Orchard Hills-Maplewood Homeowners Association (OHMHA) in Ann Arbor, MI

Solarize Webinar
Saturday, February 19 at 10am
An Invitation from OHMHA Residents
Rad and Sandy Smith

Hello from Rad and Sandy Smith,

We are planning to have solar panels installed on our home through the Ann Arbor Solarize program, using Oak Electric as our installer.

We are hosting a solar group-buy webinar meeting on Saturday, February 19 at 10 am to provide you with information about going solar and give you the chance to get a group discount.

Julie Roth from the City of Ann Arbor will lead the webinar and explain the group-buy program and incentives. Representatives from Oak Electric will explain how solar works and what to expect from installing solar panels. There will be time to answer questions.

Please join us! Here is the sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1usbUrlu_8CWt5xsUZ71d7VK0oBncn4aFIMn2Xt_9op0/

Let us know if you have any questions. We hope to see you there,

Best regards,
Rad and Sandy Smith

A Message from Thurston Nature Center

We are asking everyone to please stay out of the areas cleared last summer for repair of the drain pipe in the SW section of the Nature Center. These two areas were reseeded with several thousands of dollars worth of native seeds at the end of the work, and those plants need to grow without being trampled. Please use the paths and sidewalks to get where you are going! There are plenty of ways to get around without entering the cleared areas, which are shown in blue in the map.
Also note that a portion of the Thurston-Clague Trail remains flooded, and most likely will be until summer. The detour is North Prairie Trail.

The OHMHA Board Needs You!

September 2019 Meeting at Sweetwaters

Neighbors, if you'd like to join the OHMHA Board, we invite you to contact any board member. Serving on the board is a great way to learn about and help out the community. Currently there is one open position on the twelve member board.

There are typically five board meetings per year -- currently being held on Zoom.

RECENT EVENTS SPONSORED BY OHMHA

Neighborhood Garage Sale
Saturday, August 14, 2021

It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood for this annual event. Around 30-35 families in the combined OHMHA and Bromley neighborhoods held garage sales this year.

OHMHA and Friends Solarize Event
Sunday, August 1, 2021

The Orchard Hills - Maplewood neighborhood hosted a Zoom meeting to launch a neighborhood Solarize group-buy on Sunday, August 1, 2021. For those who missed the meeting but want to learn more, click here for information about Ann Arbor Solarize.

OHMHA General Meeting and Election
Wednesday, June 9, 7:00 pm - online

Guest Speaker: Tom Crawford, City Administrator

Tom Crawford gave an overview of Ann Arbor city government and spoke about his role and plans as City Administrator. A very informative question and answer session followed.

Community Forum
Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Community Forum was held this year on Zoom. Click here to view a recording of the forum (passcode m1dL+tya if needed).
Neighbors from OHMHA and surrounding communities met virtually to discuss:

Orchard Hills - Maplewood and Bromley Neighborhoods
Thurston Nature Center
OHAC and Dolfin Pools
Thurston and Clague Communities
Thurston Players

OHMHA Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 10, 7pm
Guest Speaker: Linh Song

Linh Song, our new 2nd Ward City Council representative, was the guest speaker at our OHMHA Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 10. The meeting, held via Zoom, was a dialogue between neighbors and board member Song on various issues affecting the OHMHA neighborhood and the city in general.

A2ZERO Presentation by
Sustainability and Innovations Manager for the city of Ann Arbor, Missy Stults
Wednesday November 11, 2020 at 7pm

At our November 2020 Board Meeting, held via Zoom, Missy Stults made a presentation and took questions about:

Ann Arbor's A2ZERO Program
its vision to reach carbon neutrality by 2030
and its Climate Ambassador Program

For those who missed this discussion, here's a link to Missy's slides for the presentation.

Click here to read about the meeting.

Ward 2 City Council Candidate Forum
Sunday, June 28, 1 pm
via Zoom

For nearly 40 years, the Orchard Hills-Maplewood Homeowners Association (OHMHA) has held candidate forums in the 2nd City Council ward as a way of informing residents about issues facing the our neighborhood and the city as a whole. This year Jane Lumm and Linh Song are running in the Democratic primary which takes place on August 4. This year’s forum took place on June 28 at 1 pm on Zoom. OHMHA resident and board member Pete Mooney moderated the forum which consisted of questions from the board and audience members. If you missed the forum, click here to view a recording of the forum.

OHMHA Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Huei Peng, Mcity Director

The OHMHA 2020 annual meeting was held online via Zoom. In addition to updates on the OHMHA neighborhood, the meeting featured special guest speaker Huei Peng, Roger L. McCarthy Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Professor Peng spoke to our group of neighbors about Mcity, an interdisciplinary project just across Plymouth Road. Mcity is a public-private partnership devoted to advancing the development of connected and automated vehicles. Learn more at: https://mcity.umich.edu.

13th Annual Fall Festival
Sunday, October 6, 2019

The Fall Festival, sponsored by Orchard Hills - Maplewood Homeowners Association (OHMHA) along with support from the Thurston Nature Center, Orchard Hills Athletic Club (OHAC), Bromley Neighborhood, and our local schools, took place on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Thanks to everyone who joined together for this fun neighborhood event.

OHMHA General Meeting and Election
Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 7:00pm at OHAC Pool
Guest Speaker: Nick Hutchinson, Ann Arbor City Engineer

Thanks to all the neighbors who attended the OHMHA Annual General Meeting and election at the OHAC pool on Wednesday, June 5. Nick Hutchinson, Ann Arbor City Engineer, presented information about city road projects in general and an overview of road projects impacting our area in the next 5 years. Following the presentation he answered the audience's questions. Click here for the handout he provided with links to the information sources, his contact information, and a map of the upcoming road related projects in our area.

Community Forum
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Zoup! at Traver Village

Thanks to all neighbors who attended the 6th annual Community Forum at Zoup!. Thanks to Zoup! for hosting the forum.

OHMHA Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Sweetwaters at Plymouth and Green , 7:30 pm

Brian Steglitz, Manager, Ann Arbor Water Treatment Services speaks at OHMHA board meeting

Brian Steglitz, Manager of Water Treatment Services gave a presentation on the water treatment process that Ann Arbor uses, current issues, and future plans for the water treatment facility. He also answered many questions from the audience. The meeting was moved to Sweetwaters since Clague Middle School was closed due to inclement weather. Thanks to Brian and all the neighbors who attended this informative meeting.

12th Annual OHMHA Fall Festival
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Thanks to all who attended the 12th Annual Fall Festival. The event is held on Yorktown Drive at the grassy area by Thurston Pond and the OHAC parking lot. Highlights include:

cider, apples, and donuts for all courtesy of OHMHA.
a Wildlife Demonstration presented by Francie Krawke of Michigan Avian Experience.
Musical Entertainment highlighted by the Thurston Elementary School choirs.
Critters From the Pond - live interactive presentation of some of our aquatic wildlife at
Thurston Pond.
Local school charities fundraising.
Activities, games, and presentations/literature from local neighborhood organizations.

11th Annual Fall Festival
Sunday, September 24, 2017

HIGHLIGHTS
• Cider, donuts, brownies and apples courtesy of OHMHA.
• Our favorite eagle, hawk, and owl in a Wildlife Demonstration presented by Francie Krawke of Michigan Avian Experience.
• Musical Entertainment highlighted by Alison Hendrix-who has just released a new CD--as
well as the Thurston Elementary School choirs.
• Critters From the Pond - live interactive presentation of some of our aquatic wildlife at
Thurston Pond.
• Local school charities fundraising - including the Kiwanis Thurston 5K Run Walk and Family 1 Mile Fun Run.
• Many more activities, games, and presentations/literature from local neighborhood organizations.

10th Annual Fall Festival
Sunday, September 25

Highlights:

Groups represented were OHMHA, OHAC, Bromley, Kiwanis, Thurston PTO, AADL, Community Action Network (CAN), and Nixon Area Alliance.
Great stage events including: Mike Conboy appreciation from TNC and CAN, Community High Jazz Band, Thurston 3rd, 4th and 5th grade choirs, Audubon Russet, and Sarah of Michigan Avian Experience with Birds of Prey.
Free cider, apple, doughnuts, a raffle and the M&M's guessing game, face painting and a pizza sale fundraiser for Thurston Pantry.
No less than three members of the Ann Arbor Police Department attended. City Council Member Jane Lumm and County Commissioner Yousef Rahbi also attended.

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Annual Dues Payment

Pay your OHMHA annual dues online. Dues are $20 -- additional contributions are gratefully accepted. Click the button below to pay with PayPal. Note: Please check the box on the PayPal screen that allows PayPal to share your address with us!

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

OHMHA has a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" initiative to make it easier for new families to find out more information about our neighborhood and to make them feel at home. If you are aware of a new neighbor moving in, please contact OHMHA Board Member Jerry Schulte with a street address so that we can make sure that we include them in this initiative.