VOL. 22 NO. 10
Community web site: http://hggcc.com
Community Channels: 901 and 902 on TV
Our Greatest Treasure By Nic Rossi, Herons Glen One crisp morning, as the sun rose over the quiet stretch of Herons Glen Boulevard, a young squirrel sat trembling by the edge of the road. The street, lined with tall, majestic trees, seemed peaceful, but his mother had always warned him to stay far from the road where strange, roaring machines raced by. Yet, his curiosity had gotten the better of him. “Why do humans drive so fast?” the squirrel wondered aloud. He had seen his cousins dart across the road, sometimes barely escaping the rushing vehicles, while others in the Glen were not as fortunate. A wise old owl, perched on a branch above, overheard his question. “Humans forget,” she replied softly. “They forget the road doesn’t belong to them
alone. They rush, lost in their own concerns, not realizing they share this space with us.” Suddenly, a loud rumble echoed down the boulevard. A sleek, white car sped past, its speed and noise startling the squirrel. He backed away, frightened. Closing his eyes in fear, he saw his little turtle friend slowly making his way across the road, the car narrowly missing him by inches. The owl flew down beside the squirrel. “If they don’t learn to slow down, more of us will be in danger.” Moral Of The Story Please remember, when driving, to stay vigilant. Our animal friends, both big and small, cross our roads. They are one of the greatest treasures we share with the world and in the Glen.
The Heron Online Magazine To Debut In November! The Herons Glen Magazine Editorial Staff (formerly Newspaper Team) is excited to announce a new platform for receiving community news. It is a dedicated website with a flip-book style reader for easy online browsing. This new format will include clickable links, embedded videos and more. And, because The Heron magazine will have a dedicated website, it can be accessed year-round, no matter where you are. In addition to the new reader format, the website will feature several new sections designed to better serve our community: • Article Breakout: A dedicated page for each individual article.
• Events Page: Stay informed about what’s happening in Herons Glen with a regularly updated events calendar. • Resource Page: Connect with local providers and businesses easily. • Archive of Past Issues: Never miss an article with our comprehensive archive of past issues. • Community Contributions: Submit your stories, photos, videos, and announcements to be considered in the magazine. Note: Although we will no longer distribute hard copies, this new format can be printed from your home computer.
Artist Group By Kathleen Lynch, Herons Glen The Herons Glen Artist Group is gearing up for another great season. It’s time to dust off your art materials, renew your creative spirit, or start a new adventure in painting! The Artist Group is a fellowship of artists in Herons Glen who are interested in creative enrichment through the arts. The Herons Glen Artist Group provides opportunities for members to take classes, exhibit their work, and participate in activities that promote an appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts. We hold monthly meetings on the third Monday of the month starting in October. Besides catching up with friends, there are presentations on topics such as framing, printing your original art, and artwork critiques. We have a beautiful Christmas dinner in December. Art classes are held in Activities Room A on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays for watercolor, acrylic painting or any artistic endeavor. In the spring, we host our Annual Art Show in the Ballroom where members exhibit their artwork for judging and for sale. Also, we welcome visiting artists who share their expertise in a two-day workshop. We are always interested in new ideas for developing our creative selves and adding to our group’s activities. You can check out our Facebook page “Herons Glen Artist Group” and/or link to our website at http://hggcc.com/ – from the Resident Groups menu, select Artist Group.
Activities Room A is available on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon for watercolor or for any art project you want to work on. There is a great group of artists who share their expertise and interests. On Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon, we are fortunate to have Sunny Lee as an instructor in acrylic painting or anything “art.” Notices and more information are available through the HGRD website, our website, or contact Kathy Lynch at klynch30@gmail.com. Our first membership meeting is October 21 at 5 p.m. where we would be happy to welcome anyone interested in finding out what the Artist Group is all about and to meet fellow artists.
OCTOBER 2024
Election Of HOA Board Members If needed, Meet the Candidates Night will be in the Ballroom on October 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Herons Glen HOA Annual Meeting – Election Results will be in the Ballroom on December 11, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Fallen Tree Art By Denise Johnson, Herons Glen One of the things that makes Herons Glen a great place to live is our talented residents in different artistic mediums: paints, ceramics, wood crafts, jewelry making, etc. These talents are showcased annually in the November craft fair and later in the fine arts show in March. Where is this going, you may ask? Keep reading! While walking recently, I came upon an inspiring piece of art. It resides across the street from the Fitness Center in the form of a tree that was felled during Ian. The tree fell into the street from preserve land and the Fire Department cut it back to the inside of the cart path. (The firefighters cut back all the trees that fell into the avenue to make a lane for them to drive through in case of an emergency.) As we all know, we are not allowed to trim, cut or otherwise enter any of the preserves as they are a natural habitat for whatever lives in them. Keep reading! Kudos to whoever had the idea to “decorate” the fallen tree. It makes me smile every time I pass it on my morning walks. I think Christmas bulbs should show up on it in December. As you drive or walk by, look for it, it will make you smile too.