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“All will concede that to have good neighbors, we must also be good neighbors. That applies in every field of human endeavor.”
Harry S. Truman
Phone Numbers
Clagett Management 301-695-6676 Frederick Memorial Hospital 240-566-3300
Frederick News Post 301-694-1848 Neighborhood Watch 301-600-2071
Potomac Edison 800-686-0011 Sheriff Non-emergency 301-600-2071
Washington Gas 703-750-1000 Weinberg Theater 301-600-2828
April, May and June 2018 Volume 11, Issue 2
April 14 – Omelet Man Breakfast 10:00
May 28 – Memorial Day Party
June ? TBD – Frederick Keys
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BIGGEST GREENVIEW NEWS
Our Clubhouse was painted upstairs and downstairs. It is fantastic! The gray tones update it to a classy area that our community is proud to relax in style, party, exercise, play games, participate in clubs, etc. A new carpet is coming soon! Harry Carnes and the clubhouse committee are responsible for this enormous undertaking. Many thanks to the countless hours you commit to our community.
Thank you to all who volunteer their time and talent in our community.
Thank you to those who serve on the Board (John Bongard, President), Clubhouse Committee (Harry Carnes, Chair), Finance Committee (Elmer Turner, Chair), Social Planners (Shelley Simonen, Chair), Building and Grounds Committee (Bill Craig, Chair), Information Technology Committee (Ray Mulhall, Chair), Architecture Committee (Larry Sames, Chair), etc.
Thank you to our neighbors who beautify their homes with spring wreaths and colorful flowers. Thank you to everyone who waves hello or greets you as you walk. The warm feelings we have at Greenview are remarkable. Welcome to our new neighbors and new friends.
A MESSAGE FROM CLAGETT MANAGEMENT
Pool opening is just around the corner. Saturday, May 26, at 9, the pool will open. As a reminder to all Signature owners, you must accompany and remain with your guests at the pool and please be mindful of children's behavior as it impacts others. Your consideration will be greatly appreciated.
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CLUBS AND GROUPS
BIKING GROUP
The Frederick County Senior Recreation Council Bicycle Group rides local flat trails every other Thursday. Several of us in the community carpool to the rides. We also do unscheduled independent rides. To be notified of all rides, provide your email to Wayne Kaiser at [email protected].
BOOK CLUB
The Book Club meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 at the Clubhouse. New members are always welcome! Please contact Mary Bonen at 301-865-5983 or [email protected] for information. Our next selections are as follows:
Thursday, April 5 - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See Thursday, May 3 - The Pigeon and the Seagull by Elizabeth Godfrey
Note: Elizabeth Godfrey's book will be available at our next meeting for $10, or you can contact Mary Bonen for a copy now. Elizabeth resides here at the Signature Club and we are looking forward to the discussion with the author!
Thursday, June 7 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeymoon
COMPUTER CLUB
The Apple Macintosh Group meets at 9 on Wednesdays. Contact Jack Tenza, [email protected]. The Microsoft Computer Club meets at 10 on Wednesdays. Contact Ray Mulhall, [email protected]
The Current Events group meets every Tuesday at 9:00. Everyone is invited and encouraged to speak. No matter what your political view, everyone is welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Jack Schnapper at [email protected] or 301-758-5097.
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On February 13th, the Current Events group had their very first guest speaker. Rick Tyler, a Republican political analyst for MSNBC, spoke and answered questions for two hours. As a professional news analyst, he shed light on current events and the way they affect our lives. This was an enlightening experience. They hope to have him back after the midterm elections. They are also looking for other guests to invite.
Hand and Foot Card Game/Samba
This fun-loving group meets the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00. The second Wednesday contact is Donna Moss [email protected]. The third Wednesday is organized by Arlene Craig [email protected]. The fourth Wednesday contact is Joan Fell [email protected]. The groups play to enjoy, but not too serious. If anyone would like to be on a sub list, contact the appropriate person.
This is YOUR organization. Meetings are at 4:00 on April 16, May 21, and June 18. Come, listen, participate and learn what is happening in your neighborhood. Remember to frequently check the Signature Club website for information. Contact John Bongard, president, [email protected] or other board members, Dan O’Brien, Greg Fell, and Dan Rosinski.
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History Book Club
The History Book Club will be reviewing Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides on Thursday, April 5 at 7:00. The book is subtitled “An epic tale of the West.” The book has wonderful characters such as Kit Carson, John Freemont and various Native American leaders.
The summer book is A Piece of My Heart by Keith Walker. The book is subtitled “The stories of 26 American women who served in Viet Nam.” This book will be discussed at the joint meeting with the Ladies’ Book Club on September 6.
This club meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:00. Contact Barry Cohen 301-865-5330.
Our Facebook page is called Signature Club at Greenview. It is a closed group for Greenview residents to share information, recommend services, repairmen, restaurants, local events, fun outings, local news, etc. All are welcome. Contact: Eleanor Brown, [email protected] or 301-384-2514
Ladies Bridge Group
The Ladies bridge group meets on the 1st Wednesday at 1:00. Contact Mary Ronneberg [email protected]
LADIES GOLF GROUP
The Greenview Ladies Golf Group will begin its 2018 season on Wednesday, April 11, at Hope Valley Golf Course in Mt. Airy. We will start with a brief meeting in the Club House at 9:00 AM, and welcome new golfers. If the weather permits, we will play nine holes of golf following the meeting.
The Ladies Golf Group plays nine holes of golf every Wednesday at Hope Valley Golf Course. During the summer, the starting time will be 8:00 AM. At the end of September, we will finish up the season with a fun “Nine and Dine!”
We have a great time working on our game, and spending time with our neighbors and friends! Please join us!! Contact Kathy Peterson at 301-882-7022.
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LADIES LUNCHEON
The Ladies Luncheon takes place on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 12:30. Volunteers of one or two ladies are organizing each month. Contact Shelly Simonen 301-865-3702 [email protected] to select a month. New and different restaurants make the luncheons unique. April 3 is chaired by Ellen Saidman and Robin Schnapper. May1 is chaired by Francine Heaton. June 5 will be at Monocacy Crossing managed by Shelly Simonen.
Mah Jong Group
The Mah Jong group plays on Wednesdays at 7:00. No experience necessary as they are willing to teach everyone. All are welcome. Contact Ellen Saidman [email protected]
MEN’S MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Chairperson Bill Craig, [email protected] coordinates the Men’s Luncheon. If you have any questions, please contact him at 301-882-4908.
Luncheon dates are April 18, May 16 and June 20. Details will be on the Grapevine.
MENS’ PINOCHLE GROUP
The Men’s’ Pinochle Group plays on Monday at 12:30. Contact Joe Bohan 301-865-2221
Men’s Pool Group
The Men’s Pool Group meets on Thursday at 1:00. All levels of play are welcome. Contact Jim Rottet at 301-865-9616 [email protected]
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Men’s Golf
Most golfers in Greenview belong to Glade Valley Golf Club, http://misga.org/club_pages/gladevalley.htm, which participates in Maryland Interclub Senior Golf Association (MISGA). We have over twenty men that belong to MISGA. We normally play once or twice a week at home or away. Generally, there are about 50 events scheduled between April and October. Contact Joe Joyce at 301-865-8464.
Information about Glade Valley MISGA.
* MISGA membership is $250.00. * With this membership you get a weekday price of $25.00 w/cart. * Weekend price after 12:00 for $25.00.
* Discounted range balls. * 15% off merchandise, excluding golf balls.
For more information on MISGA please contact Earl Miller the MISGA Rep at Glade. 301-676-0147 or [email protected].
PICKLEBALL
Pickle ball is a popular game for seniors. Anyone interested in playing or learning to play is welcome. Games are 9:00 Monday and Friday on the tennis courts for men and women. 9:00 on Thursday is for women. During the summer, play begins at 8:30. Since there are less women players, get on the email list, so you know if there are enough players. Contact Chris Giddings at [email protected]
CLUB
The Scrabble Club meets every Thursday at 3. A Scrabble board and a Scrabble dictionary are kept in the credenza by the pool table. Feel free to use these items or bring your own. Dyann Lonesome (609-897-9130) is the organizer. If Dyann is unable to attend the game, those interested can still play. Please join us whether you are learning the game or a seasoned player.
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GROUP
The Singles Book Club meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 3-5. If you would like to join, contact Nancy Young at 301-865-1674. Game nights, pot luck, dinners, etc., will be held on the 2nd Friday from 1-4 and the 4th Friday from 6-9. Contact Tink Gore, 240-285-1541, if you would like to participate.
SOCIAL PLANNERS
Please come to the planning meetings on the 1st Monday every other month. The next Social Planners’ meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 2, 2018 at 7:00. These events are for YOU! Hope to see you there - new people and new ideas are welcome. Men are welcome! Thanks to Margie Craig for resupplying the Clubhouse water. Thanks to Ellen Saidman and Donna Krabitz for replenishing the paper products.
Winter Highlights
Greenview enjoyed delightful events during the 2018 winter. Much planning, imagination and time go into these events. Your neighbors work tirelessly to bring the community together. Tell the activity chairmen you appreciate their hard work and efforts.
Become involved and to help on an upcoming event.
What a game! 28 avid fans cheered on their teams! No matter who you were rooting for, it was a great game! Shelly Simonen and her committee provided subs, salads, antipasto, chips and desert. Fly Eagles Fly!
Soup night brought out our talented chefs. 43 people dined on chili, soup, salads, and desert, warming our hearts and stomachs. Nancy Grucza and her committee did an outstanding job.
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The Valentine’s Day desert party brought out the sweet tooth! It was chaired by LorRayne Kennedy and her committee. Cookies, candy, pies, cakes, brownies, etc. tempted the packed Clubhouse. Many conversations were heard as people mingled with neighbors.
Many leprechauns were seen on St. Patrick’s Day as everyone was Irish for the day! Betty Jo Gimmel and her team put on a “green” event. Corned beef or turkey, cabbage, potatoes and all the fixings were enjoyed.
STITCH ‘N’ WHINE
Stitch ‘N’ Whine Needle-arts Group meets the 2nd Thursday each month at 7. Members bring their own projects to work on. All kinds of needlework are welcome and encouraged. Please join us. Contact Joan Fell at [email protected] or 301-882-7286.
TRIPOLEY
This group plays on the 4th Wednesday at 1:00. Contact Chris Giddings, [email protected].
THIRSTY THURSDAY
Connect with neighbors on Thursdays at 5:00. This is the perfect time to chat and interact. Please bring a snack to share, BYOB drink of choice or your non-alcoholic beverage. A great time to relax in the evening, enjoy a snack and meet new and old friends. Everyone is welcome.
TRAVEL CLUB EVENTS
Jayne Bongard at 301-865-4087 [email protected] has several save the dates for upcoming day and overnight trips. Please let Jayne know of any trip suggestions. Look for Grapevine notices for further details.
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April 2018 – Nashville, SOLD OUT
July 18, 2018 – Mama Mia at Toby’s dinner theater in Columbia, Md for a matinee September 27, 2018 – Mystery full day trip October 27, 2018 – Sight and Sound Theater to see “Jesus” December 1, 2018 - Constitution Hall for the Army band Holiday concert December 8, 2018 – New York City to see the Rockettes at Radio City May 2019 – Chicago in the first week of May ????? – San Antonio August 25, 2019 – Paris to Normandy on Viking River Boat, taking signups now
COMMUNICATION IN THE SIGNATURE CLUB AT GREENVIEW
At the Signature Club at Greenview website www.SignatureClubGreenview.com you will
find information about our community and a calendar of events. Our official community calendar is located on the website, with an additional calendar posted in the Clubhouse for your convenience, as well as copies of the website calendar.
The website calendar can be updated daily. Once you are on the website calendar, you will be able to get more information on an event if you place your cursor over the item. Another page will pop up with information such as the cost, contact person, time, and directions if not at Clubhouse. If you are scheduling an event in the community, or for announcements, please contact Bill Brown at [email protected] to list your information on the website calendar and in the Grapevine.
The Grapevine will be used to remind residents of upcoming events and to change/modify events. Contact Debbie Coons at [email protected] for Grapevine announcements.
GREENVIEW DIRECTORY
The Greenview directory is updated by Bill Brown [email protected] as soon as new or revised information arrives. The latest version is February 2018. Check your copy and it may be time to reprint it. When you print your new directory, please tear up the old one for security/privacy issues. If you have a new email or phone number, contact Bill.
When you submit your name, address, telephone number, and email address, you will be published in the Directory. The most current copy of the directory is on the website, www.signatureclubgreenview.com. Look in the Resident Section under Forms and Documents, Directories.
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ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS AT GREENVIEW
If you are planning an event or activity at the Clubhouse, please check the website or the Club House bulletin board calendar to see if the date or time is available. All clubs/committees listed have priority on the time and space at the Clubhouse.
ACTIVITY/CLUB MEETING DATES/TIMES CONTACT PERSON(S)
Apple Macintosh Discussion Group Wednesday 9:00 Jack Tencza [email protected]
Biking Group As Announced Wayne Kaiser, [email protected]
Book Club 1st Thursday 7:00
Mary Bonen [email protected] 301-865-5983
Bridge Club Tuesday 6:30 Roxine and Gordon Thompson [email protected] 301-865-5438
Computer Club Help Service Wednesday 9:00 Apple Wednesday 10:00 Microsoft
Jack Tencza [email protected] Ray Mulhall [email protected]
Current Events Discussion Group Tuesday 10 am Jack Schnapper [email protected]
Hand and Foot Card Game/ Samba game
2nd Wednesday 1:00 3rd Wednesday 1:00 4th Wednesday 1:00
Donna Moss [email protected] Arlene Craig [email protected] Joan Fell [email protected]
History Book Club 1st Thursday 7:00 Barry Cohen [email protected] 301-865-5330
HOA 3rd Monday at 4:00 John Bongard [email protected]
Ladies’ Bridge 1st Wednesday 1:00 Mary Ronneberg [email protected]
Ladies Golf Group To be announced Kathy Peterson 301-882-7022
For the Newsletter
Staff:
Eleanor Brown, Editor, Thelma Cohen, Anne Truffer,
Submit items of community interest for the July, August, September 2018 newsletter no later than
June 15, 2018 to Eleanor Brown at [email protected].
The committee reserves the right to edit for grammar, clarity and length or to reject proposed articles
for appropriateness; items should be non-political and non-religious.
If you are not receiving your newsletter by e-mail, send a request to Debbie Coons at
[email protected] or call (301-695-6676 x1211).
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Ladies’ Luncheon 1st Tuesday 12:30
Robin Schnapper [email protected] Shelly Simonen [email protected]
Mah Jongg Wednesday 7:00 Ellen Saidman [email protected]
Men’s Lunch Third Wednesdays 12:30 Bill Craig [email protected]
Men’s Golf Joe Joyce [email protected] 301-865-8464-
Men’s Pinochle Monday 12:30 Joe Bohan [email protected] - 301-865-2221
Men’s Pool Thursday 1:00 Jim Rottet [email protected] 301-865-9616
Personal Training Classes Monday/Wednesday 9:00 Sandy Turnbaugh Personal Trainer [email protected]
Pickle Ball Monday/Friday 9:00 men/women Thursday 9:00 women
Chris Giddings [email protected]
Scrabble Thursday 3:00 Dyann Lonesome 609-897-9130
Singles Group Book Club-3rd Sunday of the month Game night, pot luck–2nd & 4th Friday of the month.
Nancy Young 301-865-1674 Tink Gore, 240-285-1541
Social Planners 1st Monday 7:00 bi-monthly Shelley Simonen [email protected] 301-865-3702
Stitch ‘n’ Whine 2nd Thursday 7:00 Joan Fell [email protected], 301-882-7286
Thirsty Thursday Thursday 5:00
Triopoly 4th Friday 1:00 Chris Giddings [email protected]
Travel Club As Announced Jayne Bongard [email protected] 301-865-4087
Greenview Library
Our library is located to the left of the fireplace. Donate a book to the basket on the floor. Select a book and enjoy!
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A grill cover was found by Mary Ruggeri 5912 Jacobean Place 301-928- 7294
about a month ago. Contact her if yours flew away.
Annual Community Shred Event
Saturday, April 21, from 12:00 to 2:00 at end of Mussetter Road at Signature Club Greenview We will also be collecting canned food items to go to
City of Frederick Food Bank
What you may bring to shred: Paper, File folders, Books, Newspapers, Magazines
Shredding will be done on-site and provides a secure and efficient way to discard documents
that may contain information you don’t want in the “wrong” hands.
SPONSORED BY: Barbara Davis, a Greenview neighbor