Cresswind Waterfall July/August 2017

The Official Newsletter of the Cresswind Community

WATERFALL

www.cresswindll.com

July/August 2017 Vol. XXXVI

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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

NEW HOME WARRANTY Kolter Homes, LLC Director of Customer Service: Ryan Carroll Office: 770-287-5693 Cell: 770-503-5418 gacustomercare@kolter.com KOLTER HOMES, LLC Area President: Bob Rademacher 770-532-4926 rrademacher@kolter.com

The content for The Waterfall is provided by the residents of Cresswind at Lake Lanier for no profit to ensure that the residents receive relevant and updated content about what is going on in their community.

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Table of Contents Helpful Numbers........................................................................... 3 Lifestyle Director............................................................................4 Resident News................................................................................6 Scrapbook.......................................................................................8 Clubs & Activities Listing.............................................................10 What’s Happening........................................................................11 Weekly Calendars.........................................................................32

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents!

Mark & Linda Bella 3804 Golden Leaf Point

James & Jonell Parker 3904 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Mary Jo Smith 4027 Great Pine Drive

Michael Troy & Jennifer Rogers 3988 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Charles & Mary McPherson 3720 Red Maple Lane

Darlene Tabor 3964 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Eugene & Mary Bramblett 4037 Cranberry Lane

Harry & Beverly Platt 3934 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Cheryl Thompson 3929 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Arlene Teare 4042 Cranberry Lane

Mark Elkins 3813 Boxwood Court

Grace Marrs 4004 Great Pine Drive

Nancy Gladwell 3884 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Dwain & Cathy Rainey 3611 Majestic Oak Drive

Robert & Priscilla Dziubaty 3711 Cypresswood Point

John & Vicki Sherry 3876 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Robert & Marilyn Young 3710 Golden Leaf Point

Roy & Rachel Herman 4051 Lavender Point

Fred Pescitelli 3930 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Dorothea Elaine Wredberg 3942 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Charles & Sharon Thomas 3868 Sweet Magnolia Drive

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From the Lifestyle Director

LIFESTYLE AT A GLANCE Welcome to summer at Cresswind! July & August are chock full of exciting events and YOU are invited! Below is just a brief listing of what we have in store for you, but PLEASE check those emails and the Lifestyle section of our website at www.cresswindll.com to get full details and up to date changes.

WHAT’S HAPPENING EVERY MONTH?

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 two weeks at 7pm (Wednesdays) in the Ballroom FIRST FRIDAY MINGLE & DANCE: Every first Friday of the month, 7pm, Clubhouse, $5 FITNESS CLASSES: Check the Fitness Calendar for ways to get fit every day of the week

Mark LaClaire Lifestyle Director

JULY 1ST: TRIVIA NIGHT! 7PM-9PM, BALLROOM, $5 We bring in a professional trivia company and you create your own team of 8 people at a table OR just get a ticket and jump into a random table that needs a player. How Fun! AND…we will have big prizes for EACH person on the winning teams! (No skimping here!) Sign up yourself and/or your team now! For this event you can purchase up to 8 tickets for your team. Residents Only!

JULY 4TH: INDEPENDENCE DAY GOLF CART PARADE & PICNIC: CLUBHOUSE & STREETS, 10AM, FREE! Parade at 10am, Food Truck 11:30am. Event is free but you will have to pay if you order at the food truck. Register & decorate your cart for the Golf Cart parade at the front desk! Win fabulous prizes for best Golf Carts!

JULY 7TH: FIRST FRIDAY W/ MANUEL COVINGTON!! 7PM-10PM, BALLROOM, $5 He’s BACK! Fresh off his 2 nights of sold out shows at Cresswind, Manuel swoops back. Dance the night away to all the hits from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks! Residents Only!

JULY 9TH & 10TH: DEAN Z IS ELVIS! 2 NIGHTS, (Sunday & Monday) 7PM-10PM, BALLROOM, $20 This is NO JOKE folks. In my 30 years in the music business I have NEVER seen an entertainer like Dean Z! I am not talking just as Elvis, but as a pure electric, exciting entertainer. This guy will blow you away. Possibly the BEST show you will ever see at Cresswind! Do not wait to get tickets for this!

JULY 29TH: MEET THE NEIGHBORS PARTY! 7PM-10PM, ENTIRE CLUBHOUSE $5 350 people attended last year! For only $5 be prepared to mix and mingle through the clubhouse snacking on light appetizers, sipping your favorite beverage, chatting with friends AND meeting NEW residents! I HIGHLY encourage all of our new Cresswinders to attend this event. We will have entertainment for you to enjoy, but this is mainly a socializing event. Light appetizers provided, BYOB. Resident Only!

AUGUST 4TH: FIRST FRIDAY W/ RODNEY APPLEBY! 7PM-10PM, BALLROOM, $5 He dazzled everyone at his outdoor show on June 10th, now Rodney is back for an encore performance in the Ballroom for First Friday.

Simply one of the BEST entertainers in Atlanta! BYOB. Residents Only!

AUGUST 5TH: HEALTH & FITNESS DAY! 10AM-2PM, CLUBHOUSE, FREE! Come see why the Cresswind Fitness Program is one of the best there is! Browse the Clubhouse and talk with local health professionals, healthy eating specialists, attend multiple health & fitness seminars and join in or watch our fitness instructors and residents demonstrate our amazing classes! Food Truck too!

AUGUST 9TH: BOOT SCOOTIN’ WESTERN NIGHT! 6-9PM, BALLROOM BARN, $15 This event has it all! Fantastic food, amazing live country music, dancing, mingling, and real live square dance caller. YEE HAW! Start the evening at 6PM with a full country meal and a tasty Southern style dessert! YUM! After dinner, local favorite Country star JOE OLDS & THE SMOKIN’ JOE BAND performs Boot Scootin’ Country hits. Then get ready for some SQUARE DANCING! No skill required! Residents Only!

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

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From the Community Manager

As We Grow...

By: Gary Hulion

As we grow (now over 710 homes) there is more traffic, more people out walking Summer is here!!!!! With that, there is a lot of things going on around the clubhouse and amenities. Kolter is closing homes each week which means we have new residents everywhere. More people, equal more automobiles and golf carts. As a reminder, all golf carts must be registered at the front office in order to drive in the community. It also worth reminding, that all operators of golf carts must be a licensed driver, even on the weekends. Please keep in mind that when we are having major events, using the golf carts help us with parking issues. Please consider this as we attempt to locate a golf cart parking location.

We are also experiencing problems with the Marina being used for personal trash placement. The cans at the marina should only be used for marina waste. Because someone is putting large amounts of household trash there, it is costing the association additional fees to have the waste company come out and make additional pickups. This results in higher HOA fees that all of you must pay.

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Dock “A” has been placed back on the landing and can now be used by all residents. The lake level has increased to the point that it is safe to use and does not create a maintenance concern for the dock itself. Remember unless you own a slip on Dock ”B”, “C” or “D” the only public use areas are “A” Dock and the East (uncovered) end of “D” Dock.

The Handicap ramp located next to the Flag pole at the club hose has been installed; the electronics for the door will be installed very soon.

The AED’s (Automatic Electronic Defibulators) have been ordered and should arrive by mid-June. They will be located at the Pavilion on the back lawn, at the Tennis courts next to the water fountain, and two additional units in the clubhouse on the first and third floor levels beside the elevator. The unit in the Fitness Room will remain where it is located, just outside the Fitness Office.

Please be safe and have a wonderful summer!

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Resident News & Information

Cresswind LL Community Fund

Education Committee By: Bob Rivers

The Community Fund has been very active this quarter, receiving support from Cresswind Clubs as well as attracting many Gainesville community sponsors. Two Cresswind projects supported in whole or in part by the Fund have been accomplished recently. A stretching table has been installed in the Fitness Center. Handicapped access (including a walkway and door) to the clubhouse has been constructed. At its May 2017 meeting, the Board awarded a $2100 grant to the Gainesville Guest House for a music therapy program for seniors.

Cresswind residents can join the fund for a tax-deductible

By: Doug Geganto The Education Committee has presented 16 educational and informational programs through May 31st of this year.

Our programs have been attended by 435 residents. We have many more programs scheduled through the remainder of 2017. We are confident that our residents will find something of interest to attend. If you have an idea for an educational program, please contact us. Seven of the 16 programs we have completed were suggested by your neighbors.

We hope to see you at one of our programs.

Transition Committee

By: Bob Rivers

Written by Jan Cieply and Micky Irvin and sung to “The Halls of Montezuma”

The Transition to Turnover Committee continues to work on various policy, issues, and amenity plans that must be completed prior to Turnover, estimated to be July 1, 2019. Recently the Board approved an amended structure for the Committee. The Committee now consists of five workgroups. They are: Amenities, Engineering, Finance, Governance and Rules and Regulations.

The Board, its committees, Clubs, and any resident may make recommendations to the Transition Committee through the Community Manager, Gary Hulion. He will communicate the proposals to the Transition Committee. The Transition Committee and/or its working groups will consider each proposal.

Major proposals with significant support from the committee will be sent to the entire community for feedback and comment.

From the falls at Cresswind’s entry way To our docks on Lake Lanier We will greet our neighbors with a smile And a wave that’s sure to cheer.

At present, the Transition Committee chair meets with the Community Board at its monthly meetings to keep the Board informed on its deliberations and to make minor recommendations that move the process forward.

First in line for all the ticket sales To ensure we’ll get a seat We will gladly bring our favorite drinks To each fun activity.

Welcome Committee

$10 per year We need volunteers for our projects as well as members to serve on our committees. Visit our web site for upto-date news: cresswindllcommunityfund.org. Please join us at our next community meeting in the Clubhouse Ballroom on September 21st. Come find out what we are up to!

Cresswind Anthem

Here’s to kayak, tennis, pickleball That we all do love to play We will strive for fun and fitness As we live out all our days.

We will cook and travel all the year Ever looking for new friends And you’ll always find them right at home Here at Cresswind, Lake Lanier.

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By: Harriet Gershkowitz

Since January of 2017, we have welcomed 90 new residents including resales to Cresswind. We recently held at Welcome Committee Orientation Reception for new residents - April through June 15th. We will be holding another Orientation in the fall and all new residents from June 15th and on will be invited at that time. If you do not hear from a Welcome Committee member within four weeks of officially moving in, please let me know (this includes resales) at hgersh03@gmail.com. We want all Cresswind Residents to feel welcome.

Resident News & Information

Cresswind Movie Group The Cresswind Movie group continues to select and show a variety of current movies on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Admission is a dollar which includes popcorn and a hit movie. It is a bargain! Check out our movie poster and event notification video in the lobby for information on coming attractions. 753 residents have enjoyed our dollar movie night since January. Come join us.

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Resident News & Information

2017 Approved Interest Groups Community Fund LLC Cresswind Investment Group Falls Investment Group Ladies Bunco Men’s Card Group

Mexican Train Miniature Golf Ping Pong Rummikub RV Group

Shalom Group Singles & Solos Support Group for Widows and Widowers

Veterans Charity Wine Tasting Group Writers in the Wind

The Club Compliance Workgroup expresses their appreciation to all club officers and group leaders who responded to our requests and worked with us to facilitate this application process.

List of 2017 Approved Clubs (with subsets) ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB Card Making Clay, Sculpture, & Print Drawing - All Levels Gourd Painting Needleworkers Photography Quilting Tanglers Watercolor Painting BIBLE STUDY CLUB Couples Bible Study Men’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study BILLIARDS 9 Ball Pea/Bottle Pool 8 Ball BOOK CLUB 1st Tuesday AM 2nd Monday 3rd Monday Book Babes Book Worms Between the Wines Cover to Cover BOWLING CLUB

BRIDGE CLUB Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Education Evening Bridge/1st Thurs.

Evening Duplicate/3rd Wed Rubber Bridge Walk-In Bridge/Teaching

GOLF CLUB Ladies Golf Men’s Golf

COOKING CLUB Cookbook Publishing Cooking Classes Dinner Group Fun with Food Grille & Ale Healthy Eating

KAYAK CLUB

CPAC Chorus Playscripts Small Bands Theatre

MODEL RAILROAD CLUB

FISHING CLUB FUN WITH FASHION CLUB GAMERS CLUB Chicken Foot Pokeno Samba GARDEN CLUB Garden Boxes GENEALOGY CLUB

HAND & FOOT CLUB Ladies Evening

MAH JONGG CLUB Sunday MJ Monday MJ Wednesday MJ Thursday MJ

PICKLEBALL CLUB POKER CLUB Ladies Poker Mixed Poker SLACERs Club Slacers I Slacers II SPORTS & GAMES CLUB Bocce Basketball Fantasy Football TENNIS CLUB TRAVEL CLUB VETERAN’S CLUB

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What’s Happening

Bridge News

By: John Kelley

Shuffle up and Deal! Eight bridge players recently attended a duplicate scoring course and soon we will have weekly opportunities to play duplicate bridge. Each Thursday afternoon there is casual open bridge and each Friday afternoon there is a rubber bridge game. Tuesday mornings we have bridge bidding exercise class in the billiard room- all levels welcome. Come join us for a game.

Bible Study

By: Ron Mack, President

The Cresswind Bible Study Club (CBSC) offers residents the opportunity to study God’s Word in a friendly small group environment. The club currently consists of three subgroups: the Ladies Bible Study group, the Men’s and the Couples’. We also present the Non-denominational monthly service held on Sunday afternoons. The Ladies meet on Thursdays, the Men on Fridays, and the Couples monthly in private homes. Come join us and bring a friend.

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What’s Happening

Bowling Update

By: Phil Vinyard

The Cresswind Bowling League has decided to bowl in Buford next season at the Stars and Strikes Bowling Alley following two seasons of bowling in Gainesviille. Quality of the lanes and overall alley conditions as well as cost and service were the overriding factors in this difficult decision, outweighing the convenience of bowling in Gainesville.

Our third season will begin on Wednesday, September 6th and run for 28 weeks. The cost is $10 per week per bowler.

There will be an organizational meeting in mid-August to finalize teams and prepare for the league start.

This is a fun league that is open to all Cresswind residents regardless of skill level. Anyone interested should look for the meeting announcement in the Daily Update and plan on attending.

Cresswind Dinner Group By: Karen Silverthorn

Dinner Group will resume in the fall! All members, please make note of the dinner dates for the coming season: Oct. 7th, Nov. 4th, Feb. 3rd/18 and Mar. 3rd/18. The steering committee has chosen some great themed menus for the next year. October will be an Italian meal and November’s dinner will have a mid-west twist. A ‘20’s’ menu is set for February and the final meal of the season in March will be a ‘white’ theme.

Interested in trying new ingredients and new dishes? Anyone can join at any time and all recipes are provided. Join the Dinner Group and enjoy interesting dishes while meeting new neighbors around an elegant dinner table. Food and beverage costs (average $35 - $55 per pair/couple) are shared equally among participants at each house. There are four couples/pairs of people assigned to a house. Each dinner, residents are rotated so members will always meet new neighbors.

If you are interested in joining the Dinner Group, email the coordinator (Karen Silverthorn, silk3349@charter.net) to be added to the Dinner Group email list. There are no fees for Dinner Group, but you must be a paid member of the Cooking Club. Guidelines for the Dinner Group are posted on the Cooking Club website.

Come join the fun – very meal is an adventure!

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Cresswinds LL Veterans Inc By: Roy Gogel

The new 501(c)(3) charity which was considered since 2014 is an extension of the existing and on-going Veterans’ Club. The charity clearly separates donations and associated items. Its mission is charitable and educational assisting the needy and homeless with an emphasis on Veterans and their families - regardless of age. The Veterans Club’s membership is continuing its primary mission, serving many throughout the greater Hall County community.

The Veterans’ charity established a scholarship to a Veteran attending the University of North Georgia based strictly on financial need.

Additionally, the Veterans started planning for the Third Annual Silent Auction on September 9th. The Sock Hops, the Sixties Quartet loved by residents, are performing. If you want to contribute to the charity and have a vacation home, time share, airplane ride, boat ride, or something else, contact us. In addition, ideas and introductions to interested contributors are appreciated. Contact us at www.cresswindveterans.org.

Fishing Club News Cresswind fishermen have been busy catching fish for a fishermen’s fish fry and the Cooking Club’s Taste of Lanier party- a ton of delicious fish was enjoyed by everyone. Crappie, spotted bass, and striped bass have been caught in our cove in big numbers this spring. The Cresswind aquarium has been very entertaining with a bunch of 30-35 inch stripers visible some nights. The fishermen had a “shore clean up” last month and removed unsightly trash from our cove. Congratulations to Tom Brown and Stanley Kopkin for catching this 25 pound monster at the mouth of the Cresswind cove. Toby took one look at this fish and said, “I don’t recommend the men go skinny dipping in our cove.”

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What’s Happening

Cresswind Welcomes the Farmstand – A New Adventure for Us! By: Robin Riegel

Throughout the month of June and into July, Cresswind residents will have the chance to enjoy locally grown fresh produce at The Farmstand. There will be locally sourced, seasonal produce, baked goods, flowers, crafts, fresh seafood, local beef, eggs, and sausages. The Farmstand made a commitment to bring only home grown, pesticide free, handmade, handcrafted produce and goods to our residents.

On Thursday, May 18th, from 9 to 12 pm the first Farmstand hosted 23 local vendors and artists. Residents delighted in the selections and the vendors were eager to return as their gardens produce more.

In addition, two local animal shelters introduced several dogs up for adoption and educated pet owners about vaccinations and micro chipping to keep their pets safe.

Please check the Daily Updates, The Farmstand Facebook page and the sign board in the clubhouse for Farmstand dates, times, and produce available.

This is run by residents, for residents; so join the party. Eat healthy, learn about farming, and enjoy the bounty of NE Hall County Farmers. And a huge thanks to everyone who made this possible.

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What’s Happening

Garden Club By: Bob Rivers In the past, the Cresswind Garden Club has excellent educational presentations at its monthly meetings and has sponsored the Community Garden box holders group. This year, five additional boxes were constructed in the garden. A new Farm Stand initiative has resulted in a Farmers Market for Cresswind that will operate seasonally, providing fresh organic vegetables as well as meats, farm products, and crafts. It is being held on announced Thursday mornings from 9-12 am.

Another major change this year was the addition of garden-related trips to the surrounding north Georgia region. The first trip was to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens-Gainesville. The second trip was to the Thompson Mill Arboretum, a project of the Forestry School at UGA. The Club is planning an all-day trip to the Georgia Botanical Garden and trial gardens at UGA on July 11th. Contact Melanie Altman, Treasurer, for trip details.

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What’s Happening

Ladies Golf Club By: Mary Ann Amick The lady golfers of Cresswind have been enjoying good weather for our weekly play.

We also have enjoyed two “Nine & Dine” events so far this season. These events include a scramble, dinner, and prizes.

Contact Mary Ann Amick if you are interested in joining this club or have questions.

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You can check out our new website on the Cresswind website under Ladies Golf club.

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What’s Happening

Pickleball Club

By: Dawn Charette

On Saturday, June 3rd members of the Cresswind Pickleball club participated in a tournament sponsored by Reed Financial Group. After a day filled with great play, all were invited to attend an Awards dinner also provided by Reed Financial Group. With an awesome BBQ dinner and music by our own Gary Hulion, we celebrated our medal winners and all the volunteers that made this event possible. Remember, every day is a great day to play Pickleball….pickle on!!!

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Resale Home Stats for Cresswind Rolling 12 Month Statistics:

Median List Price

Median Sales Price

Median Days on Market

Are you considering selling? You certainly have many choices about how to market your home: FSBO/Discount Broker or

If your property is currently listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.

YEAR TO DATE

2017

2016

2015

2014

HomeSellingChoices.com

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To help you make the correct decision, you’ll definitely want to visit:

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Typical Real Estate Agent or The Georgia HomeSales Team.

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I’ve been very blessed in my life. Through my business, I would like to pass along some blessings to others.

So, from each closing, I will contribute 5% of my commission in your honor to the charity which you designate.

If you’re Selling or Buying in Cresswind at Lake Lanier, it just makes sense to be represented by a Seniors Real Estate Specialist who lives in and knows the Community!

Each quarter we’ll be drawing names and hosting a group of Cresswind Residents for fun, fellowship, pizza, salad, beer and wine on the Square in Gainesville at:

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The next party will be in October.

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No need to re-register once you’ve done so.

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What’s Happening

Fun With Fashions By: Harriet Gershkovitz

This past April, the Fun With Fashions Club held a Men’s and Ladies Fashion Show presented by Dillards at the Mall of Georgia.

Attendees were served an Italian Dinner catered by Little Italy in Gainesville and again we were wowed by the talent of our fabulous Cresswind models. A great time was had by all. Plans for a trip to Savannah School of Design for an exhibition of shoes through the ages and a day at the Atlanta Mercantile Mart are in the works. We are also planning another trip to Dillards for a change to fall demonstration. Watch your emails for updates. If you have any questions about upcoming events, please contact Harriet Gershkowitz at hgersh03@gmail.com.

Look What the Cooking Club Has Planned for the Summer!

By: Paula King, President

The Cooking Club is one of the largest and most active clubs in the community and just this spring we organized four amazing large events sponsored by Grill & Ale & Fun with Food sub groups. The Afternoon Tea brought elegance and beautiful table settings, the Kentucky Derby Party was “hats off ” a definite blast, and the Fish Fry was delicious fun as we just beat the rain. Italian Night was spectacular and the food amazing. Our Luau will be, as always, great fun. And who can wait for the next Flozzy Ball? – it is a HOOT. Do not miss this!

We also have smaller events centering around the very popular sub group Healthy Eating with demonstrations, speakers, and much more, plus Cooking Class with events on how to learn new foods and techniques like the recent Wine and Appetizer tasting. Dinner group will start up again in the fall. And if that is not enough, we are also working on a Cresswind Cookbook.

All our events and projects are run by Cooking Club member volunteers. It is easy to join just drop off a check for $5.00 per person in the Cooking Club mailbox and you will be added to the mailing list for all events and planning sessions. Please put “membership” and email address in memo line of check. Get involved! It is a great way to meet new friends.

Hope to see you at our next event!

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Monthly Activities Card Making Dawn Davis 4th Thurs 10 am & 7 pm

Ladies Poker Night Marilyn Maxson 1st & 3rd Wed 7 pm

Non Denominational Service Ron Mack TBA Sunday 3 pm

Mexican Train Eleanor Whalen 2nd Thurs 7 pm

Cresswind Investment Group Bob Fuller 1st Mon 3 pm

Miniature Golf Group David Jones Wed pm

Duplicate Bridge/Daytime Lynne Leibrecht 2nd Tues 1 pm

Slacers Club I Andy Hampton Last Mon 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge/Evening Lynne Liebrecht 1st Thurs /3rd Wed 6:30 pm

Slacers Club II Andy Hampton Last Mon 8 pm

Falls Investment Club John Wenrich 1st Mon 7 pm

Shalom Group Dan Gershkowitz Last Sun 10 am

Garden Club Bob Rivers 2nd Tues 3 pm

Singles & Solos Group Janet Nelson 2nd Sat 5:30 pm

Genealogy Club Dave Dittmeier 4th Wed 7 pm

Travel Club Nancy Alexander 1st Thurs 4 pm

Ladies Hand & Foot Charlie Stotler 3rd Tues 1:30 pm

Veterans Club Richard Lynt 2nd Thurs 7 pm

Healthy Eating & Cooking Karen Smith 2nd Fri 12 pm

Wine Tasting Group Kay Reiss 4th Thurs 6 pm

Ladies Bunco Eleanor Whalen Last Thurs 7 pm

Writers In The Wind Sue DeCrescenzo Last Thurs 1:30 pm

Our Own Special Book Fair By: Judy Pallo

The twelve Cresswind book clubs are sponsoring a Book Fair on Saturday, September 9th at 10:00 am in the Ballroom. Within Cresswind, we have several published and self-published author we would like to recognize for their accomplishments. Each will present a five minute talk concerning their inspiration, writing themes, etc.

They will have a table set up showcasing their books which will be available for purchase. Come and support your talented neighbors, especially if you enjoy reading.

Light refreshments will be served.

Book Groups at the Club Marilyn Lynt 2nd Mon, 11 am Karen Beiger 3rd Mon, 3 pm Between the Wines 3rd Mon, 7 pm Lynne Tryon 1st Tues, 11:30 am Book Worms 4th Tues, 10:30 am Book Babes 4th Tues, 10:45 am Cover to Cover 2nd Thurs, 11 am July/August | The Waterfall | Page 23

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We’ll Do The Dirty Job For You! Privately owned and operated since 1989!

Personal Touch has continued to grow due to it’s reputation and excellent service.

The Cresswind RV Group recently enjoyed a week in the beautiful mountains of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina at the Riverbend RV Resort. Eleven Cresswind couples enjoyed hiking, shopping, and visiting various eateries in the area.

The most important part of the day was “happy hour” at 5 pm when everyone gathered at the campground gazebo to talk about their day and enjoy refreshing drinks. Thank you to Brenda and Sam Crosby for hosting this campout and making sure everyone enjoyed their stay. If you are interested in becoming a member of the RV Group and would like to take part in these fun trips, please contact Anthony McElroy.

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The Quilting Group By: Evelyne Palmer The Quilters Group made our first presentation of twenty comfort quilts for our donation project benefiting Seniors in need in Gainesville at the end of June 2017. We have started working on TWO quilts for the Cresswind Holiday Market in October 2017. This means you have twice the chance of being the lucky recipient! Watch for the quilts on display in September. Among the fall projects planned is a quilted Christmas tree skirt. Each week new ideas and projects pop up!

The Group meets on Thursdays of each week in the Arts & Crafts Room from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. We have all levels of Quilters, from beginner to experienced! We welcome new prospective members to stop by and meet the members and see the work we do. Come join in the fun! Contact either Evelyne Palmer, hybiscus5@outlook.com or jonniegrimm@ outlook.com for details

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Tennis Club News By: Debbie Cortjens

The members of the Tennis Club have been busy the past few months. The Ladies finished their USTA season and the Men completed their Silverball competition. The Ladies also hosted a group from Deaton Creek for a mixer and lunch. It was a lot of fun and enjoyed by all. We are currently in the middle of a Mixed Tournament with Day and Evening Teams.

Our clinics led by Bill Papciak and his capable assistants have been huge successes. We will continue clinics this summer and fall. There will be dedicated days for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Players. We are playing earlier during the summer months. Mixed Open Play on Tuesday and Friday, Men Open Play on Wednesday, all start at 9:00 am.

We are a fun group and all interested players are always welcome. Just drop into an Open Play day. Questions, contact Debbie Cortjens – debbie.cortjens@gmail.com.

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Genealogy Club By: Dave Dittmeier The Genealogy Club continues to enhance the knowledge of its members through specialized and thought-provoking presentations. Since the last issue of The Waterfall, topics have included utilizing Skype for research, using city and telephone directories, computer hardware to consider, and downloading GEDCOM files. However, the highlight of recent meetings has been involving

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Neighborhood Theatre By: Bert Emma

Thank you all who attended “We the People, the Musical” and experienced a joyous celebration of America! We hope you enjoyed it and appreciate your support.

Our next play is by an author who according to the Guinness World Records is the best-selling writer of all time selling roughly two billion copies and this author’s works come third in rankings of the world’s most-widely published books, behind only Shakespeare’s works and the Bible.

So, CNT’s next play will be that classic who-dunnit “Witness for the Prosecution” by Agatha Christie. Paul Brown will be the Director with Scott Larson as Assistant Director.

We ask that for the greater entertainment of your friends who have not yet seen the play, that you not divulge, to anyone, the secret of the ending of “Witness for the Prosecution”. Did he do it or did he not? Save the dates – November 9th through the 12th

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Join us for Miniature Golf By: David Jones Twenty-nine enthusiastic miniature golfers enjoyed beautiful weather and camaraderie during their May outing. Min-

Writers in the Wind Cresswind Creative Writers Group By: Sue DeCrescenzo

iature Golf occurs on the second Wednesday of each month held at the Oaks Miniature Golf at 3709 Whiting Rd. off

Writers write, right? Our group has shared stories about the

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Tuesday

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Bridge Education

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Needlework

Men’s Bible Study

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12:00 Mah Jongg A&C Open Studio

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Mah Jongg, Quilting, 1:30 Walk-In Bridge

Gourd Painting

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Ladies Bible Study

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CW Games

Samba, Clay Sculpture 6:30 Men’s Cards

Chicken Foot

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Mixed Poker

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Ping Pong Tai Chi

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Pickleball Open

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Men’s Pickleball Open

Tai Chi

5:00 6:00

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Billiards Line Dancing

2:00

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DVD Exercise

1:00

3:00

Friday

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Veterans Club

By Arnie Miesch The Veterans Club formed a 501(c)(3) charity called the Cresswind LL Veterans Inc as an extension of the existing and on-going Club. Membership and miscellaneous revenues and expenses will continue to flow through the Club, but the charity allows a pure separation of donations and related activities. It is much cleaner, preserving the sanctity of the charity with the worthiness of the Club mission open to all Cresswind residents regardless of military service.

Club members remain active in Hospice with both recognition of patients who served their nation and on-going visits and support. Likewise, other ongoing programs like regular and continuing support of the local Superior Court and assisting Veterans in their employment search remain active.

If you are downsizing and have excess furniture, appliances, or bicycles, the Veterans can coordinate their pick-up and donation to a needy Veteran.

Contact us at www.cresswindveterans.org.

Arnie Miesch and Roy Gogel presenting a check to the University of North Georgia for a scholarship for a Veteran with financial need.

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Music at Cresswind By: Jerry Volante

“Music is therapy… Music moves people. It connects people in ways that no other medium can. It pulls heart strings. It acts as medicine” Maclemore

Don’t Miss Bocce Open Play!

With this “message” in mind, I would like to again bring together those Cresswinders who play, or used to play, a musical instrument. We had about 40+ people the last time we gathered, and it was clear that the love of playing music is still alive in all of us! What a wonderful basis for nurturing a “shared connection” and/or some enduring friendships with other Cresswinders!

So, regardless of your type of instrument, PLAYING SKILL LEVEL, or the length of time since you’ve last played your instrument, I would like to encourage you to pick up your instrument and learn to play a few songs that others might play along with you. Watch the Daily Update for our next musical gathering.

7:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings.

In the words of Louis Armstrong, “Musicians don’t retire; they stop when there’s no more music in them” AND THERE IS STILL MUSIC IN ALL OF US!!!

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Arts & Crafts Club Open House set for September 15th By: Dawn Davis

The Cresswind Arts & Crafts club invites you to an Open House Friday, September 15th from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. Enjoy wine & snacks as you view demonstrations from: Card making, Needle workers, Drawing, Tanglers, Gourd painting, Painting, Clay, Quilters, plus Photography. Bring some cash for incredible raffle prizes from popular restaurants, retail stores, day spa’s, organic essential oils, event tickets, make up, household services, grocery stores, liquor stores, plus so much more! If you are curious about the many classes offered, then this event is great for you! If you just want a free class of wine and a fist full of raffle tickets, then this event is a great first stop before TGIF. For additional information contact Angela Medley (gamedleya@gmail.com) or Susan Radle (sjrecr97@yahoo.com).

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Cresswind Kayaking Club By: John Stevens There is water in the lake…! And Community Dock ‘A’ (a.k.a. the kayak dock) was to be ‘back in service’ by mid-June! As a reminder, Community Dock ‘A’ is open for use by ALL Cresswind residents as a kayak launching dock. Come on down and get on the water!

Check out the CKC website at: https://cresswindkayak. wixsite.com/cresswindkayak for upcoming paddling and non-paddling events…and how to be part of the CKC fun. We are here to promote enduring friendships and social community for all Cresswind residents through shared interest and participation in the recreational-leisure sport of kayaking. The CKC plans and organizes CKC-sponsored group paddles for all levels of skill and experience (novice/beginner to seasoned expert), and offers personalized instruction for any Cresswind resident wanting to explore the opportunity to learn about and experience kayaking for fun and enjoyment.

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Shalom Group

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The Shalom Group recently had a brunch to Celebrate the Holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot is known as the Festival of the Giving of the Torah as well as a harvest holiday.

Please save the date of September 24th at 2:00 pm. The Shalom Group will be presenting “The Paper Clip”, which is a movie depicting the collection of Paper Clips by students in the Whitwell Middle School in a small rural Tennessee town who were trying to gain knowledge and understanding of tolerance through a Holocaust education program.

Representatives from Whitwell Middle School will be presenting the movie and discussing the project that the school and community undertook. This event is open to the entire Cresswind Community and is free of charge. The Shalom Group meets the last Sunday of the month at 10 am. Please contact Harriet or Dan Gershkowitz for more information regarding the Shalom Group.

“

This adventurous group had a dance party, Rockin’ with the Oldies in May. We asked all to bring in high school photos and selected a King and Queen based on those. Gary Hulion served as DJ with John Prentice as the brains behind the event. We also took an excursion to Gibbs Gardens at the end of May. The last Monday of each month, we go bowling at the local bowling alley. For June, we are meeting outside for a picnic on June 11th as well as lunch at Fish Tales by the Marina on June 23rd.

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