Volume 9 Issue 3
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
 March Calendar of Events | Odds and Ends
Special Recognition To Our Residents:
  • Our Valentine Friendship Dinner, Dance and Social was a very nice event thanks to many who helped! A special thanks to Dick Hansen, Bob Luttermoser and John Bell who moved all the furniture around to make room for dancing and the DJ. A warm thanks to Marian Hansen for setting up the tables and organizing the “beauty” of it all. During the dinner, a special thanks to Tom & Karen Flaherty, Olga Sibo and Domenic Ferranti for the Food Preparation and getting the food to the table. And Domenic; you really worked hard in helping clean-up! Thank you one and all! It was a fun evening of good food, good music, great dancing and music trivia! Thanks also to our favorite DJ, Billy D!
     
  • Although a small crowd for our Chinese New Year Celebration Lunch last month; we had a fun time! The food from Catering by Katherine was clearly wonderful! Mouths are watering just thinking about how good that Teriyaki Chicken, Orange Chicken, and Beef and Broccoli was! And the Spring Rolls, rice and sherbet dessert was wonderful as well! Thank you to everyone who helped by lending a hand. A special thanks to Marv & Bunny Harms for cleaning off all thetables at the end! Your help was certainly noticed and appreciated! Happy Year of the Rat!





SPRING/PALM SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Sunday, March 16th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
$5.00/Person

Come on by the Clubhouse and join with your neighbors and friends in Celebrating the Easter Holiday and the Upcoming Spring season! Breakfast will consist of Pancakes and Waffles, Sausage, Yogurt, Muffins, Fruit, Juice Selection, and Coffee and Tea. Don’t miss this great breakfast! Stop on by after church and celebrate with us!

Sign-Up by March 10th (15)!

 



ST. PATRICK’S DAY
“WEE BIT OF GREEN” LUNCHEON SOCIAL

Thursday, March 20th at 12:00 Noon
$10 / Person

Come on over to the Clubhouse to enjoy a “Wee Bit of Green” Celebration! Catering by Katherine will be cooking our traditional corned beef dinner trimmed with cabbage and potatoes! Dessert will be a delicious Green
Pistachio Dessert. Coffee and tea will be available. Wear your green and receive a fun green shamrock to complete your holiday wear! Erin Go Bragh! Be sure not to miss the fun!

Sign-up by March 13th (25)

EGG SALAD WEEK CELEBRATION
Saturday, March 20th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Only $2.00/Person


Hop on over to the Clubhouse to enjoy an egg salad sandwich
and a cold glass of Coca Cola (also the Birthday of Coke).

Sit back, relax and enjoy a brunch, lunch or snack!

Sign-up by March 22nd (10)

NEW EXERCISE CLASSES

CC Plus was here in February to introduce some new fun exercise programs. We are happy to offer these exciting programs to you beginning this month!

LINE DANCING

This is for the more mobile senior. Great fun, with music that will have everyone up and dancing. Our low-impact line dance class can help to improve flexibility and balance, as well as increased cardiorespiratory endurance. CLASS IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY’S @ 1:00 PM

TAI CHI

Tai Chi is especially well-suited for individuals who are looking for a non-impact exercise. Great benefits are received from the ease and safety of Tai Chi, compared to many other forms of exercise that strain muscles and put stress on arthritic joints. Tai Chi’s slow, fluid, weight-shifting movements improve bone strength, leg muscles, and balance, leading to fewer falls. This class has been requested by many.
CLASS IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY’S @ 7:15 PM

ZUMBA

This is a high-energy cardio dance class that melds Hindu, Arabic, American, African and Latin beats with salsa, meringue, cha cha, samba, hip-hop and belly dancing, among other International favorites. Integrating slow and fast paced rhythm intervals with hip-twisting, fat-burning moves, Zumba is full-body workout that leaves everyone craving more, more, more! CLASS IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY’S @ 4:00 PM

AND HERE’S THE SCOOP!

These classes will begin the week of March 17th. This means the Line Dance class begins on Tuesday, March 18th at 1:00 pm. Zumba Gold Dance class begins on Wednesday, March 19th at 4:00 pm. Tai Chi class begins on Thursday, March 20th at 7:15 pm. All classes will occur in the ballroom, on the “exercise” side. Comfortable exercise gear is suggested. Shoes should be supportive and rubber soled for all classes. It is suggested you bring a bottle of water with you as well. Classes will run for a 6-week session. Another class will be scheduled immediately for the next 6-weeks if interest is still high and attendance is good. Cost for each class is $40 for the complete session. We need to have eight (8) participants signed-up and paid in order to begin each class as scheduled. If you were at the introductory session, instructors will be the same. Mickey will be teaching the Line Dance class and the Zumba Gold Dance class. Cathy will be the instructor for Tai Chi.

There was a lot of excitement after the introductory classes. Many other residents also expressed interest. Now is the time to commit so that we can offer these fun, exciting exercise programs. Be sure to SIGN UP NOW! !

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

  • Dee Egan

  • Norm Cloyd

  • Marilyn Anderson

  • Marv Harms

  • Bill Steele

  • Carol Knapp

  • Fritz Troff

  • Lynn Muka

Ponderings From the Manager

Last month we celebrated Fat Tuesday. We served Paczki’s at the Clubhouse and boy they were good with a hot cup of coffee. It sure was nice to see so many of you come up and enjoy them. It was great seeing those friendly faces! Thanks for coming up and visiting and enjoying!

I would like to take a moment to thank our group of ladies who meet each week in the craft room to do some wonderful sewing projects. They have made flannel bibs for the nursing home on Squirrel. Pat Kleindl told us of the need, brought one as a pattern; and the ladies went to work. What a wonderful gift to our community. They have also made lots of flannel baby receiving blankets and terry hooded towels for the Pontiac Pregnancy Crisis Center. It is amazing the products they produce in a day’s time. The Crisis Center will be thrilled with their hard work and donation. These ladies are now in the process of putting together our first Heritage in the Hills Quilt which you all donated squares too last fall. It is so exciting to see this quilt come together with all your talents and skills. It will be a totally awesome quilt to display and I can’t wait for them to put it on display for all to see. What a great group of ladies doing such awesome charity work. Thank you to Linda Foltz, Susie Foltz, Marian Hansen, Marilyn Aldinger and Joan Huffmaster. Also a special thanks to the knitters who have made donations of hats for patients at Crittenton Hospital. This was a request for patients who lay and become chilled; that wearing a warm hat helps keep the whole body warm and comfortable. That request has brought in a large donation and we are so thankful! Marian Hansen, Marilyn Aldinger, Joan Huffmaster and Nancy Branstner have done the work on this project. Last month I suggested if others wanted to help that donations would be accepted for these ladies to continue their charity work. They purchase all their own materials for these projects. They would welcome donations to help the cause. Thanks to Pat Kleindl who made a donation to this group. They are most appreciative. Thanks ladies for doing such a great job in everything. You make us proud!

As we all know, many snow bird residents have left their nest to head to warmer, sunnier weather! But for those still here, bearing the cold, snow and ice; we still have lots of fun things for you to do this month. Be sure to take a look and sign-up to be part of the excitement. Don’t sit home and look at the misery of the snow; get on up to the Clubhouse and join us! Check out our socials and bus trips offered this month plus the new exercise program that we are offering. I attended the introductory class for the new exercise classes and they were just plain fun! There were lots of laughs and enjoyment. And the Tai Chi is just what we need to learn the rhythm of relaxation, stress relief, mirror our spirit and learn to concentrate to bring body, mind and breathing together as one. I sure hope you come check them out and give them a try.

Be sure to check out on the back page about our salt shortages and what this can mean about our community streets, roads and sidewalks. Miller Landscape and the association are working hard to keep the high standard of snow and ice removal, but face it; it has been a hard, cold, nasty winter! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call and ask me! We are doing what we can to keep everyone safe for the rest of the winter season. May it end SOON! Spring HAS to be just around the corner!

Just a few more things. The Yellow Book phonebooks have been delivered to the clubhouse. Stop by during office hours and get yours. Also, we’ve developed a new policy in the kitchen. Everyone handling food MUST wear plastic gloves. There is a supply in the pantry closet. Please help us by wearing gloves whenever you are handling food in the kitchen. Thank you! Happy Easter!! Blessings to All!


 in March
  • BUNKO PARTY

    Thursday, March 13th - 1:00 pm - $5 / Person

    Come on over to play this fun dice game! Everyone is invited; not just for women! Snacks and a dessert will be served. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the game! Come for an afternoon of fun!

    Sign Up by March 7th (16)
     
  • BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS

    The next meeting of the Heritage Book Club is Saturday, march 29th at 10:00 am

    Readers Winter Book Reading choice. Due to wait list for Beekeepers Apprentice substitute an interesting book and topic you have been reading. All residents are encouraged to come and share a favorite book!

    EVERYONE INVITED! COME JOIN US! - BAGELS & COFFEE SERVED
     
  • BUS TRIPS IN MARCH AND UPCOMING MONTHS

    If you are interested in any of these bus trips, the time to sign-up to attend is NOW! Many of the trips require purchasing tickets early, so please take extra care in noticing expiration dates for signing up. Thank you!

    Tues., March 11th at 9:30 am - Henry Ford Museum for the Quilt Show. This inspirational exhibit features 30 colorful and intriguing quilts created by
    Susana Allen Hunter from the “fabric” of her everyday life in Alabama. Come along to get inspired by one ordinary woman’s creativity and eye for design, as well as her resourcefulness and resilience. Museum admission is $13 (pay at the door). After the museum visit, on to the Dearborn Inn for lunch. Lunch cost of your own. Come enjoy a fun day with us! Sign-up by 3-7 ($5).

    Wed., March 12th at 11:15 am - Travel on to Troy where we will have lunch at The Polish Cultural Center. Enjoy a good polish home cooked meal! Lunch cost will be on your own. After lunch we will go across the street to shop at the Polish Market just in time for the holiday! Sign-up by 3-7 ($3)

    Fri., March 14th at 4:45 pm - Come enjoy the “last supper” for lent fish dinners put on by K of C at Sacred Heart in Rochester Hills. Senior dinners are $7.50 and you’ll pay at the door. If you haven’t made one yet this season; now is the time! Great dinners! Sign-up by 3-10 ($2).

    Mon., March 17th at 9:00 am - St. Patty’s Day Lunch .. 7-course family style lunch at Genitti’s Hole-In-The-Wall. Tour the historic Northville with a stop at Great Harvest Bread for free samples. Lunch and an interactive comedy show following. All for $35/Person. Sign-up Immediately. (15-$4)

    Wed., March 19th at 9:30 am - Men’s Breakfast Out - Either join with others in the Clubhouse parking lot and carpool over, or drive on over on your own, to the Ram’s Horn on Crooks Road in Rochester Hills. Join together with other men in the community for fellowship and breakfast! Sign-up by 3-14.

    Wed., March 26th at 11:15 pm - Singles (and ladies) Lunch on the Road! We will travel on over to Waterford and have lunch at Bob Evans Restaurant. Have breakfast, lunch or dinner! Cost on your own. Where will we stop on the way back? A special $$$ store? Sign-up by 3-21 ($3)

    Thurs., March 27 at 9:15 am - DSO & The Beat Goes On Coffee Hour Concert - Tickets $28. Sign-up by 3-12 (15-$4).

    Thursday, April 3rd at 5:15 pm - Travel to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center to hear the U.S. Air Force Academy
    Concert Band. This band exemplifies the best of past, present, and future in traditional and contemporary music. From light classics to country, pop, and Broadway Hits, the band features a repertoire guaranteed to please every family member. Tickets are FREE! Seats Sold Out with Waiting List Only.

    Wed., April 9th at 1:15 pm - Meadowbrook Theatre presents Midnight & Magnolia. Tickets for matinee are only $15. Sign-up by 3-20 (14-$2)

    Sat., April 12th for 8:00 pm show - Celtic Women Group at The Palace - Tickets $43.00. Sign-up by 3-20 ($3).

    Thurs., May 1st for 8:00 pm show - The DSO presents a Tribute to Benny Goodman. Tickets $32. Sign-up by 4-20 (15-$4)

    Sun., May 4th at 1:15 pm - Avon Players presents Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets $14. Sign-up by 4-20 ($3)

    Wed., May 7th - All Day Trip to the Tulip Festival - $75/Person - Trip includes motor coach transportation, Dutch lunch, Dinner at Noel’s, Admission to Veldheer Tulip Farm (including Wooden Shoe & Delft Factory), Admission to Windmill Island, Shopping at Dutch Marketplaats and 5 million tulips! Depart Clubhouse at 6:45 am; Depart for home after dinner at 6:00 pm. Sign-up by 4-10 (25).

    Thurs., August 14th at 11:15 am - Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles. Cost is $50 which includes motor coach, admission ticket and $5 food vouchure. You will reach Comerica Park at about 12:15 pm with game scheduled for 1:05 pm. You can plan on being back to the Clubhouse by 5:30 pm. Don’t miss your chance! This is your opportunity to see the Tigers in play! You won’t have to worry about parking; and it’ll be a nice, sunny afternoon! Tickets will be limited to 29; so don’t hesitate; sign-up TODAY!! Sign-up by 7-31. 
  • CARD GAME FUN - Everyone Welcome! Come Join Us!
     
    • BRIDGE - Mondays at 7:00 pm and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm.
    • PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
    • BINGO - Wed., March 26th at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And 1 Cover-All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!
THE RED HAT HOT HONEYS HAPPENINGS

If you have any questions call Willie Swayze at 248-475-0012

There will be an outing on TUESDAY, MARCH 18TH. Meet at the Clubhouse at 11:30 am where we will car pool to a restaurant for lunch. After lunch we will return to the Clubhouse for dessert and games. Lunch will be on your own with a $1.00 donation for dessert. RSVP by Sun., March 16th to Rosemary (248-475-4913) or Willie (248-475-0012). Hope to see you all there!

In Friendship, Willie Swayze


in March and other months

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!

  • Tues., March 4, 18, & 25th at 9:00 am - Sewing Group in the Craft Room. Stop on by and see our newest projects!
     
  • Thurs., March 6, 13, 20,& 27 at 10:00 am - Heritage Belles Handbell Practice at the Clubhouse. Would you like to join us? Let us know!
     
  • Thurs., March 6, 13, & 27th at 6:00 pm - Yoga at the Clubhouse. Come join us at any time! Try it out today!
     
  • Fri., March 7 & 28th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch at the Clubhouse. No need to sign-up; just come join us and see our newest projects!
     
  • Fri., March 7th at 3:00 pm - Monopoly at the Clubhouse - Come on over and enjoy a great game of Monopoly. Sign-up immediately (6)
     
  • Fri., March 7th & 21st at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck. No need to sign-up; bring a dish to pass and come enjoy!
     
  • Sat., March 8th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie: The Kingdom. Sign-up by 3-5 (8)
     
  • Thurs., March 13th at 1:00 pm - Bunko Party at the Clubhouse-$5/Person. Snacks and dessert will be served. Prizes awarded! Sign-up by 3-7 (16).
     
  • Fri., March 14th - All Day - Baseball Cap Birthday - Come in the Clubhouse with your favorite cap and get a prize for doing so!
     
  • Fri., March 14th at 6:00 pm - Resident Social. Everyone welcome! Bring an appetizer to share. Then at 6:30 pm - Poker for Everyone. No need to sign-up; just come and enjoy! We are expecting you!
     
  • Sun., March 16th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Celebrating Spring and the Easter Holiday (Palm Sunday) Pancake and Waffle Breakfast - $5/Person. Pancakes, waffles, sausage, fruit, yogurt, muffins and a variety of juices. Coffee & hot tea served. Come celebrate with your neighbors and friends! Sign-up by 3-10 (15).
     
  • Tues., March 18 & 25th at 1:00 pm - NEW Line Dancing Class BEGINS. Runs for 6 weeks. $40. Sign-up immediately. Must have 8 paid and registered by beginning of class to hold the class. Sign up TODAY!
     
  • Wed., March 19th - All Day - National Chocolate Covered Caramel Day. Stop on in the clubhouse to enjoy a yummy piece of candy!
     
  • Wed., March 19 & 26th at 4:00 pm - NEW Zumba Gold Dance class BEGINS. Runs for 6 weeks. $40. Sign-up immediately. Must have 8 paid and registered by beginning of class to hold the class. Sign up TODAY!
     
  • Thurs., March 20th at 12:00 Noon - St. Patrick’s “Wee Bit of Green” Social - $10/Person. Traditional corned beef, cabbage and potato meal made by Catering by Katherine. Wear green and receive a fun shamrock pin! Sign-up by 3-13 (25).
     
  • Thurs., March 20 & 27th at 7:15 pm - NEW Tai Chi class BEGINS. Runs for 6 weeks. $40. Sign-up immediately. Must have 8 paid and registered by beginning of class to hold the class. Sign-up TODAY.
     
  • Sat., March 22nd at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie: No Reservations. Sign-up by 3-17 (8).
     
  • Mon., March 24th - All Day - National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day - Stop in for a handful of this delicious candy! Available all day!
     
  • Fri., March 28th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse. $20/Payable there. Everyone welcome. Sign-up by 3-21.
     
  • Sat., March 22nd at 10:00 am - Book Club meets at the Clubhouse. Everyone invited! No need to sign-up; just be sure to join us!
     
  • Sat., March 29th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - $2 - Egg Salad Week Celebration - Come on down to enjoy a Egg Salad Sandwich and a cold glass of Coca-Cola. Sign-up by 3-22 (10)
     
  • Fri., April 4th at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck at the Clubhouse.
     
  • Fri., April 11th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Cocktail Party in Celebration of Spring! - Entertainment by Saxophonist, Joe Moore. $10/Person. Come on over to the clubhouse to enjoy a few cocktails, some good appetizers and some great entertainment! Watch for more information next month!
     
  • Thurs., April 17th at 12:00 Noon - Mad Hatter’s Spring Tea Party Luncheon. Come join us in the “Garden of April Hare”. $10/person. Menu and more information in next month’s Headlines. Mark your calendars now to join us and watch for more info!
     
  • Fri., April 18th at 6:00 pm - Resident Social at the Clubhouse. At 6:30 pm - Poker for Everyone. (Note change in regular scheduled date).

ODDS AND ENDS



ALL I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE I LEARNED FROM THE EASTER BUNNY

Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.
Walk softly and carry a big carrot.
Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
There’s no such thing as too much candy.
All work and no play can make you a basket case.
A cute little tail attracts lots of attention.
Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.
Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.
Keep your paws off other people’s jelly beans.
The grass is always greener in someone else’s basket.
To show your true colors you have to come out of your shell.
The best things in life are still sweet and gooey.

CELEBRATE NEW LIFE

Lilies so white, Easter eggs bright,
church bells ringing, birds are
singing;
Celebrate New Life

Green grass growing, hyacinth showing,
empty tomb found. His promise resounds;
Celebrate New Life

Jelly bean treats, find a basket of sweets,
alleluia of praise with voices raised;
Celebrate New Life

Cards and greetings, families meeting,
springtime, the season, His
resurrection, the reason;
Celebrate New Life

ST. PATRICK’S DAY HISTORY AND EXPLANATION

  • ERIN GO BRAGH - means “Ireland Forever” GAELIC - is the Irish language.
     
  • CELTIC - (pronounced keltic) is the culture of Ireland, but has similar roots in Scotland and Wales, southwest England, and Brittany in northwest France.
     
  • GREEN - is associated with St. Patrick’s Day because it is the color of spring, Ireland’s rolling countryside, and the shamrock. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle.
     
  • LEPRECHAUNS - are Irish fairies usually described as very short, grumpy, and mean old men often dressed like shoemakers with cocked hats and leather aprons. The story is that every leprechaun has a little pot of gold. If you see one, you have to keep both eyes on him because if you glance away, the leprechaun will vanish.
     
  • BLARNEY STONE - is set in the tower wall of Blarney Castle in the village of Blarney. Legend is that people who kiss the stone get the gift of blarney or persuasive eloquence. Kissers are challenged because they have to lie on their backs and bend backward over the edge of the parapet, holding onto an iron bar for support.

SNOW REMOVAL UPDATES - PLEASE USE CAUTION

As you are all aware, this winter has challenged us with a season of hard inclement weather. There have been broken records of snowfall, rain and ice. One result is that more salt has been used throughout the state during these months of winter. The entire state; actually the entire Midwest, is in a salt shortage. The state has a small salt stock which is being reserved for the main highways and roads throughout the state. This means we are also feeling that shortage and will see a difference in our street plowing and saltings. THIS IS NOT THE FAULT OF MILLER LANDSCAPE OR THE ASSOCIATION. It’s all due to the hard winter we are experiencing here in the Midwest.

We ask that you use extreme caution upon leaving your home. You will find patches of ice on your driveways, at the Clubhouse and throughout the parking areas and streets. When we have snow, rain, higher temperatures (which causes melting) and then freezing temperatures; it is impossible to keep the areas ice free. The Association, along with Miller Landscape, will continue to do the best we can under these circumstances and ask for your extreme caution and understanding as we get through the next six weeks or so of winter! Be safe and take extra precautions. We are anxious to Swing Into Spring!

THANK YOU !

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS AND CHECK YOUR BATTERIES DAY - “SPRING FORWARD, FALL BACK”

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 extended the period of Daylight Saving Time. Standard Time in each zone (in most places in the U.S.and Canada) is advanced one hour from 2 am on the second Sunday in March until 2 am on the first Sunday in November (November 2nd in 2008). This is a great time to check and/or change batteries in smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and other electronic devices. Remember to change your clocks and batteries on Sunday, March 9th before you go to bed!

FULL MOON - MARCH 21ST

The Colonial American name for March’s full moon is fish moon, also called worm moon, sap moon, crow moon Lenten moon, or chaste moon. The Dakotah Sioux name is moon when eyes are sore from the bright snow!

 

DIABETES ALERT DAY - March 25, 2008

his is a one-day call to action to alert people about the risks of developing diabetes. The Diabetes & Nutrition Counseling Center of Crittenton Hospital is offering a Trim & Tone for Diabetes monthly exercise class. This one hour beginner level class uses resistance tubing designed to develop muscular strength and endurance. The work out challenges every major muscle. Call 248-652-5660 for more information.