Scallop Shell

   Plimouth Commons Cooperative Corporation

Board Members - 2022-2023
President/Clerk Donna L. Marshall
Vice President Linda Pomroy
Treasurer/Recording Secretary Barbara Andrews
Board Member Guido Beschi
Board Member Jack Lynch


Non-board members

Sergeant-at-Arms Art Hamblin
Scallop Shell Editor/ Webmaster    Laurie Gohl
Social Club Cathy Angelini, & Pat Modale

Sunshine Club    Kathy Duart

Please Note:
The Community Information Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Clubhouse. Everyone is urged to attend these meetings.

If you have an issue with trees - contact Jack Lynch
If you have issues with catch basins or road repair - contact George Eldridge

OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday – available by phone 9:00am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday – available at the Community Center 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – 9:00am – Noon
Sunday – OFF (except for emergencies)

Marsha F. 1st June G. 1st
Gail C. 2nd Nancy M. 4th
Judy M. 6th Rick O. 6th
Sue A. 11th Joal S. 12th
Junie H. 14th Pat Q. 14th
Nancy N. 16th Marilyn H. 20th
Sue L. 26th

Jim & Gail C. 18th

From the Desk of the President

I have some really exciting news to share with you this month. Plimouth Commons will be having its very first “Health Fair.” Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 14th 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Community Center. The Center Well Home Health approached us and offered to volunteer their time to show us their program. They will be bringing a registered nurse, a physical therapist, and an occupational therapist to this fair. They will also do a brief presentation, do blood pressure screening, balance screening, a session called “ask a nurse” where you can ask questions and a walking program. There is no charge for any of their services. Depending on the response from our community, they may come back for regular screenings or assistance. This is an opportunity for everyone to get information on improving their fitness and health. Your individual privacy will be maintained. I hope you will all take the time to participate in this beneficial program.

Pool - The pool is scheduled to be open for Memorial Day Weekend. A big thank you to our volunteers who keep our pool safe and sparkling. I hope everyone will have an enjoyable experience this summer and follow a few basic guidelines:
Please remember others’ privacy. Many pool goers are there for relaxation, reading, sun-bathing and quiet time. Please keep noise to a minimum.
For sanitary reasons please shower before and after leaving the pool.
No diving, horseplay, running or screaming/shouting
Please do not bring any glass items to the pool. Keep the pool area clean.
Pets - Just a brief reminder to please prevent your pets from urinating on plants/bushes/grass on people’s property. There are numerous, available, open common areas for this purpose.

Town Watering Schedule - Following is the watering schedule imposed by the Town of Plymouth for this summer:
No watering on Monday Even addresses – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 5-7am and 5-7pm Odd addresses – Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 5-7am and 5-7pm
Election - The deadline for submitting nominations for the two open board positions is Wednesday, May 31, 2023 See the attached information sheet for important dates.

Annual Shareholder’s Meeting – Will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm. We will be presenting the 2023/24 budget along with some special information. I hope you plan to attend this very important meeting.

SEPTIC DO’S AND DON’TS

DO
• DO PRACTICE WATER CONSERVATION
• DO CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS AND REPAIR THEM
• DO USE SEPTIC SAFE TOILET PAPER ONLY

DON’TS
• DO NOT USE WISK
• DO NOT USE POWDERED CLEANERS (DISHWASHER, LAUNDRY OR CLEANERS LIKE SPIC N SPAN)
• DO NOT FLUSH WIPES (INCLUDING DISPOSABLE ONES), ANY SANITARY    PRODUCTS, PAPER TOWELS, TISSUES, ETC.
• DO NOT USE A GARBAGE DISPOSAL
• DO NOT USE SEPTIC TANK ADDITIVES
• DO NOT FLUSH SOLID WASTES SUCH AS CIGARETTE BUTTS, FOOD, MEDICINE PACKETS, DRUGS, OR GARBAGE INTO THE TOILET
• DO NOT POUR GREASE, OILS OR MAYONNAISE INTO EITHER THE    TOILET OR THE DRAINS
• DO NOT PUT STRONG CHEMICALS SUCH AS CLEANING PRODUCTS,    CLEANING WATER OR EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLEACH DOWN THE    TOILET OR THE DRAINS.

DO NOT USE ANY DRAIN CLEANERS LIKE LIQUID PLUMBER, DRANO, ETC.

Laurie’s News
Hi Everyone,

Wow I want to thank all the volunteers who came out to help clean up our Community it looks wonderful and because of some of you cleaning up your yards in advance it only took two hours for the crew to finish up and pick up all the piles along the sides of the roads. Great job everyone.

I want to wish all of our Gentlemen in this Community a very Happy Father’s Day.

Now that the pool is open and our Bocce games and other out door activities have started for the 2023 Summer season let’s all get out and enjoy our Community and all that it offers.

See you around the Community,
Laurie

Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
Please make your own hummingbird nectar.
4 cups boiling water, 1 cup white granulated sugar
Please Do Not use Organic or Raw sugar it contains Lead
Bring water to boil, remove from heat, add sugar and stir very well and let cool. Do Not use Red Dye or store bought nectar. Please clean every 1-3 days. Do not use anything else.
On hot or cold days to maintain feeders. Fill with less more often. 70-84 Clean every 3 days, 85-87 Clean every 2 days, 88-99 Clean every day. Nectar can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Never let you feeder become cloudy or moldy. Bacteria & mold will kill the birds. Always keep clean.
Problem with ants. Use an ant moat filled with plain water. Never use Vaseline or oil products on or around the feeder, ground, or hooks.
Feeding Hummingbirds is a huge responsibility, if you don’t have the time to keep clean & fresh just plant flowers. Hummingbirds safety is always the first priority.
If you find an injured bird, find a local rehabber here. Animalhelpnow.com
The Hummingbird Whisperer