Toll Brothers at The Pinehills December Newsletter 2016

DECEMBER

2016

The Pinehills Activities

Paws

Pinehills Landowners Association, Inc. 55 Stonebridge Road ▪ Plymouth, MA 02360 ▪ 508.209.2355 ▪ www.pinehills.net

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Pay or sign up at the Stonebridge club. Use your payment as your reservation made payable to PHLOA. Payments are non-refundable. If no fee is listed, there is no charge.

Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at The Stonebridge Club. For more information regarding activities or to signup, please call 508.209.2355.

Upcoming Events, Workshops & Ongoing Classes

Acrylic Painting Lessons, Wednesdays, 9-11am. Explore the use of acrylic using canvas, wood, stone & paper. $75pp/month.

Limited to 8 participants.

Watercolor Classes, Thursdays, 9-11am.

Learn tips and techniques that make watercolor fun. $60pp/3 sessions. Limited to 8 participants.

Moving Forward After Loss, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm Conference Room Take comfort in the camaraderie of laughter and listening with others who have experienced loss through death or divorce.

A Cup of Music, Sunday, December 4th, 1011am, Great Room. We’ve combined two your favorite things, Mary Tracy on piano and a hot cup of coffee. Occurs the first Sunday of the month. Get your day started on the right note. Just show up.

Mahjongg Lessons, Mondays, 4pm, Cabana.

Contact: Linda Ader, lader60@gmail.com. $5 one-time fee payable at the first session.

Meditation, Thursdays, 4-5pm. Meditation is proven to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and improve pain. This group is self directed.

Just show up.

New Resident One Hour Info Session: December 7th, 9:30-10:30am The Welcoming Committee provides a tour of the facilities, access card paperwork and general information. Space is limited.

Homeowner Orientation, Monday December 5th, 6:30pm. Learn about the history, policies, programs and more need to know info from PHLOA staff.

Wednesday Writers Group Author Reading, Tuesday, December 6th, 5-6pm. Learn about newest what the heck I’ll try it creative writing group, and how members learn a new craft while experiencing the magic from sharing stories. Enjoy aspects of life at The Pinehills, real and imagined, as members read selections from their book Anthology: Tales of the Pines. Also, John Decker will read excerpts from his book, CEO Mastering the Corporate Pyramid (Praeger, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.) Wine and cheese served.

The Glee Club at The Pinehills Holiday Concert, Friday, December 9th, 7:30pm.

This annual favorite fills up fast. Come enjoy

the songs of the season. Dessert will be served following the concert A $5 donation for the music fund is requested at the door. Please sign up at the Stonebridge Club, space is limited.

Hadassah Holiday Gift Wrap Benefit, Dec. 18th-20th. Bring your gifts to have them wrapped (boxes for sale as well).

Paint & Sip, Wednesday, December 7th, 6:30pm.

Resident artist and teacher, Debra Birtwell, will lead the night with a fun, acrylic painting. Enjoy this night out with friends and go home with original art. Bring a beverage to enjoy. $25pp.

Annual Giving Tree supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Plymouth.

Information is available at The

Stonebridge Club. Gifts due by Dec 15th.

Great Courses, Experiencing the USA from the History in the Smithsonian Archives, Jan 5th-Feb 23rd, 7pm. A virtual tour of the stories behind the Smithsonian and its collection of over 137 million items that represent our heritage, art and biological diversity. Your facilitator, Mr. Frank Toffoloni, will lead conversations on individual lectures, including: The Star Spangled Banner, Presidents & Generals, The Growth & Spread of Slavery, Emancipation & The Civil War, Gold, Guns & Grandeur, Planes, Trains, Automobiles, Wagons. The lectures are lead by Dr. Richard Kurin, Ph.D. aided by a team of Smithsonian curators and scholars. $25pp/$30 to share.

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FITNESS CLASSES Payment deadline is Dec 25th for January. Payments received after deadline, have an additional $10 fee. Drop in rate is $10.

Group Resistance Training, Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 7:30-8:30am. A challenging workout using a sequence of integrated exercises to build stronger muscles, core and bone strength, and balance. Bring a fitness ball, yoga mat (waffled on both sides) and water. $45/month if paid by 12/25.

Low Impact Cardio & Toning, Wednesdays, 10-11am. Each routine combines cardio vascular and toning exercises to pre choreographed music that will target specific muscle groups. Lightweight toning sticks will be provided along with modifications. $20pp.

PiYo Workshop (Pilates & Yoga) Fridays, 8:45-9:45am, through Dec 16th. PiYo is a hybrid, athletic workout, which combines the mind/body practices of yoga and the core conditioning principles of Pilates. Instructor. Please bring a mat. $35pp for the workshop series. (9 Sessions) Tai Chi & Qigong, Tuesdays, 9-10am. Improve health and prevent illness w/ this self-paced system of exercises. $30/month if paid by if paid by 12/25.

Total Body Fitness Workshop, Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:45-9:45am, through December 12th. This class combines low impact aerobic moves with the latest toning exercises then finishes with a full body stretch. Balance & coordination drills will improve overall mobility. $35pp for the workshop series. (9 Sessions) Yoga for Everyone, Mondays & Thursdays, 11am. Perfect for anyone wanting to practice gentle yoga. $45/month if paid by 12/25.

Paws for The Park Wishbones for Pets Fundraiser for Friends of The Plymouth Dog Park Hosted by: Just Around the Corner Pet Sitting & Dog Walking

Saturday, December 3rd, 11am-2pm The Village Green

The Line Up…..

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Claus for Paws: Photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus for pets and families ($5) Expert Advice for your Pets: veterinary, behavioral, training, grooming and exercise professionals!

Rabies Clinic: discounted rabies vaccinations ($10) performed by Dr. Ann Thompson of Mayflower Veterinary Services Doggie Massages Dog & Cat Adoption Advice by mycompetibility.com Handcrafted Leashed & Collars by The Black Leash Raffle

Fun for a great cause! The town of Plymouth approved its first dog park in May in West Plymouth. Please help the Friends of the Plymouth Dog Park raise much needed funds to construct a beautiful park so that all of the dogs of Plymouth’s can run, play and socialize!

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Important Notes & Reminders

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Watercolor 9-11am

Cribbage 10am-noon (C)

Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am

Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)

Holidays on The Green Paws at the Park 11am-2pm Village Green

Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

Movie Club 5:30pm

Meditation 4pm

4 Piano & Coffee with Mary Tracy 10-11am

Mondays 7:30am GRT 8:45am Total Body Fitness (thru Dec 12) 11am-12:15pm Yoga For Everyone

Creative Stitchery 10am

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Cribbage 10am-noon (C)

Modern Poetry Group 11am

Writers Circle 11am

New Resident Info Session 9:30am

Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm

Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)

Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am

Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)

Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)

Writing Group 1pm

Chess Playing 2pm

Positive Thinkers 2pm

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Moment in Time History 4pm

Glee Club Holiday Concert 7:30pm

Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm

Chess Playing 2pm

Bunco 2 6:30pm (C)

Singles Pageturners 4pm (WV) Moving Forward 4pm Bunco 6:30pm

Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

Paint Night 6:30pm (C) Glee Club 7-9pm (O) 14

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Creative Stitchery 10am

Art Studio 9-Noon (C)

Acrylic Class 9-11am

Watercolor 9-11am

Cribbage 10am-noon

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm

Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)

Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am

Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm

Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm

Philosophy & Coffee 4pm

Chamber Music Concert 7pm

Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)

Glee Club 7-9pm (O)

Wine Club 7pm (C)

Chess Playing 2pm

Chess Playing 2pm Well Read Book Club 2-4pm (C)

Boys & Girls Club Wrap Party 10am (C)

Boys & Girls Club Gifts Due 19

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Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

Foreign Affairs 4:05(C)

Writing Group Book Event 5pm

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Hadassah Gift Wrap Fundraiser 10am-4pm

Creative Stitchery 10am

Art Studio 9-Noon (C)

Acrylic Class 9-11am

Watercolor 9-11am

Cribbage 10am-noon (C)

Hadassah Gift Wrap Fundraiser 11am-4pm

Writers Circle 11am

Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)

Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)

Writing Group 1pm

Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (C)

Mystery Book Club 1:30pm

Hadassah Gift Wrap Fundraiser

Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am

1-8pm

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Chess Playing 2pm

Glee Club 7-9pm (O)

Meditation 4pm

Ping Pong 2-4pm Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)

Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm

American Civil War 7pm (C) Minty Book Group 7pm

Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm

Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm

Precinct 15 Caucus 7pm (C)

Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)

Art Society 7pm (C)

Chess Playing 2pm

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PHLOA Administrative Offices Closed

Christmas Day

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Meditation 4pm

PHLOA Annual Meeting 6pm Pinehills Golf Club

New Yorker Group 4:15pm

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Meditation 4pm

Shalom Book Club 4:45 (C)

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Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)

Thursdays 11am-12:15pm Yoga For Everyone

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Acrylic Class 9-11am

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Wednesdays 7:30am GRT 8:45am Total Body Fitness (thru Dec 12) 10am Low Impact Cardio

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Art Studio 9-Noon (C)

New Homeowner Orientation 6:30pm

Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (C)

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Literary Women Book Club 3:30pm

Class descriptions found on page 7 in Fitness Section.

Fridays 7:30am GRT 8:45am PiYo

Saturday

Chess Playing 2pm

C - Cabana, 53 Stonebridge Road O - Overlook Clubhouse, Great Island SH - Seton Highlands Clubhouse WV- Winslowe’s View Meeting House

Tuesdays 9:00am Tai Chi

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All activities are held at The Stonebridge Club, 55 Stonebridge Road, unless otherwise noted.

Fitness Schedule

Thursday

Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

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PHLOA Administrative Offices Closed Menorah Lighting Village Green

Chanukah Celebration 6:30pm

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Art Studio 9-Noon (C)

Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am

Watercolor 9-11am

Cribbage 10am-noon (C)

Acrylic Class 9-11am Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)

Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am

Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)

Creative Stitchery 10am

Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm

Chess Playing 2pm

Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)

Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm

Chess Playing 2pm

Stonebridge Readers 7pm

New Yorker Group 4:15pm

Philosophy & Coffee 4pm Glee Club 7-9pm (O)

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PHLOA Offices Close at noon

Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

Meditation 4pm

New Years Eve

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Clubs & Groups Your amenities Your amenities include The Stonebridge Club, outdoor pool, tennis courts, fitness room, Cabana, library, and Great Island and Clam Pudding ponds. Access Cards can be obtained MondaySaturday during office hours at The Stonebridge Club. An access card is necessary to enter the fitness room 5am-10pm, the pool dawn to dusk, the Cabana and SBC after hours and on Sundays. Questions? 508.209.2355 .

Clubs & Groups & Ongoing Classes meet at The Stonebridge Amenity, unless otherwise noted. This is an alphabetical listing . Can be found on Pinehills.net.

American Civil War Study Group will not meet in December but will resume in January.

Art Studio. Gather with other resident artists in the Cabana for a working studio session each Tuesday, 9am-noon. No instruction. All mediums are welcome.

welcome. Bring dollar bills. Contact: Leo Callinan, 508.209.0375.

Fishing Club. This group meets periodically to share information, learn new techniques and occasional excursions. Contact: Paul Barnett, pabbarnett@gmail.com.

Foreign Affairs Discussion Group will not meet in December. This group typically meets the third Thursday. Contact Perry Karfunkel, PRKPinehills@gmail.com.

Glee Club rehearses Wednesdays, 79pm. Contact Marcia Cunningham, Sosn76@aol.com, 508.209.0950.

Hadassah Group will have a Holiday Gift Wrap Benefit, Dec. 18th-20th. Bring your gifts to have them beautifully wrapped (boxes for sale as well). Donations help Hadassah, a leading advocate of gender and economic equality, build bridges of peace through medical research and treatment.

Contact: Eileen: eileenbwolfe@gmail.com.

Visit: www.hadassha.org.

Art Society will have a general meeting History Group: A Moment in Time will Monday, December 19th, 7-8:30pm. meet Thursday, December 8th, 4pm, in Contact Roxanne: 978.821.8209, the Cabana to discuss The 1775 roxanne@picworth.com. earthquake in Portugal and its effect on Bird Brains. This group of enthusiasts history. New members are always meets periodically to walk nearby trails welcome. Contact: Dave Morrison, and pond areas in search of seasonal david.w.morrison@verizon.net. b irds .

Cont act St ew, Kayak Network is done for the season. ssandbird@yahoo.com.

Contact: Ken Stone, Bunco 2 will meet Monday, December kenstone50@verizon.net; 781-659-4768 5th, 6:30pm, in the Cabana. This is a fun, Library at The Stonebridge Club is easy to learn dice game. Contact Marie fortunate to have an always-changing Spanbauer, mariespanbauer@yahoo.com, supply of gently used books thanks to 203.209.0037 or Beth Jacobs, the generous residents. Here is how it bethjacobs@gmail.com, 508.517.5070. works: Borrow as many as you like; Cancer Support Group. This group is for return them...or not. When donating, women diagnosed and living with breast keep in mind: books should be in good cancer. Contact, Judy 508.209.1011, condition and recently published. Please thechristensens26@comcast.net. no cookbooks, self-help, comic or Chamber Music Group. The Con Moto damaged books (including mildew). This group meets for weekly practice sessions wonderful resource is beautifully on Tuesdays, Noon-2pm. Contact, Tom managed by resident librarians.

Shaughnessy, 508. 209.0085.

Drop-In Mahjongg meets Mondays at Chess Playing, Tuesdays & Thursdays 2- 4pm in the Cabana. This is an easy to 4pm at The Stonebridge Club. All ages, learn game and an instructor is onsite including children, welcome! Learn from and available to teach. Contact Linda: lader60@gmail.com. instructor, Francois Allain.

Creative Stitchery, Mondays; 10am-Noon (except the 1st Mondays which is only 1011am). Come stitch among friends. This group meets weekly in the For more information.

Contact Carol: Mcgraw.cgm@gmail.com

Men's Group will resume in January.

Modern Poetry, will meet Monday December 5th, 11am-1pm. A leader is selected for each meeting to discuss individual poems. Member's poems could be read at community events.

Cribbage. Join others even if you are just Copies will be mailed to the group prior learning, for an enjoyable Friday morning to the meetings. Contact Jim Carroll activity at 10am. Men and women ang7jim@ aol.com.

New! Movie Club will meet Saturday, December 3rd at the Plimouth Cinema to see Coming Through the Rye. The film, set in 1969, is a touching coming of age story of sensitive, 16 year old, Jamie Schwartz, who is not the most popular kid at his all boys' boarding school. Disconnected from students and teachers, he believes he is destined to play Holden Caulfield, the main character of The Catcher in the Rye and has adapted the book as a play. After a series of increasingly hostile altercations with the boys at school Jamie runs away to search for J.D. Salinger. On his way he picks up Deedee Gorlin, a quirky townie. Their odyssey to find Salinger becomes a journey of sexual awakening, the discovery of love and of the meaning of one's life. A special reception with Chris Cooper and filmmaker Jim Sadwith starts at 6:30pm. The film which starts at 7:30pm, will be followed by questions and answers.

Tickets are available for purchase at www.plimouth.org/features.cinema.

Contact Trish Minty: trishminty@gmail.com.

Moving Forward After Loss. Take comfort in the camaraderie of laughter and listening with others who have experienced loss through death or divorce. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 4-5:30 in the Conference Room and usually once a month for dinner. Not meeting De 20th. Contact: Patty Kellert, pkellert@gmail.com.

New Yorker Discussion Group will meet at 4:15pm, Tuesdays, December 13th and 27th. Contact Lois: lwkpublic@gmail.com.

Northeastern University Alumni. This new group is just getting organized.

Contact: Joe Coughlin, hjc12@verizon.net.

Philosophy & Coffee. Join them the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 4pm for friendly and refreshing discussions.

Ping Pong, Doubles, Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-4pm, and Fridays, 12:30pm. Drop-ins are welcome.

The Positive Thinkers will meet Tuesday, December 6th, 2pm. Contact Deanna Nealey, 508.224.3797.

Quilt Club will meet Wednesday December 14th, 1-3pm at the Winslowe's View Meetinghouse lower level. The members will have their annual wine, cheese and chocolate holiday celebration. Contact Lois Harvey, 508-209-0750 or

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Clubs & Groups kdh914@aol.com for a supply list.

Rainbow Club. The group will celebrate the season by going to the Plymouth Pops concert at Memorial Hall on Sunday, December 11th, followed by a festive gathering back in The Pinehills.

Contact Val, vjb44@comcast.net. The Rainbow Club is the LGBT social club of the Pine hills; everyone is welcomed to attend our events.

Road Cycling Group. The group has ceased activities for the season but typically rides Tuesdays and Saturdays for 25-30 miles on local roads. The group will resume riding in the spring. Contact: Bob, bob.lesuer@yahoo.com.

Shalom Pinehills, will have its annual Chanukah celebration Thursday, December 22nd, 6:30pm at the Stonebridge Club. Everyone is welcome.

Bring an appetizer (enough to share) and drink of your choice. Dessert and coffee will be provided along with music by Jon Nelson, an acclaimed composer, performer, Cantorial Soloist and Rabbi.

Sign up at the Stonebridge Club. Fee is $5pp. Additionally, the Menorah on the Village Green will be lit each night of Chanukah beginning December 24th.

Everyone is invited to join in the tradition.

The planning committee encourages input and sharing of ideas. Contact Nancy: nkr1209@aol.com.

Singles on the Go is an opportunity for singles to get together for various activities. They typically meet once a month for an event, twice for dinner and once for a book club. The holiday party is December 13th. If you did not receive an email invite, contact Kari Amazeen, kari@amazeen.com, 774-283-4456.

Social Knitting. The group meets regularly to knit together. Contact: Elaine McCarthy, elainemccarthy@ comcast.net.

The Stagedoor Players. are always looking for new members to help in all areas including directing, acting, stage crew, marketing and ticket sales. Contact Gabe, gabed@comcast.net.

Veterans Group would like to thank the generous residents and vendors of The Pinehills community for their contributions to both the Plymouth Veterans in need and the Plymouth 50th Vietnam Commemoration at Memorial Hall. The over 300 Veterans in The Pinehills community understand the need to help their fellow Veterans. The Commemoration at Memorial Hall was a long overdue thank you and welcome home to our Plymouth Vietnam Veterans.

The help made the commemoration a

most memorable tribute. A special thank you goes out to The Market and Longridge Wine & Spirits. In a world filled with chaos and lack of communication, our community is a cohesive body with a big heart. The Veterans Group at The Pinehills Contact: Ken Goldner at: kgoldner43@verizon.net.

Wine Lovers will have its members only holiday meeting on Monday, December 12th, 7pm in the Cabana. The group will plan events for the upcoming year.

If you are interested in joining the club, contact: Val, vjb44@comcast.net.

Womanade, provides short-term emergency financial help to families in need in the Plymouth School District. One hundred percent of your donation is used for this purpose.

Donations can be mailed to Linda Gill, 61 Bradstreete Crossing, Plymouth, MA 02360.

Writer’s Circle meets on the first and third Tuesdays. Contact: Jonnie, Jonniegartska@gmail.com.

Writing Group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 1-3pm. All skill levels are welcome and members encouraged to share ideas in this supportive and constructive exchange. Sessions are comprised of critiquing assignments, ins t ruc t io n b y m em b ers , and spontaneous writing practice. Contact: Lois Karfunkel, lwkpublic@gmail.com.

BOOK CLUBS Literary Women will meet December 5th, 3:30pm, to discuss The Christmas Train by David Baldacci. There will not be a January meeting. Contact: Christine Ruhr, cruhr@ymail.com .

Merry Book will not meet in December.

See you in January. Contact: Pam Hildebrandt, pchildebrandt @compuserve.com.

Mystery Book Club will have its annual holiday party and mystery movie on Monday, December 19th, 1:30 -4pm in the Great Room. Melaine Alpern, bobmelalp@verizon.net.

Shalom Book Club will m eet Wednesday, December 7th, 4:45pm in the Cabana to discuss After Long Silence by Helen Fremont. Contact: Sandy, sspekman@ gmail.com.

Singles Pageturners will meet on December 6th, 4:15pm in the Winslowe’s View Meeting House to discuss Circle of Five by Dolores Riccio. The group is delighted to have the author and resident of The

Pinehills join them. Contact: Linda, lindagill61@gmail.com.

Stonebridge Readers will meet Monday, December 26th, 7pm.

C o n t a c t M a r i l y n , marilynkelley@verizon.net.

Well Read meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. The Well Read Book Group is currently open to adding five new members. If you enjoy reading and discussing books, and are interested in joining, contact Deanna Nealey, 508.224.3797.

BRIDGE GROUPS Signing up indicates firm commitment.

Duplicate Bridge meets Wednesdays, 1-4pm. Contact is Mary Kelley, 508.209.0429,Kelley.m9@ verizon.net. Sign up sheets are available Wednesdays at 4:45pm in the Cabana. Limited to 48 players.

Friday Bridge takes place every week at 1pm. Contact, Jayne Snarsky, 508.209.0130, NorthJGS@aol.com.

Tuesday Bridge meets in the Cabana every Tuesday, 2-4pm, except the first Tuesday of month. Advance sign up at the Cabana is required. Contact Linda: lader60@gmail.com.

Drop-In Bridge. Meets Thursdays in the Cabana, 2pm, except the 3rd Thursday; Sundays in the Cabana at 1pm unless otherwise notified. Contact Linda: lader60@gmail.com.

Pie Bake Results Saturday, November 19th, was a busy morning as residents streamed in with homemade pies, breads, cakes, and more for the Greater Plymouth Food Warehouse. Volunteers packed, labeled, loaded and delivered them to the warehouse. The desserts were added to other components that madeup Thanksgiving meals for grateful families in the 30+ pantries the warehouse supports.

Your generous donations resulted in over 350 desserts and nearly $600 in cash. Thank you to our neighborhood captains, the Cabana volunteers, the Stonebridge staff, Clyde Hakim of The News Flash, Stop & Shop, The Market, East Bay Grille and most importantly, our neighborhood bakers.

We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season, Jackie Gillette and Alice Ashman, Pie Bake Co-chairs