HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

March 2018
March 2018
Next Board Meeting:
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at 7:00 p.m.

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Library Donations
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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Guy Balok, President

Michelle Todorov, Vice President
Sandy Nolan, Secretary
Ann Creviston, Treasurer
Kathleen Connor, Director
Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Director
Kathy Baldwin, Director
This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors’ meetings
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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY
20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167
Phone: 248-349-4006 E-mail: clubhouse@hlca.us
Fax: 248-349-8821 Web: www.HLCA.us
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Guy Balok, President................... 734-667-3507 Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Director.248-348-5283
Michelle Todorov, Vice President...248-380-1611 Kathleen Connor, Director............248-207-6417
Ann Creviston, Treasurer..............248-894-4961 Kathy Baldwin, Director.............. 248-974-6688
Sandy Nolan, Secretary............... 248-349-3587

PERSONNEL
Joe Poma........................................Property Manager Guinevere Eatmon........Senior Receptionist (Notary)
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant Alexis Jackson......................................Receptionist
Sharon Englund.......................................Bookkeeper Terry Duke............................................Receptionist
COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON
Clubhouse Barb Balok 734-667-3507 Sandy Nolan, Kathy Baldwin &
Ann Creviston

Court Liaison Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Peggy Zonca & Sandy Nolan

Engineering ----- ----- Kathleen Connor & Peggy Zonca

Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok, Kathy Baldwin, Sandy
Nolan & Michelle Todorov

Finance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Kathleen Connor & Ann Creviston

Grounds Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Kathleen Connor & Peggy Zonca

Herald ----- ----- Kathleen Connor, Guy Balok, &

Sandy Nolan

Ecology Cathy Watkins 248-765-2327 Guy Balok & Michelle Todorov

Pool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy Balok, Kathleen Connor,

Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603 & Sandy Nolan

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov

Tennis Carol Shields 248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After Hours Emergency ...................................................................................................................248-349-4006
Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency .................................................................................248-349-9400
Northville Township Fire Department ..........................................................................................248-348-5807
Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency ........................................................................................... 911
After Hours Maintenance Emergency ..........................................................................................248-349-4006
Assessment/Billing Inquiries .....................................................................................................248-349-4006
Consumers Power Company .......................................................................................................800-477-5050
DTE-Electric Company ...............................................................................................................800-477-4747
Hazardous Waste Information .....................................................................................................734-326-3936
HLCA WOW! Account Rep (Bob Sivori) ........................................................................................248-808-9872
WOW! Sales & Support .............................................................................................................1-866-496-9669
HLCA AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith) .....................................................................................810-265-4946
AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................800-288-3466
HLCA Comcast Account Rep (Erin Timmermann)..............................................erin_timmermann@comcast.com
Web site ......................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us
Association Facebook Page ..............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi
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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - February 19, 2018
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Association was held
on the third Monday of the month, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association. President Guy
Balok called the February 19, 2018 regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:07 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Guy Balok, Sandy Nolan, Ann Creviston, Kathy Baldwin, Michelle
Todorov and Peggy Zonca. Kathleen Connor was excused. Also present were Joe Poma, Property
Manager, and Emily Lutzenkirchen, Publications and Records Assistant. Approximately 8 Co-Owners
attended.
Approval of Minutes: Court Liaison Committee Report: page 12
Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Ann Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support by Sandy
Creviston, to approve and file the minutes of the January 15, Nolan, to approve the Court Liaison Committee report of
2018, executive session of the Board of Directors. All in favor. February 1, 2018. All in favor. Motion passed.
Motion passed.
Engineering Committee Report: page 13
Financial Report:
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Michelle
Joe Poma reported. Todorov, to approve the Engineering Committee report of
February 14, 2018, and the recommendations to approve
The Assocation is unfavorable in the month of February by modifications #1-4. All in favor. Motion Passed.
$38,716 but still favorable year-to-date $12,364. The negative
variance is primarily due to the utility category. The Association Co-Owners Forum:
finally received the natural gas bills. Accounting has been
accruing the expense which means the blanks were filled in Peggy noticed her mail is not being delivered in a timely
with the budgeted amount. The savings in the water and sewer manner from the mailbox located at the front of the clubhouse.
category helped offset the overage a bit. Many residents have said the same thing to Joe and questioned
the Northville Post Office. It is the post office that is causing the
Maintenance wages are over due to overtime for snow removal problem; not the carrier. If you have something that needs to be
and administrative payroll is over due to holiday overtime. delivered in a timely manner you may want to consider going to
the closest Livonia or Farmington Hills post office.
Receivables crept up around $4,000 due to the Association
bailing out a unit that is going through tax forfeiture. The Mike Baynes asked how the Court Liaisons should contact
money will be fully recouped on the back end. the residents in their court during snow removal. In the past
the Association experimented with many different ways and
Board Action: Motion by Kathy Baldwin, support by Sandy no set method has worked better than the others. The Board
Nolan, to approve the financial report of February 19, 2018. All voted on an automated calling system like the school districts
in favor. Motion passed. currently use. Residents who opt-in will receive an automated
Clubhouse Committee Report: page 11 phone call, text message, e-mail or all three advising them
when the trucks will be coming around and to please move
Discussion: During the process of creating the phases for the vehicles. This can also help with getting word out on suspicious
clubhouse renovations the front bathrooms were overlooked. activities on the property, events, surveys, gas leaks, etc. The
After seeing how well the back bathroom turned out, both the Association will ask all residents whether they want to opt-in
Clubhouse Committee and the Board are in agreement that the or out. Implementation of the system will move forward once
bathrooms should be renovated. Since the estimates for Phase resident responses are received.
#3 renovations have not been received yet, the Board is not
making a decision at the moment on whether the bathrooms Management Report: pages 8-10
will be included in that phase. It was agreed to strike “to be Joe Poma reported.
completed in the summer of 2018” from the recommendation.
Discussion: The election is coming up. The dates will be in the
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Ann March Herald.
Creviston, to approve the Clubhouse Committee report of
February 5, 2018, and to strike “to be completed in the summer Motion to adjourn by Sandy Nolan.
of 2018” from the recommendation. All in favor. Motion
passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Manager’s Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: February 19, 2018

1. Natural Gas Contract: If you’ve been watching the stock market lately, you are aware of the wide fluctuations
and volatility of the market right now. Rather than referring to it as crashing, the more comical term appears
to be a “market correction”. Natural gas pricing is no exception and within a roughly two week period from
January 29th to February 13th, the McF unit price for natural gas has fluctuated between $2.56 and $3.63. For
a property like ours that uses 50,000 to 60,000 units of natural gas per year, the supply charge alone fluctuates
by tens of thousands of dollars; very difficult to pin down a budget if you’re with Consumers Energy and the
monthly charge changes with the market. Years ago, Highland Lakes switched to bulk suppliers of natural gas
and signed multi-year contracts for fixed rates, so if the market was rising and falling, we had a degree of stabil-
ity and could budget accordingly. Bulk suppliers are able to provide this, because they purchase the gas when the
market is low or at the time the contract is signed. When the natural gas market was deregulated in Michigan, it
opened up the industry to competition, so Consumers Energy pricing is more competitive and they don’t have
the ability to overcharge simply because they are the only providers in town. Unlike the others however, their
pricing changes. We are nearing the end of a two-year contract with Volunteer Energy that was locked in at
$2.89 per McF. When I drafted the budget this year, it was based on market conditions in July and August that
put a prospective rate at $3.39 per McF at the end of March, 2018. Since that time, the market price has actually
fallen which is very strange for winter, but after aggressively pursuing bulk natural gas suppliers, I was able to
find a competitive bid at $2.99 per McF with CenterPoint Energy out of Texas. Although this is 10 cents higher
per unit than our current contract, it is far lower than what we thought was going to happen and still below the
Consumers rate of $3.09 as of February 14th. Due to the wide fluctuations in the industry, we are again seeking
a two-year agreement and trying to protect our interests and keep the budget in check. With any luck, we will be
able to strike a deal right when the market price bottoms out. More details will follow.

2. New Ice Melt: The orange ice-melter that we were using on our sidewalks and approach walks worked very
well, but at roughly $10.60 per bag, we were spending $14,000 to $21,000 per year on just the sidewalk salt. Un-
like road salt or rock salt, sidewalk ice-melters are effective at temperatures down to -25 degrees and the chemi-
cal composition prevents erosion to concrete. This is why ordinary rock salt is never used on main walks and
approaches. After doing a little research, I found a product called Eco Green sold by Angelo’s, a competitive
supplier that is 40% cheaper and has the exact same qualities as the other product. We decided to test 100 bags
on the property and were surprised to find that the new product is actually higher quality and does not emit a
vapor or cloud every time it’s applied. The maintenance staff prefers this product over the others and I’m sure
the residents will as well. We still have a truckload of the old orange granular to go through before we make the
switch, but starting next season, the ice melter will be green and the effectiveness has already been tested. Over
the years, we have considered various alternatives to road and sidewalk salt, mostly liquid compounds sprayed
from a truck, but none of them proved to be cost effective. Some businesses have switched to a brine solu-
tion around areas equivalent to our clubhouse that would prevent the tracking in of salt requiring vacuuming or
cleaning of the floors. The renovation of the clubhouse and the new floors made us realize that there has to be
a better solution to spreading salt around the clubhouse doors and we continue to research other products.

3. Automated Messaging Service: The Association has approved the implementation of an automated calling
service for our residents, along the same lines as the school districts have in place to convey important informa-
tion. The service includes a phone call, text message, e-mail or any combination of the three as defined by each
co-owner’s preferences. Residents will have the ability to opt in or opt out and can provide up to six phone
numbers and five e-mails per unit. The property also has separate sub-groups, according to courtyard, building,
committee or however we want to custom-tailor each communication. Once the database is set up, messages will
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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Manager’s Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: February 19, 2018

be typed remotely and sent to any co-owner or group of co-owners in the manner they prefer. The benefits to a
system like this are overwhelming. When maintenance is clearing snow, we can send messages to each courtyard
in succession, telling residents when to move their cars and when the plow trucks will be there. We can also in-
form residents as to when maintenance will be reporting following a heavy snowfall. Other uses include inform-
ing residents of utility work in the area, the time of upcoming meetings, issues with trash removal, recycling,
vehicles, suspicious activity or crime in the area, or any announcement of a varying degree of importance. The
newer systems also permit survey taking. If we want resident input for new trash hauling ideas, security, renova-
tions or anything that affects the monthly assessment, the resident can take the survey by simply pressing but-
tons on their phone or responding to a text or e-mail. There have been plenty of times over the years when I’ve
wanted the ability to convey important information after ordinary business hours, but was unable to do so. The
service obviously comes with a cost, but the benefit clearly outweighs it and both Board and Management are
positive that co-owners will be pleased with this new program.

4. Suspicious Activity: Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the police and management
office. Recently, a resident from Scenic Lane reported seeing footprints in the snow around the condominium;
nothing odd about that, until she realized that they were leading up to her side garage door and continued on-
ward to other neighboring condominiums and up to their side garage doors. Whether it was children playing or
someone testing to see if the garage door was locked is anyone’s guess, but reporting something like this could
stop a theft from occurring if that’s what it truly was. In this case, the location of the footprints was enough
to alarm the resident because the meters are located in the patio and away from a location where utility workers
would have been. As a side note, if the automated messaging service mentioned in #3 above would have been
in place, you would have received a message to be on the look-out or to verify that your exterior lights were on.

5. Recycle Bin: The new recycle dumpster appears to be working out great. The hauler is timely emptying the
container and we’re not experiencing overflows like we have in the past. There are still a couple of issues that
we are dealing with. One is our repeated attempts to get a replacement dumpster that has side doors. We are
aware how difficult it is to lift the lids on top and throw large items in the container, especially for a shorter per-
son or someone that has limited mobility. Despite several e-mails and phone calls, we are still waiting, but I’m
working on it. The other issue is the breakdown of large boxes, or lack thereof. One large box can take up a
third of the container, so please make sure to break down all boxes that are being placed in the bin. I would like
to thank everyone for making this program work and as much of a panic as there was following the picture in
the last Herald, we seem to have overcome some of the challenges of this program and its popularity is growing.

6. Plumbing System: The underground plumbing system at Highland Lakes is made of cast iron sections fit-
ted together under each building which then connects to the main sewer line. Modern day plumbing systems
are PVC. Although there are many differences between the two, the main differences include the fact that the
PVC piping does not rust and is smooth on the inside, which also means better water flow and less obstruc-
tion capability. Furthermore, they tend to have a continuous run with no seams and there’s less of a possibility
for tree root problems. In the cast iron system, unless the crock is actually collapsed, the roots will often enter
the line at the connection points. Periodically, we have problems with sewer back-ups in some of our buildings
and I like to remind residents of one basic fact; the only thing that should be flushed down a toilet is waste and
toilet paper. Over the years, plumbers have pulled back diapers, wipes, dental floss, cooking grease, feminine
products, Kleenex and other things that may even be listed as biodegradable or otherwise flushable. Packaging is
misleading because it fails to take into account an older plumbing system. When the cast iron sections rust, they
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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Manager’s Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: February 19, 2018

create ridges, cavities and projections which snag everything that goes by and sooner or later, a mass in the pipe
is formed and raw sewage backs up from the basement floor drains. Snaking and hydro-jetting the lines may re-
move some of the scale and build-up, but it also creates more indentations and thins the wall of the pipe. Toilet
paper falls apart in the water, while the other products mentioned above do not. If it was a PVC system, as a
plumber recently told me, a product listed as “flushable” would get through because the inner wall of the pipe is
smooth. Finally, it has been suggested that the pitch of the underground piping was engineered at a time when
toilets flushed with several gallons. The advent of the new 1.6 gallon flush toilets puts less water in the line and
therefore, the force required to wash everything to the main city line is reduced. It’s not a fun subject to discuss,
but for those that have finished basements, carpeting, personal belongings and furniture near the floor drain, you
can appreciate the need to be careful. The Association insurance policy does not cover anything listed above and
the co-owner is responsible for removing everything to grant access to the common element. Maintenance will
call a plumber and extract an un-finished basement floor, but not much beyond that. As with the fireplaces at
Highland Lakes and safety related components of the building, neighbors depend on each other for the proper
use of its working systems.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: February 5, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Baynes GUESTS PRESENT:
Barbara Balok, Chairperson Yvonne Wilson Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Cheryl Huizing Guy Balok, Board President
Judy Nakdimen Ann Creviston, Board Liaison
Rosemary Campion Joe Poma, Property Manager
Elaine Anderson Art Baynes
Richard Wilson Rob Berlin
Ilio Alessandri

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Renovation Updates. Rob Berlin presented the following suggestions:
(A) Consider updating the bathrooms including new fixtures and flooring to complement the newly completed handi-
capped accessible restroom. This item was not included in the original plan, and a contractor will develop costs to submit
to the Board.
(B) Install wide slat horizontal blinds in the billiard room.
(C) Signs in snap frames to provide information and regulations for areas such as the fitness room. Members recom-
mended sign prohibiting outside shoes in the fitness room. Property Manager will post laminated sign in the interim.
(D) Signs to identify rooms. This was followed by discussion of possible change to name of the Highland Room.
(E) Photographs of Northville and Highland Lakes property in matching frames for the piano wall in the main lounge.

2. Billiard Room. Art Baynes expressed concern about placement of billiard tables too close to the wall. The tables will be
moved. It is hoped that this will not necessitate moving the lights.

3. Rental Check List. Members concluded that it appears to be complete and the Property Manager assured the Committee
that it is being followed.

4. Clubhouse Cleaning. Members will schedule time to inspect on the day following cleaning. Depending on results, may
consider recommending increase to three days a week or hiring a part-time employee.

5. Library Maintenance. Committee will re-shelve books at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 3.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: Add front bathrooms to the renovation project to be completed in the sum-
mer of 2018.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Judy Nakdimen

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: February 1, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dianne Hartman GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Carolyn Toyer Guy Balok, Board President
Barb Adams, Secretary Tom Werner Kathy Baldwin, Board
Mike Baynes Barb Balok Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Stanley Savitskie Joe Poma, Property Manager
Ann Creviston, Board Treasurer

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Welcoming of new volunteer Court Liaisons: Earl McShane, Aqueduct Court; Viviana Lande, Malvern Court: and Jason
Kraska, Savoy Court.

2. Advanced Disposal has taken over our recyclable trash pick-ups, to be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. We
need to encourage residents not to leave trash on the ground around the bin if it is full and to bring it back the following
pick-up day. Leaving your recyclables on the ground creates a very poor image for Highland Lakes.
There was a lot of discussion in regards to recycling, including the improvements that have been made to the program and
will continue to improve as Guy mentioned.

3. Joe mentioned that street repair will begin this spring. Whenever we get a break in the weather some pothole patching will
be done.

4. Barb Adams volunteered to deliver Heralds in Eddington Place and the two addresses in Dearborn Court this month.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: February 14, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Werner Guy Balok, Board President
Lorraine Scully
Dave Burfoot
Kim Hudson

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1 Unit 63 Entry Door ED-5

Installation by: Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes:

2 Unit 180 Patio

Installation by: PMS Diversified Services, LLC
Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes:

3 Unit 229 Satellite Dish

Installation by: DirecTV
Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes:

4 Unit 340 (2) Storm Doors SD-2

Installation by: Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes:

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications #1-4

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Tom Werner

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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

NOTICE OF THE
ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 2018
Three Director seats (of 2-Year terms) are up for election this year.
If you are interested in becoming a Board member you must submit your
resume to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2018.
Candidates Night will be held 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2018.

Ballots will be mailed the week of April 23, 2018, and must be returned to the
Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2018.
Election results will be announced at the 43rdAnnual Meeting of the Membership
on Monday, May 21, 2018.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN

YOUR COMMUNITY!

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Committee Volunteers Why Join A Committee?

Committees serve a number of important roles to our association process and the Board of Directors:

• Committees serve as a training ground for future association leaders.

• Committees make recommendations to the Board of Directors that may turn into Board action.

• Committees serve as a conduit through which the Board receives "grass root" input - opinions and
attitudes of owners.

• Committees are a vehicle through which Board actions are explained.

• Committees enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Directors by providing research analysis and
advice needed for policy decisions.

• Committees can be an instrument for initial implementation of Board policies.

Committees are an important linkage between the Board of Directors and owners but in order to be
effective committees need members! Owner input, involvement and participation is a must. Please
consider participating in the association process and volunteering to serve on an association committee.
Our community needs you!

We Want You!

You’re committed to bettering our community, so why not put that passion to work and run for a spot
on the association board. The association will soon be holding elections for board members, and we’re
looking for dedicated homeowners like you to help us shape and implement our governing rules, handle
association finances, make important decisions that affect the entire community and much more. If
you’re interested in running for the board, please speak with a board member to find out more
information, including responsibilities of the open positions and how to get your name on the ballot.
Working on the board can be an enriching experience and can help you make lasting, positive changes
to the community. So start campaigning today for a chance to earn a seat on the association board.

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The Highland Lakes Clubhouse Committee welcomes used books in good condition
for the Clubhouse library. The desired categories include

1. Adventure
2. Miscellaneous Fiction
3. Mystery
4. Romance
5. Preschool
6. Youth
7. True Crime
8. Elementary
All books should be no older than 1990. We thank all of you “bookworms” for your
contributions. All residents feel free to borrow books from the library. Please return
the book when you have finished.

Submitted by Sandy Nolan

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Bunco Night

No experience
necessary.... an easy and
fun game to play!

Beginning at 7 p.m.
at the Clubhouse
Friday, March 16th.

Players bring appetizers

to share
BYOB

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 Highland Lakes
Women’s Club Luncheon
SAVE THESE
DATES:
March 1, 2018 at noon:
Poole’s Tavern
157 E Main St
Northville, MI

Arranged by Betty Parzych

April 5, 2018 at noon:

Grand Tavern
37714 Six Mile Rd (old Max & Erma’s
at Laurel Park Mall)
Livonia, MI
Arranged by Cheryl Huizing
All adult female residents of Highland Lakes are invited to meet with us
on the first Thursday of each month.
For further information about the Highland Lakes Women’s
Club, you can contact
Bev Dudley at (248)349-4139 or leratcat@aol.com

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 Heaven In A Bowl
AKA - Venison Chili

1 lb. venison burger, browned 1 sweet orange pepper, chopped

2 cans of diced tomatoes 1 cup of chopped celery
1 can of stewed tomatoes 1/2 cup of chopped mushrooms
1 can of corn, drained 1/2 onion, chopped
1 can of sliced carrots, drained 1/4 package of mild chili seasoning
1 can of black beans, drained 8 oz. of cream cheese
1 can of pinto beans, drained 2 tbs, of ranch dressing

Bring to a boil in a crock pot. Cook 1 more hour on low. This is a very mild chili. Serve with
additional chili seasoning for those who want more kick. Silent chili can be made without
the beans. Traditional chili can be achieved by not adding the cream cheese and ranch
dressing. Adding 1/2 lb. of cubed venison rump steak will please all meat eaters. Feeds 6
hungry hunters when served with corn bread and real maple syrup.

Submitted by Richard Wilson

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March 3 – May 6
The Velveteen Rabbit at
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March 4
Northville Parks and Recreation
Lucky Shot Basketball Party
11:30AM-1PM, Northville Community Center
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March 10
Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase
11AM-2PM, Northville High School Recently Sold in Highland Lakes:
March 10
Get Mitchelled Workshop 42024 Queen Anne
10AM-2PM, Tipping Pointe Theatre Sold 2/2/18
March 23-24 42772 Lake Success
Spring Fling Art & Handcrafted Market Sold 2/12/18
Friday, March 23rd, 2018 | 9am - 8pm
Saturday, March 24th, 2018 | 9am - 5pm
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March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Soiree Fundraiser for (734)
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Anchor Ironwood Neptune

Tracey Green........................321-4614 Barbara Balok.............734-667-3507 Lucy Curtis (B33)..............349-0301
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 March 2018
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Womens
Club noon
Yoga 6:00 p.m.
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.

4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Clubhouse Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Comm. 7:00 Pinochle & 6:00 p.m.
p.m. 12:30 p.m.

11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Daylight Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m. Bunco Night
Yoga 9:30 a.m. St. Patrick’s
Savings Time. Pinochle & 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Day
Ecology Comm. 12:30 p.m.
Spring 7:00 p.m. Engineering
Forward! Comm. 7:00
p.m.

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Finance Comm. Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. Pinochle & 6:00 p.m.
Board 12:30 p.m.
meeting
7:00 p.m.

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Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m. Good Friday
Pinochle & 6:00 p.m. Clubhouse
12:30 p.m.
closes at
1:00 p.m.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Easter Clubhouse Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Clubhouse Comm. 7:00 Pinochle Womens
p.m. Club noon
Closed 12:30 p.m.
Yoga 6:00 p.m.
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.

CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS

Monday - Friday......................9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday................Noon - 9:00 pm Sunday..............Noon - 5:00 pm