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The Official Newsletter of the Cresswind Community

WATERFALL

July/August 2020 Vol. LIII

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FIRST SERVICES REGIONAL DIRECTOR Gary Hulion 770-536-3300 Gary.Hulion@fsresidential.com COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER Catherine (Kitti) Kleinedler 770-536-3300 Catherine.Kleinedler@fsresidential.com ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Darlene Carr 770-536-3300 Darlene.Carr@fsresidential.com LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR Elizabeth Zappi 770-536-3300 Elizabeth.Zappi@fsresidential.com

THE CLUB 770-536-3300 Patricia Elliot: Guest Services Debbie Anderson: Guest Services Peggy Siewert Guest Services Roland Sherwood: Maintenance NEW HOME WARRANTY Kolter Homes, LLC Director of Customer Service: Ryan Carroll Office: 770-287-5693 Cell: 770-503-5418 gacustomercare@kolter.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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that the residents receive relevant and

Lifestyle Director ................................... 4

on in their community.

Kitti’s Corner ......................................... 5

updated content about what is going

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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

It is Summertime at Cresswind Lake Lanier!

Time for Food, Friends and Fun. 2020 LIFESTYLE EVENTS IN JULY AND AUGUST!

As we continue through this journey of re-opening and returning to normal, my hopes are to have some outdoor music concerts and comedy shows. Please continue to check out the daily email blasts for the latest updates on upcoming and added events. Remember we are #CresswindStrong

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30TH FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS 11AM-2PM

Enjoy a different Food Truck Vendor each week with Food Truck Thursday. Preorder and prepay for your lunch and pick-up in front of the Cresswind Lake Lanier Clubhouse *Dates are subjected to change and will be announce VIA an email blast*

SATURDAY, JULY 4TH CRESSWIND GOLF CART PARADE

Join in on the annual 4th of July Golf Cart Parade. Saturday, July 4th. Make sure to dress up those golf carts for the judges.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 & 24TH ICE CREAM TRUCK FRIDAYS 12PM-2PM, CLUBHOUSE

Nothing says Summertime like an ice cream truck. Cresswind Lake Lanier will have a different ice cream truck on property every other Friday for the summer. This truck is sure to please.

TUESDAY, JULY 14TH SHRED TRUCK 10AM – 12PM, CLUBHOUSE

Document Destruction trucks will be at the Cresswind Lake Lanier Clubhouse for your shredding needs.

Limit 2 Bankers Boxes per Household.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 13, 20 & 27TH FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS 11AM-2PM

Enjoy a different Food Truck Vendor each week with Food Truck Thursday. Preorder and prepay for your lunch and pick-up in front of the Cresswind Lake Lanier Clubhouse *Dates are subjected to change and will be announce VIA an email blast*

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 & 21ST ICE CREAM TRUCK FRIDAYS 12PM-2PM, CLUBHOUSE

Nothing says Summertime like an ice cream truck. Cresswind Lake Lanier will have a different ice cream truck on property every other Friday for the summer. This truck is sure to please.

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

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Kitti’s Corner

Kitti’s Corner

By Kitti Kleinedler

2020 has been a challenging year, to say the least, and patience has grown thin and expectations for returning to normal are all over the board. I have thought so many times, now is when I would really like a “crystal ball” to see what the next six months will bring, so I could assure all of you that life will return to the active-adult, fun-filled existence that you have enjoyed here. Since I have not found that charm yet, I can only tell you that I am as anxious as all of you to get back to life as we knew it pre-COVID-19. The Board and I are working (within the guidelines that we must follow) to revive the lifestyle you are all waiting for. And when amenities open, things may be a little different. Your cooperation and patience will be essential to adjusting to these changes. Nothing lasts forever, as we all have learned. We will tweak and relax restrictions as soon as allowable while adhering to the mandates from the State. We are all in this together and we really do have the same goals.

I saw this meme. . . “The year 2020 is like standing on the curb and looking both ways, then getting hit by an airplane.” And boy hasn’t it been! But we are in this together and we are # Cresswind Strong. In spite of anything and everything, always #Cresswind Strong.”

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Committee Corner Frequently Asked Questions for the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) • When do I need to request approval for something I want

to do outside of my home? What is the general guidance on requesting approval from the ARC for a project?

Almost all changes to the exterior of a home at Cresswind require ARC approval in advance of starting the work. In almost every case, you should not start work until you receive written approval from the Community Manager. The Cresswind at Lake Lanier Rules and Regulations Manual states, “Any modification, alteration, or addition of ornamentation of any type or size to a home in Cresswind, that is, anything that can be seen by you, a neighbor, or pedestrians requires advance approval from the ARC. This includes statues, metal or concrete sculptures, bird baths, flower pots, wind chimes, swings, benches, arbors, trellises, etc.”

I would say this is pretty all-inclusive, and to be on the safe side you should reach out to the ARC for clarification if you have any questions on whether or not approval is required.

• How does the ARC process work, and what is the process for

closing out an ARC request?

The ARC process starts when you submit your request for approval for a project to the Cresswind Community Manager at CWManager@Cresswindatll.com or to the Clubhouse front desk.

These requests are logged and sent to our ARC Chairman, who divvies the requests out to one of the ARC members (there are 9 members total including the Chairman). Your assigned ARC member will get in touch with you to discuss/review your request.

This phase may require a visit to your residence. The ARC makes every effort to do this within one week of the ARC receiving your request, although we have a goal of 30 days and a limit of 60 days to do so. Once this review is complete, the ARC member makes a recommendation to the ARC Chairman to approve or deny your request. The Chairman sets up an electronic vote (e-vote) on the request and a majority vote decides the result. The results of the e-vote are transmitted to the Cresswind Community Manager, who sends an official approval or denial letter to the resident.

Hopefully, it is an approval letter, and if it is, it is important for the resident to keep a copy of this letter in their home file to answer any potential future questions or in the event they sell their home.

Once an approval letter is received the work can commence!

At some point, when the work is complete, the assigned ARC member will need to close the request. This may be especially important to a homeowner if a security deposit is being held by the front office. It is the responsibility of the assigned ARC member to drive by, schedule a visit, or request pictures of the completed project to determine if the work was completed in accordance with the submitted request and approval letter. Once this is done, the assigned ARC member can close out the ARC request in the ARC tracking system. The ARC does our best to do this in a timely manner, but given all the time constraints from living in an active adult community and life in general, this can take some time. However, the homeowner is not “on the hook” for this, just the assigned ARC member.

• Do you recommend discussing my request with an ARC

member before I turn in my request?

This depends on the complexity and/or uniqueness of your request, but it is always a good idea to take advantage of an ARC members knowledge and experience for your new project.

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By Debbie Seymour

A quick discussion with an ARC member can save you time, disappointment, and sometimes, expense down the road.

• Do I need to ask for approval if I am painting my house exactly

the same colors?

Yes, you do. The Cresswind Community Manager uses your request for approval as a means of tracking when you last painted your house, so it is important for you to submit this request.

However, once your request is submitted, you can immediately start painting. You will receive an approval letter from the Cresswind Community Manager, but you do not need to wait to receive the approval letter before you begin.

• Do I need to ask for approval if I am painting my house the

same colors, except for the door and/or shutters?

Yes, you do. Since you are requesting a new color for the door and/or shutters you must wait to receive approval before you begin.

Remember, the options on changing the door or shutter colors from a prescribed Kolter color scheme are limited to a few select colors.

• I am interested in staining/painting the sidewalk in front of my

house and my driveway. What do I need to know?

I’m sorry, but the sidewalks in Cresswind are considered to be common property and cannot be altered, colored, or changed in any way. This means you cannot and will not get permission to stain or paint your sidewalk.

You can receive permission to stain your driveway. However, there are some stringent requirements for this work: driveways in Cresswind may be stained using only one approved installation contractor, Concrete Resurfacing Products Inc., and the driveway may be stained only one approved color, Concrete. You must submit an ARC request for this work. In addition, the Cresswind at Lake Lanier Rules and Regulations Manual states, “The resident bears the responsibility to enter into a contract with Concrete Resurfacing Products Inc. for the performance of the work. Neither the Developer, CA Board, nor any other Cresswind LLC entity shall be responsible nor liable for the appearance of the final driveway staining nor any damages which may occur.”

As with most ARC requests, once the work is complete, an ARC member will visit the residence to review the results of the driveway staining. Since this is a driveway, the resident may not be contacted by the ARC, since an ARC member can just do a “drive-by” to check the final result.

• I would like permission to widen my driveway. What do I need

to do?

I’m afraid that there is nothing you can do because driveways may not be widened or lengthened in Cresswind.

• Do I need to ask for approval to install garden edging around

my gardens and front beds?

Yes, you do. Garden edging is not specifically covered by Cresswind at Lake Lanier Rules and Regulations Manual, but in cases not specifically covered by the guidelines, the ARC will consider whether the request meets the general principles of Cresswind’s aesthetics and make their decision based on that criteria.

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Committee Corner

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John Patrick and Beverly Fineis 3957 Sweet Magnolia

Howard and Deena Hardwick 3758 Cresswind Parkway

Harry and Miriam Rosenberg 3843 Sweet Magnolia

Carl and Kathleen Guckert 3179 Willow Creek

Brian and Stacy Kotenko 3928 Great Pine

Welcome Committee News

By Sue Joninas

Our Cresswind Welcome Committee is still reaching out to new residents regardless of Covid-19. Our members are calling and offering their support. We let the residents know they can call us and we will help them in any way we can. We also find that neighbors on their street are reaching out to make them feel welcome. We hope to begin making visits sometime soon. The Resident Orientation Call today for ainfree June was cancelled due to COVID-19. The next is on-site estimate! scheduled for September 9th for all new residents since March. If you do not hear from a Welcome Committee Member within four to six weeks of closing, please contact me at sjoninas@gmail.com.

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Cresswind Education Committee

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We are looking forward to offering some classes to small groups of people when the clubhouse reopens and the presenting community is ready to be back out in public.

Additionally, we have had many requests about Medicare programs with the one-to-one counseling from Legacy Link being unavailable at the clubhouse. We reached out to Legacy Link and they have provided this information for our residents until they are open again for assistance.

They have four people who can assist with questions via phone at 470-285-5936. You can also send your questions via email through the Legacy Link site. The state office of GeorgiaCare has been offering monthly Medicare webinars to help also at https://www.mygeorgiacares.org You will find the Medicare Link on the right side of the screen.

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We have several presentations waiting to get scheduled when the clubhouse reopens. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Committee Corner

Health & Fitness Committee

The Health & Fitness Committee had our first Zoom meeting on May 11th with our Board of Directors liaison Landy Johnson. After we worked out the initial kinks, we were able to discuss the reopening of our outdoor pool, indoor pool, and fitness center. We are grateful to Landy for providing us with communications sent to the Board from Cresswind residents regarding opening the above amenities. She also provided us with the guidelines so we will be in compliance with federal, state, and local safety issues. The Board has a multitude of decisions to make that will affect all Cresswind residents and we thank them for their time and energy to keep us safe. The way each of us reacts to this re-opening is very individual depending on our own medical issues, and anxiety level regarding transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

Anxiety can be created by any situation that heightens your perception of danger. This fear and vulnerability can manifest itself in many ways including irritability, difficulty concentrating,

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muscle tension, and difficulties sleeping. One of the best ways to manage anxiety is to incorporate exercise into your daily life. The benefits have a positive direct impact on the physiological and psychological factors associated with apprehension and concern. At this particular point in time, Cresswinders have become very creative and many residents are walking, biking, playing pickleball, tennis, gardening, hiking and doing home projects.

Movement on any level reduces muscular tension, releases pent up frustrations, and metabolizes adrenaline in the bloodstream more rapidly, thereby creating a calmer state of being.

Events happen in life that we have no control over and some of us have steeper hills to climb than others. What you can control are your attitudes and beliefs even in the most unfortunate of circumstances. Be kind to yourself and others. You never know what road and journey someone else is traveling. Keep moving and stay safe Cresswind.

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Committee Corner Landscape Committee • Planting Restrictions: Why We Have Them

By Linda Furgerson

Tree/shrub size restrictions

The Landscape Committee receives a lot of feedback, questions, and comments about two specific areas of plant restrictions

No one wants a rather tall tree or shrub falling on their home or their neighbor’s. Nor do they want the roots invading their foundation or waterlines. And as a community, we don’t want trees or shrubs that cause issues to sidewalks or streets.

1. Do not plant list a. Why do we have one b. How are plants identified 2. Height/size restrictions – why do we have these types of restrictions The simple answer to both questions is safety. Safety of: our residents; guests; our fur-babies, and most importantly, safety of our homes.

Do Not Plant List Materials listed on the do NOT plant list are placed on this list for one or more of the following reasons • Their invasive nature • Their size is impractical for our generally smaller yards • Potential for hazard to people or animals because they are toxic or deemed poisonous What does invasive mean? Basically means stuff that’s not native to our environment is planted and before we know it, this non-native plant has taken over and is out of control. Perfect example of this would be kudzu. Kudzu was introduced in around 1935 as a way of conserve the soil, however it did the job a little too well. Left uncontrolled, kudzu has been known to engulf acres and acres of land, including swallowing up homes in its path. Once established, kudzu is almost impossible to eradicate permanently.

Not that anyone has asked, or would ever ask to plant kudzu, there are several plants who have similar capabilities.

Bamboo is good example. While it is lovely in a natural setting, it is not something you want to plant in your yard.

Those 2-3 shoots of bamboo that you innocently plant in your yard soon become a forest that extends into your neighbor’s yard. And like kudzu, once established, bamboo is almost impossible to eradicate and literally take years and great expense to complete.

Many of you have come from other regions and want to bring “a little piece of home” with you and plant in your yard. Unfortunately, what grows well and looks nice “back home,” can actually become an out-of-control monster here due to our potentially more temperate climate. We have also received some requests to plant potential hazardous plants, plants that come with poison warnings. Out of precaution for our residents and our landscaping staff, we will deny the use of these plants.

For more information on invasive plants refer to Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council at https://www.gaeppc.org/list/ or https://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/GA/ Georgia_List_of_Exotic_and_Invasive_Plant.pdf Page 16 | The Waterfall | July/August

We limit the size and location of trees or shrubs for numerous reasons. Although safety is the primary concern, other reasons include: • The tree could become too large for the neighborhood when it has fully grown.

• Trees can be safety concerns for homes and residents. Some tree types are more likely to snap or blow over in a storm.

We do have high winds in our area. Fast-growing trees often snap in high winds causing significant damage. Additionally tall trees can topple during high winds and fall on nearby homes or uproot significant portions of yards.

• Some trees require additional maintenance and are just not suitable due to these additional maintenance concerns. This could include additional trimming, or surface cleaning from falling fruit/berries, or other droppings.

• Trees increase liability concerns. Trees with extensive root systems that are hydrophilic in nature (like the root systems of willow trees) have the potential to ruin community and private property (home foundations, sidewalks, roads, or sewer and water lines) • We all want to be good neighbors so trees and shrubs must be planted within property lines so that at full-canopy (maturity) they do not overhang or infringe on neighboring properties.

• Trees or shrubs cannot block or obstruct line-of-sight for traffic areas, including intersections or road access. Any tree or shrub that blocks the view of on-coming traffic must be either trimmed or removed.

• Shrubs planted near or around the foundation should be planted no closer than one-half the size of the plant at full canopy. Example: shrubs that reach a 3 foot canopy should be planted no closer than 1 ½ from the foundation. Shrubs should also be kept trimmed away from the house. This allows for light and air movement and also helps to prevent mold, dampness, and reduces the likelihood of termites.

• Plants or shrubs can be no taller than 12 inches above the front windows or porch. Plants blocking the windows could prevent easy exit from the home in the case of an emergency, or access by first-responders.

• Size and placement of shrubs around the foundation is regulated because of the same factors as trees. The root systems can cause damage to the foundation and/or waterlines.

• In Cresswind drainage is extremely important when installing landscape materials. Trees and shrubs cannot be planted in an area where they would impede, restrict, or prevent the natural flow of water or drainage. If this occurs, the homeowner will be held responsible for resolution/ mediation of all issues, including damage to neighboring properties or common areas.

In summary, the majority of our guidelines/regulations are in place because of safety-related concerns. Please keep these in mind when planting or selecting your landscape plants.

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Committee Corner

Marina Committee Update

By Warren Lange

Our Cresswind Marina Committee (CMC) has been functioning relatively normally after making some adjustments to handling things in face of the COVID 19 situation. The April meeting was cancelled due to the sudden shutdown due to COVID 19. Since then meetings have been conducted using Zoom. The committee members for 2020 include: Warren Lange Chairman Vickie Gassman Secretary Randy Garcia Member at Large Gene Evans Member at Large Rod Quisenberry Member at Large The mission of the CMC is to effectively and efficiently oversee the management of the Cresswind Marina Exclusive Common Area. Bob Rivers has been designated as our liaison with the Board. This has been very helpful as it has improved communications

between the committee and Board. At this time, all of the Kolter owned slips have been sold. The CMC is working closely with our liaison as needed to assist on matters related to the upcoming final transition of the marina to Cresswind. The CMC is also working closely with the Board on possible changes to the anchoring system that keeps Dock D in position. In the past year, the ramp has slipped off of the sidewalk several times requiring dock repositioning.

An area of concern is that there were some losses of property from the marina at the end of April. A CMC work group was established in May to make recommendations on measures which can help with dock security. This group has made some initial recommendations for short term low cost projects to deter theft. They are continuing to look at possible longer term higher technology proposals.

Should anyone have questions or want to discuss subjects related to the marina, please contact any of the CMC members.

The President’s View

Hello Fellow Cresswind Residents – It has now been well over four months that we have all been confronting the COVID-19 Pandemic. We have found ourselves battling an invisible enemy, which has wreaked havoc on our lives and our lifestyles. These times have been most challenging for all of us. As we collectively move forward towards our new normal, let us not forget COVID-19 is still with us so we still need to observe the rules of the road.

As I look ahead, I envision the elimination of the restrictions and requirements we have had to follow as well as the revival of our Clubs, Activities and community friendships that have been put on hold all too long. I believe we are at a point where we need to recommit our energies personal strengths to ourselves, each other and our Community to move forward with all diligence. For us, Time is one of our the most precious commodities which we wish to enjoy and we should spend it wisely.

Walk – Talk – Get Involved – Live the most fulfilling years of our lives, and let’s look ahead together. Back lawn gatherings – concerts behind the Clubhouse – Chorus Practice – Card Games – Exercise Classes and just plain enjoying each other and our amenities, knowing that our lives were on hold for all too long.

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consuming. I will encourage all of my fellow Cresswinders to be as active as they can, embrace the lives we came here to live, cultivate new friendships, assist our neighbors, become more involved in Cresswind and our surroundings and enjoy our best of our great Community.

It is my expectation that in the not too distant future we will have complete ownership along with the care and control of our entire community as the final home within Cresswind goes through financial closing and the turnover of our community takes place. There will be opportunities to implement some changes we have anticipated. However, as we assume complete control of Cresswind at Lake Lanier, we need remember we are now completely responsible for our destiny and actions. We are well prepared to do that. Our strengths and fortitude have brought us this far – our energies and commitment will carry us forward. I am therefore calling upon our entire community to move forward together to address our mutual interests and concerns in a healthy and collaborative manner. Let each of us commit in our own way to make Cresswind be the best it can be and fulfill each of our hopes and aspirations. Get involved – Make Something Happen – Join a Club or Committee – Exercise - Volunteer – Smile, Rekindle old Friendships, Establish New Ones, for these are the best years of our lives and we should not let them slip away.

Regards, Dan Gershkowitz

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Driving - A Precious Possession

When my daddy took me to get my learner’s permit, he made me swear a solemn oath in the Driver’s License Office parking lot that I would never let my mother drive again if I could at all help it. He said “I know you will be in school and cannot always be there for her but please try!” I knew very well why he made me swear! Bless her, her car was scratched, dinged and well-worn by her driving “skills.”

Mother gracefully and happily turned over her car to me and planned errands and appointments around when my Dad or I could take her. My mother had never been a confident driver. For her, turning over that chore was easy. Now that I am looking forward to my own grandchildren driving, the landscape looks very different!

Today’s transportation options offer more independence and spontaneity. Uber, Lyft and GoGo Grandparent are available in Hall County. I am very partial to ITN Lanier because it is my agency; it is a home grown nonprofit, volunteer based, affordable and more fun because you get to know your drivers.

I have seen many friendships form between riders and drivers and have made some wonderful new friends myself !

A common feeling with the loss of your own driving is the dread of being a burden on others. None of us want to impose on family or friends. As good neighbors, we want to help each other, but sometimes find that good boundaries are hard to

keep when we get wrapped up in trying to meet the needs of others.

The ITN Lanier structure removes the stress of either becoming a “burden” or being “burdened” by blurred boundaries. Each ITN ride is set by the ITN Dispatcher, tracked with our specialty software and riders pay small fees to the agency. ITN sets the parameters of each ride so that the driver and rider can just enjoy a nice trip together.

Business gets done and feelings don’t get hurt. I describe it as “Organized Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” The structure we set helps everyone feel comfortable helping, and being helped.

ITN Lanier can be booked Night and Day, 7 days per week for any Hall County resident who is over 60 or visually Impaired, to any Hall County destination. No cash or cards are needed – billing is done by invoice at the end of each month. No hassles and fewer worries. Rides can be taken for ANY Reason, not just medical. We take folks to church, parties, dinners, lunches, and all kinds of personal care locations like hair salons.

ITN Lanier responded to COVID-19 by developing an Errand Service – we can pick up and deliver groceries and prescriptions for ITN members. Please call us today to see what we have to offer. 678-696-0360. Our drivers are ready to help!

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Cresswind Donations Continue and Do not Stop!

The second week of March was the beginning of a change in our lives like no other. We found our lives changing quickly yet so fortunate to be safe and not go hungry. That is not the case for many of our Hall County residents. That week, I decided to start a food donation from my front porch.... yes, right here in the neighborhood. So, from that point until this moment, 3460 Great Oak Drive SW began the collection point for food items and donation checks going to either South Hall Food Pantry or Family Promise of Hall County.

Sue McCleese, a Cresswind neighbor, is a volunteer at South Hall. Each week, she and her husband Ernie would pick up the food and deliver to the Food Pantry.

I and a volunteer at Family Promise handled their food deliveries.

After a couple of weeks of seeing that everyone was going to need protective masks, Susan Dodd and Joanie put their heads together to figure out how this could be a community experience. Susan and her magical sewer neighbors ran with the idea of making masks. They were not selling the handmade masks but were asking for donations to be made to one of the Food Pantries. It was a match made in heaven as everyone was dropping food and checks and three months later, we have donated, from the porch, over 4000 food items and over $4700

in checks from donations and mask sales. As they say “It takes a village.” We have so many generous residents and we should all be proud that we have been able to help feed hundreds of families during this difficult time.

The Food Pantry Donation Center remains on Joanie’s porch around the clock for all who wish to drop off donations. Susan Dodd and her group are still making and “selling” masks also (they have also donated 100s to nurses and medical personnel). On Mother’s Day, 100 masks were gifted to our local assisted living home.

A huge thank you to the generosity of our Cresswind neighbors. Together we do can do great things for our county and neighbors. These tough months have shown what can be done if we pull together as a team for the greater good.

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These are photos of OUR back yard! By Whit Adams Our trails are in prime condition—NOW is the time to commune with nature in a win-win situation...exercise which is good for your Health and for your Soul.

To the left is a map of our paths.

You may also download one from the Cresswind Website ( www.cresswindatll.com) under the Welcome Tab.

Basic rules for hiking trails are posted on the website and at trailheads To volunteer to help maintain the Trails, contact: Lance Haney—Blue Bird lancehaney1@gmail.com If you have questions about the trails feel free to contact one of the following Trail Captains: Paula Burzotta—Cardinal pkburzotta@gmail.com Ross Christman—Goldfinch rosschristman@chart.net Whit Adams—Robin whitetta48@gmail.com Debbie Fox—Swallow

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Cresswind Donates Again and Again!

By Sue McCleese

South Hall Community Food Bank was started in 2003.

With numerous volunteers from the community and various churches, it is run by donations only from caring individuals, grants, and businesses. The food bank serves the community of Hall County, but during the Covid-19 crisis we have not turned anyone away who is in need and hungry. A good number of the clients are over 55 and many are grandparents raising grandchildren.

some point the supplies will be easier to get, but right now we need your help.

If you know of anyone who is in need of food, please know that the hours are Monday 4-6, Thursday 10-12, and Saturday 10-12. The address is 4211 Walnut Street, Oakwood - behind the Police station and park.

During this Covid-19 crisis, it is apparent that this food pantry is in greater need of supplies as the number of folks in need has greatly risen. When available, food from the food banks can be purchased for very little money. We order from Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, but we have had our orders declined or received very little.

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Clubs at Cresswind ABC Men’s Book Club

French Club

Men’s Golf Club

Shalom Club

Alive & Well

Friday Samba

Men’s Softball Club

SLAC

Acrylic Painting

Genealogy Club

Mexican Train Club

Slot Car Club

Billiards

Glaucoma Support Club

Mixed Card Group

Small Band Club

Bocce Club

Great Decisions

Model Railroad Club

Social Singles

Book Babes

Hand & Foot Canasta Club

Needlecraft

Spades

Book Worms

Hearts

Neighborhood Theatre

Spanish Club

Bourbon Cabinet Club

Hyde Park Club

Oil Painting

Sports & Games

Bourbon Tasting

International Explorers

Bowling league

International Missions Club

Bridge Education

In the Stacks

Chorus

Investment Club

Cooking Club

Italian Club

Clogging. Beginner

Kayak Club

Clogging - Intermediate

Ladies Bunco

Community Flag Club

Ladies Golf Club

Community Fund (501C·3)

Ladies Hand & Foot

Cone 5/6 Exchange

Ladies Poker

Couple’s Bible Study

Line Dance - Traditional

Cover to Cover Book Club

Line Dance - Intermediate

Cresswind Car Club

Line Dance – Cardio(Advanced)

Cresswind Performing Arts Club

Living Stylishly with Neighbors

Cribbage Club @ CLL

Mah Jongg

Dance Rhythms

Arts

Technical

Stamp Club Storytellers

Photography

Tanglers

Pickleball Club

Tennis Club

Ping Pong Club

The Falls Investment Club

Pinochle

The Way Bible Study

Playscript Readers Club Pokeno

3rd Monday Afternoon Book Club

Poker Club

Travel Club

Pottery Club

Trail Club

Quilting

Tuesday Morning Book Club

Reading Between the Wines

Ukulele Club

Rubber Bridge

Variety Show Club

Rummikub

Veterans Inc (501C-3)

RV Club

Watercolor Painting

Samba Club

Wendy’s Choreography

Make & Take Crafts

2nd Monday Book Club

Wine Tasting

Duplicate Bridge

Men’s Bible Study

Scene Actors Guild (SAG)

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Bible Study Club

By Dave Dittmeier

Although we are going challenging times, the Word of God still stands strong. While the

Women’s Bible Study has not met, they are being filled with a weekly devotion sent out to each of the members. The Couples and The Way

Bibles Studies are doing individual studies and

devotions in the comfort of each members home.

The Men’s Bible Studies have been using Zoom.

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Adventures in Dining – Gourmet Dinner Group

By Karen Silverthorn

Cresswind’s Gourmet Dinner Group continues in planning stage over the summer. Tentatively, our next ‘sit-down’ meal will be October 3, 2020. The other meals for this season are ‘scheduled’ for Nov. 7, 2020; Feb. 6, 2021 and March 6, 2021. In the meantime, the Steering Committee is reviewing menus for the 2020-2021 season.

Feel free to submit menus for consideration to any of the Dinner Group Steering Committee members: Pam Papciak, Regina Fuller, Mary Quisenberry, Ann Horne, Judy Brannan and Susan Kooistra.

Currently there are over 160 members on the Dinner Group roster.

But if you are new to Cresswind or just wish to try a different group, anyone can join at any time during the year. Dinner Group does not collect any dues but annual membership in the Cooking Club is required. Our members gather four times a year to enjoy great gourmet meals while meeting new neighbors and making friends.

The Gourmet Dinner Group differs from a casual or neighborhood gathering. Host houses put time and thought into making their ‘tablescapes’ elegant, appropriately themed and memorable for their guests. Menus are chosen by the Steering Committee that are more elaborate and often use unusual or challenging ingredients.

There are always a total of 4 couples/pairs of people at each host home. Singles are welcomed provided they find another single to pair with. Each couple/pair is assigned part of the meal to prepare.

For each meal, all recipes are provided.

For each dinner, we average 6 - 8 houses on the same evening, each using the same recipes and making the same courses. All food and beverage costs (average $45 - $65 per pair/couple) are shared equally among participants at each house.

If you are interested in joining, email the coordinator directly (Karen Silverthorn, silk3349@charter.net) to be added to the Gourmet Dinner Group email list.

Our mission is a simple one - to enjoy a delicious gourmet meal while meeting new neighbors around an elegant dinner table.

Every meal is an adventure!

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your materials. You can find

Since the inception of the Genealogy Club in 2015, our

“Cresswind Genealogy”, a

of our club is not only to bring new research ideas to our

next meeting which is the 4th

Resident who is interested in establishing a family tree.

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us on our Facebook page at

membership has grown to well over 100. The mission

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July/August TIME

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Dance Rhythms

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9:30 Open Watercolor

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Ukulele Practice

Needlecraft Computer Bridge Play

Men’s Bible Study

Ukulele Practice

12:00 Artist’s Corner Rummikub Samba

Artist’s Corner Samba

12:30 1:00

Cone 5/6 Exchange

The Way Bible Study Jazz Band

Cone 5/6 Exchange

1:30 Hearts

Quilting Bridge Education

Rubber Bridge

2:00

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg 2:30 Italian Study

Clogging

Line DanceTraditional

Mah Jongg Line DanceIntermediate

Line DanceTraditional

Chorus

Beginner Clogging

Wendy’s Choreography

3:00 4:00

Dance Rhythms

5:30

Pokeno

7:00

Samba

5:30 TGIF

Hand & Foot

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Ladies Bible Study

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Cribbage

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Ongoing Weekly Sports & Fitness Schedule

JULY/AUGUST SCHEDULE TIME

Sunday

Monday Water Aerobics

8:30

Tennis

9:00

Yoga

9:30

Pickleball Open 9-11:00

10:00

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Men’s Golf

Circuit Burn; Tennis Water Aerobics

Basketball

Water Aerobics Pickleball Open 9-11:00

Yoga Pickleball 9-11:00

Water Aerobics Pickleball 9-11

Friday

Saturday

Water Aerobics Tennis Yoga

Pickleball Open 9-11:00

Ladies Tennis DVD Exercise

DVD Exercise

10:15

Ladies Golf

10:30

DVD Exercise

11:00

Ballet

DVD Exercise

DVD Exercise

11:10 Choreo Pump

12:00 1:00

Creative MovementSit & Fit

Pickleball Open 1-3:00

2:00

Continuing Tai Chi

3:00

Advanced Tai Chi

Men’s Open Tennis 1-3:00 Billiards

Ping Pong Open Play 3-6:00

Ping Pong Open Play 3-5:30

4:00 5:00 6:00

5:30 Yoga Pickleball Mixed Doubles

7:00 Gym equipment instruction with Elizabeth 3-4pm on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. RSVP at Front Desk.

Paid Classes

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RV Club

By Karen Silverthorn

Hitting the road in an RV is a great way to social distance and still travel!

No wonder RV sales and rentals have increased in popularity in the last few months.

Cresswind’s RV Club has approximately 54 members and 29 rigs. We take a break from group campouts over the summer, but have two great trips scheduled for the fall.

Cresswind R.V.’ers can join us in Townsend and Cades Cove, TN Sept 23rd through 30th. Then we travel south to Orange Beach, AL November 15th through 22nd in search of some warmer days.

Check the R.V. Club’s website (https://sites.google.com/ site/cllrvclub) for more detail on scheduled trips, RV storage, meeting minutes, and campout pictures.

Reminder to all members, please notify us via the Gmail account whenever you book any of these trips!

Do you have an R.V.? Let us know if you are interested in joining the RV Club. Please email: cll.rvclub@gmail.com.

The Steering Committee welcomes comments and trip suggestions for 2021.

Karen Silverthorn & Brenda Crosby – Co-Leaders

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Cooking Club Update

By Lisa Giblin

It is no surprise that the Pandemic has dramatically impacted our ability to offer large Indoor social events.

The Cooking Club Board has continued to meet to discuss our options for the future. We are attempting to balance the safety requirements of our members with an enjoyable social experience.

To that end, we plan on scheduling a Garden event to take full advantage of our beautiful Community Garden. It will be a cocktail hour with wine punch, party pack appetizers, and seating under the trees in the Serenity garden. The date will be determined based on the Clubhouse kitchen opening.

In August, we will have a welcome change of pace, something new that we have never had at Cresswind called The Taste of the States. We will divide up the United States into five different regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Northwest and Southwest. This event will be held outside with five different tents to represent food from each area of the country. Each area will have two offerings to round out the menu for a full, unique meal. We are looking forward to sharing new taste sensations with friends and neighbors.

Last, but not least, we are developing a Cooking School class program. A survey will be generated to ensure we focus the schedule on the priority topics of our members. More information to follow.

We look forward to getting back together and enjoying safe social interactions.

Small Band News

By John Kelley Cresswind small bands are maintaining social distancing but that does not mean they are not making themselves heard. There have been porch concerts (jazz and ukulele), Internet Zoom gatherings, social distanced ukulele jam sessions, collaboration on recording and compiling music by the Out Past Nine band, video presentations of folk music from Mary McDonald and a “mixed bag” of video productions offered by the duo of Brian Olson and John Kelley. You can find links to samples of Cresswind small band play lists on Cresswind at LL Neighbors Facebook page. We all hope to be making live music - up close and personal - for you soon.

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The Quilting Club

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Many of the members continued making masks and working on their own projects and in their communities; others are taking time to learn a new technique or piece of equipment.

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Leave it to the Social Singles to find ways to stay connected with each other while the clubhouse is closed and social distancing is in place! Thanks to ZOOM, Fred Pescitelli has kept us connected through the threetimes-weekly conversations with each other. And Larry Goldberger has guided us through several state parks via Page 36 | The Waterfall | July/August

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Cresswind Community Fund Submitted by Bill Papciak

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Cresswind Rises to The Challenge!

Gives Financial, Personal, Community Support to Gainesville-Hall County Seniors In recent months we have experienced together dramatic change to all our lives, our families, and our Cresswind Community of friends and neighbors.

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• Personal Care Program – Personal care items donated to local Hall charity.

Gainesville-Hall County Organizations

Thank You!

Through all the challenges, Cresswind has been one of the stabilizing forces to help Gainesville-Hall County in the form of financial donations, food product donations, volunteering, and hard work and involvement.

In recent weeks Hall County organizations and individuals have embraced Cresswind in various ways.

Heartfelt thanks have poured in as Cresswind has reached out and continues to reach out to them.

The rewards are great for all who continue to give in various ways. It certainly is expressed and appreciated by the Gainesville-Hall County Organizations, Seniors, and Families in need who have received your giving, The Community Fund’s Board & Officers, Board Advisers, Committees, and membership thank you with deepest gratitude for your help. We look forward to the remainder of 2020 in meeting the challenge of change with you.

The Cresswind Community Fund Programs you support help Gainesville-Hall County seniors and others in need • HELP THE HUNGRY* – Hall County Food Banks • Medical Workers Support – “Lift the Spirit” Lunches at NGMS/Foundation • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren* - Financial assistance to Grandparent lead families • Help Me Please* Service Program – General funds go directly to Hall County charities • Spirit of Cresswind* Golf Tournament – Supports First Responders Free Golf Day & Hall Charities • COMMUNITY BENCH PROGRAM– Placement of 30 benches in Cresswind, donations to Hall Charities Page 38 | The Waterfall | July/August

Your Recent Donations Provided Food, Medical Supplies, Financial and Medical Help to Hall Seniors In Need Food to Organizations & Churches Approximately 30,000 Meals (pre-made, boxes/bags of food, food supplies) Georgia Mountain Food Bank, St Vincent de Paul Society, Good News at Noon, South Hall County Food Pantry, Family Promise of Hall County, Meals On Wheels, Good Samaritan Ministries.

Medical Workers Food Program - North Georgia Medical System Foundation - 3,000 lunches/meals to “Lift The Spirit” of Medical Workers in various hospital departments, served by local restaurants.

Medical & Lab Supplies, Equipment, COVID-19 Testing - Good News Clinics served several hundred+ Seniors in need of care and testing Senior Transportation Services - iTN Lanier Serving several hundred Seniors day to day with pharmaceutical and food delivery services.

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What’s Happening Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Nine Grandparent lead families received short term financial relief from bills, rent, small debt, medical expenses.

Go online to donate or get information on any program at www.cwcfund.org mail or drop checks to Elaine Wood 3747 Golden Leaf Point, Gene Evans 3543 Locust Cove Rd, Bill Papciak 3504 Blue Spruce Ct SW, Gainesville 30504.

Thank You! The Cresswind LL Community Fund is a 501 (c) 3 nonprof it organization. Donations can be either General or Restricted donations to a specif ic program and are tax deductible by law.

Cresswind Community Fund Mission: to enhance the lives of adults primarily 55 and older through charitable, educational, health-related, and cultural opportunities in greater Gainesville & Hall County

Greetings from the Garden!

By Sarah Galshack The song says “June is bustin’ out all over” and that certainly holds true for Common Ground, your Cresswind Community Garden. June in Georgia is when shrubs and perennials are at their most beautiful.

Everyone is invited to the garden to admire the gladioli, daylilies, dahlias, butterfly bushes, daisies, and many more varieties that are in peak bloom. And while you are there, be sure to also look at the fabulous vegetables that our gardeners have worked hard to coax out of their raised beds.

Tomatoes and peppers and squash, oh my!

One new addition to Common Ground for you to enjoy is the Butterfly Nursery. Curious? It’s very interesting, so come check it out.

The Serenity Garden which is next door and although very new already has trails and over 45 species of native trees, shrubs and perennials. Again, you are invited to stroll the trails and have a look.

In the garden this summer we hope to be able to add several benches, rain barrels, additional plantings, etc. How do we accomplish this?

With donations from our Cresswind neighbors through the Cresswind Community fund, or to the Garden club. We look forward to making the Gardens an even more enjoyable place for our neighbors.

www.cwcfund.org *The Spirit of Cresswind, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, HELP THE HUNGRY, HELP Me Please and Cresswind LL Community Fund are service marks of Cresswind LL Community Fund, Inc.

Creating Bowls of Love

By Lisa Phifer These bowls were painted by ladies from Cresswind for the Georgia Mountain Food Bank luncheon (Empty Bowl luncheon)! Every year, the food bank holds a soup/salad/ dessert luncheon/auction to raise money to supply food to needy people in Hall County. With the purchase of lunch, everyone gets to choose a free bowl-which reminds them through the year of empty bowls that need filling. They need 1,000 bowls, and this has been easily done in past years by having “paint parties” at large businesses, churches, etc., but as we all know, 2020 has been different and difficult.

So, I thought it would be fun to host a few ladies and paint a few bowls and I have had the BEST TIME! So, after delivering the first 31 bowls to be fired, I have decided to continue through the summer. Each person who paints a bowl donates $12.50, which goes to the food bank to replenish supplies. You do not have to be creative, know how to paint or “color in the lines”- just show up and have fun!

For scheduling times, email me at Lisadawnphifer@gmail.com

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Kayak Club

By Dick Osborne We are more than halfway through 2020, and the kayak season has been unusual, to say the least. But everything about 2020 since March has been unusual for everyone.

When The Waterfall for March-April was published, we had four key events scheduled for this year. One has already been rescheduled twice, one has been modified, and two are still “TBDs.” Here’s the update – courtesy of the Corona virus and all the changes it has brought on us.

• The Community Kayak Day has been tentatively rescheduled from May 16th to August 22nd. We hope that we will still be able to provide this great opportunity for new and old Cresswind residents to try kayaking.

• When you read this edition of The Waterfall, we hope that the club’s Spring membership meeting will have occurred, with some modifications to comply with State, local, and HOA guidelines. Even how we conducted the semi-annual lottery for vertical kayak slots may have been modified to meet limitations on group meetings.

• We hope that the Skogies Paddle, scheduled for September 12th, and the Fall membership meeting on November 12th, will occur as planned.

Watch the Cresswind LL Daily Updates for revised dates and times!

Still, our members have been enjoying Lake Lanier.

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Model Railroading in Cresswind

By Bill Edmondson

events…come join us!

blessed to be interested in this hobby…it has really provided

canceled all our events over the past few months. As soon

Many of us have been working on home layouts…we are so worthwhile activity during our quarantine!

For folks relatively new to our community, our club is open to all who have interest in modeling and operating trains.

We typically gather every-other month or so, enjoying

‘how-to’ clinics, learning new technology geared toward train

operations, and several times a year we will set up our module display in the clubhouse and operate during open-house

As we do our part to help control the virus spread, we have as we are able, we will plan activities and events for the

remainder of 2020…which should include meetings, ‘how-to’ clinics, occasional visits to home layouts of NMRA members

in metro-Atlanta, set-up and operation of our modules in the

Cresswind clubhouse, and perhaps a field trip to Chattanooga for ‘Rail-Fest’ this fall. Stay tuned for the latest news in the Cresswind daily update…and stay safe!

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Cresswind Veterans Club

By Bill Edmondson

What a difference a few months make! Back in January and February, we were very busy aiding veterans in Hall County, inducting new board members for 2020, and planning for and holding our biggest and best fund-raising event of the year…our annual “Casino Night”!

Now, with the virus impact and controls we must follow to keep safe; things are much slower…but we have not stopped.

Although the Northeast Georgia Health System has canceled all volunteer training and activities of our Hospice visitations until further notice, we have continued to provide financial assistance to help veterans in need; we have continued our mentoring to veterans in the court system through video conferencing; and we have recently provided an additional three bicycles to veterans needing basic local transportation. And although we have not worked out all the details yet, we are planning our next raffle…win a week’s stay at a lovely vacation house on Hilton Head, September 12th-19th! Details to be released this month in Cresswind Updates emails.

Tennis Club

By Sandy Barmak

May brought good news to the Tennis Club. After having been closed for almost two months, the courts opened for reservations only play following all the guidelines set by the CDC and Governor Kemp’s regulations for social distancing and other precautions. May was also the month that saw our deteriorating and cracked courts finally repaired and resurfaced. Thanks to our HOA Board for having this important work done.

Our round robin Open Play resumed in June. It provided a good opportunity for new residents to come out and meet other tennis players in our community. Naturally, social distancing, CDC and government guidelines for health and safety continue to be observed and everyone is expected to act responsibly.

At this time, the COVID 19 pandemic has put a damper on the many social events we had planned for this season. We

Cresswind Ladies Golf Club

By Pat Morris The Cresswind Ladies Golf Club is in full swing! The ladies got back on the golf course in the middle of May. Each Thursday we meet at Chattahoochee golf course to play nine holes of golf.

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Our board continues planning for future events as our economy begins to re-open, so stay tuned for latest updates as they come available. We look forward to our next meeting to keep our members informed on the latest veteran support, and to say “Hi!”

I want to leave you with a brief ‘success’ story which occurred a few months ago…we assisted a veteran who had been diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2017, and as of December 2019 was placed in hospice care, probably in his final months of life. We had been asked by the Georgia Veterans Service Office (Gainesville) to provide financial assistance while they worked with the VA to resolve a snafu with his VA payments.

Once we completed our initial analysis, we mailed the family some financial aid…they received and sent thanks, they were so grateful…his wife wrote to us “I wish you could have seen the smile on my husband’s face. This is a HUGE relief for us. God Bless all that your group is doing!” We then received another note of appreciation…the veteran passed on March 28th.

And we continue to serve…touching one life at a time!

are really looking forward to the start of our Friday Night Lights socials when conditions allow. Also, as of now, all of our USTA, ALTA and Silverball leagues are suspended. We are all eager to see these programs resume which we hope will happen in the fall.

Bill Papciak and his team of tennis instructors started private and semi-private lessons in mid-June with each session having 2 or 3 players to every instructor. The lessons are by reservation only by contacting Bill at billpapciak@gmail.com.

The lessons comply with social distancing and other rules regarding COVID-19. Group Clinics will begin once our HOA and government health guidelines permit.

The status of our Tennis Club activities is constantly changing, as are other amenity activities at Cresswind. To be up to date on the latest happenings, be sure to check the Tennis Club website, https://cresswindll.wixsite.com/ cwtennis, the Daily Update, and your Tennis Club weekly emails. If you would like more information about our tennis program contact Sandy Barmak at sandybarmak@gmail.com. week. Several of the new players are taking lessons with Will Munley at Chicopee Golf Course.

If all goes as planned, we will be adding our Travel Tuesday golf once a month. And, as soon as we figure out the “dine” part of Nine and Dine, we will resume those events once a month.

If you play golf, please consider joining our group. We welcome all level golfers. For more information, contact Pat Morris, plmorris14@gmail.com.

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CPAC

By Wayne Blum Just what is CPAC? CPAC is an acronym for Cresswind Performing Arts Club. It is a club that acts as an umbrella for nine separate clubs/groups. It consists of the following:

Chorus – If you can sing, we want you, and if you cannot sing, we still want you. We have professionals in the Chorus that provide new members with any guidance they need.

Chorus presently has over 130 or so members. We put on two shows a year. We are hoping to grow the chorus so that it is larger than the audience!

Theater – If you like acting or always wanted to try your hand at theater, then this is the group for you. There are several residents in this club that have never acted until retirement. If you are not interested in being on stage, there is plenty to do behind the scenes. Lighting, sound, make up, set building and supportive administrative roles to name a few of our needs. New volunteers are always welcome…our current participants will be happy to show you the ropes. The theater group puts on two shows a year.

Variety Show – This is a yearly event where we highlight the talents of residents. If you can sing, dance, tell stories, tell jokes, play an instrument, juggle, this is for you!

Story Telling – No, not the kind you tell your grandchildren.

These are residents who gather once a month to either tell stories or listen to them. You are welcome to come and listen or if you have a story to tell all the better!

Scene Actors Guild – This group meets every other month. We have fun analyzing and practicing scripts and monologues, as well as delving into the art of improvisation.

Community Travel Club

By Pam Papciak

The year 2020 held so much promise and like many other Cresswind clubs, the Community Travel Club (CTC) has had to cancel or postpone most of the year’s trips. A great deal of thought and planning went into the trips that were planned for you this year. So, we are equally disappointed.

There is some good news, Kelly Tours-Gray Line, our new local company for trip coaches, is up and running excursions. They are adhering to the state’s mandated guidelines for CoVid 19. The CTC Board is discussing ways we can start Fall trips, while maintaining social distancing on the coach. We are thinking strategically and hope to make it work. Of course, your health and

It is a platform where participants can feel free to question or share ideas. No experience is needed...only the interest in the subject!

Playscript Readers Club - The Playscript Readers Club is a member of the Cresswind Performing Arts Club. It is unique in that members read and share their insights by reading playscripts rather than books. Often, a script choice may be based on an upcoming play being presented in our area, enabling the group to attend the live performance and compare to the script.

Neighborhood Bands – Currently consists of only one band but we are open to adding additional bands. The band is Out Past 9 and they play hits from the past. We hope this arm of CPAC expands soon. New groups welcome!

Liar’s Club – This is an event that occurs once a year, usually in January, where a panel of selected residents attempt to convince you, the audience, that their description of a certain word or item is correct. Only one is telling the truth. Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to vote on who is the truth-teller.

Performing Arts Technical Team (PATT) – This is a group of people who either cannot or will not dance, sing, act, or perform in any other way but if we did not have their expertise none of the above would not come to fruition.

They provide sound, lighting, videography, set design, etc.

They are truly what makes these performances a success.

If you are interested in becoming involved in any of these clubs/groups/events please contact Wayne Blum at theblums@charter.net or 404-483-0349 and I will be happy to put you in contact with the proper person. You can find more information about CPAC at https://www.cresswindpa. com/

safety are of paramount concern to us.

All of our summer trips have been cancelled, as well as Harrah’s Cherokee Casino scheduled for October.

Harrah’s is only open now on a ‘special’ guest invitation basis. We are still waiting for our invite!

We still have high hopes that the following excursions will happen: A Taste of Gainesville, Atlanta History Center/Swan House, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and Christmastime in Asheville. As soon as the venues reopen, we’ll be able to provide you trip dates.

If you are like the CTC Board, you must be anxious to start traveling again. When the state’s mandated guidelines permit, we plan to share these amazing trips with you.

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Cresswind at Lake Lanier

Storytelling Group Storytelling Group Come to the next meeting of the Cresswind Storyteller’s Group

Come explore and enjoy the world of storytelling. Share your stories or just come and listen to stories others have to share.

The second Wednesday of every month at 3:00pm in the Arts and Craft Room (our monthly sessions will be held in the Cresswind Pavilion behind the Clubhouse during the Coronavirus clubhouse shutdown) All levels of storytelling, including beginners with no experience are welcomed.

Some of the activities of the Storytelling Group members are: • Discuss what makes for a good story.

• Review storytelling techniques.

• Share storytelling knowledge and experience.

• Demonstrate storytelling skills learned through telling of your stories.

• If requested, obtain coaching and guidance.

• Explore outreach opportunities for storytelling.

• Prepare for a Cresswind Storytelling Event.

Contact Bert Emma (bemmajr@gmail.com) for additional information

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