Cresswind Waterfall September/October 2017

The Official Newsletter of the Cresswind Community

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September/October 2017 Vol. XXXVII

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

NEW HOME WARRANTY Kolter Homes, LLC Director of Customer Service: Ryan Carroll Office: 770-287-5693 Cell: 770-503-5418 gacustomercare@kolter.com

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

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

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

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The Waterfall is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times.

The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Cresswind at Lake Lanier Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services.

Welcome to Our Newest Residents!

ROBERT & BARBARA ROZANSKI 3981 GREAT PINE DRIVE

DONALD & DARLA ROBERTSON 3903 SWEET MAGNOLIA DRIVE KEI SNYDER 3924 GREAT PINE DRIVE HAROLD & CAROL TIMMS 3913 GREAT PINE DRIVE JAMES & DONNA BAKER 3912 SWEET MAGNOLIA DRIVE WALLACE & JUDITH YANCEY 4050 CRANBERRY LANE

LANA DAVIS 4014 LAVENDER POINT DONALD & SHIRLEY ZONA 3997 GREAT PINE DRIVE PETER & KAREN TRIZZINO 3742 CYPRESSWOOD POINT LAWRENCE GOLDBERGER 3989 SWEET MAGNOLIA DRIVE JOHN & GERMAINE MEYERS 4043 LAVENDER POINT

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From the Lifestyle Director

LIFESTYLE AT A GLANCE Can you believe it is almost fall? Wow…what a summer, but the fun never stops here at Cresswind. There is some incredibly exciting stuff coming up EARLY September (first weekend) right on through to Halloween in October. Below is just a quick snip of what to expect. Check the website for details.

WHAT’S HAPPENING EVERY MONTH?

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

Mark LaClaire Lifestyle Director

SEPT 1ST: FIRST FRIDAY WITH LISA & THE LOUISIANA BOYS! 7 PM-10 PM, BALLROOM, $5 How fun is this! One of our brand new residents is a professional singer and she is bringing her boys from Louisiana to give Cresswind a show you will never forget. An entire band! Playing all kinds of music. FUN! Residents Only!

SEPT. 2ND: POLICE UNITY TOUR BBQ! 11 AM-2 PM PICK UP, KITCHEN, $15 You must have a ticket to pick up your food. Meal includes BBQ pork, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and a roll. ALL proceeds support Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Bike tour and events. Questions: Dawn Charette 678-780-9253 or dmcharette914@gmail.com SEPT 3RD: SUNDAY JAZZ BREAKFAST! 9 AM-11 AM, BALLROOM, $15 Start your Sunday of Labor Day Weekend off right! Join us in the Ballroom for live smooth Jazz from the John Kelley Trio.

Enjoy the Jazz and fill up a plate of a good old fashion American Country Style Breakfast!

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL VISITING FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND! SEPT. 30TH: TASTE & TRAVEL THE WORLD! 12 PM-2 PM, MODEL HOME PARK, $10 One of your favorite events is back! This unique event will be held in the SALES MODEL HOME PARK! We selected 5 model homes. Each of those model homes will be a different Country. You will travel from Country to Country and sample food from each of those Countries! YUM! This is a resident only event, 4 passports per household. Get your “Passport” at the front desk!!

OCT. 6TH: OUTDOOR FIRST FRIDAY W/ ADAM KOMESAR! 7 PM-10 PM, OUTDOOR PATIO, $5 Our October first Friday will be held OUTSIDE on the patio with tiki torches, tables and chairs, and a very special performer!

Adam wanders from table to table singing the very best of Frank Sinatra and Brat Pack songs. Then, switches to DJ mode and plays dance hits under the stars the rest of the night! Amazing! This is a resident only event, 4 tickets per household, BYOB, table seating.

OCT. 7TH: HOLIDAY BAZAAR! 11 AM-2 PM, CLUBHOUSE, FREE Everyone’s favorite Holiday shopping spree! Come on down to the clubhouse and browse through vendors where you can pick out all kinds of gifts for friends and family, or yourself! BRING A CHECKBOOK & LARGE BAG FOR ALL THE FUN STUFF YOU BUY! There will be all types of Jewelry, Clothing, Baked Goods, Arts & Crafts, Cosmetics and more OCT 14TH: OUTDOOR CONCERT W/7 BRIDGES! (EAGLES TRIBUTE) 7 PM-? EVENT LAWN, $20 We have waited 2 long years to bring this HUGE event back. Before Elvis, this was the greatest show Cresswind has ever seen.

Over 600 residents sat under the stars to watch what Rolling Stone Magazine calls “The Greatest Eagles Tribute in the World” There is table seating, a GIGANTIC outdoor stage, concert lights and sound. Simply jaw dropping! Just go to the link provided to see their live concert video. Woo Hoo! http://vimeo.com/31393432 THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY, LIMIT 10 TICKETS PER HOUSEHOLD. OCT. 28TH: HALLOWEEN MONSTER BALL! 7 PM-10 PM, BALLROOM, $8 Halloween is BACK at Cresswind! Last year you all really got into the Halloween spirit and the costumes were amazing!

The ballroom will be fully decorated in Halloween scariness and DJ Reaper will be playing dance music and taking requests.

We will give away prizes for costumes, but costumes not required. Residents only event!

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

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From the Community Manager

Increased Activity By: Gary Hulion

The HOA has seen a very active couple of months with new residents and all sorts of activities. As the summer winds down, I wanted to take time to remind each of you that it takes the entire community to make this association work. The Board of Directors along with the office staff do their part to make sure that we work within our budget and maintain costs every day.

I am asking for your assistance in doing your part to help maintain these costs. Make sure when entering or leaving the clubhouse all doors are securely fastened and closed. Make sure lights are turned off, as some of these are on time delayed sensors and will go off automatically.

Make sure any unsafe conditions are reported to the front desk. Although the Tennis Center is on a timer, if you leave before the lights time out, go ahead and shut them off. By doing this, you save lots of kilowatts and expenses.

From the

Name tags continue to plague the front desk. While the majority of residents wear their name tags, we still cannot seem to gain complete compliance. Owners still complain that they do not know everyone and especially at night feel uncomfortable not knowing if folks are really residents. The idea that management is not around and it is ok, just simply should not be the case. Everyone should feel comfortable about their surroundings and those around them. Please wear your name tag anytime you are utilizing the amenities.

Finally, a note should have been received concerning budgeting needs for 2018. Any and all clubs should submit these fund requests prior to November 1st to be considered for the upcoming budget.

Thanks to each of you that go the extra mile to make Cresswind a wonderful place to work, live, and play!

Architectural Review Committee (ARC)…

By: John Stevens

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

That all ORNAMENTATION (including statues, sculptures, bird baths, flower pots, wind chimes, swings, benches, arbors, trellises, etc.) attached to the outside of your home or placed on your lawn or in your shrub bed require review and approval of the ARC…

Did you know…

That the CRESSWIND COMMUNITY CHARTER requires that all homeowners request approval from the ARC prior to starting any exterior modification to your home or property…

That the LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE, separate from the ARC, needs to review and approve all changes and modifications to your lawn and plant beds…

Learn more about how to personalize and enhance your outside living space by visiting www.cresswindll.com and clicking on ‘Committees’.

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Resident News & Information

News from the Health & Fitness Committee

Transition Committee

By: Dawn Charette

of issues; Governance, Finance, Amenity Planning, Engineering,

By: Bob Rivers

The Transition Committee meets monthly on five categories

The mission of the Health and Fitness Committee, formed

and Rules and Regulations. A project tracking tool is being used to organize the committees work. Charter and operating procedures

in February of 2017, is to enhance health and fitness for all

revisions have been completed and will be taken to an open

Cresswind residents. A survey was recently completed by

community meeting soon. Another project nearing completion

residents and we would like to thank you for your participa-

is an in-depth analysis of all community rules. Revisions have

tion. It will assist the committee as we go forward with new

been based in part on community input. These rules revisions will

programs and ideas. On Saturday, August 5th, a Fitness Fair

be the subject of another open meeting soon.

was held at the Clubhouse. We hope you found it informative and fun. The entire committee looks forward to growing our health and fitness program to benefit all residents.

Two committee recommendations were approved by the Community Board at their July 2017 monthly meeting. The first

Chair: Ava Lewis, Vice Chair: Jerry Cox Secretary: Rich Carter

was the acceptance of the proposal from an Engineering firm

Members at Large: Laurie Solomon, Becky Lyons, Keith Guernsey, Tom Low, JP Charette and Bob Cain.

The second was to initiate an engineering study in tandem with a

to study the potential Amenity areas at the back of Phase 3-C. capital reserve study of the clubhouse and common areas.

These studies are needed in preparation for Transition.

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background in landscaping? Are you interested

programs with a total community attendance

in giving back to your community in a very

of 622. As we enter the 4th quarter, we have

meaningful way? The Landscape Committee is

eight more programs scheduled to wrap up

seeking residents to apply for the new year. The

the year. We are currently discussing and

commitment is primarily reviewing landscape

planning our 2018 program options. If you

applications via emails with a meeting once

have an interesting program that we should

a month. Our committee is looking for

consider, please send your idea/s to dgeganto@

residents with backgrounds in landscaping,

charter.net.

drainage issues, as well as tree removal, master gardeners, master naturalists or forestry. For

In October, we will host a community coffee

more information please contact Meg Bohn at

to discuss our upcoming programs for 2018.

megbohn57@gmail.com or Sarah Galshack at

Look for information in the Daily Update for

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Resident News & Information

2017 Approved Interest Groups Cresswind Investment Group Falls Investment Group Foreign Medical Missions Support Group Ladies Bunco

Men’s Card Group Mexican Train Miniature Golf Ping Pong Pinochle

Rummikub RV Group Shalom Group Singles & Solos

Support Group for Widows/Widowers Wine Tasting Group Writers in the Wind

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

List of 2017 Approved Clubs (with subsets) ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB Card Making Clay, Sculpture, & Print Drawing - All Levels Gourd Painting Needleworkers Photography Quilting Tanglers Watercolor Painting

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

Evening Duplicate/3rd Wed Rubber Bridge Walk-In Bridge/Teaching 4th Tues.

BIBLE STUDY CLUB Couples Bible Study Men’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study

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

BILLIARDS 9 Ball Pea/Bottle Pool 8 Ball BOOK CLUBS Tuesday Morning 2nd Monday 3rd Monday Book Babes Book Worms Reading Between the Wines Seasoned Ladies Book Buds Let Us Read Between the Book Ends 3A Group ABC BOWLING CLUB

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CRESSWIND At LL STAMP CLUB

CPAC Chorus Playscripts Small Bands Theatre FISHING CLUB FUN WITH FASHION CLUB GAMERS CLUB Chicken Foot Pokeno Samba

GOLF CLUB Ladies Golf Men’s Golf KAYAK CLUB MAH JONGG CLUB Sunday MJ Monday MJ Wednesday MJ Thursday MJ MODEL RAILROAD CLUB PICKLEBALL CLUB POKER CLUB Ladies Poker Mixed Poker SLACERs Club Slacers I Slacers II SPORTS & GAMES CLUB Bocce Basketball Fantasy Football TENNIS CLUB THE FARMSTAND

GARDEN CLUB Garden Boxes

TRAVEL CLUB

GENEALOGY CLUB

VETERAN SUPPORT CLUB

What’s Happening

Covey “7 Habits” Workshop at Cresswind Begins on November 1st By: Ken Levine Beginning on November 1st, Ken Levine will facilitate Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People at Cresswind. The workshop sessions will be held in the Computer Room from 7:30-9:30 pm for 7 weeks. The cost per participant will be $10 to cover notebooks provided.

Treat yourself to this timeless personal leadership material from Stephen Covey while getting to know some of your neighbors! Get some valuable input and tools to help you with decisions about what to do with the rest of your life, how to manage your time better, how to be a better listener, and how to repair a broken relationship with someone you care about.

A testimonial from a former participant: “My first thought when I started this class was to wish I had taken it 20 years ago. I questioned what use it would be now. I sure found out. I made a weekly calendar including this most important thing, “my time”. I made a list of things I want to do or accomplish during the rest of my life, and learned ways to improve relationships with family and friends. It is definitely time well spent.”

Please contact Ken Levine if you are interested in attending this workshop.

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What’s Happening

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

SAVE THE DATE! The Open House will be a super fun event to learn about the various arts & crafts classes offered right here at Cresswind.

This free event will offer demonstrations plus the opportunity to participate in learning how to craft creations of your own from any of the 10 subsets that are all part of the A&C club.

Snacks and wine will be offered. Get an early start on TGIF! Door prize tickets are available as part of the club’s fundraiser.

Prizes include restaurants, retail, a day spa, organic essential oils, event tickets, liquor stores, make up, house hold services, and a few surprises! Remember your money, Honey! How many tickets do YOU want?

For additional information contact either Angela Medley, gamedleya@gmail.com or Susan Radle sjrecr97@yahoo.com.

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What’s Happening

Bible Study

By: Dave Dittmeier

Since the last issue of The Waterfall, the women studied Christ Pre-Figured in Old Testament Characters and the men went through the Alpha Course. The Bible Study Club also continued its monthly non-denominational program. In July, we hosted Rev. Dave Fahner, Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church. During this patriotic celebration, veterans and their wives were recognized. In August, Jonathan Howes, Pastor of Graystone Community Church was the guest speaker. Rev. Msgr. Barona of St. Michael’s Catholic Church was hosted in September. The monthly presentation is held the first Sunday of the month (except for December). All Cresswind residents are welcome.

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What’s Happening

Announcing Cresswind’s 1st Book Fair!

Cresswind Bowling League Begins!

After previously welcoming three well-known authors to speak, the Cresswind Book Club is now sponsoring a Book Fair to recognize residents who are published writers as well. Each will have a table displaying his/her biography and books. There will also be a table for the Interest Group, “Writers in the Wind” and one showcasing our in-house Library. The Fair will be held Saturday, Septe¬¬mber 9th from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Come early so you can hear each author give a five-minute overview. Then come back that evening for the Veterans’ Auction beginning at 6:00 pm.

By: Phil Vinyard

By: Judy Pallo

Are you interested in joining a book club or starting a new one? There are twelve individual clubs in our community. Some meet in the clubhouse and some in homes. Contact Judy Pallo if interested judypallo@aol.com. Included is a men-only club. Interested?

Contact Chuck Wharton at chuckwharton@gmail.com.

Hope to see many of you on September 9th and you do not need to belong to a book club to attend.

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Our third season of the Cresswinders Bowling League began on September 6th at our new location, Stars and Strikes in Buford. We bowl each Wednesday at 10 am at a cost of $10 per week per bowler. Every bowler establishes their average and handicap during the first week of bowling, and it is adjusted based upon each week’s scores.

We have all levels of skill among our bowlers and the league is for men and women of Cresswind. It is a great opportunity to get to know other folks and bowling is usually followed up with lunch with one of the many offerings in Buford. Come and watch, join up as a sub or get on a team.

What’s Happening

Bridge News By: John Kelley Hot days are good days to be in our beautiful cool clubhouse playing bridge. President Lynne Leibrecht keeps the Bridge Club notebook by the Front desk up to date. Check there to see playing opportunities and contacts for duplicate, rubber bridge, and open play sub groups.

We have had several new residents join us for our Tuesday morning bridge bidding exercises, - welcome. We play computer generated hands against the computer on the big screen. Sometimes it takes a village to beat the computer- come be part of the village.

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What’s Happening

What’s Cooking??

The Cooking Club has so much going on, the membership has climbed to almost 700 residents. The big news is that the Cookbook is complete and has gone to the printer, and you will be able to buy them during the October Vendor Fair. A huge thanks to all that contributed their favorite recipes since the book has over 600 family recipes and a huge Thank You to Judy Brannan and team for all the hard work.

By: Paula King We are a busy fun club and so easy to join - $5.00 per person per year.

Just drop a check in our mailbox at the rear of the clubhouse lobby on the right-hand side. Please put membership in the memo line and add your email address. We announce all our meetings and events through our website - so what are you waiting for, best five bucks you’ll ever spend :)

In August, Fun with Food’s Floozy Ball was an amazing Girls’ Night out! Thanks, Sheran Connolly- what a blast. Then we had a Grill and Ale Party headed by David Jones, A Tisket- a Tasket bring your own basket- for a Pool and Patio end of summer party with grilling and meeting up with friends and making new friends.

Healthy Eating with Karen Smith continues to be one of our most anticipated small group events. So watch your email for what she is up to next. Cooking Class with Carol Cain is also a very popular event, sells out almost immediately, but the problem is getting people to teach a favorite recipe or demonstrate some kitchen tools or cooking tips. I know we have really great cooks in Cresswind so please consider teaching a class, maybe cake decorating, or presentation of dishes or favorite recipe.

Dinner group headed by Karen Silverthorn is gearing up for their fall and winter in home dinners. Coming soon is a Soup Night, Not your Mama’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Bake Sale, and the biggie Oktoberfest.

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What’s Happening

The Cresswind Farmstand By: Robin Riegel The Cresswind Farmstand is taking root and blossoming into a successful event where residents eat healthy, shop, and above all have fun! The Farmstand now hosts 30+ vendors with products ranging from locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, and handmade crafts. In addition, there is live music, and covered tents and tables to sit and enjoy the show.

Please check the Daily Updates, The Farmstand Facebook page, and the sign board in the clubhouse for Farmstand dates, times, and produce available. And a special thank you to everyone who continues to make it possible. If you are interested in joining the Farmstand Club or want more information, contact Robin Riegel, email: bear2086@gmail.com Facebook link - https://www.facebook.com/ Cresswind/?notif_t=fbpage_fan_invite

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By: Toby Kelley

We had seven captains volunteer to take the members out for a “group fish”- most boats caught fish and everyone had a good time.

We are still catching crappie on minnows and spotted bass on drop shot and top water in our cove.

There has been lots of activity at our Cresswind aquarium each night after dark- bring your grandchildren and a flashlight (the walkway is a little dark) to the activity platform on Dock D to see what is happening with the fish- always interesting. The striped bass have all moved near the dam to be in deep cold water- our dedicated big fish fishermen are making the trip south to catch them. Here is a picture of the most unusual fish caught on our group fish(you may have to look carefully to find the fish).

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What’s Happening

Garden Club

By: Bob Rivers

The Garden Club has been very busy this summer with a program on modifying your home landscape and a trip to the State Botanical Gardens and the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Thirty-eight members and residents participated in a day-long trip to the gardens and a commercial landscape design center in Athens.

We could only visit a portion of the State Botanical Gardens in the time allotted. The tour guides were excellent and gardens were outstanding! We plan to go back. Many thanks to Melanie Altman, Treasurer, for organizing the trip.

Since the Club took a vacation in August, our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 12th at 3 pm in the Ballroom. The program will be “Put your garden to bed”. Another trip is planned for October 10th to see the incredible fall flora at Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground. Come join us!!

Cresswind LL Community Fund

By: Bob Rivers

Mid-year grant awards were announced at the June 22nd quarterly meeting of the Fund. Grants were awarded to the Georgia Golden Olympics, The Guest House, the Quinlan Visual Arts Center, and the Senior Life Center. A ballroom sound system upgrade was given to the Community Association. Dana Chapman from the Guest House and Phillippa Moss from the Senior Life Center thanked the Fund for their generous donations.

Kudos to Cresswind Singles and Solos Interest Group for mounting the “Help Me Please” project together with the Fund. The project netted the Fund $1400. The money was given by residents who had their work done by resident volunteers. Thanks to the volunteers who did the work!

Fall projects include another “Help Me Please” event and a “Personal Care Products Drive”. For more information, contact Cathy Hoskinson, President. Our next quarterly membership meeting is September 21st at 4:00 pm. Our website is: www.cresswindcommunityfund.org.

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

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

Cresswind Movie Group

Non Denominational Service Ron Mack TBA Sunday 3 pm

Mexican Train Eleanor Whalen 2nd Thurs 7 pm

Cresswind Investment Group Bob Fuller 1st Mon 3 pm

Miniature Golf Group David Jones Wed pm

The movie group has shown fifteen movies since January with a total community attendance of 1208 residents and have served approximately 1300 boxes of popcorn. Movies are shown the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Come down to the ballroom and enjoy a movie and popcorn. All upcoming movies are advertised on the coming attractions poster in the lobby and in the Daily Update.

We have nine more movies to show this year. Watch later in the year Megan Levy, and the movie Dunkirk.

Duplicate Bridge/Daytime Lynne Leibrecht 2nd Tues 1 pm

Slacers Club I Andy Hampton Last Mon 7 pm

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

Slacers Club II Andy Hampton Last Mon 8 pm

Falls Investment Club John Wenrich 1st Mon 7 pm

Shalom Group Dan Gershkowitz Last Sun 10 am

Garden Club Bob Rivers 2nd Tues 3 pm

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

Genealogy Club Dave Dittmeier 4th Wed 7 pm

Travel Club Nancy Alexander 1st Thurs 4 pm

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

Veterans Club Richard Lynt 2nd Thurs 7 pm

Healthy Eating & Cooking Karen Smith 2nd Fri 12 pm

Wine Tasting Group Kay Reiss 3rd Thurs 6 pm

Ladies Bunco Eleanor Whalen Last Thurs 7 pm

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

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

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Cresswind Kayak Club (CKC) What a great kayak paddling adventure we had on the Etowah River thanks to Cresswinders Gregg Hilger and Mark Johnson, our seasoned guides. Nine of us paddled (with the current) 9+ miles down this gentle, easy flowing river. Some great scenery surrounded us the entire way, including several train bridges long abandoned. We even heard some wild hogs grunting just out of sight along the shoreline.

Meanwhile, on our own Lake Lanier, Saturday morning group paddles continue to be hosted and guided by several seasoned CKC members. These 75-90-minute outings leave from

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About 75 people came out on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, June 25th, to enjoy some great food, some refreshing beverages, and some ‘feel good’ social time with other Cresswinders. This CKC Social was ‘open’ to ALL Cresswinders and included a display of four golf cart kayak trailers that were hand-constructed by our fellow Cresswind neighbors.

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Ladies Golf

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The Ladies Golf Group has been enjoying great Wednesday weather and a great turnout of players. We have enjoyed five “Nine and Dine events” this season with prize winners competing for closest to the pin, longest drive, best putter, and lowest score. New players are always welcome!

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What’s Happening

Performing Arts Club

By: Roy Gogel

The Performing Arts Club had an amazing spring. Both Chorus and Theatre had terrific events and are now preparing for their performances later this year.

We are expanding the opportunities for you to become involved and to enjoy yourself! The Small Bands subset started and is gathering momentum! Dust off your instrument and come join us. The same with Play scripts, another relatively new group that enjoys reading them and then visiting local performances.

The Variety Show is open to everyone and is returning Friday, Sept 22nd and Saturday, Sept 23rd; sign up now.

We added TV games as another fun option. Family Feud’s debut was a smashing success! The Sound team won (see photo). Friday, Sept 29th will be a new and different game - Liars Club. It is a lot of fun! Come and join us. For more details about Performing Arts, visit www. cresswindpa.com.

Reading a Script Can Be Fun! By: Marilyn Young

The Playscript Reader’s Group is a sub-group of the Cresswind Performing Arts Club. It is unique in that members read and share their insights by reviewing a playscript rather than a book. A variety of genres are explored - tragedies, mysteries, comedies, dramas - something for everybody.

This year a new dimension has been added. As often as possible, a playscript is chosen which corresponds to a live performance being presented in our area an playscript members may choose to attend followed by a brief critique at the next meeting.

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every other month at 3 pm. The final meetings in 2017 are September 19th discussing Macbeth by William Shakespeare followed by a field trip to a live performance at the Shakespeare Tavern sometime in October, and on November 21st discussing Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward with the option to see the live play at the Winder-Barrow Theater.

New members are welcome anytime! For more information contact Marilyn Young at mayoung517@gmail.com.

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By: Karen Silverthorn Interested in cooking, trying new ingredients, learning new dishes, and meeting new neighbors? No obligation to try the group! Check out the “Guidelines for Dinner Group” on Cresswind’s Cooking Club website. Anyone can join at any time during the year.

The first meal of the season is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th. All participants will be enjoying an Italian themed dinner. There are always four couples/pairs of people assigned to a house. All recipes are provided. Food and beverage costs (average $35 - $60 per pair/couple) are shared equally among participants at each house.

If you are interested in joining the Dinner Group, email the coordinator (Karen Silverthorn, silk3349@charter.net) to be added to the Dinner Group email list. There are no fees for Dinner Group, but you must be a paid member of the Cooking Club. Note the remaining dates for Dinner Group: Nov. 4th, Feb. 3rd/18 and Mar. 3rd/18.

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By: Rich Lynt The Veterans Support Club is open to all residents that support the Club’s mission to help the needy and homeless in greater Hall County, primarily Veterans and their families.

The Club operates in conjunction with its charity arm, Cresswind LL Veterans Inc, as mandated by the HOA Board. Residents are a member of the Club; donations and disbursements are through the 501(c)(3) charity.

Club members provided excess Cresswind furniture to a divorced 9-year Army Veteran woman with two daughters (ages 5 & 10). Their furniture basically consisted of two mattresses, a TV, and a carpet. With your help, we furnished her apartment.

Thank you Cresswind for your donations!

CRESSWIND RESIDENT, Madeline Wirt, would like to introduce to you her law partners, John Gram and Cara Mitchell, who specialize in Estate Planning. With a combined 55 years of experience, John and Cara bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their practice. Comprehensive estate planning advice often involves far more than basic documents such as a will, trust, financial power of attorney and advance directive for health care. Our estate planning group provides strategic planning services tailored to individual wishes and objectives, as well as review and update of your existing documents.

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Since 2014 to date, Cresswind Quilters have been donating their time and skills making Quilts for Kids (47), Quilts of Valor (6), Comfort Quilts for Gainesville Police Department (28), My Sister’s Place (16), in June 2017, 21 lap quilts for Seniors in Need through Legacy Link. Each year since 2014, a donation quilt has been made for the Cresswind Holiday Market with proceeds from ticket sales used for materials to continue community donation projects. October 2017 Holiday Market featured TWO quilts, TWO lucky winners!

We meet every Thursday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm - all levels of quilters, from beginner to experienced with projects from “wearables to useable”.

New prospective members are welcome to stop by, meet us, and see the work we do. Contact either Evelyne Palmer, hybiscus5@outlook.com or Jonnie Grimm at outlook.com.

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Tuesday

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Bridge Education

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Thursday

Friday

Needlework

Men’s Bible Study

11:00 12:30 Super Samba

12:00 Mah Jongg A&C Open Studio

1:00 2:00

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Gourd Painting

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg Chorus

3:00 4:00

Ladies Bible Study

5:00 6:00

A&C Open Studio 1:30 Rubber Bridge

5:30 TGIF Hand & Foot Cards

CW Games

Samba, Clay Sculpture 6:30 Men’s Cards

Chicken Foot

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Mixed Poker

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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8:30 Basketball, Pickleball Open

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Yoga, Mixed Tennis Open Play

DVD Exercise

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Pickleball Open General Balance & Stretch

Ping Pong

11:00 12:00

Saturday

Friday

Pickleball Open

1:00

Creative Movement

Gentle Movements (Water Class) Billiards Line Dancing

2:00 Ping Pong Tai Chi

3:00 4:00

Pickleball Open

Tai Chi

Line Dancing

Men’s Pickleball Open

Chair Exercise w/ Meditation

Backcare 101

Pickleball Notive Training 1st & 3rd Wk Open 2nd & 4th

5:00

5:30 Yoga

6:00

Pickleball Mixed Open Pickleball League/Open

7:00 Bocce Ball

Gym equipment instruction is offered several times each month, watch Daily Updates

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What’s Happening

Tennis Club News

By: Debbie Cortjens

The Tennis Club has welcomed many new faces this summer, thanks in part to the extraordinary Tennis Clinics held by Bill Papciak, Bill Biegard, and Gordon Watts. We just recently completed four clinics for all skill levels. We continue to offer Open Mixed Play on Tuesdays and Fridays, Men only on Wednesday, and Women on Thursday. Please check the master calendar for specific times.

Earlier this summer, we had a Mixed Tournament composed of two day and two evening teams.

The winner of the day and evening teams played in the Championship Game. Congratulations to the evening team of Gordon Watts for winning the Championship. Pictured from left to right are: Arlene Teare, Phil Vinyard, Gordon Watts, Steve Gould, Debbie Cortjens, Bill Papciak, and Candace Bolton.

This fall, Ladies USTA, Men’s ALTA, and Silverball will begin.

Please contact a tennis officer for details. Email debbie.cortjens@gmail. com with any questions.

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Cresswind LL Veterans Inc.

By Roy Gogel The third annual charity fundraiser open to all residents benefiting the needy and homeless in greater Hall County, primarily Veterans and their families, will be 6 pm, Saturday, Sept 9th at the Pavilion. Wristbands are a $10 donation to the 501(c)(3) charity. Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic supper, and your drinks and dance to the Sixties quartet, the Sock Hops. The auction includes coupons for food as well as golf, boat rides, a cruise, furniture ($500!), plane ride, and more. So bring cash, a check book, and a credit card. There will be a 50-50 cash raffle and a high dollar raffle for a SigSauer, amethyst ring, and diamond ring.

Details and raffle item preview dates are at www.cresswindveterans.org.

Funds are disbursed to individuals, not organizations; our slogan is Touching One Life at a Time.

Cresswind LL Veterans Inc is the mandated charity arm of the Veterans Support Club.

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As part of the Cresswind Performing Arts Club, the Cresswind Band group provides a social, non-judgmental medium through which people of all musical skill levels can find support and encouragement for rediscovering their long-forgotten instrument and the enjoyment of playing music with others…in pairs, triplets, quartets, or small groups. What kind of instrument you used to play is not important, and how well you can play it is not important. What is important is that you rediscover the fun and enjoyment that playing music can bring into your life and into the lives of others.

Imagine sharing in the struggle to convert ‘noise’ into music with 1, 2, 3 or more fellow Cresswinders and finding that through mutual support and encouragement that noise suddenly becomes recognizable as music, reflecting the contributions of everyone playing together.

Maybe at first, the music is very simple and basic, but then as your confidence and skill grows the complexity and caliber of the music does also, elevating further everyone’s fun, enjoyment, and sense of accomplishment.

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Cresswind Neighborhood Theatre By: Bert Emma Our Cresswind Neighborhood Theatre is proud to present Agatha Christie’s “Witness for the Prosecution” as our fall play with performances from November 9th through the 12th. Mr. Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high! Leonard has the best defense lawyer in England but who will be the key witness for the prosecution? Will Leonard be found guilty? Did he do it or did he not?

“Witness for the Prosecution” is generally regarded as one of Agatha Christie’s most accomplished plays - a suspenseful thriller that has twists and turns and keeps audiences guessing until the very end.

You will not want to miss this performance of “Witness for the Prosecution”. Please Save the Dates on your calendar and join us for a mysterious adventure containing a series of puzzling revelations and reversals leading to the answer of whether he did it or not.

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We invite and encourage you to join us and grow in God’s love.

Sunday School: 10:00am • Worship Service: 10:55am

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On August 3rd, “Discover Christmas at the Greenbrier” trip was presented by Vicki McFalls. This trip takes place from December 5th through December 8th. It includes an overnight stay at The Greenbrier Resort including “The Secret Bunker” Tour, an overnight stay in Winston-Salem, NC, an impressive light show, and a visit to the Moravian Village of Salem, NC, and an overnight stay in Wytheville, VA with a visit to a Yadkin Valley Winery and a stop in Mount Airy, NC—aka “Mayberry”. In the months of September and October, the Travel Club will tour Gainesville, watch the “Blue Angels” fly in formation at the Wings Over North Georgia air show, and travel on Lake Lanier with the captains of various boats. During these months, the Board elections will take place and the 2018 Officers will be announced. We hope to see you on the first Thursday of each month at our Cresswind Travel Club meetings.

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