Recreation Sponsored Groups and HFCA Clubs

Chess Club of Hemlock Farms
The Chess Club of Hemlock Farms welcomes chess players of all levels, and those who wish to learn the game.
For those who desire, free lessons and instruction are available. Meetings held weekly, each Thursday (except
holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at the Conference Center. For further information, call Andy Di Guardia at 570/775-9479, Ed
Henrion 570/775-6471, or Joe Reis 570/775-9238. Beginners and all levels of players are welcome. Free lessons
are available.

Columbia Italian-American Club
The Columbia Italian-American Club, Inc. (CIAC) was founded in 1998 in Hemlock Farms as a not-for profit
organization to honor and foster our Italian heritage which has a rich culture in the arts, sciences and philosophy.
Our objective is to learn about our culture; to honor it; promote it; and pass it on to future generations. Our
charitable mission is to be of service to our community and to help in situations where needed. Examples are a
scholarship fund, donations to local service and religious groups and the identification of needy families. We seek
to promote good will through good deeds. The CIAC is a socially active group and we enjoy each other's company.
Our mission is to foster friendship among our members and to stimulate intellectual advancement. Occasionally we
conduct programs, inviting speakers to discuss subjects of interest to enlighten our members about our rich Italian
history and culture. We have fund-raising activities for charitable purposes. Our goal is to enlist others with similar
interests and backgrounds to join us in contributing to the growth, understanding and appreciation of our heritage.
For membership information call 570/775-9167.

Computer Club
The Computer Club is a computer user group in Hemlock Farms. It is open to residents of Hemlock Farms who
use computers. (It is not necessary to own one). The club serves a forum for open-ended discussions on
computing. There is a beginners segment at the early part of the meetings. We are not a "computer course," those
are available at local high schools and computer stores in the area. Our meetings start in April and end at the end
of November. We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Conference Center. Guests are
welcome. New members with expertise in particular software are encouraged to make a presentation at the club.
We do from time to time have presentations made by outside computer experts on popular programs that are of
interest to members. For further information, call Al Chaikin at 570/775-0351.

Country Club
Country Club Drive
Lords Valley Country Club is a private, member-owned club located within Hemlock Farms. The use of its facilities,
which include an 18-hole Championship golf course, ten har-tru tennis courts, an Olympic size swimming pool and
various dining locations, are limited to club members and their guests. For further information regarding the club,
contact Lords Valley Country Club, 1004 Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA 18428, or call 570/775-7335.
www.lordsvalleycountryclub.org.

Discussion Club
Formerly called the Political Discussion Club, our Club invites all people interested in a free exchange of opinion
on various subjects related to national or international politics, science or medicine, business or social issues. We
meet once a month in the Conference Center. Look for meeting date information in the Hemlock Happenings, on
Channel 15 or posted at the Mail Room bulletin board.

Fifty Plus Club
The 50+ Club, founded in 1981, is open to ALL Hemlock Farms residents 50 years of age or over. Formed to
develop and maintain a spirit of camaraderie and fellowship among its members. 50+ is an organized program of
social, recreational, fraternal, educational, cultural and informational activities. The regularly scheduled business
meetings of the Club are held on the first Tuesday of each month in the Clubhouse at 1:00 p.m. Club events are posted in Hemlock Happenings, the Hemlock News and on Channel 15. Contact Jill Barbier 570/775-9551 for
membership information.

Fire and Rescue Company Auxiliary
This voluntary organization is engaged in activities to raise funds for the Fire & Rescue Company. Its members
meet the first Friday of each month (March through October) at the Firehouse at 10:30 a.m. New members and/or
helpers are always welcome. For further information on the Auxiliary or for Lottery Calendar's, 500 club raffle or
Dues raffle, contact President Jane Hiland 570/775-7103, Vice President Barbara Garafola at 570/257-4140 or
Secretary Ellen Urbanski at 570/257-0038.

Fishing & Boating Club of Hemlock Farms
The Fishing and Boating Club of Hemlock Farms meets once a month from April to September. It is open to all
Hemlock Farms residents. For information, call Vinny at 570/775-9379.

Hemlock Farms Babe Ruth Youth Organization
This is an adult organization that is dedicated to administering to the youth of the community in conjunction with
the Wallenpaupack Babe Ruth League. The group performs such functions as league registration, securing
sponsors, supplying equipment and uniforms, fund raising, securing permits for fields and facilities and enlisting
volunteers for such positions as coaches, umpires, groundskeepers and team parents. Special events will be
announced in the Hemlock Happenings and Channel 15. For information, call President Chad Goetz at 570/775-
1709. Website: www.wabrl.com

Hemlock Farms Landscape Club
Established in March 1998, the Landscape Club, a volunteer organization of Hemlock Farms residents, is
dedicated to the enhancement and preservation of our community's appearance. Our projects include the design,
planting and maintenance of Hemlock Farms Entrance, Administration Building, Clubhouse & the water feature,
Mailroom, 9/11 Memorial, and the Public Safety Building. The Club's projects are coordinated with Management
and completed with participation of our members and the Public Works Department. We include native plants,
disease and deer resistant specimens in our planting choices. A portion of the monies needed to sustain our work
is derived from fund raising projects including the "Gift Tree Program", plant sales and individual and corporate
donations. Our "Donor Recognition Tree is on display in the Clubhouse lounge. Qualifications for membership: A
desire to create, learn and work with other club members. Experience not necessary! Community pride a must! For
more information, contact Ronnie Diaz at 570/775-8893 and Dianne Casella at 570/775-9204.

Hemlock Farms Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
368 Hemlock Farms Road
The Hemlock Farms Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company would like to welcome you to the community.
Our company provides fire, rescue and EMS protection to the community, Porter Township and part of Blooming
Grove and Dingmans Townships. Our complement includes one ladder truck, one engines, two rescues, brush
truck, two ambulances a rescue four-wheeler and a rescue boat. Our members are highly trained and dedicated to
serving your needs in the most professional manner possible. We are a volunteer company not supported by your
dues at all. Annual contributions by every property owner are crucial to our survival. Our presence represents a
substantial saving on your homeowner's insurance with an ISO rating of 6 (a very good rating for a rural volunteer
company). The HFCA Board of Directors strongly suggests residents donate to Hemlock Farms Vol. Fire & Rescue
Co. at 1053 Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA 18428. If you would like to become a member of our team in any
capacity, feel free to contact us at 570/775-6447 or stop at the firehouse for an application. Our business meetings
are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at the Firehouse. For fire or medical emergencies
please dial 911.

Hemlock Farms Writers Group
The Hemlock Farms Writers Group meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at the Orchard House. Sessions are
to share a love of writing. We critique each other's works, with inspiration, support and encouragement. Genre
ranges from vignettes to short stories, poetry and novels. Serious writers are always welcome. Contact Lorraine Davis at 570-775-1916 for information.

Interfaith Council
The Interfaith Council of Hemlock Farms consists of representatives from each of the three organized religious
groups serving Hemlock Farms, namely: The Church at Hemlock Farms, the Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms
and St. John Neumann-Good Shepherd Parish. It conducts programs designed to increase interfaith
understanding through activities such as its annual Memorial Day and Thanksgiving Services and Holocaust
Memorial Service.

Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms
540 Forest Drive
The Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms, the only Jewish presence in Pike County, is celebrating its 39th year. It
is the place where members gather to celebrate joyous occasions or offer comfort on sad occasions. The
Fellowship offers various educational, cultural and social events throughout the year. The religious school offers an
innovative curriculum as well as Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparations. The Fellowship participates in and hosts
Community Interfaith Services and programs for Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Yom Hashoa, 9/11 and throughout
the year. The 2010 adult calendar includes lectures, book reviews, film series, concerts, Sisterhood, and Men's
Club events. Friday evening services are followed by an Oneg Shabbat. Saturday morning services includes Torah
study and Kiddush. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in our House of Worship where Jewish Holidays
and Festivals are observed and celebrated. For membership and/or additional information, please call the
Fellowship office at 570/775-7497, email: or check our website: www.jfhf.org. You and your inquiries
are welcome.

Jewish Women International
Jewish Women International is a vital women's organization dedicated to improving the economic and social
welfare of women, children and their families throughout the world, nation and in Pike County. Our fund raising
events support the Blooming grove Food Pantry, MANNA, Safe Haven, Wayne-Pike Adult Literacy Program and
HF Fire and Rescue. Our national agenda focuses on ending discrimination and family abuse through education
and community action. Regular meetings are held throughout the year on the third Sunday of each month at the
Conference Center. Programs focus on cultural, educational, timely topics, as well as social events. We also
sponsor weekly Card and Mah Jongg games Tuesday through Friday afternoons from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the
Orchard House. General meetings are open to all interested residents of Hemlock Farms. Watch Channel 15 for
future events. For additional information, call President, Marilyn Meyerowitz 570/775-0710 or Vice President, Enid
Goldberg 570/775-9460.

MANNA
MANNA is a service group supported by organizations and individuals in Hemlock Farms. MANNA, whose
services are available to ALL Hemlock Farmers, has as its goal the following: to drive incapacitated or recuperating
neighbors to places of need if the emergency arises; to make friendly visits to shut-ins; and to do emergency
marketing; to make telephone checks; (Medical or similar emergencies should be referred to Fire and Rescue
and/or Security.) Our food pantry is available to those in EMERGENCY situations. Those wishing to take
advantage of the services or those willing to offer services, are invited to leave telephone messages on the
machine at The Church at Hemlock Farms 570/775-6787. Your call will be returned.

Neighbor- to-Neighbor Club
The Neighbor-to-Neighbor Club (N2N) welcomes all Hemlock Farms members with a sincere interest in our
community's future. The Club's purpose is to communicate, educate, and exchange ideas and make suggestions
relevant to Hemlock Farms. We seek to provide a forum for open two-way communication and provide an
opportunity to meet your neighbors. We discuss, analyze and research issues about the welfare of our community.
Please contact Peter D'Alauro at 570/775-9565 if you have any questions.

Scarlet Divas Red Hat Society
The Red Hat Society began as a result of a few women deciding to greet middle age with verve, humor, and élan.
We believe silliness is the comedy relief of life, and since we are all in it together, we might as well join red-gloved
hands and go for the gusto together. Underneath the frivolity, we share a bond of affection, forged by common life
experiences and a genuine enthusiasm for wherever life takes us next. For further information, contact Lorraine
Klein at 570/775-7380.

St. John Neumann-Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Parish
705 Route 739
St. John Neumann is located in Lords Valley between Hemlock Farms Road and McConnell Lake. Mass Schedule
is as follows: Saturday mass is at 4:00 p.m. at St. John Neumann. Sunday Mass at Good Shepherd Church is
Sunday at 8:00 a.m. from Memorial Day to Columbus Day and is at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Church.
Confessions are heard on Saturday from 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. and by appointment. Daily mass consult the parish
bulletin at St. John Neumann Church. Good Shepherd is located 400 yards from Exit 30 (old exit 8 on I-84) on
Route 402.

The Church at Hemlock Farms
098 Willow Drive
The Church at Hemlock Farms, on Lookout Drive, is an interdenominational Christian Church founded in 1971. It is
federated with the Evangelical Covenant Church and the Reformed Church in America. Sunday Schedule:
1) Sunday School for children grades 1-6 begins at 10:00 a.m.; 2) Worship services are at 10 a.m. followed by
Coffee Hour. Throughout the morning, Nursery Care is provided for infants and toddlers. For further information,
please call the Church at 570/775-6787, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Special services are
conducted on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve. Interfaith services are held on Memorial
Day observed and Thanksgiving Sunday. Holy Communion is administered the first Sunday of each month.
Baptisms and Weddings can be scheduled by calling the Church Office. A Confirmation Class for youth and New
Members Orientation Classes are conducted by the Pastor for youth and adults wishing to become members of
the Church. The Pastor is available for counseling, hospital and home visits. There is an active weekday Adult
Bible Class, Youth Fellowship Group, 2 Women's Circles and a Men's Club. A Vacation Bible School is conducted
each summer for all children in the community. A Senior Choir provides music for the Services. Yearly special
events include a Trifles and Treasures Sale on Memorial Day Saturday and Columbus Day Saturday, a Strawberry
Festival in June, a Golf Outing in September, a Harvest Luncheon in November, and an Advent Dinner and
Program in December. A monthly newsletter lists all these services and events. To be added to the mailing list,
please call the Church Office. Publicity is sent to local newspapers, Hemlock News, Hemlock Happenings, and the
community TV Channel 15. A warm welcome is extended to everyone to participate in all services, programs and
events.

The Happy Hookers
A group of Hemlock Farmers interested in handcrafts got together in January 1994 to combat "cabin fever," have
been meeting all year round and growing in numbers ever since. Our purpose is to learn from each other in a
relaxed fun atmosphere. "The Happy Hookers" welcome accomplished crocheters, knitters, embroiderers, etc., as
well as beginners who would like to improve or learn new skills. Meetings are held on Thursdays - 1 p.m. at the
Conference Center. For more info, call Evelyn at 570/775-9829.

The Hemlock Forum
We're a free, non-commercial e-mail discussion group where Hemlock community members can talk about the
issues that concern us. Also, great for staying in touch with friends or making new ones. To join, send an e-mail to
Jeff Fox at: .

Women's Club
The Hemlock Farms Women's Club is a social and philanthropic organization which conducts fund raising
gatherings and educational programs. Recipients of our philanthropic endeavors include the Library, Landscaping
Club, Fire and Rescue, MANNA, Safe Haven, Food Pantry, Support Our Troops, and our Adopt-A-Child Program.
The Club meets the second Saturday of each month (except for July, third Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. in the
Clubhouse, April through November. We continue our winter program without general meetings. The club
sponsors various games throughout the year including Canasta, Scrabble and Maj Jongg.  For further information
contact Angie Cavallomagno, President at 570/775-6499.