Cresswind Waterfall September/October 2018

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The Official Newsletter of the Cresswind Community

WATERFALL

September/October 2018 Vol. XLIII

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Helpful Numbers COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER Gary Hulion 770-536-3300 Gary.Hulion@fsresidential.com LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR Mark LaClaire 770-536-3300 cresswindlifestyle@gmail.com THE CLUB 770-536-3300

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EMC SECURITY SYSTEM 24 Hour Alarm Cancel 1-888-745-4733 Sales and Service 770-963-0305 HELPFUL NUMBERS: Emergency - 911 City of Gainesville Water 770-535-6878 Liberty Utilities 855-216-6305 Charter 1-888-345-7139 First Service Residential (After Hours) 1-877-411-1165

KOLTER HOMES, LLC Area President: Bob Rademacher 770-532-4926 rrademacher@kolter.com

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Table of Contents Helpful Numbers........................................................................... 3 Lifestyle Director............................................................................4 Committee Corner..........................................................................6 Scrapbook.......................................................................................8 Clubs & Activities........................................................................10 Resident News..............................................................................12 What’s Happening........................................................................15 Calendars.....................................................................................32

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The Waterfall 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 Cresswind at Lake Lanier 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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From the Lifestyle Director

LIFESTYLE AT A GLANCE

Fall is almost here and that is when we really crank out the big guns for Lifestyle! Expect TWO huge Outdoor Concerts, First Fridays, Magic & Comedy, Trivia, Holiday Market Bazaar and…my favorite…HALLOWEEN! Woo Hoo! WHAT’S HAPPENING EVERY MONTH?

Mark LaClaire Lifestyle Director

BREW HA HA: Every weekday morning 8:30am-10:30am in the Crow’s Nest T.G.I.F.: Every Friday 5:30pm in the Crow’s Nest, BYOB Mix & Mingle, FREE! $1 MOVIE NIGHTS: Every 2 weeks at 7pm (Wednesdays) in the Ballroom FIRST FRIDAY MINGLE & DANCE: Every first Friday of the month, 7pm, Clubhouse, $7 FITNESS CLASSES: Check the Fitness Calendar for ways to get fit every day of the week

2018 LIFESTYLE EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER! SEPT. 7TH: FIRST FRIDAY W/ IS THAT SO, BALLROOM, 7PM-10PM, $7

Another fabulous NEW band that will keep you dancing all night long! This amazing trio plays everything from Rock, Pop and Country hits from the 60’s, 70’s and beyond! BYOB, table seating. Residents Only!

SEPT. 15TH: OUTDOOR CONCERT WITH MAIN STREET (BOB SEGER TRIBUTE) AND CHERRY CHERRY BAND (NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE), EVENT LAWN, 7PM-10PM, $20

The 2018 Outdoor Concert Series continues in the cooler weather with not one, but TWO fabulous tributes to Bob Seger and Neil Diamond. Complete with a HUGE stage, sound and light show. Gates open at 6pm. This is open to Friends & Family. Residents can buy up to 10 tickets, table seating on the lawn. BYOB.

SEPT. 29TH: TRIVIA NIGHT, BALLROOM, 7PM-9PM, $5

Hurry and get your tickets to this. Trivia sells out every time as resident teams of 8 compete for fabulous prizes!

You can purchase 8 tickets for a team or come solo and join in with another table. Residents Only!

OCT. 4TH: COSTCO FLU SHOT CLINIC, FITNESS LOUNGE, 9AM-1PM. FREE

Come down to the clubhouse to get your FREE Flu shot from the Costco Pharmacy! You must have Medicare to get it for FREE. Sign up at the front desk and schedule your time. Residents Only!

OCT. 5TH: OUTDOOR FIRST FRIDAY W/ CHRIS HAMPTON BAND, PATIO, 7PM-10PM, $7

The weather is fantastic in October, so we bring the Chris Hampton Dupo outside on the patio for dancing under the stars. We will have table seating on the lawn. BYOB. Residents only!

OCT. 6TH: HOLIDAY BAZAAR, CLUBHOUSE, 10AM-1PM, FREE

Browse through vendors where you can pick out all kinds of gifts for friends and family, or yourself! There will be all types of Jewelry, Clothing, Baked Goods, Arts & Crafts, Cosmetics and more! Resident friends & family welcome to attend!

OCT. 13TH: OUTDOOR CONCERT W/ RUMOURS (FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE) EVENT LAWN, 7PM, $20 GENERAL ADMISSION, $25 FOR RESERVED TABLES

The massive 2018 Outdoor Concert Finale. This will be over the top with an incredible band, gigantic stage and massive light show! This event you can pick and reserve your table for $25 per person or $20 for general admission. Open to Friends & Family. BYOB. Residents can buy up to 10 tickets (table)

OCT. 27TH: HALLOWEEN MONSTER BALL, BALLROOM, 7PM-10PM, $8

My favorite event! So fun to dress up! Last year was an absolute hit with amazing costumes from all who attended. Let’s make this year even better. Come one, come all! DJ reaper will keep you on the dance floor and we will have a costume contest and parade. BYOB. Residents only!

Remember, check the WEBSITE for most up to date calendar of events, things change!

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Resident News & Information

From the desk of Gary Hulion As summer fades to fall, it is time to start preparing for many changes that will take place over the coming months. The lawns will begin to fade, the flowers will slowly disappear, and the days will become shorter. This is a time that each of you should start checking around the outside of your homes for maintenance issues that may have gone unnoticed. Caulking around windows and doors should be inspected. This is one of the major avenues of lost energy for your home. Since it will be getting dark earlier, make sure outside lighting is working properly, especially if it is on a timer. Plan to have your irrigation systems winterized and shut down. Bring in all of the cold sensitive or potted plants.

On the interior, you should change the batteries in your smoke detectors. October is National Fire Prevention month.

Do you have a fire extinguisher in your home? Check to be sure it is properly charged and the expiration date is still valid.

Change the filters in your HVAC unit as this will also help to eliminate summer allergies that may be lingering around.

With the cooler weather coming, get outside and enjoy the beauty that this area has to offer. The Cresswind concept was built on three foundations, Nutrition, Fitness, and Relationships. It takes all three of the components to live a

vibrant lifestyle that we all should be striving for. There are a variety of programs and fitness routines that are offered here at Cresswind.

Most of these programs have varying levels of skill from beginner to the most advanced.

There are several nutritional programs offered that enhance your health and wellbeing from Weight Watchers to healthy eating classes. Last but not least, we Gary Hulion should all be building relationships inside and outside our community.

We have a vast number of volunteers working in and outside the community. Maybe you are a great mentor or teacher that could provide some much needed attention some of our area youth could benefit from, or maybe you are the person who can sit with those who are shut in and just need a friend to check on them.

In all things give thanks. Somewhere just out of reach is someone who has just a little tougher issue and could use a friend. We are all a part of a much bigger picture.

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Committee Corner From the

Architectural Review Committee (ARC)…

By Dan Gershkowitz The Mission and Purpose of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is to preserve and enhance the aesthetic qualities of our community for the enjoyment of current and future homeowners while protecting and growing the values of our homes.

The ARC Application process is straightforward. The Application is located on the www.cresswindll.com website under the Committees Tab and then the ARC. Follow the instructions and print or fill in the form and provide it to the office in the Clubhouse. Provide an explanation and documents, brochures or photographs in support of your request. An ARC Representative will contact you to schedule a visit to discuss the project which is key in expediting the review and approval process.

We recognize that each application seeks to personalize your home’s appearance and value. Our intent is to offer our insight and assistance to help you to achieve your goals.

Health and Fitness Committee

By Ava Lewis

The Health & Fitness Committee is very excited about the number of new residents enjoying our beautiful gym. We have had several generous residents donate a safety squat bar, gym clock, and a new set of dumbbells. Ava and JP continue to offer free fitness instruction classes the second Tuesday of every month at 3:00pm. Please sign up at the front desk. We can accept six people at each session. Our Health & Fitness Committee continues to work to improve all aspects of fitness. We are thrilled to have just added a new ballet class. Check the Cresswind website for days and times for classes. All of the great instructors are certified and very talented. Please come and enjoy all the classes we have to offer.

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Landscape Committee

By Meg Bohn

RUMORS? RUMORS!!! RUMORS?!

Did we get your attention? The Landscape Committee would like to dispel some of those rumors out in the Community about our landscaping rules. For instance, almost all vegetables are annuals that must be planted year after year. They are allowed in side and backyard beds as long as they aren’t visible from the street. Raised beds are not required for vegetables if they are neatly planted and well maintained. Perennial herbs are also fine to plant in beds as long as they are contained so as not to spread. The Landscape Committee would also love to see residents planting their annual and perennial flowers in the ground rather than in pots where they will use less water and grow healthier! For minimal annual and perennial plantings, it is not necessary to submit a landscape change request form, especially if the flowers are being planted in back and side yards not visible from the street. If you have a question about landscaping rules, please go to the Cresswind LL website and email your query at “Contact the Landscape Committee.”

Committee Corner

Rules & Regulations Committee Update

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like activities. This will reduce the number of chapters from 18 to 7 categories. The various forms were also reformatted. We hope to publish the revisions in September in anticipation of the turnover. Thank you to all the stakeholders who contributed their invaluable expertise to this effort.

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Clubs

List of 2018 Approved Clubs and Charities ABC’s Book Club

Investment Club

Scene Actor’s Guild

Alive & Well:Living a Healthy Lifestyle

Kayak Club

Shalom Club

Acrylic Painting

Ladies Bunco

SLAC

Billiards

Ladies Golf Club

Small Band Club

Bocce

Ladies Hand & Foot

Social Bridge

Book Babes

Lisa’s Monday PM Line Dance

Social Singles

Book Worms

Lisa’s Thursday PM Line Dance

Sports & Games

Bowling League

Make & Take Crafts

Stamp Club

Canine Club

Men’s Bible Study

Storytellers

Cardio Line Dance

Men’s Card Club

Sunday Mah Jongg

Chorus

Men’s Softball Club

Tennis Club

Clogging I

Mexican Train Club

The Farmstand

Clogging II

Mixed Card Group

The Valve Club

Community Flag Club

Model Railroad Club

The Way Bible Study

Community Fund [501C-3]

Monday Mah Jongg

3rd Monday Afternoon Book Club

Cooking Club

Needlecraft

Thursday Mixed Bridge

Couple’s Bible Study

Neighborhood Theatre

Travel Club

Cover to Cover Book Club

Oil Painting

Trail Club

Cresswind Performing Arts

Open Studio Club

Tuesday Morning Book Club

Cribbage Club @ CLL

Photography

Tuesday Samba

Crow’s Nest Mah Jongg

Pickleball Club

Variety Show Club

Daytime Duplicate Bridge

Ping Pong Club

Veterans Inc [501C-3]

Duplicate Bridge

Pinochle

Wednesday Line Dance III

Evening Duplicate Bridge

Playscript Readers Club

Wednesday Mah Jongg

Financial Education for Women

Pokeno

Wendy’s Beginner Line Dance

Fishing Club

Pottery Club

Wendy’s Line Dance II

Friday Line Dance III

Quilting Club

Widows & Widowers

Friday Samba

Reading Between the Wines

Wine Tasting

Fun with Fashions

Rubber Bridge

Writers in the Wind

Genealogy Club

Rummikub

Women’s Bible Study

Hand & Foot Evening Club

RV Club

International Explorers

2nd Monday Book Club

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Committee Corner

Education Committee Update By Doug Geganto The Cresswind Education Committee has been busy!

As of the end of July, 1322 residents have attended 32 of our seminars and events and there is much more coming as we have 16 more programs scheduled through the end of November. As always, the Education Committee welcomes your suggestions for programs. If we can find a speaker, we try to get them scheduled. This year we have been able to schedule 100% of the resident requested programs. Give us a call if you have an idea for a program. Best yet come to one of our programs.

At the beginning of each month, we send a list of upcoming programs for the month to be posted on the Daily Update. Here’s what’s coming up through the end of October: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 10am-12pm Self Defense in the Ballroom Presented by Gainesville PD Wed, September 12, 2018 from 12:30-1:30pm Pelvic Floor Therapy in the Ballroom

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 2-3pm Stem Cell Therapy and Treatment in the Ballroom Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 9am-12pm Legacy Link Appts in Conference Room Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 9:30-11am Coffee with Cops in the Crow’s Nest We Host Gainesville PD TBD Sports Injuries Treatments in the Ballroom Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 10:30am-12pm Education Committee Coffee with Residents at the Crow’s Nest We are currently developing our 2019 calendar and will have some exciting new events next year…Stay Tuned.

If you haven’t already done so, please take the Education Survey here: http://www.cresswindll.com/Form/ VotingBooths/39749/Voting-Booth

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Committee Corner

Welcome Committee News

By Denise Skeels

Our Cresswind Welcome Committee of twelve members has been hard at work contacting new residents. We held a Newcomer’s Orientation in the Ballroom on August 16th for those new residents closing on homes. Approximately 50 residents attended the presentation by First Service Residential. Several Clubs, the Cresswind Board, and our CA management also attended the orientation. The new residents were able to pick up information about Gainesville and surrounding Hall County. The next New Resident Orientation will be held in November.

If you do not hear from a Welcome Committee Member within four weeks of closing, please contact me at skeelsdenise@gmail.com. Welcome to Cresswind!

Cresswind Great Decisions Group

By Carol Hanlon

The Cresswind Great Decisions Discussion Group examines U.S. foreign policy on eight international topics using materials prepared by the Foreign Policy Association (www.fpa.org).

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Genealogy Club

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The Genealogy Club continues to unpack resources of genealogical research. Members are constantly discovering new research resources, so a new segment has been added to our meetings. “Did You Know” presents these new resources/findings by club members.

One member found the International Tracing Service which lists individuals who were interred in labor and work camps in Germany during WWII. He found health records, marriage and birth records, and photos of the ancestors he was researching (over 90 pages of documentation!) The Genealogy Club continually finds new resources. The Club is open to all residents regardless of their level of research and expertise. We help each other.

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What’s Happening

Adventures in Dining

By Karen Silverthorn

Previously called Dinner Group, we will now be known as “Adventures in Dining” to reflect what this group is all about. The fall marks the start of our 7th season in Cresswind. We will continue to meet four times per year so members, please mark your calendars now for: October 6th, November 3rd, February 2nd, 2019 and March 2nd, 2019. October’s meal will highlight Italian cuisine. If you no longer wish to receive notice of the planned events, please email the coordinator.

Our mission is simple - to enjoy delicious meals while meeting new neighbors around an elegant dinner table.

There are four couples/pairs of people assigned to a host home. At each dinner, residents are rotated so members will always meet new neighbors and get to know them as friends. All recipes are provided and dinner participants are assigned a portion of the meal to prepare. Food and beverage costs (average $40 - $65 per pair/couple) are shared equally among participants at each house.

Anyone can join at any time during the year. Annual membership in the Cooking Club is required. Guidelines for Adventures in Dining are on the Cooking Club’s website. If you are interested in joining, email directly the coordinator (Karen Silverthorn, silk3349@charter.net) to be added to the email list. Evite and email notifications will begin in September to members on the email list.

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Resale Home Stats for Cresswind Rolling 12 Month Statistics:

Number of Resales by Year:

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Cresswind RV Club

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The RV Club did not have any Club trips since the last issue of The Waterfall, but that has not stopped individual Club members from camping. Individual trips have included: Asheville, NC; New River Gorge, WV; Dudley, GA; Coral Gables, FL; Blairsville, GA: as well as Texas, New Mexico, Maine, Kentucky. Several Club members took more extensive trips, one being a 6500 mile trip out West visiting 12 states while another was an 8000 mile, five month trip encompassing the East Coast of the US and the Maritime Providences of Canada. The RV is Club is open to any resident who owns or would like to own a Recreational Vehicle. Contact information is elsewhere in this issue.

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Cooking Club

By Paula King The Cooking Club remains a busy club with multiple events. We had a Luau in June that was lots of fun with all the tropical shirts and native food. Then our Salad in a Jar class was sold out almost immediately with 20 happy people taking home four different salads in a jar. Not to be confused with our first ever Salad Pot Luck -- who knew there were that many kinds of salads made by our wonderful Cresswind club members. I have been told to repeat ...repeat.

Coming up, we will have our annual Poker Run, Beer Tasting BBQ on Sunday September 16th. I will be sending out a request for people willing to help soon. Consider working an event since it is a great way to get to know people outside your block.

Upcoming Classes include Red Wine/Appetizer pairing and back by popular demand, Salad in a Jar featuring fall veggies - both of these are small classes so be sure to watch for emails announcing when tickets are going on sale as they sell out fast.

In October, we will have our first ever Murder Mystery Dinner and it promises to be a unforgettable night. Also mark your calendar for October 20th for the annual Oktoberfest party, one of our biggest and best events of the year. On November 13th, we will have our always popular Soup/Chili Night.

Tuesday, October 16th will be our Annual Meeting. Since we do almost all our announcements through email, this is the one time a year we all get together. This is also the time for our Election for 2019 - I will be asking for nominations in late September. You can nominate yourself or any other member of the cooking club.

However, please do not nominate someone without checking with them first. Three of our board will be “aging out” having served for 3+ years, President - Paula King, Treasurer - Rose Micuch and Secretary - Linda Gillot. So, consider running for a Board seat and helping make decision on events, etc. Balloting will begin after the meeting and continue for ten days then the new board will be announced and take effect on January 1, 2019.

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By Evelyne Palmer The Quilting Club extends a heartfelt thank you to our residents who have graciously donated MORE fabrics and other materials to our Club. The Club continues finding new patterns to best use these donations by making into lap quilts distributed through Legacy Link. After the August delivery, our total lap quilts is 79!

On July 19th, 2018, nine members of the Quilting Club had a great time on a road trip to Blairsville where we had lunch, shopped at the Quilt Shop, and attended an Art Quilt Exhibit held in Hayesville, NC. More road trips are in the planning.

Our focus for the next few weeks in addition to Senior Quilts and Quilts for Kids are items to be sold at the Holiday Market in October to raise funds for supplies. Included in these items will be Microwave Koozies, Pillow cases, Shopping Bags, Aprons, Curling Iron covers, Kitchen Towel scarves (also known as “Not your mama’s Apron”) lap quilts and others. If you are interested in any of these items prior to the Holiday Market, stop in any Thursday to see them.

We meet every Thursday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Arts and Craft Room. All levels of Quilters, from beginner to experienced, as well as new prospective members are welcome. Stop by, meet us, and see the work we do. Contact either Evelyne Palmer, hybiscus5@outlook.com or Bonnie May at Quilt.lady2@charter.net The Group is available to offer assistance to our fellow residents if you have any quilting projects you started and now have the time to finish.

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By Elaine Vetter It has been a busy, fun summer for Social Singles. We started June with a Scavenger Hunt during our 2nd Sunday social. It was fun to see the ‘kid’ in all of us as we scurried around the Clubhouse trying to figure out clues and get pictures taken without the other teams noticing what we had zeroed in on.

Other summer activities included lunch outings, bowling, hikes, a trip to Gibbs Gardens, several boat rides courtesy of one of our members, and then a day of tubing in Helen, Georgia followed by lunch at one of the local German restaurants. Another day trip included a drive to Talmo, Georgia, first for brunch, and then to check out Simpson Auto Farm (cemetery for old vehicles) on the drive home.

The calendar for the fall is shaping up and includes a Labor Day get-together, baseball game at Gwinnett Stripers, Miniature Golf Tournament, day trip to downtown Atlanta for the Oakland Cemetery Festival, and a UGA Volleyball game.

If you are single and looking for new things to do with other single residents, this is a great group to join. Contact Elaine Vetter at elvetter@hotmail.com for more information or to be added to the email list.

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The auditions have been held. The cast has been selected. The dates have been set. The production team is in place and ready to go! The fall production, “Present Laughter” will be directed by our own Scott Larson and is a comedy by Noel Coward . The plot follows a few days in the life of the successful and self-obsessed light comedy actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment in Africa. Amid a series of events bordering on farce, Garry has to deal with women who want to seduce him, placate both his long-suffering secretary and his estranged wife, cope with a crazed young playwright, and overcome his impending mid-life crisis (since he has recently turned forty – we may have to adjust the age a bit). The story was described by Coward as “a series of semi-autobiographical pyrotechnics.”

These past and future productions are not possible without the combined efforts of actors, costume designers, set decorators, chorus, dancers, house management, and many other volunteers. If you are new to the neighborhood or have been around for some time and want to get involved with the theater please contact Wayne Blum at theblums@charter. net. No experience is necessary. If you do not want to try acting, there is plenty to do “behind the scenes.”

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By John Riegel The Farmstand has been very busy in the Community Garden! This is going to be an exciting fall! Have you noticed the shed at long last has been relocated to the back corner? The ramp has been rebuilt, new updated water faucets have been installed, and projects are in progress for permanent seating and a brick patio area.

The Farmstand is gearing up for our fall perennial garden planting late September and several events. Workshops and presentations this winter will include: Growing Tomatoes, Treating Your Garden Organically, Attracting Bluebirds, Raising Monarch Butterflies, and Attracting Pollinators for a Healthy Crop. Our first Garden Party is scheduled for October - be sure to check the Daily Update and The Farmstand @Cresswind facebook page. Do you have unwanted gently used garden utensils? Please contact The Farmstand Special Project Manager, Dave Rusk at: dhrusk@msn.com. The Farmstand has many talented and knowledgeable members, gardeners and friends! We look forward to you joining us this fall. See you in the Garden!

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Cresswind Bowling League

By Phil Vinyard Our league held its organizational meeting on Sunday, August 12th and will begin bowling on Wednesday September 5th. At our organizational meeting, we will elect the league and club board for the upcoming season, go over all the league details, and fill out existing teams who have openings and form new teams. We hope to have lots of new residents come to the meeting and sign up to either bowl on a team or be a club member and therefore qualify to be a substitute when a team member is going to be absent.

The bowling season is 28 weeks long with time off at the holidays to allow for traveling and enjoying the holidays with family and friends. Our league is a fun league with all skill levels represented. The first week of bowling is when you start to establish your average and that average then determines your handicap. Those with lower averages have higher handicaps, which makes the competition as fair as possible. Averages are recalculated weekly based upon actual bowling scores.

A big part of our club is the social aspect of getting to know other bowlers and your teammates and often going out to lunch together following the match. We even have non-bowlers and spouses who come and watch the match and then accompany the team to lunch. So if you like to have some light exercise and enjoy the company of others with a little competition, even if you have not bowled in years, this may be the club for you. Come and check us out.

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By John Kelley Recording Stars in Cresswind? One of our small bands, The Surfaces, is in the process of recording original tunes for their upcoming debut CD…look for a release date in early December. The Ukulele band is enjoying “hanging out” with Elvis and doing some community outreach. Now is the time to dust off those instruments you used to play and join in the fun of playing- whether your pleasure is rock, pop, bluegrass, or jazz, we have a band for you.

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Cresswind Community Chorus

By Chuck Bridwell An exciting new beginning for the Cresswind Community Chorus will be celebrated at the CHORUS KICKOFF PARTY on Sunday afternoon, September 9th at 3:00pm in the Ballroom. All the new music will be given out and listened to plus lots of games, prizes, and goodies.

New members are welcome any time and there is no audition to be in Cresswind Community Chorus. The cost for the whole chorus season is only $20. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 3:00pm in the ballroom. There are already over 100 singers involved in chorus but plenty of room for more.

There will be a HOLIDAY MUSIC CELEBRATION in four performances, December 6-9, 2018. Songs will include: We Need a Little Christmas, Do You Hear What I Hear, Hanukkah Season of Lights, Carol of the Bells, Various Themes on Fa La La, Santa Baby and much more.

Then there will also be a SPRING MUSIC SPECTACULAR in four performances, April 25-28, 2019. Songs will include: It’s a Grand Night for Singing, Love Will Keep Us Together, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Love is a ManySplendored Thing, Old Time Rock and Roll, Put a Little Love in Your Heart and much more.

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The Community Travel Club, Cresswind’s most popular club with a membership of over 600 residents, proves to provide exciting experiences and perfect opportunities to get to know your neighbors!

Our most recent trip in July to Stone Mountain for dinner and to view the amazing high-tech laser show provided a memorable summer evening for all those who attended.

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From the Cresswind Kayak Club

By John Stevens Lake Lanier water levels and seasonal weather have been nearly perfect for kayaking. A number of CLL Kayak Club members have shared some great paddling experiences to include a video of a small deer swimming across our cove and then scampering up the hill away from the shoreline (see the attached photo). Other Club members have spied a family of foxes frolicking near their den on the point just before exiting our cove.…! Still others tell stories of having paddled to ‘Jumping Rock’ for an exhilarating swim before continuing on to the Gainesville Marina for lunch at Skogies and then paddling back to Cresswind.

So it seems that ‘life is good’ for CLL Kayak Club members…!

As a reminder, Saturday morning group paddles are a pretty regular event under the guidance of Ron Grimm. It is an easy, low-stress way to get out on the water with 10-20 other seasoned and novice fellow-kayakers. Check in with Ron at: cresswind.kayak.club@gmail.com for more info, or just show up around 8:30 and be on the water and ready to paddle by 9:00 am Saturday mornings starting from A Dock. These paddles last 60-90 minutes depending on what the group wants to do.

And REMEMBER: YOU DON’T NEED A KAYAK to be a member of the CLL Kayak Club. Check out the CLL KC website at: https://cresswindkayak.wixsite.com/ cresswindkayak for information on how to be part of the CLL KC fun.

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Tennis By Sandy Barmak It was a Sizzling summer, yet we still played lots of tennis and heated up the courts. There was organized play every morning of the week. Mondays saw Women’s USTA team play, Thursdays had women’s play, Saturdays was the new “competitive” men’s play giving guys a chance to play on a court with others of the same level, and open play took place the other mornings. Three clinics in late August rounded out the summer and helped us elevate our skills.

Wimbledon is a special Grand Slam to watch. We enjoyed a Social Get Together with delicious breakfast treats as we watched the Wimbledon Women’s final.

The fall competitive teams are in full swing with lots of action on the courts. Women are playing USTA teams while the Men’s Silverball competes with local community teams. The men have three ALTA teams and one USTA team. Good luck to all!

Fall clinics started in September giving everyone a chance to return to tennis or hone their skills. Watch the Daily Updates and Tennis Club emails for more information. To learn more about our tennis programs, contact our president, Debbie Cortjens at Debbie.cortjens@gmail.com.

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Veterans Charity

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By Bill Dickey

Casino Night on Saturday, September 8th was definitely a fun night. All proceeds go to the Veterans’ charity, helping not only Veterans but also the needy and homeless in the greater Hall County area as well. Thank you for your support.

Membership in the Charity is open to all Cresswind residents. Donations can be deposited in the Charity’s clubhouse mailbox. Members are encouraged to support volunteer service areas.

LOOKING AHEAD: The semi-annual food drive will be conducted on Wednesday, October 10th.

October’s quarterly presentation on October 18th will be about a potentially new service area. The annual

Cresswind has a new club – The Trail Club. It is an outgrowth of the Trailblazers

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soul. The Cresswind Community is fortunate to have these beautiful natural areas

service group. The original Trailblazers were Frank Kardian, Rolf Grimm, Daryl Goetz, Ed Proctor, David Galshack and Bill Dickey. Later they were joined by Charlie Bassham, Paul Fisher ad David Jones. The group marked the trails, made and built the signs, stick holders, benches and cut out the walking sticks.

About 30 residents have signed on to be trail stewards. Bruce Cattanach, Mike Thurmon, Don & Rosemarie Bowen and Lance Haney have volunteered to become trail leaders. The goal of the club is to keep the trails as natural and safe as possible. And of course, provide a good supply of walking sticks! Members will do light maintenance and forbid the use of any herbicides.

Studies have shown that getting out into nature is good for the mind, body and so you have opportunity to “get one with nature” without leaving the Community. The Trails are the only amenity that is away from the Club area.

Thanks to the original Trailblazers for their service to the Community and to the new club members for stepping up to help keep our trails enjoyable for all to use.

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CRESSWIND LADIES GOLF CLUB

By Mary Ann Amick

The Cresswind Ladies Golf Club members continue to play on Thursday mornings. Due to the increased number of ladies playing this year, we are now pairing members, so everyone gets the opportunity to play with others. Many stay for lunch at the Chattahoochee Grille after golf and enjoy socializing and discussing our golf games!

We recently had our second Nine & Dine Scramble with fifteen couples participating including several new members.

It was a beautiful evening for golf, weather was perfect, and dinner followed at Riggy’s! We are looking forward to several other events including some “GET Away Golf ” outings as well as several more monthly Nine & Dine Scrambles.

Contact Mary Ann Amick if you have any questions. ladiesgolf@ gmail.com You can check out our website on the Cresswind website under Ladies Golf club.

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Cresswind Book Clubs Stay Busy!

By Judy Pallo The Cresswind Book Clubs are really on a roll. Our 14th club was just created with 13 members which is a good number; if you are interested in a book club, we will form another one. Contact Judy Pallo.

Our recent Author Event featuring Mr. Terry Kay was a huge success! He entertained over 100 people and signed many autographs. Our next Author Event will be in January featuring Georgia author Mark Warren.

Look for more information to follow.

And something to not miss is Cresswind’s Second Annual Book Fair held Saturday, September 29th at 1:00pm. This acknowledges our Published authors, storytellers, and writers within our community.

Storytellers and writers are clubs that welcome new members. As the date draws near, you will find more information in the Daily Update.

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Cresswind Investment Club

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The Cresswind Investment Club meets monthly for review and discussion of stocks that we currently hold and discussion of potential purchases.

Along with presentations from members of the club, we periodically have some outside experts come to provide specialized information, such as tax implications of investing, trends in the market, or obtaining information on the internet. Save the morning of October 25th to hear our next community-wide presentation from Morgan-Stanley! Following Cresswind traditions, we include two parties a year, as well!

Since our club has recently added several new members, Debbie Coursey-Prah has added an additional club for review of principles of investing for newer members, along with her class on options for more experienced investors. Anyone who is interested is welcome to visit our club which meets the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays) at 2:45 pm in the Crow’s Nest. If you would like to visit the club, please contact Peter Bertasi at nascarn986a@gmail.com or Janet Nelson at jnotesto87@gmail.com.

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Court News: Pickleball By Jan Cieply Did you know that Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country? Cresswind has doubled its membership from last year and is now up to 259 members. Are you curious about this fastgrowing sport? If so, join Howie Mueller and Wendy O’Hanlon on Wednesdays beginning in September on the Pickleball courts for excellent instruction in this addictive game of Pickleball.

Under the leadership of Amy Pike, the Pickleball Club has been adding many new and previously offered activities. In April, an AM and PM Novice League was formed and was followed by a Novice Tournament. A Dual Clinic (Pickleball and Tennis) was held on April 29th. Those players who had an interest in ‘the other sport’ had an opportunity to try it out. With Jack Hollfelder in the lead, the Cresswind men played a weekly Round Robin match against each other. This was a very successful endeavor. In May, a Mixed Evening League began and was held on Mondays until mid-July. Partners were randomly paired each week which provided a new challenge every time.

The Pickleball Board is currently running a BRICK Fundraiser to purchase two 10 foot long double seated benches as an escape from the unrelenting Georgia sun. Anyone is welcome to purchase a brick in memory of a loved one, to honor a friend or family member or for any reason. The form can be printed from the Pickleball website. The address is Cresswindpickleball.com or you may contact Jan Cieply at jancieply16@gmail.com.

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The Tanglers’ Group meets once a month on the second Thursday at 10:00am. We recently used the Zentangle Inspired Art to decorate canvas sneakers and a canvas bag. We think they are really fun! Please come join us! If you like to doodle, you will love this art form! Newcomers are always welcome.

Bingo Nights have been sellouts every time the ‘balls start rolling’!

I have several fun projects planned for upcoming Make & Take Classes. We are going to do some Alcohol Ink on glass and give a try at Macrame - yes It is back!

We will make a hanging Plant Holder. Look out for the email on these two classes in September and in the Daily Updates. Hope you will join in on the fun!

Look for information on Mini Golf, Bocce Ball, Cornhole, and Basketball in the Daily Updates. As the weather cools, the competition heats up!!

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Be on the lookout for the next events in September (fall), October (Spooky Halloween), and December (Holiday time). Get your wristbands early and tickets will be sold at the front desk.

Contact your Sports and Games board members if you have an idea for other sports and games you would like to see started at Cresswind. Get out and do some things as the cooler fall temperatures arrive.

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Cresswind Fishing Club News

By Toby Kelley The Cresswind fishermen are enjoying beautiful full Lake Lanier this summer. However, in the heat of the season, fishing in our section of the lake has been slow. The striper fishermen head down lake to chase the big fish. The spotted bass fishermen have to fish early or late to catch the bite.

The crappie fishermen are telling lies and enjoying each other’s company regardless of whether the fish are biting or not.

Come join the fishing club on one of our “group fishes.” As the weather cools off this fall, we expect the fishing to heat up.

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www.cresswindllcommunityfund.org Invitation to ALL Cresswind Residents!

“Homecoming Celebration” 3rd Quarter Meeting Thursday, September 13th 3:30 - 5:00pm!

Bring your Flag! Wear Your Colors! The Bands Will Play!

• Ballroom “Gates” open at 3:30 for Tailgating with refreshments and socializing!

• Business Meeting: 4:00 – 5:00 – giveaways and surprises • Homecoming Dance and Music – 5:15 – 5:45 “Cresswind Community Fund” is… YOUR… Fund!

You ARE making differences in people’s lives!

CCF’s projects reflect the spirit of all Cresswind residents. Hall County citizens are learning that Cresswind truly cares about “our Home Town” and strives to give seniors a happier, safer, easier place to live!

By the end of 2018, in under three years, the CCF will have raised and granted close to $90,000.00 to both Hall County charities and projects here at Cresswind!

Current “Service” Programs. NEW PROGRAMS announced Sept 13th.

Help Me Please - Ongoing Service Program. Resident volunteers assist other residents with small projects. To request assistance or to be a volunteer, contact Hazel Pederson: hazelpedersen@gmail.com.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. CCF helps grandparents with various household expenses in addition to gift cards for food and holiday gifts.

Personal Care Products Drive. Please bring to the Sept 13 meeting, items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, soap, feminine and personal hygiene products. See website for details.

Join or renew membership.

Make your tax deductible $10.00 check to the Cresswind LL Community Fund (CCF), indicate “membership” and place it into the CCF mailbox off the lobby. For more info contact Clair Langmaid, Membership Committee, Chair. clairlang@charter.net

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