Volume 8 Issue 7
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 | July Calendar of Events
Special Recognition To Our Residents:
  • A very special thanks to all who helped make the Tropical Paradise Blast a huge success in June. First a special thanks to the South Oakland County Jazz Band who did an outstanding job providing us music all afternoon. What great music!
     
  • A very warm thanks to Securitas, our guard security company, who provided all the great meat. What an awesome job! A heartfelt thanks to Terri Ricketts and Marilyn Aldinger who helped make the 30 pies for dessert (and yum, were they good!) and to Linda Foltz who delivered them all around the neighborhood to various refrigerators!
     
  • Thanks to Linda Foltz, Diane Hodgson, Carole & Nelson Davey and Kathy & Dave Williams for letting us use their refrigerators! A big thanks to Linda Foltz and Marilyn Aldinger who helped set-up and serve all the food (even cut and served all those pies!). Many hands helped clean-up and we are ever so thankful! A special thanks to Cathy & Al Hansen and Mary Hennessy who stayed to the end helping do dishes and putting everything away.
     
  • And finally to Nelson Davey and John Bell who moved all the furniture around to make room! It was one of our largest summer events and it was fun! Thank you everyone for your helping hands!
     
  • Several of our Block Volunteers have “retired” after serving for several years. A very heartfelt thanks to Cathy Hansen, Jean Mohan, Diane Wilson, and Ceil Kudla for their years of dedication and devotion in delivering newsletters to the mailboxes on their “blocks”. We truly appreciate all you have done in getting this information out to the homeowners and will miss you! Thanks ever so much! !

 

HEAR YE, HEAR YE!
A MEDIEVAL KIDS 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! Sign-up today to be there! Sign-up by July 9th!

 

DOG ‘N’ BREW BBQ POT LUCK
SATURDAY, JULY 28TH AT 6:30 PM
$6.00/PERSON

Come on over to the Clubhouse and enjoy a dog (several varieties) off the grill along with a nice cold brew. Bring your favorite BBQ side dish to pass. Watermelon and an Ice Cream favorite for dessert is included. Coffee, soda, lemonade, iced tea and beer provided. BYOB if desired. Bring your suit and take a dip in the pool following dinner.

Sign-up by 7-20 (25)

 

JULY IS ICE CREAM MONTH

In recognition of ice cream as a nutritious and wholesome food and the contributions of the ice cream industry to the well-being of the nation’s dairy sector, July was designated as National Ice Cream Month by President Ronald Reagan in 1984.

ICE CREAM FIRSTS

  • Hand-cranked Ice Cream Churn: Invented by Nancy Johnson in 1846

  • First Commercial Ice Cream Plant: Established in Baltimore, MD by Jacob Fussell in 1851

  • Ice Cream Novelties on a Stick - Eskimo Pie, Good Humor Bar and Popsicle: Developed and first sold
    during the inventive 1920’s

  • Soft Ice Cream Machine: Invented in 1939


SODA FOUNTAIN DELIGHTS

  • Ice Cream Soda: During the soda fountain’s heyday, a soda jerk’s skill was judged by how well he made ice cream sodas. A classic was the “black and white.”
     

  • Soda jerks developed colorful jargon to describe the various orders that customers placed, but the terms and their meanings varied from place to place. Here are a few common ones:

* Bucket of Cold Mud (Bowl of Chocolate Ice Cream) * Houseboat (Banana Split)* Cold Spot (Ice Tea) *Cosmopolitan (Neapolitan) * Hail (Ice)* Cow Juice (Milk) * White Cow (Vanilla Milk Shake) * Velvet (Milk Shake)
* Fluff It (Whipped Cream) * Maiden’s Delight (Cherries) * Bad News (Check)

 

MICHIGAN SENIOR OLYMPICS RETURNS TO OAKLAND COUNTY

AUGUST 6 - 12,2007

Athletic Competition for Men & Women Age 50 & Up!
Register by July 8th at http://www.michiganseniorolympics.org
Or call 1-800-400-8161


Michigan Senior Olympics is a non-profit organization that promotes healthy lifestyles by organizing state games, sports competitions plus health, fitness, nutrition and wellness programs for active persons ages 50 & over.

MEDAL EVENTS

3-on-3 Basketball
Archery
Badminton
Bowling
Cycling
Golf
Horseshoes
Racewalk
Racquetball
Road Race
Shuffleboard
Slow-Pitch Softball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Triathlon
Volleyball

RIBBON EVENTS

Arts and Crafts
Baking
Ballroom Dancing
Basketball Free Throw
Billiards
Bocce Ball
Bounce Volleyball
Bridge
Canoe/Kayak/Crew
Dancesport
Disc Golf
Horseshoes Doubles
Martial Art Form
Pickleball
Putt Putt
Velodrome Cycling
Weight-lifting
 

ALL LOCATIONS CLOSE TO AUBURN HILLS

OPC in Rochester, Stoney Creek High School, White Lake Oaks, Springfield Oaks, Oakland University, Independence Oaks, Classic Lanes, Waterford Hills Racing, Hart Middle School and more!

MSO IS ALSO IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS. CALL FOR INFO
 

HERITAGE IN THE HILLS COOKBOOK

HAVE YOU TURNED IN YOUR RECIPES YET?
IF NOT .. NOW IS THE TIME! WE NEED THEM NOW!

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!
 

NOTES OF THANKS

  • Don Bonhardt writes: Dear Friends; Thanks to all my Heritage in the Hills friends and neighbors for the basket of flowers I received following my operation and to those who helped my wife during my subsequent problems. I am now on the way to a full recovery. Thanks again!
     
  • Rosemary Sharland shares: Thank you friends and neighbors for the beautiful basket of flowers, the lovely shawl, all the phone calls, prayers and visits and especially the kind offers of assistance. I feel blessed to live in such a caring community. You have touched my heart. Thanks so much!
     
  • Nancy Branstner sends a note: Thank you to my neighbors for your thoughtfulness after my recent surgery. Your cards, visits, offers of help, goodies and the beautiful basket of flowers are greatly appreciated. Thanks again!

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY

To Millie Kolp who lost her oldest daughter (Brenda Hovey) to lung cancer in Scottsdale, Arizona at the end of May. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

To Diane Wilson for the loss of her brother in June. He was a Veteran who had a very large Memorial Service with assistance by the VNA. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.

To Shirley McDonald in the death of her son, Danny. Danny was a Veteran and was in the VNA Hospital. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones at this difficult time.

SUMMER CLUBHOUSE OFFICE HOURS

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

LOOKING FOR A NEW BLOCK VOLUNTEER IN PHASE I FOR CAMDEN COURT

We are looking for a Block Volunteer to deliver the Heritage Headliner Newsletter each month to the mailboxes to the homeowners on Camden Court in Phase I. If you are interested, please contact Karen in the office. We are also looking for substitutes in all areas. If you are able to devote an hour or so per month; please let us know! Please give it consideration!

THANK YOU!

JOIN US FOR BOWLING!

Do you see BOWLING on the calendar each and every week and month? SURE HOPE SO!

This BOWLING time is not a league. There is no real commitment to it ..it is a “walk-in” type of play. All you have to do is “drop in” and bowl a few games with us! We welcome you to join with us!

We bowl at Classic Lanes which is just off Crooks. We gather each and every Tuesday at 9:00 am. We bowl a few games, have some laughs and enjoy the fellowship of Heritage neighbors and friends.

Everyone is welcome to join us! You don’t have to be a great bowler; just come to have fun! If you
enjoy bowling; stop on in and join us!

WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS!

Over the past several months we have had the pleasure of many new neighbors! We welcome you all to
Heritage in the Hills!

  • Ethel Wegienek
  • Ethyle Marshall
  • Arlene Blumberg
  • Delores (Dee) Eagan
  • Ron & Judy Adamo
  • Virginia De Porre
  • Craig & Ann Annis
  • Marilyn Anderson
  • Betty Canyock

Did you know? - LET FREEDOM RING NATIONAL BELL RINGING CEREMONY

On July 4, 2007, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia will be symbolically tapped 13 times at 2:00 pm EDST. This ceremony honoring the signing of the Declaration of Independence is a long-standing tradition in the city, but the Let Freedom Ring National Bell Ringing Ceremony is observed by people all over the U.S. wherever there’s a bell to ring and citizens to hear it ringing!

If you hear a bell on the 4th, you’ll know why!

SINGLES NEWS AND EVENTS

Wednesday, July 11th at 5:30 pm - Come and join us as we have dinner together with our friends. We will go to one of our favorite places, The Wooden Eagle on Lapeer Road. Dinner cost on your own. Sign-up by 7-5 (8).

Tuesday, July 31st at 9:30 am - Climb aboard the bus and travel with us for an awesome breakfast at The Original Pancake House on Woodward in Birmingham. Will we make a stop afterward at the market? It’s up to you! Sign-up by 7-24 (8)

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

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!

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

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

  • Bill Steele

  • Norm Cloyd

  • Reid Steinmetz

  • Ben Thomas
     

  • Welcome Home to Betty Muscarella!

Ponderings From the Manager

As you look at the newsletter and calendar each month, you will find lots of activities, events and trips scheduled for your enjoyment. With each event you will find a sign-up date included. These dates are very important, as tickets often need to be purchased or food needs to be purchased for the event scheduled. Of course these things need to be done prior to the event! I understand that often schedules change and you find you are available to attend a function that you originally were unable too. A phone call to check to see if availability is accepted (could be cancellations) is fine. However, these dates must be noticed and attention must be given to them! At the last event in June (the Tropical Paradise Blast), there were 18 people who called within the last 48 hours of the event to either state they were coming and would pay upon arrival; or ask if there were openings. With 125 in attendance, accepting more at that late date was an impossibility and I had to turn lots of people away! Please watch these dates carefully and be sure you are signing up to attend in a timely manner. If you find your schedule changes and you can not attend, refunds will be given as stated in our policy. This is one of the reasons you write separate checks for all events; it’s much easier to return your money if you have a conflict at a later time. However, with scheduled bus trips, it’s a little different. If tickets have already been purchased and you find you can not attend the event, unfortunately you become the owner of those tickets! We will share with you any names on a Waiting List or you are welcome to find someone else to buy and use your tickets. You will also find that each event has a number in parenthesis which tells you how many people need to sign-up for the event to make it happen. If there is an (8) after the sign-up date, it means that 8 people must sign-up in order for the event to occur. We have had to cancel events because of not enough interest and later heard the disappointment because some were just “going to come” or sign-up late. So, to avoid disappointment; please help us! Watch the dates and make your commitments early! You will find lots of great offerings here at Heritage in the Hills. We try to find activities and events that everyone will enjoy. Please let us know that you have the interest and sign-up in a timely manner so that we can continue to make the offerings! I thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter!

The month of June has certainly hit us with deep summer, hasn’t it? It’s been great for the pool activity, but very hard on our lawns! We haven’t had too many “over watering” problems this year and Mike from Miller Landscape thanks you for that! We appreciate all of you working hard on getting your irrigations systems working properly so watering isn’t occurring on days of cutting. But it has been very dry throughout the state. If you find your lawn was “skipped” from cutting; it is because the landscape crew thought it would harm the grass because of the drought. They have raised the mowing levels and are doing the best they can during these hard times. If you have any questions regarding your lawn, never hesitate to give me a call in the office. Remember, if you find any broken sprinkler heads due to the cutting of the grass, report it to the office so that we can get the problem fixed as quickly as possible. There will be no charge if the head is damaged from the mowers. If, however, there is a maintenance problem with the head Miller will give you an estimate on what it will cost to make the repair. Even though the drought has been a problem during this month, I still think the community is looking beautiful! The flowers are blooming in their beauty. Hope you all join us in the community garden walk in July to see all the beautiful gardens in this community. They are literally awesome and quite beautiful! Remember to call us and invite the group to walk through your yard to see the beauty of your gardens. And thank you for the opportunity to see your hard work!

Many have stopped by and seen the craft room at the clubhouse. It does look lovely. The gatehouse is now being restored. We have had the walls painted, ceramic tiled the floor in the restroom and have added carpeting. We will be replacing lights and other fixtures within the next couple weeks. The outside of the building has been power-washed and the dog houses (which hold the arms) will be painted. Please feel welcome to stop on in and see what we’ve accomplished. It certainly has “brightened” up the building. The guards are certainly appreciative of all of our work. This was a long overdue job! It was all the “original” builder paint inside the building. You can imagine after 8 years what it looked like! If you stop in, let me know what you think!

Many have commented on the new elliptical trainer machine in the exercise room with how wonderful the workout is. Don Cassidy is willing to show you how to use the machine properly. You can sign-up to meet with Don in the exercise room. Enjoy the sights and sounds of summer! Hope you are using the pool! It certainly is beautiful! It’s a great place to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of Heritage!
 

 in July
  • BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS

    Come “kibbutz” with us on JULY 28TH AT 10:00 AM. We will be reviewing Yiddish Policeman’s Union by Michael Chabon.

    In August (August 25th at 10:00 am) read any book by a Michigan author and share your finds! Some suggested authors are Elmore Leonard, Ernest Hemmingway, Brad Meltzer, Jim Harrison, Loren Estleman, Mitch Albom, Arthur Miller, Ernie Harwell, Jeffrey Eugenioes and Jon Jackson.

    EVERYONE INVITED! COME JOIN US!
     
  • BUS TRIPS IN JULY

    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!

    Tuesday, July 10th at 6:30 pm - Free Concert in the Park in Lake Orion featuring Rich Eddie’s Rockin’ Oldies Band (fav’s from the 50’s & 60’s). Bring chairs or a blanket to sit upon! Sign-up by 7-5 (8)

    Wednesday, July 11th at 5:30 pm - Singles and Ladies Dinner Out on the Bus to The Wooden Eagle. Dinner cost on your own. Sign-up by 7-5 (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! WE STILL HAVE A FEW TICKETS LEFT! CALL YOUR FRIENDS AND INVITE THEM NOW!

    Friday, July 13th at 9:30 am - Walkers Unite! The bus will take you to a Clinton River trail in Auburn Hills to take a brisk walk. After the walk, you will stop to pick-up lunch (cost on your own) in downtown Auburn Hills before going over to Riverside Park to see the free concert by Chateau. They will dazzle you with their high-energy, state-of-the-art sound. Sign-up by 7-9 (8)

    Saturday, July 14th at 8:30 am - Jump on board the bus to go to the Royal Oak Farmers Market. You will stop for breakfast (cost on your own) following. Great place to visit! Sign-up by 7-9 (8)

    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 IMMEDIATELY!

    Tuesday, July 17th at 9:00 am - Men’s Breakfast Out to The Ram’s Horn on Crooks Road. All men invited! NOTE CHANGE IN DAY!

    Wednesday, July 18th at 5:45 pm - Enjoy the live music and dance ‘til you drop at the Rochester Elks. Small admission at the door. Sign-up by 7-13 (8)

    Thursday, July 19th at 10:00 am - Frankenmuth Lunch & Shopping Trip - All costs on your own. Sign-up by 7-12 (8)

    Friday, July 20th at 7:30 pm - Nunsense at Meadow Brook. Pavilion seats only $20.

    Saturday, July 21st at 10:00 am - Yule Love It Lavender Festival trip to Leonard. A repeat trip from last year! Sign-up by 7-16 (8)

    Sunday, July 22nd at 12:00 Noon - Brunch at O’Tooles in Waterford. Cost ($12.95) on your own. Sign-up by 7-15 (8)

    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. Waiting List Only at this time. Watch for a repeat trip in September (sign-up now!).

    Tuesday, July 24th at 4:45 pm - Kalloways in Oxford for dinner. See the classic cars on display and listen to the great music! Cost on your own. Sign-up by 7-17 (8)

    Wednesday, July 25th at 5:00 pm - Dinner at O’Malley’s in Ortonville. Jump aboard to join us for dinner! Cost of dinner on your own. Sign-up by 7-18 (8)

    Thursday, July 26th at 10:00 am - Join us to “ride the waves” at the Oakland County Wave Pool. Admission price at the gate. Enjoy the sun and water with us! Sign-up by 7-19 (8)

    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 IMMEDIATELY.

    Tuesday, July 31st at 9:30 am - Singles and Ladies Breakfast Out to The Original Pancake House in Birmingham. Cost of breakfast on your own. Sign-up by 7-24 (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
    • PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
    • EUCHRE - Wednesday, June 6th at 7:00 pm.
    • BINGO - Wed., July 25th 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. July 18th 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!

  • 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 Willie Swayze at 248-475-0012 OR Gerri Molnar at 248-475-9713

Kathy Mischley and Sylvia Imbrunnone had a wonderful turnout for the Papa Joe’s tour and lunch last month. It is a beautiful facility and they treated our Red Hatters like royalty. Red and purple flowers and napkins, excellent service with wonderful, tasty cuisine. Sylvia made marvelous red/purple jewelry pouches for souvenirs. Thanks ladies for a job well done!

Gretchen Thams and Rita Stringfellow are hosting a tour to the Chrysler Museum with lunch following at Bistro Bourdeau on Tuesday, July 24th at 10:00 am. Flyers are at the clubhouse. Contact Gretchen Thams (248-364-3313) or Rita Stringfellow (248-276-0272) to register or for more information.

PLEASE do not pay for trip registrations at the Clubhouse. Pay the hostesses for that event. It is important that you RSVP by the deadline set on the flyer. There are still Red Hat Honey lists on our credenza at the Clubhouse waiting to be picked-up. Remember to take only the list with your name on it. THANKS!

Willie Swayze

in July

Please be sure to sign-up by the dates given. The number is parentheses is how many we need to hold the event. Thank You!

  • Sunday, July 1st from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 pm - Coffee & Donuts - Come enjoy some time with your neighbors!
     
  • Tuesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 5th at 4:30 pm (and each Tuesday and Thursday throughout July) - Chair Exercise with Pat - $10/Month for one time per week or $15/Month for two times per week. Come see what this class is all about!
     
  • Tuesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 5th at 5:30 pm (and each Tuesday and Thursday throughout July) - Pool Exercise with Pat - $10/Month for one time per week or $15/Month for two times per week. This is great aerobic exercise. Give it a try!
     
  • Thursday, July 5th at 1:00 pm (and each Thursday throughout July) - Mah Jongg at the Clubhouse. Call the office for more information if you are interested in playing or learning to play.
     
  • Thursday, July 5th at 6:00 pm (and each Thursday throughout July) - Yoga with Tracy Flynn - $13/Month - Bring a floor pad and come join this great exercise program.
     
  • Thursday, July 5th at 6:00 pm - Community Garden Walk - Call to have your gardens “walked” or come to walk and see the beauty and talent of our neighbors! We will walk the back part of the community and then stop at the clubhouse for some refreshments and then walk the front section of the community. Sign-up immediately (12).
     
  • Saturday, July 7th at 11:00 am (and each Saturday throughout July) - Pool Aerobics with Shelley - $10/Month. Come get some great exercise while keeping cool and having a great time! Hope to see you there!
     
  • Saturday, July 7th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be Freedom Writers. $1.00 for Root Beer Floats. Sign-up immediately (8).
     
  • Sunday, July 8th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm - Make Your Own Sundaes at the Poolside - $2/Person - Sign-up by 7-5.
     
  • Monday, July 9th - National Sugar Cookie Day - Stop by the clubhouse to enjoy a fresh baked sugar cookie today! No need to sign-up!
     
  • Friday, July 13th at 6:00 pm - Resident Social and at 6:30 pm - Poker for Everyone! No need to sign-up; just come and join us!
     
  • Sunday, July 15th from 2 - 5 - Annual Kids Pool Party with DA The Clown - $7/Person— See more information on the front of this newsletter. You won’t want to miss the fun! Sign-up by 7-8 (25).
     
  • Tuesday, July 17th - 2 - 3:00 pm - National Peach Ice Cream Day - Stop by the clubhouse to enjoy a treat! No need to sign-up.
     
  • Wednesday, July 18th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train - Come join us for this fun game! Never have played? It’s okay! We will teach you! Cost is $1.00 (payable that night). Sign-up by 7-16.
     
  • Thursday, July 19th at 7:00 pm - Funniest Moments of TV - 2nd DVD - The Unexpected. Come on over for a laugh and to share a memory! Popcorn and soda will be served. Sign-up by 7-13 (8)
     
  • Friday, July 20th - Stop on by the clubhouse to enjoy a Tootsie Roll pop in celebration of National Lollipop Day! Available all day.
     
  • Friday, July 20th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch at the Poolside - Bring your projects and enjoy the fellowship of other crafters!
     
  • Friday, July 20th 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, July 21st at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be Miss Potter. Vernors Float for $1.00. Sign-up by 7-16 (8).
     
  • Wednesday, July 25th at 7:00 pm - BINGO at the Clubhouse - Join us for 10 games of BINGO plus one Cover-All game. Sign-up 7-20.
     
  • Friday, July 27th - Heritage Hills Fourth Annual Summer Golf Outing - See the enclosed flyer for more information. For details call John Allasio or Al Oros. Sign-up immediately!
     
  • Friday, July 27th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse - $20 (payable that night). Sign-up by 7-25.
     
  • Friday, July 27th at 9:00 pm - S’mores at the Poolside - Come make yourself a delicious treat and have an evening swim! Sign-up 7-20.
     
  • Saturday, July 28th at 10:00 am - Book Club at the clubhouse - Everyone invited to join us! No need to sign-up; just come!
     
  • Saturday, July 28th at 6:30 pm - Dog ‘n’ Brew BBQ Pot Luck - $6/Person - Come enjoy a dog and brew. Watermelon and Ice Cream Dessert Included. Bring your favorite BBQ side dish to share! Sign-up by 7-20 (25).!


 (Sign-Up Now!)

These events have already been scheduled. Some of these events require purchasing tickets and so signing-up must occur now. Be sure to check out these trips and events and make your plans now to attend! Sign-up sheets are located under “Other” in the book.

  • Wednesday, August 1st at 11:00 am - Sea of Fools at Purple Rose Theatre. Tickets $21. We will stop for lunch on the way. Lunch on your own. Waiting List available at this time.
     
  • Friday, August 3rd at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck at the Clubhouse
     
  • Saturday, August 4th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse - Breach - Black Cow Sodas for $1.00. Sign-up by 7-31 (8)
     
  • Wednesday, August 8th at 5:00 pm - Dinner Out on the Bus to Hero’s BBQ & Brew in Waterford - Sign-up by 8-4 (8)
     
  • Thursday, August 9th - Tiger Baseball vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays - $50 - Limo-Coach. Need 25 to go! Sign-up IMMEDIATELY.
     
  • Friday, August 10th at 6:00 pm - Resident Social at the Clubhouse; 6:30 pm - Poker for Everyone! No need to sign-up!
     
  • 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 (8)
     
  • Sunday, August 12th at 7:30 - Comedian Chelsea Handler at Meadow Brook - $20 - Pavilion Seats - Sign-up by 8-5 (8)
     
  • Monday, August 13th at 10:45 am - Kalloways in Oxford for The Bobby Mach Entertainment Show - $26 - Includes lunch & show. Sign-up by 8-1 (8)
     
  • Wednesday, August 15th at 10:00 am - Bus Trip to the Dow Gardens in Midland. Admission $5 (pay there). Sign-up by 8-8 (10)
     
  • Friday, August 17th at 5:45 pm - Outdoor Free Concert Bus Trip to Auburn Hills Community Center for the Sounds of Summer with The Bel Airs. Sign-up by 8-13 (8)
     
  • Sunday, August 19th at 11:00 am - Brunch on the Bus to Deer Lake Athletic Club - $9.95 (pay there). Sign-up by 8-12 (8)
     
  • Friday, August 24th at 9:30 am - Port Huron Crafters Trip on the Bus - Stop at all our favorites plus the Mary Maxim Tent Sale! Sign-up by 8-20 (8)
     
  • Thursday, August 30th at 10:15 am - Detroit Princess Riverboat Luncheon Cruise - $36.00 - Sign-up by 8-15 (10)
     
  • Sunday, September 2nd - Annual Labor Day Golf Outing at Springfield Oaks. Save the date and watch for more info!
     
  • Friday, September 7th at 9:30 am - Kensington Valley Mall in Howell Bus Trip - Sign-up by 9-1 (8)
     
  • Sunday, September 9th at 7:30 - Laugh-A-Palooza at Meadow Brook - Tickets $7.50 - Pavilion Seats - Sign-up by 9-1 (8)
     
  • Monday, September 17th - River Crab Cruise and Dinner - 2nd Cruise added because of popularity! - $39. Sign-up by 9-3 (14)
     
  • Thursday, September 27th at Noon - Ladies Fall Luncheon with the Petticoat Ladies. Mark your calendar and sign-up EARLY!
     
  • 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.
     
  • Sunday, September 30th - South Oakland County Jazz Band returns to the clubhouse for an afternoon of fun. Save the date!

    ANY INTEREST IN DOING A FALL TRIP TO ST. IGNACE TO RIDE THE SNOW TRAIN? AN EVENING AT THE CASINO, A TRIP TO SEE THE SOO LOCKS AND LOTS OF COLOR SIGHT-SEEING. PROBABLY A 3-DAY, 2-NIGHT TRIP. IF INTERESTED, LET KAREN KNOW IN THE CLUBHOUSE OFFICE. IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST, WE WILL LOOK AT PLANNING THE TRIP!

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

(From the June, 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. The General Meeting of the Heritage in the Hills Homeowners Association was well attended. Board President Bob Luttermoser introduced the Board of Directors and also thanked several residents who have shared their time and talents with our community. Resident Joe Colombo gave a brief overview of the current real estate market in Oakland County and Auburn Hills. Several homes in Heritage have been sold in recent weeks.
     
  2. Association Attorney Ed Lee gave an update of our lawsuit on the deteriorating concrete in our community. At present, Mr. Lee is waiting for clarification on several items from the judge in our case. If any residents have any correspondence between themselves and our builder/developer, they are asked to give copies to the
    Association Manager, Karen Reagan who will forward this information to Mr. Lee.
     
  3. The Board voted to purchase standard black on white speed limit signs to be placed throughout the community due to several complaints by residents regarding drivers speeding on our streets. The speed limit will be 20 MPH. The Auburn Hills Police may be invited to patrol in Heritage and speeders will be ticketed.
     
  4. We have had residents question the need for security guards at the gate. It is the Board’s position that
    Heritage in the Hills is a gated community and that is the reason people purchased their homes here. However, we are not opposed to exploring options other than a manned security gate in the future.

Clubhouse:

  1. The new elliptical machine has arrived. If you would like to be instructed in its use, please sign up for a class.
    The sign-up sheets are in the exercise room.
     
  2. The craft room has been remodeled and we are very pleased with the outcome. Stop by to see how attractive it looks the next time you visit the clubhouse.

Architectural Review Committee:

Pond Maintenance:

Proper permits have been obtained for installation of an electrical meter at the north pond and this work will begin shortly. This will provide power for an aeration fountain pump.

Landscaping:

The walking path on the west side of Heritage Drive has a fresh layer of wood chips and work on the east path will begin soon. Some parts of the path need to be built up and bridges will be built over the wet areas.
 


MISSING QUILT SQUARE FOUND!

In the June newsletter it was mentioned that a decorated quilt square was missing. IT HAS BEEN
RETURNED! We were very pleased to find that it was returned without harm. Thank you for returning it!

SHARING A FAVORITE SUMMERTIME RECIPE

TRIPLE-BERRY REFRESHER

1 1/2 cups (12 fluid-oz. can) Nestle Carnation
Evaporated Milk
1 container (6 or 8 oz.) berry-flavored low fat yogurt
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh strawberry halves or blackberries
2 to 3 tablespoons honey

Put all ingredients in a blender and cover. Blend until smooth. Serve over ice.

YIELD: 4 servings

Per Serving - 265 calories, 10 g fat, 40 mg chol, 35 g carbo,
10 g protein, Exchanges - 1 fat, 1 milk, 1 1/2 fruit