Category: Activities

Nature Main Page

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“In Nature, nothing exists alone.” — Rachel Carson

Sanctioned by the Hershey’s Mill Master Home Owners Association, the Nature Group was formed in early 2020.  We invite you to explore the information and resources presented on this site, and we’d love to hear from you!  Just send your suggestions, feedback, and/or questions to HMNatureComm@HMHOA.com.  You can also sign up to receive our emails and reach our Steering Committee through this email address.

VISION STATEMENT:

To help maintain and enrich the natural, open environments of HM and in so doing ensure desirable habitat of a diverse population of native wildlife and plants for the enjoyment of our residents.

MISSION STATEMENT:

“Group” Core Purpose: To preserve native wildlife and birds and their habitats by promoting appreciation for and stewardship of the local HM natural environment through education and active participation.

HMNG Steering Committee & Advisory Council

Map of Hershey’s Mill Natural Areas and Paths

Nature Spotlights

Annual Photo Contest

Events

Nature Videos and Articles

HMNG Lectures on YouTube

Nest Box Monitoring

Bird Watching

Natural Areas Stewardship

Birding Articles & Resources

HM Native Plant & Pollinator Garden Information

Native Plant, Pollinator & Tree Resources

HMNG-Group Objectives and Actions & HMNG-By-Laws

HMNG-Group Objectives and Actions & HMNG-By-Laws

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“If you know what’s coming, you can take proper measures.” –Vincent Nijman, anthropologist

“Group” Objectives:

  • Continue to focus on organizing the volunteer monitoring of blue bird/song bird and wood duck nest boxes found throughout HM;
  • Review HM Village rules regarding bird houses/bird feeders/bird baths;
  • Recommend habitat enhancements and landscape planting options with regard to native wildlife species, including birds, butterflies (and other pollinator species) and reptiles/amphibians;
  • Address pond/stream ecology and health in an effort to attract/support native wildlife species;
  • Give consideration to the establishment of several pollinator gardens within certain HM Villages.

“Group” Actions:

  • Involve HM residents through nature/bird/wildflower walks within HM and schedule periodic lectures addressing nature issues/topics;
  • Communicate with HM residents through the use of HMCTV/Guide & Digest; the HM Technology Committee; and various HM Village newsletters;
  • Reach out to other groups such as the West Chester Bird Club; Valley Forge Audubon Society; Cornell University Lab of Ornithology; the State/National Audubon Society; Audubon International Sanctuary Program; and other like groups, in an effort to keep HM residents updated on activities and concerns related to native wildlife/birds, environment, climate, and related topics;
  • Interact with various HM Committees including the HM Landscape Committee; the HM Landscape Division; the Community Gardens Committee; and the HM Golf Club Grounds Division in order to identify and participate in endeavors of mutual interest.

HMNG BYLAWS

Monday Night at the Movies – December & January

Little Voice (2014, R)  On Monday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Room of the Community Center, we will present the award winning film, “Little Voice” starring Michael Caine, Jane Horrocks, Brenda Blethyn and Ewan McGregor.  Set in a backwater northern English town, the film centers on Laura, a very shy young woman called “Little Voice” because of her soft speaking voice and quiet ways.  She spends endless hours in her bedroom above the record store once owned by her late father, listening to, and imitating the tunes of classic song stylists like Billie Holiday, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe – songs that she and her father both loved.  When her tarty mother brings home a new boyfriend (Michael Caine), a washed-up talent agent, he hears Little Voice singing and becomes determined, despite her shyness, to book her into a local club and make her a star.  Great performances all around in this bittersweet comedy drama, but the standout is Jane Horrocks, whose ability to mimic the great female singers of the past is nothing sort of astonishing.  Come and be amazed.

 

The Secret Garden  On Monday, January 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Room of the Community Center, we will present “The Secret Garden.”  Director Agnieszka Holland has taken this classic children’s book and fashioned a beautiful film far more compelling and complex than anything aimed solely at the young. It’s the story of a young girl, Mary, who, after being orphaned is sent to live with her wealthy uncle at his lonely estate in York, England. Devastated several years earlier by the loss of his beloved wife, who died in childbirth, he is most often absent from the estate and Mary is left largely on her own, supervised only by a rather cruel housekeeper, (wonderfully portrayed by Maggie Smith). Mary discovers that there is a locked garden on the estate, once tended lovingly by her uncle’s wife. Mary also finds that there is another child living in the house: her uncle’s son, who has lived all his life as an invalid, hidden away in his bedroom. Mary, along with the son of a maid Mary meets on the estate, set out to return the garden to its original splendor and to bring the bedridden boy out of his bedroom and into the world. The results of the childrens’ efforts are magical. As critic Roger Ebert said of the film, “it’s a work of beauty, poetry and deep mystery.” Come to the “Secret Garden” and see the magic– just the thing to warm you on a chilly mid-winter evening!

 

Monday Night at the Movies is a great way to have an enjoyable evening out. Come see terrific film, and if you desire afterwards, stay for a brief discussion of the film. It’s free and open to everyone at Hershey’s Mill. If you’d like more information, please contact Lynne Urian (phone number and email are in the HM Directory),

HM Singers

Hershey’s Mill Singers!

All residents of Hershey’s Mill, who enjoy singing, are welcome to join the Singers. There are no auditions. The ability to read music is desirable, but not required.

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals will be Tuesdays at 7:00 to 8:30 in Wooldridge Hall in the Community Center beginning September 12. Arrive Early – Rehearsals Begin Promptly So that the rehearsal can start promptly, we ask that you arrive early that evening to get your music and pay the $10 dues. Please bring a 3 ring binder or folder for your music. (A black ring binder will be needed for the concerts.)

Dues:

– Dues is $10 to help defray the costs of music, etc..

Concerts:

The HM Singers Winter Concerts will be December 2 and 3.

CONTACT:

Questions may be directed to: Dolores Manion (see directory).

We look forward to renewing old friendships and welcoming new members as we prepare for the concerts in December.

See you there!

Hershey’s Mill Singers Committee

Paoli Hospital Auxiliary

Paoli Hospital Auxiliary

Our members are active leaders in volunteering, fundraising and enthusiastic supporters of Paoli Hospital, the Auxiliary and the Community. Through the years, proceeds from our fundraisers and businesses have supported the Maternity and Nursery expansion, the new Pavilion Campaign, the Cancer Center, Breast Health Center, as well as other important hospital programs and individual hospital department needs. To date, the Auxiliary has contributed $10 million to Paoli Hospital.

The Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s current pledge is to support Paoli Hospital in the establishment of a new $10 million dollar Neurointerventional Lab & Program. With this lab, Paoli Hospital will be equipped to provide the most advanced, live-saving stroke care to our region, delivering a new standard of care for stroke patients.

We typically meet in the HM Community Center on the second Thursday of the month from September to June at 9:30 (no meetings January and February). Each meeting begins with a social gathering followed by a guest speaker/presentation followed by a business meeting.

“To support our hospital is our primary aim
To have FUN and FUNDRAISE can be one and the same”

 

Merry Makers

Merry Makers is a group open to all current Hershey’s Mill Residents.

The MERRY MAKERS email address is:

hmmerrymakers@gmail.com

New Members

For new members wishing to join, it’s just two easy steps to take:

1) Send your email address to Chip Dascanio (hmmerrymakers@gmail.com) to be included in our mailings.

2) Then send or bring your membership fee of $10 per individual, made out to Hershey’s Mill Merry Makers (checks only please) to:

Nancy Ames (see Directory)

More

Additional posts with announcements and more from the Merry Makers.

Our Board

Arleen Romano – President and Fearless Leader
Nancy Ames – Treasurer and Conciliator
Chip Dascanio – Membership Leader
Terese Judkins – Recording Secretary and Advisor
Joey Udren – Research and Development Specialist
Sheila Santoro – Designing Woman
Martha Short – Designing Woman
Mary Kay Hagerty – Corresponding Secretary