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Scoop The

A Gypsum Mills Estates Community Newsletter

March

2013

Back by popular demand… 4th Annual

Saturday, March 16th Serving promptly at 6:00 PM

Tickets Available at the March Community Breakfast, every Wednesday from 6:30-7:00 PM prior to Bingo, every Friday prior to the start of Wii Bowl-

ing (1:00 PM), immediately prior to Morning Chair Aerobics on Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 10:00 AM. In the Center on Saturday, March 2 from 10-11:00 AM and on Friday, March 8 from 6:15-6:45 PM prior to Euchre.

OR call Bob Tuttle at 750-8484.

To be sure, the wearin’ of the Green will be entirely appropriate.

Begosh and begorah!

MENU: Corned Beef & Ham, Cabbage, Salt Potatoes & Carrots,

Apple Sauce, Bread & Butter, Dessert, Beverages and Coffee

Dinner Tickets $10.00/pp

(100 Tickets - First Come, First Served)

Sunday, March 10th Your Neighborhood

Watch Committee

hard at work installing

new signs throughout

the Community!

[Feb. 2013]

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FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK

"May your neighbors respect you, Troubles neglect you, The angels protect you, And Heaven accept you." Author unknown. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!

Flags: The American Flag is a reminder of who we are. A proud and great Country! With that said, I have noticed several American flags in the Community that need to be replaced. Please keep us flying beautiful and proud. Thank you.

Movie night: Saturday, March 16th at 6:00 PM. Alice and I are going to host a movie night for you! Please come and enjoy the evening with us. See the flyer at the Bulletin Board mailbox for details.

Wifi in the Community Center: Between the Co-op Board and Gypsum Mills Estates, we now have a wifi connection in the Community Center for your use. Domain name (Community Center) Password pro-tected, password: resident44 (lower case).

Hugh Crowley: As many of you know, our beloved President of the Co-op Board was recently n a car accident. His car was totaled and he was injured. Thankfully, he has found out he will not need surgery for a neck injury. We were very grateful to hear this news and so was Hugh. He will have a slow recov-ery but he thanks god to be here with us. Please keep your prayers coming for him.

Morgan Services’ new building in Farmington is coming along quite nicely. Once they are done with their new facility, we will begin to remodel our Sales Office. This may cause a lapse in the Office being open for business. Please leave a message as we will be monitoring phone calls or call the emergency line at 585.202.9708.

New gas line from RG&E: I recently noticed a RG&E truck on Roberts Dr. I think they may be getting ready to start their work installing a gas line to the pump station by the pond.

Updating your information: When you have new information that may be helpful to us we will be happy to add it to your records. Keeping updated records helps us in case of an emergency for you. Don't forget about your new roommates, pets and/or new vehicle. All important information!

Complaints:

Cats: Stray cats running around. These are different ones from before. One gray and another one that is black with a white chest. If you know who's cats these are please ask the owners to keep them inside. Again, you should not be feeding these cats. Thank you. Susan Morsch of Lambert St.

Damaged yards: Residents across from me think they are backing their vehicles into my drive way, but they are missing it and causing deep pockets in the lawn area. I would like to ask them to pay attention when reversing not to go too far over. I do not mind you backing up into my driveway. This may be happening in other areas as well. I know I would appreciate it very much. Thank you. Gina Cicotte of Murphy Dr.

Don't forget ~ Spring is just around the corner! We can look forward to EASTER Sunday on March 31, 2013. Happy Easter, hopping down the bunny trail with colored Easter eggs in our new Easter outfits. Please note that refuse pickup will not be effected by the Easter holiday.

Reminder: In April/May, we will once again gather to celebrate and welcome our new residents at our Annual Meet & Greet Gathering! All the Committee Members will be attending, and this event is open to all Gypsum Mills residents. New residents can pick up their pool passes at the event. Be on the lookout for more information!

Very Truly Yours, Debra DeMars Community Manager

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RESIDENT/BOARD MEETING

THURS., MARCH 7TH AT 7:30 PM

Free Rent Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase immediately

prior to the Meeting.

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK

A Special Thank-You

It is with a grateful heart that I extend sincere thanks to all of those members of our community who reached out and offered some token of thoughtful kindness during my recovery from my car accident. I am so fortunate in so many ways; one of the most sig-nificant ways is to be blessed to live within a community that knows no limit to the kind-ness it will extend when there is one of us in need. I have been truly touched by the thoughtfulness and generosity heaped upon me following my car accident on February 8

th. So, to those of you who have given of yourselves through food, cards wishing me a

speedy recovery, or through simple prayers I can only humbly say; thank-you. I am so grateful for your thoughtfulness during this frightening experience. I am on the mend! Of course it seems that time grinds to a staggering snail’s pace while I’m wearing this neck brace, but I am confident that I’m getting better with each passing day and that events are unfolding in the manner with which they are supposed to. I am blessed to be here to share another St. Patrick’s Day with you all! Those of you who know me know that I am not shy in celebrating my pride in my Irish heritage, so I look forward to celebrating with all of you at our Annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 16

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6:00 PM at the Community Center. Please see Bob or Linda Tuttle to purchase your tickets.

Until then, Hugh N. Crowley, President Gypsum Mills Board of Directors

UPDATE ON TOWN OF VICTOR ASSESSMENT

OF GYPSUM MILLS RESIDENCIES:

In an effort to keep all residents (with & without internet access) informed as to the status on the legal action being taken against the increases in our assessment taxes, we are reiterating the information exchanged at this month’s Board meeting.

At the meeting Debra DeMars’ monthly report was submitted to our Cooperative Board of Directors. The total subject matter of this report is included within the minutes of the meeting posted on the Gypsum Mills website.

Bob Morgan’s attorney informed Debra that our suit has been filed in the NYS Supreme Court. A hearing has yet to be scheduled, as well as a pre-trial. He also informed Debra that this action may take till the end of the year (2013).

Although this is not earth shattering news, it is saying that the judicial action is in process and supported by our Gypsum Mills Management.

Whatever the outcome and its impact, we are all looking forward to positive results for all of our residents.

Legislative Affairs Committee

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GEMS

Everyone had a good time at Bistro 11.

Our next luncheon will be Friday, March 15, 12:30 PM at Prosecco

Italian Restaurant on Route 332. For reservations, call Kathy at 924-5203.

RED HATS

Seventeen fun loving Hatters had a very nice lunch at the Olive Garden. The highlight was our server ~ he was quite

entertaining and very good.

For March, we will be going to Eddie O'Brien's on Main St. in Canandaigua. GiGi will be the hostess. Please call her (398-7410) no later than Friday the 8th, if you have not already signed up. Every-one will meet in the parking lot at 11:30 to car pool. I will not be there as I will be in Florida with my Dad. Hope you all have a good time and I look forward to seeing you in April. Hugs, Karen

We will be serving breakfast starting at 8:00a and ending at 10:00a on Sunday, March 10th. As always, your comments and feedback

are welcome. No reservations needed ~ just come!

MENU - Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs (any style), Cheese Omelet $.50 more, Bacon, Sausage, Toast (Whole Wheat or White),

Juice, Coffee, Tea or Milk.

Adults - $3.00 Children under 12 - FREE

~The Breakfast Crew

LUNCH BUNCH

February’s theme of Pizza, Soup & Des-sert was a wonderful change for the luncheon. Of course, we loved it! All the food was wonderful ~ great job, Girls! The conversation was hilarious and non-stop! Please come join us, we do have a lot of fun!

This month, the Lunch Bunch will be meeting on Tuesday, March 19th from 12:00 PM til 2:00 PM. The theme is Baked Ham, provided by Julie, and all the dishes to go with it will be the color green - sides and desserts! Any ques-tions? Please call Julie Alfieri by March 15th ~ 398-7314. If you can’t come up with a green dish, any color will do. We look forward to seeing you there!

~Julie Alfieri, Lunch Bunch

Please be aware that this is also the

day we turn our clocks 1 hour ahead,

so please plan accordingly.

MAH JONGG

Come and join in the fun! Want to learn how to play? All skill levels welcome.

Tuesday & Thursday at 1:00 PM in the Community Center.

Questions? Call: Judy at 742-3086

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LIVE IT! HEALTHY

LIVING PROGRAM

Our group is designed to help you lose those extra pounds to get to a healthy weight. Harry and Julie

have kept their extra weight off for more than 3 years now. They will guide you through a program to help you lose the weight and keep it off. Join us on Mondays from 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM.

~Harry Easton and Julie Alfieri

DANCE • DANCE • DANCE

Please join us every Tuesday morning from

10a to 11:30a for the fun and exercise of line

dancing. Enjoy the merriment of dancing and being with friends. See you there!

For more information call: Gail Maffett, 742-3048,

Or Karen Beecher, 924-1711.

A.M. CHAIR AEROBICS

It's amazing the work out you can get sitting in a chair. This exercise is good for every part of your body. Everyone is welcome ~ just come! Monday, Wednesday,

Friday at 10:00 AM. If you can't make it in the morning don't forget the Tuesday & Thursday classes at 6:30 PM.

Questions? Call: Karen at 742-3262.

FRIENDS ON THE GO!

Friends on the Go is a group for people who are single and would like to have someone to go places and do things with. We have a Canasta group and a Dominoes group, and we go out to dinner once a month. We also plan other get-togethers and/or trips just to make sure we don't get bored. New members are always welcome and may join any activity they would like. Come to a few things, or come to many-it doesn't matter. For March, we are dining at Prosecco’s on the 18th. We are also having an informal get together on the 10th in the afternoon. If you are inter-ested in joining us please call Jean Andersen at 721-9114.

EUCHRE CLUB

NIGHT 1: Ain’t no stinkin’ storm gonna stop our players! We had 20 cold, but eager players, and some turned out to be HOT!

Results are as follows: 1st Kathy Blain 2nd (tie) Judy Killeen John Blain 4th Linda Canfield 5th (tie) Carm Bartolone Bob Sayer Marge Lochner Ken Ainsworth

NIGHT 2: Cold night! Hot cards, for some!

Results are as follows: 1st Winn Smith 2nd (tie) Harry Easton Judy Killeen 4th John Blain 5th Linda Canfield 6th Bart Giaconia 7th Bob Sayre 8th Jim Mc Collister

Way to go everyone! Our March meet-ings will be Friday, the 8th and Friday, the 22nd. See ya. ~Ken

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Do you want to sell your home? Not sure where you should start? Let us help you! We will be happy to sell your previously enjoyed home through our Sales Office

within Gypsum Mills Estates Community.

Reasons why you should list with us: 1. We receive calls daily 2. We are open 7 days a week 3. We show as they come in the door,

no appt. necessary 4. We do all the advertising for you:

check out our website: www.gypsummills.com

As an added incentive: New buyers of pre-owned home sales through RMHS will

receive a credit on their lot rent ~ $50 off per month for 12 months. There are also

incentives for buyers of new homes and models. RMHS, going the extra step to get

YOUR home sold!! *Restrictions Apply.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH The Neighborhood Watch team will be completing assembly of the NW packet in the next couple of weeks. We will hand deliver the NW packet beginning the week of April 14, 2013. Please welcome your area coordinator as he/she will deliver and offer a quick explanation of the contents that will only take a minute of your time. With everyone’s participation, we can continue to make Gypsum Mills a safe place to live.

All NW area coordinators will be wearing an ID tag that will look & state the following:

The Neighborhood Watch Committee meets the first Tuesday of the month; the next meeting is March 5 at 7:00 pm in the Commu-nity Center and is open to all Residents. We still need more people to volunteer, as all areas are not sufficiently covered. Please con-tact me if you have an interest to help our team or have questions and concerns.

Steve Myers, Committee Chair – 944-9508

MOVIE NIGHT!!

Come view a movie with us!

Hosted by Debra DeMars (Community Manager)

and Alice C. (Resident)

When: Saturday, March 23, 2013 Where: Community Center Time: 6:00 PM Movie: it’s Complicated

Popcorn and soft drinks will be served.

The chairs in the Community Center are uncomfortable.

Feel free to bring your own lawn chair, but

no recliners! Ha, Ha.

This movie is rated R. No Children please.

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Where to mail rent payments, if you pay by check?

West side residents mailing address: East side residents mailing address: Gypsum Mills West LLC. Gypsum Mills East LLC. P.O. Box 1600 P.O. Box 1600 Pittsford, New York 14534 Pittsford, New York 14534 Make checks payable to Make checks payable to Gypsum Mills West LLC. Gypsum Mills East LLC.

Please add your lot number and tenant ID number on the memo of the check. If you are not sure about your lot or tenant ID number please contact the Sales Office. We will be happy to help you.

Some residents have requested a check register so they can keep track of their rent pay-ments. We have designed a form for those that would like one. Stop at the Sales Office & pick one up if you like.

BINGO!! Every Wednesday Night @ 7:00 PM

We start setting up in the center at 6:00 PM. For those folks that are new to our community or will come and play for the first time – Entry card is $1.00. Each card after that is 50 cents. We have a 50/50 draw-ing for $1.00 – 3 tickets . The last game is the cover all – each card that you use costs $1.00 (there are 3 “pots” to win (if you win one you can not win another). Chips are provided (we do not dab). All money from that night goes back out. Decaf coffee is provided free. You are welcome to bring snacks for your table.

Any questions? Please call Dottie at 924-8201 anytime after 4:00 PM. NOTE: If you would like to come and play Bingo but do not drive at night – and would like someone to pick you up and take you home – please call Dottie and we will make arrangements for you. Hope to see you there!

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OUR SINCERE

CONDOLENCES

To the family and friends of our fellow residents who have recently passed - Sharon Hoehler and John Hoffman.

To Eleanor and Harry Easton on the passing of Eleanor’s sister, Grace Johnson.

PRAYERS &

GET WELL WISHES

To: Hugh Crowley Linda Tuttle Ann O’Brien Anthony Proia

CALLING VOLUNTEERS!!

Summer is just around the corner and Gypsum Mills will soon be bustling with Special Events! Volunteers are needed

for the many exciting Community happenings!

Help make this Summer the best ever in Gypsum Mills. Please contact a Board

Member for more information.

My husband, Jeff and I are celebrating our 20th year here at Gypsum Mills. We can't think of anywhere else we rather live. It's full of so many things to do with so many amenities and the nicest people you will ever find. Thanks to all our neighbors and friends who have made it a wonderful twenty years.

Fondly, Karen Manniello

Best wishes to Beth Dunn

on her move to Pinehurst

Senior Living Community

in Honeoye Falls.

A great big THANKS to all the gentlemen and ladies who helped me when I fell at the mailboxes on February 13th. I didn’t get your names, but it’s nice to know I live around such caring and friendly neighbors.

Thanks again, Annette (Klutzy) Massey

To all our wonderful friends here in Gypsum Mills;

We don’t even know how to begin to say an appropriate “Thank-you” for all the cards and meals and the comforting words. Lou and I are still walking around in disbelief, trying to get on with our lives, but it’s not easy. Your compassion and encouragement has helped so much. Please bear with us as we try to stumble through this and please keep those prayers coming.

God bless all of you for the love and kind-ness you have shown us. We will never forget it.

Lou and Doris Guyette

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03/01 May Cook 03/01 Scott Ferguson 03/01 Verna Monnin 03/01 Rona Sembach 03/01 Pamela Taylor 03/02 David Bradford 03/02 Mike D'Andrea 03/02 Beverly Digioia 03/02 Paula Henry 03/02 Stephen Poh 03/02 Stepanie Schrader 03/03 Cristin Alt 03/03 Elizabeth Barry 03/03 John Becker 03/03 Donald Creager 03/03 Connie Harner 03/03 Linda Mortuiccio 03/03 Barbara Phippen 03/03 Rudi Sassenhausen 03/04 Lorraine Bowen 03/04 Marie Comer 03/04 Isabell Poss 03/04 Heather Tunnell-Jones 03/05 Virginia Pauly 03/06 Marie Bartoo 03/06 David Burton 03/06 Bob Corrigan

03/06 Kathryn Gillis 03/06 David Harner 03/06 Georgia Anne Murphy 03/06 Barbara Popenhusen 03/07 Patricia Lancie 03/08 William Ernst 03/08 Alba Flood 03/08 Valerie Gleason 03/08 Becky Mace 03/08 Donald Weigert 03/09 Daniel Mccarthy 03/09 Brian Meyer 03/10 Bob Sipple 03/11 Joann Caputo 03/11 Mickey Clark 03/11 Ray Heath 03/11 Debra Thompson 03/12 Michael Alcorn 03/12 Susan Barnes 03/12 Paulette Jones 03/13 David Alloco 03/13 Bill Hope Carey 03/13 Diane Reynolds 03/14 Patricia Creager 03/15 Deborah Myers 03/15 Ethel Vogt 03/16 Susan Arnold 03/16 Mary Miller

03/16 Stephen Myers 03/17 Anna Cicotta 03/17 Patricia Schrader 03/18 Doris Guyette 03/18 Edna Kornbau 03/19 Karen Van Rhyn 03/21 Tom Poore 03/21 Karen Sanford 03/22 Anthony Alfieri 03/22 Ann Heath 03/22 Grace Vanderlee 03/22 Leo Williams 03/23 Annlouise Gent 03/23 Don Krueger Poirier 03/24 Joanne Barth 03/24 Janet Fregoe 03/24 Gary Helfer 03/24 Marjorie Lochner 03/25 Robert Booth 03/25 Kurt Dominicos 03/26 Demaris Prong 03/27 Frederick Bean 03/27 Richard Beaton 03/28 Judith Carkner 03/30 Janet (Annie) Becker 03/30 Robert Davidson 03/31 Cecile Brindisi

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

3/13 David & Catherine Kaczerwaski

Want to see your special day featured?

Stop in the Office to update your information.

"Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible - it cannot be seen or

measured, yet it is powerful enough to trans-form you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could."

- Barbara De Angelis

EDITOR’S NOTE

Please submit any articles and advertise-ments to ETemple1158@aol.com or leave in the Scoop Box located in the Community Center Vestibule.

Scoop article due dates are posted on the calendar each and every month. Anything received after the due date will be put in the following month’s Scoop.

Scoop Committee reserves the right to edit submissions as deemed necessary in order to fit them into the design layout. Please let us know if you don’t need the paper copy delivered to your home. Con-tact the Scoop Distribution Coordinator, Joan Bileti at 869-5054. Thanks! ~Liz

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ADVERTISEMENTS

RV STORAGE

REMINDER

Let me know if you no longer have a need for storage space in the RV Corrals. As stated under General Provisions, Item 9 in the RV STORAGE AGREEMENT, “RESIDENT must maintain his/her space at all times.” Only those items listed in the agreement should occupy your space, with all stored items being in good repair with no flat tires/torn tarps, etc. This space is provided free of charge to residents. If you have questions, call Jim Carselli at 924-2758 or 732-7350.

WE OFFER REFERRAL FEES TO YOU, OUR RESIDENTS!

Bring in your friends and family members! If they purchase a new or pre owned home from our Royal Manufactured Home Sales Office, we will

give you free lot rent! The only requirement is that they must put your name on our guest card at their first initial visit. If they have a Realtor in addition to your referral, then the prospective buyer must pick who will receive payment. *Restrictions Apply.

SNOW SHOVELING

AT YOUR SERVICE!

Prices starting at $10

~prices vary depending on job size & amount of snow

Call Keith or Elizabeth at 398-7972

LIFEGUARD WANTED

We are taking applications for certified lifeguard positions. Bring your resume to Debra DeMars at the Sales Office if you are interested.

LEARN TO PLAY

MAH JONGG

Char's house on Thursday nights 6:30 pm. Please call if interested;

747-8430.

A FRIENDLY REMINDER:

When the Community Center is rented for a private party, the exercise room

and the library are closed to all residents during those hours. Thank you for your cooperation.

TRUSTED HANDS FOR HIRE Bob and Linda Tuttle

585-398-7830

Jobs Include:

Outside Jobs: Power Washing, Window Washing,

Painting, Small Carpentry, Small Electrical

Indoor Jobs: Painting, Change Bulbs & Batteries,

Repair Faucets, Heavy Cleaning, Transportation To and From Appointments

Indoor Jobs (Linda): Light Housework, Laundry,

Making Meals, Transportation To and From Ap-pointments and Shopping, Sitting with/Reading to Shut-ins.

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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COOPERATIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012-2013

President Hugh Crowley 398-7164 hcrowley1@rochester.rr.com Vice President Diane Crego 924-7461 gammydiane@rochester.rr.com Recording Secretary Ron Platten 317-8512 rjplatten@hotmail.com Corresponding Secretary Liz Temple 398-7277 etemple1158@aol.com Treasurer RoseMarie Varner 742-2738 rmlincoln@rochester.rr.com Building Facilities Manager Bob Tuttle 398-7830 rltuttle@rochester.rr.com Building Facilities Assistant Ken Ainsworth 924-7676 kenleen53@rochester.rr.com Building Use Coordinator Joan Maynard 752-2531 joan13440@yahoo.com Building Use Coordinator Asst Julie Alfieri 398-7314 julieannalfieri@yahoo.com Management Representative Debra DeMars 924-4710 debra.demars@morganmanagement.com Maintenance Office Michele Lieber 924-3982 michele.lieber@morganmanagement.com Administrative Assistant Jessica Gonzalez 924-4710 jessica.gonzalez@morganmanagement.com

Aerobics (Chair & Pool) - Karen Maniello 742-3262 Bereavement - Kathy Jason 398-7636 Bingo - Dottie Tallie 924-8201 Blood Drive – Char Austin 398-7619 Bocce (Tuesday Night) – Sandy Mason 924-5334 Bocce (Thursday Night) - Brian/Linda Canfield 398-7070 Breakfast Committee - Bob Tuttle 398-7830 Bridge Club - Ruth Dreste 924-7678 Cards Wednesday Morning-Edna Griffith 924-5088 Community Center phone number 924-5512 Community Ctr. Scheduling – Joan Maynard 752-2531 Community Relations - Don Wheat 354-3755 Euchre Club – Ken Ainsworth 924-7676 Evening Chair Aerobics - Pati Mattice 742-1763 Friends on the Go - Jean Andersen 869-5060 Gems - Shirley Carney 742-3998 Golf Thurs PM - Kathy Ritz 789-0341 Golf Mon AM-Bob & Paula Henry 330-5240 Healthy Living - Julie Alfieri 398-7314

Legislative Affairs - Stan Austin 398-7619 Library - Ann Heath 742-6263 , Joyce Haag 742-3954 Line Dancing - Karen Beecher 924-1711 Lunch Bunch - Julie Alfieri 398-7314 Mah Jongg – Judy Killeen 742-3086 Neighborhood Watch - Steve Myers 944-9508 Pickleball - Diane Crego 924-7461 & Ken Ainsworth 924-7676 Picnic Committee - Pool - Diane Crego 924-7461 Red Hats - Karen Maniello 742-3262 RV Corrals - Jim Carselli 924-2758 Scoop Distribution - Joan Bileti 869-5054 Scoop Editor - Liz Temple 398-7277 Shuffleboard - Tom & Chris Supple 924-2319 Social Committee – Char Austin 398-7619 Special Olympics – Linda Tuttle 398-7830 Technical A/V Support - Don Varner 233-9045 Telephone Tree - Shirley Carney 742-3998 Gypsum Mills Sales Office - 924-4710 Gypsum Mills Maintenance - 924-3982 Winding Creek Golf Course - 924-0280 EMERGENCY - 585.202.9708

COMMITTEE PHONE NUMBERS

BEREAVEMENT LUNCHEONS

The community of Gypsum Mills Cooperative sponsored by the Board Members of Gypsum Mills offers a luncheon for families of deceased residents. This includes

immediate family members and grandparents who are living here. The luncheon is held in our Community Center. For more information, call Kathy Jason at 398-7636.