Heritage Oaks - Georgetown, Texas 78633

Governing Our Community - HOA in Actionby Pat McCutchin

The residents of Heritage Oaks are actively involved in governing and overseeing our community. In the past six weeks, three events generated much community participation.

Bylaw’s Revision

A special membership meeting was held in the clubhouse on February 27th to vote on a proposed amendment to the Bylaws Revision #1.

After a special membership meeting in November, a group of residents formed to develop additional changes to the revised Bylaws. The group placed proposals on Yahoo, solicited comments and suggestions from all the homeowners and held day and evening workshops to present, discuss, and amend the proposed changes. The Heritage Oaks HOA board agreed to call a special meeting to vote on the recommendations.

The February 27th meeting approved Amendment #1, of the Revision #1 of the Bylaws. Changes covered meetings, directors and officers, and expenses and loans.

Meet the Candidates

The Nominating Committee presented the 2013 Nominations for the Board of Directors of the Heritage Oaks HOA on March 11th. Over 75 residents attended the meeting and heard from all the candidates who had filed for the three positions in time for the official meeting notices to be printed and mailed.

Each candidate was given 15 minutes to speak and

answer questions from the audience.

There are two positions open for a two-year term. The nominees are Michael Cox, Doug Lowe, Ollie Ragan, and Barbara Rauch. Dee Nafarrate is the candidate for the one-year term. Additional write-in nominations will be accepted at the Annual Membership meeting on Thursday, March 14th.

Annual Membership Meeting

The Annual Heritage Oaks HOA Membership Meeting was held on Thursday, March 14th in the Clubhouse.A large crowd of over 120 homeowners heard reports (Continued on page 2)

Dee Nafarrate addresses the residents

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from the president and a financial report was presented by the treasurer.

The president listed the slate of board officers that had previously been nominated and asked for nominations from the floor before the vote. A resident nominated Bob McCormick as a write-in candidate for the one-year term. The vote was called.

While the ballots were being counted, committee chairpersons introduced their members and presented a summary of the committee’s accomplishments in 2012.Ron Landgraf, president, reviewed the Reserve Fund and also thanked everyone who had any part of making the Heritage Oaks community a better place.

The election results were then announced with Michael Cox and Barbara Rauch elected for two-year terms and Dee Nafarrate for the one-year term.

The new board was seated and Pat McCutchin was selected president, Dee Nafarrate, vice-president, Michael Cox, secretary and Barbara Rauch, treasurer.

New Neighbors

2013 HOA Board officers Dee Nafarrate, Pat McCutchin, Michael Cox and Barbara Rauch

Distinguished Speaker For AprilIt has become an event the entire community looks forward to - the first Wednesday Distinguished Speaker presentation by the Men of Heritage Oaks. On Wednesday, April 3, at 10 a.m., the MHOs will present Kathy Ragsdale of the City of Georgetown and Tom Catlin of Conserve Texas Water who will speak about Georgetown Water Conversation During a Drought. Watch the bulletin boards and the Yahoo announcements for additional information.

The SquirrelsLonghorn Cavern Cove

Linda OldfieldBig Bend Trail

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Yard of the Month

annelle Covington

917 Boquilla

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Let Me Help You!

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHRESIDENTIAL SECURITY CHECK

The Georgetown Police Department provides a special community protective service for folks leaving their homes for several vacation days. This “Security Check” program is a free public service and subject to availability. You may contact your local Neighborhood Watch Block Captain (listed below) or the Georgetown Police Department (512/930-2588) directly to obtain the required form.

Your Neighborhood Watch Block Captains are:

BIG BEND TRAIL - Tom & Sharon Fowler 943-0067 or Dan & Koreen Tongen 943-8395BIG SPRING TRAIL - Jane & Byron Williams 943-0490BIG THICKET STREET - Ron & Teresa Landgraf 864-9703 or Norma & Billy Rowe 864-9703BOQUILLA TRAIL - John & Marilyn Richards 863-0831 or Dan & Joan Nolting 869-2296CAPROCK CANYON TRAIL - Ray & Kristy Nelson 240-9078 or Budge & Bobbie Mabry 591-7304 or David & Darlene Homeier 240-5006 or Terry & Patsy Blackburn 591-7722FORT DAVIS STREET - Ken & Shari Lakin 919/434-3824 or Ira & Donna Kirby 240-5448LONGHORN CAVERN COVE - Terry & Chris Huntzinger 547-6405LOST MAPLES TRAIL - Chris & Beth Packer 864-0396 or Ted & Donna Bloch 868-2745 or Mike & Gwynne McMahon 943-9100PALO DURO CANYON TRAIL - Joan Osborne 943-0662RIVERWALK TRAIL - Jerry & Randy Greenwood 240-5459 or Perry & Paula Cronkrite 943-9678SIERRA BLANCO LOOP - Jane & Byron Williams 943-0490

We are looking for Volunteer Captains for - ENCHANTED ROCK TRAIL, FOSSIL RIM COVE, HERITAGE OAKS BEND, HIDDEN SPRINGS TRAIL, INDIAN LODGE STREET, and SONORA TRACE. Call Pete Boisvert at 943-9863 for details .

The Care Team Learns about Hospice

The Care Team met on March 13 to hear Michael Turner, the administrator of Wesleyan Hospice, speak about Hospice and its purpose. He explained that Hospice is a patient-centered and family-oriented holistic approach to care for those in the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness. He stated that there are 12 Hospice organizations in Georgetown, some non-profit and some for-profit; Medicare is accepted by all of them.

Mr. Turner suggested that anyone seeking Hospice care for themselves or a loved one interview at least 3 Hospice organizations before choosing the one that best provides the care and service that they are looking for. This was a very pertinent presentation since several of our residents have recently reached a point in their lives where Hospice care was needed.

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Women of Heritage OaksTravel to Marble Falls

By Janine Alford

On Thursday, March 21, forty-two ladies carpooled to Marble Falls for a shopping adventure and lunch. First, we got a glimpse of the aftermath of the 77-year old U.S. 281 bridge that fell from explosives into Lake Marble Falls this past Sunday. After our delicious lunch at River City Grille, we headed over to Pottery Ranch for an adventure in finding interior decorations as well as décor and pottery for our landscaping needs.

On our way inside Pottery Ranch, each of the ladies received a free flower pot courtesy of store owner, Scott Kirkpatrick. Everyone was then given a chance to go on an Easter egg hunt to find a hidden treasure - a “Buckshot” shot glass. After receiving a few hints on where they may be hidden, our outdoor shot glass was found by Patsy Blackburn and the indoor shot glass was found by Kathy Scholl’s friend, Vickie Fisk. They each received a $25.00 gift certificate.

Lots of wares were carried back to each of the cars. A good time was had by all.

Vickie Fisk and Patsy Blackburn

April Social - Annual Golf Scramble

by Bob Drewitt

The 5th Annual HOGGs Annual Golf Scramble & HO April Social Dinner will be held on April 25th at the Georgetown Country Club. The Golf Scramble will start at noon, social hour (cash bar) will start around 4:30 p.m., and buffet dinner begins at 6:30.

Golf for non-members of Georgetown Country Club will be $30 (includes golf & cart). The cost for golf is $13 for members without carts, and $3 for members with carts. A Reuben sandwich lunch special for the golfers will be available for $5.95 including tax.

For the buffet dinner/social, we will enjoy Chicken Marsala, loaded mashed potatoes, tossed green salad, peas & carrots, rolls, apple crisp & Blue Bell vanilla ice cream, and coffee, tea, and water all for $16 per person (includes tax & gratuity).

To make your reservations for golf and/or dinner, contact either Scott Helm, scottandjoycehelm@gmail.com, 913 Boquilla, 863-5578 or Mike Rawles, hogggolf@yahoo.com, 916 Heritage Oaks, 868-3184. Checks should be made out to Georgetown Country Club. Cash is also accepted. Both Scott and Mike have collection boxes available.

The deadline for reservations is Thursday, April 18th We are limited to 120 for dinner! SO SIGN UP SOON!

Will there still be bluebonnets on April 25?This one was blooming right here in Heritage Oaks.

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Big Bend Trail (4800-4900)/Fort Davis Donna Kirby - 240-5448

Jeanne Mann - 869-1768

Big Bend Trail (5000 to Caprock Canyon)

Carol Peterhans - 948-7366

Sharon Fowler - 943-0067

Big Bend Trail (Caprock Canyon to barricade)

Koreen Tongen - 832-703-9015

Big Springs/Sierra Blanca Loop

Jane Williams - 943-0490

Big Thicket

Teresa Landgraf - 864-9703

Boquilla

Loretta Farrell - 863-7483

Caprock Canyon Trail

Bobbie Mabry - 591-7304

Sherrill McCullough - 240-5582

Coordinator Marie Blom – 240-5364

Hidden Springs Trail/Enchanted Rock Trail Dee Nafarrate – 868-3095

Fern Ragan - 943-9147

Indian Lodge/Heritage Oaks Bend Sue Brown – 943-0185

Alleene Groves - 943-0143

Lost Maples Trail Anne Krishan - 868-0264

Beverly Smith - 591-7062

Palo Duro Canyon Trail

Elaine Miller - 240-4693

Riverwalk Trail

Linda Miller – 240-4261

Judy Johnston – 868-2882

Sonora Trace (4600-4900)/Longhorn Cavern

Chris Huntzinger – 584-5167

Sonora Trace (4900 and above)/Fossil Rim

Tish Veals - 863-4664

Care Team Contacts

Care Team - Watching Over Heritage Oaks’ Residents by Linda Miller

The Care Team now has 21 members, representing all of the streets in Heritage Oaks. Care Team members greet new residents on their streets and give them the “Welcome to Heritage Oaks” packets developed by Marie Blom and the Communication Committee. These contain information about the Heritage Oaks Care Team, a voluntary Resident Information Sheet (for use by the Care Team representatives only in case of an emergency), information about the Yahoo site, a HO Badge Order Form, a Fitness Center Waiver Form, RAC Approval Application form, Emergency Warranty Service contacts from Jimmy Jacobs (for new homes only), and miscellaneous helpful information and telephone numbers.

At their meeting on March 13, members discussed their roles as part of the Care Team. Marie reinforced that they are not only the welcome committee for each street, but are also the contact persons if a need arises in a household within their neighborhood. They might help, for example, by coordinating meals for a household for a limited time in cases of illness or death, providing an occasional ride to a physician, contacting family members in an emergency, or collecting mail from the boxes or newspapers from the driveway when residents are unable to do so themselves. However, as a Care Team member they should not do anything that might put them personally at risk (such as helping to get someone up who has fallen) nor are they expected to provide long term help in the way of meals and rides. Marie has collected information on local resources that are available for such longer term needs and has shared this with the Care Team. Contact the representative for your street if this type of information would be helpful to you.

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Heritage Needle & Thread

Busy Year Ahead for Needle & Threadby Marilyn Richards

Heritage Oaks Needle and Thread members had a good time making ladder yarn necklaces at the March meeting. Marilyn Richards showed the group how easy it was to complete a necklace. Member Debbie Cox and her daughter Sami finished their necklaces by the time the meeting was over at 11:45.

For those of you not part of the group, please join us. We’re open to suggestions for various topics each month.

The programs for the remainder of the year are:

April 8 -- Field trip to Fredericksburg. Some of us plan to visit Pocket Full of Posies, a quilting fabric store. Others plan to visit Der Kuchen Laden, the best little Kitchen Store in Texas. There are many different things to do and see in Fredericksburg – join us!

May 13 -- Swap/sell day. Look for flyers on the mailboxes and in the clubhouse soon explaining this event. Used sewing machines, sewing equipment, and other needlework items will be available for sale or swap. Everyone is invited to participate in this event.

June 10 – Planning meeting for the upcoming November 11 Craft Fair.

July 8 – Work day.

August 12 – Trip to Salado to visit the Sewing Basket to check out their gorgeous fabrics, and then we'll choose a place to go to lunch. Salado is such a great place to go and shop and eat!

September 9 -- Needle & Thread University. Learn how to make necklaces, scarves, ornaments and other interesting things.

October 14 – Craft Fair work day.

November 11 – Needle & Thread Craft Fair.

December 9 -- Christmas luncheon and gift exchange.

MAY SOCIAL NEWS FLASH!The Third annual Chick Flick Hollywood-Style Costume Social has been moved to the third Friday in May, the 17th. It is time to start planning what character you want to be for this event. So start cruising those thrift shops, party stores, even check out your attic; and perhaps you will discover your perfect alter ego.

This year, you are again, invited to dress as a Character from a movie, TV show, book or history. Dressing in a costume is optional. You can just come as yourself.

This event is always entertaining, the Best Costume Contest is a hoot and there may be a surprise or two. You do NOT want to miss this one-of-a-kind Social! The cost will be only $7.00 and limited to 160. The Chicks will provide everything except the sides and salads. As usual, the event is BYOB.

Complete details will be in our Flyers and the May Nutshell. So save that date! ATTEND! PRETEND! OR JUST WATCH!

Debbie Cox and daughter Sami model their ladder yarn necklaces

Completed necklaces

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Name BadgesAll residents of Heritage Oaks are urged to purchase

a name badge. If you do not have a name badge, please complete an order form in the clubhouse and mail it directly to the company “Too Crazy Ladies”.

Pin backed badges and magnet backed badges are available.

Name tags make it easy for everyone to put names and faces together. Please wear your name badge to all Heritage Oaks events and activities.

March Social - Green Beer and hoGGS

On Friday, March 15th, the HOGGs (Heritage Oaks Golf Gaggle) hosted their 5th Annual St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner which was attended by 130 Heritage Oaks residents. The feast consisted of corned beef and vegetables cooked up and served by the HOGGs, green beer, and many fabulous salads and appetizers brought by our residents. The HOGGs also served up apple pie for dessert.

Shamus O'Drewitt was the emcee, and Paddy Froude served as Kitchen Captain and Head Chef. Nearly all the HOGGs helped put on this great, annual event and deserve thanks from all of us. A putting contest was also held, and several great door prizes were given out.

Billy Rowe, Ray Nelson, Scott Helm, Frank Zazula, Bruce Klimkowsky, Bill Froude,

Mike Rawles and Denny Grenz

Mary Alberts Janice Creech and Ceil Kottmer

Job Opportunity - Copy EditorWe are still in need of a copy editor for ...in a Nutshell. This is a volunteer position so the pay scale is - nothing.

The copy editor calls for, collects and reviews articles, forwards them to the layout editor, and , along with the advertising editor, proof reads the finalized copy of the newsletter from spelling and content before publication.

The copy editor also arranges for the printing of the newsletter for residents who do not have access to the Yahoo Group electronic edition

If you are interested in this position, please contact Don McCullough, 240-5582 or donmac39@suddenlink.net.

Flowering tress outside the clubhouse

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by Rose Pace

Having just returned from a 7-day Caribbean cruise, 46 happy HO homeowners were all smiles. From the start of the trip with a charter bus from the Clubhouse right to the Galveston pier, to the disembarkation and return one week later, everyone agreed it was a fantastic trip and we should do it again!

The Royal Caribbean cruise visited the lovely ports Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica with several fun sea days in between. We had great weather, calm seas, fantastic food, exciting onboard shows and tons of camaraderie including each evening, dining time together in front of five large windows overlooking the sea.

Everyone dressed in beautiful style (check out the photos) on formal nights, with a few fun renegade antics like Mike McMahon’s flip-flop “dress shoes” with his tuxedo and Tom Fowler’s ever-present camera.

Being able to get to know each other a little better and having a chance to just stop and have a drink with one of your neighbors easily found anywhere on the ship, was great fun. All agreed we definitely want to do it again soon and hopefully have even more of our residents to join in the fun. Next time we need a good karaoke act to support – any volunteers?

Heritage Oaks Residents Go to Sea

The Heritage Oak party aboard the Mariner of the Seas

The Franks - AKA Pete Boisvert, Perry Cronkrite and Chris Packer

Bobbie and Budge Mabry and Sherrill and Don McCullough demonstrate the fine art of tequila

tasting/smelling

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Entertainment Committee: AND THE SURVEY SAYS . . .by Anna Lowary

Last month, the Entertainment Committee asked you what kinds of events you would like to see us bring to the Heritage Oaks clubhouse and we were very pleased that we received 54 responses to our questions. You have proven that residents are willing to share their opinions and like to use an online tool to respond. We did have two residents who chose the manual survey in the office but one of them is a new resident who doesn’t yet have internet access.

First, 75% of you voted to hold the entertainment events on a quarterly basis, while 13% of you wanted a Bimonthly event and 11% preferred a monthly event. It also sounds like you prefer a higher-quality means of entertainment, with the majority (64%) offering to pay $15 or less to attend. Fourteen residents (or 26%) opted to pay less than $10 and 3 people (5%) would like for us to keep it under $5. (For you math-checkers, those don’t add up to 100% because some residents didn’t answer those questions!)

Now it’s time for the fun facts. The most popular events were a Wine Tasting or a Casino Night. So that no one is quick to judge what kind of community we have here, these were quickly followed by a Comedian and Oldies Music and Dancing. There were a good number of responses regarding many of the other events, so we will share the details with you in a graph.

We hope you stay tuned and look forward to our first event - A wine tasting scheduled for June 2. We’ll plan our second entertainment event during the month of October. Thanks once again for your feedback!

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On the Mats by Joyce Helm

The Heritage Oaks Rise and Shine yoga class (Friday mornings at 8:15 AM) started off with a bang. Who knew there were so many early morning folks just waiting for the chance for a good stretch and some interaction with their neighbors? It’s never too late to join this group – or either of the other two classes, for that matter.

Spinal Sense

You maybe have sensed that you’re shorter at the end of the day than you were on waking. In truth, your spine does compress throughout the day because of the force of gravity. One of the benefits of practicing yoga is that it helps relieve the symptoms (pressure or pain) of that relentless gravity pull.

If your back and neck are healthy, you might try the following in the comfort of your home at the end of a long and (possibly) sedentary day. (Caution, if you’ve had back or neck surgery, just stick with your prescribed physical therapy program.)

Sit in a chair with your feet on the floor, hip distance apart. Place the heels of your palms on the tops of your legs, as close to your hips as possible. Allow your shoulder blades to rise up to your ears as you push down firmly with your palms. Keep your head and neck in a neutral, balanced position. Increase the hand pressure until you feel your spine lengthen in response. Breath naturally for five to 10 breaths or until the discomfort in your back melts away. Then release the downward pressure of your hands and relax your shoulders away from your ears. Before letting your back slide into its normal “slump,” take a moment to enjoy the space you’ve just created in your spine and make a date with yourself to do this gentle back stretch every day.

TASTE OF TUSCANY in the Texas Hill Country

by Joyce Helm

The Women of Heritage Oaks (the WHO) will experience a “Taste of Tuscany” on April 18. We will visit The Vineyard at Florence for lunch and, if desired, some wine tasting of their locally produced wine. All their Estate wines are produced from its 32-acre on site vineyard and its labels identify “Williamson County” as the place of origin. A bottle of wine purchased on site would make a unique gift to visiting friends or relatives.

The Vineyard at Florence offers a relaxing lunch setting with a variety of food options, from paninis to salads to soups, and the choice of outdoor patio at the edge of the vineyards or indoor seating.

We’ll depart from the Clubhouse parking area at 11:00 on April 18 for the short (25 minute) drive to Florence. And if we’re lucky, an added benefit might be some wildflower sightings.

Fliers and additional details will follow. In the meanwhile, check out their website for its menu and pictures of its Tuscany ambience: thevineyardatflorence.com.

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Opens April 19

Come join us for a game of 42by Dennis Klenz

Every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 a group gathers in the club house ballroom for a dominoes game called 42. We are always looking for new players so, please come and join us, whether you already know the game or would just like to learn. We also play other domino games such as Moon if not enough players are available to play 42.

42, also known as Texas 42, is a trick-taking game played with a standard set of double six dominoes. 42 is often referred to as the "national game of Texas", and continues to be very popular in much of the state. Tournaments are held in many towns, and the State Championship tournament is held in Hallettsville, Texas the first Saturday of March each year. In 2011 it was designated the official State Domino Game of Texas.

The game is played by four people, in teams of two. The object of the game is to be the first team to reach seven "marks" (points). The game consists of a number of hands, each of which is worth one or more marks, depending on the bid. Before commencing play, each player will bid the number of points they are going to try to win by catching tricks (see scoring, below). The bidder determines what to bid by estimating how many tricks will be lost along with the number of count dominoes (see below) that will be lost. The minimum bid is 30. A player may also pass (make no bid). If all players pass, the dealer is forced to bid.

There are 42 points in the game (one point for each of the 7 tricks, plus 35 points from the 6-4, 5-5, 3-2, 4-1, and 5-0 dominoes), the maximum bid possible is 42, with one exception: a player may bid 84, which means (like 42) that the player must catch all tricks, and the results of the tricks will be stacked atop another as they are played, so as to prevent the players from seeing what has already been introduced into play. The benefit of bidding "84" versus only "42" is that if successful, the bidder wins two marks for the game instead of only one.

The winning bidder then designates his trump, which can consist of calling a particular suit trumps; doubles as trumps, or "follow me" (also known as "no trump," in which there is no trump suit). Play then proceeds to the left of the person who played. Each player must follow suit, if possible. When led, each domino is considered to belong to the suit of its higher end, unless that domino contains the number of the trump suit, in which case it is considered a member of the trump suit. The double of any suit is the highest-ranking member of that suit, followed by the highest number on the non-suit side. The highest number of the leading suit wins, unless a trump is played, in which case the highest trump wins. The winner of the trick takes the dominoes into their possession and leads on the next trick. Play continues until the bidding team has made their contract, or else is "set" (denied the possibility of winning) by the non-bidding team. At that time, the appropriate team is awarded one or more marks.

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NEED A REFERRAL? Check the “Referrals” database on the Yahoo

HOA website.The best referrals are the ones that come

from your neighbors and friends so check it out!

Send referrals to Bobbie Mabry at bbmabry@suddenlink.net or call her at 591-7304.

Watering odd/even SChedule

By Pete Boisvert

As a gentle reminder - the watering schedule for Georgetown is in effect. Water no more than three times each week, and follow this schedule for irrigation systems and sprinklers.

Based on the last digit of your address number:Odd addresses - Tuesday and/or Thursday and/or Saturday.

Even addresses - Wednesday and/or Friday and/or Sunday.

Watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is not permitted during the day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or at any time on Monday.

Watering with a hand-held hose or bucket can be done any day and any time of day. Washing a vehicle can be done any day at any time. Violations may result in fines. For assistance call Georgetown Utility Systems at (512) 930-3555, or email gus@georgetown.org.

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HO Residents On the Go...

Around the Neighborhood

Ted and Michelle Nite in Sedona, AZ

Jan Zajicek at the Fitness Center

HO residents on a tram tour in Falmouth, Jamaica

Jo Rake and Sister Deb Begley sightseeing in Austin

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Monthly Clubhouse Activities

Happy Hour

Fourth Tuesday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Bring your favorite beverage and a snack for a fun happy hour together. Contact: Chris and Beth Packer 864-0396, Pete and Valerie Boisvert 943-9863, or Terry and Patsy Blackburn 591-7722.

Monthly SocialSecond Friday 5:30 p.m.

All residents of Heritage Oaks are invited to a monthly themed social event that usually includes a meal, entertainment and time to get to know your neighbors better. Event sponsors are needed for specific months. There is a cost for meals. Contact: Barbara Stillwell 591-7399

Heritage Needle and Thread

Second Monday 10:00 a.m.

All Heritage Oaks stitchers are invited to join us.

This club involves quilting, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery, etc. Learn something new every month. Please bring any projects for “show and tell” to share with the group. Special interest subgroups work on personal and charity projects.

Quilters - Fourth Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

Knit and Crochet - Third Thursday 1:00 p.m.

Contact: Sherrill McCullough at 240-5582.

Ladies Coffee Hour

Second Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

Meet for conversation and coffee. You can even bring a snack. Contact: Teresa Landgraf 864-9703

Heritage Oaks StampersThird Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

New and experienced stampers meet to create personal greeting cards and other printed items. Contact: Marcy Lowe 868-8974 or Annette Gaines 863-4655

Bunko Third Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Bunko is a dice game played with multiples of 4 people. Sign-up and information sheets are located in the Clubhouse. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share and wear your name badge. Cost is $5.00 per person and covers prize money. Contact: Janine Alford 868-3321

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YogaTuesday 3:30 p.m.

Joyce Helm, a YOGAFIT-Certified Instructor, leads a restorative yoga class. It’s geared to men and women and no prior yoga experience is needed. The hour-long class focuses on improving flexibility and balance. Additional benefits of the class include improved posture, increased energy, and stress reduction. Class members are encouraged to progress at their own pace; and regardless of whether you’re an athlete, a retired athlete, a couch potato, or a skeptic, you’re encouraged to come and give yoga a try. The first class is free and mats are provided. Cost is $ 5.00. Contact: Joyce Helm 863-5578

Gentle YogaThursday 3:30 p.m.

Joy Vera, a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, leads a one hour fifteen minute gentle yoga class. The first class is free; subsequent classes are $ 5.00 per class. Some mats, straps, blocks and blankets are available but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Contact: Joy Vera863-4978.

Ponytail CanastaTuesday 1:30 p.m.

Ponytail Canasta is a variation of the original Canasta from the 1950’s. Beginners are welcome. Contact: Teresa Landgraf 864-9703

Party Bridge

Friday 10 a.m.

Seasoned Bridge players are invited to join fellow players for a fun morning. Please sign up ahead in the Clubhouse. Contact: Marilyn Richards 864-0831 or Paul Hooper 863-8977

DominoesWednesday 1:30 p.m.

The national game of Texas is a bidding-type dominoes called “42”. It is similar to bridge, spades, or pinocle. :Shoot the Moon” and “84” are also played. Contact: Dennis Klenz,240-4140

Men of Heritage OaksWednesday 10:00 a.m.

The men of Heritage Oaks are invited to meet for conversation. Contact: James Fontenot 639-1250

Weekly Clubhouse Activities

PokerFriday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

All Heritage Oaks residents are invited to play “Dealer Choice” poker. The games are friendly and the “cards speak for themselves.” For $5 you receive $5 in chips

with all the money returned to the players. Come join us each week for a few hours of excitement. Bring your favorite poker game or deal a game you learned while

playing with the Poker Group. Contact: Gary Herzik 863-

Mah JonggMonday 1:30 p.m.

Mah Jongg is a game played by four players as individuals, not partners. The goal is to match your hand, played with tiles, to pre-printed hands on a yearly card published by the National Mah Jongg League. If you would like to learn how to play, please join, and we’ll be happy to teach you. Contact: Janine Alford 868-3321

Beginning Bridge

Monday 10:00 a.m.

We do play Bridge, but we also talk about the hands. The goal of the sessions is to practice the game of bridge and learn as much as we can from each other, the mentors, and our bridge books. If you know something about bridge and are interested in learning more, join the beginners. Contact: Marilyn Richards 864-0831 or Paul Hooper 863-8977

Morning YogaFriday 8:15 a.m.

For the early birds, Joyce Helm leads a rise and shine class for all yoga levels. Cost is $ 5.00. Contact: Joyce Helm 863-5578

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Women of Heritage OaksThird Thursday

All the Women of Heritage Oaks are invited to a monthly event that includes a shopping outing, museum tour, movie, meal, or party. Times vary depending on the program. Contact: Barbara Rauch 943-4869, barbararauch@suddenlink.net or Carole DeLange, 832-444-7295, christmas6570@gmail.com

Other Interest Groups

Don’t see a group listed that interests you. Start one!

Just send a message through the Yahoo Groups message board to see if there are others interested in started a group. Then set a date and time to meet. Once you are organized, send meeting notices through the Yahoo Groups site and let the editors of in a Nutshell know the details so your group can be added.

Possible new groups: Wine Enthusiasts, Theater Goers, Play Reading, French or Spanish Conversation Hour, Sailing/Boating Enthusiasts, Scrabble.

Heritage Oaks Re-Cyclers

Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. Winter Months

Join your neighbors for some bicycling exercise. Tuesday is a gentle ride around Heritage Oaks. Thursday is a more strenuous ride to selected locations. Interested riders should meet at the Clubhouse with bike, helmet and other appropriate gear. Contact: Chris Packer 864-0396; Pete Boisvert 943-9863.

Heritage Oaks Dinner Groups

All residents of Heritage Oaks are invited to become part of a dinner group. Small groups of 6-10 people meet monthly or every other month at homes in our neighborhood. Dates and times will be determined by the groups, as well as how casual or formal they want the meal to be. As soon as there is a sufficient number of interested people another group will be formed. Contact: Norma Rowe at 868-3838.

Men of Heritage Oaks Bar-B-Que AdventureMonthly or When They Get Hungry for BBQ

The Men of Heritage Oaks are in search of the best BBQ in Central Texas. Using a Texas Monthly article, they are eating their way down the list. All are invited. Get on the e-mail list. Contact: Scott Helm 863-5578

History Study GroupIf you are interested in political and military history,

as well as historical biography, then join like-minded individuals in a discussion group. Contact: Jack Sulsona 869-5675

Chick Flick Night

First Monday Evening

Heritage Oaks ladies meet at an area restaurant for dinner. Then they split up to attend the movie of their choice at a local theater. Contact: Shirley Latham 869-0024 or Darlene Homeier 240-5006 for reservations

Heritage Oaks Golf GaggleMonday or Thursday

The HOGGs play golf every week, weather permitting and generally stop for a BBQ or burger lunch after. All Heritage Oaks golfers are invited to join the group. Get your name on the e-mail list. Contact: Bob Drewitt 240-5678 or Scott Helm 863-5578

Texas Two-Step Dancing

First and Third Monday 2:00 p.m.

Come out for fun, exercise and enjoy getting to know your neighbors. Learn all the Texas dance steps. Beginners are especially welcome. Contact: Jim Hutchinson 809-4088

Other Activities

Community Chorus

Tuesdays at 2 p.m. See Yahoo calendar for dates

All members of Heritage Oaks are invited to join the Community Chorus. Members meet to sing old favorites and three and four part songs for pleasure and possible performance. Contact Jo Rake 943-9136.

Fitness CenterThe Fitness Center is available to members 24

hours a day. Members should enter through the Clubhouse south side door. This door should be kept locked at all times. The door has a combination push lock. To open the door, you will need to go to the Yahoo site and get the combination. The combination will change quarterly on January 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. When the combination is changed, you will be notified by email through the HO Yahoo Group site.

Cardio equipment includes ellipticals, treadmills and cycles. Weight machines include leg and upper body machines. There are also free weights and stretching equipment available.

All residents and their guests must complete a Waiver Form before using the Fitness Center. Forms are available in the Clubhouse office and the Fitness Center. They are also available in the welcoming folder distributed by the Care Team to all new residents.

The Clubhouse The Waiver Form is part of the Fitness Center operating guidelines and rules. Completed Waiver Forms should be deposited in the Clubhouse Office wooden box labeled “Completed Forms” or left in the Waiver Form holder in the Fitness Center. Guests using the Fitness Center must be accompanied by a resident at all times.

If you are the last person to leave the Fitness Center, please assure that the lights, fans, TV’s, etc are turned off and all doors are locked. The Fitness Center thermostat is in a locked box. The temperature has been set at 68 degrees. Do not attempt to change it.

HoursThe Clubhouse is open every day from 9:30 a.m.

through 5:30 p.m. It will be opened and closed daily by a property owner. Please contact Robert Wemheuer at 591-7065 if you are interested in volunteering.

If you have an after hours event, please pick up a front door entrance key from the Social committee. The primary contact is Barbara Stillwell at 591-7399. You may also contact Pat McCutchin at 869-3569. Do not contact the sales office for keys. They are no longer involved.

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The primary method of communicating information to and between homeowners at Heritage Oaks is through the internet. This is the quickest and most economical way. Homeowners are encouraged to use the internet, but basic information is available on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.

Heritage Oaks Yahoo Group

Check out the Heritage Oaks website at finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/heritageoaksgeorgetown/

If you would like to view the entire website and receive and send emails to residents, you must first become a member of Yahoo.com. Go to Yahoo.com and select “Sign Up” in the Sign In box. Complete the form and select “Create My Account”.

Then you must request to become a member of the Heritage Oaks Yahoo Group. Complete a “Request to Be Added to the Yahoo Groups” form that is available in the clubhouse and leave it in the “completed forms” box in the clubhouse.

After you have become a member, there are several options to choose from at the home page. If you are looking for details of an event, you can find them here. Click on Messages to read current messages your fellow home owners have posted. You may add messages of general interest to other members. This Group is not to be used for passing on jokes, offering political commentary, airing neighbor-to-neighbor issues, etc. It is for the mutual benefit of all our residents, so please keep the entire community in mind when posting messages, events, photos, etc.

The files option leads you to “in a Nutshell” copies, Heritage Oaks Homeowner’s Association Documents and Recipes from Heritage Oaks Kitchens. The Photos section includes pictures from past events and activities. You may add your own photos.

The Database section includes a file of referrals to entities reviewed by residents. The “Resident List” includes the name, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of most of the Heritage Oaks homeowners.

If you are not listed and would like to be included, please call Janine Alford at 868-3321 or email her at j9andken1995@yahoo.com. Please provide her with your information and permission to be added to the list.

If you are currently on the list, but if something needs updating, please let her know.

The Heritage Oaks Master Calendar can also be found on the website. You should check it often for updates, changes and additions. If you have any questions about the Master Calendar or would like to add, delete or change an event, please contact Sharon Drewitt at 240-5678 or email sdrewitt@suddenlink.net.

Bulletin Boards

There is a bulletin board located in the hobby/library room in the clubhouse. There are also bulletin boards at each mailbox kiosk. Residents are urged to use this board to post announcements for upcoming Heritage Oaks events and activities. Postings will be removed after the event or activity. There are two bulletin boards located above the water fountains near the restrooms which are used for official notifications and information from the Heritage Oaks Homeowners Association.

“in a Nutshell”The newsletter is published monthly, both elec-

tronically and printed. The newsletter is placed in the files section of the Yahoo Group. To view it online, you must be a member of the heritageoaksgeorgetown Yahoo Group. A message is sent to all members after the monthly posting. Black and white printed copies can be found in the Hobby Room. Please drop 50 cents into the can provided to help cover printing costs.

Those who do not have access to a computer can have it delivered to their homes for an annual fee for printing. Contact Janine Alford 868-3321; j9andken1995@yahoo.com

Every resident is encouraged to write articles and provide photos that would be of interest to the community. Please submit your materials by the 23rd of the month to the copy editor. If you have comments, suggestions or questions please contact the staff:

Copy Editor - Position Vacant

Lay Out Editor - Jo Rake 943-9136; ragland9@suddenlink.net

Advertising - Janine Alford 868-3321; j9andken1995@yahoo.com

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