Volume 9 Issue 5
Clubhouse: 3851 Hillsdale Dr., Auburn Hills MI, 48326
Phone: 248-276-1943  
Fax: 248-276-1944
Gate House: 276-1276

Association Manager: Karen Brierly
Cell: 248-722-5797

Resident Information and Notes | Karen's Corner | Events & Activities | Clubhouse Events
 May Calendar of Events |
Odds and Ends | Pool Rules

Special Recognition To Our Residents:
  • A very warm and sincere thanks to the Hospitality Committee’s Care Group who have been busy delivering care blankets and comfort shawls to residents.
     
  • Special thanks to Dick Hansen and Mike Runk who have been busy doing the same. Heartfelt thanks to you all!
     
  • A warm thanks to Nancy Fleischmann for the donation of the beautiful umbrella plant that is the front lobby. It just adds that special touch to our lobby to make it look warm and welcoming! Thank you, Nancy for sharing this lovely plant with us!
     
  • In April we had a Cocktail Party with lots of appetizers and frozen drinks. A special thanks to Jean Mohan, Diane Wilson and Domenic Ferranti for their help cleaning up. It was a fun event!
     
  • Last month we also had a wonderful Mad Hatter Spring Tea Luncheon. Many hands helped to make this event such a success. Thanks to Betty McCullough and Diane McDaniel who came early and set up all the tables. Weren’t those tea sandwiches the best ever? Let’s hear it for Catering by Katherine too!
     
  • A very special thanks to our resident computer guru, Bob Wolf. We had a very successful first meeting of the “Smart as a Fifth Grader” Computer Club last month. Thanks Bob for your hard work and patience





Cinco de mayo FIESTA
Friday, May 16th at 6:00 pm
$10.00/Person

Come on down to celebrate the Mexican heritage by enjoying food, music and culture of Mexico in a festive atmosphere. Come dressed in your Mexican Sombrero or bright colorful clothing; Mexican-style!

Dinner will be Mexican which will be catered
by Catering by Katherine.
Frozen Margaritas & Daiquiris will be served along with Coffee, Iced Tea and Soda. BYOB if desired.

Invite your neighbors and friends and come on over for this fun fiesta! You won’t want to miss it!

Sign-up by May 9th (20)
 


POOL OPENING AND
MEMORIAL CELEBRATION

Friday, May 23rd at 6:00 pm
$6 AND DISH TO PASS

Run on over to the clubhouse to Celebrate with your neighbors and friend the Pool Opening for the Season and the Memorial Day weekend. We will fire up the BBQ and cook up some dogs ‘n’ burgers. Bring your favorite BBQ picnic dish to pass. Soda, Iced Tea and Coffee will be served. BYOB if desired; set-ups provided.

Bring your suits and plan on taking a dip after dinner. Who will be first in the pool this year?

Sign-Up by May 16th (20)

RESIDENTS SENDING SPECIAL THANK YOUS:

  • Karena Sanders writes: Thank you so much for the flowers. It brightens my day when I see them. My recovery after surgery will be quicker when I have neighbors and friends who show how much they care.”
     
  • Carol Ducharme shares: “It means a lot when someone shows they care in such a thoughtful way. Thank you so much for the beautiful basket of flowers you so thoughtfully sent after my recent knee replacement surgery. It really was appreciated!”
     
  • Dee Egan says: Thank you so very much for the comfort shawl that was brought to me by the Care Committee. It is truly beautiful and I love the poem too! A heartfelt thanks!”
     
  • Kenneth and Denise Easterling write: “Thank you so very much for the beautiful basket of flowers, so carefully selected, and thank you to everyone who sent cards on the death of our daughter, Vicky. It makes us happy to live here in this wonderful community.”
     
  • Fritz Troff shares: “To the Care Group: Thank you for the blanket you made for me. While I am well on the road to recovery there are still times when nothing works as well as a warm blanket. I spoke with Marian and asked how you obtained your supplies. Marian explained that you all contribute, Please accept my contribution to the Care Group and use it as you see best. Again, thank you for the blanket. I appreciate it and will put it to good use!”

MORE HEARTFELT THANKS …

  • To John and Marge Allasio for their donations to the sewing and knitting groups for materials for their charity projects and to Fritz Troff for his donation to the Care Committee. We certainly appreciate your support for these worthy causes. Thank you!
     
  • We continue to receive thank you notes from the families we helped at Christmas time through our Giving Tree. Here are a few notes received this month:

“I want to thank you for sharing Christmas with us this year. I lost my job last year and I am a full time student to have a better life for my family. I am so grateful for everything.”

“Thank you so much for your help with my family’s Christmas. It simply wouldn’t have been as merry without your help! Thank you and God Bless You!

“I want you to know that you are really a true blessing to us and we appreciate this so much. If it wasn’t for you our Christmas just wouldn’t be.”

“Thank you for making my kids have a beautiful Christmas. I am so grateful. You answered my prayers. God Bless You!”

“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your thoughtfulness. I pray that God will bless your family in the new year to come.. My children will be forever grateful. May God Bless you always!”

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping give my children a Christmas. Your generosity knows no bounds. Thank you!

“I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God Bless you this Christmas and forever. We appreciate everything! You truly made our Christmas special! Without you, there would have been no holiday! How can I find words to tell you how much it means to us? Thank you so very 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

  • Beth Hawes

  • Carol Ducharme

  • Karena Sanders

WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES

To the family of Kenneth and Denise Easterling who lost their daughter (and resident) Vicky Stryker in March after a long battle with MS. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the family of Dorothy Herzberg, our remembered skating resident. Dorothy will certainly be missed. Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

To Al Oros and family in the loss of Loretta in April. Loretta’s beautiful smile will certainly be missed around the Clubhouse. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

To Clifford and Joyce Jones on the unexpected loss of their son, Keith Jones in April. Such a hard time for the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Ponderings From the Manager


Hasn’t the weather been absolutely beautiful? The trees are in bloom and everything is greening up and looking wonderful! Hurrah for Spring! Miller has been in the community and busy doing clean-up in the common areas. The grass cutting will begin the first week of May. Clean up on your property will occur with the first cutting. For the cutting schedule; see the map in the Clubhouse in the Lobby. Please remember not to water your lawns the day before cutting or on the day of cutting until after the maintenance is completed. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated as always! If you find a broken sprinkler head or any other problems which you think were caused by the winter snow plowing, please call and report them to the clubhouse. Miller will then call and schedule a time to come out and fix the problems. If you have the problem fixed by another company, Miller will not be responsible for the bill. They will fix it if they feel they were responsible; but will not pay a bill if you have the work done by someone else. Better to call the clubhouse and report it and then be patient!

We find that we are once again short one white linen tablecloth for the round tables. Please check around to be sure you don’t have one sitting waiting to be returned to the clubhouse. We’ve just replaced one lost one; and now there is one missing again! Can you help us with this mystery?

The Hospitality Committee met last month and would like to begin the Care Committee once again. The Care Committee will be volunteers who are available to help residents when in need. Perhaps it would be doing grocery shopping after an illness or surgery. Or picking up medicines. Things like that. We are looking for volunteers that would be willing to help in situations like this. Claire Emmons will be compiling a list of interested volunteers. If you find you may have a little time to offer some help to a neighbor, please call Claire and let her know. Then when someone needs some assistance; we will be there to offer the help. Please offer volunteering so that we can continue to be the best caring community ever!

This month we are doing a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon for the many volunteers that offer assistance in so many ways throughout the year. If you have volunteered in 2007, you will receive an invitation by mail within the next couple days. Please RSVP to let us know if you will be available to join us. It is just a small way we can thank you for your continued dedication and hard work to Heritage in the Hills. We appreciate you all and would like to extend our thanks! Hope you will be able to join us!

It has come to our attention that residents have had some problems with rusty vent pipes from either the furnace or hot water heaters in their home. Please be aware that this has happened in several homes and it should be noted when you are receiving furnace maintenance or service. To assure proper operation of the heating/cooling system in your home, it is suggested that you have annual routine inspections for your furnace and hot water heater. It seems some problems are caused by condensation collecting at the bottom bend of the furnace/water heater, thus causing rusting. It is also a great idea to install some type of Carbon Monoxide warning device in your home if you don’t have one now. If you have any questions regarding this issue; please call the clubhouse office.

As of this writing, the Spa has been opened and is under construction. Because of a wall leak throughout last summer, we have had to do some major maintenance on the spa. The end result will be beautiful! Be sure to check it out when you enter the pool area this summer. The pool is scheduled to open on the evening of Friday, May 23rd at our Celebration Pot Luck. The pool will open with it’s regular hours on Saturday, May 24th. The Pool Rules & Procedures are on the back page of this newsletter. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with them as they will be strictly enforced. The pool is a very beautiful asset at Heritage. Take the time to enjoy it this summer. It is open from 10 am until 10 pm daily. Be sure to schedule time at the pool in your daily schedule. Sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of it all! Here’s to warm and sunny days! 


 in May

THE AMERICAN SPIRIT
Cell Phone Recycling Program

Cell Phones for Soldiers turns old cell phones into more than 12 million minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas. Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie & Brittany Bergquist from Massachusetts. The non-profit organization has raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 400,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers.

It’s very simple to help and free! Every phone donated will help increase the amount of talk time the soldier’s can receive. Mail just the phone. Batteries, chargers and accessories are not required. The cell phones are sold and then calling cards are purchased. The phones are mailed postage paid!

Do you have an old cell phone laying around? Bring it up to the clubhouse and we’ll mail them from here. Consider helping to give our soldiers some opportunities to talk to their family back home. Drop cell phones in the box in the Craft Room. Phones will be collected until May 31st. Let’s do our part and make a donation today!

BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS

The next meeting of the Heritage Book Club is Saturday, may 24th 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.

The selection for June will be Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross. It is a story of a woman who disguised herself as a man and rose to rule Christianity for two years. The Book Club will be discussing this book on Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 AM

If you have any questions regarding the club, please call Joyce & Bruce Sanders.

EVERYONE INVITED! COME JOIN US! - BAGELS & COFFEE SERVED

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO? HERE IS A SUGGESTION!

Detroit Children’s Choir in Concert! As part of a continued effort to reach and support our youth and provide endless opportunities for our young people’s involvement in performing arts, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts is proud to collaborate with the Detroit’s Children’s Choir. The Detroit Children’s Choir, Inc. was established in 2006 to help the children of metropolitan Detroit by using the discipline of choir singing to enhance self confidence, social and political awareness and academic skills, with a goal of developing young leaders who will bring about positive change in our city - now and in the future. The
free concert is Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 pm. Donations accepted.

BUS TRIPS IN MAY 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!

  • 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. Tickets sold out.
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  • Fri., May 2nd and every Friday (except the 16th) - SPA Walkers Group - Join us to travel to many trails throughout the area. We will travel by bus and walk for about an hour. Wear comfortable shoes; bring water if desired. Join with us each Friday morning! Sign-up for each week.
     
  • Sun., May 4th at 2:00 pm - South Oakland Concert Band presents their Cabaret Concert. Great entertainment with dancers and great music. At Royal Oak High School. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Sign-up immediately. ($3)
     
  • Fri., May 9th at 5:00 pm - Singles Dinner Out to Noodles in Troy. Lunch on your own. Sign-up by 5-6 ($3).
     
  • Fri., May 16th 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 5-13 ($5).
     
  • Sat., May 17th at 8:30 am - Eastern Market for all your Spring needs. Sign-up by 5-13 ($4).
     
  • Sat., May 17th at 9:30 am - Car pool Trip - Macomb County Quilt Guild with Quilts from the Attic 2008. It is at the Roseville Recreation Center in Roseville. Admission is $5.00 (at the door). Sign-up to attend and/or to drive by 5-13.
     
  • Sat., May 17th at 2:00 pm - Fine Arts Show at The Villages in Rochester. FREE. Come see the great art at this show. Jump on the bus and you don’t have to worry about finding a parking space! Sign-up by 5-13 ($1).
     
  • Sun., May 18th at Noon - Growing Pretty at the Purple Rose. Tickets are $29. Dinner will follow after show. Show details: Lucy Keen is awkward. To make matters worse, her best friend is a boy, her father is a hopeless wannabe inventor, her body refuses to cooperate with her dream of becoming a supermodel .. and her first love has fallen for her mother. Luckily, Lucy learns that the tortures of twelve soon give way to the painful and wonderful freedom of adulthood as she navigates the twisted and humorous path of becoming an artist. Guaranteed laughs! Sign-up immediately ($5).
     
  • Tues., May 20th at 1:00 pm - Lunch and Bocce Ball at Palazzo Di Bocce in Lake Orion. Lunch will be ordering off the menu. Bocce Ball is $8/person. Important to sign-up no later than 5-12. ($2)
     
  • Wed., May 21st at 11:30 am - Singles/Ladies Lunch Out to Chili’s in Auburn Hills. Perhaps a stop at Wal Mart as well. Sign-up by 5-16 ($2).
     
  • Thurs., May 22nd at 11:00 am - Dog Run in Oakland County. Bring your leashed dog and enjoy some fun! Sign-up by 5-19 ($2).
     
  • Sat., May 24th at Noon - The Heritage Festival in downtown Rochester. Come along for this fun event and you don’t have to worry about parking! Sign-up by 5-20 ($1).
     
  • Sat., May 31st at 6:45 pm - 21st Annual Musical Potpourri at St. Thomas More Church in Troy. The concert will feature popular, classical, choral and solo vocal music with accompaniment by small orchestra, organ and piano. An informal reception will follow the performance. There is no charge. A good-will offering will be accepted. The choir numbers approximately 100 singers! A concert you won’t want to miss! Sign-up by 5-26 ($2).

JUNE (AND BEYOND) TRIPS

  • Fri., June 6th at 4:45 pm - Dinner at Bravo’s and then Music at the Gazebo (at 7:00 pm) at The Villages (free). Bring a chair for the concert. Dinner on your own. Sign-up by 6-1 ($1).
     
  • Thurs., June 12th at 10:00 am - Trip to Frankenmuth for lunch at Bavarian Inn. Lots of shopping time too! Sign-up by 6-1 ($4).
     
  • Thursday, June 19th at 9:30 am - We will travel to Fenton to visit a couple nurseries. We will have lunch at the French Laundry. Lunch on your own. Come get your summer needs! Guaranteed fun! Sign-up by 6-12 ($4).
     
  • Fri., June 20th at 10:00 am - The SPA Walkers Group will do their walk in the morning and then pick up lunch before going to Music in the Park in Auburn Hills. Bring a chair for the concert. Come for a fun morning! Sign-up by 6-13 ($2).
     
  • Mon., June 23rd at 4:00 pm - Dinner at Rivercrab and cruise on Huron River II. Always a popular trip. Sign-up early no later than 6-10. Tickets are $42-5.
     
  • Tues., June 24th thru Thurs., June 26th - Shaw Festival & Niagara Falls Trip - See flier enclosed. Sign-up NOW!
     
  • Thurs., June 26th - Taste of Auburn in downtown Auburn Hills. Tickets $10. Sign-up by 6-19 ($1).
     
  • Fri., June 27th at 7:00 pm - The Step Crew at Meadowbrook Music Festival. A new, high-energy style of dancing that combines Irish, Ottawa Valley and MNodern Tap with some blazing fiddle work. Pavilion Seat Tickets: $17.50 ($1).
     
  • Wed., July 2nd at 9:30 am - Dow Garden’s Trip - Walk the Gardens, Hear Music and Pine Tour. Watch for more in June. $16 ($5).
     
  • Sat., July 19th at 9:00 am - Fun with Lavender at Sunshine Farms Garden. Breakfast on the way. Learn all about Lavender. Material & plants available for purchase. The seminar is free. Sign-up by 7-9 ($4).
     
  • 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. Tickets will be limited to 29; so don’t hesitate; sign-up TODAY!! Sign-up by 7-15.
  • 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., May 28th at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And 1 Cover-All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!


in May 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!

  • Fri., May 2nd at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck at the Clubhouse. Don’t need to sign-up; but be sure to come join us!
     
  • 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 immediately.
     
  • 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 (and every Wed.) 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!
     
  • Wed., May 7th at 7:00 pm - Euchre at the Clubhouse. Come join in this fun game. We’ll teach you how! Sign-up immediately.
     
  • Thurs., May 8th at Noon - Appreciation Luncheon for all our Heritage Volunteers. By invitation; RSVP by 5-5.
     
  • Fri., May 9th at 2:00 pm - Garden Club Meeting in the Library. WE NEED YOU! Please join us! Sign-up immediately.
     
  • Fri., May 9th at 6:00 pm - Resident Social with Poker for Everyone at 6:30 pm. No need to sign-up; just come join us for the fun!
     
  • 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).
     
  • Tues., May 13th - Apple Pie Day - Stop in the clubhouse for a piece of Apple Pie between Noon and 4 pm today!
     
  • Wed., May 14th at 7:30 pm - Knitters Circle at the Clubhouse. Bring a project to work on or come get inspired to start something new! Sign-up by 5-9.
     
  • Thurs., May 15th at Noon - Craig Wiklund (financial planner) will be here for a free seminar. Sign-up by 5-8.
     
  • Fri., May 16th at 6:00 pm - Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Social - $10 - Come on over to celebrate Mexican heritage by enjoying the food, music and culture of Mexico in a festive atmosphere. Dinner will be Mexican! Come enjoy the fun! Sign-up by 5-9 (20).
     
  • Sat., May 17th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. The movie will be Juno. No cost. Come watch on the big screen. Sign-up by 5-10 (8).
     
  • Wed., May 21st - Strawberry & Cream Day - Stop on by any time today for some good strawberries and cream! Hope to see you then!
     
  • Wed., May 21st at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train at the Clubhouse. Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you! $1.00 payable there. Sign-up by 5-16.
     
  • Fri., May 23rd at 6:00 pm - Memorial Day and Pool Opening Celebration Pot Luck - $6. The BBQ’s will be fired up for hot dogs and burgers. Bring your favorite picnic side to pass. BYOB if desired. Soda, Iced Tea and Coffee will be served. Come celebrate with us! Sign-up by 5-16 (20).
     
  • Sat., May 24th at 10:00 am - Heritage Book Club meets. Bagels and coffee served. Everyone invited. No need to sign-up; just join us!
     
  • Mon., May 26th - Office Closed due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
     
  • Wed., May 28th at 7:00 pm - BINGO at the Clubhouse. Join us for a night of fun! Games are $1.00 Card. Last card is Cover-All at $2/Card. Sign-up by 5-23.
     
  • Fri., May 30th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch at the Clubhouse. Come join us and hear about our newest charity project. Sign-up by 5-27.
     
  • Fri., May 30th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse. $20 payable there. Come for the fun! Sign-up by 5-23.
     
  • Sat., May 31st at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie selection is Charlie Wilson’s War. No cost! Sign-up by 5-24 (8).

JUNE AND UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Sat., June 7th at 2:00 pm - Ice Cream Cones served at the Poolside. Only $1 each! Come enjoy the pool and a great summer snack!
     
  • Sat., June 7th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie selection is Enchanted. No fee! Come see it on the big screen! Sign-up by 3-31 (8).
     
  • Fri., June 13th at 7:00 pm - Come hear the Spring Concert of the Heritage Bells. Dessert will be served following the concert. $3. Sign-up by 6-6.
     
  • Sun., July 20th - Kids “Fun In The Sun” Pool Party. Mark your calendars now to join with us for this outstanding summer event! Watch for more information in the June newsletter. Looking for volunteers to help. Let us know if you can help!
     

ODDS AND ENDS

ASPIRIN CAKE
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Light oven. Get bowl, spoons, and ingredients. Grease pan, crack nuts. Remove 18 toy blocks and seven toy autos from kitchen table. Measure 2 cups flour. Get baking powder. Remove Johnny’s hands from flour. Wash flour off of him. Put flour, baking powder, and salt in sifter. Get dustpan and broom; sweep up pieces of bowl Johnny knocked on the floor. Get another bowl.

Answer doorbell. Remove Johnny’s hand from bowl. Wash Johnny. Get eggs. Answer phone. Take 1/2-inch of salt from greased pan and look for Johnny. Take greased pan, empty out layer of nutshells. Slap Johnny’s hands. Pick up pieces of bowl knocked off when Johnny fled. Wash kitchen floor; wash table. Wash walls. Wash dishes. Call bakery. Order cake.
Take aspirin. Lie down.

HERITAGE IN THE HILLS POOL RULES AND PROCEDURES

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

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

POOL RULES

  • Only residents and their guests will be permitted to use the pool facilities. Pool passes must be visible while in the pool area.
  • You must sign-in upon entrance into the pool area.
  • Absolutely no diving or jumping of any kind in the pool or spa. No running or horseplay allowed in the pool area.
  • No glass containers in the pool area; use only plastic or aluminum.
  • Michigan Law prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages in the hot tub; or entering the pool or spa while intoxicated.
  • Young children/toddlers MUST wear swim diapers—NEVER regular disposable diapers. A changing table is available in the Women’s Restroom in the Clubhouse. Please change children in that location; NOT at the pool side.
  • Children UNDER 12 are NOT PERMITTED in the hot tub. This is a State Law and will be strictly enforced.
  • Food and beverages only allowed at the upper deck of the pool area (where the tables and umbrellas are located).
  • Large floats are not permitted. Noodles and other swim-type aids are allowed.
  • Radios are only permitted at the pool area with headphones.
  • Please remember before leaving to lower the umbrella, use the trash containers and clean-up the area you used!
  • Proper swimwear is required. Cut-offs are not considered proper swimwear. Please dry off and wear an appropriate cover-up and shoes while inside the clubhouse.
  • Showers are available for use before and after swimming in the restrooms inside the clubhouse. Please use them!

IMPORTANT PROCEDURES TO REMEMBER

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

When you are at the pool, please familiarize yourself with the Injury/Medical Contingency Plan that is posted. If there is an emergency, it might be your responsibility to react to it. KNOW WHAT TO DO! Familiarize yourself with the emergency phone so that you know it’s location and how to operate it. It only dials 9-1-1; it can’t be used for any other call. The Association Manager must be notified immediately in case of emergency. The Pool Operators will NOT be at the pool area during all open hours; but will be available within 10 minutes at any time. If you occur any accidents while at the poolside, please report them immediately. Accidents include things such as tripping, falling, sore feet,
dizziness, fainting, fecal accidents, etc. Remember that there are no lifeguards at any time. You swim at your own risk. Your Pool Operators are: Karen Reagan (Association Manager) (248-722-5797), John Bell (248-495-7723) and Nelson Davey (248-840-5109).

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

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

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

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

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

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