Hemlock Happenings

July 18, 2008

1007 Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA 18428 - The HFCA Office Phone is 570-775-4200 - The HFCA Website is www.hfca.com

FOR FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CALL 911.

FOR ALL OTHER EMERGENCIES CALL PUBLIC SAFETY AT 775-4242.

 Second Voting Day – Sunday, July 20 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Clubhouse.

MANNA Food Collection Drive

BOARD MEETING:  Saturday, July 26, 2008

Regular meeting at the Conference Center.  9:00 a.m.

Executive Session 9:05 a.m.  Committee Reports 10:00 a.m.

Members’ Time/oral communication 11 a.m. scheduled for ½ an hour. 

STANDING COMMITTEES MEETINGS

July 19    PHS&S                 9:30am                  Public Safety

July 19    Finance                 9:00am                  Conference Center

July 19    Appeals                 11:30am                Public Safety

FOR FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CALL 911

FOR ALL OTHER EMERGENCIES CALL PUBLIC SAFETY

At 775-4242. Call 775-GATE (4283) for Visitor Entry.

HF VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE

http://www.hemlockfirerescue

Family Bingo –  July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, & 25.  Clubhouse.  Admission $3.  Doors open at 6 p.m.  Call starts at

7 p.m.  Food available to purchase.

Appreciation Day – July 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the HF Firehouse.  Free food, drinks, games, fire truck rides, demonstrations and more.  All ages are welcome! 

BBQ Chicken Take Out Dinner – July 26 from 5-7 p.m.  $12 per dinner.  Must purchase tickets by 7/19.  Contact

Barb- 878-8138 or Rosalie/1734.

Fiddlers Concert – August 15.  8 p.m.  HF Firehouse.

Surf or Turf  – August 23.  Two seatings at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.  All tickets must be purchased in advance.  For tickets call Charlie/7477, Pete/8884 or Pete/0927.

Blood Drive – August 30 from 2-7 p.m.  HF Fire House.  Sponsored by the Wayne/Pike Red Cross Honoring Armed Forces.

HEMLOCK FARMS LIBRARY 775-4200 ext. 132

HOURS: Mon (10 a.m.-12noon) Tue (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Wed (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) Thurs (10 a.m.-3 p.m. & 6 p.m.-8 p.m.)

Fri (10 a.m.-12 noon) Sat (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)  Sun (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP- Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

August 19 – “Away” by Amy Bloom

September 16 – “A Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood

October 21 – “Love in the Time of Cholera” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Big Buddy/Little Buddy & Read Around the Clock - Sign up at the library.

Story Hour and After School Sessions will resume in the Fall.

 Teen Center Classifications & Summer Hours 7/1 – 8/31

(775-4200 ext.130)

Tuesday – 7 – 9pm 7^th & 8^th grade/9-11pm 9^th thru 12^th grade

Wednesday – 7-11pm 9^th thru 12^th grade

Thursday – 7-9pm 7^th & 8^th grade/9-11pm 9^th thru 12^th grade

Friday – 7pm-12 midnight 9^th thru 12^th grade

Saturday – 7pm-12 midnight 9^th thru 12^th grade

Sunday & Monday – CLOSED

Hemlock Farms information Station – Channel 15

Deadline for next happenings – July 21, 2008

Deadline for Letters to the Editor Hemlock News – August  issue is Wednesday, July 30

Register your visitor online at www.hfca.com

                       570/775-4283 (775-GATE)

Natural Resource Seminars

August 15 – “Birds of Prey” – Clubhouse – 6:30 p.m.

September 15 – “Full Moon Fall Walk” – Maple Swamp Trail – 8 p.m.

Dog Run

Closed Wednesdays from 6 – 8 a.m.

The Clubhouse is a wireless hot spot.  Wireless Broadband Internet access is available with your own laptop.

CLUB MEETINGS & PROGRAMS AT THE  CONFERENCE CENTER/ORCHARD HOUSE

Career Link - 3^rd Thursday of the month at 9 a.m.

Chess Club - Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Computer Club – Wednesday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m.  To subscribe go to Basiccomputers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Happy Hookers - Thursdays at 1p.m.  Conference Center.

Fishing & Boating Club – August 23 meeting from 9-11 a.m.  Orchard House.  Contact Vinny/9379. 

Neighbor to Neighbor Club  –  Third Wednesday of the month.     Bring a neighbor and your ideas!  For info. call Pete/9565 or n2nclub@yahoo.com.  Website = orgsites.com/pa/n2nclub

August 20 – Speaker – Ecologist Rich Evans.  Refreshments to follow.

OTHER GROUPS/CLUBS

ITALIAN-AMERICAN CLUB - Membership info, Contact: Phyllis Fodera/1845.

Reverse Lottery – Win $$$$.  $10 per box.  Saturdays at the Mailroom or contact Bob/1588.

 “Con Amore” – A collection of Regional Italian Recipes contributed by CIAC members.  $12 – available now.  All proceeds benefit local charities.  Contact Eilene/2755, Mary Ellen/9826, or Sue/7655.

Bocce Party/Picnic – August 16.  DeGiorgis home.  Members only.  Contact Diana/6436 for details.

American Harvest Buffet Dinner – August 24 at 6 p.m.  Stroudsmoor Country Inn.  Members $33/Guests $35.  RSVP by 8/10.  Contact Roland/7062.

Italian Festival – September 18 at The Waterfront at Ehrhardt’s. 

11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Music, lunch, dancing, show, snack, etc.  $34 pp.  Everyone Welcome!  Call Linda/0521.  Final payment by 8/22.

HEMLOCK FORUM - A free, non-commercial e-mail based discussion group of Hemlock Farms. Contact Jeff Fox.  jf@pipeline.com.

HEMLOCK FARMS FORUM - A free, non-commercial forum for residents and employees to express concerns or ideas to make the community a better place for everyone to live in. To join, contact Bob Davis at davisrs@consultant.com.

Landscape Club –    9 a.m. July 25.  Conference Center.  Call Diane/9204 for any info. 

MANNA - Meets 3^rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Church at Hemlock Farms. 

Food Collection Drive – July 20 at the Clubhouse.  MANNA Pantry is experiencing increased need and a shortage of food.  Members are asked to bring non-perishable food to the Voting Days.

WRITER’S GROUP - meets the 2^nd & 4^th Monday at the Orchard House 1-4 p.m.  Info. call Mary Last/7679.

THE CHURCH AT HEMLOCK FARMS 775-6787

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. Fellowship Hour 11 a.m. – No Sunday School for the Summer.

Women’s Ministries :

Morning Circle:  Tuesday, August 12 at 11 a.m.

Mission Circle:  Tuesday, August 19 at 11 a.m.

Evening Circle: Tuesday, August 19 at 7 p.m.

Cub Scouts – Any boy entering 1^st grade in the Fall join Cub Scouts.  For info call Kathy/4229.

Pig Roast & BBQ – August 3.  12 noon.  $18 for adults/$9 for kids under 12.  Take-outs available.  Tickets on sale at the Church Office.  Open to the community.

Voice of the Martyrs – August 16 at 1 p.m.  Presentation by Darcie Gill.

Golf Tournament – September 2.  Skytop Lodge & Resort.  Shot Gun – 9 a.m.  Entrance fee $100.  Call the Church Office for more information.

ST. JOHN NEUMANN 775-6791

On-line  http://www.sjneumann.com

Confession – Saturdays at 3 p.m. and by appointment.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting.  Thursdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Parish Hall.  Call Anna Marie at 857-1641.

Mass Schedule – St. John’s – Mon/9a.m., Tue/9a.m., Wed/No Mass Thur/9a.m., Fri/9a.m., Saturday – 4 p.m.  St. John Neumann, Sunday –

8 a.m. Good Shepherd/10:30 a.m. St. John Neumann

YOGA - Clubhouse with Maggie Casola/6062.  Wednesdays at

5 p.m.  $6 per session. 

TAI CHI - Clubhouse with John & Nancy Pisco/2733.  Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays. 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon.  FREE.  

FIT LIGHT – Clubhouse.  Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9-10 a.m.

Non-impact aerobics and light strength training.  FREE

LINE DANCING – Instructor Tanya Stucka.  Clubhouse.  Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.

MARTIAL ARTS - at the Clubhouse with Sensei Chris & Sensei Fred  (Children) Tues. & Friday 6:00-7:30 p.m.  (Adults) Tues. & Friday 7:30-9 p.m. For info call: 504-7568.  Sign up at the HFCA office.

MAIL ROOM HOURS:  6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.  (775-9085)

Window Hours – Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

& Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

REFUSE RECYCLING CENTER 775- 0956

Mon thru Fri: 7 -10 a.m. & 5 - 8 p.m.  Sat & Sun 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

HOUSE TO HOUSE PICK-UP MONDAYS ONLY.  MUST HAVE TRASH OUT BY 6 a.m.  Call 1-800-225-5930, if your trash has not been picked up.

AARP Driver Safety Class

Designed for Drivers Age 50 and Over

September 4 & 5 – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  $10 pp.  Conference Center.  Advance registration required.  Contact Bill/7886.

September 19 -  9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Conference Center.  PA license and insurance only.  Advance registration required.  Contact Bill/7886.

50+ CLUB

August 5 - General Meeting –at 1 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Program:  Rosemary’s School of Dance.

July 30 – Forestburg Playhouse “The King and I” and lunch at Monticello.  $41 pp.  Call Dan/6483.

August 2 – Bake Sale. Sign up with Aida/9128.  Bring donations to Fawn Hill at 9 a.m.

August 15 - Pocono Downs –.  Racing, casino & buffet lunch.  $27pp.  Post time 2 p.m.  Car pooling.  Contact Barbara/7477.

August 28 – Annual Picnic, Lake Genero.  10 a.m.  $15 members/$20 guests/$7.50 children.  Contact Jim/7879.

50+ Squares – Square dancing called by Mickey McFarland.  Clubhouse.  7:30 p.m.  8/6, & 9/3. Open to all, $3 per couple & $1.50 per person.  Contact Rita/6483.

Volleyball: 1 p.m. - Mon & Thurs.  Clubhouse. Call Rosalie/1734.

Dues of $6 pp (7/ 1/2008 – 6/30/2009) due now. Drop check in the 50+ Mailbox.

JEWISH WOMAN INTERNATIONAL

Membership contact Blossom/6135

All Occasion Cards:  Contact Florence/6744

Card Party – August 4, September 22 & October 6 – Locations to be announced.

Dorflinger’s Wine, Cheese & Music Night – July 19.  David Leonhardt Jazz Group.  Contact Marilyn/0701.

Guest Speakers – August 3 at 7:30 p.m.  Fellowship,  Kurt Goldberger – President, North American Kindertransport Society – 70^th Anniversary of  “Kristalnacht”

Dine-A-Round – August 16 at 6 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Contact Jan/9611.

“Just Desserts” Picnic & Games – September 7.  Fawn Hill.  $5 pp.  Members and friends invited.  Contact Lee/2965.

Annual Donor Luncheon – September 14.  LVCC. Contact Ronni/7224.

JEWISH FELLOWSHIP 775-7497

Friday Night Shabbat – Service 8:00 p.m.  Followed by Oneg; Saturday - 9:30 a.m.  Services conducted by Cantor Charles Osborne.  Shabbat Service, Torah Study, Kiddush;  Judaica Shop Open by appointment. Contact Office/7497.

 Cantor Charles Osborne in Concert with Colman and Julia Reaboi – July 20 at 3 p.m. at the Fellowship.  Admission - $10 pp at the door.  Everyone Welcome!

Sisterhood Paid up Membership BBQ – July 21 at 12:30 p.m. at Joyce Friedman’s house.  Lunch and entertainment.  RSVP by 7/11 by calling Joyce/6553.

Annual Dinner Dance – July 27 at 5 p.m. at the Fellowship.  Honors Dr. David and Phyllis Malinov, President of the JFHF and Mary Beth Connors, HF News Coordinator.  Everyone welcome!!  Contact The Fellowship for information/7497.

Men’s Club Picnic – August 17 from 12 noon – 5 p.m.  Fawn Hill.  Rain or Shine.  Adults in advance - $12 - at door $14.  Children under 12 - $6. For tickets call Ted/9460 or Art/7190.

Flea Market – August 24 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Fellowship.

Golf Outing – September 8.  Players, Tee sponsors and journal ads wanted.  Honoring Dennis and Sheila Eckstein and Sam and Irene Miller.  Golf contests, 18 hole of golf, free use of driving range, continental breakfast, sit down dinner, and prizes for almost everything!  Call Jerry/6553.

Singers wanted for JF Choir – If you like to sing and carry a tune, come join us!  Contact the Fellowship.

HEMLOCK FARMS WOMEN’S CLUB

July 30/August 27 – Dubs Card Game.  12:30 – 4:30 p.m.  Clubhouse Café.  $3 pp light refreshments.  Bring your own beverages.  Contact Barbara/7669 to sign up.

August 11/September 15/October 20– Lunch & Games.  Pike County Senior Center.  11:30 a.m.  $3 pp at the door.  Call Flo/6744 at least five days before.  Men are welcome!

July 19 – General Meeting.  Clubhouse.  Doors open at 10:20 a.m.  Meeting at 10:30 a.m.  Carol Henry speaks “The Vanishing American Outhouse.”  Nominations due for 3 Board positions.  All welcome!

July 19 – Dancing Under the Stars.  7 p.m.  Clubhouse.  DJ Bob.  $5pp.  Light refreshments.  BYOB.  Contact Kathy/9167 by 7/15.

July 28-29 – Mah Jongg Lessons.  $10 includes the card.  $3.50 with your own 2008 card.  Conference Center.  1 p.m.  Contact Pat/7720 no later than 6/30.

August 9 – Wine, Cheese & Karaoke Party.  7 p.m.  Clubhouse.  $10 pp.  Must be 21 and over.  Contact Kathy/9167 to sign up.  RSVP by 8/5.

August 20 – Northern Europe at the Cliff Park Inn.  Cash Bar

12:30 p.m. – Lunch 1 p.m.  $26 members/$28 guests.  Come and enjoy this exotic buffet.  Contact Mary/1591 by 8/6.

September 20 – Auction.  Preview 12 noon.  Auction begins at 1 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Admission $3.  All profits are donated back to our community.  Call Chris/6496.

September 24 – Bronx Zoo & Arthur Avenue Trip.  Leaves Fawn Hill at 8 a.m.  $32 members/$34 guests.  Price includes bus trip and driver’s tip.  Contact Pat/7720.  All welcome!

Mondays 12:30 p.m.  Social Bridge at the Library.  Call Evelyn/9553 to sign up for the following week.

Support Group “Butterflies” (for the Bereaved) – July 28.  1 p.m. Conference Center.

Scrabble Group - Mondays at the Conference Center.  1 -3 p.m.  Contact Pat/8858.

Scarlet Diva Red Hats

Blueberry Picking & Lunch – July 24.  10:30 a.m. blueberry picking at Coutts Paupack Blueberry Farm and lunch 12:30 p.m. at China Dynasty.  All Women Welcome!  RSVP by 7/22.  Contact Jean/7809.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (Council #12571)

If interested in joining call Ray/6307.

Meeting Dates – July 21/August 18/September 15/October 20/November 17/December 15.  7 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church Hall.  All Brother Knights are invited.  Refreshments will be served.

Continental Breakfast – July 20/August 17/September 14/October 19/November 16/December 14.  Following the 10:30 a.m. Mass.