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Clubhouse Office Hours

Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

HPCA Board Meeting

No Meeting in

March

Note from the President

Hang on, in about four weeks it will be Spring. Even with the frigid weather, snow, and freezing rains, we did a lot better than people in other parts of the country.

We are fortunate to have a very active Clubhouse with a diversity of daily activities. Our commercial cleaning contract is for Monday and Friday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please make sure the cleaning crew is able to get into all rooms for cleaning. We have requested they start at 6:00 pm in the card room and then clean the main dining room. This might mean you have to start your event a few minutes later to accommodate this necessity.

The Clubhouse is for the use of all our residents and occasion-ally an event will be scheduled that conflicts with a scheduled activity. Examples might be a holiday event or an event with guest speakers who can only participate on a certain date. The social committee works very hard to ensure we have as many successful events as possible each month. They will advise the other group of any changes as soon as possible. The chairperson of the group being requested to move, has the option to reschedule their activity for another date and time. Your flexibility and understanding are appreciated. Please remember our committees are staffed by volunteers and we should respect the work they do.

The retaining walls and paving of the walkway around the big pond should be completed by the end of March. The work around the Serenity pond has already started and we hope to have that completed in the same time frame. A stroll around the pond not only will help you physically, but it’s mentally relaxing to get out and enjoy nature.

The Board appreciates input from residents and hopes attend-ance at monthly meetings will increase. It is better to be part of the solution, than be frustrated by the problem.

Heritage Pines Community Association, Inc

Volunteer Board Members

Morty Berkowitz

President Paul Johnson

Vice President Russ Willard

Secretary

Jay Confalone

Treasurer

Alan Garelick

Member at Large

HP Board email address: cheritagepines@nc.rr.com In the subject box of the email, write “HP Board.”

Clubhouse Office Hours

Monday 9:00 am - 4:00pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 1:00pm

Wednes-day

9:00 am - 4:00pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 1:00pm

Friday 9:00 am - 4:00pm

Volume 18, Issue 3 March 2018

Morty Berkowitz

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Clubhouse Events

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Bartlett Tree Experts On Thursday, March 1 at 10 am, Robert Day, ISA

Board Certified Master Arborist from the F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts Company, will be here to talk about Managing Your Trees, Keeping Them Healthy. This is an opportunity to learn how to handle your maturing trees and the problem of root collars that can kill your tree. Bartlett is also offering the gloomy scale treatment (Spring & Fall) for your maples again. The cost is $10 per tree, per treatment. Make checks payable to Bartlett Tree Experts. Please sign up in the office if you are interested in having your trees treated.

Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show You are invited to Spring into Fashion by viewing the latest styles and colors presented by representatives of Christopher & Banks while enjoying a tasty boxed lunch catered by Panera Bread. A number of stylish ensembles and accessories will be showcased by our very own lovely Heritage Pines ladies. The cost for this highly anticipated annual event with limited seating is $13.25 per person and will be held on Tuesday, March 6, at 12:30 pm. The boxed lunch offers either a sandwich or choice of salad. The sign-up deadline was Monday, February 19

. The hosts for

this event are Linda Brown and Meta Linde.

Tuesday Afternoon

Book Club

The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club will meet March 6 at 3:30 pm. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A TIME CHANGE. The discussion of Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Meta Linde will lead the discussion. As usual, all residents of Heritage Pines are welcome.

Singers for Goodness Sakes Please join us for a performance by The Singers

for Goodness Sake on Friday evening, March 9 at

7 pm. This popular singing group will be performing

an all-new Show Tunes program. You don't want to

miss their high energy and wonderful voices. The

cost is $5.00 and refreshments will be served. The

sign up deadline was Monday, February 26. Contact

Pat Schneider if you have any questions.

Tech Talk with Lila - Cryptocurrency and Mining—what is this all about?? You’ve maybe heard about Bitcoin, Monero or one of the other “cryptocurrencies”, but don’t really understand what it’s all about or how they work. This meeting will be a very high level overview and explanation… including how the “bad guys” are stealing computing time on innocent people’s machines to create wealth for themselves. (Of COURSE the bad guys are here… there’s money to be made!). Will include tips/tricks and things to watch out for to make sure you and your device aren’t being used for someone’s else’s gains..OR some resources for you to explore if you’re interested in learning more about legitimate options to invest in or make a profit from the cryptocurrency boom.

Live and Learn

Our March Live and Learn will be

on Wednesday, March 14 at 10 am

and will feature J.C. Knowles. Mr. Knowles is back

by popular demand and his topic will be The Wright

Brothers, the American Pioneers of Aviation. He

will share with us the role that North Carolina played

in the early days of aviation. Mr. Knowles is a

auctioneer, historian and humorist. You will be sure

to enjoy his presentation. The sign-up deadline is

Monday, March 5 and the cost is $2.00.

Refreshments will be served.

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who, in 1913, invites Ramanujan to further develop his computations at Trinity College at Cambridge. Over the course of five years, a true friendship and bond is forged between the two and together they fight against prejudice to reveal this mathematics genius TO THE WORLD. Please join us on March 25 at 6:00 pm and learn why the legacy of Ramanujan remains so important almost a century after his death.

Non – Fiction Book Club The Non-Fiction Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 pm in the Craft Room of the clubhouse. We will be discussing Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Newcomers are always welcome. If you want more information, contact Bonny or Verghese Chirayath.

Out to Lunch Bunch The Out to Lunch Bunch will be meeting on Wednesday, March 21 at 1:00 pm at Abbey Road, located at 1195 W. Chatham Street in Cary. Come join us for made from scratch comfort food. Looking forward to seeing you there. Please contact Gloria Slugg to RSVP.

Spring Fling Please join us Saturday, March 24 at 1:00 pm for the Spring Fling. This is an afternoon full of fun

activities for all HPCA residents and their guests of all ages. Arts and Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Games, Puzzles, Easter Egg Hunt, Treats, Prizes, and More! The Easter Bunny will be there. The cost is $6.50 per person. Please complete the registration form and return to the Clubhouse with a check for payment for all members of your party as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, March 12, 2018 the sign-up deadline.

Movie of the Month

The Man Who Knew Infinity is the true story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught Indian mathematics genius who, even while growing up in the abject poverty of his home in Madras, India, would not be crushed. His stellar brilliance in mathematics and his boundless confidence attracted the attention of the noted eccentric British professor, G.H. Hardy

Lost and Found

We currently have one man’s and two ladies jackets in the lost and found. Also one red scarf. Please check to see if any of these items are yours. We will be donating them to Dorcus at the end of March.

For Sale

The Clubhouse committee has replaced the two computer chairs in the library.

If anyone would like to purchase the old chairs, they are $10.00 a piece. Please contact the office if you’re interested.

Community Notice

If you’re going to be out of town, please stop your newspaper. Not only is it unsightly lying in your driveway, it is a sign you’re not home for anyone driving by.

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Community Thanks To The Following Chairpersons and Their Committees:

Hospitality – Barbara Pascoe Men’s Breakfast 1- Joe Lacenere, Travis Thompson, Dick Gross, John Petruccione & Del Jones Chinese New Year - Anita Tilley & Pat Schneider & Committee Men’s Breakfast 2 - Bob Thompson, John Petruccione, Ernie Hahl & Russ Willard L&L History of Cary - Carol French & Social Committee Tech Talk with Lila - Lila Bednar HP Movies – Gail Reilly

Heritage Pines Committee Meetings:

ARC - March 7 & 21 at 10 am Grounds - March 14 at 7:00 pm Social - March 5 at 11:00 am Hospitality - March 5 at 1:00 pm Clubhouse - March 9 at 10:00 am

Original Art Display Come check out the new art display in the craft room at the Club-house. The Artist for the month of March is Linda Massey

Clubhouse Notice

Please remember if you are using any supplies from Heritage Pines for an event, to please return those items to where you found them. Upstairs in the supply room things are thrown around or just left on the floor. The Social Committee has no budget to replace missing or damaged items which result in having to raise costs for events. No one is to throw out anything in the bins without checking with the Social Committee first. As we’re preparing for the Chinese New Year party, we went to check our supplies and discovered that someone had taken it upon themselves to move our items into a different bin. Items were damaged and lost quite a few of our decorations. As no one wants to have costs increase, please be respectful of our property and return items to where they belong.

Please Note: Remember to turn your clocks forward one hour when you go to bed on Saturday night, March 10. Daylight savings time starts on Sunday, March 11. The special fertilizer BrightView will be applying in April (granular) will only be effective if you water your lawn. The office will be closed Friday, March 30 in observance of Good Friday.

Did you know???

Sewer caps in your yard can be lowered so they do not present a problem for the mowers.

The Town of Cary provides this service free if you make the request. The number to call is (919) 469-4090.

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Fertilizers and pre-emergent/post-emergent chemicals will be both granular and liquid. These will be applied according to the following schedule:

February Pre-emergent, post- emergent, fertilizer (sprayed)

April Pre-emergent and fertilizer( granular)

May Noxious weed post-emergent, Gator 350 fertilizer

June Noxious weed post-emergent, Gator 350 fertilizer July Noxious weed post-emergent, Gator 350 fertilizer August Noxious weed post-emergent, Gator 350 fertilizer, as well as spraying Bahia grass to kill before-reseeding September Aeration, Over-seeding, fertilizer November Fertilizer The goal for the new weed control is to attack the following weeds: nutsedge, chamber bitter, and Virginia buttonweed. While not completely eradi-cating these weeds, we expect an 80% improve-ment over previous years. As always, all chemicals used are EPA-approved and applied in a manner consistent with manufac-turers’ directions. All products are chosen with concern for environmental impact. NOTE: Improvement will ONLY be seen when residents assist in the process by providing irrigation as needed. REMEMBER…..too much water is often worse than no water! LEARN HOW TO IRRIGATE YOUR YARD RE-SPONSIBLY…whether by use of a system or by hand/sprinkler application. In this respect, we urge you to honestly and thor-oughly complete and return the Irrigation Ques-tionnaire enclosed in this newsletter.

Wishes for a happy and green 2018.

Your Grounds Committee

Grounds Committee Report

WATCH for UNSOLICITED offers through the mail for help “making your lawn the best on the block”. If you have “opted in” for the land-scape services, remember YOU HAVE AL-READY PAID FOR THIS SERVICE.

The services offered: Fertilization, seeding and lawn/shrub maintenance are included in our contract. Excess use of these service does harm to lawns.

SHAPING, by selective pruning of crepe myrtles, was successfully completed. Remem-ber, for trees higher than 12 feet, maintenance is the individual homeowners’ responsibility. (See Brickman Pruning Standards, Heritage Pines Rules and Regulations December 2013.) Rejuvenative pruning of shrubs began in early February- for those homeowners who request-ed this cost free service. Mowing of residential lawns will resume in mid-March, but weather-as always-will play a factor in the timing.

If you have not returned the Questionnaire on Sprinkler Systems included in last month’s newsletter, PLEASE do so as soon as possible. It is important that you return the form even if you do not have a sprinkler system. Remember to be cautious during inclement

weather.

The Grounds Committee

Turf & Weed Maintenance

Program for 2018

With the financial support of the Heritage Pines Board of Directors, the Grounds Committee is pleased to announce a new and improved turf/weed maintenance program for 2018. The aim is to utilize enhanced fertilizer and pre/post emergent chemicals to enhance the health of our turf and eliminate many of the weeds which previously have not been treated due to the expense of the chemicals involved.

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Peggy’s Travel Events

One of our recent travelers just wrote us “When I signed up I did not know if anyone of the 30 (going) I may have met before. By the time the trip was over I made many new friends. An awesome bunch of people.” (Sandra). You too can visit exciting places and make new friends when you travel on one of our group tours.

Our next trip will be to the charming southern city of Charleston, SC on June 12-14. From the sidewalk cafes and restaurants to the bustling historic City Market with quaint shops of eclectic wares, there's lots to enjoy there.

You'll get a guided tour of Charleston, a Dinner Cruise, see Magnolia Plantation and Magnolia Gardens, shop at the Charleston City Market, and visit Fort Sumter. It's $539 per person, double occupancy. Register now to attend.

There's lots of excitement about our Fall trip to beautiful Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard September 9-15th. There will be four nights in the Cape Cod area. We'll have a guided tour of the Outer Cape, including lighthouses; and tours of the historic seaside towns of Hyannis and Sandwich; and visit historic Plymouth Rock.

Our Christmas trip will be to Branson, MO, from November 10-18th. For details on any trips and to register, please visit www.peggystravelevents.com or email us at PeggysTravelEvents@gmail.com

Chuck & Tammy

Make your DC reservations online at: www.PeggysTravelEvents.com

PeggysTravelEvents@gmail.com call 919-208-8822 or 8823; Please make checks payable to: Tammy Campbell

Social Committee News

Several people have inquired about the Reserved signs used at tables during an event. These tables are being reserved for the committee members of the event. Committee members volunteer their time to “work” an event and they are the last ones to be seated before the event begins. Their seats need to be near one of the doors, as they are in and out of the room during the event and are working together to help the event be successful. If their spouse or a guest has come to the event with them, they will also be seated at the reserved table. Other reasons a table might be reserved is for a speaker’s table or for program participants. If you are attending an event, please remember to ask a new neighbor to join you and invite others to sit at your table. Be sure to show those who are attending an event that Heritage Pines is a fun and friendly place to live! SAVE THE DATE…You will want to sign up your grandchildren to come to the Spring Fling on Saturday, March 24. There will be lots of activities to welcome the spring season and the Easter Bunny will be there! Saturday, April 21 the Heritage Pines Players will present Mystery Theatre 2018. You will not want to miss this exciting and fun production in honor of our past director, Walt Ramsey. Be sure to save the date for an evening of fun and intrigue! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. Whether you

were a winner or a loser at the January

Bingo Bash, everyone had a good time!

There was lots of laughing, good food and

fellowship. Thank you to the chairpersons

and committee for a good time!

The Social Committee

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March Birthdays 3-Eva Germano 5-Cleveland Bryant 5-Hardy Rothrock 6-Frances Dusterhoff 6-Alan Garelick 6-Meta Linde 7-Clare Cady 7-Ed Giovino 8-Thakor Patel 8-Jo Romano 9-Joan Elliott 9-Morley Muralidhar 10-Kay Cole 10-Charles Dusterhoff 10-Mary Giannuzzi 12-Ginny Wagner 14-Don Brown 14-Rolf Mueller 14-Vicki Shannon 15-Marge Roos

2000 Heritage Pines Drive Cary, NC 27519

Thinking of You

Bernie Aliberti Linda Boehnel Alan Garelick Darlene Hanson Gene Paris Carol Regitz Dorothy Rogers

Lea Thomas On-Site Manager Office Phone: 919-466-0016 Office Fax: 919-466-0014 Email: cheritagepines@nc.rr.com Website: www.heritagepinesnc.com Management Company: Elite Management Professionals 919-233-7660 Website: www.elite-mgmt.com

March Wedding Anniversaries

11-Rolf & Dee Mueller 12-Ed & Sandy Giovino 14- Dave & JoAnn Minor 27-Donnie & Carol Hall 30-Lou & Ginny DeCellis

Hospitality Committee

The March chairperson is Betty Ecklund. Please notify her if anyone in our community needs our care or concern. We live in a community that really cares for one another!

16-Pat Cannata 16-Joe Lacenere 17-Carol Mitchell 17-Lynn Willard 18-Glenda Jones 18-Jan Newport 19-Rick Johnson 21-Lorrie Gross 21-Margie Korn 21-Lois Snyder 23-Carol Jean White 25-Bob Aliberti 25-Esther Cheng 26-Ginny DeCellis 28-Marge Bacola 28-Dick McCarraher 28-Sharon Toomey 28-Virginia Yawn 30-Bob Emslie 30-Bonnie Wolfe 31-David Gordon

Sharon Gewain on the loss of her father on February 3.

Don Ward on the loss of his wife, Joan, who passed on February 3.

Vicki VanHorn on the loss of her brother.

Mary Campbell on the loss of her brother, Lee Botts, who passed February 13.