1 Social Media Posts Attention all members & residents! Help us capture the heart of our community and golf club! If you would like to be featured on our social media, we are looking for a few specific posts. To submit please send to [email protected] Mother's Day - pictures of you and your mom, grandchildren, grandmothers, etc. Father's Day - pictures of you and your dad, grandchildren, grandfathers, etc. Family golf outings - if you have pictures with your grandchildren or family golfing, we would love them! Ranch Reporter Submissions Guidelines and Instructions for submitting a Ranch Reporter Article Email your article to [email protected] Attach a word document with the article wording, as well as any relevant images Send the images separately (but within same email), instead of embedding them in the word document. This will ensure that the images are of high quality Ensure that your submission includes the title "Ranch Reporter - Name of Club/Group" Please note that the submission deadline for the Ranch Reporter is the 10th of the month prior to the release date
TABLE OF CONTENTSYard of the Month Photography Group Ladies' Golf Association Couples' Golf Association Pickleball Club Tennis News Republican Club Democratic Club History Book Club Boomer Progressive Dinner Garden Tour Art Show Road Runners Travel Club Variety Show The Chorale Directory of Clubs Contact Us 0405 0607 0911 1315171921 2225262731 34 2 ON THE COVER Photo submitted by Pam Gardner
A very special neighbor & friend, Bill Potter, on Scenic Ranch Circle’s “Bend In The Road” block celebrated his 95th birthday on Tuesday, May 14. Several of us couldn’t imagine letting this occasion go unnoticed so we met up w/breakfast treats in hand + an oversized, signed, birthday card & sang “Happy Birthday”. Kudos to Janie Johnson for coordinating this fun time for not only the birthday boy but for us as well! Happy 95th, Bill, and many, many more! 3
YARD of theMONTH Simple. Sweet. Neat and pretty! The landscape at 419 Black Diamond will bring a smile to your face as you stroll by this charming home! The generous curvy front bed is filled with a delightful variety of annuals, perennials, and shrubs. Nandinas, azaleas, spirea, boxwoods, and Sunshine Ligustrum give structure to the scheme while begonias, orange and pink impatients, and a variety of coleus add bright pops of color. Foxtail ferns and Gulf Muhly Grass provide unique texture and movement as they sway in the warm springtime breeze. At the back of the bed are beautiful Colocasia – Elephant Ears – with a distinct coloration of green and crème. A more vibrant color combination comes from the pink Pentas, red Celosia, and purple Angelonia planted on both sides of the yard where they enjoy regular doses of sunshine. The perfect finishing touch, and one of our best perennials, Texas Skullcap, is bursting into full bloom with its petite pink flowers in several key spots. This is simply a very happy front yard! Please note in her picture her favorite plant is the bright green fern. Pam Gardner Sue Halsey RUNNER UPS: Ray and Kathryn Symons 1367 Ranch House David and Marie Shisler 615 Cattle Baron Drive Karol and Jack Stone 934 Scenic Ranch 419 Black Diamond 4
PAST IMAGE OF THE MONTH SUBMISSIONS - SLIDESHOWS PAST IMAGE OF THE MONTH - WINNERS Photography Group The Heritage Ranch Photography Group meets in the Arts and Crafts room in the HR Clubhouse the first Thursday of every month at 4:00 pm. This month's meeting is on June 6. We will watch "Advanced Smartphone Editing" (21:14) from The Complete Guide to Smartphone Photography and review the images submitted for the June Image-of-the-Month (IOTM). The results for the May IOTM contest appear below: Robert Green Thanks to all those who participated this month, by submitting photos and voting for IOTM. We invite you to submit images to the monthly IOTM photo contests. Please email entries to [email protected]. You will be added to the HRPG emailing list. Emailing Charlie a request to be added will also result in a monthly email with IOTM submission dates. There is no date requirement for the image and you may include a title if you wish. 1st Place "Val d' Orcia, Pienza, Tuscany" by Robert Green 2nd Place "Total Solar Eclipse” by Mike McLeland 3rd Place "Painted Sunrise” by Sherry Cowling "Painted Sunrise” "Total Solar Eclipse” "Val d' Orcia, Pienza, Tuscany" 5
Hi Ladies! Well, can you all believe it is already June? This year is almost half over. It sure does go fast anymore. Must have something to do with age???? We have had some nice weather for a couple of play dates this month and some rainy days. We do need the water, tis the season. And we lost one week to aeration of the course which also is necessary. There was a great turnout for our tournament this month. Lots of green stuff was given out. The winners are below: L L ADIES' G G OLF ASS A OCIATION H ER I T A GE R A N C H We are having an 18-hole member/member scramble tournament on September 13 with a luncheon to follow in the pool cabana. Start choosing your partner (2-woman teams) and there will be a signup link available soon. Our social is coming up July 10th, as an indoor picnic. This is an LGA playday, so be sure and put it on your calendar. Also, we are planning a baby shower for Emily and Logan at this event. Our membership is holding steady. We had a few ladies drop off from last year, however, we have a great group of new faces..We are 85 strong at this time. Our new green tees should be open as you read this article. The whole course looks fabulous. Thanks Monty and Crew. Just a reminder to everyone, please rake the sand traps after your silly ball rolls into one. I guess I have been thinking a lot about the beach this month as I have been doing quite a bit of raking. I hope this finds everyone ready for some warm weather and lots of golf. Remember keep your head down and hit “em” straight! (That was really for my benefit.) See you next month at your -- HOME ON THE GOLF RANGE! 6
couples ' GOLF ASSOCIATION We had another great turnout for the April 23rd Nine & Dine…72 participants! It was a pleasant evening, albeit a little windy. One week later, on April 30th, the first tournament of the season was held, so we have a lot of results to report! Here are the results of the April 23rd Nine & Dine: 7 Ann Cox and Tom Manders, Stephanie and David Nowacki Jerry and Sue Redman, Joyce and Tom Moneta Kerry and Ken Chadee, John and Trudy Moser First Place Second Place Third Place F L I G H T 2 Nick and Sandra Goettsch, Susan and Jim Branson Bill and Nancy Hinds, Ray and Sandy Gower Rich Short and Jo Anne Rodgers, Mac and Mary Payton First Place Second Place Third Place F L I G H T 1 Bob Darrow and Linda Fouts, Jeff Robison and Joyce Darling Dan Wall and Annette Lynch, Sandy Putnam and Charlie Arnt Budge Wilson and Carol Crilly, Dan and Debra Bonal First Place Second Place Third Place F L I G H T 3
8 Here are the results of the April 30th Tournament: Flight 1 Low Gross First place – Don and Shannon Martin Second place – Dan Wall and Annette Lynch Our 2024 season will resume this March. Here are the dates for the 2024 season (subject to changes): N I N E & D I N E S May 28th June 18th July 30th August - No Nine & Dine (too hot!) September 17th October 22nd Flight 2 Low Gross First place – Bob Darrow and Linda Fouts Second place – Harry and June White T O U R N A M E N T S April 30th - 8:00 am shotgun start September - TBD October 29th - Couples Club Championship 1:00 pm shotgun start Low Net First place – James and Kathlyn Van Brunt Second place – Greg Butler and Sue Glover Low Net First place – Jack and Polly Carlisle Second place – Tom Manders and Ann Cox
Pickleball Club Anita Strohl www.heritageranchpickleballclub.com 9 Pickleball, the fast-growing sport beloved by all ages, has a dedicated community at Heritage Ranch Pickleball Club. As our members of all levels of ability get together on the courts, they share in the excitement of playing this unique sport that ingeniously combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It will also be fun to uncover fascinating and little-known facts about the game of pickleball and Heritage Ranch Pickleball Club. As a true “Pickler”(a Pickleball addict) Be in the know! Don’t be Pickled! I'LL BE PICKLED In 1965 the game began with neighborhood friends looking for some homemade summer fun with ping pong paddles, a wiffleball and a badminton net. Where the name came from is not as straightforward as some might assume. Many assert that it was named after the games inventor's family dog named Pickles, while others believe it was derived from a rowing or sailing phrase “pickle boats” which describes a motley crew thrown together to row in a race. Irrespective of what pickleball tale is accurate, the name perfectly reflects the sport’s random and quirky nature. Just how did pickleball game start and how did it get it’s name? Sadly, no and it looks like it will not be a sanctioned sport for some time in the future. However it was included in the Heritage Games as a blind draw event on May 13th. Will we be able to watch Pickleball in the Olympics? 2015 Frank Mitchell set up a temporary net to demo the sport during the Heritage Games 2018 Walt and Cindy Ingram donated 2 temporary nets, striped two tennis courts for pickleball as a trial to see if there was any interest in the game 2019 Two of HR’s tennis courts were converted into eight pickleball courts 2020 John and Jan Urban began the process of creating Heritage Ranch Pickleball Club , which has grown to 209 members In what year did pickleball come to Heritage Ranch? Pickleball USA celebrated the sport nationally in April. Part of the celebration is to share the game by teaching others the sport. HRPC checked this box by hosting a beginners clinic where over a period of six sessions 36 new players were introduced to our beloved sport. When and how is National Pickleball month celebrated? Just sign up! We welcome anyone who wants to become involved in the game. No experience needed. Visit the HRPC website to sign up. heritageranchpickleball.com How can I become a member of HRPC? Do you have to have to be a rated player? Absolutely not! HRPC prides itself on its community outreach efforts. We have been involved in many charitable efforts. Our latest and most successful being the First Responders Appreciation Day. It has been predicted that our club with the help of our HR Community have exceeded the goal of raising $38,000! It’s also been noted that we throw exceptional parties. Our Christmas Party is legendary So don’t be Pickled! Stay in the know visit our website where everything you need to know about HRPC is available 24/7. Is playing Pickleball HRPC’s only activity? May 1st Open Play moved to summer hours 9:00 am to 11:00 am. To those early risers, Please remember you cannot strike a pickle ball before 8:00 am or after 8:00 pm in respect to the neighbors who live close by the courts June 15th Grandparent/ Grandkid Round Robin. 9:00 am July 13th Pickleball Summer Social 9:00 am. Upcoming events
10 June HRPC player of the month Steve Mason Steve is a favorite of all on and off the courts. He is a talented player and always ready to have fun! It shows that Steve is a true “Pickler”. When asked about when he became involved in the game of Pickleball and how he and his wife came to live at the Ranch Steve explained, “I began seriously playing pickleball the first year pickleball nets and lines were set up here at HR. As an avid tennis player my entire adult life, the game of pickleball was a relatively easy transition. However, like many folks my age, my body told me it was time to cut back on high impact sports such as tennis and racquetball. Pickleball still allows me to play a competitive sport, but with much less running and stress on legs connected to two replacement hips! I have truly enjoyed making many new friends on the pickleball courts here in HR. I typically take my pickleball paddle with me when we travel and I often find a place to play and meet others that love the game. My wife Jen and I first began living in Heritage Ranch on a part time basis in 2011. I was still working 3/4 time in Indiana and not quite ready to retire, but our son and his wife were living in Dallas. And…we wanted to be near them as they planned to give us our first grandchild. After 5 years of part time residency in HR, I retired and we became full time residents of HR in May of 2016. We have lived in 3 different homes here in HR. Jen and I grew up in the suburbs of Indianapolis. I am a proud graduate of Indiana University, Jen graduated from Purdue University and has masters degrees from 2 other Universities. My entire career was spent in the property-casualty insurance industry… Jen had various careers including human relations, social services and information technology. My hobbies have always been sports related as well as enjoying music. Jen enjoys fabric art and other forms of creativity. We both enjoy spending time with our son’s family, playing cards with neighbors and the many amenities offered here at “The Ranch”. Our dog (Auggie Doggie) loves meeting and greeting folks on walks as well as riding in the golf cart. I have been a member of the HOA Finance Committee for several years and we were previously block captains. Other than the summer heat in Texas, we love living in Heritage Ranch!
SOCIAL TENNIS Men: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Women: Tuesday & Thursday Men‘s Coordinator David Rieck - [email protected] Women’s Coordinator Tracy Homier - [email protected] TTEENNNNIISS We had a wonderful turnout for the tennis spring social! Everyone had a great time playing bocce. It was fun competition! Thank you to Leonard McNulty for helping us with the rules and scoring. After playing bocce, we dined in the Billiard’s Room. Anna Gortana and her social committee, Nancy McKinney, Leslie Parker, and Dawn Roush did a fantastic job decorating with balloons, tennis racquets, and balls. The atmosphere was very festive! STAY HEALTHY AND PLAY TENNIS! AT HERITAGE RANCH 11 Tennis ladies, if you enjoy tennis, come to the happy hours and meet the tennis ladies. The happy hours are once a month on the last Thursday. For more information contact Ann Cox [email protected] On May 11 a tennis mixer was held for players of all levels and experience. A ball machine was set up on one court, and doubles was held on the second court. Everyone got great exercise and a fun experience.
12 Bocce Players Dawn Roush, Leslie Parker, Nancy McKinney and Social Chair Anna Gortana David Rieck, Dan Ricks, Anna Gortana, Leonard McNulty
13 www.republicanclubatheritageranch.com The April meeting was another filled ballroom and Grill. Our very qualified speakers were Doc Pete Chambers who is a Special Operations Surgeon, a combat veteran, and Purple Heart recipient. His mission is to empower Americans to preserve our Constitutional Republic and defeat tyranny through connecting, training, funding, and working together to save America. Ann Vandersteel is host of Right Now, a recognized name in news and an outspoken Constitutionist. In addition, she is an information war correspondent and activist. Each speaker spoke about our border issues and what changes need to be made to ensure the safety of US citizens and property. The May meeting featured Tara Ross addressing the Electoral College. Tara is nationally recognized for her expertise on the Electoral College and why the United States needs it. Tara often appears as a guest on a variety of talk shows nationwide, and she regularly addresses civic, university, and legal audiences. Tara is a retired lawyer and former Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Review of Law & Politics, as well as a recognized author of several publications. A forum was also held between Ellen Loveless and Shelby Williams who are each running for CCGOP Chair. The Republican Primary RunOff will be Tuesday, May 28.
14 The GOP Convention was held in San Antonio, May 23-25. The largest number ever of Club members attended the meeting as delegates. The group of 15-18 members traveled by bus and was excited to learn about the GOP’s initiatives and future plans as they elected delegates. The June 10 meeting of the Republican Club at Heritage Ranch will welcome speakers Marley Hornik, founder, and CEO of USA—United Sovereign Americans. USA is a non-partisan organization comprised entirely of thousands of grassroots citizen volunteers from the United Sates working to ensure legally-valid elections are fair, accurate, and trustworthy. Harry Haury, USA Chairman, has been involved in elections for decades. He has worked extrensively with the US Military, Department of Homeland Security, and the Intelligence community. He submitted expert testimony in several election challenges in 2020, including testimony filed before the Supreme Court. The National Briefing Series will be held at Heritage Ranch on Sunday afternoon, July 14, at 5:00 pm. The speaker is Rod Smith, Viet Nam veteran with First Marine Division. He began his career with the CIA in 1996 as an Operations Officer as Chief of the Counterintelligence Center. Also speaking at the series is J R. Seeger. He has been a CIA Case Officer and served as trainer for the US Special Forces in the US Army HUMNIT Training Center of Excellence. The July 15 meeting of the Republican Club at Heritage Ranch will feature Texas Senator Bob Hall District 2.
15 P R O G R E S S I V E B O O K C L U B Happy Hour/Progressive Book Club: Wednesday June 12, 4:00 PM. John Kalb will lead a discussion on the book Eisenhower In War and Peace, by Jean Edward Smith. This extensive biography of our 34th President covers the entirety of his career: soldier, Supreme Allied Commander, university President, President of the United States, advisor, farmer, artist. The book covers his relationships with the numerous people who Ike served with and knew to varying degrees. Teaser: his relationship with Kay Summersby is discussed in some detail…want to know more about our 34th President? Read the book, or come to the meeting! John Kalb STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB AT HERITAGE RANCH To create a positive presence and build a sense of pride for Democrats at Heritage Ranch; to advance our Democratic causes through education, communication and active participation in the political process; to enjoy gatherings of friends who share our democratic values. U P C O M I N G E V E N T S Speaker/Happy Hour: Lorie Burch, Attorney at Burch law, gave a presentation on wills, trusts, probate, and planning for our certain future at the May dinner. An update will be provided in a later Ranch Reporter The club schedules monthly events, a Speaker or presentation, every other month, beginning in January; the Progressive Book Club and Happy Hour meets every other month beginning in February, normally on the second Wednesday of the month, at 4:00pm. August 14, 4 pm. The next Happy Hour/Progressive Book Club is scheduled. As if Eisenhower wasn’t intriguing enough, our August book will be, “Jesus and John Wayne.” Great reading for the hot summer days. Books for 2024!! Any book you think our members would enjoy reading or hearing about are welcomed: political, biographical, current events, historical events, etc. Send recommendations to: Juley Welch [email protected] E V E N T S C O M M I T T E E This is a brand new opportunity to get involved and have fun doing it! Let John Bolt know if you would like to be part of this committee to plan events for the year. [email protected] . M E M B E R S H I P We welcome all Democrats and Independents who would like to learn, and enjoy the camaraderie of other like-minded individuals. Contact John Bolt, President, [email protected] if you would like to join us!
16 C O M M U N I T Y I N V O L V E M E N T The Heritage Ranch Democratic Club supports two local organizations: Malvern Elementary School, a McKinney ISD elementary school, and the Community Garden Kitchen. Community Garden Kitchen 501 N. Howard Street, McKinney, serves nutritious meals to anyone who walks in the door, four nights a week, Monday through Thursday. Its motto is “Dining with Dignity”. The Heritage Ranch Democratic Club sponsored a dinner at Community Garden Kitchen on the evening of April 15, 2024. W O R K A N E L E C T I O N ? Democratic club members have volunteered over the years to work Collin county elections. We are fortunate to have an excellent Elections office, but elections require a staff of workers. This is a great way to volunteer your service. President John Bolt presents a check to Angela Poen, President Community Garden Kitchen of Collin County, Inc., for the dinner. The Board of the Democratic Club toured the Community Garden Kitchen on the 15th, as the sponsoring check for the dinner was presented to Angela Poen. CGK is an excellent outlet for those wanting to assist the community in a shift or other donations of time or financial support. CGK also needs volunteers for the days when they make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that are taken to the day workers down the street. For more information, contact [email protected] or go to: https://www.facebook.com/communitygardenkitchenofcollinc ounty/ Malvern Elementary School The club has provided a breakfast for teachers, and brag tags for students. Sheila Levatino presented a check on behalf of the Democratic Club at Heritage Ranch to Principal Rhonda Gillam to fund the start of school staff breakfast in September.
History would not be what it is, the record of man’s crimes and follies, if logic and decency covered it's great events and decisions.” ~ Ladislas Farago, Patton: Ordeal and Triumph 17 HIBO SO TK COLU RB Y John Kalb BOOK CLUB The book for May will be Band of Brothers, by Stephen Ambrose. For June, let’s schedule a session to plan future sessions. Attendance has dropped off, possibly due to less appealing books. Bring a suggestion for one or two books that have been found especially interesting, that can be used for future discussions. June’s meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 25. The Heritage Ranch History Book Group is open to anyone who is interested in reading and discussing books from the general field of history. Books are suggested by the members. The History Book Group meets on the fourth Tuesday at 4:00, in the Heritage Ranch clubhouse. John Kalb 214-789-1274 - [email protected]
Owl in Pelican Hills. - Cleta Glenn The Spotted Sandpiper is common to North Texas April through August during the migration north from wintering grounds in Mexico. These photos were captured on the lake shore, northeast of the Frontgate of Heritage Ranch. Residents may not have noticed them because of their relatively small stature. The spotted underparts indicate a breeding adult. – by Robert B. Green 18
19 Take 114 people Start with 6 appetizer homes Add in another 11 dinner homes Sprinkle with some remarkable foodies Finish with one incredible Sundae Bar …and it’ s a recipe for an amazing evening! Boomer Progressive Dinner A Delicious Recipe Recipe Card The 2024 edition of the Boomer Progressive Dinner Night featured 17 Heritage Ranch families opening their homes to their fellow Boomers for a night of mixing and mingling. The Boomer Progressive Dinner is quickly becoming one of our most popular events, increasing from 88 participants last Fall to 114 this time around. The goal of the event is for attendees to meet new people at each stop, while eating their way around The Ranch. Special THANKS to all our host homes. Appetizer homes featured a potpourri of snacks, tapas, and hors d'oeuvres. Dinner menus varied with a Mexican Fiesta, authentic German schnitzel, Italian sausage ziti, pork crown roast, ribs, chicken spaghetti, shrimp diablo, and beef bourguignon…WHEW!!! What a flavorful explosion to the taste buds. This event, more than any other Boomer event, is a scheduling challenge. First is the interspersing of folks from the 6 appetizer homes into 11 dinner homes so that we have good blending of families. Then there is accommodating last minute additions and drops, while balancing the right number of people to the different size homes we have in the neighborhood. Anita Strohl and BL Tapella are our rock stars. They did an amazing job on this, never turning away anyone that wanted to participate and even getting new 5-day residents (welcome Dan and June Ricks) into the fun. Finally, thanks to Tierza and her staff for the great Ice Cream Sundae bar at the clubhouse. We filled up the Corral Grill and the foyer with Boomers on a rainy Saturday night. CHEERS and Bon Appétit!
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Artist’s Circle Annual Ten members of the Heritage Ranch Artist’s Circle shared their art work with the community May 6-9. This group is open to all residents and we’d love to have you join us. All art mediums and all experience levels are welcome. Many people work on their own projects and, if you’re interested in watercolor, we have an excellent teacher to help you. We meet every Monday (except holidays) at 10:00am in the Elm Arts and Crafts Room at the Clubhouse. Most Mondays we go to lunch together in the Grill or Outpost. If you have any questions about the group, text Charla Green at 303-886- 0168 or leave her a voicemail. Art Show 22
A fun time was had at the Cinco de Mayo party in the “Bend In The Road” Scenic Ranch Circle neighborhood last Sunday! HUGE Thank you to our very own Margarita Man, Scott Wilkerson! Margaritas, Sangria, mini tacos, guacamole, salsa & black bean dip & chips! No one went home hungry! 23
They're baaa-aack! The mosquito lands in the category that includes flies, cockroaches, termites, and fire ants: too bad they got aboard the Ark. Whether they bite or hover near by (especially when we're trying to sleep), most people consider mosquitoes an irritant. (Frogs, toads, birds, bats, and fish are fond of them, though.) Only female mosquitoes bite. She needs the blood, which contains iron and protein, as nourishment for her developing eggs. Why do the bites itch? The mosquito has a double-tube proboscis. One injects a clotting inhibitor, which is in the mosquito's saliva. The other is a "straw" to suck the blood. The saliva is the irritant. It triggers the body's immune system, and the area around the puncture becomes red and irritated. Note: Over 30 different allergens have been identified in mosquito saliva. No doubt there's at least one in it for you! A day or two later, the now-satiated female lays eggs and then immediately goes back to blood-sucking in preparation for her next clutch! The eggs hatch in about four days. The larvae ("wrigglers") consume algae and bob up and down in the water, poking their breathing tubes above the water's surface for oxygen. After a several days, the larvae pupate. The pupae, which sort of look like shrimp, rotate (they're called "spinners") but don't eat or come to the surface. In a couple of days, the baby mosquitoes break free and you have a new generation. The entire cycle only took a week! Meanwhile, the mother mosquito is continuing to bite and lay, and all the newly-minted females start their own journeys. Try hard not to let any mosquitoes in your home! They can live up to 28 days inside. (And, yes, the same mosquito can bite more than once.) Keep decorative containers of shrubs (Nandinas and ferns, for example) away from your patio and front doors. During the heat of the day, mosquitoes rest undisturbed on the shady undersides of the leaves. When you brush against the plant, the insects are "awakened." Many will follow you indoors. Inside your home, look for standing water. You already know about saucers under pots of large houseplants, but don't forget about the empty peanut butter jar you're using to root cuttings…and vases of pothos, etc. that you use as "no-dirt houseplants." Also check flower arrangements. Outside: Check buckets, empty flower pots, birdbaths, water features, and low places in the yard where rain water doesn't evaporate as quickly as elsewhere. Don't forget the concrete splash block at the bottom of your gutter spouts. How about drains in your yard (they're green, ~6" diameter)? After a rain, the pipe beneath the green lid stays full of water and makes a sumptuous breeding ground for larvae. Lift the lid and put in a squirt of liquid dishwashing soap (this disrupts surface tension so larvae have trouble getting to the surface for oxygen). Some mosquitoes die at the onset of cold weather, but their eggs over-winter in the dirt and are hatching right now! The other types hibernate as adults, dig out, and start to reproduce when the weather warms. There are approximately 85 different types of mosquitoes in Texas! Go big or go home, right? Next month is July. That means it's time for chiggers! They're even more ferocious than mosquitoes! Ya gotta love Texas! Skeeters 24
25 June Meeting to Feature Strong Travel Clark Mitchell from Strong Travel will present the June travel club meeting, slated for Wednesday, June 19, at 4 p.m. in the ballroom (stage side). He will present the South American cruise highlighted below as well as cruises to South America with alternate dates. Clark also plans to offer up-scale travel adventures through Abercrombie & Kent. All are welcome to attend. Come join us! Club Members Enjoy Fredericksburg! Fourteen members of the Club traveled to Fredericksburg, TX, for wine and wildflowers. The four-day adventure was through Celebration Senior Travel. The tour included wine and history tours, Luckenbach, Enchanted Rock, evening entertainment, and plentiful food and drink. For more photos, check out the Heritage Ranch Travel Club Facebook page.
Variety Show Shifting into High Gear! The "off season" is behind us, and it's time to gear up for rehearsals, beginning July 9th and 16th. Rehearsals are "divided by acts": Act I rehearses on the first date and Act II on the second. Divided rehearsals continue in August and September. The theme for 2024 is A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll. There are 25 act this year, so expect a whole lotta stuff! Variety Show Week is Oct. 14-18, with two performancses (Thursday, Oct. 17, and Friday, Oct. 18; curtain at 7 pm). Last year they were both sold-out. Watch for the ticket release in early October but mark your calendar now with your choice of performance date! We welcome our new Stage Manager, Denise Darab, and are thankful for the return of our Tech Manager, Randy Fuller, and our Director Barbara Berry. Although the deadline has passed for performers, we still have room for tech and stage crew personnel. E-mail for more information: [email protected] 26
2024 Chorale Spring Concert It appears word got out about the fun and enjoyment of the music selection, costumes, stage decorations and voices. There was great attendance at both performances on May 2 and 3. The Chorale’s hard work and many rehearsals came shining through. Enjoy the photos of Chorale members, family and friends. 27
The next Chorale Concert will be to celebrate our nation’s birthday on July 4 at 2:00 pm. This is a free concert, so bring your entire family and friends to tap your feet, clap your hands, and remember the sacrifices made by American patriots throughout our history. 28
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GROUPS AND CLUBS 42 Dominoes 2nd and 4th Friday at 1:00 pm Steve Repsher - 916-267-8811 [email protected] Black Diamond Canasta 2nd Monday at 12:00 pm Sandy Genovese - 214-802-2867 [email protected] Bridge Beauties 4th Tuesday at 11:45 am Peggy Stapp - 214-538-7266 [email protected] Bridgettes 3rd Friday at 12:15 pm Peggy Stapp - 214-538-7266 [email protected] Duplicate Bridge Mondays at 6:30 pm Jane Noordam - 972-363-2503 [email protected] First Friday Bridge 1st Friday at 11:15 am Marilyn Hallgren 469-408-3735 [email protected] Friday Night Hand & Foot Canasta Fridays at 6:00 pm Linda Taylor - 972-886-1101 Phone Preferred Hand & Foot Canasta Mondays at 12:45 pm Carol Taylor - 972-363-0220 [email protected] Hand & Foot Canasta Tournament Wednesdays at 8:00 am Lois Schultz - 972-363-0947 [email protected] Ladies Poker 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Barbara McClain - 972-886-3020 [email protected] CARDS & G AMES Mah Jongg Tuesdays at 6:00 pm Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Carol Rogen - 973-886-7353 [email protected] Mah Jong Tilers Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am Sandy Genovese - 214-802-2867 [email protected] Men's Duplicate Bridge Fridays at 1:00 pm Al Ladwig - 469-396-6620 [email protected] Men's Poker Thursdays at 4:30 pm Arlan Witt - 972-832-8899 [email protected] Party Bridge Mondays & Fridays at 6:30 pm Jo Thompson-Hes - 469-556-1569 [email protected] Swiss Team Yodeler's Bridge 2nd Thursday at 12:15 pm Leanne Robl - 972-489-5559 [email protected] Team Duplicate Bridge 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 12:45 pm Jeanette Gardner - 972-363-0136 [email protected] Third Friday Bridge 3rd Friday at 11:15 am Corral Grill Marilyn Hallgren 469-408-3735 [email protected] Tuesday Ladies Intermediate Bridge Tuesdays at 1:00 pm Cindy Porter - 972-302-8782 [email protected] Tuesday Ladies Duplicate Bridge 2nd Tuesday at 9:30 am Jane Noordam - 972-363-2503 [email protected] Line Dancing Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Thursdays at 1:00 pm Sylvia Macaluso - 972-549-2275 [email protected] DA N CE Aqua Body with Lana Hough Tuesday & Thursday at 8:00 am H2O Works with Gretchen Sims Monday,Wednesday & Friday at 9:30 am Monday,Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Pilates with Lana Hough Tuesday & Thursday at 9:15am Yoga with Bob Geller Monday at 1:00 pm Wednesday at 10:30 am Strength and Cardio Tuesday & Thursday at 10:15 am F IT N ESS GOL F ASSOCIATION S Couples (CGA) Tuesdays at 8:30 am (Winter at 9:30 am) Greg Butler - 832-372-2465 [email protected] Ladies (LGA) Wednesdays at 8:30 am Marie Shisler – 941-704-9898 [email protected] 31 Men's (MGA) Thursdays at 8:30 am Alan Bonner – 405-747-7036 [email protected] Men's 9-Hole (MGA) Tuesdays at 7:00 am (Winter at 1:00 pm) Robert Pullman - 972-886-0084 [email protected]
Photography Group 1st Thursday at 4:00 pm Robert Green - 303-345-4166 [email protected] Storytellers 4th Monday at 1:00 pm (Sept-May) John Bolt - 214-335-0235 [email protected] Ladies Happy Hour Mondays at 5:00 pm Corral Grill Just Show Up! Men's Happy Hour Wednesdays at 4:30 pm Oak Billiard Room Just Show Up! New York Connection 3rd Saturday at 11 :00 am Bob Pugliese - 914-260-4034 [email protected] Ranchettes 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 pm Elouise Plain - 972-363-0388 [email protected] Rotary Club 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 12:00 pm Ross Rolirad 903-327-4332 [email protected] HEALTH & MEDICAL Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support 2nd Thursday at 4:00 pm Joan van Vliet - 972-549-0120 [email protected] Breast Cancer Awareness Committee (BCAT) Actual Meeting Times Vary Anita Wormald - 972-363-1177 [email protected] Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 11:30 am Jeanette Gardner [email protected] Medical Speakers 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:00pm Diane Tubbs - 972-834-5647 [email protected] HOBBIES Artist Circle Mondays at 10:00 am Fran Fatta - 214-663-4911 [email protected] Book Club 4th Tuesday at 10:00 am Emmie Rickards - 214-405-1191 [email protected] Card Crafters 2nd Friday at 10:00 am Ann Cardile - 214-544-1722 Garden Friends 3rd Thursday at 10:00 am Debbie Serpas - 214-335-3204 heritageranchgardenfriends@ gmail.com Genealogical Society 4th Wednesday at 2:00 pm John Fravel - 408-887-3375 [email protected] History Book Club 4th Tuesday at 4:00 pm John Kalb – 214-789-1274 [email protected] Nifty Needles 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 9:00 am All other Thursdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandra Genovese, 214-802-2867 [email protected] 19th Hole Singers Mondays at 4:00 pm Bettye Martin - 972-549-2224 [email protected] Heritage Ranch Chorale Tuesdays at 4:00 pm Bonlee Rawley - 972-689-9790 [email protected] Theatre Guild Quarterly Meetings Plus Performances Carolyn Purdy - 404-431-5700 [email protected] Variety Show 3rd Week of October Barbara Berry - 469-585-6957 [email protected] THE AR TS AT HR SOCIAL G ROUPS All That Jazz - Louisiana Roots Dates & Times Vary Stephanie Nowacki - 972-322-1040 [email protected] Boomers Fun Monthly Gatherings Jennifer Moortgat - 208-724-5071 Gina Moon - 972-740-0423 [email protected] Fly Girls Dates & Times Vary Cynthia Drey - 972-363-2404 [email protected] Iowa Connection Dates & Times Vary Barbara Brunette - 972-533-3015 [email protected] GROUPS AND CLUBS 32 Ladies Lunch Bunch 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 am Josie Mccurley - 886-0017 josie [email protected]
GROUPS AND CLUBS Road Runners 3rd Wednesday of the month Shari Shaw [email protected] RV Dates & Times Vary Chris Maxwell - 214-498-4171 [email protected] T RAVEL Democratic Club https://demclubathr.com Dates & Times Vary John Bolt - 214-335-0235 [email protected] Republican Club Random Monday per Month Gayle Barns - 972-835-0830 [email protected] POL ITICAL R EL I G ION Bible Study with Friends Monday at 9:30 am Carolyn Purdy - 404-431-5700 [email protected] Get Connected Bible Study Tuesday at 7:00 pm Larry Eagan - 214-215-5011 [email protected] Billiard Society Every Day Dick Sands [email protected] 214-632-2432 Bocce Spring & Fall Leagues Leonard McNulty - 972-904-0702 [email protected] Croquet Golf Saturday at 9:00 am Jon and Linda Taylor - 972-886-1002 [email protected] Disc Golf Brian Perraut - 972-571-3602 [email protected] Fishing for Fun Bob Cantin - 469-236-6722 [email protected] Ladies Billiards Monday 10:00 - 12:00 pm Cora Fortin (469) 323-0411 [email protected] Mustang Billiards Tuesday at 4:00 pm Barry Ashkinaz - 972-363-0471 [email protected] Pelican Hills Billiards Last Tuesday of Month at 7:00 pm Dennis Furman - 972-363-2512 [email protected] Pickleball 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Daily Jim Moortgat – 208-794-3331 [email protected] SPOR TS Allen American Suite Nights Various Dates from the end of October to April Look for email blasts from Eric Hoyle for specific dates. Bicycling Group Tuesday,Thursday,Saturday 8:00 am Summer, 9:00 am Winter Jim Salinas - 830-822-1513 [email protected] Table Tennis Elm Arts and Crafts Room Thursdays, 7:00-10:00PM Ken Chadee: 214-909-6864 [email protected] Wednesdays, “Paddle Pals” Summer: 3:00-5:00PM Winter: 10:00AM-12:00PM Carol Schrotel [email protected] Tennis 7:00am to 10:00pm daily Men's contact person David Rieck [email protected] 918-519-3158 Women's contact person: Tracy Homier [email protected] 615-788-3351 Water Volleyball Monday at 10:45 am, Thursday and Saturday at 9:30 am Pam Finlan - 214-502-7445 [email protected] 33
CONTACT US Interim General Manager Fran Roach [email protected] COMMUNITY EVENTS DIRECTOR Eric Hoyle, ext. 101 [email protected] DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Linda Soos, ext. 109 [email protected] BOOKKEEPER Angie Rogers, ext. 103 [email protected] FRONT DESK MANAGER Joni Baquerizo Ext. 100 [email protected] MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Pete LaFlamme, ext. 127 [email protected] RANCH REPORTER [email protected] DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE Tierza Cobb [email protected] EXECUTIVE CHEF Jason Bartlett, ext. 110 [email protected] DIRECTOR OF CATERING & EVENTS Patty Wake, ext. 125 [email protected] HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL Eric Askier, ext. 107 [email protected] Golf Counter ext. 106, 119, 117 Corral Grill ext. 114 Outpost ext.115 Guard House 972-886-4710 Heritage Ranch Clubhouse 465 Scenic Ranch Circle, Fairview, TX 75069 972.886.4700 I 972.886.4708 FAX Clubhouse Hours 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Daily Business Office Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 34
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