NEWS FROM THE CLUBHOUSE

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1 The purpose of Parkview Hills is to preserve as near as may be, in an urban setting the amenities of a natural environment, and to give the strongest practical consideration to the preservation of the natural features of the environment.... The Warbler is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Burton Upjohn and Dr. Lewis Batts, Jr. Parkview Hills Community Association October 2012 NEWS FROM THE CLUBHOUSE For those of you who are ping pong enthusiasts, stop in and try out the new ping pong table. Also, note the addition of rubber matting around the indoor pool. The rubber matting will lead from the shower rooms, through the vestibule, to the indoor pool. For those of you who enjoy the clubhouse amenities early in the morning or late in the day, please remember you need an activated key fob to gain entrance to the clubhouse between the hours of 5 am to and also, between the hours of 6 pm to 10:45 pm. For those early morning enthusiasts, you need your key fob activated from 5 am to. CITY LEAF PICK UP FOR 2012 The leaf pick-up for Parkview Hills is November 6th and 27th. The city is asking residents to place any leaves to be picked up on the curb lawn, the area adjacent to the street. If you use brown paper biodegradable bags, they also need to be placed on the curb lawn. Please note, the brown paper biodegradable bags, will be the only type of bags accepted for collection. If you have any questions regarding leaf collection, please telephone [269] OAKS MEETING The Oaks Association will be holding their first Annual Meeting at the Willow Lake Clubhouse on Wednesday, October 10, at 7 p.m. The purpose of this meeting will be the election of officers. Anyone who would like a copy of the bylaws, or would like a complete address list of Oaks residents, or if you have any questions, please contact Sally Birch at wgbirch2@sbcglobal.net or

2 Willow Lake Clubhouse October 2012 Activities Mondays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Thursdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25, 9 a.m. Jaws and Joints Water Mondays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Fridays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, 10 a.m. Parkview Hills Group Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, a.m. Tai Chi Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10 a.m. Coffee Break Wednesday, October 10, 10 a.m. Oaks Meeting Wednesday, October 10, 7 p.m. Community Relations Committee Thursday, October 11, 8:30 a.m. Parkview Hills Community Forum Thursdays, October 11, 25, 11:30 a.m. Flu Shots Thursday, October 18, 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Art Minders Meeting Friday, October 19, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Art Minders Reception Friday, October 19, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. EARC Meeting Wednesday, October 24, 3 p.m. Halloween Party for Children Saturday October 27, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR CHILDREN Mark your calendar for October 27th, for fun at the Willow Lake Clubhouse. In honor of Halloween, the Clubhouse staff, will once again hold their annual Halloween Party for Children, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to all children. The last day to sign up for this event is Monday, October 22, FLU SHOTS Parkview Hills annual flu shots will be given on Thursday, October 18, at the Willow Lake Clubhouse, by staff from Borgess Home Care. Offered will be the flu shot, the flu mist, the flu shot high dose, and the pneumonia vaccine. Times for this event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please remember to wear a short sleeve shirt.

3 PRAIRIE GARDENERS OBSERVATIONS Dear Visitors Parkview Hills is a wonderful environment for a variety of insects, birds, animals and of course, our native plants. We have woods, water, plant life, and sunny areas. This environment allows the Prairie Gardeners not only to take joy and satisfaction in seeing the hardy native plants in the garden, but also the pleasure of visitors we spot in the garden. Because we are growing native plants they lure insects, birds, and animals to the garden. Of course we have deer and the bunnies - we don t see them often but we know when they have visited our garden. The monarch butterflies come to the milkweed for nectar and to lay eggs. The white cabbage butterfly is seen quite often. Honey bees, bumblebees and the tiny native bees buzz around the flowers all summer long. The robins come to seek out the bugs and worms hiding in the leaf mulch. The black and red milkweed beetles are abundant. These are usual garden visitors. But what about turtles? One of the gardeners was moving leaf mulch in early spring when she flinched and looked at her hands. She had been startled by the movement of a small quarter sized painted turtle that had been hiding in the leaves. In June, a large mother snapping turtle visited to lay her eggs. The common snapping turtle is the largest turtle in Michigan. This one looked like she had been working out with her thick neck and legs. We let her do her laying and after she left, we marked the spot so we would not disturb it with our gardening. The garden also hosts many types of dragonflies. Dragonflies need to be near water to lay their eggs. Sometimes they attach them to water plants. They eat many insects, including mosquitoes. Trying to identify dragonflies is very trying. They are skittish and attempting to sneak up on them doesn t work. It is best to stand still and let them come to you. You may think most dragonflies are black or a dark color, but when you get up close you can see different colors, white, yellow, blue, and green. Some male dragonflies are territorial and stay in one area to protect it from other males of the same species. That is why you see them perched on a plant waiting for any intruder to chase it away. If you happen by at the right time, high over the garden you may see dragonflies engaged in aerial combat. One such dragonfly is the common white tail. This dragonfly has a thick white abdomen and black barred wings. He is easy to spot. Another dragonfly visitor is the Eastern or common pondhawk. He is powder blue. The female, and the immature male has a bright green thorax, head and upper abdomen. The green darner who looks like the female pondhawk, but does not have as much green, has also been spotted. If you have an interest in dragonflies come to the garden to see the many varieties. (continued on next page)

4 A snowberry clearing hummingbird moth (Hemaris diffinis) visits garden plants for nectar. Many people think it is a humming bird until they see the antennae. Its wings move very quickly, just like a hummingbird s. It darts from plant to plant. The snowberry looks like a giant, fat wasp or bumblebee. It is yellow and has a large dark band across its abdomen. Another clearwing (Hemaris thysbe) also visits. This moth has similar markings as the snowberry, but they are reddish. These moths are the only moths that fly in the daytime. Look for a plant that has a lot of bee activity and you may see the hummingbird moths. While a gardener was watering with a hose, a ruby throated hummingbird hovered nearby as though he wanted a drink, but didn t know how to get it. The American goldfinches are attracted to sunflowers and were seen feeding on insects there. Later they will visit looking for seeds which is their favorite food. Why don t you become a visitor to the garden? Rest on the benches drinking coffee or walk around and see if you can spot one of our summer visitors. See the Prairie Garden table, located in the Willow Lake Clubhouse, for pictures of the visitors. Beginners Guide to Dragonflies, Nikola, Sones and Stokes. Hummingbird Moths, Beatrix Moisset 652 Hearing Specialists of Kalamazoo cordially invites you to an educational seminar on the latest breakthroughs in Digital Hearing Technology. FREE refreshments will be provided as well as door PRIZES. Do you ask people to repeat themselves? Do you suffer from ringing in the ears? Do you have diabetes? Do you struggle to understand people in a noisy environment? Do you suffer from anxiety & depression? Do you have balance issues? If you or a loved one answered yes to any of these questions do no miss this important seminar. Friday November 9 th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Willow Lake Clubhouse at Parkview Hills Please call to RSVP: Hearing Specialists of Kalamazoo 4230 South Westnedge Avenue, Suite #3 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008

5 Art Minders News for October 2012 Tom Schillaci Photographs October 2nd through 30th, 2012 Willow Lake Gallery 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Daily Artist s Reception Friday, October 19th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. artist s statement I have been active in professional photography since After taking classes in the photography department at KVCC in Kalamazoo, Michigan, I traveled extensively within the United States as well as Europe. My goal is to capture the beauty of color and the mood of a scene and display its effects reminiscent of a painting in the form of photography. The joy of creating an original image and seeing it for the first time, a scene at first light, is magical as a dream. photographybyschillaci.com copyright Thomas Schillaci 2004 coming exhibit Emily Hoffman, Sumner Weinstein, and Maxwell Hoffman Paintings November 2nd through 30th, 2012 Willow Lake Gallery, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Daily Artist s Reception Thursday, November 15th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Art Minders meetings will be announced. Please see bulletin board postings after September 21st, 2012 Thanks to all who took the Day Trip to ArtPrize!

6 From the Art Minders Archives 2012 is our 10th year at Parkview Hills Above: A founding member of the Art Minders, Amelia Falk [left] stands by her award winning photograph [West Michigan Area Show at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 2012] with Carole Newburry [right], Art Minders President. August 31, 2012 Art Minders Reception Below left: Two ArtPrize exhibitors from Parkview Hills. Michele Shelton [left] [2010, 2011] and Amelia Falk [right] with her 2012 ArtPrize photograph Above: Amelia Falk with her ArtPrize photograph, also shown on a billboard over Times Square, New York

7 Day Trips with the Portage Senior Center Dear Parkview Residents, The Portage Senior Center has lots of exciting trips for October, November, and December, Here is a sample to wet your appetite. Come travel with us! Please call if I can answer any questions. Johanna Thompson (269) Spangler Candy Memories, October 24, Bryon, Ohio. Remember the days when you could eat all the Dum-Dum s, Circus Peanuts and Candy Canes you wanted without worrying about calories or cavities! Relive your childhood for a day on a tour of the Spangler Candy Company factory, museum and store. Ride the Dum-Dum Trolley and view historical artifacts. Lunch included. $70 Xanadu, October 25, Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. This musical comedy is based on the 1980 classic film of the same name which was inspired by the 1947 Rita Hayworth film, Down to Earth. Lunch included. $108 Treasury of Polish Heritage 2, November 7, Hamtramck. Disappointed our first trip in May sold out so quickly? Here s another chance! Visit the Polish Art Center in Hamtramck. See demonstrations of Polish arts and crafts in the only shop of its kind west of Warsaw and receive an imported ornament. Shop next door for some Polish sausage. Enjoy a Polish hot lunch at Polonia Polish Restaurant (included). Sample fresh and smoked sausages, stuffed cabbage, pierogies, kapusta (kraut), and kopytka (potato noodles) accompanied by authentic Polish accordion music. After lunch, relax on the bus for a brief tour of Hamtramck and see Pope s and Veterans Parks. The tour will conclude with historic St. Florian s Church. Before departing, stop at a Polish bakery for a treat to enjoy on the way home. Spend a day in Poland without leaving Michigan! $75 Forever Plaid, November 15, Munster, Indiana. This smash hit musical about the famous singing group, The Plaids, will put a smile on your face, a hum in your throat and a tap to your feet, says the New York Post! These tuneful holiday standards have all been Plaiderized, as our boys are back to do their first Christmas special. They ve been summoned by a heavenly Rosemary Clooney to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the presents are their riotous version of The Ed Sullivan Show featuring the Rockettes, The Chipmunks, and The Vienna Boys Choir, and a Plaid Caribbean Christmas. Lunch included. $100 An Olde Fashioned Christmas, December 5, Cornwell s Dinner Theater, Marshall. Set the stage for your perfect Christmas season! This is a classic Christmas story that unwraps and delivers Christmas surprise after Christmas surprise. Join us as David takes his friends, family and you back to a Christmas with no cell phones, no computers, making your Grandma s favorite recipes and cutting down their tree and is packed with all of your favorite songs. Includes lunch. $75 Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, December 19, Rosemont, Illinois. Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes triumphantly return to Chicago with an all new show. It s more spectacular than ever before! Features brand new scenes, new sets and costumes, breathtaking special effects and an unforgettable new finale! If you ve never seen it go! If you have seen it, go again! Includes lunch at The Carlucci, among Chicago s top 50 restaurants. $129

8 OCTOBER 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Coffee Break 10 am Oaks Meeting 7 pm 11 CRC 8:30 am Community Forum 11:30 am Flu Shots to 12 noon 4 pm to 6 pm 19 Art Minders Meeting 3:30 pm 20 Art Minders Reception 6 pm to 8 pm EARC 3 pm 25 Community Forum 11:30 am Children s Halloween Party 2 pm to 4 pm HAPPY HALLOWEEN Willow Lake Clubhouse Hours Regular Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Keyless Entry Hours 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Willow Lake Clubhouse Parkview Hills Management parkviewhills.net Unity Security