J Michael McGarity
Lifestyle at Cresswind Twin Lakes
Chelsea Cabasal
Lifestyle Director
Hello!
We are in the midst of an exciting summer for our Cresswind community. At the start of summer, we celebrated the change of weather with our second outdoor concert of 2024. This is the 60s! was a big hit among event attendees. It was a trip down memory lane for so many residents and they even took advantage of the theme and dressed in their best 1960s garb. But the fun didn’t stop there! As the summer began, a DJ even came out and played the best summer hits to welcome the season. One of the best parts of the summer so far is the biweekly visit from Jaemor Farms. Every other Tuesday they have been in front of the Clubhouse with fresh produce and baked goods.... Have you tried their Fried Peach Pie? It’s the perfect summer treat! Delicious!
As we gear up for the end of the summer season, we can look forward to an equally exciting autumn. The Cresswind Cup is returning to Twin Lakes. For two days our neighborhood will host our fellow Cresswind Pickleball players, from the Carolinas all the way down to Florida. Be sure to stop by the Pickleball courts and cheer on our very own Twin Lakes Pickleball Team as they play for the coveted Cresswind Cup! In September, we will also see a visit from the Rhinestone Cowgirls, who will bring to life some of the legendary women of country music. You do not want to miss this event!!
I’m looking forward to so many events this fall, and I know our community is going to have a great time at all of them!
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“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” –Dolly Parton
Outdoor Concert This is the 60’s!
The second installment of our outdoor concert series took place this past June, when “This is the 60s!” brought their one-of-a-kind performance to our Cresswind community. As over 450 residents walked through the Clubhouse doors and onto our event lawn, it felt like we had stepped through a time warp! The 1960s were alive and well at Cresswind that night, from a decade’s worth of music to the 1960s-inspired outfits many attendees wore.
At first, concert-goers were unsure what to expect, as “This is the 60s!” was described as a “living documentary” about the decade. The
concert began with a montage of 1960s events, from happy hippies to more serious moments like Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. But once the troupe took the stage and the music began, the dance floor filled with Cresswind residents. It was great to hear the songs of yesteryear, especially those we had forgotten!
“This is the 60s!” was unlike any concert we have hosted before in our outdoor concert series. In addition to the live music, there were multimedia aspects as well. The show featured a screen that played 1960s scenes throughout the evening. As the music changed with the progressing decade,
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Residents get into the groovy vibes of the 1960s.
Debi & Tim Hess
Lannie, Vicki, & Debra
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the visual images reflected what was happening at that time. During the band’s breaks, vintage commercials played on the screen, which many concert-goers remembered from their youth. The screen was not the only unique element of “This is the 60s!” The troupe included two dancers who performed popular 1960s movements and interacted with the crowd on multiple occasions.
In true Cresswind style, the attendees came dressed for the decade. It was great to see flower power, peace signs, bell-bottoms, and all the other 1960s fads brought to life among the crowd. At all times, the dance floor was a sea of tie-dyed shirts and flower crowns as the residents boogied down. It is undeniable that a groovy time was had by all!
Lifestyle Director Chelsea celebrates peace, man!
Members of This is the 60s! take a bow.
Jennifer Landers Community Director
I hope everyone is enjoying the Summer here at Cresswind at Twin Lakes! Iwanted to keepyou updated on Kolter’s development progress within your community.We are over halfway sold out of the community and have closed over 530 homes since we opened in 2020.
Cresswind at Twin Lakes will have eight phases of development upon completion for a total of 1,300 homes. The first five phases of development are complete and we are currently selling homes in Phases 4 and 5. You will begin seeing clearing and development for Phase 6 very soon along Geneva Way. This newest phase will consist of just under 200 additional homesites.
The roadway improvements for the Twin Lakes Main Entry located at Hwy53 andTwin Lakes Blvd.is complete.The signal equipment has a long lead time and is currently on order and scheduled to be installed and active in early 2025.
The large lake draining is underway and should take about 6-8 weeks to draw down approximately 10 feet. The work
on the dam will begin with an anticipated completion in October/November weather permitting. Once the work is complete, it’s anticipated to take up to 12 months for the lake to return naturally to normal pool elevation. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as this project is seen through to its completion.
The second phase of the Pickleball Complex, which will also include four tennis courts, is scheduled to be installed by September 2025. This phase offers another 20 Pickleball courts, including the four tennis courts, which will serve as multi-use for both Tennis and Pickleball. All of the new courts will be lighted andwill have additional shaded benches among them.
The Community Garden final phase of planter boxes and greenhouse were installed and are ready for the garden club’s use.
Our walking and hiking trails will continue to grow as development progresses. We are working with the Trails Committee to coordinate the next trail installs.
We look forward to continuing to grow with you!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Landers, Community Director
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Club is completing its 2nd full year and we are well over 100 members strong and growing. We are evolving with every event and our goal is to serve our membership and the entire community.
The Dance Club has sponsored frequent events from simple social dance parties to themed events throughout the calendar year. We strive to have a wide appeal –
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Singles, Couples, Girlfriend groupsand we play music at each event for each of those and more.
Do you enjoy social dancing? Don’t have a partner? Haven’t danced in a while, but would like to? Want to learn more dance steps and styles? Become a member of the CTL Dance Club and admission is free but you can also participate in group dance instructions available to membership. Learn to Line dance, Foxtrot, Waltz, Hustle, Salsa
and more. But most of all come “Jump in our Conga Line”! Or just come to one of our parties, try us out and pay a small admission fee at the door! Go Clubbing with us and your neighbors in CTL’s fabulous clubhouse!
Join us at our next event – The CTL Dance Club Halloween Dance party on Oct 26th. Dance with Us...Soon
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■ Amazing View Travel Club
■ Ambassadors
■ Antiques & Collectibles
■ Book It! Book Club
■ Bowling Club
■ Bridge Club
■ Brush Up! Fine
Art Painting
■ Bustlin’ Around
■ Cooking Club
■ Dance Club
OUR CURRENT CLUBS
■ Fit & Fabulous
■ Friends of the Monarch
■ Game Night
■ Ice Hockey Forum
■ Jeep Club
■ Just Craftin’ Around
■ Kiln’ It! Pottery Club
■ Kool Geek Club
■ Ladies Lunch Club
■ Lakes Club
■ MahJongg Tilers
■ Martini Club
■ Memory Makers
■ Men’s Billiards Club
■ Men’s Club
■ Mexican Train Dominoes
■ Motorcycle Club
■ Music Club
■ Pickleball Club
■ Poker Club
■ Pool & Grounds Club
■ Quilting for Kids Club
■ RC Boat Club
For updated information: go to the clubs section @www.cresswindattl.com
■ Real Gurlz Bible Study
■ Samba Club
■ Shalom Club
■ Sponsorship Club
■ The Shuffle Group
■ Trailblazers
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Hiking Club
■ Veterans Club
■ Wine Club
Back To School Drive
Over the summer, our Cresswind community had the opportunity to help provide Hoschton area schools with some much needed supplies as they prepare to open their doors for the upcoming school year. The Hoschton Back to School Drive took place in early July and
over the course of two weeks, our residents really stepped it up this year!
As the drive was going on, residents would bring necessary school supplies to the front desk of the Clubhouse as a donation to Hoschton schools. The
items donated ranged from back packs, to notebooks, to glue sticks, and more! In total, Cresswind at Twin Lakes collected 557 individual items to donate to our local schools. Thank you Cresswind for supporting Hoschton’s education institutions!
Bingocize is an exciting new program introduced by NGHS Trauma Services to our Cresswind at Twin Lakes community. This unique 10-week initiative offers residents the opportunity to learn important facts about falls, engage in strength-building exercises, and improve their balance—all while enjoying a fun game of Bingo! Every Tuesday and Friday, a group of residents gathers in the aerobics room to enhance their physical well- being and learn techniques to reduce the risk of falls.
This program was specifically designed for older adults, following reports that falls and slips are the leading cause of trauma center visits among seniors. Alarmingly, the National Council on Aging predicts that by 2030, there could be seven deadly falls among older adults every hour. To address this concerning trend, NGHS is developing programs like Bingocize to help older individuals minimize their risk and maintain their independence.
Residents work on their balance and stability while learning to remain safe from traumatic falls.
Murder Mystery Fun!
On July 27th, 100 Cresswind residents found themselves a part of a Murder Mystery. The multipurpose room was transformed into the Dunn Speakeasy and the roaring 1920s was alive and well in our community. It was great to see attendees in their best 1920s outfits...flapper dresses, zoot suits, feather boas, and more! Everyone was dressed for the decade and was ready to enjoy a nice evening, until a mysterious murder took place!! Residents found themselves as suspects and other guests were encouraged to ask the suspects
Residents dress to the 9’s for the 1920s murder mystery dinner party.
A festive balloon arch that turns the Multipurpose Room into a speakeasy.
Murder Mystery Fun!
questions in order to figure out who the actual murderer may be.
As the story unfolded, some residents began to look highly suspicious and their answers to various questions were used to help put the pieces together. At the end of the night it was revealed that Getta Dunn (played by Resident Pat Perkins) was the killer of the evening.
What a wonderful time we all had! It was such fun to dress, eat a nice meal, and be a part of a unique experience. Everyone left with smiles, even the suspects and killer herself. As it was such a success, there might just be another murder in our future...
SEPTEMBER 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS!
9th: Little Black Dress Brunch
13th: Dueling Pianos
13th & 14th: Cresswind Cup
24th: Rhinestone Cowgirls
OCTOBER 2024
12th: Comedian Cary Long
18th & 25th: Trivia
24th: Liverpool Legends
NOVEMBER 2024
9th: Holiday Market
15th: November Trivia
22nd: Magician David Garrad
November Karaoke: TBD
The Multipurpose Room was ready for a 1920s wedding.
Gail Selser and Arlene Jacobs dress in their 1920s attire.
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Important Numbers
• TWIN LAKES
• Lifestyle Director : Chelsea Cabasal; chelsea.cabasal@fsresidential.com
• Community Association Manager : John Gallagher; john.gallagher@fsresidential.com
• Cresswind at Twin Lakes Sales Office: 770-532-4926
• SERVICES:
• Northeast Georgia Medical Center: Braselton GA; 770-848-8000
• Library: 706-654-1992, Braselton.net
• Animal Hospital: Hoschton Animal Hospital: 706-395-9100
• Animal Emergency Care: Opens after 6PM; 470-209-7222
• Fire Department: West Jackson Fire Dept., Station 1, Braselton GA, 706-654-2500
• Police Department: Braselton GA; 706.658.2852, Braselton.net
• Driver’s License: Georgia Department of Driver Services 678-413-8400, dds.georgia.gov
• Auto Tag: Jackson County Vehicle Registration Tag Office –Jefferson, GA; 706.367.6319
• HOSCHTON: Mayor & City Hall; 706.654.3034, cityofhoschton.net
• BRASELTON: Mayor & City Hall; 706.654.3915, Braselton.net
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