Chateau in the Know May 2024

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Important Contact Information

CHÂTEAU ÉLAN RESORT

GENERAL NUMBER

678-425-0900

GUARD GATE ADDRESS 2585 Autumn Maple Drive

LEGENDS CLUB HOUSE 770-932-8653

SPORTS CLUB 770-867-1760

WOODLANDS HOA

Community Management Associates, Inc. | 404-835-9100

HOA payments should be mailed to: Woodlands at Chateau Elan Owners Association PO Box 65851 • Phoenix, AZ 85082-5851

Community Association - Client Services 404-835-9100 | support@cmacommunities.com

Community Manager - Jenny Guess | 404-474-7465

* You must contact the Community Association for Login Information for their portal.

EXECUTIVE ESTATES HOA

Ron Eubanks | 770-310-9995 | roneubanks@mac.com

COUNTRY ESTATES HOA

Ronald Patton | (540) 290-5999 | 1rdpsr@gmail.com

LEGENDS HOA

Alan Kloor | CE.Legends.HOA@gmail.com

COVERED BRIDGE HOA

Gwen Gibson | 470-429-2017 | ggibson@chateauelan.net

PLEASE REFER TO DWELLING LIVE PAGE FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE LIST OF CONTACTS AND OFFICIAL INFORMATION FOR THE CHATEAU ELAN NEIGHBORHOOD.

RFID QUESTIONS

Gate entrance tag for your vehicles

Gwen Gibson | 470-429-2017 | ggibson@chateauelan.net

$30 per sticker

Note: All resident vehicles, including golf carts, must be registered but RFID stickers are optional.

LEGENDS MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS

Wanda Anderson | wanderson@chateauelan.net 770-614-6929

Dave Zerfas | dzerfas@chateauelan.net

TO THE CHATEAU ELAN NEWSLETTER

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EVERY MONDAY

MONDAYS ARE FOR MARGARITAS

$10 HOUSE MARGARITAS

EVERY THURSDAY

5PM TO 9PM

BOUTIQUE BURGERS AND BOURBONS SHOWCASED

MAY 10

MEDITERRANEAN DINNER AND WINE MAY 12

MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET

8AM - 12PM MAY 24

RUSTIC FARM TO TABLE

DINNER SERVICE

Events around town

Braselton

Farmer’s Market

May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31

Fridays, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The market is hosted on the town green and continues to grow with more vendors and a wide variety of locally sourced products offered. The market is held downtown on the Town Green, 9924 Davis St. Parking is convenient and free in the Braselton Parking Deck across the street from the market

Trivia Night –General Trivia

May 15th and June 5th

Wednesday, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Come and test your knowledge at Flourish Taproom for General Trivia. You never know what the topic will be. Can your team make it in the top 3? Prizes for those who do.

Karaoke Night

Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

Get ready to hit the high notes and enjoy a night of musical magic at Flourish Taproom in downtown Braselton! Join us for Karaoke Night, where the spotlight is on you. Sing your heart out to your favorite tunes in our vibrant atmosphere, complemented by themed décor and a fantastic selection of songs. Plus, it’s Ladies night with ½ off drinks for all our fabulous ladies! Gather your friends, unleash your inner superstar, and sip on delightful drinks while making memories at Flourish Taproom’s Karaoke Night – where the stage is yours!

Moonstone Night

Every Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Meeple Madness

Join us every Monday night for madcap mischief and mayhem playing Moonstone, an award-winning whimsical fantasy miniatures game!

Onsite Registration Begins: 5:30 PM

Level of Play: Beginner to Advanced Estimated Game Time: 2 Hours

Seating: 12 Guests Entry Cost: Free

Moonstone is set in a world of ancient magic with mythical creatures including goblins, faeries, troll, gnomes, and giants. Players lead small bands of richly storied characters to harvest the energy of the moonstones scattered across the land. These precious gems hold immense power and can be used to unlock ancient secrets, cast powerful spells, and ultimately change the fate of the island of Tauber. But beware! Other players will fiercely compete for these moonstones, leading to epic battles and strategic confrontations.

Whether you’re a veteran player, new to the game, or just curious about Moonstone, Mondays are a great night to come out and experience one of the hottest new miniatures games around.

Bon Appetit

Wedensday, May 29th, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ride and dine in Downtown Braselton or Chateau Elan Winery & Resort! The trolley will run a continuous loop on a special neighborhood route. Riders can hop on and off at their convenience. Tickets are required. Purchase online for $5 per person (lap children ride free).

Spotlight ON THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

DID YOU KNOW:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults.

• In 2008 in Georgia, there were over 50,000 TBI’s, caused by things such as

o Falls (49.88%)

o Car accidents (24.3%)

o Being struck by an object or person (14.3%)

o Violence or assault (11.4%)

• 5.3 million Americans, more than 2% of the population, live with disabilities as a result of TBI.

• In Georgia alone, an average of 150,000 people have permanent disabilities caused by brain injuries. Annually, approximately 50,000 Georgias suffer brain injuries, with an estimated more than 3,000 of those injuries resulting in permanent disabilities.

• Only 20% of people with brain injury are able to get rehabilitation and other services needed to aid recovery because of high insurance costs, insurance gaps, widespread lack of knowledge about brain injury, and a shortage of services.

• Brain injury often impoverishes families and costs society $48.3 billion annually.

• About 75% of TBI’s that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild TBI.

A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. Brain injuries do not discriminate. An injury that happens in an instant can bring a lifetime of physical, cognitive and behavioral challenges. Brain Injury affects the individual, family, friends, coworkers, and many other social networks. Roles in relationships change, and financial ramifications can be extensive. However, early and adequate access to care will greatly increase overall quality of life for the individual with a brain injury.

The Brain Injury Association of Georgia (BIAG) is a non-profit organization serving individuals with brain injuries, their families, friends and services providers. Their mission is to provide hope, help and support to the citizens of Geogia who have sustained or been affected by brain injury. They are dedicated

to increasing access to quality healthcare and raising awareness and understanding of brain injury through prevention, education, and advocacy. Together with its network of affiliates as well as support groups throughout the state of Geogia, BIAG is the voice of brain injury in Georgia for individuals, their families and the professionals who serve them. There are a number of ways to support BIAG:

• Be a Camp Volunteer: Camp BIG with BIAG on October 4-6 at Twin Lakes in Winder, GA is the organization’s biggest need for volunteers. Camp BIAG is a therapeutic, recreational camp for adults 18+ who are survivors of brain injury. It offers adults who have survived a brain injury an opportunity to have fun, to be with others who understand, and to engage in fun recreational activities. BIAG also offers a Caregiver Respite Camp at the same time for their loved one. BIAG needs one volunteer per camper to stay in a camper’s cabin, participate in activities with campers, and assist in daily living activities. Volunteers get to socialize and engage with an incredible population, help campers gain independence and confidence, and gain hands-on experience understanding and helping campers impacted by a brain injury. BIAG needs students, volunteers, medical staff (RNs/LPNs, doctors, EMTs), and anyone else who is passionate about brain injury. If a volunteer can’t commit for a weekend, they can help with check-in.

• Help with Stroll & Roll: A walk/roll/run event scheduled for October 19, 2024.

• Participate in events:

o BIAG Golf tournament at Topgolf Midtown on May 5, 2024, from 12-3 p.m.

o Stroll and Roll for BI Awareness at the 1st annual Roger Brathwaite Memorial Run on October 19, 2024.

• Volunteer your time and talents. Visit the website at www. braininjurygeorgia.org to access their volunteer form that lists the many ways in which you can help.

• Donations and sponsorships.

Please visit the BIAG website at www.braininjurygeorgia.org for more information.

BEGINS AT HOME Charity

We are lucky to live in a community of neighbors who are ready, willing and able to help each other in both big and small ways. That generosity is reflected in the number of different charities that Chateau Elan Residents support both financially and with their time and talents:

• Boy Scouts of America

• Brain Injury Association of Georgia

• Chateau Elan Military Support Group

• Eagle Ranch

• Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter

• Lighthouse Family Retreat

• Northeast Georgia Hospital Foundation

• Partnership Against Domestic Violence

• Rotary Club of Braselton

These are just a few of the organizations that CE residents hold near and dear to their hearts. In this and subsequent issues, we will turn a spotlight on a particular charity with the goal of explaining each charity’s mission and outlining ways in which our readers can help.

If you know of an organization that would like to be highlighted, please email reedchateauelan@gmail.com.

Tip of the month

Step One:

Here is a QUICK TIP that will allow you to access several

Have you ever needed to access your flashlight quickly and fumbled to find the right button? Or maybe you need to mute your phone quickly when you forgot to turn on airplane mode on that flight home for work?

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone 8 or newer

2. Locate the Accessibilities Link

3. At the very bottom, turn on Back Tap

Hope this helps to add a little simplicity into your tech life!

Your Friends at TechMonk!

Step Two:

1. Select the feature you would like to activate with your “Double Tap”

2. Once it is saved you simply have to “Double Tap” the back of your iPhone to activate that feature.

3. Lastly, if you want to multi task even more, there is an option for “Triple Tap” too! Now you access two different functions with just a tap to the back of your iPhone.

simple iPhone features

May 18, at dusk

Movies Under the Stars, a FREE, family-friendly feature showing at the Town Green on select Saturdays this summer.

May 19, noon to 4 p.m.

The Braselton Bridal & Wedding Expo will be held at the Braselton Civic Center. Plan your special day at this free, one-stop-shop event.

DISCOVER MORE

Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m.

Dig in at the Farmers Market for fresh produce, artisanal and homemade goods.

Friday and Saturday Trolley

Hop aboard the Braselton Trolley for a fun, fare-free ride around town, or book a trolley tour on select Saturdays. Shop, dine & play downtown, and leave the driving to us.

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS, BRASELTON TOWN GREEN

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MARKET UPDATE - May 2024

No significant changes in interest rates and thus still sidelining some buyers. Inventory overall is still very limited but as expected in the Spring, there is more inventory coming available. To narrow down more specifically to homes in Chateau Elan, as of late April we currently have 22 active listings, 9 homes with pending sales and 14 homes that have closed since the first of the year. Keep in mind this does not include any private sales (not listed in the multiple listing service) and does not include all new construction sales (some have sold prior to being officially listed). There are also 3 lots actively listed for sale. The average list price for the active home listings is $1,712,000, with only 5 of the 22 homes under $1,000,000. The average list price for the homes under contract is $1,068,000. The average sold price for homes closed since 1/1/2024 is $1,152,000 with 5 out of the 14 under $1,000,000. Note that if all new construction sales were included that number would be higher, Brookstone Village has been very successful. If you drive around the neighborhood you will also see some of the last remaining lots have active construction going on. Fountainhead (Chateau Elan Developer) still has parcels they own adjacent to the Chateau Elan neighborhood, there seems to be some activity with surveying and such but at this time there have been no official announcements.

New Listings

2334 Weeping Oak

5162 Legends Drive

7 CAR GARAGE, CATERING/ PREP KITCHEN, SEPARATE APARTMENT, FINISHED TERRACE

Chateau Elan is a desirable neighborhood choice and sales have been overall very good throughout the various sections. Having an agent that knows the market is key to accomplishing your real estate goals. The Chateau Elan neighborhood is a very special placwe to live and where we call “HOME” as well. The neighborhood is also very confusing and overwhelming given the numerous HOAS, various amenity options/requirements and the wide variety of homes. It is important to have a real estate professional that understands the neighborhood and can make the process as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Team Tatro takes great pride in our hands-on approach to marketing/presenting your home by being present at the showings to showcwase all the features,advantages and benefits of your home, the neighborhood and the surrounding community. Please reach out to us for a confidential conversation about your real estate goals.