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Hemlock Happenings

November 21, 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.


* Residents are reminded that a valid mirror sticker must be affixed to the rearview mirror of the vehicle to which it is registered in order for the vehicle to access the Refuse/Recycling Center.  If the vehicle has been issued a removable bar code/mirror sticker then that must be presented to the attendant at the time of trash disposal.  If the vehicle does not have a valid mirror sticker, a resident may obtain a trash permit at the Association office.

* PA Hunting Season is Currently Taking Place – If you walk in the woods outside of HF, Wear orange for Safety – a hat and /or coat, vest, sweater, or shirt.

* HF is included in the state’s Gypsy Moth control program.  Spraying will occur in the spring.  An Objector Form is available from the Pike County Conservation District and in the November issue of the Hemlock News.

* HFCA Office will be closed on Thursday, November 27.

* HF Mail Room window will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 28.

* Children’s Turkey Trot – Friday, November 28 from 12 noon – 3:00 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Children pre-school through fourth grade.  Have fun with our Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts and a special assembly with Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop.

* Holiday Crafts Fair/Vendors & Bake Sale – Saturday, November 29.  Clubhouse.  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

* Exercise Class Cancelled – Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29.

* “Improv for Kids” – Sunday, December 28 at 2 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Tickets are $5 pp.

BOARD MEETING:  Saturday, November  22, 2008

Regular meeting at the Conference Center.  8:30 a.m.  Board Member Appointment 8:35 a.m.  Executive Session 8:40 a.m.  Committee Reports 10:00 a.m.   Members’ Time/oral communication 11 a.m. scheduled for ½ hour.  Second Budget Hearing 1 p.m.


STANDING COMMITTEES MEETINGS

November 29 PHS&S                       9:30am   Public Safety

November 29 OPPI                           10:00am Conference Center


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

2009 Community Dues Raffle – Tickets $10.  Winnings not to exceed $1700.  Drawing – December 2008.  Tickets available at the HF Mail Room and HFCA Office.

2009 Lottery Calendar - $35 donation.  All proceeds benefit the HFVF&R Co.  For info. call Debbie/7241.

Santa Visits Your Home – Saturday, December 13 from

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Santa will visit your home on a fire truck and deliver gifts to all good children.  Donations are appreciated but not required.  Contact Patty/9899 and make a reservation by 12/8.


HEMLOCK FARMS LIBRARY 775-4200 ext. 132

            (Closed 11/27)

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.

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

After School Program – 3:45 p.m.  Must register with Gail/9016.

December 6 - Children’s Book Sale – Barbara Brenner will be selling and signing a selection of her books for children at the HF Library from 12 noon – 3 p.m.  A portion of the sales will go to the library.


 Teen Center Hours

(775-4200 ext.130)

Friday – 7th & 8th grade from 7 -9p.m. & 9pm-12 midnight

9th thru 12th grade

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

Sunday – 7th & 8th grade from 1-3 p.m. & 9th – 12th grade from 3-5 p.m.


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.


            HOLIDAY MAIL ROOM WINDOW HOURS

November 28 – window open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

December 24 – window open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

December 26 – window open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

December 27 – window open from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon


HF Mail Room window will be closed on the following days: 

Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day

Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day


   Deadline for next happenings – November 24, 2008


Deadline for Letters to the Editor Hemlock News – December issue is Wednesday, November 26


CULTURAL ARTS

775-4200 x.118

Ron Orlando will be displaying his artwork during

November in the Clubhouse Lobby.

 

HF Cultural Arts Department and David R. Chant Realtors present – Artist Paula Heiser will be displaying her oil paintings and pastels during the month of November at Chant Gallery,

631 Route 739, Lords Valley. 

December 1 to January 29 – HF Artists, Poets and Friends Exhibition Theme – “Point of View”  Opening Reception – December 6 from 5-7 p.m.

Pots & Pans – December 1 – Holiday Celebration.  6 p.m. at the Orchard House.  Bring something to share – a homemade dish or store bought (appetizer, main or dessert – your choice) and join in our Holiday Celebration.  We are also asking everyone to bring in something (non perishable) for MANNA.  There will also be a kitchen gadget grab bag $3 limit.  For more information call Marie/0630.  Please note there is no 10 a.m. meeting on December 1.

NYC Bus Trip - December 10*.   $28 pp.  Sign up at least two weeks before the trip date.  *Bus will depart Fawn Hill at

7:30 a.m.

Holiday Crafts Fair/Vendors & Bake Sale – Saturday, November 29.  Clubhouse.  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  The works of artists, crafters and bakers, inside and outside of HF will be exhibited and sold!

Pottery Class – Beginner Wheel – by Amy Strapec.  Tuesdays, December 2, 9, 16 & 30.  Art Chalet.  6:30 – 9:00 p.m.  $100 includes materials.  Sign up at the HFCA Office.

Make Your Own Soap – by Maggie Casola.  Monday, December 8.  4:30 – 5:30 p.m.  Orchard House.  $12 includes materials.  Ages 16 and over.  Sign up at the HFCA Office.

Winter Wonderland Workshop for Children – Mondays, January 12, 19 & 26.  Clubhouse Art Room.  4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Week 1: bubble bath, Week 2: body lotion, Week 3: lip balm.  $35 per child.  Sign up at the HFCA Office.




JOIN SANTA FOR BREAKFAST

December 6 – Lords Valley Country Club

9:00 – 11:30 a.m.  $8 pp.  Enjoy a wonderful breakfast, visit with Santa and view our beautiful window decorations.  Make your reservation now by calling 775-7334.  Everyone welcome!

December 13 – Pike County Area Agency on Aging

8:30 a.m. – 12 noon.  Adults $6 & Children $3.  Pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus.  Something for everyone!


Fitness: by Mort Mandelman

Learn how to use the Exercise Machines at the Clubhouse Fitness Center.  Wednesday, November 26 or Wednesday, December 10.  12:30 p.m.  $5 pp.  Sign up at the HFCA Office.  Maximum of 8 people. 


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


OTHER GROUPS/CLUBS

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

Annual Christmas Dinner-Dance – December 7.  Laurel Ridge.  Dinner, dancing & entertainment.  Members $50/Guests $55.  Deposit $20 by 11/31.  Contact Phyllis/1845.

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 Last/7679.


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, December 9 at 11 a.m.

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

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

Cub Scouts – Kindergarten – 6th grade.  For info call Kathy/4229.

Youth Group Meetings – Sundays at 2 p.m.  Fourth Sunday of the month – no meeting.

December 7 – Sunday School Pageant at 10 a.m.

December 14 – Cantata at 10 a.m.

December 24 – Christmas Eve

7 p.m. Candlelight Service

8 p.m. Fellowship Hour

9 p.m.  Candlelight Service

December 25 – Christmas – no service


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/5p.m., Wed/No Mass Thur/5p.m., Fri/9a.m., Saturday – 4 p.m.  St. John Neumann, Sunday – 8 a.m. Good Shepherd/10:30 a.m. St. John Neumann

Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – Sunday, November 23 at 4 p.m.

November 27 – 9 a.m.

November 28 – No Mass


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.  Mondays.  6-7 p.m.  


WATER AEROBICS – Tuesdays at 5 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.


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.   November 27 & November 28 – open from 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.


Register your visitor online at www.hfca.com

                       570/775-4283 (775-GATE)


Hemlock Farms information Station – Channel 15


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


50+ CLUB

December 2 – Holiday Party.  1:00 p.m.  Clubhouse.  Members only (dues paid).  Bring a toy for a child – value $10.  Membership lists available $1.

December 3 – Woodloch Holiday Party.  Dinner, dancing and show.    $36 driving/$49 bus.  Contact Aida/9646.

50+ Squares – Square dancing called by Mickey McFarland.  Clubhouse.  7:30 p.m.12/10. Open to all.  $3 per couple & $1.50 per person.  Contact Rita/6483.

December 31 - New Years Eve Party.  8 p.m. – 1 a.m.  Clubhouse.  BYOB.  $30.  Contact Tina/0980 by 12/1 to sign up.

April 4 – Northeast Philharmonic Pops Concert.  $60 per member.  Scranton Cultural Center.  Price includes – bus transportation, VIP tour of the performance venue, orchestra and lower balcony seating, pre-concert reception (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.) with light refreshments.  Contact Rita/6483.

Caribbean Cruise – May 28 – June 5, 2009.  $1,273 inside/$1,413 outside cabin.  Contact Marv/4068. 

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

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


JEWISH WOMAN INTERNATIONAL

Membership contact Blossom/6135

All Occasion Cards:  Contact Florence/6744

2009 Entertainment Books – Contact Marilyn/9318 until 11/29.

2009 Maj Jongg Cards for Sale – Contact Marilyn/9318.  $7 regular


December 24 & 31 - Mah Jongg games cancelled at the Orchard House.


JEWISH FELLOWSHIP 775-7497

Friday Night Shabbat – Service 7:30 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.

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

Sisterhood Book Club – first book club event - December 9 at

2 p.m. at the home of Joyce Friedman – 127 Stallion Drive.  “The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit” by Lucette Lagnado.  The book can be purchased at Amazon or check your local libraries.  For additional information call Joyce/6553 or June/2823.  Please RSVP.

Sisterhood Meeting – Chanukah Party – December 15 at

7 p.m. at the Fellowship.  Please bring a wrapped gift worth approximately $10 for our “Secret Judah”  refreshments include home made latkes.  Call June/2820 or Joyce/6553.


HEMLOCK FARMS WOMEN’S CLUB

December 12 – Holiday Luncheon.  LVCC. 12 noon.  Cash bar. 1 p.m. lunch.  $28 members/$30 guests.  Reservations for tables of PAID members from one person per table beginning 11/17 to Pat/7720.

December 10/January 28 – 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.

December 15/January 12/February 9 – 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!

Pizza & Pictionary – January 14 at 11:30 a.m.  Conference Center.  Call Kathy/9167 or Joan/6555.

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) –

November 24 at 1 p.m. Conference Center.

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  - December 15.  7 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church Hall.  All Brother Knights are invited.  Refreshments will be served.

Continental Breakfast  – No breakfast in December/January/ February.

Texas Hold’em – December 13.  10 a.m. St. John Neumann Church Hall.  Top prize $1,000.  For information call James/6959.

Children’s Christmas Party – December 14 following the

10:30 a.m. Mass at St. John Neumann Parish Hall.  Take a photo with Santa, receive a gift and lunch for the family.  No charge.  Parish families welcome!
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