Cresswind Waterfall November/December 2016

The Official Newsletter of the Cresswind Community

WATERFALL

www.cresswindll.com

November/December 2016 Vol. XXXII

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Helpful Numbers INTERIM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER Stephen Doran , 770-536-3300 Stephen.Doran@fsresidential.com LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR Mark LaClaire 770-536-3300 cresswindlifestyle@gmail.com THE CLUB 770-536-3300

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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.

This newsletter is provided at no cost to our community and is printed and mailed to each residence from advertising profits. Support the advertisers who make this newsletter a possibility for each resident every other month. If you have an idea for the newsletter or would like to contribute to its making, please contact Sue Garcia (suegarcia9@gmail.com) or Eleanor Whalen (efwhalen@gmail.com) Cover photo courtesy of John Whalen

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Table of Contents Helpful Numbers..................................................... 3 Lifestyle Director..................................................... 4 Resident News......................................................... 6 Scrapbook................................................................ 8 What’s Happening..................................................10 Clubs & Activities Listing.......................................19 Weekly Calendars...................................................28

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Welcome to Our

Newest Residents!

Alexis Szutz 3707 Cypresswood Point

James & Shirley Grattan 3484 Great Oak Drive

Mark Friedman 3788 Golden Leaf Point

Carl & Lee Ann Lambrecht 4033 Cranberry Lane

Joan Tyska 4018 Lavender Point

Michael Marsico 3820 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Charles & Joan Van Rysselberge 3947 Great Pine Drive

Savino & Joan Sica 3959 Great Pine Drive

Richard & Kim Miller 3916 Great Pine Drive

Charles & Laura Keathley 4045 Cranberry Lane

John & Mary Jo Mills 3939 Great Pine Drive

Roger & Vilma Otto 3992 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Chunyan Wang 4011 Great Pine Drive

Jonnie Esther 4006 Lavender Point

Stephen & Diane Cope 3892 Sweet Magnolia Drive

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.

Darrell & Mary Woulf 3516 Cresswind Parkway

Joseph & Jeanne Rector 3716 Red Maple Lane

Thomas & Diane Jaseckas 3840 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Dennis Lyons 4021 Cranberry Lane

Keith & Karen Smith 4013 Cranberry Lane

Thomas & Joanne Randall 3879 Sweet Magnolia Drive

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.

Diane Razel 3832 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Maria Blankenship 3943 Great Pine Drive

Thomas & Patricia Morgan 3821 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Harry & Lois Ehlers 3776 Golden Leaf Point

Mario & Kathleen Russo 3949 Sweet Magnolia Drive

Dennis & Vivian Hoogland 3453 Great Oak Drive

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From the Lifestyle Director

LIFESTYLE AT A GLANCE Every month, Cresswind offers bountiful opportunities to get involved with different activities, clubs, classes, events, seminars and fitness and health programs. Below is just a small sample of some of the main LIFESTYLE events coming up in November and December. For a full listing of everything happening at Cresswind, check your Daily Update email every day and the main calendar on the Cresswind website at www.cresswindll.com. Enjoy every single day!

WHAT’S HAPPENING EVERY MONTH

Mark LaClaire BREW HA HA: Every weekday morning 8:30am-1030am in the Crow’s nest Lifestyle Director T.G.I.F.: Every Friday 5:30pm in the Crow’s Nest CRESSWIND AT THE MOVIES: Every 2 weeks at 7pm (Wednesdays) in the Ballroom FIRST FRIDAY MINGLE & DANCE: Every first Friday of the month, 7pm, Club FITNESS CLASSES: Check the Fitness Calendar for ways to get fit every day of the week

LIFESTYLE EVENTS IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER NOVEMBER 4TH: FIRST FRIDAY DANCE PARTY: 7PM-10PM, BALLROOM, $5 Dance the night away with an all request DJ, mingle with friends, and bring snacks and BYOB. NOVEMBER 5TH: TRIVIA NIGHT: 7PM-9PM, BALLROOM, $5 Get your team of 8 together and win fabulous prizes!

NOVEMBER 7TH: BLOOD DRIVE: 11AM-5PM, FITNESS LOUNGE, FREE The greatest gift you can give, the gift of life, come donate today!

NOVEMBER 19TH: HUGE VENDOR FAIR: 11AM-2PM, ENTIRE CLUBHOUSE, FREE You have not seen anything like this here at Cresswind! The entire clubhouse full of 70 plus vendors, all kinds!

Come see!

DECEMBER 10TH: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9AM-11AM, BALLROOM, $7 Get the entire family and Grandkids ready, Santa is coming to town! Pictures with Santa, Games, Holiday Music & Breakfast, coffee and juice.

DECEMBER 17TH: HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY: 7PM-9PM, ENTIRE CLUBHOUSE $10 If you were one of the 500 people who attended last year, you know this is one awesome party! We use the ENTIRE Club with dancing in the ballroom, live music in the Crow’s Nest, Santa in the Lobby and sweet harp music in the Fitness Lounge with the “sweets”. There is food spread out throughout the clubhouse and even “bartenders” to store your drinks as you mingle and explore the party.

DECEMBER 31ST: NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE SOCK HOPS: 9PM-12AM, BALLROOM, $15 So great last year we had to bring it back! Dance all night and mingle with friends to the 50’s music of The Sock Hops! Go ahead, dress to impress, it is a Black & Silver theme!

What a fantastic year we had in 2016! I am so lucky to be here and love doing all I can to make you all at Cresswind happy. BIG plans and new ideas for 2017!

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

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From the Community Manager

Education Committee

Pick Your Neighbors Residents, if you refer someone to the Sales Office and they

By: Carol Zaremba

purchase a home, you and your referral will be credited with

As chairperson of the Education Committee, I would like to

six months of HOA dues.

thank our entire team for the time and effort spent in plan-

Note – this policy goes into effect on November 1st but will not

ning and organizing our events for 2016. Our members include

apply to contracts in progress.

Melanie Altman, Sue DeCrescenzo, Cathy Hoskinson, Kevin Medley, Tom Montgomery, Karen Schultz, Wayne Schrader, and Carol Zaremba. We hope you enjoyed the events that we sponsored this past year.

The Education Committee needs you! Do you have ideas for 2017; are you a thoughtful planner and good at organizing

Lighting the Community Chanukah Menorah By: Marilyn Glasser

events? If you have an interest in joining the Education Committee for 2017, please complete the eform on the Cresswind

The Cresswind community has a beautiful Menorah that will

website or contact any member of the committee. We need to

be lit nightly beginning December 24th. Although there are

hear from you NOW as we will nominate individuals for the

only eight candles, many more of us can join together for the

following positions; Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Sec-

symbolism. All Cresswind residents are invited to the lighting

retary in November. Please consider becoming a part of this

which will take place in the Club Lobby area. There will be

important committee.

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Resident News & Information

Foreign Medical Mission Support By: John Kelley Thank you Cresswinders for your support of our Hot Dogs for Honduras function recently. Your generosity directly provided over 70 surgeries for the poorest of the poor on our mission to Comayagua, Honduras . The team expects to return in January and May to continue your good work.

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Scrapbook

Scrapbook

What’s Happening

Arts and Crafts Club By: Dawn Davis It is fall - the season for decorating, creating, entertaining, good eating, and super fun events at our club house.

Several creative Cresswind neighbors led super fun events for the Arts and Crafts Club.

Thank you, Kathie Zeranski, for introducing the Arts & Crafts Club to zen tangle inspired art by teaching the October “Make & Take” event. Tuesday night classes taught by Angela Medley have expanded into simple print making. Print making is an original art piece created using printmaking tools instead of a paintbrush or chisel. Sheran Connolly led a “Make & Take” of abstract art canvas painting. We learned a new technique using plastic wrap. November 3rd was the last Card Making Class for 2016. Watch your Daily Update for the date of our January 2017 class.

If you have a super fun “Make & Take” to share, please contact Angela Medley to volunteer.

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Come join us for Gourd Painting and Pottery. We are beginners and here are a few results of what can be accomplished. Join us every Tuesday at 1:00pm in the Arts and Crafts Room. Pottery has new homeowners who are working on their projects.

Fishing SIG News By: Toby Kelley When the summer weather heated up, the fishing cooled off so, we are all looking forward to the Fall fishing pattern setting up. That will mean the bigger fish will return to mid lake and the top water bite will pick up- good news for Cresswind fishermen. Get on our SIG mailing list to be included on notices of upcoming “group fishes”, January road trip to Atlanta boat show, and the 2017 Cresswind Fishing School. With luck, we may catch something to hang on our wall- like Cresswind super fishermen Dewey Colbaugh and Brian Sturizone.

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Cresswind LL Community Fund Announces Goals for 2016 By:Cathy Hoskinson The Cresswind LL Community Fund Board of Directors announced at the third quarter meeting on September 22nd that 25% of its goal of $10,000 by year end has now been reached.

Within the community, key projects include making the entrance to The Club handicap accessible, securing an additional defibrillator near the tennis and pickleball courts, and a stretch board for the exercise room. The grant screening committee will review grant applications from outside organizations received by the October 31st deadline. “We are excited to have more than 100 members in this newly formed non-profit,” stated Cathy Hoskinson, Board President, “and we encourage all Cresswind residents to join us and get involved. Through our fundraising and volunteer efforts, we can enrich our lives and make a positive difference in the community.”

Visit the website www.cresswindllcommunityfund.org for more information.

The mission of the Cresswind LL Community Fund is to enhance the lives of adults primarily 55 and older, through charitable, educational and cultural opportunities in the greater Gainesville area and Hall County.

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What’s Happening

Cooking Club Central By: Paula King We have had a very busy year with many events, including our recent Dive In Movie, Not Your Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Oktoberfest, and Mexican Dinner just to name a few. The Cooking Club consists of Grill & Ale, Fun with Food, Dinner Group, and Healthy Eating.

The Club would like to add cooking classes, small hands-on classes with specific goals at each get together. The ever popular Soup Night will take place on November 20th and the Christmas Cookie Swap on December 16th. The Cooking Club welcomes new members. Drop off a $5.00 per person check at the front desk, made out to Cresswind Cooking Club, and write Cooking Club Membership in the memo line. We look forward to an amazing 2017 and hope you will be part of it.

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What’s Happening

Genealogy Club

Bowling League

By: Dave Dittmeier

By: James Selbitschka Congratulations to The Unbowlievables, Mike Wallace, Ciro Desario, Tom Steinmetz and Tom Stagl, currently in first place after 6 weeks. In last place, holding up the league, is Outnumbered, whose members shall remain nameless.

Team high game with handicap: The Bowling Stones, 935.

Team high series with handicap: Kingpins, 2602.

Team high game actual: The Rockers, 656.

Team series actual: No Rules, 1761.

The Genealogy Club continued its outstanding selection of topics for our monthly meetings. Since the last issue of the Waterfall, topics have included “Genealogy Trivia”, “Hidden Gems” and “Google It”. The Genealogy Club meets monthly and is open to all Cresswind residents who are interested in tracing their family roots, whether it is for self-interest or leaving a legacy to their family. (Note: the Club will not be meeting in November or December as the meetings conflict with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays).

High game with handicap: women, Susan Joninas 268, men, Alan Olson 289.

High series with handicap: women, Katrena Jackson 695, men, Pat Walrath 725.

High game actual: women, Vickie Gassman 171, men, Phil Vinyard 215.

High series actual: women, Carolyn Snyder 440, men, Ron Mack 531.

High average: women, Helen Mack 152, men, Jim Selbitschka 174.

It’s a fascinating hobby, It’s a great stress reliever - It’s good for your mind - It will teach you a lot about your ancestors.

The Bowling League is a seasonal group [Fall/Winter] which meets every Thursday morning at the Gainesville Bowling Center.

You are always welcome to come and watch us and cheer for your favorite team!

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What’s Happening

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Bocce Ball News By: Curt Dockter Bocce ball will conclude the fall season around Thanksgiving.

We have had a good season this year. Remember the bocce sets are now stored at the courts and are available for use at any time.

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By: Bert Emma CNT’s 5th major production, “A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry with music by Kevin Connor, was performed from November 10th – 13th. Our 6th major production will be during 2017 Memorial Day weekend and will be “We the People” by Pat Cook – a patriotic play that will thrill everyone with its positive upbeat message about the Good Old USA! The CNT is a theatre for the residents and by the residents. It is the residents’ hard work, creativity, and talent that make our productions possible. It is also the residents’ generosity that has made possible technical production enhancements which allow CNT and other Cresswind events to present professional productions. We appreciate Cresswind residents’ wholehearted participation, generosity and support!

Any resident who is interested in participating in future CNT productions (no experience necessary), please send an email to bemmajr@gmail.com. You will learn a lot and have fun!

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The Cresswind Garden Club is always “growing”! Check out the community garden, Common Ground, for garden boxes filled with cool weather crops.

Our meetings are held monthly. Watch the Daily Update for the specifics of our upcoming November and December meetings. Our past programs have enlightened us about snakes, orchids, native plants, growing vegetables and herbs, organic gardening and our community walking trails. We also had our first and very successful Cresswind Garden Tour in the spring. Come and join your fellow gardeners as we learn about the “flora and fauna” in and around our neighborhood.

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What’s Happening

Ladies Golf Group

By: Mary Ann Amick

The Ladies Golf Group began in April with 45 women. This newly formed group plays every Wednesday morning. Working closely with the Chattahoochee Golf Club, we were able to organize free lessons for our beginner golfers. We also arranged for a monthly Nine at Night event that is held on the last Friday of each month. The members invite a spouse or friend for an evening of golf, dinner, and prizes. This group is open to all Cresswind women of any golfing ability. Contact Mary Ann Amick, maryann.amick1@gmail.com, for more information.

Golf News

By: Rod Quisenbery

Cresswind Golf Group set a record with 39 players one Tuesday in August. We can always use more as we get a shotgun start so we all finish about the same time.

We have players that struggle to break 100 and ones that can break 80. Rich Hester shot 2 better than his age recently, carding an 80 at Chicopee Woods. So give Rod Quisenberry a call or email to join in. We will play our regular game until the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so there is still plenty of golf left. Starting in December, we play a less structured format until the first of March. Paul Lubeck, Bob Belans, and Rod Quisenberry tied for low net. Bob Thogersen and Kevin Medley tied for low gross in our Handicap StrokeTournament,

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Cresswind Clubs & Activities Group Name

Contact

Day/Time

Location

Basketball Group......................................Chuck Bridwell Bocce Ball..................................................Curt Dockter Bowling League.......................................Phil Vinyard .......................................... Thursday 10am...........................Gainesville Bowling Center Clay, Sculpture & Prints..........................Angela Medley ...................................... Tuesday 7pm Community Chorus..................................Chuck Bridwell Community Fund....................................Catherine Hoskinson............................. Quarterly Cooking Club...........................................Paula King Creative Writers Group ..........................Sue DeCrescenzo................................... Last Thursday 2pm Dinner Group .........................................Karen Silverthorn Drop-In Bridge ........................................Frank Kardian........................................ Thursday 1:30pm Duplicate Bridge/Daytime ......................Dale Hoberg........................................... 2nd Tuesday 1pm Duplicate Bridge/Evening .......................Dale Hoberg........................................... 1st Thursday & 3rd Wednesday 6:30pm Entrepreneurs Club .................................Dan Gershkowitz................................... 2nd Tuesday 4pm Exercise Class ..........................................Judy Brannan.......................................... Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10-11am Fishing Group .........................................John Kelley Fun with Food ........................................Judy Brannan Gamer’s Group .........................................Diane Laird............................................ Sunday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday Garden Boxes Group ...............................Chris Pointer.......................................... Quarterly Meetings Garden Club ...........................................Mary Quisenberry.................................. 2nd Tuesday 2pm Genealogy Club .......................................Dave Dittmeier, Howie Mueller............ 4th Wednesday 7pm Golf -Ladies ............................................Mary Ann Amick................................... Wednesday Golf - Men ..............................................Rod Quisenberry.................................... Tuesday, 9am.......................... Chicopee Woods Golf Course Gourd Painting .......................................Sheran Connolly.................................... Tuesday 1-4pm Grill & Ale Group ...................................Ernie & Paula King Hand & Foot Day Time ...........................Charlie Stotler ....................................... 3rd Tuesday 1:30pm Hand & Foot Night Time ........................Lucy Nutt............................................... Monday 7pm Kayak Club .............................................Ted Holbrook Pete Lyons...................... Seasonal Healthy Eating & Cooking ....................Lucy Nutt............................................... 2nd Friday 12pm Ladies Bunco ...........................................Eleanor Whalen..................................... Last Thursday 7pm Ladies Poker Night .................................Marilyn Maxson..................................... 1st and 3rd Wednesday 7pm Line Dancing .........................................Eleanor Whalen..................................... Wednesday/Friday 2-3pm Mah Jongg - Ladies ................................Eleanor Whalen .................................... Monday/Thursday 1-4pm, Wednesday/Sunday 2-5pm Men’s Bible Study Group .........................David Dittmeier..................................... Friday 10am Men’s Card Night ....................................Dan Gershkowitz................................... Tuesday 7pm Mexican Train ........................................Eleanor Whalen..................................... 2nd Thursday 7pm Mini-Golf Group ....................................David Jones............................................ Seasonal Mixed Poker Night ..................................Marilyn Glasser...................................... Thursday 7pm Needlework Group ..................................Lois Shoemaker, Mary Emma............... 1st and 3rd Thursday 10am-12pm Neighborhood Theatre .............................Bert Emma Photography Club ...................................Angela Medley, Steven Gould................ 1st Monday 7pm Pickleball .................................................Jack Hollfelder Ping Pong ...............................................Janis Cieply/Bruce Edginton.................. Monday 3pm & Wednesday 6pm Play Pool .................................................Steve Gould............................................ Wednesday/Thursday Playscript Book Club ...............................Bert Emma Pottery ....................................................Sheran Connolly.................................... Tuesday 1-4pm Quilter’s Group .......................................Jonnie Grimm........................................ Thursday 1-5pm Railroad Group .......................................Paul Pormen Rubber Bridge .........................................Jean McLaughlin.................................... Friday 1:30pm RV Club ..................................................David Dittmeier Shalom Group .........................................Dan Gershkowitz Scotch Lovers at Cresswind I ...................Andy Hampton...................................... Last Monday 7pm Scotch Lovers at Cresswind II..................Andy Hampton...................................... Last Monday 8pm Scrapbooking Group ................................Chris Pointer.......................................... Monday 1-6pm Singles and Solos Group ..........................Christi Lazear........................................ 2nd Saturday 6:30pm Stamps & Coin Collecting .......................Jerry Whiteford...................................... 1st Tuesday 3pm Tennis Club .............................................Pete Lyons Travel Club .............................................Phil Vinyard........................................... 1st Thursday 4pm Veterans Club ..........................................Roy Gogel.............................................. 2nd Thursday 7pm Water Aerobics I ......................................Barb Kardian.......................................... Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30-9:30am Water Aerobics II.....................................Lynne Leibrecht..................................... Tuesday/Thursday 9-10am Watercolor Group ....................................Carolyn Hester....................................... 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What’s Happening

Quilters Group

By: Jonnie Grimm

The Cresswind Quilters group is looking forward to another year of quilting fun and fellowship. 2016 was a very productive year with Quilts for Kids and Comfort Quilts for Gainesville Police Department as our major projects. The Cresswind Holiday Bazaar was great fun. A big thank you goes out to all who worked so hard to make it a success.

Our Donation quilt winner was Bonnie May, Congratulations Bonnie.

Cresswind residents participated weekly in a Great Decisions foreign policy discussion group during February and March. We learned and talked about eight interesting topics, ranging from the Middle East to Cuba. Come and join us again early next year, when the Foreign Policy Association releases their 2017 topics and discussion materials.

We hope you will join us the first and third Thursdays of each month 1:00-5:00pm in the Arts & Crafts Room. We will have our 2017 planning meeting January 5th at 1:00 pm. All levels of sewing are encouraged to join. Contact Jonnie Grimm jonniegrimm@outlook.com or Marsha Low mtlow1@charter.net for more information.

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Lots of fall activities coming!

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Thank you to Bill Papciak and Bill Bigard for our wonderful tennis clinics held in September. There were tips and instruction for every level: Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced.

We welcomed new players and hope they will continue to play every week. Watch the Daily Update for information on additional clinics.

Congratulations to our own Bill Papciak who recently participated in the GA Golden Olympics in Warner Robbins, GA. Bill took home the Silver Medal in Doubles and Bronze in Singles play.

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Calling all single Cresswind residents and any Solos whose beloved would just rather not! Our group does everything. We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month (TGIS!) for fun and to share ideas! Recent and upcoming outings include a Victorian festival at Atlanta’s Oakland Historical Cemetery, dinner and a play in Clarkesville, lunch at the Bistro, whitewater rafting, line dancing, and a wine cruise! We have also taken in Horseback riding, hiking, theatre and the Harlem Legends Basketball Team. This is a great group for making and keeping friends. Contact christilazear@gmail.com to be part of our gang.

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All women of Cresswind are invited to join together with more than 20 of their neighbors each Thursday afternoon from 4 to 5:15 pm in the Computer Conference Room. We come to praise the Lord and to study His word. We are led by our gifted neighbor Brenda Uhler who ushers us deeper into the Word of God that so nourishes and encourages our hearts.

Please come, wear your name tag, bring your Bible and a friend, as we continue our study of the book of Hebrews.

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Veterans Club By: Roy Gogel The Veterans Club remains busy touching one life at a time, helping local veterans, their families, and the needy and homeless. Members assist job seekers. They also visit Hospice veterans, thanking them for their service in recognition ceremonies. Members regularly attend Superior felony court, coaching individual veterans, keeping them in tax paying jobs as opposed to tax supported incarceration. Funds are granted to Veterans with limited work abilities and therefore have service dogs. The semi-annual Food Drive was successful thanks to your support- thank you. These cans are stored and distributed as needed.

In November, the annual coat and blanket drive

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Travel Club News By: Phil Vinyard The Cresswind Travel Club just wrapped up the third quarter of 2016 with a fantastic trip to Charleston and Beaufort, SC. The group stayed at the Embassy Suites in downtown Charleston, which was converted from the original Citadel.

They enjoyed hearing many interesting facts while touring in carriages, a boat, and walking. We also got to see the Angel Oak, which is a 1500 year old Live Oak tree on Johns Island, sang slave songs at the Praise House, and visited Middleton Plantation.

The last quarter of the year also offers great excursions including a Fall Flotilla on Lake Lanier, trip to Harrah’s Cherokee casino, the Fox Theater presentation of Cabaret, and a trip to St. Augustine, FL, to wrap up the year. Our general meetings are the first Thursday of every month in the ballroom and check out our web site at www.cresswindtravelclub.com.

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Ongoing Weekly Activities NOVEMBER/DECEMBER WEEKLY CLUBHOUSE EVENT SCHEDULE Sunday

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Another trip in late October was made to the Wings over North Georgia in Rome, Georgia. This was a weekend of general aviation fly-ins and featured the USAF Thunderbirds, aerobatics, and lots of aviation-related activities.

A trip is planned for mid-November to Asheville to take in the Christmas lights and pageantry. We expect Another fun time for all who go!

If any Cresswind residents have or are interested in purchasing a Recreational Vehicle, our club would be excited to include you in our future road trips. Information about the club and/or forthcoming trips can be obtained from Dave Dittmeier, DaDittmeier@gmail.com

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Men’s Bible Study By: Dave Dittmeier

In September, the Women’s and Men’s Bible Studies Groups sponsored the Gospel Quartet, Sounds of Jericho. This group entertained the attendees with an evening of uplifting Gospel music. The Men’s Bible Study continued its study of the book of 1 Peter facilitated by Dave Bates. Unpacking Scriptures and related discussions on a weekly basis have given the men in attendance a better understanding of Scripture and its relevance to today’s world. This group meets every Friday at 10 am in the Fitness Lounge.

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