toll brothers at the pinehills march 2016 newsletter

Pinehills Activities

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

MARCH

2016

Volunteer

FAIRThis PopularEvent ReturnsMarch 18th

PAINT NIGHTLet Your Creative Spirit Out

“THE TAMMANYREGIMENT”Fred Wexler Talks AboutHis New Book

BirdBrains

Learn About...Migration, Songs

& Courtship

Acrylic Painting Lessons, Wednesdays, March2-23rd, 9-11am. Explore the use of acrylicpaints using canvas, wood, stone & paper.$75pp. Limited to 8.

Beginner Watercolor Classes, Thursdays,March 3rd-24th. Learn tips and techniquesthat make watercolor fun and unleash theartist within you. $75pp. $20 Limited to 4.

Watercolor Classes, Thursdays, March, 2nd-23rd 9-11am. Learn tips and techniques thatmake watercolor fun. $75pp; $20 drop in rate,paid in advance. Limited to 8 participants.

New Resident One Hour Intro Sessions:March 2nd, 9:30-10:30am, & March 21st, 7-8pm. The Welcoming Committee andNeighbor to Neighbor provide tours of thefacilities, access card paperwork and generalinformation.

Mahjongg Lessons, Mondays, 4pm, Cabana.Contact Linda Ader, [email protected]. $5payable at the first session.

Meditation, Thursdays, 4-5pm. Mediation hasproven to lower heart rate, blood pressure,and inflammation, and make improvements indisease-related pain $30/month, if paid byMarch 25th.

Author Event, March 9th, 6:30pm. Residentand author, Fred Wexler will discuss his new

book, The TammanyRegiment: A HistoryOf The Forty-SecondNew York VolunteerInfantry, 1861-1864, a story of apowerful politicalmachine. Hearabout how theFenian Movementto free Ireland fromEngland affectedthe men in thetrenches and howfamilies survived

the challenges of war and how they dealt withthe tumultuous news they received about theirloved ones.

Pay or sign up at the Stonebridge club.Use your payment as your reservationmade payable to PHLOA. Payments arenon-refundable. If no fee is listed, thereis no charge. Unless otherwise noted,activities take place at The StonebridgeClub. For more information regardingactivities or to signup, please call508.209.2355.

Upcoming Events, Workshops & Ongoing Classes

Paint & Sip, March 10th, 6:30-8:30pm. Resident artist and teacher,Debra Birtwell, will lead the night witha fun, spring inspired acrylic painting.Enjoy this night out with friends andgo home with original art. Suppliesincluded. Bring a beverage. $25pp.

Great Courses, The World’s Greatest

Geological Wonders 36 Spectacular

Sites, beginning April 14th, 7pm.

Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon,

Santorin, Iceland are on everyone’s

list of must-see attractions. But what

of Ha Long Bay, the Columbia Glacier,

Erta Ale lava lake, and the Great Blue

Hole? These along with more than

200 other sites, both famous and

obscure, are well worth a visit. In

addition to visiting geological sites,

the class will explore the science

behind erosion, plate tectonics,

volcanic eruptions, and other

spectacular geological processes

that have, and are, forming our

world. The class will also consider

the effects major geological

catastrophes on the shape and

evolution of our planet. Plenty of

discussion time will be allotted to

these and other contemporary

issues that might arise during the

class. $25 for the course

Guidebook/$30 per couple, due

March 25th.

Tech Sessions with Katy Mayo, 2ndFridays of the Month beginning April8th, 9:30-11am. 1st session:Photos: taking, sending, storing, &some editing. 2nd session:Downloading & Using Apps. 3rdsession: Using Facetime. $15pp persession. 10 minimum needed.

March 2016

PROGRAMMINGMOVING FORWARD AFTER LOSSA Social Support Program1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4-5:30pmConference RoomTake comfort in the camaraderie of laughter and listening with others who have experienced loss through death or divorce.

THE AGONY & ECSTASY OF DE-CLUTTERINGWednesday, March 16, 7-8:30pm at The Stonebridge ClubLook around. Are there things you should say goodbye to, but have been slow to let go? Janet La Berge, owner of Dirty DeedsDone Dirt Cheap, will guide you through the process of letting go of belongings. Rather than approaching the task as reducingclutter, Janet will show you how to “pay it forward” by focusing on redistributing everything to recyclable household waste. Theitems you say “goodbye” to will be received in her Good Deeds thrift shop at 209 Water Street, Pembroke. Sale of items youdonate cover the costs of running the store and provide funds that are given to local charities in her “Give Back” Program.

$5 Fee Payable to PHLOA due Wednesday, March 9th.

SWING INTO SPRING: N2N FITNESS CHALLENGEGet up, get out, get moving.Register between March 1st-25thNeighbor to Neighbor invites you to join friends and neighbors in the spring N2N Fitness Challenge, a six week programdesigned to help you get up, get out and get moving! The Challenge starts with an April 7th orientation where you will meetyour teams and select leads. The core of the program is daily exercise tracking and reporting totals once a week to your teamlead. You can participate in group walks and other activities to help you meet your exercise goals or you can exercise on yourown schedule, or anything in between. How you achieve your goals is up to you.

Whatever your current level of activity, this program will motivate you to set a personal fitness goal, and make progresstoward it. And since you'll be doing it with a group of equally motivated people you'll have fun and make new friends in theprocess.

As part of the program, you'll receive a digital pedometer to record your activity, and each team's weekly exercise totals will beposted via email for all participants to share.

This program is open to all Pinehills residents but limited to 40 participants. Complete a registration form at the StonebridgeClub. $30 fee payable to PHLOA. (note N2N Fitness Challenge on check)

For more information contact Linda Lancaster ([email protected], 508-224-2206) or Pam Russell([email protected], 508-224-0760).

Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) is a volunteer organizationthat helps residents of The Pinehills transition to and live

well in the community. N2N provides informationalresources, programs and activities related to Health &Wellness, Residence Maintenance & Technology, andMoney Matters, three aspects of daily life that touch

everyone within The Pinehills.

All activities are held at The

Stonebridge Club, 55 Stonebridge

Road, unless otherwise noted.

C - Cabana, 53 Stonebridge Road

O - Overlook Clubhouse, Great Island

SH - Seton Highlands Clubhouse

WV- Winslowe’s View Meeting House

March 2016Important Notes & Reminders

Fitness Schedule

Class descriptions found onpage 7 in Fitness Section.

Mondays7:25am GRT8:30am Conditioning & Toning9:30am Conditioning & Toning10:30am Men’s Flexibility

Tuesdays9:00am Tai Chi10:15-11:30am Yoga For Everyone3-4pm Walking for Fitness

Wednesdays7:25am GRT8:30am Conditioning & Toning9:30am Conditioning & Toning10:30am Men’s Flexibility

Thursdays10:15-11:30am Yoga For Everyone

Fridays7:25-8:25am GRT8:30-9:00am Conditioning & Toning9:00-10:00am Stretching

Sunday Monday Tuesday

Writers Circle 11am

Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm

Chess Playing 2pm

Moving Forward (N2N) 4pm

Cabana CLOSED due to

Primary Election

6 7

Drop In Bridge

1-3pm (C)

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Mah-Jongg Lessons 4-6pm

Bunco2 6:30pm

Art Studio 9-Noon (C)


Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm (C)

Positive Thinkers 2pm

Chess Playing 2pm

Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)

Literary Women 2pm at Mirbeau

New Yorker 4:15pm (C)

13 14

Drop In Bridge

1-3pm (C)

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Womanade 3pm


Wine Club 7pm


Writers Circle 11am




Chess Playing 2pm

Moving Forward (N2N) 4pm

Singles on the Go Event 7pm (C)

20 21

27

Drop In Bridge

1-3pm (C)

Easter Sunday

28

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Merry Book Club 3pm


Stonebridge Readers 7pm





Chess Playing 2pm

Drop In Bridge

1-3pm (C)

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Mystery Book Club 2pm


Art Society 7pm (C)

New Homeowner InfoSession 7pm





Chess Playing 2pm

Singles Pageturners 4pm (WV)

New Yorker 4:15pm

March 2016Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5

2pm

Acrylic Class 9-11am

Homeowner Info Session 9:30am

Welcoming Committee 10:30am

Writing Group 1pm

Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)

Ping Pong 2-4pm

Shalom Book Club 4:45 (C)

Glee Club 7-9pm (O)

Bird Brains Talk 8pm (C)

Watercolor 9-11am

Bridge Lessons 11:45-2pm (C)

Mah Jongg 1-4pm

Beginner Watercolor 2-4pm

Chess Playing 2pm

Intermediate Bridge 2-4pm (C)

Meditation 4pm (C)

Singles Game night 7pm (C)

Cribbage 10am-noon (C)

Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)

Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

8 9 10 11 12

2pm

2pm (C)

Literary Women 2pm at Mirbeau

Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am


Quilt Club 1pm (WV)


Ping Pong 2-4pm

Philosophy & Coffee 4pm

Fred Wexler Author Event6:30pm

Glee Club 7-9pm (O)

Watercolor 9-11am


Mah Jongg 1-4pm


Chess Playing 2pm


Meditation 4pm

Moment in Time History 4pm

Sip & Paint 6:30pm (C)



Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

15 16 17 18 19

2pm

2pm (C)

Singles on the Go Event 7pm (C)


Writing Group 1pm


Ping Pong 2-4pm

American Civil War 7pm (C)

Minty Book Group 7pm

Glee Club 7-9pm (O)

N2N De-Cluttering 7pm

Watercolor 9-11am


Mah Jongg 1-4pm


Chess Playing 2pm

Intermediate Bridge 2-4pm(SH)

Well Read Book Club 2-4pm (C)

Foreign Affairs 4:05pm (C)

Meditation 4pm

Volunteer Fair 10am-Noon



Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

22 23 24 25 26

29

2pm (C)

2pm

30


Ping Pong 2-4pm

Glee Club 7-9pm (O)

Precinct 15 Caucus 7pm

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Mah Jongg 1-4pm

Chess Playing 2pm



Meditation 4pm

2pm (C)

2pm

Singles Pageturners 4pm (WV)

Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am



Ping Pong 2-4pm

Philosophy & Coffee 4pm

Glee Club 7-9pm (O)

CAMP Meeting 7pm (C)

Men’s Group 7pm

Watercolor 9-11am


Mah Jongg 1-4pm

Chess Playing 2pm



Meditation 4pm

Shalom Event 7pm

Fitness Payments Due



Ping Pong 1-2:30pm

on Tuesdays, Noon-2pm. Contact, TomShaughnessy, 508. 209.0085.

Chess Playing, Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-4pm at The Stonebridge Club. All ages,including children, welcome! Learn frominstructor, Francois Allain.

Cribbage. Join others even if it has beena while or you are just learning, for anenjoyable Friday morning activity at10am. Men and women are encouragedto participate. Bring dollar bills. ContactLeo Callinan at 508.209.0375.

Fishing Club will resume meeting inspring, 2016. The club is open to thosewith an interest in fishing, whether newor a seasoned veteran. Activities includespeakers, party boat excursions, charterboat fishing, pier fishing and more.C o n t a c t P a u l B a r n e t t ,[email protected].

Foreign Affairs Discussion Group willmeet Thursday, March 17th, 4pm, todiscuss the Great Decisions topic: TheRise of ISIS. Contact Perry Karfunkel,[email protected].

Glee Club rehearses Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Contact Marcia Cunningham,[email protected], 508.209.0950.

History Group: A Moment in Time willmeet Thursday, March 10th, 4pm, todiscuss history of Iran between 1941(when the pro-Nazi shah was forced toabdicate) and 1979, when his son theShah was forced to leave the countryafter the Revolution. Contact DaveMorrison, [email protected].

Kayak Network will resume paddling in2 0 1 6 . C o n t a c t : K e n S t o n e ,[email protected]; 781-659-4768

Library at The Stonebridge Club. Theshelves are in need of slightly usedbooks. Please no text, self help or cookbooks. This wonderful resource isbeautifully managed by residentlibrarians.

Mah Jongg meets every Thursday in theRec Room, 1-4pm. Everyone is welcome.C o n t a c t L e n o r e G o r e r a [email protected] or Jean Francis [email protected].

Men's Group will meet Wednesday,March 23rd, The Men’s Group andNeighbor to Neighbor (N2N) are verypleased to offer an evening with PeterHolden. Come and hear Peter give anupdate on the progress made since themerger of our old Jordan Hospital withthe Beth Israel Deaconess Medical

Center (BIDMC) in Boston. Peter willoutline some of the gains achieved in anumber of the hospital’s centers ofcare and tell of the challenges ofintegrating the two institutions.Additionally, as one of the key leadersin the state in the fight againstsubstance abuse, there is no onebetter placed to provide a status ofthis medical crisis. BID-Plymouth’spilot program, the Integrated CareInitiative, combines both medical andbehavioral health/substance abusecare into one integrated approach tothe problem. Peter will speak to theprogress made to date and to the greatdifficulties remaining. All residentswelcome. Social begins at 7pm in TheGreat Room, presentation begins at7:30pm. Sign up at the StonebridgeC l u b o r s e n d a n e m a i l t [email protected].

New Yorker Discussion Group meet the2nd and 4th Tuesday, in the Cabana,4 : 1 5 p m . C o n t a c t L o i s ,[email protected].

Philosophy & Coffee. Join them the2nd and 4th Wednesday, 4pm forrefreshing discussions.

NEW TIME! Ping Pong, Doubles,Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-4pm,and Fridays, 1-2:30pm. Drop-ins arewelcome.

The Positive Thinkers will meetTuesday March 8th, 2pm in theconference room. Contact DeannaNealey, 508.224.3797.

Quilt Club will meet, Wednesday March9th, at Winslowe's View Meetinghouselower level, 1-3pm, to learn how tobind a quilt by machine, discuss Rowof the Month blocks, quilting helpersfrom the hardware store, and gettingstarted on gifts early. All welcome.C o n t a c t : L o i s H a r v e y ,[email protected], 508.209.0750.

Rainbow Club, the LGBT social club ofThe Pinehills, plans social eventsthroughout the year. Contact Val,[email protected].

Road Cycling Group. During theseason, this group conducts two ridesper week, typically 25-35 miles at apace of 15-17 mph on local roads.Their season resumes in spring.C o n t a c t B o b L e s u e r ,[email protected].

Shalom Pinehills. Join the ThursdayMarch 24th, for a presentation on

Clubs & Groups

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Clubs, Groups & Ongoing Classes meet atThe Stonebridge Amenity, unlessotherwise noted. This is an alphabeticallisting .

American Civil War Study Group will meetWednesday, March 16th, 7-9PM, for adiscussion led by Ron Lindeman on therole of the Irish during the Civil War, bothon the battlefield and on the home front.

Art Studio. Gather with other residentartists in the Cabana for a working studiosession each Tuesday, 9am-noon. Noinstruction. All mediums are welcome.

Arts Society of The Pinehills will meetMonday, March 21st, 7pm for a workshopwith Jill Voelker from the Plymouth ArtGuild who will discuss Psycho-Symmetry. The workshop is limited to 25.Sign up by March 18th is required todetermine needed supplies, which will beprovided. Contact, Roxanne Marshal,[email protected], 978.649.6498.

Bird Brains present Dancing with theBirds, March 2nd, 7-8pm, in the Cabana,by Mass Audubon’s South ShoreSanctuaries. $5pp.

Bunco 2. Join them Monday, March 7th,6:30pm, in the Cabana for this fun, easyto learn dice game. Contact MarieSpanbauer, [email protected],203.209.0037 or Beth Jacobs,[email protected], 508.517.5070.

NEW! CAMP (Camping Active Members ofPinehills) will have a planning meetingWednesday, March 23rd, 7pm, in theCabana. Everyone is welcome to attendand learn more about plans for groupcamping this summer. Contact person isS a n d y S p e k m a n a [email protected].

Cancer Support Group. This group is forwomen diagnosed and living with breastcancer. Contact, Judy 508.209.1011,[email protected].

Chamber Music Group. The Con Motogroup meets for weekly practice sessions

Your amenitiesYour amenities include The StonebridgeClub, outdoor pool, tennis courts,fitness room, Cabana, library, and GreatIsland and Clam Pudding ponds. AccessCards can be obtained Monday-Saturday during office hours at TheStonebridge Club. An access card isnecessary to enter the fitness room5am-10pm, the pool dawn to dusk, theCabana and SBC after hours and onSundays. Questions? 508.209.2355 .

11:45am-1:45pm. Participants willlearn strategies to assist in biddingand responding to a bridge handincluding no trump bids, strong twobids, weak two bids, how to bid slamcont rac t s and t ranspor t a t ionstrategies. Fee of $60. Contact JayneSnarsky at [email protected],508.209.0130.Drop In Bridge meets Sundays, 1-4pm,Cabana, and is for all levels. Beat theweather and have some fun.Duplicate Bridge meets Wednesdays,1-4pm. Contact is Mary Kelley,5 0 8 . 2 0 9 . 0 4 2 9 , K e l l e y . m 9 @verizon.net. Sign up sheets nowavailable Wednesdays at 12:30pm.Limited to 48 players.Bridge Group meets Tuesdays, 2-4pmin the Cabana, except the firstT u e s d a y . C o n t a c t L i n d a ,[email protected] or [email protected] Bridge takes place every weekat 1pm. Contact, Jayne Snarsky,508.209.0130, [email protected].

Conditioning, Mondays & Wednesdays,8:30am and 9:30am, & Fridays, 8:30-9am, Stretching 9-10am. $50/monthif paid by deadline of March 25th.Group Resistance Training (GRT),Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 7:25-8:25am. Class uses weights, bandsand balls. Bring a mat and some water.$35/month, if paid by March 25th.Tai Chi & Qigong, Tuesdays, 9-10am.Improve health and prevent illness w/this self-paced system of exercises.$30/month if paid by March 25th.Walking For Fitness, Tuesdays, 3-4pm.Join in once or all the time for a veryinformal walking group. No leader, justget moving with some friends. No fee.Yoga for Everyone, Tuesdays &Thursdays, 10:15-11:30am. Perfect foranyone wanting to practice gentleyoga. $45/month paid by March 25th.

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investigating family history with RhondaTaft-Farrell*. Have you ever been curiousabout where your family came from,about their journey to America or wantedto know about your name? Come andunravel your past. Rhonda Taft-Farrellhas a Certificate in GenealogicalResearch from Boston University, aCertificate from the National Institute onGenealogical Research at the NationalArchives and Record Administration(NARA) Washington, D.C. She hascompleted the Avotaynu ResearchProgram and has been a member of theJewish Genealogical Society of GreaterBoston. $5 Fee includes dessert is dueb y M a r c h 2 1 s t . C o n t a c tNancy: [email protected].

Singles on the Go offers for a plannedactivities, dinners, a game night and alively book club. Group contact is KariAmazeen, [email protected], 774-283-4456. Game night is March 3rd, 7pm.c o n t a c t : M a r i e W h i t t a k e r ,[email protected], or PollyBrennan, pbrennan137@ comcast.net.On March 15th, is a St. Patrick’s Daycelebration at a member’s home. Tolearn about the dinners on the 2nd

Thursday and 4th Tuesday of the month,c o n t a c t J a n e t C a r n e s a l e ,[email protected] or 508.209.0391.

The Veterans Group has been busycreating a Preferred Vendors List whichprovides Veterans a list of localbusinesses that offer discounts toVeterans on goods and services. ContactKen, [email protected].

Wine Lovers will meet Monday, March14th, 7pm in the Rec. Room. Bring twowine glasses. Contact Val Baumann,[email protected].

Womanade will meet March 14th, 3-5pm, for a social featuring Beth Macleod-Largent, Director of Performance atSouth Shore Conservatory. She willdiscuss programs available and will singsome of her favorite musical pieces.Refreshments will be served. Womanadeprovides short-term emergency financialhelp to families in need in the PlymouthSchool District. One hundred percent ofyour donation is used for this purpose. A$20 donation, or whatever you choose togive, is suggested. If you are unable toattend, contributions are sti llappreciated. Please mail to Linda Gill, 61Bradstreete Crossing, Plymouth, MA02360.

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

Writing Group will resume meeting onMarch 2nd, 1-3pm, and continue onthe first and 3rd Wednesdays. All skilllevels are welcome and membersencouraged to share ideas in thissupportive and constructive exchange.Sessions are comprised of critiquingassignments, instruct ion to bymembers, and spontaneous writingpractice. Contact: Carol Coughlin,[email protected].

Literary Women will meet Tuesday,March 8th, 2pm at Mirbeau Inn for teaand to discuss My Cousin Rachel byDaphne duMaurier. New members arewelcome. Contact: Eunice deSilva,[email protected].

Merry Book will meet Monday, March28th, 3pm, to discuss The Husband'sSecret by Liane Moriarty. Contact, PamH i l d e b r a n d t , p c h i l d e b r a n d [email protected].

Mystery Book Club will meet Monday,March 21st, 2pm. Contact MelaineAlpern, bobmelalp@ verizon.net.

Shalom Book Club will meet March2nd, 4:30pm, to discuss The Hare withAmber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance byEdmund de Waal. Contact: SandySpekman at [email protected].

Singles Pageturners will meet March22nd, 4:15--5:30pm at the Winslowe'sView Meetinghouse to discuss Boys inthe Boat by Daniel James BrownC o n t a c t : L i n d a G i l [email protected].

Stonebridge Readers will meetMonday, March 21st. Marilyn Kelley,marilynkelley @verizon.net.

Well Read, the longest running bookclub in The Pinehills, meet the 3rdThursday of the month. This group iscurrently full.

Signing up indicates firm commitment.

Beginner Bridge Lessons are heldTuesdays, noon-2pm. Participantslearn the basics of bidding a hand,responding to bids, and playing out ahand of bridge skillfully. Fee of $60.C o n t a c t J a y n e S n a r s k y a [email protected], 508.209.0130.

Bridge Trends & Conventions. This newseries is for experienced bridge playersto learn the latest trends andconventions. It takes place Thursdays,

BRIDGE GROUPS

BOOK CLUBS

FITNESS CLASSESPayment deadline for April

is March 25th

Fees collected pay instructors.Payments received after deadline,have an additional $10 fee . Drop inrate is $10.

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