May/June 2022
Issue LIX
HOA Staff Helpful 770-536-3300
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First Services Regional Director
Community Association General Manager Gary Hulion: 770-536-3300 Catherine (Kitti) Kleinedler Gary.Hulion@fsresidential.com Catherine.Kleinedler@fsresidential.com
TABLE OFCONTENTS CONTENTS TABLE OF
Helpful Numbers President’s View Kitti’s CornerDirector ............................................6 Lifestyle Kitti’s Corner Upcoming Events.....................................6 Community News Committee Corner....................................8 New Residents Scrapbook................................................16 Committees at Cresswind Reports Weekly Fitness List, Schedule.........................18 Clubs at Cresswind Spring Cleaning Article.............................20 List, Schedules, Calendars Club What’s Happening. ...........................22 Activities: What’s Happening Scrapbook Club Listing. ..............................................26
Association Manager LifestyleCommunity Director Catherine Maggie Shay (Kitti) Kleinedler: 770-536-3300 Catherine.Kleinedler@fsresidential.com Maggie.shay@fsresidential.com
HOA Board Message................................4
AdministrativeAdministrative Assistant Assistant Darlene Carr Darlene Carr: 770-536-3300 Darlene.Carr@fsresidential.com Darlene.Carr@fsresidential.com Compliance & Contracts Manager The Club Justin Smith 770-536-3300 justinb.smith@fsresidential.com
Patricia Elliot: Guest Services
The ClubAnderson: Guest Services Heidi Traci Broccoli : Guest Services Peggy Siewert: Guest Services Peggy Siewert: Guest Services Justin Smith: Maintenance Heidi Anderson: Guest Services
Maintenance New Home Warranty Kolter Elijah CarrHomes, LLC
Director of Customer Service, Ryan Carroll
Helpful Numbers: Office: 770-287-5693, Cell: 770-503-5418 Emergency: 911 gacustomercare@kolter.com City of Gainesville Water: 770-535-6878 Liberty Utilities: 855-216-6305 EMC Security System Spectrum: 1-888-345-7139 24 Hour Alarm Cancel: 1-888-745-4733 First Service: Residential Sales and Service: 770-963-0305 (After Hours: 1-877-411-1165) 24 Hour Alarm Cancel: 1-888-745-4733 Helpful Numbers: Sales and Service: 770-963-0305
Emergency 911 City of Gainesville Water: 770-535-6878 Please our855-216-6305 website at Liberty visit Utilities: www.cresswindatll.com Spectrum: 1-888-345-7139 First Service Residential: (After Hours—1-877-411-1165)
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HOA Board Message
MESSAGE FROM THE HOA BOARD THE HOA CERTIFIED ANNUAL AUDIT Submitted by: Sid Jacobs, Board Treasurer
Since 2011, our Cresswind Community has received a Certified Annual Audit or Annual Review by an Independent third-party Certified Accounting Practice. A Certified Audit expresses an opinion on two aspects of our Financial Statements: • That the Financial Statements are fairly presented and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The purpose is to promote consistency and fairness in financial reporting throughout the business community. • An audited Financial Statement is for the benefit of outside users such as banks, government agencies, and membership or groups such as our HOA. The audit consists of interviews, questionnaires, and testing. This process of sample testing includes cash receipts and cash disbursements including reviewing a sample of our bank accounts activity. The questionnaires include explaining any significant variances in accounts from one year to the next. Interviews are held with Staff Members, Board Members and our Legal Counsel to ensure consistency and internal controls are followed. Any actual occurrence of fraud or inconsistencies are immediately brought to the HOA Board’s attention. In addition to the Certified Audit, we
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receive a Management Letter which will show weaknesses and suggestions for improvement. I am pleased to announce that the 2021 Certified Audit opinion is as follows: “The Financial Statements of the Cresswind HOA present fairly, in all material aspects that the assets, liabilities, and fund balance as of 12/31/2021 and its revenue and expenses, and changes in the fund balance for that period.” If one views the values and responsibilities of the Board of Directors on the Cresswind website, the need for a financial audit is assurance to our residents as follows: • Integrity • Ethical Governance • Fiscal Responsibility • Respect • Best Practices • Prudent Financial Judgement in the use of our community funds and assets • Conduct Association business with transparency The 2021 Annual audit is posted to the Cresswind website for review. Thanks to our First Service Residential Staff and my fellow HOA Board Members for another successful year in 2021 and look forward to meeting our values and responsibilities again in 2022.
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Manager’s Corner
FROM THE DESK OF KITTI KLEINEDLER I love the smell of freshly cut grass the first time in the spring. A sign of new beginnings . . . fresh starts. I remember the looks on students’ faces the first day of class, hopeful that they got the fun, easy teacher who doesn’t assign homework. New residents to Cresswind are also filled with hope and anticipation for the lifestyle that was probably a major selling point in buying their new home. But often those hopes don’t come to fruition. Moving to Cresswind was a fresh start for everyone who came here. Most had hopes and ideas of what an active 55 and older community would look like. When the developer was still here, many homes were sold on the same street, so everyone was new at the same time. It was easy to form connections and new friendships. Now resales total about 60 a year, and they are scattered throughout this established community of 940 homes. It may be more difficult for the “newbies” to break into the fold. New residents rave about how friendly their neighbors are and how welcome they have been made to feel as they are unloading the U-Hauls and moving in. And that truly is the spirit of Cresswind. Yet that welcoming sometimes fades as people fall back into their own
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patterns. Many residents moved in during the past two years when the events were curtailed, and we have more moving in every month. Each of them comes with a rich background to share and attributes which may enhance others’ lives here at
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Cresswind. Maggie’s calendar is chock full of events and happenings this year. I urge all of you (new residents and old) to reach out to each other and establish new connections to enrich your lives. What’s the old saying? “The more the merrier.”
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Committee Corner
Welcome
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS! Harlan and Deborah “Debbie” Andrews 3202 Indian Hawthorne Ridge
Committee News
Ann Baldwin 3719 Cypresswood Point
By Sue Joninas Our Cresswind Welcome Committee continues to reach out to new residents with all of them being resales. Our members are sending cards, calling, and offering their support. We let the residents know they can call us, and we will help them in any way we can. We also find that neighbors on their street are reaching out to make them feel welcome. We hope some new residents will accept a visit very soon. We held a New Resident Orientation on March 30 for all new residents since November in the Ballroom at the Clubhouse. The staff of Cresswind was all introduced and gave a brief talk about the jobs they hold. We had a speaker from MTScapes. If you do not hear from a Welcome Committee Member within four to six weeks of closing, please contact me at sjoninas@gmail.com. We do not want to miss any new residents. Welcome to Cresswind!
Edward and Jane Erkes 3744 Golden Leaf Point Richard and Charlotte “Jeaneane” Gandy 3316 Locust Cove William and Sandra Nelson 4006 Lavender Point Charles “Bubba” McCall 3112 White Magnolia Chase David and Nancy Stoker 3562 Black Cherry Point
EDUCATION COMMITTEE Submitted by: Betsy Robertson
Be a ‘Wisdom Keeper’ for Gainesville/Hall County Want to help make your new hometown a better place? Become a member of Wisdom Project 2030, a program that matches the skill sets and knowledge of older adults with volunteer opportunities and special projects designed to address community needs. The membership path begins with the Wisdom Project Program, a series of eight all-day educational sessions. Participants will experience a multi-faceted view of Gainesville and Hall County by exploring local issues and opportunities, and engaging with local leaders in business, industry, agriculture, education, healthcare, social services, government, and arts/entertainment. Each session is designed to help attendees discover opportunities to follow their interests to improve the Page 8
community. Upon completion, program graduates become “Wisdom Keepers” and members of Wisdom Project 2030, which meets bi-monthly to continue connecting individuals with opportunities for service. Wisdom Project 2030 Vice President Jolinda Martin will discuss how to get involved at 2 p.m. May 16th in the Cresswind Club ballroom. Sponsored by the Education Committee, the program is free and open to all residents. For a complete list of upcoming Education Committee programs, log into cresswindatll.com and click on the “Our Community” drop-down menu, then “Committees,” “Education Committee” and “Upcoming Events.” Have an idea for a program topic? Contact co-chairs Betsy Robertson at (334) 740-7926 or betsyjrobertson@charter.net, or Tim Roth at (678) 481-9852 or doctorr4tim@gmail.com.
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Committee Corner
TRAFFIC SAFETY & ROAD USE WORK GROUP (TSRU)
CARE COMMITTEE
By John Stevens
A Roundabout Near-Miss: A True Story (as told to the TSRU) “I cannot believe someone did this. I was coming up over the crest of the bridge that goes over Ivy Road, approaching the Garden roundabout. A car was passing (For anyone who may have missed this…) the Dog Park also heading toward the Garden roundabout. I was not thinking much about it and looked over to check for cars entering the roundabout from Indian Hawthorne, when all of a sudden that car was coming right at me as I was turning right into the roundabout. Never would I have expected a driver to turn left, the wrong way, as it entered the roundabout…but there it was right in front of me. I nearly had a heart attack! I do not think that driver even saw me until we both were in the roundabout coming toward each other. I slammed on my brakes, and the car barely slowed as it crossed in front of me and turned up Cresswind Parkway toward Locust Cove. I was really shaking…I sat there a moment or two as the other car sped off. What the h^%$ is the matter with people…what could be so important that going the wrong way in the roundabout is OK? I’m still a bit shook up, but believe me, I’ll be looking for that car again.”
(CRESSWIND ASSISTANCE RECOVERY ENCOURAGEMENT)
We have many individuals here in Cresswind that are willing to assist you in your time of need. If you need assistance, we are here for you. The CARE Committee maintains support for any of our resident’s needing assistance during a time of crisis. We can set up a Meal Train, come and visit, take and retrieve trash & recycle bins, pick up mail (especially for those in Phase III). We are developing a list of medical equipment which residents have would be willing to loan on a shortterm basis for your recovery period (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc.) We have a list of various facilities in the greater Gainesville area that may be needed for recovery (rehab, memory care, assisted living, long term nursing care). We also have a list of organizations that provide skilled in-home care. This information is available and comes with no recommendations by the Committee. If you need assistance or if you would like to volunteer to be part of the CARE Committee in an effort to assist our neighbors, please contact Mary Quisenberry.
While most of us are attentive and safe drivers and follow standard traffic rules when driving within and outside of Cresswind, we need to remain aware that some drivers are not so conscientious and attentive. This makes them a “road-hazard” to be anticipated and avoided. While the TSRU and other interested, committed CLL residents continue to work with and through our CLL HOA Board to find ways to minimize and counter these relatively few bad and reckless drivers, please use an abundance of caution, along with your best defensive driving skills, when out-and-about on our narrow, curvy, and hilly roads. May/June 2022
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Committee Corner
LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE By: Linda Furgerson
Welcome to 2022! This fourth in a series of articles regarding the idiosyncrasies of landscaping here are Cresswind Lake Lanier will deal with aging and maturing landscapes. As our community ages, so does the landscaping. In some areas (primarily zones 1 and 2) the trees, sod/turf, shrubs, and other plantings have reached full maturity and are starting to show their age and may need a refresh or makeover. The resolution (removal/ replacement of sod, trees, shrubs, etc.) of aging landscape issues is the responsibility of the homeowner. If your landscape makeover includes replacing sod, removal of trees or shrubs, installation of new plant beds, installation of pavers or edging you will need to submit an External Improvement Request (EIR) to receive approval to complete these changes. As trees age and they reach full canopy, this can have a significant impact on turf/sod and bedding plants. As the tree’s shadow expands, the sod/turf below gets less and less exposure to the sun. This can cause the turf/sod to thin, or even die out depending on the amount of sun exposure. There are several options that can be done in an effort to improve the grass. These include:
Consultation with an arborist, landscape architect, master gardener, or other vegetation expert could provide suggestions or resolutions. Trimming schedules can be impacted and potentially delayed due to the number and size of bushes and shrubs in your yard. Shrubs or bushes that exceed twelve feet in height are difficult to trim and require specialized equipment. To mitigate this issue, please consider using shrubs or bushes that will not exceed twelve feet in height at full maturity, and/or trimming/maintaining the shrubs and bushes to a height not to exceed twelve feet. Consider aeration for your aging lawns. Both Bermuda and Zoysia grass need to be aerated at least once every 3-4 years, if not more frequently. This is true especially in the soil conditions in North Georgia and more mature lawns. Aeration consists of running a specialized machine over the sod that will make dime sized holes in the soil. This will result in “plugs” of soil being pulled up that are about 1 to 2 inches in length. The primary benefits of aeration are: • Breaking up of the roots and soil to stimulate and encourage growth of the sod. • Allowing additional oxygen to the soil and roots.
• Planting zoysia which is more shade tolerant than Bermuda
• Improving the overall health of the sod.
• Prune or thin the branches in the tree to allow for more sunlight to reach the grassy area
• Allowing for better water absorption and reducing water runoff and puddling.
• Install a large flower bed under the tree and plant shade-loving perennials
• Allowing for better absorption of soil treatments to improve pH levels or other conditions when completed at the same time as aeration.
Mature shrubs can become overgrown and unsightly as they age. Shrubs can also simply reach the end of their life cycle, become diseased, or simply not prosper in their current location. When shrubs are planted close to each other their root systems can become entangled and prevent adequate growth. While there are options to address all these situations, in severe cases, the only solution is to remove the plants and start anew.
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• Reducing thatch buildup.
• Improving life expectancy of the sod. Aeration is best performed by a landscaper (such as MTScapes) because precautions must be taken to identify water lines and sprinkler heads. The plugs themselves will eventually dissipate with rain or watering so there is no need to remove them from the lawn.
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Committee Corner
Health & Fitness Committee
By Laurie Solomon The Health & Fitness Committee need to be taken into account are level of impact, repetitive would like to welcome five (5) new motion, and ankle sprain risk. Most injuries are caused by committee members as of March 2022. overuse, improper training, changes in terrain, or inappropriate Jan Cieply, Julie Strickland, George worn-out footwear. Common injuries include plantar fasciitis, Roughton, Wendy Warder, and Dev heel spurs, metatarsal stress fracture, and arthritis. Arthritis in Strischek will work together to promote and organize fitness the foot and ankle is usually one of three types: osteoarthritis, activities and opportunities that encourage a healthy lifestyle rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis. Post traumatic for residents. They each bring their own unique contribution to develops as a result of an injury, even one that occurred long keep us safe and informed. ago. A sprain, fracture, or dislocation may damage cartilage In March, we had Dr. Krynetskiy, an Orthopedic Surgery leading to joint deterioration. Specialist who focuses on Foot and Ankle Surgery, come and The importance of taking care of your feet cannot be speak about various foot injuries. In April Dr. P. Tennent Slack overemphasized. Staying at a healthy weight, wearing from Innovation MD addressed the role of functional medicine, comfortable well-fitted shoes, taking care of toenails and integrative wellness, and alternative pain treatments. Future dryness, moving and stretching the muscles to create blood seminars are being planned and will appear in the Daily flow, as well as examining them to detect anything unusual. If Update. necessary, visit a podiatrist or an orthopedist to address any One of the biggest detriments to participating in physical issues of concern. activities can be painful feet. As average lifespan increases so Your feet spend a lifetime working hard for you. They are does the abuse and stress we place on our feet. Mobility is a one of the most overburdened parts of the body and endure vital ingredient of the independence that an aging population a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis. They bear the load of strives to achieve. As we get older, feet tend to spread and your body and rub against the hard ground, which leaves them lose the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of them. Different pretty worn out. It is for these reasons that it is very important activities put different stresses on the feet. The demands that to take care of your amazing feet.
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Committee Corner
Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Submitted by: Louis McClure
Summertime and longer days mean home improvement projects, the ARC is processing a record number of ARC Requests each week. Typically, the process is 10-14 days but can take up to 60 days. Please plan your project to allow for this review time. The ARC Committee are all VOLUNTEERS and live in Cresswind too – be kind. The ARC is always willing to discuss a project with the homeowner. However, the ARC will not recommend contractors for projects. It is always a good idea to take advantage of an ARC member’s knowledge and experience for your new project. A quick discussion with an ARC member can save you time, disappointment, and sometimes, expense down the road. Please do not start beautifying your home exterior or yard until you have submitted a request to the ARC and have received written approval from the Community Manager. If you do not, you may be asked to remove the items and may receive violation notices from the Community Manager. Fines can be levied if you fail to comply with the warning notices. Please remember that any changes to the exterior of a Cresswind residence requires ARC approval in advance of starting the work.
colored. All work must be approved by the ARC before and after the resurfacing process. (Revised 09/01/21)
PROJECT SUPPLY DELIVERIES
What’s wrong with this picture? To ensure residents and emergency vehicles can safely access all roads in Cresswind, construction and landscape supply deliveries should be placed in your driveway. Appropriate precautions
should be taken to prevent product (i.e., sand, gravel, trash, etc.) from spreading into the street, gutters, storm drains, or neighbor’s yards. Plywood or a protective barrier should be placed on driveway to prevent damage to concrete.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
DRIVEWAY RESURFACING
Please review the Cresswind Rules & Regulations Manual found online at the Cresswind website, page 57. Driveway resurfacing must be done by a professional contractor. Stardek I Spray Texture is the only resurfacing material to be used to maintain the quality, color, and consistency throughout the community. Stardek I Spray is distributed through Concrete Resurfacing Products, Inc., exclusive licensee in Georgia.
Thinking about changing the front exterior lights? Exterior carriage lights can be a maximum of 20” high, including any decorative metal work and no more than 12” wide. Exterior carriage lights must be black, oil rubbed bronze, or dark gray in color. Lights must be of craftsman design and have a single bulb. The glass can be frosted, clear, or ribbed. They may have a motion sensor, timer and/ or dusk to dawn light activated ability.
The driveway pad extends from the garage entrance to the street curb. Sidewalks are common property and cannot be resurfaced, textured, or
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Ongoing Weekly Sports & Fitness Schedule
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CRESSWIND NEIGHBORHOOD THEATER By: Richard St. George The Cresswind Neighborhood Theatre is going full blast with their production of The Savannah Sipping Society. In this laugha-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by fate—and an impromptu happy hour— and decide it is high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they have 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 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 it is never too late to make new old friends. Meet the cast: Randa Covington: Sandy St George Dot Haigler: Pam Snell Marlafaye Moseley: Betsy Robertson Jinx Jenkins: Julie Edmondson Grandma Covington: Kathy Stoessel The shows are May 19-21 at 7PM. Tickets go on sale APRIL 18. More information to come in the Daily Update so keep your eyes open! We can always be contacted at cresswindtheatre@gmail.com
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Submitted by: Chuck Bridwell This has been a big comeback season for the Cresswind Community Chorus. We had a long Covid break and then . . . We have had three productions in the last ten months with a Summer Music Spectacular last July, then the Holiday Music Celebration in December followed by our most recent Spring Music Spectacular in April. We will be taking a break now until we begin preparation in September for the 2022 Holiday Music Celebration next December 8-11. If you’ve ever wanted to be in the Cresswind Chorus or want to come back to Chorus, we would love for you to join us in September. No audition required. See you in September!
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VARIETY SHOW 2022----COMING IN SEPTEMBER!
Submitted by: Richard St George The Cresswind Performing Arts Club (CPAC) has been busy this year. We had a great time lying for you in the Liar’s Club in February. Then in April we had two musical events starting with the Cresswind Community Chorus performing their Spring Music Spectacular with a rousing finish that will be remembered for quite a while. We also finally brought in Richard Petty’s Southern Journey Big Band to entertain the community...and did they ever entertain! May brings the Cresswind Neighborhood Theatre’s production of The Savannah Sipping Society (May 19-21). Ticket sales start April 18. Keep an eye out for information in the Daily Update. Here is the rest of our schedule for the year. This is all about neighbors entertaining neighbors! We hope to see you there! Information can always be found at www.cresswindpa.com
JUNE 24: CPAC Presents...OUT PAST NINE AUGUST 20: CPAC Performing Arts Fair
Submitted By Nancy Evans Every year since 2014, your talented, fun-loving neighbors have pooled their skills to bring a fabulous show to the Cresswind Community. This year will be no different, but WE NEED YOU to share your unique talent with us to make the next Variety Show even better than before. Even though the Variety Show does not happen until September, it is not too late to begin planning and rehearsing your act for the show. We have had a wide variety of acts including singers, dancers, pianists, bands, comedy, juggling, and instrumental groups. There will be future announcements in the Daily Update, but please consider taking part in this show. Acts will need to be confirmed by August 1st. The show dates are as follows:
SEPTEMBER 15-17: The Variety Show
• Thursday, September 15th
OCTOBER 27-29: Storytellers Showcase
• Friday, September 16th
NOVEMBER 17-19: CNT Presents...It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show
• Saturday, September 17th
DECEMBER 8-10: Cresswind Chorus Holiday Music Celebration
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Check out the CPAC website at www.cresswindpa. com to learn more about previous shows. We love adding new friends each year!!!
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Sizzlin’Sizzlin’ Summer Celebration! Summer Celebration! Sizzlin’ Summer Celebration!
2nd Quarter Meeting 2nd Quarter Meeting nd 2 Quarter Meeting nd - On the Green & Pavilion* nd - 22 Wednesday, Wednesday, June 22June On the Green & Pavilion* nd Wednesday, June 22 - On the Green & Pavilion* Everyone Welcome!
Everyone Welcome! Everyone Welcome! All Community Fund Members and Cresswind Non-Members All Community Fund Members and Cresswind Non-Members Meet onand TheCresswind Green! All Community FundLet’s Members Non-Members Let’s Meet on 3:00 The–Green! 4:30 Let’s Meet on The Green! Social, Refreshments,3:00 Entertainment, Meeting, Special Guests! – 4:30 Business 3:00 – 4:30 Sponsor provided refreshments and raffle, and always a few Guests! Surprises! Social, Refreshments, Entertainment, Business Meeting, Special
*If Rain then event will be inBusiness the ClubhouseMeeting, Ballroom Social, Refreshments, Entertainment, Special Guests! Sponsor provided refreshments and raffle, and always a few Surprises! Sponsor provided refreshments and raffle, Ballroom and always a few Surprises! *If Rain then event will be in the Clubhouse
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entertainment, refreshments, and raffle gifts. Thank you! Lisa Phifer for your ST PATRICK’S DAY SPRING CELEBRATION the meeting! captivating refreshments, voiceFord, and and songs! entertainment, andWendy raffleOGood ST PATRICK’S DAY SPRING CELEBRATION Sponsor: Greene Special Guest Hanlon’s Cloggers:refreshments, Mary Ramatowski, Jan Clinics! ST PATRICK’S DAY SPRING CELEBRATION entertainment, 135 gifts. News Thank you! Lisa Phifer for and your raffle Armistead, Arlene Stevens, Kopkin, celebrated gifts. Thank you! Lisa Bobbie Phifer for voice and songs! Wendy O your Spring at thecaptivating Mimi Szutz, Ann Causey and Diane Rooks THANK YOU Cresswind! For your continuous support captivating voice and songs! Wendy O 1st Quarter Hanlon’s offor our Programs to Help Local Seniors in need! Cloggers: Mary Ramatowski, Jan her Irish Words of Wisdom to close the Meeting with Hanlon’s Cloggers: Mary Jan • HELP THE HUNGRY* – 8 Ramatowski, HallKopkin, County Food Arlene Stevens, Bobbie meeting! business Armistead, Banks. Arlene Stevens, Bobbie Kopkin, Armistead, update, Sponsor: Greene Ford, andDiane SpecialRooks Guest Mimi Szutz, Ann Causey and • Medical Workers & Health Organizations – 135 celebrated Spring at theentertainment, 1st Quarter Szutz,Clinics! Ann Causey to and Diane Rooksand Good News support to Good News Clinics, for herMimi IrishVarious Words of Wisdom close theNGMS Meeting with businessrefreshments, update,
Foundation, other health-related. for her Irish Words of Wisdom to close the and raffle gifts. meeting! Thank you! • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren*- Financial meeting! Sponsor: Greene Ford, and Special Guest Lisa Phifer for assistance to Grandparent led families. 35 celebrated Spring at the 1st Quarter Sponsor: Greene Ford, and Special Guest your captivating voice and songs! Wendy O Hanlon’s • Help Me Please* Service Program – General Good News Clinics! 135 celebrated Spring at the 1st Quarter Cloggers:with Mary Ramatowski, Meeting businessJan Armistead, update,Arlene go Clinics! directly to Hall County charities for Goodfunds News Stevens, Bobbie Kopkin, Mimi Szutz, Ann Causey and Meeting with business update, projects done at Cresswind. Diane Rooks for her Irish Words of Wisdom to close • MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Program Hall Page 24
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County – Co-sponsor with United Way and Wisdom Project to train 500 Hall residents in recognizing problems, finding information, and help resources.
Cresswind LL Community Fund Mission Statement
• Cresswind Community Projects – Community Benches, AED units, Handicap Access Ramp, Fitness Center Rowing Machine-Stretching Table, Ballroom Sound System, Flags & Materials for curbside flags.
To enhance the lives of adults, primarily 55 & older, through charitable, educational, medical-health related, and cultural opportunities in Gainesville & Hall County. GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS OF RECENT EVENTS AND MEETINGS - www.cwcfund.org
• Amazon Smile Program – Turn a % of your purchases into donations to our General Fund. Sign up on Amazon Please.
*The Spirit of Cresswind, HELP THE HUNGRY, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, are service marks of The Cresswind LL Community Fund, Inc.
• The Spirit of Cresswind 4th Annual Golf Tournament - Donations go to General Programs and to Fire-Police-Sheriff-First Responders Golf Day
The Cresswind LL Community Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donations can be General or Restricted to a specific program and are tax deductible by law and in compliance with IRS policy. © 2022 The Cresswind LL Community Fund, Inc. All rights reserved
AWARD Submitted by: Sue Garcia An Official Proclamation of the Hall County Commission, presented by Commissioner Billy Powell, was delivered March 17th to the Cresswind LL Community Fund for their contributions to the health and well-being of citizens of in the Hall County community. This took place at the quarterly meeting of the Cresswind LL Community Fund, a local nonprofit headed by President Bill Papciak. These proclamations are issued to individuals or organizations in Hall County in recognition of action/ service above and beyond the call of duty; recognition of extraordinary achievement; and supporting actions that improve the quality of life of the Hall County Community.
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Club List
CLUBS AT CRESSWIND The staff and homeowners at Cresswind at Lake Lanier know that one of the best ways to learn more about an interest you already have or to make friends is to band together in the spirit of common experience. Our residents eagerly get involved in establishing their own interest groups. Do you like stamp collecting, photography, orchids or antique cars? Clubs are born from having a common interest! Below are a number of clubs that are already active at Cresswind at Lake Lanier. Join one of these or start your own. Yes, we have all the clubs you would expect and MORE! Visit the Cresswind website for additional information on Clubs. Arts & Crafts Clubs Artist’s Corner Creative Fun Creative Spaces is a Success Friends of the Alphabet Make & Take Crafts Needlecraft Pottery – Cone 5/6 Exchange Adv. Quilting Structures and Surfaces in Clay Watercolor Painting Writers in the Wind Book Clubs Tuesday Clubs, 1st, 2nd, Morning Monday Clubs, 3rd Book Babes Book Buds Book Worms Cover to Cover Book Club In the Stacks Reading between the Wines Theatre Goers Book Club ABC Men’s Card Game Clubs Bridge Clubs Bunco-Ladies Hand & Foot Canasta Clubs Hearts Mah Jongg Men’s Card Club Mexican Train Club Mixed Card Club Pinochle Pokeno Poker Club Rubber Bridge
Rummikub Samba Club
Tennis Club Trail Club
Dance Clubs Ballroom Dance Club Clogging Dance Rhythms Lake Lanier Bouncers Line Dance Rapid Rhythms Dance Club Wendy’s Choreography
Travel Clubs RV Club Travel Club
Musical Clubs Blue Grass Club Jazz Club Neighborhood Bands Small Bands Ukulele Club Performing Arts Clubs Cresswind Community Chorus Cresswind Neighborhood Theater Cresswind Performing Arts Club Cresswind Storytellers Club Liar’s Club Performing Arts Technical Team Scene Actors Guild (SAG) Variety Show Club Sports & Games Clubs Men & Women’s Billiards Bocce Club Bowling League Fishing Club Golf: Ladies & Men Kayak Club Pickleball Club Ping Pong Club Sports & Games
Religious & Bible Study Clubs Couples Ladies Men’s Shalom Club The Way Special Interest Clubs Bourbon Cabinet Club Bourbon Tasting Club CIC Investment Club Community Flag Club Cooking Club Cresswind LL Community Fund Garden Club Genealogy Club Great Decisions Investment Club: The Falls Italian Club Ladies Luncheon Club Living Stylishly Martini Club Model Railroad Club Scotch Lovers At Cresswind Slot Car Club Social Singles Spanish Club Tequila Club Veterans Club Volunteer Connection Wine Tasting
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BIBLE STUDY CLUBS Submitted by: Dave Dittmeier “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the servants of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim 3:1617 NIV) The combined Bible Study Clubs held a Nondenominational Prayer Service on April 3rd which was widely attended. Prayers were made for our world, our country, our community, our churches, and our families. A time of fellowship followed the service. Plans are also being made for a joint meeting with the Shalom Club and Bible Study Clubs to learn more about the Jewish faith. The Women’s Bible Study meets Thursdays from 4-5pm in the Savannah Room. Diane Denniston DianeDenniston222@gmail.com and/or Jami Dittmeier SJDittmeier@gmail.com The Men’s Bible Study meets Fridays from 10-11 in the Georgia Room. Dave Dittmeier DaDittmeier@ gmail.com The Way Bible Study meets in the Savannah Room in 6-week stints. Meg Bohn megbohn57@gmail.com Couples Bible Groups continue to meet throughout the community in private homes. Joanne Randall joran1088@gmail.com Great Pines Couples Bible Study is meeting in the Savannah Room every other Thursday at 7:00 pm. (you do not need to live on Great Pines to participate) Mark & Susan Hopkins hopkins2240@comcast.net “For the word of God is alive and active…” (Heb 4:12 NIV)
BOOK CLUBS 3RD MONDAY BOOK CLUB Joyce Allen jallen8734@gmail.com TUESDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB Jancie Dittmier sjdittmeier@gmail.com 1ST TUESDAY BOOK CLUB Lynne Tryon lynnetryon@gmail.com 2ND TUESDAY BOOK CLUB Julie Cottingham julie.cottingham1@gmail.com ABCs MEN’S BOOK CLUB Page 28
The ABCs Men’s Book Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm in the library. For those who may be curious ABC stands for Annuitants, Bibliophiles and Curmudgeons. If any of the males in the audience would like to join us, please email Dave Dittmeier at DaDittmeier@gmail.com to get signed up and for the current month’s reading selection. We only read non-fiction and focus primarily on history, spies, and biographies. Also, we have no dues! BOOK BABES BOOK CLUB Pat Hilger patricia.hilger@outlook.com BOOK BUDS BOOK CLUB Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 in the home of a member. No meeting in July. Zona Buchen zbuchen51@charter.net BOOK WORMS BOOK CLUB Cathy Koenig kckl110@gmail.com COVER-TO-COVER BOOK CLUB Donna Brown donnabrownga@comcast.net IN THE STACKS BOOK CLUB Kandi Andrade kandialpha@aol.com READING BETWEEN THE WINES BOOK CLUB Janet Nelson jnotesto87@gmail.com THEATRE GOERS BOOK CLUB Marilyn Young mayoung517@gmail.com
CRESSWIND BOWLING LEAGUE Submitted by: Paul Capal The Cresswind Bowling League completed the 2021/22 season on April 13th. The winners will be published in the next issue of the Waterfall. Congratulations to all Cresswind bowlers on a fine season. We look forward to everyone coming back for the 2022/23 season that will begin September 7, 2022. The Cresswind Bowling League will have a summer session of 10 weeks beginning June 1st and ending
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What’s Happening August 3rd. We are a handicap league and invite anyone at Cresswind to come out and enjoy a fun time with friends and neighbors. This summer the cost will only be $7.00/week. We will 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 and additional information can be found using the link on the Cresswind at Lake Lanier website under clubs.
CIC INVESTMENT CLUB Submitted By: Cathy Hoskinson The CIC Investment Club invites all Cresswind residents for a Lunch and Learn Seminar on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 11am-1pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom to hear Moore’s Wealth Management’s top two advisors, Chris Moore and Brian Moore, as they discuss how money could be potentially falling through the cracks in your retirement. Registration is required for this event. Please send an email to Cathy Hoskinson at cathy.hoskinson@ gmail.com no later than Wednesday, May 11, to make a reservation. Moore’s Wealth Management has won Best in Hall County for six consecutive years in the financial/advisor category and has been featured in both Forbes and Kiplinger magazines. If you are interested in the CIC Investment Club, we invite you to join us as a guest on the first Monday of the month from 1-3pm in the Clubhouse kitchen. Membership is limited to 30 residents who all actively participate in the research, evaluation, and investing opportunities of the club. Please contact Len Greco, President, at lengreco1104@aol.com or Cathy Hoskinson, Vice President, at cathy.hoskinson@gmail. com to attend and learn more about the club.
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE CLOGGING Submitted By: Wendy O’Hanlon Wendy and all the cloggers want to give a heartfelt “Thank you” to Mary Woulf for all the time she has dedicated in preparing routines and teaching the Beginner and Intermediate levels at Page 30
Cresswind for the past 3 years. Prior to moving to Gainesville, she also taught clogging in Florida, and we were fortunate she was willing to continue sharing her talent when Sharon Bragg relocated. Mary taught two classes each week and also led the cloggers in performance dances for the Variety Show and Community Fund meetings. Clogging classes will continue under the direction of Wendy and will run on Tuesdays at the current schedule with the goal to eventually combine both levels. The cloggers were invited to perform on St. Patrick’s Day for the Community Fund meeting and there are plans to perform again. Wendy will be introducing another style of clogging with her Advanced cloggers to perform at the September Variety show and also another performance routine unlike anything Cresswind has seen before.
COMMUNITY TRAVEL CLUB (CTC) Submitted by: Debbie Aery
CTC is busy planning for your next trip. Go to the Travel Club Website and take a look at all our trips listed for 2022. At the top of the page is a green box – click on it, check out the trip listing the month/date, then block these dates on your calendar. In February the Travel Group traveled to the Georgia Aquarium. We had a very educational and fun day with a behind the scenes tour where we explored the secret world behind the GA Aquarium plus much more. This Aquarium is the largest in the world housing more than 100,000 sea creatures. We took a break and enjoyed lunch inside the building with various types of food to
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What’s Happening choose from. March was a fun trip to Hindu Mandir. The Mandir located in Lilburn, Georgia was inaugurated in August 2007 after only 17 months of construction time. It is comprised of Turkish limestone, Italian marble, and Indian pink sandstone. The stone pieces were carved by hand in India, shipped to the US and then assembled in Lilburn. The structure is breathtaking. We had a guided tour of this magnificent shrine and even had an option of staying for a service. Afterwards, we were driven to Krog Street Market in Atlanta where we could choose from an assortment of food options. In April, our trip was a tour to the Atlanta History Center, Cyclorama Tullie Smith Farm, and then a delicious lunch at the Swan House. Please be sure to pay your $5.00 membership dues in order to go on our CTC trips if you have not done so!!! Join us in the Clubhouse each month as we present more trips and give away four (4) Gift Certificates to four (4) lucky winners. See you soon!
THE COOKING CLUB Submitted by: Jill Loftus Derby Day is fast approaching, and the preparations are awesome if that is any indication of the event, the Cresswind is in for a treat. The tent is ordered, the bar is being stocked, and the menu is in the tasting phase as we speak. We have added a Sharpest Dress Gentleman Category along with our Hat Contest. We will be having the race on an outdoor movie screen so everyone will be able to see. The entire event will be held outside. After the winners of the contest are announced plan on staying around for a little Derby Dancing. Some will be richer on the way out! Our Q2 classes are being offered on a lottery system for the first time. This will enable everyone to have an opportunity to participate if your number was selected. Instructions were sent to all current members, and we are hoping this works out well. The Cooking Club is a great way to meet your neighbors and enjoy great food and events. If you are new to the community contact Jill_Pastrick@yahoo.com for membership information.
CRESSWIND CLEANUP CREW - CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERKEEPERS Submitted by: Paul Burzotta, Stan Goldman, Mark Nestle It was a cold and blustery morning, but that sure Page 32
did not hold back our strong group of Cresswind volunteers! After 3 hours we counted . . . 600lbs of GARBAGE! Wahhooo! Great work Cresswind!!! The “Cresswind Cleanup Crew” is not an official club, but AWESOME neighbors which consisted of several members of the Cresswind Kayak Club, Cresswind Trail Club, Cresswind Boat owners, and several neighbors who graciously stepped in to help. What a FANTASTIC turnout! THANK YOU! Chattahoochee Riverkeepers, “Sweep the Hooch” is held in March and Lake Lanier Associations (LLA) is in the fall (TBA). Being that Cresswind is a private community this means we cannot be a site for any public cleanups. However, with the help of Riverkeepers and LLA, they supply us with all we need for safe and healthy ways to complete such tasks and we just count the lbs. to help them. It is completely up to our Cresswind LL community to become involved and take charge by getting this “runoff trash” out and properly disposed twice per year. Plastics, foam, tin, and rubber should not be filling up our only source of drinking water ~over 1/3 of the State of Georgia relies on this water to live.
CRESSWIND SOCIAL SINGLES CLUB Submitted by: Elaine Vetter Spring has been busy for the Social Singles with a variety of fun activities. After a 2-year hiatus we brought back the Chili Cook-off Fundraiser and it was our most successful one to date. Through the generosity of our members, we made a donation of $1129.00 to Good Samaritan Food Ministries of NE Georgia.
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What’s Happening Special thanks to Nancy Gladwell and Sue Wells for organizing the event plus they continue to set-up dates for members to volunteer at the food bank. Our annual membership meeting was held on April 10th and included voting on new Guidelines followed by social time with pizza & salad. Our May get-together will be on the 14th when we will take over the 3rd floor for Game/Social night which is always a popular event. In between our monthly gatherings we hold a Mingle on the 4th Wednesday of each month either in the Crow’s Nest or patio depending on weather. Springtime outings have been to Gibbs Gardens, Healan’s Head Mill and the Gainesville Botanical Gardens plus walks on Wilshire Trail and Williams Mill Greenspace. The guys continue to enjoy their monthly dinners at local restaurants, and we hope to add back ones for the whole membership soon. After being “on hold” for 2 years our members keep coming up with new ideas to make up for lost time, and we are trying our best to squeeze in as many as we can. Plans are being made to try our luck at the Escape Room in Gainesville (we flunked 3 years ago), gold mining in Dahlonega, tubing in Helen, a combo Luau/Beach party in the clubhouse, along with more hikes, lunches, etc. 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. On March 21, 2022, the Cresswind Social Singles representatives presenting Good Samaritans Food Bank Ministry with a $1129.00 check from the Chili Cook Off party proceeds. Great job!
GENEALOGY CLUB Submitted by: Dave Dittmeier The biggest news in the genealogical world since the last issue of the Waterfall was the release of the 1950 census. Most, if not all, Cresswinders are listed in this census, some for the first time. Club members have had a fun time searching for themselves versus searching for dead people. What a change!! The Genealogy Club is open to all residents who may be interested in searching their family tree. We meet the 4th Wednesday of the month January – October at 7:00 pm in the Georgia Room. Still want more information. Contact one of the facilitators: Howie Mueller - accudart556@yahoo.com or Dave Dittmeier - DaDittmeier@gmail.com. You might be a genealogist if……....you can remember obscure information about your great-greatgreat grandfather, but not what you had for lunch.
CRESSWIND LADIES GOLF Submitted by: Jill Loftus We are off to a great 2022 season. First of all, the Ladies Golf did not disappoint. We had a great showing in the Mardi Gras Parade with many of the ladies getting together and decorating the cart. It was so much fun marching down Cresswind Parkway with our golf flags cheering for our team. Although we did not win, we definitely showed!
CRESSWIND FISHING CLUB NEWS Submitted By: Gus Brown Spring is here and there is no better time to wet a line on our beautiful Lake Lanier. Cresswind 2022 Fishing School is giving members new techniques to catch more fish. Spotted bass, crappie, and big striped bass are finding their way onto our lines. Join the fishing club and join the fun.
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What’s Happening a partner and come join us. Next event is April 18th and then again May 25th. Contact Judy pallo@aol.com for more information. The Official Golf Season started April 7th. We have over 50 ladies golfing this season so you know we will be laughing having fun and hopefully improving our score! Play is at Royal Lakes Country Club. We would love to have you join us. Just a group of ladies having fun! Contact Jill Loftus at Jill_Pastrick@yahoo.com.
LIVING STYLISHLY CLUB Submitted by: Bobbie Kopkin Our Living Stylishly ladies have been very busy recently. We donned our flowery hats, put on our colorful boas, carried our Victoria’s Secret shopping bags, and “stylishly” participated in our Cresswind’s Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade. In March we had a safety presentation in the Crow’s Nest -“What Would You Do?” Babs Lester, a Cresswind resident who was in law enforcement for 24 years on the New York City police force, demonstrated various safety items and gave each of the participants a personal alarm whistle. Everyone learned many ways to be aware of our surroundings. We also received some great common-sense tips to use in our daily lives. Our next adventure will be a visit to the Lakewood Flea Market in Cumming, Georgia. This large market features unique home and garden decor, art, jewelry, and classic antiques/collectibles. After our shopping spree, we will meet for lunch and social time. We are also planning some fun events for this summer and fall. We are coordinating our Fall Fashion Show in October with the Ladies Luncheon Club, so be sure and join Living Stylishly so you can attend this fashionable event. Your $5 check should be made out to Living Stylishly and deposited in our club mailbox in the clubhouse lobby.
sub-freezing temperatures and wind. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed being active together. The medal winning teams can be found on the Cresswind at LL Pickleball Group Facebook page. The Clay Myers Tournament was played also on a blustery day in the neighborhood. It was another great and fun event that was wrapped up with a potluck gathering that evening. We want to thank Dr. Evgeny Krynetskiy of Specialty Orthopedics, a foot and ankle specialist, for providing snacks and water for the tournament. Our winners are: Women’s Advance Gold – Lisa Brown Silver – Susie Holbrook Bronze – Becky Lyons Women’s Intermediate Gold – Lynn Williams Silver – Linda Brown Bronze – Vicki Lazarri Low Intermediate Mixed Gold – Danny Brown Gold – Mary Gammon (tied) Bronze – Deena Demchak Men’s Advanced Gold – Harry Takemura Silver – Carl Kologinczak Bronze – Gary Kruse Men’s Intermediate 1 Gold – Jack Williamson Silver – Al Pileggi Bronze – Marty Prah Men’s Intermediate 2 Gold – Dave Johnson Silver – Ted Holbrook Bronze - Stan Kopkin We also had a wonderful turnout for the Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade. Our volunteers did an outstanding job decorating our golf cart. Thanks to all of them and to players who marched behind supporting the club! We are all looking forward to warmer temperatures and hopefully less wind! Keep an eye out for spring leagues, scrambles, and other events. Remember to mark your calendars for the Reed tournament and dinner on October 15th. See you on the courts!
PICKLEBALL CLUB NEWS Submitted By: Brenda Newman Our Cresswind Pickleball Club players have proven themselves to be a hearty bunch this winter. Our Polar Express Tournament lived up to its name. There were 96 players and several volunteers who braved Page 36
CRESSWIND PING PONG CLUB Submitted By: Steven Gould Stay Sharp and Fit
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What’s Happening If your knees are not quite what they used to be, but you still want to keep physically active and mentally sharp, table tennis, one of the fastest growing racket sports, may be a perfect fit. Ping Pong is not just for kids; according to a recent article in the New York Times, the sport offers more health benefits than it would appear at first glance. Table tennis is a fast game that requires quick thinking, flexibility to reach for shots and clever footwork to play well. Popular for more than 100 years, table tennis has changed over the years, becoming increasingly fast-paced and complex. When played with great skill, table tennis is a real work-out compared with moderate rowing or playing racket ball. Ping Pong may also help older adults fight off depression, frailty and prevent cognitive decline. A 2014 Korean study, published in the Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, of 164 women over the age of 60 found that regular physical activity can prevent age-related functional decline and promote psychological and social wellness. Exercises that require the use of tools, such as the paddle and ball in table tennis, had a more positive effect on older women’s cognitive function than other activities that included dancing, walking, gymnastics and resistance training. From: theoldish.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 7pm8pm.
PINOCHLE CLUB Submitted by: Alex Ford Six years ago, a friend invited me to go to the clubhouse to sit in on a Pinochle card game. I had never played Pinochle before and felt I should not even be there since I would only be interfering with the players. The group not only welcomed me with open arms, but they also interrupted their game so I could sit in on a couple of open hands in order to learn the game. Once I got the gist of the game, I then played with another player assisting me until I was completely on my own. The whole process of learning to play Pinochle was quick, and I was on my own within an May/June 2022
hour or so. So, if you have never played Pinochle before or have not played in many years, do not let this stop you from joining us. We are a friendly group who would be happy to help you learn the game, and we are always looking for more players. It is a fun and relaxing way to spend the afternoon. We play on Saturdays from 1-4pm, Clubhouse Card room on the second floor Pinochle players: Standing L to R: Steve and Cathy Remsen, and Marilyn Glasser. Seated L to R: Gary and Judy Lowen, Renee Rizzo and George Sampson.
POKER CLUB Submitted by: Jerry Warlock Joe Willis is the winner of the 2021 Cresswind Hold’em Championship Tournament. The Poker Club plays every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights. If interested in playing contact jerryworlock@gmail.com for more information.
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 are working on a Quilt of Valor to be donated. Come see the pattern we are using. Our group works 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. See article: “QUILTS OF VALOR FOUNDATION (QOVF)” for information about the organization.
QUILTS OF VALOR FOUNDATION (QOVF) A Quilt of Valor is… “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor in serving our nation.”
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What’s Happening at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) to a young soldier from Minnesota. Catherine recalls: Chaplain John Kallerson opened the door for us at Walter Reed primarily because his wife Connie Kallerson happened to be a quilter. She impressed upon him how comforting quilts can be. On that day ½ of the 300 QOVs were awarded to the physically wounded and ½ were awarded to those struggling with psychological/emotional trauma and distress. Our focus is…on those most in need of comfort and healing first; those who need to know their sacrifice is acknowledged, those who need the affirmation of a hug, and those who never heard the words “Welcome Home”. Quilts = Healing Catherine Roberts’ Dream Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 with a dream, literally a dream. Founder Catherine Roberts’ son Nat was deployed in Iraq. According to Catherine: The dream was as vivid as real life. I saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched over. The permeating feeling was one of utter despair. I could see his war demons clustered around, dragging him down into an emotional gutter. Then, as if viewing a movie, I saw him in the next scene wrapped in a quilt. His whole demeanor changed from one of despair to one of hope and well-being. The quilt had made this dramatic change. The message of my dream was: Quilts = Healing. The model appeared simple: have a volunteer team who would donate their time and materials to make a quilt. One person would piece the top and the other would quilt it. I saw the name for this special quilt: it was Quilt of Valor.
A MESSAGE FROM: THE CLL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS TEAM (RAOK) Amelia Earhart, long remembered as a courageous and pioneering woman aviator, has been credited with saying… “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up to make new trees, thereby spreading beauty across the land.” The RAOK team, consisting of six people, continues to anonymously and randomly place “BUTTERFLY BLESSINGS” throughout Cresswind LL as a way to spread kindness and thoughtfulness across our “land”. You may have found that a solar-powered butterfly, flower and/or garden statue mysteriously appeared in your front shrub Page 38
bed, only to have it disappear several days later. Or perhaps you may have simply seen their colored lights in front of a neighbor’s house while taking an evening stroll. What you are seeing is your CLL friends and neighbors clandestinely “planting” the blessings of hope, kindness, compassion, and belonging in support of building a gracious and grateful community. Conceived during the social isolation and despair caused by the COVID pandemic, this effort has aligned with our CLL Community Garden Monarch Butterfly project, where living butterflies are born, fed, and freed as symbols of hope and good tidings. If you want to help the RAOK team spread the “roots” of kindness throughout our community, you can contact us by emailing: raokindness2021@gmail.com.
THE RV CLUB - TIME TO HIT THE ROAD AGAIN! Submitted By: Ken and Priscilla Stockwell Once again, we have shaken off the winter cold, dewinterized the RVs and started to head out again for another fun year. Many of our members used the winter months to take care of maintenance, maybe even shop for new RVs (always a fun thing to do) and otherwise prepare for the season. Early spring trips underway or recently completed, include: • 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) If you missed those, additional trips are already planned for the fall, including: • September 10 – September 18, 2022: (Memphis, TN/ Arkansas) • October 13 – October 18: Gatlinburg, TN We are always looking for new neighbors to join in the fun, so if you have an RV (or are shopping for one!) and are inclined to spend some time with your fellow travelers, please let us know. Whether it is a longer planned trip, or simply a “pop up” trip for a few days at one of our many Lake Lanier parks, we always have a great time together. Come join the group for an experience you will not 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.
SHALOM CLUB Submitted by: Miriam Rosenberg In Shalom Club news, we are happy to share a fun program we had in March. We enjoyed a baking session before the holiday of Purim. We made delicious
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What’s Happening hamantaschen (fruit filled triangular cookies) that are traditionally made for Purim. We had a wonderful morning of baking, eating, and visiting. Our next program is a pot-luck brunch on Saturday, June 6th at 10:30 am for Shavuot, holiday of the giving of the Ten Commandments. A dairy meal is traditional for this holiday. We hope to see new and old members join us for this upcoming program. If you’d like more information about the Shalom Club, reach out to Miriam Rosenberg (grammycooks716@gmail. com) 954-501-9249 or Karen Walters (karsuew@gmail.com) 301-461-1900.
SMALL BANDS UPDATE Submitted by: Harold Timms With Spring in the air, several of the Cresswind Small Bands are starting to get active again. Uke Orchestra performed during the Mardi Gras parade.
Just Jazz is a new jazz combo here in Cresswind and played its inaugural gig at the recent Mardi Gras party here in the clubhouse. Joyride have made some changes and will be performing here at the June First Friday on June 10th. Out Past Nine is a Rock and Roll band made up of Cresswind residents better known as your neighbors. We have been together for a few years and have played here in Cresswind at the Variety Shows, First Fridays and even club events. Additionally, we have played in the town park for the city of
Hiawassee residents! We play hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s to include everyone from Linda Ronstadt to the Shirelles, Roseanne Cash and even the king himself…TINY TIM…ooops ELVIS! We enjoy playing for our neighbors here in Cresswind and are scheduled to play June 24th so keep an eye out to your Daily Update for more information. The band offers the added enticement: the 500th guest gets to kiss the May/June 2022
drummer! The band also has several performances in the area in June and July which are open to the public. We will be performing at the town park in Hiawassee, Georgia on July 23rd. This is our second year playing for the town, and it has been a lot of fun. Private events coming up include performances at Twin Lakes on June 17th and the Georgia Police and Fire Games at the Midtown Greenway in Gainesville on June 20th.
TENNIS CLUB Submitted by: Sandy Barmak The arrival of Spring brought lots of activity to the tennis courts! Our Resident Mixed Doubles league enjoyed 6 weeks of exciting competition on Friday mornings on four courts. Nancy Gould and Shirley Osterloh were captains of Doubles Vision and Roger Otto and Norman Slovis led team Survivors. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to play with new partners and against other players. Watch for information in late summer for the formation of new teams for our Fall Resident Mixed Doubles league. Now that this league play is over, Friday morning “open play” mixed doubles has resumed. Start time is 9:00 am, just show up and play! Thanks to the research and design efforts of club members, Phil Vinyard and Harry Takemura, the tennis courts have a new amenity – a backboard. This is something that many of our members have been requesting. The tennis club expresses its gratitude to the “Help Me Please” volunteers of the Cresswind Community Fund who worked on the installation of the Backboard. A special shout out to Jeff Agnew, Denny Allen, Ron Massey, Harry Takemura, John Ulam and Russ Williams for their time and expertise in getting the job done. The tennis club appreciates the HOA’s financial support for the Backboard amenity. We anticipate many players utilizing this new amenity to improve their strokes. An additional thank you to Russ Williams and Ron Massey from “Help Me Please” for their hard work in building our new bulletin board outside of court 1. What an improvement! Monday mornings were especially busy on the courts. Dan Skeels and his Silverball team played against outside community teams. The ladies were also active as we had two USTA 3.0 Ladies 55+ teams representing Cresswind. Debbie Cortjens and Cindy Halperin were co-captains of one team and Shirley Osterloh and Nancy Stockwell were cocaptains of the second team. There is no rest for the ladies though. As soon as the 55+ teams completed play, our
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What’s Happening USTA 3.0 65+ team began their competition. We all enjoyed a brisk fun evening cookout on the patio on March 19th, which was preceded by a tennis clinic led by Bill Papciak and his instructors. Judy Cox and Judy Mota, our social committee co-chairs, assisted by board members Donna Fillmon and Martha Roberts did a fabulous job organizing the event and seeing that we had plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, and fixings. Delicious side dishes were brought by members to round out the meal. Thank you to Nancy and Steve Gould who skillfully worked the grill and assured we all had enough to eat. We look forward to more fun social events. You can stay informed about all tennis events by checking out our website, https://cresswindll.wixsite.com/cwtennis. You can also contact our president, Sandy Barmak at sandybarmak@gmail.com.
THE ARTIST’S CORNER Submitted by: Diana Thurmon
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VETERANS CLUB Submitted by: Bill Edmondson Our Veterans Club has been very busy these past few months. Our mentors continue their coaching and gatherings to help area veterans in our court systems. Our hospice qualified members continue their visits and Page 40
presentations to Hall County Veterans within the Hospice program…year to date we have provided six (6) Hospice military recognition ceremonies honoring these men and women and thanking them for their service to America. Our program to help area veterans Barbara and John Kalina has provided eight (8) drawing the winning raffle ticket. needy veterans with financial assistance in the form of rent, utility payments, gift cards for food, and temporary housing aid. There has been an increase in requests for assistance this year with several referrals coming from the Veterans Administration and area non-profits, so we have added an additional member (Deborah Ulam) to help with the vetting process making sure their need is true and how best we can serve. And most recently, you have likely seen our efforts to raise funding to support these programs by raffling a week vacation in Hilton Head. The owners of this house, Barbara and John Kalina, have been very gracious in donating a week stay for two (2) years now, and they drew the winning ticket for this year on Friday April 1st…and the winner is… Betty Wages! Betty, we appreciate your support and hope you have a very enjoyable visit. We thank all Cresswinders for supporting our many efforts…THANK YOU!!! Veteran Club Board with the Kalina’s… ticket sales totaling $4,225. Thank you Cresswind!
WENDY’S CHOREOGRAPHY DANCE CLUB Submitted By: Wendy O’Hanlon We are thrilled to be able to once again entertain and encourage senior participation at the Gainesville-Hall County Senior Life Center on Prior Street. On March 23rd Wendy O’Hanlon, Cathy Jeffrey, Debbie King and Debbie Seymour from Choreography handed out leis and performed a Hawaiian and Polynesian Dance led by Mary Ramatowski. Cheryl Vassiliadis, our Cresswind ballet instructor, led two more
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dances to Scottish reels. Cheryl has been running her Creative Movement hour with the seniors for several years and it is evident that they enjoy being able to participate along with her fun and easy steps. Before parting with our “Happy Trails” song, everyone donned their cowboy hats and Wendy led her Choreography ladies to a line dance she created. The Choreography group is currently working on a jive routine, choreographed by Wendy, with plans to perform it in the future at Cresswind. Stay tuned!
CRESSWIND LADY’S LUNCHEON CLUB (CLLC) Submitted by: Abby Saccomanno, President The CLLC was formed to gather the women of Cresswind
together for luncheons and events to socialize with neighbors and meet new friends in our community. CLLC recently had its second luncheon event March 23rd with a sell-out crowd. A catered lunch of three (3) types of soup, salad, bread, and an amazing chocolate fountain for dessert was served. It was a nice afternoon of mingling, eating and relaxing. There is an upcoming luncheon/fashion show event with CLLC along with Living Stylishly with Neighbors in October. Dates and details will be forthcoming in the Daily Email. Be sure to watch for it as you do not want to miss out on this fun event!
MY WONDERFUL WORLD OF GOURDS! Submitted by Glenn Burkhalter
It was 1990 and I needed some gourds to put up a two-tiered martin pole in my backyard. So, when I planted my vegetable garden, I added a row of birdhouse gourds---and those gourd vines “took over” my garden! Now, I only needed 16 gourds for birdhouses, but when the gourd leaves and vines died back that Fall, I picked up over 200 nice big gourds! So, I began to wonder what could I ever do with all those extras? And that’s when I met a man who grew gourds for a living. He told me about the American Gourd Society, and the Gourd Show held every October in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. And when he said he took a pickup truck load up there every year and came back with a thousand dollars in his pocket, he got my attention! So---come October, Carolyn and I packed for a fun weekend at the Ohio Gourd Show. I loaded my 200 gourds in the bed of our Dodge Dakota pickup and packed my shaving kit. But Carolyn packed four suitcases, two handbags, and three pairs of shoes. Just where did she think I could put all that luggage? So, we compromised; I put two suitcases and one handbag in the bed of the truck with my gourds, but I still didn’t see any need for more than one pair of shoes; the pair she was wearing! Well, she finally agreed, and we headed out for Ohio. When we reached Mt. Gilead, the first thing we saw was a big banner stretched over the street. It read: “WELCOME TO MT. GILEAD, OHIO, HOME OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST GOURD SHOW”, and they weren’t kidding! As we approached the fairgrounds where the show was being held, cars and pickup trucks were parked bumper-to-bumper along both sides of the May/June 2022
street and in every vacant lot we passed by. At the fairgrounds, at least fifty pickup trucks were circled around an area about the size of a football field--and it looked like every vendor was selling gourds! They had big gourds, little gourds, tall gourds, short gourds, fat gourds, skinny gourds, round gourds, flat gourds, green gourds, dry gourds, warty gourds, luffa gourds, painted gourds, and any other kind of gourd you could imagine. So, I checked in with the vender salesperson, paid my $50 vendor’s fee and sold my gourds. Come Monday morning, I didn’t have $1000 dollars in my pocket, but I did have a really bad case of gourd fever! The next spring, I planted more gourds---about an acre of them---but I made sure I planted them as far away from my vegetable garden as I could get them. Growing gourds became my hobby; it was hard work and long hours, especially in June, July, and August, but it was a hobby I enjoyed, and it paid for itself. Not many hobbies do that. Over the next 23 years, I delivered or shipped gourds to most all US states and five foreign countries. We were vendors at Gourd Shows in 14 different states, including Arizona and New Mexico. For ten years straight, we drove the 3600-mile round trip to the Arizona show. It was our most profitable show, by far; and four times, we extended that trip on to the California coast. Somewhere, in the main building of the Los Angeles Botanical Gardens, I have one of these knotted gourds on display. Carolyn and I traveled thousands of miles, selling gourds coastto-coast and border-to-border. And when I finally sold my last gourd, gross sales had exceeded $250,000. So---if you ever want to start a conversation with me; JUST ASK ABOUT MY GOURDS!
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