Bonnie Blankenship, Hedingham’s Hi-Milers President, passed away on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 after suffering a stroke Wednesday. She was only 60.

Bonnie was a great friend, always there to lend a kind hand. She was very involved her community, always wanting to do for others. There will be a hole in Hedingham that only she could fill, with her tender & compassionate ways. Someone so special, can never be forgotten. We ask that you keep her & her family in your prayers as they make their way through this difficult time.

No funeral or memorial services will take place. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to:

Humane Society of the United States
Dept GAIT04
2100 L Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20037

The sorrow of the faithful
is not that of permanent loss,
but the tender sense of sadness
that comes in saying good-bye for now
to someone we love.
May today’s sorrow give way
to the peace and
comfort of God’s love.

The newest version of Hedingham Newsletter is now available. You can download the newsletter in a PDF format here or read it online here.

The previous newsletter (January-March 2008) can be downloaded here

It’s a Social Thing!

Hedingham is off to a swinging start this year! Here is a run-down of the Hedingham Social Calendar for 2008:

Easter Picnic
With well over 150 kids attending the Easter Picnic at Linville Ridge Park, it was a wonderful success. While we did have to contend with a light sprinkle, a great time was still had by all. With egg decorating, sack races & the egg hunt (not to mention a visit from Peter Cottontail HIMSELF), it was a wonderful time. Thanks to all that came out & next year will be even better!

Spring Yard Sale
This year’s Spring Yard Sale was a smashing success! Hope everyone had a great turn-out at this bi-annual event. Keep your eyes on Hedingham.ORG for the Fall Yard Sale!

Memorial Day Pool Opening
Come on out & join your Hedingham friends & neighbors in our annual Memorial Day Pool Opening Party on May 24th at the Willow Oak Pool! From 1PM to 4PM, enjoy music, the sun, the water & lots of delicious food! Lunch will PROMPTLY be served at 1PM & lasts as long as it lasts. So get there early! This is always such great fun & what a wonderful way to kick off the Summer!!

July 4th on the 5th!
Join your fellow Hedingham friends & neighbors as we add a new event to our ever-expanding Social Calendar! This year we’ll be having an early evening Ice Cream Social! Come join us on July 5th from 4PM-6PM for some ice cream & poolside fun at the Willow Oak Pool!

Hedingham Night’s OUT!!
With unanimous Board approval, Hedingham’s Night’s Out are coming soon! Right now, we’re on the lookout for volunteers to coordinate these nights: GAME NIGHT, COUPLE’S NIGHT, LADIES NIGHT, GUYS NIGHT. If you’d like to help coordinate any one of these events, please contact Jen Taylor at krazykeeblerjen@aol.com or 250-3259. The only way these can be successful is with YOUR HELP!!

2nd Annual Fall Festival & 1st Annual Chili Cook-off!
Mark your calendars, the Fall Festival returneth! On October 18th, come on out to the Willow Oak Park for some food, music, libations & fun from 4PM to 9PM!! With the return of the carnival games, we’ll also be hosting the very 1st Annual Hedingham Chili Cook-Off! Everyone tells you, yours is best & now’s the time to find out if it’s true! Sign-ups & more information coming soon on www.Hedingham.ORG. Also, look for a sign-up booth at the Hedingham Pool Party.
Don’t just dream about blue ribbon chili, MAKE IT!!

1st Annual Hedingham Tree Lighting
Join your friends on December 5th from 6PM to 9PM at the Hedingham Athletic Center for an old fashioned tree lighting & caroling with The Jolly Old Elf HIMSELF!! We’re taking a new twist on our classic Christmas event this year. Dinner will be provided by Hedingham & we’re asking that YOU bring a dessert to share with the neighborhood! We’ll sing songs, dance to old holiday favorites, listen to Santa & Mrs. Claus tell stories & delight in the joy the holiday season brings, together!