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 September Calendar of Events | Odds and Ends | Communication from Homeowners Association Board

• A special thanks to all those that helped make the Kids Pool Party another success this year! Thanks to Domenick Ferranti, Joe Goceljak and Lew Robbins for doing all the BBQ-ing. Many thanks to all the helping hands: Shirley Bentley, Nancy Branstner, Claire Thornton, Dee Egan and Bob Girvan. Your help was very much appreciated!
   
• A very warm thanks to Jim and Sylvia Bucknavich for the great Trivia Pursuit Night last month. What a great job you do! It was great fun, thanks for all your hard work! Thanks to Larry DeRonne for cleaning and locking up!
   
• The Dogs ‘n’ Suds in August went very well thanks to our wonderful cooks, Domenick Ferranti and Joe Goceljak. They do a wonderful job! Thank you! Also a special thanks to Briggi Williams who helped with
  setting everything up! Thank you all!
   
• In August we sent out two boxes of cell phones to be used to purchase phone cards for our guys serving. Thank you to all who donated phones. We also mailed 27 blankets and quilts to our service men. Those that made blankets and quilts were: Marian Hansen, Linda Foltz, Joan Huffmaster, Marilyn Aldinger, Jill Starwalt, Nancy Branstner, Carolyn Williams, Jo McDonald, LaVerne Luttermoser, Diane Wilson and Karen Reagan. The angels that packaged all the blankets were Janice Mosesso, Linda Foltz, Ida Getzen, Joan Huffmaster, Shirley Bentley, Jane Brennan, Bette McCullough, Diane Wilson and Barb Eldridge. A very special thanks to all who helped with this project! A special thanks also to Classic Shipping who shared the shipping costs with us! Watch for an article in the Lifestyles news on Heritage in the Hills & this project!

Welcome fall -
Harvest-baloo celebration

We will welcome fall in style with a weekend of festivities and fun!
We hope you attend all of these fun events and have a great time!
The celebration includes:

LADIES FALL LUNCHEON WITH A PROGRAM
WITH PETTICOAT LADIES

Thursday, September 18th at Noon
$12 for Lunch and Program

Lunch will be catered by Catering by Katherine. It will be chicken noodle soup and her delicious chicken salad. Dessert will also be served. You will enjoy lunch first then sit back and enjoy a wonderful new program by the
Petticoat Ladies.

Sign-up by 9-11.

KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE CLUBHOUSE

Friday, September 19th at 6:00 pm
$6.00/Person

Dinner will Jet’s pizza and a delicious salad. Dessert will also be served. After dinner, enjoy the talent of our residents! Come to sing along or to hear the wonderful voices at Heritage. BYOB if desired. Soda, coffee and tea will be served. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Sign-up by 9-12.

JAZZ BAND-XTRAVAGANZA
DINNER AND MUSIC

Sunday, September 21st at 4:00 pm
ONLY $5 per person!

Come on over for a great BBQ sponsored by Securitas. The jazz music
provided by the South Oakland Jazz Band. BYOB if desired.
Don’t miss the music and fun! Welcome fall in fashion!

Sign-up by 9-12.
 

RESIDENTS SENDING SPECIAL THANK YOUS:

• Chris DeGroot shares: There are not enough words to express how much all of the caring and help given to me have meant - from cards to weeding my garden! Also, in getting to know friends even better. I love you all and am grateful to live in this community. Thank you; Thank you again!
   
• From the Michigan Animal Rescue League: Thank you for your generous contribution of pet supplies to our organization. Your contribution to our organization will aid us in preserving our mission for years to come. Your commitment to animals and MARL assures that we can maintain the high standards of care of our animals deserve. It enables us to offer a warm, safe, caring environment for abandoned animals. We thank you for caring!

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ...

• To Tony Kolp and his family. Tony’s sister, Mary Cashen, passed away at the end of last month at only 67 years old! Tony, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
   
• To Judy Guthro who lost her mother in late August. Judy, know that you and your family are in our prayers.
   
• To Larry Prior who lost his mother in mid-August. How difficult it is to lose a parent! Larry, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

• Dee Egan

• Norm Cloyd

• Marv Harms

• Lynn Muka

• Beth Hawes

• Dorrie Burn

• Marge Allasio

• Harlan Quinn

• Mary Ann Ranger

AUBURN HILLS SENIORS NEEDS OUR HELP

The Senior Services Department at the Auburn Hills Community Center has a need for baskets. These baskets are used for various projects throughout the year. If you have any baskets that are at least 12 inches in diameter, in excellent condition, and would like to donate them to the Senior Services Department, please drop them off at the Clubhouse or at the home of Janice Mosesso;
3716 Crestwood. Thank you for your help!

CALLING ALL DOLLS!

If you have kindly volunteered to dress one of the Goodfellow dolls for the 2008 Christmas Season; they are now due in to the Clubhouse office! Many have already been completed and turned in and they are just adorable! Stop on in before mid-September and take a look at the wonderful job the ladies of Heritage have done dressing these dolls! Great job ladies!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RESIDENTS!

In August, the OPC in Rochester held the Senior Olympics. Heritage in the Hills was represented by Al Hansen, Maggie Perron and Ed Funk. They all won medals! Al participated in Pickle Ball for Singles & Doubles. Maggie won a medal in the 5K Run. Ed won metals in the 100 Meter Run, the 1500 Meter Run, the 5K Run and in Singles Tennis. Congratulations and great job! We are all proud of you!!

NEW TRIPS SCHEDULED

• See the Thanksgiving Parade in a whole new way! You’re invited to take a behind the scenes look and discover Detroit’s most hidden treasure at The Parade Company studio. Step into a story land of color and fun as they get ready for one of Detroit’s most anticipated holiday events, America’s Thanksgiving Parade. Wander through a wonderland of fantasy and floats. Marvel at the world’s largest collection of antique papier-mâché heads. See the Costume Department where our characters come to life. Your favorite characters are waiting to meet you. See the 2008 Detroit Red Wings Victory Parade Floats. Climb aboard take your picture on these fantastic pieces of Detroit Hockey history. Don’t miss this feast for the eyes and imagination. Join us on an awesome adventure that is unique to Detroit and fun for everyone. We are scheduled to do this tour on Tuesday, November 18th. Cost is $12. We need 10 in order to go; so PLEASE come along and sign-up today!
   
• Detroit Lions Football and Tailgate Party. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 1:00 pm game time; Detroit vs.
  Minnesota Vikings. $109. This includes round trip limo or bus transportation, 300 level tickets, 2 cases of Miller Lite on board, Miller Party Patrol t-shirt for everyone, and a tailgate party at the Eastern Market (including hot dogs, brats & more Miller Lite). Trick is, we need a minimum of 20 to do it; with a max of 25. It requires a $60 deposit which must be paid immediately (need the deposit to actually order the tickets). Sounds like a fun afternoon, doesn’t it? And a good deal! Bring your friends and sign up today with your $60 deposit and we’ll make it a go!

HERITAGE BOOK CLUB

The Book Club will meet at the Clubhouse on Saturday, September 27th at 10:00 am. The Gold Coast or any book by Nelson De Mille will be the book for the month.

We will meet next month on Saturday, October 25th. The book for this month will be The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl.

Coffee and bagels are served each meeting. Everyone is welcome to join us! If you enjoy reading, come and see what we are all about! We would love for you to join us!

If you have any questions regarding the Book Club, please call Joyce or Bruce Sanders at 248-475-0854.

WEIGHT WATCHERS IS COMING!

Many of you have asked for a Weight Watchers Meeting to occur here at the Clubhouse. IT IS HAPPENING!

The meetings will be on TUESDAYS AT 3:15 PM. The first meeting (which is registration) will be on
Tuesday, September 9th with regular meetings every Tuesday following. The cost is $150 for the 12 week program with the first actual class being on Sept. 16th. At the classes there will be a weight-in and then a meeting which will last approximately 45 minutes. Now is the time to make that commitment and sign-up to be part of a Weight Watchers group right here in your own neighborhood.

Please sign up immediately for your commitment to attend. We need at least 15 to have the class session here at the Clubhouse. No more excuses! You asked; we provided. Now register to be part of it!

 in September

BUS TRIPS IN SEPTEMBER 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!

• Wed., Sept. 10th at 6:45 pm - Village Players in Birmingham presents How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Tickets are free! Sign-up immediately ($2).
   
• Thurs., Sept. 11th at 1:00 pm - Mystery Shopping Trip to Location Unknown! Come join with us to this fun event! You will not want to miss it! This will be a fun afternoon and includes dessert and coffee! Sign-up by 9-6 ($2).
   
• Fri., Sept. 12th at 5:00 pm - Dinner out to the NEW Chili’s in Rochester Hills behind the Wal Mart store. Everyone invited! Don’t you feel like a great dinner out: Sign-up by 9-9 ($2).
   
• Sat., Sept. 13th at 5:30 pm - Calling all knitters! Join us to travel to Lake Orion to Heritage Spinning for Knit Flix! There will be movie (A Good Year) and knitting with friends! Sign-up by 9-10 ($2).
   
• Sun., Sept. 14th at 1:15 pm - Nunsense at Avon Players (Tickets $14). The show is a fund raiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). This hilarious caberet-style show closed as the second longest running Off Broadway show. Come join us for a fun afternoon of laughter! Sign-up immediately. ($2).
   
• Wed., Sept. 17th at 11:30 pm - Singles Lunch out to Pei Wei (a P.F. Chang’s China Bistro) in Rochester Hills. If you haven’t tried this restaurant yet, it will become a favorite! Come and enjoy with us! Sign-up by 9-12 ($2).
   
• Sat., Sept. 20th at 12:30 pm - Pinnacle Thoroughbred Horse Race Track - This is a reschedule from last month. Come see Detroit’s newest! Racing beings at 2:00 pm. Sign-up by 9-15 ($4).
   
• Mon., Sept. 22nd at 2:00 pm - Miniature Golf Outing - Join us for an afternoon of outside fun while playing Miniature Golf in Royal Oak. Don’t be shy! Come play with us and have some fun! Sign-up by 9-17 ($3).
   
• Wed., Sept. 24th at 9:00 am - Midland Craft Trip - Travel to Midland to see Tammy (our Ceramics Teacher) and the store where she now works. We will have lunch with her and shop ‘til we drop! Sign-up by 9-19 ($5).
   
• Thur., Sept. 25th - Lunch at Century Grill and Say Goodnite Gracie at The Gem - Tickets $45.50 - A few seats still available - sign up NOW!
   
• Fri., Sept. 26th at 7:00 pm - Celine Dion at The Palace - All tickets sold out; waiting list only available.
   
• Mon., Sept. 29th at 2:00 pm - First Cider Mill trip of the season! Just going to a local mill where you can purchase all your fall goodies .. cider, donuts and more! Join with us! Sign-up by 9-24 ($2).
   
• Tues., Sept. 30th at 6:15 pm - Calling all stitchers! Let’s join with our friends at Heritage Spinning for their Sit & Knit. Work on your own projects and be inspired by others! Sign-up by 9-23 ($2).

TRIPS IN OCTOBER AND BEYOND

• Fri., Oct. 10th at 10:00 am - Birch Run Fall Shopping Trip! Sign-up now! ($5)
   
• Fri., Oct. 17th at 9:30 am - Coffee and Concert at the DSO - Romeo and Juliet - Tickets $28 - Sign-up NOW!
   
• Sun., Oct. 19th at 1:15 - Margaret Garner at the Michigan Opera. Tickets $45. Sign-up NOW! ($4).
   
• Fri., Oct. 24th - Joel Osteen at The Palace - Tickets $18 - Tickets still available. Sign up now!
   
• November 5 - 11 - Branson Trip by America By Rail - Still time to sign-up for this fabulous trip. See the office for information.
   
• Sun., Nov. 16th at 1:15 pm - Madame Butterfly at the Michigan Opera. Tickets $45. Sign-up NOW! ($4).
   
• Tues., Nov. 18th at 10:00 am - Thanksgiving Day Parade Tour - Tickets $12. Come see behind the scenes! Sign-up NOW!
   
• 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.
   
• Tues., Dec. 16th at 6:30 pm - Garrison Keillor with the DSO (Under The Mistletoe Concert) - Tickets $38.50. Sign-up now.

CARD GAME FUN - Everyone Welcome! Come Join Us!

• BRIDGE - Mondays @ 7:00 pm; and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
• PINOCHLE - Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
• BINGO - Wed., September 24th 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!

• Thurs., Sept. 4th at 7:00 pm - NFL season begins with the NFL’s annual Thursday primetime kickoff game. This year features the Super Bowl XLII champion New York Giants playing the NFC East Division-rival Washington Redskins. Come watch it on the big screen! Bring your own snacks and drinks! Sign-up immediately!
   
• Fri., Sept. 5th at 10:00 am - Handbell Choir Workshop - All choir members required to be there! Practice will be every Friday morning at 10:00 am until October when it will change to Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. Please schedule accordingly. Remember to bring your calendars to the first practice on Sept. 12th.
   
• Fri., Sept. 5th at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck. No need to sign-up; just come and join your neighbors and friends.
   
• Tues., Sept. 9th at 3:15 pm - Weight Watchers Meetings at the Clubhouse begin. Today will be registration. Meetings continue each Tuesday throughout September at 3:15 pm. Sign-up NOW to attend and be part of this great program!
   
• Wed., Sept., 10th at 3:00 pm - Sun Pillow Craft - Bring 1 1/2 yards of yellow backing (or 1 yard of two colors like the sample shows at the Clubhouse). Bring a good pair of cutting scissors. No cost for the class. This would be a great holiday gift! Sign-up by 9-5.
   
• Thurs., Sept. 11th at 10:00 am - Hospitality Committee Meeting. Members please sign-up to attend by 9-5. If you may be interested in joining our committee, please talk to Karen in the office.
   
• Thurs., Sept. 11th at 7:15 pm - Medication Awareness Seminar - John Reno from MedExDirect will be here to explain a new way of prescription dispense. He will answer questions about medications too. Come hear about this new way of receiving your daily medications. Sign-up by 9-5.
   
• Fri., Sept. 12th at 6:00 pm - Resident Social. And at 6:30 pm - Poker for Everyone. No need to sign-up; just come on up and join us!
   
• Sat., Sept. 13th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie is Gone Baby Gone. Sign-up by 9-10.
   
• Wed., Sept. 17th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train at the Clubhouse - $1 payable that night. Don’t know how to play? Come along; we will teach you! Come join us for this fun game of domino’s. Sign-up by 9-10.
   
• Thurs., Sept. 18th at Noon - Women’s Fall Luncheon with the Petticoat Ladies - This begins our weekend Harvest-Baloo. Luncheon will be Katherine’s wonderful chicken salad, chicken noodle soup and more! Price is $12. Come join us for this fun afternoon as we welcome fall! Sign-up by 9-11.
   
• Thurs., Sept. 18th at 7:15 pm - Scott Hunter will be here from SeaMaster Cruises in Rochester to show The Heart of Alaska; Welcome to the Untouched. He will talk about Alaskan cruises and others. Come for the fun; for the memories! Come hear what he has to share! Sign-up by 9-11.
   
• Fri., Sept. 19th at 6:00 pm - Karaoke Night at the Clubhouse. Day 2 of our Harvest-Baloo! $6. Come first for dinner of pizza and salad. The night will continue with the fun voices of Karaoke. Come hear our talented residents share their voices! Always a fun time and an evening of fun and laughter. Don’t miss the fun! BYOB or beer if interested. Soda, coffee and tea will be served. Sign-up by 9-12 (30).
   
• Sun., Sept. 21st at 4:00 pm - Jazz Band-xtravaganza - Day 3 of our Harvest-Baloo! $5. Come on over and hear the South Oakland Jazz Band play their wonderful music. There will be a delicious BBQ sponsored and cooked by our security company, Securitas. Desserts will be fruit cream pies! Don’t miss out on this fun! You won’t want to miss the music and great food. BYOB if desired. Soda, coffee and tea will be served. Sign-up by 9-12.
   
• Wed., Sept. 24th at 7:00 pm - BINGO at the Clubhouse. Pay a fee per card; this becomes the BINGO winner pool. Come be part of the fun! Sign-up by 9-19.
   
• Thurs., Sept. 25th at 7:30 pm - Come on over to the Clubhouse to play the fun game of Rummikub, the fast moving tile rummy game. We have two games which will be 8 players. Need at least 4 to make it fun! Come learn how to play this fun game! Sign-up by 9-19.
   
• Fri., Sept. 26th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch at the Clubhouse. Bring your projects and have some fun! Sign-up by 9-20.
   
• Fri., Sept. 26th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse. Pay $20 that night. Come for the fun! Sign-up by 9-20.
   
• Sat., Sept. 27th at 6:30 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be Over Her Dead Body. Sign-up by 9-22.
   
• Sun., Sept. 28th from 2 - 3:00 pm - Cider and Donuts at the Clubhouse. Stop on by for some delicious fall dessert! No need to sign-up; just stop by!

EVENTS IN OCTOBER AND BEYOND

• Sat., Oct. 4th from 10 - Noon - Flu Shot Clinic at the Clubhouse - Sign-up for your time NOW! Get your shot here! Bring ID with you. Sign-up now.
   
• Mon., Oct. 6th - The Pool & Spa close for the season. Be sure to get your last swim in before this date!
   
• Fri., Oct. 17th at 5:30 pm - Heritage Road Rally - Watch for more information next month; but mark your calendars now! Sign-up now too!
   
• Sun., Oct. 26th - 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off at the Clubhouse. Plan on bringing a pot of chili or come just for the fun of it all! Watch for more info!
   
• Fri., Oct. 31st - Halloween Bash with DJ Billy D. at the Clubhouse. Come in costume! Sloppy Joes will be served. Plan now to attend! Watch for more information in October newsletter.
   
• Fri., Nov. 21st at 6:00 pm - Our Community Thanksgiving Dinner—SAVE THE DATE!
   
• Sat., Nov. 22nd at 10:00 am - Decorate the Clubhouse for the Holidays. Save the date and plan on coming to help!.

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.

Our August outing was a wonderful luncheon at Pasquales during the Dream Cruise week. Linda and Marian made Red Hat ID Wallets for all the attendees. They are lovely and very useful. After our great meal we sat on the sidewalk greeting all the old cars. We even had our picture taken with a yellow vet and the owner enjoyed it as much as we did. Hats off to Linda and Marian for a great afternoon.

There is a correction to the November outing. We are invited to attend the Holly & Ivy Luncheon and Fashion Show on Sun., November 9th which will be held locally, not in Holly. When you see the flier, please respond ASAP as the tickets are at a premium.

If anyone has any ideas or would like to do a September or October outing, please call me and I will be happy to help you! Thanks! Willie!

(From the August, 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. The Board of Directors would like to remind everyone that it is against our By-Laws to display any political
   signs on your property. Please be aware of this during the upcoming election season.
    
2. In response to requests from residents, the Board has established a new procedure for voting in our
   upcoming Board elections. As usual, you will receive resumes of all candidates running for Board positions,
   along with a ballot and a return envelope. After the designated voter completes his or her ballot, the ballot
   is to be placed in an envelope which will then be sealed. The voter will sign the outside of the envelope and
   indicate their address or lot number and return the ballots to the clubhouse. The clubhouse manager will
   confirm that the resident has submitted the required voter designation form (in accordance with the bylaws),
   then forward the sealed envelopes to Michigan Condominium Corporation. Michigan Condominium Corp.
   will be responsible for opening the envelopes and tabulating the results. Remember, ballots submitted from
   residents who have delinquent accounts (including late charges) will not be counted. Please make sure your
   dues are up to date to have a voice in your community. The results will be announced at the Annual
   Meeting.
    
3. The swimming pool will remain open through Sunday, October 5th. It will officially close on Monday,
   October 6th. Hopefully, we will have good weather for several more weeks to enjoy our pool.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Architectural Review Committee has identified some areas throughout the community where concrete
needs to be repaired. This work will be completed in the next few weeks. This is only an initial phase of
concrete repairs; additional work that is needed throughout the community will be scheduled in the future.

Bernie Ris identified several water shut-off covers that were damaged over the winter months. He contacted the City of Auburn Hills and they will be doing this maintenance during the month of September.

A Memorial Committee has been formed to assist homeowners who have received memorial contributions in honor of residents who have passed away. Please see our manager, Karen Reagan, and she will be happy toassist in seeing that these contributions are put to good use.. 

ODDS AND ENDS

WINTER TREE CUTTING PROGRAM

The ARC is again this year coordinating a dead tree-cutting program this coming winter. If you have dead trees on your property that need to be cut down, they can be included with the Association tree-cutting at a group cost savings to residents. Now is the time to identify the dead trees with yellow plastic ribbon which you can obtain at the Clubhouse Office. You must submit an ARC Application which lists the marked trees to be cut down. The application must be submitted by September 30th in order to be estimated by our tree service. Be sure to list your winter address and phone number if you plan to be away. See Karen at the Clubhouse Office for further details.

• By all these lovely tokens
  September days are here, with summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.”
  Helen Hunt Jackson
   

• The goldenrod is yellow, the corn is turning brown, the trees in apple orchards with fruit are bending down.
  Taken from A Children’s Song
   

• The full moon this month is the closest to the autumnal equinox called the Harvest Moon. It extends the hours of light for the harvesters to work. The Colonial American names are harvest moon, fruit moon, dying grass moon, and barley moon. The Algonquin name is harvest moon, and Dakotah Sioux name is moon when wild rice is stored for winter use!
   

• A LITTLE TRIVIA:
  
  September was the seventh (meaning septem in Latin) month in the Roman calendar. When Julius Caesar decided to start the year with January instead of March, September kept its name but not its position.
   

• CHANGING COLORS
  
  The fall season brings falling leaves, colors of red, yellow, and orange, the unexpected weather of one day nice and one day a snowstorm, hunting season, fruit ripening, looking at the mountains and changing colors, whirlwind of leaves.