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Communication from Our Homeowners Association Board | November Calendar of Events

• A very warm thank you to everyone who made the Sock Hop a great success. What fun it was to see all that 50’s gear! Thanks to Billy Dee and Diane McDaniel for a really fun night! We will see Billy Dee again on New Years Eve!
   
• Hope you all saw all the witches that were at the clubhouse last month at the Ghoul Friends Witches Party. We had them all from very scary witches to very beautiful witches! All witches were very creative! A very warm thanks to Pat Proper for her idea and for all her work to make this event so successful! Fun was had by all!
   
• Our Chili Cook-Off last month was a delicious success thanks to Janice Mosesso and Marilyn Aldinger. Janice made all that delicious corn bread and the cole slaw; Marilyn made the yummy brownies. We had 8 chili entrees (Katny Mischley, Nancy Brennan, John Imbrunnone, Doris Schieman, Marian Hansen, Loretta Oros, Carolyn Williams and Nancy Bell). Marian Hansen won First Place and Carolyn Williams won Second Place; but they all were wonderful and very delicious. Thanks to our judges Al Mosseso, Dick Brennan and Nelson Davey; they had a hard time choosing the 2 place winners because they were all so good! Thanks to everyone who helped set-up and clean-up. It was a fun and yummy event! Thanks, ladies!
   
• A warm thanks to Marian Hansen and Linda Foltz for their partnership with the Goodfellow Dolls and the Flu Shot Clinic! Ladies, we appreciate all your hard work and coordination of these programs. Great job!
   
• A very special thanks to Don Cassidy who donated a lawn bocce ball set to the clubhouse. It will get lots of use once summer is upon us again. Thanks, Don!
   
• HAPPY BIRTHDAY! - Very warm birthday wishes to Nelson Davey celebrating on the 12th! Even though you won’t be here in the community with us; you will be remembered and wished many happy returns! Happy Birthday!

VETERANS DAY
CELEBRATION
Friday, November 10th at Noon
$8.00

All residents are invited to attend this luncheon and film presentation. After lunch (made by Karen), Heritage in the Hills Captain (retired) Bill Dewey will provide us with a commentary on the movie 12 O’clock High starring Gregory Peck. Bill was an airplane commander of a 4-engine B-24 Liberator bomber and a survivor of the greatest, concentrated air battle in history. Over 200 planes clashed for 5 minutes resulting in 60 planes shot down. Dewey became a squadron lead pilot and flew 30 long range combat missions over Germany. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and the European Theater Ribbon with 4 Battle Stars.

Bill will critique the film and tell you why he considers 12 O’clock High to be Hollywood’s best portrayal of the United States 8th Air Force’s three year war against Germany. He will lead a discussion of the picture after the show.

Come and help us honor our armed forces past and present. Sign-up

Community thanksgiving dinner
Friday, November 17th at 6:00 pm
$12.00/Person

Join with your neighbors and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday with a home style traditional dinner. Dinner will include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, salad,
veggies, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and rolls and butter. Dessert will be pumpkin and pumpkin/pecan pie with lots of whipping cream. Wine will be served on each table. Coffee and hot tea will also be served.

This is a great way to begin your holiday season. It is a beautiful night shared with your neighbors and friends; combined with delicious food and great atmosphere! Seating is limited to 120 and seats are still available. Be sure to register today so you won’t miss this great event!

Happy Thanksgiving to All!
 

GOODFELLOW DOLLS THANK YOU!

Marian Hansen and Linda Foltz, the Coordinators for the Goodfellow Doll Program, wish to thank all that participated in the program and dressed a doll or two this year.

A special congratulations goes to resident Mary McWood. Her two dolls were chosen to be submitted for the contest for best dressed dolls. All groups that submit dolls can choose two dolls to be entered into this contest. We wanted to pick them all because we had the best of all!

Thanks again for doing such a great job!!

LIFE LINE SCREENING UPDATES

The results from the September 26th screening are as follows:

Total Screened for Carotid Artery Disease: 32 - 9 were Normal and 23 were Moderate

Total Screened for Peripheral Arterial Disease: 34 - 34 were Normal

Total Screened for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: 31 - No Aneurysm: 31

Total Screened for Osteoporosis: 19

ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE

he community will be participating in the Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by Lighthouse of Oakland County. The drive begins on Monday, Nov. 6th and ends Wednesday, Nov. 15th. Drop your donations off at the Clubhouse Office. Items needed for Thanksgiving Baskets include:

• Canned Sweet Potatoes
• Stuffing Mix
• Canned Cranberries
• Instant or Canned Potatoes
• Jello (in the box)
• Muffin Mixes
• Canned Fruit
• Soup
• Pumpkin Pie Filling
• Pie Crust Mix
• Dessert Items (cake mix and icings)
• Canned Vegetables (red, yellow or green) and
• Evaporated Milk.

Other items needed throughout the year:

• peanut butter
• macaroni & cheese
• bath soap
• jelly
• soup
• toothpaste
• deodorant
• tuna
• cereal
• shampoo
• toothbrushes
• spaghetti sauce and spaghetti noodles.

Thank you in advance for choosing to help bring a happy Thanksgiving to thousands of adults, children and seniors in Oakland County.

Your contribution makes a difference!

NOTES OF THANKS …
From Residents to Your Home:

• Art & Ginny Davis writes: Art & I want to thank you all for the beautiful flowers that you sent him in the hospital following his recent surgery. He is doing very well and is now in therapy. Thanks again!
   
• Ethyle Marshall shares: To All My Heritage Neighbors: Thank you for the beautiful basket of flowers and the prayers during my recent illness. Being a new resident, your thoughtfulness and caring are greatly appreciated. Already I feel a part of the community. I am looking forward to meeting you all! Thank you again!
   
• John Amos sends his appreciation: Thank you all so much for the beautiful flowers during my recent illness. The flowers added much to an otherwise drab room! They were sunshine and I truly appreciate them! Thank you very much!
   
• Gail Smalley from the Petticoat Ladies writes: On behalf of The Petticoat Ladies of Garden City Presbyterian Church I would like to thank you for your donation, it is greatly appreciated. Through donations such as yours, we have been able to help out with several projects at our church, donate to various mission projects and charities. Best wishes and blessings to you all! Remember; “Have Petticoat, Will Travel”.
   
• Kelly LaBarge, Health Service Coordinator for Life Line Screening writes: On behalf of the staff at Life Line Screening, we would like to thank you for allowing us to come to your community. The results of the testings for the day can be found later in an article in this newsletter. Thanks again! We truly love your community!
   
• With Fondness Claire Thornton writes: To Heritage in the Hills Friends and Neighbors: Your fresh harvest bouquet of flowers are beautiful. They certainly bring cheer and sunshine to our home. All your cards, prayers and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated. You are all warm, kind and loving. So happy my surgery is over! Thanks again!

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

• Art Davis

• Beth Hawes

• Bob Bolda

• John Amos

• Claire Thornton

• Mel Ulfig

• Willie Swayze

Ponderings From the Manager

Happy Holidays and Blessings to All!

 in November

• BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS
  
  Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls is the book selected for discussion this month. Our gathering will be on Saturday, November 18th at 10:00 am. Bruce can order these books on the internet for approx. $8.00. If you are interested, call him as soon as possible at 475-0854. We will not be meeting in December so come prepared with titles for 2007 gatherings. We welcome your suggestions!
  
  The discussions are open to all residents. Call Bruce or Joyce Sanders for more information if
  desired.
  
  Join us for book discussion, fellowship, coffee and bagels.
   
• SINGLES NEWS
  
  On Thursday, November 16th at 9:00 am we will have breakfast together at The Original Pancake House in Birmingham. After we eat we will go to Westborn Market. Sign-up to attend by 11-13.
  
  On Tuesday, November 21st at 6:30 we will enjoy dinner together at The Oxford Inn. Don’t miss the fun! Next month we will be going to Famous Daves in Rochester. Sign-up by 11-17.
  
  On Thursday, November 30th at 7:15 pm we will gather at the Clubhouse for a  general meeting to plan some new ideas for 2007. We will also be talking about the New Years Eve Party. After the meeting we will play various games such as Yahtzee or 7-Up; or come with a new game! Be sure to join us so your voice can be heard! Sign-up to attend by 11-27.
  
  Remember .. All ladies are invited to attend the singles meals out! We hope you will join us for a time of fellowship and friendship!
   
• BUS TRIPS IN NOVEMBER
  
  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, November 1st at 7:00 pm - Village Players in Birmingham for Gypsy. The play is a mega-watt musical and the winner of 3 Tony Awards. It is based on the autobiography of stripper Gypsey Rose Lee, with hits such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” and “Let Me Entertain You”. It is the story of the ultimate stage mother in an era when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Free Tickets.
  
  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. (15 Total)
  
  Thursday, November 9th at 4:30 pm - Auburn Hills Senior Center for their monthly Pot-Luck. This month there will be Karaoke following the dinner. They provide the main dish, you bring a side dish or dessert to pass. Sign-up immediately (8-$2)
  
  Sunday, November 12th - Dinner and Movie Out on the Bus - Show Choice and Time TBA on Fri., 11/10 - Join with us as we travel to a matinee movie and then have dinner. Movie choice to be announced. Sign-up immediately (8-$2)
  
  Thursday, November 16th at 9:00 am - Singles and Ladies Breakfast Out - We will travel to Birmingham to have breakfast at The Original Pancake House on Woodward. Following breakfast we will visit Westborn Market to buy our favorite fresh veggies and fruit. Join us! Sign-up by 11-13 (8-$2)
  
  Saturday, November 18th at 10:00 am - Auburn Hills Senior Center for their Arts & Crafts Show Fanfare - Come along and shop until you drop! Sign-up by 11-14 (8-$2)
  
  Sunday, November 19th at 6:00 pm - Come along to hear the Zenith Brass Ensemble at Clawson High School. This is a free admission concert; although a free will offering will be taken during the concert. Sign-up by 11-16 (8-$2)
  
  Tuesday, November 21st at 9:00 am - Men’s Breakfast Out at the Ram’s Horn on Crooks. Meet in the parking lot to car-pool over. Sign-up by 11-17.
  
  Tuesday, November 21st at 6:30 pm - Singles and Ladies Dinner Out - Join us as we travel to Royal Oak to The Oxford Inn; one of our most favorite rib places (they have lots of wonderful things on their menu!). Cost is on your own. Sign-up by 11-17 (8-$2)
  
  Saturday, November 25th at 12:30 pm - Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at the Fisher Theatre - 2:00 Matinee Showtime - $32 (15 Tickets Available - Must have 12 to get the Group Price)
  
  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 Immediately. This show will be a sell-out crowd. If you are thinking about going; now is the time to sign-up. We don’t have long before we have to either purchase the tickets or give them up! If you interested in seeing Martina; now is the time to decide and make your plans! Sign-up immediately if you are interested!
  
  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. At this time we have sold all bus seats; with a waiting list available. If you’d like to be put on the waiting list; give us a call!
  
  BE SURE TO CHECK OUT NEXT MONTH’S BUS TRIPS! SIGN-UP NOW!
   
• CARD GAME FUN - Everyone Welcome! Come Join Us!
   
  • BRIDGE - Mondays at 7:00 pm and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
  • DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Thursday, November 9th & 30th at 7:15 pm
  • PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
  • EUCHRE - Thursdays, November 2nd & 16th at 7:15 pm.
  • BINGO - Wed., November 29th at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And 1 Cover-All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!
  • MEXICAN TRAIN - Wed. November 22nd 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
  • SUDOKU - Thursday, November 16th 2:00 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!
  • TEXAS HOLD ‘EM - Always the Last Friday of the Month. Always BEGINS play at 6:00 pm. (This means you should be here and ready to start play at 6:00 pm) Cost is $20/person payable the evening of play
    Always a lot of fun! Come join us!
    
    Sign Up Immediately!
     
• WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE AMERICAN IDOL WINNER CLAY AIKEN IN CONCERT? NOW IS THE TIME!
  
  He is performing at The Max on Friday, December 22nd at 8 pm. Tickets are $48. The concert is presently SOLD OUT. We have 15 tickets available and must give them up if we are not interested because it is a sell out. If you are interested, sign-up TODAY and don’t wait! You only have until Nov. 17th; don’t hesitate!!
   
• COMMUNITY EVENTS OF INTEREST DIABETIC HEALTH FAIR
  
  Thursday, November 9th from 12 - 5 pm
  Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
  North Bldg., 2nd Floor Conference Rooms
  
  Come view the latest equipment; talk to an exercise physiologist, registered dietitian, nurse and other health care professionals and learn the latest in treatments to help you maintain good blood sugar control. Bring all your questions and concerns, and a family member or friend. Free information, written materials and healthy snacks are provided!
   
• ANNUAL POINSETTIA SALE
  
  The Rochester Rotary Club is holding its annual sale. It’s a good way to get a head-start on the holidays, plus it helps support of area of charities as well. Poinsettias are from Bordnine’s Nursery and the cost is $15.00. Order deadline is November 14th. Call 248-651-2644 or email gcarvey@aol.com to order. Delivery is Nov. 30th. Proceeds support CRWC, Habitat for Humanity and others.
   
• DIRECTORY UPDATES
  
  The latest Homeowner Directory which was produced on purple paper and handed out at the Annual Meeting has some errors! Please correct your copy!
  
  Bruce & Joyce Sanders - Change Phone Number to: 248-475-0854
  Gary & Sylvia Ruprich - Change Phone Number to: 248-276-7589
  Don and PAT Cassidy - Change Helen to Pat!
  
  We truly apologize for these errors! Please update your directories!
   
• HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM
  
  The Heritage 2006 Giving Tree Program will begin on Friday, November 17th at the Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
  
  We will be working with Lighthouse of Oakland, a program that last year provided gifts of new toys, new clothes and food to nearly 700 families and seniors. This year the number of those in need have almost
  nearly doubled!
  
  For our program, there will be a Giving Tree displayed in the lobby with tags that can be taken with suggested shopping ideas on them. You do the shopping, return the items with the tag and we will get them to Lighthouse for distribution in time for the holiday. We will make it easy for you to bring peace, joy and love to those with
  added difficulties right here in Oakland County!
  
  Dates for return, wrapping instructions and further information will be available at the tree when you choose a tag. Be sure to watch for that information. May you and yours have a Holiday Season rich with the gifts of peace, health and happiness!
   
• HOME CARE SEMINAR ON HEALTHY AGING
  
  Wednesday, November 15th at 6:30 pm
  
  Join us at the Clubhouse with Family Home Health Care for an exciting seminar on Healthy Aging. You will receive great tips and ideas on how to incorporate these things into your living style. The speaker is a lot of fun and is guaranteed to bring you laughter and fun! Come on over and hear what she has to say! You will thank her for it! - Sign-up by 11-12
   
• CRAFT HAPPENINGS
  
  FLEECE BLANKET CLASS
  Friday, November 30th at 2:00 pm - Bring 2 - 2 Yard Pieces of Fleece of Your Choice - Pair of Good, Sharp Scissors
  
  HOLIDAY WREATH CLASS
  Wednesday, November 22nd at 3:00 pm - Bring 4 one-half yards of Holiday Material of Your Choice
  Bring a Straw Wreath; Size of Your Choice
  
  You will learn to make a beautiful ribbon wreath while in the class. If you don’t finish the wreath at the class, you will feel confident in the procedure to finish it at home. This makes a great door wreath and a great gift! Don’t miss out on the fun; come on along!
   
• NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA
  Sunday, December 31st - Beginning at 8:00 pm - $45.00/Person
  
  The evening will begin with delicious appetizers. Dinner will be a delicious Prime Rib and Salmon served with roasted potatoes, almond beans and more! You won’t want to miss the spectacular dessert! Entertainment will be with Billy Dee, the DJ that was at the Sock Hop in October. He plays all kinds of great music; perfect for all kinds of dancing and singing along! Bring your own bottle if desired, set-ups will be provided.
  Champagne toast will occur at midnight.
  
  Please sign-up NOW! We need to guarantee at least 40 people, with no more than 75. Plan now to bring 2007 in with us at this gala event! Sign-up no later than 12-15.
   

• Yoga - Every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Clubhouse. $13/Month.
   
• Resident Pot Luck - Friday, November 3rd 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, November 10th - 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!
   
• Monday, November 6th - Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive BEGINS - Look for more information in this newsletter. Bring your food over to the clubhouse before November 15th and help families and seniors in need this holiday season. Food will be delivered to Lighthouse on November 16th. Drop your food in the box by the clubhouse office.
   
• Wednesday, November 8th at 7:00 pm - Come on over to the Clubhouse for some armchair travel as we watch a DVD on the Great Canadian Train Ride (from Toronto to Vancouver). Join veteran traveloger, Doug Jones for a breathtaking journey. Jump aboard the Magnificently Restored “Canadian”. Sign-up Immediately. (10)
   
• Thursday, November 9th at 1:00 pm - Come play Mah Jongg at the Clubhouse. If you’d like to learn to play the game, let the office know and we will try to set it up again. If you know how to play, join with us! We need at least 4 players! Sign-up Immediately.
   
• Friday, November 10th at Noon - Veteran’s Day Celebration. We will begin with lunch (chicken dish made by Karen) and follow that up with the movie 12:00 High. After the movie, resident Bill Dewey will do a commentary and discussion on the film and the “times”. $8. (20) It’s not to late to sign up! Don’t miss out! Sign-up Immediately.
   
• Saturday, November 11th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. The movie will be An Unfinished Life. $1.00 payable that night for popcorn and soda. Sign-up by 11-8 (10)
   
• Tuesday, November 14th and Wednesday, November 15th at 10:00 am - The Sewing Group meets in the craft room at the Clubhouse. Stop on by and see the beautiful projects they are working on; you might just decide to join in! No need to sign-up.
   
• Wednesday, November 15th at 6:30 pm - Healthy Aging Seminar with Family Home Health Care - Come hear this great motivational speaker on how to stay healthy and wise as we all begin to age. You’ll laugh and learn a lot! Sign-up by 11-12 (10)
   
• Thursday, November 16th at 2:00 pm - Come on over and play a couple games of Sudoku. If you know how to play, you may learn a new technique by an experienced player. If you don’t know how to play, we will teach you and get you hooked! It’s a great “thinking” game to keep that mind strong! Join us! Sign-up by 11-12 (6)
   
• Friday, November 17th at 6:00 pm - Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration at the Clubhouse. Seating will be limited to 120; so sign-up now if you haven’t already! Join with your neighbors and friends to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans .. the entire festive spread! Cost is $12/person. Sign-up immediately or no later than 11-13.
   
• Saturday, November 18th at 10:00 am - Join the busy elves in decorating the clubhouse for the Christmas holiday. We will be putting up the trees and have a joyful time listening to holiday music. Sign-up to help by Nov. 11th. Lunch will be served following the fun!
   
• Wednesday, November 22nd at 3:00 pm - Holiday Ribbon Wreath Class - Bring a half yard of 4 different holiday materials of your choice and a straw wreath. Also bring a pair of scissors. We will prepare the material for the wreath and begin the process of putting it all together. If you don’t finish it in class, you will have the knowledge to finish it at home. Great for your front door, for indoor use or for that special someone. Sign-up by 11-19
   
• Saturday, November 25th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. The movie to be shown is Click. Cost is $1.00 (payable that night) for soda and popcorn. Sign-up by 11-20 (10)
   
• Tuesday, November 28th at 10:00 am - The Red Hats will meet in the craft room to decorate their red hat ornaments for their Red Hat Tree to be displayed at the Clubhouse. Brunch will be included. $3/person. RSVP to Rosemary Sharland or Willie Swayze.
   
• Wednesday, November 29th at 7:00 pm - BINGO at the Clubhouse. Walk away a winner! Sign-up by 11-25.
   
• Thursday, November 30th at 2:00 pm - Fleece Blanket Class. Have you missed our “how-to” fleece class? Now is the time to learn how to make these blankets; just in time for the holiday. You must bring 2 - 2 Yard Pieces of Fleece and a pair of sharp, good scissors. We will teach you the rest! Come one, come all! Sign-up by 11-26.
   
• Thursday, November 30th at 7:15 pm - Singles Planning Meeting for 2007 and New Years Eve. We will have an open meeting following and pull out all the fun games to play. Be sure to come join us and tell us what you’d like to do in 2007! Sign-up by 11-26 (8)

 (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.

• Friday, December 1st at 10:00 am - Kensington Valley Mall Bus Trip - Get a head start on all that holiday shopping and come along to this discount mall in Howell for a day of shopping fun. Sign-up by 11-24 (8-$3)
   
• Sunday, December 3rd from 3 - 5:00 pm - Christmas Open House at the Clubhouse. Come on by to enjoy a holiday drink and some special treats to get in the holiday spirit with your friends and neighbors! Charlie Gehringer on the keyboard providing background holiday music! Sign-up by 11-26.
   
• 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. Tickets have already been purchased for this event. We have 35 people attending! If you’d like to be on the waiting list, give us a call. No further tickets can be purchased.
   
• Thursday, December 7th at 7:15 at the Clubhouse - Our security company (Securitas) will be here to share some Home Safety Practices with you. Come hear what they have to say to stay safe in your home! No cost! Sign-up by 12-1 (10).
   
• Saturday, December 9th - Basketball Fun at the Palace! - For $10 you can travel with us to the Palace to watch the Michigan State Spartans play the BYU Cougers. This game begins at 3:00 pm. The ticket also will get you into the Spartan’s Women’s Basketball team playing Hartford which is at Noon. Two games for less than the price of one! What a deal! Come on you basketball enthusiasts .. Don’t miss this fun! Sign-up by 12-1.
   
• Tuesday, December 12th - 2:30 pm - Meadowbrook Theatre for Every Christmas Story Ever Told - $25 - Sign-up immediately.
   
• Thursday, December 14th at Noon - Ladies Holiday Tea & Soup - $8 - An event you won’t want to miss! Sign-up by 12-7.
   
• Friday, December 15th at 7:00 pm - Heritage Hand Bell Choir Holiday Concert and Dessert - Plan now on coming to hear the NEW and REVISED Heritage Belles as they perform using Hand Bells rather than the Hand Chimes. The Belles are taking this concert on the road with 3 other performances. We have been working hard and hope YOU come to show your support and enjoy this concert! Desserts will be served following the concert. Sign-up by 11-8.
   
• Friday, December 22nd for 8:00 Show - “A Clay Aiken Christmas” - See the American Idol success Clay Aiken perform a holiday concert at The Max. A concert you won’t want to miss! Tickets $48 (15). Sign-up immediately!
   
• Saturday, December 23rd - 8:00 pm Show - 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, December 31st at 8:00 pm - New Years Eve Gala at the Clubhouse - See more information in this newsletter. Don’t miss the fun; be sure to plan on being with us to bring in 2007. We must have at least 40; no more than 75. Sign-up beginning immediately or by 12-15.
   
• Tuesday, January 16th at 10:00 am - Detroit NAIAS North American Auto Show and Greektown Casino Trip with MLE. This will be a chartered bus. We will return home around 8:30 pm. The cost is $40 which includes admission to the Auto Show. You will receive $20 back for at the Casino. Need to have 29 to go so sign-up now or by 12-1.
   
• Sunday, January 20th for 2:00 show time - Over the River and Through The Woods at Avon Players. Cost is $12. We will go to dinner following the play. Sign-up by 12-15.
   
• Tuesday, January 31st - Time TBA - Meadowbrook Theatre for Same Time Next Year with Lunch First (Ticket price includes lunch) - $23 (16 Total)
   
• Sunday, February 11th - Matinee - She Loves Me at the Croswell Theatre ($20) with dinner at The Hathaway House in Blissfield. Sign-up by 12-30-06. (15 Total)

NOTE: Many of you have asked about Spamalot. I began the process of getting group sale tickets in late August. They have had a high demand; and not all requests are able to be filled. They tell me there is still a possibility; so I’m waiting and will let you know!!

(From the October, 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:

ASSOCIATION NEWS

The main focus of the October Board meeting was to finalize the 2007 budget. Our current financial status and spending were discussed at length. A proposed 2007 budget was reviewed and finalized. As many of you know, details were presented at the Homeowners Association Annual Meeting on October 25th. (The handout of the financial presentation is available in the clubhouse). In short, we are pleased to announce that, while some costs have gone up, the Board of Directors unanimously approved a budget that will hold monthly dues at $220 for the 2007 calendar year. 2007 payment coupons have already been mailed to residents as required (those who are not on automatic payment). The Board recognizes and appreciates Larry DeRonne, Association Treasurer who spent countless hours preparing the budget and doing such a great job with the presentation. He certainly deserves the round of applause received at the Annual Meeting! Great job and thank you Larry!

The City of Auburn Hills has installed new “official” stop signs at the Heritage exit onto Tienken Road and has also striped the pedestrian crosswalk. We ask drivers to be extra cautious when approaching the crosswalk and come to a full stop before exiting; especially as they prepare to open Tienken Road.

We are asking residents to be aware of the posted speed limit when driving in the community. Please be careful of pedestrians and those on bicycles. Let’s keep safety first!

CLUBHOUSE

Photo shoots for the Heritage Resident Directory were very successful. The directories once completed will be available for sale. Watch for this information in the December newsletter!

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC)

Storm Water Detention Ponds: Miller Landscaping will begin a weed control program along the shoreline edge at both detention ponds this fall. Next spring, Aqua Weed Control will start
treating each pond to eliminate algae and submerged weeds..