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 stoneperimeter 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 yourquestions.

These Distinguished Community Speakers will sharetheir 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.

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Yard of the Month

annie Webb

929 river Walk trail

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New Neighbors

Gwen Matisziw Big Bend Trail

Clayton SaylorHeritage Oaks Bend

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 eight-year-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.

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THE CLUB HOUSE LIBRARYby 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.

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.

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!

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!

Michele Harber is the Community Outreach Librarian for Georgetown who is responsible for driving the 32-foot long bookmobile and keeping track of its 2,000-plus books, DVDs and CDs . The colorful vehicle has been well accepted by the Georgetown community, logging 61 stops in the month of April.

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.

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. Marilyn Richards shelves books

Ruth Hochstein checks out the Wow!Mobile

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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.

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!

Sharon Hedrick shows Patty Sanders, Sandy Cox and Glenda Deal a machine

for sale at the N & T Shop & Sell

CALLING ALL CRAFT PERSONS(This includes all women & men who reside in Heritage Oaks community)

6th Annual Crafts FaireMonday, 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 JuneOn 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 AudienceBy 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 WilliamsonCounty. 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 himwith an Heritage Oaks Distinguished Speaker Certificate of Appreciation.

Texas Ranger Matthew Lindemann

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Opens June 7

CHICK FLICK MAY COSTUME SOCIAL CURTAIN CALLBy 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!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

“If you do not know where you are going, any trail will do” - (Cheshire Cat)

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 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.

We will accept surveys until July 1st; then we will compile the results for presentation to the HOA board, and the residents.

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Name BadgesAll 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.

Re-cylcers Tackle the Red Poppy Ride

by Mike McMahon

Members of the Heritage Oaks Re-Cyclers club participated in the recent RED POPPY RIDE which was part of the 2013 Georgetown, Texas RED POPPY FESTIVAL. Over 1100 Bike riders from across Texas selected from courses of 14, 27, 40, 50, 63 or 100 miles that best fit their abilities. Three Heritage Oaks Re-Cyclers rode the 27 miles course, one rode the 40 mile course, one rode the 50 mile course and one rode the 63 mile course.

All riders started and finished their ride from the Georgetown High School parking lot. All courses traveled through the very beautiful central Texas countryside. We had an ideal day for biking with sunny skies and calm winds.

The Heritage Oaks Re-Cyclers who rode in the 2013 POPPY RIDE include left to right Curt Riggs, Pete Boisvert, Neil Dornbusch, Chris Packer, Dan Alexander and Mike McMahon.

Muckrakers and Scumbagsby Ollie Ragan

To the many volunteers who provided tools and time to improve our pond appearance, a BIG THANK YOU! The algae that has accumulated since the water feature was built has been pulled out of the pond and discarded at the trash recycle center.

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 pull the algae out of the pond and then put it into bags. The bags were loaded into a pickup and hauled to the recycle center and they were cut and then dumped. WOW! Lots of manual labor! I’m sure there were lots of sore muscles afterwards.

Again “thanks to all” the volunteers - Keith Anderson, Paul Blom, Pete Boisvert, Bob Drewitt, Pat Con-quest, Michael Cox, Bill Cumberland, Bill Cunio, Neil Dornbusch, Sheldon Hays, Jim Henkel, Gary Herzik, Terry Huntzinger, Mike Mahon, Jeanne Mann, Ward McCarley, Pat McCutchin, John Neugebauer, Nick Nichols, Hal Olson, Chris Packer, Ollie Ragan, Geoff Rake.

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TEST YOUR YOGA IQ TRUE or FALSE

1 Yoga is a religion. 2 Only women are welcome at HO yoga classes. 3 You have to be physically fit to enjoy yoga. 4 Doctors don’t recommend yoga to their patients. 5 Yoga classes are taught in a strange language. 6 Yoga classes consist of chanting, headstands, and listening to weird music. 7 Yoga is a somber, serious practice.

On the Mats by Joyce Helms

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!

Heritage Oaks is a PUPP* CommunityWe voluntarily

*Pick-up our Pet’s Poop

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Save the Date2013 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.

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.

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Big Bend Trail (4800-4900)/Fort Davis Donna Kirby - 240-5448

Jeanne Mann - 869-1768

Big Bend Trail (5000 to Caprock Canyon)

Carol Peterhans - 948-7366

Sharon Fowler - 943-0067

Big Bend Trail (Caprock Canyon to barricade)

Koreen Tongen - 832-703-9015

Big Springs/Sierra Blanca Loop

Jane Williams - 943-0490

Big Thicket

Teresa Landgraf - 864-9703

Boquilla

Loretta Farrell - 863-7483

Caprock Canyon Trail

Bobbie Mabry - 591-7304

Sherrill McCullough - 240-5582

Coordinator Marie Blom – 240-5364

Hidden Springs Trail/Enchanted Rock Trail Dee Nafarrate – 868-3095

Fern Ragan - 943-9147

Indian Lodge/Heritage Oaks Bend Sue Brown – 943-0185

Alleene Groves - 943-0143

Lost Maples Trail Anne Krishan - 868-0264

Beverly Smith - 591-7062

Palo Duro Canyon Trail

Elaine Miller - 240-4693

Riverwalk Trail

Linda Miller – 240-4261

Judy Johnston – 868-2882

Sonora Trace (4600-4900)/Longhorn Cavern

Chris Huntzinger – 584-5167

Sonora Trace (4900 and above)/Fossil Rim

Tish Veals - 863-4664

Care Team Contacts

Dinner Group Survey and ReorganizationIn 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.

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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.

Caprock Canyon residents chat during their 4th annual block party

Jan Beaird displays her Linus Project quilt

Neil Dornbusch sets off on the Red Poppy Ride

Pond cleaners take a break

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Let Me Help You!

Some Oil and Vinegar and A Taste of Spiceby 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.

If you have not had a chance to visit either of these stores before, take the time to explore them! The sales people are very helpful and well informed.

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.

Don McCullough serves up some tasty chow to Leona and Curt Riggs and Bill Froude

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HO Residents at Home and Abroad

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

Budge and Bobbie Mabry enjoy Maui

Sulema and JJ Rodriguez on St. Thomas during their 35th anniversary celebration cruise to Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and the Bahamas.

Mike McMahon makes a new friend during the Red Poppy

Ride

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Monthly Clubhouse ActivitiesHappy Hour

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.

Monthly SocialSecond 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

Heritage Needle and Thread

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.

Quilters - Third Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

Knit and Crochet - Fourth Thursday 1:00 p.m.

Contact: Marilyn Richards at 864-0831.

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 StampersThird Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

New and experienced stampers meet to create personal greeting cards and other printed items. Contact: Marcy Lowe 868-8974

Bunko

New Date, Saturday June 22Third 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

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YogaTuesday 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 hour-long 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 YogaThursday 3:30 p.m.

Joy Vera, a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, leads a one hour fifteen minute gentle yoga class. The first class is free; subsequent classes are $ 5.00 per class. Some mats, straps, blocks and blankets are available but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Contact: Joy Vera863-4978.

Ponytail CanastaTuesday 1:30 p.m.

Ponytail Canasta is a variation of the original Canasta from the 1950’s. Beginners are welcome. Contact: Teresa Landgraf 864-9703

Party Bridge

Friday 10 a.m.

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

DominoesWednesday 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

Men of Heritage OaksWednesday 10:00 a.m.

The men of Heritage Oaks are invited to meet for conversation. Contact: James Fontenot 639-1250

Weekly Clubhouse Activities

PokerFriday 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 863-2418

Mah JonggMonday 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

Beginning Bridge

Monday 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

Morning YogaFriday 8:15 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

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Women of Heritage OaksThird 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, barbararauch@suddenlink.net or Carole DeLange, 832-444-7295, christmas6570@gmail.com

Other Interest Groups

Don’t see a group listed that interests you. Start one!

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.

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.

Heritage Oaks Dinner Groups

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.

Men of Heritage Oaks Bar-B-Que AdventureMonthly 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

History Study GroupIf 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

Chick Flick Night

First Monday Evening

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 869-0024 or Darlene Homeier 240-5006 for reservations

Heritage Oaks Golf GaggleMonday 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

Texas Two-Step Dancing

First and Third Monday 2:00 p.m.

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

Other Activities

Community Chorus

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.

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

Fitness CenterThe 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.

Cardio equipment includes ellipticals, treadmills and cycles. Weight machines include leg and upper body machines. There are also free weights and stretching equipment available.

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.

The Clubhouse 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.

HoursThe 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 591-7065 if you are interested in volunteering.

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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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 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”.

Then you must request to become a member of the Heritage Oaks Yahoo Group. Complete a “Request to Be Added to the Yahoo Groups” form that is available in the clubhouse and leave it in the “completed forms” box in the clubhouse.

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.

The files option leads you to “in a Nutshell” copies, Heritage Oaks Homeowner’s Association Documents and Recipes from Heritage Oaks Kitchens. The Photos section includes pictures from past events and activities. You may add your own photos.

The Database section includes a file of referrals to entities reviewed by residents. The “Resident List” includes the name, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of most of the Heritage Oaks homeowners.

If you are not listed and would like to be included, please call Janine Alford at 868-3321 or email her at j9andken1995@yahoo.com. Please provide her with your information and permission to be added to the list.

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 240-5678 or email sdrewitt@suddenlink.net.

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 event or activity. There are two bulletin boards located above the water fountains near the restrooms which are used for official notifications and information from the Heritage Oaks Homeowners Association.

“in a Nutshell”The newsletter is published monthly, both elec-

tronically 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; j9andken1995@yahoo.com

Every resident is encouraged to write articles and provide photos that would be of interest to the community. Please submit your materials by the 23rd of the month to the copy editor. If you have comments, suggestions or questions please contact the staff:

Copy Editor - Position Vacant

Lay Out Editor - Jo Rake 943-9136; ragland9@suddenlink.net

Advertising - Janine Alford 868-3321; j9andken1995@yahoo.com

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