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Hemlock Happenings

February 5, 2010

 

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.

Remember, “If you see something, say something” CALL PUBLIC SAFETY AT 775-4242.


* REMINDER:  When you encounter a snow removal vehicle at an intersection it is imperative that you stay 75 to 100 feet from the front and back of the equipment.  These vehicles make sudden stops, turns and backing up maneuvers.  Also note:  Vehicle getting too close can be fined by Public Safety.

* 2010 Boat Registration Forms were mailed the week of February 1.  If you did not receive a form and you wish to continue to rent a dock, rack or hitching post please contact Cherlyn/4200 ext. 122.

* HFCA Office closed on Monday, February 15 – President’s Day.

* Annual Dues payment must be received by Monday, March 1.

* 2010 Badges and Mirror Stickers will be given out starting Thursday, March 18.  2009 badges will be accepted until Wednesday, March 31.

* Clubhouse Closed – April 11 – April 25 for annual maintenance.  All activities in auditorium will continue to take place.





BOARD MEETING:  Saturday, February 27

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

Possible Executive Session 9:05 a.m.  Committee Reports

10:00 a.m.   Members’ Time 11 a.m. scheduled for ½ hour.

 

STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

February 6     Environmental            8:30am   Orchard House

February 6     Architectural               CANCELLED

February 6     Public Works              9:00am   Conference Center

February 7     Recreation                   8:30am   Art Room

February 7     P&LU                         10:30am MacGinley

February 13   PHS&S                        9:30am   Public Safety

February 20   Finance                        9:00am   Conference Center

February 20   OPPI (special)             11:00am Conference Center            


AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETINGS

February 21             Public Relations               10:30am Public Safety

February 26   Higher Education       2:00pm   MacGinley


FOR FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CALL 911

FOR ALL OTHER EMERGENCIES CALL PUBLIC SAFETY

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

    Lost & Found Box located at Public Safety


HF VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE

http://www.hemlockfirerescue

Red Cross Blood Drive – February 14 from 12 noon – 5 p.m.  Clubhouse

Corned Beef Dinner – Saturday, March 13 from 4 – 7 p.m.  BYOB.  $15 adults & $5 children.  Must buy tickets in advance.  Contact Barbara/257-4041, Pete/8884 or Jane/7103.  Tickets are also available at the HFCA Office.


HEMLOCK FARMS LIBRARY 775-4200 ext. 132

(Now thru April)

Call during inclement weather to confirm opening.

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

Wed (10 a.m.-4 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 3:00 p.m. 

February 16   “Remembering Babylon” by David Malouf.

March 16 – “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery

February 13 & 14 – Mini Book Sale.  11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Story Hour – Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.  Free.  No sign up required!


TEEN CENTER HOURS

(775-4200 ext.130)

Friday – 7-9 p.m. 7th & 8th graders/9-12 midnight 9th – 12th graders

Saturday – 7 p.m. - 12 midnight 9th – 12th graders

Sunday – 1-5 p.m. 7th – 12th graders

Teen Dance – Saturday, February 13 from 7 – 11 p.m. 

$4 – pay at door.  Conference Center.  Light refreshments will be provided.  Teen Center will be closed.


Krafts with Kelly

February 27/March 20

12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse

Children from preschool through 4th grade

$2 per child/per session

Sign up at the HFCA Office


Nature Events

3/27 – “Wetlands  2 p.m.  Clubhouse

5/21 – “Deer of Hemlock Farms  6 p.m.  Clubhouse

5/29 – “Bird Walk  8 a.m.  Hemlock Trail

5/31 – “Plant Walk  2 p.m.  Hemlock Trail


Deadline for next happenings – February 8


Deadline for Letters to the Editor Hemlock News – March issue is Wednesday, March 3


CULTURAL ARTS

775-4200 x.118

HF Cultural Arts Department and David R. Chant Realtors present - Artisit Bill Hobbs will be displaying his paintings during the month of February.  Opening reception – Saturday,

February 6 from 5 – 7 p.m.

NYC Bus TripsNo Bus Trips – February, and March.

Hemlock Café Night  - Saturday, February 20 from 8-10 p.m. (note time change).  Fantasia Project will perform!  Rock-n-Roll music!  $8 pre-paid & $10 at the door.  Doors open at 7:30 p.m.  BYOB.

Kids Pottery Class–by Amy Strapec.  Saturdays, March 6, 13, 27.  Ages 6 – 10.  Art Chalet from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Fee: $50.00 *

Pots & Pans – meeting – March 1.  Orchard House.  Session 1 – 10 a.m.  Session 2 – 6 p.m.  Contact Marie/0630 or Pat/7340.

Intro to Dance – by Adrienne Cordani.  Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 2:15 – 3 p.m.  Ages 3 – 5.  Clubhouse.  $40 per child. *

Ukranian Egg Workshop – by Carol Rick.  Saturday, March 20.  Art Room from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Fee: $20.00.  *

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at NJPAC – Thursday, March 25.  We have secured 25 “A” tickets (single ticket price of $68) for this concert.  The all-inclusive price is only $96, and there is a $5 discount pp if paid in full by 2/1.  We have only limited space, so please reserve early at the HFCA Office .  Amy has the DVD of the movie Shine available for you to watch before the concert trip.  Just give her a call to borrow it.  Go to Youtube.com and search Olga Kern 3.  *

Old Schooled!by Daniel Lanton of Darker Shades of Brown Photography.  Sunday, April 18.  Clubhouse.  12 noon – 5 p.m. (bring bagged lunch & drinks).  $75 pp. *

Beginner Pottery Course – by Amy Strapec.  Saturdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22  Ages 15 and over.  Art Chalet from 9:30 –

11:30 p.m.  Fee: $95.00.  *

Meet A Great Masterby Kelly Stagen.  Tuesdays, April 27, May 4, 11 & 18.  Pottery Room.  4:45 – 5:45 p.m.  $35 per student ages 6-10. *

* Sign up at the HFCA Office


Recreation Questions? Email us at GeneralRecreation@HFCA.com


AARP Driver Safety Program

March 16 – four hour class 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. - previously attended 8 hour class

March 22 & 23 – first time participants (4 hour class each day)


Conference Center $12 AARP member/$14 non AARP member.  Contact Bill/7886.


Ice Skating Social

Come over for some skating & refreshments.

Saturday, February 13 – Conference Center at 7 p.m.


Winter Nature’s Children

Instructor – Kelly Stagen.  March 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Children ages 5 – 8.  $10 per child.  Sign up at the HFCA Office.


CLUB MEETINGS & PROGRAMS AT THE CONFERENCE CENTER/ORCHARD HOUSE

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

Computer Club Basiccomputers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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

Neighbor to Neighbor ClubThird Wednesday of  the month. 

7 p.m. February 17 – Meeting:  Speaker:  John Terwilliger - ALS Service.  Bring a neighbor and your ideas!   For info. call Pete/9565 or n2nclub@yahoo.com.  Website = orgsites.com/pa/n2nclub .  In inclement weather call Pete to see if meeting is taking place.


ITALIAN-AMERICAN CLUB

Membership info.  Contact: Tommy Roew/9167.

February 19 – Business Meeting Only – 7 p.m.

Post Time at the Races – Saturday. March 20 at 7 p.m. in St. John Neumann Parish Hall.  $25 includes video races/great food/desserts/coffee & soft drinks.  BYOB.  Contact Bob/1588 or Angelo/2755.


OTHER GROUPS/CLUBS

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.

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

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

LANDSCAPE CLUB Meetings will resume in the spring.  Contact Diane/9204 or Ronnie/8890 or hflandscapeclub@yahoo.com.


THE CHURCH AT HEMLOCK FARMS 775-6787

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.   Sunday School: 10 a.m.   

Fellowship Hour 11 a.m.

Women’s Ministries :

Morning Circle:  Tuesday, February 9 at 11 a.m.

Mission Circle:  Tuesday, February 16 at 11 a.m.

Evening Circle: Tuesday, February 16 at 7 p.m.

Adventure Camp – Fridays at 6 p.m. 

Youth Group – Sundays at 11:30 a.m. except the 4th Sunday of each month.  Contact Eileen/4054.

Souper Bowl Sunday” – February 7 at 11 a.m.  Quart containers of homemade soup will be available for purchase.

Spaghetti Dinner – March 6 from 6 – 8 p.m.  Adults $8 & Children 10 & under $6.  Take–outs available.  Tickets available from the Church office or at the door.  A youth group fundraiser.

Donations for Trifles and Treasures will be accepted after

May 2 – Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 12 noon


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 Neumann – Monday – 9 a.m., Friday – 9 a.m., Saturday – 4 p.m., Sunday – 10:30 a.m. St. John Neumann.  Good Shepherd is closed – reopen May 2010.

Boy Scout Troop #416 – Meet Mondays at 6 p.m. (except 3rd Monday)


MAIL ROOM HOURS:  6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 

Please be advised the phone number for the Mail Room no longer exists.  Any questions about mail, contact the Hawley Post Office at (570) 226-4847.

Window Hours:  Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Sat. 11 a.m. – 12 noon.

Ordering packages?  Your mailing address (XXXX Hemlock Farms) must be included on the packages no matter which carrier.

Window Closed – February 15 – President’s Day


REFUSE RECYCLING CENTER 775 - 0956

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

Monday of President’s Weekend – 2/15 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.


MARTIAL ARTS - at the Clubhouse with Sensei Chris & Sensei Fred (Children) Tuesdays & Fridays 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.  (Adults) Tuesdays. & Fridays 7:45 - 9:15 p.m. For info call: 504 - 7568.  Sign up at the HFCA office.  $30 for card – 10 classes per card.


Hemlock Farms information Station – Channel 15 (Cable TV)


Clubhouse Café – 775 – 6034, Option “2”


Register your visitor online at www.hfca.com

570/775 – 4283 (775 – GATE)

50+ CLUB

March 2 – General Meeting - St. Patrick’s Celebration.  1 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Program:  Barber Shop Quartette of the Poconos.  Corned Beef, salad, beverages & desserts.  Members only.

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

March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day at Ehrhardt’s Restaurant.  Light breakfast, Irish band, dancing, comedy show, and family style lunch.  11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  $37 pp.  Open bar 12 – 3 p.m.  Contact Aida/9646 by 3/1.

April 9 – Night at the Scranton Cultural Center.  $41pp includes VIP tour, show and pre concert reception.  Contact Rita/6483.

A “Dream” Vacation – Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya Mexico.  June 9 – 14.  Contact Barbara/7477.

Forestburg Playhouse – June 30.  Show: “Avenue Q  $44 per person.  Buffet lunch.  Contact Rita/6483.

August 25 – 26 – Marv Cohen Spooky Rails & Trails/Do the Twist Overnight Trip.  $264 pp.  Contact Aida/9646.

Cape Cod Bus Trip - October 11 – 15.  $429 pp (double occupancy).  Includes tours of Boston, Plymouth, Hyannis & Provincetown.  Contact Jim/7879.

Volleyball: 1 p.m. - Mondays & Thursdays.  Clubhouse.  Contact Rosalie/1734.

Bocce signups at the March & April meetings - $4 for a team of two


JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

Membership contact Blossom/6135

All Occasion Cards:  Contact Florence/6744


JEWISH FELLOWSHIP 775-7497

Friday Night Shabbat7:30 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.

Religious School – Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Purim Service Schedule – Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, February 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Purim Carnival – Sunday, February 28 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Games, prizes & Arts & Crafts.  Food Available.  All Welcome!


HEMLOCK FARMS WOMEN’S CLUB

February 17/March 31/April 21 – Dubs Card Game.  12:30 – 4:30 p.m.  Conference Center.  $3 pp light refreshments.  Bring your own beverages.  Contact Barbara/7669 to sign up.

No February Gathering & March 8 – Lunch & Games.  Pike County Senior Center.  11:30 a.m.  $3 pp at the door.  Call Flo/6744.  Men are welcome!  Call 5 days prior.

February 23 – Pizza Social – 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.  Conference Center.  Pizza, soda, cookies, and coffee.  $7 pp.  BYO wine.  50/50 available.  Contact Joan/0292 or Judy/1992.

March 22  - Lunch & Games from 12 noon – 4 p.m.  Inn at Pecks Pond.  $13 pp.  Cash bar.  Contact Angie/6499.  Payment do by 3/15.  Please drop in the WC box at the Mailroom.

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

Scrabble Group - Mondays at the Conference Center. 

1 - 3 p.m.  Contact Pat/8858.

2010 Men’s Calendar – Available for sale at Library.  Contact Kathy/9167 or Joan/6555.  $10.00 per calendar.


KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (Council #12571)

If interested in joining call Ray/6307.

Meeting Dates – February 15 at 7 p.m. St. John Neumann Church Hall.  All Brother Knights are invited.  Refreshments will be served.

Texas Hold’em – February 6 (note change) March 13/April 10  at 10 a.m. St. John Neumann Church Hall.  Top prize $1,000.  For information call James/6959.


Yoga Class – Mondays 5:00 p.m. Clubhouse.  Fee: $6.00 per

class.  Pay at Clubhouse Receptionist Desk. 


Line Dancing – Mondays at 6:15 p.m. Clubhouse.


Aqua Aerobics – Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. Pool.


After School Workout Program – Tuesdays from 3:30 –

4:45 p.m. at the Clubhouse.  $20.00 per month.  Activities such as tag, team building, and various sport like games.   Sign up at the HFCA Office.


Learn Law Enforcement – Young adults ages 14-20.  Ride along with Public Safety Patrol Officers.  Sign up today!  Join the HF Explorers.  Contact Sgt. Jaferis/4242.