Volume 10 Issue 4
Clubhouse: 3851 Hillsdale Dr., Auburn Hills MI, 48326
Phone: 248-276-1943  
Fax: 248-276-1944
Gate House: 276-1276

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

Resident Information and Notes | Karen's Corner | Events & Activities | Clubhouse Events
 April Calendar of Events

Special Recognition To Our Residents:
  • Hope you have all had the opportunity to come into the Clubhouse to check out our new dining room chairs. They are beautiful! After our St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, we added new tablecloths to the tables. Aren’t they just perfect? A special thanks to Ann Moran for shopping, choosing, ordering and delivering these tablecloths! She brought in several choices and we decided on her favorite, the ones you see on the tables. It sure brightens up the dining room and looks totally awesome! Thank you for your fine selection, once again! Sure appreciate your keen eye and great choices plus all your work in getting them to us! Thanks so much! When you see Ann be sure to thank her!
     
  • In March we had our annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon. The food was outstanding as usual, thanks to Catering by Katherine. Ah, the sweet memory! A special thanks to Domenick Ferranti who worked very hard in cleaning up after the luncheon. We certainly appreciate all the help you are Domenick! Thanks, Rose, for letting us
    borrow him for awhile! He sure helped make the job a lot easier!
     
  • Each month there are people who gather at the Clubhouse to fold and prepare the newsletter for delivery. Then there are about 20 people who deliver them to your door! A special thanks to these behind the scenes workers. We sure appreciate your dedication and hard work each month!!


WELCOME SPRING
WAFFLE BRUNCH

Sunday, April 5 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$8.00 Per Person

Join your neighbors and friends at the clubhouse for a homemade, warm and tasty waffle or two. Lots of other choices such as sausage, yogurt, fruit, juices and much more! Yummy toppings for the waffles as well! Hot chocolate, hot tea and coffee also will be brewing for your enjoyment. Come and share the upcoming Easter
holiday and welcome in the long-waited Spring season!

 Sign-up now or no later than April 3rd (15)!


 


ITALIAN NIGHT SOCIAL

Friday, April  17th AT 6:00 PM
$12/Person

Come on over to the Clubhouse for a delicious
Spaghetti dinner with all the traditional
fixings. The evening will be enhanced with
music by accordionist Gary Kolody. Gary’s
easy going demeanor will be enjoyed by all.
You may want to dance, sing along or just listen!
He plays it all .. big band, folk songs, Polish and
Italian! Come for the fun of it all!

Sign-up by April 14h (30 Attendees expected)

 

RESIDENTS SENDING SPECIAL THANK YOUS:

  • Nelson Phillips writes: “It was with a great relief when Jan drove me through the gate on 3/3/09, after a month at Beaumont, R.O. I received many, many cards and good wishes and prayers from so many of you. That and the constant vigilance of my wonderful wife got me through some rough times. The flowers brightened my short stay on floor 5, before they shipped me back to ICU - then they were here in our home. Thank you friends and neighbors for all the above as well as for some chicken soup, apples, pears and pineapple. I’ll be seeing some of you as I ride the NU-Step machine on the road to recovery. Thank you!”
     
  • Claire Emmons shares: “Dear Heritage Hills Friends: Thank you very much for the beautiful flowers and gifts. I have really appreciated all the cards, phone calls, mail and newspaper pick-up, visits and food. Its nice to know the outside world exists when your stuck in the house. I am always amazed how wonderful living in Heritage is and how caring all the people are in this community.”
     
  • Doris Schieman writes: “A little note to say thanks, and thanks again! Your gift basket of spring flowers is a delight to behold. It is truly appreciated! Thank you to all!”
     
  • A THANK YOU FROM GILDA’S CLUB OF METRO DETROIT
    Dear Heritage Hills Sewing Group, Thank you for your generous donation that has been made to Gilda’s Club in memory of Dorothy Egan. Your gift is greatly appreciated! Thank you!”

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

  • Norm Cloyd

  • Lynn Muka

  • Dean Balhorn

  • Joan Huffmaster

  • Betty Muscarella

  • Jerry Govig

 

CRAVING THE URGE TO HIT THE GREENS?

Hope So ‘Cuz So Are We!

The Men’s Group will begin their golfing at Fieldstone on Fri., April 10th with tee times beginning at 8:00 am. They will meet each week thereafter. If you are interested in playing, call Barry Thornton at 248-370-9949.

The Ladies Group will begin on Mon., April 27th (weather permitting). Meet in the Clubhouse parking lot at
9:00 am where course selection will be announced. Call Willie Swayze (248-475-0012) or Diane McDaniel
(248-276-0606) for more information.

SPRING LEAGUES FORMING AT PALAZZO di BOCCE

2009 Weekday Evening Leagues - Begins the week of April 20th

2009 Senior League (2 to 4 Person Teams) - Play begins April 21st and 22nd

Call directly at 248-888-di-Bocce. Ask for Jason (Ext. 11).

HERITAGE BOOK CLUB

The Book Club will meet at the Clubhouse on Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 am. The book of the month will be Three Cups of Tea by Greg Martenson.

Coffee and bagels are served each meeting. All Florida and other resurnees and newcomers are 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.

NEW FITNESS EXERCISE CLASS!

Golf “CORE” Conditioning

This class is designed to increase your “core”, the center of the body. You will do a variety of exercises that are fun and challenging. Gain overall stability and prevent injury. Get ready to hit those balls safely and be prepared!

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 30 AND MAY 7, 14TH - 9:00 AM
$32 for all sessions or $10/week - SIGNUP NOW!

CARD & GAME FUN

BRIDGE
Mondays @ 7:00 pm; and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm

PINOCHLE
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

BINGO
Wed., April 22nd at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And 1 Cover All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!

KUNDALINI YOGA: A DIRECT EXPERIENCE OF YOUR DIVINITY

Describing Kundalini Yoga to someone not familiar with it is difficult because it is nearly impossible to encompass the magnitude of this system in one succinct statement. If I tried, however, I’d say in Kundalini Yoga, the bottom line is what works. And what does work, more quickly and more powerfully, than just about anything, is a combination of breath, movement, and poses, along with the science of sequence and rhythm, as well as mental focus and vibratory effect. Kundalini Yoga has the global effect of balancing the glandular and nervous systems, freeing up trapped energy, and serving as a catalyst for emotional healing and creative, and spiritual expansion. The workouts in Kundalini Yoga have evolved, over thousands of years, with this global effect in mnind. Words pale before direct experience. Therefore, to really understand what Kundalini Yoga is all about, join me for the experience of it on Wednesday, May 13th at 6:00 pm when the first introductory class will be held in the clubhouse. But while you are waiting for that date to arrive, try this: Sit comfortably with a straight spine. For 1 minutes, inhale and raise both shoulders up towards the ears. Then exhale and lower them. Continue this inhale up, exhale down movement of your shoulders while you more vigorously and breathe powerfully through your nose. Don’t waver. Keep going with power for the full duration of the exercise. After all, it’s only one little minute. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. To end, inhale and raise your shoulders, then exhale, drop your shoulders and relax. Sit still with your eyes closed for 30 seconds. Be aware of how you feel when energy is present. This is the movement of Prana. Feel the life force of every living cell given to us by our Creator. As a key ingredient to happiness, what we all want is control of some guarantee in the matter of what becomes of us. A way to self-determine. Now you know that every time you do that exercise, you will be energized and feel better. A wide range of techniques in Kundalini Yoga have pre-determined benefits such as this one. Techniques which are easy to make part of your life. Techniques you can count on. Techniques that make you feel alive with your Divinity. Join me for class in May. Experience your experience of your own Divinity. Share a cup of Yogi tea and community after class, right here in Heritage Hills. Everyone, men and women, is welcome!

EASTER FUN!

Click the link - print the document and see how you do!

Ponderings From the Manager

Spring is on the horizon; I feel it in the air! The snow a couple days ago was just a threat; glad it came and left so quickly! With the warmer weather upon us, Miller has already been busy in the community trying to get some of the common areas cleaned up. They are doing their best as weather permits! Grass cutting is scheduled to begin the week of April 20th; once again weather permitting. A map showing the grass cutting schedule was delivered to all homeowners in March. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask us in the office and we will tell you when you can be expected to have your property mowed. Miller will be at the Clubhouse on Saturday, April 25th at 11:00 am to answer any of your questions about the services they offer and to tell you about all they can do for you. Come on over and meet the crew, enjoy a little snack and juice and hear what they have to share!

I have heard from several residents that they have some concerns regarding trip hazards on their sidewalks or driveways because of dropped concrete. Last year we had a contractor from Concrete Levelers come in and do this kind of work for several residents who were satisfied with their work. They received a better price for the fix because of having several jobs here at Heritage. We will be offering the same service this year. If you would like to receive a bid from Concrete Levelers, just notify us at the office. We will call them and tell them who is interested. They will come out, survey and give you a bid. If you choose to have the work done, you let us know and then they will schedule the date and time to do the work. Trying to help you out and save you some money! Call us by April 15th and we will do our part to get your concrete leveled!

Several residents have passed along information to share with you. Harlan Quinn wants to let everyone know that if you have AARP Healthcare that membership fees to the YMCA will be paid. With such a beautiful facility so close, it is most certainly worth looking into! Elaine Kissel thought everyone should know that there is a cell phone national do not call list. If you are bothered by sale calls on your cell phone, here is the thing to do! All cell phone numbers will be released to telemarketing companies. You will be charged for these calls! To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the NATIONAL DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number. Sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it?

As the snow birds begin to come home, hope you all come say hello! We welcome you all home! Spring is on the horizon with summer just behind. We will be preparing to open the pool and get ready for summer time! Heritage in the Hills is celebrating it’s 10 Year Anniversary in 2009. We will be celebrating with an anniversary party this summer. If you’d like to help us plan for this event, give us a call and let us know! Watch the monthly newsletter for all the summer fun we’ve got planned! Looking forward to seeing everyone around the pool! Until then, Happy Spring and a Blessed Easter to All!

Thought as a closing, I’d share an email I received from my 13 year old granddaughter. I printed it out and have it hanging on my desk at home as a daily reminder. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

LIVE EACH DAY

Always try to help a friend in need. Believe in yourself. Be brave .. but it’s ok to be afraid sometimes. Study hard. Give lots of kisses. Laugh often. Don’t be overly concerned with your age or weight, it’s just a number. Always try to see the glass half full. Meet new people, even if they look different to you. Remain calm, even when it seems hopeless. Take lots of naps. Be weird whenever you have the chance. Love your friends, no matter who they are. Don’t waste food. RELAX. Take an occasional risk. Try to have a little fun each day. Work together as a team. Share a joke with friends. Fall in love with someone ..and say I Love You often. Express yourself creatively. Be conscious of your appearance. Always be up for surprises. Love someone with all your heart. Share with friends. Watch your step. There is always someone who loves you more than you know. Exercise to keep fit. Live up to your name. Seize the moment. Indulge in the things you truly love. Cherish every Sunday. At the end of the day, pray; and close your eyes. And smile at least once a day!


ONE MORE PONDERING .. NEED YOUR HELP!

It has come to my attention and the attention of the Board that we have a very serious problem in the community! Someone is walking their dog in the community and picking up feces when needed and putting it in ziplock sandwich bags. Problem is, instead of taking the bags home and disposing of correctly, they are throwing the bags in the woods near the water streams running throughout. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM! This is against City Ordinance and the Association could be sighted and ticketed for this by the City of Auburn Hills. This is a dangerous situation which could cause contamination in the water! PLEASE! When you are walking your pet, please pick up after them and take it home and dispose PROPERLY. As a necessity, we will be watching to be sure everyone is cooperating. Please help us in keeping our community and city safe for everyone!
 
THE RED HAT HOT HONEYS HAPPENINGS

RED HAT MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 20TH AT 12:30 AT THE CLUBHOUSE

We will be having a combined lunch and business meeting on April 20th at 12:30 pm. Please bring your own sandwich, salad or whatever you wish to eat. Our Red Hat Society will provide drinks, chips and dessert. We will need to elect a President In Charge of Vice, set up some fun outings, etc. Please come and bring some ideas with you! We will have games to play after the meeting. Hope to see you on the 20th at the Clubhouse! RSVP to Willie Swayze at 248-475-0012 by Friday, April 17th.

BUS TRIPS IN APRIL AND UPCOMING MONTHS

  • Fri., April 3rd at 9:30 am - Birch Run Spring Shopping Trip - Come get on your spring wardrobe! Join us! Sign-up immediately ($5).
     
  • Wed., April 8th at 12:30 pm - Lunch out to Red Lobster in Rochester. Lunch cost on your own. Join us for a delicious delight! Sign-up by 04-03 ($2).
     
  • Thurs., April 9th at 6:15 pm - The Passion of Mary play at Mt. Zion Church in Clarkston. Tickets $12. Sign-up by 04-03 ($3).
     
  • Wed., April 15th at 9:00 am - Men’s Breakfast Out to The Honey Tree Restaurant in Rochester Hills. Across from Crittenton Hospital. Meet in the parking lot of the Clubhouse and carpool if interested.
     
  • Thurs., April 16th at 11:15 am - Lunch at the Polish Cultural Center in Troy. After lunch enjoy a stop at the Polish Specialty Store across the street for all your favorites! Lunch cost on your own. Sign-up by 04-13 ($3).
     
  • Sun., April 19th at 1:45 pm - DSO for Music of Billy Joel & More. His lyrics are about love, friendship and life. His music is a soundtrack for our generation. Michael Cavanaugh, the “Toast of Broadway” comes to sing the songs and play the music of the “piano man” - Billy Joel. Tickets: $37 ($3).
     
  • Tues., April 21st at 10:15 am - BINGO at Lake Orion’s K of C Hall. Pay for your own cards. Come and be a winner! Sign-up by 04-14 ($2).
     
  • Wed., April 22nd at 9:30 am - Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids - Only $9! First we will eat at the Café (cost of lunch on your own). We will walk through the Butterfly Exhibit and mingle with over 6,000 tropical butterflies. We will then view the outside gardens and sculpture parks on a tram tour with a guide. At the end of the day we will have time to shop at the excellent gift shop on-sight. Won’t want to miss this fun day! Sign-up by 04-15 ($5).
     
  • Fri., April 24th at 9:30 am - Luncheon on the Aisle at Meadow Brook Theatre. $25. Featuring musical numbers from the production of By Jeeves; Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Book and Lyrics by Alan Ayckbourn. After shopping the boutiques (selected exhibitors of handicrafted items) and bake sale (tasty homemade treats), you are invited to enjoy a delicious box lunch in your theatre seat followed by a rare behind the scenes look at a select working rehearsal of By Jeeves. Then join in a talk-back conversation with Meadow Brook Theatre’s Visiting Director, David Edwards. Proceeds to benefit Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University. Come join us for a great cause and a fun day! The event should conclude no later than 2:00 pm.
    Sign-up by 4-15 ($2).
     
  • Wed., April 29th at 12:30 pm - Lunch out to Nikko’s in Auburn Hills on Walton and Giddings. This is a great menu! For those of you that love Spargos; it is the same owner! Join us for a great lunch. Sure you will visit again! Sign-up by 04-22 ($2).
     
  • Thurs., April 30th at 4:15 pm - $5. Spaghetti Dinner at Auburn Hills at the Senior Center. This is a fundraiser to put AED’s on each of their Senior Buses. The evening will also include a Silent Auction. Food being donated by local restaurants Bistro Bourdeau, Buddy’s Pizza and dessert by Fieldstone Golf Club. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time, as only so many tickets available. Sign-up immediately if interested to go on the bus. Or go on your own. Just help support this cause!

TRIPS IN MAY AND BEYOND

  • Sat., May 9th at 9:30 am - Eastern Market Trip with Breakfast on the way. Sign-up by 05-01 ($3).
     
  • Thurs., May 14th at 10:00 am - DIA for The Art of Norman Rockwell. Tickets $14 (pay there). Sign-up by 05-05 ($3).
     
  • Sat., May 16th at 9:30 am - Annual Flower Fair in Lake Orion. Breakfast (on your own) on the way. Sign-up by 05-12 ($2).
     
  • Sun., May 17th at 12:00 Noon - The Purple Rose Theatre for Bleeding Red. Tickets $29. Across the pond in London, the biggest football match in 20 yrs. Is about to kick off. Tommy, confirmed bachelor & passionate Liverpool fan, arrives at his best mate Bobby’s flat to discover he’s been dumped by his fiancée. Bobby must get to his feet recruiting the help of sister Sarah. Dinner after show (cost on your own). Sign-up by 05-05 ($5).
     
  • Wed., May 27 at 6:45 pm - Sunday in the Park with George at the Village Players in Birmingham. FREE TICKETS. Sign-up by 5-20 ($3).
     
  • Sun., June 7th at 1:15 pm - Jekyll and Hyde at Avon Players. Tickets $12. Sign-up by 05-01 ($2).
     
  • Thurs., June 18th at 8:00 am (returning at 8:30 pm) - Discover Saugatuck Coach Bus Trip - $69. Saugatuck provides a retreat from the hectic world with an environment rich in artistic culture and unique shopping. The town is nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan with its picturesque beaches. The tour gives you a leisurely day to explore the art galleries, fine shops, and visit a few of the fine restaurants. You will have plenty of time to stroll the boardwalk and view the more than 900 yachts and sailboats that make this area a summer home port. The highlight of the tour will be a cruise on the Star of Saugatuck. It also includes dinner at Noel Restaurant. Don’t miss this memorable tour! Sign-up by MAY 15th!


Watch for more trips upcoming! In July watch for Pinnacle Thoroughbred Horse Track and a 3 day Shaw Festival Trip. In August look for a Put-In-Bay day trip! And Tigers games are in the works! Watch the next newsletters for more information!
 

in April
  • Wed., April 1st at 7:00 pm - Euchre at the Clubhouse. Need teams of 4 to play. Sign up immediately.
     
  • Fri., April 3rd at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck at the Clubhouse. Join with your neighbors and friends. Bring a dish to pass. No need to sign-up; please join us!
     
  • Sat., April 4th at 7:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be Flash of Genius. Based in Detroit! $1 payable that evening for popcorn/soda. Must sign-up if interested. Showing will be based on interest. Sign-up immediately.
     
  • Sun., April 5th from 11 - 1 - Welcome Spring Waffle Brunch - $8/Person. Come for a delicious brunch made just for you! Sign-up immediately.
     
  • Tues., April 7, 14, 21 & 28th at Noon - Weight Watcher Meetings at the Clubhouse. Part of a 12 week program. Call the Clubhouse for more information if interested.
     
  • Wed., April 8th at 7:00 pm - Rummikub Game at the Clubhouse. Join us for this fun rummy game. We will teach you how to play. Soon to be a favorite. Sign-up by 04-06.
     
  • Fri., April 10th at 8:00 am - Men’s Golf Begins at Fieldstone. Continues each Friday through the summer months. Call Barry Thornton if interested in playing.
     
  • Fri., April 10th at 6:00 - Resident Social. Come bring an appetizer to share and meet with neighbors for a fun evening. At 6:30 join us for Poker! No need to sign-up.
     
  • Wed., April 15th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train. Come join us for this fun game of domino’s. $1 payable there for winners. Sign-up by 04-13.
     
  • Fri., April 17th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch. Join with the knitters to work on a charity project or your own project at hand. Come and join us! Everyone welcome!
     
  • Fri., April 17th at 6:00 pm - Italian Night Social - $12 for Spaghetti Dinner & Entertainment! Sign-up by 04-14 (30).
     
  • Sat., April 18th at 7:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse on the big screen. Movie is Marley and Me! $1 for popcorn and soda. Sign-up by 04-15.
     
  • Mon., April 20th at 12:30 pm - Red Hat Lunch and Business Meeting - Bring your own lunch. Call Willie Swayze to RSVP.
     
  • Wed., April 22nd at 7:00 pm - BINGO at the Clubhouse. All monies paid are returned to winners! Pay per card; have some fun! Sign-up by 04-17.
     
  • Thurs., April 23 & 30th at 9:00 am - NEW Core Exercise Class - Pay per week or per entire session. See flier enclosed. Sign-up by 04-18.
     
  • Fri., April 24th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em. $20 payable there. Come for the fun of it all! We will teach you if you don’t know how to play! Sign-up by 04-20.
     
  • Sat., April 25th at 10:00 am - Heritage Book Club - See information in newsletter for choice of book. Everyone welcome! No need to sign-up; just be sure to join us!
     
  • Sat., April 25th at 11:00 am - Miller Landscape with Summer News at the Clubhouse - Refreshments served. Sign-up by 04-24.
     
  • Mon., April 27th at 9:00 am - Ladies Golf Begins. Continues each Monday throughout the summer. Call Willie Swayze or Diane McDaniel for more information.

EVENTS IN MAY

  • Fri., May 15th at 6:00 pm - Dinner and Karaoke at the Clubhouse! $8 Sign-up now to join us for this fun evening of singing and music!
     
  • Thurs., May 21st at Noon - Women’s May Flowers Luncheon. $12. Menu to be announced in May. Join us for this annual spring event!
    Sign-up now!