Hershey’s Mill News
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- Residents can keep up with the news about HM through HM HOA emails.
These emails to residents provide much information about what is happening in HM (HM News emails).
They are usually sent daily and are provided by the HM Technology Committee. Bill & Sherry Kane are Co-Chairs of the committee and are the contacts if you need to list an event in the emails or are not getting the emails for some reason. See the HM directory for their contact information
- Residents can keep up with the news about HM through HM HOA emails.
- This list is more or less in chronological order. But some events have no date, others cover a range of dates, and occasionally mistakes are made.
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- Simple Suppers :
details in HoA email of March 1 & 15
Simple Suppers are available Mondays TWICE a month.
next: March 18, April 1 & 15
You may purchase as many meals as you want or need and keep them in your freezer. No need to Pre-Order – Just Show UpNOTE: Revised Time 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
- Spring Equinox Happy Hour
see details in HoA email of March 11
Tuesday, March 19, 3 PM to 5 PM
Native Plant Garden
(rain location: Sullivan House Living Room)HM Nature Group – All Hershey’s Mill residents are invited to attend.
- Hershey’s Mill Song Birds & Birds of Prey Fall/Winter Zoom Series
Wednesday, March 20 Via ZOOM – see details in HoA email of March 4
While the trees are barren, the hawks are visible. This session will describe the more common birds of prey that are HM residents. In the second section, you will be introduced to birds that will be returning for the summer and some that never abandoned us.Open Discussion begins at 10:30 AM
Presentation begins at 11:00 AM - HM Nature Group Woodland Garden Boardwalk Update
details in HoA email of March 1
PostponedWe hope that you will have an interest in learning more about the HM Nature Group and in participating in events and activities planned for the coming months. Please let us hear from you. We welcome your questions and suggestions.
scheduled events https://hersheysmill.org/2020/06/30/hmng-events/
- Meet Many Contractors & Suppliers
Thursday, March 21, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wooldridge Hall, Community CenterEvent Organized by the Community Center Volunteers
- Memory-Senior Moment or Alzheimer’s’?
Seminar followed by Lunch
Friday, March 22, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Community Center, Wooldridge Hall
Memory Tests followed by Physician Consultations
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
No Charge to HM ResidentsMust RSVP & Make Appointment by March 19 (See email of March 15)
This is a popular event and fills quickly – Don’t Wait, RSVP Today to Reserve Your Seat - Financial Solutions for Today’s Seniors
by Valley Forge Financial Dynamics
Wednesday, April 3, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wooldridge Hall, Community CenterLight Fare Refreshments – 9:30 AM
Workshop – 10:00 AM
Q & A following the WorkshopMust Register – see details in HoA email of March 11
- HM Speakers Forum
see details in HoA email of March 5
Educating and Empowering Girls in Rural India to Create a Changed Society
presented by
Mary Cairns
Friday, April 5, HM Golf Club
Open to All HM ResidentsReservations Required, Presentation & Lunch $35.00
Speakers Forum Events Sell Out Quickly
Don’t Wait. Sign Up Now! - Dorsey Annual Paper Shredding Event
Saturday, April 6, 9:00 AM to 12:00PM (or until truck is full)
see details in HoA email of March 4
Sports Complex Parking LotFree for All Residents, Drive Through, Stay in Your Car
- Bulletproof Your Balance
Visual Training to Improve Balance & Confidence
see details in HoA email of March 12
Wednesday, April 10, 10:00 AM
Wooldridge Hall, Community Centerpresentation by Mobility Specialists
Register for Free Consultations following the presentation by calling or emailing (see email of March 12) - HMS CPR/AED/Choking Course
Two courses are being offered this Spring- see details in HoA email of March 4Thursday, April 11, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Thursday, April 11, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Wooldridge Hall, Community Center
Classes Limited to 15 participants.$15.00 per person -Checks Due by April 7
Your check reserves your place in the class.
Don’t Wait. Your Check is Your Reservation. - Guided Bird Walks with HM Nature Group
April 15 & May 20Limited Participation
Reserve your spot by emailing and receive additional details:
See HoA email of March 15scheduled events https://hersheysmill.org/2020/06/30/hmng-events/
- Lunch and Learn, Plan Together – UPDATE
Donohue Funeral Homes
April 16, Wooldridge Hall, Community CenterReservations Required -see details in HoA email of March 14
Deadline April 9 - Sullivan House Raffle 2024
details in HoA email of February 20Gourmet Dinner for 10 with Wine Pairings
- You might also want to see the HM calendar for current events
- You may be looking for local links, see our area links at https://hersheysmill.org/resources/area-gov-links/
Older but worth keeping here
- Dog Exercise Area – UPDATE
The Dog Exercise Area is OPENsee HOA email of January 30 for details
- Tax Returns Prepared at No Cost for Seniors
see HOA emails of January 7 & 28 for details
IRS Certified Volunteers, No Fees. Refunds with Direct Deposit
First Come, First Serve, No Appointments
Drop Off Service Only. Some Restrictions Apply
Jan 29 – April 15, 2024see website www.ChesterCountyFreeTaxes.com
- Cold Weather & Winter Pet Safety
originally in HOA email of January 3, 2024see copy of article at Pet Safety Jan 2024
- Medical & Hospital Equipment FREE Loan Program
see HOA email of January 24 or website for detailsAVON GROVE LIONS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
EQUIPMENT PICKUP AND DROPOFF - Free Fraud Guard
More from the Chester County Recorder of Deeds
This is free, fast, easy and done from your computer. A few clicks and your property is protected.Click Here to get started:
https://chesterpa.countygovernmentrecords.com/ChesterRecorder/eagleweb/fraudGuardSignup.jsp - Community Center Scheduling Office has moved
see HOA email of November 27
The Community Center Scheduling Office has been relocated to the top floor of the Community Center across from the elevator.Our hours remain 10 AM – 12 PM, Monday – Friday
- 2023 Mystery Respiratory Disease in Dogs
see copy of article at 2023MysteryRespiratoryDiseaseDogs
- Winter Weather & Pet Safety
originally in HOA email of November 15, 2023see copy of article at https://hersheysmill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PetsWinterNov2023.pdf
- Hershey’s Mill Nature Group
scheduled events https://hersheysmill.org/2020/06/30/hmng-events/
- Volunteers Wanted!
Our Villages, Community and Community Amenities are run by Resident Volunteers.see HOA email of October 19 and https://hersheysmill.org/resources/volunteer-opportunities/ for more information
- Fall and Winter Sports
see HOA email of October 3 and HM Sports on this website
- Donate your Used Working Hearing Aids – see HOA email of January 3 for details
Website: http://www.hearinglosschesco.com/contact.htmlThe Hearing Loss Association of America, Chester County Chapter collects, refurbishes and distributes used Hearing Aids to low income people with hearing disabilities.
- Wood Shop
The Woodshop is accepting repair and refinishing work from HM residents.
- Veterans ID
- Scams/Fraud
- Hershey’s Mill hosts an Open Community Day twice per year; in the Spring and Fall.
- The HMCTV Channels have been changed to 970 & 971 from 1970 & 1971.
- YouTube
- HM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSAtV4Uk3Z7HWpQZwyk9qiw/featured
- HM Technology Committee YouTube Channel click: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfGs6yJ5g8U-j6CwW5IWS_9ESgdAVj2dw
In the menu system this page is under Resources/Technology Committee
- A fact sheet on the Spotted Lanternfly from HM Landscaping.
- A message from HM Security regarding Amazon shipping instructions/addresses, click here.
- Information about the guest phones is on Gates and Visitor Information page.
- A note from the HM Master Association regarding water damage claims, see details here.
- Follow this link to see the East Goshen Township website..