December - Heritage of Hawkridge Lifestyle

H e r i t a g e o f H a w k R i d g e C o m mu ni t y A s s o c i a t i o n, I nc .
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Hawk Ridge Putterings
Volume 13, Issue 12
December 2014
Resident Spotlight
Upcoming
Events
Flynn’s Corner
Once again the year is coming to an end and we prepare for the holiday season.
It has been an eventful
2014 and we have continued to welcome many new
home owners to the community! As we continue to
expand, we will need to be
patient and work together
through the growing pains,
but I am confident a fabulous 2015 awaits all of us.
As the days roll by, it is
easy to get bogged down in
the daily things that bother
us and forget how truly
blessed we all are.....there
are many who are less fortunate, so please consider
giving to local food pantries,
toys for tots, or other great
community out-reach programs! I wish you all continued health and happiness for 2015!
See you at the clubhouse,
Dec 6
Cup of Christmas
Tea
10 am
Dec 7
Cookies with Santa
1 pm
Dec 8
Ladies Soup & Salad
5:30 pm
Dec 13
Hikers 9 am
Main St 11:30 am
Dec 16
Dec 19
Holiday Pageant
7 pm
Dec 24 - Dec 28
Office Closed
Renee
Heritage of Hawk Ridge
Office Hours:
Mon - Fri
9 am - 5 pm
Sat 9 am - 2 pm
Office Number: 636-561-7895 Office
Fax: 636-625-6646
www.hhrlifestyle.org
Dec 31st
New Year’s Eve
Gala 8 pm
GORDON WILKINSON
Meet the first man to host a section of the
Progressive Dinner Party at Heritage Hawk Ridge (HHR).
When the call went out from the Progressive Dinner Party
(PDP) chairmen that hosts were greatly needed, Gordon Wilkinson was drafted and answered the call. When he spoke with
a chairperson he explained that he was an actuarial scientist by
education and experience, not a person used to cooking and
entertaining at home at an elegant dinner party. But Gordon,
dedicated to HHR, agreed to serve; since the party was a grand
success, he now says he actually enjoyed doing it. We can look
forward to seeing Gordon’s name on the roster of future PDP
hosts/hostesses.
Gordon moved to HHR in 2005 where he enjoys tennis, ping
pong, bike rides, cooking class, Dapper Dans, Hawk Ridge
Boys, and the many other activities. One of his hobbies, internet research, is focused on archeological digs, especially in
Egypt. His other hobbies include harmonic playing, investments, and caring for antique cars He still owns his first car, a
1933 Plymouth which he bought two months after his 16th
birthday. He also owns a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. Both cars
are housed in garages on the HHR campus. Gordon loves old
cars that are in good condition, so take care of yours-Gordon
may want it someday.
In 2006, Gordon retired after 40 years in the employee benefits
industry. Initially, his responsibilities were as a Field Manager
for a major insurance company in Columbus, Ohio. Later he
was transferred to St Louis as a Regional Field Manager where
he had responsibility for all areas of sales and services in a six
state region. In 1993, Gordon became Group Field Vice President, Executive Accounts for a large local carrier; he had direct
responsibility for the management of large executive accounts,
including Anheuser-Busch, McDonnell Douglas, and CPI Corp
(now you know why a small dinner party wasn’t a problem,
even if he couldn’t cook).
Gordon earned a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from the
University of Nebraska (UN). His graduate work was in actuarial science and statistics also at UN. In addition to various industry course certificates, he holds a Chartered Underwriter
(CLU) professional designation. He is a member of the National Life Underwriters Association and National Health Underwriters Association.
A son lives in O’Fallon and a daughter lives In Millard, NE. He
has 6 grandchildren. He loves HHR because of all the activities offered and of course all the wonderful people here.
Submitted by Barb Heater
HHR PostPost-It
Ladies Annual
Holiday Soup & Salad
Monday
5:30
December 8th, 5:
0 pm
Reminder….
12th Annual
“A Cup of
Christmas Tea”
Saturday December 6, 2014
Boutiques Open at 10 am
Victorian Fashion Show: 11:00 am
Lunch 12 noon
Reminder…..
Cookies
with
Santa
Sunday, December 7th
From 1 — 4 pm
Visit Historic Main Street for a day of
Christmas Traditions!
Saturday,
December 13th
...and last minute
holiday shopping!
A charter school bus will depart the clubhouse
at 11:30 am and then depart the event at 4 pm to
return home.
We still have room!
Come enjoy an evening of festive chatter, a silly game or two, and a bit of humor. Not to mention the great salads,
soups and desserts!
Please Sign up on the sheet on
Clubhouse bulletin board if you plan to
attend and the item you will bring!
Annual Holiday Pageant
Friday, December 19th 7 pm Clubhouse
Come enjoy the spirit of
the season with
performances by:
The Dapper Dan’s / Hawk
Ridge Boys
Resident Soloists / Vocal
Belles…..and more
Dessert and Coffee Provided
(see sign up sheet)
All That Glitters New Year’s Eve Gala
If you have a couple you would like to invite, you may now do
so on a first come, first serve basis , as space is available. Cost
for non-resident guests is $45 per person.
Event time : 8 pm to midnight
Music by : CROSSFIRE
HHR PostPost-It Notes
Join us for an
evening with
Annual
Casino
Night
Anyone feeling lucky??
Then come join us for an evening of fun
Nick
Calandro
Saturday, January 31st
7 - 10 pm
Saturday, January 17th
6:30 - 10:00 pm
Try your luck at
Black Jack, Texas Hold’em
And Roulette
Enjoy one of the areas top soloists as Nick cues
up songs from Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble`,
Dean Martin, and many others.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm and Gambling
starts at 7 pm sharp! Everyone receives
$10,000 in play money and has 2 1/2 hours to
increase their stash (rotating stations is
required every 45 minutes)
At 9:30 pm PRIZES will be awarded!
BINGO
Cost is $15.00 per person
Friday, January 9th
(residents only)
&
Friday, January 23rd
7:00 pm—9 pm
Cost is $10 per person and includes 3 Cards
You pay at the door, but must sign up!
(see attached sign up flyer)
See sign up sheet with
flyers!
The Bragging Rights Board
Hand & Foot
BRIDGE CLUB NEWS
Triple Play
EVENING BRIDGE
Wednesday Evening
Jean Bartha 235,785
November 4, 2014
Friday Afternoon
Jean Bartha 228,220
1st -
Shirley De Avilla
3370
2nd -
Galen Bird
3250
November 11, 2014
Ladies
Pinochle
1st -
Stan Jones
4800
2nd -
Galen Bird
4200
November 18, 2014
1st -
Elaine Voight
4680
2nd -
Shirley De Avilla
3440
October 8, 2014
Steph Hempel
6120
Veta Cairns
5510
Mary Ann Hunt
5400
Jean Bartha
3320
November 25, 2014
1st -
Stan Jones
7750
2nd -
Sandra Heuay
3070
DAY BRIDGE
November 6, 2014
Monthly Game
Day
First Wednesday of each month at 1 pm in
the card room. Next event will be on
January 7th . See sign up sheet on
clubhouse bulletin board.
Remember to put out your luminaries on December
24th and ..Don’t forget the Carolers on
December 24th!
1st -
Marcia Sturm
2540
2nd -
Barb Heater
2310
November 20, 2014
1st -
Ginny Puhl
4050
2nd -
Jane Ehrle
3810
This & That !
Tuesday
Pro Shop
Sale
January
20th
3 pm
As we embark upon a new year, I will
once again be holding a meeting to discuss activities for the 2015 calendar
year. If you are interested in getting
involved, please plan on attending...the
more the merrier!
Come take advantage of merchandise discounts and get
a holiday gift for the golfer on your list!
Pro Shop hours are
9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday through Sunday
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy
636-625-3836.
Thanks to all HHR residents for your generous
donations of food on Saturday, November 15th
to the 2014 Scouting for Food Campaign.
Overall in the Greater Saint Louis/Saint
Charles Area over 1.8 million cans were collected by Scouts. In spite of a frigid Saturday
morning eleven Scouts and five adult leaders
collected 1260 cans in our
community. The adult leaders took the Scouts to Steak
n Shake before the pick-up
and fortified them against
the cold with all the pancakes they could eat. The cans collected here were delivered to the food pantry operated by the 1st Baptist church in Wentzville. This food pantry provides food for 300 families in the Wentzville area. The Scouts who collected
the food are members of Troop 968 and are sponsored by the Morning Star
Church at 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri.
Fun HHR Style!
Thanks to the 2014 Progressive Dinner Committee
and their salute to the 250th Birthday of St. Louis!
A great time was had by all who attended and
thanks to Bob Harrison’s DVD, a great deal of St.
Louis history was provided.
WINTER FITNESS PROGRAMS
Classes start January 7th and end March 13th - Free for HHR Residents
PiYoTM
Wednesday’s
9 - 9:50 am
Aerobic Dance
Friday’s
9 - 9:50 am
Chair Aerobics
Wed & Fri
10 - 10:50am
(see sign up sheet)
New Program For Circuit Training - 2 Class Program Limited to 10 Guys and 10 Gals
Guys: January 12, & 19 at 7pm
Gals: January 26 & Feb 2 at 7 pm
Join Kathleen in the Fitness Room for small class instruction on getting the most out of your workout and utilizing the fitness equipment at HHR to maximize your time and effort for the best results!