Traditions of Braselton December 2019

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The Official Newsletter of the Traditions of Braselton Community

December 2019 Vol. 6 Iss. 12

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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

706-654-5580 706-654-2243 706-654-2044 706-654-2775 706-367-5003

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Jackson Trail Christian School Lanier Christian Academy North Georgia Christian School

706-367-9418 678-828-8350 678-828-8350

CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOLS Elite Academy First Steps Childcare of Braselton Georgia Kids Academy

706-658-2343 706-658-4075 706-654-5437

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

770-534-6299 706-542-0842 678-407-5000 706-398-3000

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

706-363-9963 678-425-0900 706-367-6350 770-867-1679 706-335-3354

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

706-367-1911 706-367-6000 706-367-5480 706-535-6940 706-367-6320 706-367-6325 706-367-6377 706-552-4427 770-532-5308 706-654-3301 800-275-8777

UTILITIES/SERVICES Jackson Electric Membership Corp.

706-367-5281 Windstream 866-445-5880 Xfinity/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 HOA COMMUNITY 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 News from the Courts Recipe Health & Fitness Events Voice, View, Opinions Paran’s Corner

Community Association Office: 401 Delaperriere Loop: 706-654-9121 Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm · Resident Key Card replacements 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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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

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

Recreation Area

recreation @traditionsofbraselton.org Brett Schwartz

Communication Committee

communications @traditionsofbraselton.org Lloyd Ocampo Cindy Hohman

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

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

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

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

DECEMBER 1st: Santa Claus is Coming to Traditions at the Owners Clubhouse 6th: Empty Nesters Christmas Party at the Owners Clubhouse 13th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 14th: 2nd Annual Traditions Holiday Parade 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 17th: Traditions Book Club at the Owners Clubhouse

18th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 18th: Dessert Bunco Group at the Owners Clubhouse 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 closes at 2 pm

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FROM THE MANAGER

Greetings Traditions!

It has been another eventful year at the Traditions of Braselton and we are already gearing up for an action packed 2020; we will have the calendar of events for the year published in next month’s newsletter so please be sure to check that out and mark your calendars so that you won’t miss out any of the fun and excitement. I would like to thank all of our committee members and residents who have offered their service to the Community this year, your efforts really do make a difference!

I may have said this in the past but don’t mind saying again how proud I am to be part of this Community I really feel that with every passing year Traditions gets better and better.

We hope that you and your families have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, may you be truly thankful for your blessings!

Please take a moment to review the following updates.

CLUBHOUSE RESERVATIONS Going forward we are asking that residents use the online reservation system to reserve the clubhouse: http://www.traditionsofbraselton.org/view/clubhouse-1.aspx which can also be found under the amenities tab/clubhouse reservations. Here you will be able to check availability, review and agree to rules and procedures and pay your reservation fee. Please note that the fee for the clubhouse rental will increase to $200 effective January 1, 2020. Please see the Clubhouse Usage and Fees article on the next page for more details.

CONFERENCE ROOM This year we purchased a conference table for the room off of the pool entrance gate in order to have a nice meeting space for committees. There is seating for 12 people. We would like to also make this space available as an added benefit for owners that may have need for a meeting space. If you would like to reserve the conference room at the clubhouse, please contact the management office at: 706-654-9121.

ONSITE MAINTENANCE We are excited to announce that we will have a full-time onsite maintenance person starting on January 6, 2020.

Chance Reynolds from CMA who you have probably seen around the property has accepted the position and will be a great asset to the Community. We have several projects lined up for him and he will be instrumental in helping us to be more efficient with our lot maintenance program which will now be done in house. We will have a second seasonal employee during the growing season and expect that lots will be cut more frequently than in the past. This change

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is projected to save the Community money while offering better services for items around the property that have been outsourced in the past.

FITNESS CENTER We will be adding a new leg press machine in 2020 along with some other items that will enhance your workout program. All equipment it the fitness center is serviced on a quarterly basis and we try to keep everything in good working order. If you notice that something needs attention in fitness center, please do let us know as we do not utilize the equipment so may not notice if something is not working properly. The fitness center is open to owners in good standing 24 hours a day/7 days per week.

REJUVENATING TOUCH DAY SPA In October of 2019 we added another benefit for owners to enjoy at the amenity center. Every Tuesday Sheryl Barnes, professional masseuse, is onsite offering massage services to Traditions owners. Those that have already taken advantage of this service have given her shining reviews. Please contact Sherly to set up an appointment at 706-963-3079. She will really work those kinks out!

2020 BUDGET AND ANNUAL MEETING The 2020 budget has been completed and is being prepared for distribution. The dues will remain at $850 and payment coupons will be mailed to you in December. Assessment today for alate freeif payments are due on February 1 and willCall be considered not posted to your account by February 28th. on-site estimate!

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Clubhouse Rental and Usage Procedures Effective Date: January 1, 2020 Clubhouse Rental and Usage Procedures Effective Date: January 1, 2020

There will be no cost for the usage of the facility if the participation rate is a minimum of 80% owners. Should the participation rate drop below 80% owners, there may be a fee. The Board of Directors will determine the amount.

The Traditions of Braselton Clubhouse is available for rental to property owners in the Traditions of Braselton subdivision only. Due to increasing costs involved with The Traditionsinoftip-top Braselton Clubhouse available property ownerstoinTraditions the Traditionsresidents, of Braseltonthere subdivision a benefit are several keeping the clubhouse shape, the isrental feefor rental toAs only. Due to increasing costs involved with keeping the clubhouse in tip-top shape, the rental fee will increase to $200.00; services available at the clubhouse/amenity area will increasethe tosecurity $200.00; thewill security deposit remain deposit remain at $250.00.will The TOB resident must sign and complete a rental agreement that will include throughout the year. For those services having a cost a checklist instructions on how leavecomplete the clubhouse at the end of the event. All parties using the clubhouse are at $250.00. The TOBofresident must signto and associated with them, the Association will charge the required that to leave theinclude clubhouseainchecklist the condition a rental agreement will of outlined in the rental agreement and clubhouse usage rules. service provider a fee equal to 10% of its revenue. Service Thehow clubhouse is alsothe available for use by thatof offer activities to the neighborhood, such as but not limited to the instructions on to leave clubhouse at groups the end providers shall not be permitted to offer services to nonNesters, Social Yoga, Groups, the event. AllEmpty parties using theCommittee, clubhouse areSewing required to Management, and card game groups. There will be no cost for without the consent thebelow Board of Directors the usage of the facility if the participation rate is a minimum ofowners 80% owners.

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401 Delaperriere Loop, Jefferson, GA 30549/Phone: 706-654-9121/Email: manager@traditionsofbraselton.org www.traditionsofbraselton.org

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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8-9am: Cardio Kickboxing Class

8-9:30am: Yoga 6:30-8:30pm: Open Bible Study

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10am-12pm: Traditions Book Club 7-10:30pm: Empty Nester’s Card Game

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8am-11pm: Private Event

5-6pm: Grounds Committee Meeting

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10am-11pm: Empty Nesters Christmas Party

10am-12pm: ARB Meeting TBD: Golf Club Christmas Dinner

9:30-3pm: Pins & Needles Group

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11am-6pm: Private Event

6-9pm: 2nd Annual Traditions Holiday Parade of Lights

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Christmas Day

HOA Office Closed

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8-9am: Cardio Kickboxing Class

New Year’s Eve HOA Office Closes at 2pm

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Giving Christmas Dear Traditions Neighbors, As we have done in the past several years, we are once again going to be collecting gifts for Jackson County children who would otherwise not have a Christmas. This is such a blessed community and so, we are asking each home to make a contribution of one or more items to fill our boxes during the next 5-6 weeks. Whatever you can afford to give will be greatly appreciated.

Gifts are to be unwrapped, for ages 5 thru 18, toys, games, puzzles, superheroes, transformers, video game and movie characters, art supplies (coloring books, crayons, markers, drawing tablets, water colors, brushes, etc.) nail polish sets, jewelry, watches, Legos, cars, trucks and things that go, hats, scarves, gloves, sweatshirts, socks, wallets, purses (fill one with nail polish, emery boards, makeup and socks or earrings), makeup sets, gift cards, (in envelopes, please) for the oldest kids are great since they are harder to buy for and more expensive.*Gift cards must have the receipt showing activation with them* There will be a box at the HOA office and one at the Golf Grille to accept your generosity. December 11th is the deadline to get your gifts turned in. Jeff Grant from iServe, working with Jackson County and Toys for Tots will be arranging the distribution.

Thank you so much in advance for your giving spirit and for making Christmas a joyous day for a less fortunate child.

Cheryl Morrell

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Over 35 years serving North Georgia

You are invited to sew with us at the “Pins &

The group quilts, You are invited to sewThe with group us at the quilts, “Pins & Needles”.

Needles”. sews, embroiders, sews, embroiders, appliqués, knits, crochets, and any other type of handwork appliqués, knits, crochets, and any other type of you enjoy. We meet at the Traditions of Braselton Owner’s Clubhouse at 1665 handwork you enjoy.

We every meet atFriday the Traditions of Traditions Way, Jefferson, GA 30549 third of the month from 9:30Braselton am to 3:00 pm.

Owner’s Clubhouse at 1665 Traditions

Way, Jefferson, GA 30549 every third Friday of the

Bring your projects, lunch, drinks, and other equipment like a sewing month from 9:30 amandtoextension 3:00 p.m. machine, additional lighting, a power strip, cords. An iron, ironing Bring board and cutting mat will belunch, provided. your projects, drinks, and other

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If you plan to attend or any have questions, please call Pam Poppe at 706lighting, power strip, and extension cords.

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TOGETHER WE ARE Home

Togetherness is really what the holidays are all about. Whether you are at your home or traveling to a loved one’s, Family is the glue that keeps us all together. But the pressure to be perfect is growing year by year. With Pinterest, HGTV and your favorite friends, family and frenemies tweeting about how “perfect” their lives are, the stress we feel to live up to that can become extreme. However, just like the posed family pictures we used to take at Olan Mills where everyone is dressed and acting their best, this level of perfection just can’t be achieved on a daily basis.

Despite what we see on tv and social media, the Holidays aren’t supposed to be about “perfection.” Its about family, friends and love. With all that is on our holiday to do list, keeping decorations simple will help you get the most enjoyment out of this time of year. Here are a few ideas on how to simplify your Christmas routine.

Pare down the amount of decorations you put out. Not every surface needs to be covered, a few well-placed decorations allows your items to shine.

Greenery is your friend: If in doubt, grab some garland. And don’t feel like garland is only allowed on your mantel. You can wrap it around a centerpiece, drape over and around a chandelier, or string like streamers across your ceiling.

Wreaths: A wreath of made of mixed greenery looks luxurious in its simplicity.

Placing a wreath over a mirror or on your dining room table with an assortment of candles or Christmas balls inside can bring a lot of drama with little effort.

Choose a Theme: If you have a collection of something, like Santa or Snow Men, think about using only those items in your decorations. For many years, when my twins were young, we decorated for Christmas with Teddy Bears.

Dressed in red and green, they were bright, colorful and totally unbreakable.

We put them on the tree, mixed them in with the garland on the mantel and just generally had them all over the house. It also simplified our decorating. If it wasn’t a bear or supported a bear, we just didn’t put it out.

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat: Multiples of the same item can create a simple, but dramatic scene with less decision making stress.

But the most important thing to remember is to just enjoy yourself!

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Well, 2019 has been a very busy year at Traditions of Braselton. I hope everyone has had a wonderful time at all of the events we had this year. We are working on our 2020 event schedule and we hope you will enjoy what we have coming up next year.

You know everyone is always thanking me for all of the events that we have…but, I want to say that I could not do what I do without the help of these ladies on the Social Committee…Annette McDonald, Ashley Cooper, Blake Milner, Caroline Pergantis, Danielle Conner, Deb Stone, Heather Bennett, Karis White, Kelli Eureka, and Kelly Hannifan. Without this team of ladies I could not do what we do! I am truly blessed to have all of them on our team! Love them all!

Sheila Anderson, Social Committee Chair

All of us on the Social Committee want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

A NOTE FROM THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE: I still hear stories of people that do not hear about our events here in the neighborhood! If you have new neighbors, introduce yourselves, and make sure they are signed up to receive emails, are on the Traditions Community Facebook page, the Homeowners private Facebook page, and that they are getting the newsletter! If everyone is on these 4 avenues there is no way of not knowing what is going on in the neighborhood!!!

Also, Traditions has grown so much our events are RSVP! The only way we can plan is to have everyone RSVP even for free events (remember if you rsvp for free events…we plan on you being there). We purchase according to the rsvp…so if you don’t show up, it is money wasted). There also will be events that are for residents only so watch the details on each event!

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Halloween Parties What a frightfully good time we all had at the Kids Halloween party and the Adult Halloween Party! DJ Thunder Cat provided the music for both nights and everyone had an awesome time!

WHAT A FUN NIGHT WE HAD AT THE

Kids Halloween Party!

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FUN TIMES LAST NIGHT AT THE

Adult Halloween Party IN THE HOOD!

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WE MADE A DIFFERENCE!

Together we presented Jeff and Sherry with iServeMinistries with a $10,000 check that our community raised during the 2019 SheilaFest event!

It is with a happy heart that I want to let you all know that we raised and donated to iServe Ministries $10,100.00 from Sheila Fest! There are so many people to thank for this great effort from the sponsors, bands, donations for the auction the dinner set up, the golf tournament, and people that donated their time...we are truly blessed! I think Jeff was happy with our donation! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everyone's efforts! It takes a village and we have one awesome village here at Traditions!

Sheila Anderson, Social Committee Chair

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H O S P I TA L I T Y C O M M I T T E E N E W S

2nd Annual Traditions Holiday Parade of Lights SIGN UP NOW TO PARTICIPATE!

By now you have already read (in the Traditions newsletter and/or on Facebook) about our 2nd annual Holiday Parade of Lights. On Saturday, December 14th (rain or shine), you are invited to join your neighbors in driving golf carts through the golf course to enjoy the holiday lights and decorations visible from the golf path. Then return to the Golf Club for refreshments, music, and a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

WHO: All Traditions of Braselton residents are invited.

Drive your own golf cart with headlights or use one of the carts provided by the Traditions Golf Club. If you have a personal golf cart that will accommodate extras, invite your neighbors to ride along with you since there is a limited supply of Golf Club carts. And feel free to decorate your personal golf cart! The Traditions golf carts will accommodate 2 full-size adults so if there are more people in your party, you will need to reserve additional golf carts. All golf cart operators must be licensed drivers so please bring your driver’s license with you to the parade. You will be asked to sign a liability waiver before being allowed on the cart path.

WHERE: Golf carts will leave from the Golf Club (tee box #1) and return to the clubhouse at the end of hole #18. At the golf grill, we will provide complimentary hot coffee, hot chocolate, apple cider, water, s’mores, and other refreshments. Adult beverages will be available for purchase from the grill. You may not bring your own coolers of beverages.

WHEN: We’ll begin gathering at the Golf Club around 5:30pm on December 14th. You will sign up online for a 30-minute time slot (so we can plan the number of golf club carts needed) and groups of approximately 10-15 carts will depart at 10-minute intervals with the first group departing at around 6:00pm. You should plan to arrive at the Golf Club at least 15 minutes prior to your selected time slot.

When you arrive at the Golf Club, you will check-in at the registration table, show the drivers licenses of any person(s) who will be operating a golf cart, and sign the liability waiver. At that time, you will be given a number and approximate departure time for your group (within the 30-minute time slot you selected).

It will take about 35-45 minutes to drive the entire cart path. Upon your return to the Golf Club, please enjoy Christmas carols, fellowship and refreshments. You will also have a chance to give Santa your wish list and try to convince him that you belong on the “nice” list. The last group will start the parade at around 8:00pm.

COST to participate: This event is free to Traditions

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owners and residents. In keeping with the spirit of the season, you are invited to bring new hats, scarves, gloves or coats (for children or adults) to donate when you come to the clubhouse. These items will be distributed to needy families in our community through iServe Ministries.

WHAT you need to do right now: *If your house is visible from the golf cart path, please consider adding lights and/or other decorations for the enjoyment of all your neighbors. *Sign up to participate using the link. https://www. signupgenius.com/go/30E0948ACAC2CA3F94-tour LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 AT MIDNIGHT. Please make sure to RSVP your intent to participate so we can plan for food and golf carts. Those who do not sign up will be accommodated on a spaceavailable basis. *Get ready to enjoy the holidays and be among your neighbors who are celebrating our new holiday tradition in Traditions!

This event is being co-sponsored by the Traditions of Braselton Golf Club, the Hospitality Committee, CMA and the Christmas Committee.

Carol Higbie - Hospitality Committee Chair

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NEWS FROM THE EMPTY NESTERS

Savories & Sweets

EMPTY NESTER EVENT On Friday, November 8, 2019, the Empty Nester’s came together to enjoy some time with friends and Savories and Sweets food. We decided to have a quieter night to allow us to spend more time with our friends and neighbors.

enjoyed talking and getting to know our newest neighbors.

Our festivities began with an ice breaker game.

We handed out names of songs to some and the singer/group name to others. The object was to find your match by going around and talking to people than you might not have otherwise.

While we started off slow, some got smart and attached their song to their nametag so others could find them easier. It eventually did get people talking and several said they talked to more people that night than on any other.

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

Please plan to join us at our Christmas Party on Dec 6, 2019.

Beth Grimes Empty Nesters Planning Committee Chair

From here we ate a lot of good food and appreciated the comradery of new friends as we visited, relaxed and just relished time spent together. We welcomed our newest members: Linda and Mike Harris, Estera Pop, Carleen and Gary Webb, and Mary Beth and Stan Carpenter, all recent newcomers to Traditions. This was a great night for them to be introduced to our group as we put on the music and just

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NEWS FROM THE

GOLF GROUPS COUPLE’S 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.

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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 1-706-654-6034 (H) or on his cell at 770-861-610. You can also email him at shmorrell44@gmail.com

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 Traditions of Braselton

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SAVE THE DATE CHRISTMAS TENNIS ROUND ROBIN CHARITY EVENT Saturday December 7, 2019 3:00 pm

Your Tennis Committee will be hosting this event. We will be sponsoring one of our Local Ministries for the Food Bank during the Holidays. We will be providing BBQ and all paper products.

Price Per Player is $10.00 along with Can Food Donation.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY TENNIS TO DONATE MARK YOUR CALENDAR …… DETAILS TO FOLLOW

HOME COURT ADVANTAGE FALL FINAL The Traditions ladies singles league, Home Court Advantage, just finished our Fall season. Thank you to all the ladies who participate! It was lots of fun meeting some neighbors and playing tennis on our Traditions tennis courts. Congratulations to our finalist, Kathryn McKusker and our Fall champion Vanessa Bradley. They played a great match and it was fun to watch. Light refreshments

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and a trophy presentation followed. We will be looking forward to another season this coming Spring. We hope to get some new folks interested.

If you are interested, please get on the email list by contacting Debbie Cheek at teamuggirl@aol.com Happy Tennis!

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WINTERPROOF YOUR GOLF GAME!

Golf Instruction at Traditions of Braselton and Hamilton Mill INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LESSONS

Traditions of Braselton: Wednesday through Sunday Hamilton Mill: Tuesdays only

TRADITIONS JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS

HOLIDAY GOLF PACKAGES AVAILABLE

Ages 7 to 18 will learn proper techniques while having fun in the process.

Open to all skill levels.

Three 30-minute lessons | $120 This offer is available through December 24, 2019.

Sundays | 12 – 1 pm.

Lessons must be redeemed

by March 30, 2020.

Golf Members | $25 Performance Center Members | $15 Guests & Social Members | $35

CONTACT JEFF KANEKO FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP TODAY. 706.338.2542 | jeffrey.kaneko@clubcorp.com *Some restrictions and exclusions may apply. See Club for details. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 46553 1119 AAF

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SEASONED ROASTED TURKEY This roasted turkey is simple and no-fuss, but still packed with seasonal flavor. Garnished with clementines, it also makes for an excellent edible centerpiece. (And should you choose to include the optional Fresh Herb Stuffing, we’ve got the recipe right here.)

INGREDIENTS: 1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey, thawed if frozen 6 sprigs rosemary, divided, plus more for garnish 1/2 recipe uncooked Fresh Herb Stuffing, optional 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. no-salt Bell’s Seasoning

RECIPES

TOTAL TIME: 3 h 25 m YIELDS: 8 servings

Kosher salt 2 small onions, quartered 2 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 head garlic, halved crosswise 3/4 c. chicken stock Clementines, for garnish

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve neck and discard giblets.

Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Stuff 4 sprigs rosemary into the main cavity, then fill with Herb Stuffing mixture, if desired.

Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Tuck wing tips underneath body. Combine oil, Bell’s Seasoning, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Rub all over turkey. Place turkey neck, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and remaining 2 sprigs rosemary in a large roasting pan. Top with a roasting rack and then turkey.

Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. (Add stock to pan if vegetables begin to scorch and cover turkey loosely with foil if it browns too quickly.)

Carefully tilt turkey to empty juices from the cavity into the pan. Transfer turkey to a cutting board; loosely cover with foil and let rest for at least 25 minutes. Reserve pan and its contents for White Wine and Rosemary Gravy recipe. Carve turkey and garnish with rosemary and clementines.

The Gift of a Lifetime This Christmas season, you can help give a child a better life. A gift to Eagle Ranch helps boys and girls work through a crisis and return home to their families.

Here’s how you can help: • Give an honor or memorial gift • Help with our Christmas Wish List • Sponsor a Home for Christmas • Give a year-end gift • Set up a recurring gift

To give or learn more, visit Traditions of Braselton

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Early Bird Pricing - Tickets are $65.00/person Starting December 1 - $85.00/person

SUMMER John Berry Concert

Overnight stay at a local hotel and Limo package is available at special price. Ask for details!

WINTER Asleep at the Wheel Concert

Cash bar is available for your favorite drinks served by awesome bartenders. Parking is free.

You must be 21 years of age and No Admittance without valid photo ID. (ID’s will be checked at the door)

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The Venue at Friendship Springs Concert Series is sponsored by: Chastain Insurance | Lanier Carts and Outdoor For more information, contact Megan Lewis at mlewis@gainesvilletimes.com

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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S

TRADITION’S YOGA CLASS WITH JULIE HEESS 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

THE Greatest Gift OF ALL

Hello December! It’s almost Thanksgiving and Christmas is around the corner.

I’m always amazed from one year to the next how quickly the year goes by. I’ll always love the decorations, especially the lights, and giving that special gift to that special someone.

When making your gift list this year, I invite you to put your name on the at the top of the list! Why you may be asking? Because recently, I read a book about losing weight called The Love Diet. I don’t advocate “dieting” but agreed with the author that loving yourself first might be the first step to success in losing weight and keeping it off.

The greatest gift you can give yourself (bet you thought I was going to say a Peleton) is loving yourself and taking care of your body. If we don’t love ourselves, we won’t see the value in loving our bodies, and giving our body the nutrition and physical activity, it needs. Do you love yourself? Do you constantly criticize yourself, put yourself down, even if in a jokingly manner, or say negative things about your body? Whatever the reason you don’t love yourself seek to find out why. There is a world of information out there to help. Loving yourself is not selfish so forgive yourself, don’t dwell on past mistakes, make amends to those you may have offended. Learn how to let go and enjoy the moment. Learn something new, believe in yourself, and have hope for what’s ahead.

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You are worth it just for being who you are.

Most of all be patient with yourself during this process of starting to love yourself. It’s progress not perfection.

Maybe you have some physical limitations, injuries and the like? Talk to your doctor but don’t use that as an excuse not to get moving. Do what you can with what you can. Go for a walk, do daily activities around the house, get in the garden, take up pickle ball or another sport. Maybe you can’t walk, get some light weights and do some resistance training in your chair. I want to encourage you to take the first steps towards loving yourself and your body. Give yourself the greatest gift of all, the gift of health and well-being.

If you have been on the fence about starting an exercise program, especially in the New Year, I would love the opportunity to help you. Whether you need someone to be accountable to, design a program that you can stick to, or need to lose weight, I can help you be successful in your weight and fitness goals. Mention this article and get a free fitness consultation before we start!

Merry Christmas!

Carol Appling Osborne ACE Certified Personal Trainer 678.510.9573 www.fitnessdelivered2U.com https://m.facebook.com/fitnessdeliveredtoyou/ DECEMBER 2019

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EVENTS

EVENTS IN & AROUND Atlanta Dec. 1, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020 CHRISTMAS AT STONE MOUNTAIN Stone Mountain Christmas has millions of lights, holiday shows, a snow-angel palace, snowfall, and a nightly tree lighting and parade at Stone Mountain Park. Nearby Snow Mountain has tube rides. Schedule.

December 6th – 22nd, 2019 A CHRISTMAS CAROL “A Christmas Carol” is Charles Dickens’ classic holiday play about Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and 3 Christmas ghosts.

Dec. 6 to 22 - Sylvia Beard Theatre in Buford Dec. 6 to 22 - Aurora Theatre with one man playing all the characters in Lawrenceville Dec. 6 to 23 Shakespeare Tavern downtown December 7, 2019 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE Peachtree Street fills with floats, giant balloons, costumed characters, and marching bands for the 90-minute Children’s Christmas Parade, which goes down Peachtree Street from 16th to 5th. Free.

December 15, 2019 from 2 to 6 p.m.

HOLIDAYS AT THE NATURE CENTER See live reindeer, play reindeer games, make winter crafts, visit the campfire, shop food trucks, and walk the trails to find fairy houses during Enchanted Woodland Wonders at Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell December 31, 2019 NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH KNIGHTS Ring in the New Year with the lords and ladies of Medieval Times. Ticket includes admission to the Museum of Torture, a two-hour live tournament, a four-course meal, party favors, DJ dancing, and champagne at midnight (or kids’ beverage) in Lawrenceville.

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EVENTS IN & AROUND Jefferson Saturday, December 7, 2019 - 10:00am to 6:00pm HOLIDAY FESTIVAL & PARADE Downtown Jefferson Downtown in December Holiday Festival & Parade.

Parade starts at 1 pm Join us in Downtown Jefferson for an all-day holiday festival!

Drop in at the Crawford W. Long Museum for children’s story time and free hot chocolate in the historic Enjoy food vendors, local shopping specials, entertainment, and children’s activities at the Pendergrass General Store.

Arrive early to save your spot along the parade route through downtown for the Annual Christmas Parade. This year’s parade theme is “Christmas Greetings”.

The Parade starts at 1 pm.

Stop by the Crawford W. Long Museum for a free photo and visit with Santa Claus.

Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 9 AM – 5 PM HOLIDAY OUTDOOR MARKET @ COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 115 Harrison St, Braselton, Georgia 30517 706-824-7204 www.vintagemarkets.net @ Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival Join us for our annual Holiday Market December 14th. Fifty vendors set up selling their BEST gift giving ideas, home decor, vintage furniture, jewelry, boutique, mantiques, rustic, primitive, antiques, handcrafted & so much more! Located in downtown Braselton. 50 vendors, food trucks, free parking & admission!

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THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL The gift from God is one that believers will never be able to repay. God the Father sent His only begotten Son to die in our place. Jesus Christ was given in exchange for our sins and shame. As a result, all who believe that Christ was sent to earth to redeem all humankind receives the precious gift of salvation. The Bible teaches that there is only one path to salvation.

When one believes that Jesus is the way, truth, and life, then he or she must pursue a personal relationship with the one who has given all believers the best gift of all.

Give your heart, mind, body, and soul to God. Live each day in a committed relationship with Him. As you spend this holiday season sharing wonderful gifts, all believers should take the opportunity to remember who sacrificed His life so that those who believe can receive eternal life in Heaven! The Bible teaches, in Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

If, during this holiday season you are in a state of sadness, despair, or want, open your heart to trust Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He is able to heal your broken heart and fill your life with His goodness. Many people live in remembrance of those who have passed on, and the holiday season is a difficult time. But, I want you to know that the pain in your heart can be healed by Jesus Christ, who died so that you and I can live. Trust in the Lord and depend on Him to carry you into a new season of living! By trusting in the Lord, only great things are ahead! Jeremiah 29:11, teaches, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” New International Version (NIV).

Join Lloyd, Portia, Ranah, and Sariah on Wednesday nights for Bible Study at 7pm in the Owner’s Clubhouse!

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2019 HAS BEEN AWESOME (BUT 2020 WILL BE EVEN BETTER!) “We keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things, because we're curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” - Walt Disney As 2019 winds down to a close, we have a lot to be proud of as far as the growth of this community has been concerned over the last 12 months. While we have surely grown in terms of homes sold and new neighbors added, we have experienced meaningful growth in all areas of our community.

• The Expansion of our Branding Efforts: 2019 saw the launch of our new DiscoverTraditionsBraselton.com website, the completion of our Sales Discovery Center, the placement of new signage, the development of new collateral materials and the rebranding of Traditions of Braselton as a life-style centric community that boasts Everyday Luxury in a Country Club Setting.

As our sales growth would indicate, these measures have been met with a favorable response from homebuyers.

• The Incorporation of New Builders: 2019 also bore witness to an expanded construction portfolio at Traditions of Braselton. In addition to Paran Homes, we have been honored to welcome Currahee Home Builders, Inspired Custom Homes, Vanderbilt Homes, Water’s Edge Group, HillGrove Homes and Paramount Community Builders to the community. Each of these builders brings the own unique sense of style and craftsmanship to the mix, but they have all been carefully chosen to complement one another for a cohesive feel throughout Traditions of Braselton – whether a $700K+ custom home or a $300K spec home.

• The Addition of a Very Special Family: On August 10, 2019, Traditions of Braselton threw a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” Block Party for Devon Gales and the Gales Family. It was a happy occasion that marked the next promising leg in a difficult journey that began in 2015 when Devon suffered a life-altering injury during a game between the Georgia Bulldogs and his team, the Southern University Jaguars. Through the partnership of many concerned community members – Paran Homes and Currahee Homes, included among them – Devon and his family are now Traditions of Braselton homeowners. Whit Marshal of Paran Homes donated the land while Mike Elrod of Currahee Home Builders teamed up with local nonprofit Sunshine on a Ranney Day to craft the Gales’ beautiful new handicap-

accessible custom home. Countless suppliers and contractors joined forces to help the design-build team make that vision a reality.

• The Introduction of the Resident Ambassador Team: An innovative new measure intended to pair existing residents with homebuyers, our one-of-akind Resident Ambassador Program has enjoyed some terrific success to date. The concept is simple: ambassadors who share similar interests and family structure with prospective new neighbors meet at the Traditions of Braselton Sales Discovery Center to take them on a tour of Traditions while extoling all their favorite features, amenities, memories and insider tips about the surrounding area. A huge THANKS to our inaugural team of Ambassadors for all that you have done to enhance our community with even MORE great families!

• The Advent of Several GREAT Events: In addition to our annual SheilaFest music festival and July 4th Celebration, we were delighted with the response to our Kick Off to Summer “Taste Tour Play” Event in May that featured live music, food trucks, tours of the community/available homes, raffles, tennis clinics, golf club fittings and more. For prospective homebuyers, it served as a great sneak peek to the distinctive lifestyle Traditions of Braselton affords its residents, and for current homeowners, it was just a really good time.

Based on its reception from all those in attendance, we hope to make it an annual occurrence.

While it’s fun to look back and see all that we accomplished in 2019, the REAL FUN comes from making a wish list of accomplishments over the course of the year to come. We will kick 2020 off with the debut of three model homes designed by Paran Homes, Water’s Edge Group and Vanderbilt Homes. We also plan to launch our “Centralized Host” program, where prospective buyers will get a general overview of the community prior to heading out to one of the featured builders’ models for an augmented buying experience and introduction to Traditions. We currently have an astounding 80+ homes under construction throughout the community, which gives us every indication that 2020 will be the best sales year on record for Traditions of Braselton!

From the Paran Homes’ Team, we wish you and yours a Happy Holiday Season and all the best in the New Year!

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$835 pp Double Occupancy $1,161*pp Single Occupancy Payment deadline: $100 dePosit due: January 27, 2020 final Payment due: february 19, 2020 For additional details and to reserve your spot:

Call Lori Maxim at 770-535-6323 or email lmaxim@worldsbestadventures.com *Proceeds go to fund community Journalism* Tour includes many walking events

*Must be 21 years of age to participate in the tour, Alcoholic drinks extra except as noted

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World’s Best Adventures

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