Windermere Leaflet April 2021 by The Times

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The earlier you sign up, the better the deal! For more details, please contact Jennifer Goodin at jennosman@aol.com or 678-480-4121. A special thank you to our 2021 Event Sponsors! Our sponsors help make our great events possible! Please support these businesses when you can!

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

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS FORSYTH CO. POLICE NON-EMERGENCY 770-781-2222 (24 hr)

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

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

MAILBOX REPLACE/REPAIR Mailbox Project | 770-535-0036 www.mymailboxproject.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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Offer valid towards boarding, daycare or grooming services at PetSuite Cumming. Offer valid for new customers only. Cannot be combined w any other offers. Cannot be used on retail items. Promotional value m be used at one time. No cash value. Offer expires December 31, 202

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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Past Event: Easter Celebration We can’t believe it was a year ago that we had to cancel our first event for 2020, the annual Easter Egg Hunt. We thought it would only be postponed temporarily, but here we are a year later and feeling thankful that we were able to host the 2021 event! Thank you to all of our residents who participated and donated eggs for the event! A very special thank you to our sponsors who helped make the event possible!

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PETSUITES CUMMING

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Spring is in the Air

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION

What does that mean? It’s time for the 4 P’s of home ownership. It’s time to get outside and take a 360 walk around your home. What do you see? Is your Paint fading or peeling? Do you need a fresh coat? Is your driveway and sidewalk filthy and moldy? How about a good ole fashion Pressure washing? Let’s not forget landscaping. Now is the time to Prune trees and trim overgrown bushes. Additionally, it is time for that spring application of Pine straw (mulching material).

• Pine straw and mulch installation are essential to the survival of your landscape during a drought. They will reduce the amount of water that evaporates from your soil, greatly reducing your need to water your plants.

As we head into spring these are a few areas we will be looking at during our covenant inspections. Make sure you don’t receive one of those pesky notices by being proactive and checking off those maintenance items now.

• Pine straw and mulch act as an insulating layer on top of soil, keeping it cooler in the summer.

• EXTERIOR PAINTING - IT’S MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU MIGHT THINK You can save a lot on the extent of necessary painting and repairs by catching failure early. Keep a close eye out for spider cracks, fading, and on the overall health of your older paint in particular. (** Please remember all painting projects require prior approval/an ARC application must be submitted) • PRESSURE WASHING

• PINE STRAW & MULCH Pine straw & Mulch –there are many benefits to using pine straw as natural garden mulch. First and foremost, pine straw is a natural by-product; meaning pine straw is discarded by pine trees naturally. Pine needles (straw) help provide excellent growing conditions for healthy trees, plants and shrubs. Here are some benefits of pine straw and mulch installation besides the appearance.

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• Pine straw and mulch keep weeds down, and the weeds that do grow are much easier to pull. • They are also a great deterrent against weeds, insects, and rodent free. • PRUNING LANDSCAPE TREES Proper pruning of landscape trees improves their structural strength, maintains their health, enhances their beauty, and increases their value. WHY SHOULD TREES BE PRUNED? Pruning is advisable if:

Did you know that routine pressure washing will increase the lifespan of your paint and stain? And, it can transform your exterior surfaces, washing away corrosive residues, mold, mildew, and more from your deck, patio, walkways, driveway, and siding.

• Pine straw and mulch improve the quality of your soil by breaking up clay and allowing better water and air movement through the soil. Also, mulch provides nutrients to sandy soil and improves its ability to hold water.

• trees have crossing branches, weak branch unions, or other defects • branches are dead, dying, decayed, or hazardous • lower branches interfere with people or vehicles, or block visibility of signs • branches are growing into buildings or utility wires • limbs have been broken by storms • trees have grown too large and might injure people or damage property Landscape trees not only make homes and communities more beautiful, but they also improve our environment and can increase the value of a property up to 20 percent. Trees are truly assets that need to be enhanced and protected. Proper pruning is definitely a worthwhile investment!

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ARC REQUESTS

Does your home need some work? Are you thinking about renovating? ...Not sure if your project needs approval? Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association. Contact us at Windermereactivities@comcast.net • As a reminder, the ARC Request process is outlined below.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES PLEASE CLICK HERE. Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC. Section 1.02 Submittals (a) Process A three-step process as follows: (i)Complete online Application for Modification form (ii) Gather required supporting documentation (iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved. Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard

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additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order. If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows: Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted - $100 fee payable at the time of submission. Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted - $50 fee payable at the time of submission. At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed. Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Please contact us at windermereactivities@ comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter. Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION

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COMMUNITY NEWS

The Lodge at Windermere

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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A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

UPDATE: DAVE’S CREEK AND VILLAGE CENTER LANE EROSION ISSUES Dave’s Creek. We have heard from two wellplaced sources from the Golf Course and County Commission that the County has decided to move forward with the repairs, and Windermere Golf Course will take over maintenance from that point on. Neither source would give us a timeline to the project, or the scope of work to be completed. That said, construction vehicles have recently been seen on site, and this is a step in the right direction. Although we have seen a step forward, if this momentum does not progress into action in the coming weeks, we are seeking volunteers to help with a potential “Cajole Campaign,” where we reach out to key people so they can hear Windermere’s dissatisfied voices as to the unsafe eyesore that continues to exist on Dave’s Creek Road. Village Center Lane. Since our last update, the Committee has been working on this project, and we are well under way in the plans that have been made. Please see below for our progress report.

o Result: - Keck & Wood worked with Windermere HOA, Forsyth County, and Rochester & Associates to obtain needed documents for evaluation, planning , and studies. This included, but was not limited to: Original Construction Drawings, Modification/Improvements, Hydrology Studies, and more. - Keck & Wood recommendations are expected at the end of March. Those recommendations will then go to the Committee for review, and then to the full Board. • April: o Plan: - Submit RFP to construction companies for build out. - Evaluate bids and approve contractor.

• February: o Plan: Collect bids from three Civil Engineering firms. Engage firm for evaluation and present needed scope of work o Result: After seeking 3 competitive bids, Windermere HOA engaged Keck & Wood Engineering Firm to conduct an engineering assessment, analyze alternatives and propose a feasible solution. Keck & Wood, and the Committee are meeting bi-weekly to discuss all updates on the project. • March: o Plan: Committee evaluates and accepts

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Engineering firm’s recommendation; recommendation made to full Board for approval to move forward

- Keck & Wood will stay on in advisory roll to supervise and validate the work with the proposed scope. • May: o Plan: Construction commences • July: o Plan: Estimated completion date. 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.

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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?

April Drill Schedule 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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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.

TENNIS NEWS Pickle Ball Open Play Has Begun Thursday Night Open Play Pickleball is now being held for all Windermere residents. No reservations needed – just join us up at the pickleball courts on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm. Our Windermere Pickleball Coordinator, Robin Wolfe will be on hand to help organize play. 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 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.

BOBBY’S COACHING CORNER

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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!

Thinking About Selling Your Home? Do you need a closing letter? What should the For Sale sign look like? How much are the fees? PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS. 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).

To anyone looking for a new dentist, Dr. Edwards and his staff are outstanding!! Everyone is so warm and friendly. Good job guys!! –Nancy Chirchirillo 12

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3860 Windermere Parkway, Suite 201 Cumming, GA 30041

678.455.3734

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Eye Care For You

Dr. Bharti Bathija-Lala, O.D.

Quality eye care and personal attention are our focus at Eye Care For You. We offer PREVENTATIVE and ROUTINE EYE EXAMS, and a COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EYE CARE SERVICES for your whole family. NEW PATIENT DISCOUNT

20% OFF Prescription Glasses (Exclusions Apply)

Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm • Saturday 9:00am–3:00pm Office is closed one Saturday per month.

We participate with VSP, Aetna, Bluecross (BCBS), Cigna, Coventry, Avesis, Superior Vision, VBA, EyeMed, Optum (Spectera), Medicare/Medicaid. Check with our staff if you have other types of coverage.

770-887-1404 www.eyecareforyougeorgia.com 3830 Windermere Parkway, Suite 301, Cumming, GA 30041 (Located in Windermere Professional Park)

NEW BEGINNINGS AND NEW PASSIONS.

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From the sprawling fairways of the golf course to socially distanced dining both indoors and out, our warm community of Members offers you total peace of mind so you can improve your golf game and stay safe while having fun.

LET US GIVE YOU ALL THE DETAILS! Matt Nalley | 470.266.8876 | matt.nalley@clubcorp.com James Malone | 470.302.0783 | james.malone@clubcorp.com

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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12 Pool Committee Meeting 6PM

ARC Committee Meeting 7PM

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Book Club 7PM

Finance Committee Meeting 2PM

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Spring Garage Sale

Tennis Committee Meeting 6PM

Board of Directors Meeting 7PM

Cornhole for Awareness 1PM

24 Screen on the Green

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Pool Stickers

We offer online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery powered by DoorDash and UberEATS. REVISED HOURS OF OPERATION: M - Th 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM F - Sa 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Su 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM We're all in this together and we appreciate your support of Alessio's!

For those of you who have already paid the full annual HOA assessment amount ($1100.00) and your account shows a zero balance, 2021 Pool stickers are currently available. Please read the pool rules document HERE and sign the acknowledgement form located at the end of the document. You must bring the signed acknowledgement form and your access cards with you to the Lodge in order to receive the stickers. We will announce extended office hours for Pool Sticker pick up only soon!

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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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SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER CAMPS INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CAMP DATES: July 19-23 TIMES: TinyTykes = 8-9am Half Day = 9-12pm AGES: TinyTykes = 3-5 yrs Half Day = 6-14 yrs

I9 SPORTS MULTI-SPORTS CAMPS

DATES: June 7th June 14th June 21st June 28th July 12th July 26th TIMES: 9am-12pm for half day; full day availability tbd AGES: 5-11 TO SIGN UP: Please call 678-731-9009 or CLICK HERE

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Click Here TO SIGN UP Camp Info: Challenger Sports, the leading soccer camp company in North America, is combining the most popular elements of their two existing industry-leading camp programs, British Soccer and TetraBrazil, integrating them into a collection of the most effective soccer practices used by youth teams around the world. The new Challenger International Soccer Camp reflects the truly global nature of the sport today and provides young players with a wide variety of coaching styles, practices, and influences that will help them develop a well-rounded skill set. We have taken the best coaching methodologies and practices from England, Brazil, Spain, USA and France and have woven them together in a multifaceted on and off-field coaching experience. Most camps will include a free soccer ball, T-shirt, Poster and Certificate, but please check your individual sessions on the next page to confirm this. Any camp or clinic participant will receive the iChallenge App and 20 free skill-building videos!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2021 Garage Sale Dates: SATURDAY, APRIL 17 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2

Windermere will provide the Garage Sale signs at the neighborhood monuments only. 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.

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There are many avenues for selling your unwanted household items today. While some really enjoy an on-site clearing house type of garage or estate sale, more shoppers are turning to social media for specific and efficient shopping. If you are interested in selling your items online, you can sell most of your old stuff on Facebook Marketplace. In addition, there are thousands of Facebook yard sale groups you can join in order to sell your used stuff online.

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SATURDAY APRIL 24TH AT 6PM! Join us on the field for a movie night on the big LED screen! Free pizza from Alessios for the 1st 100 people! Frozen Frenzee will be selling snow cones! We need your help choosing the perfect movie! Visit our facebook page to vote for your movie of choice! Choose between: Toy Story 4 The Croods A New Age Trolls World Tour! Voting ends April 5th! 18

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

THE WINDERMERE WAVES 2021 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We have been approved to have our full Windermere Waves summer season! Registration is open via our Team Unify website: Go to www.windermerewaves.com, and you’ll see the Registration tab on the right. Our team committee and coaches are planning a safe return to the summer league season and are very excited to have the kids back in the water!! You will see a few changes as we adapt to some restrictions/challenges of the times (i.e. coaches will take temperature checks as kids enter pool deck, kick boards will be cleaned between each age group practice, social distancing will be encouraged in each lane and on deck, etc.). We ask all families interested to register by April 15th as this will help us in organizing number of swimmers per each age group’s practice (we may combine and/or divide some age groups to avoid over crowding of lanes). Practices begin Monday, May 10th. Our swimmers will practice in the afternoons until school is out, then our practices switch to the mornings after Memorial Day. See practice schedules below (note, there may be some slight modifications once final registration numbers are received). REGISTRATION fees include: kickoff celebration, team t-shirt, end of season banquet, meet fees, and various other treats throughout the season. Also, register on or before April 15th to avoid a $25 dues increase! PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Afterschool practice schedule - MONDAY thru THURSDAY (May 10th - May 27th): 6 & Under age group: 4:30 to 5:00 7 & 8 year olds: 5:00 to 5:45 9 & 10 year olds: 5:45 to 6:30 11 & older: 6:30 to 7:30 Morning practice schedule - MONDAY thru FRIDAY (June 1st June 25th; no practice Monday, May 31st-Memorial Day): 9 & 10 year olds: 8:00 - 9:00am 11 & older: 9:00 - 10:15am 7/8 year olds: 10:15 - 11:15am 6 & unders: 11:15 - 12:00 noon Ripples** 12:00 - 12:45 Mon. thru Wed. and Fridays (No practice on Thursdays; 4 to 6 year olds - see website for more details) MEETS: ASA has scheduled all northern team’s meets for Thursdays, as usual, with the last one on a Tuesday - see dates below. For our

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meets we are hoping to do in-person meets, however, there are still some details to work out and we may have some restrictions on number of spectators to attend (this will all be fine-tuned as we get closer to the beginning of the season). Our committee is working on some creative ways to plan for in-person meets and keep within all necessary guidelines. Virtual meets are an option too and may be necessary but we will still set up a full meet atmosphere and make it fun and festive (more info to come regarding meets). Our meet days are scheduled as follows: Meet 1 - May 27th Meet 2 - June 3rd Meet 3 - June 10th Meet 4 - June 17th Meet 5 - June 22nd (Tuesday) Forsyth County Championship Meet at Ga Tech scheduled for 23rd - 25th, exact date and time TBD; will be a Timed Final meet - meet is optional. We will also continue with our fun activities for the kids including our: “Fun Fridays” Treat Tuesdays Swimmer of the Week Festive themes for each meet ** RIPPLES PROGRAM for our younger swimmers - usually 4 to 6 year olds - who may not yet be ready for swim team, but our coaches work with them more on a one on one basis (kicking, floating, water safety, and basic stroke work) - Ripples program is a 4 Week program beginning after school is out - you will find more information on our team website - www.windermerewaves.com. PARENT MEETING/SUIT FITTING There will be a parent informational meeting & suit fitting Wednesday, April 14th at the Windermere Lodge. Swim Shop will be there from 5:30 to 7:30; Parent Meeting begins at 6:30. All important information for the season will be reviewed and discussed. We encourage all parents to attend. More info on suits to come next week (we are keeping the same suit as last year).

We are looking forward to a fun and exciting season!!! GO WAVES!!! Contact Tanya Edwards, Team Representative, for any questions: edwardstanya@bellsouth.net

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2021

CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 20 EASTER EGG HUNT April 17 SPRING GARAGE SALE April 24 MOVIE NIGHT May-September POOL PARTIES

featuring Live Music, DJ’s, Trivia and more!

June 25 FIREWORKS July17 GO GREEN August 20 CASINO NIGHT October 2 FALL GARAGE SALE October 3 FALL FESTIVAL November 13-14 SANTA PHOTOS December 2 WINTER WONDERLAND 20

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Congratulations

CLASS OF 2021

GRADUATION BANNERS If you have a High School Graduate and would be willing to coordinate the banner for your section, please contact the office at windermereactivities@ comcast.net no later than April 5th. We are still looking for coordinators for Arden Greens, Bennington, Castleton, Farrington, Golf Village (Devonshire, Kensington, Landsdowne), Heathrow, Newgate, and Osterley. Once a coordinator for all neighborhoods has been confirmed we will provide their information to everyone. Be on the lookout for emails and Facebook posts in the near future. Current Coordinator contact information: • EDENHAM – KIM STANLEY kim.stanley@threevinesinc.com

• GRANDVIEW – ANNA VITUCCI annavitu@comcast.net • HEATHROW – TANYA EDWARDS Edwardstanya@bellsouth.net • SOUTHGATE – TAMARA PIPKINS pipkins2@bellsouth.net Each section will be able to put up 1 sign at their entrance monument. The sign must be a white background with black writing and can contain the School name, logo and Graduate names. The signs may be put up no earlier than May 15th and must be removed no later than June 15th.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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NEWS FROM THE FORSYTH COUNTY CHAMBER

Let’s Thank Them, FoCo! For eight consecutive years Forsyth County has been named the Healthiest County in Georgia by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. While many factors contribute to this remarkable ranking, Northside Hospital Forsyth is one of the largest contributors to our community’s outstanding health levels. This has been true for many years but perhaps never as evident as it was in 2020 as we all faced a global health crisis. While many were astonished, the team at Northside Forsyth was strategizing. While many were debating about how to re-engage, the team at Northside Forsyth was fighting in the trenches of the unknown. And while many experienced cabin-fever, the team at Northside Forsyth was experiencing exhaustion. The Forsyth County Chamber spent much time in 2020 focusing on what needed to be done to support our small business community. In 2021, the Chamber staff used that same lens as it considered how the community could show support and appreciation to all of Forsyth County’s healthcare professionals and, more specifically, the team at Northside Forsyth. Under these efforts, the FoCo4Fronliners initiative was created. The FoCo4Frontliners project lets our healthcare professionals know how much we appreciate them by gifting each of Northside Hospital Forsyth’s 3,200 employees with an official initiative T-shirt (that has been approved by Northside Forsyth to be worn at work) and as many Visa gift cards as possible. Consider joining the project and making a contribution, via the North Georgia Community Foundation’s, FoCo4Frontliners fund. All donations made via the North Georgia Community Foundation are tax deductible. Visit www.FoCo4Frontliners.org to learn more.

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Highest Level of Excellence - Don Hendricks Partnership Award Recently, the Forsyth County Chamber and the Forsyth County School System hosted the first-ever, virtual Celebration of Excellence. This celebration of educators and community partners showcased the factors that make Forsyth County schools the best in the state. One award that stands out above the rest is the Don Hendricks Partnership Award. The 2021 recipient of this award was Forte Data Systems. Forte Data Systems is a local, small business that provides software, data products, and on-boarding fulfillment solutions nationwide to insurance companies, third party administrators and direct marketing organizations. The Hendricks family established this award in 2002 after the passing of Don Hendricks, a long-time member of the Board of Education. He believed in the Forsyth County School System and its quest for quality learning and superior performance for all. Brian and Carter are both huge cheerleaders for Forsyth County Schools! They are consistently supporting, attending or encouraging an educational opportunity in the district. They helped kick off the Forsyth County Education Foundation in 2015 and have been a great advocate for raising funds for innovative grants in our schools. They have been a vital partner to the Alliance Academy for Innovation since it opened through providing time and resources to multiple career pathways. The success of its students and programs are directly impacted by the involvement and contributions of Forte Data Systems. They also support the REACH scholarship, student leadership programs, and are always available and willing to help our district and each school in any way they can. The impact they have made on Forsyth County Schools is lasting and unparalleled. Congratulations to Brian Richey and Carter Patterson, co-owners of Forte Data Systems, the 2021 Don Hendricks Partner of the Year!

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PET NEWS

That Dreaded Day I decided to write a more personal story this month. A story so many of us have experienced.... the very, very, very dreaded day of putting our pets to rest. I refer to it as THE WORST DAY OF YOUR LIFE... even after we have done it 3 times prior, each time is still the worst day of our lives. We lost our dear Pomeranian mix rescue this past week. Dr Reddy estimated his age at about 15 years old. Moe was like the cat with 9 lives... but we think he had even more lives. We took him into our home about 10 years ago and had a house full with 2 other larger dogs. He fit right in and held his own for a small 12 pound boy. I thought I was originally more of a big dog girl, but boy did he change that! Let me add I DO love all sizes, but had always had larger pups prior. Any size is perfect! Moe became my little shadow following me everywhere all times of the day and became my true buddy. He loved his toys and had great energy for many of his years. I knew when following me around became a struggle that he was declining. He developed Lymphoma.... 2 knots in his neck area that grew too fast. His appetite became less.... slept a lot... walking was a struggle.... We so dreaded the day with a passion, but we knew he was miserable and it was not fair to let him suffer anymore. I still won’t let myself look at his pictures and this may last for a while. My main point of this story is to please be wise and do not let your babies suffer. As a personal pet sitter for over 14 years, I have cried like a baby (just ask

my husband) with each owner who lost their pets. I treat them like my own. And all who know me, know that I love hard and I love deep, but I also want what is best for these innocent animals who depend on us to satisfy all of their needs... even if it hurts like crazy. I have watched some owners let their pets linger way too long because it was too sad to say good-bye. This breaks my heart!!! It is not about US. Please think of their quality of life and know when the time is right. I have always been good about giving that compassionate love and advice when clients/friends go through this and now I must follow my own encouragement even though it hurts so badly. I always say: • cry when you need to... and it may take days • take deep breaths and get some fresh air • try to stay busy with work, hobbies, any healthy diversion • take one day at a time... sometimes in the beginning it’s one minute at a time and then one day you can happily reflect back on the joyful memories I would like to add a tremendous thank you to my vet, Dr. Reddy and his staff at Windermere Animal Hospital for providing the best loving and caring service over the past several years. They were always readily available during any emergency or when I THOUGHT it was an emergency and handled me and Moe with compassionate care when my emotions were all over the place.

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April 2021

SPRING CLEANING

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SPRING

CLEANING CHECKLIST ENTRYWAY Sweep floors Mop floors Wipe walls Wipe baseboards Clean door Clean doormat Organize shoes Hang jackets

LIVING ROOM Dust/polish furniture Wash slipcovers Wash blankets & pillows Vacuum sofa & chairs Dust blinds Dust curtain rods Clean window sills Wash windows Clean or vacuum curtains Clean ceiling fans Dust & clean lamp shades Dust electronics Dust & clean decor Sanitize remote controls Mop or vacuum floors Shampoo rugs or carpets

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Clean stove top Clean oven Clean microwave Clean dishwasher Clean refrigerator Wipe drawers & shelves in refrigerator/freezer Defrost freezer Discard old or expired food in pantry, fridge, & freezer Clear counter tops Degrease cabinet doors & backsplash Remove items from cabinets & thoroughly clean inside Clean fridge/freezer seal Dust top of high surfaces including fridge, microwave/range hood, cabinets Deodorize & degrease the kitchen drain with salt Wash dish rags & clean sponges Wipe walls Wipe baseboards Mop floors Shake out dust or dirt from floor mats

OFFICE Recycle unneeded paperwork Dust & polish furniture Dust bookshelf Dust electronics Sanitize keyboard & mouse

KID’S PLAYROOM Sanitize plastic toys with soap & water Wash stuffed animals & soft toys Donate unused toys Organize toys & play areas Mop or vacuum floors Shampoo rugs or carpets www.WindermereCommunity.net

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DINING ROOM Dust china in china cabinet Launder & press table linens Polish silver Dust and polish furniture Vacuum or spot clean chair cushions Wipe walls Wipe baseboards Clean light fixture Dust blinds Dust curtain rods Clean window sills Wash windows Clean or vacuum curtains Mop or vacuum floor Shampoo rugs or carpet

BEDROOMS

Wipe baseboards Dust/polish furniture Donate unused clothing Organize closets Wash bedding including sheets, pillows, duvets, & bed skirts Vacuum carpets Flip mattress Dust blinds Dust curtain rods Clean window sills Wash windows Clean or vacuum curtains Mop or vacuum floors Shampoo rugs or carpets

LAUNDRY ROOM Clean washing machine Clean dryer vent Clean lint trap Organize laundry supplies Wipe walls Wipe baseboards Mop floors Windermere Leaflet

Discard expired medication, personal care products or makeup Clean makeup brushes Clean vanity Wipe mirror Clean tub and shower Clean showerhead Replace shower curtain liner Scrub tile grout Clean toilet Clean hardware Sweep floors Mop floors Wipe walls Wipe baseboards

GARAGE Declutter tools, sporting equipment & toys Open up garage door to air out the space Wipe down walls Sweep floor Clean garage door Clean garage door frame Replace batteries in garage door openers Clean windows

THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE Test & replace smoke alarm batteries Replace air filters as needed Clean air vents/registers Clean light fixtures Replace light bulbs as needed Sanitize door handles Sanitize light switches

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