Traditions of Braselton June 2019

The Official Newsletter of the Traditions of Braselton Community

June 2019 Vol. 6 Iss. 6

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Public Schools Gum Springs Elementary West Jackson Primary School West Jackson Intermediate School West Jackson Middle School Jackson County Comp. High School

706-654-5580 706-654-2243 706-654-2044 706-654-2775 706-367-5003

Private Schools Jackson Trail Christian School Lanier Christian Academy North Georgia Christian School

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Child Care & Preschools Elite Academy First Steps Childcare of Braselton Georgia Kids Academy

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College & Universities Brenau Academy & University UGA Visitors Center Georgia Perimeter College University of North Georgia

770-534-6299 706-542-0842 678-407-5000 706-398-3000

Medical Facilities Athens Regional Medical Center 706-475-7000 Northridge Medical Center 706-335-1000 Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton 770-848-8000 Gainesville 770-219-9000 Winder 770-867-3400 St. Mary’s Hospital 706-398-3000 Recreational Facilities Traditions Golf Club Chateau Elan Winery Jackson County Parks & Rec Winder-Barrow Community Theatre Tanger Factory Outlets

706-363-9963 678-425-0900 706-367-6350 770-867-1679 706-335-3354

Goverment Services Jackson County Fire Department Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Jackson County Animal Control Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Commissioner Voter Registration Dept. of Driver Services (Athens) Dept. of Driver Services (Gainesville) Braselton Post Office Jefferson Post Office

706-367-1911 706-367-6000 706-367-5480 706-535-6940 706-367-6320 706-367-6325 706-367-6377 706-552-4427 770-532-5308 706-654-3301 800-275-8777

Utilities/Services Jackson Electric Membership Corp.

706-367-5281 Windstream 866-445-5880 Jackson County Water/Sewer 706-367-1741 Direct TV 888-777-2454 Dish Network 800-333-3474 Country Boy Satellites 706-677-3394 Jackson EMC Security 706-367-5281 Garbage Hound Trash Service 706-658-2679 Waste Pro 706-227-3222 Important Website www.traditionsofbraselton.org To advertise in Traditions, contact Leah Nelson at The Times - 770.535.6330 lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com Traditions is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Traditions of Braselton Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services.

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4 Committee Member Listing 6 2019 Events 7 Social Committee 8 From The Manager 10 Community Calendar 11 Community News 14 News from the Course 16 Empty Nesters Committee 18 Puzzle 20 News from the Courts 22 Health & Fitness 28 Events 30 Paran’s Corner Community Association Office: 401 Delaperriere Loop: 706-654-9121 Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm · Resident ID Badge replacement for $25 · Notary Services available for $3 Lost Pet/Animal Disturbances: For lost pets, dangerous animals and/or unclaimed pets, please contact Jackson County Animal Control at 706-367-5480 Mailbox Replacement/Repair: Brett Schwartz: 918-605-4209 Traditions Grille: 706-363-9963 x4 Hours of Operation: Monday: 11AM-3PM Friday: 11AM-9PM Tuesday : Closed Saturday: 8AM-4PM Wednesday: 11AM-9PM Sunday: 8AM-4PM Thurdays: 11AM-3PM

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COMMITTEE MEMBER LISTING Board of Directors

boardofdirectors @traditionsofbraselton.org Whit Marshall Paul Thompson Bryan Allen

Architectural Review Board

arb@traditionsofbraselton.org Hunter Bicknell (HOA Rep) David Hobbs (HOA Rep) Whit Marshall Michael Hart (Architect) Addison Wilson Bryan Allen

Community Control Committee

communitycontrol @traditionsofbraselton.org Quarterly Meeting

Michael Rubio, Chair Hunter Bicknell Gregg Adams Debbie Fratini

Finance Committee

finance @traditionsofbraselton.org Quarterly Meeting

Bryan Allen, Chair Steve Morrell Wayne Davis Beth Grimes Donna Cowart Ralph NeSmith

Recreation Area

recreation @traditionsofbraselton.org Brett Schwartz Jerry Hohman

Communication Committee

communications @traditionsofbraselton.org Lloyd Ocampo Cindy Hohman Debbie Fratini

Tennis Committee

tenniscommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Ginger Reeves, Chair Bret O’Steen James Livingston Margaret Peterson Tracy Woodall Keith Cheek Debbie Cheek Paul Peterson Tim Burke Mary Burke Lance Tomlin Amie Botts

Social Committee

socialcommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm

Sheila Anderson, Chair Melissa Pilgrim Caroline Pergantus Heather Bennett Kelli Eureka Tracy Pagano Danielle Connor Ashley Cooper Annette McDonald Kelly Hannifin Deb Stone

Capital Improvements & Special Projects capitalimprovements @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm

David Ehrhardt, Chair Beth Grimes Kenny Whitworth Jason Kilgore William Patterson Dan Nevill Bret O’Steen

Grounds Committee

grounds @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Thursday of the Month at 5:00 pm

Jim Barbieri, Chair David Green Steve Morrell Jerry Hohman Cheryl Domineau Lane Thompson Jane Gladden Bill Cowart

Hospitality Committee hospitalitycommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Carol Higbie, Chair Kathy Buffington Donna Thompson Sheree Whigham Connie Freeman Beverly Davis Helen Parsek Sherry Green Kay Costantino Portia Ocampo Suzanne Patterson Nancy Allen

Empty Nesters

emptynesters @traditionsofbraselton.org Cheryl Morrell, Chair Janice Barbieri Mary Ann Barry Beth Eggleston Nancy Bolen Beth Grimes Cindy Hohman Margaret Hanson Lynn Kolb Helen Parsek Karin Waters

Neighborhood Watch neighborhoodwatch @traditionsofbraselton.org Tom Badura Jay Cleveland Wayne Davis Cheryl & Jim Domineau Ralph NeSmith Richard & Tina Carlson Mauricio Cerri Robert Evans Michael Goodman Rich Doeding Larry Miller Sherry & Scott Davis

*Please email manager@ traditionasofbraselton.org if you are interest in serving.

Traditions of Braselton Is Professionally Managed By: Community Management Associates, Inc. Management Office:

Jennifer M. Giacin, CAM 401 Delaperriere Loop Jefferson, GA 30549 706-654-9121 jgaicin@cmacommunities.com

Administrative Assistant:

Jenny Guess 401 Delaperriere Loop Jefferson, GA 30549 706-654-9121 | Fax: 706-654-9127 jguess@cmacommunities.com

Corporate office:

1465 Northside Drive, Suite 128 Atlanta, GA 30318 404-835-9100 Fax: 404-835-9200 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

**To guarantee availability please schedule an appointment with the Community Manager

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2019 E V E N T S

Save the Date!

2019 EVENTS

PLEASE RSVP Just a reminder, Traditions has grown so much it is imperative that we do the RSVP system so the Social Committee can plan accordingly! When we use an event company to plan parties we pay per person and we must give head counts usually a week out. So, be on your toes and don’t forget to RSVP please…even for free events!

JUNE

7th: Music on the Veranda (Golf Club) 9th: Sunday Funday Social Committee Event at the Owners Clubhouse 15th: Community Event (Fun Golf Event, Afternoon Pool Party & Cookout and Tennis) 18th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 21st: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse

JULY

4th: July 4th Parade & Celebration at the Owners Clubhouse 4th & 5th: Independence Day - HOA Office Closed 16th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Music on the Veranda (Golf Club) – (TBD)

AUGUST

2nd: Jackson County 1st Day of School 4th: Back to School Bash at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Resident Member for a Day at the Golf Club 16th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 24th: Casino Night at the Owners Clubhouse 26th: Quarterly Community Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse

SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

6th: Empty Nesters Event at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 27th: SHEILA FEST Golf Classic at the Owners Clubhouse 28th: SHEILA FEST Music Festival at the Owners Clubhouse 30th: Pool Closes

OCTOBER

8th: Empty Nesters Event at the Owners Clubhouse 15th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Holiday Sip & Shop – (TBD) 18th: Quarterly Community Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 28th: Thanksgiving Day 29th: Member for a Day at the Golf Club 30th: Decorate Traditions

4th: Empty Nesters Event at the Owners Clubhouse 5th: Wine Tasting – (TBD) 6th: Hospitality Open House for New Residents at the Owners Clubhouse 12th: Fall Yard Sale 15th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Kids Halloween Party at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Blood Drive at the Owners Clubhouse 26th: Craft Event – (TBD)

DECEMBER

6th: Empty Nesters Christmas Party at the Owners Clubhouse 7th: Pancakes with Santa 14th: Golf Course Tour of Lights Event 17th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse Call today for a free 25th: Christmas Day

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SIP AND SHOP

What a great time we had at our Spring Sip & Shop!! All supporting local home-based businesses! Looking forward to our another great one in the fall! Just in time for Christmas!!!

Join us July 4th as we celebrate our country’s birthday! Parade starting at 11:30am @ Harmony Grove Road.

Prizes will be given for the best decorated golf cart and the best bike, trick, stroller, or wagon! Lunch will be served from noon till 2pm only! This is a catered event so you MUST MUST RSVP no later than June 27th!!!!! Cost $6.00 per person. Live music from Local Tourist 1-4pm.

Come join us for another Sunday Funday on June 9th at the Owner’s Clubhouse! Music will be provided

by Acoustic Mayhem from 1-4 pm! The social committee will provide the entrée and residents please bring a side or dessert to share. Watch for the link to register coming soon!

WATCH FOR DETAILS ON OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS: August 4th Back to school bash and pool party August 24th Casino Night September 27th Sheilafest Golf Tournament Benefiting I Serve Ministries September 28th Sheilafest – A Traditions of Braselton Music Festival

Save The Date!!!!!

Sheilafest Golf Classic September 27, 2019 Sheilafest September 28, 2019

We are super excited to announce Sheilafest 2019 on September 28th! We have also added another great event with this….The Sheilafest Golf Classic benefitting iServe Ministries on Friday, September 27th! Stay tuned for all the details for both events. There will be sponsorship opportunities we will announce later!

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NEWS FROM THE MANAGER

COVENANT CORNER Here is a list of common items that violate the Protective Covenants for Traditions of Braselton. Adherence to the covenants helps to preserve the community wide standard and protect your home values. We appreciate all that our residents do to keep Traditions beautiful! √ Trash cans must be stored out of view from the street or neighboring properties; √ Please submit a modification request for any changes to exterior of your home; √ Please keep your property in a clean, well-kept manner (yard tools, debris etc. should be removed promptly). This is includes the rear of your home when your yard is visible from the golf course, any street or neighboring property; √ Please ensure that your lawn has been properly treated for weeds and fertilized; lawn maintenance should occur on a regular basis and your lawn and landscape beds should be free of weeds and grass and ample pine straw or mulch should be installed at least twice per year; √ Automobiles, trucks and vans must be parked in garages or driveways and may not be parked elsewhere on the property.

Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles are considered a nuisance and will be removed. No motorized vehicles are permitted on pathways or unpaved common areas. For example, golf carts should not be operated on sidewalks; √ Recreational vehicles including but not limited to motor homes, boats, jet skis, trailers, motorcycles, minibikes, scooters, go carts, golf carts, campers, buses, commercial trucks and vans must be parked in garages or be subject to

removal from the property. Recreational vehicles may be operated on the streets within the neighborhood by a licensed driver in accordance with Georgia law; √ The exterior of your home (to include the roof) should not have any rotting wood, missing shutters, peeling paint, mold or any other unsightly condition; √ Yard signs are not permitted. If you have a contractor working on your home please make sure they do not place a sign in your yard; √ All pets should be leashed or otherwise controlled by the owner when outside a Unit and shall not be allowed to become a nuisance by barking or other acts. Owners must clean up after their pets. √ Mailboxes should be properly maintained. You should have brass numbers on both sides of your mailbox, paint should not be faded or peeling, and post should be strait.

As we have stated in the past, we realize that residents do not like receiving letters from management asking them to correct something that is in violation of the covenants; equally so we do not like having to send requests for compliance but it is a necessary part of managing your property and keeping standards high in your neighborhood. Please help us by proactively keeping your property in compliance. The above list does not constitute a compressive list of covenants but depicts the most common issues that are addressed in the subdivision. Please refer to the Declaration of Covenants for the Traditions of Braselton which can be downloaded from the document center at www.traditionsofbraselton.org.

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8-9:30am: Yoga 6:30pm-8:30pm: Open Bible Study

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BUSY LIFE LEADS TO

LETHARGY IN GOD As a believer, have you ever thought about whether you have been too busy for God or His work? Interestingly, a common theme in the Bible is how God paints His relationship with His people; it’s a marriage, as God put it. Thinking about it in those terms, in a marriage if one never sees their spouse, longing and sadness will replace joy, love, and excitement that previously filled those two hearts and that home. When spousal neglect becomes common place, though it is legally (through documents) a marriage, it is actually an arrangement.

Throughout the word of God we see the love God declares for His people and by this we should understand that He is not into arrangements but meaningful, true and sincere relationships!

Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus tells us, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

As with anything we develop in life, a relationship with God takes work. We practice what we want to perfect, we exercise what we want to strengthen, and we feed what we want to grow.

So, where are we in this regarding our spiritual lives? Spiritual lethargy will set it when we are not active in spiritual living; we eventually become indolent in spiritual matters. Believers partake in spiritual exercise by becoming devoted to prayer, Bible study, fasting, and meditation on the scriptures. Once spiritual strength is acquired, the ability to live out and apply God’s laws and principles to our lives becomes a reality. Sadly, many Christians believe a relationship with God only requires profession and no active involvement. Instead, they assume that God is a partner to their lack of commitment and ungodly living. We must repent and change if Jesus is Lord and Savior!

2 Corinthians 4:3-4 King James Version (KJV) “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”

In reading this one may think to themselves that, “God knows my heart.” However, the scripture teaches in Jeremiah 17:9 New Living Translation (NLT) “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? Far too many confessed Christians do not live any different than they did before Christ. Prioritize your relationship with God. Pursue Him like a lost treasure and repent of spiritual lethargy. Consider what the Lord says, “I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth (Rev. 3:15-16 KJV).

Join us for Bible study on Wednesdays at Owner’s Clubhouse at 7pm!

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Is Feeding Ducks Bread Bad?

By Melissa Mayntz, Birding / Wild Bird Expert www.about.com

Many birders were first introduced to the joys of avian wildlife by feeding ducks bread at a local park or pond. While we may have grown up thinking this was an environmentally responsible and humane way to dispose of old or stale bread, feeding the ducks is actually unhealthy and potentially dangerous for the birds.

• Diseases: Feeding ducks bread can increase the spread of diseases in two ways. First, a carbohydrate-rich diet leads to greater defecation, and bird feces easily harbor bacteria responsible for numerous diseases, including avian botulism.

Second, moldy bread can cause aspergillosis, a fatal lung infection that can decimate entire duck and waterfowl flocks.

What Bread Is to Ducks Bread and similar products such as crackers, chips, donuts and popcorn are a great source of carbohydrates but they offer little other nutritional value for ducks, waterfowl and other birds. In fact, bread is the equivalent to junk food for the birds, and too much bread can lead to excessive weight and malnutrition as well as many other problems. Offered in extreme moderation, bread is not harmful to ducks or birds, but that moderation is hard to judge. While one family may only feed the ducks once every few weeks, there are many other families and individuals who are also feeding the ducks, which leads to a diet based almost solely on unhealthy bread products. Environmentally conscious birders will refrain from offering any bread to ducks to avoid dietary problems and other issues caused by a carbohydrate-rich diet.

• Pest Attraction: Rotting supplies of food leftover from sated ducks will attract other unwelcome pests such as rats, mice and insects. These pests can also harbor additional diseases that can be dangerous to humans.

Why Bread is Bad for Ducks Not only can bread be fattening to ducks and make it harder for them to fly and otherwise evade predators, feeding ducks bread can also lead to other problems.

• Duckling Malnutrition: In an area where ducks are regularly fed bread, ducklings will not receive adequate nutrition for proper growth and development. Furthermore, because ducks will naturally seek out an easy food source such as human handouts, ducklings will not learn to forage for natural foods as easily.

• Overcrowding: Where an easy food source is abundant, ducks and other waterfowl will lay more eggs and the pond or lake will become overcrowded. This makes it more difficult for the birds to seek out healthier food sources and increases the likelihood of territorial aggression.

• Pollution: When too much bread is offered to ducks, not all of it will be eaten. The soggy, uneaten bread is unsightly and rotting bread can create noxious odors as well as lead to greater algae growth that can clog natural waterways. This concentrates the pollution and can eventually eradicate fish and other life in the vicinity.

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• Loss of Natural Behavior: When birds become accustomed to handouts, they lose their natural fear of humans and may become aggressive in order to get more food. Their loss of fear can also cause other dangers, such as a willingness to cross busy roads in order to reach picnickers and other likely sources of food.

Bread Alternatives Wild ducks and waterfowl can live longer, healthier lives by relying on natural food sources such as aquatic plants, seeds, grasses and insects rather than taking handouts from wellmeaning humans. If you still want to feed the ducks – and doing so can be an enchanting experience – there are many healthier alternatives to offer them instead of bread. Great foods to feed ducks include: • Grapes cut in half • Cracked corn, barley, oats, birdseed or other grains • Frozen peas that have been defrosted • Duck feed pellets available from farm supply stores Don’t Waste Bread For many people, feeding ducks bread is not only a way to interact with wildlife, but it is also a handy way to dispose of old, stale or moldy bread. There are many other useful ways to dispose of unwanted bread, however, including…

• Adding bread to a compost pile to create natural mulch and fertilizer • Trying stale bread recipes such as bread pudding or homemade dressing and stuffing • Toasting stale bread for homemade croutons or garlic toast Of course, the best way to use up stale bread without feeding it to ducks is to avoid having any leftover bread in the first place.

Bread can be easily frozen until needed, or birders can monitor their menus and shopping to ensure there are no leftover products that would be tempting to feed to ducks.

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Service When it Fits Your Schedule!

You are invited to sew with us at the “Pins &

You are invited to sew with us at the “Pins & Needles”. The group quilts, Needles”. The group quilts, sews, embroiders, sews, embroiders, appliqués, knits, crochets, and any other type of handwork crochets, and any other type of at the Traditions of Braselton Owner’s Clubhouse at 1665 you appliqués, enjoy. We meetknits, Traditions Way, Jefferson, GA 30549 third of the month of from handwork you enjoy.

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GOLF GROUPS COUPLE’S GOLF

This group has three consecutive tee times every Sunday morning. In Spring, Summer and Fall, they begin play at 9:30AM More tee times can be added depending on how many couples wish to play. Please contact Lynn Kolb at 706-824-0247 or galynn20@yahoo.com for more information. Every Tuesday, Lynn sends a text to interested parties asking for a response by Saturday morning. All are welcome to join in and they look forward to adding more couples as the weather warms up. *Couples on Sunday – Noon during winter.

LADIES’ GOLF GROUP

Currently, the ladies have two standing tee times Monday thru Friday starting at 8:30 AM. If you are interested in joining the Ladies Golf Group (even occasionally), please email Pam Poppe at ppoppe@mindspring.com if you wish to be included. Each Friday, Pam sends an email to the group asking which days you are interested in golfing during the coming week. She only asks for a 48-hour notice so she can add or cancel tee times. Don’t worry about handicaps since the skill levels vary widely. These women golf for fun! If the morning times don’t work for you, please let Pam know if you are interested in playing 9 holes at other times of the day.

SENIOR MEN’S GOLF GROUP

The senior men gather to play an organized format of stroke play on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You never know who you will get paired with on these days, so it’s a great opportunity to meet your fellow neighbors and make new friends. On Thursdays, it’s just pair-up and play as you like.

The course is closed on Tuesdays. Currently, our block of tee times starts at 10:00 AM. As the weather warms up, our standing tee tie will move to 9:00 AM. You can play as often or as little as you like; just show up at least 15 minutes before the first tee time. This is a social group with members of varying skill levels. Every spring and fall the men gather at the Club Grill for a fun evening with their significant others. For more information, contact Steve Morrell at 1-706-654-6034 (H) or on his cell at 770-861-610. You can also email him at shmorrell44@gmail.com

MEN’S GROUP (MGA)

Come out and meet your neighbors in a fun and welcoming group. The TOB men have weekly organized games on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM and Saturdays/Sundays starting at 8:00 AM. We also sponsor diverse and fun monthly tournaments throughout the year. The MGA has neighbors of all skill levels and ages. For additional information please contact Mike Brunson - 706-380-7031 or email- traditionsmga@gmail.com

TRADITIONS OF BRASELTON 2019 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE February 16 Moneyball March 9 St. Patrick’s Day Shamble April 27 Team Match Play May 17-19 TOB Invitational June 15 Traditions Neighborhood Golf Tournament/Pool Party*

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June 22 July 20 August 17-18 September 28-29 October 25-27 November 9-10

Red Tee aka WTB Red, White & Blue Ryder Cup Senior Club Championship Club Championship MGA Cup Traditions of Braselton

NEWS FROM THE COURSE

SUMMER GOLF IS IN FULL SWING!!!

Golf Instruction at Traditions of Braselton and Hamilton Mill INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LESSONS

JUNE OPPORTUNITIES • Sundays | 11 a.m.

Pee Wee Golf Clinic for ages 4-6 • Sundays | 5 p.m.

The Traditions Junior Golf League • Thursdays | 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Night Putting League

Traditions of Braselton: Thursday, Friday, Sunday all day | Saturday afternoon Hamilton Mill: Tuesday and Wednesday all day | Saturday morning

TRADITIONS JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS Ages 7 to 18 will learn proper techniques while having fun in the process.

Open to all skill levels.

Thursdays | 4 – 5 p.m.

Sundays | 1:30 – 2:30 pm.

Golf Members | $25 Performance Center Members | $15 Guests & Social Members | $35

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JUNIOR SUMMER GOLF CAMPS Ages 7 – 18 Wednesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

May 29 – August 2 (excluding July 4 week) Camps include refreshments, prizes, gifts and more!

Members | $125 per week Guests | $180 per week Summer passes available for multiple weeks attendance.

Limited to 12 juniors per session.

CONTACT JEFF KANEKO FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP TODAY: 706.338.2542 | jeffrey.kaneko@clubcorp.com *Some restrictions and exclusions may apply. See Club for details. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 44767 0519 KJ

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EMPTY NESTERS COMMITTEE

CINCO DE Derby The day was Saturday, May 4, 2019. The place was the Owners’ clubhouse. The Empty Nesters came together to cheer on their favorite horse in the Derby, have a fiesta and just plain fun. We combined the theme this year because our event was actual derby day and the next day was Cinco de Mayo. So why not celebrate both. We thank the HOA for getting the TV functional so we could watch the derby.

Our decorations were like minded as well. They ranged from our Fiesta table tops to derby hats and anything horses.

We introduced our newest members, Eileen and Mark Kemp.

Our first order of business was watching the Kentucky Derby while we munched on appetizers brought by our members.

Thanks to the Patterson’s’ for their tech services in finding the right TV station. Several even wore their derby hats. We watched in amazement as the horses ran the muddy track, slipping and sliding, bumping, etc. As we continued to watch re-plays, the winners’ disqualification came as a surprise ending.

Next, we moved on to some yummy food. Hot browns prepared by Margaret Hanson and a whole Taco bar prepared

by Helen Parsek. The drink of the night was homemade Sangria with fresh fruit soaked in brandy. The desserts brought by members satisfied everyone’s sweet tooth.

Once we were stuffed and had shared many a good laugh we started playing games. I know we sound like a bunch of kids playing games but even the kid’s games get very competitive.

A lot of encouragement, cheering and jeering going on.

We started with Pin the Tail on the horse. While being spun around three times made many of us very dizzy, it did make for some interesting pinnings. Several did not believe the spinner was leading them in the right direction, just to throw them off (we only picked on a few). The winners from each of the four teams were then in a pin-off. Beth Grimes won by a tail.

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Our next game was the horseshoes. We each threw the horseshoes 6 times. A ringer would be best, then a leaner, then closest. We only had one ringer so no play off was needed. The winner again was Beth Grimes. Emptynesters’ were beginning to wonder if she had been practicing before we started (hah)!

The third game was the horse race. Everyone picked their favorite horse and rolled the dice to see how far their horse would move on the track. Lots of wishing on the roll of the dice and heckling those high rollers. The winners from each team were then in a race-off. We still had ties after the first round with one dropping out of the race. So we had one last race.

Don’t you know those horses were getting tired! The overall winner was Ray Hansen by a nose.

The finale of the night was the donkey piñata with his garland of ceremonial of roses. Thanks to some ingenuity on our EN committee, we had the piñata hanging high off of a long pole and ladder. We blindfolded each player, spun them around, lined then up and gave them one whack at it. Since Ray won the horse race we thought it only fitting he got to go first.

Although several missed completely, several did manage to hit it pretty hard. But it was just not coming down; although a few roses did fly off. Not sure how anyone knew where to swing with all of the encouragement and yelling out directions.

The best swing of the night went to Bill Patterson with a great baseball swing, albeit under the piñata!

Finally, Mark Kemp was able to smash the piñata in half much to the delight of our group. We even had men racing for the candy just like kids. So much fun to watch.

We continued to party throughout the night just enjoying sangria or drink of choice and talking to friends.

If you’d like to join us please email emptynesters@ traditionsofbraselton.org with name(s), address, best phone number and best email address. Hope to see you soon. Cheryl Morrell, Empty Nesters Planning Committee Chair

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LESSONS JUNIORS - PRIVATE LESSONS!!!

Beginner Ages 4-7 | Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 | $10 Fun tennis games, and drills teaching techniques to develop great strokes for the future.

Intermediate Ages 7-12 | Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-11:30 | $25 For the student looking to improve their game and soon become a match ready player!

High School Academy Ages 12-18 | Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-11:30 | $25 First Hour: Drills teaching the highest level of stroke development, foot work, and court awareness. Second Hour: Court positioning and ball placement strategies to build the smarts to be a great player in match situations. Third Hour: Match Play.

All lessons will be taught by USPTA pro Travis Threadgill. Travis has over fifteen years’ experience training athletes at all levels. His academies have helped develop many top level juniors, collegiate, and professional players. There will be no more than a 6:1 student instructor ratio. Andres Martin will be assisting Travis with the high performance play. Currently Andres is the top Junior Player in Georgia with a number 1 ranking in Boys 18. He is also ranked top 100 in the world (ITF). We will add more coaches as needed. Call or Email Travis for more info: tgilltennis@gmail.com | (678)863-2672 Congratulations to the following for making the Spring Playoffs: Thursday Ladies Team captained by Margaret Peterson Saturday Men’s Teams captained by Tim Burke and Paul Peterson

Chastain Night was a HUGE SUCCESS! The Fly Betty Band was phenomenal. We had lots of decorated tables and lots of eating, dancing, laughing and singing!

Congratulations to the Braves themed table for taking home the prize!

They even weathered the quick shower under their tarp! A big “Thanks” to ACE Repairs for the awesome goodie bags!

Please remember to reserve your courts on the traditions website and turn the lights off when you are the last one on the courts.

Thanks, Ginger

TENNIS INFORMATION

Captains, Senior Mixed A Level Keith Cheek kcheek59@aol.com

Chairperson Ginger Reeves gingerhreeves@gmail.com

Captains, Mixed B Level Debbie Cheek teamuggirl@aol.com

Treasurer Bret O’Steen bosteen86@gmail.com

Captains, Mixed AA Level Ginger Reeves gingerhreeves@gmail.com

Facility Supervisor James Livingston james@goerigapaving.com

Captains, Mixed B Level Paul Peterson paulpet92@gmail.com

Public Relations/News from the Court Margaret Peterson mapet1776@gmail.com

Captains, Senior Men’s A Level Tim Burke timothyburke@windstream.net

Special Events Coordinator Tracy Woodall tmhwoodall@gmail.com

Captains, Senior Women’s A Level Mary Burke marysburke@windstream.net

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Men’s A Level (Saturday) Tim Burke Men’s B Level (Saturday) Paul Peterson Ladies AA Level (Sunday) Ginger Reeves Ladies A Level (Sunday) Mary Burke Ladies B Level (Sunday) Tracy Woodall Ladies B Level (Thursday) Julie Jones Ladies B Level (Thursday) Margaret Peterson

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WE REAP WHAT WE SOW

H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Summer is finally here, I think! And with it, the itch to get out in the garden playing, digging, planting, and tending. Over time, I’ve been trying to get more perennials in the ground.

Annuals still go in a few small areas around the house or in a couple of hanging baskets. That way I figure less work in the garden even though I do enjoy gardening. Okay, what does this have to do with fitness? Keep reading….

A longtime friend of mine Ellen and I, have recently reconnected. I invited her over to see our house and take her out to lunch for her birthday. She showed up with a sweet “house warming” gift of the most beautiful sunflowers I have ever seen. They had bright orange petals and purple leaves and stems. Absolutely breathtaking! So, I put the flowers in a pretty vase and we skipped off the lunch at Subway, where I was a little disappointed because they were out of veggie patties! No really, they are good!

Anyway, I have always admired sunflowers but never tried to plant and grow them. So, this spring, after being inspired by Ellen’s gift, I decided to plant and grow some sunflower seeds and bought a couple of seed packets. I surveyed out a perfect full sun area to plant them and got out there sweating, digging, planting and thinking….

This is hard work. Will the seeds even sprout? Well, the packets were just a couple of bucks.

Would the birds eat the seeds? Would they look as pretty as the flowers on the packet?

Wouldn’t it be nice if I could have beautiful flowers now instead of having to wait 3 months?

See where I am going?

We reap what we sow in gardening, life and how we treat our bodies. If we are physically active and eat healthy, we will have a body (and mind!) that is healthy and fit. It won’t happen overnight though. Results will come but I have to wait for the harvest. Perhaps you’ve been active and eating right but still are not seeing the results you want. You will but enjoy the immediate benefits from exercise such as reducing stress and feeling better as you wait.

Believe it or not, not all my clients want to lose weight. They just want to feel good, build their immune system and/or prevent disease and illness. It would also be nice if we could just maintain a desired level of fitness and not have to work out anymore, but that’s not how are bodies are made. When we plant a garden, we have to tend, prune, fertilize and water it.

So, please let me encourage you to start some they of physical activity today. It’s never too late! Plant those seeds and keep going forward expecting to reach your goals, eventually reaping a harvest of good health and well-being. Be patient and don’t get discouraged if you don’t see the results when you want. They will come! If you get off track, get back on the next day or the next day but don’t quit. And, if I don’t get sunflowers this summer, I will try again next summer! My and my client’s experiences have shown me that if we put in the labor and work of being active and eating healthy (sowing), we will be physically fit and well for life (harvest).

Carol Osborne, Personal Trainer Fitness Delivered 678-510-9573 facebook.com/fitnessdelivered fitnessdeliveredtoyou@gmail.com

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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S

Aqua Fit and Strong Class Please RSVP via email your preferred days/times if interested in attending this once a week class (more classes may be added late depending on the attendance). To start, I will be instructing a morning and evening class. All you'll need to bring is a towel and a smile!

5 BENEFITS OF WATER AEROBICS • BURNS CALORIES • INCREASES MUSCLE STRENGTH • BUILDS ENDURANCE • REDUCES JOINT PAIN • INCREASES FLEXIBILITY Fee is for 12 classes total, starting June 10th with last class August 26th. I will accept drop ins for $8 per class but and encouraging the class pass of 12 classes for $60. Really, it's a great deal!

It's gonna be fun!!!

Carol Appling Osborne Personal Trainer/Yoga & Pilates Coach Fitness Delivered fitnessdeliveredtoyou@gmail.com

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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S

WHAT CAN STEM CELL THERAPY DO FOR YOU? Are aches and pains in your knees-hips or shoulders holding you back from activities you love? If so, Atlanta Vitality Center located in Braselton can help. We are a local rejuvenation center doing anti aging medicine to restore and repair body parts.

1. What is stem cell therapy? It is regenerative therapy that repairs joint damage and eliminates pain helping to avoid surgery. This minimally invasive allograft procedure decreases inflammation, halts the progression of arthritic damage, repairs joint cartilage and avoids joint replacement surgery.

2. Where do the stem cells come from? Our stem cells come from Wharton’s Jelly of umbilical cord of species- human beings. A certified lab process that preserves those Stem cells. The lab we deal with, is under strict guidelines and supervision of the FDA for every batch that is delivered. Wharton's jelly is a gelatinous substance that provides insulation and protection within the umbilical cord. Stem cells are present in Wharton's Jelly, as well as in umbilical cord blood.

3. How do I prepare for the therapy? Our medical staff will do a full radiological exam on the joint in question to make sure you are a perfect candidate for the procedure. An extensive history and consultation will take place before the therapy is administered.

4. How long does the procedure take and where is it done? The procedure is done in our office by our trained medical staff. It takes 15 minutes to do the injection and is minimally invasive approach associated with lower morbidity and accelerated early rehabilitation.

5. What can I expect afterwards? Atlanta Vitality Center will track your progress with a follow up visit within three weeks. A post radiological exam will be done at a determined time to note the progress and repair. Our staff will call you following the treatment to check on you.

Stem cell therapy is being used for joint repair and the results are amazing. So please don’t let your pain slow you to a halt-we are here to help regenerate your broken parts. We pride ourselves on restoring you to health and normal joint function.

Atlanta vitality center is a regenerative wellness Center. Our goal at Atlanta Vitality Center is to help you maintain maximum health and the highest quality of life. We also offer bio-identical hormone optimization, vitamin-amino-acid and immune system infusions and Botox/filler rejuvenation and weight loss. We are located conveniently at 32 Johnson drive in Braselton off Highway 53. We can be reached at 706-684-0777.

Please call us for your free consultation.

AVC is owned and operated by: Dr. Kim Miller CEO/partner RPH Bharat Sinojia– CEO/partner

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North Georgia WINE TOUR + TASTING!

Bring a Friend and Enjoy a Taste of Beautiful North Georgia!!

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Your enjoyment and safety is our top priority. Sit back, relax and leave the driving to us.

Travel in style in an air-conditioned luxury motor coach to beautiful North Georgia. Our guests will leave with fabulous memories and a more refined understanding of local wines.

All-Inclusive Tour:

We will start our day at Montaluce Winery for a tasting and tour.

After lunch we will visit Kaya Vineyard and Winery to taste wines and take in the breathtaking views.

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EVENTS

EVENTS IN AND AROUND June 1 - 2, 2019 VISIT A DESIGNER HOME Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens is a tour of a newly built Buckhead residence featuring the talents and creativity of 20 interior designers plus landscape architects.

Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

June 1 - 2, 2019 RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL See knights and maidens, dine on turkey legs and ale, and shop from 150 artisans at Georgia Renaissance Festival, a medieval amusement park open weekends & Memorial Day in Fairburn.

Ticket deal $17 June 6 - Oct. 24, 2019 (Thursdays 5:30 p.m.)

GARDEN PARTY FOR ADULTS Cocktails in the Garden invites you to explore the garden each week as you stroll with a cocktail, hear live music, and play games at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Admission fee, cash bar June 7 - 23, 2019 OLIVER Oliver is a popular musical about a London orphan, based on the classic book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre in Marietta.

Ticket deal $15 to $29

June 8, 2019 (12:30 to 8 p.m.)

CEMETERY MUSIC FESTIVAL Tunes from the Tombs features a dozen local bands playing all genres of music in and among the monuments, mausoleums, and gardens of Oakland Cemetery. Food trucks and beverages are available, plus kids’ activities. Children under age 4 are free.

June 15, 2019 SUMMER BEER FESTIVAL A ticket to Atlanta Summer Beer Fest includes samples of 200 kinds of beer, wine, and cider, with live music and food for sale at Historic Fourth Ward Park for age 21+.

June 15, 2019 (1 to 8 p.m.)

CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL McDonough Caribbean Cultural Festival features live music, food, vendors, games, and a kids’ zone in Alexander Park. Free June 21, 2019 (5 to 11 p.m.)

BEACH PARTY IN DECATUR Summer in the City [formerly Decatur Beach Party] has 80 tons of sand on the street, kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, beer, and wine. Mostly free.

EVENTS IN AND AROUND Friday, Jun 7, 2019 from 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm BRASELTON WEEKLY SUMMER FARMERS MARKET The weekly market is located at 9924 Davis Street in Downtown Braselton

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Saturday, June 15, 2019 MOVIE UNDER THE BRASELTON STARS ON THE TOWN Green, 9924 Davis Street Movie starts as soon as its dark. Concessions will be available.

Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets Movie: Mary Poppins Returns.

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CREATING AN INVITING

First Impression “First impressions are important. While a book should never be judged by its cover, many people are unlikely to read it if the cover is uninviting.” ~ Unknown We don’t have to tell you that life at Traditions of Braselton is truly one-of-a-kind. However, endeavoring to illustrate and communicate that to someone who has never seen or experienced it firsthand can be somewhat of a challenge. In addition to trying to make an outstanding first impression on those who might consider living here, we also want to make that first impression as inviting as possible. The best way to do that is through a beautifully crafted and incredibly engaging website. Traditions of Braselton Realty was proud to team up with the web designers and developers at Rearview Advertising to create the online embodiment of everyday luxury in a country club setting. The result is not only lifestyle-centric and easy to use for anyone in search of a beautiful new home in North Metro Atlanta, but the new website at www.DiscoverTraditionsBraselton.com is the best first impression imaginable for our masterplanned community.

DID YOU KNOW…? An estimated 90% of people use the internet to begin their new home search.

If a prospective new neighbor is searching the internet and comes across the new Traditions of Braselton website, we want that experience to be so positive that they decide to take a closer look by paying a visit to the community. Some of the ways that we’ve accomplished that in the new website include a broader “Big Picture” view. It’s not just about the expertly rendered homes that fit within a variety of price ranges, it’s also about the distinctive lifestyle, resort-quality amenities, picturesque landscape and Main Street Charm of both Braselton and Jefferson. We’ve infused a balance of images that showcase the range of homes available at Traditions along with lifestyle shots that are reflective of life for a Traditions of Braselton homeowner – regardless of what stage of life they might be, from growing families to empty nesters and everything in between. We invite you to take your own tour of the NEW www.

DiscoverTraditionsBraselton.com and let us know what you think!

And DON’T FORGET! To stay up-to-date on the latest community news – between issues of the Traditions newsletter – follow the Traditions of Braselton Facebook and Instagram pages.

To find them, simply visit the new website, scroll to the bottom and click on the icons.

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