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Hemlock Happenings

July 3, 2009

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.



* Reminder – 2008 Vehicle Mirror stickers expired on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 and the bar code will be deactivated in conjunction with that date.

* HFCA Office Closed – Saturday, July 4

* Clubhouse Cafι, Fawn Hill, and Elm Beach concessions are open stop in and say hi.

* Summer Kick Off – Saturday, July 4 from 2:00 – 9:30 p.m. at Elm Beach (Rain Date – Saturday, August 15).  Food available to purchase and games all day. Fireworks at dusk!

* See for Yourself – Judge For Yourself – Then Vote On Proposition #2 Apple Orchard Community Center (Conference Center). Take an informational tour anytime during HFCA business hours (9:00am – 4:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday) now through the second day of election on July 19. Contact Dorisann/4200 ext 124.

* Voting Days & Annual Elections – Saturday, July 11.  Annual Membership Meeting at 10 a.m. , Voting from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Sunday, July 19 – Voting , 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Clubhouse



BOARD MEETING:  Saturday, July 25

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 hour. 

 

STANDING COMMITTEES MEETINGS

July 11   Public Works                      9:00 am                 Conference Center

July 11   Environmental                    8:00am                  Orchard House

July 11   Architectural                       9:00am                  MacGinley

July 12   Recreation                          8:30am                  Art Room

July 12   Planning & Land                 10:30am                MacGinley

July 18   PHS & S                             9:30am                  Public Safety

July 18   Finance                                9:00am                  Conference Center

July 18   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.

    Lost & Found Box located at Public Safety


HF VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE

http://www.hemlockfirerescue

500 Club Tickets being sold at the Mail Room - $10 per ticket.  Winners will be picked at weekly Bingo (starting 7/6).

Family Bingo – July 6/July 13, 20, 27/August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.  Doors open at 6 p.m.  Calling starts at 7 p.m.  Clubhouse.

Community Blood Drive – Saturday, July 4 from  12:00 – 5:00 pm.  Hemlock Farms Firehouse sponsored by the HF Junior Firefighters.

Pig Roast – Saturday, July 25 from 5:00 – 7:30pm.  Tickets must be bought in advance Adults $12 and Children $6.  Tickets call Lou/7103, Pete/8884, and Charlie/7477

 

HEMLOCK FARMS LIBRARY 775-4200 ext. 132

                        (Now thru November)

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.

July 21 – “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin

August 18 – “Fingersmith” by Sarah Waters

Book Sale – Saturday, July 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Big Buddy (8 & up)/Little Buddy (18 months & up) – begins Tuesday, July 7 at 11 a.m.  Free.  Contact Gail/9016 to sign up.

Read Around The Clock Summer Program – brochures available at the Library/HFCA Office.  Contact Gail/9016


TEEN CENTER HOURS -  NOW - SEPTEMBER 6

(775-4200 EXT.130)

Tuesday – 7-9 p.m. 7th & 8th graders/9-11 p.m. 9th – 12th graders

Wednesday - 7-11 p.m. 9th – 12th graders

Thursday- 7-9 p.m. 7th & 8th graders/9-11 p.m. 9th -12th graders

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

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

Sunday & Monday - CLOSED

 

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

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

Sat.  11 a.m. – 12 noon    

Window Closed - Saturday, July 4


NATURE EVENTS

July 7 – Full Moon Summer Walk on the Maple Swamp Trail at 9 p.m.

August 5 - Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants & Walk.  Hemlock Trail at

2 p.m.

 

Hemlock Farms information Station – Channel 15 (Cable TV)


Learn Law Enforcement – Rangers, hikes, ride along with PS dept.  Young adults ages 14-20.  Sign up today!  Contact Sgt. Jaferis/4242.

 

KRAFTS WITH KELLY BY THE WATER

$2 per child.  Sign up that day at the facility.

Friday, July 10 – Elm Beach from 1-2 p.m.

Monday, July 20 – Laurel Ridge Beach from 1-2 p.m.

Friday, August 7 – Little Camp Beach from 1-2 p.m.

Monday, August 24 – SB Outdoor Pool from 1-2 p.m.

 

Deadline for next happenings – July 6, 2009

 

Deadline for Letters to the Editor Hemlock News – August issue is Wednesday, July 29

 

CULTURAL ARTS

775-4200 x.118

WANTED – HF Artists who will be willing to open their homes/studios for an Artist’s Tour Sunday, August 30 from

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Chant Opening Hemlock Artists  –Opening reception July 3. 5:00 – 8:00 pm.  Chant Gallery 631 Route, 739, Lords Valley.

NYC Bus Trips – July 15*, August 19*, September 16.  $28 pp.  * Bus leaves from 402 bus stop at 7:30 a.m. and will arrive back in HF at approximately 9:45 p.m.

Hemlock Cafι Night – Saturday, July 18 from 7:30 –

9:00 p.m.  Mar Von Em will perform!  Clubhouse.  Light refreshments.  BYOB.  $8 prepaid & $10 at the door. 

Life Drawing Classes – Wednesdays, now to August 26.  Clubhouse from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. $10 per session – pay as you go.  (nude/clothed models provided)  No need to sign up.  Pay receptionist at the Clubhouse.

Meet Picasso! – by Kelly Stagen.  Wednesdays, July 8, 15,22 & 29.  Clubhouse.  $35 includes materials.  Ages 4-6 from 3-4 p.m.  Ages 7-10 from 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  *

A New Look for Old Displays in the Home! – by Kathy Owens.  Thursday, July 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon.  Clubhouse.  $5. *

Lyrical Dance – by Adrienne Cordani & Maggie Casola.  Ages 7 – 11.  Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28 & Wednesday, August 5 & Tuesday, August 11 & 18.  3:45 – 4:45 p.m.  Clubhouse.  $45 for 6 sessions. *

Early Childhood Music with Marc Von Em – Thursdays, July 16, 23 & 30.  Clubhouse.  11 a.m. – 12 noon.  $45 pp. *

Fine Art Show and Sale – Sunday, July 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Free admission.

Comedy/Variety Show – July 25 from 8:30 – 10:00 p.m.  Featuring Judy Scott and comedian Steven Scott!  “Say it with Music!” Tribute to Irving Berlin.  Clubhouse.  $18 pre-paid and $20 at the door.  BYOB.  *

Pots & Pans – No July meeting – Next meeting 8/3.  Orchard House.  Session 1 – 10 a.m. to 11:30a.m.  Session 6 – 8 p.m.  Contact Marie/0630 or Pat/7340.

Gemstone Jewelry – by Carol Pasco.  Monday, August 3 from 1 -3 p.m.  Clubhouse.  $50 pp.  Class limited to three students. *

Window Dressing on a Budget! – by Kathy Owens.  Thursday, August 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon.  Clubhouse.  $5. *

Creating – Creating – by Andrea Robbins-Rimberg.  August 8 & 9. from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. & August 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Hands on adventure in clay design.  Explore armatures, self-hardening clay and utilize a live model.  Art Chalet.  $190 pp. *

Ukranian Egg Workshop – by Carol Rick.  Saturday, August 15 from

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Clubhouse.  $18 materials included. *

August Kids Pottery – by Amy Strapec.  Thursday August 6, 20 & 27.  Art Chalet.  4:30 – 6:00 pm.  $50 pp. *

* Sign up at the HFCA Office


Please note index cards for yard and garage sales have been moved to a new board at the Mail Room.


“FUN IN THE SUN” GAMES FOR CHILDREN

No registration necessary - just show up and play!

Mondays: 3:00pm at Laurel Ridge Beach

Tuesdays: 3:00pm at the Fawn Hill Pool

Wednesday s: 3:00pm at Little Camp Beach

Thursday s: 3:00pm at the Steer Barn Outdoor Pool

Friday s: 3:00pm at Elm Beach


Blooming Grove & Porter Township Joint Clean Up Day

Saturday, July 18 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Blooming Grove Township Building.  For additional info. contact Blooming Grove Township at 775-6461.


Are you interested in Hiking and getting out to enjoy your surroundings.  If so please contact the Recreation Dept. at

 775-4200 ext. 122.

 

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 Club – Third Wednesday of the month.  

7 p.m.    Bring a neighbor and your ideas!  For info. call Pete/9565 or n2nclub@yahoo.com.  Website = orgsites.com/pa/n2nclub

 

ITALIAN-AMERICAN CLUB

Membership info.  Contact: Tommy Roew/9167.

Monthly Dinner Meeting – Friday, July 17.  Dinner 6 p.m. & Meeting 7 p.m.  $10 members & $12 guests.  St. John Neumann Parish Hall.  Contact Roseann/4009 by 7/13.

Mount Haven Country Resort – July 12.  Brunch, 4 hour open bar & dinner buffet.  Entertainment, movies, bingo, indoor/outdoor games.  $36 members & $38 guests.  Contact Carolyn/7062 by 7/5.

Newburgh Boat Cruise – August 16.  3 hour narrated cruise up Hudson & brunch on board.  $41 members & $43 guests.  Contact Phyllis/1845 by 8/9.

Italian Festival – September 17 at Ehrhart’s from 11 a.m. –

3:30 p.m.  “Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca”  Open bar and buffet.  $36 members/$38 guests.  Contact Phyllis/1845 by 9/1.

 

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. 

MANNA is in need of adjustable canes.  If you would like to donate please leave next to the MANNA box/or at the HF Annex Building.

MANNA is experiencing increased need and a shortage of food.  Members are asked to bring a can of non-perishable food to the voting days – July 11 & July 19.

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

LANDSCAPE CLUB – Friday, July 31 at 9 a.m.  Seeking new members. Diane/9204. 

FISHING & BOATING CLUB – Contact Vinny/9379 for information.

Children’s Fishing Derby – July 18 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Little Camp Beach.  Free refreshments!

 

THE CHURCH AT HEMLOCK FARMS 775-6787

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.  Fellowship Hour 11 a.m.

Women’s Ministries :

Mission Circle:  Tuesday, July 21 at 11 a.m.

Evening Circle: Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m.

Fun, Fashion and Food – August 16 at 1 p.m.  Vote on fashion, try refreshments and go home with printed recipes.  $7 per ticket.  Call Church for info. and tickets.

Tried & True Recipes! – Would you like to share a recipe with us.  Pick up a recipe form and have it printed in our new cook book.  Call Carol/7258 for info.  Recipes must be submitted by 8/24.


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., Fri/9a.m., Saturday – 4 p.m.  St. John Neumann, Sunday – 8 a.m. Good Shepard &10:30 a.m. St. John Neumann.

Cook Book – “Taste & See the Goodness of the Lord”  Collection of recipes from parishioners and friends.  $8 per copy.  Contact Eilene/2755 to purchase a copy,


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.  $30 for card – 10 classes per card.


LORDS VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

Guided Tour & Continental Breakfast – July 25/August 22 at 10 am at LVCC.  All are welcome!  Reservations required.  Call 775-7325, ext. 3.  If you are interested in the Brewster Complex and the original buildings come join us!


AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

July 21 – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Conference Center.  Contact Bill/7886.


The US Government Census Bureau employees are compiling information in HF and are expected to be here through the summer.  The census employees will be carrying identification and you have the right to request to inspect that identification when they meet with you at your property.


Hemlock Farms Fawn Hill Day Camp needs your help! 

Day Camp is looking for Donations. 

Contact Kim/6739


50+ CLUB

General Meeting – July 7 at 1 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Program:  Mike Sibio. 

50+ Squares – Square dancing called by Mickey McFarland.  Clubhouse.  7:30 p.m. 7/8, 8/5, 9/2.  Open to all.  $3 per couple & $1.50 pp.  Contact Rita/6483.

July 9/August 6 – Bowling at Wallenpaupack Bowling Center. 

$10 pp per date includes lunch, shoe rental and two games.  11:30 a.m.  Contact Rita/6438.

July 12 – Murder Mystery Dinner Theater.  Full payment due now.

July 30 – Newburgh Boat Trip/Lunch - $40 pp.  Contact Barbara/7477.

August 22 – Pocono Downs. - $30 pp Includes hot buffet, free admission, racing program & $2 bet voucher.  Contact Jim/7879.

September 11-12 – Landcaster/Gettysburg Tour.  Full payment due now.

September 23 - Resorts Day Trip to Atlantic City. Everyone welcome!  $35 pp.  Contact Jim/7879.

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

Dues were due – 7/1/09.  $6 pp.  Drop in 50+ Mail Box at Mail Room.


JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

Membership contact Blossom/6135

All Occasion Cards:  Contact Florence/6744

Meeting – July 12 at 11 a.m. in the Conference Center.  Guest Speaker – “Tova Weiss & mother will speak about theBritish Mandate in Palestine 1947-48, the ship”Exodus”, Akko Prison & the birth of the State of Israel.”     Everyone welcome!  Call Blossom/6135 or Enid/9460.

Shabbat Service – July 17 at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship.  Contact Marilyn/0701 or Enid/9460.

Maj Jongg – Card Party – July 20 at Portabello’s.  $16 pp. & August 3.  Clubhouse Cafι.  11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Lunch served.  $13 pp.  Call Elaine/0705 or Lee/2965.

Dine-A-Round – August 8 at 6 p.m.  Start at Clubhouse.  Call Jan/9611 or Anita/0780.

“Dreidel Workshop” – August 9 at 11 a.m. in the Conference Center.  Call Marilyn/0701 or Ronni/7224.

Shawnee Playhouse – August 28 at 2 p.m.  “Dames at Sea” a light hearted musical that takes you backstage on a seagoing extravaganza.  $25 per ticket.  All welcome.  Contact Elaine/6377.

 

JEWISH FELLOWSHIP 775-7497

Friday Night Shabbat – 8 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.

Bake Sale – July 3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Fellowship.

Fish Street Klezmer – July 12 at 3 p.m.  $15 pp in advance and

$18 pp at the door.  Featuring husband and wife duo Cantor Ken Richmond and Rabbi Shira Shazeer.  Everyone welcome!  Call Fellowship for info. 

Pocono Downs Bus Trip – July 14.  Contact Lorraine/2971.

Game Night – July 19 at 7 p.m.  Soup, sandwich, dessert and coffee.  $11.75 pp.  RSVP by 7/10.  Contact Beatrice/4068.  Sponsored by the Sisterhood.

Book Sale – July 26 at 8:00am.  At the Arlyne B. Berkman Education Center

Flea Market/Garage Sale – August 30.  If you have any items to donate please contact Mark/2923.

 

HEMLOCK FARMS WOMEN’S CLUB

July 13/August 10/September 14 – 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 18 – General Meeting.  10:30 a.m.  Doors open at 10:20 a.m.  Clubhouse.  Program: Alberta Rosiak shows how to make a million dollar flower display out of inexpensive supermarket bouquets.

July 21/22 – Mah-Jongg lessons.  12:30 – 4:00 p.m.  Conference Center. $13 includes card and lessons.  BYOB.  Contact Pat/7720

July 29/August 26/September 30 – Dubs Card Game.  12:30 – 4:30 p.m.  Art Room.  $3 pp light refreshments.  Bring your own beverages.  Contact Barbara/7669 to sign up.

July 16 – Annette Funicello Beach Bash – 6 p.m.  Elm Beach.  Music and Games.  Women only!  $10 members/$12 guests includes hot dogs, snacks and soda.  BYOB.  Rain Date – 7/23.  Contact Angie/6499 or Joan/6555.

August 19 – Carriage House Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. cash bar,

12 noon lunch.  $21.00 members/$23.00 guests. Contact Mary/1591.  See menu in the Hemlock News.  Drop check in Women’s Club Box.

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.

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (Council #12571)

If interested in joining call Ray/6307.

Meeting Dates – July 20.  7 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church Hall.  All Brother Knights are invited.  Refreshments will be served.

Texas Hold’em – July 11 at 10 a.m. St. John Neumann Church Hall.  Top prize $1,000.  For information call James/6959.

 

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.

July 4 – 10 a.m. to 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. 

 

WOMEN’S SOFTBALL CLINIC/INTRAMURAL

We are looking for women ages 17 and up who are interested in playing softball.  Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.  from July 7 – August 27.  $25 pp.  Success of this program depends on your participation.  If you are interested please

contact Christina at 775-4200 ext. 122.

 

Register your visitor online at www.hfca.com

570/775-4283 (775-GATE)