Windermere Leaflet June 2024

Meriellen Cole Arenz | Stephanie Cole Patterson | Inez Austin

Contacts

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jon Lyman | President | jonathan.lyman@yahoo.com

Rebecca Paterson | Vice-President | rebeccapaterson2@hotmail.com

George Aubrey | Treasurer | gfaubrey@gmail.com

Travis Barrs | Secretary | tsbarrs@gmail.com

Jill Hensley | Member at Large | hensleyjill@gmail.com

Joey Leonardo | Member at Large | joey@kyle-maynard.com

Paul Valcheff | Member at Large | paul@valcheff.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Michèl Krahn | Tennis | windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com

Jill Hensley | ARC | hensleyjill@gmail.com

Kristin McAfee | Social | k@funsizeevents.com

Joey Leonardo | Pool | joey@kyle-maynard.com

George Aubrey | Finance | gfaubrey@gmail.com

OFFICE INFORMATION

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm

Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041

Stacy Maguire | Activities Office

678-455-7708 ext. 2 | stacy.maguire@fsresidential.com

Seth Daugherty | Association Manager 678-455-7708 ext. 3 | seth.daugherty@fsresidential.com

Lexie Crowson | Compliance 678-455-7708 ext.1 | lexie.crowson@fsresidential.com

After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2

TENNIS OFFICE

Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net

FORSYTH CO. POLICE NON-EMERGENCY

770-781-2222 (24 hr)

STREET MAINTENANCE

To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Tricia Syler: tmsyler@forsythco.com

STREET LIGHT OUTAGE Sawnee EMC | www.sawnee.com/report-streetlight

MAILBOX REPLACE/REPAIR

Mailbox Project | 770-535-0036 www.mymailboxproject.com

FORSYTH CO. WATER DEPT. 770-781-2160

BOARD REMINDERS

AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT

Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours. Replacement cards are $10 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted.

LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES

Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way.

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Become a 2024 Sponsor Today! Are you interested in advertising your business within your community? The earlier you sign up, the better the deal!

For more details, please contact Stacy Maguire windermereactivities@comcast.net 678-455-7708 ext.2

Our sponsors help make our great events possible! Please support these businesses when you can!

The Windermere Leaflet 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 Windermere 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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Fireworks start at dusk!

Join us for our 10th Annual Fireworks Celebration! This is our largest and most popular event here at Windermere! Arrive as early as 6pm to claim your seat!

Watch in marked off areas in the pool and on the field! Seating is first come first serve. You may bring chairs and blankets to watch. No tents will be allowed.

Fourth July

Spend your Saturday afternoon at the Pool testing your trivia skills from 2-4pm and the chance to win some Awesome prizes!

THURSDAY, JULY 4: LIVE MUSIC WITH GA Back Porch Band 12:00PM-3:00PM

The Back Porch Band performs unique renditions of: ROCK, SOUL, OLD/NEW/OUTLAW COUNTRY, BLUES and AMERICANA from the 50’s to today’s hits. They are an entertaining/audience engaging act that plays listenable/danceable/ memorable tunes.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 9AM - 11AM GO GREEN

Paper Shredding & Electronic Recycling

ADULT DRILLS

Wednesday 9:00am-10:30am

Lady’s Open Drills

Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm

Adult Open Drills

Friday 9:00am-10:30am

Adult Open Drills

Friday 11:10am-12:15pm

Reps, Reps and more Reps

Please contact Coach Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net for pricing and further details.

RESOURCE CENTER

• Questions about joining a USTA or ALTA team? Contact the tennis committee at windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com.

• Questions about adult or junior drills? Contact Coach Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net

• Need to Reserve a Court? Download the Reserve My Court app at ReserveMyCourt.com. Both tennis and pickle ball court reservations can be made on the app. Please follow the instructions at the following link to get started

• Windermere Tennis General and League Play Rules and Guidelines can be found at

WINDERMERE ALTA HAS A WINNING SEASON

Congrats to the following teams for winning their division:

Andy Miller A-1 Men

Curt Dalton B-2 Men

Gretchen Hays B-4 Thursday Women

Congrats to the following teams for making the playoffs:

Scott Arneson A-6 Men

Kim McKnight A-3 Sunday Women

Amanda Ouzts C-2 Sunday Women

Nicole Nixon B-1 18U Girls

Claire Smith B-3 Thursday Women

Pam McArthur C-3 Thursday Women

Katherin Mankin B-5 Thursday Women

Bob Sutton B-7 Senior Day Men

Amanda Ouzts C-2 Sunday Women

Lodge & Fitness Center

Please read all posted signs before entering the gym. Although we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week, as a courtesy to other residents of your community, please remember to always clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing. Lastly, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours when others are wanting to use the facility.

OPEN 24/7

Except for cleaning Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9am-10am

- The fitness center is open to all Windermere residents 7 days a week.

- The center is closed for deep cleaning every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 AM to 10 AM.

- Exercise at your own risk.

- No one under 15 is allowed in the fitness center without adult supervision.

- Supervised children over the age of 12 are allowed to use the equipment.

- You must be current on your dues to access the fitness center

We offer online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery powered by DoorDash and UberEATS.

REVISED HOURS OF OPERATION:

M - Th 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

F - Sa 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Su 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We're all in this together and we appreciate your support of Alessio's!

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BIRD FOR A PET?

All pets require care, love and attention, however, birds require less work and provide more flexibility for owners than other pets. There are several reasons birds are a good pet choice -

1. Intelligent - Many people do not realize that birds are actually quite smart! Per AUDUBON MAGAZINE “birds learn and remember. They use calls and songs to communicate. They play games and can comfort one another and are excellent models to help us understand our own mental processes”. it’s certainly true that some breeds are smarter than others. Their unique intelligence makes birds fascinating and intriguing. They will develop an intense bond with their owners.

2. Less immediate care - There are NO pets that are maintenance free, however, birds fit into the lower maintenance category. The easiest are canaries, budgies, finches and doves. Conversely, parrots and macaws can be the most difficult. As a whole, birds are a great match for busy lives. They can be kept safely in a cage while owners are away. They will use the bottom of their cages for their potty as opposed to less desirable “poop & scoop” methods for dogs or litter boxes for cats. They are, in fact, very social and require lots of love and affection.

3. Inexpensive to feed - Birds require small amounts of food and are notably very inexpensive to feed. In a study evaluating food costs of 8 different pets, dogs were the most expensive, while birds were well down the list at #7. It’s certainly not being advocated that you provide your pet with an unhealthy or skimpy diet. They need high quality bird pellets which can be supplemented with specific fruits or vegetables. However, the amounts they need are small.

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4. Social & affectionate - Birds are not typically 1st animal that comes to mind when we think of affectionate pets. People tend to think of cuddly dogs, cats or even rabbits. Nevertheless, birds do indeed make for affectionate pets who also like to socialize!

5. Easy living - Birds can live in smaller spaces such as apartments and condominiums. They can even “fly free” without fear of being lost if you wish to let them out of their cages from time to time within these walls. However, some breeds are loud, so these might not be the best for close living quarters !

6. Grooming - Pet grooming certainly adds up with dogs and even cats, but birds are very hygienic by nature and require minimal grooming. Plain water showers or baths combined with nail clipping are about all they need. Very low energy and cost effective!

7. Easy to train - As mentioned, birds are intelligent pets. Scientific research has shown that they can learn and remember quite fast. Training is not just for human convenience... it’s also important to keep animals safe.

8. Lifespan - In good conditions, budgies and parakeets can live over 20 years while macaws can live up to 100 years! Sadly, with dogs and cats (although cats can live longer lives), we don’t get to enjoy them nearly as long as we desire!

So when considering the best pet for your family, a bird might just be the answer!

Pool News

Residents please be aware,

Lifeguards, Pool Manager and the Pool Management Company have FULL AUTHORITY to interpret pool rules and to enforce their compliance on behalf of the Windermere Homeowners Association, including requesting any person(s) to leave the pool area in the event of noncompliance with operating rules and procedures, or for any other cause, that in his or her judgment warrants such action.

PLEASE be the example!

These lifeguards are in their teens, watching your kids and keeping our pool safe and clean.

Here’s to a beautiful summer!

AMENITIES ACCESS CARDS / POOL STICKERS

Access cards with 2024 sticker must be used by residents for admittance to the pool area. 2024 stickers may be obtained in person at the Lodge by the adult homeowner or resident. No children, nannies, or other family members may obtain stickers. You are asked to read and familiarize yourself with the Pool Rules in the Pool Info Packet and bring the signed Acknowledgement form and

your two access cards with you when you pick up your sticker. Amenities access cards are available to residents who are current on their HOA dues and fees.

POOL HOURS AND GUARDED SCHEDULE

The pool opens each day at 5:00 a.m. for residents to swim at your own risk. The pool closes each evening when lifeguards go off duty. Lifeguards-

on-duty schedule is detailed on Page 4 of the Pool Information Packet.

POOL SAFETY: ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS!!

Please be aware that the Pool Rules are intended to ensure a safe environment for all residents. Also, understand that Lifeguards are primarily responsible for life safety. Parents are responsible for monitoring and supervising their children at all times, while in the water and on deck, and ensuring they observe the rules for their own safety as well as that of other residents. We ask that you give your utmost attention to this and your full understanding and cooperation to the Lifeguards. Please immediately bring to the attention of a Lifeguard or Pool Manager, any unsafe situation or behavior or infraction of Rules you observe taking place in the pool or pool area.

UNSUPERVISED MINORS

Please be aware of the rules and violation policy (Rule 1.D.) which will be strictly enforced.

WATER SLIDE

Weak and non-swimmers are not permitted to use the slide, including all that use flotation devices, i.e., life vests). Also, buckles, metal, ornamental clothing or life jackets are not permitted on the slide (Rule 1.F.iii.c).

The following procedure will be followed by all who wish to access the slide. The line to ride the slide will form on the pool deck at the bottom of the slide stairs. Only ONE person at a time is allowed on each stair platform (meaning one person is allowed on the top platform and ONE person is allowed on the middle platform). Parents accompanying their small children are the only exception. Please see full water slide rules in the Pool Info Packet.

LAP POOL / LAP LANE

One lap lane is available at all times and is to be kept clear for lap swimmers. (Rule 1.H).

SWIM DIAPERS & COVERS

Swim diapers and plastic pants that fit snuggly around the waist and legs are required for all person’s age three and under and for those who are

not toilet trained. Parents may be asked to verify that a child is wearing a swim diaper and plastic pants (Rule 1.E).

RAFTS AND FLOATS

No rafts, inflatables, or propeller type devices are allowed in pools, as these can create a visual impediment for the lifeguards. To clarify, swim vests, noodles, arm floats, infant tubes and swim aids are the only flotation devices permitted (Rule 1.N).

WINDERMERE WAVES SWIM TEAM AND POOL CLOSURES

Beginning May 28th, practice is scheduled Monday-Friday 8:00 am12:45 pm through July 1. There may additional practices Monday-Friday from 8:00-10:00 am through July21 for GRPA State Meets.

The Waves are hosting two swim meets on two Thursdays, May 30th and June 20th. On these two dates only, the entire pool facility will be closed at 3:00 pm for the remainder of the day.

COMMENTS OR FEEDBACK

Comments and feedback regarding the pool are welcome at any time and should be directed to Seth Daugherty, Windermere Property Manager, at 678 455-7708, Ext 3 or seth.daugherty@ fsresidential.com. We ask that specific complaints or problems be reported with full details to the Property Manager as soon as possible so that the problem or situation may be promptly addressed.

June 2024

SWIM TEAM NEWS The Waves season is underway!

The Waves will host 2 home meets this season. Concessions and Kona Ice are available for purchase during meets. Meets begin at 5:30pm - come out to cheer on our swimmers!

• Home Meet vs. Three Chimney’s Farm - Thursday, May 30th

• Home Meet vs. Fieldstone - Thursday, June 20th

The Waves will also compete in 3 away meets at Grand Cascades, Aberdeen and Chattahoochee River Club and will end the season on June 28th at the Forsyth County Championship Meet hosted at Georgia Tech. Meet information is available on our website: https://windermerewaves.swimtopia.com/swim_meets

Special thank you to our Platinum Sponsors State Farm Evan Profeta and Hightower Hill Wealth Management and our Gold Sponsor Ivybrook Academy - we appreciate your support of the Waves!

We look forward to a fun and exciting 2024 season! GO WAVES!

Contact Deirdre Macbeth, Team Representative, for any questions: deirdremacbeth@gmail.com

FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS

MAILBOXES

Please make sure that mailboxes are

GARAGE & YARD SALES

Individual or neighborhood

They

TRASH CANS

LAWNS

Please make sure your yards and beds are properly treated for weeds and that pine straw or mulch is kept looking tidy and fresh. This includes the sides and back of your homes as well...Your yard is one of the first things that is noticed about your home.

Windermere Clubs!

LADIES BRIDGE:

Meets the first and third Thursday of the month at the Lodge and would love to welcome new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678-807-7276

COUPLES BRIDGE:

Meets every 3rd Saturday at the Lodge. Contact Sandy Stahl at 770-597-8237

GALS NIGHT:

Gal’s night will be taking a summer hiatus and will return Wednesday, September 11th at 7:00PM.

Breaking news alerts? New restaurants? Upcoming events? Community projects? Whatever your interest, we have a newsletter for you.

The Lodge at Windermere

2024 LODGE RENTALS

CARDSACCESSARE FORREQUIRED ENTRY TO LODGE

LODGE HOURS:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Closed Saturday and Sunday Gym Closed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-10am for Deep Cleaning

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE. We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you. Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

Full rental calendar is now open. Please check community website https://windermerecommunity.net/Calendar/13899~4564#events for availability. All assessments must be current to place a rental. Visit our website www.windermerecommunity.net

The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website www. windermerecommunity.net

Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Golf Cart Laws and Safety on Roadways

The Board of Directors is asking for your cooperation and assistance. We as a Board are very concerned about the rise of unlicensed youths operating golf carts.

In the event you don’t know the Georgia laws in this area, please see the information below that was prepared by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The bottom line is that no person should be at the wheel of a golf cart unless they have a valid drivers’ license.

In the coming weeks, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office will be stepping up enforcement of the Georgia Code. If the situation doesn’t resolve itself, the Sheriff’s Office has informed us that parents may be ticketed for allowing their children to illegally operate these vehicles.

As always, please call 911 or the nonemergency number at 770-781-3087 to report suspicious persons as well as unsafe or illegal operation of a motor vehicle.

Windermere Board of Directors

Per Georgia law, residents are required obey the following rules:

A golf cart, legally defined as a motorized cart, may operate on roadways when all of the following elements of law are met:

1) Operate during daylight hours only (O.C.G.A. 40-6-330). May, however, operate at night if they meet the equipment requirements of 49 Code of Federal Registry 571.500: headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals;

2) Operate only on a roadway with a posted maximum speed limit of 35 MPH or less (O.C.G.A. 40-6-362);

3) Must be equipped with an amber strobe light that is visible for 500 feet to the rear and front (O.C.G.A. 40-6-362)

4) The operator possesses a valid driver’s license (O.C.G.A. 40-520 and Coker v. State, Georgia Court of Appeals. June 13, 2003);

5) Slow Moving Emblem (16 inch red/orange retro-reflective triangle) is visibly attached to the rear (O.C.G.A. 40-8-4 (a)).

Other Restrictions:

6) Impeding the normal flow of traffic is prohibited: a golf cart or other may not drive “at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic” (O.C.G.A. 40-6-184), e.g., operating in a 35 mph zone that prevents a following vehicle from driving the posted speed limit.

7) Occupants: Children under the age of 6 prohibited from riding as a passenger, for “a child passenger restraining system” shall be provided in all passenger vehicles (O.C.G.A. 48-8-76). Occupants must only ride in a proper seat position.

Legal exemptions: Registration (tag) is not required (40-2-20 exempts motorized carts), and Insurance is not required (34-33-2 only registered vehicles require Insurance).

ARC REQUESTS

Does your home need some work? Are you thinking about renovating?

...Not sure if your project needs approval?

Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association. Contact us atWindermereactivities@comcast.net • As a reminder,theARC Request process is outlined below.

Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval

Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC.

Section 1.02 Submittals

(a)

Process

A three-step process as follows:

(i)Complete online Application for Modification form

(ii) Gather required supporting documentation

(iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b)

Fee for the process

There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved. Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by

the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order.

If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows:

Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted$100 fee payable at the time of submission.

Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted$50 fee payable at the time of submission. At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed.

REMINDER: Any changes/ alterations to the exterior of the home or lot require prior approval. Failure to obtain, may result in fines of $350.00 for exterior projects and $500.00 per tree removed.

Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $350. Contact us at windermereactivities@comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter.

Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

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We hope everyone enjoyed the pool opening party this past month! Dock Rock Radio set sail with some smooth tunes and the evening was perfect.

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