Volume 9 Issue 8
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
 August Calendar of Events | Odds and Ends | Communication from Homeowners Association Board

Special Recognition To Our Residents:
  • A very special thanks to Ann Moran who came in to the Clubhouse in late July and sealed all the new back splash tile in the kitchen. Thanks Ann! We really appreciate your hard work!
     
  • A very warm thanks to Dick & Shirley Bentley for their generous donation to the Knitters and Sewers for materials for all their charity work. Thanks Dick and Shirley for thinking of our talented ladies!
     
  • Speaking of the sewers and knitters; aren’t they just a great group? In the past month there was a donation to the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Pontiac. Donations included bibs, baby hooded towels and blankets. There was a donation to the Nursing Home of two boxes of adult bibs. Now in August we will be mailing a large quantity of blankets for our wounded soldiers. They are knitted, crocheted and sewn. Beautiful quilts! Plus they are continually busy making pillowcases for the Pediatric Ward at Crittenton Hospital. It truly is amazing the amount of work and the beautiful work they donate each and every month. Plus they also keep the comfort shawls and blankets in stock for our own residents. Please consider making a donation to this group for
    materials they use for all these donations in the name of Heritage in the Hills! Keep up the good work ladies and THANK YOU!.


Fun in the Sun
Kids Pool Party
(RESCHEDULED)

Sunday, August 10th, 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! Couldn’t make the last date? COME NOW! We encouraged to bring lawn chairs!

Sign-up by August 8th.

 

 

TRIVIA PURSUIT NIGHT & DINNER
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH AT 6:30 PM
$8.00/PERSON

Join us for a night of fun! First will be dinner of subs, chips, salad and dessert. Iced tea and coffee will be served. Then on to the fun of Trivia Pursuit done by the group of your choice. This is a fun evening
hosted by Jim and Sylvia Bucknavich. Sign-up early and don’t miss it!
Guaranteed laughs!

Sign-up by August 11th.

HAVE YOU HEARD?
DOGS ‘N’ SUDS CELEBRATION IS HAPPENIN’!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND AT 6:00 PM - ONLY $8/PERSON

The date was rescheduled because of a conflict last month with the Golf Outing.
Come on over for a dog and some suds! It’s a Pot Luck, so bring a summer BBQ
dish to pass. Coffee, soda, lemonade, iced tea and beer provided!
Bring your suit and take a dip after dinner!

Sign-up by 8-August 15.

RESIDENTS SENDING SPECIAL THANK YOUS:

  • Genny Torres writes: Dear Friends and Neighbors; Thanks for your cards and telephone calls and the lovely basket of flowers. I really appreciated it all. I’m feeling better! Thank you very much!
     
  • Susan Sonye (daughter of Marilyn Anderson) shares: Nancy and I would like to thank you for the magnificent flower that you sent to honor our mother, Marilyn. She loved beautiful things, but she said repeatedly that nothing man-made compares to the wonderous beauty of God’s creation. Flowers were a favorite part of that creation! Although Mom lived in Michigan a short time, she loved her neighborhood and her home here at Heritage in the Hills. Thank you again!

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ...

To the family of resident, Marilyn Anderson. Marilyn passed away in July after a battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

  • Dee Egan

  • Norm Cloyd

  • Marv Harms

  • Lynn Muka

  • Beth Hawes

  • Dorrie Burns

  • Marge Allasio

  • Harlan Quinn

  • Mary Ann Ranger

LIGHTHOUSE OF OAKLAND COUNTY

ATTENTION FORMER TEACHERS AND STUDENTS!

Remember the excitement children experience looking over and organizing new school supplies when “back to school” time rolls around? You can be part of the fun once again by purchasing supplies for children in need. The Lighthouse of Oakland is asking for donations of school supplies for less fortunate kids. We will be collecting these school supplies in a marked box in the craft room throughout the month of August. Volunteers (Tom & Lori Rapp) will deliver the supplies to Lighthouse in time for the beginning of the new school year. Won’t you please take advantage of the current sales and make a donation to these kids? Supply list for donations (for ages 6 - 17) is as follows:

  • Pencils and/or Ink Pens
  • Notebook Paper
  • Rulers
  • Crayons, Colored Pencils or Markers
  • Notebook Ring Binders and Notebook Subject Folders
  • Glue Sticks
  • Blunt (Rounded) Tip Children’s Scissors
  • Erasers
  • Calculators (Used Ones OK)
  • Book Bags or Back Packs

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR HELPING!

LOW BACK PAIN INJURY AND PREVENTION


Thursday, August 14th at 6:30 pm

Join us for a presentation by Heather Chavez, PT, DHS. Heather is a physical therapist with NovaCare Rehabilitation in Auburn Hills and will be speaking on low back pain. Topics included are injury prevention, managing back pain, back body mechanics and practical solutions to questions about things that are difficult for you to do because of discomfort. Sign-up by 8-8.

AT & T PHONE DIRECTORIES

Available NOW
At the Clubhouse in the Craft Room

The phone directories have been delivered to the Clubhouse. Come on in and pick up your copy today. This is the last call! They will be destroyed soon!

LAST CALL! Get yours now if desired!

LIFE LINE SCREENING

Protect your health. Protect your life.
STROKE PREVENTION COMES TO HERITAGE!

Stroke is the third leading killer in the world and the second among women. However, most Americans cannot name a single warning sign indicating a stroke is about to occur. Life Line Screening is dedicated to the prevention and education of stroke, also known as “brain attack.”

As part of a program designed to reduce the risk of stroke, residents living in Heritage in the Hills can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. There are 3 tests available: Stroke Screening/Carotid Artery; Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening and Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening. Osteoporosis Screening also available for $35. Life Line Screening will be here on Thursday, August 28th
beginning at 9:00 am. Each screening requires ten minutes or less to complete and are individually priced at $45. Sign-up for a complete wellness package (four screenings) and pay only $139. Your results are mailed to you in 21 days and you are referred back to your own doctor. The tests are painless and non-invasive.

You must call 1-800-324-1851 to schedule an appointment for this day. Pre-registration is required. Sure hope you consider this very worthwhile testing!


BE AN ANGEL DAY

Friday, August 22nd at 2:00 pm

Gather with us at the Clubhouse to pack-up supplies to be mailed. We have cell phones to mail and many blankets to be mailed for the soldiers who are suffering in the hospital. The sewers and knitters have been busy making these blankets and now we must prepare them for shipping! Join with us to prepare these two mailings and to package the boxes. Your help will be greatly appreciated by all! Sign-up to help by 8-18.

ATTENTION ONE AND ALL! - OLD TYME SING-ALONG!

If you’re longing for the songing that was done so long ago, (30’s, 40’s, 50’s),
When the sounding wasn’t pounding, and
every word we’d know;
When the one who played piano was considered top banana,
But every gal and every fella could sing ‘em Acapella.
Then come over to the Clubhouse on

THURS., AUGUST 21ST AT 7:15 PM

Bring your voices, share your memories, And into song we’ll burst!

(Thank You to Mary Troff for Writing This Jingle!)

SIGN-UP BY 8-15

 

Ponderings From the Manager

I had the opportunity this year to stop in for lunch at the Annual Golf Outing in July that Al Oros and John Allasio worked hard at organizing. It was fun to sit and watch everyone come in and talk about the great fun they had on the greens. It was a fun “shamble” and a great time by all. And the lunch was delicious! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be there and be part of it this year! The Annual Labor Day Golf Outing is all scheduled thanks to Mary Jo Marciiniak and Barry Thornton. Look for the flier in this newsletter and be sure to sign-up right away! Catering by
Katherine will be doing the cooking for the dinner at the Clubhouse following golf. Another one you won’t want to miss!

I hope you agree with me that the Miller Crew continues to do an OUTSTANDING job in the community. Visitors that come into the community always comment about how beautiful the landscaping is here at Heritage. They do a very fine job on our property and go out of their way to be sure all is done in a fine way. If your lawn needs cutting twice; they do it. Sometimes even three times when the grass is growing out-of-control. On Thursday, August 21st at Noon we will show our appreciation for the crew’s hard work and dedication to our community. We will provide hamburgers for them and ask that if you are interested in showing your support that you donate a dish for the event. We did this the last couple years and they are very appreciative; so we’ve decided to repeat it again this year. If you would like to help cook, set-up or clean-up; or serve; we would love to have your help. It’s your way you can say thank you as well! There is a sign-up sheet in the book, but if you want to come in and talk to me about it; feel free!

I have received several prescription cards from American Consultants Rx for discounts on brand name and generic drugs. It looks like you can use these cards at about 50,000 pharmacies. It has unlimited usage and can help you save on drugs not covered by other plans or even on diabetic supplies. There is no enrollment, no pre-existing condition restrictions, no fees and you can use it right away! I have them available in the office if you’d like to pick one up and give it a try!

There are several trips that have been scheduled for the fall and winter months. I have had several requests for Chorus Line and Jersey Boys; but both of those shows in 2009 are not available yet for group sales. I’ll keep watching and trying! I WAS ABLE to get Celine Dion tickets at The Palace for Friday, September 26th with tickets ONLY $55. I only have 15 tickets but MUST sell them and know they will sell quickly; so commit now to Celine and purchase your tickets immediately! Other events to keep your eye on for more information are: Karaoke Party (Sept. 19th), Women’s Fall Luncheon with the Petticoat Ladies, Say Goodnite Gracie at the Gem and more! Watch for more information!

 in August

BUS TRIPS IN AUGUST 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!

  • Sat., Aug. 2nd at Noon - Art Show at The Village in Rochester Hills. No entrance fee. Sign-up IMMEDIATELY. ($1)
     
  • Sun., Aug. 3rd at 5:00 pm - Dinner & DSO at Meadowbrook - Salute to Bernstein & Sondheim. Pavilion seats at $27. All Seats Sold. ($1).
     
  • Wed., Aug. 6th at 8:30 am - WOW Walkers at The Villages in Rochester Hills. No entrance fee. Sign-up IMMEDIATELY. ($1).
     
  • 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).
     
  • Fri., Aug. 8th at 6:00 pm - Dinner Out to Fieldstone’s Vista Grill for their Fish Dinner Special. Cost on your own. Sign-up Immediately. ($1)
     
  • Thurs., Aug. 14th at 11:30 am - Singles/Ladies Lunch out to the White Horse Inn. Cost on own. Sign-up by 8-11 ($3).
     
  • Fri., Aug. 15th at 9:00 am - Port Huron Craft Extravaganza - Hit up all the craft stores in Port Huron. We will stop for lunch. Sign-up by 8-11 ($5).
     
  • Sat., Aug. 16th - Heritage Belles and Beaus to Musicality - It Begins Behind the Table Workshop in Bloomfield Hills. Registration Complete.
     
  • Sun., Aug. 17th at 1:00 pm - Outside Concert at the Troy Museum. Band is Rich Eddy’s Rockin’ Oldies Band playing 50’s and 60’s music. Concert is from 2 - 4 pm. Cost is $5 (pay there). Sign– up by 8-10 ($2).
     
  • Wed., Aug. 20th at 9:00 am - Men’s Breakfast Out - Gather in the parking lot to go to breakfast together. Breakfast will be at Country Creek Coney on Adams & Silverbell. Cost will be on your own. Sign-up by 8-18.
     
  • Wed., Aug. 20th at 6:00 pm - Music in the Park in Lake Orion. Band is Tom Allport Band. Bring a lawn chair! Sign-up by 8-18 ($2).
     
  • Sun., Aug. 24th at 2:00 pm - Travel to Ecorse to the new PinnacleThoroughbred Horse Race Track (post time is 4:00 pm). Free admission and free parking! Sign-up by 8-17 ($4).
     
  • Sun., Aug. 24th at 7:00 pm - GET BACK! Cast of Beatlemania at Meadowbrook. Tickets $15. Sign-up by 8-12 ($1).
     
  • Tues., Aug. 26th at 11:30 am - Singles/Ladies Lunch at Olive Garden in Rochester Hills. Cost of lunch on own. Sign-up by 8-24 ($2).
     
  • Wed., Aug. 27th at 6:00 pm - Casino Trip with Nelson. Casino choice will be announced on the bus. Sign-up by 8-22 ($4).
     
  • Fri., Aug. 29th at 5:15 pm - Travel to Farmington Hills to have dinner there and then attend outside concert at Riley Park. Concert is from 7—9:30 with dinner first at John Cowley & Sons Irish Pub. Dinner cost on your own. “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Bring a lawn chair with you. Sign-up to join us by 8-25 ($3).

MORE FUTURE BUS TRIPS AND EVENTS

  • Sat., Oct. 4th from 10 - Noon - Flu Shot Clinic at the Clubhouse - Mark Your Calendars NOW to get your shot here!
     
  • Branson Trip by America By Rail - November 5 - 11 - See flier in this month’s newsletter for more information. Sign-up NOW! Must have deposit into the office by mid-August!
     
  • Fri., Nov. 21st at 6:00 pm - Our Community Thanksgiving Dinner - SAVE THE DATE!
     
  • Sun., Nov. 30th - A Christmas Story at The Avon Players - Tickets $12 - Save the date!
     
  • Thurs., Dec. 4th 12:45 pm - White Christmas at The Fox Theatre - Tickets $31 - Sign-up NOW or by 11-15.

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., August 20th at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And 1 Cover-All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!

in August

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., Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 - 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 the week’s you can play.
     
  • Fri., Aug. 1st at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck at the Clubhouse. Bring a dish to share and join with neighbors and friends for some fun! No need to sign-up; just come and join us!
     
  • Sat., Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Water Aerobics in the Pool with Shelley. Fun and great exercise! Come join us today!
     
  • Sat., Aug. 2nd at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie is The Bucket List. Sign-up immediately.
     
  • Sun., Aug. 3rd at 3:00 pm - Watermelon served at the Pool - Come enjoy a dip and a cool piece of juicy watermelon! No need to sign-up.
     
  • Tues., Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 9:00 am - The Sewing Group meets in the Craft Room. Bring your own machine and join them!
     
  • Wed., Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10:00 am - Pickle Ball on the Tennis Courts. Join this fun and energetic game!
     
  • Wed., Aug. 6th at 7:00 pm - Euchre at the Clubhouse. Come join us! Must have at least 4 to play. Bring your neighbors! Sign-up immediately.
     
  • Thurs., Aug. 7, 14, & 21 - Yoga with Tracey at the Clubhouse. Bring a mat and come see what this great class is all about!
     
  • Fri., Aug. 8th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch at the Clubhouse. Come see what every one is working on. Hear about our next community project.
     
  • Fri., Aug. 8th at 6:00 pm - Resident Social at the Clubhouse. Come join with your neighbors and friends for socialization. Followed by Poker for Everyone at 6:30 pm. No need to sign-up; just join us!
     
  • Sat., Aug. 9th from 2 - 3:00 pm - Red, White & Blue Popsicles served at the Pool - Come enjoy with us!
     
  • Sun., Aug. 10th from 2 - 5:00 pm - Fun In The Sun Kids Pool Party - $8/Person - This date has been rescheduled from July. Sign-up today not to miss the fun! See information on front page of this newsletter. Sign-up Immediately.
     
  • Wed., Aug. 13th at 10:00 am - Red Hat Outing - Call Linda Foltz to register by Aug. 7th.
     
  • Wed., Aug. 13th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train at the Clubhouse. $1 payable that night. Sign-up by 8-8.
     
  • Thurs., Aug. 14th at 6:30 pm - NovaCare here for seminar on Low Back Pain Injury & Prevention. FREE! Sign-up by 8-8.
     
  • Fri., Aug. 15th at 6:30 pm - Group Trivia Pursuit Night with Dinner - $8/Person. Dinner will be subs, chips, salad and dessert. Jim & Sylvia Bucknavich will be hosting. Sign-up by 8-11.
     
  • Sat., Aug. 16th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be 21. Sign-up by 8-9.
     
  • Tues., Aug. 19th from 2 - 3 pm - Root Beer Floats at the Pool ($1) - Come on over for a cool afternoon delight! Sign-up by 8-15.
     
  • Wed., Aug. 20th at 7:00 pm - BINGO at the Clubhouse. Charge per game; per card. Sign-up by 8-15.
     
  • Thurs., Aug. 21st at Noon - Miller Landscape Appreciation Lunch. Sign up to bring over a dish or to come help! Sign up by 8-18.
     
  • Thurs., Aug. 21st at 2:00 pm - No Sew Sunshine Pillow. Bring 1/2 yard yellow fleece & scissors. Sign-up by 8-16.
     
  • Thurs., Aug. 21st at 7:15 pm - Old Tyme Sing-Along - $2 - Come on over and bring your voices! Sign-up by 8-18.
     
  • Fri., Aug. 22 at 2:00 pm - Be An Angel (Pack Blankets) Day. Sign-up by 8-18.
     
  • Fri., Aug. 22 at 6:00 pm - Dogs ‘n’ Suds Celebration (Reschedule) - $8/Person. Sign-up by 8-18.
     
  • Sat., Aug. 23rd at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse - Movie is Definitely, Maybe. Sign-up by 8-19.
     
  • Tues., Aug. 26th at 6:00 pm - Going Away Party & Pot Luck for Pat Halstead - Sign-up Dish & Interest by 8-22.
     
  • Wed., Aug. 27 at 7:00 pm - Stitchers by Night. Come join us and see what we are up too now! Sign-up by 8-25.
     
  • Thurs., Aug. 28th - Morning Hours - Life Line Screening at the Clubhouse. See flier enclosed for more information.
     
  • Fri., Aug. 29th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse - $20 payable there that night. Sign-up by 8-22.
     
  • Sat., Aug. 30th from 2 - 3 pm - National Neighborhood Day - Come make your own sundae ($1). Sign-up by 8-26.
     
  • Sun., Aug. 31st - Annual Labor Day Golf Tournament - See flier attached for more information. Sign-up at the Clubhouse.

SEPTEMBER AND BEYOND CLUBHOUSE AND BUS EVENTS

  • Sun., Sept. 7th at 7:00 pm - Barrage High Strung at Meadowbrook (Tickets $29.50) - Sign-up NOW or by 8-15.
     
  • Sun., Aug. 14th - Nunsense at Avon Players (Tickets $14) -Sign-up NOW or by 8-15.
     
  • Fri., Sept. 19th at 6:00 pm - Karaoke Night at the Clubhouse - $6 - Pizza and Salad. BYOB. Sign-up NOW or by 9-12.
     
  • Thur., Sept. 25th - Lunch at Century Grill and Say Goodnite Gracie at The Gem - Tickets $45.50 - Sign-up Immediately.
     
  • Fri., Sept. 26th - CELINE DION at The Palace - Tickets ONLY $55 - SIGN UP NOW!
     
  • Fri., Oct. 24th - JOEL OSTEEN at The Palace - Tickets $18 - Sign up now!
THE RED HAT HOT HONEYS HAPPENINGS

If you have any questions about the events listed or would like to join the Red Hats, please call Willie Swayze at 475-0012.

In July twenty-six ladies had a wonderful tour of the DIA plus a delicious lunch in the cafeteria. Many thanks to Gretchen and Diane for arranging this interesting outing. It would be great to go back again and repeat the tour as we only scratched the surface of the DIA.

Remember to call Linda Foltz by August 7th for the August 13th Red Hat Event. Lunch at Pasquales and a fun afternoon watching the Dream Cruise.

Northing is scheduled for September or October but we are looking forward to the November outing in Holly. Watch for flyers and sign-up early!!


(From the July, 2008 Board of Directors Meetings)

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. We have had reports of outside solicitors in Heritage in the Hills. If anyone comes to your door Monday through Saturday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., please notify Karen Reagan in the office. She will see that the solicitors are escorted out of the community. If this occurs after normal office hours or on Sunday, call Karen on her cell phone (number is listed on the front of the newsletter) and she will make the appropriate arrangements.
     
  2. The Board is looking into the purchase of a defibrillator for the clubhouse. The machine we are considering is extremely user-friendly but a class will be offered to explain its operation if the purchase is made.
     
  3. We have had reports of unauthorized use of our swimming pool after normal closing hours (10:00 pm). If you see or hear any activity at the pool when it is closed, please call the manager or one of the pool
    operators (Nelson Davey, John Bell or Karen Reagan) and they will respond immediately.

Architectural Review Committee


Bob Luttermoser met with a representative of the City of Auburn Hills regarding the drainage situation at the entrance to Heritage. The city promised to come up with a solution incorporating the storm drain system. This may not be completed this fall but the city will attempt to piggyback our problem with another city project.

Residents are reminded that ARC Applications are required for exterior changes, landscape projects, and tree removal or additions.

Also, remember to check garage lights and replace any burned-out bulbs and be sure your shrubs are not
blocking your outdoor garage lights.

The City of Auburn Hills has been in our Community and sprayed inside the street drains for mosquito control. 

ODDS AND ENDS

WEIGHT WATCHERS IS COMING TO HERITAGE!

We will beginning a 12 week program in mid-September. The cost is $150 (10% discount with Blue Care
Network and a few other insurance companies) for a 12 week program. The very first meeting is for registration only to complete paperwork and collect monies. Week #1 will be the following week. Each class session will be 45 minutes long. They will have weigh-in’s (bringing their own scales) and then a 30 minute meeting with food ideas, sharing, etc.

WE MUST HAVE 15 PEOPLE TO MAKE THIS COMMITMENT BEFORE WE CAN SCHEDULE THE MEETINGS. SIGN-UP TO BE PART OF WEIGHT WATCHERS HERE AT HERITAGE AND INCLUDE THE DAY AND TIME THAT BEST SUITS YOUR SCHEDULE.

So many of you have asked for this! Now is the time to sign-up and be part of it! Don’t hesitate! Do it TODAY!