Happenings at Nassau Grove December 2016 From the Board Update - Irrigation System Repair Board Update Now that the irrigation system is turned off for the winter, Sposato will soon begin work on completing the outer loop. As reported previously, this project is an alternate repair option for the mainline break under Carneros Ave. Completing the loop will balance the water pressure in the system and should help reduce the likelihood of burst pipes. It will also reduce back-pressure on the pumps. Winter Weather is Here Distributed with the newsletter this month are two documents on Winter Weather Property Protection and Freezing and Bursting Pipes. Dear Neighbors, Open Letter to the Community from the Board As this year comes to a close and we plan to spend time with loved ones and reflect on our blessings and challenges this year has brought, we would like to thank you who have devoted your time and your energy in support of Nassau Grove and the community beyond. We are fortunate to have so many in this community who offer their time and talents to help those less fortunate around us. Various organizations are greatly enriched by families you adopt, warm coats you donate, and so much more. In addition, you also give of your time and support to the many social groups, advisory teams, and committees. Those who give selflessly of their time because you care about the people of Nassau Grove are truly the core of what is so good about our community. We thank you for your caring, your efforts, the outcomes, and the support of Nassau Grove. As you celebrate with your family and friends this holiday season take a moment to thank a neighbor for the positive spirit and energy they offer to all of us who call Nassau Grove home. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Nassau Grove HOA Board
For Your Information Donate Warm Clothing The Zwaanendael Women s Club members have placed a box in the clubhouse foyer for high school students in need of warm clothing. Please donate hats, gloves, scarves & hoodies for high school students in need. Winter Wonderfest of Lights The Winter Wonderfest of Lights, including the Light Spectacular at Cape Henlopen State Park and the Christmas Village at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal Grounds, runs through New Year s Day and will benefit many Sussex County charities. When buying tickets online for either event, you may enter a promotional code to support a specific charity that benefits from this event. Code examples (received from the local charities) are AUTISMDE for Autism Delaware and CSC for Cancer Support Community. http://wonderfestde.org/ Happy 90th Birthday, Harbor of Refuge Light! Ninety years ago, on November 15, 1926, the current Harbor of Refuge Light went into operation. The first permanent light in this location, made of wood, began service in 1908, but was dismantled by the United States Lighthouse Service in 1925 as it proved to be ill-suited for the harsh Atlantic conditions. The current light is made of cast-iron and has stood the test of time for 90 years. Hurricane force winds, flooding, and even a ship striking the caisson in 1986 have not darkened this beacon. The Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation has recently finished a new dock and expects to be able to offer tours to the lighthouse next summer. Volunteer opportunities exist to continue the restoration on the Harbor of Refuge Light in 2017. Clubhouse Activities Canasta 1:00PM 4:30PM Every Tuesday Scrabble 1:00PM 3:00PM Every Wednesday Happy Hour 5:00PM Every Wednesday Mahjongg 1:00PM 4:00PM Every Thursday Billiards 1:00PM Every Thursday Pinochle 7:00PM 1st & 3rd Monday Poker 7:00PM 10:00PM 2nd & 4th Wednesday Mark Your Calendars Dine Around Tuesday, December 20, 2016 Card-Making Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Chili & More Saturday, January 14, 2017 Book Club Thursday, January 19, 2017
Details on Upcoming Events Dine Around Dine Around at Fins Ale House Tuesday, December 20, 2016 @ 5:30PM The Dine Around schedule for early 2017 will be distributed at the end of December. What is Dine Around? Dine Around is a monthly event during the off-season for Nassau Grove residents to get together and dine out. It is not a fundraiser as you will be ordering off the menu at regular price or in the future you may be offered different meal choices. This is a great new opportunity to meet some of your neighbors especially if you don t play golf or pickle ball or cards or go to some of the parties but enjoy eating out. We re looking forward to seeing you there! Questions / Comments: Contact Sharrie Ross at sharrieross@gmail.com Around the Community Happy Hour at the Clubhouse Mark Your Calendars Happy Hour at the Clubhouse, every Wednesday starting at 5:00PM. For more information, contact Beth Law at elaw42@gmail.com. Book Club What She Left Behind There will be no Book Club in December, but on January 19, the book is What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman. Card-Making at the Clubhouse Mark Your Calendars On Wednesday, January 11 at 11:00AM, there will be card-making at the Clubhouse. The Greene Turtle Clubhouse Fundraiser Thanks to our neighbors who ate at The Greene Turtle in November. This fundraiser helped to raise funds for our Clubhouse. Shout Out Thanks to the elves who decorated the railing on the bridge across the main pond. It looks so pretty at night.
Happenings at Nassau Grove Vital Info Nassau Grove HOA Board of Directors (2015-2016) President: Jackie Sullivan Vice President: Neil Garefino Secretary: Shirley Hickey Director: Sam Chason Director: Jim Hurley Officers Treasurer: Pete Mattson You can e-mail the board at: directors@nassaugrovehoa.org Submissions Please e-mail copy to Karen Hartschuh at khartschuh@verizon.net All submissions need to be received by the 10 th of each month with newsletter distribution on the 15 th. The Newsletter Committee Members Ø Editor: Karen Hartschuh Ø Assistant Editor: Wayne Hartschuh Stay Informed Community Website: http://www.nassaugrovehoa.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nassau-grove-55362320973/ Fine Print Happenings at Nassau Grove is the only official publication of the Nassau Grove HOA. It is authorized, endorsed, and distributed by the Nassau Grove HOA Council. Aerial Photography courtesy of John McClenny, Georgetown, DE Attachments Attachments December Dine Around Chili and More For the Good of the Community Craftsman Tools: For Sale
Nassau Grove s Monthly Fins Ale House 19269 Coastal Hwy Tuesday, December 20 th 5:30 PM These months will be Order off the Menu Limited to the first 50 each month to respond RSVP Sharrie Ross at sharrieross@gmail.com
CHILI AND MORE SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017 @ 6:00pm Nassau Grove Clubhouse The forecast is for a very cold winter this year, so. Come out of the cold and warm up with friends for an evening of quiet fun and a hearty supper! There is no charge for admission. We ask only that you bring a crock pot of your favorite chili or soup recipe. or maybe a salad. or biscuits. or cornbread. or maybe a dessert. Just enough to feed 6 or more people. Please RSVP no later than January 6, 2017 to Maria Bell. Let her know that you can come and what you ll be bringing. You can e-mail mariakbell@gmail.com or nan.russo@aol.com or call 302-703-2684. If you would like to enter a chance to win a Special Prize, bring your own chili/soup mug. Make it fancy, silly, unique, pretty, whatever. our judge will select the one that strikes her as the best. There will be a 50/50 drawing. Bring your own beverage of choice. Please label your dish on a 3 x 5 index card so everyone knows what they re enjoying! And put your name on any container/dish/crockpot to ensure that it returns with you that night. We hope to see you all there! Party Event Planners: Maria Bell Nancy Russo Amy Chason Cindy Winkler Becky Burgwald
For the Good of the Community Volunteer Opportunities As you may know, many of our neighbors volunteer outside our community at places like the Georgetown SPCA, Fort Miles, Lewes Library, Habitat for Humanity, Autism Delaware, and the Zwaanendael Women s Club. If you are working with a group outside of our community who is in need of volunteers and would like to share contact information about that organization, please send that information to Karen Hartschuh at khartschuh@verizon.net for inclusion in future newsletters. At present, two local organizations are looking for help with art cart projects. The first is Autism Delaware located in the Nassau Vineyard Commons (monthly). Contact Gail Hecky at 302-644-3410. The second is the Cancer Support Community in Rehoboth Beach. Contact Kay Webb at 302-645-9150. For Sale Craftsman Tools Contact Steve Paolucci: 973-769-4609 Front view of table saw. 30 Gallon 6 HP Air Compressor $100 6 1/8 Jointer 1 3/8 HP with HTC 2000 mobile base $150 10 3HP Table Saw with HTC2000 mobile base $200