June 2013 - Heritage Oaks

Heritage Oaks - Georgetown, Texas 78633
Being Firewise is a
Community Responsibility
by Don McCullough
The Distinguished Community Speaker series covered “Water Conservation in a Time of Drought” in April so this
month we are moving to become more fire conscious as rain expectations gradually diminish. As we viewed
television videos of fire raging through Bastrop’s pine trees, over the hills of Los Angeles, Colorado and other
locations, we witnessed how helpless homeowners generally were as they watched their primary investment
burn down. Those of us who were involved in Scouting were urged to always “Be Prepared”, but what can
a homeowner and community really do to anticipate and minimize this potential financial and emotional
disaster?
Increasing our options and awareness will be a team of distinguished speakers including Assistant Georgetown
Fire Chief Clay Shell, Battalion Chief Ray Cummings and Vice Chair of Sun City’s Firewise Committee, Edgar
Nefflen. They are currently studying maps of the wooded areas surrounding Heritage Oaks, are planning an
on-ground inspection of these areas, are working up some demonstrations, and are planning an interesting
program that even includes planning your personal landscaping with fire-resistant plants. They will also discuss
the importance of eliminating explosive fire accelerant undergrowth such
as junipers (commonly called cedar trees) in your
surrounding areas. Firewalls such as masonry or stone
perimeter fences are often cited as being effective
retardant barriers.
You will learn many preparatory cautions from these
experienced fire fighters, so be on hand with your
questions.
These Distinguished Community Speakers will share
their fire advice on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 10 a.m. in
the Heritage Oaks Clubhouse, and, as always, their
presentation is free to all residents.
Yard of the Month
Annie Webb
929 River Walk
Trail
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Volunteer Nutshell Editor
Needed Before “Sunset”
by Don McCullough
The HO Communications Committee runs on volunteers and usually gets a lot of miles per gallon, but we are
missing an editor to help our Nutshell publication run smoothly. The support staff is all in place with Jo Rake
electronically assembling the monthly layouts; Janine Alford and Debbie Cox providing proof reading; the
essential monthly contributors doing their writer/ photography things reporting activities occurring inside our
community, and the ads are sold. The editor is the conductor and coordinator of these information activities,
but “Sunset” for the Nutshell is now being discussed should no volunteer editor come forth.
What is needed is someone to orchestrate this regular information source of Heritage Oaks. Since most
functions are currently in place, it is estimated our new editor might be volunteering 4 to six hours of time
and talent a month. We have Job Descriptions and experienced supporters to help guide you, so all you need
is some ability or background in English, Journalism, or Communications. We do need you---OR the eightyear-old Nutshell could be discontinued, possibly as early as this summer, and advertising contracts refunded.
If you can help fill this much-needed vacancy, please contact Don McCullough at 240-5582 or Jo Rake at
943-9136 and lend a hand. Terms of office generally last a year and can be reappointed depending on the
volunteer’s interest in continuing.
New Neighbors
Gwen Matisziw
Big Bend Trail
Clayton Saylor
Heritage Oaks Bend
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THE CLUB HOUSE LIBRARY
by Linda Miller
As our community has grown, so has the number of
books and DVDs that have been donated to the Club
House Library. To allow for the shelving of all these
items, there has been some rearranging within the
Library.
DVDs and audio books have been removed from
behind the doors of the cupboards, put into baskets
according to Rating, and placed on the work shelves
on the wall at the back of the room. This not only
increases their visibility but should also make it easier
to find that perfect movie or audio book. The baskets
can temporarily be moved if an Activity group needs
the countertop.
Ruth Hochstein checks out the Wow!Mobile
YOU CAN ALSO VISIT THE
WOW!MOBILE
In mid-2011 the Board of the Friends of the
Georgetown Public Library decided to tackle the
task of raising $150,000 to purchase and equip
a bookmobile. This goal was achieved through
several fund raisers, $80,000 of grant money, and
$1800 from a coin drive by the school children
of Georgetown. The ribbon cutting of the newly
purchased WOW!mobile occurred in April, 2012 and
the bookmobile hit the road!
Non-fiction books have been divided between the
Library (under the left hand wall windows) and the
Pool Room (behind the glass doors of the upper
cupboards). Books relating to wars and politics can
be found in the Pool Room. Fiction books have
been expanded in alphabetical sequence into the
cupboards that previously held the DVDs. They are
hidden by the closed cupboard doors, so please
open them to see what is available. These books
alphabetically follow those on the shelves to the right
of the hall door. Westerns are still in their usual place
on the low book shelf to the left of the hallway door.
Children’s books are no longer kept.
Michele Harber is the Community Outreach Librarian
for Georgetown who is responsible for driving the 32foot long bookmobile and keeping track of its 2,000plus books, DVDs and CDs . The colorful vehicle has
been well accepted by the Georgetown community,
logging 61 stops in the month of April.
Come visit your Heritage Oaks Library! You can take
out as many items as you want, keep them for as long
as you need, and return them when you are done . . .
and all this with no sign out or sign in!
Marilyn Richards shelves books
The WOW!mobile parks on Verde Vista, adjacent to
the Club House, twice a month from 10:00 to 11:00.
Summer stops will be on Mondays: June 10 and 24,
July 8 and 22, and August 5 and 19. The dates and
times for scheduled stops are posted on the notice
board in the Library/Hobby Room.
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You can utilize the WOW!mobile and save yourself
trips to the public library. Books, DVDs and CDs can
be reserved on-line with the library and Michele will
deliver them to HO via the bookmobile if you request
this. You can also return items to the bookmobile,
whether you picked them up from there or not.
Stop in and say “Hi” to Michele and check out her
inventory the next time you see the brightly colored
WOW!mobile at HO.
Heritage
Needle & Thread
N & T Plan Work Sessions
by Bobbie Mabry
The ladies of Needle and Thread used their regular
monthly meeting in May for a first ever "Shop and
Sell". Eight tables were set up for anyone in the HO
community to come and shop for items available or to
buy something they just had to add to their supplies.
There were pattern books galore, a lot of material, some
from all over the world, a quilt and a table of 'free' items.
Knitters had a vast selection of books, needles and even
some yarn. Four sewing and one embroidery machine
were available for sale and we are happy that two found
a new home.
Sharon Hedrick shows Patty Sanders,
Sandy Cox and Glenda Deal a machine
for sale at the N & T Shop & Sell
The regular meetings of the group in June and July
will be work sessions for our various charity projects.
Please bring your machines! All are welcome!
CALLING ALL CRAFT PERSONS
(This includes all women & men who reside in Heritage Oaks community)
6th Annual Crafts Faire
Monday, November 11th, HOA Clubhouse
If you would like to participate as a vendor, please call Sharon Hedrick (868-6320) or Helen Klenz (240-4140) ASAP!
Table places are filling up quickly; once the spots are spoken for, we will then take a waiting list. This year, the
Faire is open to all residents of Heritage Oaks for a modest fee of $10.00 per table which is equal to dues paid by
members of HOA Needle & Thread club, this year's sponsor.
We hope to see many varied crafts this year by both the ladies and men who live here to provide additional interest
in the event! Tell your friends and relatives about the Faire so they can mark their calendars to come and shop
since Christmas will be right around the corner. All are welcome!
Women of Heritage Oaks Schedule Luncheon and Style Show for June
On Thursday June 20th, at 10:00 a.m., the ladies of Heritage Oaks are invited to a luncheon and style show. The style
show will feature clothing and accessories from local boutiques. Come and see fashions modeled by our beautiful
Heritage Oaks residents. Learn how to coordinate and accessorize to change the look of your outfits. Come and
enjoy a fun filled morning with a delicious lunch.
The cost will be $8.00 per person. Reservations need to be made by Friday, June 10th to Joy Dornbush, 823 Lost
Maples (612) 965-9050. Checks should be made out to Heritage Oaks Georgetown HOA.
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Texas Ranger Captivates Audience
By Don McCullough
Texas Ranger Matthew Lindemann’s Distinguished Speaker presentation was brief, but it hit all the interesting
and salient points that everyone had anticipated. Lindemann has been an active Texas Ranger since 1997 and
was happily assigned to his home county in 2002. Prior to that time, he had served the Williamson County
Sheriff’s Office from 1985-1990 and the Texas Highway Patrol from 1990-1997. He pointed out that one must
have prior law enforcement experience and pass a test to qualify as a Texas Ranger. He added that about 250
applicants apply and compete for the five or six open slots on an annual basis, but he said the competition is
gradually easing up of late. He said he officially covers two central Texas counties from Georgetown, but he has
statewide jurisdiction in law enforcement.
Lindemann said that Empressario Stephen F. Austin conceived the idea of the Texas Rangers in 1825 “for the
common defense” of the early residents of the Lone Star State. Then there were less than 15 Rangers covering the
State. At the time, raids by Indians and the lack of respect for law, order, and property were common problems
that kept the Rangers busy. He said the introduction of five and six shooter revolvers to the Ranger’s arsenal
was equivalent at the time “to the atom bomb today”. Each Ranger had to furnish his own guns, ammunition,
clothes and mount in order to serve the State. During the time to stock an old fashioned muzzle-loading gun,
an Indian could fire several arrows, so the six shooter more than offset the Ranger’s inability to rapidly return fire.
Most Rangers carried two revolvers in addition to a repeating rifle and a Bowie knife. He recounted the deeds of
several historically notable Rangers including Jack Hays and Capt. Frank Hamer of Bonnie and Clyde fame.
The 150 commissioned Rangers are still effective and doing their duty. In 2012 they conducted 3,914
investigations, made 1,681 arrests, served 493 warrants, obtained 627 confessions, and recovered $36 million
in contraband. He recommended a day trip to Waco to tour the Texas Ranger Museum located on I-35 near the
Brazos River. He also suggested visiting the websites: www.tsdps.state.tx.us and www.texasranger.org the next
time you want more Ranger information.
Although the presentation was businesslike, there were laughs when Lindemann talked about how many fights
occur in Chuck Norris’ Walker- Texas Ranger, and the silver bullets fired by Clayton Moore in the Lone Ranger.
He was also a bit skeptical about how fast the forensic tests are produced on NCIS and other TV crime shows.
He said it is typical for a DNA test to require six weeks or more in real life. He discussed how well organized
smugglers were and how they utilized diversions such as moving large bands of illegal immigrants across the Rio
Grande while their rubber rafts were simultaneously moving drugs into the US downstream.
Lindemann said that law enforcement ranks are growing. When he first
worked for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department, they had about
35 men employed compared to the present 500 people. At the same time,
he reported an average daily jailed prison population of 600 in Williamson
County. He said although the Rangers own a helicopter, rubber boat/raft,
and operate a forensic lab, etc., they may be considering purchase of a
drone to enhance their surveillance capabilities around the State.
After the formal presentation, Lindemann answered audience questions.
Men of Heritage Oaks’ Chairman James Fontenot then presented him
with an Heritage Oaks Distinguished Speaker Certificate of Appreciation.
Texas Ranger Matthew Lindemann
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CHICK FLICK MAY COSTUME SOCIAL CURTAIN CALL
By Darlene Homeier
The Chick Flick Group would like to thank every single one of you who helped make the May Social such a
resounding success! We further thank the many residents who came in the most fantastic costumes. We cannot
name you all, however, we would be remiss, if we did not single out the winners of the Best Costume Contest.
First Place went to Pat McCutchin, who came dressed as the TV character, “Maudie Frickert”, and wantonly flirted
with all the men. Second Place went to characters from the movie, “Sister Act”. As a priest, Thomas Fowler led
his merry band of Nuns in song all around the ballroom. Cindi Fowler, Shirley Latham, Gwynne McMahon, Kristy
Nelson, Barbara Stillwell, and Koreen Tongen portrayed the Nuns. The devilish Bob Stillwell tagged at their heels.
Last but not least, Third Place went to a very special lady, 93-year-old Mary Alberts, as Bozo the Clown.
We also thank the most generous donors of the contest and door prizes: Wildfire ($50), Jack Allen’s Kitchen
($50), Long Horn Steakhouse ($40), Fish City Grille ($40), Hardtails ($20), Cinemark 14, the Palace Theatre and City
Lights. The luscious dessert was catered by Ruby K’s.
It was, indeed “A Night to Remember”. The costumed guests thoroughly entertained the guests who came to
watch. The crowd was totally wowed by the Community Chorus, who closed the evening with selections from
three famous movies. They entertained us by singing “Dancing Queen”, “Scarborough Faire”, and “Diamonds Are
a Girl’s Best Friend”, most ably led by Jo Rake. Can you name those movies?
The Winners!
The Chorus!
Opens June 7
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“If you do not know where
you are going, any trail
will do” - (Cheshire Cat)
TREE TRIMMINGS & YARD CUTTINGS:
The City of Georgetown
by Pete Boisvert
It is acceptable to place yard waste in your trash
cart or in bags next to your cart but the City of
Georgetown would prefer you use the seasonal yard
trimming collection service when offered. If you do
put brush out with your trash, make sure it is properly
bundled with string or twine (no wire). Brush must
be cut in 4-ft lengths or less, tied and weighing no
more than 35 pounds each. No loose brush or limbs
will be picked up.
by Michael Cox
Recently you found a Heritage Oaks HOA survey on
your door requesting resident feedback on potential
future projects or possible improvements to benefit
our community (if you did not, please pick one up in
the clubhouse hobby room, next to the return box).
With each new home sold in Heritage Oaks, official
ownership turnover of the Clubhouse and common
areas to our HOA is hastened. Responsibility of the
common area trails’ upkeep has already shifted to our
volunteers along with Clubhouse maintenance.
The yard trimming collection program is a new
service that allows residents to recycle their organic
material instead of putting it in the landfill. It is
picked up in dedicated trucks and taken to a site
to be turned into compost and mulch. This new
seasonal collection program is offered to in-City
residential customers twice each year in the fall and
in the spring:
Fall: every-other-week collection starts on the first
Monday in November and ends on the second Friday
in January.
Spring: every-other-week collection starts on the first
Monday in March and ends on the last Friday in May.
The goal of this survey is to seek positive input for
future improvement (all problems presented should
be accompanied by solutions) because we all share
communally in our quality of life experiences here
in Heritage Oaks. We are, in effect, our brother’s
keepers. Your input is important, since it will not
be long before Heritage Oaks become completely
self-governed and maintained by the residents.
Your comments and responses may determine the
pathway to future living conditions within our fenced
perimeters. Please return your filled-in survey to the
Clubhouse (via a box in the hobby room). We want to
establish a clear resident-driven path for HO’s future
to follow, and you are an important part of it.
Acceptable yard trimmings include organic waste
such as tree and shrub trimmings under 4 feet in
length, leaves, grass clippings, and weeds to be
placed at the curb in bundles tied with string or
twine (no wire), in kraft compostable paper bags, or
in your personal reusable container.
We will accept surveys until July 1st; then we will
compile the results for presentation to the HOA board,
and the residents.
Residents may dispose of bulky waste in two ways:
curbside bulky waste pickup two times each year at
no extra charge (do not place items curbside more
than 24 hours before your scheduled collection); or
bringing the waste to the Collection Station - fees
apply based on cubic yardage.
The Collection Station is located at 250 W. L. Walden
Drive, Georgetown, Texas. Please call 512-930-1715
for details. Hours of operation are Monday through
Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to
3:00 PM (CLOSED - Sundays, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and other holidays as
announced.
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Muckrakers and Scumbags
Re-cylcers Tackle the Red
Poppy Ride
by Ollie Ragan
To the many volunteers who provided tools and
time to improve our pond appearance, a BIG THANK
Members of the Heritage Oaks Re-Cyclers club
YOU! The algae that has accumulated since the water
participated in the recent RED POPPY RIDE which was
feature was built has been pulled out of the pond
part of the 2013 Georgetown, Texas RED POPPY FESTIVAL.
and discarded at the trash recycle center.
Over 1100 Bike riders from across Texas selected from
courses of 14, 27, 40, 50, 63 or 100 miles that best fit their Two shifts worked Tuesday, April 30, (one from 9 a.m.
to noon and one from 1p.m. to 4 p.m.) using rakes to
abilities. Three Heritage Oaks Re-Cyclers rode the 27
pull the algae out of the pond and then put it into
miles course, one rode the 40 mile course, one rode the
bags. The bags were loaded into a pickup and hauled
50 mile course and one rode the 63 mile course.
to the recycle center and they were cut and then
All riders started and finished their ride from the
dumped. WOW! Lots of manual labor! I’m sure there
Georgetown High School parking lot. All courses traveled
were lots of sore muscles afterwards.
through the very beautiful central Texas countryside. We
Again “thanks to all” the volunteers - Keith Anderson,
had an ideal day for biking with sunny skies and calm
Paul Blom, Pete Boisvert, Bob Drewitt, Pat Conwinds.
quest, Michael Cox, Bill Cumberland, Bill Cunio, Neil
The Heritage Oaks Re-Cyclers who rode in the 2013
Dornbusch, Sheldon Hays, Jim Henkel, Gary Herzik,
POPPY RIDE include left to right Curt Riggs, Pete Boisvert,
Terry Huntzinger, Mike Mahon, Jeanne Mann, Ward
Neil Dornbusch, Chris Packer, Dan Alexander and Mike
McCarley, Pat McCutchin, John Neugebauer, Nick
McMahon.
Nichols, Hal Olson, Chris Packer, Ollie Ragan, Geoff
Rake.
by Mike McMahon
Name Badges
All residents of Heritage Oaks are urged to purchase
a name badge. If you do not have a name badge,
please complete an order form available in the
clubhouse, and mail it directly to the company “Too
Crazy Ladies”. Pin backed badges and magnet backed
badges are available.
Name tags make it easy for everyone to put names
and faces together. Please wear your name badge to
all Heritage Oaks events and activities.
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On the Mats
by Joyce Helms
TEST YOUR YOGA IQ 1
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TRUE or FALSE
Yoga is a religion. Only women are welcome at HO yoga classes.
You have to be physically fit to enjoy yoga.
Doctors don’t recommend yoga to their patients.
Yoga classes are taught in a strange language.
Yoga classes consist of chanting, headstands, and listening to weird music. Yoga is a somber, serious practice. 1. FALSE. Yoga is not a religion; it is a physical and psychological discipline. It does not have a belief system,
doctrines, tenets or rituals. It does incorporate a meditative component that can strengthen one’s existing
religious preference. Some churches sponsor yoga classes recognizing that it can enhance existing beliefs.
2. FALSE. Men attend the Heritage Oaks classes on a regular basis, and the welcome mat is always open to
them. Men and women benefit equally from improved flexibility and balance, greater range of motion, and
better body awareness and posture.
3. FALSE. Yoga is a way to develop better physical fitness through moderate stretching, deep breathing, and
strength-developing poses. The only prerequisite is the patience to watch for gradual improvements and to
enjoy the journey. If you can breathe, you can do yoga.
4. FALSE. Medical professionals regularly recommend yoga classes for conditions as diverse as osteoporosis,
arthritis, digestive complaints, and depression.
5. FALSE. Although some yoga styles still are very closely associated with their Indian antecedents, the yoga
classes at Heritage Oaks blend components of traditional yoga with modern fitness and safety guidelines to
create a “non-purist” experience. Everyday English is used to make the class accessible and readily understood.
6. FALSE. OK – maybe some weird music. Enough said!
7. FALSE. Yoga is non-competitive and non-judgmental. In our Heritage Oaks classes we also have fun and
laughter – mostly because it’s impossible not to!
PUPP*
Heritage Oaks is a
We voluntarily
*Pick-up our
Pet’s Poop
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Community
Save the Date
2013 July 5th Patriotic
Social to Follow July 4th
by One Day
Rather than wait till mid-month, the July Patriotic
Party will move forward to July 5th to be closer to the
traditional monthly Holiday in 2013. For the fourth
year in a row Caprock Canyon Trail residents are
sponsoring this popular mid-summer Social with all its
red, white and blue patriotic decorations, a Dixieland
Jazz Band, beer kegs and barbecue.
This year, we are adding more entertainment with the
HO Community Chorus singing a medley of patriotic
songs and the Star Spangled Banner. Reservation
information will be sent out in early June and seating
will once again be limited to the first 168 residents.
Please reserve July 5th on your calendar today.
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NEED A REFERRAL?
Check the “Referrals” database on the Yahoo
HOA website.
The best referrals are the ones that come
from your neighbors and friends
so check it out!
Send referrals to Bobbie Mabry at bbmabry@
suddenlink.net or call her at 591-7304.
Dinner Group Survey and Reorganization
In the Fall of 2011, Norma Rowe organized a new interest group - the Heritage Oaks Dinner Groups. These
groups, which ranged in size from six to ten people, decided on their method of dining (eat at restaurants,
everyone cook something, one couple cook an entree and others brings a side dish, or combinations thereof )
and determined how often they would meet. Sometimes several groups met together for a special outing to
a local restaurant.
But circumstances change. After two years, there are only a couple of groups still active. Since the number
of Heritage Oaks residents has increased, it is time to consider reorganization of the groups to involve new
residents interested in good food and getting to know each other better.
Soon you will receive a Yahoo Groups message about a Dinner Groups Survey with a link to the inter-active
survey questions. Copies of the survey will also be available in the Library/Hobby Room of the Clubhouse.
Later this summer, there will be a BYOB and hors d’oeurvres/dessert get together to discuss reorganization.
Watch the Yahoo Group messages, the mail box boards and the Nutshell for more information in the date and
time.
Care Team Contacts
Big Bend Trail (4800-4900)/Fort Davis
Hidden Springs Trail/Enchanted Rock Trail
Donna Kirby - 240-5448
Dee Nafarrate – 868-3095
Jeanne Mann - 869-1768
Fern Ragan - 943-9147
Big Bend Trail (5000 to Caprock Canyon)
Indian Lodge/Heritage Oaks Bend
Carol Peterhans - 948-7366
Sue Brown – 943-0185
Sharon Fowler - 943-0067
Alleene Groves - 943-0143
Big Bend Trail (Caprock Canyon to barricade)
Lost Maples Trail
Koreen Tongen - 832-703-9015
Big Springs/Sierra Blanca Loop
Beverly Smith - 591-7062
Jane Williams - 943-0490
Palo Duro Canyon Trail
Big Thicket
Elaine Miller - 240-4693
Teresa Landgraf - 864-9703
Riverwalk Trail
Boquilla
Linda Miller – 240-4261
Loretta Farrell - 863-7483
Judy Johnston – 868-2882
Caprock Canyon Trail
Sonora Trace (4600-4900)/Longhorn Cavern
Bobbie Mabry - 591-7304
Chris Huntzinger – 584-5167
Sherrill McCullough - 240-5582
Sonora Trace (4900 and above)/Fossil Rim
Coordinator
Marie Blom – 240-5364
Anne Krishan - 868-0264
Tish Veals - 863-4664
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Around the Neighborhood
Monday morning bridge players practice bidding
techniques. Want to learn or need to refresh
your bridge knowledge? Beginning Bridge meets
Mondays at 10 a.m.
Jan Beaird displays her Linus
Project quilt
Caprock Canyon residents chat during their
4th annual block party
Neil Dornbusch sets off on the Red
Poppy Ride
Pond cleaners take a break
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CAPROCK CANYON TRAIL HOLDS
4TH ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY
Residents of Caprock Canyon Trail held their 4th annual
block party in Don and Sherrill McCullough’s driveway.
Assisting with the hosting responsibilities were Eva and
Bill Froude and Bobbie and Budge Mabry. Hot dogs
were served along with other goodies furnished by the
34 attendees. The party served as a kick-off for the July
Social that will be hosted by Caprock Canyon. The social,
to be held on Friday, July 5, will feature a live jazz band,
bar-b-que by Smokey Mo’s and door prizes. Details for
the event will be available at the beginning of June.
by Beth Packer
The May Women of Heritage (WHO) outing was
attended by 18 ladies who embarked on a trip to the
Arboretum in North Austin. They visited Con Olio &
Vinegars and Savory Spice Shop. Lunch was at The
Cheesecake Factory, where the menu is so varied with
always the temptation of a piece of cheesecake for
dessert!
Con Olio & Vinegars is a retail store and tasting bar.
They carry only the finest and freshest oils and vinegars
that come from California, the Mediterranean and
around the World. You can sample a wide variety of
flavored oils and vinegars straight from the taps of
stainless steel Fusti containers. The owners, Jeff and
Tabatha, were awaiting the group’s arrival. Jeff then
began his lecture on all the oils and vinegars and
discussed the health benefits of both. The ladies were
able to drink some oils and an 18 year old balsamic
vinegar. This vinegar actually tasted like wine and was
very delicious all by itself!
Next door is The Savory Spice Shop which offers
more than 400 fresh ground herbs and spices. They
also carry 140 hand-blended seasonings, organic
selections and gift sets. The ladies were able to taste
some of the herbs that had been made into a dip and
cheeseball. The shop sells their products in jars or you
can purchase smaller quantities filled in plastic bags.
The owner, Alicia, was also on hand and gave a very
thorough lecture on the different spices and where
they come from. The shop has all the spices grouped
by category for an easy shopping experience.
Don McCullough serves up some tasty chow to
Leona and Curt Riggs and Bill Froude
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If you have not had a chance to visit either of these
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people are very helpful and well informed.
HO Residents at Home and Abroad
Sulema and JJ Rodriguez on St. Thomas during
their 35th anniversary celebration cruise to
Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and the Bahamas.
Michelle Nite toasts the 13 inches of snow
received May 9 in Twin Lakes, CO
Perry and Paula Cronkrite try out the local
transport on the Canary Islands
Mike McMahon makes a new
friend during the Red Poppy
Ride
Budge and Bobbie Mabry enjoy Maui
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Monthly Clubhouse Activities
Heritage Needle and Thread
Happy Hour
Second Monday 10:00 a.m.
All Heritage Oaks stitchers are invited to join us.
This club involves quilting, needlepoint, knitting,
crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery, etc. Learn
something new every month. Please bring any
projects for “show and tell” to share with the group.
Special interest subgroups work on personal and
charity projects.
Fourth Tuesday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite beverage and a snack for a fun
happy hour together. Contact: Chris and Beth Packer
864-0396, Pete and Valerie Boisvert 943-9863, or Terry
and Patsy Blackburn 591-7722.
Quilters - Third Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
Knit and Crochet - Fourth Thursday 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Marilyn Richards at 864-0831.
Monthly Social
Second Friday 5:30 p.m.
All residents of Heritage Oaks are invited to a
monthly themed social event that usually includes
a meal, entertainment and time to get to know your
neighbors better. Event sponsors are needed for specific
months. There is a cost for meals. Contact: Barbara
Stillwell 591-7399
Bunko
New Date, Saturday June 22
Third Saturday, 7 p.m.
Bunko is a dice game played with multiples of 4
people. Sign-up and information sheets are located in
the Clubhouse. Please bring an appetizer or dessert
to share and wear your name badge. Cost is $5.00 per
person and covers prize money. Contact: Janine Alford
868-3321
Ladies Coffee Hour
Second Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
Meet for conversation and coffee. You can even
bring a snack. Contact: Teresa Landgraf 864-9703
Heritage Oaks Stampers
Third Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
New and experienced stampers meet to create
personal greeting cards and other printed items.
Contact: Marcy Lowe 868-8974
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Weekly Clubhouse Activities
Beginning Bridge
Men of Heritage Oaks
Monday 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
We do play Bridge, but we also talk about the hands.
The goal of the sessions is to practice the game of
bridge and learn as much as we can from each other, the
mentors, and our bridge books. If you know something
about bridge and are interested in learning more, join
the beginners. Contact: Marilyn Richards 864-0831 or
Paul Hooper 863-8977
Mah Jongg
Monday 1:30 p.m.
Mah Jongg is a game played by four players as
individuals, not partners. The goal is to match your hand,
played with tiles, to pre-printed hands on a yearly card
published by the National Mah Jongg League. If you
would like to learn how to play, please join, and we’ll be
happy to teach you. Contact: Janine Alford 868-3321
Poker
Friday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
All Heritage Oaks residents are invited to play “Dealer
Choice” poker. The games are friendly and the “cards
speak for themselves.” For $5 you receive $5 in chips
with all the money returned to the players. Come join
us each week for a few hours of excitement. Bring your
favorite poker game or deal a game you learned while
playing with the Poker Group. Contact: Gary Herzik 8632418
The men of Heritage Oaks are invited to meet for
conversation. Contact: James Fontenot 639-1250
Dominoes
Wednesday 1:30 p.m.
The national game of Texas is a bidding-type
dominoes called “42”. It is similar to bridge, spades,
or pinocle. :Shoot the Moon” and “84” are also played.
Contact: Dennis Klenz,240-4140
Yoga
Tuesday 3:30 p.m.
Joyce Helm, a YOGAFIT-Certified Instructor, leads a
restorative yoga class. It’s geared to men and women
and no prior yoga experience is needed. The hourlong class focuses on improving flexibility and balance.
Additional benefits of the class include improved
posture, increased energy, and stress reduction. Class
members are encouraged to progress at their own pace;
and regardless of whether you’re an athlete, a retired
athlete, a couch potato, or a skeptic, you’re encouraged
to come and give yoga a try. The first class is free and
mats are provided. Cost is $ 5.00. Contact: Joyce Helm
863-5578
Gentle Yoga
Thursday 3:30 p.m.
Ponytail Canasta
Joy Vera, a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, leads a one
hour fifteen minute gentle yoga class. The first class is
Tuesday 1:30 p.m.
free; subsequent classes are $ 5.00 per class. Some mats,
Ponytail Canasta is a variation of the original Canasta straps, blocks and blankets are available but participants
from the 1950’s. Beginners are welcome. Contact:
are encouraged to bring their own. Contact: Joy Vera
Teresa Landgraf 864-9703
863-4978.
Party Bridge
Morning Yoga
Friday 8:15 a.m.
Friday 10 a.m.
For the early birds, Joyce Helm leads a rise and shine
class for all yoga levels. Cost is $ 5.00. Contact: Joyce
Helm 863-5578
Seasoned Bridge players are invited to join fellow
players for a fun morning. Please sign up ahead in the
Clubhouse. Contact: Marilyn Richards 864-0831 or Paul
Hooper 863-8977
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Other Activities
Texas Two-Step Dancing
Men of Heritage Oaks Bar-B-Que Adventure
First and Third Monday 2:00 p.m.
Monthly or When They Get Hungry for BBQ
The Men of Heritage Oaks are in search of the best
BBQ in Central Texas. Using a Texas Monthly article, they
are eating their way down the list. All are invited. Get
on the e-mail list. Contact: Scott Helm 863-5578
Come out for fun, exercise and enjoy getting to
know your neighbors.  Learn all the Texas dance
steps. Beginners are especially welcome. Contact: Jim
Hutchinson 809-4088
Heritage Oaks Dinner Groups
Heritage Oaks Golf Gaggle
All residents of Heritage Oaks are invited to become
part of a dinner group. Small groups of 6-10 people
meet monthly or every other month at homes in our
neighborhood. Dates and times will be determined by
the groups, as well as how casual or formal they want
the meal to be. As soon as there is a sufficient number
of interested people another group will be formed.
Contact: Norma Rowe at 868-3838.
Monday or Thursday
The HOGGs play golf every week, weather
permitting and generally stop for a BBQ or burger lunch
after. All Heritage Oaks golfers are invited to join the
group. Get your name on the e-mail list. Contact: Bob
Drewitt 240-5678 or Scott Helm 863-5578
History Study Group
If you are interested in political and military history,
as well as historical biography, then join like-minded
individuals in a discussion group. Contact: Jack Sulsona
869-5675
SHOW - Single Women of Heritage Oaks
Third Sunday 4 p.m.
SHOW meets monthly for a social dinner at an area
restaurant followed by coffee dessert and converstion
at a member’s home. Contact: Rose Pace travelpace@
yahoo.com
Heritage Oaks Re-Cyclers
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. Winter Months
Join your neighbors for some bicycling exercise.
Tuesday is a gentle ride around Heritage Oaks.
Thursday is a more strenuous ride to selected locations.
Interested riders should meet at the Clubhouse with
bike, helmet and other appropriate gear. Contact: Chris
Packer 864-0396; Pete Boisvert 943-9863.
Chick Flick Night
First Monday Evening
Women of Heritage Oaks
Heritage Oaks ladies meet at an area restaurant for
dinner. Then they split up to attend the movie of their
choice at a local theater. Contact: Shirley Latham 8690024 or Darlene Homeier 240-5006 for reservations
Third Thursday
All the Women of Heritage Oaks are invited to
a monthly event that includes a shopping outing,
museum tour, movie, meal, or party. Times vary
depending on the program. Contact: Barbara Rauch
943-4869, [email protected] or Carole
DeLange, 832-444-7295, [email protected]
Other Interest Groups
Don’t see a group listed that interests you. Start one!
Community Chorus
Just send a message through the Yahoo Groups
message board to see if there are others interested
in started a group. Then set a date and time to meet.
Once you are organized, send meeting notices through
the Yahoo Groups site and let the editors of in a Nutshell
know the details so your group can be added.
Tuesdays at 2 p.m. See Yahoo calendar for dates
All members of Heritage Oaks are invited to join
the Community Chorus. Members meet to sing old
favorites and three and four part songs for pleasure and
possible performance. Contact Jo Rake 943-9136.
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The Clubhouse
Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is available to members 24
hours a day. Members should enter through the
Clubhouse south side door. This door should be
kept locked at all times. The door has a combination
push lock. To open the door, you will need to go
to the Yahoo site and get the combination. The
combination will change quarterly on January 31,
June 30, September 30 and December 31. When the
combination is changed, you will be notified by email
through the HO Yahoo Group site.
The Waiver Form is part of the Fitness Center
operating guidelines and rules. Completed Waiver Forms
should be deposited in the Clubhouse Office wooden
box labeled “Completed Forms” or left in the Waiver Form
holder in the Fitness Center. Guests using the Fitness
Center must be accompanied by a resident at all times.
If you are the last person to leave the Fitness Center,
please assure that the lights, fans, TV’s, etc are turned off
and all doors are locked. The Fitness Center thermostat
is in a locked box. The temperature has been set at 68
degrees. Do not attempt to change it.
Hours
Cardio equipment includes ellipticals, treadmills
and cycles. Weight machines include leg and upper
body machines. There are also free weights and
stretching equipment available.
The Clubhouse is open every day from 9:30 a.m.
through 5:30 p.m. It will be opened and closed daily by a
property owner. Please contact Robert Wemheuer at 5917065 if you are interested in volunteering.
All residents and their guests must complete a
Waiver Form before using the Fitness Center. Forms
are available in the Clubhouse office and the Fitness
Center. They are also available in the welcoming
folder distributed by the Care Team to all new
residents.
If you have an after hours event, please pick up a front
door entrance key from the Social committee. Contact
Pat McCutchin at 869-3569. Do not contact the sales
office for keys. They are no longer involved.
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Communications
The primary method of communicating information
to and between homeowners at Heritage Oaks is
through the internet. This is the quickest and most
economical way. Homeowners are encouraged to use
the internet, but basic information is available on the
bulletin board in the clubhouse.
Heritage Oaks Yahoo Group
Check out the Heritage Oaks website at finance.
groups.yahoo.com/group/heritageoaksgeorgetown/
If you are currently on the list, but if something needs
updating, please let her know.
The Heritage Oaks Master Calendar can also be found
on the website. You should check it often for updates,
changes and additions. If you have any questions about
the Master Calendar or would like to add, delete or
change an event, please contact Sharon Drewitt at 2405678 or email [email protected].
Bulletin Boards
There is a bulletin board located in the hobby/library
room in the clubhouse. There are also bulletin boards at
each mailbox kiosk. Residents are urged to use this board
to post announcements for upcoming Heritage Oaks
events and activities. Postings will be removed after the
Then you must request to become a member of the event or activity. There are two bulletin boards located
Heritage Oaks Yahoo Group. Complete a “Request to Be above the water fountains near the restrooms which are
Added to the Yahoo Groups” form that is available in the used for official notifications and information from the
clubhouse and leave it in the “completed forms” box in Heritage Oaks Homeowners Association.
the clubhouse.
If you would like to view the entire website and
receive and send emails to residents, you must first
become a member of Yahoo.com. Go to Yahoo.com and
select “Sign Up” in the Sign In box. Complete the form
and select “Create My Account”.
After you have become a member, there are several
options to choose from at the home page. If you are
looking for details of an event, you can find them here.
Click on Messages to read current messages your fellow
home owners have posted. You may add messages
of general interest to other members. This Group is
not to be used for passing on jokes, offering political
commentary, airing neighbor-to-neighbor issues, etc. It
is for the mutual benefit of all our residents, so please
keep the entire community in mind when posting
messages, events, photos, etc.
“in a Nutshell”
The newsletter is published monthly, both electronically and printed. The newsletter is placed in the
files section of the Yahoo Group. To view it online, you
must be a member of the heritageoaksgeorgetown
Yahoo Group. A message is sent to all members after the
monthly posting. Black and white printed copies can be
found in the Hobby Room. Please drop 50 cents into the
can provided to help cover printing costs.
Those who do not have access to a computer
can have it delivered to their homes for an annual
fee for printing. Contact Janine Alford 868-3321;
[email protected]
The files option leads you to “in a Nutshell” copies,
Heritage Oaks Homeowner’s Association Documents
Every resident is encouraged to write articles
and Recipes from Heritage Oaks Kitchens. The Photos
section includes pictures from past events and activities. and provide photos that would be of interest to the
community. Please submit your materials by the 23rd of
You may add your own photos.
the month to the copy editor. If you have comments,
The Database section includes a file of referrals
suggestions or questions please contact the staff:
to entities reviewed by residents. The “Resident List”
Copy Editor - Position Vacant
includes the name, address, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of most of the Heritage Oaks homeowners.
Lay Out Editor - Jo Rake 943-9136; ragland9@
suddenlink.net
If you are not listed and would like to be included,
please call Janine Alford at 868-3321 or email her at
Advertising - Janine Alford 868-3321; j9andken1995@
[email protected]. Please provide her with
yahoo.com
your information and permission to be added to the list.
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