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100 East 8th Street, Suite 270
Holland, MI 49423
Monthly Bulletin
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March 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
9:00 a.m. coffee – 9:30 a.m. program
Haworth Conference Center, Hope College
Randy Thelen, President, Lakeshore Advantage
A little less than one year ago, the greater Holland/Zeeland area was blessed with the
announcement that a multi-million dollar LG battery plant would be constructed in our
area, employing hundreds of local residents. This announcement was followed with the
visit of President Barak Obama for the formal grounding of the plant in July of 2010.
The project and visit was arranged and engineered by Lakeshore Advantage - the
economic development group representing the cities and townships within the
Holland/Zeeland area. Randy Thelen, President of Lakeshore Advantage, will be our
March 1st speaker. He will explain how Lakeshore Advantage was organized, funded
and their plan of action for future economic development in our area. He will discuss
their continued involvement to ensure this happens through cooperative efforts
involving our area educational systems, local businesses and each of our cooperating
governmental units.
The long-term impact of cooperative action will contribute greatly to our future wellbeing and should be of interest to each HASP member.
Upcoming Programs:
April – Eldon Greig, Climate Change
May – Joseph Byrd, Life of St. Francis of Assisi
June – Annual Luncheon and Business Meeting
MEMBERSHIP
We welcome the following new members:
SALLY POLLOCK
Profession:
Designed and developed global intranet systems for collaboration among engineers
Education:
University of Michigan, B.A., Wayne State, teaching certificate
Hobbies:
Biking, sailing, x-country skiing, travel and reading
Mentor:
Mary Aardema
LEONA HUSTON
Profession:
Speech Pathologist
Education:
Central Michigan University, B.S. and M.A.
Hobbies:
Travel, reading, the arts – plays and concerts.
Mentor:
Anne DuMez
DIAN TAYLOR
Profession:
Nursing
Education:
Michigan State University, Grand Valley State University, Social Sciences, Education
and Nursing
Hobbies:
Visual arts/watercolor and music – violin and flute.
Mentor:
Donna Bogle
New Member Orientation for members who have joined since October 2010 will be Tuesday, April 5,
2011, from 8:45-9:30 a.m. Further information will be mailed to new members.
COMMUNICATIONS
Don’t we all enjoy the excitement that comes from reading that new book, story, or article that has
really captured our attention? (You know, the one we can’t wait to get to with a cup of coffee or tea?)
Well, HASP each year has brought together a yearly review of all kinds of your writings from prose, to
memoirs to childhood stories. It’s a place where each of us can share with the whole community here,
but it doesn’t happen without you! Rachel N. Remen, M.D, the author of such books as My
Grandfather’s Blessings and Kitchen Table Wisdom tells us that, “everybody is a story,” so why not
take a part of your own story be it prose, poetry or even a list and share it? Write it out longhand, on a
yellow legal pad, or type it out and send it via email to HASP (hasp@hope.edu) or by mail to
Communications Committee c/o HASP office, 100 East 8th St., Holland, MI 49423.
CURRICULUM
March course offerings:
Renaissance Instruments – Wednesday, March 2
Cinema for the Cerebrum – Thursday, March 3, 10, 17, 31 (9 a.m. – noon)
King Lear – Thursday, March 3 and 10, 1:00 p.m.
Great Conversations – Monday, March 7, 14, 1:00 p.m.
Books and Writers – Tuesday, March 8
Are Holland and Hope Ready? – Wednesday, March 9 and 16
*Memoirs – Wednesday, March 9 and 30, 1:00 p.m.
Becoming Neighbors – Friday, March 11
Non-Fiction Books – Tuesday, March 15
Plays – Turner to Church – Monday, March 28
What’s New in Science – Tuesday, March 29: Ground Water Ecology, Sustainable trends in
Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems, David Koch.
Computer Experiences – Tuesday, March 29, 1:00 p.m.
Hope Campus Ministries – Wednesday, March 30, 1:00 p.m.
(* indicates course meets in the HASP Conference Room.)
There will be no scheduled courses the week of March 21-25, Hope College spring break.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Industry Tour, Friday, March 11
This event is full with a waiting list. The bus will depart the Municipal Stadium parking lot at 9:30
a.m. and return approximately 3:00 p.m. Please contact one of the Special Event committee members
planning this trip if you are unable to attend: Barb Bouma (616) 734-5455, or Ron Gerow (616) 6109161.
HASP Spring Fling – Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The annual Spring Fling is a great time to meet and/or reconnect with fellow HASP members. The
event will take place at the Macatawa Bank on 8th Street (lower level). Remember to enter the rear of
the bank where HASP greeters will welcome you. There is no charge for this social event. However,
please bring a plate of hors d’oeuvres or something sweet to share. Refreshments will be provided
(wine, punch, coffee). Reservations should be mailed to the HASP office by April 4, 2011.
Off the beaten path…Hickory Corners, MI – Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Travel with us to visit the Gilmore Auto Museum – yes, in Hickory Corners. Then enjoy a three
course dinner and tour at the historic Kellogg Manor House on beautiful Gull Lake.
We will leave the Municipal Stadium parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and return approximately 4:00 p.m.
Please fill out the attached reservation form and mail to the HASP office with your check and menu
choice. Sign-up is limited with a deadline of April 30th. Cost is $43.00 per person which includes
coffee and donuts for our morning break, tours at both locations and lunch at the Manor.
Morton Arboretum – Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Come along with us for a day long visit to the former estate of Mr. Joy Morton (1855-1934), the estate
that he transformed into The Morton Arboretum in 1922. The Morton Arboretum located in Lisle, IL.
is a reflection of Mr. Joy Morton’s interest in the cultivation and preservation of the environment,
facets of which he learned from his father, the founder of Arbor Day and his mother, an avid gardener.
Mr. Joy Morton is the founder of the Morton Salt Company. A portion of their published mission
statement reads that the Arboretum “collects and studies trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the
world, to display them across naturally beautiful landscapes for people to study and enjoy….”
Our visit will start off with a one hour morning walking tour on paved paths narrated by their
knowledgeable guides highlighting conifers, plant collections, spring blossoms, and the area’s history,
all in close proximity to Meadow Lake. There are additional venues to explore, including the
children’s garden, the two acre maze garden, and a paved .6 mile path around Meadow Lake. A
special exhibit on Jens Jensen, the Chicago parks landscape architect, is being set up in June in the
nearby library. If you prefer, you can just relax in the Visitor’s Center, enjoy the Gingko Café, and the
Arboretum Store, featuring nature inspired jewelry, books, home and garden accents, and gifts for
children. Later, we will have lunch overlooking Meadow Lake. The afternoon will include an open
air tram tour, The Acorn Express, where one relaxes as we view all 1700 acres of the estate that
includes five lakes, marshes, forests, a prairie, and a major river. We will learn about their above
mentioned collection that includes 4,117 kinds of trees, shrubs, other plants from around the world,
and, in addition, the area’s natural history that includes events dating back to the glaciers that over ran
the area. The tour will also highlight the Morton family legacy, including a visit to the Founder’s
Room which was originally part of their former mansion, where we can observe displays of all four
generations of Morton’s.
A special exhibit has been announced that will open on May 19th……Nature Unframed: Art at the
Arboretum. The outdoor exhibit features eleven “renowned artists from around the world designing
their pieces specifically based on how they ‘read’ the unique landscape ‘galleries’ where the works
will be displayed”. We will view the exhibit during both our walking and tram tours!
Late in the day we will have dinner at the Public Landing Restaurant in the Gaylord Building (1838),
located in a park setting on the historic Michigan and Illinois Canal in Lockport, IL. We will be back
in Holland by 9:00 P.M. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 8, 2011, and sign up on the
attached trip reservation/menu selection form. We will leave from the Municipal Stadium parking lot
at 8:00 a.m. Sign-up is limited. The cost of the trip is $85 per person, due with your reservation form
to the HASP office. Brochures on the Morton Arboretum (mortonarb.org) are displayed on the Special
Events Bulletin Board/bookshelf at the HASP office.
Save the Date! A Shaw Theatre trip has been planned for Niagara on the Lake this fall. This is the
50th anniversary and they have selected some great plays to offer! The trip will be September 13-15,
2011. Watch your next bulletin for further details and registration.
SERVICE
Volunteers still needed: OAR (Ottagon Addictions Recovery, 483 Century, Holland) is in need of
volunteers on Tuesday, March 15 from 10 A.M. until noon to help assemble group folders and assist in
archiving files. If interested, contact Elsa Hyde at grandmachicago7@yahoo.com or call 616-9949787.
HASP OFFICE NEWS
Hope College Volunteer services office has requested we make the following announcement:
Moonlight Serenade – A delightful Dance Social!
Friday, April 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Evergreen Commons Auditorium
All adults age 50+ are invited to this free dance social, hosted by Hope College students. Enjoy a
wonderful evening of light refreshments, delightful music, dancing and an opportunity to socialize. No
dance partner or experience needed! Singles are welcome. “Dressy” attire is requested – no jeans
please. Please RSVP at volunteers@hope.edu, or you can call 395-7141, or Evergreen Commons at
355-5121.
HASP Spring Fling
April 13, 2011
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Name(s) ___________________________________________________________________
No. of Reservations: ________________________
Gilmore Car Museum – Kellogg Manor House
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
$43.00 per person
Name(s) ____________________________________________________________________
No. of people: ____________________ Check in the amt. of: ________________________
Emergency contact name and #:
________________________________________________________________________________
Menu Choice(s):
__________ Grilled petite tenderloin steak w/roasted garlic mashed potatoes
__________ Apple and cranberry stuffed chicken breast with herbed red skins
Morton Arboretum Tour, Wednesday, June 8, 2011
$85.00
Name(s) _______________________________________________________________________
No. of people: ________________________ Check in the amt. of: _______________________
Emergency contact name and #:
____________________________________________________________________________
Menu Choice(s):
Gourmet Sandwiches/Lunch at the Arboretum
_________ Grilled chicken breast w/roasted red pepper hummus, marinated tomatoes, eggplant
and baby spinach on a ciabatta roll.
_________ Tuna Club Wrap – tuna salad, crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato.
_________ Roast beef, smoked ham, bacon, cheddar cheese w/lettuce and tomato on sourdough bread
Entrée Selection/Public Landing Restaurant
_________ Citrus Baked Tilapia
_________ Sirloin beef tips, mushroom, and onion burgundy demi glaze
_________ Roasted free range turkey, sage stuffing
Special needs/requests:_________________________________________________________________