RECORDING AVAILABLE BELOW:
Mayoral Forum held on
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Christopher Taylor
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Anne Bannister
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On Sunday, June 26 at 1 pm the Orchard Hills-Maplewood Homeowners Association sponsored a mayoral election forum on Zoom featuring Mayor Christopher Taylor and his challenger in the Democratic primary, former city council member Anne Bannister. Both candidates made opening remarks, answered questions posed by the audience and presented closing remarks. If you were unable to attend, you can view a recording of the forum here. The passcode to access the recording is: 9M#z3%x?
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Stuart Baggaley - In Memoriam
On March 19, 2022, Stuart Baggaley passed away at 96.
Stuart was a long-time resident of neighborhood, and a valued member of the OHMHA board from 2005-2010. A native of England, Stuart served in that country’s Royal Air Force as a radio operator during World War II and was stationed in Norway at the end of the war. While wearing a WWII veteran hat Stuart met then Vice President Biden who gave him a “command coin”....(more)
Stuart was a long-time resident of neighborhood, and a valued member of the OHMHA board from 2005-2010. A native of England, Stuart served in that country’s Royal Air Force as a radio operator during World War II and was stationed in Norway at the end of the war. While wearing a WWII veteran hat Stuart met then Vice President Biden who gave him a “command coin”....(more)
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.
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.
There are typically five board meetings per year -- currently being held on Zoom.
RECENT EVENTS SPONSORED BY OHMHA
OHMHA Annual Meeting and Election
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 7pm
via Zoom
The Orchard Hills Maplewood Home-Owners Association held its annual meeting on Wednesday June 8th at 7pm. The meeting was planned to take place at OHAC pool but the venue was changed to Zoom due to thunderstorms.
The Guest speaker was Milton Dohoney our new City Administrator. Mr. Dohoney shared information about his background, the role of city administrator and current challenges facing the city. He also answered questions submitted by the audience.
The Guest speaker was Milton Dohoney our new City Administrator. Mr. Dohoney shared information about his background, the role of city administrator and current challenges facing the city. He also answered questions submitted by the audience.
Neighborhood Garage Sale
Saturday, June 11, 2022
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, 2021 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.
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 on Zoom in 2021. Click here to view a recording of the forum (passcode m1dL+tya if needed).
Neighbors from OHMHA and surrounding communities met virtually to discuss:
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, 2021
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:
For those who missed this discussion, here's a link to Missy's slides for the presentation.
Click here to read about the meeting.
- 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.
• 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
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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
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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.