Scoop The

A Gypsum Mills Estates Community Newsletter

September

2013

QUARTERLY RESIDENT/BOARD

MEETING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH

AT 7:30 PM

Free Rent Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase immedi-

ately prior to the Meeting.

WELCOME NEW

RESIDENTS!

William & Judith Ballway 6349 Roberts Drive

Peter Cristantello 6360 Murphy Drive

Joe & Jan Filbrich 974 Gypsum Mills Street

Everett & Jane Fletcher 6341 Lambert Street

Ronald & Patricia Mason 6415 Roberts Drive

Eugene & Marcia Trosterud 6314 Kims Drive

Wishing all the

children of

Gypsum Mills

an enjoyable

school year!!

SEPTEMBER 21ST @ 6:30 PM

Did you miss our July Concert in the Park? Our own Don Varner recorded the concert and has created a

DVD condensing it down to an hours worth of great music!

Come and enjoy a repeat performance while indulging in a great cup of coffee and a cookie or two!

We would like to start a 50/50 raffle at each Community Social Event to help build a surplus to off-set the cost of

upcoming events (like the big tent in July).

August 17 ~ Gypsum Mills Drive-In

FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK

Never forget: As September 11th nears, we are reminded of that fateful day in 2001 where many innocent American lives were lost. It’s a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning.

But, it’s also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice. America was brought to her knees, but we im-

mediately stood up and banned together. Please take a moment to pay tribute to the lives that were lost, and to the men and women that continue to fight for our freedom everyday. We sa-lute you.

On Monday, September 2, the Sales Office will be closed in observance of the

Labor Day Holiday. Refuse pick up will be Saturday, September 7th.

Congratulations! The winner of the $100 Wade’s Gift Card is Dottie Domalski!! Scoop Editor, Liz Temple, pulled your name at the 8/21 meeting.

The closing of the pool signals the end of summer… Looking ahead to next season, we are in the process of getting ready to do some work on the pool. We hope you all had an enjoyable summer.

SCHOOL'S IN SESSION: It is that time of year again. Please watch for the children and the big yellow buses with flashing lights. You must STOP when the lights are flashing. We wish all the Gypsum Mills children a fantastic school year!

False: If someone is using my name to get jobs in here, I did not send them. Ask to see their certificate of liability insurance. You have that right. As every one knows, I do not send out so-licitors. If they are using my name send them away. If you need someone to help you out, go to the Service Directory that is for Gypsum Mills residents. If you need one, stop by the Office.

Roger Carpenter informed me of a concern he has about people riding their golf carts without headlights in the evening hours. He did not see a person driving in the evening of August 14th and almost hit them with his truck. Very dangerous situation for both.

Pam Wennergren has made a complaint about cats in the neighborhood. I did call animal con-trol. There is no law against cats. I was told you can write your congressman. They can make a law for cat nuisances I guess. There are rules and regulations that cats must be tethered with their owner while outside within Gypsum Mills Estates. Unfortunately some cats are escape artists. If the animal becomes a nuisance or damages another home owners property, the cat or dog owners may be liable for damages through a Court of Law. i.e. destroying gardens, screen doors, window screens, porch furniture and or fabric, etc.

Snow Birds: I’m guessing you are thinking about heading South already. As a reminder, please stop in the Sales Office and update your emergency contact information before leaving. [Day of departure and return.] Thank you and enjoy your Winter. Be safe.

WIFI was down in the Community Center for a while. We found out that the cordless phones were interfering, so Time Warner boosted the signal. Hopefully it is working now.

One last thing, please take a moment and fill out the RESIDENT PROFILE SHEET that is inserted in the Scoop and return it to the Sales Office. If you do not have any changes you do not have fill one out. Many residents have made changes in their lives like emer-gency contacts, phone number, vehicles, occupants & pets. These are things we need to know in order to better serve you. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

Very Truly Yours, Debra DeMars Community Manager

A MATTER OF BALANCE:

Managing concerns about falls

An award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase your activity level. Many adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. This pro-gram is sponsored by the Ontario County Office of the Aging.

The classes will be held at the community center once a week, beginning Wednesday, OCTOBER 1 from 1-3pm and continue every Wednesday for eight weeks, ending on November 20.

The program will include:

View falls as controllable

Set goals for increasing activity

Make changes to reduce fall risks at home

Exercise to increase strength and balance

You will be instructed by dedicated, trained coaches that will assist with the program/exercises. A donation of $10 dollars is recommended but not necessary. The class will be limited to 15 people. Please call and register with Diane Crego - 924-7461.

NEIGHBORHOOD

WATCH

NW meeting will be meeting Tuesday, September 3, 7pm at the community center. All Gypsum residents are wel-come to attend.

Please contact me if you have an interest to help our team or have questions and concerns.

Steve Myers – 944-9508

smyers@rochester.rr.com

GEMS

Everyone had a good lunch at Nolan’s. It’s one of the last restaurants left on Canandaigua Lake due to all the development. The “Hot Cara-mel” Sundaes at Tom Wahl’s were especially fun! Last week, several of us took the lunch cruise on the Canandaigua Lady. The day was perfect and the views beautiful. Rumor has it that one of the big mansions be-ing built is owned Kenny Chesney...

September 20, we will be eating at Schooners. To reserve, call Kathy by September 18th at 924-5203.

RED HATS

Nineteen ladies enjoyed a deli-cious lunch at The Cheese-cake Factory. The cheese-cake was excellent, as was the

service by our 2 waitresses. We wel-comed Doris Powell who is new to Gyp-sum Mills to our group. Her mother-in-law, Shirley, who was visiting from Can-ada also joined us.

This month, we will be going to the Back Nine Grill (formerly Maplewood Inn) on East Ave. Our hostesses will be Louise and Gail. Please call no later than Friday the 6th if you have not already signed up. We will meet in the parking lot at 11:20 AM to carpool. Hope to see you there. Louise: 398-7553 or Gail: 742-3048.

SEPTEMBER BREAKFAST

We will be serving breakfast from 8:00 - 10:00 AM on Sunday,

September 8th. No reservations needed ~ just come!

MENU - Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs (any style), Cheese Omelet

$.50 more, Bacon, Sausage, Toast (Whole Wheat or White),

Juice, Coffee, Tea or Milk.

Adults - $3.00 Children under 12 - FREE

~The Breakfast Crew

LUNCH BUNCH

Our August Lunch at Pizza Hut turned out to be delicious! It was a nice change of pace for our group and we all had fun.

This month, we will be skipping Septem-ber’s meeting and will resume on Octo-ber 15 at 12:00 PM. October’s theme is Breakfast Brunch (main, side and dessert dishes to pass are needed.) Please call Julie Alfieri at 398-7314 by October 12th so she can coordinate the menu. Hope to see you there!! *Please call if you need a ride!

~Julie Alfieri, The Lunch Bunch Crew

FRIENDS ON THE GO

Friends on the Go is a group of single people who get to-gether to do different things. We have a

canasta group and a dominoes group. Please let me know if you are interested in joining either group. We'd be glad to have you! You don't need to know how to play to join us. We'd be glad to teach you! We will be going to dinner at the Cracker Barrel in Henrietta on September 16th. Meet in the parking lot at 5:30 to carpool or you can meet us at the restau-rant at 6:00. Please let me know by Sun-day the 15th if you plan to attend so that I can make reservations on Monday. 585-721-9114.

WE OFFER REFERRAL FEES TO YOU,

OUR RESIDENTS!

Bring in your friends and family members! If they purchase a new or pre-

owned home from our Royal Manufac-tured Home Sales Office, we will give you free lot rent! The only requirement is that they must put your name on our guest card at their first initial visit. If they have a Realtor in addition to your referral, then the prospective buyer must pick who will receive payment.

*Restrictions Apply.

LIVE IT! HEALTHY

LIVING PROGRAM

PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER WHEN: EVERY MONDAY, 4:15-5P

We have designed a pro-gram for you which will help you loose the weight and keep it off. Two new people have been added to our group ~ Marian

Smith and Pat Tryon. They both will be a huge asset. Come and let us help you.

~Julie Alfieri, Pat Tyron, Marian Smith

MAH JONGG

Our group is growing, come and join us. All skill levels welcome.

Monday, Tuesday, & Thurs-

days 1:00 pm at the Community Center.

Thursday at 7:00 pm at 6277 Murphy Dr.

Questions ? Call Judy 742-3086 Char 398-7619

EUCHRE CLUB

We were missing several of our regulars, but still had 6 tables. We did a lit-tle survey just to see which format was most

popular. The traveling pants format had 21 votes and the canine format had 7. yes, that totals 28 because we had peo-ple check both if they liked both equally... The results for August are:

1st Dottie Taillie 2nd (tie) Chuck Hinchcliffe Ken Ainsworth 4th (tie) Kathy Ritz Jan Miller 6th Nancy Olson 7th Lou Schmidlin 8th (tie) Evelyn Fisher Linda Bartolone

Our next meeting will be Friday, Septem-ber 13th at 6:45 sharp! See ya there! ~Ken

LINE DANCING

Line Dancing is Fun * The Music is Catchy!

The Steps are Easy * The Dancers are Happy!

And it is GREAT Exercise!

Come join us Tuesdays from

10:00 - 11:30 AM

in the Community Center

For Information, contact:

Gail Maffett ~ 742-3048

Karen Beecher ~ 924-1711

2013 COMMUNITY

COOKBOOK

This month, there are two meetings scheduled for the upcoming Community Cookbook: September 12 and 26 from 10 - 11:30 AM.

We have decided to combine the Original Community Cookbook from MANY years ago with some other new, delicious reci-pes! There will be chapter for ‘Cooking for Two’, which is ideal for many in the Community, and a ‘Holiday’ chapter fea-turing sweet treasures from our great cooks at Gypsum Mills.

This Cookbook will be offered at a great price to our residents!! It will be here in time for a Xmas preview and tasting, too!! If there are any questions, please call Julie at 398-7314.

~Julie Alfieri, Cookbook Committee

BINGO Every Wednesday Night – 7PM

We start setting up in the center at 6PM. For those folks that are new to our community or will come and play for the first time – Entry card is $1.00. Each card after that is 50

cents. We have a 50/50 drawing for $1.00 – 3 tickets . The last game is the cover all – each card that you use costs $1.00 (there are 3 “pots” to win (if you win one you can not win another). Chips are provided (we do not dab). All money from that night goes back out. Decaf coffee is provided free. You are welcome to bring snacks for your table.

We, Dottie, Winn and Sally would like to say thank you to Ken for all his faithful volunteer time as our caller. Thank you to everyone that helps clean up at the end of the evening – you are all GREAT!

Any questions you can call Dottie at 924-8201 anytime after 4PM. NOTE: If you would like to come and play Bingo but do not drive at night – and would like someone to pick you up and take you home – please call Dottie and we will make arrangements.

PRAYERS &

GET WELL WISHES

To: Richard Barry Ann Heath Robert Marin Vivian Constanza

PICKLEBALL

INTRODUCTION &

INSTRUCTION!

Saturday, September 14th 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Sneaker Recommended

COME OUT AND TRY A FUN WAY TO STAY ACTIVE

Pickleball is a racquet sport played with wiffle

balls and hard pad-dles. It is played on a smaller court than ten-

nis. It is a doubles game so the need for

movement is lessened.

Wii BOWLING

Friday • October 4 • 1-3 PM And continues every Friday thru April

in the Community Center

FIRST ANNUAL DRIVE-

IN MOVIE ~ A HIT!!

About 75 residents, kids and grandkids

attended, and enjoyed the perfect

weather, and the movie, “Mickey Matson,

and the Copperhead Treasure”. There

was an abundance of golf carts and lawn

chairs, and kids on blankets, way up

front! The co-op board served hots,

hamburgers, chips, popcorn, pop and

water, with a surprise of ice cream, part

way through the movie. Though many

offered to pay, it was the joy of the board

to thank the community for their support

throughout the year. Thank you to all who

served and set up, especially my ever

faithful Ken Ainsworth, and thanks to Don

Varner , for contracting Funflicks, who did

an awesome job. Andrew was very im-

pressed with us, and would like to return

again, with a bigger screen, for the same

price!

Until next time, Bob Tuttle

SPECIAL OLYMPICS,

A SUCCESS!

On Monday, August 19th, it was our pleasure to serve about 90 guests and volunteers, at Wind-ing Creek Golf Club, where we had a full field

of 76 players. They later came up to the Community Center for a full picnic sup-per, with hots, beans, salads, water-melon, ice cream, and of course, choco-late chip cookie, provided by our resi-dents. Sylvia Korn, and her helper, Gary Tatar, presented the awards. A sleeve of golf balls and a bag of candy were given by Morgan Management, who under-writes this great event every year. Thank you to Jay at the golf course, and all the great volunteers, especially all who served, set up, cleaned up, and all who made those delicious cookies! I am so blessed to live in such a giving and loving community. God bless you all! Linda Tuttle

POOL NEWS

The last day for the pool is Monday, September 2, Labor Day. We hope everyone en-joyed the season. We are all very thankful to our lifeguards Dan Shawn and Tessa Zavislan. The both of you did an outstanding job! Everyone wishes you the very best of everything! The two of you are definitely exceptional young people! We are going to miss you!!

I would like to give thanks to my crew for their loyalty and to Stan Austin for having the pool running functionally and for keeping it so clean. Thanks for a great job!

We need to pay tribute also two great guys that kept this pool going for many, many years. Al Froelicher and Mike Mc Mahon. Thank you so much for all your years of service to this community and for showing us how it needed to be done. Thanks guys! ~Diane Crego

EDITOR’S NOTE

Please submit any articles and advertise-ments to ETemple1158@aol.com or leave in the Scoop Box located in the Community Center Vestibule.

Scoop article due dates are posted on the calendar each and every month.

Anything received after the due date will be put in the following month’s Scoop.

Scoop Committee reserves the right to edit submissions as deemed necessary in order to fit them into the design layout. Please let us know if you don’t need the paper copy de-livered to your home. Contact the Distribution Coordinator, Joan Bileti at 869-5054. Thanks! ~Liz

09/01 Ruth Hilfiker 09/02 Charles Fuller 09/03 Bernice Blodgett 09/05 Frances Dunn 09/05 Carey Haggett 09/05 Dawne Sampson 09/06 Roseann Barstow 09/07 Nancy Alcorn 09/07 Marilyn Higby 09/08 Helen Dykeman 09/08 Ray Fregoe 09/08 Philip Liberatore 09/09 Walter Smith 09/09 Bruce Thon 09/10 Jeff Eldredge 09/10 Susan Roberts 09/10 Sheila Whittaker 09/11 Don Hess 09/11 Dennis Smith 09/11 Christine Supple

09/11 Wanda Vanderlee 09/12 Joan Colling 09/12 Marie Hanselman 09/12 Louise Hockey 09/13 Anthony Parrinello 09/13 Patricia Schiller 09/13 Christie Sheehan 09/14 Linda Stanley 09/14 Marlene White 09/15 Joseph Strobel 09/16 Clyde (Bill) Marvel Jr. 09/16 Stan Orlowski 09/18 Dot Domalski 09/18 Suzie Helfer 09/18 Kathy Jason 09/18 William Mike Leitner 09/18 Linwood Russell 09/19 Jean Andersen 09/19 Dorothy Boucher 09/19 Nancy Townsend

09/19 Greg Zuege 09/20 Everett Fletcher 09/20 Michelle Kinney 09/20 Brian Peet 09/20 Robert Zink 09/22 Fred Shorthouse 09/23 Sandy Best 09/23 Ronald Brown 09/24 Ron Reynolds 09/25 Diane Corrigan 09/25 Bonnie Ellis 09/25 Alex Penn 09/26 Diane Crego 09/27 David O'Brien 09/28 Mike Matteo 09/28 Roberta Steverson 09/29 Martin Brannan 09/29 Jane Pierce 09/29 Alan Pritchard

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

09/01 James & Ann Derooy 09/04 Louis & Marilee Masi 09/14 Joseph & Ann Andolino 09/23 Robert & Donna Zink

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ADVERTISEMENTS

Do you want to sell your home? Not sure where you should start? Let us help you! We will be happy to sell your previously enjoyed home through our Sales Office within Gypsum Mills Estates Community. Reasons why you should list with us:

1. We receive calls daily 2. We are open 7 days a week 3. We show as they come in the door, no appt. necessary 4. We do all the advertising for you: check out our website: www.gypsummills.com

As an added incentive: New buyers of pre-owned home sales through RMHS will receive a credit on their lot rent ~ $50 off per month for 12 months. There are also incentives for buyers of new homes and models. RMHS, going the extra step to get YOUR home sold!! *Restrictions Apply.

FOR SALE

48” Dining Room Table with a 12” Self-storing Leaf. Black in color, with 4 Black

chairs. $1000 New, only 2 years old. Asking $300. Call Frank at 742-3411.

Nature's Purest Organic baby Swing. Adjustable seat with different speeds, a

timer and music/nature sounds. Asking $40.

Kolcraft baby Bassinet on wheels. Asking $30. Please call Mandy at 613-6607 or email mmtopor@yahoo.com

ATTENTION

I will be participating in the TLC (Teens Living with Cancer) Bandana Bolt 5K on Sunday, October 13th in Rochester. I would love to have you walk with me. To register, go to www.active.com.

This group is very near and dear to me as they have been very involved with 3 teens from my hometown, one of which is my cousin.

I am also accepting donations for this awesome NON-PROFIT group. I would be happy to pick up your donation or you can drop it off at my home. For more in-formation on TLC, please see their web-site at www.teenlivingwithcancer.org.

Thank you for helping me give back to this worthwhile group. Kelly Eldredge 6368 Murphy Drive 313-8903

SERVICE

Sam Distante is offering Lawn Mowing service for all Residents: $15 for small

lots/$20 for larger lots. Also offering plow-ing service this winter: $15 any size

driveway. No contracts, phone calls only. 585-944-2733.

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

Following my performance under the BIG tent in July, many of you have asked me to let you know when and where I am performing. I will be at the Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs on September 7th. Please come out and support this beautiful gallery, a treasure in our own back yard! If you love art, you will not be disappointed. If you have any ques-tions please feel free to email me at susanbarnes@rochester.rr.com or phone 398-7872. (For detailed information, please refer to the Community Center Bulletin Boards). ~Susan Barnes

Where to mail rent payments, if you pay by check?

West side residents mailing address: East side residents mailing address: Gypsum Mills West LLC. Gypsum Mills East LLC. P.O. Box 1600 P.O. Box 1600 Pittsford, New York 14534 Pittsford, New York 14534 Make checks payable to Make checks payable to Gypsum Mills West LLC. Gypsum Mills East LLC.

Please add your lot number and tenant ID number on the memo of the check. If you are not sure about your lot or tenant ID number please contact the Sales Office. We will be happy to help you.

Some residents have requested a check register so they can keep track of their rent pay-ments. We have designed a form for those that would like one. Stop at the Sales Office & pick one up if you like.

KIDS CORNER RV STORAGE

CORRALS

Dan Phillips has volunteered to help me out with overseeing the RV Corrals. To-gether, we will be able to better look out for maintenance and security issues. He is going to be a great help!

We need spaces!! If you no longer need your spot, please let us know. Re-minder, only items on your agreement should be in your space. We are finding other items in spots that are not regis-tered or assigned. These items can and will be towed at the Owners expense. As per your agreement, it is your re-sponsibility to maintain the weeds in your spaces.

Thank you, Jim Carselli: 732-7350 & Dan Phillips: 924-4069

COOPERATIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014

President Hugh Crowley 398-7164 hcrowley1@rochester.rr.com Vice President Diane Crego 924-7461 gammydiane@rochester.rr.com Recording Secretary Ron Platten 317-8512 rjplatten@hotmail.com Corresponding Secretary Linda Tuttle 398-7830 rltuttle@rochester.rr.com Treasurer RoseMarie Varner 742-2738 rmlincoln@rochester.rr.com Building Facilities Manager Bob Tuttle 398-7830 pastorbob77@rochester.rr.com Building Facilities Assistant Ken Ainsworth 924-7676 kenleen53@rochester.rr.com Building Use Coordinator Joan Maynard 752-2531 joan13440@yahoo.com Building Use Coordinator Asst Julie Alfieri 398-7314 julieannalfieri@yahoo.com Management Representative Debra DeMars 924-4710 debra.demars@morganmanagement.com Administrative Assistant Ana Gonzalez 924-4710 ana.gonzalez@morganmanagement.com Sales Jessica Gonzalez 924-4710 jessica.gonzalez@morganmanagement.com

Aerobics (Chair & Pool) - Karen Maniello 742-3262 Bereavement - Kathy Jason 398-7636 Bingo - Dottie Tallie 924-8201 Blood Drive – Char Austin 398-7619 Bocce (Tuesday Night) – Sandy Mason 924-5334 Bocce (Thursday Night) - Brian/Linda Canfield 398-7070 Breakfast Committee - Bob Tuttle 398-7830 Bridge Club - Ruth Dreste 924-7678 Cards Wednesday Morning-Edna Griffith 924-5088 Community Center phone number 337-6029 Community Ctr. Scheduling – Joan Maynard 752-2531 Community Relations - Don Wheat 354-3755 Euchre Club – Ken Ainsworth 924-7676 Friends on the Go - Jean Andersen 869-5060 Gems - Shirley Carney 742-3998 Golf Thurs PM - Kathy Ritz 789-0341 Golf Mon AM-Bob & Paula Henry 330-5240 Healthy Living - Julie Alfieri 398-7314 Legislative Affairs - Stan Austin 398-7619

Library - Ann Heath 742-6263 , Joyce Haag 742-3954 Line Dancing - Karen Beecher 924-1711 Lunch Bunch - Julie Alfieri 398-7314 Mah Jongg – Judy Killeen 742-3086 Neighborhood Watch - Steve Myers 944-9508 Pickle Ball - Diane Crego 924-7461 & Ken Ainsworth 924-7676 Pool - Diane Crego 924-7461 Red Hats - Karen Maniello 742-3262 RV Corrals - Jim Carselli 732-7350 & Dan Phillips 924-4069 Scoop Distribution - Joan Bileti 869-5054 Scoop Editor - Liz Temple 398-7277 Shuffleboard - Tom & Chris Supple 924-2319 Social Committee – Char Austin 398-7619 Special Olympics – Linda Tuttle 398-7830 Technical A/V Support - Don Varner 233-9045 Telephone Tree - Shirley Carney 742-3998 Winding Creek Golf Course - 924-0280 Yoga - Char Austin 398-7619 Gypsum Mills Sales Office - 924-4710 Gypsum Mills Maintenance - 398-8249 EMERGENCY - 585.202.9708

COMMITTEE PHONE NUMBERS

BEREAVEMENT LUNCHEONS

The community of Gypsum Mills Cooperative sponsored by the Board Members of Gypsum Mills offers a luncheon for families of deceased residents. This includes

immediate family members and grandparents who are living here. The luncheon is held in our Community Center. For more information, call Kathy Jason at 398-7636.