Community Newsletter

The Pinehills Activities

JULY 2016

Warm & Fuzzy Last Hope K9 Rescue

ADOPTION EVENT Guaranteed To Give You the Warm Fuzzies

The Foreign Affairs Group Tackles

Celebrate

BASTILLE DAY

BREXIT

with a French Concert July 13th

LES SAMPOU

Performs at the First Outdoor Concert of the Season Pinehills Landowners Association, Inc. 55 Stonebridge Road ▪ Plymouth, MA 02360 ▪ 508.209.2355 ▪ www.pinehills.net

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THE VETERAN’S PHOTO HISTORY PROJECT is dedicated to the Veterans living in The Pinehills. They have served honorably in times of war and peace, during The Cold War and in every conflict from World War II to Desert Storm.

If you have photos you’d like to share, please submit to the project’s creator, Bob Cashin, rlcashin@verizon.net 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

Sunday Morning Meditation, 9:30-10:30am.

Inner reflection and spiritual growth includes instruction and practice. $30 or drop in $10/class.

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

Limited to 8 participants.

Watercolor Classes, Thursdays, 9-11am.

Learn tips and techniques that make watercolor fun. $75pp; $20 drop in rate, paid in advance. Limited to 8 participants.

Mahjongg Lessons, Mondays, 4pm, Cabana.

Contact Linda Ader, lader60@gmail.com. $5 payable at the first session.

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

American Red Cross Private Swim Lessons, through August, taught by a Certified Water Safety Instructor. Skills include: water entry, breath control, submerging, front and back buoyancy, changing direction, treading, swim on front, back and side. $25pp/30 minutes.

Adult-Learn-To-Swim lessons, through Labor Day, with Bill Ryan, US Masters Certified Lear-to-Swim Instructor. 37% of Americans cannot swim the length of a 25 yard pool and many avoid water.

Lessons will be in sets of 3 for a half-hour, and customized to the individual.

The goal is to learn the 5 Swim Skills as outlined by the American Red Cross.

New Resident One Hour Intro Session: July 6th, 9:30-10:30am. The Welcoming Committee provides a tour of the facilities, access card paperwork and general information about living in The Pinehills.

French Concert, Wednesday, July 13th, Babar and Friends celebrate Bastille Day -- Hear the music of Poulenc ("Babar), Faure and French cabaret music with Susan Hadfield/John Noble (piano, narration), Andy Oliveri (accordion/ voice), and Barbara Durham (voice).

Last Hope K9 Rescue Adoption Event, Saturday, July 16th, 12pm-2pm. LHK9 Rescue is an all breed r e s c u e dedicated to abandoned, neglected and abused dogs from high-kill shelters throughout the United States. The do not discriminate on preexisting medial conditions or breed.

Come learn more about adopting, fostering and volunteering: www.lasthope k9.org.

New Resident Orientation, Monday, July 18th, 6:30pm. Come get the history of The Pinehills along with an overview, including commercial business, policies, procedures, and an overview of commercial district, policies and procedures, programming and more. A great opportunity to learn about your community and meet neighbors.

Outdoor Concert featuring the Riverboat Stompers, Friday, August 19th, 6pm on The Great Lawn. The summer music series continues with a New Orleans style jazz as well as swing-era band. Details to come.

Speaking of our warm & fuzzy friends...

Dogs Go...Pick it up & Move On

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Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) is a volunteer organization that helps residents of The Pinehills transition to and live well in the community. N2N provides informational resources, programs and activities related to Health & Wellness, Residence Maintenance & Technology, and Money Matters, three aspects of daily life that touch everyone within The Pinehills.

PROGRAMMING MOVING FORWARD AFTER LOSS A Social Support Program 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.

Exercise While You Socialize...It's motivating...and fun!

N2N to Repeat Its Popular Fitness Challenge in September Get up, get out, get moving. That’s the goal of Neighbor to Neighbor’s six-week Fitness Challenge program. Regular exercise with a group of like-minded people is not only a socially enjoyable way to keep fit, but also a rewarding experience when coupled with an easy to follow system for setting goals and recording progress.

Registration for the fall program begins at The Stonebridge Club in August for the September – October program. View a photo album from our spring program on the new Pinehills website! Watch for registration information in the August newsletter.

The Stagedoor Players want you to share your performing talent with your Pinehills friends & neighbors

Do you SING...ACT...PLAY AN INSTRUMENT...TELL JOKES….JUGGLE?

Auditions held July 12, 14, 19 & 21, 7-9pm, The Stonebridge Club Contact Michael Damiano, michael@damiano.com or Evelyn Smith, esmith5879@aol.com Performances will be held September 16th & 17th at The Stonebridge Club

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Important Notes & Reminders

1 Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C) Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

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

Class descriptions found on page 7 in Fitness Section.

3 Ping Pong 2-4pm

Sunday Morning Meditation 9:30-10:30am

Wednesdays 7:25am GRT 8:30am Conditioning & Toning 9:30am Aqua Aerobics starts

Mah-Jongg Lessons 4-6pm

Drop In Bridge 1-3pm (C)

7 Watercolor 9-11am

Writers Circle 11am

New Resident Info Session 9:30am

Mahjongg Noon

Piano Lunch noon-1pm

Chess Playing 2pm

Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C) Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)

Literary Women 3:30pm

Chess Playing 2pm

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Moment in Time History 4pm

Philosophy & Coffee 4pm

Singles Game night 7pm (C)

Shalom Book Club 4:45 (C) Glee Club 7-9pm (O) 12

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Meditation 4pm (C)

Bunco 2, 6:30pm (C)

Bunco 6:30pm

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Cribbage 10am-noon (C)

Positive Thinkers 2pm

Moving Forward (N2N) 4pm

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Ping Pong 2-4pm

Art Studio 9-Noon (C)

Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am

Watercolor 9-11am

Mah-Jongg Lessons 4-6pm

Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm

Acrylic Class 9-11am

Pastel Class 11:30am (C)

Womanade 5pm

Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)

Writing Group 1pm

Drop In Bridge 1-3pm (C)

Chess Playing 2pm

Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)

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

LGBT Brunch Old Yarmouth Inn

Mahjongg 2:30pm

Ping Pong 2-4pm

New Yorker 4:15pm (C)

Glee Club 7-9pm (O)

Social Knitting 6:30pm

French Bastille Event 6pm

Sunday Morning Meditation 9:30-10:30am

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Acrylic Class 9-11am

Mahjongg 2:30pm

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Art Studio 9-Noon (C) Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm

15 Tech Session: Email Overview 9:30am

16 K9 Adoption Event Noon-2pm

Cribbage 10am-noon (C) Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)

Meditation 4pm Foreign Affairs 4:05(C)

Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

Stagedoor Rehearsal 7pm

Les Sampou 6pm

Outdoor Concert w/ Great Lawn

Fishing Club 7pm (C)

Thursdays 10:15-11:30am Yoga For Everyone Fridays 7:25-8:25am GRT 8:30-9:00am Conditioning & Toning 9:00-10:00am Stretching 9:00-10:00am - Aqua Yoga

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Mondays 7:25am GRT 8:30am Conditioning & Toning 9:30am Aqua Aerobics starts Tuesdays 9:00am Tai Chi 10:15-11:30am Yoga For Everyone

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Cribbage 10am-noon (C)

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

Fitness Schedule

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Stagedoor Rehearsal 7pm 17 Sunday Morning Meditation 9:30-10:30am Drop In Bridge 1-3pm (C)

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Ping Pong 2-4pm

Art Studio 9-Noon (C)

Acrylic Class 9-11am

Watercolor 9-11am

Cribbage 10am-noon (C)

Mystery Book Club 2pm

Writers Circle 11am

Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)

Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)

Mah-Jongg Lessons 4-6pm

Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Art Society 7pm (C)

Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)

Philosophy & Coffee 4pm

New Resident Orientation 6:30pm

Chess Playing 2pm

American Civil War 7pm (C)

Moving Forward (N2N) 4pm

Glee Club 7-9pm (O)

Pastel Class 11:30am (C) Chess Playing 2pm Well Read Book Club 2pm (C) Foreign Affairs 4:05pm (C) Meditation 4pm Stagedoor Rehearsal 7pm

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Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

Social Knitting 6:30pm Stagedoor Rehearsal 7pm 24

25 Ping Pong 2-4pm

Sunday Morning Meditation 9:30-10:30am

Merry Book Club 3pm Mah-Jongg Lessons 4-6pm

Drop In Bridge 1-3pm (C)

Stonebridge Readers 7pm

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26 Art Studio 9-Noon (C) Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C) Chess Playing 2pm Singles Pageturners 4:15pm (WV) New Yorker 4:15pm (C) Social Knitting 6:30pm Stagedoor Rehearsal 7pm

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Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am

Watercolor 9-11am

Cribbage 10am-noon (C)

Acrylic Class 9-11am

Pastel Class 11:30am (C) Chess Playing 2pm Meditation 4pm Stagedoor Rehearsal 7pm Men’s Group 7pm (O)

Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)

Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C) Ping Pong 2-4pm Glee Club 7-9pm (O) Stagedoor Casting Call 7pm (C)

Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

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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 .

Chamber Music Group. The Con Moto group meets for weekly practice sessions on Tuesdays, Noon-2pm. Contact, Tom Shaughnessy, 508. 209.0085.

American Civil War Study Group will meet Wednesday, July 20th, 7pm, for a mythbusting discussion with Ron Lindeman on the secession of the Southern States.

Plymouth 400 fishing tournament and group outings. Contact: Paul Barnett, pabbarnett@gmail.com.

Chess Playing, Tuesdays & Thursdays 24pm at The Stonebridge Club. All ages, including children, welcome! Learn from instructor, Francois Allain.

Cribbage. Join others even if it has been a while or you are just learning, for an enjoyable Friday morning activity at 10am. Men and women are encouraged Clubs, Groups & Ongoing Classes meet at to participate. Bring dollar bills. Contact The Stonebridge Amenity, unless Leo Callinan at 508.209.0375. otherwise noted. This is an alphabetical Fishing Club will meet Tuesday, July listing .

12th, 7pm, in the Cabana, to discuss

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.

Art Society presents Lorraine Agri’s Mixed Media workshop on Monday, July 18th, 79pm. The workshop is limited to 10 attendees and for Art Society members only. If you are interested in participating, sign up via email as soon as possible. All materials will be provided so all you will need is your artistic creativity. Contact, R o x a n n e M a r s h a l , roxanne@picworth.com, 978.649.6498.

Bird Brains. This group of enthusiasts meet periodically to walk nearby trails and pond areas in search seasonal birds.

Contact Stew, ssandbird@yahoo.com.

Date Change! Bunco 2 will meet Wednesday July 6th, 6:30pm, in the Cabana for this fun, easy to learn dice game. Contact Marie Spanbauer, mariespanbauer@yahoo.com, 203.209.0037 or Beth Jacobs, bethjacobs@gmail.com, 508.517.5070.

CAMP (Camping Active Members of Pinehills) is planning a trial run camping experience at nearby Myles-Standish State Forest in July, including hiking, kayaking, swimming, and a campfire. No camping experience necessary (equipment can be borrowed). Contact: Sandy, sspekman@gmail.com.

Foreign Affairs Discussion Group will meet Thursday, July 21st, 4pm, in the Cabana to discuss issues regarding Brexit.

Mike Ranieri, who spent 30 years in banking and finance, will speak about International Banking and how Brexit might effect banks both in the City of London and around the world. Diana McMeeking, a British ex-pat with a career in economic geography, will give her perspective on how the EU and the European Commission has imposed restrictions on Britain. Contact Perry Karfunkel, PRKPinehills@gmail.com.

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

History Group: A Moment in Time will meet Thursday, July 14th, to discuss events that led up to the Korean War. New members are always welcome.

Contact: Dave Morrison, david.w.morrison@verizon.net.

Kayak Network. The schedule will be posted at The Stonebridge Club and at Pinehills.net. Contact: Ken Stone, kenstone50@verizon.net; 781-659-4768

Library at The Stonebridge Club. The shelves are in need of slightly used Cancer Support Group. This group is for books. Please no text, self help or cook women diagnosed and living with breast books. This wonderful resource is cancer. Contact, Judy 508.209.1011, beautifully managed by resident thechristensens26@comcast.net. librarians.

Drop-In Mahjongg. Meets Mondays at 4pm in the Cabana; this is an easy to learn game and an instructor is onsite and available to teach. Contact Linda: lader60@gmail.com.

At Overlook Clubhouse. Men's Group will meet Thursday, July 28th, with a presentation by Tony on where the Pinehills is today and what the future may look like. He will discuss sales statistics and projected growth, including the new neighborhoods along Sacrifice Road above Seton Highlands.

He will also cover additional topics and answer questions. All residents are invited. Sign-up early for this expected highly attended event! A social half hour will begin at 7pm. All residents welcome. Sign up at The Stonebridge Club or send an email to MensGroupPH@gmail.com.

New Yorker Discussion Group will meet at 4:15pm, Tuesday, July 12th and July 26th. All welcome, even if you have not read the articles. Contact Lois: lwkpublic@gmail.com.

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

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

The Positive Thinkers will meet Tuesday, July 5th, 2pm. Contact Deanna Nealey, 508.224.3797.

Quilt Club will will not be meeting during the months of July and August .

Contact: Lois Harvey, kdh914@aol.com, 508.209.0750.

Rainbow Club, the LGBT social club of The Pinehills, will be attending a performance of A Chorus Line at the Priscilla Beach Theater on July 16th.

Contact Val at vjb44@comcast.net for more information. Contact Val, vjb44@comcast.net. Everyone welcome.

Road Cycling Group. The group typically rides Tuesday and Saturday mornings for 25-30 miles on local rides (not bicycle paths) at a pace of 15-16 miles per hour. Contact: Bob, bob.lesuer@yahoo.com.

Shalom Pinehills presents the film Remember, Thursday, August 24th, 6:30pm. The film tells the story of an elderly man with dementia who goes in search of the person responsible for

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Clubs & Groups the death of his family with the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand written letter. It stars Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau. Everyone is welcome. Sign up August 17th. $5pp.

Dessert and coffee/soft drinks will be served. For more info contact Nancy: nkr1209@aol.com.

Singles on the Go is an opportunity for singles to get together to enjoy various activities. They meet once a month for a planned event, twice a month for dinner out, once a month for games, and once a month for a lively book club. Contact: Kari Amazeen, kari@amazeen.com, 774283-4456. Game night is June 2nd.

Contact: Marie Whittaker, mariewhtkr4@gmail.com, or Polly Brennan, pbrennan137@ comcast.net.

To learn about the dinners on the 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday of the month, contact Janet Carnesale, janetcar@outlook.com or 508.209.0391.

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,

Literary Women will meet Thursday, July 7th (due to July 4 holiday) at 3:30pm, to discuss Circling the Sun by Paula McClain. New members welcome. Contact: Eunice DeSilva, eunicedesilva@comcast.net.

Merry Book will meet Monday, July 25th, to discuss Dead Wake; The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson Contact, Pam Hildebrandt, pchildebrandt @compuserve.com.

Mystery Book Club will meet Monday, July 18th, 2pm, to discuss is Fourth of July Creek by Smith Henderson.

Contact Melaine Alpern, bobmelalp@verizon.net.

The Stagedoor Players. It's a well known fact that The Pinehills Got Talent. In fact, that’s the title of this year’s fall production. Sing? Act? Play an instrument? Tell jokes? Juggle?

Whatever your talent, here's your chance to perform for friends and neighbors at this not to be missed event. Watch for audition dates and further details.

Contact Gabe, gabed@comcast.net.

Shalom Book Club will m eet Wednesday, July 6th, 4:30pm, to discuss The Sisters Weiss by Naomi Ragen. Contact: Sandy, sspekman@gmail.com.

Womanade. Join in the annual Margarita Party Monday, July 11th, 4-6pm.

Womanade provides short-term emergency financial help to families in need in the Plymouth School District. One hundred pe rc ent of y our donation is used for this purpose. A $20 donation, or whatever you choose to give, is suggested. If you are unable to attend, contributions are still appreciated.

Please mail to Linda Gill, 61 Bradstreete Crossing, Plymouth, MA 02360.

Writer’s Circle meets on the first and third Tuesdays, and is fully subscribed.

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.

BOOK CLUBS

Social Knitting will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:30pm, in the Great Room.

They meet in the evening this time of year. Contact: Elaine McCarthy, elainemccarthy@ comcast.net.

Wine Lovers is enjoying a summer break.

See you in the fall. Contact Val Baumann, vjb44@comcast.net if interested.

Tuesday of month. Advance sign up at the Cabana is required. Contact Linda: lader60@gmail.com.

Singles Pageturners will meet Tuesday, July 26th, 4:15pm at the WV Meetinghouse to discuss The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson.

C o n t a c t : L i n d a G i l l lindagill61@gmail.com.

Stonebridge Readers will meet Monday, July 25th, 7pm Marilyn Kelley, marilynkelley @verizon.net.

Well Read meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. This group is currently full.

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 Saturday mornings. 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

FITNESS CLASSES August Payment deadline is July 25th

Fees collected pay instructors.

Payments received after deadline, have an additional $10 fee. Drop in rate is $10.

A q ua A er ob ic s , Mondays and Wednesdays, through August 24th, 9:30-10:30am. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Bring your exercise regime to the great outdoors. $10 drop in rate. Bring a noodle.

Aqua Yoga, Fridays, 9am, July 1stAugust 19th. Enjoy the best of both worlds. First paid, first enrolled. 24 maximum; drop in available when space allows. $50 for 8 weeks if paid

by July 25th.

Conditioning, Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30am & Fridays, 8:30-9am, Stretching 9-10am. $50/month if paid by deadline of July 25th. Limited to 28.

Group Resistance Training (GRT), Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 7:258:25am. Class uses weights, bands and balls. Bring a mat and water. $35/ month, if paid by July 25th.

Tai Chi & Qigong, Tuesdays, 9-10am.

Improve health and prevent illness w/ this self-paced system of exercises. $30/month if paid by July 25th.

Yoga for Everyone, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:15-11:30am. Perfect for anyone wanting to practice gentle yoga. $45/month paid by July 25th.