Traditions of Braselton November 2019

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The Official Newsletter of the Traditions of Braselton Community

November 2019 Vol. 6 Iss. 11

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Public Schools Gum Springs Elementary West Jackson Primary School West Jackson Intermediate School West Jackson Middle School Jackson County Comp. High School

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Private Schools Jackson Trail Christian School Lanier Christian Academy North Georgia Christian School

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Child Care & Preschools Elite Academy First Steps Childcare of Braselton Georgia Kids Academy

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College & Universities Brenau Academy & University UGA Visitors Center Georgia Perimeter College University of North Georgia

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Medical Facilities Athens Regional Medical Center 706-475-7000 Northridge Medical Center 706-335-1000 Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton 770-848-8000 Gainesville 770-219-9000 Winder 770-867-3400 St. Mary’s Hospital 706-398-3000 Recreational Facilities Traditions Golf Club Chateau Elan Winery Jackson County Parks & Rec Winder-Barrow Community Theatre Tanger Factory Outlets

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Goverment Services Jackson County Fire Department Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Jackson County Animal Control Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Commissioner Voter Registration Dept. of Driver Services (Athens) Dept. of Driver Services (Gainesville) Braselton Post Office Jefferson Post Office

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Utilities/Services Jackson Electric Membership Corp.

706-367-5281 Windstream 866-445-5880 Comcast 678-859-9253 Jackson County Water/Sewer 706-367-1741 Direct TV 888-777-2454 Dish Network 800-333-3474 Country Boy Satellites 706-677-3394 Jackson EMC Security 706-367-5281 Garbage Hound Trash Service 706-658-2679 White Oak Sanitation 706-367-0628 Important Website www.traditionsofbraselton.org To advertise in Traditions, contact Leah Nelson at The Times - 770.535.6330 lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com Traditions 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 Traditions of Braselton 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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Committee Member Listing 2019 Events From the Manager Community Calendar Community News Social Committee News Hospitality Committee News Empty Nesters News from the Course Recipes Events Health & Fitness Voice, View, Opinions Paran’s Corner

Community Association Office: 401 Delaperriere Loop: 706-654-9121 Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm · Resident Key Card replacement for $25 Please email admin@traditionsofbraselton.org

· Notary Services available for $3 Lost Pet/Animal Disturbances: For lost pets, dangerous animals and/or unclaimed pets, please contact Jackson County Animal Control at 706-367-5480 Mailbox Replacement/Repair: Brett Schwartz: 918-605-4209 Traditions Golf Club Grille: 706-363-9963 x4 Hours of Operation: Monday: 9AM-5PM Friday: 7AM-7PM Tuesday : Closed Saturday: 7AM-7PM Wednesday: 9AM-5PM Sunday: 9AM-5PM Thurday: 9AM-5PM

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Ray & Barbra Smoak Elizabeth Thrasher Jeremy Edward James Matt & Dawn Welch James H. Burch, Jr. Sundown Walker Michael Beshiri Stacey K. & Paul Matthew Glander NOVEMBER NOVEMBER2019 2019

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COMMITTEE MEMBER LISTING

Board of Directors

boardofdirectors @traditionsofbraselton.org Whit Marshall Paul Thompson Bryan Allen

Architectural Review Board

arb@traditionsofbraselton.org Hunter Bicknell (HOA Rep) David Hobbs (HOA Rep) Whit Marshall Michael Hart (Architect) Addison Wilson Bryan Allen

Finance Committee

finance @traditionsofbraselton.org Quarterly Meeting

Steve Morrell, Chair Wayne Davis Beth Grimes Donna Cowart Ralph NeSmith

Recreation Area

recreation @traditionsofbraselton.org Brett Schwartz

Communication Committee

communications @traditionsofbraselton.org Lloyd Ocampo Cindy Hohman Debbie Fratini

Tennis Committee

tenniscommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Ginger Reeves, Chair Bret O’Steen James Livingston Margaret Peterson Tracy Woodall

Grounds Committee

grounds @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Thursday of the Month at 5:00 pm

Capital Improvements & Special Projects capitalimprovements @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm

David Ehrhardt, Chair Beth Grimes Kenny Whitworth William Patterson Dan Nevill Bret O’Steen Kyle Setzer

Jim Barbieri, Chair David Green Steve Morrell Cheryl Domineau Lane Thompson Jane Gladden Bill Cowart

Social Committee

socialcommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm

Sheila Anderson, Chair Melissa Pilgrim Caroline Pergantus Heather Bennett Kelli Eureka Danielle Connor Ashley Cooper Annette McDonald Kelly Hannifin Deb Stone Blake Milner Karis White

Hospitality Committee hospitalitycommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Carol Higbie, Chair Kathy Buffington Donna Thompson Sheree Whigham Connie Freeman Beverly Davis Helen Parsek Sherry Green Kay Costantino Portia Ocampo Suzanne Patterson Nancy Allen

Empty Nesters

emptynesters @traditionsofbraselton.org Beth Grimes, Chair Cheryl Morrell Janice Barbieri Mary Ann Barry Beth Eggleston Nancy Bolen Cindy Hohman Margaret Hanson Lynn Kolb Helen Parsek Karin Waters Carol Higbie

Neighborhood Watch neighborhoodwatch @traditionsofbraselton.org Tom Badura Jay Cleveland Wayne Davis Cheryl & Jim Domineau Ralph NeSmith Richard & Tina Carlson Mauricio Cerri Robert Evans Michael Goodman Rich Doeding Larry Miller Sherry & Scott Davis

*Please email manager@traditionasofbraselton.org if you are interest in serving.

Traditions of Braselton Is Professionally Managed By: Community Management Associates, Inc. Management Office:

Jennifer M. Giacin, CAM 401 Delaperriere Loop Jefferson, GA 30549 706-654-9121 jgiacin@cmacommunities.com

Administrative Assistant:

Jenny Guess 401 Delaperriere Loop Jefferson, GA 30549 706-654-9121 | Fax: 706-654-9127 jguess@cmacommunities.com

Corporate office:

1465 Northside Drive, Suite 128 Atlanta, GA 30318 404-835-9100 Fax: 404-835-9200 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

**To guarantee availability please schedule an appointment with the Community Manager

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C O M M U N I T Y 2019 E V E N T S

Save the Date!

PLEASE RSVP Just a reminder, Traditions has grown so much that it is imperative that we RSVP for all Social Committee Events! Look for Updates on our Community Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Traditions-of-Braselton/656536547767097 & our Community Website at http://www.traditionsofbraselton.org NOVEMBER 7th: Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Event at the Owners Clubhouse 8th: ARB Meeting at the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 8th: Empty Nesters Event at the Owners Clubhouse 11th: Veterans Day 15th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Holiday Sip & Shop at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Quarterly Community Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Capital Improvements & Special Projects Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 19th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 21st: Ground Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 28th: Thanksgiving Day - HOA Office Closed 29th: Black Friday - HOA Office Closed 29th: Member for a Day at the Golf Club 30th: Decorate Traditions Community Grounds for Christmas

DECEMBER 1st: Pancakes with Santa at the Owners Clubhouse 6th: Empty Nesters Christmas Party at the Owners Clubhouse 13th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 14th: Golf Course Tour of Lights Event at Traditions of Braselton Golf Club 16th: Capital Improvements & Special Projects Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 17th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 19th: Ground Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 20th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 24th: Christmas Eve – HOA Office Closed 25th: Christmas Day – HOA Office Closed 26th: HOA Office Closed 27th: HOA Office Closed 31st: New Year’s Eve - HOA Office Closing at 2 pm

**(Dates and times are subject to change, please check back and look for announcements) **

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8-9am: Cardio Kickboxing Class

8-9:30am: Yoga 6:30-8:30pm: Open Bible Study 7-8pm: Social Committee Meeting 12:30-5pm: Dessert Bunco Group

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A Big Thank You

FROM THE FAMILY OF JERRY HOHMAN September 22nd, 2019 is a day that many of us will never forget. We, as a family here at Traditions of Braselton, lost a beloved husband, father, brother and friend. As word got around that my Dad unexpectedly passed away, people began to immediately reach out to find out what they could do to help ease the pain and shock of such a tragic loss. Words cannot express how much your friendship, support and love mean to the entire Hohman Family both near and far.

My Dad truly loved this neighborhood. He hated if there was a conflict and he had to miss a social event or function going on here. I pretty much knew if I called on a Wednesday night or Sunday morning, he would be at the club or golfing on a weekly basis. As some of you may know, my parents were looking to possibly move to California to be closer to family for a few years. After my breast cancer diagnosis back in February and the love and support this neighborhood showed both my parents and I throughout this difficult journey, my Dad told me there was no way he could leave a community like this. He would never be able to find camaraderie like this anywhere else in the world, especially at his age. Traditions of Braselton is not just a subdivision full of homes and a golf course, but an amazing family that comes together for both good times and bad.

The Hohman Family would like to extend a big thank you to many of you for supporting all of the family that came into town immediately following my Dad’s death. From the delicious meals prepared and delivered, hosting family so they did not have to get hotel rooms, picking up family at the airport or driving Jen to her radiation appointments, flowers and gifts, stopping by for a visit, calling, texting or sending cards and notes of love, and much more, have all been very much appreciated.

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Celebration of Life, your presence and beautiful words to remember this special man mean more than you know. The tribute to my Dad at Sheila Fest, along with the picture wall and plaque placed in the Grill is such an honor. I know he is smiling down upon all of us and proud to have been your neighbor, but most importantly, your friend.

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. We will eternally be grateful for the generosity, kindness, and love bestowed upon us during this difficult time. We are Hohman Strong and know we will all see my Dad again one day. If there is a welcoming committee in Heaven, you know he is on it. Until that day arrives, remember to smile and live life to the fullest each and every day because “yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.”

Love to all of you, Jen Hohman Proud Daughter of Jerry and Cindy Hohman

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SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS

All of us on the Social Committee hope you all had a wonderful summer and enjoyed all the events we had this summer! We are taking the month of November off… It has been a busy few months and we needed a break! We all hope you and your families have a blessed Thanksgiving!

SHEILA FEST GOLF TOURNAMENT ON FRIDAY MORNING OF SEPTEMBER 27TH

This year we added the Sheila Fest Golf Tournament and Charity Dinner. What an awesome way to start off a great weekend of fun for Traditions. A big shout out to Mark Allen for providing the helicopter ball drop to start off the event! The first tee off on hole #1 was done by Jimmy Barbieri in honor of our loving neighbor Jerry Hohman. Breakfast was donated by Bojangles (Hwy. 53) and lunch was donated by Chick Fil A (Hwy. 211). Finally, and BIG thank you to Dave Ehrhardt, Ralph Nesmith, Cheryl Morrell, and Cindy Hohman for all your hard work on adding the golf and charity dinner event to the Sheila Fest weekend!

Thank you to our Golf Sponsors Farmers Insurance | Red Clay Properties Traditions of Braselton Realty | CMA The Copponex Group J & H Insurance Services | All Pro Carts

SHEILA FEST CHARITY DINNER & SILENT AUCTION - ON FRIDAY EVENING OF SEPTEMBER 27TH We ended the day with a Charity Dinner and a Silent Auction. Big shout out to all the ladies that put the auction and dinner together… Beth Grimes, Nancy Bolen, Helen Parsek, Beth Eggleston, Carol Higbie, Janice Barbieri, and Janice Carroll for the table arrangements and Kroger for donating the flowers. Dinner was provided by Houndstooth Grill and the beer and wine were donated by Revival Tap House. The auctioneer was Andy Garrison and what a great job he did! Thank you to all who donated services, products, vacations, personal drawings and so much more… everyone had an awesome time bidding on both the live and silent auctions!

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SHEILAFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2019

MUSIC - A mind-altering noise with the potential to induce joy, happiness, memories, bliss, merriment, and mirth. Common side effects may include uncontrolled toe-tapping, swaying side to side, smiling, off-key singing, a lack of volume control, finger snapping, and dancing!

PEACE, LOVE, MUSIC! THAT IS WHAT SHEILA FEST IS ALL ABOUT. MUSIC IS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF LOVE! JUST FOR ONE DAY FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER AND ENJOY FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND JUST COME TOGETHER AS ONE COMMUNITY! I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN WITH THE THANK YOU’S FOR MAKING THIS EVENT HAPPEN…IT TAKES A VILLAGE! FIRST TO OUR SPONSORS, WITHOUT THEM WE COULD NOT PULL THIS EVENT OFF!

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TITLE SPONSOR - FARMERS INSURANCE | OUR STAGE SPONSOR - BENCHMARK THEREPY Traditions of Braselton Realty | CMA | Maxey Homes | Club Corp | Clearpath Family Chiropractic | Trio Roofing Xfinity | Doterra | Southern Thunder Electrical | Always Open Garage Door | Universal | Copponex Group Thank you to all our bands whose music made the day a special day!!

Departure | Tribute | The Two Takes | Radio Star | Dixie Duncan and Charlie Grace The Brandon Elder Band | Redneck Blonde To all the vendors, countless volunteers, neighbors that pitched in, the social committee and Jennifer Giacin for all their hard work to bring this huge event to our neighborhood! Finally, to IServe Ministries and Jeff Grant for all you do for the Jackson County Community we want to thank you. What a gift you are!

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A great thank you to Jennifer Giacin and the HOA office for all your help and support! Finally, thanks to the girls on the social committee‌ We could not have done this without your love and support‌ I love you all! Thank you to Annette McDonald, Ashley Cooper, Blake Milner, Caroline Pergantis, Danielle Conner, Deb Stone, Heather Bennett, Karis White, Kelli Eureka, Kelly Hannifan!!

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR JERRY HOHMAN

Like any other neighborhood, Traditions has seen our own share of devastating losses. Just in the past few months we lost two very fine gentlemen, Louis Mucklevaney and Don Kolb. Then on September 22nd, we lost Jerry Hohman in an automobile accident.

Jerry was remembered and honored with a funeral mass on September 27th. During SheilaFest weekend, Jerry’s best buddy, Jim Barbieri, kicked off the golf tournament in memory of Jerry. At the beginning of the concert festivities on September 28th, Sheila Anderson shared a tribute to Jerry and to what he had meant to this community.

Finally, on September 29th, Jerry was honored with a Celebration of Life hosted at our Owner’s Clubhouse. The family was overwhelmed by the love and support from our neighborhood and friends.

We gathered wearing Jerry’s favorite red and black for his UGA Dawgs in the clubhouse decorated red and black. There were many pictures gathered by the social committee and made into poster boards to share individual memories of Jerry. Our neighbors brought plenty of food to share as well.

Jerry was married to Cindy and was the father of Jen Hohman, Greg Hohman, Jerry (and Rachel) Hanson and Lisa (and Jonathan) Robles. One of the first residents to build in Traditions, Jerry and Cindy have been mainstays of our community for many years.

Jerry was an amazing man and if you had the opportunity to meet him you know why. He had a great love of God, family and friends. He loved traveling and sports, especially playing golf and cheering on his beloved Georgia Bulldogs. He never met a stranger, always had a smile for you that lit up his whole face and the room, a kind word and hug to share. If you got to know Jerry, you had the privilege of thinking you were special to him…because that’s how he made us all feel. Jerry had a heart of gold he shared everywhere he ventured. He was a fixture at the golf grill where he always made the rounds shaking hands and giving out hugs before he could sit down for drinks or dinner. That led Jerry to be informally designated as “the Mayor of Traditions.”

He was a true ambassador of good will and a great role model. When he saw someone he didn’t know,

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whether at the golf club or walking the dog, he would stop and introduce himself and welcome you to the neighborhood. He loved the kids and always talked to them directly, maybe even shared a few dollar bills. Jerry never complained and was there for so many people in our neighborhood in so many ways, from taking and picking up kids at school, hospital visits, rides to appointments, a shoulder to cry on or to make you look good on the golf course.

Jerry was the first to volunteer for anything and everything in our community.

Cindy and Jen Hohman were surrounded by family from as far away as England, many neighbors, previous co-workers and friends. Bob, Jerry’s brother, led us in prayer for the wonderful life Jerry lived, for the family and for the neighbors and friends of Jerry. Several family members shared stories of Jerry in his younger years to many laughs and smiles.

Jen Hohman and Jimmy Barbieri shared their Jerry stories as many shed tears, not only from listening to their words spoken but for their strength in telling the stories as well. We shared laughs and tears as others came forward to share their stories from our golf pro, to a UGA football player, and others. The Social committee gifted Cindy with a plaque that will hang in the golf clubhouse in his honor, our TOB “Mayor”. Jim Wells gifted Cindy with a caricature painting of Jerry with a GA Bulldawg under one hand and a golf club in the other. Leslie Halla, Jerry’s “favorite” sister-in-law, led us in a toast to Jerry with his favorite Gentleman Jack.

It is amazing how Jerry touched so many lives and I am sure he was not even aware of his impact on others or how much everyone cared about him. As Leslie said “Let us honor Jerry by living the way he did, with a generous heart and a ready smile”.

When you next visit the golf grill, be sure to look for a new plaque hanging there. You’ll see Jerry’s picture with his trademark smile and an invitation to “laugh, tell stories, and stay awhile,” just like Jerry always did.

Jerry, you are forever in our hearts and in our neighborhood.

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Traditions Holiday Parade of Lights DECEMBER 14, 2019

In 2018 we started a new event that we hope to make an annual tradition in Traditions. Our first Traditions Holiday Parade of Lights brought out approximately 250 - 300 of our neighbors to enjoy holiday lights and music all along the golf cart path and we have no doubt that with your help we can continue to expand and improve this opportunity for all of us to enjoy sharing the holidays with our friends and neighbors.

The 2nd Annual Traditions Holiday Parade of Lights will take place on Saturday evening, December 14th. A joint venture of the Hospitality Committee, the Traditions of Braselton Golf Club, the Christmas Committee, CMA and the Social Committee, this event is probably second only to SheilaFest in popularity. All homeowners are invited to participate!!

Homeowners whose homes adjoin the golf course are asked to help us by decorating the backs and sides of your homes (anything visible from the cart path) with holiday lights. On the night of the parade, our residents will drive golf carts along the cart path and be able to enjoy all of the holiday light and music displays before returning to the Golf Club for drinks and snacks.

This will only be successful if we have good participation from residents whose property is visible from the golf course. It doesn't have to be elaborate...maybe a string of lights, a lighted wreath, a blowup Santa, a nativity scene or luminary

bags along the cart path. So many homeowners already have their homes beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays and we are just asking that you also consider decorating the side or back of your home if that area can be seen from the golf cart path.

Last year we were so pleased with participation. Some residents added music to their displays, another resident had a movie projector showing The Polar Express, one resident had a young musician stationed on their deck playing Christmas songs on the trumpet. It was amazing!

Residents who don’t own golf carts have the option to use one of the golf club carts. Some residents chose to decorate their personal golf carts. After driving through the cart path, everyone is invited to return to the Golf Grill for snacks and drinks. Plans are still being formulated but we may even have carolers this year along with a visit from Santa. Additional details and guidance for how to sign up to participate will be forthcoming.

Please consider adding some holiday decorations for the enjoyment of your friends and neighbors on December 14th. And by all means, plan to join us for the festivities!

Thank you in advance for your support for our newest annual tradition in Traditions!

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Welcome TO TRADITIONS

Sunday, October 6 was a seasonably cool (finally!) day in the neighborhood. And you know what made it even cooler? We were able to meet TEN new families at our Newcomer Meet and Greet event!

Hosted by the Traditions Hospitality Committee, the event took place from 3:00-5:00pm at the Owner’s Clubhouse. In addition to the Hospitality Committee members, representatives from the ARB, the Finance Committee, the Board of Governors, the Capital Improvements Committee, the Grounds Committee, the Empty Nesters, CMA and the Traditions Golf Club came together to welcome our new residents and provide them information about life in Traditions. As an added bonus, Comcast provided a tasty taco bar for all who attended.

The new residents we met included: Mike and Linda Harris, Rich and Sidney McWhorter, Coley and Cheryl Krug, and Amber and John Ballard, all of whom recently moved onto Traditions Way; Gary and Shirley Hager and Jim Burch who now live on Cotton Gin Row; Larry and Jan Gattis from Alderberry Court; Gary and Carleen Webb who live on Fairways Lane; Calin and Estera Pop who reside on Anvil Court; and Loren and Jim Miller who recently bought a house on Rice Creek Court.

These new neighbors are excited to be part of Traditions and are looking forward to getting involved in some of our upcoming activities. Among these new residents we have a retired high school principal, retired school teachers, our new Jackson County High School football coach, Ohio State fans, a master gardener, a former resident from Jackson Lake, a family with two adorable little girls, current golfers and potential new golfers and lots more. When you see these new folks out and about in the neighborhood, be sure to stop and introduce yourself!

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Game Night The day was Friday night Oct 4, 2019 (because you know we can’t interfere with college football day, ha-ha!). We invited everyone to join in a game night but kept the game a secret until that night so no one could try to prepare in advance. Our wonderful committee of ladies setup the room with a wonderful fall theme, even though it was 97 outside that day (wishful thinking). We welcomed our guests, Jen Hohman and Leslie Halla (Cindy Hohman’s sister from California).

Everyone gathered in our usual fashion with lots of great appetizers and a few drinks before we got started. Some even had dessert first to ensure they got their favorites.

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Everyone enjoyed a meal of barbecue and all of the sides made by the Grimes. We do love Bill’s smoked pork butts! That was followed by dessert and we do have some great cooks in our midst. As everyone was eating, they were also determining who collected what objects as they spread their booty on the tables.

This was a fun night, filled with laughter, camaraderie and a little competitiveness.

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Then Carol Higbie, our master of games, started to announce the objects to see who collected what items. Some got clever and added color names to objects to make them match to item, i.e. “red” to a bottle of silver glitter. We had a few surprises when some shared their fancy animal print undergarments.

Much fun was had as some teams tried to discredit the objects of other teams as not meeting the criteria creating a sense of competition for our fabulous prizes. In the end the team of Barbieri’s, Hohman’s and Eggleston’s won with the most items and they were the first full team to return.

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sat with at your table. Some of these tables we knew already were going to be trouble from the get go from past experience. Carol Higbie explained we were about to embark of a scavenger hunt. But not just any scavenger hunt. The object was for your team mates to go back home and gather as many objects on the list as possible in 30 minutes. The whole team had to be back in that time. There of course was some strategy to who had what items and who’s house you went to, whether you scattered or whether you went to one home. Teams then gathered back at the clubhouse and of course we had a few stragglers, some later than others disqualifying those teams. They now carry the crown for scavenger hunt lateness. But they played along anyway.

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If you’d like to join us please email emptynesters@ traditionsofbraselton.org with your name(s), address, best phone number and best email address. Hope to see you soon!!

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GOLF GROUPS COUPLES GOLF

This group has three consecutive tee times every Sunday morning. In Spring, Summer and Fall, they begin play at 9:30AM More tee times can be added depending on how many couples wish to play. Please contact Lynn Kolb at 706-824-0247 or galynn20@yahoo.com for more information. Every Tuesday, Lynn sends a text to interested parties asking for a response

by Saturday morning. All are welcome to join in and they look forward to adding more couples as the weather warms up. *Couples on Sunday – Noon during winter.

LADIES’ GOLF GROUP

Currently, the ladies have two standing tee times Monday thru Friday starting at 8:30 AM. If you are interested in joining the Ladies Golf Group (even occasionally), please email Pam Poppe at ppoppe@mindspring.com if you wish to be included. Each Friday, Pam sends an email to the group asking which days you are interested in golfing during the coming week. She only asks for a 48-hour notice so she can add or cancel tee times. Don’t worry about handicaps since the skill levels vary widely. These women golf for fun! If the morning times don’t work for you, please let Pam know if you are interested in playing 9 holes at other times of the day.

MEN’S GROUP (MGA)

Come out and meet your neighbors in a fun and welcoming group. The TOB men have weekly organized games on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM and Saturdays/Sundays starting at 8:00 AM. We also sponsor diverse and fun monthly tournaments throughout the year. The MGA has neighbors of all skill levels and ages. For additional information please contact Mike Brunson - 706-380-7031 or email- traditionsmga@gmail.com

SENIOR MEN’S GOLF GROUP

The senior men gather to play an organized format of stroke play on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You never know who you will get paired with on these days, so it’s a great opportunity to meet your fellow neighbors and make new friends. On Thursdays, it’s just pair-up and play as you like. The course is closed on Tuesdays. Currently, our block of tee times starts at 10:00 AM. As the weather warms up, our standing tee tie will move to 9:00 AM. You can play as often or as little as you like; just show up at least 15 minutes before the first tee time. This is a social group with members of varying skill levels. Every spring and fall the men gather at the Club Grill for a fun evening with their significant others. For more information, contact Steve Morrell at 1-706-6546034 (H) or on his cell at 770-861-610. You can also email him at shmorrell44@gmail.com

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Crispy Skillet CHICKEN THIGHS PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 1.5 hours SERVES: 5-8 INGREDIENTS 2 medium red onions 4 tbsp. Georgia Olive Farms Chef’s Blend extra virgin olive oil 4 slices Thompson Farms country cured bacon, chopped 8 bone-in chicken thighs (skin on) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 R&A Orchards red delicious apples, cored and diced 12 oz. B.J. Reece Orchards apple cider 4 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped, divided 2 tbsp. whole grain mustard 1 tsp. kosher salt DIRECTIONS 1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Halve red onions through root end, then cut into thick wedges, leaving some of core attached to each.

3. Toss onions and olive oil in a large bowl. Arrange onions on baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap or touch. Roast for 30 minutes.

4. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside, reserving drippings in skillet.

5. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.

Add chicken to skillet, skin side down, and cook 15 minutes. Flip chicken and continue to cook until

crisp and browned on both sides, with an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

6. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add diced apples to the skillet and cook 4 minutes or until browned on both sides; remove from skillet.

Drain and discard drippings from the skillet.

7. Add apple cider, 2 tbsp. thyme, mustard and kosher salt to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, simmering for 10 minutes.

8. To serve, divide chicken thighs, roasted onions and apples among shallow bowls or plates. Spoon cider mixture over the top and garnish each serving with bacon and remaining fresh thyme.

Roasted BRUSSEL SPROUTS PREP: 10 minutes

COOK: 20-25 minutes

SERVES: 2-4

INGREDIENTS 12 oz. Brussels sprouts 4 tbsp. Georgia Olive Farms Chef’s Blend extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS 1. Pre-heat oven to 420 degrees.

2. Pull off any discolored outer leaves, trim ends and halve all Brussels sprouts.

3. Toss Brussels sprouts and olive oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange Brussels sprouts on baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap or touch.

4. Roast Brussels sprouts until softened and deeply browned, 20–25 minutes.

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EVENTS IN & AROUND Atlanta

November 1st – 2nd, 2019 SIX FLAGS HALLOWEEN Enjoy afternoon trick-or-treating & pumpkin painting (Sat. & Sun.), but beware of scary ghosts, ghouls, and zombies after dark (see schedule) during Fright Fest at Six Flags over Georgia in Austell. No costumes.

November 2nd – 3rd, 2019 CHASTAIN PARK ARTS FESTIVAL See fine art and crafts, hear local acoustic musicians, shop at food vendors, and visit the children’s area at Chastain Park Arts Festival at Chastain Park. Repeats in May. Free November 8th – 9th, 2019 IRISH FESTIVAL IrishFest Atlanta has traditional evening concerts both days.

Saturday includes workshops, performances, children’s activities, whiskey tasting, a marketplace, and a silent auction in Roswell

November 16th, 2019 HOLIDAY LIGHTS - BOTANICAL GARDEN Garden Lights, Holiday Nights features high-tech light displays, illuminated attractions, model trains, and restaurants at the 30-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden November 17th, 2019 (7 to 9 p.m.)

THANKSGIVING CABARET Musical cabaret Grateful for Family is “a feast for the senses and a joyous way to usher in the spirit of the season” at OnStage Atlanta.

Ticket deal $13 November 22nd, 2019 - Feb. 23, 2020 SNOW SPORTS Play in the snow, ice skate, do snow tubing, go on hayrides and carnival rides, and visit the fire pits during License to Chill Snow Island at Lanier Islands.

EVENTS IN & AROUND Jefferson Sunday, November 3rd, 12 pm – 5pm 2019 JEFFERSON HOLIDAY MARKET Jefferson Civic Center, 65 Kissam St, Jefferson, GA 30549 The Jefferson Holiday Market is a “one stop holiday shoppe” featuring a wide variety of items for sale by approximately 80 different vendors. Along with delicious concessions and appearances by Santa himself! We are so grateful to our vendors and to our community for continuing to support the market and making each year better than the one before. With your help, we have accomplished much during these past 14 years and we are so excited about the 15th annual Holiday Market.

Holiday Market admission fees will benefit our 2019 charity, The Tree House.

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Saturday, November 16th, 10 am -7 pm CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN BRASELTON PARADE, HOLIDAY MARKET, MUSIC & LIGHTING Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton Parade, Holiday Market, Music & Lighting of the Tree Ceremony. Festivities are planned throughout the day to include a holiday shopping marketplace, the Town’s very popular parade, visits with Santa and the Town’s traditional Lighting of the Tree ceremony. The parade will pass through Historic Downtown Braselton beginning at 10:30am and will feature local high school marching bands, floats, classic cars, tractors and animal entries.

Tuesday, Nov 26th, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM CHATEAU ELAN WINERY & RESORT 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr, Braselton, GA From Evensi.us: 26 November, 0:00 AM - Chateau Elan Winery & Resort - Braselton - - It is a day filled with grape stomping, live music and dancing, food from all our restaurants, and plenty of merriment.

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TRADITION’S YOGA CLASS WITH JULIE HESS

Please consider attending Tradition’s Yoga Class! We meet in the Owner’s Clubhouse on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am and we usually finish by 9:15 am. Our class is taught by a Tradition’s resident, Julie Heess, who is certified to teach, Yoga Alliance registered, and CPR certified. Julie has been teaching yoga for over eight years.

The style of yoga practiced is Vinyasa Flow. We move! We do a deep stretch, slow flow class on Mondays. This class will help you with flexibility, strength building, and improved balance. On Wednesday, a faster paced flow class is practiced which focuses on building strength and endurance along with helping flexibility and balance. New and experienced yogis are welcome. Yoga is for everybody! You will need to bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing!

A regular yoga practice can help you enjoy a greater sense of calm in your very busy lives. Attending class gives you the privilege of joining others in your neighborhood and it also gives you a chance to give back to your community.

We give a food donation to attend this class. The food is distributed to area children through their School Backpack Program. The food helps to feed these children from Friday through Monday and helps them return to class on Monday ready to learn. We have collected and distributed nearly ten tons of food over the past eight years.

If you have any questions, please email Julie Heess, 200ERYT at jah1996@aol.com

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THE FALLACY REGARDING “JUDGING”

The ethos of the current religious and secular culture is that Christians should not judge. Many attribute their understanding of “you can’t judge” to scriptures they have read with a mind, heart, lifestyle, and understanding that is not under the authority of Jesus Christ. Yes, Matthew 7:1, teaches, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged (NIV). My question to you is why wouldn’t a faith-filled Christian not want to be judge by others? What real contradiction can anyone say about a person who is truly god-fearing and living a holy and righteous life before God according to His word? Jesus who was sinless and perfect in all His ways was constantly judged by the religious sect; mostly, he was falsely accused by people who were filled with religious and useless knowledge.

The main group of people who opposed Christ during His earthly ministry were those who deemed themselves to be esteemed in the religious realm of society, wise, educated, and prestigious. They were known as the Sadducees, Scribes, and Pharisees. They protected their fallen religion with slander, hatred, and murder. The “don’t judge” scriptures in proper context teaches us not to apply a double-standard and judge someone for a sin we are equally, or even more guilty of doing.

Jesus taught many people how to live and love Him and the Father. He told everyone who would listen to stop sinning. He called many to follow Him. More importantly, Jesus offered forgiveness for those who would believe in Him, acknowledge their sins, and turn completely away from them. Friends, if you Traditions of Braselton

believe that making one aware of wrong doing is the curse of judging. You then isolate yourself from learning the truth regarding God’s mandate on lifestyle of living free from sin.

The Bible teaches in 1 Corinthians 2:15, “But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man” (KJV).

Notice that Romans 6: 1-2 teaches, “What shall we say then?

Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.

How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

Please note this fact, God’s grace will never be an accomplice to sinful behavior. It is ridiculous to think that Jesus died on the Cross to set you free from sin to offer grace and mercy to all who will believe in Him so that you or I can go back to living a sin-filled life. Why give your life to Him in the first place? God’s grace and love transforms the human heart and empowers one to live a lifestyle of godly conviction and truth. Further, God places the Holy Spirit in all of His children. The Holy Spirit empowers you to expel everything that is displeasing to God in your life. It is a new nature.

Repent today of all uncleanness of heart! Do not allow filthy communication to proceed out of your mouths. Denounce the god of this world who has you believing that all you need to please God is have church membership, be baptized, or offer good works. Not so, God requires a transformed heart and life! Lastly, there are no good people---only transformed ones!

Romans 3:10-12, teaches, “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.”

Join Lloyd, Portia, Ranah and Sariah for Bible study at Clubhouse on Wednesdays!

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BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY FROM THE GROUND UP A lot of factors go into making a community strong.

A well-laid plan in a terrific location is always the first step. Add to that incredible amenities and equally incredible neighbors and you’ve got something really special. That’s certainly the case here at Traditions of Braselton. Of course, in order to continue to build upon an already strong foundation, we’ve had to build our roster of home builders representing some of the best talent in the Southeast. These builders and the homes they craft will continue to help us usher in new neighbors – growing our community in exciting new directions. Of course, we always want that growth to be smart growth. That’s why we listen to our homeowners – and to let you know that you’ve been heard, we will be reintroducing side water table requirements on all lots and will opt not to subdivide the neighborhood any further. In addition to Paran Homes, we are proud to introduce you to some of the builders who represent a broad portfolio of homes to suit a wide array of home buyers and are currently building in Traditions of Braselton…

Currahee Home Builders Derived from a Cherokee Indian word that translates to “we stand alone,” the name for this custom home builder is perfectly chosen. Showcasing original home designs, unique signature touches and a focus on exceeding client expectations, Currahee Home Builders truly does stand alone. Their highly experienced and licensed team carefully manages the subcontractors to ensure that every detail is flawlessly executed from start to glorious finish.

Inspired Custom Homes Offering a blend of INSPIRATION, INTEGRITY and IMAGINATION, Inspired Custom Homes’ goal is to ensure that every client’s homebuilding experience is enjoyable, and their expectations are met. They pride themselves on listening to their clients’ specific needs and carefully guiding them through the process from start to finish. At Inspired Custom Homes, they welcome the opportunity to help their clients transform their dreams into reality.

Vanderbilt Homes Each Vanderbilt home is designed for living and built

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for life! Buyers can choose from a variety of home designs with open concept layouts, cozy gathering spaces and plenty of room for entertaining. Young families will love the spacious family rooms and gourmet kitchens, making their house truly feel like home. Active adults can take advantage of homes with huge master suites and plenty of space for friends and family. Expansive front porches are a welcome addition for a relaxing evening with loved ones or casual chats with neighbors.

Water’s Edge Group This is one builder that is committed to excellence in every detail and that includes its customers. Water’s Edge knows that buying and building a home can be daunting. Water’s Edge Group prides itself on being there for its home buyers “every step of the way” from contract to construction to closing. For up and coming Traditions of Braselton residents, that journey could begin today!

HillGrove Homes Established in 1985, this family-owned and operated company boasts quality that is assured by a dedication to fine craftsmanship, superior materials and highquality products. HillGrove Homes believes that superior homes are built by people of integrity whose simple and timeless adherence to ethical standards is the only way to manage the building process and build lasting relationships.

Paramount Community Builders With a goal to craft homes designed for unparalleled living, this luxury building team has been working together for 20+ years. Paramount specializes in custom home design and construction, as well as green construction.

If you know someone who is considering a move to Traditions of Braselton, please encourage them to visit our website at DiscoverTraditionsBraselton.com and become familiar with our new family of builders – offering everything from affordable single-family specs priced from the High $200s to luxury custom homes priced at $700+!

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