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BASEBALL OUTING, P. 12

BINGO NEWS, P. 9

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES, P. 5

BOCCE, P. 4

CALENDAR EVENTS, P. 14

SERVICES & CLASSIFIEDS, P. 13

COMMUNITY SERVICE, P. 9

DUST CATCHERS, P. 9

FOYER DECORATIONS, P. 9

GARDEN CLUB, P. 9-10

HANDYMEN WANTED, P. 4

MANAGERS CORNER, P. 4

MEN’S CLUB NEWS, P. 10

MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING, P. 2 + 3

MONTVILLE SENIOR NEWS, P. 12

RECAP OF YAHA EVENTS, P. 6

SMITH TONER DINE OUT, P. 10

STITCHERY GROUP, P. 11

TEXAS HOLD’EM, P. 11

UPCOMING YAHA EVENTS, P. 7

WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS, P. 11

YAHA MEETING, Monday, June 14th, 2016 @ 7:00 PM

JENSEN’S RETIREMENT COMMUNITY-3 HILLCREST DR., UNCASVILLE, CT 06382

Volume 16, Issue 6

Regular Events

Bingo: Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm

Dust Catchers: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:30am

Game Night: Wednesdays, 7:00 pm

Garden Club: 1st Wednesday of each month, 10:30am

Low Impact Aerobics: Monday, Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 9:00

Mah Jongg: Tuesday afternoons 1:00 pm

Pitch/Cribbage: Tues. 1:00 pm

Smith/Toner Dine Out Club: 2nd Thursday of each month 5:30 pm @ rest.

Stitchery Group: The 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:00PM

Swim Robics: Weekday mornings 7:50 & 9:00 am

TGIF Chat: Friday nights, 7:00 pm

Water Color Paint Classes: Monday afternoon 1:00 pm

Women’s Weight Management: Fridays, 10:30 am

June, 2016

See the calendar on the last page for times and additional calendar events or changes.

Color version available at http://home.ct.metrocast.net/~dfbsr/yaha.pdf

Linda MacNeill “Editor @ Heart”, 25 Looking Glass Circle, 860-367-9165, [email protected]

The YAHA YAHOO

June is here, the month of graduations, weddings and for many the excitement of

going off to college soon. Hopefully, this will include some warm sunny weather

Summer doesn’t officially arrive until the 20th but I’m sure most of us would

love to bask in the warmth of sunshine. Two additional days to honor veterans are

noted on June’s calendar; D-Day on the 6th and the U.S. Army’s birthday and

Flag Day on the 14th. Thanks again to our veterans past and present and fly that

flag proudly!! Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers, grandfathers and great-

grandfathers, enjoy your day! June’s birthstone is the pearl; it has long been the

symbol of purity. The ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the hardened tears

of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess of love. I have no “pearls of wisdom” this

month…sorry about that...but I will leave you with this one aphorism: “Always

be yourself because the people that matter don’t mind and the ones that mind

don’t matter”

Don’t forget to take your smile wherever you go, you will brighten someone’s

day!

Peg Muscarella

President’s MessagePresident’s MessagePresident’s Message

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Minutes from May 9th Meeting

Bingo Karen Angelo 860.848.3205 Communications Dave Bally 860.848.6972

Community Svc. Nancy Toner 860.848.3326

Dust Catchers Laurene Shewan 860.848.3631 Foyer Decorations Connie Stoll 860.367.0522

Garden Club Anne Martino 860.892.8633

Handymen Mike Fecher 860.848.1039 (backup) Peg Muscarella 860.848.8892

Hospitality Linda Stirling 860.892.8747

Library Robin Siragusa 860.848.9321

Men’s Club Tom Fitzgerald 860.367.0130 Newsletter Linda MacNeill 860.367.9165

Spotlight Peg Muscarella 860.848.8892

Linda MacNeill 860.367.9165 Stitchery Group Donna Bewlay 401.622.2631

Water Color Class Gail Hollingsworth 860.848.0290

Welcoming Pat Smith 860.367.0713 John Poole 860.367.0045

Women’s Club Gail Hollingsworth 860.848.0290

President's Comments: Peg Muscarella opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. She welcomed everyone to the

meeting and commented that this was such a beautiful spring evening.

Vice President's Comments: Gail Hollingsworth was absent.

Secretary's Comments: Pat Hemingway reminded everyone to sign in please.

Treasurer's Comments: Jim MacNeill gave the treasurer's report. For the month of April the beginning balance was

$7,002.31. Income for the month of April was $73.00. Disbursements were $605.16 for an ending balance of $ 6,470.15,

less amount reserved for the 2016 budget of $4,995.68, which leaves available discretionary funds of $1,474.47.

Committee Reports:

Bingo: Al Tuchman reported that 16 to 18 people have been coming to Bingo on Thursdays.

Bocce: Peg Muscarella reported that the sign-up sheets for outdoor Bocce are up. The Bocce gala is Sunday, June 5, at the

bocce court. All are welcome, if you play bocce or not. Just bring a snack to share and what you like to drink. There are

games also. So bring a couple dollars to play and try your luck on the bocce court. The bocce session starts June 7th and 8th,

Tuesday mornings for the mixed league and Wednesday afternoon for the men's league.

Community Services: Peg Muscarella reported for Nancy Toner. In May we will have our annual Spring Clothing Drive.

Please put your clean, gently used, spring clothing in the glassed-in area in the foyer of the clubhouse. Thank you in advance

for your generous contributions.

Dine Out: Andy Smith reported that on Thursday, May 12, we are going to meet in New London at “On the Waterfront” at

5:30. Please note the change in time to 5:30. Please sign up and come and have dinner with your Hillcrest friends and neigh-

bors.

Dust Catchers: Laurene Shewan reported that Dust Catchers is Wednesday, May 11th at 10:30. Come one, come all and

bring what you no longer need and maybe find something to take home.

Foyer: Peg Muscarella reported that Kathy Zuck and Connie Stoll were responsible for the decorations this month. Thank

you very much.

Garden Club: Anne Martino reported that the Hillcrest gardeners are waiting for the garden to be tilled. The meeting next

month will be to plan for the flowers in front of the clubhouse and the Hillcrest sign.

Handymen: Mike Fecher reported that there were 17 jobs in April and one driver request. Some of the problems that the

handymen worked on were windows, plumbing, and electrical. We haven't had any new handymen on the list for a long

time. Mike hopes to see some new people sign up as handy-persons.

Hospitality: Linda Stirling thanked Joyce McCormack and Nina Ponte who brought the cheese and crackers and desserts for

the meeting.

Library: Robin Siragusa was absent. Peg reported that the library is looking great and seems to be well used.

Men's Club: Tom Fitzgerald reported that the May 7th breakfast meeting was attended by 15 members. We enjoyed eggs to

order, toast, fruit, and coffee. Thanks to Ron Benoit for stepping in and shopping, cooking, and serving. The plan had been

for Jim Toner and Ron Benoit to display their Japanese hibachi skills but Jim Toner and Nancy had to fly out to California to

help in a family matter. The extravaganza is now planned for later in the summer - Tom thinks. The next breakfast meeting

will be the first Saturday in June, June 4th at 8a.m.

Tom also made a plea for handyman volunteers because the number of handymen and women is diminishing. Some volun-

teers are slowing down and others have left the reservation for one reason or another. In the meantime newer residents are

moving in but we are not getting any new volunteers. He explained that this is too good a program to let lapse. So if you are

able bodied, meaning you wake up each day and get out of bed, possibly you could consider becoming a volunteer. Some-

times we just need someone to hold a flashlight, flip a switch, or lean against a ladder. You're qualified if you can call 911

when someone falls off the ladder. If willing, give your name to Mike Fecher and ask him to team you up with one of the

regulars. There is a lot of satisfaction that comes with helping someone who truly needs help.

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Newsletter: Linda MacNeill reported that the cutoff date for the June newsletter is May 26th. Neal Harvey, who is currently

the newsletter distribution coordinator, reported that he and Linda have put their house up for sale and are moving to Florida in

the near future. Neal reported that he is resigning as of June 1st. This leaves his job open. He explained what the job entails,

which is copying, collating, bagging and delivering the newsletter. When he asked for a volunteer to take over, Linda MacNeill

said that she would be happy to do it. She will be the editor and coordinator starting June 1st. She may call on members to

volunteer for delivery or you may call her if you would like to help deliver the hard copies of the newsletter.

Welcoming: Pat Smith is checking with new residents a couple of weeks after they move in. No one to welcome this month.

Women's Club: Jeanne Wittkofske reminded us that the women's club is holding a tea on Wednesday, May 18th, at twelve

thirty. The Victorian Lady will be the guest speaker. She is entertaining and informative regarding the Victorian era. Tea

sandwiches, desserts and tea and will be served. Please bring your favorite tea cup. The cost is $10. Winnie Bergman reported

that in June the women's club would be going to Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for a 90 minute presentation and lunch

after at the Mystic Diner. On the third Wednesday, June, 15th. We will meet at the recreation center at 9:45 a.m. The cost for

both the nature center presentation and lunch will be $21.50 per person. Pat Hemingway will have a mailbox on her front porch

to collect the $21.50. Checks should be made payable to YAHA and cash should have your name on the envelope. Look for

the sign-up sheet in the foyer after the May meeting.

Old Business: Peg Muscarella reminded us that the pasta dinner is Saturday, May 14th at 5:30. Be sure to sign up tonight if

you haven't already. The cost is $8 per person and can be given to Peg or left in the mailbox on her front porch.

New Business: Linda MacNeill reported that she has set up the Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Cruise for Wednesday, June

29th. The cost for the cruise is $21 for adults and $10.50 for children (in case you have grandchildren staying with you at the

time). The cutoff date for signing up and paying is June 13th. Check for the sign-up sheet in the lobby. After the cruise we will

meet at Captain Scott's for a late lunch. You order and you pay for your lunch. If carpooling with someone be sure that they

do or do not want to go to Captain Scott's afterwards.

Announcements: No announcements tonight.

There was $49 collected for the 50/50 drawing and $17 for happy dollars.

Drawings: Name Tag: Denise Bowers

50/50: Andy Smith and Carol Brophy

Happy Dollars:

Pat Hemingway had a happy dollar because the grass seed she planted was growing and another dollar to figure out how to stop

the moles from tunneling under the grass.

Andy Smith had a happy dollar for winning the 50/50. He had a happy dollar for his granddaughter's baseball team winning

and his granddaughter having two hits. He also had a dollar because John Brophy played poker after the Men's Club breakfast

and he didn't win, place or show and now John is going to play again next month.

Jeanne Wittkofske had a happy dollar for all the mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers this Mother's Day.

Tom Shewan had a happy dollar for the spring weather.

Ron Bowers had a happy dollar for winning the nametag drawing. He had another dollar because he was happy.

Carol Brophy had a happy dollar for winning the 50/50.

Joyce McCormack had a happy dollar for Peg Muscarella helping her hang the curtains in the storage room behind the foyer

table. She also had a happy dollar for her granddaughter, who attends Wheaton college and won an award in art history.

Attendance at the meeting was 47.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Hemingway

Secretary

Minutes from May 9th Meeting, Cont’d

Y.A.H.A. Officers President—Peg Muscarella

Vice President– Gail Hollingsworth

Secretary– Pat Hemingway

Treasurer—Jim MacNeill

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Each year Jensen’s sponsors a prize lot contest in each of its communities. Here at Hillcrest we have two winners because of

our size. Home sites are judged on color of the flower beds, with contrast to house colors and good plant selections. It’s “not”

the quantity but the overall quality. Lawns and shrubs must be trimmed and shaped to enhance the total appearance. A month’s

Land Lease is reimbursed to each of the winners and judging will be done in late June or early July by an outside vendor.

If you are planning any structural changes to your home or any installation of trees, flower beds, mitigation systems, satellite

dishes, awnings, exterior color changes, propane fireplaces etc. approval is needed. Please plan ahead and seek proper approv-

als 7 to 15 days ahead and refer to your lease or resident guide book as needed. If you are installing a generator, plans must be

approved prior to you making any commitments. Our standards may exceed the manufactures minimum guidelines which

helps maintain our community the way you are accustomed to. Plantings in the buffer areas are permitted as it will enhance

everyone’s privacy; please do not clear those areas but feel free to add.

As a reminder to all of the homeowners about the “FINDERS FEE” program: It’s a great time to buy if you know of someone

who just might be thinking of a move to a 55+ community, be sure to sign them up at our sales office. When they purchase

either a new home or a resale home brokered by Jensen’s, you will be entitled to the appropriate Finders Fee. Remember, the

prospect must be originally registered by you, so don’t miss out on this easy chance for cash. Our high volume of advertising

has created strong customer traffic so keep the referrals coming in.

Please slow down as our workers are out on the roads and road sides as well as many homeowners. Everyone’s safety is ex-

tremely important so watch your speed. If you haven’t power washed your home in the last couple of years, it likely needs it

now. The cost is very inexpensive so please consider doing it soon.

Our 2nd application of fertilizer will be applied the last week in June or 1st week in July depending on soil conditions.

Thank you, and enjoy the summer; Nick

MANAGERS CORNER

Call for new Handymen

I am urging new, recent, and longer-term residents of Hillcrest to consider joining the

“Handyman” team. If a neighbor needs a job done in their home (plumbing, electrical,

etc.), we respond. Most often no special skill is required other than the physical ability

to do simple tasks (like using a stepstool to change smoke alarm batteries). New men

will typically have had experience dealing with common household issues, anyway. If

you follow the Handymen section of the YAHA newsletter, or attend the meetings, you

may have noticed that they often resolve 20 or more issues in a month. With only

about 10 active men and women in the team (less during the winter months), this asks a

lot from them. If you have some experience in in a particular area (woodworking, for

instance), that would be great, but is not necessary at all. Recipients of Handyman ser-

vices are most appreciative. I could arrange to have a prospective volunteer team with

a current member on a job. It could be rewarding and fun. Interested? Call Mike

Fecher, the Handymen coordinator at 860-848-1039 after 11am.

We also have a Drivers group for taking neighbors to doctor’s visits, etc. However, many of those men and women are also in

the Handymen team. Sometimes it’s difficult to match Driver availability with a request. Please consider adding you’re name.

I will give you more details.

BOCCE:

Cut-off for Outdoor Bocce is June 1st. At that time teams will be made up and the schedule will be distributed to those that

are participating. The Co-ed Teams will start Tuesday, June 7th and the Men’s Teams will start on Wednesday, June 8th. If

you would like to be a substitute please put your name on the respective sign-up sheet. See you on the Bocce court.

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JUNE BIRTHDAYS JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

2 Fred Brush

2 Winnie Bergman

5 Gen Sucholet

7 Peter Labenski

10 Roxanne Tanguay

11 Al Vescovi

12 Fred Gosselin

16 Bill Garbati

18 Suzanne Gogolinski

21 Patricia Kelley

22 Eileen Driscoll

22 Barbara Lund

27 Gladys King

28 Marilyn Field

28 Karen Angelo

30 Francesca Poole

5 James & Patricia Kelley 2005 11

6 Paul & Kate Davis 1997 19

10 Burt & Patti Crooks 1962 54

12 Bob & Winnie Bergman 1965 51

14 Richard & Mary Hager 1958 58

15 Jim & Linda MacNeill 2002 14

16 Vas & Radha Krithivas 1968 48

19 Ernie & Barbara Merbler 1957 59

20 Ernest & Corinne Clevenger 1964 52

22 Fran & Don Koerlin 1968 48

24 Bill & Peggy Brown 1961 55

26 Jack & Linda Paskewich 1971 45

26 Bob & Toni Leland 1993 23

26 Barbara & Elmer Deshefy 1954 62

29 Bob & Betty Stinehour 1963 53

Russell Havens & his daughter Teresa Shea - 2 Wyndwood Rd.

Diane & Calvin Herman - 31 Indian Hill Rd.

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RECAP OF YAHA EVENTS

Pasta Dinner

On May 14th sixty four people attended the pasta dinner; which began with an antipasto

table and lots of conversation and laughter; next came the buffet which consisted of penne,

meatballs, sausages with peppers and onions and a tossed green salad; as usual the desserts

made by our neighbors were delicious! Great music was provided by Nina Ponte’s brother

Vivaldo Menezes. The wine bottles were won by Pat Domanico, Pam Mormino, Deanna

Vescovi and Janice Zarillo. Many stayed to enjoy the music and dancing…….and an im-

promptu floor show ….. Let’s just say, in the words of Jim Toner, you had to be there

A huge thank you to Peg Muscarella for making the sauce, meatballs and the sausage, pep-

pers and onions. Also, not forgetting to mention Bob Bergdoll for helping her set up the

buffet and serve. The morning of the dinner there was Pat Hemingway, Tom Fitzgerald, Jackie Benoit, Gail Hollingsworth and

Linda MacNeill who helped assemble the antipasto accompaniments and the fixings for the tables. A big thanks to all that made

this event a huge success.

Manny Ponte having a good time

with the music!! DeeAnne Brennen and Nina Ponte getting caught up on the Montville Senior

Newsletter. I hope our party wasn’t too boring. Look what Manny was do-

ing.

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UPCOMING YAHA EVENTS

BOCCE SUMMER GALA

2016

SUNDAY, June 5th @ 1:00 – RAIN DATE SUNDAY, JUNE 12th @ 1:00

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT OUTDOOR SEASON

BOCCE CONTESTS ****$1.00 FEE FOR EACH GAME****WINNERS WILL SHARE THE POT

Standard games to follow for all interested – Perfect time to learn the game

Bring your refreshment of choice and a snack to be shared by all

Hope to see you there, even if you’ve never played before come join the fun, it’s a great way to get to know your neighbors better

and meet new ones, who knows, you may want to start playing the game

FUN * GAMES * REFRESHMENTS * FUN

HILLCREST

25th ANNUAL

GOLF OUTING

DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22nd, 2016

PLACE: CEDAR RIDGE GOLF COURSE

TIME: 10:00 START (SHOT GUN START IF ENOUGH PLAYERS)

COST: $45 (INCLUDES CART)

$33 (WALKING)

COST INCLUDES SOME PRIZES AND SOME EATS, ETC., BACK AT THE REC. CTR. (Let’s try for 1:30) AT THE CON-

CLUSION OF THE EVENT.

PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR CLOSEST TO THE PIN, BEST OVERALL TEAM SCORE, AND OTHER STUFF!!!

THE BEST PRIZE WILL BE THE FUN WE WILL HAVE.

SIGN UP SHEET IS ON THE BULLETIN BOARD. IF YOU HAVE A PARTNER ALREADY, JUST INDICATE THAT ON

THE SHEET. I WILL BE IN TOUCH AS THE DATE GROWS NEAR.

PLEASE BRING YOUR PAYMENT TO FRED ZUCK- 4 Looking Glass Circle, BY JUNE 15th.

Cross Sound Ferry’s

Lights & Sights Cruise

Ride between 8 light houses, 3 forts, and historic waterfront sights, all in just over two

hours aboard the comfortable high-speed Sea Jet with two air-conditioned viewing cabins

and a sundeck. The boat is fully handicapped accessible with wide aisles and several

spots for a wheelchair to roll right up to the window.

Wednesday, June 29th

Departs @ 12:30pm $21 per person, $10.50 2-11 years old

DEADLINE for signing up will be Monday, June 13th at which time payment must be made and reservations will be called in.

Please remit your payment made out to YAHA to Linda MacNeill, 25 Looking Glass Cir. A mailbox is on the front porch.

We will meet at the Rec Ctr at 11:30 and form car pools to the dock behind the train station. Additional parking is available in

the parking garage across the street. After the tour we will be going to Capt. Scott’s in New London for a late lunch or early

dinner. Bring your drink of choice if you wish.

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We would like to introduce Ben, the newest and

youngest member of our ground crew. He started in May of 2015 on a part time basis and then became

full time in January of this year. Ben grew up near Tim and one

day Tim’s wife suggested he talk to Nick about the possibility of

obtaining a job at Hillcrest and that’s exactly what he did. Ben

isn’t new to the landscaping field; after completing high school he

started a small business of his own and hired two friends on a part

time basis; now that he’s full time at Hillcrest the friends take care

of the jobs that come their way; this now includes carpentry. He stated he’s a

“Jack of all Trades” and enjoys both landscaping and carpentry work. The sur-

prising thing is he does not use a computer like most young people his age and

has no desire to start now. He is the youngest of three with an older brother and

sister; Ben still lives at home with his parents. Their mother home schooled them

from grades four through twelve, before that they attended regular classes. This

has given the family a great opportunity to travel to many places such as the Bad

Lands, South Dakota, Florida and of course up and down the East Coast to name

a few. Being home schooled they were able to go camping, hiking, biking and not

miss classes; in fact the traveling was a part of the education. Ben just recently

went to Montana with his family for his cousin’s wedding. In his personal life

there is a special young lady and with a smile on his face admitted that this might

lead to marriage in the future

Some of his carpentry includes furniture for his parents, vertical gardens and a

park bench for his

mother. One project

that he has been work-

ing on for quite a while

is restoring a red Camaro. He bought it for $500 but it’s been an ex-

pensive project to complete, the paint job consists of many coats and

is beautiful; unfortunately he hasn’t had much time to work on the car

lately and he’s not sure what he’s going to do with it at this point.

Hopefully he’ll be able to get back to it soon.

It was nice meeting Ben and getting to know him; he certainly doesn’t

lack energy or talents and is willing to take on any job!


BINGO:

Come over to the recreation center at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays and have fun playing.

You never know———you may be a winner!!!!!

TOPICS OF INTEREST AND OTHER THINGS

DUST CATCHERS:

You’ve heard of the Dirty Dozen-well they never showed up for this month’s Dust Catcher’s event. Instead we had the Clean

Dozen Plus One because 13 women attended, having cleared their homes of some of their dust collectors and excess household

goods. Goodies included clothing and shoes, unused gifts, wrapping paper and cards, plants, craft supplies, desk and organiza-

tional items, linens, kitchen supplies and equipment, a large assortment of nice jewelry, beach items, toys, fabric, paper goods,

and even a wig!! We still finished in just under an hour.

Some of the leftovers went to a group called Safe Futures in New London (a women and children’s shelter), while the rest went

to Hillcrest’s Clothing Drive and Goodwill. Sondra Tuchman got the imaginary “Got Rid of It All” Award, for which there is

no prize, just applause! She brought several items, all of which found new homes. One attendee, who shall remain anonymous,

promised her husband that she wouldn’t bring anything home. She didn’t.

We’ll meet on Wednesday, June 8th at 10:30 and then take July and August off. Hope to see you then. If you’d like to be on

my “reminder” email list, please email me ([email protected])

Laurene Shewan

COMMUNITY SERVICES:

The Spring clothing drive went very well. We took several loads of clothes to Montville Social Services, and

they are so happy with the quality and condition of our donations. Thank You for your contributions.

In the month of June, we will be collecting soap products. Laundry and dish soap, sham-

poo, bars of soap and toothpaste are examples of what we will be collecting.

As always, Thanks for your help as “We are making a difference in Montville”.

Thanks Again, Nancy Toner

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FOYER DECORATIONS:

Thank you very much Kathy Zuck and Connie Stoll for decorating the foyer for the month of May. The humongous Mother’s

Day card was awesome!

GARDEN CLUB:

The gardening season had finally arrived!! What a difference a day makes. Hope to see all those beauti-

ful flowers popping up around Hillcrest. We sure had plenty of time to plan! The Community Garden is

starting to get planted and hope the good weather continues. We have some newcomers to the garden

and all the plots are taken for the season. We all hope for a bountiful harvest!!

We will be planting in front of the Rec Center again this year and hopefully at our June meeting we will get creative to have a

stand out display!!

Continued on next page

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TOPICS OF INTEREST AND OTHER THINGS Cont’d

MEN’S CLUB NEWS:

The 05 May Breakfast/Meeting attendance was attended by 15 members. We enjoyed eggs to order. Thanks to Ron for stepping

in and shopping, cooking and serving. There had been a promise that there was going to be an exhibition extraordinaire featuring

Jim Toner and Ron Benoit displaying their Japanese hibachi skills. But Jim and Nancy had to fly out to California to help in a

family matter. The extravaganza is now planned for later in the summer - I think.

A call for Handy Man volunteers! Our ranks are diminishing. Some of our volunteers have slowed down and others have left

the reservation for one reason or another. In the meantime newer residents are moving in but we are not getting any new volun-

teers. This is too good of a program to let lapse. So if you are able-bodied, meaning you wake up each day and get out of bed,

possibly you could consider becoming a volunteer. Sometimes we just need someone to hold a flashlight, flip a switch, or lean

against a ladder. Your qualified if you can call 911 when someone falls off the ladder. If willing, give your name to Mike

Fecher and ask him to team you up with one of the regulars. There is a lot of satisfaction that comes with helping someone who

truly needs help. We are all fortunate living in this community. Let’s keep the program alive. And this is an equal opportunity

offer. As most of you know, a couple of ladies have proven to be a very valuable asset to this program.

The next breakfast meeting will be at 0800 Saturday, June 04, 2016.

Submitted by Tom Fitzgerald

SMITH TONER DINE-OUT CLUB:

This month we have a new time ….5:30 PM…

We are going to “Frank’s Gourmet Grill”, in Mystic

Last month we went to On the Waterfront, in New London. We had a real nice outing…25 people…

Private room … The drinks kept on flowing… The food was very good and it was hot. We also all

moved around and talked to our friends. And…some things happened that I can’t say…but if you ask

people who went they will tell you what happened!... If you want to be with your friends, talk to everyone,

learn more about your neighbors, eat good food, and just have a good time...

You need to sign up and join us for the Dine-Out. The address is 56 Whitehall Ave, Mystic, CT.

Place: “Frank’s Gourmet Grill, in Mystic”

Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016

(note 2nd Thursday)

Time: 5:30 PM, at the restaurant…Note time change

HOSPITALITY:

Thank you to Joyce McCormack and Nina Ponte for bringing the cheese and crackers and desserts for the meeting.

GARDEN CLUB Cont’d:

The garden club is also decorating the foyer in the Rec Ctr. for the month of June. We are looking for some live potted plants,

Chicks and Hens, Succulents, Cactus, Fairy gardens…etc. Also some garden elements and small garden statues that we can bor-

row to decorate the foyer. Please let me know or you can drop them off at the June 1st Garden club meeting at 10:30 am.

Happy planting everyone!!! Anne

PS: Does anyone have any Fathers day decorations to commemorate Fathers Day?????

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WOMEN’S CLUB:

On Wednesday, May 18th a “Tea Party” host-

ed by Jean Wittkofske, Gail Hollingsworth,

Jean Gordon, Patty Hancock, Pat Hemingway,

Donna Bewlay and Jackie Benoit and attended

by 48 club members was held at our rec ctr.

Featured was a performance by “The Victorian

Lady” Kandie Carle. Her performance cen-

tered around the dress era of the 1860’s Civil

War and was educational as well as entertain-

ing.

The presentation by Ms. Carle along with the Tea Party treats and raffled center-

pieces used for decorations made for a fun filled afternoon.

On Wednesday. June 15th the Women’s club will be going to Denison Pequotsepos Nature Cen-

ter at 109 Pequotsepos Rd., Mystic, CT. There will be a 90-minute presentation focusing on

wildlife and birds we have right in our own backyards, and we can explore exhibits and see crea-

tures in their natural habitats. If you choose, you will have the opportunity to venture outside to

see the owls and other birds that reside at the Center. At noon we will depart for lunch at The

Mystic Diner & Restaurant located at 253 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic. Cost for Nature Center

visit & luncheon is $21.50 per person, including tax and tip. Payment due by June 9th to Pat

Hemingway, 11 Paint Brush Path - leave payment in mailbox located on front step. If pay-

ing by check, make out to YAHA. Please wear comfortable shoes! If you have any questions,

please contact Winne Bergman or Betsy Cope.

TEXAS HOLD’EM RESULTS:

16 hopefuls readied themselves for the 9AM start of the game. After 2 hours of play, “Jingles” was gone,

and so was “All In” and “Yes I paid for both of us”. It came down to the wire and out goes Pete and Bob.

This leaves 4 players to fight for the finish.

In 4th place was “El Presidante” Peg.

In 3rd place “I’ll be home shortly” Al Tuchman

In 2nd place Ed “ Ouch” Belinski, and, drum roll please, (because it has been a while)

THE WINNER is Mr. Bruce “call me anything but late for golf “ Royce.

Congrats to all. See you on June 4th. ($10)

P. S. The kitty did not go, so it will be added to next month’s.

STITCHERY GROUP:

The Stitchery Group meets on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

at 1:00 pm in the Library at the Rec. Ctr.

Have a craft you would like to learn or share.

Need help with knitting or crochet stitch.

Work on your cross stitching, or finish up the binding on a quilt?

Get back to that project that has been sitting around awhile,

or just come for “Show and Tell” we would love to see it!

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MONTVILLE SENIOR NEWS:

Let the summertime festivities begin! June starts our summer season of BBQ’s, Special Events, & more! Please join us for our

monthly Dinner & A Movie on Tuesday, June 7th - Dinner is Homemade Turkey Pot Pie (Gourmet style) and the movie is a new

release (western, drama) Jane Got a Gun w/Natalie Portman. We will be showing the documentary Last Will and Embezzle-

ment, by request, for those interested in viewing this very important film. View time is 23 minutes, snacks will be served, and

professional speaker will answer questions. Don’t be a victim!!! We will have our monthly BUNCO for those wanting to learn

or just come and enjoy playing on Tuesday, June 21st at 2:00 PM. Our Special Bingo will be on Tuesday, June 28th at 3:00 PM!

Our first big event of the summer will be on Wednesday, June 29th at 2:00 PM and will be a SUPER $10.00 BINGO! Kitchen

will be open selling hot dogs, hamburgers, & chowder! This is a Center fundraiser along with some BINGO fun! All money

prizes!!! We are always have a great time at the Center, don’t miss the fun! Our first Trip of the season is scheduled for June

23rd, which is The Massachusetts North Shore Featuring Salem, Gloucester & Scenic Rockport! Trip includes: Historic Salem

visit, Peabody Essex Museum, Gloucester House Luncheon, Rockport Sightseeing, and luxury motor coach! Please sign up &

pay at office ASAP – to ensure seating and trip! Stay tuned for next month when we have our BBQ chicken Night with enter-

tainment!!!

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Annual Art Show and for supporting our Senior Center Artists! A wonderful time

was had by all! Thank you also for supporting the Montville Senior Center!

We have one of the best Centers around because we have some of the best seniors in Town!

Baseball Outing

On Monday, May 23rd a group of us attended a Hartford Yard Goats baseball game at Dodd Stadi-

um. The Yard Goats prevailed with a 2 to 1 victory over the Bowie Bay Sox in 12 innings. We

definitely got our money’s worth, considering all the pleasure we had for the price of a $10 ticket.

One of our residents came home with a souvenir after making a one-hand snag of a foul ball

(actually it kind of rolled right under the seat.) Hotdogs, popcorn, peanuts and beer. How can it get

better?

The Connecticut Tigers are ready to start their season at Dodd in a few weeks. They have 12 home games in July including six

games on Mondays and Tuesdays. These are great days to relax after the children and grandchildren visits on the previous

weekend. There is also a Friday, July 29th game with a fireworks show following the game. If there is interest in attending as a

group, I will make arrangements accordingly. Let me know if you are interested.

Tom Fitzgerald [email protected] or (860) 367-0130

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HILLCREST SERVICES & CLASSIFIEDS

NOTARY SERVICE: There are four Notaries Residing at Hillcrest.

They all offer the notary service free of charge.

Anna Hansen 1 Indian Hill Rd 860.884.0345

Ginny Marion 29 Hillcrest Dr. 860.848.9512

Robin Siragusa 39 Hillcrest Dr. 860.848.9321

Ron Hathaway 23 Indian Hill Rd 860.367.3822

JUSTICE of the PEACE: Jim Toner has been sworn in as a Connecticut Justice of the Peace. He can perform marriages, civil unions, and

renew your vows. Call Jim @ 860.848.3326

NRA Certified Instruction for CT Pistol Permits and Personal Protection in the Home-Anyone wanting a CT pistol permit must take a

certified training course. Jim Toner is a certified instructor. Call him @ 860.848.3326 to set up training.

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

Anyone having issues with a window??

Call the Smith-Toner window team for assistance @ (860) 367-0713 OR (860) 848-3326.

He’s Back

I’M LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE: Have a vacuum cleaner that’s not working up to par? Lamps, coffee maker, toaster

oven, power tools, or iron on the fritz? I enjoy troubleshooting them and repairing them. VCRs, TVs, and other electronics are not

on my challenge list. But I will take a look at most household appliances or power tools. I will identify the problem and then let

you know if: (1) it is cost effective to repair it and how long it will take, (2) you should replace it, or (3) I can’t fix it and you need

to bring it to a repair shop. The only cost is for any repair parts. So give me some challenges! Tim Sullivan 860.848.7427

FOR SALE

22 inch Kettle Charcoal Grill...hardly used, with protective cover and bag of charcoal

….$40. Call Sandra McCourt @ 860.367.0466

Hand made Jewelry for Sale, Friday, June 10th, 10am to 12pm, at 14 Heather Brook Rd., Phone 772.318.3158 if any ques-

tions call Jeanne Fletcher.

TV Service for Hillcrest Seniors: If you have a flat screen LCD TV that's not working I can take it for recycling or give

you a free estimate of repairs if you want it fixed. This does not include old CRT TV or large screen plasma sets.

Call Paul Biekert, 21 Hillcrest Drive 860.822.5578

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Volume 16, Issue 6

June, 2016 YAHA Calendar

Lots to do!! Come and join your neighbors and make new friends.

June, 2016

1

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc

10:30 Garden Club

1:00 Stitchery Group

7:00 Game Night

2

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.

9:00 Low Impact Exerc.

2:00 BINGO

3

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.

10:30 Women’s Weight

Mgmt

7:00 TGIF Chat

4

8:00 Men’s Club Break-

fast

9:00 $10 Texas

Hold’em

6

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


1:00 Water Color

Class

7

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


Bocce-Co-ed AM

1:00 Mah Jongg

1:00 Pitch/Cribbage

8


10:30 Dust Catchers


Bocce–Men PM

7:00 Game Night

9

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


2:00 BINGO

5:30 Dine Out

10

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


Mgmt

7:00 TGIF Chat

11

13

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


1:00 Water Color

Class

7:00 YAHA Meeting

14

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


Bocce-Co-ed AM

1:00 Mah Jongg

1:00 Pitch/Cribbage

15


10:00 Women’s Club - Denison Pe-quotsepos Nature Ctr/Mystic Diner &

Restaurant

Bocce–Men PM

7:00 Game Night

16

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


2:00 BINGO

17

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


Mgmt

7:00 TGIF Chat

18

20

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


1:00 Water Color

Class

21

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


Bocce-Co-ed AM

1:00 Mah Jongg

1:00 Pitch/Cribbage

22


10:00 Hillcrest Golf

Outing


Bocce–Men PM

7:00 Game Night

23

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


2:00 BINGO

24

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


Mgmt

7:00 TGIF Chat

25

27

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


1:00 Water Color

Class

28

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


Bocce-Co-ed AM

1:00 Mah Jongg

1:00 Pitch/Cribbage

29


11:30 Lights & Sights

Cruise & Capt. Scott’s


Bocce–Men PM

7:00 Game Night

30

7:50 & 9:00 Swim Exerc.


2:00 BINGO

June 5th @ 1:00 Bocce Gala– Rain Date June

12th @ 1:00

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Remember, Sundays are not listed on this calendar unless there is a Sunday event. This allows more space for week events.

Ginny’s Pole Art

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