Volume 11 Issue 6
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
Manager Assistant - Terri Ricketts
Pool Operator - Alex Robinson

Visit our Website: http://www.heritageinthehills.com

Resident Information and Notes | Karen's Corner | Events & Activities | Clubhouse Events
June Calendar of Events | Communication from Homeowners Association Board

Special Recognition To Our Residents:
  • In early May we had another very successful Team Trivia Pursuit game night. A very special and heartfelt thanks to Jim & Sylvia Bucknavich for providing the fun! They work very hard in coordinating the evening of fun! Thanks to Nelson Davey, Jan Mosesso, Jody Faron and Camille Barton for helping with the food preparation and serving. Thanks to all that helped with the clean-up! The many hands helped make the night a huge success!  Thank you all!
     
  • Also last month we had an awesome Ladies Spring Luncheon. The food prepared by Catering by Katherine was excellent! Weren’t they great salads? And the program by The Petticoat Ladies called Cranks and
    Charmers was enjoyed by all. Special thanks to Diane McDaniel & Marian Hansen for setting up the tables. A very special thanks to all the helping hands in cleaning up the tables and helping in the kitchen. It was a great welcome to Spring with all the Heritage ladies! Thank you all for attending and making it a wonderful afternoon!
     
  • The pool opened at 10:00 am on Friday, May 28th and resident Greg Mischley was the first one to take a dip! The water was a little chilly, but refreshing he said! We had quite a few at the pool for our Opening Day. It was great to see you all enjoying the pool and
    wonderfully warm weather!
     
  • A WARM THANKS TO HERITAGE CRAFTERS!

    Hope you were able to see all the beautiful dresses and washcloths that were handmade by Heritage residents displayed at the Clubhouse for Haiti girls. It was exciting to see so many participate by sewing and knitting. They certainly will make for some happy Haitian girls! Thank you for sharing your talents and making this project possible. What a caring community!!


     




 

CLASS OF ‘57- A KILLER REUNION

It is time for the All Saints College Class of ‘57 Reunion. For one night we will return to the good old days when Elvis was at the top of the charts. Sock hops, hula-hoops and poodles were radioactive.

Let’s renew old friendships and reacquaint yourself with people who have probably changed as much as you have. Join us at the Clubhouse on SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH AT 6:00 PM for this Murder Mystery Event. Dinner included! $12

We need still in need of volunteers to take an active part of our 2nd Murder Mystery Party. If you’d like a part, see Karen in the Clubhouse office or sign-up in the book today! Guaranteed to be a lot of fun! NOT TO
LATE TO SIGN-UP! Sign-up IMMEDIATELY!

 


 


HERITAGE BELLES & BEAU CONCERT
AT HERITAGE IN THE HILLS CLUBHOUSE
Friday, June 18th at 7:00 pm - $3

Come on down to the Clubhouse to support your Heritage Handbell Choir! This is the Spring Concert we will be taking on the road in June. Guaranteed enjoyment listening to some fun, enchanting music! Dessert will be served.

Sign-up to join us by June 16th
 

NEW MEMBER WELCOME BRUNCH
A Special Invitation to Everyone!
SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH AT 11:00 AM - $10

Plan on joining us in welcoming all the new homeowners over the past two years! New homeowners are welcome to join as our guest! Everyone welcome to come meet your new neighbors!
The brunch will be prepared by Catering by Katherine. Join us!

SIGN UP BY JUNE 23RD

RESIDENTS SENDING SPECIAL THANK YOUS:

  • Larry Foltz shares: A special thank you to all the Heritage in the Hills community for the beautiful spring flower arrangement I received after coming home with my ‘new knee.’ It made being inside much more pleasant. Thanks to all!
     
  • Sheila Jacobs sincerely writes: Dear Neighbors; Thank you for the lovely basket of flowers you sent me when I was in the hospital. The flowers were practically the only bright spot in a miserable week in the hospital. It is wonderful to live in a community where the neighbors are so caring and generous. Thank you!
     
  • Joe Goceljak shares: Dear Friends & Neighbors; Once again I want to thank you for your cards, good wishes, and mainly your prayers. It was only through the mercy of God, and all your prayers that I am here today. Again, thank you and God Bless!”

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

Mary Ann Ranger
Leeann Teagan
Rose Ferranti
 

Our Deepest Sympathy To These Residents

Our thoughts and prayers are with resident Judy Bradley for the death of Jim Butrum in May. Jim quickly lost his battle with bone cancer. What a shock! He will be missed by many around the community!

 

 

HERITAGE BOOK CLUB

The Book Club will meet in the Clubhouse on Sat., June 19th at 9:30 am. NOTE DATE AND CHANGE OF TIME! Attendees can discuss books of their choice and encourage friends ideas for new books and writers.

Everyone is welcome to come! 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., June 30th at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And 1 Cover All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!


THE HERITAGE GARDEN CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Bette McCullough, Jill Starwalt & Joanne Stroebel need your help! Hard work has been done in purchasing & planting beautiful plants & flowers. The plants need to be watered daily! We need YOU to sign-up for a week or two to help water. A sign-up sheet to help is in the book in the lobby or on the big sign at the Pool. PLEASE HELP!

HAVE STUFF TO DONATE?

St. Hugo’s can help! They are having a Rummage Sale and need your help! If you have items to donate, give resident Mary Do DeMeulemeester a call at 248-613-7451. She can answer all your questions and help to schedule a time to drop items off. Don’t keep it .. donate today! Thank you!

GOODFELLOW DOLL REPORT

On May 20th, your Heritage Goodfellow Doll Co-Coordinators (Marian Hansen & Linda Foltz) attended the 2010 Doll Recognition Luncheon. We learned some nice things about the program. Last year 12,000 dolls were given to girls in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park & River Rouge. The need was great in 2009 and greater still in 2010. The award were presented for the top 10 dolls of 2009. The dolls group picture appeared on the plaques given to the winner. The dolls themselves are distributed randomly to needy girls, as were all the other dolls. In my opinion - THEY ARE ALL WINNERS! Please help us dress our 5 dozen dolls this year. We have a variety. If many do one or two, they will all be ready to make some little girl very happy at Christmas. Join us for one or both of our scheduled bus shopping trips to The Berkley Doll Hospital. Whether for an outfit or accessories. They are giving our group an extra-special discount! Take advantage! SEE YOU ON THE BUS! Linda Foltz

NEW GENTLE YOGA CLASS

Experience the health benefits of Yoga with this gentle beginner class. It’s NOT about stretching for an hour or turning your body into a pretzel. You will look forward to this class each week and your body and mind will thank you! Class on Thursday’s at 11.

POOL EXERCISE CLASS

Please let us know if you are interested in a week day pool aerobic class. Join Shelley on Saturdays at 10:00 am.

SAVE THE DATE!

Sail Away to Adventure Kids Pool Party

SUNDAY, JULY 11TH FROM 2:00 - 5:00 PM
$8 PERSON -  SIGN UP NOW!


SENIOR SERVICES SEMINAR AT THE CLUBHOUSE (FREE!)
TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH AT 2:00 PM

This is a free seminar with lots of information for you! We will have a speaker (Cindy) from Parents Changing Places, a speaker from The Quality of Life Center in Auburn Hills and free LEAP tests. LEAP stands for Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention. This is a screening program including foot care instruction, footwear selection options and foot screening for loss of sensation. This foot screening identifies current foot problems or those at risk of developing problems, and determines those people that would benefit from an examination to a foot specialist, based on loss of feeling in their feet. The loss of feeling or sensation may lead to the development of wounds that the client is completely unaware of - extremely common in the diabetic population. Come for the free screening and to hear all that is offered!

Ponderings From the Manager

What a beautiful Spring we have enjoyed this year! The weather has been very pleasing, hasn’t it? The pool opened as scheduled with many swimmers enjoying the warm weather and beauty of the pool area. Unfortunately we have had someminor mechanical problems with the spa and we were unable to open it as scheduled. Hopefully the spa will be opened during the first week of June. We have made some landscape improvements in the pool area. We have added more stone ground covering near the spa area. We have also removed and cut back trees and plants between the spa and pagoda. I am sure you will be pleased with these improvements. Alex Robinson has returned as our pool maintenance and operator this year. He and Nelson Davey has done an outstanding job in getting the pool ready for the season. A special thanks to both for their hard work and endurance during this busy time! I will remind you once again to find your Pool Rules Booklet and re-read it. There is some very important information to review such as emergency situations. If you need another copy of the booklet, just see us in the office. If you have any questions regarding the pool, please feel free to stop by and talk with me in the office. Please remember that the pool should be enjoyed by all! If you have a concern while at the pool, come talk to me and let me handle the situation! If you are going to have more visitors than you have passes; just give us a call in the office and let us know.

Compost pick-up by Miller continues on Wednesdays. Compost MUST be placed out by 10:00 am. Please remember that yard waste must be in appropriate brown paper bags and must only be yard waste; not garbage. Example: If you are planting flowers, DO NOT throw the black plastic containers into these brown yard waste bags. They must be located in your regular recyclable bin or in the garbage. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Trash pick-up continues on Thursdays. Remember that trash should not be placed at the curb before dark on Wednesday. We understand that sometimes there are circumstances that will enable you to follow that rule. However, cooperation would be greatly appreciated. Trash should be at the curb no later than 8:00 am.

We are still having some problems with messes left by pets while out walking in the community. First, a very special thanks to all those responsible pet owners who pick-up after their pets while walking. Keep up the great work! But there are still a few who haven’t taken this responsibility very sincerely! You MUST pick-up after your pet and then deposit the bag in YOUR trash not somewhere on the common areas. Same goes for plastic water bottle, cigarette butts or anything else you may need to deposit as you are walking. Please be responsible, take them all home and deposit off properly. We are very proud of the beauty of our community! Please help us and do your part in keeping it that way! Again, thanks for your cooperation in these matters!

I have one more reminder for you! If any information changes regarding forms you may have completed for Heritage (Homeowners Information; Emergency Contact; etc.), please remember to notify us in the office. If your telephone number changes (including cell phone numbers), remember to let us know so that we can keep our records updated. If you have any changes for the gate house (changes in visitor allowances), please contact the gate house directly. We need to have current records to assure we can always reach you when needed; especially in an emergency situation! Your assistance will enable us to keep our records up-to-date.

Beginning this month, we would like you to stop in the Clubhouse or send us an email (heritagehills99@comcast.net) and let us know your current email address. We will be attempting to collect addresses so that we can send correspondence electronically. This has been suggested by many residents. You can be assured your email address will never be shared with anyone. It will only be used in the Clubhouse office for association business. This will allow us to correspond in a much more timely manner when necessary; such as announcements, resident deaths, meeting notices, reminders, etc. So, sometime throughout this month, please get on our list! Let us know if you are not interested in this service as well. Remember, however, that when you change your email address, you will need to update our records in the office!

As the summer progresses, there are many fun events planned. Be sure to check them all out each month in the newsletter. Many motor coach trips are being offered as well as trips on our bus. Be sure to pay close attention to the sign-up deadlines for all events. In many cases we need a minimum number of participants to make the event happen. Failure of signing up before the deadline may cause an event to cancel. So, don’t wait! Check them out, mark your calendars and sign-up early! If you have a great idea for a trip or event; please come share it with me! I’d love to hear your ideas! Please come join us as we make some new offerings!

Looking forward to seeing everyone outdoors .. walking or swimming! Wishing all a beautiful summer season!
 

SCHEDULED BUS TRIPS FOR JUNE AND UPCOMING MONTHS

  • Fri., June 4th at 6:15 pm - FREE Downtown Music Series Concert featuring The Classics (music from the 70’s & 80’s). Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Concert is at the Riverside Park in Auburn Hills. Sign-up immediately. ($2)
     
  • Sat., June 5th at 6:45 pm - Musical Potpourri at St. Thomas More Church in Troy. Exceptional entertainment & buffet reception following. Free with donations accepted. Sign-up immediately ($3).
     
  • Sun., June 6th for 2:00 Show - Avon Players for Curtains. Tickets $12. This is a send-up of backstage murder mystery plots, following the fallout when the supremely untalented star of “Robbin’ Hood of the Old West” is murdered during her opening night curtain call. Can a police detective who moonlights as a musical theater fan save the show, solve the case, and maybe even find love before the show reopens, without getting killed himself? A couple tickets still available. Sign-up immediately ($2).
     
  • Wed., June 9th at 2:00 pm - Shop at the brand new Meijer store in Rochester Hills. This is a unique store. Why park? Get dropped off at the door! Sign-up by 6-7 ($2).
     
  • Wed., June 9th at 5:45 pm - 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s at The Quality of Life Center. Free Seminar. Sign-up by 6-4 ($2).
     
  • Thurs., June 10th at 6:00 pm - Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Auburn Hills Community Center. FREE. Band is Spirit of America playing patriotic songs. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Sign-up by 6-7 ($2).
     
  • Fri., June 11th at 9:30 pm - Port Huron Trip. We will be stopping at some of our favorites such as Springdale Variety Store, Mary Maxim’s and Hobby Lobby. We will have lunch in Port Huron as well. A few seats still available. Sign-up immediately! ($5)
     
  • Sat., June 12th at 8:30 am - Eastern Market Trip. Sign-up by 6-9 ($3).
     
  • Wed., June 16th at 9:00 am - Men’s Breakfast Out to Nick’s Country Oven. Sign-up by 6-14.
     
  • Sat., June 19th for 8:00 Show - Wizard of Oz at Orchestra Hall with the DSO. Watch the movie on a big screen on the stage with live music played by the DSO. An enjoyable time guaranteed for all! Tickets $24.50. Sign-up by 6-11 ($3).
     
  • Wed., June 23rd at 9:15 am - $22 - Detroit’s Crown Jewel Tours. We will tour the Fox Theatre, have lunch at Hockeytown and then tour the Masonic Temple. Experience a behind the scenes tour of the magnificently restored theaters. This is a 45 minute walking tour of the interior of the Fox. It showcases its exquisite beauty and extravagant architectural design. You will learn a lot about the theatre. Lunch (you choose from menu) and then tour the Masonic. Sign-up by 07-07 ($3).
     
  • Thurs., June 25th at 2:30 pm - Auburn Hills Farmers Market. Come see the new market right here in Auburn Hills! Sign-up by 6-21 ($2).
     
  • Fri., June 25th at 10:00 am - Berkley Doll Hospital. Come get all you need to dress this years Goodfellow Doll. Discount will be received. We will stop at Alex’s (in Berkley) for lunch! Sign-up by 6-21 ($2).
     
  • Wed., June 30th at 7:00 am - Coach Trip to Shop Shipshewana - $69 - Includes shopping & dinner at Das Dutchman Essenhaus. Sign-up NOW!

TRIPS IN JULY AND BEYOND (Sign Up Available Now!)

  • Thurs., July 1st at 5:15 pm - Salute to America at Greenfield Village. Immerse yourself in the joys of a blissful midsummer evening. Spread a blanket or unfold a chair as the DSO lights up the night with a dazzling program of patriotic favorites, topped off with a spectacular fireworks display. Tickets $21. Sign-up immediately or by 6-17 ($3).
     
  • Thurs., July 8th at 6:00 pm - Sounds of Summer Concert Series at AH Community Center. FREE. Band is Tom Allport Band which is Big Band music. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Sign-up by 7-1 ($2).
     
  • Fri., July 9th at 9:00 am - Bay City. Come and enjoy the unique shops in downtown Bay City. We’ll have lunch, enjoy the Bay and visit many unique shops. Sign-up by 7-2 ($5).
     
  • Thurs., July 15th at 1:15 pm - Cirque d’Or (performed by Golden Dragon Acrobats) at The Palace. Tickets $22.50. There is a precision and beauty about everything these performers do. Don’t miss it! Sign-up by 7-1 ($2).
     
  • Thurs., July 22nd at 6:45 pm - Oh What A Night with the DSO at Meadowbrook. Tickets for pavilion seats $22.
     
  • Fri., July 23rd at 6:15 pm- FREE Downtown Music Series Concert featuring Cancel Monday (dance band). Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Concert is at the Riverside Park in Auburn Hills. Sign-up by 7-16 ($2).
     
  • Sat., July 24th at 7:00 pm - Tickets:$15. An Evening with Lucille Ball “Thank you for Asking” at Meadowbrook. This is a touching, funny and uplifting one-woman play created and performed by Suzanne LaRusch. Crafted in the spirit of the amusing lectures Lucy enjoyed giving throughout her career. The evening recreates the comic genius and the magic behind the “Queen of Comedy.”
     
  • Thurs., August 5th at 11:30 am - Tiger Baseball Game (vs. Chicago White Sox). $23 includes hot dog and pop. This is on OUR bus .. Only 14 seats available. Sign-up by 7-15 ($3). Another game Sept. 9th is available if there is interest.
     
  • Tues., August 3rd - 4th - Stratford Festival Trip - $165 plus hotel. See flier enclosed for more information. Sign-up NOW! Need 28.
     
  • Sun., August 8th - Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant concert at DTE Music Theatre. Pavilion tickets: $30. Sign-up by 7-31 ($2).
     
  • Thurs., September 2nd at 7:00 am - Titanic Artifiact Exhibition at COSI Museum. See flier enclosed for more information.
     
  • Wed., Sept. 22 - 23rd - The Warrior Emperor & Terracotta Army at The Royal Ontario Museum. See flier enclosed for more information.
     

in June and upcoming months.
  • Wed., June 2nd at 7:00 pm - Rummikub at the Clubhouse. Rummy played on tiles. Join us for the fun! Sign-up immediately!
     
  • Thurs., June 3rd at 1:00 pm (and ea. Thurs.) - Mahh Jongg. Come play this fun game with us! Sign-up for each week you plan on playing.
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  • Thurs., June 3rd at 7:00 pm - Margaurittaville Destination Meeting - Come hear more about the trip for Heritage residents to Puerto Vallarta! Only those serious about the trip should come! Sign-up immediately!
     
  • Fri., June 4th at 10:00 am (and ea. Fri.) - Pickle Ball on the Tennis Courts. Come join us for this fun outdoor game! No need to sign-up; just come!
     
  • Fri., June. 4th at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck. Bring a dish to pass and enjoy the fellowship of your neighbors. No need to sign-up.
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  • Sat., June 5th at 10:00 am (and each Sat.) - Water Aerobics with Shelley in the Pool. $5 per class (pay Shelley). Sign-up before class!
     
  • Sat., June 5th at 6:00 pm - $12 - Class of ‘57; A Killer Reunion Murder Mystery Social. Dinner will be Parm Chicken, Mostechelli, Salad, Rolls & Butter and Dessert. Come be part of the excitement or come to be part of the reunion itself! Need people to volunteer to take part to make it another successful event! See Karen in the office to take a part! Last year our Murder Mystery event was a real hit and a whole lot of fun! Don’t miss this one! Guaranteed laughter! Sign-up immediately!
     
  • Tues., June 8th at 2:00 pm - Senior Services Plus Seminar - Speakers from Parents Changing Spaces & Auburn Hills Quality of Life Center. Leap Screening also done free of charge! Snacks will be served. This is for yourselves or for your loved ones. Come hear all about it! Sign-up by 6-5.
     
  • Fri., June 11th at 6:00 - Resident Social followed at 6:30 with Poker for Everyone. Come on over for the fun! No need to sign-up; just join us!
     
  • Sat., June 12th at 8:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie is Dear John. $1 for soda & popcorn. Sign-up by 6-10.
     
  • Wed., June 16th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train. $1 (payable there). Come join us for the fun! Sign-up by 6-11.
     
  • Fri., June 18th at 2:00 pm - Join us for a delicious Root Beer Floats at the Poolside. $1 each. Bring the kids! Sign-up by 6-16.
     
  • Fri., June 18th at 1:00 pm - Duplicate Bridge. Call Willie Swayze for more information.
     
  • Fri., June 18th at 7:00 pm - Heritage Belles & Beau Handbell Concert. $3. Dessert served following the concert. Sign-up by 6-16.
     
  • Tues., June 22nd at Noon - Red Hat (Woman’s Social Club) Luncheon - Bring your own brown bag lunch. Beverages and dessert will be served. Call Gretchen Thams (248-364-3313) with questions. Sign-up by 6-19.
     
  • Fri., June 25th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em - $20 (pay there). Come join us for this fun game! Sign-up by 6-23.
     
  • Sat., June 26th at 11:00 am - $10 - New Member Brunch. New neighbors in the last two years will be honored! Everyone invited for brunch! Come meet all the newest residents and welcome them to Heritage in the Hills. Sign-up by 6-23.
     
  • Sat., June 26th at 8:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be Extraordinary Measures. $1(there) for soda & popcorn. Sign-up by 6-24.
     
  • Sun., June 27th at 2:00 pm - Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader Computer Club with BobWolf. Sign-up by 6-25.
     
  • Wed., June 30th at 7:00 pm - BINGO with Alex. Pay per card; per game. All monies collected distributed as prize money. Sign-up by 6-28.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING DATES!

  • Fri., July 2nd at 2:00 pm - Creamsicle Floats at the Poolside. $1. Bring the kids! Sign-up by 6-30.
     
  • Sat., July 10th at 8:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be Tooth Fairy. $1 (there) for soda & popcorn. Sign-up by 7-8.
     
  • Sun., July 11th from 2 - 5 pm - Sail Away to Adventure Kids Pool Party - $8/pp - Watch for more info in next newsletter! Sign-up now!
     
  • Fri., July 16th at 6:30 pm - Dinner and Dancing with Bill Peterson. $12. Come for the delicious BBQ dinner & line dancing with Bill. Sign-up by 7-13.
     
  • Fri., July 30th - HERITAGE SUMMER GOLF OUTING - SAVE THE DATE! Watch for more information in next newsletter!
     
  • Sun., July 31st - Celebrate Girlfriend Day! Hold the date for a day of fun with your girlfriends! More info in July.
     
  • Sun., August 22nd - Luau at the Poolside. Hold the date and be patient for more information!
     
  • Sat., September 18th - Heritage Road Rally - SAVE THE DATE for a fun evening!


 


(From the May, 2010 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 April.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Our Treasurer, Larry DeRonne reported that once again we are well within our projected budget for this quarter.

ASSOCIATION NEWS

You will notice two new improvements as you visit the clubhouse. Firstly, we were able to identify the cause of our icing and overflow problems with the porch overhang. We have added a second downspout and changed the pitch of the gutters in order to correct this problem. Secondly, a new threshold has been added to the entryway for easier access to visitors who use wheelchairs and walkers. Our entryway now meets code.

The repair to the manhole cover at the entrance to Heritage has been completed.

The city of Auburn Hills is no longer maintaining the area between the sidewalk and roadway along Tienken and Squirrel Roads. It is now our responsibility and Miller Landscape has sprayed the weeds and will continue to care for this area.

The Board was able to ascertain that the city of Auburn Hills is responsible for the traffic signal at Squirrel and Tienken. The city did a traffic study of this intersection in December of 2009 and concluded that a left-turn arrow from southbound Squirrel onto Tienken is not warranted at this time. They are willing to reconsider this in the future but it must wait until the repairs to Squirrel Road are completed later this summer.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Members of the Architectural Review Committee have completed a walk-through to determine areas where sidewalks need to be raised. If your property needs to have this work done you will receive a letter from our manager. This letter will contain information regarding contractors who can do this work and will give us a group rate.

The Board has met with Miller Landscape and designated several common areas for tree replacement: the hill in Phase 1; along Heritage Drive; and in the open area at the intersection of Hillsdale and Crestwood. We are also considering various options for improved "shrub screening" in the area of the emergency entrance on Squirrel Rd.

COMMUNITY VANDALISM NEWS AND REMINDERS

As you may have heard, there have been several reports of vandalism in our community over the past month. All incidents have been reported to the Auburn Hills Police Department. It is assumed that these acts are being done by youth in our surrounding neighborhoods. It is also assumed that they are walking into the community.

The Board of Directors is considering additional screening barriers at the back emergency gate to discourage pedestrian entry. Bids are being received to have this work completed.

As a precaution, if your car is parked outside of the garage, remember to lock the doors. Please double check your garage carriage lights to be sure they are in good working order (with correct bulb voltage). If you happen to see anything suspicious (kids walking around especially late at night), please call the Auburn Hills Police IMMEDIATELY. Please DO NOT call the gate house as they CAN NOT leave their post. CALL THE POLICE! The guards will automatically let the police into the community. If you have any concerns, please speak to the manager in the Clubhouse office. Thank you!!