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Pet Projects: Collection of Used Bedding for Humane Society; Animals of the Homeless

Activities Announcements

1/3/2025 From Terry Coughlin:

Thank you to all who have helped with the support and donations for the animals of the homeless.  On December 16th we delivered to Families in Transition in Manchester 80 individual bags filled with food, treats, scarfs, blankets, bandannas , and even a frisbee.  Families of Transition was trilled to receive the donations as no one tends to remember pets and they have been asked for pet food in the past.

In addition we also donated over 300 pounds of food and various warm clothes. 
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12/13/2025 From Maryellen McGrath:

Collecting used bedding for the Humane Society

I would be happy to take your donations to the Humane Society in Nashua.
Please just email or text me to let me know when you would be dropping off bedding. If I’m not home just leave things on my front steps.
The animals will thank you!  

16 Tavern Hill Road memkng@msn.com   603-930-9937.

The Humane Society for Greater Nashua is looking for clean, gently used or new:

  • Blankets
  • Comforters (no down-filled)
  • Sheets (flat or fitted)
  • Towels
    Items they are unable to accept:
    • Pillows
    • Rugs
    • Anything down-filled
    • Human clothes
    • Anything with buttons or zippers (ex: sleeping bags)

Aging in Place: Resources

Activities Announcements

THANK YOU to Dottie Pullo who organized the gathering on August 16th on the topic of “Aging in Place:” Alby Bronson, Case Manager at Choices for Independence was a wonderful resource.

> Email Dottie  rosedapullo@gmail.com for a complete list of all the links presented.
From Dottie:

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Notes taken by an attendee:

  • Are you a caregiver? Your self-care is important – be good to yourself to avoid burnout.
  • Support Groups are important. Go online to find what groups are meeting in the area. St. Peter Episcopal Church has one that meets Mondays at 11 AM.
  • TAGS/alarms to wear or carry:
    • Call for help in the event of a fall
    • Can identify you as an Alzheimer patient – contact a loved one. Contact the Alzheimer’s Foundation to get a button.
    • Can indicate a DNR (especially if you don’t want to have CPR). Be sure to post a DNE
  • DRUG.com – identifies medications and interactions
  • Outside help:
    • Loaner Closet in Derry: everything from ice machines to a knee scooter or a shower chair
    • Community Caregivers – a variety of services
      • Rides
      • Home maitenance
      • Pick up groceries, visit you at home
    • ADRC – Aging and Disability Resource Center – for Aging Adults www.ad.gov 866-634-9412
    • SOAR through police department – respite care
    • Expensive meds – look into financial support from foundations
    • Food:
      • Meals on Wheels
      • Mom’s Meals
      • Heart to Home Meals: free delivery; many insurance companies will cover
        hearttohomemeals.com 508-658-3000
    • CFI – Caregivers For Independence (Alby Bronson is a case manager for them)
      • Have to sign up and qualify
      • Medical evaluation by a nurse from the state – home visit
      • If you qualify, you seleca a case manager
        • Develop a care plan based on care assessment
        • ADL – Activities of Daily Living (everything you do in a day)
        • PCS – Personal Care Specialist – can be assigned to a variety of hours
    • Find out if you qualify for help: 1-800-ASK-DHHS

Christmas Party – Thursday December 11th – THANK YOU to the organizers

Activities Announcements

From Carol Leary: Dave and I thank you all for including us in the holiday party festivities.  I was thrilled to be able to bring the joy of live music to you at the party and am very glad so many of you enjoyed it!   Although we moved to Plaistow not long after we joined Hickory Woods to be close to our daughter and grandsons, we miss you all very much and hope we can continue to stay in touch.  We wish everyone in the Hickory Woods Community a very happy and healthy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

Labor Day on the Patio: Sunday, August 31st; Thank you!

Activities Announcements

Thank you to the Committee: Phyllis Englemann, Vern Loschi, Dottie Pullo, Louise Lussier, Ellen Medeiros, Anne Slaney

Sunday, August 31st
1:00 pm
Lunch served at 2:00

Come and enjoy a last day of summer with your neighbors, new and old. 

BYOB
Menu:
Italian cold cut platter; Finger sandwiches: tuna, chicken and seafood; Sausage, peppers and onions; Italian meatballs; Potato salad; Green salad 
If you care to share an appetizer or dessert, please do

Cost: $30 pp

guest list – VIEW
Bocce ball, badminton and horse shoes available.

Golf! 5/25 Bob Doyle Scramble – Pictures and results

Activities Announcements, All Things Golf

From Dick Loschi: Results of the Second Annual Bob Doyle Scramble 

The day was windy and cool, cloudy but no rain. Twenty-three hardy HW Community members played thru in this year’s scramble. There were many great shots and timely putts but mostly a fun time with many laughs. The course took its toll on most team scores, but one team stood tall.

Congratulations to Gary Shanahan, Jack Noonan, and Nancy Shearer whose score of -2 was the best for the day.

Following golf, many residents returned to the clubhouse for the annual hotdog feast. Many thanks to those ladies who supplied the sweet treats for all to enjoy.

The HW Fall scramble will soon be here in October!!

Front Row (l-r): Cherryl Gordon, Nancy Mosher, Phyllis Morris, Suzy Daniels, Maryellen McGrath, Dick Loschi, Nancy Shearer, Jack Noonan, Bob Zucarro, Gary Shanahan
Back Row (l-r): Steve Daniels, Gary Mosher, Marty Quinn, John Dalbenzio, Bill Lannigan, John Goglia, Al Joyal, Jay Fallon, Ralph Armstrong, Dave Leary, Dave Petersen, Annmarie Petersen, Marty Piekos.

Slam the Scam! How to spot common tax scams; How to avoid impostor scams.

Details of Technical Issues relevant to Homeowners, Hickory Woods News

Getting the word out about FTC imposter scams: The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. If you have been targeted by an illegal business practice or scam, report it.

While these developments are encouraging, too many people are still losing money to government imposters. There’s more work to be done and the FTC is on the case. But here’s how you can help, too. Talk about these scams. Help the people you care about know how to slow down, check it out, and stop before they pay a scammer. Read and share How To Avoid Imposter Scams. Help a friend sign up to get Consumer Alerts just like this one. And encourage people to report imposter scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

From Xfinity: LINK Can you spot common tax scams?

From the Social Security Administration:

SlamtheScamDownload

On National Slam the Scam Day – March 6 – and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information.  

Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by:  

  • Learning about the latest scams. Information can empower you to quickly recognize a scam. Signs of a scam include:
    • An unexpected problem or offer of a prize or benefit increase,
    • Pressure to act immediately, and
    • A request for an unusual payment like cryptocurrency, gift cards, gold bars, and wire transfers, even with the promise of keeping your money “safe.”
  • Reporting scams as soon as possible. Victims shouldn’t be embarrassed if they shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. We are all vulnerable. 

Important: Changes to paying monthly HOA fee

Association News

From NewStar, December 17, 2024:

This is a quick reminder that while your condo fee is not changing for 2025, our office is now receiving condo fee payments at our new address. Any paper checks or bank bill-pays should be sent into our new address:

c/o Realty Management Partners
8025 S. Willow Street, Suite 211
Manchester, NH 03103

Our staff is currently still working from our Mammoth Road address, and payments can be dropped off in person until February 2025. All other payments that are not made via the New Star Portal should be sent to the address noted above.

A note regarding Bank Bill Pay – Banks who submit payments to us via bank bill pay are not submitting your payment electronically. The bank is cutting a physical check for you and mailing it in to the address you note in the bill pay entry. It is very important that you verify and update your bank bill pay.

If you need any help or have any follow up questions, please email in to CustomerService@NewStarPropertiesNH.com or call into the admin or accounting teams (603-432-8778, ext. 115 or ext. 119).

Sarah Scribner
Operations Administration
603.432.8778 ext. 100
Sarah.Scribner@NewStarPropertiesNH.com
183A Mammoth Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053

When emailing into our office, please note with your unit’s address as well as your name so we can find you in our system.

Calling all Knitters, Crocheters and Wannabees!

Activities Announcements

Our Thursday craft group meets at the Clubhouse at 1:00 pm.

All crafters are welcome to join,  bringing  any handcrafts or projects you want to work on.

Anybody that would like to learn to knit or crochet are encouraged to join the group. Extra yarn and needles will be provided along with teaching techniques. Very simple patterns will be provided for the hats. Or just knit a scarf for yourself!

Nora’s Knapsacks is in full swing for 2024, so we need to get those hats knitted or crocheted.  Last year we sent almost two hundred hats to the backpack project and to the homeless shelters in Manchester.  Let’s beat that number this year!

Come and join the group for a lot of laughs and a very worthy project.

Contact Nancy Shearer or Vern Loschi for any questions.

Oktoberfest! Saturday October 19th – Thank you!

Activities Announcements
Oktoberfest on the Patio – Thank you to the committee – Vern Loschi, Ellen Medeiros, Anne Slaney, Phyllis Englemann
 
A German gift basket will be raffled to the lucky winner!

Menu  

  • German pretzels with mustards
  • German Brauts
  • German chicken schnitzel
  • Potato salad
  • Cole slaw
  • German sauerkraut
  • German pickles
  • German cookies
  • If you choose, please bring a dessert to share

Possible CPR class with AED instruction: watch for information

Activities Announcements

10/5: If you responded that you’re interested in taking a CPR class, watch for information from Nancy and Sue

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From Sue Orr and Nancy Shearer:

cpr

We are discussing the possibility of having a CPR class at the clubhouse.

  • In order to plan, we need to assess how many people may be interested in taking the class. 
  • The cost would be between $25-$30 per person for the class and materials. 
  • The class would include verbal instruction, demonstration of CPR techniques, first aid for adult choking, and practice of skills.  There will also be AED instruction. 
  • Infant CPR will not be included but it could be a separate class if there is sufficient interest.

Pickleball! Sign up FYI

Activities Announcements, Pickleball

From Pam Bruckman:pickleball

Did you know there is a group of neighbors gathering for pickleball games on our court here at Hickory Woods?

Joining the group for a game  requires advance sign up.

  • Sign up times are available for drop in pickleball games at the beginner (recreational) and competitive (intermediate) levels daily in the mornings
  • Sign up for all play category for Sunday mornings.
  • To participate and join a game, you need to first join the sign-up  genius group.
  • If no one is signed up, or if it is in the afternoon, then the courts are available on a first come first served (no pun intended) basis, with no advance sign up needed.

For more information, or to join the sign-up genius, please contact Pat Pannese Abbeysys@outlook.com  603-233-4866.

All Things Golf: TBD – Spring Scramble; June 19th – Mesiti Tournament

Activities Announcements, All Things Golf

From Dick Loschi (April 7, 2024):golf

2024 Spring Scramble: TBD @ Hidden Creek – POSTPONED. WATCH FOR A NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

  • First tee time is 12:30. Try to be at course by 12 to pay, warm up and socialize.
  • The spring scramble will be renamed the Bob Doyle Spring Scramble. Lynn Doyle and she is very appreciative of this recognition.
  • A clubhouse gathering will happen following the round.  More to come

  • Please contact Dick Loschi with your interest in playing dick.loschi@gmail.com

From Mary Ferris (April 6, 2024):mesiti trophy

2024 Mesiti Cup Tournament

This year our 3 neighborhood Mesiti Cup Tournament will be held on June 19th at Windham C.C.  More information on tournament teams, rules and regulations to follow at a later date.

This year, with approval of Lynn Doyle and family, we plan to try to raise funds for Homeland Heroes Foundation Charity in Salem in Bob’s name.

We hope that as usual that all our golfers will participate in this fun event.