Heritage Oaks - Georgetown, Texas 78633

Fourth Annual July Patriotic Party a Sell OutWell before the cut off date for reservations, the July Social, Heritage Oaks’ annual Red, White and Blue Jazz Social, was sold out. A full house of 168 residents will be noshing on barbecue and rocking to Dixieland music on Friday, July 5.

Hosted again this year by the residents of Caprock Canyon Trail, the menu includes Smokey Mo’s 3 Meat BBQ with all the fixings, dessert, and iced tea. In addition, there will be beer “until the keg floats”.

Entertainment will be provided by a six piece Dixieland Jazz Band with Heritage Oaks’ own Budge Mabry on drums. The Heritage Oaks Community Chorus will sing a patriotic medley as well as opening the event with an a cappella rendition of our National Anthem.

While the entire block of Caprock Canyon Trail sponsors the event, principal planners included Eva Froude, Budge and Bobbie Mabry, Sherrill and Don McCullough, David and Darlene Homeier, Tom Lankes, Tina Rock and Patsy Blackburn.

Dixieland Jazz Band at the 2012 July Social

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Yard of the Month

Joe and LYnn Liccese

924 heritage oaks Bend

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by Don McCullough

Edgar Nefflen began the HO Firewise presentation reporting that Bastrop had been warned at least twice, five years in advance, that they needed to prepare for a potential wildfire. As a result of inaction, a lot of homes were burned to the ground. This wildfire scenario has repeated itself locally in Steiner Ranch, Cedar Park, and of course nationally in Los Angeles and Colorado. Potential fire sources were listed as lightning, campfires, smoking materials, automobiles igniting dry grass, and human carelessness.

A home is usually a family’s largest single investment, so the potential of fire in Heritage Oaks (which is surrounded by a thick undergrowth of cedar and prairie grass), drew a crowd of nearly 50 residents to learn what they could do to minimize their fire exposure. Nefflen was joined by Asst. Fire Chief Clay Shell, and Battalion Fire Chief Ray Cummings who both provided fire tips and literature to the crowd. All three agreed that flying embers were one of their biggest concerns because cedar trees are the approximate equivalent to a gallon of kerosene so they literally explode, blowing hot embers into the prevailing winds and spreading fire rapidly.

In the Neighborhood Watch section of this month’s Nutshell, Pete Boisvert thoroughly covers several practical tips for ensuring that your home will be “Firewise”. The time one has to leave their homes is often measured in minutes, so be prepared to collect your important papers, jewelry and photo albums quickly and have an emergency evacuation plan beforehand. Nefflen advised working with neighbors to develop a plan to clear surrounding growth in close proximity to groups of homes. Make sure your fire insurance coverage is adequate to replacement value and know the emergency number and location of your nearest fire department and neighborhood hydrant.

There are seven outdoor warning systems located around Georgetown, but none near Heritage Oaks. The existing systems are old, so the city is currently studying modern warning systems. A pre-fire abatement study is now in progress according to the fire chief. Two preparedness websites were suggested to attendees: www.texasprepares.org and www.texastornadoproject.com. Since 1954, attendees were told there have been 57 tornadoes in Williamson County and eight were in Georgetown resulting in 20 associated deaths. The Fire Department is the designated First Responder in tornado events. Also, there are no group fire or tornado shelters located or planned in the Georgetown area according to the Chief.

This program was sponsored by the Men of Heritage Oaks as a public service. There will be no July speaker program due to the July 4th celebration and the likelihood of family events and travel plans.

Firewise Communities Don’t Fiddle Around Before Home Burns

Clay Shell, Ray Cummings and Edgar Nefflen

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Be Firewise – Around Your Home By Pete Boisvert

A lot of information was shared in a recent presentation courtesy of the Men of Heritage Oaks on the subject of “Wildfires”. We all remember the devastating fires in Bastrop! Have you watched the Colorado news lately? Yes, it could happen here too.

In support of maintaining a safe community (crime/fire/disaster/emergency medical service, etc.), the following was extracted from the materials presented and is provided as a reminder of what each of us can and should do to “Be Firewise Around Your Home”:

1. Keep your lawn and landscape healthy by mowing regularly, watering and removing any dead or decayed plants;2. Prune trees so the lowest limbs are 6 to 10 feet from the ground and remove dead or overhanging branches;3. Remove leaf clutter and pine needles from gutters, under your deck and around your home;4. Create a “fire free” area within five feet of your home, using nonflammable landscape materials and low- growing, high moisture plants around your home; (Is your doormat fireproof?)5. Keep firewood, propane tanks and other flammable items away from your home, porch or deck; and6. Have and know how to use a multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher.

A properly working fire extinguisher should be easily accessible in your garage and near your barbecue pit and/or outdoor grill.

For more information, please visit: www.wildlandfirersg.org

Neighborhood Watch

Heritage Oaks Dinner Groups Wine and Cheese Get-together A couple of years ago, Norma Rowe and others set up several dinner groups in our community. Interested in periodic get-togethers over food, the original six groups have dwindled to two. Each group consisted of three to five couples who chose whether to host their respective dinners or where to eat out.

The “Just Forkin’ Around (JFA)” group of five couples (Klenzes, Lowarys, McCulloughs, Rakes and Sopkos) decided it was time to reassess community interest. The first step was a survey which was recently completed. Survey results by 29 Heritage Oaks respondents indicated 17 (couples and singles) were interested in joining a dinner group. Nine thought they “might” be interested and three indicated they were not interested. Most responses favored the host preparing the entrée and/or dining out. There was also an interest in including singles in groups with couples. Respondents also favored meeting every other month or quarterly and preferred to belong to groups of 6-8 (3 or 4 couples). Issues related to special diets (e.g., vegetarian, gluten sensitive) received few positive responses. Finally, most responses favored a get-together for all interested which is the second step in “JFA’s” plan.

The date selected for the wine and cheese get-together is July 22nd from 5-6 p.m. at the Clubhouse. The event is BYOB (e.g., wine) with cheese and crackers provided by “JFA”. Whether you responded to the survey or not, we want to make sure that everyone gets a chance to participate in a dinner group. If you are interested in learning more about the Dinner Groups and think you may want to participate, be sure to join us. Please RSVP by July 20th (Anna Lowary at 512-943-9684 or Geoff Rake at 512-943-9136).

And, yes, we know a lot of you are travelling during the summer months. So if you are interested in joining a dinner group, even if you can’t attend the get together, let Geoff or Anna know.

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On Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m., the Women of Heritage Oaks will again be gathering in the Clubhouse kitchen for a cooking class. This year’s event, A Bit French: Crepes and Quiches, will have a different look as Linda Miller will oversee the preparation of lunch by those ladies wanting to have some cooking fun together. Linda will have purchased the necessary ingredients and written out and distributed the recipes in advance. Upon arrival at the Clubhouse, participants will sign up to be on one of several teams, then each team will prepare a part of the lunch that all will enjoy at the end of the class. In addition to this group activity, each lady will get the chance to cook her own crepes and customize them for her dessert! All recipes will be discussed in the class, so everyone will know how to make several new items at the end of the session.

Recipes will not be complicated and no great cooking skill is required for any of the quiches, chicken crepes, apple sauce muffins, salad with balsamic vinaigrette or dessert crepes that will be prepared. It will all be done for the fun of it, with no pressure on anyone and no cooking prizes other than a good lunch!

Numbers are obviously limited, with admission to the class on a “first paid, first in” basis. (After 23 ladies are confirmed for the class, a waiting list will be started.) Cost is $8 per person, payable by cash or check (payable to Heritage Oaks of Georgetown HOA). Reservations must be received by Linda (830 River Walk) by Friday, July 14; please include your phone number and email address. Call Linda with any questions (512-240-4261).

Annual Cooking Class Set for July WHO Functionby Linda Miller

Osteoarthritis - Yoga and Joint HealthIs there anyone out there with osteoarthritis? What follows is an excerpt from the book Yoga as Medicine by Timothy McCall, M.D. Dr. McCall also teaches yoga. How yoga improves joint health is just one of the “40 Ways Yoga Heals” that Dr. McCall discusses in his book.

“The cartilage in joints such as the knee acts as a shock absorber and allows the bones to glide smoothly over one another. Functioning something like a sponge, this cartilage is nourished by synovial fluid, which is squeezed out with movement, allowing a fresh supply to be soaked up. If range of movement is limited, areas of the cartilage degenerate due to a lack of sustenance, and become unable to cushion the bones as they move. Along with increasing range of movement, asana* practice can also help improve the alignment of bones, potentially reducing the wear and tear. By increasing the range of motion in a joint, and taking you out of familiar movement patterns – and the literal grooves in the joint that can result – there tends to be less wear and tear in any one area.”

On a personal note, osteoarthritis runs in my family. Of the four of us in my immediate family (father, mother, brother), I am the only one who has not had multiple joint replacements. It’s not to say I don’t have arthritis - I do. Still, I know that yoga practice helps my joints function and feel better. I rely on one set of postures in particular to strengthen and reduce pain in my hips which, like my dad, seems to be the area most affected.

So, should you practice yoga if you have arthritis? Only if you want to feel better.

*asana is the Sanskrit term for a yogic posture

On the Mats by Joy Vega

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Heritage Needle & Thread

Needle & Thread Ladies Hard at Work

by Bobbie Mabry

The Needle and Thread Club found itself awash in donated material recently so at the June get-together, eight ladies gathered in the HO Library, set up their portable sewing machines and work spaces and got down to business! Some cut the material in specified sections for others to piece together on their machines to form some darling quilts for the children who are in crisis at Linus. Linus is one of our various charities that we donate to throughout the year. Those machines were really humming along as the quilts came together in fast order. Some little girls and boys are going to be very happy, cozy and warm with the adorable quilts that were prepared that day!

President of the club, Marilyn Richards, displayed a t-shirt memory quilt she had just finished for a dear friend which for sure will bring many happy memories which is a surprise for the recipient.

Lunch was provided by two of the Board Members for the 'worker bees' and a great, fulfilling and fun day was certainly enjoyed by all. Why don't you join us at one of our meetings? All levels of sewing ability are always needed and if you don't sew, we always need cutters. In July we will have another work day making good use of all the material that has so generously been donated to the club.

Marilyn Richards displays her T-shirt quilt

Glenda Deal, Sherill McCullough and Marilyn Richards work on a Linus quilt

Linda Mullin, Marilyn Richards and Sherrill McCullough work on

knitting and crocheting projects

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Wine Tasting Event in Heritage OaksThe Entertainment Committee hosted its first event which was a wine tasting in the Clubhouse on June 2nd. Our friends at HEB offered their sommelier, Steve Marquart who presented wines from around the world.

There were three white wines offered, each of them a Sauvignon Blanc. They were Santa Rita from Chile, Clifford Bay from New Zealand and Geneseo from California. Cabernet Sauvignons were offered for the red wines and they were Cigar Box from Chile, Chateau De Loc by Medoc from France and Conn Creek from California. Each wine was paired with cheese and crackers or chocolate to enhance the experience.

Feedback from the 54 people attending the event was positive; even suggesting we might want to have quarterly wine tastings! Stay tuned as the Entertainment Committee considers that option and works to provide additional events. We owe a toast to Dee Nafarrate who chaired the wine tasting and to her fellow committee members who poured the tastes.

WOMEN OF HERITAGE OAKS FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

More than 75 ladies attended the Women of Heritage Oaks Tea and Fashion Show held on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Each of the hostesses chose their own theme for decorating tables which they adorned with beautiful china, fresh flowers and table linens. Guests were given a beautiful rose in a miniature flower pot as they entered.

Before lunch the ladies enjoyed a style show featuring outfits from local Georgetown boutiques Camille and Co., The Hummingbird Hollow and Diva Chicks. Joan Osborn, Dee Nafarrate, Marilyn Richards, Carol DeLange, Cindi Fowler, Mary Alberts and Chris Huntzinger did an excellent job modeling the beautiful clothes.

Following the style show everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch of fresh fruit, chicken salad, artichoke tomato salad with croissant and key lime parfait for dessert.

Hostesses for the tea were Koreen Tongen, Sulema Rodriguz, Sharon Fowler, Linda Cole, Shirley Latham, Barbara Rauch, Marie Blom, Joy Dornbusch, and Sandra Dietz. Also assisting were Sharon Hedrick, Dagmar Roeder, and Barbara Stillwell.

Chris Huntzinger, Cindi Fowler, Marilyn Richards and Carol DeLange in their

Camille & Co. outfits.

The “Pourers” Budge Mabry pours a white wine for Sandra Dietz and Ray Dorton

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Save the Date 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.

Hula on over to Catfish Parlour for August Social!

The Easy Readers Book Club is hosting the August 12th Social at the Catfish Parlour on Williams Drive. Appetizers of popcorn shrimp and hushpuppies will begin at 5:30 with dinner served buffet-style at 6:00. Your choice of entrée will be fried catfish, grilled tilapia, or lemon pepper chicken. Caesar salad, cole slaw, French fries, beans, zucchini squash, and green beans will also be available at the buffet. Peach or blackberry cobbler is offered for dessert with or without ice cream. In addition to water and sweet or unsweetened tea, $2 beer and wine will be available at the bar.

The cost per person is $17 payable to Heritage Oaks HOA. We need a minimum of 100 reservations to hold our event at Catfish Parlour so Sandra Dietz will be accepting reservations at 5300 Big Bend Trail until the deadline on Friday, August 9th. The social will have a Hawaiian theme again this year so come on out, beat the heat, and get your lei at the door!

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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

Caprock Canyon (Reserve)/Acker Rd

Sheila Tomschin -943-4652

Donna Prifogle - 863-9880

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

Rita Chamblee - 869-6644

Coordinator

Marie Blom – 240-5364

Care Team Contacts

Care Team News . . .Tish Veals has resigned from the Care Team since she and her husband Ed will be moving from Heritage Oaks . Rita Chamblee will return to the Care Team to cover the area previously served by Tish: Sonora Trace (4900 and above) and Fossil Rim. The community thanks both ladies for their willingness to help in this capacity.

New Reserve residents Sheila Tomschin and Donna Prifogle have volunteered to be on the Care Team to cover the needs of their new area. We welcome them and thank them for their willingness to help.

We Have a Copy EditorNearly everything in Heritage Oaks runs on volunteer power because residents understand that our community will only be as good as we individually strive to make it.

We are pleased to announce that Anna Lowary has assumed the position of copy editor of the in a Nutshell. Anna, who lives on Hidden Springs with her husband Dean, began her editorial duties with this issue even though she was still out of state. Ah, the miracle of email.

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Plants, Drought and Watering by Linda Zazula

Drought has many definitions, and is interpreted differently by the national weather service and local gardening specialists. You might question how we can be in a drought if we have had rain this seasonand as much as six inches in one month. Will there be enough rain to keep our plants healthy and happy this summer? The answer is probably not.

The next question is “What do we do to maintain our lawn and landscape plants?” There are many misconceptions regarding how much water is necessary to keep a lawn green and the plants in good condition. Suggestions by Dr. Dough Welch in his book “Texas Garden Almanac” are to water only when necessary, water deeply and mulch all of your landscape plants to hold the moisture in the soil. Frequent watering in small amounts is not productive as there would not be enough water to saturate the soil and reach the entire root system.

Trees and shrubs have root systems as wide as the canopy of the tree reaching out and away from the trunk, so the far reaching roots take in the water, not the large base roots that hold the tree in place. Using a small sprinkler or soaker hose will allow the water to reach the appropriate root system of the plant. Irrigation heads that rotate far enough away from the tree to create a “Fan” of water at the drip line of the tree are more effective. Native and adaptive trees will not do well over time if they are exposed to a “lawn watering” schedule. Because they are adaptive, they sustain themselves on what nature supplies. Supplemental water in a drought will support them; however watering trees as frequently as you water your lawn is not recommended.

Watering your lawn ONLY when necessary is difficult to determine, Dr. Welsh recommends watering turf when foot prints appear as you walk across your lawn, if the blades of grass spring back up and there are no foot prints; your lawn has sufficient hydration. Watering turf when needed to a depth of 6 to 8 inches (if you have that much soil) is ideal. By watering infrequently and deep, you will encourage the turf roots to grow deeper and the result will be a healthier drought-sustaining lawn.

Become “Waterwise” by hand watering and by planting drought tolerant plants (native and adaptive) when you replace or add plants this season. For your lawn, carefully monitor your irrigation system and shorten the run times according to the run off time.

The Williamson County Master Gardeners Association will be sponsoring a “Waterwise” seminar titled How to Landscape Your Home in a Drought; on Saturday September 21, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The seminar is free to the public however registration is required, due to limited seating available. There will be educational programs and tours of the vegetable, herb and rose gardens from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Native and adaptive plants will be sold from 8:30 am to 1:00 p.m. while supplies last. Watch for a poster on the Clubhouse bulletin board with further information.

Have you considered becoming a Master Gardener in Texas? Would you like more information? The next class starts in August and goes through November. Go to the Williamson County Master Gardener website http://txmg.org/williamson/ for details.

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by Ray Nelson

On Tuesday Night June 11th 2013 we had 61 Heritage Oaks residents signed up to attend the Round Rock Express Game. It was a warm night but we had a great southern breeze to help cool us down. The group had reserve seating and enjoyed plenty of hotdogs, hamburgers, sausage on a stick, brisket sandwiches, Blue Bell Ice Cream in the pint size, peanuts, cold drinks and of course a few adult beverages. Again we were recognized on the hugescore board as “Residents of Heritage Oaks Georgetown” in the middle of the third inning. We saw plenty of base hits, double plays, and foul balls for which one of our residents can vouch. There was a lot of laughter, jokes, smiles and happy people at the game. The Express lost the game 6-0. As a result, we are 500 for the firsttwo years. I want to thank everyone who participated and made this a very special night for the Heritage Oaks residents.

Save your pennies, because I’m going to start working on next years’ game and maybe we can rent the Party Suite where we can park, have a ticket purchased, eat, drink and be merry in the AC, with optional outdoorseating. More to come on this later. . .

Thank you again for making this such a successful and fun event!

Second Annual Baseball Game Night at Dell Diamond

Three pictures of HO residents enjoying the game. Do you recognize your neighbors?

Who’s got the beer?

Heritage Oaks Community Garage Sale

Saturday, October ???(date to be announced

later)7:00 a.m. until 12:00

noonAny questions in the

meantime, call or email Janine Alford at 868-3321

(j9andken1995@yahoo.com)

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HO Residents at Home and AbroadBeginning with this issue, the At Home and Abroad section of the Nutshell will be expanded to include brief event updates from HO residents. We’ll accept the first five submissions each month which should include a one-paragraph description of the event and a picture.

They almost left their hearts…in San Francisco, of course. Rose Pace and her sister, Lil Hubbell, spent a week visiting family in Reno, Nevada and enjoying the good life in San Francisco. Reno’s weather was “to die for” gorgeous and the mountains surrounding the city still had some snow-capped peaks. Their trip included Virginia City, the Golden Gate Bridge and the many sights of San Francisco which included a boat ride around Alcatraz. The last day was a gorgeous afternoon visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito. Somehow you always regret having to leave this exciting city by the bay.

Bill & Sandra Oberkampf recently returned from a 10 day tour of China. During their visit to Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai, they encountered many interesting sights and culinary delights. One of the highlights was walking on the ancient "Great Wall of China", but both agree that viewing the Terra Cotta Warrior exhibit in Xian was even more impressive.

After enjoying a summer home on Lake of the Ozarks for the last 18 years, Dean and Anna Lowary have sold their home and will be permanent residents of Heritage Oaks beginning in July. Over the years, Dean remodeled this home by adding a two-story addition and by building a 1442 square foot garage that any man would covet. They wanted to share a recent full moon rising with you as viewed from their upper deck.

Curt and Leona Riggs visited Edinburgh, Scotland and its famous castle in May 2013 during their trip through England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

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Here’s the Real Poop on the Poop Storyby Don McCullough

Awhile back I wrote a personal opinion story on the failure of some owners to pick up their pet’s poop after the deed was done on someone else’s lawn. That article earned me a lot of “attaboys” from resident homeowners on the receiving end. I even came up with a whimsical little slogan about “Heritage Oaks being a PUPP community”…i.e. Pick-Up-Pet Poop voluntarily. This slogan was put on the PO Box bulletin boards, and published in the Nutshell. It was quickly apparent I had hit a nerve because I began to notice little cut out signs of hunched-over dogs with a big “No” painted on the sign and posted in several front yards. They rapidly sprang up in several locations as if to underscore my article. Then I saw one with “Yes” painted on its side and planted in someone’s front yard…presumably as a joke.

Next an article appeared in a local newspaper reporting a women going ballistic and throwing a visiting pet’s poop in the owner’s face while he held the leash. She was arrested for assault, and of course, cited. So, it seems that pet poop may not be a laughing matter to a lot of people who toil in and pamper their yards. Of course the relative size of the affront is often proportional to the removal rage.

I began to understand that rage after I found a large black plastic poop bag on my front porch from BowWow Pest Waste Products http://www.bowwowwaste.com/. Printed on the large bag was “Why you should pick-up your dog’s poop”. Those reasons bring a new consciousness to the discussion, and are possibly something that should be shared.

1. A single gram (about the size of a dime) of dog feces contains 23 million fecal coliform bacteria.2. Dog feces harbors dangerous bacteria and viruses such as: heartworms, whipworms, roundworms, tapeworms, parvo, giardiasis, salmonellosis, cryptosporidiosis and campylobacteriosis.3. It’s not fertilizer, but actually kills plants and grass.4. Improperly disposed of or left unchecked, dog waste pollutes our environment and can even filter its way into our water supply.

So go green and pick up your dog’s poop. Not only will it help the environment, but it will ensure you and your dog a clean and safe area to enjoy together.

In order to assure that Heritage Oaks continues to be a pet friendly community, be a good neighbor and PUPP.

HermineNeudorfer with Vanessa and the ever ready “poop” bag

Small yard art sports a big message

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Monthly Clubhouse ActivitiesHappy 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 Linda and Harrell Spinks, 240-4174.

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 - Third Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

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

Contact: Marilyn Richards at 864-0831.

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

Bunko

New Date, Saturday July 27Third Saturday, 7 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 863-2418

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.

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.

SHOW - Single Women of Heritage Oaks

Third Sunday 4 p.m.

SHOW meets monthly for a social dinner at an area restaurant followed by coffee dessert and converstion at a member’s home. Contact: Rose Pace travelpace@yahoo.com

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. 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 - Anna Lowary 943-9684; amlowary@yahoo.com

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

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

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