SCHA Press November/December

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1 Stonehedge Community Homeowners Association Stonehedge ~ Orchard Cove ~ Marywood SCHA Press November/December 2012 Santa's Coming! Make a reservation to have Santa stop by your home between 6:30 and 8:30 pm on Dec 10, 11 or 12 with special treats in his bag, and any special gift requests. Contact Matt Gronlund at by December 7. We are also looking for volunteers to help on this fun project. Please contact Matt Gronlund to join in the fun! "His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow and the beard of his chin was as white as the snow." Clement Clarke Moore Annual SCHA Meeting November 26, :00 pm Kelly Room Rice Community Center Welcome to our newest SCHA Newsletter team members! Diane Knaggs has volunteered to be the drop-off coordinator. Lisa Pieroni has volunteered to be the Gladstone South Block Captain. She is taking Nancy Headen's place. Thanks, Diane and Lisa, for joining the team! Visit our website: for event details, archived newsletters, to submit suggestions!

2 Honoring Our Stonehedge Soldiers Veteran's Day, November 11, 2012 The SCHA salutes these local soldiers who have served, or are serving their country. * Lt Col Mike Savage, US Air Force (Retired), B-52 Navigator/Radar Navigator, Southeast Asia * Capt Mike Savage, US Air Force, AC-130H Navigator, Cannon AFB, NM, Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan * Capt Anne Savage, US Air Force, Civil Engineer, Cannon AFB, NM Family members of SCHA residents Martha and Mike Savage The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it. Thucydides B.C. Greek historian of the Peloponnesian War

3 New to the neighborhood? Become a member of The Stonehedge Community Homeowners Association! Enjoy seasonal events including: Visits from Santa The annual Easter Egg Hunt summer's Ice Cream Social Spring and Fall Garage Sales You will also receive a copy of the annual SCHA Residents Directory. Membership is $25.00 per year per family. Watch the mail in early January for your SCHA Membership Form. Return it with your check by January 31,2013 to Coleen Spain, 1950 Cromwell Drive, Wheaton, coleenspain@comcast.net. Bonnie's Garden A!. Handmade planters, stepping stones, plaques and many other garden-related items. Contact Bonnie MacLennan at bonniesgardenart@gmail.com or Check out Bonnie's website:

4 Enjoy! winter holiday season, check "t #ese events! Cantigny - Shades of Crimson Poinsettia Display - view more than 3,000 poinsettias! Nov 27, :00 AM For more info call Cosley Zoo -Festival of Lights and Trees - 20,000 twinkling lights and spectacular displays transform Cosley Zoo into a fairy tale winter wonderland. The lights come on at 3 pm daily. Nov 23 Dec 30, am -9pm daily Zoo admission is free The Morton Arboretum - Chamber Concert with Trevor Stephenson, pianoforte and Anna Steinhoff, cello Sunday, December 2, :15 4:15 p.m. Admission charge For more info call , Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m

5 Winter Rea!ng Young Artists' Spotlight Curl up with a book this winter! Here are a few ideas. "Snow Friends" Children: Owl Moon by Jane Yolen Teens: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell Adults: Winter of the World by Ken Follett The Racketeer by John Grisham The Casual Vacancy by J.K.Rowling The Price to Pay by Joseph Fadelle Corrin Bottom, age 10 5th Grade, Whittier Elementary School

6 "Haul out the Holly and Deck the Halls" For the annual Stonehedge Holiday Decorating Contest Judging takes place the week of Monday, December 10. It's time to RENEW your SCHA Membership Don't miss out on the fun events including Visits from Santa, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, summer's Ice Cream Social and Garage Sales. Plus, you'll also receive the annual SCHA Resident Directory! Watch the mail in early January for your SCHA Membership Renewal Form. Please return it with your check by January 31, 2013 to Coleen Spain, 1950 Cromwell Drive, Wheaton, Just $25.00 per year per family Also it's a good way to advertise your company. To place an ad contact Coleen at or at Coleenspain@comcast.net

7 Reserve Today! Loretto's Annual Christmas Party SCHA families are cordially invited to join the Loretto Early Childhood Center children for this fun annual event. Decorate a Gingerbread House AND, Visit with Santa Claus! Refreshments Saturday, December 8, am - Noon 1600 Somerset Lane $20.00 per family. Please RSVP by November 30 by calling ADVERTISE IN THE SCHA NEWSLETTER! There are 750 families in our Stonehedge- Marywood-Orchard Cove neighborhood YOU REACH THEM ALL! Contact Tracy Keighron, tracy_keighron@yahoo.com to reserve your space Issue 2013 SCHA Newsletter Schedule Deadline January/February January 9, 2013 March/April March11, 2013 May/June May 9, 2013 July/August July 9, 2013 September/October September 9, 2013 November/December November 11, 2013 Ad rates: Half page: $ Quarter page: $ Bonnie and Rick MacLennan will again be collecting toys for the Marines TOYS FOR TOTS program. If you are interested in donating a toy or a check, you can drop off your new and unwrapped item at 2049 Somerset Lane, in the drop box by the garage. The box will be available starting Thanksgiving weekend. Deadline to receive donations is December 11th. Questions. Please contact Bonnie at

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