Sudoku Game Challenge - Wednesday, August 16th at 3:00 pm - Do you like puzzles? Then you’ll love Sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your Sudoku savvy to the test! We’ll start with beginner/easy puzzles. Sign-up by August 9th (5).
     
  • Sewing Group at the Clubhouse - Thursday, August 17th and the 31st from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Join with instructor Tammy Myers to complete fun sewing projects. Also working on pillow cases for the pediatric department at Crittenton hospital. Come join us or stop in to see what they are doing!
     
  • Garden Club Committee Meeting - Thursday, August 17th at 11:00 am in the library at the Clubhouse. If you’d like to join the committee, please feel free to join us! We welcome all gardeners! No need to sign-up.
     
  • Salsa Sensation Social at the Clubhouse - Sunday, August 20th from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Cost is $12/person which includes a full dinner, frozen margaritas plus beer, wine, soda or coffee; a dance instructor and an evening of pure fun! Come for the excitement! Sign-up by August 14th (20).
     
  • NATIONAL EAT A PEACH DAY - Tuesday, August 22nd - Stop by the Clubhouse and enjoy a peach today! No sign-up required. Peaches available from 9 - 5 pm. Enjoy!
     
  • Singles Meeting at the Pool Side - Thursday, August 24th at 7:15 pm - Join us at the pool side for fellowship and fun. Bring a light dessert to pass; beverages will be provided. Perhaps we’ll play cards or a game; your choice. Let’s do some planning for future events. Sign-up by August 22nd (8).
     
  • Guards Lunch and Afternoon at the Pool - Friday, August 25th at 1:00 pm - Come give us a hand with food preparation, serving and clean-up or donate a dish. Sign-up to help by August 18th.
     
  • Texas Hold ‘Em - Friday, August 25th at 6:00 pm - $20 payable that night - Come join with organizers Tony Kolp and John Imbrunnone to have a night of Texas Hold ‘Em. Sign-up by August 18th (10).
     
  • Movie at the Clubhouse (National Treasure) - Saturday, August 26th at 6:30 pm - Come join with your neighbors to see this great movie on the big screen. Ice Cream Sodas will be available for $1.00. Sign-up by August 19th (10).
     
  • Free Stroke Seminar presented by Life Life Screening - Thursday, August 31st at 7:30 pm—-Learn the signs of stroke and be prepared! Sign-up by 8-21.
     


 (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.

  • Tuesday, September 12th from 700 am until 9:30 pm– Shipshewana Amish Tour - Chartered Coach. $65.00/person includes dinner. Sign-up immediately with ticket payment due by August 11th. Must have 20 to go need only 5 more! Bring a friend and sign-up today! You’ve asked for this trip... now join us on it!!
     
  • Tuesday, September 19th from 10:00 - 5:00 pm - MGM Grand Casino Trip on Coach Bus with MLE Travel - $25 for ticket but $25 given back in credit at the casino. Sign-up by September 12th. Guests welcome. Make your checks payable to MLE Company but drop at the Clubhouse.
     
  • Wednesday, September 20th at 10:00 am - Tour the Fabulous Fox Theatre and lunch at Hockeytown Café. Have a guided tour of this fabulous theatre and learn some of it’s history. Lunch choice includes Club Style Turkey BLT, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Hockeytown Burger, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich or Chicken Caesar Salad. All sandwiches served with fries and a small house salad. Tickets are $20 for all. Sign-up by September 4th (15).
     
  • Tuesday, October 10th at 11:00 am - Flint Art Museum in Flint for the Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology. This exhibition tells the story of archaeologist William Matthew Prtrie and hi exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization. Great exhibition! Don’t miss it. Sign-up by October 2nd (8).
     
  • Saturday, December 2nd at 9:30 am - Bluewater Train Excursion presents Christmas Light Spectacular. Fair is $69. This one day tour includes an exciting train ride on the Huckleberry Railroad in vintage cars pulled by a narrow-gauge steam locomotive over a reconfigured former Pere Marquette Railway route through Genesee County. Discount shopping coupons for Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland and the Bavarian Inn. Tour starts at 11:00 in Claude Allison Park in Redford. First stop is at Bronner’s in Frankenmuth for shopping, then on to the famous Bavarian Inn for full dinner (soup to dessert) at 3:00 pm. After dinner, we’ll have more time for shopping then off to Crossroads Village decorated with over 600,000 lights. 11:00 pm return to Redford. Seating is limited .. Must act now to participate! Make checks payable to Bluewater Michigan Chapter. Sign-up immediately or no later than August 14th (6). This will be an exciting trip that you don’t want to miss. Sign-up and pay now not to miss out!


(From the July, 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:
CLUBHOUSE:
  1. Miller Landscaping has completed landscape maintenance on all islands within the community. Miller will begin spraying weeds and mulching around all trees in common areas. A resident requested that Miller spray for weeds along residents’ sidewalks and driveways. If you would like this service, Miller has agreed to do this work for homeowners at a charge of $5 per residence.
     
  2. The Garden Club had seventeen residents agree to show their gardens for the garden walk. We hope you all had the opportunity to participate in this walk and enjoy the beautiful gardens in Heritage in the Hills (there were 24 walkers participating).
     
  3. Our manager welcomes suggestions for clubhouse activities and trips outside the community. If you have ideas, Karen welcomes hearing them! (or share them with any Board member).
     
  4. Trips to Ikea, Meadowbrook Music Festival, Purple Rose Theater, the Tigers game and the River Crab Cruise have proven to be very popular with residents this month. Hazel Park Raceway trip was very popular as well but was cancelled by the track. It has been rescheduled in August. There is still room on the Shipshewana trip if you are interested in going. Remember to sign-up early for activities so you don’t miss out on the fun.
     
  5. A committee has been formed to look into purchasing new chairs for the card room. They visited a vendor who has ordered two sample chairs for all to evaluate.

SWIMMING POOL:

To ensure that our swimming pool is being used only by residents and their guests, the clubhouse and pool gate will be locked when the office is closed. Residents will need to bring their clubhouse key after normal office hours to enter the clubhouse and pool area via the clubhouse. Please use the door nearest the exercise room to go out to the pool area.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC):

  1. Fifty-seven trees on residents’ property and 42 trees in common areas will be replaced. Residents who are affected have received letters detailing trees available and cost to remove dead trees and plant new trees. Several trees in common areas will also be pruned. Miller Landscaping has also agreed to provide pruning service for resident trees for a fee. Please contact Karen if you are interested in this service.
     
  2. The ARC toured the community with Bob Miller of Miller Landscape. It was noted that many of the resident's trees do need pruning this season. Branches are growing too low throughout the back and front yards plus some are interfering with sidewalk pedestrians and should be trimmed. Residents are encouraged to examine their trees and prune where necessary.
     
  3. The staining of mailboxes and installation of metal around the bases has been completed throughout the entire community. All the mailbox posts are sturdy, protected at the base and look great. Thanks to Fox Brothers for a job well done!


ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS!

Each year Stroke affects over 750,000 Americans, making it our nations #3 killer. Could you recognize the signs of a stroke in time to get help? On August 31st at 6:30 a representative from Life Line Screening will be here to present an educational workshop on stroke and heart disease. Everyone who attends will receive a $10 off discount for a complete Life Line Screening at Heritage in Sept. Please come!

More Backyard fun!
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More of the Heritage in the Hills
Wild Residents!		 Here are the board members being "bounced" at the Splash Bash Kids Pool Party last month.