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Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Club - Group - Assoc. Club Page Link Description
Chicks with Sticks   Our group is sponsored through the First United Methodist Church of Hawkins, but it is open to all knitters and crocheters.
4th Thursday at noon
East Texas Cocktails
Margo Dowell  903-725-3458
Holly Lake Quilters   Open to anyone interested in quilting.
3rd Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Holly House
Meta O'Connell 903-769-9031 mmoc723812@aol.com
Quilting Friends
We bring our quilting projects--either cutting, piecing, applique, pinning, or whatever. Bring your project and your sewing machine. We have plenty of tables. It's lots of fun! Join us!
Fridays from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Holly House
Veretta Osburn 214-636-5629 veretta_maxey@yahoo.com
Stichin'B   We bring any handwork we want to work on...embroidery, crochet, knitting, beading. Anything. Come enjoy a nice relaxing afternoon with us!
Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Holly Hut
Veretta Osburn 214-636-5629 veretta_maxey@yahoo.com
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Books & Study
Books & Study
Club - Group - Assoc. Club Page Link Description
Holly Book Club
"Not your ordinary book club".  Annual dues are $10
2nd Friday (September through May) 10:00 a.m.
Holly Hall
Janet McMillen 214 566-9096 janet.boynton@att.net
Facebook page
Holly Community Library Club Page
The Library is staffed by 100% volunteers
Louis Gant Memorial
Men Fellowship
  Harmonizing the Synoptic Gospels
Wednesdays 
Coffee time 7:30 a.m.
Lesson and Discussion 8:00  a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Holly Hall
Frank Motsenbocker 903 769-6826 frank.action@live.com
Jay Blint 903 769 2693 hlrpropertyowner@gmail.com
Third Thursday Book Club
The group chooses a book to read together and discusses at the monthly meeting.
3rd Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Holly Hut
Dawn Bahr dmebahr@yahoo.com
Facebook page
Women Fellowship   Tuesdays 10:00  a.m. 
Fellowship Hall at Holly Tree Bible Church located at 1620 S. FM 2869
Francine Evans 936-788-8444 franny@peoplescom.net
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Cards & Games
Cards & Games
Club - Group - Assoc. Club Page Link  Description
Billiard Club   Open Play for Pool Shooters.  The pool hall is reserved every Monday for Open Play by property owners and their guests. In case you cannot make a Monday night session you can always have access to the pool hall by stopping by security and signing out for the key to the building.
Monday Night 7:00 p.m. - ?
Holly Lake Pool Hall
Jay Blint 903 769 2693 hlrpropertyowner@gmail.com
Bingo   Every Saturday night, Starting the first Saturday in March and ending the last Saturday in November. 
Games start at 7:00 p.m.
Food Service begins at 6:00 p.m.
HLVFD Fire Hall 126 PR 7869 (1/4 of a mile from the West Side entrance of HLR).
903 769-4341 hlvfd@etex.net
Bridge Club   Intermediate Party Bridge
Mondays 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Holly Hall
Shonna Mulkey 903 841-0976 semulkey@gmail.com

Open Play for Party Bridge 
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 1:30  p.m. (except first Thursday of the month).

Duplicate Bridge play
Holly Hall
Norm Rauner  903 569-7707
Bunco   Mixed Bunco  
3rd Monday 6:30 p.m. (setup) - 10 p.m.
Holly Hall
Sue Milbradt 503 516-2192 suemilbradt1944@gmail.com
Darts   Cricket and 501 Dart Games - $2 to play
Monday and Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Holly House 
Clarece Hill 903-431-8540 swchill373@aol.com
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Community Programs
Community Programs
Club - Group - Assoc. Club Page Link Description
Coffee Social   Begin your day with friends. An informal gathering of residents enjoying conversation and free coffee
Tuesday 8:30 a.m.
Holly Hall
Community Events Group Club Page Many hands make light work! Consider giving your time to help with two special times in Holly Lake Ranch...July 4th and for the Christmas holidays. Please click on the more information link to see how you can help bring joy to the community. Any and all time given is greatly appreciated!
Ana Melton 817 781-9251 ana64.hlr@yahoo.com
Daughters of the American Revolution Club Page
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history and support better education for our nation's children.
Ann Flake  903-769-5404  flakeann@yahoo.com
Dog Shelter   Safe haven for your lost dog and a dedicated caring group helps lost dogs on the ranch find a home. Holly Lake Dog Shelter is your community nonprofit shelter run by volunteers - Come volunteer or foster a dog:
Pat Gallagher  512-413-3391  pg.53@yahoo.com
Trish La Pointe  832-715-9754  trishflapointe@gmail.com
Cara Kraft  972-679-0146  carakraft@yahoo.com 
 ETX Ambucs   AMBUCS has over 4,000 members in more than 150 chapters in over 30 states. Members work on a grassroots level to fulfill our mission through community service projects, scholarships for therapists, and the Amtryke Adaptive Tricycle.
Cliff Bauerle 817-308-6267 president@etxambucs.org
Helping Because We Care Club Page  We are a non profit organization helping our community through service.  We help by hosting estate sales.  We then use our proceeds to donate money, goods & services to both individuals in need & other charitable organizations.
Jane Beams 903 521-6488 jmbeams@etex.net
Patty Reeder 903 635-1892 hollygolfer436@gmail.com
Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department
 hollylakevfd.org
Hook & Ladder   We are community dedicated to helping our volunteer fire department.  Join us for monthly potlucks featuring a different a speaker each month.
2nd Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
HLVFD Fire Hall 
Jeffrey Jon 903 769-4627 jeffreyjon@icloud.com
Kiwanis Club Club Page
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide - so that one day all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.
Lions Club
Big Sandy Area
  Meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd & 4th Thursday
Senior Citizens Recreational Ctr 207 W Gilmer St. Big Sandy
Rickey Caughron 903 918-9393 caughronr@gmail.com
Meals on Wheels   Volunteer drivers are needed to help deliver meals to the home-bound.
Monday - Thursday
Hawkins Community Center 301 Lynch St. Hawkins TX
Sharon Griffin 903 539-0549
MMAD - 
Men Making a Difference
Club Page
A group of Christian men in the Holly Lake Ranch community committed to helping those who can longer do the things they used to be able to do. If life has dealt you a physical challenge that limits you, we want to be there to help.
Richard Herod  214-578-3261  richardherod54@yahoo.com
Texas Ramp Project
HLR Chapter
  Building Freedom For The Homebound. 
Have you ever changed a person's life in a single day? The Texas Ramp Project does it hundreds of times a year! We Build wheelchair ramps for disabled or elderly people who can't afford to buy one.
Tom Lewis 903-769-6913 talewis47@yahoo.com
The Trails of Holly Lake Ranch Volunteers
Volunteers are involved in maintenance and trail events.
Peggy Musbach 602-999-6784 tommypeg333@att.net
Anita Fraize 214 808-4779 tcgranny10@outlook.com
Facebook page
Women's Service Guild Club Page We are women who love to serve others while having fun in the process.
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Dance & Exercise
Dance & Exercise
Club - Group - Assoc. Club Page Link Description
Aikido   Martial arts class.  Instructor Bob Hallmark.
Monday & Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Holly Hut
Casey Miner 214 763-1327 caseyhminer@gmail.com
Holly Lake Cloggers    Cloggers learn dances for fun and exercise. We dance for enjoyment for ourselves and others. Anyone is welcome, classes are for men or women. 
Monday 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday 2:00 p.m.
Beginners:  Wednesday 3:15 p.m.
Holly House
Martha Hunt 903-530-4835 hlclogger@gmail.com
Holly Lake LIne Dancers   Learn to line dance.  No experience necessary.
Beginners: 2:00 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. Monday (except 3rd Monday).
Improvers: 3:15 p.m - 4:30 p.m. Monday (except 3rd Monday).
Beginners: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday Improvers: 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Thursday
All classes are held at Holly Hall
Dawn Lofgren 903-769-0638 dml5964@gmail.com
Pilates Core Class Club Page A core based class to help you get strong , stay strong and better your balance & flexibility . Bring a mat, shoes, weights (optional) water
Come get & stay strong!!
Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 p.m.
Holly Hall
Sue Howard Schwaebler 469 387-4185 suehoward1960@gmail.com
Water Aerobics   7:00 a.m. Monday - Friday
West Side Pool

8:00 a.m. Monday - Wednesday -Friday
West Side Pool
Dianne Adams 903 769-1346 cdjwadams43@gmail.com

6:30 PM Monday - Thursday
West Side Pool
Lindy Moseley 903-399-9469 junebug02@outlook.com
Yoga   All level yoga class.  Beginners are welcome.
Tuesday and Thursday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. (arrive a little early to set up, sign in and visit). The first class is free. Thereafter, they are $7 a class or 10 classes for $60.
Holly House
Minette Smith 903-806-2415 minette.smith@icloud.com
     
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Music & Entertainment
Music & Entertainment
Club - Group - Assoc. Club Page Link  Description
Acoustic Music Club - "The Wood Pickers of Holly Lake Ranch" Club Page
This is for any and all HLR residents that play an acoustic instrument (non-amplified). It is a place where beginner to expert players can get together to learn songs, techniques, discuss music/bands and just have fun.
Nolan Elkins  214-202-6053 Nolane@yahoo.com
Community Theater   This theatre group is a non-profit, totally volunteer organization of theater lovers. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of our neighbors by providing high quality productions of excellent theatrical works to the broadest possible audience from Holly Lake Ranch and the surrounding area. Everyone involved with the HLRCT is a hard-working volunteer - from Board members to the persons making the sets and costumes, to the people taking tickets, answering the phone and making posters.
Lindy Moseley 903-613-0045 junebug02@outlook.com
Vicki Shaw 903-253-5090 vicki.shaw68@gmail.com
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Sports & Outdoors
Sports & Outdoors
Club - Group - Assoc. Club Page Link Description
Bass Club   Meet throughout the year at area lakes and fish as two man teams. For the most updated information call: Rusty Garvin 903-497-7827
Disc Golf   Open to all residents. For more information contact Randy Brock 817-773-7296 Livealoha57@etex.net
Holly Gardeners Club Page
Gardening is different in East TX come learn how we do it. Meetings are informational and fun and you always get a free plant.
Holly Rollers Club Page If you live in Holly Lake Ranch and you like to RV, please visit our Facebook page "Holly Rollers RV Club" and ask to join the group. There you'll find specific trip information and upcoming events.
Rose Upton rmfrench1@yahoo.com
Jim Cusic  972-849-8814  jcusic@gmail.com 
Facebook page
Kayak Klub
The group is open to anyone that has a kayak and would like to participate in group kayaking.
Ileana Suchta  469-323-5248  ileanasuchta@sbcglobal.net 
Facebook page
MGA
Men's Golf Association

The object of this Association is the promotion of good fellowship and sportsmanship among its members in playing golf and taking part in golf tournaments, conducted in accordance with the rules of the USGA, except as modified by local rules of the course.
HLRMGA.com 
Pickleball Club Page We encourage you to join us and discover for yourself why pickleball has become one of the fastest growing sports in America.
Steve Schwaebler  903-353-1382  steve.schwaebler@gmail.com
Ranch Riders   Motorcycle enthusiast of Holly Lake Ranch are invited to join the Ranch Riders. All street legal bikes are accepted.
Claude Norman 830 688-1718 sapper.norman@gmail.com
Table Tennis   Open Play Table Tennis.  During these times each week the Holly House is reserved for Open Play Table Tennis. All property owners and their guests are invited to come and play. Paddles and table tennis balls are available.  All Skill levels from beginner to advanced are welcome.
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m.
Holly House
Jay Blint 903 769 2693 hlrpropertyowner@gmail.com
Tennis Association   Tennis for all levels of tennis players (not beginners). 
We have evening leagues and groups that play mornings.
Monday Morning Social Tennis is open play for all to try.
Membership is $25 for the year with additional cost for evening league play where new balls are provided.
Contact: Bonnie Holden 903-569-4218, holdenshlr@gmail.com or Jolynn Hardin 214-336-7209, jhardin106@hotmail.com
WGA
Women's Golf Association
Club Page The objectives of the HLWGA are to cultivate good fellowship among the members and to promote and to encourage active participation in playing golf tournaments conducted in accordance with the rules of the USGA except as modified by the local rules of the course.
Facebook page
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Support Groups
Support Groups
Club - Group - Assoc. Club Page Link  Description
Celebrate Recovery   Is your life weighed down by.... ...hurts??? ...habits??? ...or hang ups??? Check out this group on
Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m.
Summit Heights Fellowship 2340 FM 2869
Grief Support   Non-denominational grief recovery support group.
2nd Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Summit Heights Fellowship 2340 FM 2869
Ginny Haldeman 903-769-5052 or 903 769-6834 gj61364@etex.net
GriefShare   GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare meets at Holly Brook Baptist Church.  griefshare.org
Nicki Carter 972-821-9307 divanani50@gmail.com
T.O.P.S.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
  Weekly meeting for weigh-in and support for healthy weight loss.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
HLVFD Fire Hall 126 PR 7869 (1/4 of a mile from the West Side entrance of HLR).
Dana Blint 903-497-7774 cattaillake@gmail.com
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Veteran & Political Groups
Veteran & Political Groups
Club - Group - Assoc. Club Page Link  Description
Democratic Club
Wood County

Democrats, Independents and other interested persons.
4th Thursday (January - October) 6:00 p.m.
Quitman Public Library, 202 E. Goode St., Quitman, TX.
Anna Parker 903 833-7019 parkerbiz52@yahoo.com
Pat Gallagher 512 413-3391 pg.53@yahoo.com
woodcountydem.org
Republican Club
Holly Lake, Hawkins
  Short business followed by speaker from local, state or national political interests and candidate forums.  Everyone invited to attend.
2nd Monday - Meet & Greet 6:30 p.m. and Program 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Holly Hall
Kim McGarity  903-419-4518  hlhrcevents@outlook.com         
TX Piney Woods Veterans Association   Promote fellowship among veterans who served in the military and share comradery among its members. To educate and share real life experience stories with younger generations on the lives of veterans while serving our country in the United States and other places around the world. To occasionally perform fund raisers for other veterans that may need financial assistance (veterans' homes, veterans charity events, etc).
4th Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Holly Hall
903 402-1934 txpineywoodsvets@gmail.com