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 July Calendar of Events | Communication from Homeowners Association Board

• Have you noticed the bench right at the end of Heritage Drive? Thanks to Lew Robbins it looks like new! Lew has done a lot of work on this bench; sanded it and painted it and it looks fabulous! A very special and heartfelt thanks to Lew for his hard work to make our community beautiful! Your work is truly appreciated!
   
• Talking about a beautiful community, how about all the beautiful flowers? The Garden Committee has been hard at work by planting all the flowers around all the benches in the community. They also have done the baskets at the gazebo and the pool. Do you like the two new baskets by the front door of the Clubhouse with the ferns? Thank the committee for this wonderful addition! Not only do they plant all these beautiful flowers, they maintain them throughout the summer by watering and pruning. Be sure to say thanks to these ladies when you see them: Bette McCullough, Bunny Harms, JoAnne Stroebel, Margaret Raschke, Jill Starwalt and Sharon Tosch. Special thanks to this committee for doing all this awesome work! A special thanks to all those that have volunteered to water. Well done ladies!
   
• Also a warm thanks to everyone that helps to keep our community beautiful. I have seen walking residents stop and pick up garbage throughout the community. Really appreciate your help in keeping the community beautiful!
   
• A warm thanks to Carolyn Williams who helped with the desserts served at the Heritage Belles and Beau’s concert last month. She cut up all that watermelon and then was there to serve everything and to clean up. Husband, Ron, was helping too! We appreciate your help and support.
  
   

Dogs ‘n’ Suds
Celebration

Friday, July 25th at 6:00 pm
$8/Person

Come on over to the Clubhouse to enjoy a dog of choice (and we’ll have the choice!) off the grill along with a nice cold brew. Bring a “dog” dish to pass. Watermelon and pie for dessert is included. Coffee, soda, lemonade, iced tea and beer
provided. BYOB if desired. Bring your suit and take a dip!

Sign up by July 21st!
 

Fun in the Sun
Kids Pool Party

Sunday, July 20, 2008
2:00 - 5:00 pm
$8/Person

Featuring DA the Clown with face painting, balloon creations and a fun magic show. Also included will be lunch, snacks, organized games, fabulous crafts and lots of swim time. Don’t miss our biggest and most popular party of the year! Gather up your grandkids and come for this fun party!

Don’t miss the fun! Sign-up today! Encouraged to bring lawn chairs!

Sign-up by July 15th.
 

RESIDENTS SENDING SPECIAL THANK YOUS:

• Diane Golembeski wirtes: Thank you very much for the lovely flower arrangement that I received after my knee replacement surgery. It really brightened my days! I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
   
• John Allasio shares: Dear Friends and Neighbors: Thanks for your concern and support after my recent surgery. The beautiful flowers, your telephone calls, cards, visits, food and many offers of help have enabled me to have an easier recovery. Know that your thoughtfulness and generosity were greatly appreciated.
   
• Flo Dorman writes: Dear Friends and Neighbors of Heritage in the Hills: Thank you for your prayers, cards, phone calls, visits, delicious food, getting my mail and the beautiful flowers. No words can express how much I appreciated all this after my recent surgery. Thank you all once again!
   
• Ida Getzan shares: Dear Friends at Heritage in the Hills: What a nice surprise to find your lovely basket of flowers waiting for me on my return home from a therapy session. Thank you everyone for your thoughtfulness.
   
• Marv and Bunny Harms fondly write: Thank you to all of you for spending your time and talents making this a caring community as well as those less fortunate. You make us feel wishes for better health and remembered.
   
• Mary-Ann Ranger shares: Thanks! You have a special way of doing the nicest things! Thank you so very much for the flower vase with a bird on it after my foot surgery. The phone calls and cards sent all were very much appreciated.
   
• Al Mosesso shares: Thank you to everyone for all the kindnesses after my recent surgery. The flowers were very much appreciated and added sunshine to my day. Thanks again!
   
• Tom and Dottie Buran write: Once again Tom and I want to thank all the caring people in Heritage for the lovely floral arrangement and their cards, visits, calls, goodies, etc. during Tom’s recent lengthy illness and surgeries. It’s like having a loving, extended family. We’re both doing much better! Thanks!
   
• Carolyn Steele shares: May kindness return to you in the same beautiful way that it was given. Thank you so much! What a wonderful, caring community we have here in Heritage! I want to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness over the past years during Bill’s hard-fought battle with cancer. The flowers were beautiful (both at the funeral and during his illness). I want to thank everyone for their prayers, the many cheery visits, bringing in dinners and snacks, taking time to take Bill to Men’s Breakfast when he was able, running errands, visiting with him so I could run out a bit, many encouraging cards, giving their support in so many ways! We thank you one and all!

MORE THANK YOU NOTES TO SHARE:

• Director Cyndy Snyder from The Crisis Pregnancy Center in Pontiac writes: I just wanted to thank you all again for all the beautiful baby things you made. And it’s just what we needed. The Lord bless you. You are such a blessing to us and our clients.
   
• Alicia Nucilli, Activity Director from The Heatherwood Retirement Community shares: On behalf of the residents at The Heatherwood, we would like to thank the Heritage Belles & Beau’s for coming out to perform for us. Everyone enjoyed your concert very much! It is wonderful that you go out to perform in the community, especially since most of our residents aren’t able to go out in the community to enjoy musical events as they once did. You all did a great job. It is quite evident that it gives you much pleasure; so keep up the good work! We’d love to have you back during the holiday season if you can fit us into your busy schedule! Thank you once again for a beautiful afternoon of music and delight!

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO RESIDENTS:

• Our thoughts and prayers are with the Steele family after the death of resident, Bill. Bill lost the long fight of cancer in June. He sure was determined in his long fight. Bill will be sadly missed. To wife, Carolyn, and family; know you are in our hearts!
   
• Our thoughts are with resident Nancy Fleischmann who lost her good friend (and pet dog), Buddy. We all remember when he joined us here at Heritage. Buddy will be surely missed. Our hearts are with you, Nancy!

SWIMMING POOL UPDATES

The Pool Hours have CHANGED! On Sunday evenings, the Pool will close at 8:00 pm and re-open at Noon on Monday. The rest of the week, the hours remain the same; 10 AM until 10 PM. This change has been made to assure time for proper pool maintenance. This change is effective immediately.

You have probably noticed that the pool has been closed in the past couple weeks for long periods of time. This has become necessary because of a continued problem with a showing of coliform. Someone or something is contaminating the waters and we are bewildered in trying to figure out what it is. The county has officially closed us until we can find the source of the problem and the coliform is gone. We ask that swimmers take extreme care in maintaining good personal hygiene and highly encourage showering before entering the waters. Please do not void while swimming. If you see any kind of unusual activity while at the pool, report it to the manager immediately. We are working very hard in trying to get this problem resolved, but we need your help in doing so! Please review the enclosure regarding pool emergencies. Your cooperation will help us have a safe environment for everyone. Your Pool Operators are not responsible for this problem and are working very hard to redeem it! We are just as frustrated as you and want to get back to regular pool hours ASAP! Thanks for your patience!
 

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

• Dee Egan

• Norm Cloyd

• Marilyn Anderson

• Marv Harms

• Lynn Muka

• Beth Hawes

• Diane Golembeski

• Jim Bucknavich

• Tom Buran

• Dorie Burns

• Ida Getzan

• John and Marge Allasio

Ponderings From the Manager

• First, notifying the gate when you are expecting someone at your home. Remember, you must call the gate to announce that you are expecting a guest or maintenance company. If you don’t call, please understand that the company or guest WILL BE DENIED entry if you do not answer your telephone when they appear at the gate for entry. It is also important that if your guest list has changed (perhaps you’ve deleted a name or two or would like to add a name or two), please stop by the gate or office and notify us so your card can be updated.
   
• Secondly, remember while having your pet out in the community for a walk, the pet needs to be leashed. Although your pet may be friendly, a walker may startle your pet and they may respond with barking and or biting. Please help keep the community safe for everyone. Also please remember to ALWAYS be prepared to clean-up after your pet while walking; even on the common areas! Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated by everyone!

Summer is finally here! The pool has certainly been challenging this year, but we are working hard to get it under control. Hope you take time to come on down with your family and enjoy the special days at the pool. Enjoy!

 in July

BOOK CLUB CHATTERINGS

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

Bring a book to recommend to others to enjoy or share.

Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM

Read: When We Were Orphans by Kazvo Ishiguro. A detective novel with the memory function of importance.

If you have any questions regarding the club, please call Joyce & Bruce Sanders at 248-475-0854.

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

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!

• Wed., July 2nd at 9:15 am - Dow Garden’s Trip - Walk the Gardens, Hear Music and Pine Tour. $16. Sign-up immediately. ($5).
   
• Thurs., July 3rd at 4:30 pm - Salute to America with the DSO at Greenfield Village. $16. Dinner at Applebees on the way! Bring a chair. Sold Out. ($5).
   
• Fri., July 4th at 10:00 am - SPA Walkers Group - Come with us to travel to one of the trails nearby. Sign-up immediately.
   
• Wed., July 9th at 8:30 am - WOW (Walk on Wednesday) Walkers is organized by Crittenton Hospital and happens at The Villages in Rochester. They have an organized route around the outside mall. If you are a walker, join us for this fun event! Sign-up immediately. ($1)
   
• Wed., July 9th at 5:00 pm - Singles/Ladies Dinner Out to the Oxford Inn in Royal Oak where they have outstanding ribs! Join us for this great dinner experience! Sign-up by 7-7 ($2).
   
• Friday, July 11th at 10:00 am - Walkers Unite! Join with us for an hour’s walk and then we’ll pick up some lunch and travel on to Riverside Park for some outside music. The group performing is Randy Volin and the Sonic Blues. Bring a chair. Sign-up by 7-8. ($2)
   
• Sat., July 12th at 8:30 am - Royal Oak Farmers Market with Breakfast on the way. Come shop with us for the best deals in town! Sign-up by 7-9 ($2).
   
• Sat., July 12th at 4:30 pm - Knitters/Crocheters Unite! We will travel to Lake Orion to Heritage Spinning for their Knit Flix. Watch a movie (I.Q.) and knit with other knitters. We’ll stop for dinner in Lake Orion first. Runs until 8:00 pm. Sign-up by 7-9. ($2).
   
• Wed., July 16th at 9:00 am - Men’s Breakfast Out - Meet in the Clubhouse and carpool to The Ram’s Horn on Crooks. Sign-up by 7-12.
   
• Fri., July 18th at 10:00 am - Jump on the bus and get all the deals at the downtown Rochester Sidewalk Sales. We’ll have lunch! Sign-up by 7-15 ($2).
   
• Fri., July 18th at 6:00 pm - Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Auburn Hills Community Center. The band is Redhill; a country and blues band. Bring a chair. Sign-up by 7-15. ($1).
   
• 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 7-12 ($4).
   
• Tues., July 22nd at 11:00 am - Singles, Ladies and EVERYONE invited to jump on the bus and travel to St. Clair Shores to have lunch at the old Brownies on the water. Come enjoy the Lakeshore! Sign-up by 7-17. ($3).
   
• Thurs., July 24th at 9:30 am - Detroit Casino trip with Nelson. Casino choice will be made on the bus. Come for the fun! Sign-up by 7-18. ($4).
   
• Fri., July 25th at 10:00 am - Walkers and Music! Join us for a walk on a beautiful trail and then pick up some lunch and go to Riverside Park for some enjoyable music ranging from Buffet to Beach Boys and Marley to MoTown with Rick Lender’s Summer Fun Band. Bring a chair. Sign-up by 7-21. ($2).
   
• Sat., July 26th at 4:30 pm - Love Letters with Jeff Daniels and Sigourney Weaver at the DIA Theatre. Tickets: $50. Dinner on the way. Presented by The Purple Rose Theatre. Don’t miss this opportunity! We were lucky to get tickets! See Jeff and Sigourney! Sign-up immediately! ($4).
   
• Sun., July 27 at 6:30 pm - Glenn Miller Orchestra and DSO at Meadowbrook. Pavilion Seats: $27. Sign-up by 7-15 ($2).
   
• Wed., July 30th at 7:00 am - Coach trip to Shipshewana. $69 (Need 25). Flea market, shopping downtown and chicken dinner at Das Dutchman. Sign-up NOW!
   
• Wed., July 30th at 5:00 pm - Dinner at the Lakeview Inn. Come enjoy the beauty of the place and the great food! Sign-up by 7-25. ($3).
   
• Fri., August 1st at 4:30 pm - Dinner at the Hathaway House in Blissfield (on own) and then to Croswell Theatre for The King and I ($22) at 8:00 pm. This will be a fun trip! Sign-up by 7-18. ($5).
   
• Sun., Aug. 3rd at 6:30 pm - DSO at Meadowbrook - Salute to Bernstein & Sondheim. Pavilion seats at $27. Sign-up by 7-20 ($1).
   
• Tues., August 5th at 4:30 pm - Huron Lady II and Rivercrab Trip. Last one for the season! Tickets $42. Don’t miss this great trip! Sign-up by 7-17. ($5).
   
• Wed., August 6th at 6:00 pm - Music in the Park in Lake Orion. A 40 piece band/chorus is performing. Bring a chair. Sign-up by 8-2. ($3).
   
• Thurs., August 14th at 11:15 am - Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles. Cost is $50 which includes motor coach, admission ticket and $5 food voucher. 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. Sign-up immediately or 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., July 23rd at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And 1 Cover-All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!

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., July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 9:00 am - The Sewing Group meets in the Craft Room. Bring your own machine and join them!
   
• Wed., July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:00 am - Pickle Ball on the Tennis Courts. Join this fun and energetic game!
   
• Wed., July 2nd at 7:00 pm - Euchre at the Clubhouse. Come join us! Must have at least 4 to play. Bring your neighbors!
   
• Thurs., July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 11:00 am - Tai Chi at the Clubhouse. Cost is $40 for 6 Weeks. Come check it out and join us!
   
• Thurs., July 3, 10, 17 & 31 at 1:00 pm - Mah Jongg at the Clubhouse. Want to learn to play? Let us know and we’ll gladly teach you! Sign-up in the book for when you will play.
   
• Thurs., July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 6:00 pm - Yoga with Tracey at the Clubhouse. Bring a mat and come see what this great class is all about!
   
• Fri., July 4th at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck at the Clubhouse. No need to sign-up; just come and join us!
   
• Sat., July 5, 12 & 26 at 10:00 am - Water Aerobics in the Pool with Shelley. Fun and great exercise! Come join us today!
   
• Sat., July 5th from 2 - 3:00 pm - Ice Cream Sundae’s at the Poolside ($1) - Come enjoy a nice treat!
   
• Sat., July 5th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie selection is Mad Money. Enjoy on the big screen. Sign-up by 7-3 (8).
   
• Mon., July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 2:00 pm - Line Dance at the Clubhouse. Class cost is $40 for 6 week session. Great exercise and fun! Check it out!
   
• Wed., July 9th at 8:00 pm - Come on down to the Pool and enjoy an evening swim. After swimming enjoy a good ole’ fashioned S’More on the grill. Sign-up by 7-7.
   
• Thurs., July 10th at 4:30 pm - Heritage Garden Walk - Walk the community and see the beautiful gardens of our own residents. A stop at the Clubhouse for a cool enjoyable dessert. Sign-up to SHOW your gardens and to WALK the gardens. Cost: $2 for dessert. Sign-up by 7-6 (12).
   
• Fri., July 11th at 6:00 & 6:30 pm - Resident Social at 6:00. Come bring an appetizer and drink and join with neighbors and friends. At 6:30 join us to play some Poker on our new tabletop Poker table! No need to sign-up; just come and join us!
   
• Sat., July 12th at 2:00 - 3:00 pm - Ice Cream Cones served at the Pool ($1). Come enjoy a cool treat on a hot day!
   
• Sun., July 13th at 2:00 pm - National Puzzle Day - Stop on in the Library and help begin to put a beautiful puzzle together. It will be kept up until it is finished. Come take your part and put your piece in today or anytime after today!
   
• Tues., July 15th from 2 - 3:00 pm - Stop on in the Clubhouse and enjoy a serving of Tapioca Pudding. Sign-up by 7-12.
   
• Wed., July 16th at 5:30 pm - America by Rail Seminar to talk about a Branson Trip in the Fall of 2008. Come hear about all of their programs. Sign-up by 7-12.
   
• Wed., July 16th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train at the Clubhouse. $1 (payable there). Don’t know how to play? We will teach you! Guaranteed fun! Sign-up by 7-12.
   
• Thurs., July 17th from 2 - 3:00 pm - Stop on in the Clubhouse and enjoy some cool Peach Ice Cream. Sign-up by 7-14.
   
• Thurs., July 17th at 7:15 pm - Singles Meeting and Dessert at the Pool Side. $2. Come enjoy the fellowship of your neighbors! Sign-up by 7-14.
   
• Fri., July 18th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse. $20 (payable there). Sign-up by 7-16. NOTE CHANGE IN DATE!
   
• Sat., July 19th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse on the big screen. Movie is The Bucket List. Sign-up by 7-15.
   
• Sun., July 20th - Kids “Fun In The Sun” Pool Party. $8/Person. DA The Clown, organized games and crafts, magic show, lunch & goodies and swim time! Looking for volunteers to help. Let us know if you can help! Sign-up by 7-15.
   
• Wed., July 23rd from 2 - 3:00 pm - Come on down to the Clubhouse for a nice cool treat of Vanilla Ice Cream. Sign-up by 7-18.
   
• Wed., July 23rd at 7:00 pm - BINGO at the Clubhouse. Bring your change and come join the fun! Sign-up by 7-18.
   
• Thurs., July 24th at 1:00 pm - Learn From Your Dreams ($2) - Writer Linda Dewey will be hear to discuss her newest book. Come hear what she has to say about how to understand your dreams! Sign-up by 7-18.
   
• Fri., July 25th - Heritage Annual Golf Outing at Fieldstone. Call Al Oros for more information at 248-377-4350.
   
• Fri., July 25th at 6:00 pm - Dogs ‘n’ Suds Celebration - $8/Person. There will be your choice of dogs (many varieties) off the BBQ. Enjoy a beer with your favorite dog. Bring a dish to pass. Watermelon and dessert will be included. Coffee, iced tea and lemonade available. BYOB if desired. Sign-up by 7-21.
   
• Sat., July 26th at 10:00 am - Heritage in the Hills Book Club meets. See information in this newsletter
   
• Sat., July 26th at 8:00 pm - Come on down to the Pool for a dip and a great S’More snack! Sign-up by 7-21.
   
• Sun., July 27th from 2 - 3:00 pm - Come on over to the Pool to enjoy a Purple Cow. Only $1. Don’t know what that is? Come find out!
   
• Sun., July 27th from 2 - 4:00 pm - Heritage “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader” Club Meets with Bob Wolf. Sign-up by 7-21.
   
• Wed., July 30th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm - Come enjoy the Nat’l Cheesecake Day by coming down and enjoying a piece with us! Sign-up by 7-25.

(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 Board of Directors welcomed former Board member Bob Miller who has been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Larry Prior. Larry recently resigned from the Board for personal reasons. This term expires in October of 2008.
    
2.  A letter was recently sent to all co-owners by our attorney detailing the status of the lawsuit. On June 17, 2008 our attorneys filed our appeal with regard to our lawsuit. We will communicate any developments to the community as they occur.
    
3. An emergency occurred at our pool this month and, unfortunately, proper emergency procedures were not followed. Please look for additional information on this topic in this newsletter and also familiarize yourself with the pool rules and procedures so we are all prepared if another situation occurs. Remember to notify the manager and/or a pool operator any time an emergency occurs so proper procedure may be followed.
    
4. There has been some concern among a few co-owners that the election procedures do not provide for totally secret ballots. The Board is reviewing these procedures and will make changes before the next election in
   October. The changes will be communicated when ballots are mailed, if not before, so please be sure to read all communications from our manager.

FINANCIAL

Our Auditors have completed the analysis of our financial statements for the 2007 calendar year and found them to be accurate and in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles.

CLUBHOUSE

The Board of Directors has voted to raise the fee to $150 for rental of our clubhouse for private parties effective immediately. This fee will apply to all rentals regardless of the size of the party.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Landscaping

We have identified several trees on the property that need to be replaced and this work will be done shortly. Also, the City will be reminded that several of the newly planted trees along Tienken are dying and need to be replaced.

It was decided to move the horseshoe pit into the unused Bocce court which will make it easier for the grass cutters. The Bocce equipment will still be available for lawn bowling on the grassy area next to the horseshoe pit.

The Board is aware of the problem with the street drain at our exit onto Tienken Road. Bob Luttermoser is going to meet with the Auburn Hills DPS to see what the city can do to help us.