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HPCA Board Meeting

Thursday, May 18

10:00 am

Volunteer Board Members

Morty Berkowitz

President Brunie Robles

Vice President Jay Confalone

Treasurer

Bill Ketchabaw

Secretary

Alan Garelick

Member at Large

HP Board email address: [email protected] In the subject box of the email, write “HP Board.”

Note from the President

I want to thank the members of the Social Committee for their outstanding work in putting together the retirement party for Betty. It was an outstanding event, enjoyed by all.

The beautiful spring season is now upon us and I hope residents will begin their seasonal chores as needed – power washing homes, renewing and watering lawns, mulching flower beds and around trees. This applies to all homeowners, whether they reside here full time or rent their property. Our property values are impacted by the overall condition of the community. We have a contract for landscaping but it does not include watering lawns. As I mentioned in a previous column, it is imperative that residents follow our associations policies. If not, we may have to take needed corrective action and bill the homeowner. This would, of course, follow a due process hearing.

The recent problem with the pool’s heater was caused by a lightning strike. Since we do not test the heater during the winter it was only discovered when the pool was opened and the heater was tested. As soon as we became aware of the problem we took steps, in accordance with our contract, to correct it. I would like to point out that it would be helpful if residents would inquire in the office or contact a board member for accurate information instead of “causing an uproar” or being disrespectful. That holds true with any concerns you might have. We make every effort to keep Heritage Pines in excellent condition but hope you will realize that not all situations can be corrected immediately.

It has been reported that AT&T is going around the neighborhood soliciting for business. They do not have permission to solicit in Heritage Pines. It is up to the homeowner to call the police and report the incident. If you can give their name and time of day, it would be helpful.

Enjoy the spring weather and stay well. Morty Berkowitz

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

Volume 17, Issue 5 May 2017

Heritage Pines Community Association, Inc.

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Clubhouse Events MYSTERY THEATRE 2017 Get ready for an evening of fun and laughter when the Heritage Pines

Players present, Home Sweet Homicide, an audience participation murder mystery. The play will be presented on Saturday, April 29

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pm. This event is sold out; however, you can add your name to the waiting list.

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Line Dancing

Monday morning line dance class has decided to do a trial extension of class from 9-10:30 am to 9-11 am. Thanks to all of you who attended Bob Webster’s evening of line dancing, particularly the line dance group, which provided all the yummy desserts, and helped make the evening possible. This is the second time Bob has come to HP. He is a terrific teacher. If anyone is interested in exploring a way for him to be invited back more days, please let the HP office know or stop by the Monday line dance class.

Tuesday Afternoon Book Club The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club (open to all residents) will meet May 2 at 1 pm. This month’s selection is Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. Suzy Orebaugh will lead the discussion.

Out to Lunch Bunch The Out to Lunch Bunch will meet at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 4. We will be going to Outback Steakhouse, located at 1289 Kildaire Farm Rd in Cary. Darlene Hanson will be hosting this event.

Garden Club There will be NO Garden Club meeting in May. The next meeting will be June 13, 2017.

USO Our May Live and Learn program will feature Megan Segal, an active

volunteer for many military organizations and an accomplished author. She will share with us about her involvement with the USO at the NC RDU Center. The USO of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Center serves active duty

military members, their families and retired military service members who are traveling through the airport. Join us on Wednesday, May 24

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am as we learn more about this important organization that supports our military. Sign up deadline is Monday, May 15

th and the cost is $2.00.

Refreshments will be served.

Preston Pointe Dinner Preston Pointe, a retirement community in Morrisville, will be providing a Friday Night Dinner in our Clubhouse. The menu will include Chicken Marsala, Roasted Red Potatoes, Garlic Sautéed Broccoli, Caesar Salad and Tiramisu for dessert. The dinner will be on Friday, May 12

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and be served from 5:00 to 5:30 pm. There will not be a program, however, you will have an opportunity to sign up for a tour of Preston Pointe followed by a cookie and coffee reception. Join your friends and neighbors for a Friday Night Dinner on May12! Cost is only $2.00 and the sign up deadline is May 1. Seating is limited, so be sure to sign up early!

Co-Ed Potluck Bring your favorite dish and join your Heritage Pines neighbors on May 16 at 12:30 pm for a co-ed pot luck lunch and social! Please use the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse lobby to indicate the dish you will be bringing. The cost is $3.00 and covers setting up and cleaning up as well as assorted beverages. The sign-up deadline is May 1. Linda Brown and Cynthia Finnelly will be hosting.

Non – Fiction Book Club The Non-Fiction book club will meet on Tuesday May 16 at 7 pm in the Craft Room of the clubhouse. We will be discussing In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette by Hampton Sides. If you like, bring a snack or beverage to share. Newcomers are always welcome! If you want more information, contact Bonny or Verghese Chirayath.

Singers for Goodness Sakes Please join us for a Rockin' 60's Concert performed by one of our favorite groups, The Singers for Goodness Sake, on Thursday, May 18 at 7:00 pm. They are a non-profit group, based in Cary, who

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movies on May 21 at 6 pm and find out if Bubbie can stop worrying about her granddaughter.

Memorial Day Join your Heritage Pines friends and neighbors for our annual Memorial Day program at 10:00 am on Monday, May 29. Our program speaker will be Colonel Matthew Segal, U.S. Army, Retired. Colonel Segal has served in the office of the Army Chief of Public Affairs at the Pentagon and has also served on the staff of President Gerald Ford. Join your neighbors as we pay tribute to those men and women who have died serving our country. The cost is $5.00 per person and refreshments will be served. Sign up deadline is Monday, May 15.

Westward Ho! Choral Sing-a-long! Come along all you Cowgirls and Cowboys and join the Choral Group for a fun filled evening of Western tunes. No matter where you are from, you'll be entertained with some "Cowboy Music" and sing-a-long to some old familiar cowboy tunes. Please join us on June 3 at 7 pm in the Heritage Pines Clubhouse. There will be music, laughter, fellowship and best - of - all - dessert. The cost is $5 and the sign up deadline is May 22.

Horseshoes Join us for some fun playing horseshoes, Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 am. If you have any questions, please call Lucille Grasso.

Bocce Games Starting May 2, Bocce Games will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 am, weather permitting. Conditions of 85 degrees or less will still apply. Newcomers are needed and always welcome. Come and try the games, they are very easy to play and lots of fun!!

just love performing for our very enthusiastic residents, so don't miss this fun evening! Sign-up deadline is Monday, May 8. Refreshments will be served and the cost is $5.00. Please contact Pat Schneider if you have any questions.

Green Hope Jazz Band The Green Hope Jazz Band will be entertaining us on Monday, May 22 at 4:30 pm. This outstanding high school jazz band is directed by Le’Roy Barley and has performed for us many times

at the Clubhouse. Mr. Barley has performed and recorded all over the world and is also the director of Jazz Combos at Duke University. You will be sure to enjoy this performance and not want to miss it! The cost is $3.00 and the sign up deadline is Monday, May 8th. Refreshments will be served.

Tech Talk with Lila — Spring Cleaning It’s SPRING! The sun is

out and it’s beautiful! And now let’s do some Spring Cleaning!! Join us on Sunday, May 21 at 3 pm. Spring Cleaning in the cyber world means it’s time to shake out the cobwebs and get ready for….. well, whatever you want. For this TechTalk we’ll discuss and demonstrate some tools to help keep your Mac or PC cleaner, safer and easier to use. Also some suggestions for organizing all that “stuff” that you download and can never find again (Hasn’t that happened to you? You download something and then tear your hair out trying to find out where it went?). As always, bring questions and let’s Tech Talk!

Movie of the Month Please Note: May’s movie will be shown on Sunday, May 21st. In Crossing Delancey, we meet Isabelle Grossman (Amy Irving), who is living the dream. She has a rent-controlled apartment in New York’s upper West Side, a job at a prestigious independent bookstore, plenty of friends, and a handsome local author to dream about. However, none of this matters to her Bubbie, a fiercely loving, traditional Jewish grandmother, who worries about single Isabelle, living alone. Unbeknownst to Isabelle, Bubbie hires a marriage broker to save the day. Come to the

Heritage Pines Committee Meetings:

ARC - May 3 & 17 at 10 am Clubhouse - May 12 at 10 am Grounds - May 10 at 7:00 pm Social - May 1 at 11:00 am Hospitality - May 1 at 1:00 pm

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system and do not receive a letter, one will be available in the office. Sidewalk upkeep is the responsibility of the Town of Cary. If you notice cracks or irregularities in pavement that might prove dangerous for our residents, please make a note of the location and call 919-469-4090 to report it. As mentioned last month, Duke Progress Energy maintains street lights in Cary. Each post has a number on it. Call in the number of the burned out lamp to 800- 419-6356. Their web site is another option: duke-energy.com/progress. Thanks to those of you who heeded our suggestions in last month’s newsletter to take a look at mulch beds, mailboxes, and private lampposts on your property that might require maintenance. We should have mentioned that there are still some mail box posts available for purchase if your wooden one is in need of replacement. Please contact office staff for details. We anticipate the spring planting will take place early May. In the meantime, enjoy the pansies and warmer days!

Your Grounds Committee

I’d like to start by saying thanks to everyone that came out for the Brightview presentation in April. It was probably one of the biggest turnouts and it’s always so great to visit with everyone. For those of you who could not make it, below is a recap of what we discussed and I hope you will be able to find the time to attend our next event. Highlights of presentation: Reviewed the list of services for the year: Weekly mowing March – October; shrub trims between now and November; October – January is leaf removal. We reviewed challenges in 2016: By the end of July we had 10” more rain than normal causing root rot, stretching out the mow rotation, and causing the shrubs and turf to grow faster. August and September, we had a drought causing extra damage to the turf with root rot. Warm Fall temperatures allowed the leaves to hold on longer than normal and for shrubs to shoot out new growth late in the season. The turf company was under performing and not delivering the results we

Grounds Committee Report Thank you to all who took time to attend the discussion April 13

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made it impossible for Robert Day, of Bartlett Tree Company, to attend. His presentation has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 4 at 2 pm. You will find the signup info elsewhere in this newsletter. Will Marsh presented for the BrightView team. It was disappointing to the Grounds Committee that the presentation was not better attended. We particularly noted the absence of some residents who call in concerns. They could have been educated, along with the rest of us, on the services offered under our COMMERCIAL CONTRACT, as well as the calendar of when services are provided. As has often been said, the community ages up each year. It is important for us to understand the tree and lawn care issues that occur. Will took questions, and made it clear BrightView is committed to providing quality care to Heritage Pines. He reviewed services under our current contract, and mentioned some changes that have been made for the coming year. Please remember to check the Landscaper BULLETIN BOARD, for both mowing and pruning info. The pruning map is new this year. Photos of weeds not covered are posted. Robert Day and his staff will be treating gloomy scale again this year, Spring and Fall. There is a signup sheet in the clubhouse. Fee is $10 per Maple tree each season, but collection is once a year. So if you have one tree and wish both applications, sign up and leave a check for $20. Those of you with sprinkler systems should soon be receiving the annual letter on sprinkler backflow assembly testing required annually by the Town of Cary. The program usually begins in June. If you “opt in” the town has a certified testing company perform the required test on your irrigation system. You can “opt out” and have a town certified company of your choice test your backflow system. The letter explains how to communicate your choice to the town and the dead line date. If you have an irrigation

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expected with the turf weeds. Goals for 2017: Improve our turf program: No more

Trugreen – Brightview will self-perform the turf applications in 2017; We added a summer application of fertilizer to help build up the nutrients in the soil; Please remember there are still specific weeds not covered in your turf program. Please see landscape board inside the clubhouse for details and pictures.

Improve the consistency of our shrub trim: We created a new shrub trim map. Please reference the landscape board in the clubhouse for details; We have worked hard to improve our mow efficiency. The savings in time should translate to more hours spent on the shrub trim; We made a goal to have the first round of shrub trim complete by the end of June. If we start the summer in check, we should have more success keeping it that way.

What it takes to have healthy turf: Proper amount of water; Not too much and not too little; Please have your irrigation contractor review your system, set up the proper times, and install a rain sensor if you don’t have one. Over watering is the number one killer of turf and plants; Proper turf program and fertilization.

Thank you again for allowing us to come speak and I hope you find this information helpful. When you see the crew out and about, they always appreciate a good nod and a smile. They have done some wonderful work this winter in preparing you for a great summer and I think it will show as the summer goes on. Talk with you next month, Will, Jamie, & Joe

Heritage Pines friends, What a wonderful retirement celebration you gave me on Sunday, April 9, 2017, thank you. The energy of life filled the Clubhouse and it is an event I will always remember, what a gift of joy. Below you will see a picture of the clock that did not arrive for the celebration, it is a cherished reminder of all of you that I will see daily. Thank you for all your love and care for me over the years and all the extra pounds I have gained because you shared the gift of food with me. Oh, what a wonderful commu-nity you have established! It is truly the envy of many. You have a heart in Heritage Pines that will never quit, you love and care for each other like family. You have been my family for the past sixteen years and I will always cherish the memories. Just like family, we have shared good times and sad times, and through our tears and laughter we have survived together. I have truly enjoyed my years with you and I pray the very best for all of you in the future. Thank you for making this world a better place to live by sharing your love. You will be etched in my heart forever. Love & Hugs,

Betty Landes

Bartlett Trees Robert Day from Bartlett Trees will be here to talk about managing your trees and keeping them healthy on Thursday, May 4th at 2:00 pm.

Ping Pong Table The table is on the back deck during the summer months. The balls and net will be stored in the coat closet in the multi purpose room with a clipboard for sign up.

The Clubhouse Committee

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Peggy’s Travel Events

The people are responding and the bus for Savannah, Jekyll Island and Beaufort June 19-23 is about 60% full! But we still have plenty of seats for our HP friends, who can bring a friend. For 5 days and 4 nights it is just $549 PP DO. There’ll be tours, dinners and live entertainment along with a stop at St. Simon’s Island, vacation home of the rich and famous. Don’t miss The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum August 13-16. It is 4 days and 3 nights lodging in Cincinnati for just $659 PP DO. Next is Lancaster, PA Dutch Country October 9-13, including shows and walking the hallowed ground of Gettysburg. We’ll have lunch aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia and see “Jonah” Show at the Sight and Sound Theatre. Five days and four nights is just $599 PP DO. Get detailed itineraries and register online at www.PeggysTravelEvents.com or via mail at: PTE, PO Box 5182, Cary, NC 27582. Please include $150 deposit PP, payable to Tammy Campbell. Chuck & Tammy Campbell Owners, Travel Guides Mobile: 919-208-8823 and 8822

Social Committee News We would like to welcome our new on-site manager, Betsy Dienes, to Heritage Pines! We appreciate the

help that the office personnel gives to the Social Committee and we are looking forward to working with Betsy. We hope you have all had an opportunity to meet her. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED….Our July 4

event

has always been a special celebration at Heritage Pines. So that we can again celebrate July 4

, celebrate our country’s

birthday, we need volunteers to help with this event. If you are able to help, please notify a member of the Social Committee. We cannot have this event unless there are volunteers willing to help! Volunteers help to make Heritage Pines a great place to live! PLEASE REMEMBER…..When you are attending a function, please do not expect seconds to eat or to take home from the event, unless it has been announced that there are seconds available. If there are lefto-vers from an event, the chairperson and the committee decide what will be done with them. These volunteers have spent countless hours planning and helping with an event, please do not put them in the position of tell-ing you not to take seconds or to not take food home. SAVE THE DATE…Our favorite Live and Learn speaker, JC Knowles, will return for the June Live and Learn. Be sure to mark your calendars for June 14

th. He will delight you

with his humor and his love of sharing with others about the history of North Carolina! We have a busy month of May at the Club-house, please mark your calendar for these events! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT……More than 200 Heritage Pines residents attended the Retirement Reception for our retiring on-site manager, Betty Landes. Thank you to the Heritage Pines Homeowners Association, the HP Board, Social Committee and Hospitality Committee for hosting the event.

Trash Cans and Mailboxes Please make sure your trash cans are not placed too close to your mailbox! When placing your

trash cans outside, they can be placed in the grass next to the curb, at the end of your driveway or if placed on the street, they must be far enough away from the mailbox that the mail truck has room to access your mailbox. There will be no mail delivery if there is not enough room for the mail truck!

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2000 Heritage Pines Drive Cary, NC 27519

Thinking of You

Jim Brady Dick Gross Lorrie Gross Victoria Riccardi Ann Thompson Don Ward

May

2-Susan Berkowitz 2-Brunie Robles 2-Pat Schneider 3-Mickey Brescia 3-Harvey Gunther 4-Sandy Giovino 7-Gordhan Patel 8-Mary Caputo 8-Amy Esper 9–Joan Hall 12-Jack Bacola 12-Dennis Cossa 12-Barbie Laxton 13-Carol Hill 14-Marianne Heaton 14-Dinesh Kachalia 14-Sergei Siletzky 14-Russ Willard 15-Ruthie Hauf

17-Angie DeVita 18-Helene Johnson 18-Ralph Sutherland 19-Don Bond 19-Ed Eagle 20-Diane McCarraher 20-Carolyn Sutherland 20-Bob Woessner 21-Blanche Bahamonde 21-Carl Salyer 23-Bonny Chirayath 23-Marilyn Nugent 24-Dick Gross 24-Joan Ward 26-Mary DePuy 29-Nancy Skelding 30-Lou DeCellis 30-Betty Hockaday

Hospitality Chairperson The May chairperson is Sonia Medina. Please notify her if anyone in our community needs our care or concern. We live in a community that really cares for one another!

Betsy Dienes, CMCA, AMS On-Site Manager Office Phone: 919-466-0016 Office Fax: 919-466-0014 Email: [email protected] Website: heritagepinesnc.com Management Company: Elite Management Professionals 919-233-7660 Website: elite-mgmt.com

Community Thanks To The Following Chairpersons and Their Committees:

Hospitality – Gloria Slugg HP Movies – Gail Reilly Men’s Breakfast 1– Joe Lacenere, Travis Thompson, Dick Gross & Crew Live & Learn - Sharon Toomey and Social Committee Spring Fling - Carol French, Mary Toland, Janet Deal & Volunteers Retirement Party -Pat Schneider, Wendy Adley, Sharon Toomey, Brunie Robles, the Social Committee and the Hospitality Committee Comedy Night - Gail Reilly, Meta Linde, Cynthia Finley and Pat Schneider SAS Singers - Sue Singer and committee Mystery Theater -Sharon Toomey & Walt Ramsey and the HP Players Men’s Breakfast 2- Don Matthews, Art Heaton, Bob Thompson & Crew Tech Talk - Lila Bednar

May Wedding Anniversaries 1-Bob & Bernie Aliberti 4-Dave & Doris Manning 11-Dave & Barbara Harcharic 13-Ivan & Blanche Bahamonde 15-Nick & Ann Trasatto 16- Krishna & Saroja Mandapaka 19-Dick & Vicki Shannon 23-Tarvy & Mary Giannuzzi 28-Bob & Kay Cole 28- Paul & Helene Johnson 30- Frank & Mary Caputo

Original Art Display

Come check out the new art display in the craft room at the Clubhouse.

The Artists for the month of May is Don & Joan Ward