Windermere July 2020

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Inside this Issue ARC Requests 8 Pool News 10 Tennis News 12 Swim Team News 16 Save the Dates 18 Yard of the Month 19 Upcoming Events 20

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2515 Goodrick Lane Coming Soon

5735 Kendrick Lane Coming Soon

1804 Fenton Manor Under Contract Before Listed

5222 Davis Love Drive Under Contract in 2 days

1623 Hutton Place Under Contract Multiple Offers

7200 Bradbury Place Under Contract with Multiple Offers l Sold

6007 Castleton Manor Just Sold

2052 Windermere Crossing Under Contract Before Listed

3775 Sweeting Street Under Contract in 1 Day / Sold

3630 Slater Street Under Conract in 6 days / Sold

2300 Gladstone Place Under Contract Before Listed / Sold

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Craig Holmes | President | cholmes@ups.com Maureen Brown | Vice President | moandmike89@comcast.net George Aubrey | Treasurer | gfaubrey@gmail.com Amy Morrison | Secretary | adm1axt@yahoo.com Drew Cerruti | Member at Large | dcerruti22@gmail.com Monica Hachem | Member at Large | monhachem@yahoo.com Richard Tidwell| Member at Large r_tidwell@comcast.net

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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Michèl Krahn | Tennis | windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com Monica Hachem | ARC | monhachem@yahoo.com Maria Carney | Social | mariadcarney@gmail.com Betty Aubrey | Pool | betty.aubrey@gmail.com George Aubrey | Finance | gfaubrey@gmail.com

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A special thank you to our 2020 Event Sponsors!

Our sponsors help make our great events possible!

Please support these businesses when you can!

HERE FOR YOU, HERE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY. Stacy Maguire | Activities Office

OFFICE INFORMATION Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041

678-455-7708 ext. 2 | windermereactivities@comcast.net Josh Laskowski | Association Manager 678-455-7708 ext. 3 | windermeremanager@comcast.net After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2 TENNIS OFFICE Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director Liberty Mutual Insurance 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net

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02116 USA. Equal Housing Insurer. ©2018 Liberty AMENITYMA CARD REPLACEMENT Mutual Insurance 11514948 PERB10193 04/2018 Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours.

Replacement cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted.

LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way. www.windermerecommunity.net www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

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COMMUNITY NEWS

A MESSAGE FROM THE

Association Manager As we head into Summer we know many of you are planning maintenance and upgrades to your home! Frequent items that need attention are: Exterior painting of your home, replacing dead sod, trees and other plant materials, and maintenance of mailboxes.

Please be sure to be proactive and plan accordingly for all projects and improvements to your home by submitting an application for modification. Please visit the website and look under the resources tab to download a copy of the application.

Applications still need to be submitted even if you are using the same paint or roof colors.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION Applications are required for ALL projects to the exterior of your home or lot. This includes but is not limited to the following: Roof replacements, repainting the exterior of your home, tree removal, installation of basketball goals, trampolines, play sets and fences.

We would also like to remind you of frequent violations to avoid. Trash cans must be stored out of view of the street. Portable basketball goals must be approved and installed according the guidelines which includes proper placement and screening. Pine straw should be fresh and installed at least twice per year. Edging must be of approved materials.

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION Our goal is to have a cohesive and harmonious and aesthetically pleasing community for all to enjoy!

We greatly appreciate your cooperation!

Please remember the dumpsters located at the Windermere amenities center are not for public trash. All personal garbage needs to be picked up from your residence on the service day. Please have all of your receptacle by the curb at 7:00 am on Monday mornings. If you miss a pick up or need a bulk pick up please contact Sanitation Solutions at 770-866-7323 or Sanitationsolutions.net.

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2020 LODGE RENTALS

Book your 2020 party today at the Lodge! Completed agreements and full payment is required at time of booking. No dates can be penciled in.

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PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE. We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you.

Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

Visit our website www.windermerecommunity.net

The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website www.windermerecommunity.net Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

To anyone looking for a new dentist, Dr. Edwards and his staff are outstanding!! Everyone is so warm and friendly. Good job guys!! –Nancy Chirchirillo Windermere Leaflet

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COMMUNITY NEWS Before you light up the night on July 4th, be aware that while fireworks may be legal to purchase in the state of Georgia THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED IN ANY COMMON AREAS WITHIN WINDERMERE. Please review these laws and be courteous to your neighbors!

• Fireworks cannot be used after 9:00 PM throughout the year • July 4th, fireworks may be used until midnight • Fireworks may not be used at a park, within 100 yards of a nursing home, hospital, electric plant, water plant, or gas station1) • Igniters must be at least 18 years old and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Authorities recommend leaving the fireworks to professionals who are accustomed to potential hazards.

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Also, be mindful of neighbors who have small kids and others who go to bed early for work or school. Many animals are affected by fireworks as well. Please be a courteous neighbor!

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ARC REQUESTS

Does your home need some work?

Are you thinking about renovating? ...Not sure if your project needs approval?

Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association.

Contact us at Windermereactivities@comcast.net • As a reminder, the ARC Request process is outlined below.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES PLEASE CLICK HERE. Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC. Section 1.02 Submittals (a) Process A three-step process as follows: (i)Complete online Application for Modification form (ii) Gather required supporting documentation (iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved.

Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order.

If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows: Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted - $100 fee payable at the time of submission.

Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted - $50 fee payable at the time of submission.

At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed.

Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Please contact us at windermereactivities@comcast. net if you do not receive a decision letter.

Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

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POOL NEWS

Amenities Updates Gym. The gym is currently open. Please see page 19 for full details.

Playgrounds. The playgrounds are currently open.

Lodge Rentals. Now that the Governor has increased the maximum gathering to 50, events with 50 or fewer participants will be allowed. This will include resuming all regularly scheduled community events that fall into these criteria. When the Governor increases the gathering size limit, we will adjust accordingly. We will continue to take reservations, with the right to cancel the event if the state gathering limits cannot be satisfied.

Basketball Courts. The basketball courts are currently open.

The Green. The Green is officially open. We ask that groups that gather there be limited to 50 or less, and that proper social distancing practices be followed.

Pool. The Pool will continue to operate under current rules with an occupancy load limit of 300 people.

Q - What are the Hours?

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Ao 5a-8a: Open swim for those who are most concerned about social distancing o 8a-9a: Pool is closed for cleaning and disinfection; all residents required to leave pool area o 9a-12p: Pool is open o 12p-1p: Pool is closed for C&D, residents leave o 1p-4p: Pool is open o 4p-5p: Pool is closed for C&D, residents leave o 5p-8p: Pool is open o 8pm: Pool is closed for the day, guards will clean and disinfect one final time for the day Q - What are the cleaning procedures?

A - Our pool company is partnering with a cleaning company and implementing a cleaning and disinfection procedure every 3 hours. Pool staff will spray down the entire pool deck and all furniture. With this said, we highly recommend, encourage, and request that each patron cleans furniture before and after personal use.

Q - When I come to the pool, how do I enter?

A - We will have one gate open for entry. This will be the gate on the golf club side, closest to the lodge. We have lined the side walk with blue tape in order to assist with promoting social

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distancing. The other two gates will be closed for intention is that no one stands in a line and is entry. When it is time for residents to clear the turned away. pool area, all gates will be opened for exit. We ask for your cooperation in NOT letting people In Q – Is the water slide going to be available? through the Out doors.

A – At this time the slide and splash pad will be closed. We simply are not able to effectively Q - Will the pool be over crowded? sanitize and disinfect each of these areas after each A - This is a multi-part answer: patron comes into contact with the area. Plus, • As of right now, we are limiting the amount of the splash pad area is being used for additional people to access the pool in one session to a socially distanced seating. maximum of 300 residents.

• In order to give residents first opportunity, please Q—Can we reserve the pool for parties? limit visitation of the pool to only those who A – Not at this time. reside in your household.

• We have worked with our pool company to Again, we are sending this Q&A as a set of strategically place all furniture to ensure social preliminary guidelines. We are opening with distancing. Please do not move the furniture. restrictions to evaluate the optimal procedures to Entrance will be allowed on a first come first ensure that Windermere Residents are able to utilize serve basis. a wonderful amenity. Please be patient, and know • Please know that we have engaged additional that the Board and Management may and likely staff to monitor the entrances and patron levels. will change these guidelines and restrictions as the summer progresses.

Q – How will I know if the pool area has reached full capacity during a given session?

Lastly, if you have not DocuSign’d the Pool Rules, A – We will update the Windermere Facebook and wish to receive your 2020 amenity stickers, Page to communicate if the pool has reached please contact the Property Management office. its capacity. If you haven’t already, please Like our page so you will see these updates. Our

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TENNIS NEWS

Tennis is Back!

Summer leagues have begun, and

Bobby’s drills are back up and running.

If you have any questions about any of the activities at the courts this summer, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@ comcast.net or 770-598-8378.

We hope you have a wonderful summer out on the courts!

The Tennis Committee is Looking for a New Member With the addition of the new pickle ball courts, the tennis committee is looking to add a new member to coordinate all neighborhood pickle ball activities. If that sounds like the job for you, please contact the tennis committee at windermeretenniscmt@gmail. com for more details.

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Summer Drill Schedules Monday 9am-10:30 Lady’s Open Drills Tuesday 11am-12:30 High School Drills Thursday 9:30am-11:00 Junior Academy Drills (for players 12 and older) Thursday 11:15am-12:45 High School Drills Friday 9am-10:30 Adult OPEN Drills Friday 10:45am-12:00 Adult Beginner’s Only Drills Saturday 9am-10:30 Adult OPEN Drills Saturday 10:45am-12:15 Adult OPEN Drills Please sign-up for all drills ahead of time on Kourts.com as space is limited for all drills to allow for proper social distancing.Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 with questions. www.WindermereCommunity.net

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TENNIS NEWS

Need Your Racquet Strung?

Thad is offering discount stringing services to Windermere residents.

Residents pay $36 for Wilson NXT that would normally cost $44 through other stringing services. Hybrid of NXT and Luxilon 4G Element Alu Power is also $36 compared to $44 other places.

Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 for more information.

Need to Reserve a Court?

All reservations can now be made on your phone at Kourts.com. This new app will allow you to make court reservations, as well as reserving your spot and paying online for Bobby’s drill sessions. Please ensure that your contact information on the association website (www. windermerecommunity.net) is updated to include email addresses and cell phone numbers, as this is required information to register for the new Kourts app.

We encourage you to go ahead and download the app and sign up.

Here is a short video to help you get started: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=e6LvdWNGOUw If you have any questions about the app or how to use it, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@ comcast.net or 770-598-8378

Want to Stay Connected to Windermere Tennis?

Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net to be added to his weekly e-mail newsletter for timely updates on weekly drills, junior lessons and other events at the courts.

Also, don’t forget to join the Windermere Tennis Facebook page!

Batt Towels Are Here for Your Rainy Day Relief Windermere now has 6 BATT towels for your rainy day relief.

These towels are being used at all the big tennis centers these days and are far more effective than a squeegee at distributing the puddles. Check out videos on how to use the BATT towel here: https://battowel.com/vide Please remember to hang the towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

WINDERMERE WAVES SUMMER 2020 Although our Windermere Waves 2020 summer season was very different this summer, we were able to pull together a condensed 4-week neighborhood only team. We had a great group of swimmers who got to come each day, improve in their swimming strokes and skills, and have some fun along the way!

We held some inter-squad “Mock Meets� where the kids could enjoy some fun competition and cheer on their friends. Our coaches loved the enthusiasm of both swimmers and parents!

We thank our HOA and Windermere Pool Committee for allowing our team to put this together. Even though it was short, it was great to have the kids back in the water. We look forward to season 2021 - when we can hopefully get back to our full 8 to 9 week program!

Enjoy the rest of your summer!!

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FIREWORKS UPDATE! THE ANNUAL FIREWORKS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH! We plan to celebrate BACK TO SCHOOL in a huge way this year!

More details to come!

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SATURDAY, JULY 18TH FROM 10-12PM FEATURING: PAPER SHREDDING & ELECTRONIC RECYCLING **This is a drop off event only What is acceptable for shredding: • All paper, folders, paper binders are accepted • Staples, paper clips, binder clips are accepted • CD’s, computer discs are accepted What is NOT acceptable for shedding: All Cardboard! Cardboard boxes are NOT accepted

New Life Tech Group will be providing Electronic Recycling

What is acceptable for recycling: • Computers, laptops, servers, routers, phones, modems, audio/video equipment, computer accessories **Data deconstruction is guaranteed! All donations are tax deductible!

New Life Technology Group is proud to share we have donated over 200 laptops and dozens of tablets to children since the Corona Virus shut down schools. Our goal is to donate over 1000 more laptops in the next several months.

Please look through your closets and bring your electronics to the recycling event! Each laptop costs us approximately $37.50 to refurbish. We will have a bucket for donations to help cover the costs of getting these computers to kids. Of course this is completely optional as our recycling services are free! Thank you for caring about the environment and thank you for helping kids succeed in Windermere!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Yard of the Month Congratulations to the Landry family in Heathrow for winning the Yard of the Month for May! The Sherry and Co Real Estate Team will be placing a sign in your yard that you can proudly display to your neighbors! They will also receive a Home Depot gift card courtesy from the Sherry and Co Real Estate Team!

As one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Forsyth County, we are all dedicated to improving the quality of living and appearance of our community! We encourage everyone to take pride in their homes and neighborhood!

Start getting your yards ready for the month of June! A new winner will be announced again next month!

Lodge & Fitness Center The Fitness Center was re-opened in June. We ask residents to use every other machine (reinforced with signage and yellow tape), clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing. We also ask that there be no more than 10 people at any given time in the gym; meaning, if you enter the gym and you are number 11, please do not go in. As a courtesy to others wanting to use the facility, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours.

Lastly, we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Summer Events!

4th of July Pool Party- Join us on Saturday, July 4th from 1-4pm at the Pool for a DJ playing your favorite tunes and FREE ICE CREAM from the Atlanta Ice Cream Truck for the 1st 100 people!

Live Music at the Pool featuring Ladd Fletcher- Friday, July 10th from 5-8pm Go Green Drive-Thru Event- Saturday, July 18th from 10am-12pm: Featuring Complimentary Paper Shredding and Electronic Recycling!

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DJ Pool Party- Saturday, July 18th from 1-4pm Live Music at the Pool featuring Ladd Fletcher- Friday, July 24th from 5-8pm DJ Pool Party- Saturday, August 1st from 1-4pm Fireworks- Saturday, August 8th from 6-9pm (Fireworks begin at dusk)

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PET NEWS

Understanding My Cat’s Personality Over the years of my pet sitting business, I have seen so many different personalities in cats. I recently came across a study from the University of Australia describing 5 personality types based on an analysis of a wider base of 3,000 cats.

Researchers sent out a questionnaire to an international array of cat owners and results identified 5 distinct feline characteristics. They are as follows: 1) Skittishness 2) Outgoingness 3) Dominance 4) Spontaneity 5) Friendliness So what relevance does this have with our feline friends?

Well quite a bit actually.

If you struggle with your cat’s behavioral problems or have 2 cats who don’t get along, it can help to understand their personality types. Then you can make adjustments around the house to attempt to make them feel happy and less stressed resulting in a friendlier more inclusive household.

1. The Skittish Cat - Anxious or high strung. Typically dart away when visitors are around and hide. Best to give them plenty of opportunities to hide throughout the house in various holes such as a cardboard box.

Never force them to face their fears - only traumatizes them. They cope by avoiding fearful situations.

2. The Outgoing Cat - Often referred to as NOSY.

Susan Hartsfield Tanner Windermere Pet Sitter 678-755-2931 bulldawgsusan@yahoo.com

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Outgoing cats love to explore, investigate and often get into some trouble by going to areas where they are forbidden. They need mental stimulation.

If bored, they can resort to destructive behavior scratch furniture or soil the house. They also may enjoy chasing fellow housemates! They do well with toys and active playtime. Chasing a string, feathers or laser helps to vent their high level of energy.

3. The Dominant Cat - Bully may be a good description.

Often less tolerant of others and may hog food bows and litter boxes. Can make multi-cat households a misery! They need their very own food bowl and litter box and should be placed some distance apart. They need to be played with regularly to take the edge off that energy level.

4. The Spontaneous Cat - This type cat tends to act erratically and may react differently to the same situation on different occasions. He often has not learned coping skills of life and when faced with uncertainty, runs first and asks questions later! Never shout at a spontaneous cat (or any other pet for that matter). It will raise his anxiety level and increase his erratic behavior. It helps to have set routines such as feedings and playtime so he is aware of what is about to happen.

5. The Friendly Cat - He needs very little explanation purrs frequently, rubs up against your shin or whatever is around. Well adjusted often as a result of superb socialization when he was a kitten. The friendly cat is everyone’s dream and most likely to live in harmony in a multi-cat or pet household.

Just like people, every cat is a blend of different personalities. By simply being alert to our kitty’s personality traits, you can help him live with less stress and more contentment which is good news for all involved whether 2 or 4 legged!

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