Volume 8 Issue 5
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
 Odds & Ends | May Calendar of Events
Special Recognition To Our Residents:
  • In April several residents enjoyed our Waffle Brunch in celebration of Spring! It was well received and everyone has been asking when will there be another one! Watch for one in June! Many thanks to all those who answered my panic for waffle makers! Linda Foltz, Judy Bradley, Gayle Balhorn and Claudia Shirk all donated their machines for the cause. Special thanks to Terri Ricketts and Terry Reagan for their assistance in cooking. Also a special thanks to all those who helped clean-up. Your help is always very much appreciated!
     
  • A very heart-felt thanks to Domenick Ferranti who made the Down To Earth Social last month a huge success. Not only did Domenick do all the cooking on the BBQ of those delicious burgers, he also was at the clubhouse during the day cutting up tomatoes and onions! What a great helper! Thank you Domenick for a job well done! We all appreciated your hard work! A special thanks also to Diane Wilson and Jean Mohan who helped with the clean-up; even vacuumed the floors! Really appreciate your help! !

SHAW FESTIVAL TRIP
Niagra-On-The-Lake
Wednesday, June 27 thru Thursday, June 28
Heritage in the Hills Travel Trip
Sponsored by Heritage in the Hills


$185/Person Plus Hotel Room
You Must Make Your Own Reservations with the Hotel

Hotel: Holiday Inn in St. Catharines ($99/Canadian)

PRICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

Large Motor Coach
Dinner on Evening of June 27th at the Hotel
Play: Mack ‘n’ Mabel at the Festival Theatre at 8:00 pm on June 27th
Breakfast on June 28th at the Hotel
Play: A Month in the Country at the Court House Theatre at 2:00 pm on June 28th
Lots of Time for Shopping

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS! BE SURE TO JOIN US!
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
WE NEED 24 TO MAKE THIS TRIP HAPPEN!
SEE THE FLIER INSIDE YOUR NEWSLETTER TO SIGN-UP WITH YOUR DEPOSIT TODAY!
YOU WILL FIND MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON FLIER INSIDE
HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US!
 

NOTES OF THANKS

Carolyn Steele writes:
Dear Hospitality Committee: It was so thoughtful of you to come by and see Bill and bring the delicious muffins. He is looking forward to breakfast next week! I’m so grateful! Thank you!

Clifford & Joyce Jones sends their thanks:
We thank you very much for the gifts and your concern. The lap robe is beautiful and just the right colors. The banana bread is delicious and all appreciated. Happy Spring to all of you!

Marilyn Dewey sends her heartfelt thanks:
To Our Friends at Heritage in the Hills: Thank you for the beautiful basket of flowers we received at the time of Bill’s passing. I also want to thank our friends at Heritage in the Hills for their kind thoughts and prayers at this time. It is very comforting to know that I am surrounded by such loving and caring people. Thank you all so much!!

THE ORPHAN FOUNDATION OF AMERICA SENDS A MESSAGE OF THANKS!

Millions of Stitches .. Thousands of Scarves .. Each Special To Just One Student!

A picture cannot capture the warmth and concern that has gone into the making of the thousands of hand-knit and crocheted scarves that OFA has received from all over the world. Throughout February 2007, our Virginia office was transformed into a sea of red with a river of other colors running through it.

Thanks to a remarkable outpouring of generosity from individuals and knitting groups, boxes arrived every day from towns and cities across the U.S., as well as faraway places such as Japan and Denmark. We received scarves from people who heard about the program on blogs like Now Norma Knits, from groups like Knitty Gritty in New York, and from Crooks and Hooks—a group of inmates of the Oregon State Prison, who wrote to say that many of their members had experienced foster care.

All of these scarves are being delivered nationwide to older foster youth in post-secondary education and training program through OFA’s annual Valentine’s Day Care Package Program. Our
profound thanks go to FedEx for its generous contribution as the official delivery service for OFA’s Care Package Program. It is difficult to convey the emotion that comes from seeing these beautiful scarves and knowing that all of you made them as gifts of encouragement to young people who are trying to succeed in school and life. We know that a scarf can’t make up for past losses, but we hope that these beautiful hand-made items will wrap our students in warmth and concern. On behalf of our students, staff and volunteers .. THANK YOU!

Note: Our Stitchers Knitch group knitted and crocheted 45 scarves and donated them to this organization for this cause. We thank our crafters for being part of this great program! OFA appreciates you and so do we! Thank you for your outstanding work, dedication & support!
 

NEW GAME AT THE CLUBHOUSE! - PENNY ANTE

THURSDAY, MAY 17TH AT 7:30 PM

This is a simple yet fun game using pennies. Each player begins with 25 pennies. The “Kitty” should consist of about 100 pennies in a bowl in the center of the table. The person to the left of the “dealer” is the first to draw a card. The player reads the card out loud and then either answers the question or follows the instructions given. If the instructions say, “Take a penny if you like ice cream” and the player does, he would take a penny from the “Kitty”. If the instructions say, “Give a penny to each person who is wearing a ring,” then everyone wearing a ring is identified and the player gives everyone a penny from his pile. The game proceeds around the table until all the cards are played or until time has run out. At the end of play pennies are counted to determine the “winner.” Come join with us to give this a try. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it?

Sign-up to join us by 5-14 (4)!

PACERS WALKER MAY SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MAY 4TH AT 10:00 am -
Paint Creek Trail

FRIDAY, MAY 11TH AT 10:00 am -
Bikers and Walkers - Independence Oaks Park
Bring your bikes if desired and we will load them on the bus. Walkers are also invited. Take your pick!

FRIDAY, MAY 18TH AT 10:00 am -
Hawk Woods Nature Center

FRIDAY, MAY 25TH AT 10:00 am -
Paint Creek Trail

Note that if the weather is rainy on these days the scheduled walk will still occur but the location will be changed to be walking indoors at a local mall.
Remember to sign-up for all scheduled walks. We need at least 4 to make it a bus trip!!

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

  • Tim Teagan

  • Bill Steele

  • Victor Shrem

  • Norm Cloyd

  • Reid Steinmetz

  • Nancy Fleischmann

  • Betty Muscarella

  • Katherine Smarsh

  • Ben Thomas

  • Nelson Phillips

Ponderings From the Manager

So nice to see so many “snow birds” returning to Michigan and back home to Heritage in the Hills! We’ve missed you all and are glad to hear you’ve all had a wonderful winter season. Glad you are all happy to be home and hope you will find all kinds of interesting and fun things to do this spring and summer on this month’s calendar !

Miller Landscape will begin cutting the first week of May. I know I stated in April’s newsletter that the cutting would begin the 3rd week of April. It was decided to hold off a week because the grass was not yet in need of cutting. Our contract is for a certain number of cuttings and we felt we would be better off waiting and adding that cutting onto the end! They have been busy in the community however doing maintenance on all the common areas and getting the clubhouse and pool area ready for the upcoming summer season. They have
completed all reports of damaged sod and sprinkler heads (at least appointments scheduled if not completed).

As we enter into the cutting season, I will review the cutting and watering schedule. Phase I and III will be cut on Tuesday. West of the Clubhouse around Hillsdale will be cut on Wednesday and East of the Clubhouse around Hillsdale will be cut on Thursday. This means the watering schedule should coincide with the cutting as follows: Tuesday cuts - DO NOT WATER ON MONDAY OR TUESDAY;
Wednesday cuts - DO NOT WATER ON TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY; and Thursday cuts - DO NOT WATER ON WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY. THIS MEANS NO WATERING ON THE DAY YOU ARE SCHEDULED FOR CUTTING! If you would like to turn your water on after the cutting is completed; that will be acceptable. One of the biggest problems Miller has in this community is the over-watering that occurs. It is very difficult to do a fine cut when the grass is wet or there is sitting water caused by over-watering. Please cooperate with us with this schedule and do your part and don’t water the day before or the morning of your scheduled cutting. Your support and cooperation will be greatly appreciated. If you need help in changing your irrigation control box to support this watering schedule, just call the office and we will be glad to assist.

Miller began COMPOST PICK-UP on Wednesday, April 18th as was defined on April’s calendar. It will continue through the summer. Please remember to put your compost in brown paper compost bags. Have them out to your curb by 10:00 am on Wednesday. If you
forget and you see them picking up, please do not just put it out to the curb after that time. Call the office and we will see what we can do to have yours picked up at a later time.

Also remember that through-out the season if you find you have a broken sprinkler head on your property and you believe it was the cause of the grass cutters, please call the office to report it. The office will report it to Miller at which time Darci or Jennifer will call you to
schedule a time to come out and do the repair. If the repair is due to the lawn cutting crew, there will be no cost. However, if there is a general maintenance problem with the sprinkler head; there may be a charge for the maintenance. I join with Miller in inviting you to come on over Saturday and meet the Miller crew. Think you’ll be sorry if you miss this one!

Just a reminder about signing up for events and trips. All events have a sign-up date and a number in parenthesis; which is the number of participants we need to make the event happen. Or in the event of OUR bus trips; it’s the number of tickets that are available. Please pay closer attention to these dates! The big trips that we schedule have a minimum and we need to meet it way before the date of the scheduled event. Remember tickets and buses have to paid for long before the trip happens. Your cooperation would be appreciated!

If you haven’t yet picked up your Picture Directory from the library, I encourage to do so. Do know, however, that our website has been updated to include the pictures in the Roster. Check out the website if you haven’t already. Go to “Residents Only” file and click on Resident Roster OR JUST CLICK HERE. You will find it very convenient with pictures attached. If you need the User Name or Password, contact the office and we will remind you. Remember, don’t share this information with anyone outside the community. Check it out! Think you’ll enjoy it!
 

 in May
  • HERITAGE IN THE HILLS QUILT SQUARES

    There are still quilt squares available in the Craft Room at the Clubhouse for your design. Come pick up a square and decorate it as you wish and be sure to put your name on it. We will be sewing them together to make a quilt which we will display at the clubhouse. The squares that have been done are simply WONDERFUL! Don’t miss out! Stop by and pick yours up today and get it back to the office by the end of May so that we can get moving on the quilt! Join with your friends and neighbors and do your square today!
     
  • HERITAGE IN THE HILLS COOKBOOK

    We will soon be producing our 2nd Edition of the Heritage in the Hills Cookbook. The last time we did this project it was a huge success. Many people are still talking about the cookbook and we’ve heard “you must put that recipe in the next cookbook!” Well, now is the time! You will find a recipe form in this newsletter. Please submit as many recipes as you desire by the end of June. The book will be done and ready by fall for all those holiday gifts! Submit all your favorite recipes in all categories! Be sure to hand print your name so that there are no spelling errors! Share your favorites with us all! Encourage your neighbors and friends! Do it today!
     
  • BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS

    The May meeting of the Heritage Hills Book Club will feature selections from contemporary author David
    Halberstam. He was a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist. His books covered a wide range of topics, from sports to wars. Among the books he wrote were: “The Best and the Brightest” (Vietnam); “War in a Time of Peace: Bush, Clinton and the Generals”, “The Coldest Winter” (Korea), “The Powers That Be” (Media), “The Breaks of the Game” (Basketball), “The Reckoning” (Auto Industry) and “The Summer of ‘49” (The New York Yankees vs. the Boston Red Sox).

    Choose one of his many books or an overview of the journalist’s life and share with others on
    Saturday, May 26th at 10:00 am.

    Join us for book discussion, fellowship, coffee and bagels. - EVERYONE INVITED!
     
  • BUS TRIPS IN MAY

    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. If your name is on the Waiting List for an event and you’d like to drive on your own, let us know in the office and we will try to get additional tickets if possible. 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!

    Thursday, May 3rd at 6:15 pm - Crittenton Hospital Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group meets from 7 - 8 on the “Do’s and Don’ts of Foot Care”. This is a free seminar. Sign-up immediately if you are interested in attending.

    Friday, May 4th at 10:00 am - The Pacer Walking Group will meet to walk on one of the Paint Creek Trails. Sign-up immediately (4)

    Saturday, May 5th at 8:30 am - Rochester Farmers Market and Breakfast in Rochester following. Sign-up immediately (5).

    Sunday, May 6th at 1:15 pm - The Avon Players for Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up. Tickets $14. This trip will car pool from the parking lot. Limited number of tickets available. See the office for availability.

    Sunday, May 6th at 1:45 pm - The South Oakland Concert Band will be doing their Spring Concert in Royal Oak (3:00 Show). Ticket price AT THE DOOR is $5.00 for seniors. Sign-up immediately (6).

    Wednesday, May 9th at 6:45 pm - The Village Players in Birmingham for Wait Until Dark. Limited free tickets. Sign-up by 5-4.

    Thursday, May 10th at 11:30 am - Singles Lunch Out to Alex’s in Rochester. We will have lunch while having a general meeting announcing upcoming trips and events. Sign-up immediately (6).

    Friday, May 11th at 10:00 am - Pacers Walk Group meets with the Bike Enthusiasts to travel to Independence-Oaks park for a nice bike or walk through their trails. Sign-up by 5-7 (4)

    Saturday, May 12th at 11:00 am - Let’s Go Fishing - Bring your gear and join with your friends and neighbors to travel to Independence-Oaks Park for a day of fun in the sun. You can rent boats or fish off the dock. Bring a cooler with refreshments. Sign-up by 5-9

    Friday, May 18th at 10:00 am - The Pacers Walking Group goes to Hawk Woods. Sign-up by 5-14 (4)

    Saturday, May 19th at 11:00 am - Fine Arts Show at The Villages of Rochester. Don’t worry about parking; join with us and have a great time shopping! Sign-up by 5-8 (6)

    Sunday, May 20th at 6:30 pm - Palace of Auburn Hills for Andre Rieu concert. Tickets $52.60. Sign-up IMMEDIATELY.

    Thursday, May 24th at 2:00 pm - Bring along your dog to travel by bus to the Oakland Dog Run. Sign-up by 5-22 (4)

    Friday, May 25th at 9:00 am - Kensington Valley Mall - Do your summer shopping NOW at these great prices! Sign-up by 5-22 (6)

    Friday, May 25th at 10:00 am - The Pacers Walking Group will walk Paint Creek. Carpooling from the clubhouse. Sign-up by 5-21

    Saturday, May 26th at 11:00 am - The Rochester Heritage Festival - Admission on your own. Don’t worry about parking for this
    festival; but don’t miss it! We’ll drop you at the start and you can have as much time as you need. Sign-up by 5-21 (6)

    Thursday, May 31st at 10:30 am - RESPECT at the Gem Theatre. Tickets $89 which includes lunch at the
    Century Grille, ticket for the performance and motor coach. This musical journey is a funny, exuberant look at the lives of women as reflected in music. From “Someone to Watch Over Me” to “I Will Survive!” This musical will have you dancing out of the theatre and singing all the way home! It’s Detroit’s Newest Ultimate Girls’ Day Out at the Gem. A few tickets still available. Check with the office immediately if interested.


    Be sure to check out all the upcoming bus trips later in this newsletter.
    Don’t hesitate! The time to sign-up for these trips and events is now!
     
  • CARD GAME FUN - Everyone Welcome! Come Join Us!
     
    • BRIDGE - Mondays at 7:00 pm and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
    • DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Thursday, May 10th and 24th  at 7:15 pm
    • PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
    • EUCHRE - Wednesday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm.
    • BINGO - Wed., May 23rd at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And 1 Cover-All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!
    • MEXICAN TRAIN - At the clubhouse. Wed. May 16th 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
    • 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!
       

LET’S GO FISHING !

Saturday, May 12th - 11:00 am

Spring has sprung and summer is most definitely in the air! It’s time to dig out that fishing gear and get out to do some quiet fishing. We will hop on the bus and travel out to Clarkston to Independence-Oaks to their fishing area. You can rent a row boat to go out on their lake (for a charge) or just fish off the shore. Whichever one you choose, just come along! Join with your neighbors and friends and have a great time!

Sign-up by 5-9 (6)

  • HITH GARDEN CLUB

    FIRST MEETING OF 2007!
    THURSDAY, MAY 17TH AT 2:00 PM - In The Library at the Clubhouse

    If you have a love for gardening, please come join this fun group! We will be planning the plantings around the community and trips to take during the summer. We need you for your help and support and for your many ideas! Please come see what we are all about!
     
  • HKNITTERS BY KNITE

    WEDNESDAY, MAY 30TH AT 7:00 PM

    Calling all crafters; especially knitters and crocheters! Come on over to the Clubhouse this knite (night) to join with your neighbors to sit and knit and chat! Bring your projects to share; come for new ideas! Come along!
    Sign-up to join us by 5-25
     
  • YOU ARE INVITED

SATURDAY, MAY 5TH AT 11:00 AT THE CLUBHOUSE
Join Us:

  • To enjoy a cup of coffee and some goodies with your neighbors
     
  • To learn about some great new landscape services being offered to Heritage I in the Hills residents by Miller Landscape (the people who already take care of our common areas and snow removal)
     
  • Complete landscape solutions that will provide you with luscious green lawns, expertly pruned plants, gorgeous planting beds and worry-free start up and shut down of your sprinkling system.
     
  • To meet the Miller Landscape team who welcomes the opportunity to take care of your outdoor “to-do” list so that you can simply enjoy your summer at Heritage in the Hills.

Everyone who attends will be entered into a drawiing for a FREE Silver Home Care Solution!

  • KARAOKE IS SPRINGIN’ AT THE CLUBHOUSE

    Friday, May 18th at 6:00 pm - $8/Person
    Chicken Breast BBQ Pot Luck
    We will be making the Chicken Breast on the BBQ. Bring a side dish to go with it! Dessert will be provided.
    BYOB if desired. Soda, Iced Tea and Coffee will be Included.

    Don’t miss a night of fun while enjoying the talents of your friends and neighbors here at Heritage! All kinds of music and guaranteed fun!

    Sign-up To Join Us by 5-14 (30)
     
  • PIZZA & TRIVIA SOCIAL

    Friday, May 11th AT 6:00 pm - $6

    Join with your neighbors and friends and enjoy a good pizza and salad dinner. Immediately following dinner, Sylvia & Jim Bucknavich will sponsor a group Trivia game. You play by table; not individually. Our last one was a huge success! Don’t miss this one!BYOB if desired. Soda, Iced Tea and Coffee is included.

    Sign-up To Join Us by 5-7 (20)
     
  • MORE CLUBHOUSE FUN … FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT

    SATURDAY, MAY 5TH AT 12:30 PM - THE KENTUCKY DERBY will be on the big screen for your viewing pleasure.

    SATURDAY, MAY 27TH AT 1:00 PM - $4/PERSON - THE INDY 500 will be on the big screen for your viewing pleasure. Subs and soda will be served.

    Sign-up for the Kentucky Derby IMMEDIATELY (12) and for the Indy 500 by 5-22 (12)
     
  • Singles news and events

    Thursday, May 10th at 11:30 am -
    Join us as we jump on the bus and enjoy lunch together at Alex’s in Rochester. We will be having a General Meeting at that time with some updated trip information. Lunch cost will be on your own. Don’t miss out; be sure to join us!

    Sign-up Immediately (6).

    Saturday, May 19th at 6:00 pm - $3
    Join together at the clubhouse and enjoy a pot-luck dinner together. We will have cheese burgers on the grill; bring a salad or dish to go along with that. Soda and coffee will be served. Join with us!

    Sign-up by 5-16 (12)
     
  • FUNNIEST MOMENTS OF THE CENTURY AT THE CLUBHOUSE!

    Reader’s Digest Classic Collection

    The best of 20th century humor, with hours of nonstop laughter, including clips of Lucille Ball, Jerry Lewis, W.C. Field, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Carol Burnett and many more.

    THURSDAY, MAY 31ST AT 7:15 PM AT THE CLUBHOUSE

    #1 DVD - Moments of the Stars - Whether it’s Sid Caesar’s take-off on “This is Your Life” or Carol Burnett’s “Went with the Wind”, you’ll love America’s favorite routines. Fun on the big screen!

    DON’T MISS THE FUN! JOIN US!
     
  • Sewing Group - Sewing for Babies

    Thursday, May 17th at 9:00 am

    Join us in the craft room as we make flannel baby blankets and terry hooded towels for the Pregnancy Crisis Center in Pontiac. Bring your machine and all materials needed. Call us if you need instructions. Also bring a brown bag lunch so we can stay all day! If you can’t sew but would like to help us, feel free to make a
    donation for the material purchased. Thank you & PLEASE join with us!
     
  • HERITAGE FLOWER FUND NEEDS YOUR YEARLY SUPPORT!

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

    The yearly fund drive is NOW! We have included a beautifully decorated envelope for this purpose with this month's newsletter to make it easy to make donation. Enclose your check (payable to Rosemary Caccamo) or cash in the envelope and drop it off at the clubhouse or directly to
    Rosemary. We appreciate your support! Thank You!
     

 
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

Have we passed spring and gone right to summer? What a beautiful day today, picture perfect! Nice way to welcome back all the
returned “snow birds”. We missed you.

Our April activity was a success. Everyone I talked with has said what a nice time they had and how much they enjoyed themselves. Thanks to Karen Bishop and Ann Moran for all their planning. I apologize for causing confusion Wednesday morning!

Upcoming events include a GENERAL MEETING on Friday, May 4th at 11:00 am at the clubhouse. If you are planning to attend the meeting, please RSVP to either Janice at 475-7850 or Willie at 475-0012.

May 22, Linda Foltz and Ruth Smith are taking us on a tour of the historical Wisner Home. The cost for this activity is $9. The Wisner Home is located in Pontiac and we will be carpooling from the clubhouse. Check the Red Hat credenza for a flyer.

In June, Sylvia Imbrunnone and Kathy Mischley will be planning our event. Marian Hansen and Kathy Williams are hosting August. That rounds out our calendar for the year. Please give some thought to presenting an activity for months of July, September, October, November or December.

In Friendship, Janice Mosesso

in May
  • Friday, May 4th at 11:00 am - Red Hat General Meeting - RSVP to Jan Mosseso or Willie Swayze
     
  • Friday, May 4th at 6:00 pm - Resident Social - Poker for Everyone following at 6:30 pm - Join with your neighbors for a social. Bring a dish to pass with everyone. BYOB or drink. No need to sign-up; just come one and all!
     
  • Saturday, May 5th at 11:00 am - Join with the Miller Landscape crew for Coffee and Snacks to hear the latest landscaping news! Sign-up immediately!
     
  • Saturday, May 5th at 12:30 pm - Come on over to watch the Kentucky Derby on the Big Screen. Sign-up immediately (5)
     
  • Wednesday, May 9th at 6:30 pm - Join with Mark Redner to hear all about the Benefits of Massage Therapy. He will give you reasons why you should or you shouldn’t! He will have his chairs for demonstrations. You can have time for a one-to-one with Mark to talk to him about any problems you may be having. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! It’s free! Sign-up by 5-7 (6)
     
  • Friday, May 11th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch at the Clubhouse. Bring along a project to work on or join us with our newest charity projects. Bring your completed projects to share! Sign-up by 5-9
     
  • Friday, May 11th at 6:00 pm - Pizza & Trivia Spring Social - $6 - Come enjoy pizza and salad and then a fun group game of Trivia Pursuit. BYOB; Soda, Iced Tea and Coffee will be included. Sign-up by 5-7 (20)
     
  • Saturday, May 12th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse - Bobby - $1.00 for Boston Coolers (payable that night). Sign-up by 5-9 (8)
     
  • Wednesday, May 16th from 10 - 2 - Massages with Mark. Sign-up for a 15, 30, 45 or 60 minute massage with Mark. Cost is $1/minute ($15 for 15 minutes, $30 for 30 minutes, etc.). Pay Mark on the day of massage. Sign-up by 5-9.
     
  • Thursday, May 17th at 9:00 am - The Sewing Group meets to Sew for Babies for the Crisis Pregnancy Center. Making flannel blankets and towels. Bring machines, materials needed and a brown bag lunch. No need to sign-up; just come and join us!
     
  • Thursday, May 17th at 2:00 pm - Garden Club Meeting in the Library. No need to sign-up; just please join us!
     
  • Thursday, May 17th at 7:30 pm - Penny Ante game. Bring along a sack full of pennies! Sign-up by 5-14 (4)
     
  • Friday, May 18th at 6:00 pm - Spring Karaoke Pot Luck - $8 - Chicken Breast BBQ and dessert. Bring a side dish to pass. Come see and hear all the great talent of your neighbors and friends. Guaranteed laughter and fun! Sign-up by 5-14 (30)
     
  • Saturday, May 19th at 6:00 pm - Singles gather at the clubhouse for a Pot-Luck dinner and fun. Sign-up by 5-16 (12)
     
  • Sunday, May 20th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm -Celebrate Neighbor Day by gathering with your friends at the clubhouse for a Sunday Sundae Social! $3. Come create your own sundae with lots of toppings and choices! Sign-up by 5-23 (15)
     
  • Monday, May 21—25th - Auburn Hills Garbage Pick-Up. Have your items at the curb before 8:00 am on Monday and leave until it is picked up (at the latest Friday at 5:00 pm). No cost.
     
  • Friday, May 25th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse. Cost is $20; payable that night. Sign-up by 5-21.
     
  • Saturday, May 26th - POOL OPENS AT 10:00 AM (Weather Permitting!)
     
  • Saturday, May 26th at 10:00 am - Book Club Meeting at the Clubhouse.
     
  • Saturday, May 26th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse - The Queen - $1.00 for Ice Cream Sodas. Sign-up by 5-21 (8)
     
  • Sunday, May 27th at 1:00 pm - The Indy 500 on the big screen. Subs and soda available for $4. Sign-up by 5-22 (12)
     
  • Wednesday, May 30th at 7:00 pm - Knitters by Knite - Bring a project or see what others are doing! Sign-up by 5-25
     
  • Thursday, May 31st at 7:15 pm - Funniest Moments of the Century DVD - Come ready to laugh your frustrations away! The DVD runs just over an hour. Sign-up by 5-27 (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.

  • Thursday, June 7th at 7:00 pm - “My Life; My Story” at the Clubhouse. Jim Burke will be coming in to introduce you to this great idea for you to speak to your family and share your thoughts with them on video. Cookies and lemonade will be served.
     
  • Saturday, June 9th at 8:30 am - Oakland County Farmers Market Bus Trip. After shopping, we’ll stop for breakfast. Sign-up by 6-1.
     
  • Thursday, June 14th - Tiger Baseball vs. Milwaukee - Coach Bus - $50 - Sign-up by May 15th. We need 20 to go!
     
  • Friday, June 15th at 7:00 pm - Heritage Belles Spring Concert at the Clubhouse. The hand bell choir will be taking this concert on the road into the community on three occasions. This night is for you to hear their great work and progress. It is guaranteed to be a night of great music! They have worked hard and hope you take the time to come hear them and support them. A wonderful dessert will be served following the concert. Sign-up by 6-8.
     
  • Wednesday, June 20th - Heritage in the Hills Homeowners Association General Meeting. Watch your mail for further information as to date and location.
     
  • Sunday, June 24th at 4:00 - Tropical Paradise Social with the South Oakland Jazz Band - Save the date and look for more information in next month’s newsletter!
     
  • Wednesday, June 27th thru Thursday, June 28th - Shaw Festival Trip - See information on front of this newsletter. Hope you decide to join us; time to commit is now. Send your deposit as soon as possible. We need 24 to make the trip go!
     
  • Thursday, June 28th at 3:45 pm - Taste of Auburn Hills Bus Trip. Watch for ticket information in the June Newsletter. If you’d prefer to travel on your own; tickets will be available for purchase at a reduced rate. More info in June.
     
  • Sunday, July 1st at 11:45 am - High School Musical at the Fisher Theatre. Tickets are $51. 14 Tickets available. 1:00 pm matinee. Sign-up by 6-2
     
  • Thursday, July 12th - WICKED at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts in Lansing. Tickets $119. Ticket price includes the performance and motor coach. Lunch will be on your own. Come enjoy this beautiful musical long before Dorothy dropped in! Minimum of 20; Max of 29. Sign-up by 6-2
     
  • Sunday, July 15th from 2 - 5 - Annual Kids Pool Party with DA The Clown - Spread the word, mark your calendars and watch for more information!
     
  • Tuesday, July 17th - Houghton Lake Cruise - $85 - Lunch is included on the cruise of Houghton Lake. A stop will also be made in Midland at The Alden B. Dow Home & Studio. Motor coach trip. Sign-up by 6-2.
     
  • Friday, July 20th at 7:30 pm - Nunsense at Meadow Brook. Pavilion seats. $20
     
  • Monday, July 30th - Cornwell’s Dinner Theater in Marshall for Murder at High Noon. Tickets $70. Motor coach,
    Lunch and show included in price. Sign up by 6-15
     
  • Thursday, August 9th - Tiger Baseball vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays - $50 - Limo-Coach. Need 25 to go! Sign-up by 6-30.
     
  • Saturday, August 11th at 7:30 - Comedian Chelsea Handler at Meadow Brook - $20 - Pavilion Seats
     
  • Sunday, September 2nd - Annual Labor Day Golf Outing at Springfield Oaks. Save the date!
     
  • Sunday, August 9th at 7:30 - Laugh-A-Palooza at Meadow Brook - Tickets $7.50 - Pavilion Seats
     
  • Thursday, September 27th at Noon - Ladies Fall Luncheon with the Petticoat Ladies. Mark your calendar!
     
  • September 25-27 - Broadway Showtune Cruise on the Mississippi - $359 - Cruise on the Celebration
    Belle. Guided tour of John Deere Pavillion ( a historic home). Two nights at Four Points Sheraton.
    Look for more information on a flier at the clubhouse. Trip by Seniors Unlimited.


SIGN-UP NOW FOR THESE TRIPS! REMEMBER IF YOU WAIT .. IT MAY BE FILLED!
 

HERITAGE IN THE HILLS POOL RULES AND PROCEDURES
Daily Pool & Spa Hours: 10 am - 10 pm Daily Children’s Swim Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Pool & Spa hours are posted and strictly enforced. The use of the pool and/or spa at any other time is prohibited.

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

POOL RULES

  1. Only residents and their guests will be permitted to use the pool facilities. Pool passes must be worn while in the pool area and visible to the Pool Operator. You must sign-in upon entrance into the pool area.

  2. Absolutely no diving or jumping of any kind in the pool or spa.

  3. No running or horseplay allowed in the pool area.

  4. No glass containers in the pool area; use only plastic or aluminum.

  5. Michigan Law prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages in the hot tub; or entering the pool or spa while intoxicated.

  6. Young children/toddlers MUST wear swim diapers—NEVER regular disposable diapers. A changing table is available in the Women’s Restroom in the Clubhouse. Please change children in that location; not at the pool side.

  7. Children under 12 are NOT PERMITTED in the hot tub. This is a State Law and will be strictly enforced.
    Food and beverages only allowed at the upper deck of the pool area (where the tables and umbrellas are located).

  8. Large floats and toys are not permitted. Noodles and other swim-type aids are allowed.

  9. Radios are only permitted at the pool area with headphones.

  10. Please remember before leaving to lower the umbrella, use the trash containers and clean-up the area you used!

  11. Proper swimwear is required. Cut-offs are not considered proper swimwear. Swimwear is not appropriate for use inside the clubhouse except to use the restrooms. Please dry off and wear an appropriate cover-up and shoes while inside the clubhouse.

  12. Showers are available for use before and after swimming in the restrooms inside the clubhouse. Please use them!


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

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

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

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

In case of inclement weather, the pool and spa will be automatically closed. If you are at the pool and thundering and lightening begins; please leave the pool area at once. If shelter is needed, please enter the clubhouse. If the weather is demonstrating a light rain; the pool will remain open and you are welcome to wait on the deck until it passes. However, the pool must be evacuated if it is raining; NO EXCEPTIONS! It will only be closed at the sighting of lightening and thunder.

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

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

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