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 March Calendar of Events | Communication from Homeowners Association Board

• Every month there are lots of volunteers that help prepare the newsletter for delivery. We have those that come in and fold and prepare the newsletters for delivery. They then count them out for the carriers to come in and pick them up. Then we have the newsletter carriers that are out in all kinds of weather to deliver the newsletter to your mailbox! These are dedicated people who continue to do this task every month. A very warm and heartfelt thanks to them for their continued support and work! We truly appreciate you all!
   
• In February we had the Meatloaf Extravaganza Social. It was overwhelmingly received! The meatloafs were made by Marian Hansen, Linda Foltz, Suzie Foltz, Marilyn Aldinger, Nancy Bell and Terri Ricketts. Each one was
  delicious! The salads and  desserts brought by everyone in attendance sure made for a  delicious dinner! Along with the potatoes, green beans and rolls; it was quite a great event! Sorry to all those that missed it! A special thanks to everyone who helped clean up following dinner. The many hands made the task much easier! Hope everyone comes in March to the Baked Potato Bar St. Patty’s Day Celebration. Seeing it was so successful in February, we are going to try it again! Hope everyone comes for the great food and fun!
   

RESCHEDULED BUS TRIP

If you were signed-up for the Ridgewood Café Lunch Bus Trip in February which was cancelled due to the snowstorm, we have rescheduled it! Be sure to join us on Tuesday, March 16th at 10:45 am! Sign-up today and we’ll put the order in for good weather!!

Sign-up by March 12th!

 

SHAMROCK BUNKO PARTY

FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH
1:00 PM - $5/PERSON

Come on over to the Clubhouse and play this fun, fast-moving dice game. If you haven’t played, it’s fine! We will teach you! Snacks will be served during the game with a delicious dessert served following. Prizes will be awarded! Don’t miss the fun! Be sure to sign-up to join with us! Marian Hansen will be your hostess with the mostest!

Sign-up by March 15 (16)!
 

ST. PATTY’S CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH AT 6:00 PM
$3.00 / PERSON

Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day AND the First Day of Spring!
There will be delicious baked potatoes for you to dress as you desire with the many toppings we’ll have available. Bring either a salad or dessert to pass. Guaranteed fun and delicious!

SIGN UP BY MARCH 13TH (12)
 

RESIDENTS SENDING SPECIAL THANK YOUS:

• Sylvia Imbrunnone shares: Dear Neighbors: Thank you for your thoughtfulness and prayers. May th epeace of the Lord be with all of you! With Love, Peace & Joy!
   
• Jacquie Thomas shares: Dear Marian and Ladies of the Knitting Group: It has been two and a half years since my dear husband, Ben died .. But again I want to thank all of you for the “comfort shawl.” It says “I will turn their mourning into joy. I will console and gladden them after their sorrows.” As I so often wrapped myself in your beautiful shawl, I feel a comfort that says “All is OK!”  Yesterday would have been Ben’s 79th birthday. I tell you that you do a great job - and I am very grateful to you all! Hugs!”
   
• Some thank you notes from families that received your Holiday Gifts: “Thank you! My family so gladly appreciates the gifts. Without people like you, there would be no Christmas.” “I want to say thank you for all you have done. You made this the most very special Christmas for me and our family. Hope you have a joyous New Year!” “Thank you for caring so much and for helping out our family. You are in my prayers.”
   
• Lighthouse of Oakland County shares: “Greetings and Happy New Year! The staff at Lighthouse Emergency Services Clarkston would like to thank you again for your help during the 2009 holiday season. The life stories we hear on a daily basis affirm the continuing need in our community. Whether you donated your time and talent, food, personal hygiene products, clothing, toys or household item, please know that your thoughtfulness and generosity helped struggling families and senior citizens in North Oakland County. Our 2009 Thanksgiving program supplied holiday food baskets to feed 1283 individuals while the December programs provided gifts for 80 area senior citizens and 878 children. This number reflects an astounding increase of 15% compared to the previous year. Your help is great appreciated. Miracles do happen here throughout the year as we assist people with a variety of needs! Wishing you well in 2010! Tom Stowell (Executive Director) and Connie Stapleton (Clarkston Manager).

Heartfelt Sympathy To These Residents

To resident Katrina DiCosmo’s on the loss of her mother in January. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time!

To resident Gerri Black who lost her husband, Bill in February. We share your loss! Our
thoughts and prayers are with you!

HERITAGE BOOK CLUB

The Book Club will meet in the Clubhouse on Sat., March 27th at 10:00 am. Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow will be the book of the month that we will share.

Everyone is welcome to come! If you have those winter blues, come on over and join with us! We would be happy to have you join us!! There’s always coffee and a special treat served. If you have questions, please call Joyce or Bruce Sanders at 248-475-0854..

CARD & GAME FUN

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

PINOCHLE
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

BINGO
Wed., March 31st at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And 1 Cover All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!

PIN NEWS!

Classic Lanes has just finished putting down new alleys which are reported to improve your score. The jury is out on that, but if you are interested in giving them a try, please come join us on Tuesday mornings at 9 o’clock. Heritage has a nice group of men and women that bowl on Tuesdays and we welcome all newcomers. This is NOT a league and you do not have to make a commitment to show up every week, nor do you need to carry an average. Come when you are able and enjoy some time with your neighbors. If you haven’t bowled in years, have never bowled but would like to; don’t be intimidated because one of us is or was in the same spot and you’ll get plenty of support, help and advice.

Classic Lanes is located on 2145 Avon Industrial Road which is west off Crooks Road, just north of M-59.

If you would like more information, please contact Al Mosesso at 248-475-7850.

RED HAT HOT HONEYS HAPPENINGS

Now is the time to dust off your Red Hats, doll ‘em up and join us for lunch!
We will be going to Papa Vino’s for lunch!

Monday, March 29th at 11:45 am Meet at the Clubhouse to Car-Pool Over to the Restaurant

All ladies of Heritage invited to attend! Come see what the Red Hats are all about! We welcome you!

SIGN UP by Fri., March 26th. Call Marian Hansen (248-475-2629 or Linda Foltz (248-373-8528) if questions!

MARCH’S FLAVOR OF THE DAY AT CULVER’S!

U.S. CENSUS 2010 - IN THE KNOW ...

Soon you will receive your U.S. Census forms at your home address. These forms will not be forwarded to your temporary address if you are away from the State of Michigan. We need you to be counted here in Michigan! The official residence rules for the census state that “snowbirds” should be “counted at the residence where they live most of the year.” For example, people who spend seven months in Michigan and five months in Florida should be counted only in Michigan, even if they are in Florida on census day. Most of Michigan’s snowbirds - people who spend more than six months in their Michigan home should: enter a zero for the number of people living at their Sunbelt address; leave the rest of their Sunbelt census form blank and wait until they get back to their usual residence in Michigan to fill out the census form that was delivered there.

The following information was in the Parade Magazine on February 21, 2010:The 2010 Census will cost an estimated $14 BILLION. It costs between $65 and $75 to tally unresponsive households. With foreclosures, empty homes and an estimated 12 million undocumented immigrants, it gets more complicated and more expensive. “This year the price of the Census is in the hands of the American people” says Robert Groves, director of the Census Bureau. Do your part and do it right! For more information go to http://2010.census.gov.

SCHWANS HOME DELIVERY

Are you aware that Schwans delivers in Heritage? Just call them at 1-888-SCHWANS or set up an account on http://www.schwans.com to get started. Browse the catalog and call or place your order on line. Schwan’s Home Service will deliver the order right to your door! Orders are delivered every 2 weeks or so. Save time in the kitchen and always have a great meal on the table! They accept most major credit cards and checks! A sample catalog is in the Clubhouse for your viewing!

AN IRISH PRAYER FOR YOU!

For every storm, a rainbow;
For every tear, a smile;
For every care, a promise;
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share;
For every sigh, a sweet song;
And an answer for each prayer.

ST. PATTY’S DAY QUIZ!

St. Patrick was the patron saint of ____.
a. England b. United States c. Ireland

St. Patrick's Day marks the date of St. Patrick's _____.
a. birth b. death c. anniversary

The shamrock has _____ leaves.
a. four b. three c. five

Leprechauns are little make-believe _____ that live in Ireland.
a. fairies b. cupids c. angels

If you catch a leprechaun, you can make him tell you where he hides his ______.
a. money b. silver c. gold

Leprechauns wear suits of _______.
a. blue b. green c. yellow

Wherever you go and whatever you do, May the luck of the Irish be there with you!
 

Ponderings From the Manager

Whew! Let’s say goodbye to February with pleasure! Wasn’t that the longest short month ever?! It’s refreshing to see the longer days though, isn’t it? And the songs of the birds as you linger outside. Spring must be on it’s way! I know that summer will be here before we know it. I’m already scheduling the opening of the pool and spa! Now, isn’t that a wonderful thing?! Before we know it that will be happening and this winter will just be a memory!

As the snow melts away you will be noticing some damage done by the plows this winter. We will be asking you to call the clubhouse and report these damages as you see them beginning in April. Miller will be responsible for fixing these damages and once called into the office, they will be forwarded on to them! Please don’t remove the orange/green sticks marking locations for snow removal. Miller will be collecting these and reusing them year after year. They will not remove them until they are sure of no more snow fall! If you are planning ahead for Spring and getting estimates, please keep Miller in mind for your outside needs. Feel free to give them a call and get an estimate from them while you are shopping around.

Last year about this time I shared The Golden Rules for Living. I am going to repeat them again for when you are in and around the Clubhouse. Actually these are good rules for living your life; not just at the Clubhouse! We still have problems with people being in the Clubhouse after hours and leaving lights on! If you are the last one here, you must remember to shut the lights off! Here are the golden rules. “If you open it, close it. If you turn it on, turn it off. If you unlock it, lock it up. If you break it, admit it. If you can’t fix it, call someone who can. If you borrow it, return it. If you value it, take care of it. If you make a mess, clean it up. If you move it, put it back. If it belongs to someone else and you want to borrow it, ask permission. If you don’t know how to operate it, let it alone. If it’s none of your business, don’t ask questions. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! If it will brighten someone’s day, say it. If it will tarnish
someone’s reputation, keep it to yourself and don’t repeat it!” Thank you!

Just a reminder that if Rochester and Avondale Schools are closed for inclement weather, the exercise classes are automatically cancelled for the day. Any activities scheduled will be determined and updated messages regarding their occurrence will be left on the voice mail at the Clubhouse.

We have some fun-filled activities for you in March! Of course we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this month and also the beginning of Spring! Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead on the 14th! This is good time to also change the batteries in your electronics at home. Change your batteries in your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and other electronic devices. Then you’ll know they are good for a year; or until the next time change in the fall! Check out the Cherish The Ladies with the DSO to get into the Irish holiday. Then we have Shamrock Bunko on Friday, March 19th with St Patty’s Celebration Social on Saturday, March 20th. The social will be a Baked Potato Bar. There will be all kinds of fixin’s for you to dress your potato and enjoy! Bring a salad or dessert to share. The cost is just $3/person. We had a great time at the Meatloaf Extravaganza in February; let’s repeat it and have a great time in March! Lots of neat bus trips and theatre events planned; be sure to take a look into them later in the newsletter.

Enjoy the season as it begins to change! Erin Go Braugh!
 

SCHEDULED BUS TRIPS FOR MARCH AND UPCOMING MONTH

• Fri., March 5th at 5:15 pm - Lenten Fish Dinner at Sacred Heart. Cost is $6.50 at the door. Come enjoy a delicious dinner of fish (prepared fried and baked for your pleasure), potatoes, roll & coleslaw. Come along and enjoy! Sign-up immediately ($2).
   
• Wed., March 10th at 6:45 pm - Village Players for Assassins. This is said to be a controversial play. There will be course language and lights of sound effects such as smoke, strobe lights, etc. This most American of musicals lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical “revusical” that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Sondheim and Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish rollercoaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and in an intense final scene inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. For mature audiences. FREE Tickets ($2).
   
• Fri., March 12th at 11:45 am - Mel Brook’s Musical Young Frankenstein Tickets: $34.75. This was the winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and Broadway’s Audience Award for Best Musical. This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (that’s Frankensteen) as he attempts to create a monster—but not without scary and hilarious complications. The brains behind the laughter is mad genius and three-time Tony winner Mel Brooks himself—who wrote the music and lyrics and co-wrote the book. At the Detroit Opera House. Tickets Sold-Out. ($3).
   
• Tues., March16th at 10:45 am—Lunch out at Ridgewood Café at OCC. Cost of lunch on your own. Come along to this culinary school where they serve GREAT food! Come along for the experience! Sign-up by 3-12 ($2).
   
• Wed., March 17th at 9:00 am - Men’s Breakfast Out - Meet at the Clubhouse and drive together to Nikko’s in Auburn Hills.
   
• Thurs., March 18th at 6:45 pm - Cherish the Ladies at DSO - Tickets $32.50. Cherish the Ladies is one of the powerhouses in Celtic music. Their spectacular instrumental talents, stunning step dancing and beautiful vocals evoke the magic of the Emerald Isle, creating an immensely entertaining show, brimming with spirit, wit and soul. Sign-up immediately. Tickets still available. ($3).
   
• Sun., March 21st at 1:00 pm - Avon Players for Hollywood Arms. Tickets: $16. An affectionate homage to Carol Burnett’s grandmother, the woman who raised the comic genius. “Nanny” looked after the budding performer while her parents relocated from Texas to Hollywood. But life in Los Angeles for Burnett’s parents was no bowl of roses, and Burnett chronicles the family’s struggles—sometimes humorously, sometimes painfully, always lovingly. Sign-up by March 10 ($2).
   
• Thurs., March 25th at 10:00 am - Genittis Hole In The Wall - Soap Opera Murder Mystery Luncheon—$35. Come be part of the audience and a live taping of a soap opera. You will witness a murder. This is a hilarious show filled with a lot of fun! Lunch is Italian Soup, Garlic Bread, Antipasto Salad, Italian Sausage & Green Peppers, Italian Steak & Potatoes, Baked Chicken with vegetable, and cannoli for dessert. Guaranteed to make you laugh and laugh! Come join the fun and join us in Northville for this fun filled afternoon! Sign-up by March 17 ($3)
   
• Fri., March 26th at 5:15 pm - Lenten Fish Dinner at Sacred Heart. $6.50 at door. Sign-up by March 19 ($2).
   
• Mon., March 29th at 11:45 am - Red Hat Outing for lunch at Papa Vino’s. Cost of lunch on your own. Sign-up by March 26th.

TRIPS BEYOND MARCH (Sign Up Available Now!)

• Sun., April 18th for 3:00 Show - DSO Pop Series does “Bond and Beyond”. Tickets: $37.50. Sign-up by 4-1 ($3).
   
• Mon., April 19th for 8 pm Show - Steve Martin & His Steep Canyon Rangers (Banjo & Blue Grass) at DSO. Tickets $44. Don’t miss this great comedian as he shares his musical talents. This band is totally amazing! No comedy here today, just great music! You’ll be sorry if you miss it!! Sign-up by 4-6 ($3).
   
• Thurs., April 22nd for 2 pm Show - The Marvelous Wonderettes at the Gem Theatre. Tickets $34.50. The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match. As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing beautifully arranged renditions of classic 50s songs. After intermission, you are whisked away to the girls’ ten-year reunion. The Wonderettes perform again with high-octane and soulful renditions of classic ‘60s tunes, and we see how their friendships have changed and endured in this captivating new hit! This is a fantastic show with GREAT music! Don’t miss it! This is your chance. Seats still available! Sign-up by April 1 ($3).
   
• Sun., May 9th - Garrison Keiller at the DSO. Tickets $38.50. 2nd time around; we loved this show last year. Sign-up by 4-30 ($3).
   
• Thurs., May 20th for 7:30 Show - CATS - Tickets $40. Don’t miss the wonders of live theater with the magic, they mystery and the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. Sign-up to see it today with us! Sign-up by April 25th ($3).
   
• Fri., June 18th at Noon - Danny O’Donnell at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort - $109. Includes round trip motor coach, five hours of gaming and Danny O’Donnell tickets. Get back $20 Players card and $5 Food Voucher. Return to Heritage approximately 1:30 am. Sign-up by 6-01.
   
• Wed., June 30th at 7:00 am - Coach Trip to Shop Shipshewana - $69 - Includes shopping & dinner at Das Dutchman Essenhaus. Sign-up NOW!

• Mon., March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29th at 10:00 am - Stretch, Balance & Strength Exercise Class - Sign up with MTS Fitness.
   
• Tues., March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30th - Sewing Group in Craft Room. Come see what they are working on! Must bring own machine to join them!
   
• Wed., March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 3st at 10:00 am - Healthy Back Exercise Class - Sign up with MTS Fitness.
   
• Thurs., March 4th beginning at 9:00 am - Lifeline Screening at the Clubhouse. Call 1-800-324-1851 to register to have it done right here!
   
• Thurs., March 4, 11, 18, & 25th at 1:00 pm - Mah Jongg at the Clubhouse. Come join the fun! Sign-up for weeks of choice to play.
   
• Fri., March 5, 19 & 26th at 10:00 am - Handbell Practice in the Card Room. No practice on Fri., March 12th.
   
• Fri., March 5th at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck. Come join with your neighbors and friends. Bring a dish to pass. No need to sign-up; just join us!
   
• Fri., March 5 & 19th at 6:00 - Pot Limit Poker $5 Buy In with Bob Wolf. No need to sign-up; just come on up and join us!
   
• Sat., March 6th at 7:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be My Sisters Keeper. Pay $1 there for soda & popcorn. Sign-up immediately.
   
• Wed., March 10th at 7:00 pm - Rummikub Night. Fun game of rummy with tiles. We’ll teach you how to play! Sign-up by March 8th.
   
• Thurs., March 11th at 11:00 am - St. Patrick’s Day Craft - $1 - Make a darling pin to wear around this fun holiday! Sign-up by March 9th.
   
• Thurs., March 11th at 7:00 pm - Night with Victor Borge at the Clubhouse. Join us to watch the DVD “The Best of Victor Borge”. Highlights: Introducing Mozart, Phonetic Punctuation & Salieri Opera—come hear this great entertainer, affectionately called the Great Dane. Sign-up by March 8th.
   
• Fri., March 12th at 6:00 pm - Resident Social and at 6:30 pm - Poker for Everyone. Don’t need to sign-up; just come on up and join with us!
   
• Sat., March 13th at 7:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be The Time Travelers Wife. $1 (payable there for soda & pop). Sign-up by March 10th.
   
• Wed., March 17th at 7:00 pm - Yahtzee Night! Come on along and play this fun dice game of chance! Sign-up by March 15th.
   
• Thurs., March 18th at 10:00 am - Hospitality Meeting. Calling all interested members to join this committee. We will be planning a Spring event. Sign-up by March 16th.
   
• Fri., March 19th at 1:00 pm - Shamrock Bunko Party - $5. We will teach you how to play if you haven’t before. Great fun! Join us for snacks, dessert and cash prizes! Come for the fun! Sign-up by March 15 (Need at least 16 to play)
   
• Sat., March 20th at 6:00 pm - St. Patty’s & First Day of Spring Celebration Social! $3. Baked potato bar with all the fixins! Bring a salad or dessert to share. Come enjoy the fellowship of your neighbors! Hope to see you there! Sign-up by March 13th (12)
   
• Wed., March 24th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train Night! $1 (pay there) for prize money. Come play this fun game. We’ll teach you how if you’ve never played! Get out of the house and come join us! Sign-up by March 22nd.
   
• Fri., March 26th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em - $20 (pay there). Sign-up to come for an evening of poker fun! Sign-up by March 23rd
   
• Sat., March 27th at 10:00 am - Book Club Meets. Don’t need to sign-up; just come join us and see what we’re all about!
   
• Sun., March 28th at 2:00 pm - Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader Computer Club with Bob Wolf. Sign-up by March 24th.
   
• Wed., March 31st at 7:00 pm - BINGO Night! Come have fun with Alex and win some big winnings! Cost per card; per game. Sign-up by 3-29.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING DATES!

• Sun., April 18th from 11 - 1:00 pm - Welcome Spring Waffle Breakfast
   
• Tues., May 4th at 1:00 pm - Red Hat General Meeting at the Clubhouse
   
• Thurs., May 13th at Noon - Ladies Spring Luncheon with the Petticoat Ladies
   

(From the February, 2009 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:

• The thresholds at the front doors need to be improved now. Karen will get proposals from two individuals so the work can be completed in a timely manner.
   
• The need for repairs to our roads was discussed. It was decided that we should explore getting bids for the work in the Spring. Nothing will be decided until the full Board is in attendance in the Spring.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE:

Tree cuttings throughout the community have been completed. A walk through to determine further needs will be completed in the Spring by Bob Luttermoser, Ken Marzorati and the company that has been doing the cuttings currently.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Larry DeRonne reported that we finished the 2009 year in the black.