Volume 8 Issue 6
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 | June Calendar of Events
Special Recognition To Our Residents:
  • A very special thanks to Sylvia and Jim Bucknavich for hosting our Trivia & Pizza Party in May. It was such a fun night! Thanks for putting so much work into choosing all those great trivia questions! It was truly a fun night and we look forward a repeat night in the near future! We appreciate all your hard work!
     
  • In May we hosted our Spring Karaoke Social. A very heartfelt thanks to Larry DeRonne and Larry Prior for all their hard work in setting everything up and preparing for the evening. It is just so entertaining to see all the talent that exists in this community! Everyone was singing and have a barrel of fun! A special thanks to Dick, Dorothy and Terry Reagan for the excellent job they did with the BBQ-ing! There were many who helped clean-up after the food and a big kudo’s to you; especially to Shirley Bentley! Thanks for a great night full of wonderful memories! Hats off to all you great singers and entertainers!
     
  • A special thanks to the Garden Committee who have worked hard in making the community beautiful. They have been planting and watering up a storm! The pool area baskets look absolutely beautiful! A very warm and special thanks to Bunny Harms, Bette McCullough, Jill Starwalt, Joanne Stroebel and Margaret Raschke. Be sure to share a warm thanks to them when you see them!
     
  • MANY THANKS TO THE HERITAGE SEWING GROUP!

    The Heritage Sewing Group met for one day in the craft room in May. They brought along their sewing
    machines and totes full of lots of beautiful material. Their goal was to make some hooded bath towels for babies and also baby receiving blankets for the Crisis Pregnancy  Center in Pontiac. At the end of the day they a great stash of completed projects! They made 15 hooded baby towels and 25 baby receiving blankets! WOW! Marian Hansen and Linda Foltz made a trip to the Center to make the  delivery and you can imagine their excitement!

    A special thanks to all those who helped by sewing! Linda Foltz, Marian Hansen, Joan Huffmaster, Jill Starwalt and Sylvia Bucknavich. What a great job ladies! Thank you for all your handiwork and love! Great job!
     


TROPICAL PARADISE BLAST

Sunday, June 24th at 4:00 pm
At The Clubhouse
Only $5.00/Person !

Come on over to the Tropical Paradise at Heritage in the Hills!

Sit back and relax and enjoy the music provided by the South
Oakland Jazz Band.

Dinner will consist of BBQ ribs, chicken and bratwurst. Dinner is being supplied and cooked by Securitas, Inc. (our Guard Contractor). There will also be salad and lots of other goodies! Dessert will be provided as well. BYOB if desired - Iced Tea, Coffee, Lemonade and Soda will be served. Bring your bathing suit and towel and take a dip in the pool following dinner!

Come enjoy the music, the food, the fellowship of your friends and neighbors and great atmosphere!
Don’t miss this summer delight!

Sign-up by June 17th (25)

HERITAGE IN THE HILLS HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20TH AT 7:00 PM

At the Auburn Hills Apostolic Church on Squirrel

Our lawyer will be in attendance to give us an update on our law suit. The board will give updated reports. Everyone is invited! Hope to see you in the sanctuary at the church on the 20th of June!

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W E N E E D Y—O—U !

There are several areas where we are in need of volunteers for community involvement. If you are interested in any of these areas, please contact the person listed and let them know! Please consider helping where you can! We need you!

THE GARDEN COMMITTEE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS to help water the plants at the clubhouse and the gazebo. They are looking for weekly commitments. Bette McCullough keeps a “Watering Schedule”. If you find you can help out a couple weeks throughout the summer, please give her a call at 248-340-9844. PLEASE call to lend us a hand today!

THE OFFICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS to help collate and fold the newsletters each month now that we do them in-house. If you can help for a couple hours each month, please contact the clubhouse office. The
office also needs substitutes for the Block Volunteers who deliver the newsletters each month. If you can volunteer to substitute on your block, please let your block volunteer or the office know! THANK YOU!

 

NOTES OF THANKS

  • Joe Sobosky writes: To All Heritage in the Hills Members, You added a great big, bright spot of sunshine to my day! What a nice surprise thanks to all of you. It brightened my day tremendously to receive the flowers. I’m coming along slowly, but surely. Thanks again for the beautiful basket of sunshine!
     
  • Elaine Kissel shares her thoughts: To all our friends and neighbors at Heritage in the Hills - Thank you so much for all your calls and cards following my aunt - Angela Proctor’s recent death. Angela really loved living here. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and thank you again for making my loss bearable!
     
  • Katherine Smarsch shares: I would like to thank my neighbors and friends for the beautiful flowers I received while I was in the hospital for a gall bladder operation. Also a thank you for my friends who visited me at the hospital and nursing home, and many thanks for the mass cards and get well cards. It is good to be home after six weeks of recovery! Thank you!
     
  • Barbara & Victor Shrem share their thoughts: For the cards, the prayers, the many offers of help, the books, the flowers, the visits, the many acts of caring thoughtfulness to both of us during the months of Victor’s illness and recovery, we say a heartfelt thank you to everyone in our wonderful Heritage community!
     
  • Sylvia Imbrunnone writes: Thank you for the beautiful flowers, cards and calls. A wonderful group of neighbors!
     
  • Tim Teagan shares: To Heritage in the Hills Community; Just a quick note of special thanks for: your friendship, your support, the special flowers, the blanket, bread and visit. Wow! What else can I say! It’s living here, and having nearby special friends that have really made it possible for me to get through this life changing event. Thanks again!
     
  • Flo Dorman writes: I would like to thank all my friends in Heritage Hills for their prayers, flowers, food, visits, cards and telephone calls after my recent surgery. It was so appreciated and I can’t thank you enough! Thank you all!
     
  • Nancy Fleischmann shares: A note to say thank you and to let you know how much your thoughtfulness meant after my recent surgery The flowers were gratefully appreciated !

SUMMER CLUBHOUSE  - OFFICE HOURS

Monday Through Friday - 9:00 - 5:00 pm
(Closed Between 1 and 2 for Lunch)
Saturday and Sunday - Noon Until 5:00 pm
 

CHRISTMAS ALREADY?

Yes! because the Goodfellow Dolls will be here very soon! They are already on their way! Time is now to sign-up to “dress a doll” (or two) for a child for the holiday. This is great fun and very rewarding! Sign-up TODAY to be sure to receive your doll(s). Call Marian Hansen or Linda Foltz for more information. The dolls will be here in July!

STOP ON BY …

St. Hugo of the Hills is having a Rummage Sale - June 20, 21 and 22.  Over 20 Departments and A Silent Auction - ALL PROCEEDS RAISED BENEFIT 26 AREA CHARITIES! Stop on In !

PACERS (WALKERS) JUNE SCHEDULE

  • FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH AT 10:00 am - Paint Creek Trail in Rochester
  • FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 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, JUNE 22ND AT 10:00 am - Paint Creek Trail in Auburn Hills followed by Music in the Park at Riverside Park. Stop and pick up lunch on the way if desired.
  • FRIDAY, JUNE 29TH AT 10:00 am - Hawk Woods Nature Park Trails

    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 and call if your schedule changes that you won’t make it! Don’t make the group sit and wait for you!

    We need at least 4 to make it a bus trip!

SINGLES NEWS AND EVENTS

Wednesday, June 13th at 10:00 am - Come and join us as we have breakfast together at the new Big Boy Restaurant at Walton and Tienken in Rochester. There are all kinds of new things going in and up around this area. Come check it out with us! Sign-up to go by 6-9 (6).

Friday, June 22nd at 5:30 pm - Climb aboard the bus and travel with us for a mystery dinner evening. The travel won’t be REAL long; the distance isn’t REAL far .. But the fun will be REAL great! We will have a good time and a great meal! Count on it! Sign-up by 6-18.

All Singles and Ladies of Heritage Are Welcome to Join Us for These Events!

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD AT 7:00 PM AT THE CLUBHOUSE

#2 DVD - The Unexpected - Unforgettable foul-ups by an all-star comedy cast, plus wedding bloopers, sports blunders and every day flubs. You’ll see Bob Hope, John Wayne, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, and world leaders and actors caught with egg on their well-known faces.

DON’T MISS THE FUN! JOIN US!

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

  • Victor Shrem

  • Norm Cloyd

  • Reid Steinmetz

  • Nancy Branstner

  • Betty Muscarella

Ponderings From the Manager

Summer has hit us hard and fast, hasn’t it? Miller Landscape had a hard beginning for the first couple weeks with rain fall. It made everyone confused as to the “regular” cutting schedule! Sorry about that! But they have been on regular schedule now and I must admit, the community is looking beautiful! I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful flowers throughout the community. Not only has Miller been working hard, but our very own Garden Committee has too! They have planted flowers at all the public benches in the community and the baskets in the pool area. The committee members are recognized on the front page of this newsletter, be sure to say thank you to them when you see them throughout the community! The gazebo at the clubhouse looks beautiful too. Be sure to stop by there and sit awhile, enjoying the beauty of the community. While sitting there be sure to look at the golf green. We have had it worked on and cleaned. The ball cups have beenreplaced and a special treatment applied to control the moss.

We are continuing two community projects .. Quilt Squares and Cookbook Recipes. If you haven’t heard, we are going to be making (and then displaying) our first Heritage Quilt. Everyone is asked to decorate a quilt square (available at the clubhouse) and then they will be sewn together and the quilt will be hung in the craft room. If you haven’t yet made a quilt square; time is getting short! It will run only through the month of June; so act quickly! Many of the quilt squares have already been done and they are turning out beautiful! We left them out on display in the craft room, however one was “misplaced” from the finished pile. If, perhaps, you have taken a square home to use as a sample; please return it as soon as possible. We are looking for the missing square!! If you know anything about it, please talk to me about it! I thank you! Also we need more recipes! If you saw our first copy of the cookbook, it was wonderful! We want to have enough recipes to make it worthwhile .. so get out your favorites, copy them and get them over to the office! We will be asking for recipes through July; but don’t let the time get away from you! Do it now! You don’t have to use the “official” recipe form; you can just copy your recipe and put your name on it and turn it in. Or you can just write it on a recipe card or piece of paper. It really doesn’t matter; just get it to the office! You will be proud to have your name and your recipes included in our second Heritage Cookbook! The completed cookbooks will be available for purchase in the fall; just in time for the holidays! What a great gift for that person who has everything! A book full of our favorite recipes! Please participate and get your recipes in as soon as you can! Thanks!!

The craft room and its paint job has been completed. I hope you stop in and take a look. I’m sure you will think it looks lovely. Between the new chairs in the game room, the rearrangement of the furniture, the “country garden” feel to the outer lobby and the craft room being painted; the clubhouse is looking quite beautiful! Stop by on your walk around the neighborhood and take a peek! There still will be some minor “decorating” done (rearranging) but overall, it is certainly pretty! Let me know what you think! And of course it’s summer; so I must also talk about the pool and spa! We will do our best to keep the pool area as safe as we can throughout the summer. There will be occasions, however, that the pool or spa will need to be closed because of maintenance or chemical problems. We will do our best to get things operating as quickly as possible; but please be patient with us during this time! Remember, we aren’t enjoying it either! If you see the “Pool Closed” sign on the gate; we ask your cooperation. If you’d like to stop in at the office, we will be happy to call you once everything is in operation again. Please remember that any guests coming to the pool MUST be accompanied by the resident. A guest without the homeowner will be asked by the Pool Operator to leave. There are no exceptions to this rule! Your cooperation will be most appreciated throughout the pool season! The pool area looks so welcoming! Sit back, relax and enjoy!

This month I only have a couple community reminders. PLEASE slow down while driving through the community! Especially this time of year when there are lots of walkers, joggers and bike riders! Slow down and drive safely! Also a reminder while you are out walking your pets, please remember to clean-up after them! Everyone will appreciate that! When you come into the exercise room, feel free to turn the temperature lower for your comfort. Just remember to turn it up before you leave! And be on the watch! The Elliptical Trainer is on it’s way! It should be here in a week or two! Have a wonderful June .. and be sure to take time to smell the roses!
 

 in June
  • 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 June 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 recipe forms at the clubhouse. Please submit as many recipes as you desire by the end of July. 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 June meeting of the Heritage Hills Book Club will feature a good mystery by David Baldacci - Simple Genius. Also mark your calendars now to join us on July 28th when we will meet to discuss Yiddish Policennan’s Union by Michael Chabon.

    We hope you will join us this month on Saturday, June 24th at 10:00 am. Please join us for discussion, fellowship, coffee and bagels!

    EVERYONE INVITED!
     
  • BUS TRIPS IN JUNE

    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, June 7th at 6:15 pm - Crittenton Hospital Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group meets from 7 - 8 on the “Staying Hydrated in the Heat”. This is a free seminar. Sign-up immediately if you are interested in attending.

    Saturday, June 9th at 8:30 am - Oakland County Farmers Market Bus Trip. After shopping, we’ll stop for breakfast. Sign-up by 6-6 (8)

    Sunday, June 10th - Time TBA - Jump on the bus and go to the movies and dinner. A matinee movie with dinner following will be our choice. Movie and location to be announced 6-8. Call the clubhouse for updates. Sign-up by 6-8 (6).

    Tuesday, June 12th at 5:30 pm - Heritage Belles Concert On-The-Road - Mercy Bellbrook in Rochester.

    Wednesday, June 13th at 10:00 am - Singles and Ladies Breakfast Out - The new BIG BOYS in Rochester - Cost on Your Own. Sign-up by 6-8 (6).

    Wednesday, June 13th at 2:00 pm - Hop on the bus and take a ride to look at beautiful lakes and stop for an ice cream cone! Just a leisurely, relaxing and yummy afternoon! Sign-up by 6-8 (6).

    Thursday, June 14th - Tiger Baseball vs. Milwaukee - Coach Bus - $50 - STILL HAVE A FEW SEATS LEFT! IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, COME TO THE CLUBHOUSE IMMEDIATELY! BRING A FRIEND!!

    Tuesday, June 19th at 5:30 pm - Heritage Belles Concert On-The-Road - American House Village

    Wednesday, June 20th at 2:00 pm - Papa Joe’s Bus Trip - Come see and browse the new store! Sign-up by 6-15 (6).

    Thursday, June 21st at 5:30 pm - Heritage Belles Concert On-The-Road - Waltonwood of Rochester Hills

    Friday, June 22nd at 5:30 pm - Singles and Ladies Dinner Out - Mystery Trip - Come and be surprised and enjoy a great meal! You won’t want to miss out! Sign-up by 6-18 (6).

    Saturday, June 23rd at 10:00 am - The Peacock and Marcials Greenhouse in Rochester. Come see this great greenhouse and walk through The Peacock for some interesting things! The Garden Club suggested this trip and wants you all to come and see the beauty of this place! Sign-up by 6-18 (6).

    Wednesday, June 27th thru Thursday, June 28th - Shaw Festival - STILL HAVE A FEW SEATS AVAILABLE! PLEASE SIGN UP TO JOIN US! It will be a great and fun trip .. And reasonable prices! Sign-up immediately!

    Thursday, June 28th at 3:45 pm - Taste of Auburn Hills Bus Trip .. Or tickets available. Even if you want to go on your own; get your tickets from us and save money! Tickets only $10/each! Sign-up by 6-22.

    Friday, June 29th at 5:30 pm - Auburn Hills City Council’s Ice Cream Social at Riverside Park (Free). Sign-up by 6-26. (8)


    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, June 14th and 28th  at 7:15 pm
    • PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
    • EUCHRE - Wednesday, June 6th at 7:00 pm.
    • BINGO - Wed., June 27th 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. June13th 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!
       
  • HEAR YE, HEAR YE! IT’S A PARTY! - A MEDIEVAL POOL CELEBRATION
    Sunday, July 15th - 2:00 - 5:00 pm - $7.00/Person

We, your humble scribes, spent a fortnight or two scouring the land for gallant games and glorious crafts, all to please your young nobles. Here, we dutifully present the results: a Middle Ages-inspired festival complete with a tournament for the brave, ceremonial craft-making, and fire-breathing swimming. Let the fun begin!

Featuring DA the Clown (with Face Painting, Magic Show and Balloon Creations), Lunch, Snacks, Games & Crafts Plus Swim Time.

Don’t miss the fun! Plan ahead! Sign-up today to be there! Sign-up by July 9th!

  • FLOWER FUND COMMITTEE REPORT

Rosemary Caccamo and Marian Hansen would like to sincerely thank the community for their generous
support to the Heritage Flower Fund last month. With the funds collected ($1,100) the flower fund will
sustain throughout the year! Thank you for your continued support!

  • POOL EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon Classes - 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Instructor: Pat Halstead
$10/Month for 1 Class Per Week
$15/Month for 2 Classes Per Week

Saturday Morning Classes at 11:00 am
Instructor: Shelley
$10/Month

  • NEW TRIP SCHEDULED

Have you heard of the newest, hottest “Jersey Boys?” It’s the hottest on Broadway! It is coming to Chicago and we just may be going!

It would be around the 2nd week of April, 2008. It would be an over-night with accommodations at
The Palmer House. The cost would be approximately $300/person. MLE Travel is setting it up and wants to know if we are interested! Sign-up at the clubhouse to say you are interested now!

 
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

Linda Foltz and Ruth Smith did a wonderful job with the May outing. Fourteen ladies toured the Wisner Home (former governor) and the school house. A surprise topping lunch at our Clubhouse finished the outstanding day.

Kathy Mischley and Sylvia Imbrunnone are hosting the June 19th event (carpooling from the clubhouse at 10:30 am) for a tour of Papa Joe’s new facility with a lunch following in their banquet room. Look for the flyer on the Red Hat credenza. Please sign-up with your choice of lunch to Kathy by June 11th.

July will be hosted by Rita Stringfellow and Gretchen Thams. August by Marian Hansen and Kathy Williams. October by Claire Emmons and JoAnne Kraniak. September is still open for hosting.


CHEERS!

Willie Swayze

in June
  • Friday, June 1st and Friday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Lucks at the Clubhouse.
     
  • Saturday, June 2nd at 11:00 am (and each Saturday throughout June) - Pool Aerobics with Shelley - $10/Month. Come get some great exercise while keeping cool and having a great time! Hope to see you there!
     
  • Thursday, June 7th - All Day - National Chocolate Ice Cream Day - Come enjoy this national day with us! Stop on by the clubhouse and have a scoop or two of chocolate ice cream. Sit out by the pool and enjoy! No need to sign-up; just stop by.
     
  • Thursday, June 7th at 1:00 pm (and each Thursday throughout June) - Mah Jongg Players at the Clubhouse.
     
  • 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. Sign-up immediately (12).
     
  • Friday, June 8th 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, June 9th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be Iwo Jima. Popcorn and soda will be served. Sign-up by 6-6 (8).
     
  • Tuesday, June 12th at 5:30 and Thursday, June 14th at 5:30 (and each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon throughout June) - Pool Exercise with Pat begins. Pool Exercise will be on Tuesday and Thursdays at 5:30 for one hour. Class fees are $10/Month for once a week classes; $15/Month for twice a week classes and $20/month for three times a week classes. Many of you do Chair Exercise class. Go from there to the pool for a real workout! Hope to see you all there!
     
  • Wednesday, June 13th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train at the Clubhouse - $1.00 (payable that night) - Come play this fun domino type game! If you don’t know how to play, we will gladly teach you! You’ll come back for more! Join us!
     
  • Thursday, June 14th at 6:30 pm - Heritage Community Garden Tour - Join with us as we gather at the Clubhouse and walk half the community to view the beautiful gardens of homeowners. We will be covering the gardens in the front of the community. If you are interested in showing your garden, please call and inform the office as soon as possible. Walkers sign up by 6-11. There will be refreshments served after the walk at the clubhouse.
     
  • Friday, June 15th and June 29th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch at the Pool Side. Come enjoy the beautiful weather while doing the craft of your choice! Sign-up by 6-12.
     
  • 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 6-12 (20).
     
  • Saturday, June 16th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse in Celebration of Father’s Day! Movie will be Father of the Bride. Boston Coolers will be available for $1.00. Sign-up by 6-13 (8).
     
  • Tuesday, June 19th at 10:30 am - Red Hat Outing - Meet at the Clubhouse. Call Kathy Mischley for more information.
     
  • Wednesday, June 20th at 7:00 pm - Heritage in the Hills Homeowners Association General Meeting at the Auburn Hills Apostolic Church. Hope to see you all there!
     
  • Thursday, June 21st - Summer Beings - Celebrate with Lemonade and Cookies today at the Pool.
     
  • Friday, June 22nd - All Day - Come enjoy the National Chocolate Éclair Day with us at the Clubhouse. Chocolate Eclairs will be available for your enjoyment. No need to sign-up; just come and join us!
     
  • Sunday, June 24th at 4:00 - Tropical Paradise Blast (Social) with the South Oakland Jazz Band - $5/Person - Sign-up by 6-17 (25)
     
  • Tuesday, Jun 26th - All Day - National Chocolate Pudding Day - Stop on by the Clubhouse to enjoy a bowl of Chocolate Pudding!
     
  • Wednesday, June 27th at 7:00 pm - BINGO at the Clubhouse - All monies collected are included in the game pots! Play as many cards as you desire! Come one; come all and give it a try! It’s a fun night!
     
  • Friday, June 29th at 6:00 pm—Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse—$20 (payable that night). Come join us for a night of fun and gambling! Sign-up by 6-26.
     
  • Saturday, June 30th at 8:00 pm - S’mores on the BBQ at the Pool Side. Come on down in your bathing suit and enjoy a nice evening swim in the pool or a dip into the spa. Enjoy a good ‘ole gooey s’more (graham crackers, Hershey’s chocolate and marshmallow) following your swim or after! Join with your neighbors and friends!


 (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, July 5th at 6:30 pm - Community Garden Walk (Back Section of the Community) - Call to have your gardens “walked” or come to walk and see the beauty and talent of our neighbors! Sign-up by 6-28.
     
  • Friday, July 6th at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck at the Clubhouse. Join with your neighbors and friends. BYO refreshments and a dish to pass. No need to sign-up; just come and join us!
     
  • Saturday, June 7th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be Freedom Writers. $1.00 for Sodas. Sign-up by 6-29 (8).
     
  • 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! 20 Tickets Available. WE STILL HAVE A FEW TICKETS LEFT! CALL YOUR FRIENDS AND INVITE THEM!
     
  • Sunday, July 15th from 2 - 5 - Annual Kids Pool Party with DA The Clown - Spread the word, mark your calendars and look for more information in this newsletter. Won’t want to miss the fun! Sign-up NOW!
     
  • 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 MUST OCCUR NOW! SIGN-UP BY 6-8.
     
  • Friday, July 20th at 7:30 pm - Nunsense at Meadow Brook. Pavilion seats only $20.
     
  • Friday, July 27th - Heritage Hills Fourth Annual Summer Golf Outing - Watch the July Newsletter for more information. For details call John Allasio or Al Oros.
     
  • 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
     
  • Monday, July 23rd - River Crab Cruise and Dinner - $39. Board the Huron Lady II in Port Huron then cruise the beautiful St. Clair River to the River Crab restaurant for a sumptuous dinner. Return on a Sunset Cruise back to Port Huron while enjoying dessert provided by River Crab. Tickets are limited to 14 seats! Reserve your spot now!! Sign-up by 7-9.
     
  • Tuesday, July 24th - 11 - 3 - Massages with Mark. Mark will be here for those feel good massages. $15 for 15 minutes or $30 for 30 minutes. Sign-up now to reserve your time of choice!
     
  • Monday, July 30th at Noon - Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre in Marshall for Murder at High Noon - Tickets $70. Bus, ticket & lunch!
     
  • Wednesday, August 1st - Sea of Fools at Purple Rose Theatre. Tickets $21. We will stop for lunch on the way. Lunch on your own.
     
  • 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 - 10:30 am - Visit Huckleberry Village and Railroad. We will visit the Village, have a train ride and then depart on the Genesee Belle for a Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise at 5:45. All for only $40. 14 Tickets available. Sign-up now for a great day of fun! Sign-up by 7-30.
     
  • Sunday, August 12th 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!
 

(From the May, 2007 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
  1. We have scheduled a General Meeting of the Heritage in the Hills Association to be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the new Apostolic Church on Squirrel. Our attorneys will be present at the meeting to provide an update on our lawsuit. Additional information on this meeting will be sent out shortly.
     
  2. The Board is obtaining quotes to re-pave the entrance area because the pavement is breaking-up and cracking due to the heavy vehicular traffic. This also has caused problems with the gate sensors.

CLUBHOUSE

 

  1. The Board has authorized the purchase of an Elliptical Trainer for the exercise room.
  2. Work has begun on the remodeling and repair of the craft room.
  3. The fence around the pool has been painted and work will begin shortly on the gate house.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

POND MAINTENANCE: The Board authorized the installation of an electric meter and the purchase of a pump for the north pond. This work will be completed shortly.

LANDSCAPING: The trees along Heritage Drive have been sprayed for fungus. Compost pickup has begun. Pickup day is Wednesday. Please place compost in appropriate bags and have them at the curb no later than 10:00 a.m.

SWIMMING POOL UPDATES & NEWS

When coming to the pool, remember to bring your clubhouse key with you. If the office is closed and the alarm is set, you will need your clubhouse key to get into the rest rooms and showers. When you enter the pool area, please be sure to sign-in and as you exit, please write the time you are exiting. The reason for this procedure is so that we accurately determine the swim load for the day. You should also have your swim passes in view (on your swim bag for example). You do not need to wear the swim pass on your clothing. If you have extra guests coming who desire to swim, simply call the Clubhouse office for permission.

Children’s Swim Time is from 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Sunday through Saturday. Children are identified as those 12 years of age and younger. Children of these ages are NOT allowed in the spa (this is a State Law and will be strictly enforced). All guests to the pool area must be accompanied by the homeowner at all times.

The pool water is kept at approximately 84 degrees while the spa is at 104 degrees. Remember, there is no eating/snacking on the pool deck. No glass products allowed on the pool deck. Food and drinks can be served on the upper deck. No alcoholic beverages allowed while in the spa. Please come down, sit back and relax and enjoy the pool area! Enjoy the beauty of it all! If there are any problems or concerns regarding the pool area, don’t hesitate to talk to Karen or John Bell, your two Certified Pool Operators. Enjoy!

MY FATHER WHEN I WAS ….

4 years old:
My daddy can do anything.

5 years old:
My daddy knows a whole lot.

6 years old:
My dad is smarter than your dad.

8 years old:
My dad doesn’t know exactly everything.

10 years old:
In the olden days when my dad grew up, things were sure different.

12 years old:
Oh, well, naturally, father doesn’t know anything about that. He is too old to remember his childhood.

14 years old:
Don’t pay any attention to my father. He is so old-fashioned!

21 years old:
Him? My Lord, he’s hopelessly out-of-date.

25 years old:
Dad knows a little bit about it, but then he should because he has been around so long.

30 years old:
Maybe we should ask Dad what he thinks.

35 years old:
I’m not doing a single thing until I talk to Dad.

40 years old:
I wonder how Dad would have handled it. He was so wise and had a world of experience.

50 years old:
I’d give anything if Dad were here now so I could talk this over with him. Too bad I didn’t appreciate how smart he was! I could have learned a lot from him!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!

GE DISHWASHER RECALL

On May 16th, General Electric announced a recall of 2.5 million GE built-in dishwashers manufactured from 1997 to
December, 2001. This will affect many residents of Heritage in the Hills. Over several years, normal use of liquid rinse aid in some models results in a concentration on the wires inside the dishwasher door. In affected models the rinse aid can degrade the wiring inside the door which can cause an electrical short, overheating or a fire if the wire comes in contact with the metal door. GE has received 135 reports of overheated wiring and 56 reports of property damage due to fires that escaped the dishwasher. GE will do a free repair of affected dishwashers or give a rebate toward the purchase of a new dishwasher ($150 for GE models; $300 for GE Profile or Monogram models).

Letters are being sent, but you can check to see if your dishwasher is part of the recall by going on-line to http://www.geappliances.com and checking out the recall section. Enter your model number and serial number in the section indicated. (Model and serial numbers can be found on the inside front left side). If affected, you can schedule a repair or download a rebate form. You can also call the Recall Hotline (1-877-607-6395) Monday through Saturday, 8 am—8 pm EDT. Before calling, have the model and serial number on hand. It may be difficult to get through due to the volume of calls. It is important that you check your dishwasher for this recall! Many residents have found that their machine is one of those being recalled and have already scheduled their service call. Thanks to Bernie Ris and Carolyn Williams for sharing this information with us!.