Winter Toyland Holiday Dinner

Remember the joy of childhood when you eagerly unwrapped that special holiday toy you'd been hoping for?

Or, perhaps there was a year when your holiday -- be it Christmas or Hanukkah or any other special day -- wasn't as rich because times were leaner.

This year we'll have the opportunity to make sure the first sort of memory is the kind local underprivileged or unfortunate kids have.

Each of us attending the annual Terrace Holiday Party on Sunday, Dec. 14, is asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy. We'll collect them and make sure they are delivered to local charities serving families in time for that special morning.

As for our traditional gift exchange, everyone who brings a present will get a present.

By the way, it's not too early to e-mail or call event chairperson April Dowd (238-1950 or april_dowd@yahoo.com) with your reservation for the party. Here are the details and the menu. Please pick one entree and let April know when you make your reservation.

What: Winter Toyland Holiday Dinner
When: Sunday, December 14, 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Epicurean, Route 7, Raymertown
How Much: $35 per person (excludes tax and gratuity)
Reservation Deadline: December 2

THE MENU

For the cocktail hour: European Sideboard

• Cash wine bar

• Feuilletés d’Escargots
Warm, light puffed pastries filled with escargots

• Fromages Artisanaux & Pâté du Chef
Assortment of farmstead cheeses & chef’s artisanal pâté served with French bread & crackers

• Spécialités du Chef ~ Senteurs de Provence
Four Provençal sauces -- aïoli, tapenade, pistou & tartare -- served with fresh seasonal vegetables & toasted French bread

• Calamar à la Provençale
Sautéed calamari with tomatoes & garlic in a white wine reduction

Dinner

• Veal Oscar
Pan-seared veal scaloppini served over rice with crab meat, asparagus and a zesty lemon Hollandaise sauce

• Suprême de Volaille en Roulade
Roasted chicken breast stuffed with tomatoes and basil, served with white wine sauce, sautéed cabbage, carrot and onion

Salade de mesclun

Delicate field green salad served with 12-year-old balsamic vinaigrette

Dessert

• Gâteau au Chocolat
Chocolate flourless cake served with fruit coulis, Epicurean coffee or Harney teas

Minutes of October 6, 2008, meeting

The Terrace at Highpointe Homeowners Association
General Membership Meeting
October 6, 2008
Minutes

I. Roll Call:

20 units were represented. Absent: 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 31, and 33.

II. Introductions & Announcements:

• A moment of silence was observed in memory of Leona Lohnes.
• 5 Hyland Circle has been sold and the Drs. Hong are now in Louisville, KY.

III. Minutes of May 2008 Meeting

The minutes as submitted were approved without dissent.

IV. Report of the Treasurer

Kathy Wade distributed the 2008 Asset Summary and the 2008 Budget/Expenditure Report. A motion to accept the report was made by Joe Jasiewicz, seconded by Bill Wade and approved without dissent. Several 4th quarter dues are still outstanding and members are reminded that a late fee is applied when payments are more than 10 days in arrears.

V. Reports of Committees

• Grounds: Harvey Bailey reported that (1) the new contract for Vintage Landscaping includes an increase of $700 and an amendment that allows for surcharges if the cost of diesel and/or mulch increases; (2) the contract for snow removal was increased $25 for each time for 3-12” of snow and each salt application was increased from $90 to $110.

• Beautification: no report. Thanks from all to Betty Looney, Harvey & Lorraine Bailey and Kathy Wade for another great job.

• Architectural: Request, for an all-season room at 12 Hyland Circle, was reviewed and approved.

• Rules: No report.

VI. Old Business

• Summer picnic 2008: A good time was had by all. Thanks to Nadeen Thompson, Polly & Bob Hayward and Terry Page.
• Summer picnic 2009 committee: Amy Willard (Chair), Joe Claeys, Claire Steiner, Maryanne Gordon and Nadeen Thompson.
• Road repairs: Bill Dowd spoke with Troy DPW Commissioner Bob Mirch and was told that this is a low priority for the City of Troy.
• Exterior Paint colors: Members are reminded that paint must be chosen according to the information that has been distributed. Additional copies are available from the Board Secretary.
• Neighborhood garage sale in 2009: Motion by Paula Fox-Murphy, seconded by Nadeen Thompson received three votes in favor. Motion did not pass.

VII. New Business

• 2009 Budget: Unchanged from 2008. A motion to accept the report was made by Trent Cox, seconded by Bill Wade and approved without dissent.

• Holiday Party 2008: This will be held at the Epicurean. Bill & April Dowd and Joe Claeys will organize.

• Continued thanks to Polly Hayward for arranging for the meeting room for membership meetings.

• The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday May 4, 2009, at Faith Lutheran Church.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

-- Submitted by Patricia E. Whitman, Secretary of the Board, October 6, 2008.

4th quarter dues are (over)due

Have you paid up?

The fourth and final installment of your 2008 Homeowners Association dues was due on October 1.

Dues are $355 per household. If you haven't yet paid, please get your checks to Treasurer Kathy Wade ASAP.

Thank you.