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CRESSWIND LADIES GOLF CLUB
By Jill Loftus
Even when we are not playing golf, we are still playing golf. The Ladies Golf Club had a wonderful Christmas Party at Top Golf in Buford. We enjoyed seeing who could actually get the ball in the highest scoring hole and a wonderful lunch was provided by Top Golf. We had a White Elephant exchange which consisted of old golf equipment that you have not been using. It was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
The Ladies Golf Club hosted our annual kick-off meeting February 7th at 11am. If you ever wanted to play golf or you haven’t played in years this is the group of Ladies you want to join. We have fun, we have laughs and we learn a little bit about golf.
This 2022 season we will be playing at Royal Lakes Country Club in Oakwood. Our first T-time is around 10am. We play nine holes, sometimes we add a game to our play, it may be best ball, closest to the pin, who kept the ball in the fairway etc. All for fun. Many of us get together for lunch either at the club or another restaurant afterwards.
Plans are being made to occasionally play at Chattahoochee Golf Club with an 8am T-time. Nine and Dine will be taking place at Chattahoochee Golf Club. So, bring your husband or date for this event. It’s nine holes of play followed by a wonderful meal served at the club by a brand-new chef. More details on this to follow.
Some of us keep score, some don’t, it doesn’t matter. We are out there to have fun and enjoy the sport. Please let us know if you would like to join us. Contact: Jill_Pastrick@yahoo.com.
LIVING STYLISHLY
Submitted By: Mimi Szutz
We are excited that 2022 is going to be a great year for Living Stylishly -- our NEW CLUB NAME. Living Stylishly Officers: President -- Bobbie Kopkin, Vice-President -- Mimi Szutz, Secretary -- Sue Joninas, Treasurer -- Denise Samples.
Our terrific group of board members have met and are planning some fun and creative activities for this year. Our “Kick Off Event” was an evening to Meet and Mingle at Cork It on the Gainesville Square. It was a fun time to re-connect, laugh, and share a glass of wine and stories with friends.
We participated in our Cresswind Mardi Gras Parade and added some fun to the festivities. A few of our club ideas for this year include table decorating tips, a visit to Gibbs Gardens with lunch, attending a local theater performance, a styling in our jean’s presentation, our annual trip to AmericasMart Atlanta, and our Fall Fashion Show.
So come join the fun and continue enjoying your Living Stylishly events with your wonderful Cresswind friends and neighbors. Dues -- $5 for the year, please make check payable to LSWN and drop in Living Stylishly mailbox in Clubhouse. Remember: good times with fun friends make the best memories!
CRESSWIND FISHING CLUB NEWS
Submitted by: Dr John Kelly
Spring is just around the corner and that means it is time for Cresswind fishermen to get on the water to enjoy Lake Lanier’s famous spring bite. Winter has been spent building Crappie nests and maintaining the Cresswind aquarium. We are making plans for our club activities for 2022.
To join the Fishing Club please email dr.johnkelley@gmail.com to be put on the email list.
Pictures are of happy young fishermen and a big fish at our fish light.
SPORTS AND GAMES CLUB
Submitted by: Dan Skeels
Sports and Games Fantasy Football regular season and playoffs were completed. It was the most difficult season in our history. Covid and injuries played a major role in many outcomes. There were times when simply fielding a starting lineup was a challenge. Kudos to all of you for your perseverance. That being said, we made it through to the end. Congratulations to Our Division Winners and overall League Champion:
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Sports and Games will be hosting our next Bingo Night in the next few months depending on Covid situation. Check the daily updates for details. Future Bingo Nights hopefully will be in May, August and November. Sports and Games Club is looking for a few new members in 2022. What do the Sports and Games Club members do you ask? The primary responsibility is the planning, preparation, and management of the Community Bingo Nights. If you are interested, please contact Dan Skeels at dan.skeels@hotmail.com or 404-925-3887.
THE FALLS INVESTMENT CLUB
By: David Binnix
This is an invitation to join a unique group of investors that meets once a month to learn, evaluate, invest, prosper and have fun. Six years ago, when I joined The Falls Investment Club I was concerned, as I had zero experience and didn’t want to embarrass myself by not being able to contribute. The makeup of our club ranges from very experienced traders to folks just like me. After a short period of time with the advice, education and unselfish sharing of ideas I was actually able to recommend stocks and the Club’s current portfolio has had over an 80% gain in valuation.
I belong to a lot of clubs but can tell you this club has been the most rewarding decision I’ve made at Cresswind. The club’s “dues” are actual contributions you and other members make to purchase stocks voted on by members. These contributions are $300 every six months. When you elect to leave the club, all of your contributions plus any appreciation are refunded to you.
Right now, we have only a limited number of openings and would love for you to give us a try, simply visit us at the clubhouse on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (absolutely no pressure). Should you have any questions please text or call me at 678 231-4139 or email gdbinnix@icloud.com Dave Binnix
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CRESSWIND VETERANS CLUB
Submitted by: Bill Edmondson
Hello Cresswinders…our Veteran Club members are preparing for our big raffle/fundraiser of 2022…the winning prize is a week vacation in Hilton Head, April 23-30 at the house pictured below. Additional details about this home are available at: https://goodevacationrentals.com/Property/Details/PDYA1
Ticket sales will be held in our clubhouse lobby from 10am-2pm on Monday thru Friday March 21st - April 1st. Raffle ticket prices are 1 for $10.00 and 3 for $25.00; we prefer checks made payable to Cresswind Veterans LLC as payment, but cash is okay if you have exact change.
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CRESSWIND GARDEN CLUB
Submitted by: Sarah Galshack
Greetings from Cresswind Community Garden Club. Here are some updates for all Cresswind residents: 1. If you are interested in gardening events and projects at the Community Garden and the
Serenity Garden but do not rent a garden box, then you may want to sign up for our Friends of the Garden newsletter. Periodic newsletters will have information on upcoming garden events and activities. Email Dave Rusk at: dhrusk@ msn.com. 2. All residents are invited to our monthly Garden
Club meetings. Watch the daily update for dates, times, and topics. 3. Hall County Master Gardeners have selected our Community Garden to be on their 2022
Garden Walk. There are six Hall County gardens that will be open to the public on May 21st. 4. We are looking into having a June tour of our own Cresswind backyard water features. 5. Be sure not to miss the Hall County Master
Garden Spring Expo on April 1st and 2nd. It is held at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center.
We have had some cold days, but that gives us a chance to curl up with our garden catalogs and plan for the sweet Spring that is on its way!
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS CLUB
Submitted by: Tom Flaim
Thank you to everyone for making 2021 such a success. The pictures are from Brisas del Mar, a very poor rural community in the Dominican Republic that now has clean drinking water for the first time – all made possible by Cresswind residents participating in our events and making donations. We have several awesome events planned for 2022.
Join us for a great time and the opportunity to change the lives of another community and large children’s orphanage: Inaugural Bowling4Water – April 20 – An all-new event is open to anyone wanting to bowl the morning away at Station 300 in Gainesville. Contact John Shambach @ johns01@localnet.com Inaugural 2022 Senior Prom – June 18 – corsages, punch (spiked?), great dance music, outdoors and under the stars. Let’s go back to the late 1960’s for a traditional Senior Prom. Contact Julie Philpott at juliep3d@yahoo.com Walk4Water – September 24 – Back by popular demand with one-, two- or three-mile walk choices, full picnic on the Event Lawn, band, children’s playhouse and events, and more! Contact Julie Philpott @ juliep3d@yahoo.com Inaugural Fishing4Water – November 5 – An allnew event for those that would love to hook into a big one. We will pair anyone wanting to fish with a local captain for a great day on the lake. Contact John Devillez @ johndevillez@aol.com
There is an opportunity to serve at all these events, and we need volunteers! Please contact the Event Leader listed to help us make these great times happen. And don’t forget, incredible Dominican Larimar and Amber Jewelry is available any time from Denise Samples @ denisesamples@yahoo.com.
THE RV CLUB
By Priscilla Stockwell
Our most recent RV trip was to Nashville, Tennessee (home to Vanderbilt University). Two Rivers campground afforded four Cresswind Recreational Vehicles to visit the Grand Ole Opry Hotel and experience the festive lighting. Some of us used the trolley to view the many sights of downtown Nashville to include the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and historic Ryman Auditorium. Others walked the streets and listened to honky-tonks and live music. A trip to Paula Dean’s restaurant and store resulted in the purchase of products to be given as holiday gifts. Sharing RV adventures with friends is the best part of belonging to the RV Club!
The following trips have been planned for 2022 • March 7 – March 13, 2022: Lazydays Resort (Seffner, Fl) • April 24 – April 28, 2022: Creek Fire (Savannah, Ga) • April 28 – May 2, 2022: Mt Pleasant (Charleston, Ga) • May 3 – May 6, 2022: Cape Hatteras Resort (Rodanthe, NC) • September 10 – September 18, 2022: (Memphis, TN/
Arkansas) • October 13 – October 18, 2022: Gatlinburg, TN
RV camping offers experiences to visit the uniqueness of each city/area and enjoy the outdoors. We welcome new members and ideas for future trips. Come join the group for an experience you won’t soon forget! Visit our website at https://sites.google.com/site/cllrvclub/ or email us at cll.rvclub@gmail.com. Our website has the detailed upcoming trip details.
CIC INVESTMENT CLUB
By Cathy Hoskinson
The CIC Investment Club had another excellent year in 2021 with our overall return exceeding the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite. Our team approach to selecting stocks followed up by stock advocates for monthly updates on each stock engages all members to be involved in the investment process and tracking.
Meetings are held in the Clubhouse Kitchen at 1:00 PM the first Monday of the month. The 2022 CIC Investment Club officers are: Len Greco, President; Cathy Hoskinson, Vice President; Lois Dillard, Secretary; Jack George, Treasurer; Debbie Coursey-Prah, Assistant Treasurer; Leo Cortjens, Member-at-Large and Pat Fagan, Member-at-Large. Membership is limited to 30 residents.
Although there is currently a waitlist, visitors are welcome to join us. Please contact Len Greco at lengreco1104@aol.com or Cathy Hoskinson at cathy. hoskinson@gmail.com for an invitation.
All Cresswind residents are welcome to join us for “Protecting Your Assets” presented by Brian Moore and Chris Moore, fiduciary advisors and partners of Moore Wealth Management, on Wednesday, April 20, at 11:00 AM, in the ballroom. Registration will be required for this lunch program. Watch for announcements in the Daily Update in April.
CIC Investment Club members Peter Bertasi and Linda Gillot pick bills off the money tree at the club’s holiday party on January 3 to celebrate their successful 2021 profits!
COMMUNITY TRAVEL CLUB (CTC)
Submitted By: Debbie Aery
As we begin our travel year, the Travel Club new board are working on great trips in 2022. The new board is as follows: Debbie Aery, President; Laurie Homa, Vice President; Sheran Connolly, Secretary; Hall Flomerfelt, Treasurer; Cathy Loye, Cathy Stout, Carol Wycoff, Denna Demchak and Robin Dickson, Members-at-Large.
In January we had a little issue with Mother Nature so for the safety of our travelers, we moved the trip out 3 days to the Fox Theatre and Ponce City Market. We still had an enjoyable time.
February 23rd, we headed to the Georgia Aquarium for a behind the scenes guided tour. Since our write up deadline is prior to this date, we will share more about the trip in our next Waterfall issue.
To go on any trip, you must be a paid member of the CTC which is only $5.00 for the year. We try to roll out a new trip for sign up at each General Meeting which is the first Thursday of each month in the Ballroom at 4:00 PM. Mark your calendar to attend as we also have drawings for four $50.00 Gift Certificates to use on trips coming up. The Travel Club webpage is a great source to see trips coming up and to get more details for your next trip with us. See you soon!!!!
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SOCIAL SINGLES
Submitted by: Elaine Vetter
Social Singles started off 2022 with two of our more popular events. On January 9th we enjoyed pizza and salad before opening presents for the White Elephant Exchange. Lots of grins and giggles at some of the more questionable gifts and promises of recycling the ‘treasure’ at next year’s party. Let’s “Taco About Valentine” was the theme for our February gathering with a fajita bar catered by Moe’s and lots of games and prizes with the taco/valentine theme. We’ll test our cooking skills at our March event which is a Chili Cook-off fundraiser with the profits going to one of the local charities. The club is also participating in the neighborhood Mardi Gras parade with at least two golf carts decorated by our members.
In addition to the monthly group gatherings, we’ve enjoyed several mid-week mingles in the Crows Nest during the winter and the guy’s lunch/dinner outings have continued for the past few months. Hoping to restart the walking, lunch groups, bowling etc.… as weather and covid restrictions continue to improve.
If you are single and would like to get involved, have ideas on how we can connect and/or want more information please access our link on the Cresswind website and share your contact information. We’d love to have you join us!
GENEALOGY CLUB
By: Dave Dittmeier & Howie Muller
The 1950 Census: If you have an interest in Genealogy Research, an exciting event is happening this year. For those of us who were born between April 1940 through April 1950, we will be able to find ourselves listed on the 1950 Federal Census along with parents, siblings, and a host of other information. The Federal Population Census is released every 72 years.
The first census was taken in 1790 and has been taken every ten years since. Because of a 72-year restriction on access to the Census, the most recent year available is 1940 and was released on 2 April 2012. The 1950 Census will be released on 2 April 2022. You will have to wait another 10 years to view the 1960 Census if you fall into that category.
Want to learn more about researching your ancestors? We invite you to attend one of our monthly Genealogy meetings at the clubhouse at 7:00pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
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What’s HappeningPut these on 1-2 adjoining pages: CPAC clubs (Chorus, theatre, Liars club, Variety Show, Storytellers etc. The Cresswind Neighborhood Theatre is busy preparing their return to the mainstage with the production of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING CRESSWIND NEIGHBORHOOD THEATER By: Richard St. George CRESSWIND NEIGHBORHOOD THEATER By: Richard St. George SOCIETY. A Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy. In this laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the The Cresswind Neighborhood Theatre is busy preparing their return to the mainstage with the production of The Cresswind Neighborhood Theatre is busy preparing their return to the mainstage with the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY. A Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy. In this laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the production of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY. A Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy. In together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Over the course of six sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and this laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid eshment, these middle decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn -aged women successfully bond and find the confidence they’ve lost through the years. Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Over the course of six to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, realize months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, realize it’s it’s never too late to make new old friends.refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a never too late to make new old friends. Show dates are May 19-21 at 7PM in the ballroom. Tickets are $15 and go on sale April 18. For more information visit our website at www. cresswindpa.com/upcoming-events renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. Show dates are May 19-21 at 7PM in the ballroom. Tickets are $15 and go on sale Show dates are May 19-21 at 7PM in the ballroom. Tickets are $15 and go on sale April 18. For more information visit our website at April 18. For more information visit our website at www.cresswindpa.com/upcoming-events www.cresswindpa.com/upcoming-events
UKULELE CLUB
Submitted by: Dr. John Kelly
As you wander the clubhouse halls at 11:00AM Mondays and Thursdays you may hear the sweet sounds of ukulele music. Follow the sound and join in singing a few songs with us. We had a fun holiday music sing-along in the Crow’s Nest. We welcome new players. Come Experience the fun of playing ukulele- a tiny but mighty package of fun!
Liars Club
CPAC was proud to present the 4th Annual Liar’s Club in February of this year. It was a rousing and hilarious success, as usual. We expanded from two nights to three and we still virtually sold out! The audiences had a great time trying to guess who is telling the truth and some of them even had positive scores this year!
Thank you to Marilyn Young and Denny Moore for putting together this production for the community. Also, thanks to our Liars: Russ Schussler, Laurie Schussler, Kathy Stoessel, Doug Geganto, Sandy St George, Jim Kalina, Julie Edmondson and Rod Quisenberry. Also thanks to our many ‘behind the scenes’ people that make this show possible. We look forward to seeing you next year for more lyin’, laughin’ and havin’ some fun!
DANCE RHYTHMS CLUB LAKE LANIER BOUNCE CLUB
By: Wendy O’Hanlon
Dance Rhythms Club now on Thursdays at 1:30 pm instead of Tuesdays. Lake Lanier Bounce Club will go to just the first Saturday of each month in the Lanier Room at 9am.
PICKLEBALL CLUB
by Brenda Newman
In spite of the chilly North Georgia winter weather, Cresswind Pickleball players have been having a wonderful time on the courts. Our new Novice/Intermediate Open Play from 1-3pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday has been a great success. Lots of laughter, playing and new friendships have been made on the courts. Come on out and join us to get in on the fun!
Our Pickleball courts have a new look!! Portable ball barriers have been added between the courts. These barriers prevent stray balls from rolling onto adjacent courts, providing safer and more enjoyable play.
The first tournament of the year, The Polar Express Tournament was played on Jan 29th. Add to your calendar the dates for the Clay Myers Tournament on Saturday, March 26th and the Reed Tournament and Dinner on Saturday, October 15th. We are also looking forward to more Scrambles and Spring Leagues coming soon. To keep current on everything Pickleball at Cresswind, check out our new Facebook page “Cresswind at LL Pickleball Group”! See you on the courts!!
CRESSWIND PING
PONG CLUB By Steven Gould
ONE OF THE BEST EXERCISES FOR BRAIN HEALTH
Of all the brain-boosting sports activities, table tennis reigns supreme. It is highly aerobic and requires tremendous coordination. Japanese researchers first recognized that the game activates as many as 5 separate areas of the brain simultaneously in a clinical study titled, “The
Effectiveness of Exercise Intervention on Brain Disease Patients: Utilizing Table Tennis as a
Rehabilitation Program”. The study found that ping-pong players with brain disease showed better brain function and awareness, as well as decreased dementia and depression.
Ping-pong’s aerobic activity increases blood flow to the brain, which is associated with improved cognition, better memory, an increase of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and hippocampus neurogenesis, according to research.
Just last year, preliminary research in Neurology presented on Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and table tennis showed that PD patients demonstrated significant improvements in speech, handwriting, getting dressed, getting out of bed, and walking after a 6-month regimen of regular ping-pong sessions. Table tennis is now used therapeutically to mediate the effects of neurodegenerative diseases.
Most of these brain health benefits apply to all racquet sports, including popular and fast-moving pickleball, racquetball, and tennis. What’s more, they can be enjoyed by people of every age and have very few instances of brain injury! (From: amenclinics.com article)
Come join the Ping Pong Club on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons from 3pm-6pm in the Lanier Room for open play. For those still working we have Monday evening from 7pm-8pm.
Cresswind Bowling League By Paul Capal
The Cresswind Bowling League completed the first round for the 2021/22 season on Dec 15th. The winners of the first round were the Pin Pals. Congratulations to the winning team of Jim Cook, Pat Cook, Joe Dennis, and Cheri Morton. The Pin Pals will roll off against the second-round winners on April 13th to decide the 2021/22 season champion.
The Cresswind Bowling League plans to have a summer session of 8 weeks beginning in May and ending in July. We are a handicap league and invite anyone at Cresswind to come out and enjoy a fun time with friends and neighbors. We bowl on Wednesday mornings at Station 300 on Browns Bridge Road starting with warmups at 9:45 AM. If you have any interest in bowling as a substitute or fulltime on a team, please contact any of the board members. Board contacts and additional information can be found using the link on the Cresswind at Lake Lanier website under clubs.
TENNIS CLUB
By Sandy Barmak
The winter chill chased many of us from morning to afternoon tennis play. Yet, the brave ladies who played Round Robin early Thursday mornings (see photo), kept the courts warm. Now that warmer weather is coming, hopefully we can return to our routine of morning play. Spring weather is great for tennis before the summer heat arrives.
Once again Bill Papciak and his team of skilled instructors will be offering tennis clinics that are open to the entire Cresswind community. If you always wanted to try out tennis, haven’t played in a few years and want to refresh your ability, or just want to upgrade your skills, our tennis clinics are for you. We offer instructors on three courts who work with players at different levels. Watch the daily update for details on upcoming clinics. If you want to practice your strokes and strategy, be sure to take advantage of our numerous “Open Play” times that are listed on the bulletin board outside of Court 1 and on our website.
Our Mixed Doubles League, for tennis club members only, will be starting in March. Once again, we will have two teams playing each other for some friendly competition. Look for announcements soon about Men’s Silverball and Women’s 3.0 USTA league formation. League play begins in March. Our new Social Committee Chairs, Judy Cox and Judy Mota, are busy planning this year’s social events. We have some upcoming weekend Round Robin events for exciting tennis play, lots of time to socialize and to get to know our fellow tennis club members better. Invitations to participate in the League and Round Robin social will be sent to all Tennis Club members. To stay up to date on tennis events check out our website, https://cresswindll.wixsite. com/cwtennis. You can also contact our President, Sandy Barmak at sandybarmak@gmail.com.
QUILTING CLUB
Submitted by: Sheran Connolly
The Quilters Group meets every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts room. We love beginners and will share our ideas with anyone interested in learning a new art. We work together on projects for different groups such as senior quilts, kids quilts, Veterans, and of course our Raffle Quilt in the Fall. Contacts are Jonnie Grimm and Sheran Connolly for additional details.
CARD GAME GROUPS
HAND & FOOT CANASTA: LADIES - Meets once a month on the third Tuesday. We need at least 24 to play but we can play with less. Contact Karen Geganto, 404-754-9956, kageganto@charter.net
POKENO is played every Sunday in the Crow’s Nest at 5:30. This game is played on a Poker/ Keno style card. It is easy and we have a fun time. Please contact Sheran at (678) 858-3431 or Lois (353) 636-5173 for more information. Third Thursday of each month we meet in the card room. We can teach you in less than 2 minutes.
BIBLE STUDY CLUBS
“For the word of God is alive and active . . .” (Heb 4:12 NIV)
If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please contact the point of contacts below.
Women’s Bible Study
Diane Denniston - DianeDenniston222@gmail.com Jami Dittmeier - sjdittmeier@gmail.com The Women’s Bible Study meets Thursday from 4-5 pm in the Savannah Room. They are studying the Book of Matthew. This is an interactive study with facilitators and the discussion moves along at a pace to answer everyone’s questions.
Men’s Bible Study
Dave Dittmeier - dadittmeier@gmail.com The Men’s Bible Study meets Friday from 10-11 am in the Savannah Room and are studying the Book of Matthew.
The Way Bible Study
Meg Bohn - megbohn57@gmail.com The Way Bible Study group has completed a study of 1 Corinthians. The Way Bible Study will be starting in March a six-week session of individual topics for Lent.
Couples Bible Study
Joanne Randall - joran1088@gmail.com Couples continue to meet throughout the community in private homes.
Great Pines Couples Bible Study
Mark & Susan Hopkins - hopkins2240@comcast.net The Great Pines Couples Bible Study is meeting in the Lanier Room every other Tuesday at 7 pm (you do not need to live on Great Pines to participate). They are studying the Book of Matthew.
