Sterling Life Sept/Oct 2017

September/October 2017

2017

Sterling

Harvest Balloon Festival Oct. 21

• Author Meet & Greet • Fall Yard Sale • Last 2017 Concert

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INSIDE STERLING LIFE

IN THIS ISSUE...

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Association Manager’s Corner

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Empty Nester’s Corner

18 Fall Yard Sale 22 2017 Harvest Balloon Festival 26 Author Meet & Greet

14 Movies & Matinees

42 Halloween Reminders

16 Resident Spotlight: Charles Barrett

44 Fly Betty Band

Resident Amenities Card Replacement If you have lost your Amenities Card, replacements are available for $25 each at the Clubhouse. Please call the Clubhouse or email Activities@Sterling-Life.com for an appointment.

Lost Pet/ Animal Disturbances For lost pets, dangerous animals and/or unclaimed pets, please contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6829. Within Sterling on the Lake, dogs barking more than 15 minutes continuously should be reported as a nuisance to Hall County Animal Services.

Mailbox Replacement/ Repair Mailbox Standards: Mailbox standards include Brass Numbers, a Metallic Silver Accented Medallion and a black semi-matte finish on the mailbox and pole (Do-it-Yourself with Rustoleum Textured Paint, Semi-Gloss Black (#7220)). Order replacement numbers by contacting the Clubhouse offices.

Clubhouse Office Information Kathy Andrews, Association Manager, 770-965-3980, Option 1 Jenifer Pomerantz, Activities Director, 770-965-3980, Option 2 Clubhouse Hours & Address Monday – Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12pm – 5pm. 7005 Lake Sterling Boulevard

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Private Schools Hebron Christian Academy............................................ 770-963-9250 Lakeview Academy............................................................ 770-532-4383 Maranatha Christian Academy....................................... 770-531-9625 Riverside Military Academy............................................. 770-532-6251 Sugar Hill Christian Academy......................................... 678-745-4121 Lanier Christian Academy............................................... 678-828-8350 Child Care & Preschools Chestnut Mountain Academy......................................... 770-967-7105 Winnford Academy........................................................... 770-945-3338 Friendship Learning Center............................................ 678-546-9002 Goddard School................................................................ 770-967-6737 Lakeview Academy............................................................ 770-532-4383 Primrose School (Crossroads Drive)........................... 770-932-5573 Prince of Peace Preschool............................................... 678-960-0077 Kids of Covenant Child Care......................................... 678-769-5437 Colleges and Universities Brenau University.............................................................. 770-534-6299 UGA Visitors Center........................................................ 706-542-0842 Georgia Perimeter College............................................. 678-407-5000 University of North Georgia.......................................... 706-864-1400 Medical Services Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta....................................404-785-KIDS Emory Eastside Hospital.................................................. 770-979-0200 NE Georgia Medical Center (NEGA).......................... 770-219-9000 NE Georgia Medical Center (Braselton)..................... 770-848-8000 NEGA Lanier Park Campus............................................ 770-219-0023 Gwinnett Medical.............................................................. 678-312-1000 Government Services Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.......................... 770-532-6206 Flowery Branch City Hall................................................ 770-967-6371 Flowery Branch Police Department............................. 770-967-6336 Flowery Branch Post Office........................................... 770-967-6431 Hall County Fire Department........................................ 770-531-6838 Hall County Sheriff’s Department................................ 770-531-6885 Spout Springs Hall Co. Library....................................... 770-532-3311 Hall County Animal Control/Services.......................... 770-531-6829 .......................................................................(afterhours) 770-536-8812 Tax Commissioner/Auto Tags......................................... 770-531-6950 Utilities/Services Jackson EMC...................................................................... 770-536-2415 Charter Communications............................................... 678-410-9362 AT&T.................................................................................... 800-436-8638 Gainesville Water/Public Utilities.................................. 770-535-6878 Direct Satellite/Dish Network....................................... 678-714-1495 Red Oak Sanitation........................................................... 770-536-7868 Street Light Outage/Jackson EMC................................. 770-536-2415 (When calling to report a street light outage; please reference the street light number on the front of the pole)

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Public Schools Spout Springs School of Enrichment............................ 770-967-4860 World Language Academy............................................... 770-967-5856 Davis Middle School......................................................... 770-965-3020 Flowery Branch High School.......................................... 770-967-8000 DaVinci Academy...............................................................770 533-4004 Martin Technology Academy of Math & Science........ 770-965-1578 Lanier Charter Career Academy................................... 770-531-2330 Chesnut Mountain Creative School of Inquiry........... 770-967-3121

To advertise in Sterling Life, contact Leah Nelson at The Times - 770.535-6330 - lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com Sterling Life 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 Sterling on the Lake Community 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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Association Manager’s Corner

Back to School Safety & Courtesy

REMINDERS From Kathy, your Association Manager School is back in session and kids come home and play outside… often riding bikes or skating on the sidewalks and streets.

• Reverse out of your drive responsibly and slowly – many walkers, runners and bikers are still out as the cooler weather is upon us.

• Avoid parking on the street so buses can get through the neighborhood easily in early morning and afternoon pickup and drop off times.

• Be sure to remind your children to always stand where they can be seen by drivers.

• Look left-right-left when crossing the street. That extra look left will help keep street crossing safe, especially for children.

• If your bus stop is on someone else’s property, please be courteous. Remind your children to pick up their trash, keep out of landscaped beds and decorative areas, and to be mindful of the noise levels while waiting for the bus to arrive.

MAILBOX NUMBER

REPLACEMENTS ORDER YOUR REPLACEMENTS AT THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE Order Yours Today!

In an effort to help you complete some of your Home Maintenance tasks, you may order missing mailbox numbers through the Association Activities Office.

Order your replacement mailbox numbers via the online form (available under the HOA tab on www.Sterling-Life.com) you will receive a confirmation email and payment instructions within 3-5 business days.

Replacement requests will be filled in the order they are received.

The Clubhouse’s weekend hours are now Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12noon -5pm.

Fall is the time to get your home ready for the coming winter... the most grueling season for your home.

Here are a few reminders to make sure you are prepared Siding, paint and masonry are your home’s first line of defense against the elements. Fall is a great time to inspect them.

• Cracks in brick, stone and siding should be caulked and repaired.

• Check areas around doors and windows for gaps or deterioration of caulk and re-seal everything!

• Ensure all doors to the outside shut tightly and check other doors for ease of use, and replace door weather stripping if doors are not air and water tight.

• Ensure windows close tightly.

• Inspect roofs for loose or broken shingles and repair.

Ensure that your home’s drainage is working properly to avoid moisture or water buildup which could freeze and lead to costly repairs.

• Ensure that the ground around your home slopes AWAY from the foundation wall so that water does not drain into your basement. Leaves and debris that have built up around your home may cause the flow of water towards your home instead of away.

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• Clean leaves from roofs and downspouts and test the downspouts to ensure proper drainage from the roof.

• Look for leaks at joints, and have your gutters re-caulked if they leak.

• Drain and store outdoor hoses. Close the valve to outdoor hose connections and drain the hose bib, unless your house has a frost-proof hose bib.

• Check wooden decks to make sure water still beads.

Wooden decks should be continually protected from water with a deck treatment or wood stain. Water should roll OFF the deck so that it does not have a chance to bring additional moisture towards your home.

General safety note: TEST the 9-volt battery in your smoke detectors and alarm system battery backup units! This is an inexpensive precaution to take.

Be sure to have your chimney cleaned and inspected before burning a fire in your fireplace for the cooler weather!

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Community News

Neighborhood Watch Meeting: Monday, September 11th at 7PM Join neighbors for a Neighborhood Watch Meeting at the Clubhouse on Monday, September 11th at 7PM. Our Flowery Branch Police Department Liaison, Officer Vaughn, will attend for discussion and questions about local initiatives and happenings.

Have you joined the online Neighborhood Watch Group on www.Sterling-Life.com?

This group provides our NW an avenue to email updates and announcements as necessary.

Joining is easy – log in to www.Sterling-Life.com, visit the Groups area, and click “Join Now” to be added to the NW Group.

ANNOUNCING

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Stop by the Vanderbilt Homes model home at 6717 Blue Herron Way for more information about this new phase located off Treehouse Way.

SterlingOnTheLake.com Newland Communities is the largest private developer of planned residential and urban mixed-use communities in the United States from coast-to-coast. Together with our partner, North America Sekisui House, LLC, we believe it is our responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities for people to live life in ways that matter most to them. www.newlandcommunities.com and www.nashcommunities.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY This is not intended to be an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy real estate in Sterling on the Lake to residents of Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Oregon, or in any other jurisdiction where prohibited by law. NNP-Looper Lake, LLC (‘Fee Owner’) is the creator of the Sterling on the Lake Community (‘Community’). Certain homebuilders unaffiliated with the Fee Owner or its related entities (collectively ‘Newland’) are building homes in the Community (‘Builder(s)’). Newland is not co-developing, co-building or otherwise responsible for any of the obligations or representations of any of the Builders, and Newland shall have no obligations to any buyer regarding a home purchase from a Builder. Purchasers of homes from any of the Builders waive any claims against Newland arising out of their purchase transaction. Prices, specifications, details and availability of builder’s homes are subject to change without notice. © 2017 Newland Real Estate Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sterling on the Lake is a trademark of NNP-Looper Lake, LLC, and may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, without prior written permission.

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Association News & Events

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Association News & Events

COMMUNITY GROUPS WELCOME YOU! Our Empty Nesters continue to stay engaged and enjoy life and diverse activities thanks to the residents who have volunteered to coordinate our groups! To join one of the new groups listed below, either contact the individual noted or attend an upcoming scheduled meeting or activity.

Register as a user on our Empty Nesters Group page on www.Sterling-Life.com for updates on meeting times, new groups, activities and additional details for Empty Nester events!

Co-Ed Dominoes Meets on the second Thursday of the month. It is BYOB and a snack (if you want) and $1.50 each for the evening's prizes! – Cheryl Sullivan

Sewing/Quilting BYOB and supplies and learn to perfect your sewing and quilting skills through various projects. Meets the first Thursday of each month at the Lodge from 9:30AM - 12:00 Noon. Projects change periodically. Contact Faye Curlee, Mary Willingham or Irene McDougall for additional details.

Bunco Our Bunco Group is always seeking players!

No skills or experience needed. This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Monday of each month at The Lodge at 6:30PM.

ROMEO Lunch Try a different conversation and different restaurant every Wednesday year-round!

Our EN Men meet at the Clubhouse around 11:30AM to pick a restaurant, and venture out shortly afterwards for a delicious meal.

Want to join in? Come on down to the Clubhouse – no RSVP or planning needed!

Canasta

Ladies Monthly Luncheons

Our group meets at the Clubhouse on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, beginning at 1PM. Looking to step into the games? The teams are open to grow (in multiples of 4 players) and often have a need for substitute players. Join in or become a substitute for occasional play.

– Pat Neesen & Eleanor Coppedge

Meets on the second Wednesday of each

Music/Song Circle Open to anyone who plays an acoustic instrument. All skill levels are welcome this in this relaxed atmosphere. Music styles would include: folk, folk rock, country, bluegrass, old time, etc.

Group meets at the Lodge the 1st Tuesday night of each month (excluding January) at 7:00PM. Ed Goss

Ladies Night Out September 8th from 6pm to 9:30pm.

See additional details on page 8.

Sue Barcus, Scottie O’Toole

Sterling Reviews Book Club Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Lodge.

Wanda Wells, Melanie Hutto Hosted at The Lodge

Knitting/Crochet Group

Theatre/Music Group

Lead by Pat Marzano 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month Hosted at The Lodge

The 2017/18 Season has begun!

Contact Merce Bolling with questions about upcoming show dates!

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month and visits local eateries for culinary adventures - Glynis Watts, Cheryl Sullivan

Ladies Hiking Group Explore local trails and hike some of North Georgia’s most lovely state parks! Our EN Ladies hike the 3rd Wednesday of each month to a different location. Pat Nance

Men’s Coffee Each 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the month at 9:00AM (year-round) a large group of our EN Gentlemen meet at the Clubhouse for breakfast and great conversation! Why not come meet some new friends? The conversation is always engaging… and the coffee is hot! – Rick Marzano

Ladies Dominoes Group This classically fun group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 12Noon at the Clubhouse. Cheryl Sullivan

Euchre Group This new group has two teams that meet each month at the Lodge. Euchre I – 7PM the 1st Thursday of each month, and Euchre II – 7PM the 3rd Thursday of each month. Interested in joining? Contact Marion Tidwell for details 7

Empty Nester’s Corner

Join our next Empty Nesters Ladies’ Night Out! You’ve been asking… and we now have it scheduled!

Hosted at the Lodge & Pool on Friday, September 8th from 6:00PM - 9:30PM. This is a BYOB mixer for food and beverages. Please remember that glass is not allowed in the pool area.

EN Wine Tasting Event Friday, September 22nd, 2017 7:00PM at SOTL Clubhouse If your last name begins with: A-M – Please bring an appetizer to share N-Z – Please bring a dessert to share

Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 5th so that we have an idea of how many are coming. Of course if you forget to RSVP but still want to come, please do.

Please bring a bottle of your favorite wine to share after the presentation...

We look forward to seeing you and relaxing by the pool on 9/8!

An RSVP is required due to LIMITED SEATING available for this event.

Please direct questions and RSVP to: Sue Barcus sue.barcus@gmail.com 804-387-6550

Scottie O’Toole scotoole4559@gmail.com 404-797-3838

Please RSVP by sending an email to emptynesters@sterling-life.com by Monday, September 11th.

Kick off the holidays with style, join us for a festive tour of a 27,000 square foot historic mansion at the Callawolde Art Center in Atlanta!

Our touring day trip will be on November 28th!

This Atlanta tradition is over 40 years in the making! Neighbors that join us will enjoy touring the 27,000 square-foot historic mansion elaborately decorated by Atlanta’s top interior and floral designers, as well as professional holiday displays, an expansive artists’ market, and themed events for all ages. Every room inspires and captures the spirit of the season.

Following the tour we will go to dinner at Mary Mac’s Tea Room, iconic for famous southern cooking!

Want to join in? Singles/Individual attendees: Contact Ilene Shurek for carpool coordination at 770-309-7541, or email her at ishurek@ymail.com.

Couples wishing to drive alone or with others of their choosing, please make your own driving arrangements. If you would like to be paired with a registered couple who plans to drive, please specify when you place your ticket order.

Tour tickets are $15.00 each. To place your order, please send your check payment to Mercedes Bolling at 7830 Brass Lantern Drive.

NOTE: We will leave SOTL at 2:15pm on Tuesday, November 28th. The tour will be at 3:30, dinner reservations at 5:30.

More details to follow.

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Empty Nester’s Corner

Lakes & Trails Tidbits

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Association News & Events

When was the last time you had a review of your insurance? ...they are always available to guide us along with expertise and kindness, a ready smile or a concerned ear. We happily continue to refer our friends and neighbors – they have proven time and again that Nationwide, and the Gillespie Family Agency, is always “on your side”.

Jessica M. Gillespie Family Agency are truly wonderful people who strive to offer great insurance protection at a reasonable cost with a caring and professional demeanor. They make you feel safe and protected as if you are a member of their family. I must also add, they are great neighbors, as well.

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Call to speak to an agent or come by our office.

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Saturday, September 9th 9:00AM - 3:30PM SOTL Clubhouse $39 per participant (includes morning coffee & lunch)

CPR/AED AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION This class is essential for individuals that interact frequently with the public, such as childcare providers, babysitters, home helpers, etc.

Participants of this class will learn CPR for adults, children and infants as well as be instructed on the use of an AED (for both adults and children). First Aid techniques and guidelines will be reviewed and practiced, including situational hands-on activities. At the end of this 5-6 hr. class, participants will demonstrate CPR techniques with 1 or 2 rescuers, and how to properly and safely use an AED unit. Certification is received for First Aid/CPR/AED (and is valid for 2 yrs.).

CLASS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & GUESTS Register & Pay Online: www.Sterling-Life.com > Community Events > First Aid & CPR Class

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FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY! Join us for Frankenstein Friday on October 27th at 6:30pm!

This date celebrates the birth of Frankenstein and its creator. Frankenstein is one of the best known horror characters, dating back to the 1800’s. We can’t imagine the Halloween season without the presence of Frankenstein, lurking somewhere in the darkness. Frankenstein was born in 1818 when Mary Wollenstonecraft Shelley, at the age of 21, wrote the story “Frankenstein”.

To celebrate this day, we will be hosting a family-friendly showing of the Tim Burton favorite “Frankenweenie” Great seats are always a PLUS with Great Eats! $10 per family INCLUDES Pizza, Drinks and Popcorn Snack for the Movie!

RSVP via the online RSVP form (linked from www.Sterling-Life.com)

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September 19th from 4pm to 6pm: Meet, Greet & Signing with Nora Fleming October 5th: Lizzy James Launch & Trunk Show November 7th: Girl’s Night Out & Open House We proudly carry... and much, much more!

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Sunday, September 10th – Grandparents Day Double Feature!

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at 1:30pm– Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory … a timeless classic tale of a poor young boy named Charlie. Charlie wins a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka at his candy factory and brings along his grandpa Joe as his guest.

This movie is filled with temptations, trials and whimsical colors.

Undercover Grandpa at 3:30pm… Jake Bouchard,a shy 17 year old, has finally scored a

date with the incredibly wonderful Angie. When Angie gets kidnapped, the truth about Grandpa comes out. In a last ditch effort to rescue Angie, Grandpa re-enlists “The Devil’s Scum”, his old WW2 unit who band together with Jake to go on one last mission.

Blind - New Release! (R)

Friday, September 29th at 6:30PM

Former best-selling novelist Bill Oakland, who suffered an accident leaving him blind, finds himself being read to by a woman named Suzanne who has been sentenced to community service. Bill and Suzanne’s lives subsequently become entangled as they both begin to learn that life is more than what you see.

The Mummy - New Release! (PG-13) Friday, October 13th at 6:30PM

Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient princess whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension.

Captain Underpants - New Release! (PG) Sunday, October 15th at 2:00PM

George Beard and Harold Hutchins are best friends who spend their days creating comic books and dreaming up pranks. One day they accidentally hypnotize their school principal into believing that he is Captain Underpants, a dimwitted superhero whose costume consists of underwear and a cape. As if this isn’t bad enough, their newest teacher is a disgraced evil scientist bent on exacting his revenge at their school. George, Harold and Captain Underpants must band together to thwart his evil agenda.

RSVP REQUIRED BY 12 NOON OF THE WEDNESDAY PRECEDING THE MOVIE DATE TO ACTIVITIES@STERLING-LIFE.COM

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• Quickbooks Support

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Resident Spotlight on: Barrett’s Baked Goods

resident spotlight

CHARLES & JACKIE

Charles Barrett with his wife, Jackie are bringing their delectable talents to Buford with Barrett’s Baked Goods (located at 922 Gainesville Highway, Buford).

A long-time resident of Sterling on the Lake, Charles has an illustrious career in the Culinary Arts. He was the Executive Pastry Chef at A Legendary Event and the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, Atlanta’s only five star hotel and brings his years of experience to his new endeavor. While Charles was with the Four Seasons, he competed in and won “The Donut Showdown” in 2014 and was affectionately dubbed “The Donut Tiger”.

Charles has a decade of experience designing custom tables and wedding cakes to wow audiences. Prior to leading the pastry department at the Four Seasons, Charles was the driving creative force for the pastry program at A Legendary Event, an award-winning, full-service, special events company based in Atlanta.

Charles is excited about bringing his love of “sweet stuff” to the North Metro and North Georgia areas At Barrett’s Baked Goods, patrons will be able to embark on a scrumptious taste journey without having to go to Atlanta. Barrett’s is a custom cake and dessert shop specializing in interactive children’s parties, imaginative, hands-on dessert bars, and corporate gifts and events.

Follow this food adventure online at www.facebook.com/ barrettsbakedgoods and Instagram @BarrettsBakedGoods or check out their website at BarrettsBakedGoods.com for exciting news, contests and promotions happening at Barrett’s…or just to “window shop” new delicious creations!

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BUYING? SELLING? INVESTING? After taking a break during the summer months, our Sewing/Quilting Group will begin meeting again on the first Thursday of each month at the Lodge from 9:30AM - 12:00 Noon.

We Go Above & Beyond.

Every Time.

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678-780-7556

Beginner, intermediate and/or advanced sewers are welcome.

We can all learn from each other and you can get new ideas at the meeting.

Bring your sewing machine and your current project, or just come to mingle with others!

We will share each of our current projects and then have time to sew.

Future meeting topics and possible field trips to quilt shops, classes, etc. will be discussed.

Questions?

Contact Faye Curlee at 404-358-4733 or fscbooklady@charter.net

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Fall Community Yard Sale Our Fall Community Yard Sale is Friday, September 15th and Saturday, September 16th from 8AM - 3PM daily.

Residents wishing to participate in the Fall Community Sale must register at the clubhouse.

Registration is open from today through the registration deadline of Thursday, September 14th. $7 per home to participate (Registration includes local permitting, advertising, signage, etc.)

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NEW! Little Movers

A FREE Monthly Kids Fitness & Movement Class for Sterling on the Lake families Parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcomed to join us at the Clubhouse on the third (3rd) Friday of each month at 11:15AM and encourage movement and play!

This class will be led by Ms. Heather, our fitness instructor, and will teach young children (and adults) basic breathing techniques and poses through games and activities. At the end of each session, we will wind down with a final relaxation taught in various ways to encourage rest in the busy little bodies (maybe just in time for lunch and afternoon nap?!).

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RSVPs sent to Activities@Sterling-Life.com for this initial class will receive a special treat for each child in attendance!

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Columbus Day!

Sterling on the Lake Scholarship

CRAFTY AFTERNOON

FINAL REMINDER Sterling Life is offering a $500 and a $250 college scholarship to help a Sterling on the Lake resident high school senior or young adult enrolled to enter a 2017 / 2018 Academic Year college, university or technical school program.

Students who apply must have or have had a minimum 3.0 GPA in their latest year of school, have a parent or legal guardian who resides at Sterling on the Lake, or live in Sterling on the Lake themselves, and complete an original essay.

This opportunity is available to students enrolled in a secondary technical program or trade / certificate program as well. Students are encouraged to include additional information they feel would be pertinent to their educational goals.

View the application requirements online at www.Sterling-Life.com > Community Events > 2017 Scholarship

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Monday, October 9th 2-4 PM at the Clubhouse

Color Your Own Photo Frame RSVP required - Limited Availability For ages 5-12 RSVP to Activities@Sterling-Life.com

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Harvest Balloon Festival 2017 Details & Info

NEW THIS YEAR...

Activities are ALL INCLUDED with your paid entry!

The Zipline is BACK!

3pm - 8pm Saturday, October 21st 8th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival at Sterling on the Lake

www.HarvestBalloonFestival.com

This signature Sterling on the Lake Community event features fast paced rides, family games, carnival style activities and so much more! Festival attendees also enjoy the excitement of a large pumpkin painting station, face painting and music & performances... all included in your admission price!

Make sure you bring your appetite because there will be food vendors, carnival sweets and much more available for purchase! Watch for email announcements and information on www.Sterling-Life.com and visit www.HarvestBalloonFestival.com

Calling All Craft Vendors & Business Owners!

Want to feature your business during this amazing event and support fantastic local charities via this unique fundraiser? The festival provides a unique opportunity to showcase your business via various sponsorship opportunities! Visit www.HarvestBalloonFestival.com for sponsorship information.

Craft Vendors or Direct Sales/MLM Companies: Do you create amazing, one-of-a-kind items? Don’t miss this festival‌ Booths are available for purchase but going quickly! Sponsors: There is always a way to promote your company with a specialized marketing plan for this event...

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Harvest Balloon Festival 2017 Details & Info About our Beneficiaries: Proceeds from the 2017 festival are shared between - Sisu (formerly Challenged Child & Friends, Inc.), a local nonprofit in Hall County serving children with disabilities through educational, therapeutic, nursing and family counseling services, and the Hall County Animal Shelter, Hall County Government’s first full-service animal shelter with over 300 kennels that comfortably house about 8,000 animals each year.

Important Information Regarding the Festival NEW THIS YEAR - Festival Activities are all-inclusive with your paid entry!

No more tickets to manage!

Saturday Tethered Balloon Rides*

Ride vouchers are available onsite at the festival beginning at 5PM Saturday for purchase at $15 per person. (cash only)

Sunday Tethered Balloon Rides*

kindly use either Capitola Farms Road or Blackjack Road entrances.

All other traffic will either be diverted around the community or instructed to following the parking directions to offsite Festival Parking at Flowery Branch High School.

Carnival Rides: Our larger carnival rides, Giant Hamster Ball, Body Zorbs, etc. may have lines, but the overall ride hours have been EXTENDED to accommodate more riders (in response to feedback).

Large rides will close the lines at 7:50pm. Carnival rides are included

Ride vouchers for Sunday’s Tethered Rides* are also available Sunday morning for purchase at $15 per person. (cash only) • Children under 18 years old must have a parent present to sign a liability release. Liability waivers must be signed on-site.

• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by their adult parent on the tether ride.

Festival Entry, Road Closings & Parking: Festival armbands will be issued for each paid entry and are to be worn throughout your visit to the festival. FREE Parking is available at Flowery Branch High School. Complimentary shuttle service to the festival is available throughout the event, with the last shuttle of the evening loading at 10PM. The Spout Springs Road entrance will be closed for the duration of the festival.

Alternative Methods of Transportation: To help with the flow of guests, residents are asked to consider walking, biking, carpooling and using golf carts to come down to the festival on the Village Green.

Road Closures: Roads will close at 1:00PM sharp on October 21st, 2017, in preparation for the festival’s kickoff. Residents are asked to use the Captiola Farms Road and Blackjack Road entrances, and to instruct guests to either arrive before 1:00PM to avoid closures and park in your driveways. If you live in in the front of the community, between Spout Springs Road and the four-way stop (at Lake Sterling Boulevard, Fellowship Lane and Big Sky Drive) including Lake Sterling Blvd., Big Sky Drive, Golden Bud Lane, Creekstone Place, Trailing Ivy Way, Swallow Tail Lane, Outrigger Court, Bay Laurel Way, Blue Heron Way, Flagstone Way, Bent Twig Way and Hopscotch Court, please be prepared to show your Georgia Driver’s License (with updated SOTL address) for entry. With your Georgia Driver’s License, you will be able to enter and exit as needed (*yielding to festival buses.) If you live on one of the roads listed above, and you will be welcoming guests to your home during the road closure period, please have them arrive before 1:00PM to avoid any questions or road closures. Residents of Fellowship Lane and Treehouse Way are asked to

in the price of each admission.

No Glass Containers or Bottles, kegs or any other container may be brought into the festival area. Grills, large rolling coolers or cooking elements are also not permitted. No outside food or drinks (or coolers) permitted.

No Campaigning at the festival, in or around Sterling on the Lake An ATM is available throughout the festival at the clubhouse.

Volunteers: Hundreds of volunteers are needed to produce the festival each year. If you are interested in helping, you can apply via email to Activities@Sterling-Life.com, via our festival website:www.

HarvestBalloonFestival.com or in person at the Clubhouse or Information Center. Admission is free for all festival volunteers, and volunteers will receive a commemorative Harvest Balloon Festival tshirt (while supplies last). *All balloon festival activities are weather permitting

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Grandparent’s Day Matinee Movies (See pg. 14) Pools Close at 8pm

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MEET THE AUTHOR Have you always aspired to write a book, or to publish a collection of work?

Why not speak with an author in person and learn the “ins-and-outs” of

Join us at the clubhouse on Monday, September 18th beginning at 7PM to meet published author, Alayne Smith.

Alayne will share her creative process and a little about her recently published book “Ellen and the Three Predictions”, as well as be available for questions.

RSVPs appreciated: Activities@Sterling-Life.com

ABOUT ALAYNE:

Alayne grew up in Alabama, lived in Tripoli, Libya and Denver, Colorado, and settled in Atlanta, Georgia in 1969. She received a B.A. degree from the University of Montevallo and masters and education specialist degrees in Instructional Technology at the University of Georgia.

She taught in Gwinnett County, Georgia. She worked as a media specialist in a Gwinnett middle school for eleven years. In 1989, she moved to the high school level where she initiated a high school program of broadcast journalism and video production. Her students aired a daily morning news show that covered hard news and sports. Advanced students produced a monthly video magazine composed of feature stories of interest to teens. Her students interviewed and shot footage all over the Atlanta area. As a result, two of her students were awarded an Emmy in 1999.

Alayne served as a CNN Student Bureau advisor for three years.

Alayne began working at the county level in 2004. She trained media specialists and teachers in video production and broadcast journalism for five years.

Ellen and the Three Predictions is her first novel and is published by Cactus Moon Publishing, Tempe, Arizona. Ellen and the Three Predictions was a semi-finalist at the William Faulkner - William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition in 2016.

She is a member of: the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, the Atlanta Writers Club, and the Georgia Association of Instructional Technology.

Summary of Ellen and the Three Predictions Ellen and the Three Predictions tells the story of eighteen-year-old Ellen Jones and the predictions of Luella, a seer in the small town of Marshall, Alabama. Old Luella predicts that Ellen will defend the beauty, foil a dictator, and find the soldier. When Ellen reads the predictions after her mother’s unexpected death, this all seems quite far-fetched.

As Ellen defends a young Jewish girl, who is prevented from entering a beauty contest by the school board, and goes into Cuba to retrieve a damaged Aunt, she becomes a believer in Luella’s predictions and is convinced that she can discover who soldier Jonas Stockman, buried on Callander plantation land, really is.

During the changing cultural and political landscape of the early 1960s, Ellen, an aspiring journalist, prepares a notebook of all she is learning about broadcast journalism.

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Our Fireworks Show was spectacular, despite the fact that the late afternoon was dampened by a passing summer thunderstorm!

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Join us Monday evenings and Thursday afternoons for a continuation on our customized Nutrition Classes!

Register today to attend the following topic discussions: 9/11 at 6:30PM or 9/14 at 11AM: Water- What is safe? Alkaline, Filtered, Tap, or Bottled?

9/18 at 6:30PM or 9/21 at 11AM: Sugar and its effect on Alzheimer’s/What is a good sugar?

9/25 at 6:30PM or 9/28 at 11AM: Disease can not live in an Alkaline body. How to Alkaline your body.

Come find out more at our Nutrition classes!

Have a specific health need or question? Bring it with you for discussions facilitated by Gail Tomlinson, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CHN) Classes can be taken as a series, or as stand-alone topics!

You do not have to come to all of them in succession to get great benefit from the content. Each class will offer recipes, and some will have food sampling and cooking sessions.

Classes are $15 per session, register for all three for only $40 ($5 savings)!

Reservations can be made via email Activities@Sterling-Life.com.

The DeWitt Weaver Eagle Ranch Golf Classic Tuesday, October 3, 2017 The Legends at Château Élan Braselton, Georgia Presented by the

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Tennis Shots The 2017 Member/Guest Tournament, held August 4-6, was a huge success! The Tennis Committee would like to thank each and every player, spectator and volunteer that helped make the weekend such a fun event. We again find ourselves very fortunate to have so many generous sponsors and donations to help in the success of the weekend.

We would also like to thank Maynard’s At The Corner for being our Title Sponsor for this year’s tournament. Maynard’s generously donated all the delicious food for the Member/Guest Dinner. Please drop by Maynard’s for a meal and let our very own Sterling residents, Thom and Heather, know how much you enjoyed the dinner!

Member Guest Financial Report: Registration Fees, Food Sales, Auction Items = $3,791.14 Tournament Expenses = $2,067.37 Total Net Profit After Tournament Expenses = $1,723.77 Champions: Women’s Red Bracket: Joy Carr and Amy Klamke Women’s Orange Bracket: Barbara Back and Tami Chamblee Women’s Green bracket Renee Adams and Alexa Mallalieu Women’s Blue Bracket: Kimber Doran and Stephanie Waters Men’s Red Bracket: Drayton Matus and Josh Kim Men’s Green Bracket: Joe Anglin and Seth Hester Men’s Purple Bracket: Andy Bulecza and Billy Field Men’s Orange Bracket: Jamie Acord and Todd Miller Men’s Blue Bracket: Chris Barton and Matt Waters (not pictured) 2017 Sterling on the Lake Tennis Committee Members: Nicole Correa, Amy Farah, Dan Fawaz, Jamie Floyd, David Jones, Tricia Kerul, Erin Mundy and Tammy Riding

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Congratulations to the following Sterling on the Lake Tennis Teams who made the playoffs for ALTA Mixed Doubles: Jorge Cabrera, Mixed Team

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Community Reminders

HALLOWEEN REMINDERS A message regarding Halloween and Trick-or-Treating within the Sterling on the Lake community...

Just a reminder that Trick-or-Treating is observed each year on Halloween Night, October 31st.

Free Halloween Goody Bags for the first 100 resident children at the clubhouse from 5:00PM – 6:00PM (while supplies last).

Trick-or-Treating: A Halloween Night tradition.

As our community has become a popular location for Trick-or-Treating, please keep the following in mind: • If you would prefer to not participate in Trick-or-Treating and are home during the evening hours, please be sure your outdoor lights, front door or porch lights are turned off.

• While Halloween activities affect many communities across the Greater Atlanta area, it is not specifically a Board nor Association regulated issue/activity. We have proactively partnered with Flowery Branch Police Officers to help manage the increased traffic associated with Trick-or-Treaters visiting Sterling on the Lake and to help keep this a safe activity for all local families.

• If you are able to walk to the homes in your immediate area to Trick-or-Treat instead of driving vehicles, or able to use your golf carts if available, this helps lessen any congestion on the streets.

Signage is placed at all of our entrances to inform guests that house-to-house Trick-or-Treating ends at 8:30PM.

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Our Community Pools will close on Sunday, September 10th at 8pm.

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THEY’RE COMING BACK TO ROCK WITH US! they had one date - we had one date - October 6th, 7pm

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Reputed to be Atlanta’s Favorite Dance and Party Band, if you have not heard them play before, you have missed out! If you are new to the community, check them out online and DON’T miss this concert night – it will be epic!

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Event Notes: Street Closures: All of our community entrances will be closed to cut-through & non-resident traffic, which will be diverted via our partners at Flowery Branch Police Department. Residents MUST HAVE THEIR Sterling on the Lake AMENITY CARDS or their Georgia State DRIVERS LICENSE must reflect their Sterling on the Lake address to enter the community. Parking Details: Please plan to have your non-resident guests and/or extended family plan to park in your driveway(s) for this event. Residents are asked (as best as possible) to walk down to the Village Green for the event, or to carpool, as limited parking is available on Lake Sterling Boulevard or Lake Crossing Boulevard. No Parking Zones: There will be areas marked street-side with official community No Parking Signs. Vehicles may NOT park in these areas for safety and traffic flow. Tickets/Event Access: THIS concert event will be closed to the general public. Residents are welcomed to invite their non-resident guests, but pre-purchased non-resident tickets will be required for your non-resident guests to enter the community for the event. Concert Gates (Community Entrances) are open for ticketholders from 5:30PM – 8PM. Concert Gates (Community Entrances) will close after 8PM.

NOTE there are a LIMITED NUMBER of non-resident tickets available for this event.

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Our Competitors came out early and started off their Saturday strong!

Special thanks to our community partners for their participation in the kidFIT 2017: Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods, Orangetheory Fitness Hamilton Mill, Family Orthodontics (Buford Location), Gainesville AT&T Mobility Store & the AT&T Fiber Team.

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Resident Rewards CITIZENS PHARMACY Citizens Pharmacy offers great special for SOTL Neighbors! Did you know they have FREE DELIVERY? How about their FREE VITAMIN Program (ages 2-12 yrs)? Visit them for the SOTL Resident $10 Off Coupon today! Must have Amenity Card in hand for discount; 1 per family; not valid on prescription medications.

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