RECREATION PROGRAMS

Current information concerning Recreation Programs may be found in the Hemlock News, Hemlock Happenings, on Channel 15, on fliers posted around the community or by calling the Recreation Department of the HFCA Office at (570) 775-4200.

Seasonal Programs

The Hemlock Farms Recreation Department provides recreation activities on a year round basis.  Details of programs are on the monthly calendar in the Hemlock News.  Samples of seasonal programs are as follows:

Registration for summer activities will be handled through the mail or in person beginning in mid April.  Applications will be available in the HFCA Office.  Further information concerning programs will be in the Hemlock News.  Members must be in good-standing in order to register for recreational activities.

TENNIS

Tennis Courts:

The 10 HFCA Tennis Courts are located adjacent to the Steer Barn Clubhouse and the Clubhouse parking lot.  The Tennis Director, Tennis Pro, Tennis Chalet attendants and instructors have the authority to enforce and regulate all tennis reservations, procedures and rules.

Tennis Courts are for tennis play only.  No glass containers on courts, please.

Tennis Attire Regulations:  Proper attire is required at all times.  This includes shirts with sleeves, tennis dresses/shorts, sweat pants, warm-up suits, and tennis footwear.

Rotation System:

The rotational system will be in effect and supervised by HFCA personnel on weekends only May 24 through June 15 and daily from June 16 through September 1.

All courts not used for instruction, or tennis camp, are on a rotational basis each weekday until 6:00 p.m. when all courts will become reservation courts.  All courts not used for instruction or tournaments are on a rotation basis on weekends, and holidays.  The following rules apply to rotational play:

¨      All rotation sign-ups must have the names of at least two players for singles and 4 for doubles.

¨      One player of a party must be at least 15 years old for weekend or holiday play.

¨      All rotation courts will have one hour of play whether for singles or doubles.

¨      2 listed players may allow 2 others to join them for doubles but substitution for the original players listed is not permitted.

¨      Anyone not present, or unable to play, when called to a court will move to the bottom of the list.

¨      No player may have his/her name on the waiting list while playing on another court, for any reason.

¨      When court time is up and new players approach a court in use, the occupying players must finish the game in process on a no-add basis and immediately leave the court.  Players must vacate the court even if there are other courts available.     

¨      Players who have already played in prime time are allowed to play on an empty court, but if new players arrive, they must vacate for  the new players.

¨      No player may be abusive to any staff member and will be asked to leave the court by tennis staff.

¨      Tennis courtesy and all tennis rules must be observed when using HFCA tennis facilities.

¨      Tennis courts are for open play.

¨      No tennis instruction/lessons are permitted on HFCA tennis courts except those taught by HFCA staff.

¨      HFCA staff reserve the right to decide what constitutes instruction/lessons.

Reservations:

All courts are available for reservations for one hour each from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., seven days per week, beginning in June.  The names of at least two players will be necessary to make reservations and substitutions of players are not permitted.

Reservations must be made the day prior to play by appearing at or telephoning the Tennis Chalet from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  All courts not reserved by 5:00 p.m. will become rotational courts.  The tennis reservation number is (570)775-7233.

Tennis Tournaments:

Throughout the summer, various tennis tournaments for men, women and doubles will be scheduled.  Refer to Tennis Chalet bulletin board for times and sign-up procedures.

Ladies Round Robin Tennis Tournaments will be held during the months of July and August, followed by a luncheon.  Ladies' Day is scheduled for Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.

Tennis Team - A youth Tennis Team will be formed to play other communities in the area.

2008 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR

APRIL

 5         Boat Day, 9am at the HFCA Office

26        Spaghetti Dinner, 5pm at HF Fire House

                MAY

21        HFCA Cultural Arts Bus Trip to NYC

26        Interfaith Memorial Service, 11am – The Church at HF

JUNE

  7        WC Dog Show at Fawn Hill

  7        Welcome Neighbor Night, 7pm at the Steer Barn

  9        HFVF&R Golf Outing

14        Strawberry Festival at The Church at HF

14        Natural Resource Seminar, 6:30pm at the Steer Barn

18        HFCA Cultural Arts Bus Trip to NYC 

21        HFVF&R BBQ Chicken Drive-through at the Fire House

22        JWI Fashion Show at the Steer Barn

23        HFVF&R Bingo 6-10pm at the Steer Barn

28        Meet the Candidates, 7:30pm at the Steer Barn

30        HFVF&R Bingo 6-10pm at the Steer Barn

JULY

  5        Summer Kick-Off, 5pm at Elm Beach

   7       HFVF&R Bingo 6-10pm at the Steer Barn

12        Annual Membership Mtg. 10am 1^st Voting Day

13        Environmental Day, 3pm at the Steer Barn

14        HFVF&R Bingo 6-10pm at the Steer Barn

16        HFCA Cultural Arts Bus Trip to NYC

19        Children’s Fishing Derby, 9am at Little Camp

20        Second Voting Day, 10am-5pm at the Steer Barn

20        Cultural Arts Fine  Art Show, Steer Barn

21        HFVF&R Bingo 6-10pm at the Steer Barn

26        HFVF&R BBQ Chicken Drive-through at the Fire House

26        Comedy Night, Steer Barn

27        Annual Hemlock Lake Swim, 10am

28        HFVF&R Bingo 6-10pm at the Steer Barn

AUGUST

2          Hemlock Farms Day, Fawn Hill Ball Field, 11am-5pm

  4        HFVF & R Bingo 6-10pm Steer Barn

  9        Women’s Club Evening Talent Show, Steer Barn

10        Women’s Club Matinee Talent Show, Steer Barn

11        HFVF & R Bingo 6-10pm Steer Barn

15        Day Camp Talent Show, Steer Barn

15        Natural Resource Seminar 6:30pm Steer Barn

15        HFVF&R Old Time Fiddlers Concert 8pm Fire House

16        JWI Dine Around 8pm, Steer Barn

17        Church at HF House Tour

18        HFVF & R Bingo 6-10pm Steer Barn

18        Variety/Comedy Show, 8-10pm  Steer Barn

20        HFCA Cultural Arts Bus Trip to NYC 

20        WC Trip to Lafette Inn

23        Comedy Night, Steer Barn

23        HFVF&R Lobster or Filet Mignon Dinner, Fire  House

24        Hemlock Farms Artist Walk- All Day Steer Barn

25        HFVF & R Bingo 6-10pm Steer Barn

30        Flea Market Vendors/Craft Show/Classic Cars,  Fawn Hill

SEPTEMBER

13        Cultural Arts Lehigh Valley Wineries Tour

16        German Night Oktoberfest, HF Fire House

17        HFCA Cultural Arts Bus Trip to NYC 

24        Interfaith Tea Service, Church at HF 12 noon

OCTOBER

15        HFCA Cultural Arts Bus Trip to NYC 

18        Children’s Halloween Party, 1pm, Steer Barn

18 & 25           Haunted House/Hay-ride 7-9pm Paddle ball Courts to Turkey House

24        Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner, Church at HF, 6 pm

NOVEMBER

   1       50+ Club Halloween Party 7pm Steer Barn

 12       Harvest Luncheon, Church at HF, 12 noon

19        HFCA Cultural Arts Bus Trip to NYC 

28        Children’s Turkey Trot 1pm, Steer Barn

29        Arts & Crafts Show & Bake Sale 11-5pm Steer Barn

DECEMBER

10        HFCA Cultural Arts Bus Trip to NYC

20        Children’s Holiday Party, 1pm, Steer Barn

31        50+ Club New Year’s Eve Party 9pm Steer Barn

Reminder:  Events can be added or removed at any time

 PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Welcome Neighbor Night – June 7   at 7 p.m.

Welcome Neighbor Night is held in the Steer Barn.  This program gives all new property owners a chance to enjoy refreshments and learn about all the social and recreational activities available in Hemlock.

Meet The Candidates Night - June 28  at 7:30 p.m.

This function is held in the Steer Barn to give residents an opportunity to meet the candidates running for the Board of Directors, prior to the July voting days.

Summer Kick Off – July 5 at 5 p.m.

Join fellow Hemlock Farmers for the annual Summer Kick Off held at Elm Beach.  Food, music and refreshments will be available from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  The evening will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display at dark, approximately 9:15 p.m.

Environmental Day – July 13 at 3:00 p.m.

Environmental Day will be held in the Steer Barn Clubhouse.  Stormwater Management:  working toward solutions by learning how, when and where to use rain gardens, rain barrels, vegetated surfaces, and other ways to control stormwater on your property.

Fishing Derby - July 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A fishing derby children 16 and under will be held.  Fishing will be confined to lakes and ponds in HFCA.  On the day of the derby, participants meet at Little Camp  Beach to register.

Hemlock Farms Day –August 2 at 11 a.m.

Hemlock Farms Day is an annual event held at Fawn Hill Park.  HFVF&R will sell food and beverages.

Halloween Party – October 18 at 1 p.m.

The Children's Halloween Party will be held in the Steer Barn.  The event will feature organized games, refreshments and a costume parade.  Children should bring a trick-or-treat bag for candy.  All children pre-school through 10 years of age are welcome.

Children's Turkey Trot – November 28 at 1 p.m.

The Children's Turkey Trot will be held on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the Steer Barn.  There will be a variety of games for children 5 years through 8 years of age.  Refreshments are served.

Children's Holiday Party - December 20 at 1 p.m.

The Children's Holiday Party will be held in the Steer Barn.  Santa Claus is expected to make a special appearance and entertainment will be provided.  Parents provide a gift of $10 value for each of their children in attendance. Ages pre-school through 8 years old are welcome and snacks are served.

Pre-Teen Activities (Ages 10-12 years)

Pre-teen Socials, Dances and Pool Parties are held during the year in the Steer Barn Clubhouse.  Music is provided by a D.J.  Watch the Hemlock Happenings and Hemlock News for specific dates & times. 

Sledding Party & Ice Skating Social

The Sledding Party is a special event that is held over Martin Luther King Weekend in January at the Steer Barn Clubhouse.  The Ice Skating Social is held over President’s Weekend at the Conference Center. These are family events and everyone is encouraged to participate.

Teen Dances/Pool Parties

Teen Dances/Pool Parties are open to Teens age 13 through 18 and are scheduled throughout the year.  Music is provided by a D.J. 

Comedy Club Night

Two Comedy Club Nights will be held in the evening for adults. The acts will be determined at a later date and advertisements will be posted.  Tickets are sold at the HFCA Office.  Shows will be held in the Steer Barn on

July 26 and August 23. 

Sports Clinics

A variety of "back to the basics" sports clinics will be held periodically throughout the summer season.  Clinics may include baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, hockey, tennis, volleyball and football. 

Swim Team (6-18 years)

Hemlock Farms sponsors an age group Swim Team that competes during the summer in an area swim league.  The team is open to individuals 6-18 years of age.  Practice and meets start in late June and continue through the middle of August. 

Day Camp (Ages 4-15 years)

For children during the summer, 4 camp levels (Lower 4-5 yr. olds; Middle 6-8 year olds; Upper 9-11 year olds; and Seniors 12-15 year olds) is offered for 7 weeks.  Individuals may sign up for the entire 7 weeks or on a weekly basis.  Field trips, youth games, swimming, boating, arts & crafts and special interest clubs are all included in the summer schedule. 

Cultural Arts

On-going Cultural Arts classes, such as instructional art classes, workshops, bus trips, cooking classes, craft classes, etc., are announced in the "Hemlock News," the Hemlock Farms Cable Channel - 15, the Hemlock Farms Website, Hemlock Happenings, as well as seasonal brochures available at all Hemlock Farms facilities.

Nature's Children (5-8 year olds)

This is a program for 5-8 year olds held during July & August, which includes stories, games, and arts & crafts with a different “Nature Theme” each session. It is held in the Steer Barn Clubhouse and conducted by staff.

Exercise Classes

Various exercise classes with stretching and toning are offered throughout the year in the Steer Barn free of charge.  Consult schedule at the HFCA Office or Steer Barn or refer to the Hemlock News for specific times.

Water Aerobics

An informal water aerobics group meets every Mon, Wed & Fri  9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the indoor pool. There is no fee for the class. There is an additional class every Wed evening at 5:15 p.m. from Sept to June.

Informal Tai Chi

An informal Tai Chi group meets every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:30 a.m.– 12noon Steer Barn.  Beginners should arrive at 10:30 a.m. New members are welcome.  There is no fee for the class.

AREA RECREATION

Area movie theatres include:

East Stroudsburg: Pocono Cinema (Art Cinema)

Rt. 209B, S. Courtland St). (570) 421-3456.

Cinema 6, Rt. 6 Plaza, Honesdale, PA

(570) 251-3456.

Foxmoor Cinemas, Foxmoor Outlet Complex ,

Rt 209N Marshalls Creek.  (570)  223-7775.

Casino Theatre, Rt. 611, Mt. Pocono.

 (570) 839-7831.

Cinemark  USA  Moosic (570) 961-5922

Sony Theatres, Stroud Mall, Rt.611, Stroudsburg

(570) 421-5700.

Live theatres include:

Ritz Playhouse (summer only), Keystone St. 

Hawley, PA (570)226-9752.

Pocono Playhouse (summer only), Rt. 390, Mountainhome, PA

(570) 595-7456.

Northeastern Theatre, 420 N. Washington Ave.,

            Scranton, PA: (570) 969-1770.

Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-on-Delaware

(570) 421-5093.  (Call for directions)

SKIING

Nearby facilities for skiing include:

Alpine Mountain – (570) 595-2150

Snow Mountain - (570) 969-7669

Big Boulder - (570) 722-0100

Camelback – (570) 629-1661

Tamiment – (570) 588-6652

Elk Mountain – (570) 679-2611

Jack Frost – (570) 443-8425

Big Bear – (570) 685-1400

Masthope – (570) 685-1400

Penn Hills – (570) 421-6465

Shawnee -  (570) 421-7231

                        CROSS COUNTRY

Camp Speer Eljabar YMCA - (570) 828-2329

(On Rt. 739 about 5 mi. south of Hemlock)

Promised Land State Park –(570) 676-3428

(On Route 390 - Trail map available at

at Forestry Office)

Shawnee -  (570) 421-7231

Evergreen Park – (570) 421-7721

                          AREA GOLF COURSES

Buck Hill Falls – (570) 595-7730

Caesars Pocono Palace – (570) 588-6692                  

Cherry Valley - (570) 421-1350

Cliff Park - (570) 296-7699

Cricket Hill – (570) 226-4366

Evergreen Park - (570) 421-7721

Fernwood - (570) 588-9500

Glen Brook - (570) 421-3680

Mount Airy - (570) 839-8811             

Mountain Manor - (570) 223-1290

Paupack Hills - (570) 857-0251

Shawnee-On-The-Delaware - (570) 421-1500

Tamiment - (570) 588-6652

Terra Greens - (570) 421-0120

Woodloch Pines - (570) 685-8102