Cresswind Twin Lakes Winter 2022

J Michael McGarity

LIFESTYLE

Lifestyle at Cresswind Twin Lakes

Goodness, we really do enjoy a glorious Fall season here in Georgia. It comes and goes quickly so we try and savor the crisp breeze, cool mornings, and bright leaves that catch the sunlight. Our seasons are less defined now so we might find ourselves with sunny, warm afternoons well into December, before true Winter takes hold. The biggest upside to a short Winter is that it leaves more time for driveway gatherings among neighbors, more Pickleball in the mornings, and extra walk-and-talks to the mail kiosk or community garden. It’s all these little moments that really make Cresswind at Twin Lakes a commUnity with a capital U!

Johnny Gallagher and Nicole Jurovics deliver a large haul of donations from the Teacher Supply Drive to West Jackson Elementary School.

Another flagship characteristic of CTL is the giving back that happens quarterly and sometimes even more frequently throughout the year. Between the LifeSouth blood drives and the Teacher Supply Drive and the annual Toys for Tots collection effort, we recognize and support those in our greater community who need it most. As we look toward the Clubhouse debut, we know we will have recreation, education, and entertainment at our fingertips, but we’ll also be able to serve others with even greater ease. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to these efforts so far, by donating directly or simply by sharing the event information with family and friends.

We’ve been lucky to have some great performers this fall including singer/ventriloquist Michael Minor, comedian Cary Long, and the explosively talented Ray Howard Band. The current and future neighbors know how to show up and celebrate together, that is for sure!

As the seasons remind us, change is constant, but that fact keeps us in the moment, taking notice of all the beauty around us and shared experiences that connect us. Have a wonderful holiday season, reach out to each other, and keep that capital U in commUnity!

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LIFESTYLE at a glance

DEVELOPER UPDATE FROM OUR COMMUNITY DIRECTOR, JENNIFER LANDERS

Greetings Cresswind neighbors, The community amenities continue to progress and, we’re excited to share some recent photos below.

Recent highlights include:

• Club Cresswind

• Drywall installation is complete

• Lighting is underway

• Flooring installation has begun

• Exterior painting and finishes continues

Jennifer Landers Community Director

• The Natatorium

• Lighting is complete

• Floor Tile is underway

• Pool equipment installation and interior painting are complete

• Poplar Model Home is still available for group meetings/events. Please contact Johnny for scheduling.

• We hope you are enjoying the Dog Park, Community Garden and the New Trails with the beautiful Fall weather!

Natatorium Pool

Club Cresswind

Natatorium Hallway

The Cresswind at Twin Lakes Clubhouse is underway! In case you have never visited a Club Cresswind, let’s take a quick tour.

If you enjoy visiting the Cresswind model homes and appreciate the incredible interior design, just imagine how spectacular the interior of the Clubhouse will be!

From beautiful lighting fixtures and furniture to soothing color palettes and inviting spaces, you will love giving your friends and family their first tour of your beautiful homeaway-from-home.

Grab a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from the bar in the foyer before you get going. Check in with the front desk in case there’s tickets available for upcoming concerts or comedians. Or grab a monthly color-coded calendar showing all the ongoing classes and events. Pop into the nearby salon where our lending library of books and boardgames is nestled among comfy couches and chairs in case you want to sit for a spell.

Ready to continue? Let’s visit the ballroom, perhaps there’s a Lunch

& Learn taking place where local and regional companies educate and inform our community about practical tools related to everything from Medicare to reflexology to group travel. Nearby, the kitchen is likely displaying some free goodies donated by local restaurants who hope to become your regular dinner spot. Maybe step outside on the veranda and take in the view of the outdoor pool, the event lawn, and of course our big beautiful lakes in the distance.

Let’s head up to the art room to check on the kiln or some newly completed art pieces on display, and maybe wave at some friends who are getting ready to start class in the yoga room. This spectacular space also hosts line dance, Zumba, pilates, ballroom dance and much more. It will be one of your favorite destinations!

Across the way in the fitness area you’ll experience state-of-theart E-GYM equipment chosen specifically for its intuitive and therapeutic design. Even total newbies will feel at ease in this space and trainers will be on hand

LET’S TAKE A QUICK TOUR OF OUR UPCOMING CLUBHOUSE!

to help you get comfortable with the machines. And again, the view from this upstairs space will be aweinspiring.

Let’s follow the music and head down to the indoor pool! Surrounded by glass, this beautiful heated pool will host water aerobics, aqua Zumba, and plenty of early morning swimmers. These aqua classes are extra popular because they are SO therapeutic for anyone recovering from injuries or surgeries.

The tennis and pickleball courts are sure to be a happy-place for many CTL homeowners and their guests. Regular tournaments and open play will be a wonderful resource for the regional Pickleball associations as well as future homeowners.

All throughout the day and evening the clubhouse will be buzzing with card games, club meetings, music, and creativity. Get excited because your Cresswind at Twin Lakes amenities are going to set you F.R.E.E! Fitness, Relationships, Education, and Entertainment! Be as social as YOU want to be.

Artist rendering.

September 23–25 • Pickleball Tournament

Over the sunny weekend of September 23-25, 2022, members of our own Pickleball Club welcomed A2M Sports to our beautiful facility for a weekend-long Pickleball tournament!

A record 33 CTL homeowners participated!

By Sunday, two of our mixed doubles teams played an exciting gold medal match while our club cheered them on. Plenty of residents stopped by throughout the weekend to lend some good energy, support that is always appreciated. Congratulations to our medal winners and to everyone who took part in this spirited competition!

Medal winners include:

Beth Petruska-Gold singles

Carrie Hunicutt-Silver Singles

Womens Doubles: Sharon Lunday/ Paula Bell-Bronze 2.5

Men’s Doubles: Andy Petrunich / Richard Harris-Gold 2.5; Graham Marsh/ Buddy Reed-Silver 3.0; Keith Beaucamp/ Darren Clark-Bronze 3.0; Mark Eigenbauer / Dan Devaney-Silver. 3.5; Andy Phelps- Silver 4.0

Mixed Doubles: Sharon Lunday/ Graham Marsh-Silver 3.0; Mark Eigenbauer / Isabel Eigenbauer-Gold 3.0; Dan Devaney/ Pam Lovett-Gold 3.0; Cassy Moore/Randy Moore- Bronze 2.5

From L to R: Anita Rodasta, Sharon Lunday, Jill Jones, Melanie Reed

Mark and Isabel Eigenbauer

L To R: Carrie Hunnicutt, Beth Petruska

Cassy and Randy Moore

L to R: Andy Petrunich, Richard Harris

LIFESTYLE at a glance

August 10 Music Bingo

If you’re already a fan of Music Bingo, then you know the big appeal. But if you’ve never attended, let me tell you what makes it so relaxing and fun…….there’s no skill involved! Ha! You gather with your neighbors and listen to great songs and Monica Spears, the host, sprinkles a few trivia questions about the artists, and your Bingo card decides if you win that round! Meanwhile, lots of prizes and spontaneous sing-a-longs, good music and great times with your neighbors are the big takeaway. So if you’ve never attended, watch the calendar for the next Music Bingo and join in the delight.

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Mr. Rowe and Brodie enjoying the community dog park.

■ Fit Mornings with Allstar Shape & Fitness–Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10:00am.

Fitness Fun!

Fit Mornings

■ Tai Chi with Cheryl –Tuesdays at 10:00am.

■ Morning Yoga with Cassie – Thursdays at 10:00am.

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Tai Chi with Cheryl.

LIFESTYLE at a glance

October 7th & 8th Entertainment!

Sometimes we decide to throw a great big weekend party at CTL, and on the glorious fall evenings of October 7th and 8th we did just that with back-to-back entertainment. Way to go Cresswind Twin Lakes!

Friday night found nearly 200 current and future homeowners taking in an hour of comedy from Athens, Georgiabased but nationally-touring comedian, Cary Long. The laughs started during a beautiful sunset and ended under a clear, starry sky. Cary delivered a bold set of comedy that our residents could fully relate and even interacted with

the crowd, which is always fun and impressive. The roars of laughter in the air were a joy to hear.

The next night saw nearly 250 attendees turn up to see what the Ray Howard Band was all about. Well, it only took one song for everyone to realize, it’s time to dance! The dance floor remained packed for two straight

hours as the Band delivered song after song of R&B classics and dance hits. This 10-piece band, with three main vocalists and a live horn section was everything and more than expected. At one point, a “love train” of almost 200 were meandering through the tables and chairs, led by one of the lead vocalists! It was a sight to behold!

Comedian, Cary Long.

Residents enjoying the entertainment.

The CTL Community Garden is on its way to a full growing year in 2023! How beautiful to see the garden bounty develop and all the neighborhood gardeners digging in the dirt, nurturing their space in

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Community Garden

their own caring way.

Starting in November, the Garden group began hosting guest speakers to help them address any problems related to growing vegetables and flowers, and helping

to identify and remedy any early challenges. It will be uniquely exciting to watch the colors and offerings that sweep through the community garden with each passing season.

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