Volume 9 Issue 4
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
 April Calendar of Events | Odds and Ends
Special Recognition To Our Residents:
  • A special thanks goes to Dick Hansen for coming and rescuing the passengers that were on the bus trip to the Henry Ford Museum last month. The bus broke down and wouldn’t start! Dick was on his way home from an airport run and turned around to come get everyone! He was our king of the day! Thank you Dick for being there and getting us home safe and secure!
     
  • In March we had a fun time at our Bunko Party thanks to Marian Hansen. Our Bunko prize winners were: Flo Dorman (for Most Snake Eyes); Ethyle Marshall (Overall Winner); Ceil Kudla (Last Bunko); Cheryl Obester (Most Bunko’s) and Lew Anthony (Loser). A heartfelt thanks to Marian who led the game; led everyone from table to table and kept her patience the entire time! A great dessert was served following play. Thank you to all for a fun afternoon!
     
  • State Rules and Regulations state that we must have a Certified Pool Operator on campus or available within a 15 minute period during pool hours. John Bell and Karen are certified. This year, Nelson Davey traveled in from Florida to take the class and we are proud to announce he has also become certified! Congratulations, Nelson! Thanks for going over and beyond for Heritage once again!





SPRING COCKTAIL PARTY
Friday, April 11th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
$6.00/Person

Join us at the Clubhouse for an an alcoholic or non-alcoholic frozen drink or two and some delicious appetizers.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the sax of Joe Moore. Enjoy the fellowship of your friends and neighbors.
Stay as long as you’d like!
Celebrate the coming of Spring! Join us for the fun!


Sign-up NOW!



Mad Hatters Spring Tea Lunch
Thursday, April 17th at Noon
$10/Person

Come join us in the Garden of April Hare
In celebration of Spring and good Tea; welcome to the Heritage Garden of April Hare where no one is welcome without their spring ware of cup and hat. Come one and come all; a call to the celebration is upon us.

Come to the garden to enjoy a delicious cup of hot herbed tea or perhaps a chilled glass of iced tea is best. Enjoy the celebration of a feast together and finish it with a delicious sweet treat. An affair you shant dare to miss! Bring your friends but dare not forget to sign-up by April 10th.

See you there . . OR ELSE!

RESIDENTS SENDING SPECIAL THANK YOUS:

  • Carol Knapp writes: I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone for flowers, cards, and delicious meals during my recent surgery and recovery. I am so truly happy to be living in such a warm community!
     
  • Fritz Troff sends his thoughts: I would like to thank the many residents of Heritage in the Hills who sent cards, flowers, notes, and called while I was in the hospital recovering from surgery. And to the Heritage Community for flowers they sent. Also a big “thank you” to the many people who dropped off the results of their culinary skills or offered to run errands. It is the thoughtfulness of our neighbors that make this a great place to live!
     
  • LaVerne Luttermoser shares: THANK YOU! Thanks to all for the beautiful flower arrangement and for all of the get well wishes after my surgery.
     
  • Dee Egan shares: Thank you so very much for the beautiful flowers. They’ve certainly helped in cheering up my day! It’s good to finally be home!
     
  • Ed Kruse shares his thanks: I would like to thank everyone for all the thoughts shared during my recent illness. Thank you for the beautiful flowers too. It’s been a blessing!

MORE HEARTFELT THANKS …

  • To Judy Bradley and Craig & Ann Annis for their generous donations to the sewing and knitting groups for materials for their charity projects. We certainly appreciate your support for these worthy causes. Thank you so much!
     
  • At Christmas we participated in the Giving Tree program with Lighthouse. We just received a note from #531. It reads: “Thank you for your support. Me and my family are so blessed and we all give thanks. May God bless you all.”
     
  • Deanna Eubanks from Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit writes: We would like to thank you for your generous gift of hand knit scarves. They are absolutely beautiful and our members have really enjoyed them. Thank you so much for your kindness.
     
  • The Heritage Belles would like to extend a very warm and heartfelt thanks to the Board of Directors at Heritage in the Hills for the wonderful opportunity to attend the Cincinnati Bell Ring at the end of February. It was so inspirational and great fun! Thank you so very much for the support in helping us go. Ringing with 700 was just a memory we will never forget. Thanks so much!

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

  • Dee Egan

  • Norm Cloyd

  • Marilyn Anderson

  • Marv Harms

  • Bill Steele

  • Fritz Troff

  • Lynn Muka

  • Dorothy Herzberger

  • LaVerne Luttermoser

  • Beth Hawes

  • Ed Kruse

  • Loretta Oros

Get well wishes to Natalie Hansen; granddaughter of Dick & Marian Hansen who had surgery on March 26th.

WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES

To Domenick Ferranti in the loss of his brother last month. Glad your travel was safe to attend his funeral. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

To John Imbrunnone for the loss of his sister. Seems your family has suffered enough loss within the last year! Blessings passed from us to you! You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

To resident Diane Hodgson who lost her mother in March. Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

To resident Joan Huffmaster in the loss of her sister-in-law in late March. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Ponderings From the Manager

I promise; Spring is on it’s way … somewhere; sometime! Hopefully we’ll see the last of winter’s creations very soon. Think we are all ready to see this snow gone for good! What a winter season it’s been! With the thoughts of Spring approaching , I will remind you that as you experience the “thaw” that if you find broken sprinkler heads or sod damage from the winter; please call the office and report them. Please do not call Miller Landscape direct for these claims. If the damage is done from the snow plows or salt situation, Miller will make the repair free of charge. However, if the problem is “bigger” than just a thaw problem; they will speak with you if there will be a charge for the work. It’s also time to begin  thinking about fertilization needs or landscape needs for your property.
Remember that Miller offers several packages that you may want to review. They will be here at the Clubhouse on Saturday, May 3rd at 11:00 am to answer questions and just talk about the services they render.

Lawn cutting will begin about the 3rd week of April; weather permitting. The first cut will include a basic “clean up” as well. As in the past, there will be a reversal of the lawn cutting schedule. We do this to try to keep everyone happy! This means that Phases I and III will be cut on Thursday and Friday. The Hillside phases will be cut on Tuesday and Wednesday. A map will be posted in the Clubhouse closer to the cut date that will show specifically when you can expect to have your lawn cut. Remember that inclement weather can change this
schedule if necessary. If you have any questions regarding the cutting schedule, please feel free to contact the office.

As you all know, near the end of the winter we needed to add dirt to our salt as it was laid on the streets. After the thaw is complete and the threat of snow exhausted, the streets will be cleaned. This is a practice the Association does twice yearly. We will be anxious to have this completed this year!

The office needs your help! If you become aware of a neighbor or friend that is hospitalized or ill; please call and notify the office. We don’t always “hear” about these situations right away and would like to know that status of our residents! This also allows us to order flowers and send cards on part of the Association. Thank you for your help in this matter!

Just a reminder that there are still plenty of telephone books in the craft room. They were all delivered to the clubhouse so that we didn’t have these books sitting on the porches of those who are snow birds. That can become very unsightly very quickly. So when you are at the clubhouse, stop on in the craft room and pick up your copy soon! The pile has significantly gone down; but there are still A LOT of them there! Get yours today!

Resident, Dr. David Mascitelli was surprised when he received a flier on his mailbox showing his picture and phone number. It still remains a mystery as to how these fliers hit the mailboxes on Springwood Court; however David would like everyone to know that he was not responsible for delivering those fliers. We thought it important for you all to know that this flier was not delivered with any intention! David is sorry for the inconvenience and will continue to investigate the situation until we find some answers! Thank you!

You will find a flier included in the mailed newsletter regarding a trip scheduled to The Shaw Festival and Niagara Falls on June 24 - 26. We will spend one night in St. Catherine (and 2 shows) and one night in Niagara Falls. Please consider traveling with us! Look at the information provided and do not hesitate! We need you to make a commitment as soon as possible as tickets need to be paid in full prior to the trip. I am often asked if friends can attend from outside of the community. Absolutely! This year we added the night in Niagara Falls to do some gambling or just enjoy the beauty of this city. Last years trip was very successful and a lot of fun! Join with us to do it again! If you have any questions regarding the trip, give us a call! Remember you don’t need a passport this year to enter into Canada. A picture ID and a Birth Certificate is all you need! Decide to travel with us!


 in April

CALLING ALL KNITTERS OF STITCHERS KNITCH

On Monday, April 21st you are invited to Karen’s for an evening of stitching fun. We will just sit comfortably, share some ideas, come up with some new ideas and have a light dessert. Come on over to Rochester for some fellowship, friendship and fun! Sign-up by 4-14 (8).

UPDATE ON NEW EXERCISE CLASSES

LINE DANCING

There was not enough interest to begin this class in March. After much searching “for the right day” on all of our schedules; we are scheduled to begin this class on MONDAY, MAY 5TH AT 2:00 PM. If you have already registered for the class on the previous schedule; your check will transfer to this date. However if this isn’t going to work, of course we will return your check. Please, however, disregard the “old” sign-up and re-sign if you are interested in this class. Again, the cost is $40 for a six week session. We will need at least 8 to begin the class; so sign-up and make that commitment NOW!

TAI CHI

The Tai Chi class is going strong! The class is on THURSDAY’S @ 7:15 PM. If you are interested in the class, you may join at any time. If you’d like to come over and check it out; you are welcome to do that! If you have any questions; contact the office.

The ZUMBA class has not been rescheduled as of this printing. We are looking to begin that class in early May as well. Check with the office for date and time or watch the May Heritage Headlines.

BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS

The next meeting of the Heritage Book Club is Saturday, APRIL 26TH at 10:00 am

The selection this month will be Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Please join us for a fun, interesting discussion on this book. If you have any questions regarding the club, please call Joyce & Bruce Sanders.

EVERYONE INVITED! COME JOIN US! BAGELS & COFFEE SERVED

INFO MEETING FOR HABITAT

If you would like more information regarding the Habitat for Humanity Build in Mexico (October 24 - 11-4), come to this meeting at the home of Edyie Yemmons on Wednesday, April 16th at 6:30 pm. Anyone interested is welcome to come to this meeting or call Eydie direct at 248-373-6606.

BE ASSURED! SPRING IS ON IT’S WAY AND WE ARE READY TO HIT THE GREENS!

Men’s and Women’s Golf Groups Begin This Month! (Weather Permitting!)

The Men’s Group will begin with golf at Fieldstone Golf Course on Friday, April 11th with tee times beginning at 8:00 am. Cost for 18 holes is $29. They will meet each Friday thereafter. If you are
interested in playing with the men, give Barry Thornton a call at
248-370-9949.

The Women’s Group will begin golf on Monday, April 21st (weather permitting). Meet in the Clubhouse parking lot at 8:45 am. Choice of course will be announced at that time. Women’s golf will continue on Monday mornings thereafter. Call Willie Swayze (248-475-0012) or Diane McDaniel (248-276-0606) for more information.

DIGNITY FOR LIFE SEMINAR AT THE CLUBHOUSE
Monday, April 28th at 11:30 am

Cindy Harris, Senior Partner of LTC Financial Partners LLC has graciously set time aside to present a seminar for our residents concerning her nationally recognized expertise in the area of Long Term Care. The seminar will consist of the following 1) Long Term Care and what Medicare will pay; 2) Benefits of Long Term Care; 3) Likelihood of Long Term Care; 4)Is your Savings and Investments at Risk; Is Insurance the right solution? 5) Five things you should know before considering Long Term Care Insurance; 6) Be aware that Long Term Care is an especially important issue for women; and 7) Reducing the Cost of Long Term Care Premiums. Question and answer period will follow. Pizza and salad will also be available. All free of charge! Sign-up by 04-21 (8).

BUS TRIPS IN APRIL 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!

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.

Sat., April 12th at 5:45 pm - Celtic Women Group at The Palace of Auburn Hills - Tickets Still Available $43.00. Sign-up Immediately ($3).

Tues., April 15th at 8:30 am - Birthday of the First McDonald’s Built - Go to McDonalds for breakfast with us to celebrate! Breakfast cost is on your own. Sign-up by 4-8 ($2).

Wed., April 16th at 9:30 am - Men’s Breakfast Out - Meet in the parking lot of the Clubhouse to car-pool to the Ram’s Horn Restaurant on Crooks & Hamlin. Sign-up isn’t required; feel welcome to just join with us!

Fri., April 18th at 5:00 pm - Singles Mystery Night Out - Join with us for some fun on the town! We will have some guaranteed fun and a great meal together! Shhhh .. Can’t say anything more! Just know that you won’t want to miss it! All costs on your own. Sign-up by 4-11 ($3)

Wed., April 23rd at 11:30 am - Lunch at Red Lobster. Join us for a delicious lunch at a great place! The Singles invite everyone to join us! Lunch cost is on your own. Sign-up by 4-16 ($2).

Fri., April 25th at 10:00 am - Trip to Ikea in Novi. If you haven’t been to this great store yet; now is the time! Lots to see! Lunch also available there if desired. Sign-up by 4-18 ($3)

Wed., April 30 at 9:30 am - Kensington Valley Shopping Trip. This is a discount mall in Howell. It’s always a fun day of shopping and bargains! Sign-up by 4-23 ($4)

MAY (AND BEYOND) TRIPS

Thurs., May 1st at 6:45 pm show - The DSO presents a Tribute to Benny Goodman. This is going to be an OUTSTANDING show with some really great music! Don’t miss out; sign-up now! 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 ($2)

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 4-15 (25).

Fri., May 9th at 9:30 am - Port Huron Craft Trip - Join with us as travel to Port Huron to shop at Spring Valley, Mary Maxim, Hobby Lobby and a quilt shop or two. A day of shopping fun for all those craft needs such as yarn, material and all else you might need! Sign-up by 5-2 ($5).

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., April 23rd 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

We had a great time last month having lunch at Kruse and Muer on the Lake in Lake Orion. We then came back to the clubhouse and had a delicious dessert and joined in fellowship with each other. It was a very nice afternoon. There is no scheduled event for April. If you would like to schedule an event; we certainly would welcome it! If you would like to schedule an event and need a little help with ideas; please call and we’ll offer assistance! Happy Springtime to All!

In Friendship, Willie 


in April 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!

  • Wed., April 2nd at 7:00 pm - Euchre at the Clubhouse. Come enjoy this fun card game! Sign-up Immediately.
     
  • Fri., April 4th at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck at the Clubhouse.
     
  • Sat., April 5th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse - August Rush. Sign-up Immediately. (8)
     
  • Mon., April 7th - All Day - In celebration of the birthday of Twinkies; come on down to the Clubhouse and enjoy one on us! No sign-up required.
     
  • Fri., April 11th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Cocktail Party in Celebration of Spring! - Entertainment by Saxophonist, Joe Moore. $6/Person. Come on over to the clubhouse to enjoy a few cocktails, some good appetizers and some great entertainment! Sign-up Immediately (20).
     
  • Wed., April 16th at 9:30 am - Hospitality Meeting. Come one; come all to our quarterly meeting! Some “wake me up” foods will be served. RSVP by 4-10 to Karen.
     
  • Wed., April 16th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train at the Clubhouse. $1.00 payable that night. Come one; Come all! Sign-up by 4-9.
     
  • 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. A spring salad luncheon will be provided by Catering by Katherine. Would like to share your favorite tea pot? Bring it over to us to use for the luncheon. Wear a “mad hat” of some sort to be in the “spirit” of it all! Sign-up by 4-10 (20).
     
  • Fri., April 18th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch .. Will we need the fire going in the fireplace? Come hear about our charity projects. Sign-up by 4-11
     
  • 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). Sign-up not required; just come over and join with us!
     
  • Sat., April 19th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse - American Gangster - Come watch this great movie on the big screen. No cost. Sign-up by 4-12 (8)
     
  • Fri., April 25th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse - $20 payable that night. Sign-up by 4-19.
     
  • Sat., April 26th - All Day - Come on down to the clubhouse to celebrate National Pretzel Day and have a few on us!
     
  • Sat., April 26th at 10:00 am - Book Club meets at the Clubhouse - Sign-up not required; all welcome to join us!
     
  • Mon., April 28th at 11:30 am - Dignity for Life Seminar with Cindy Harris at the Clubhouse. After the presentation, free pizza and salad will be served! Come hear about this important issue! Sign-up by 4-22 (8).

MAY EVENTS

  • Fri., May 2nd at 10:00 am - SPA (Strolling Pacers Alliance) Begins with our first walk outing. Come on up to the clubhouse and jump on the bus to see where the walk will take us today. Fresh, brisk air; nice atmosphere and great company. Who could ask for more? Sign-up by 4-25 (6)
     
  • Fri., May 2nd at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck at the Clubhouse.
     
  • Sat., May 3rd at 11:00 am - “Meet the Millers” from Miller Landscape to tell you about all they can do to help make your property beautiful this summer! Breakfast snack items will be served. FREE. Sign-up by 4-26 (8).
     
  • Mon., May 5th at 2:00 pm - Line Dance Begins at the Clubhouse. $40 for 6 weeks. Sign-up immediately! Need 8 for class to begin.
     
  • Wednesday, May 7th from 10:00 - 12:00 - Pickle Ball begins it’s new season! Come join us to learn the game and join in the fun! No need to sign up; just come on out to the tennis courts. If you have your own ball and racket; please bring it along! See you on the courts!
     
  • Thurs., May 8th at Noon - Appreciation Luncheon for all our Heritage Volunteers. Join us in saying thanks for all they do! $10. Sign-up by 5-1.
     
  • Sat., May 10th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse - No Reservations. No fee! Come watch this great movie on the big screen! Sign-up by 5-3 (8).
     

ODDS AND ENDS

GOLF SURPRISE

While playing golf in sunny Naples with Nelson Davey and Dick (Coach) Kennedy, Tom Rapp hit yet
another ball into the water. Not wanting to get his NEW ball retriever wet, Tom elected instead to retrieve the ball by hand. While talking to his cart mate instead of looking, Tom bent down, put his hand into the water to pick up the ball. As luck would have it, there was an alligator next to the ball. As Tom reached for ball, the gator reached for Tom’s arm. That was the last we saw of Tom as he fell back, started jumping and running up the fairway, while expressing his shock and fear in the strongest possible terms. The Moral of this story is: SOMETIMES BETTER TO KEEP THE MOUTH CLOSED AND THE EYES OPEN.

HERITAGE HOME CARE SOLUTIONS BY MILLER LANDSCAPE, INC.

Many Heritage residents have already signed up for their Home Care Solution for the 2008 Season with Miller Landscape, Inc.

If you have not taken the opportunity to request information on our Home Care Solutions, please call our office at 248-391-6113 and Darci will be glad to speak with you about them.

We can easily provide you with a price for the Bronze and Silver Solutions, both of which will
provide you with lawn fertilization for the entire season. The Silver Solution has (1) additional
application.

If you are interested in signing up for a Gold Solution, we will schedule a time for Mike Dettloff to come out to discuss the options that are available.

If you choose to purchase one of our Home Care Solutions, there are several payment options available:

  • Pre-pay and receive a 5% discount
  • Five monthly payments (Gold Solution only)
  • Payment upon completion Of Services (Bronze and Silver Solutions Only).

For the peace of mind in having one reliable contractor simply take care of all your landscape needs, call Miller Landscape today! - 248-391-6113

AUBURN HILLS LIBRARY

HOMEBOUND LIBRARY DELIVERY SERVICE - Did you know the Library provides a FREE home delivery service to City of Auburn Hills residents who are disabled, or have mobility limitations that make visits to the library difficult? Caregivers whose responsibilities make visits to the library difficult may also be eligible for Homebound services. Please contact Sandy at the Adult Services Desk at
248-364-6706.

ADULT BOOK BINGO - Play Bingo at the library to have fun and win book prizes. This is a free event; no registration is required. We meet in the library’s large meeting room 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Upcoming dates are Thursday April 10th and Thursday, May 15th.

BOOK DISCUSSION - Book discussion group at the Auburn Hills Community Center is Wednesday, April 23rd from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. April’s discussion is on The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean. This is a free event.

Questions on any of the above events, please call the Library Adult Services Reference Desk at 248-364-6706.