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HMSG-PlatformTennis

Welcome to our Platform Tennis Group

Come Out & Play

Paddle Leader Joe and Cookie

“OKTOBERFEST”

was very successfully held on October 14th with many residents showing up for a Clinic, Play and Socializing.

A fun time was had by all. Special thanks to our instructors Don Evons & Jim McMullen.

A Huge thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting paddleball.

Photos below: 

How to Schedule Court time

It is important to realize that any resident can use any of the Sports facilities whether or not they have registered for HMSG and/or one or more Sports groups.

In other words, simply stopping down and using a sports facility is fine if it has not already been scheduled by anyone.

To ensure that you don’t run into conflicts, it makes sense to simply schedule the resource that you would like to utilize ahead of time.

[In such a case, the group who made the reservation would have the right to the court]

We Use SKEDDA to maintain our reservations!

  1. You do need to do a “1” time request of SKEDDA Access if you plan on using it to schedule time for one of the Sports facilities.
  2. With or Without SKEDDA access, anyone may view the schedule by clicking on the link.

If you would like to stay informed of HMSG plans and events, make sure you join HMSG if you have not already done so. You will be added to that mailing list.

Likewise, if you want to know what’s going on in particular sport groups, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.

Click SKEDDA image below to open SKEDDA tab..

Anyone can view the SKEDDA schedule but you need prior authorization for creating reservations. This is a “1” time process. For more information, please press the “More SKEDDA” button to the right!

Learn all about SKEDDA..

SKEDDA pronounced /sked-dah/ 

is a web based software system used by Hershey’s Mill for scheduling court time. Being web based means that you can schedule future playing time from any browser on any device you have. Court time can be scheduled for the following Sports Groups:

  • Billiards
  • Bocce
  • Horseshoes
  • Pickleball
  • Platform Tennis
  • Shuffleboard
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
More SKEDDA

TWO PADDLE COURTS ARE BEHIND THE SWIMMING POOL – UPPER SECTION OF PARKING LOT

Many of you have discovered what a wonderful cold-weather sport Paddle is and it is a great way to spend time outside, build skills in a game that complements pickle ball and tennis plus enjoying the camaraderie of our welcoming group of members. 

Delightfully, Paddle has a very rapid learning curve enjoyed by individuals of any athletic ability; beginners can play and enjoy their very first time on the court.

Remember, this a fun sport perfect for couples.

Our new LED platform lights makes night playing lots of fun! Light switch is at top of ramp to court entrance.

Warming Hut: Due to Covid-19 protocol

  • Occupancy is limited to 5 persons

Thank you as we all navigate through these unprecedented times.

Recommended Paddle Playing Attire: Dress in Layers. It may be 25 degrees outside, but after 10 minutes of play you will be shedding; one layer at a time. That is a promise!

Open Play

Open Play is when folks show up and play based on a predetermined schedule that typically changes based on time of year. Click to see Current time(s).

Currently Open play is

Monday Thru Friday at 2:30 PM and Wednesday Nights at 7:00 PM

If anyone is Interested in Singles playing (using the whole court for some good exercise), please contact me -or- simply show up at the courts any Tuesday at 11 AM. It is advisable to bring your own chairs but there is one bench and one chair normally there already. Multiple chairs (in case many show up) keeps you Covid smart!

Richard Schaefer (urwarren@gmail.com)

History of Platform Tennis

In the fall of 1928, Scarsdale, NY neighbors James (Jimmy) Cogswell and Fessenden (Fess) Blanchard were on a hunt for an outdoors winter racquet sport close to home. They built a small, wooden raised court and bought a set of wooden paddles and spongy balls at a local store.

When they got tired of pulling balls out of snowbanks, they put up chicken wire fencing. After some debate, the men agreed that playing the ball off the screens added dimension to the game and broadened the skill set necessary for the sport.

This led them to build a multi-purpose wooden platform on a small strip of land on Cogswell’s property for deck tennis. The size and shape of that strip of land had a significant effect on the whole future of Platform Paddle Tennis.

History Buff? Click here for Platform Tennis Museum and Hall of Fame.

APTA
Platform Tennis governed by American Platform Tennis Association
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Training Videos
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The reason points last so long is because the ball is hit soft, placed strategically. Hitting with power keeps the ball in play, since when it comes off the wires it is still in play.
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Have a Request for the HMSC ? 

Please download a HMSC Request form on the right.

Fill it out and submit it to Jack Bradley (or any other member of the HMSC).

 

You can download it in PDF form and simply use a pen/pencil to fill it out

  • Have Sport Leader sign 

    • Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox

If you prefer and are comfortable with Microsofts Word program, download a blank form in .Docx format.

    • fill out on your computer replacing place-holder X’s with your text.

    • Have Sport Leader sign

      • Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox

Download Form (PDF)
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Download Form (Word)
Word Document will be found in your Browsers Download Folder

Platform Tennis Feedback form

If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Platform Tennis Team, please give us as much detail as possible…

If you would like to join the email distribution list, please fill in name, email and street address (used to validate HM residency).

Platform Tennis day to day operation is run by Chris Popper

Thank you!

Nature Main Page

⇦Home page of HM website

“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

HMSG-Horseshoes

Welcome to our HorseShoes Group

Horseshoes

Horseshoes

Whether it be horseshoes or quoits, everyone has tossed one at some time in their life. A horseshoe is exactly what it says and a quoit is a closed circle. The Horseshoes stake is approximately 12 inches high. The quoit stake is only high enough to fit four quoits on top of each other (3 “+/-).

How to Schedule Court time

It is important to realize that any resident can use any of the Sports facilities whether or not they have registered for HMSG and/or one or more Sports groups.

In other words, simply stopping down and using a sports facility is fine if it has not already been scheduled by anyone.

To ensure that you don’t run into conflicts, it makes sense to simply schedule the resource that you would like to utilize ahead of time.

[In such a case, the group who made the reservation would have the right to the court]

We Use SKEDDA to maintain our reservations!

  1. You do need to do a “1” time request of SKEDDA Access if you plan on using it to schedule time for one of the Sports facilities.
  2. With or Without SKEDDA access, anyone may view the schedule by clicking on the link.

If you would like to stay informed of HMSG plans and events, make sure you join HMSG if you have not already done so. You will be added to that mailing list.

Likewise, if you want to know what’s going on in particular sport groups, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.

Click SKEDDA image below to open SKEDDA tab..

Anyone can view the SKEDDA schedule but you need prior authorization for creating reservations. This is a “1” time process. For more information, please press the “More SKEDDA” button to the right!

Learn all about SKEDDA..

SKEDDA pronounced /sked-dah/ 

is a web based software system used by Hershey’s Mill for scheduling court time. Being web based means that you can schedule future playing time from any browser on any device you have. Court time can be scheduled for the following Sports Groups:

  • Billiards
  • Bocce
  • Horseshoes
  • Pickleball
  • Platform Tennis
  • Shuffleboard
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
More SKEDDA

Come and give Horseshoes a try !

We have Two Class “A” courts.

Two or 4 Players make a match.

 

Scoring Can Be 11,15 OR 21 Points (OR EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF THROWS).

Stakes Are 40 AND 30 Feet Apart.

  • 40’ For Younger
  • 30’ FOR Women And Older Guys

Open Play

TBD...

TBD...

So you haven't played yet?

Watch Video but you can ignore any setup instruction. We did it for you !

How to play Horseshoes!

How to score in Horseshoes!

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Have a Request for the HMSC ? 

Please download a HMSC Request form on the right.

Fill it out and submit it to Jack Bradley (or any other member of the HMSC).

 

You can download it in PDF form and simply use a pen/pencil to fill it out

  • Have Sport Leader sign 

    • Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox

If you prefer and are comfortable with Microsofts Word program, download a blank form in .Docx format.

    • fill out on your computer replacing place-holder X’s with your text.

    • Have Sport Leader sign

      • Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox

Download Form (PDF)
PDF will be opened in a new Browser Window
Download Form (Word)
Word Document will be found in your Browsers Download Folder

Horseshoes Feedback form

If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Horseshoes Team, please give us as much detail as possible…

If you would like to join the email distribution list, please fill in name, email and street address (used to validate HM residency).

Horseshoes day to day operation is run by Dave Matthews.

Thank you!

HMSG-Bocce

Welcome to our Bocce Group

Bocce

Always a Great Time

2023 Bocce Championship is in the books!

Great Memorial Day - 2023

Bocce is a very popular activity here at the Mill. The sport continues to attract residents both young and old as it is a sport for everyone. We have two courts which are available 24 hours seven days a week. A number of programs are available to the residents allowing them to choose the one that best fits their life style. It is a great way to get together in a casual setting and develop friendships with your new neighbors. We provide Bocce clinics for all residents allowing them the opportunity to see if it is something they would enjoy.

Please make sure that you look for the expanded Bocce article in the April edition of the Guide which contains all the details on the upcoming season.

How to Schedule Court time

It is important to realize that any resident can use any of the Sports facilities whether or not they have registered for HMSG and/or one or more Sports groups.

In other words, simply stopping down and using a sports facility is fine if it has not already been scheduled by anyone.

To ensure that you don’t run into conflicts, it makes sense to simply schedule the resource that you would like to utilize ahead of time.

[In such a case, the group who made the reservation would have the right to the court]

We Use SKEDDA to maintain our reservations!

  1. You do need to do a “1” time request of SKEDDA Access if you plan on using it to schedule time for one of the Sports facilities.
  2. With or Without SKEDDA access, anyone may view the schedule by clicking on the link.

If you would like to stay informed of HMSG plans and events, make sure you join HMSG if you have not already done so. You will be added to that mailing list.

Likewise, if you want to know what’s going on in particular sport groups, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.

2023 Winners - Ann Sinding and Ralph Saccomandi

Click SKEDDA image below to open SKEDDA tab..

Anyone can view the SKEDDA schedule but you need prior authorization for creating reservations. This is a “1” time process. For more information, please press the “More SKEDDA” button to the right!

Learn all about SKEDDA..

SKEDDA pronounced /sked-dah/ 

is a web based software system used by Hershey’s Mill for scheduling court time. Being web based means that you can schedule future playing time from any browser on any device you have. Court time can be scheduled for the following Sports Groups:

  • Billiards
  • Bocce
  • Horseshoes
  • Pickleball
  • Platform Tennis
  • Shuffleboard
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
More SKEDDA
Bocce currently Needs Leadership Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for league play. Please contact Carroll Thompson to discuss how you may be able to help. No commitment of course with the contact conversation.

Open Play

Open play is when folks show up and play based on a predetermined schedule with NO signups necessary.

Open Play is

Open play every Wednesday at 4:00 PM Exact start date is tbd.. (find out right here once it is determined)

Village Bocce Social Nights

Reserve the courts for your Village

Summer Season fun

Please contact Carroll Thompson at carroll.thompson59@gmail.com for further information.

Other interesting items for your Bocce calendar

TBD: Signups for league play 2023 !

  • You must have 2 players  (including yourself) to register for league play.
  • Even if you were part of HM league play in a prior year, you still need to register

To register, use the form at the bottom of this page. Please include full name, primary phone # and email addresses for both players.

How to Play Bocce

Bocce Rules & Bocce Lesson

Enjoying the game and each other!

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Have a Request for the HMSC ? 

Please download a HMSC Request form on the right.

Fill it out and submit it to Jack Bradley (or any other member of the HMSC).

 

You can download it in PDF form and simply use a pen/pencil to fill it out

  • Have Sport Leader sign 

    • Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox

If you prefer and are comfortable with Microsofts Word program, download a blank form in .Docx format.

    • fill out on your computer replacing place-holder X’s with your text.

    • Have Sport Leader sign

      • Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox

Download Form (PDF)
PDF will be opened in a new Browser Window
Download Form (Word)
Word Document will be found in your Browsers Download Folder

Bocce Feedback form

If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Bocce Team, please give us as much detail as possible…

Other Common uses of this form:

Supply name and email address if you would like to be added to the mailing list (If you have already joined league play, you are already on the mailing list for all BOCCE communications)

 Join the League (must supply Full Names, Primary Phone #’s and email addresses of both players)

Bocce day to day operation is run by Carroll Thompson

Thank you!

Telephone Scams

By Don Trauger – Kennett

Have you received an unsolicited phone call from a person identifying themselves as either a Windows or Microsoft tech who will help repair all the errors on your PC? Many HM residents have received such a call.

Certain types of Malware running on your computer allow scammers to monitor your computer and they’re not doing it to provide free tech support. In fact, they don’t want you to know that they’re watching you.

Unless they’re returning your call, legitimate tech people don’t call you. Microsoft never does and there is no valid “Windows” support company. Think about the last time you called tech support. You were probably on hold for an uncomfortable amount of time. Do you really think they’re going to call you and offer support you didn’t know you needed?

So if you get this type of call, consider it a scam. It almost certainly is.

Quite often, the people calling claim to be from Microsoft or another legitimate company. They may try to convince you to download their “repair program,” which is actually Malware. They’ll try to trick you into giving them remote access to your PC, allowing them to look for passwords and other sensitive information. Remote access also lets them change settings and lower your PC’s protections.

And, of course, since they’re providing you with a “desperately needed service,” they expect to be paid for their trouble. Your credit card number is a valuable asset for a criminal.

So what should you do when you get a call of this nature?

First and foremost, don’t do anything they ask. Don’t install their software. Don’t give them remote access to your PC. And don’t give them any useful information.

But play along long enough to get some information on them. If you have caller ID, note their number. If you don’t, ask for their phone number and promise to call them back.

Then, as soon as you’re off the phone, call the East Goshen Police at 610-692-5100 and report the incident. They are interested in hearing from you.

If you have or think you have Malware running on your computer, you should run an anti-malware program. Malwarebytes is free and the best one to choose. An anti-virus program will not necessarily detect or remove many types of malware because it’s not engineered to be a Malware removal program. Malwarebytes can be downloaded from http://www.malwarebytes.org/

In addition, make sure you have a basic understanding of your PC’s security software to be sure you are getting daily updates. Also doing a scan of your computer on a frequent basis will result in good protection for you. My recommendations are, along with Malwarebytes, the free Bitdefender anti-virus program. That can be downloaded from Bitdefender at http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html. Bitdefender updates and scans automatically so there is little to do on your part. Malwarebytes needs to be updated manually but come to the PC Club Meeting on July 8th at 7:00 PM upstairs in the Community Center to learn how to do it.

COVID-19 Health & Safety (part 2 of 4)

Hershey’s Mill Master Association

Fellow Hershey’s Mill Residents,
(This has been sent to all HM residents registered on the HM email platform)
Update #15

How to COVID – 19 Proof  – Part II of IV – You, Your Pets & COVID – 19

****************Special Notice******************

Local Hospitals:

1) It was reported yesterday that Chester County Hospital in West Chester was preparing for a large influx of
COVID-19 cases.
2) East Goshen Ambulance Service will do their best to take you to your hospital of choice.  As local hospitals fill, your hospital of choice may be full for the time being.
3) It has been reported that Family Members may not enter the hospitals.  Be prepared for this possibility.

Stay Healthy – Stay at Home – We will get through this together.
*******************************************************************************************

The Series covers information on Your Health & Safety related to COVID – 19.
Because the information contained in the Series is timely and important to your health, each segment will quickly follow the first.  There is a great deal of interesting and important information contained in this series.  We recommend scrolling down through the contents and reading what interests you.

Part I:     4 IMPORTANT SHORT VIDEOS & 3 INTERESTING ARTICLES
Part II:  You, Your Pets and Coronavirus Disease 2019
Part III:   Practical Ways to Stay Healthy and Safe during COVID – 19

Part IV:   The Bright Side

Part II: Update includes information on:

You and Your Pets
There is a great deal of interesting information contained in this email.  We recommend scrolling down through the contents and reading what interests you.
The information about COVID – 19 is changing and updating daily, sometimes hourly, as scientist discover more and more about it.  Worldwide, Doctors and Scientist are working on solutions, vaccines, treatment protocols and containment. Monitor Chester County Government, the Pennsylvania State Health Department, the CDC and other local news sources to keep up to date.
We, here in Hershey’s Mill, are in the at-risk category.  The information below was gathered from a number of sources.  
Life under Stay at Home orders for the majority of Hershey’s Mill residents means leaving your home for essentially four things, including trips for:
–       food, including grocery stores or take out,
–       pharmacy,
–       doctor or vet for our pets, only after calling first as most ‘visits’ are telemedicine visits today.  Medicare has recently approved telemedicine as covered.
–       exercise keeping a safe distance apart.  For us here in HM, we can walk on our many walking trails and for this special period of time on the golf course until it reopens for play.

YOU, YOUR PETS, AND CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)
by Dr. Wilbur B. Amand

General Background Information: In December of 2019, China announced an outbreak of pneumonia in people of the Chinese city of Wuhan, capital of Hubei province. The infectious agent was identified as a new coronavirus, then termed SARS-Cov-2. In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) named the new virus as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). By February 11, this new novel coronavirus was definitively named SARS-Cov-2 (Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19).
Coronaviruses belong to a large virus family which can infect a number of species, including mammals, birds, and fish. Canine coronavirus may cause mild diarrhea in dogs and feline coronavirus may cause a condition known as feline infectious peritonitis in cats.  These coronaviruses ARE NOT associated with the current coronavirus outbreak known as COVID-19.
Some Key Points and Current Update as of March 27, 2020:
·      Coronaviruses that infect animals can become able to infect people, but this is rare. At the moment there is no research to support human to animal spread of COVID-19.
·      We do not know with certainty the exact source of the current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, there is some suggestion that bats may have been the original source. This remains to be confirmed.
·      We DO NOT have evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread COVID-19. That said, on February 26, Hong Kong health officials placed a dog under quarantine after hospitalizing its owner for COVID-19 infection. Veterinarians confirmed the coronavirus infection after taking nasal and oral swabs. The WHO published a report of the emerging disease, listing this case as the first known COVID-19 infection in dogs. This dog, a 17 year old Pomeranian who was exhibiting signs of underlying chronic illnesses prior to testing positive for COVID-19, died in mid-March without showing any signs of disease related to COVID-19.
As of March 16, no other dogs and no cats have been diagnosed with COVID-19 with the WHO.
·      People infected with COVID-19 should limit contact with their pets. Do not let them lick you. Make sure your wash your hands after your touch, feed or clean up after your pet.
·      It is important to include your pet in your family’s preparedness planning – have enough pet food, cat litter, any your pets medications to last at least two weeks. Make sure that your pet’s medical records and vaccinations are up to date in the event you can’t care for them or need to board your pet.
·      IF you think your pet may have an infectious disease, you should contact your veterinarian.
Current Update:
This is a quick update on more recent information regarding pets and COVID-19:
1.  Hong Kong has tested 17 dogs and 8 cats from households with confirmed COVID-19 cases or persons in close contact with confirmed patients. Only two dogs have tested positive using a PCR test for the COVID-19 virus.
2. These findings indicate that dogs and cats are not infected easily with this virus, and there is no evidence that [pets] play a role in the spread of the virus. However, taking a precautionary approach, it is recommended quarantining animals from households with confirmed COVID-19 human cases.
3. The first cat to test positive to COVID-19 has been reported by the Public Health Service in Liege, Belgium. The cat lived in close contact with its owner and started showing symptoms a week after the owner died.
4. Idexx Laboratories started testing samples from dogs, cats, and horses for the coronavirus strain responsible for COVID-19. More than 3500 samples were submitted from South Korea and all 50 U.S. States including from areas (but not necessarily from animals in direct contact with a human case) experiencing human COVID-19 cases. To date, zero have tested positive.
5.  To date, the American Veterinary Medical Association is unaware of any animal testing in the US of animals known to have been in contact with COVID-19 humans, although we understand that plans are under consideration to do some limited testing of dogs and cats that have been exposed to positive humans.

Below is the link to an article from USA Today reviewed by Dr. Amand and here are his wise words:

IMPORTANT NOTE from Dr. Amand:
“Even though there currently is no evidence that COVID-19 can  infect dogs/cats and no evidence that dogs can then transmit the virus back to humans, THERE IS some concern that dogs/cats that are in households where a human is infected with COVID-19 and coughing/sneezing, the fur coat of the dog/cat may become contaminated and could be a source of infection should a human pet that contaminated animal. So the directive is to wash your hands when handling pets, pet food, or pet waste.”   To date, we confirm that there is still no information proving that SARS-CoV-2 infection in a dog or cat can be passed on to other animals or to humans.
The above information is condensed from information provided by the WHO, CDC, AVMA and the School of Veterinary Medicine, Univ. of Pennsylvania.
Wilbur B. Amand, VMD

Pets
            –       Walk your pets as usual
–       Keep your distance from other humans
–       If you’re sick, ask someone you live with to take care of them while you recover
–       If you must care for them while you’re sick, wash your hands frequently

NEIGHBORS:

– Please check on your neighbors regularly.  A simple phone call checking in may make all the difference in someone’s day. We are all in this together – call a neighbor or two today.  If you just moved here an don’t know any one, call one of your Village Council members.

-Please communicate this information to any neighbor that does not receive emails.

– Please check with your friends and neighbors to be sure they see the COVID-19 emails.

COMMUNITY UPDATES

1)    Please tune into Hershey’s Mill Community TV (HMTC) Channel 1971 for updates via scrolling banners

2)    Please log onto hersheysmill.org for updates on the HersheyMill website.

We thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate these unprecedented times.

On behalf of the Hershey’s Mill Board and Master Association,

To your health and safety,

Wash your hands, stay healthy,

Karl Grentz
President
Hershey’s Mill Master Association Board

Note: Emails sent out Community wide through the HM Email Platform are for internal HM use only and not for public distribution, posting on any type of website, with the exception of the hersheysmill.org website, or used in any other manner available to the general public or those residing outside Hershey’s Mill.

HMSG-Billiards

Welcome to our Billiards Group

Billiards

Where we Play!

Community Center

The men’s eight ball team, The Ball Busters, consists of approximately 15 players who regularly play & practice 3 pm to 6 pm Monday through Friday in the Community Center Billiard room.

  • Matches are played, three or four monthly September through May, against communities and senior centers in Chester and Delaware counties.

How to Schedule Court time

It is important to realize that any resident can use any of the Sports facilities whether or not they have registered for HMSG and/or one or more Sports groups.

In other words, simply stopping down and using a sports facility is fine if it has not already been scheduled by anyone.

To ensure that you don’t run into conflicts, it makes sense to simply schedule the resource that you would like to utilize ahead of time.

[In such a case, the group who made the reservation would have the right to the court]

We Use SKEDDA to maintain our reservations!

  1. You do need to do a “1” time request of SKEDDA Access if you plan on using it to schedule time for one of the Sports facilities.
  2. With or Without SKEDDA access, anyone may view the schedule by clicking on the link.

If you would like to stay informed of HMSG plans and events, make sure you join HMSG if you have not already done so. You will be added to that mailing list.

Likewise, if you want to know what’s going on in particular sport groups, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.

Click SKEDDA image below to open SKEDDA tab..

Anyone can view the SKEDDA schedule but you need prior authorization for creating reservations. This is a “1” time process. For more information, please press the “More SKEDDA” button to the right!

Learn all about SKEDDA..

SKEDDA pronounced /sked-dah/ 

is a web based software system used by Hershey’s Mill for scheduling court time. Being web based means that you can schedule future playing time from any browser on any device you have. Court time can be scheduled for the following Sports Groups:

  • Billiards
  • Bocce
  • Horseshoes
  • Pickleball
  • Platform Tennis
  • Shuffleboard
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
More SKEDDA

Open Play

Open Play is when folks show up and play based on a predetermined schedule.

Currently Open Play is

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday

... Come on out and join us

At your convenience please stop in and see the new Billiards room.

Beginners, experienced players wishing to brush up old skills, and those interested in a social game should give it a try. A member of the Billiard team will be present to assist, instruct, or play depending on the attendees.With two tables we have more options for everyone to participate at a comfortable level.

Have a Request for the HMSC ? 

Please download a HMSC Request form on the right.

Fill it out and submit it to Jack Bradley (or any other member of the HMSC).

 

You can download it in PDF form and simply use a pen/pencil to fill it out

  • Have Sport Leader sign 

    • Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox

If you prefer and are comfortable with Microsofts Word program, download a blank form in .Docx format.

    • fill out on your computer replacing place-holder X’s with your text.

    • Have Sport Leader sign

      • Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox

Download Form (PDF)
PDF will be opened in a new Browser Window
Download Form (Word)
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Billiards Feedback form

If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Billiards Team, please give us as much detail as possible…

If you would like to join the email distribution list, please fill in name, email and street address (used to validate HM residency).

Billiards day to day operation is run by Jim Short.

Thank you!

Update on BOCCE 2020 League

NOTE: 6/8/2020 – As with all other information published in this current Pandemic, please be aware that while our intention is to keep everyone up to date while planning for better times, it must be understood that everything will be subject to the ongoing and changing Pandemic status. Keep up-to-date on the pandemic status by monitoring your inbox for updates from the Master Association and Karl Grentz.

The Sports Group has given us permission to start the 2020 Bocce League.  We plan to start playing on Sunday July 5th.  This will most likely be an abbreviated league season ending around Labor Day. Groupings will probably be set up so that teams will  play 5 or 6 matches, versus the normal 8.

 IMPORTANT—we are implementing a  3 week signup period  ending June 15th (firm).  We will then need 3 weeks administrative time to organize the league and communicate the details to the league participants. At that time, we will also communicate any information we have on hot dog nights, open bocce, the playoffs and the very popular end-of-year social.

Teams consist of 2 players.  To register a team for the league, e-mail Joe Carrone at trejoe2@gmail.com. You must include names of both players, as well as their email addresses and preferred phone numbers. 

Note – if you played in 2018, you will still need to re-register. Because of the compressed timeframe, please make sure you forward the entire set of information—so we don’t have to e-mail you back and delay the process. 

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Welcome to our Pickleball Group

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8 Great Courts

The Courts

Join Us for Open Play

Our Pickleball Players

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong, and is played on a badminton-sized court using a ball similar to a wiffle ball. Pickleball has swept the nation in recent years across all age categories. Seniors are no exception finding out that pickleball is great exercise and easy to learn. Smaller courts make it a social game and are less stressful on the body than tennis and other racket games.

Who is playing this sport? You guessed it: the group that seems to have become regular players are baby boomers. The seniors have been attracted to the sport because it is easy to play, very social and less stressful on the body. Some are even current and former tennis players who for physical reasons can no longer play that game. Many non-racket sport players have also joined the pickleballers.

Try it – you might like it.

Here at Hershey’s Mill the predominant focus is on having fun. We have 8 great outside courts and a very welcoming group of players.

  1. Residents can schedule a court and play private games with whomever they want at any competitive level in which they are comfortable.
  2. Most of our players use our daily OPEN “scheduled time” to come out: socialize and play recreational type games still managing to get games of relatively competitive skill levels. At times, some of our more experienced players will “pay it forward” for a game or two by playing out of thier skill level (always appreciated). 

On the right shows where we had some ringers join us on the courts… 

Left to Right!

  Grandpa Jim DeFalco,

    13 Yr Old Evan,

      11 yr Old James

          and a regular old guy Bill Davis 🙂

Click Button to see some Pro Videos including 17 Year old Sensation Anna Leigh Waters who turned Pro at 12 Years old..

See Pro Video's

Trying to improve your game (regardless of your current level)?

See Tip's

Getting Stretched Out for Spring Pickleball
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Social Pickleball: A non-competitive round robin format. For players looking for a fun, comfortable and social type of play. Players are able to move around the court safely and play with others of the same level and competitive or non-competitive spirit. 

We continue to receive many great comments regarding our welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

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Open Play creates a social atmosphere. It is a more structured time organized by the Sports leader. We encourage Open Play without excluding others who just want to play private games. Open Play hours are adjusted by seasons so that we can take advantage of temperature norms. Please see poster image below!

Questions, Concerns, Other? 
Submit Form at bottom of this page
or Contact Dawn Kowalchuk pocketz5@aol.com

How to Schedule Court time

Click SKEDDA image below to open SKEDDA tab..

Anyone can view the SKEDDA schedule but you need prior authorization for creating reservations. This is a “1” time process. For more information, please press the “More SKEDDA” button to the right!

Learn all about SKEDDA..

SKEDDA pronounced /sked-dah/ 

is a web based software system used by Hershey’s Mill for scheduling court time. Being web based means that you can schedule future playing time from any browser on any device you have. Court time can be scheduled for the following Sports Groups:

  • Billiards
  • Bocce
  • Horseshoes
  • Pickleball
  • Platform Tennis
  • Shuffleboard
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
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It is important to realize that any resident can use any of the Sports facilities whether or not they have registered for HMSG and/or one or more Sports groups.

In other words, simply stopping down and using a sports facility is fine if it has not already been scheduled by anyone.

To ensure that you don’t run into conflicts, it makes sense to simply schedule the resource that you would like to utilize ahead of time.

[In such a case, the group who made the reservation would have the right to the court]

We Use SKEDDA to maintain our reservations!

  1. You do need to do a “1” time request of SKEDDA Access if you plan on using it to schedule time for one of the Sports facilities.
  2. With or Without SKEDDA access, anyone may view the schedule by clicking on the link.

If you would like to stay informed of HMSG plans and events, make sure you join HMSG if you have not already done so. You will be added to that mailing list.

Likewise, if you want to know what’s going on in particular sport groups, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.

Current Rules
USAPA Site

USA Pickleball is the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S. and provides players with official rules, tournaments, rankings and promotional materials.

The association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and governed by a board of directors and professional staff who provide the guidance and infrastructure for the continued growth and development of the sport.

Watch Pro Matches

Click below for some of the most recent Professional matches from around the world
PickleBall Pro Videos

Tudor Plus Ball Machine

To learn more about this machine, click button below
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Looking For Tips

Click button below for Pickleball Tips and How to Play Videos

PickleBall Tips

Have a Request for the HMSC ? 

Please download a HMSC Request form on the right.

Fill it out and submit it to Jack Bradley (or any other member of the HMSC).

 

You can download it in PDF form and simply use a pen/pencil to fill it out

  • Have Sport Leader sign 

    • Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox

If you prefer and are comfortable with Microsofts Word program, download a blank form in .Docx format.

    • fill out on your computer replacing place-holder X’s with your text.

    • Have Sport Leader sign

      • Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox

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Pickleball Feedback form

If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Pickleball COS Team, please give us as much detail as possible…

If you would like to join the email distribution list, please fill in name, email and street address (used to validate HM residency).

Pickleball day to day operation is run by a Committee Of Sorts (COS)  consisting of multiple individuals led by Dawn Kowalchuk & Tom Fant. [see list below]

Dave, Jack, Tom, Lynn, Larry, Dawn, Mary, Denis & George

Protecting Your Computer

Don Trauger – Kennett

You are probably wondering what I mean by the title of this article. Believe it or not your computer
may not be in the best environment in your home. If you have a desktop computer, the tower portion
should be elevated to the level of the monitor. When placed at floor level, the cooling fans suck in
dust and over time the dust can cover the sensitive electronic parts. This results in a layer of
insulation that can actually trap heat and if severe, can shorten the life of the computer. Heat is
an enemy to electronic devices. As a do it yourself task I recommend using a shop vac or a similar
device that can blow reasonably clean air with some force to thoroughly clean the inside of the
computer. To gain access to a desktop computer’s interior; remove either the left or right side panel.
Pay attention to cleaning the fans. A small brush can be handy for reaching the hard to reach spots on
the fans. DO NOT BRUSH ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC PARTS. Doing so creates static electricity and will
potentially damage the sensitive electronic parts. Let the shop vac do its job as best it can on the
rest of the interior. Try to clean everything. Also check the bottom front of the computer. If you see
a buildup of dust, use the shop vac in the vacuum mode. The computer should be inspected every 2-3 years
for excessive dust buildup and cleaned out as necessary. Laptops have no significant dust buildup problem;
however, check the vents on the bottom and/or rear to make sure there’s no dust blocking the air flow. Use
a brush to clean the vents if necessary. To clean a streaky screen, spray a small amount of window cleaner
(Windex or similar) on a soft cloth and rub gently. Do not spray directly on the screen! If it remains
streaky after using window cleaner try again using only a damp cloth.

While I’m discussing laptops, here’s a tip to extend the battery life. Once a month remove the charger
unit and run the battery down to 10-15%. Then reattach the charger and fully charge it (100%). When
shutting down after normal usage don’t leave it fully charged at 100% and plugged in. I would suggest
leaving it between 50-90%. For example, if you plan to use your laptop for several hours certainly plug
it in but think about unplugging it near the end of your session to stay within the 50-90% range. This
may seem strange but it’s all due to the chemical reaction taking place in the lithium-ion laptop battery.
Most batteries can take about 500 charges before capacity is reduced.

Although I’ve mention the following in years past it bears repeating. When there is thunderstorm
activity nearby or forecasted, disconnect your Comcast cable from your cable modem and unplug the power
cables to your computer equipment. Don’t depend on your surge protector to protect you. They are
virtually worthless when a major surge hits. Do not remove the Comcast cable if you have the Comcast
telephone service. Leave the cable in place otherwise you won’t have telephone service should an
emergency arise. If you have Verizon DSL Internet service, you can remove the telephone line at the
rear of the DSL modem. Be careful not to disturb any connections to your telephone. Remember, a nearby
lightning strike can induce unwanted voltages into the ground that “leak” into our underground utility
cables. This of course includes our electrical, TV (Comcast), and telephone cables. Sensitive electronic
equipment and lightning just don’t mix!

Please come to our PC club meeting for answers to your computer questions. It starts at 7:00 PM in the
Ardmore room upstairs in the Community Center on the second Tuesday of each month.