Windermere Leaflet March 2021 by The Times

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OFFICE INFORMATION Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041 Stacy Maguire | Activities Office 678-455-7708 ext. 2 | windermereactivities@comcast.net Josh Laskowski | Association Manager 678-455-7708 ext. 3 | windermeremanager@comcast.net After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2 TENNIS OFFICE Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net BOARDING

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STREET MAINTENANCE To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Jessica Harkins: jmharkins@forsythco.com

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BOARD REMINDERS AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours. Replacement cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted. LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way. www.windermerecommunity.net www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

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The Windermere Leaflet is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Windermere Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services. Magazine design by Chelsea Sunshine.

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HOA PRESIDENT UPDATE

Community Updates

Dear Residents, As you know, we have two large issues in the Windermere community involving Daves Creek. Below is some information to share what we know thus far: Update on Daves Creek/Trammel Erosion: We have been told that the ongoing erosion and bank deterioration has been discussed between the County and the Golf Club. It is our understanding that the repair and restoration of the area will be happening very soon. Update on Village Center Lane Erosion Problem: To recap, late last year Windermere experienced a major erosion event on Village Center Lane – the road that connects Farrington/ Grandview to the Lodge Parking Lot. The Board has put together a Committee to investigate and make recommendations to the Board. The Committee consists of Board member Richard Clark, the GM of the Golf Club, Property Manager Josh Laskowski, and a Windermere resident who is the Chief Engineer for a neighboring city. The Committee has now heard back from the County Engineering Department, and the County is strongly recommending a re-build of the culverts as they were. In this way, no costly and time consuming Environmental Impact Studies would need to be done. That is, if the Board wanted to replace the access road with a bridge, or use another water flow system, the County would need to evaluate the effect of that plan on Dave’s Creek flow, the upstream floodplain and changes to the flood elevations downstream. That would also involve federal oversight and add a substantial amount of time to the project. The Committee has been in contact with one Civil Engineering firm, and will approach two others, as per our financial governance policies. At the January Board meeting, the Committee reported back to the Board, and sought authority to spend up to $10,000 on the Engineering study. The study is necessary, as construction documents, county engineering approvals and bid documents are required for rebuilding the infrastructure and procuring construction contractors. The Board approved the expenditure, and approved of the tentative Committee timeline below.

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Present until February 1 – Collect bids from three Civil Engineering firms. February – Engage firm for evaluationand present needed scope of work March – Committee evaluates and accepts Engineering firm’s recommendation; recommendation made to full Board for Approval to move forward April – bid out project to Construction Firms April – Construction commences July 1 – Estimated Completion Date Cost. At this point, we still do not know. The Board has set aside $250,000 for the project, but we expect it will cost more, perhaps even much more. We have heard from many of you that do not access the road, and don’t see a need to fix it. We hear you, but you must keep in mind that what exists now is not acceptable to the County, as it has and will continue to affect water flow both up- and downstream. And it is our problem to fix. It is our land. Not the County’s land, nor the golf course’s land. We wish that wasn’t the case, but facts are facts. If you would like to provide input, please feel free to contact Board lead Richard Clark at juniordrums@hotmail.com, or Property Manager Josh Laskowski at josh. laskowski@fsresidential.com. While we realize that many in the three most-affected neighborhoods likely wish this project could be completed faster, that’s just not how construction projects of this magnitude work. It likely won’t make you feel any better, but three of the seven Board members live in the affected neighborhoods, with two more living in Southgate. In other words, we share your pain.

Sincerely, Craig Holmes Windermere HOA President

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COMMUNITY NEWS MAILBOXES Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION

FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS We understand that no one wants to receive those pesky violation letters! The most frequent violations that can be easily avoided are: GARAGE & YARD SALES Individual or neighborhood garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales, yard sales or similar activities within Windermere are prohibited. Community-wide events have traditionally been scheduled twice per year.

LAWNS TRASH CANS They must be stored out of view from the street. They cannot be stored on the side of the house or by the garage.

Rule Update: Trash and recycling containers should be placed at the curb for no more than 48 hours. Generally, this is 24 hours prior to pickup and 24 hours after pickup.

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

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Greetings from The Windermere Architectural Review Committee, FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES PLEASE CLICK HERE. As we ended 2020, we have had the opportunity to add new members to the Committee. With our new members, comes new ideas and new perspectives. This has led to our 2021 initiative, A Community-Wide Communication Campaign. It is the Committee’s goal to evaluate and streamline the existing ARC Guidelines, Standards, and Procedures. The Committee will evaluate each section and add, remove, and edit where needed. This will be done while highlighting and communicating areas of focus to the community to ensure that Windermere is the premier community in South Forsyth county. Every few months the Committee will be highlighting areas that we have asked the Compliance officers to focus on. These will be the areas that the Committee has updated in the guidelines. To start the communication campaign, we would like to highlight the areas that have been discussed thus far, and will be focused on during compliance and ARC inspections: Section 2.05 Landscape (b) Tree Removal and Replacement Standards

the view of the home. Shrubs past their useful age or ones that are hollow/holey/see- through should be removed and replaced if necessary. Dead or partially dead shrubs should be removed and replaced if necessary. Mulch (and ground covering) Rock is not an approved ground covering. (ii.) Rock Rock may be approved in areas where water runoff is problematic only with ARC or management approval. Additionally, large boulders and oversized rock as an accent may be approved with ARC and management approval. The following rocks have been approved: • Large Boulders and Landscape Rocks: Larger rocks used to create beautiful centerpieces for different landscapes. These large rocks can be anywhere from half-man to 4 or 5 man in size, making them incredibly heavy. These sturdy giants are useful for supporting decorative gardens, building bench rocks, and building outcroppings as well.

a. There should be at least one street tree per property.

• Two to Six-Inch Quarry Spalls: These larger, jagged, baseball-sized rockery rocks are often used in smaller retaining walls, or embedded in wet landscapes to provide greater stability for building other structures. Spalls can be compacted fairly well while still allowing water filtration.

b. If owner desires to replace a street tree it must follow the prelisted stipulations.

• Rocks that are NOT permitted include, but not limited to.. River Pebbles, Crushed Gravel, and Pea Gravel.

Street Trees 1. (vi) The ARC will approve removal of a street tree under the following circumstances.

c. If a tree is removed and not replaced, owner should remove the stump, level the ground and add sod or approved landscaping in that area d. ARC may approve removal of all street trees under certain circumstances should the yard have extra landscaping and shrubs to compensate for lack of street trees. Pruning (iii). All street trees limbs should be cut to hang no lower than 12 feet from the ground surface. Beds should contain an adequate amount of shrubs to accent the home without being overcrowded. Empty beds are not permitted. Shrubs should be neatly trimmed and accent the view of the home without exceeding the homes aesthetics. Shrubs should not be so large that they cover

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Section 2.07 Maintenance (e.) (xv.) Play equipment/trampolines and other exterior structures in the backyard should be kept in good repair. Dilapidated, ripped or deteriorating structures should be removed, repaired or replaced. We look forward to receiving feedback and working with the management, Board, and community during 2021. Sincerely, The Windermere Architectural Committee

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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LODGE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Closed Saturday and Sunday Gym Closed every Wednesday from 9am-11am for Deep Cleaning

LODGE RENTALS

Book your party today at the Lodge! Completed agreements and full payment is required at time of booking. No dates can be penciled in.

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

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

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

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2021 Pool Stickers are Available Now! All residents who have paid their full annual assessment ($1,100) for 2021 and have a zero balance on their account may begin claiming their pool stickers today.

Important Information Regarding Receiving Your Pool Stickers! When receiving your pool stickers, you will be asked to acknowledge that you have read and will comply with the Pool Rules. The current pool rules and acknowledgment form are available on our website. Please complete the Acknowledgement in its entirety and bring it with you to the Lodge when you pick up your stickers. Please note, the form must be signed by the homeowner. Children, Nannies, and other Relatives are not able to sign

the form in place of the homeowner. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR ACCESS CARDS WITH YOU. NO STICKERS WILL BE GIVEN OUT FOR ANY ACCESS CARDS NOT PRESENTED IN THE OFFICE. Only 2 ACTIVE Access Cards** are allowed per household. The Staff will only be allowed to activate and provide a pool sticker for a maximum of 2 cards. * The lodge office may be closed during normal business hours on certain days for lunch between 1pm and 2pm and/or as needed for site inspections . **Replacement cards are available for purchase. The cards are $25.00 payable either by check or money order only (no cash or credit cards accepted).

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TENNIS NEWS

Ankle Biters Tennis Ankle Biters Tennis (ABT) is now available in Windermere. ABT specializes in introducing tennis to children 10 and Under. We offer Wednesday classes for 6 and Under, 8 and Under and 10 and Under. Ankle Biter’s is focused on keeping tennis fun while staying on schedule with online classes, thus avoiding inclement weather and cancellations. These classes are designed for beginners and kids who have never played tennis. FREE t-shirts and rackets based on availability and size of child.

Need to Reserve a Court?

March Drill Schedules Monday 9:30am-11:00 Lady’s Open Drills

All reservations should be made on your phone at Kourts.com. This app allows you to make court reservations, as well as reserving your spot and paying online for Bobby’s drill sessions. Please ensure that your contact information on the association website (www. windermerecommunity.net) is updated to include email addresses and cell phone numbers, as this is required information to register for the Kourts app.

Friday 9:30am-11:00 Adult OPEN Drills Friday 11:15am-12:45 Adult Beginners Only Drills Saturday 9am-10:30 Adult OPEN Drills Please sign-up for all drills ahead of time on Kourts.com as space is limited for all drills to allow for proper social distancing.

We encourage you to download the app and sign up. Here is a short video to help you get started: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=e6LvdWNGOUw

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If you have any questions about the app or how to use it, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 www.WindermereCommunity.net

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TENNIS NEWS Pickle Ball Open Play Has Begun Open Play Pickleball is now being held for all Windermere residents two days a week. No reservations needed – just join us up at the pickleball courts on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm or Sunday afternoon from 1:00-3:00pm. Our Windermere Pickleball Coordinator, Robin Wolfe will be on hand the first couple of sessions to help organize play. As long as there is interest, we will continue with these times every Thursday and Sunday. For all other play times, we ask that you continue to reserve your courts on the Kourts.com app in order to ensure a court will be available. If you have any questions about pickleball or how to get involved, please reach out to Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 or our new Pickleball Coordinator Robin at windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com. And don’t forget, if you are interested in a private, semi-private, or group pickle ball lessons, you can contact Coach Chris Wolfe at wolfecr@aol.com.

Want to Stay Connected to Windermere Tennis? Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net to be added to his weekly e-mail newsletter for timely updates on weekly drills, junior lessons and other events at the courts.

Bobby’s Coaching Corner Basic Court Geometry Tennis isn’t rocket science; however, a few basic geometry lessons can go a long way in improving your game. This month’s tip is compliments of International Tennis Coach Craig Webster.

Also, don’t forget to join the Windermere Tennis Facebook page!

Need your racquet strung? Thad is offering discount stringing services to Windermere residents. Residents pay $36 for Wilson NXT that would normally cost $44 through other stringing services. Hybrid of NXT and Luxilon 4G Element Alu Power is also $36 compared to $44 other places. Contact Bobby at schindlerb@ comcast.net or 770-598-8378 for more information

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COMMUNITY CLUBS

Ladies Bridge:

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

Couples Bridge:

Meets every 3rd Saturday at the Lodge. Contact Marcia Tidwell at 770-330-5386!

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Amenity Cards: the amenity access cards should be given to the buyer at closing from seller. If not, the buyer or seller may purchase them from the association for $25 per card (maximum of 2 cards).

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Tennis Committee Meeting 6PM

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20 Easter Celebration 12:30-2:30PM Couples Bridge 6PM

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Lodge & Fitness Center The Fitness Center was re-opened in June on a limited basis. We are glad to announce that we have been able to open the gym back to its full operations. Please read all posted signs before entering the gym. Although we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week, as a courtesy to other residents of your community, please remember to always clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing. Lastly, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours when others are wanting to use the facility.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2021 EVENTS

CLICK LOGO FOR MENU FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS COMING TO WINDERMERE IN MARCH! FRIDAYS FROM 5-7PM IN THE CLUBHOUSE PARKING LOT We are excited to bring in a variety of food trucks to the community in the month of March! Each week we will be showing appreciation to the community!

MARCH 5

All Around the World FEATURING: RESIDENT APPRECIATION! 1st 20 pre-orders will receive a free side or dessert with your order!

MARCH 12

Yom FEATURING: TEACHER APPRECIATION! Free meal for all of our resident teachers!

MARCH 19

You will be able to place a pre-order for your meals 24-48 hours ahead of time (be sure to check your email blasts and our community facebook page for the order link each week).

South of Philly FEATURING: HEALTH CARE WORKERS APPRECIATION! Free meal for all of our resident health care workers!

Walk up orders will be allowed, but quantities may be limited so we highly encourage you to pre-order online ahead of time!

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Love at Wurst Sight FEATURING: FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION! Free meal for all of our resident first responders!

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EASTER EGG HUNT EASTER CELEBRATION SATURDAY, MARCH 20 (12:30-2:30PM)

UPCOMING EVENTS What to look forward to: EGG HUNT – will begin promptly at 12:45pm for all ages! PETTING ZOO EASTER BUNNY with photo opp! BUBBLE LADY DJ PRIZES Participating Sponsors: The Cole Team The Sherry & Co Real Estate Team Atlanta Piano Fortissimo Gymnastics World of Georgia

Join us for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Lodge Courtyard! We missed out on this great event last year, so we are making this year’s bigger and better!

If your children will be participating in the egg hunt, please bring 12 candy or toy filled eggs per child to the activities office by Friday, March 19th. Eggs can be dropped off anytime in the box provided by the front door.

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2021 GARAGE SALE DATES: SATURDAY, APRIL 17 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2

Windermere will provide the Garage Sale signs at the neighborhood monuments only. Please do not place signs in your yard. Participates may have a balloon for their mailbox. We advertise the neighborhood sale in the classified section of the AJC and Forsyth Paper. We do not advertise specific addresses. We encourage you to also do your own advertising to get more traffic at your home.

SAVE THE DATE: Spring Movie Night on the Field: Saturday, April 24th! More details coming soon!

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PET NEWS

Fun Pet Facts

I thought it would be fun to research some interesting pet facts, so I found these on “PET RETRIEVER” from 2019 and picked out a few of my favorites.

13. Horses were widely domesticated by 2000 B.C. and were used to pull chariots and other types of vehicles through the Middle East.

1. The word pet comes from the Middle English word “petty” meaning “small”. The word pet was first given to humans often in regards to a spoiled whining child. Only later did it translate to animals.

14. Christopher Columbus brought back 2 parrots as pets for Queen Isabella when he returned from his journey to the Americas.

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3. Pet ownership was historically a sign of wealth and free time. 4. Dogs were the 1st domesticated animal and therefore, most likely our human ancestors’ first pet. Historians believe the 1st domesticated dogs became pets in the Paleolithic Era. 5. Cats were domesticated in Egypt around the 16th century B.C. 6. Ancient Egypt kept hyenas, lions and monkeys as pets, but none were as wisely worshiped as the cat.

15. About 40% of dogs and cat owners found their pets through word of mouth. 16. Millennials own more pets than Generation X and Baby Boomers. 17. Interacting with pets can lower blood pressure, slow heart rate, regulate breathing and relax tensed muscles as well as increase serotonin and dopamine hormones in the brain that make us happy and relaxed. 18. Children who own a pet are less likely to have anxiety. Enjoy your pets.... whatever kind you choose!! Mine have definitely been therapy for me.

7. Fish are the most popular pet in America, with over 143 million of them swimming around in American households. 8. Cats and dogs are the second and third most popular pets in America with 88.3 million and 74.8 million. 9. Pet ownership is higher than it has ever been with almost 60% of American households having at least one. 10. Pet insurance began in Sweden - half of the nation’s pets are now insured. The first pet insurance in America was purchased in 1982 to protect the dog that played the title role in Lassie. 11. Other popular pets in the U.S. include birds (7.9 million); small mammals like hamsters and bunnies (6.7 million), reptiles (4.7 million) and horses (2.6 million). 12. Nearly 85% of Americans had a pet growing up.

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

WINDERMERE WAVES UPDATE We know everyone is anxious for activities to return to normal! The Board, Pool Committee, Swim Team Committee, and Management are working together to see what a 2021 Swim Team season will look like this year. Thank you for your patience as we look into what we can provide for this year’s swim season. As soon as we have more information we will share with the community!

Cornhole for Awareness Boy Scout Troop 1109 is putting on a cornhole tournament in order to raise awareness for Mission 22 and help prevent veteran suicides. Come support this great cause. Visit https://qrco.de/bbym1P for information on how to register for the event

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NEWS FROM FORSYTH COUNTY CHAMBER

No Better Year to Celebrate Our Teachers, FoCo! At 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 12th, the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and Forsyth County Schools will virtually host the annual Celebration of Excellence, presented by Northside Hospital Forsyth. One of the Chamber’s largest community events, the Celebration of Excellence recognizes the importance of investing in the education of youths. All Chamber and community members are invited to celebrate the community businesses (“Education Partners”) that help schools and students alike throughout the year and honor some of Forsyth County’s best and most influential teachers at this annual event. The Virtual Celebration of Excellence will also congratulate all of FoCo’s Teachers of the Year and announce the 2021 Forsyth County DistrictWide Teacher of the Year. 20

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The 2021 Teacher of the Year Finalists include: Allison Jones from Cumming Elementary School, Kim Sarfaty from Chestatee Elementary School, Sandy Forman from Little Mill Middle School, Rachel Van Dyke from Lambert High School, Katie James from South Forsyth Middle School, Laura Adams from Denmark High School and Kristie Snape from Kelly Mill Elementary School. This year’s Celebration of Excellence will be presented virtually and the entire community is encouraged to “attend.” While no ticket is required, all are encouraged to register to stay up to date with the latest information on this exciting event. Simply visit www.FCSchooolsCelebration.com to register, then return to the site on Friday, March 12th at 11:30 a.m. to join in the celebration! While we cannot cheer-on our teachers in-person this is an opportunity to thank them for over-coming all of the extra challenges 2020 brought their way!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Annual Assessment Reminder The second installment of the annual assessments are due on or before April 1st. Payments received after that date are subject to a 10% late fee. Please remember to mail or submit payments at least 7-10 days prior to the due date. Be sure to include your coupon with your payment in order to assure your payment is posted to the correct account. For your convenience, payments may be dropped off at the Lodge. However, payments are not processed in this office and are mailed to the processing center in New Jersey. Payments will not be accepted at the Lodge after March 16th so that we can allow ample time for the processing center to receive them and post them to your account by the due date. Per the Windermere Financial Policies and Procedures, late fees will not be waived under any circumstances.

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