Letter from the President. Pool News. Hi, everyone, HME Community Newsletter July and August 2016

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1 HME Community Newsletter July and August 2016 Letter from the President Dear neighbors, By Joe Devine I was browsing social media when I came across a list of 25 things that everyone should do this summer. The fine people at Google know their demographic very well, and I was quickly engrossed in what activities were a must. Out of the 25 listed, I realized 19 were activities that we have the opportunity to do within our own neighborhood. They included having BBQs, bonfires, and picnics, making fruity drinks, planting gardens, having or attending garage sales, taking walks in nature, and volunteering. HME falls short in the categories of attending a drive-in movie (although the Tantaros family will sponsor a movie night) and fireworks (though you never know what Keith Kokat may have up his sleeve). attend and enjoy the summer with old and new friends. Keep an eye on your account to stay up to date on various social functions throughout the summer in addition to our annual neighborhood parties. Last month s newsletter went out before I had the opportunity to thank Jim Schaffer for the great work he did moving the wood chips and creating a bike parking area for the neighborhood at the pool. It looks fantastic! If anyone has any other ideas for projects or improvements, please let me know. I can be reached at joedevine2000@yahoo.com. Pool News By Dottie White Hi, everyone, Here s a reminder about contacts and hours. POOL COMMITTEE CONTACTS Pool Chair: Dottie White (c); (h); ditdot@yahoo.com. The Friday-night theme parties have been excellent so far this summer. If you have not been to the pool parties, make a point to HME July and August 2016 Newsletter Page 1

2 Vice Chair (in charge of guards and problems during pool hours): Jordan Armour ; Emergency contact: Nancy Aller (h); (c). Pool Private Parties: Julieta Calmon ; (text); Friday Night Parties: Laura Bodine (Tantaros). POOL SCHEDULE 2016 Saturday, June 11, through Sunday, August 28: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday: Noon to 7 pm. Fridays: Noon to 9 pm Sundays: Noon to 8 pm August 29 to September 1: Pool closed. September 2 to 4: Open regular hours. September 5 (Labor Day): Last day, noon to 8 pm. FRIDAY NIGHT POOL PARTIES Hello neighbors! First and foremost a big THANK YOU to the Castles, Lyons, and McLaughlins for hosting Friday pool events in June! I know how much the kids (and the grownups) appreciate having something special to look forward to on Friday nights. This Friday, 7/8, the Arnolds will be hosting Appetizer Night! Always a fan favorite bring an appetizer to share and enjoy a relaxing evening with family and friends at the pool. Below is the 2016 schedule - we still have a few nights open: Fridays August 5 and 19. Don't see your favorite night on the schedule? Grab a date and host it! 7/8: Arnold, Appetizer Night 7/15: Tantaros, Beverage Swap 7/22: Wheeler/Brown, British Pims Night 7/29: Van Dyke, Rita's Night 8/5: 8/12 Tantaros, Movie Night 8/19: 8/26: Myers/Tantaros, Camp out Please consider hosting an event at the pool, HME has paper goods on hand for events, so in essence you're mostly committing to advertising your night, setting up, and cleaning up after and everyone helps out! Easy events like dessert night or appetizer night are a no-cost option as guests bring items to share. Please contact me to reserve your night: ; laura_bodine@hotmail.com See you at the pool! POOL REMINDERS To our HME families, please remind children and teens to refrain from socializing with the lifeguards, especially while they're at the stand. If you see a lifeguard with a cell phone out while s/he is up on the high stand, please immediately call Jordan ( ), who will notify the company immediately. For any other issues, please also call/text/ Jordan (Jordan1704@aol.com) Thanks all and let's keep enjoying OUR pool! Jordan and Dottie HME July and August 2016 Newsletter Page 2

3 Social News By Megan Devine On Monday, July 4, the grills will be hot at 5 pm. Bring your own meat to grill and an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share. New Neighbor Greeter By Jordan Armour Just a reminder to please keep an eye out for any new neighbors and let me know so I can give them the grand HME welcome! Feel free to jordan1704@aol.com or call/text at Personal News Congratulations to HME s own Christina Leander, who is a star swimmer at the University of Miami and recently competed in the 2016 Olympic trials in the backstroke! JULY and AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Meg Quinlisk hosted a painting party in June for 10 lucky neighbors. We may not have spawned a new Picasso, but all had a great time! Ella Reiser 7/4/1999 Broden Canan 7/9/2011 Brianna Handlin 7/13/2009 Anna Bartenstein 7/15/2002 Jillian Matje 7/16/2001 Sarah Reilly 7/29/1998 Zoe Quinlisk 8/3/2002 Emily Lyons 8/4/2010 Christopher Campbell Werner Jr (CJ) 8/12/2014 Parker Burkhart 8/13/2007 Alexi Tantaros 8/16/2006 Joseph Chomko 8/18/2005 Dean McLaughlin 8/31/2012 Michael Ruggiero 9/4/2001 Nairi Rose Panossian 9/5/2008 Congratulations, all! Photos courtesy of Beth Farnesi Please be sure the editors know your child s birthday so we can publish our congratulation HME July and August 2016 Newsletter Page 3

4 Neighborhood Spotlight Bill Hylen in his extensive formal rose garden, well hidden behind his house Goshen Township may be able to help. Check out the calendar of fun things planned for the season. Chester County Concert Band. Thursday, July 7, (Rain date, Thursday, July 14) starting at 7 pm. Hershey Mill Dam Photo courtesy of Nancy Aller Sad news. Tuesday night, the EGT Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to breach the Hershey s Mill dam, deemed potentially dangerous by the state. A loss for us all. East Goshen News TRASH REMOVAL Bulk pick-up on Fridays July 15 and August 12. Yard waste pick-up will be on Wednesdays July 6 and 20 and August 10 and 24. Question: What is better than listening to live concert music on a beautiful Pennsylvania evening? Answer: A FREE live concert on a beautiful Pennsylvania evening! Being held at the Amphitheater. Preschool Entertainment Series. Bring your toddlers to the park Amphitheater from 10 to 11 am. Tuesday, July 12: The ABC's of Science Tuesday, July 19: Peter Pan Tuesday, July 26: Magic show The Commonwealth Classic Theater will present Moliere's comic masterpiece Tartuffe on Wednesday, July 20, at 6:30 pm. Be at the East Goshen Park stage to laugh at the outrageousness of hypocrisy! And enjoy another FREE event! EAST GOSHEN ACTIVITIES Summer has just started but if the kids are already needing something to do, or you need a change of pace refresher, East HME July and August 2016 Newsletter Page 4

5 Like Shakespeare? Don't miss A Midsummer's Night Dream presented by PA Leadership Charter School's Center for Performing & Fine Arts. This East Goshen Park stage production will be held Sunday, July 24, at 4 pm. And, next month: Movie Night!! Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Bring your light saber, the township will bring the popcorn. The show starts when the night comes in on Friday, August 26. Start to wrap up summer at the East Goshen Community Day Celebration, Saturday, August 27. Total fun during the day and fireworks at night! The summer will be over before we know it. Check out these events and get more information (including scavenger hunts, EGT Farmers Market, and holiday picnics) at Other Local Events TYLER ARBORETUM Extended evening hours: This summer, we're keeping our gate open late! Join us on July 19 and August 16 to enjoy the beauty of Tyler until 8 pm. Come for a garden stroll, or hike a few of our 17 miles of trails to recharge your battery and reconnect with nature. Bring a picnic dinner to eat at our picnic tables, or bring along a blanket. Medicinal Meanderings: Saturday, July 23, 10 to 11:30 am. Discover medicinal and edible uses for a range of plants when you join Katelyn Melvin of Tooth of the Lion Apothecary for a medicinal and edible plant walk through Tyler's gardens. We'll focus on medicinal qualities, historical importance, contemporary usage, and more. Register online. Wacky Water Festival: Sunday, July 24, 10 am to 2 pm. Beat the heat and learn how nature keeps its cool with this year's Wacky Water Festival. Cool off with storyteller Greta Rech, and prepare to get wet while learning about life in the water. Lots to see and do, and food trucks too. Learn more here. FREE with regular admission, no pre-registration required; rain or shine. For details of these events and many others, visit DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Seeing Science Everywhere: Seasons and Weather. July 12, 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Night at the Museum: Community Overnight and Star Party. July 16 and August 6, 7:30 pm to 8 am next morning. Snooze along the shells or dream of dinosaurs at an upcoming overnight event. We'll start with a Star Party with the Delaware Astronomical Society and Mt. Cuba Observatory, then watch a movie and check out Extreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss. For details of these events and others, visit HME July and August 2016 Newsletter Page 5

6 Beth s Pet Sitting Taking Care When You re Not There All Animals (Neighbor Reference) Hershey s Mill Estates Community Newsletter Eileen Moran, Editor 1038 Hershey Mill Road eileenmo@comcast.net Nancy Aller, Associate Editor 1218 Mayapple nancyaller@hotmail.com Cathy Sussky, Contributing Editor 1537 Sleepy Hollow Lane Cmsussky@verizon.net Published 11 times a year News items must be submitted by the 25th of each month. Please notify the editors of any events or activities you would like to see published. HME July and August 2016 Newsletter Page 6

7 HELP US BUILD A HOME FOR A LOCAL VET. HME July and August 2016 Newsletter Page 7