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In the Woods
April 2020 - Volume 38, Issue 4
Mission Statement
To preserve and enhance
the property values of
Farmington Woods
Master Association
Executive Board
President
Kent Belvin, District 3
Vice President
Phyllis Butler, District 2
Secretary
Bill Crofton, District 5
Treasurer
Kathleen Woods, District 6
Joan Skydel, District 1
Philip Morris, District 4
Tony Blaine, District 7
Madelyn Colon, District 8
Harry Marsh, District 9
Debbie Zahorodni, District 10
District Board
President
Kent Belvin
Vice President
Irene Loretto
Treasurer
George Hall
Clerk
Thomas Pinkin
Directors
Anne Fitzgerald
William Hawks
Michael Marchese
Ivan Mendelsohn
Patricia Root
Step into Spring
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Feature Page April Meeting Schedules
Following Governor Ned Lamont’s
Your Voices in the New World 3
Executive Orders involving gathering of all types
Before the Boards 4 during the COVID-19 pandemic, all committee
National Volunteer Week 5 meetings have been canceled.
New Roots in The Woods- February 2020 6
Board and Budget meetings will be announced on
Real Estate Closings January/February 6 the Member Central portion of the webpage and
Volunteer Zodiac 6 included in the email In the Woods 2.0
Corona Virus Scam Alerts 6
If you are a member of Farmington Woods and are
Spring is in the Air 7 not receiving our weekly email, please contact:
April at the Clubhouse 8 jennifer@farmingtonwoods.com
Golf Course is Open 9 or Jennifer at 860-673-6193 ext. 26
Cooperative Gardeners-April Events 9 The Master Association office is closed on Friday,
Town Hazardous Waste Collections 9 April 10, 2020
Farmington Woods Woman’s Club 10 for the Good Friday holiday.
There is no delay in trash or reycling pick-up.
Step into Spring-Walking The Woods 10
Happy Birthday, Will! 11
Only Rain Down the Drain 12
Police Blotter 12
Classifieds 12
Response Coupons 13
Golf Referrals 13
Deadlines: Copy and photos for each issue of In
the Woods are due in the MA Office by the tenth of
the preceding month. Please send by e-mail to
Tips from the World Health Organization:
jennifer@farmingtonwoods.com
• Wash your hands frequently.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Sneeze and cough into a tissue or your elbow.
• Avoid crowds and standing near others.
• Stay home if you think you might be sick.
Master Association • When in doubt, consult with a healthcare
200 Byron Drive, Avon, CT 06001 professional.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Phone 860-673-6193 or Fax 860-675-6156
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Your Voices Then the Finance Committee goes line by line over
in the New World every increase in the budgets, politely but insistently
testing the reason for each increase. At this point they
Kent Belvin, President invariably cut back the ‘wish list’ items. Additionally
Master Association and your Board Members voice their opinions not only on
District Boards individual expenses but also on what they think that
we as a community will be able to tolerate in the
present financial climate. At the second pass the
I cannot begin this column without an acknowledgement budget is invariably pared back.
of our Volunteers and their impact on Farmington Woods.
You will see from the General Manager’s commendation Finally, the Finance Committee and Boards take
on Page 5 that the number of owners who donate their another look at the ‘wish-list items’ and assess
financial, business, landscaping, engineering and whether some of their second-pass cuts might have
communications skills to our community is impressive and been penny wise but pound foolish. Understanding
saves us untold dollars. To merely say “thank you” doesn’t that costs will only rise in the future, some of the
even scratch the surface of their value. I will just say to items are put back in, resulting in the final
everyone who has given of their time, “We couldn’t get recommendations that go to the Boards at their March
along without you.” meetings.
At this time of year, the busiest volunteers are on the
Finance Committee and the Executive Boards.
Recognizing that the budget process which has been going Budget Vote Details
on since the beginning of the year is nearing the community
voting stage, we are now coordinating with Governor Ned We are still working out the logistics of the impact of
Lamont’s Executive Orders regarding COVID-19 and COVID-19 on our budget approval processes. Please
restrictions on gathering and meetings. We are still working pay close attention to the budget mailing to each unit
out the logistics of the impact of COVID-19 on our budget owner in April, updates in the coming issues of In the
approval processes. Please pay close attention to the Woods 2.0 and in our May newsletter issue.
budget mailing to each unit owner in early April, updates
in the coming issues of In the Woods 2.0 and in our May Thank you all for doing your part to keep our
newsletter issue. community safe and healthy.
Just so you know what goes into the preparation of the
budget, I will highlight the main components.
The budget process is definitely one of prioritization to
determine what expenses will make the largest impact on
the community mission “To preserve and enhance the
property values of Farmington Woods.”
Our first request to the General Manager and Department
Heads is to give us figures that thoroughly examine
potential savings or additional income based on this year’s
projected results and then to add a “if we could have
everything we need” factor to each area. If you would like to receive your MA and
District statements electronically, please
The General Manager, Controller and Department Heads
request this service by emailing
spend countless hours preparing the figures and benefit
gina@farmingtonwoods.com.
justifications of every request. Let me tell you, the sticker
shock of the first-pass budget is considerable.
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Before the Boards
Master Association and Frontier: Our contract with Frontier expires in 2021. We
District Board Meetings February 24, 2020 await information from the company pending their announced
bankruptcy.
The Board Agendas and Committee Paving 2019/2020: Paving will take place from the West
Minutes for both MA and District Avon Road gate up Heritage Drive towards the Clubhouse
Board Meetings are posted on the ending at 31 Heritage Drive. Paving has been awarded and
Member Central portion of is scheduled April 2020 weather permitting.
farmingtonwoods.com monthly in ad- Grounds Department: February marked a milestone for leaf
vance of Board Meetings. Residents pick up. We have exceeded the total average removal amount
are allowed a three-minute comment at the beginning and historically for spring and fall over the last six years by the
at the end of each Board Meeting. These are not part of first week of February.
the official meetings and are not included in the Minutes. As weather allows, we will continue pruning, cleaning brush
The Board does not necessarily respond at that time. The and vines away from the water areas in the lower Heritage
community is always welcome to attend both Meetings. area and repairing some of the curb damage along with
These are the highlights of the February meetings: additional work orders that can be completed this time of
Financials: year. We will be applying an application of landscape bed
• Master Association YTD 1/31/20: Administration pre-emergent to help keep weeds under control especially in
and Operations have a positive variance to budget the early spring.
of $471,227. (Monthly contribution from Golf:
Administration to Reserves was delayed. It will • Golf closed with YTD actual loss of ($81,451) vs
be funded in coming months.) Golf/Restaurant has ($191,351) this time last year reflecting a year-over-
a positive variance of $21,821. Reserves have a year improvement of $109,900.
negative variance to budget of $78,930. • We have completed the 2020 season billing. Majority
• District YTD 1/31/20: The District has an overall of non-renewals are due to moving and medical
negative variance to budget of $336,059 due LOAs. March 2019 = 183 members. As of February
primarily to paving expense for work budgeted 12, 2020 we have 178.
but not substantially completed in fiscal year 2018/
2019. Restaurant:
• A new marketing brochure has been created to
Operations/Administration: highlight banquets, business events, weddings and
Insurance Renewal: Irongate Insurance presented tournaments.
insurance-carrier options for consideration. Seven carriers • Total All Sales budget YTD variance ($23,728).
were solicited. Our proactive risk-management efforts Comparing this year actual all sales with last year, ·
have proven beneficial. The Finance Committee has the revenue is up this year $7,003.
recommended approval to the MA Executive Board and
District Boards who both voted to approve the contract
with Greater New York Insurance Company with the
following benefits:
• Now being eligible for coverage by a standardized
carrier saves us $12,000 per annum.
• The reduction of our insurance deductible from
$75,000 to $50,000 for a stand-alone incident and
$25,000 for a multiple-unit event or catastrophe
greatly reduces the exposure FW has for self- Legal Notice
insurance.
• Homeowners should maintain a personal home- District Tax
owners policy with a $15,000 deductible. The Farmington Woods District fourth quarter
• The new insurance contract is published on the installment of the 2019/2020 fiscal year is due on
MEMBER CENTRAL portion of the website. April 1 and becomes delinquent on May 1, 2020.
• The only area noted as “room for improvement” Your statement will be mailed/emailed. Any
in the insurer’s review of our property was the delinquent amount will be assessed an interest
sighting of barbecue grills too close to wooden penalty of 1½% per month or portion of month.
structures. (See Design Review Article, page 7.)
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National Volunteer Week
The third week of April is National Volunteer Week, and I want to thank the myriad of residents who
give freely of their time and expertise to make The Woods such an amazing community. In addition to
the Master Association and District Board members whose names appear on our cover, the people cited
below are Superheroes in my book. We could not run The Woods so effectively without you. THANKS!
Kelley Brewster-Griffiths, General Manager
CLUBHOUSE FINANCE DISTRICT 3 REPRESENTATIVE
Jeffrey Borges, Chairperson James Caldwell, Chairperson Leah Forlini, Chairperson
Richard Collier Arnold Aronson
DISTRICT 4 REPRESENTATIVES
Carmine Fortino Gary Banks
Carole Connolly, Chairperson
Lisa S. Marshall Brian Becker
Meryl Dann
Allen Raducha Joe Batson
Peggy Winters
Debbie Sahm Robert Bellacosa
Guy F. Tangarone Lauren McCoy DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVES
Kathryn Martinez, Ad-hoc Tom Morrow Barbara Smith, Chairperson
Edward Silverstein, Ad-hoc Guy Tangarone Barbara Nevins
Mary Sheridan
COMMUNICATIONS GOLF
Mary Anne Maher, Chairperson Phil Morris, Co-Chair DISTRICT 6 REPRESENTATIVE
Jeane Dow Joe DiCosimo, Co-Chair Danute Dmowski, Chairperson
Jean Griffith John Callahan
DISTRICT 7 REPRESENTATIVE
Francine Hunter Charles Claffey
Tony Retartha, Chairperson
John Sahm Len DelGallo, Jr.
Steve Dishner DISTRICT 9 REPRESENTATIVES
CONNECT Mary Ellen Quinn, Chairperson
Thomas Joyce
Francine Hunter, Chairperson Barbara Marsh
David Miller
Loretta Antupit
Peg Watson Christine Shaw
Fran Burns
Betty Horrigan LANDSCAPE DISTRICT 10
Sandy Jaques Kent Jamison, Chairperson REPRESENTATIVES
Irene Loretto Ginny Gerold Jane Keeney, Chairperson
Peggy Winters Judith Harlow Marian (Suzzie) Grey
Jim McGarry Suzanne Hall
COVENANTS
Bonnie McLachlan
Mathew Hanley, Chairperson OPENINGS:
Hugh Meinweiser
Kristin Angelo Special Note to owners in
Donna Wellins
Susanne Bajek Districts 1,2,3,6,7 and 8:
Steven Wesler
Cheryl Chester Our Bylaws call for three District
Robert Kendrick PUBLIC WORKS Representatives from each District
Susan Lancaster Michael Marchese, Chairperson who are asked to perform such
Kelly Zahorodni Michael Bartos functions as welcoming new
George Hall
DESIGN REVIEW residents, partnering in an annual
Philip Morris
Bonnie McLachlan, Chairperson assessment of grounds/buildings
Arthur Hand
John Bergman physical needs and acting as an on-
Bob Ohlheiser
Brett Eisenlohr going liaison resource between FW
Heinz Rosskothen
Francine Hunter management and residents. These
Joan Thomas duties, while not time-consuming, do
Bill Verge ensure your District’s voice is heard
in community decisions. Please
contact the MA Office for more
information and for a position
application.
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New Roots in The Woods - February 2020
Residents: Address: Previously from:
Alan & Caroline Beitman 4 Easton Place 5 Madison Lane-FW
Alexander Brewer and Marilyn Nelson 30 Mallard Drive 47 Mallard Drive-FW
Henry Hargitai 59 Crocus Lane 144 Mallard Drive-FW
Douglas and Cathy Hope 4 Greenwich Lane Avon, CT
Amy Lodovico 13 Essex Court Avon, CT
Richard Longbottom 38 Applewood Lane 4 Walnut Lane-FW
James Miller 3 Sprucewood Lane Meriden, CT
Julie Stine 25 Canterbury Lane Philadelphia, PA
Titan Holdings LLC 17 Heritage Drive Stamford, CT
Betty Wahl 8 Catalpa Court 110 Mallard Drive-FW
Owners and Residents: Golf Club Membership Special Discount
20% discount off the two-year promo rate for all residents who are not currently golf members.
Contact the Pro Shop 860-673-0062 to take advantage of these excellent programs.
Real Estate Closings Match Your Zodiac Sign
to our Volunteer
January/February Opportunities
Aries
17 Heritage Drive Carriage House $80,000 March 21-April 19
30 Mallard Drive Litchfield $140,000 In the astrology horoscope of the sometimes aggressive
24 Chestnut Drive Cornwall $150,000 Aries, it will be easy to figure out the best careers. Aries
59 Crocus Lane Westbrook $154,900 do well in jobs with lots of change, as boredom can easily
14 Ashford Drive Brentwood $156,900 set in. Aries have to be careful not to burn out with all their
38 Applewood Lane Westport $160,000 enthusiasm and energy. It is best to choose work without
14 Heritage Drive Sherman $168,000 set daily routines. Demands and challenges should be part
3 Sprucewood Lane Salisbury 2B $188,500 of the daily agenda. Being a stockbroker, or involved in
47 Byron Drive Cambridge $190,000 some form of sales and marketing which requires lots of
creativity and energy, will work well for Aries people.
13 Essex Court Darien $200,000
Think Communications, the Clubhouse Committee, Golf or
25 Canterbury Lane Litchfield $215,000
District Representative.
4 Greenwich Lane Canaan $281,000
4 Easton Place Canaan $344,000 To apply, please complete the Volunteer Form on the
Member Central portion of the website or get one from the
There were 13 closed sales during this two-month MA Office, and submit it along with a short bio and
period compared to 6 in 2019. overview of your interest.
Corona Virus Scam Alert
The state Department of Consumer Protection offers multiple tips to avoid getting scammed by those taking advantage
of coronavirus fears. For example, if you receive a text or email claiming to have news about the coronavirus, don’t
open it. For reliable updates, turn to trusted sources, such as the CDC or the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Connecticut residents are advised to ignore online offers for vaccinations or miracle treatments, and to not donate to any
organization claiming to help those ill from coronavirus without researching the organization first. The state also told
people to beware of scam investment opportunities involving “companies” that claim to prevent, detect or cure coronavirus.
(Source: www.ctpost.com)
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• Bird feeders must be removed from March
Spring is 15 to November 30. Owners are responsible
in the Air for any unclean conditions or damage that
may be caused by bird feeders, or bird
If you are a gardener eager to houses.
start planting, or even a non- • Outdoor benches and chairs must be located
gardener just anxious to get only on decks, patios, or porches, not in
outside to enjoy the better common areas.
weather on your patio or deck, • Solar lights may be used if compliant with
please take a few moments to Design Review Guidelines, Section IV. J.
review pertinent sections of the • Firewood must not be stored in contact with
Resident Handbook and the any wood surface, including walls and floors,
Design Review Guidelines that with a minimum of six inches between
stacked firewood and walls.
contain rules for gardening and general use of common areas
• Outdoor storage chests, closets, and/or
around our units. (Copies are available at the MA office and on
sheds are no longer permitted anywhere on
the Farmington Woods website—log in and click on Member
the common elements or limited common
Central, Government, and then Governing Documents.)
elements assigned to any unit.
Here is a summary of some important guidelines: Design Review Committee must approve:
• Significant changes to a deck, patio, or
Acceptable for decks, patios, front steps and porches:
landscaped bed.
• Annuals in pots or planters of reasonable scale. • Installation of a new awning.
• Hanging flower pots or planters on deck railings using • Creation of a new garden bed or retaining
brackets that hook over the top rail. Mountings are not wall.
to be screwed into railings or siding. Traditional flower
Should you have any questions please contact
boxes mounted on the units are not approved for use.
Charlene Barnett, our Lifestyle Manager at 673-
• Stationary awnings on aluminum frames may be in use
6193, ext. 14, or the Grounds Department at ext. 17,
from spring to fall. If you no longer use an awning, the
before you begin and before you incur any
frame must be removed.
unwarranted expenses.
Common areas near units
Let’s all try to be considerate of our immediate
• Plantings in common areas must be approved by the
neighbors, as well as the entire community, and follow
Design Review Committee.
these basic guidelines for enjoying the outdoors during
• There is no vegetable gardening allowed in any limited
the spring and summer months.
common or common area outside of units, including
landscaped bed, patios, decks, and porches. Contact -The Design Review Committee
the Cooperative Gardening Committee for a plot where
you can enjoy vegetable gardening.
• Flower pots, planters, statuary, gazing balls, whirly-gigs,
trellises, and similar decorative items, as well as items
of a religious or political nature, may not be displayed
in the common areas.
Miscellaneous Items
• This is especially important to keep our insurance
rates low: Grilling is prohibited on wooden decks and
porches; on or under balconies, decks, and awnings;
and in garages, and a safe distance must be kept from
structures and other combustible surfaces. (See
Resident Handbook Rules and Regulations, Section 3.13,
page 37)
• The only flags permitted for display are the American
flag or the Connecticut State flag.
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April at the Clubhouse
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Clubhouse Restaurant will be
open for Curbside Pick-up and Delivery Service only until further notice.
Please see the website for menu. Call 860-673-2419.
Hours of operation: Thursday - Sunday from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
A $20 purchase is required for delivery.
Bottles of wine and or beer may be purchased by ordering food for curbside pick-up.
Please be prepared to show proper identification.
Half-Priced Bottles of Wine Every Thursday!
Delivery of alcohol is not permitted.
We Can Still Deliver Your Easter Dinner
Three Courses
House Salad
Cider-glazed Baked Ham, vegetable medley, mashed potato $25
Braised Short Rib, port wine reduction, vegetable medley, mashed potato $32
Oven-roasted Salmon, dill cream, vegetable medley, mashed potato $29
Tiramisu or Carrot Cake
(All prices subject to tax and gratuity)
Call Laura 860-673-2419 ext. 73 between 11a.m. and 2 p.m. to reserve your feast
Shutoff for reservations is Friday, April 10
And the Beat Goes On….
Before we get to a ‘virus lock-down’ stage, walk around the Woods and you’ll find that our staff are heroically
keeping their noses to the sanitized grindstones during this difficult time. The Office Adminsitrators are unfailingly
upbeat and helpful when you call them. The Building and Grounds Crews are carrying on with their work schedules.
The Clubhouse Staff is doing their best to keep isolated residents supplied with delicious food. The Golf Staff are
helping course members deal with Cabin Fever – at a club’s length, of course. Our thanks to all who are keeping the
engines running.
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The Golf Course is Open Cooperative Gardeners-April Events
Not a member yet?
Golf Membership Applications are available from
the Pro Shop. Please call 860-673-0062.
.
Special Resident Membership Opportunity:
April 18 thru April 25
20% Off a New Golf Membership 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. each day
Cold Weather Plant Sale
Two year- new member introductory rates
Single membership: $2,800 Organically grown plants and vegetables that can go in the
Family membership (Two persons living as a ground now! Frost-resistant!
couple in the same household and up to two
children under age 21) : $4,000 We’re extending the plant sale for the entire week to
accommodate social distancing. Checks preferred.
Range Memberships:
Single: $350 Vegetables and Herbs
Family: $450 Beets, broccoli, green cabbage, kale, arugula, Swiss chard,
Or $10 per day cilantro, dill, parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, lettuce (11
varieties), onions, peas (snap, shell, pod), potatoes
Flowers
It’s never too late to join the fun!
Lupine, heuchera, columbine, delphinium, sunflower, johnny
Ladies: Test the waters at a bargain price and see if this
jump-ups, lavender, echinacea
is the game for you.
Service Days and The Gathering of the Gardeners
We will be rescheduling these events.
Women Only
Beginner Golf Class!
May 6, 13, 20, and 27 Town Hazardous Waste Collections:
5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Collections will run from 8 am-1 pm and for residents of Avon
https://clients.uschedule.com/cloud9golfacademy/ and Farmington at the following locations:
booking/event/eventdetail/507734 • April 25, 2020 – at Farmington High School, 10 Monteith
Use “FWRESIDENT” to receive Farmington Woods Drive, Farmington, CT
Resident pricing
• June 13, 2020 – at Simsbury Public Works Facility, 66 Town
Forest Road, Simsbury, CT
• October 17, 2020 - at Simsbury Public Works Facility, 66
Town Forest Road, Simsbury, CT
On the same dates and locations listed above, there will also be
FREE collections of:
• Electronics Recycling
• Used Motor Oil Personal
NON-GOLFERS: For your safety, NO non-golfers - • Document Shredding - until the trucks are full (please limit
yourself to 2 boxes)
including pets, runners, fishermen and bikes to name a
few - are allowed to be on the course during the season. More information, including lists of acceptable and unacceptable
Please take time to review the Rules and Regulations for items: https://www.farmington-ct.org/departments/highway-
the use of the Golf Course by Residents and Guests in grounds/household-hazardous-waste or call Farmington Highway
your Resident Handbook on page 44. & Grounds at 860-675-2550.10
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Farmington Woods Woman’s Club
Please check the In the Woods 2.0 for updates on all events due to COVID-19
The “Abigail” Event
April 16, 2020. Voila! It’s Spring
Has been canceled. “A Taste of France”
We hope to reschedule Luncheon and
this very special event. Installation of New Officers
Thursday, May 14, 11:30 a.m.
Farmington Woods
First Course:
Book Club Salade Niçoise: Tuna, green beans, hard-boiled egg, olives,
tomato, served on a bed of greens
The Farmington Library is closed due to Covid-19. The Second Course:
reopen date is uncertain. At this time the scheduled book Chicken Meunière - Seared filet of Chicken, lemon parsley
reviews are canceled. butter, wild rice pilaf and roasted carrots.
Lunch Bunch Plus - Save the Date Dessert:
A selection of French Macarons - Light meringue cookies
Wednesday, May 13
filled with buttercream, ganache or jam.
Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden Hot Tea, Lemonade, Coffee
Members, during the glorious $19.00 Plus tax and gratuity
flowering trees and shrubbery Cash Bar featuring Kir Royale
time we will visit the Bellamy-
Ferriday House and Garden, a Please return the coupon on Page 13 to the FWWC’s mailbox
Connecticut Landmark in at the MA. Reservations required by Friday, May 8.
Bethlehem, followed by lunch in
town. Details will be in the May The Clubhouse will provide golf cart transportation to the
newsletter. Heritage Room.
Step into Spring
Walkers, joggers and runners may be
interested in knowing how much ground they
cover in the Woods. Here’s an approximate
distance chart of our most frequented routes:
Red: 3.1 miles–Heritage/Byron/Mallard
Green: 2.0 miles–Byron/Mallard
Blue: 1.9 miles–Heritage/Byron/Mallard
Yellow: 1.6 miles–Catalpa/Byron
Purple: 1.5 miles–Catalpa/Byron/Mallard
Safety
Unless there is a sidewalk, please remember
to walk/jog/run against traffic (left side of the
road) and to wear bright clothing that can be
seen at all times of day, and in all types of
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Hellebore
Happy Birthday, Will! This herb has the power to repel witches
April 26, 1564 – and evil spirits. Planting it near doorways
April 23, 1616 is an excellent strategy. Harvest after
dark on Midsummer’s Eve, let it dry, then
hang it in the house or garage. You missed it this year, but
Shakespeare is kind of like the Internet of his day. You there’s always next year. (I have it on good authority Paul
can find just about anything by reading or attending his Cacace is looking into planting it near all front doors.)
plays. He referenced a lot of plants and herbs in his
writings, so I thought I’d check out how those green Lavender
things were used in the Elizabethan era:
From the Latin “to wash.” Broadly used
Thyme for bathing and laundry. Drape wet clothes
As medicine, it was used to address over a lavender bush to repel moths. Many
chest congestion. That actually folks are allergic to the scent, so you’ll be repelling them, too.
applies somewhat today because Wear it in your hair and you’ll see ghosts. Worn in the hair, it
some cough/cold remedies have will also help you tame lions and tigers. However, a lady used
thyme as an ingredient. But it was also used as a magical Metallica played loudly on her phone to run off a mountain
ointment. It gives you the power to see fairies. Thyme lion. I’d use both.
blossoms were used as cradles for faerie babies. (I’m
pretty sure Timothy Leary babysat.)
Saffron Crocus
Dianthus (Pinks) This species of crocus was used to dye
These flowers were made into a fabric. Aside from this somewhat
conserve with sugar to “comfort the mundane commercial use, it was the
heart.” Mulled in hot wine it was said Viagra of its day. Housewives’ manuals recommended it as an
to prevent the plague. (Lots and lots aphrodisiac “to cause standing of the yard.” (Don’t know what
of hot wine...) that means, but I can guess.)
Rosemary
“Rosemary, that’s for All neat stuff, I hope you agree. But if you like contemplating
remembrance...” says Ophelia in your garden, Elizabethan-style, grow pansies:
Hamlet. This herb was a symbol of
remembrance, friendship and “(P)ansies. That’s for thought...”
fidelity, all of which were knocked into a cocked hat in - William Shakespeare
the play. However, rosemary was prescribed for
baldness, nightmares, tooth decay and relationship
problems. (I can’t speak for the last three, but for the
first one, it don’t work.)
Ivy
Bruise ivy leaves and steep in wine
to cure hangovers. Put it under your
pillow to dream of a future lover. I
did it and dreamt of carrot cake.
Holly
Plant holly around your unit to protect A final poetic note: April is not the “cruelest month.” It’s the
yourself against witches and best month to begin planning your experience in the Cooperative
lightning. Put in a work order Gardens. Look for our schedule of gardening seminars, coming
(electronically) but be sure to state soon!
the reason. See what happens. -John Sahm, Cooperative Gardener12
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Only rain Classifieds
Need Help with a Ride? Bradley, NY, NJ and/or
down the Logan airports. Also help with rides to doctor
drain! appointments. Call 860-212-0505.
Dog Walking and Pet Sitting: Daily and overnight
Pet owners: There are more than a dozen collection sites appointments available. 365 days a year, 12+ years of
conveniently located around The Woods. Use them! Do not professional experience. Trained in first aid. Excellent
dispose of dog poop bags in the storm drains. Any contaminants references from other FW residents. Reliable and kind.
in the storm drains will eventually flow into the fresh Please call Kim at A HAPPY TAIL. 860-810-3809.
waterways. Some of these are already popping up in the pond Nanny: FW Owner seeks to match kind nanny expecting
at the eighteenth hole! Additionally, the plastic bags pose a BS degree in nutrition from UCONN in May 2020 with
clogging threat to the free flow of the run-off. kind FW (or local) family, full time (M-F. some possible
Please do your part to keep The Woods and the environment exceptions) for June, July, 1st half of August 2020.
clean. Experienced, dependable, engaging, loves children.
Exact dates to be agreed upon. Call Mark 860-675-
4411.
Wanted: Garage to rent in the Great Meadow Lane
area. Please call 832-859-2520.
Police Blotter
Car for Sale: 2011 Mercedes Benz Class. AWD with
4/1/20: At 10:15 p.m. a neighbor reported someone was on a 129k miles, silver with black interior in good condition
porch on Madison Lane yelling “Help!” Officers responded and runs great. Price 6k. Please call or text Matt at
and learned that the person was calling his cat – named “Help.” 860-490-1145.
4/1/20: A resident of Crocus Lane reported that a man across Cape Cod Vacation Rental: 4 bedroom, 2 Bath in
the street stands at this windows for hours each day, watching private, quiet neighborhood, Brewster; .5 miles to
her home and making her nervous. Investigating Officers
Seymour Pond and Bike Trail. Gourmet kitchen;
identified the man as a cut-out of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
dishwasher & w/d; outdoor shower and beach supplies.
4/1/20: Lost and Found. A woman from Overlook Court has Ask about linens. $2,000-$3,100 / week. Saturday -
turned in a bag of marijuana found in the Clubhouse Parking Saturday. Call Kent J. 860-404-0813
Lot. If you have lost a bag of marijuana, please call the Avon
Cape Cod Vacation Rental: 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo
Police Department and claim it.
in private, quiet area in Chatham; 7/10 of a mile to
4/1/20: Responding to an intruder alert from Mallard Drive, Ridgevale Beach, walking distance to bike trail.
police found an open front door. An officer entered and called, Dishwasher, w/d in unit, gas grill. Comfortably sleeps
“Marco.” They found the intruder after he responded, “Polo.” 4, with young children 6. One level and one step into
the unit. $1,400 per week. call Susan 617-921-6643.
4/1/20: Police responded to a report of two dogs running loose
and attacking a duck at the Roaring Brook River. They cited
the owner for the unleashed dogs. According to Police Records,
the duck refused medical treatment and left the area.
NOTE: These events were taken from actual Police Blotters
across the country, and modified to local reports for April We are saddened by the loss of our
Fool’s Day. Please don’t call the office. neighbors and friends:
James Marra ~ 18 Putnam Lane
Ken Plant ~ Formerly from 17 Greenwich Lane
Joan Tyler ~ 4 Catalpa13
In the Woods ~ April 2020
Golf Referrals
(Return to MA Office) Corporate Relationship Program
There is a very straightforward way in which all of us can
contribute to the profitability of our Golf Course by identifying Name of Business___________________________
decision-makers in small or large businesses or non-profit
organizations to whom we can target our sales. Please __________________________________________
give some thought to putting forward referrals. Nature of Business___________________________
We have a Small Business Initiative (where a firm with __________________________________________
4 or fewer golfers pays a flat fee for 50 rounds of golf
Address____________________________________
Monday-Friday) This is an ideal participation for firms of
attorneys, accountants, real estate agents – any small Contact name_______________________________
business that may have an opportunity to entertain clients
or reward staff. Contact title________________________________
Email address_______________________________
Phone_____________________________________
Small Business Initiative
Referred by
Name of Business___________________________
Name_____________________________________
__________________________________________
Address____________________________________
Nature of Business___________________________ Email address_______________________________
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Address____________________________________
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Contact title________________________________
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Phone_____________________________________
Voila! It’s Spring
“A Taste of France”
Referred by Luncheon and
Name_____________________________________ Installation of New Officers
Thursday, May 14, 11:30 a.m.
Address____________________________________
Email address_______________________________
Member Name: __________________________
Address: _______________________________
Our Corporate Relationship Program is open to
businesses and non-profits (hospitals, schools, charities)
Phone Number: __________________________
with more than 10 employees or members. Basically, they
advertise the Club to their membership or employee base,
I would appreciate golf cart transportation from
and we offer the members a discount on the first year’s
my car Yes( ) No ( )
full dues. The decision-maker is usually in Human
Resources for a corporation or on the Board of a non-
Please return the coupon on Page 13 to the FWWC’s
profit organization.
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