Windermere Leaflet November 2020 by The Times

November

The

Windermere Leaflet

2020 Inside this Issue Welcome Board Members 10 Holiday Decor Reminder 10 Winter Wonderland 11 Fall Festival Recap 12 Calendar 16 Movie Night 19 Santa Photos 19 Tennis News 22

www.callclairetoday.com www.callclairetoday.com there is no time more fitting to say

Giveaway

Call Claire (770)378-6522 Call Claire (770)378-6522

Call Tiffany (404) Call966-1262 Tiffany (404) 966-1262

Call Leigh (770) Call826-0643 Leigh (770) 826-0643

Thank You!

Thank you to current Be sure toour follow and past clients for allowing CallCallClaire Today The Claire Today Team on the to receive Circle of Excellence award four years in a row! We truly love what we do To our weekly andsee are honored to be a part of your journey! drawings for ~ Claire, Tiffany, and Leigh

www.callclairetoday.com www.callclairetoday.com

www.CallClaireToday.com www.CallClaireToday.com

SOLD SOLD SOLD In 12 Hours! Proud to be a 400 NORTH BOARD OF REALTORS OF EXCELLENCE In Two AWARD Days RECEPIENT In 12CIRCLE Hours!

SOLID SOURCE 2017,BOARD 2018, 2019, and 2020 CIRCLE EXCELLENCE AWARD RECEPIENT Proud to be aREALTY 400 NORTH OF REALTORS CIRCLE OFOF EXCELLENCE AWARD RECEPIENT WINDERMERE RESIDENT FOR OVER YEARS SOLID SOURCE REALTY 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 CIRCLE OF10EXCELLENCE AWARD RECEPIENT Proud WINDERMERE SPONSOR, Friend, and Neighbor! WINDERMERE RESIDENT FOR OVER 10 YEARS Proud WINDERMERE SPONSOR, Friend, and Neighbor!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Become a 2021 Sponsor Today!

Are you interested in advertising your business within your community? CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR NEW PROGRAM!

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 2020 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

HERE FOR YOU, HERE FOR YOUR B O A R D I N G • D AY C A R E • COMMUNITY.

$35 OFF

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS FORSYTH CO. POLICE NON-EMERGENCY 770-781-3087 (24 hr) STREET MAINTENANCE To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Jessica Harkins: jmharkins@forsythco.com

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

GROOMING

Your First Service Liberty Mutual Insurance is proud to support

MAILBOX REPLACE/REPAIR Mailbox Project | 770-535-0036 Windermere HOA. www.mymailboxproject.com

FO R N E W C U S TO M E R S

Contact me for your free quote.

FORSYTH CO. WATER DEPT. 770-781-2160

Nick Stevens, Sales Representative www.libertymutual.com/agent/nick-stevens 12600 Deerfield Pkwy

BOARD REMINDERS

Ste 100

PETSUITES CUMMING

Alpharetta, GA 30004

4405 Front Nine Drive | Cumming, Georgia 30041

AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT Direct Dial: 770-406-5059 CALL/TEXT (470)239.2001 | FOLLOW US Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good Nick.Stevens@LibertyMutual.com Cumming.PetSuitesOfAmerica.com standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours. Replacement cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. Offer valid towards boarding, daycare or grooming services at PetSuites No cash or credit cards accepted. Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Cumming. Offer valid for new customers only. Cannot be combined with

be used at one time. No cash value. Offer expires December 31, 2020. LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES Mutual Insurance 11514948 PERB10193 04/2018 Nick Stevens, Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at Sales Representative 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals 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 roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers animal to be aggressive in any way.

www.windermerecommunity.net www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

Windermere Leaflet

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 Indigo Whatley.

www.WindermereCommunity.net

November 2020

COMMUNITY NEWS

Thinking About Selling Your Home?

Free registration + $25 off first month

Do you need a

Piano, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Viola, Cello, Brass, Woodwinds

closing letter?

Kindermusik, Art, Chess, Choir, Birthdays, Camps

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).

A FRIENDLY REMINDER We would like to remind everyone what the Windermere ARC Guidelines say regarding Political Signage.

4415 Front 9 Dr, #300, Cumming, GA 30041 www.atlantapianofortissimo.com info@atlantapianofortissimo.com â&#x20AC;˘ 678 404 9484

Click here to like our facebook page!

Political Signs: Up to three (3) professionally prepared political signs, not to exceed thirty-six (36) inches by thirty-six (36) inches in size, may be displayed from within a Unit or posted on a Unit. (i) No hand- lettered, stenciled, or painted signs are permitted. (ii) No signs may be posted at the entrance to the community or to any neighborhood or on any common property of the Association. (iii) Signs may be posted or displayed no more than three (3) weeks prior to the election for which they are intended, and all signs must be removed within three (3) days after the date of the election, unless a run-off election is to be held and it will occur within three (3) weeks.

November 2020

www.WindermereCommunity.net

WindermereHOA

Windermere Leaflet

Home Sweet Windermere Proud resident, neighbor and sponsor since 2003. Over 200 Windermere homes sold to happy families. Your neighborhood experts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cole Team nails the presale process. Items include ideas around home prep and proper staging to maximize sell price. In addition their marketing skills blitzed the market with factual teasers to drive interest and demand. House sold in 1 day. Actually less than a day.â&#x20AC;? Hayes Family

OUR R E CE NT AC TI VI TY

5615 Lancashire Lane Coming Soon

5415 Landsdowne New Listing

2005 Granbury Court New Listing

3815 Sweeting Street Under Contract in > 1 week

7465 Bronson Way Under Contract in > 2 weeks

7023 Bennington Lane Under Contract Before Listed

2071 Windermere Crossing Under Contract in 1 Day

2515 Goodrick Lane Under Contract in 9 Days

5735 Kendrick Lane Under Contract | Multiple Offers

1623 Hutton Place Sold in 9 Days

1804 Fenton Manor Under Contract in 1 Day

5222 Davis Love Drive Under Contract in 2 Days

Stephanie Cole Patterson & Meriellen Cole Arenz M 770.316.3110 | O 404.668.6621 ColeTeamRealEstate.com

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.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Association Manager Fall is in the air 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). As we head into fall 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. • 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 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 & Mulch Article I. 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.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION 6

November 2020

Here are some benefits of pine straw and mulch installation besides the appearance. • 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. • 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. • Pine straw and mulch act as an insulating layer on top of soil, keeping it cooler in the summer. • 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: • 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!

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION

www.WindermereCommunity.net

Windermere Leaflet

COMMUNITY NEWS

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 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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

Windermere Leaflet

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

www.WindermereCommunity.net

November 2020

The Lodge at Windermere

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

2020 LODGE RENTALS

Book your 2020 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.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK AVAILABILITY

Visit our website www.windermerecommunity.net

2021 LODGE RENTALS

Please note that the 2021 rental calendar will be available for bookings after January 1, 2021. As in years past, dates cannot be penciled in. Completed agreements and full payment is required to schedule all dates. January (only) 2021 dates can be scheduled beginning December 1, 2020.

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

SS ACCE ARE S CARD IRED REQU TRY N FOR E DGE TO LO

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. 8

November 2020

www.WindermereCommunity.net

Windermere Leaflet

3860 Windermere Parkway, Suite 201 Cumming, GA 30041

678.455.3734

WindermereDentalCare.com info@WindermereDentalCare.com

Think your house would sell faster if your kitchen looked like this? It would! We can help you make it happen. With Sherry & Co.’s innovative marketing and Compass Concierge, an exclusive program offered by our brokerage, we’ll get your home sold in fewer days and for more money. Concierge is designed to increase your property’s market value by covering upfront the cost of home improvements like staging, painting, and so much more. You simply pay it back at closing. No hidden fess. No interest charged – ever!

compass.com

Ready to get started? Give us a call today.

Top 10 Team in North Atlanta 678.744.8206 | 404.668.6621 info@sherryandcorealestate.com sherryandcorealestate.com

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

COMMUNITY NEWS

Welcome New Board Members! Last month, the Community held its Annual Meeting. During the meeting, Board President Craig Holmes delivered a State of the Community presentation and Treasurer George Aubrey gave the financial presentation. Details from the meeting are available on the homepage of the website! 236 total votes were cast (18.5% of the community). The results of the Board elections were also announced. Effective immediately, here is your new Board of Directors: Craig Holmes, President Jon Lyman, Vice-President George Aubrey, Treasurer Amy Morrison, Secretary Richard Tidwell, Member at Large

Rebecca Paterson, Member at Large Richard Clark, Member at Large Each Board member also serves as a liaison to a Committee. Those assignments are as follows: Amy Morrison- Tennis Richard Tidwell- Landscape & Beautification George Aubrey- Finance Jon Lyman- Pool Richard Clark- Social & Lodge Rebecca Paterson- Architectural Review Please join me in wishing the best to our new Board of Directors! Sincerely, Craig Holmes

Reminder on Holiday Decorations With the upcoming holidays, we would also like to remind everyone what the guidelines say regarding decorations. Holiday decorations for holidays recognized in the United States are both permitted and encouraged and will not require approval by the ARC. However, such decorations may be installed no sooner than 30 days prior to the holiday and must be removed within ten (10) days after the holiday for which they are intended. The sound level associated with holiday decorations shall not exceed 80 decibels measured from the front door of any adjoining dwelling, and all sound shall be turned off between the hours of 11:00 pm and 8:00 am. 10

November 2020

www.WindermereCommunity.net

Windermere Leaflet

COMMUNITY NEWS

Thursday, December 3rd from 5 to 7pm The event that your family looks forward to all year is almost here! This year will look a little different as we continue to make adjustments to keep everyone safe! No indoor activities will take place this year. However, we will have all of your favorite outdoor activities! As always, we will have a Winter Wonderland in Windermere with snow machines where you can capture magical photos of your kids playing in the SNOW! We will also have TRAIN RIDES, SANTA available for pictures, and are so excited to have THE BUBBLE LADY back again by popular demand! MORE DETAILS TO COME!

Windermere Leaflet

www.WindermereCommunity.net

November 2020

COMMUNITY NEWS

We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the rain, or pandemic, get in the way of our annual fall festival! Thank you to all of our families that attended! A special thank you to our Event Sponsors: Atlanta Piano Fortissimo- see ad on page 4 Xfinity- see ad on page 18

November 2020

www.WindermereCommunity.net

Windermere Leaflet

www.WindermereCommunity.net

November 2020

COMMUNITY NEWS

Set Up A Tour TODAY!

Private non-parochial education for infants through 8th grade. Nurturing environment featuring outstanding teachers, small class sizes with assistants, hands-on academics, STEM, and frequent in-house ďŹ eld trips.

SUMMER CAMP NOW OPEN! 5380 Faircroft Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30005

770-664-7764

www.mcginniswoods.org

SACS, GAC, AND NAEYC Accredited

Eye Care For You HERE FOR YOU, HERE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY.

Quality eye care and personal attention are our focus at Eye Care For You.

Liberty Mutual Insurance is proud to support Windermere HOA. Contact me for your free quote. Nick Stevens, Sales Representative www.libertymutual.com/agent/nick-stevens 12600 Deerfield Pkwy Ste 100 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Direct Dial: 770-406-5059 Nick.Stevens@LibertyMutual.com

Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance and its affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116 USA. Equal Housing Insurer. ©2018 Liberty Mutual Insurance 11514948 PERB10193 04/2018

Dr. Bharti Bathija-Lala, O.D.

We offer PREVENTATIVE and ROUTINE EYE EXAMS, and a COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EYE CARE SERVICES for your whole family. • Treatment of Eye-Related Problems & Disorders • Contact Lens Evaluation, Consultation and Fitting • Eye Glasses & More!

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)

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL Looking for a Fun and Challenging activity for your family? Try us for FREE with our

QUICK START INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL FREE Private Lesson and Official FREE Uniform *no commitment to continue

ngs i r p S n aro

.com

3 0 .P M A 5 w 3 w 7 w 0) Go to 7 4 6 ( l l a C way #3024 or k r a P t r o this Airp uwanee, GA 300 a M 0 3 1 3 S

Windermere Leaflet

www.WindermereCommunity.net

November 2020

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

November S 1

M 2

2020 T

T 5

F 6

7 Haw Creek Movie Night

Bridge

Finance Committee Meeting 2:00PM

Santa Photos Holiday Shopping 11AM-5PM

Santa Photos

Bridge Board Meeting 7:00PM

Tennis Committee Meeting 6:00PM

Thanksgiving Lodge Closed

November 2020

Lodge Closed

www.WindermereCommunity.net

Windermere Leaflet

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! Looking to start a new club? Contact windermereactivities@comcast.net

A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU!

500 OFF

What’s Included? • • • • • • • • •

Records and Treatment Planning Placement and Removal of Braces Periodic Visits as well as Extra Care Private Practice with Single Owner / Practitioner Saturday Hours Available Retainers Smile Guarantee FREE Bleach at Conclusion of Treatment Convenient Location

ALSO OFFERING

678.879.3006

SERENITYORTHO.COM

Windermere Leaflet

www.WindermereCommunity.net

November 2020

UPCOMING EVENTS

Exceptional Service

Quality Materials

Experienced Team

Innovative

Do You Have An Electrical Project We Can Help With?

GET A FREE QUOTE

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

CALL NOW

DISCOUNT

470.758.2099

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!

arcangelelectric.com

10% oﬀ up to $5000.00 total job cost with mention of this ad when scheduling.

Hey Windermere,

Give your home the best in TV, Internet, Voice, Home Security, and Mobile – all from one provider. Xfinity X1 Find what you want faster with the X1 Voice Remote, get personalized recommendations, check live sports, and more.

Xfinity Internet Xfinity delivers the fastest Internet and the most WiFi coverage throughout your home.

Xfinity Voice Talk as much as you want to nearly half the world with unlimited nationwide talk and text.

Xfinity Home Look after your home, family, and pets from anywhere. Plus, enjoy 24/7 security with professional monitoring.

Xfinity Mobile Add up to five lines of unlimited nationwide talk and text — included with your Internet. All you pay for is data.

Call 1-800-xfinity or visit xfinity.com for more details. Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Features and programming vary depending on area and level of service. TV: Limited Basic service subscription required to receive other levels of service. Not all programming available in all areas. Internet: Actual speeds vary and are not guaranteed. WiFi claim based on Xfinity's fastest available download speed, router coverage and speed on 5 GHz band. Voice: Service (including 911/emergency services) may not function after an extended power outage. Unlimited Talk and Text requires download of the Xfinity Connect app. Home: Minimum term agreement required for Xfinity Home Secure service. Early termination fee applies. Requires compatible high-speed Internet service. Visit xfinity.com/XfinityHomeSupport for more details. Mobile: Xfinity Mobile Device Payment Plan Agreement (“Device Agreement”) required. Applicable taxes for the full device amount charged when device is shipped and is in addition to pay by the month monthly charge. The remaining balance under the device agreement becomes immediately due and payable if at least one of the following post-pay subscriptions are not maintained on the account during the term of the Device Agreement: Xfinity TV, Internet, Voice or Mobile service. Xfinity apps: Standard data charges may apply. Check with your carrier. Certain features may be restricted based upon service tier and subject to change. © 2019 Comcast. All rights reserved.

November 2020

www.WindermereCommunity.net

Windermere Leaflet

Haw Creek Movie Night! Friday, November 6th

ALL WINDERMERE RESIDENTS INVITED TO ATTEND! Join us on the Windermere field for the annual Haw Creek Movie Night! The movie will be Sonic the Hedgehog! The event will feature a variety of food trucks including: Patty Wagon, Fair on Wheels, and Best Ice Cream on Wheels! Click here to visit our website to view their menus and pricing!

Santa Photos

In and Out Photos will be back again this year to take Santa Photos at the Lodge. You will be provided a Professional Photo CD the day of your shoot. Mark your calendars because space is limited and these spots will fill up fast!

To sign up, please click here! You will receive your CD of photos before you leave that day. You will be able to use the CD to print your own pictures. Total Cost: $80 paid to In and Out Photos. These are the dates that will be available here at the Lodge:

Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15 **Additional times can be added if there is a demand. Please contact In and Out for available times. Time slots are first come first serve so please sign up early!

In and Out will be implementing new safety measure for this year’s event. Santa’s suit will be sprayed with alcohol based cleaner between each session. For those that are not comfortable sitting on Santa’s lap, there will be some great options for you as well to still be able to capture a great photo with Santa! Windermere Leaflet

www.WindermereCommunity.net

November 2020

UPCOMING EVENTS

Windermere FAL L Boutique Sip & Shop DATE CHANGE: Sunday, November 15th 11am-5pm Windermere Field (Outdoor only event)

One stop shop for handmade crafts and beautiful unique gifts just in time for the holidays! Contact Michelle Moore at c2boutiquegifts@gmail.com for more information on how to become a vendor! More details to follow!

BOARDING

•

D AY C A R E

•

GROOMING

$35 OFF Your First Service

FO R N E W C U S TO M E R S

PETSUITES CUMMING

4405 Front Nine Drive | Cumming, Georgia 30041

CALL/TEXT (470)239.2001 | FOLLOW US Cumming.PetSuitesOfAmerica.com Offer valid towards boarding, daycare or grooming services at PetSuites Cumming. Offer valid for new customers only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Cannot be used on retail items. Promotional value must be used at one time. No cash value. Offer expires December 31, 2020.

November 2020

www.WindermereCommunity.net

Windermere Leaflet

NEWS FROM FORSYTH COUNTY CHAMBER resiliency at the Forsyth County Chamber’s 2020 Annual Celebration – VIRTUALLY the best event you’ll attend all year, presented by Northside Hospital Forsyth. On Friday, November 6th we will celebrate the successes of our community and the Chamber, despite the tumultuous year 2020 has been. Additionally, we will recognize Forsyth County’s most impactful citizen with the prestigious Charles Welch Award!

Moving Forsyth Forward – 2020 Transportation Summit A virtual Forsyth County Transportation Summit was held on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The event, co-hosted by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and Forsyth County Government, featured transportation project updates from local and state officials. Speakers at the event included: • John Cunard, Director of Forsyth County Engineering • Russell McMurry, GA Department of Transportation Commissioner • Kelvin Mullins, GA Department of Transportation District 1 Engineer • Roy Rickert, Forsyth County Public Transportation Director • Chris Tomlinson, Executive Director of SRTA, ATL and GRTA • Garrin Coleman, Forsyth County Government’s Assistant County Manager “This summit is a great opportunity for Forsyth County residents and businesses to hear directly from those who are working diligently to improve transportation and mobility in our community,” said Vice Chair and District 4 Commissioner, Cindy Jones Mills. “We value the working relationships we have with state agencies to keep Forsyth County moving forward. Strategic transportation projects equal a thriving economy. Economic development is vital to the success of our county and we can’t be competitive if we are complacent or standing still.” To view a recording of this event visit www. focotransportationsummit.com. To view status updates on the many transportation projects underway in Forsyth County, visit the interactive transportation projects map at www. forsythco.com/transportation. The interactive map features updated details on county transportation projects including road widenings, intersection improvements and more.

Virtually, the Best Event You’ll Attend All Year! We’ve all done a lot virtually this year. We’ve worked virtually, learned virtually and played virtually. But have we really CELEBRATED virtually? All Chamber and community members are invited to celebrate Forsyth County’s

Windermere Leaflet

The 2020 Annual Celebration will be presented virtually and will not be ticketed, but all are encouraged to register to stay up to date with the latest information. Simply visit www.focochambercelebration.com to learn more about this exciting event and to register. Then return to the site on Friday, November 6th at 11:30 AM to join in VIRTUALLY the best event you’ll attend all year!

615 Businesses Apply for the Forsyth County CARES Small Business Grant Program The Forsyth County CARES Small Business Relief Grant Program closed the grant application portal as planned on August 19, 2020 at 5:00 PM. When the application portal closed, a total of 615 grant applications had been submitted totaling $2,765,000 in grant requests. On behalf of Forsyth County Government and the City of Cumming, the Forsyth County Chamber anticipates awarding 319 grants to qualified applicants at this time. The grants receiving an award are given on a first come, first served basis, based on the time stamp the applicant completed their grant application (assuming the grant applicant met the qualifications and was eligible). Grants will continue to be awarded in the order in which they were completed by the applicant. Checks are being issued by Forsyth County now for the first group of applicants receiving an award. The Chamber is extremely grateful to the members of the Volunteer Oversight Committee, appointed by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, who have worked extremely hard to review all of the grant applications to ensure transparency and accuracy of the applications. “I am very grateful to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners for their unanimous support of this phenomenal business support program. It is a very prominent and important display of Forsyth County Government’s support of the local business community and policy goals of making the growth of our local economy a top priority. This sends a clear and loud message that Forsyth County is a community that supports businesses and makes their success a priority. This is the very best message possible for our established businesses as well as our partners in economic development,” commented James McCoy, president and CEO of the Forsyth County Chamber.

www.WindermereCommunity.net

November 2020

TENNIS NEWS

Welcome to our new Pickleball Specialists! The Tennis Committee would like to officially welcome Robin Wolfe as our new Pickleball Coordinator. The pickleball courts have seen A LOT of action over the last six months, even during this never-ending quarantine! But we realize many of you are still wondering what this game is all about and how to get involved. Even though we are limited in our social activities right now, Robin and Bobby will be working on creating some fun, socially distanced ways for you to enjoy this increasingly popular sport. In addition to adding a Pickleball Coordinator to the Tennis Committee, Bobby has secured coaching from the premier pickleball expert in the Atlanta area, right here for you in Windermere. Many of you have already met Robin’s son Chris Wolfe. Chris is a

professional pickleball instructor who loves to assist players of all levels and ages improve their game. He has been playing and teaching pickleball for more than seven years and is certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) at “Pro Certification”, the highest level of PPR certification. Chris is a 5.0 Paddletek sponsored player who has played in pickleball tournaments around the country. He received his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Florida Southern College and he currently lives here in Cumming. You can contact Chris directly at cwolfe@atlpba.org to find out how to get more involved in pickleball in the Atlanta area. 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. Bobby and Robin are working on arranging a fun pickleball drill evening, so be on the lookout for more info on that on the Windermere Tennis Facebook page and in Bobby’s weekly e-mail newsletter. If you don’t currently receive Bobby’s weekly newsletter, please reach out to him to be added to his distribution list.

November Drill Schedules Monday 9am-10:30 Lady’s Open Drills Friday 9am-10:30 Adult OPEN Drills Friday 10:45am-12:00 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. For up to date information on Junior and High School drills, please contact Bobby directly. 22

November 2020

www.WindermereCommunity.net

Windermere Leaflet

TENNIS NEWS

Need to Reserve a Court? 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 Bobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 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 If you have any questions about the app or how to use it, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378

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. Also, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Windermere Leaflet

www.WindermereCommunity.net

November 2020

PET NEWS

Choosing The Best Vet

Whether you are a new pet owner or have owned several pets for years, it’s a good idea to select a veterinarian BEFORE you actually own a pet. Feeling comfortable and having that good rapport is extremely important. It requires the same diligence and patience that you would devote to any other kind of professional such as a pediatrician, dentist, real estate agent, etc. The 5 steps below may be helpful: 1. Ask for Recommendations - There are plenty of resources for recommendations for a good vet. Other pet owners will truly be honest, as well as animalcentered organizations such as pet shelters, boarding businesses, and grooming salons. Remember to inquire about the staff, rates and location… not JUST about the actual doctor himself. Check online reviews as well.

knowledge and what kind of customer service they provide. 4. Personal Visit to Meet - You may want to meet the vet alone first and then take your fur baby. See how he handles him and observe how your pet reacts. Sadly, some pets are nervous no matter who you choose, but pay close attention as to how they put him at ease. A good bedside manner is important! Be picky and find the best!! I certainly have!

2. Check out the Website - Look at each vet’s website for a glimpse of the vet’s personality, staff and capacity. While some can certainly be an excellent vet and still have less than an impressive website, it’s a quick way to review the location, rates and possibly the number of employees. Are they prepared to handle an emergency? That is a BIG deal to me. This happened to us last month and our dear Dr. Reddy at Windermere Animal Hospital met us on his day off within 30 minutes to help with our older dog, Moe. Incredible service and always with warmth and a smile. Also check to see if they are accredited by AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association). 3. Understand how the Clinic Operates - Vet clinics can be operated using a range of business methods so you want to find out who best suits your needs. Call the clinic and speak to the Office Manager or similar authority figure. Ask about the hours, overnight care practices (if interested), billing details, and any other services associated with the clinic. Not only does this give insight into how the clinic works, it gives you a chance to interact with the staff members on their

Susan Hartsfield Tanner Windermere Pet Sitter 678-755-2931 bulldawgsusan@yahoo.com 24

November 2020

www.WindermereCommunity.net

Windermere Leaflet

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.

PROVIDING GEORGIANS WITH ROOFING SOLUTIONS

770.592.9889 Windermere Leaflet

www.WindermereCommunity.net

November 2020

In-Classroom Instruction Starting Early August.* PreK3-12th Grade. Schedule a Tour: pinecrestacademy.org * Unless directed otherwise by the Governor

Our 74 graduates earned over

11 Million

in scholarship awards, with acceptances to 90 colleges and universities.

955 Peachtree Parkway pinecrestacademy.org | 770-888-4477