Heritagein the Hills Resident Newsletter September 2006

Volume 7 Issue 9

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

Special Recognition To Our Residents:

A very special thanks to all the residents that helped with the luncheons in August for Miller Landscape and the guards. Those that helped cook, serve and clean-up included: Kathy Mischley, Chris DeGroot, Marian Hansen, Pat Kleindl, LaVerne Luttermoser, Flo Dorman, Cathy Hansen, Sue Ellen Miller, Briggi Williams, Jean Mohan, and Jill Starwalt. Residents that provided dishes include: Barb Shrem, Olga Sibo, Mary McWood, Dottie Buran, Doris Schieman, Joan Huffmaster, Muriel Wills, Kathy Mischley, Jill Starwalt, Mary Hennessey, Marge Allasio, Cheryl Obester, Nancy Lund, Briggi Williams, and Angel Bakos. It was truly inspiring to see all the support to these hard workers and those that are so dedicated to doing their best for Heritage in the Hills. Thank you each and every one for being so special! You are truly appreciated!
Congratulations to resident Ron Williams for his 3rd place “Flight Champion” award while playing in the Senior Open Amateur Golf Tournament in August. He played at The Eagle Eye and Hawk Hollow in East Lansing. Way to go, Ron! We are proud of you!

FALL KARAOKE & POT LUCK
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
6:00 Dinner / 7:00 Karaoke
$5.00/Person

Skip on over to the clubhouse to enjoy an evening of good food, music and
fun entertainment. All kinds of music is available for your enjoyment. You can request songs to be sung, request to sing a song or request a song as a sing-a-long. Just come-a-long and check it out!

Come watch our talented residents perform!

Sloppy Joes and Dessert will be served. Sign-up to bring your favorite side dish to pass. Refreshments served will include coffee, lemonade, ice tea and soda. Bring your own beer or liquor if desired.

Don’t miss the fun.
Sign-up NO LATER than
Fri., September 15th!

FALL LADIES LUNCHEON
Thursday, September 21st
At 12:00 Noon
$8.00/Person

Join together with your neighbors and friends
for a delicious chicken salad pita lunch.
Following the luncheon enjoy a presentation
by The Petticoat Ladies entitled
Presidential First Ladies of the Victorian Era.
It is guaranteed to be a fun afternoon!

Be sure to sign-up NO LATER than September 13th

MILLER LANDSCAPE WORKERS SEND THEIR HEARTFELT THANKS

We would like to send our thanks for the great lunches you have all worked so hard to provide us throughout the summer; especially to Karen and the Board. The food was wonderful and the friendship shown outstanding. It was so heartwarming to see all the resident help, the donations of the delicious food and the support of the community. We truly enjoy working here and trying our hardest to make your community the most beautiful it can be! Thanks for partnering with us to show your appreciation and support. We appreciate all of you! Thank you so very much!

MILLER LANDSCAPE NEWS

From Creation to Completion - Serving the Community Since 1966

NOW IS THE TIME TO SCHEDULE YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM WINTERIZATION

It’s that time of year again! We will be winterizing your irrigation systems the week of October 9th. Due to the high volume of winterization appointments, we will be unable to do other service work during your scheduled appointment. Most service work will be taken care of during the time of our spring start-up. As always, we will do our best to accommodate your schedule, however, these appointments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost for winterizing your system is $45.00. Please call the office direct at 248-391-6113 to schedule your appointment. For those of you who signed up for our Automatic Scheduling service, your appointment time has already been scheduled and we will be contacting you shortly to confirm the date and time. Thank you!

HERITAGE IN THE HILLS GUARDS EXPRESS THEIR THANKS

Doug, Jeff, Lucille and Chareese send their thanks to Karen, the Board and all the residents for the wonderful appreciation luncheon in August. It was so exciting to finally see the beauty of the clubhouse and the pool. The food was delicious and the friendship displayed heartfelt. Thank you for showing us your support; we enjoyed our time and our lunch! We enjoy working here and doing our best to keep the community safe and sound!

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE NEWS

STORM WATER DETENTION PONDS: The ARC has been in contact with the City of Auburn Hills and Oakland County regarding the required maintenance of the two storm water detention ponds in our Community. We have studied their recommendations and will begin a maintenance program this fall. Residents whose property is adjacent to the two ponds will be invited to informational meetings in September.

WINTER TREE-CUTTING PROGRAM: The ARC is again this year coordinating a dead tree-cutting program this coming winter. If you have dead trees on your property that need to be cut down, they can be included with the Association tree-cutting program at a group cost savings. Now is the time to identify the dead trees with yellow plastic ribbon which you can obtain from the Clubhouse Office. You must submit an ARC Application which lists the marked trees to be cut down. The application must be submitted by September 30th in order to be estimated by our tree service. Be sure to list your winter address and phone number if you plan to be away. See Karen at the Clubhouse Office for further details.

NOTES OF THANKS …
From Residents to Your Home:

Dean Balhorn writes: To our friends at Heritage in the Hills: Thank you very much for the flowers! I received quite a few cards and great food and delicious snacks. I can walk around the house without a cane now and on my wife’s arm outside. I work-out at the club for thirty or forty minutes almost every day when I don’t have therapy. Thanks for the encouragement!
Maria Fejer sends her thanks: Although this note is long overdue, I would like to thank friends and neighbors for all of their get well wishes, flowers, cards, visits and gifts of goodies during my long recovery. It has been very heartwarming and truly appreciated. Thank you!
Betty Muscarella sends her love: Thank you so much for the lovely basket of flowers, cards, calls and good wishes during my recent foot surgery. Heritage in the Hills is a very caring place to be! Thank you!
Nancy Branstner says: The basket of flowers is just beautiful. It’s just what I needed to cheer me up. Thank you so much for thinking of me!
Joyce Poloway send her thoughts: Thank you so very much for the flowers sent to me after my fall. Recovery has been long but doing much better. The flowers were very beautiful and made me feel very special. Thank you for your kindness.
Sue Augustyn writes: Special thanks to all my neighbors and friends for cards, flowers and prayers following my recent surgery. You have touched my heart and have made my recovery bearable!
Ed Kruse and the Family of Sadie Kruse send their heartfelt thanks: We thank you for your constant prayers, cards and flowers during Sadie’s illness and recent death. Sadie truly loved living in this community. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindnesses. Thank you.

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

Charlotte Quinn

Rita Springfellow

Rose Ferranti

Bill Steele

Joyce Poloway

Dean Balhorn

DEEPEST SYMPATHY
To Loss of Loved Ones in Our Community

To Ed Kruse and family in the death of his beautiful wife, Sadie, after a long illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
To Roy Wayrynen and family in the death of his lovely wife, Betty. Her sense of humor and
special spirit will surely be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are will you all at this most difficult time.
To Arlene Miodonski and her family for the death of her brother, John Somma in August. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Ponderings From the Manager

I have some pool updates for you! The Diaper Changing Table has been installed in the Women’s Restroom in the
Clubhouse. Please do not change wet diapers at the poolside and please do not dispose of diapers in the trash cans at the poolside. All diaper changing must be done in the restroom. This procedure will be added to the “Pool Rules” next year. The pool and spa will remain open through the month of September. We will close on Sunday, October 1, 2006. Some have asked about the pool passes wondering if they need to turn them in and get new ones next year. NO! Hold on to your pool passes! We have your numbers registered and you keep them year after year.

Speaking of the pool, I’d like to send KUDOS to the Saturday morning exercise class with Shelley. They have been out there every week; rain or shine! Thanks to Shelley and Pat for a great summer of pool exercise!

On Sunday, September 10th there will be a Realtor Open House in the community. Most all realtors are participating and will have their homes open for viewing. There will be lots of advertising for the event and we invite you to invite your friends that may have shown an interest in the community. This is a chance to come in on one day and see most of the homes that are for sale! It’s a great idea and we are hoping for lots of participation!

Hope you have all noticed the updated newsletter format. Our newsletter holds a lot of information and it was getting a little hard to read to fit it all in. Several residents came in and said “I can’t read it because the print is too small”; so, I’ve tried to fix it by adding another page and making the print larger. Let me know if you find it easier to read. Remember, if you have anything for the newsletter on a monthly basis; it must be to me by the 3rd Sunday of the month.

I must remind you all about picking up after your pets while walking them throughout the community. Please carry a
disposable bag with you that you can use to pick up the waste. This includes throughout the entire community, even on the trails. Some residents have commented that they see people walking into the community (especially in the back) with their pets and that they are not cleaning up after them. If you see someone entering the community that is not a resident, with a pet or not, please notify me immediately. We are a private community and we do not want these people walking in here! The gate house will stop people from entering; that’s why if they don’t recognize you and you are walking in; they may stop you and ask your name if you live here. However, we don’t have any control from the back; so we need your help! I thank you in advance for you help in this matter.

Many of you have asked about the trees on Heritage Blvd. This issue is discussed under the board notes and under the Architectural Review Report. We thank you for your concern and are glad to report that the trees have suffered from the hot temperatures but will be fine in the spring. The result will be loosing their leaves early, but they will be fine in the spring. Miller Landscape has an article in the newsletter about scheduling for irrigation shut-offs, you may want to think ahead and call now to have that service scheduled.

I would like to apologize for the shortage of food at the Salsa Sensation. We found out that it was the fault of the cook at the caterers. They did reduce the bill and we will be refunding monies for those that weren’t able to eat. However, this situation continues to be a problem! We have implemented dates “to sign up by” for the very reason of planning. Whether I am cooking for the event or hire a caterer, shopping and counts MUST be done ahead of time so that food can be purchased accordingly. Even with the posted dates, it is not uncommon to have 10-14 people ask to come; right up to the day of the event. We will be unable to accommodate these requests any longer. Once the sign-up date has been reached; no more reservations for the event will be taken. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause; but you will have to plan accordingly so that we can! We will also be making some other changes, such as dishing out the main dish to assure there is enough for everyone the first time through. At the dinner events we go around and call tables. Please wait for your table to be called before going to the food line. With more and more people attending, we will continue to make changes necessary to assure a successful event. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Wednesday, October 25th will be the Annual Meeting of the Homeowner’s Board of Directors. It will be held at St. John Fisher on Walton at 7:00 pm. In the next couple days you will receive a mailing asking for nominations to the Board of Directors. Please give this careful consideration and do you part by making nominations. In that mailing will also be a new Voters Representative form which will need to be turned into the office before you can vote; so be sure to complete it and get it in as soon as possible. Plan now to attend the Annual Meeting!

As we move through September, fall will be quickly approaching. The leaves will begin to change color and our land will be like an artists pad. Get out to a cider mill, talk a walk on a leaf lined path and enjoy the beauty of the fall. And while you are at it .. take your last swim in the pool for the season! Happy Fall to All!

in SEPTEMBER

BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS

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

Next month the meeting will be on Saturday, October 21st. (One week earlier due to a schedule conflict). Carrie Waarala the new director of Auburn Hills library is invited to share her ideas and is available for a question and answer program. Interested people are welcome to attend.

The discussions are open to all Heritage in the Hills residents. Call Bruce or Joyce Sanders at 248 - 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 SEPTEMBER

As stated in the Board Report this month, there will be a fee added for bus usage per trip. Please include this fee when writing your check for the events chosen. The bus fee is shown in bold after the ticket price. If no other fee is charged, the bus fee must be included in check form made out to Heritage in the Hills. The number shown in at the end is the number needed to make the trip possible. If this number isn’t met by the sign-up date, the trip will be cancelled. Refunds will be made available up to 48 hours prior to the trip IF tickets have not yet been purchased. Please do not sign-up yourself on sheets where a fee is charged. Your name will be removed if it added without payment received. Thank you for your cooperation in these matters!

Wednesday, September 6th at 10:00 am - Bus Trip to The Detroit Zoo. Admission is free today for “Senior Day”. ($2). Sign-up
Immediately (8).

Thursday, September 7th at 7:00 pm - Village Players presents the first of their 85th season with Quilters the Musical. The play is a moving American musical celebrating the courage and spirit of our nation’s pioneer women. It is created block by block to reveal a magnificent legacy quilt. Your spirit will sour! Free tickets. ($2) Sign-up immediately (8).

Saturday, September 9th at 11:00 am - Rochester Arts & Apples Festival. Don’t miss this yearly event in downtown Rochester. Don’t worry about parking .. come along with us! ($2) Sign-up by 9-6-06 (8).

Monday, September 11th at 5:00 pm - Singles dinner out to the new Mitchells at The Villages in Rochester. All ladies are invited to join us! Dinner cost on your own. ($2) Sign-up by 9-7-06 (8).

Tuesday, September 12th at 7:00 am - Shipshewana Chartered Bus Trip with MLE. We will meet in the parking lot at 7:00 am and be on our way for a busy day ending with a delicious dinner. All seats taken. Call for more information if desired.

Thursday, September 14th at 4:30 pm - Jump on the bus and join with the Auburn Hills Seniors as they present their monthly pot-luck. You must sign-up to bring a side dish. Square dance will follow dinner. Cost is $3.00 (payable that nite). ($2). We must know how many are going by 9-8-06 so that we can call and register. Sign-up no later than 9-8-06 (8).

Friday, September 15th at 11:15 am - Lunch at Sindbads. Join with us to travel to this Detroit’s riverside spot which has been a popular watering hole for more than 50 years! Great atmosphere! Cost of lunch on your own. ($5) Sign-up no later than 9-12-06 (8).

Saturday, September 16th at 12:00 Noon - Renaissance Festival in Holly. All kinds of renaissance fun such as ale tasting, Jack Sparrow look-alike contest, hairy man contest, press-a-wench, swab the deck, etc. Admission at gate is $12.95 for seniors (payable there). ($5). Sign-up by 9-12-06 (8).

Sunday, September 17th - Dinner & Movie Out - Movie and Time TBA by 9-15-06. ($2). Sign-up by 9-16-06 (8).

Tuesday, September 19th at 9:00 am - Casino Trip with Nelson. ($2). Sign-up by 9-15-06 (8).

Wednesday, September 20th at 11:00 am - Join with us to go “behind the scenes” at the beautiful Fox Theatre. You’ll learn a lot of history about the theatre and have fun throughout the tour. Lunch will be included at Hockeytown Café. Tickets are $20 for all. ($2) Sign-up by 9-5-06 (14).

Friday, September 22nd at 9:00 am - Singles Breakfast Out. Restaurant location will be a surprise! All ladies
invited to attend with us! Cost of breakfast on your own. ($2) Sign-up by 9-19-06 (8).

Monday, September 25th - Vermont Trip leaves today for the week. We hope you all have fun!

Friday, September 29th at 5:30 pm - Dinner at Fieldstone’s Vista Grille. Try their Friday Fish Fry for $8.95 or Angus Steak specials, Fresh Lake Perch Dinners ($11.95) or their Special Prime Rib Dinner. ($2) Sign-up by 9-25-06 (8).
CARD GAME FUN - Everyone Welcome! Come Join Us!
- BRIDGE - Mondays at 7:00 pm and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
- DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Thursday, September 14th & 28th at 7:15 pm
- PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
- POKER - Mixed Poker on Fri., Aug. 11th at 6:30 pm
- EUCHRE - Wed., September 6th at 7:00 & Thurs., Sept. 21st at 7:15 pm.
- BINGO - Sat., September 30th with Pizza & Salad dinner at 6:15 pm ($5) and BINGO at 7:00 pm
- MEXICAN TRAIN - At The Clubhouse Wed., September 27th at 7:00 pm Everyone is invited to play! We will teach you how if you’ve never played before. Cost is $1.00/Person Payable Night
  of Play
- MAHJONGG - Thursday, September 7th& 28th - 1:00 - 3:30 pm, Thursday, SEPT. 21st
  7:15 pm at the clubhouse Instructor: Fran Wamby Only 3 Players Enrolled
- SUDOKU - Wednesday, September 27th 3:00 pm - Come join us for this fun paper game. Fill in the grids with numbers 1 thru 9. There is no math involved. The grid has numbers, but nothing has to add up to anything else. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic. It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s addictive! Join us!
  
  Sign Up Immediately!
GOODFELLOW DOLLS UPDATE

For those of you that are busy dressing a doll for the Goodfellow Holiday Program, they are due in the Clubhouse office by Wed., Oct. 4th. They will on display for a few days before being shipped. Thank you for your participation in this program!
HAND CHIME & HAND BELL CHOIRS

Beginning This Month!

We will beginning a new choir this fall, a hand bell choir! Cross of Christ Lutheran Church has loaned us their hand bells as well as the hand chimes. We are looking for players for both choirs!

For the hand chime choir, you do not need to have any musical background. We will teach you to play the chimes using a color coded system. If you’ve heard us and would like to join us; please call Karen as soon as possible. We need you!

For the hand bell choir, you will need some musical background, but we will teach you bell techniques. We need some experienced players, call Karen if interested!

Watch for our holiday concerts in December!
SINGLES NEWS

On Monday, September 11th at 5:00 we will have dinner at the new Mitchell’s at The Villages in Rochester Hills. Sign-up to attend by Sept. 7th.

On Friday, September 22nd at 9:00 am we will head out for breakfast. Where? Come and you’ll find out! Sign-up by Sept. 19th.

Remember .. All ladies are invited to attend the singles meals out! We hope you will join us for a time of fellowship and friendship!
AN EVENING WITH STEWART McMILLIN

Enjoy a tour of Detroit with Stewart McMillin from a chair at our own Clubhouse. Stewart, historian and lecturer (with whom we have taken bus trips on an actual tour) will share his expertise and experiences with his personal slides. The topics will all be related to Detroit history-street names, sculptures, and architecture. Next spring Stewart will lead us on a bus tour visiting the sites themselves. So enjoy early evening refreshments and prepare for an interesting program now, followed by the trip in the spring.
PERFECT PERSONAL TRAINING COMING TO HERITAGE IN THE HILLS

Do you suffer from arthritis, osteoporosis, or another degenerative disease? Are you failing to meet the health
industry’s 5-day per week recommendation for muscular and aerobic exercise? Safe and regular activity is the key to a preventative lifestyle and in lowering your risk for cardiovascular and obesity-related disease. We welcome the health & fitness services of Perfect Personal Training. This motivating group of degreed, certified fitness professionals is now offering personalized and effective one-on-one fitness training, fitness training for two, and group fitness for those of all medical conditions and fitness levels! Improve your flexibility, posture, and aerobic abilities while reducing blood pressure, cholesterol, body fat, and your overall risk for heart disease. Join Perfect Personal Training in the clubhouse on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 pm for a health and fitness lecture. Immediately afterward, they will be conducting free fitness assessments; determining your flexibility, fitness level and risk for chronic disease. For more information, please contact 877-698-DO-IT or visit http://www.perfectpersonaltraining.com. We hope to see you all on the 13th!
HERITAGE DIRECTORY

Schedule NOW to have your picture taken for the New Directory.

Available Dates for Picture Taking:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
Between 3:00 & 5:00 pm (15 Min. Increments)
Or
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
Between 3:00 & 5:00 pm (15 Min. Increments)

Sign-Up Today! If you are not available on these dates, please contact the office and we will make other arrangements.
SAVE THE DATE!

Association Board Annual Meeting - Wednesday, October 25th at 7:00 pm, at St. John Fisher Catholic Church on Walton & Squirrel. Watch for Information in your Mailbox Soon!
STITCHERS DELIGHTS

Take a moment out of your hectic schedule to stop by the clubhouse and see the outstanding pillowcases that have been made by our sewing group stitchers. They will be donated to Crittenton Hospital Pediatrics where the kids will use the pillowcase & then take it home with them. Also on display are baby blankets knitted and crocheted with love. Do come and admire them!
PERENNIAL TRUNK EXCHANGE

Presented By The Garden Committee - Thursday, September 28th at 2:00 pm

Hit your gardens and dig up some of your favorite perennial flowers to share with your neighbors at Heritage. Put them in bags and throw them in your trunk. Drive up to the clubhouse parking lot and open up your trunk and get ready to exchange flowers with others! Guaranteed to be a lot of fun! Don’t miss out; come share your flowers!
6TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY GOLF OUTING

Sunday, September 3rd Beginning at Noon
Golf at Springfield Oaks and Catered Dinner at the Clubhouse Following Golf
Questions? Contact Greg at 276-0154 or Barry at 370-9949.
YOUNG ADULT NIGHT-OUT
(For Those Under 55)

There has been a request for an event for those younger adults who live in Heritage in the Hills. We will show a movie at the clubhouse and enjoy a sub dinner together as our first gathering. So mark your calendars to join with us on: Saturday, September 16th at 6:30 pm Cost: $5.00

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 summer has sped by and discussion is beginning as to when the “snow birds” will be flying. Before you leave there are several business items to be addressed.

We need hostesses for every month in 2007. I will get a sign up sheet to the clubhouse as soon as possible. Please watch for it.

I have checked and can order name badges for any member that does not have one and would like one. The cost will be $5 per badge. If you wish one, please PRINT your name, as you would like it to appear on the badge, clearly on a piece of paper and enclose $5 and drop it off at my home at 3716 Crestwood.

Many of you commented on the headband I was wearing at the last outing and inquired about purchasing one. I was able to contact the store in Wisconsin where I purchased it and the owner will ship an assortment of them to me. If we order at least 20 the cost will be $5.50 each. Under 20 we will have to pay $6.50 each. I have four names (Karen Bishop, Gretchen Thams, Jane Brennan and Gerri Black) on the list. If anyone else is interested, please call me at 475-7850 to either order one or to see mine to determine if you would like to order one. I would like all orders for both the badges and headbands prepaid and ready by September 18th.

A big thank you to Jane Brennan for taking us Irish in August. We had 22 members meeting for lunch at Gus O’Connor’s in Rochester. Everything went well, the restaurant did a good job and we enjoyed good food and great conversation. It was wonderful to see so many of you. Thanks, Jane!

The September fliers are on the Red Hat credenza. Margaret Gibson and Rose Normandin have made arrangements for us to lunch at Europa Bistro in Rochester and then tour the Museum at Van Hoosen Farm on Thursday, September 14th. Please pick up a flier and
respond by September 10th to either Margaret or Rose.

Sylvia Bucknavich and Linda Foltz have set aside October 24th for lunch and Bocce. Fliers will be available with all the details soon. Check the Red Hat credenza.

In Friendship, Janice Mosesso

Saturday Water Aerobics with Shelley - Every Saturday in September at 11:00 am. 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.
Yoga - Every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Clubhouse. $13/Month.
Resident Pot Luck - Friday, September 15th 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!
Resident Social & Poker for Everyone - Friday, September 8th - 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!
Hand Bell Cleaning Party with Pizza & Salad –Tues., Sept. 5th at 4:00 pm - Come on over and help clean the bells and get them ready for play! No need to sign-up; just come if interested in learning more about hand bells!
Sewing Group at the Clubhouse - Thursday, September 7th & Monday, September 18th at 10:00 am - Come meet with residents as they work on sewing projects of all kinds. Tammy Myers, the instructor, will get you involved and having you sewing like crazy! No need to sign-up; come on over and join us!
Stitchers Knitch - Friday, September 8th at 1:00 pm - Several projects occurring including baby blankets for the Crisis Pregnancy Center and scarves for Valentines Day for college students in an orphan program. Not interested in that? Bring your own project to work on! Need help with a pattern? Come on along and we will help! Haven’t done knitting or crocheting in a while? Come on over; we will inspire you!! Don’t need to sign-up; just come join us for an afternoon of fun!
Be Healthy! Enjoy National Eat an Apple Day! Saturday, September 9th between Noon and 3 at the Clubhouse! Stop on by and enjoy a nice crisp apple to celebrate this National day of fun! No need to sign-up!
Movie at the Clubhouse on Saturday, September 9th at 6:30 pm - Movie will be World’s Fastest Indian. Sodas, popcorn and soda served for $1.00/payable that night. Sign-up immediately (8).
National Fortune Cookie Day - Wednesday, September 13th - Stop on by the clubhouse and enjoy a fortune cookie today. They will available on the table all day. Good luck with your good fortune! No need to sign-up.
Perfect Personal Training Seminar/Workshop - Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 pm - FREE - Sign-up by 9-11-06.
Garden Committee Meeting - Thursday, September 14th at 11:00 am - Join the committee to plan several upcoming events. Sign-up by Sept. 11th.
Red Hat Outing - Thursday, September 14th at 3:00 pm.
Skin Care Seminar at the Clubhouse - Thursday, September 14th at 7:30 pm - Come see this exciting product and get to try it free of charge! Sign-up by September 11th (8).
An Evening with Stewart McMillin (Detroit Historian & Tour Guide) - Wednesday, September 20th at 7:00 pm - Enjoy a tour of Detroit with Stewart from a chair at our own clubhouse. The topics will all be related to Detroit history - street names, sculptures and architecture. Sign-up by September 13th (10).
Ladies Fall Luncheon with The Petticoat Ladies - Thursday, September 21st at Noon - Join us for lunch and a great presentation by The Petticoat Ladies. Cost: $8/Person. Sign-up by September 13th (20).
Karaoke Party & Pot Luck - Friday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm - Come for a sloppy joe and bring a dish to pass. Then stay around for the entertainment with karaoke. Cost: $5.00/Person. Sign-up by September 15th (20).
Movie at the Clubhouse - Saturday, September 23rd at 6:30 pm - Movie will be Unfinished Life. Popcorn and soda will be served. Sign-up by September 18th (8).
Good Neighbor Day - Sunday, September 24th - Do something KIND for your neighbor today.
Cider and Donuts at the Clubhouse - Sunday, September 24th from 1 - 2:00 pm.
Life Line Screening at the Clubhouse - Tuesday, September 26th at 8:30 am.
Perennial Flower Trunk Exchange - Thursday, September 28th at 2:00 pm - Bring a trunkful of perennial flowers to exchange with your neighbors today. Meet in the clubhouse & open your trunks! Sign-up by Sept. 22nd.
Texas Hold ‘Em Card Game - Friday, September 29th at 6:00 pm - $20 Payable That Night. Come join us for a fun game!
National Chewing Gum Day - Saturday, September 30th - Stop on by and enjoy a piece of gum at the clubhouse today!

(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, October 4th at 9:45 am - Detroit Princess Boat Ride & Lunch - $36 - In approximately two hours, cruise the Detroit River while enjoying lunch and an “Up the Lazy River” musical revue. Sign-up by 9-20-06 (15 Total)
Thursday, October 5th at 6:30 pm - “Galileo and His Universe” at the Auburn Hills Library - Free Admission - Historian Maureen Esther returns to discuss the man who is called “the father of modern science.” In light of the religious and political climates of his era, Galileo’s vision of the universe would set the stage for monumental discovery and devastating tragedy. Sign-up by 9-30-06.
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 10-02. (8).
Wednesday, October 25th - Time TBA - Meadowbrook Theatre for Frankenstein - $23 - This highly theatrical & powerful play, based on Mary Shelley’s famous novel, traces Frankenstein’s path from creation to final confrontation with his maker. (16 Total)
Saturday, October 28th from 10 - 2 - Flu Shot Clinic at the Clubhouse - Plan to get your flu shot right here!
Sunday, October 29th at 1:15 - Porgy & Bess at the Detroit Opera House - $42 - For every rebel, there is a romantic dreamer waiting in the wings; for Gershwin’s Porgy, the dreams are born on Catfish Row. Replete with some of the most beloved music written for the stage. Sign-up by 10-10-06 (20 Total)
Thursday, November 2nd at 6:30 pm - DSO Wizard of Oz - Come see and hear this magical production. Brilliantly restored images and Judy Garland’s original recordings accompanied by the DSO. Sign-up by 10-20-06 (15 Total)
Saturday, November 25th at 12:30 pm - Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at the Fisher Theatre - $32 (15 Total)
Sunday, November 26th - Martina McBride at the Palace - $56.00 - CMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year provides a spellbinding stage performance celebrating the Joy of Christmas . Sign-up by 11-05-06. (15 Total)
Tuesday, November 28th at 6:45 pm - Christmas with Vienna Choir Boys at The Max - $35.00 - The angelic and exquisite voice of the world-renowned Vienna Boys’ Choir return to sing beloved holiday favorites. Sign-up by 11-10-06 (15 Total)
Wednesday, December 6th at 12:30 pm - White Christmas at The Fox - $34.50 -Based on the 1954 movie but has been extensively rewritten with more Berlin songs. Sign-up by 11-15-06. (15 Total)
Tuesday, December 12th - Time TBA - Meadowbrook Theatre for Every Christmas Story Ever Told - $25 - Sign-up by 11-30-06.
Saturday, December 23rd - Time TBA - Jim Brickman on the Piano turns the magic of Christmas into an unforgettable concert experience. - At the Max - $31.50 . Sign-up by 12-15-06 (15 Total)
Sunday, January 11th - Time TBA - She Loves Me at the Croswell Theatre ($20) with dinner at The
Hathaway House in Blissfield. Sign-up by 12-15-06. (15 Total)
Tuesday, January 31st - Time TBA - Meadowbrook Theatre for Same Time Next Year with
Lunch First - $23 (16 Total)

(From the August, 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:

Many of you have noted the appearance of the trees along Heritage Blvd. The bad news is the trees have a fungus which was aggravated by the recent spell of hot weather. The good news is that the trees are not dead. They will be sprayed in the spring and will get their new growth of leaves as usual.

The luncheons for the Miller Landscaping crew were a big success. Thanks to all residents who provided food and helped to serve and clean up. The security staff is looking forward to their luncheon as well.

Please be cautious of walkers and cyclists when driving in our community.

By the time you read this, work will have started on installing the turning lanes along Squirrel and Tienken. Again, caution is advised when driving through this area.

The sample chairs for the game room have arrived. We are also looking at chairs from another source and may have additional samples for you to use.

To offset rising gasoline prices, the Board has adopted a fee scale for residents who use the Heritage
bus as follows:

Trips up to 25 miles - $2 per person

Trips from 25 to 50 miles - $5 per person

Trips over 50 miles one way - $10 per person

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE:

Bernie Ris has been in contact with Oakland County and the City of Auburn Hills regarding
maintenance of our detention ponds. We have studied their recommendations and will begin a
maintenance program this fall.

Board of directors policy statement

The Heritage in the Hills Homeowners Association has established a policy of no solicitation on the premises of the Community by non-residents or residents. This means that door-to-door calling or distribution of literature, flyers, notices or invitations placed in or on mailboxes, or doorways is NOT permitted. This applies to all commercial, political, charitable or personal information distribution.