Windermere Leaflet January 2020 by The Times

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Inside this Issue Holiday Reminders 4 Calendar of Events 9 Comedy Night 11 Tennis News 12 Winter Wonderland 14 Calendar 18 Pet News 23

6007 Castleton Manor Active

1631 Hutton Place Active

5349 Davenport Manor Active

3910 Stanford Drive Under Contract in 2 Weeks

2300 Gladstone Place Under Contract Before Listed / Sold

1410 Elgin Way Just Sold

5600 Lancashire Lane Under Contract in less than a month / Just Sold

3775 Sweeting Street Under Contract in 1 Day / Just Sold

3630 Slater Street Under Conract in 6 days

6105 Malloway Court Just Sold

8009 Allerton Lane Under Contract in 3 Days / Sold

5501 Kingsley Manor Under Contract in 2 Days / Sold

7037 Bennington Lane Under Contract Before Listed / Sold

2076 Grangehill Way Under Contract Before Listed / Sold

2540 Goodrick Lane Under Contract Before Listed / Just Sold

Stephanie Cole Patterson & Meriellen Cole Arenz c: 770.316.3110 | o: 404.668.6621 coleteamrealestate.com Named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best of Forsythâ&#x20AC;? for the 5th year in a row

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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.

Wishing You a Happy & Healthy New Year

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HERE FOR YOU, OFFICE INFORMATION HERE FOR YOUR Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm COMMUNITY. Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041

A special thank you to our 2019 Event Sponsors! Our sponsors help make our great events possible! Please support these businesses when you can!

Stacy Maguire and Brittany Hawkins | 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 Liberty Mutual Insurance Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director Windermere HOA. 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net

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FORSYTH CO. POLICE Nick Stevens, STREET LIGHT OUTAGE Sales Representative NON-EMERGENCY Sawnee EMC | 770-781-3087 (24 hr) www.libertymutual.com/agent/nick-stevens www.sawnee.com/content/storm-center 12600 Deerfield Pkwy

STREET MAINTENANCE Ste 100 MAILBOX REPLACE/REPAIR GAProject 30004 | 770-535-0036 To report a problem with Alpharetta, Mailbox Direct Dial: 770-406-5059 street, curb or sidewalk, www.mymailboxproject.com contact Forsyth County: Nick.Stevens@LibertyMutual.com 770-781-2155 FORSYTH CO. WATER DEPT. dwburney@forsythco.com. 770-781-2160 Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual BOARD REMINDERS

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 Indigo Whatley.

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A Message from the Association Manager MAILBOXES

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.

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

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.

Holiday DECORATIONS

With the end of the holiday season, we would also like to remind everyone what the guidelines say regarding decorations. Holiday decorations are both permitted and encouraged and will not require approval by the ARC. However, such decorations may be installed no sooner than forty-five (45) days prior to the holiday and must be removed within ten (10) days after the holidays for which they are intended. With respect to Christmas lighting displays, they should not be illuminated until the day after Thanksgiving. ARC reserves the right to require the removal of decorations which do not comply with these guidelines or which, in the judgment of the ARC, pose a potential public safety risk. 4

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The Lodge at Windermere

2020 LODGE RENTALS Book your January 2020 party today at the Lodge! Completed agreements and full payment is required at time of booking. No dates can be penciled in.

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2020 LODGE RENTALS Please note that the 2020 rental calendar will be available for bookings beginning January 2, 2020. As in years past, dates cannot be penciled in. Completed agreements and full payment is required to schedule all dates.

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LODGE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Closed Saturday and Sunday Gym Closed every Wednesday from 9am-11am for Deep Cleaning 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. Visit our website www.windermerecommunity.net

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 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. www.WindermereCommunity.net

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Neighborhood Reminders

2020 ASSOCIATION DUES REMINDER

Coupon booklets for the 2020 Association Dues were mailed out in November. If you have not received your coupon booklet please contact us right away so that we can assist you in making your payment. Failure to receive coupons or to notify us if you have not received them will not be considered a valid reason for making a late payment and late fees will still apply. Again, this year, you have two options for payment of association dues: You may pay the entire amount of $1,100.00 at one time, using both $550.00 coupons. Or, you can make two (2) payments of $550.00; the first payment is due January 1st and the second payment is due April 1st. Please remember that assessments are due and payable on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 1st of the month are considered late and are subject to a 10% late fee.* Please allow at least seven (7) business days for receipt and processing of your payment. Payments are not posted instantly whether they are mailed to the lockbox, paid on-line via your personal bank, the First Service on-line payment service or dropped off at the Lodge. If dropping payments off at the Lodge, please keep in mind the dates that we will be closed for the holidays. With that in mind, we suggest that you mail your payment directly to the lock box if payment is made after December 19th. This is the best way to ensure that your payment is received and posted in a timely manner. When submitting your payment, please attach your coupon. Additionally, please write your 14 digit account number on your payment. Your account number begins with Q113. If you use on-line bill pay please be sure that your bank has your complete account number and the correct P.O. Box information. Payments should be made out to: Windermerec/o FirstService Residential PO Box 62061 Newark NJ 07101 As always, the management team is here to address any questions or concerns that you may have. Please feel free to contact us at windermeremanager@comcast.net, windermereactivities@comcast.net or 678-455-7708. We wish you a wonderful and safe Holiday Season and Happy New Year! Assessment Fees Made Easy! Make Your Payments Online! We invite you to set up one time or automatic payments online through ClickPay, our online payment provider: SIGNING UP IS EASY: Log onto fsresidential.com and click on Make a Payment Or Call 1-888-354-0135 and press Option 1 YOU CAN *Pay by e-check at no cost *Pay by credit or debit card for a nominal fee *Set up automatic payments *Pay from your phone or tablet

Mail a check to : Windermere c/o FirstService Residential PO Box 62061 Newark NJ 07101

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL PAYMENTS AND AUTO DRAFT PAYMENTS ARE SENT TO THE NEW ADDRESS PROVIDED.

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KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY LOOKING GOOD

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We need all of our resident’s help in keeping our community looking its’ best. Thank you for taking pride in the appearance of our community. Your cooperation is appreciated! Please do your part and remember to:

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• Pick up after your pet and dispose of waste properly. • Pick up litter you notice in the community and dispose of it. • Make sure household trash is bagged, secured and disposed of in a timely and appropriate manner.

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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 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 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.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Feb 7 Mar 28 Oct 3 Oct 18 Apr 18 Nov 7 Apr 25 May-Sept Nov 14-15 Dec 3 Jun 26 COMEDY

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DUELING PIANOS

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FALL GARAGE SALE

EASTER EGG H U N T

SPRING FALL GARAGE F E S T I VA L SALE

GO GREEN

CASINO NIGHT

POOL PARTIES

FEATURING LIVE MUSIC, DJ'S, TRIVIA AND MORE!

SANTA PHOTOS

WINTER FIREWORKS WONDERLAND **Events and Dates may be subject to change

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Thinking About Selling Your Home?

ONLINE ORDERING & UBER EATS DELIVERY AVAILABLE! NO EVENT TOO BIG, NO PARTY TOO SMALL!

WINDERMERE VILLAGE (NEAR ONELIFE FITNESS)

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS.

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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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2 Shows Offered!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH AT THE LODGE!

EARLY SEATING: 6-8PM | $10/PERSON *doors open at 6pm/comedy show begins at 6:30pm

LATE SEATING: 8:30-10:30PM | $15/ PERSON *doors open at 8:30pm/comedy show begins at 9pm

Your ticket includes a popcorn and dessert bar! Seating is first come first serve. Comedian, Mark Klein is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Colgate U. with a B.A. in English (let this be a warning to your children) and has made his living with laughter for over 30 years. Media credits include CBS, Showtime, Forbes, GQ, and Sirius XM. Mark headlines shows for cruise ships, corporate events, country clubs, resorts, and 55+ communities from Alaska to the Bahamas. He is also a thoroughbred racehorse owner, real estate investor, husband, father, and the official walker of the dumbest dog in the world.

TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 6TH. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

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TENNIS NEWS

Pickle Ball is Coming to Windermere this January! Due to the overwhelming response to the pickle ball survey, we are excited to announce that Windermere will be constructing brand new, permanent pickle ball courts in the very near future. We will be converting two of our existing tennis courts (Courts 11 & 12) into six permanent pickle ball courts. Pickle ball is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation and many of you have been asking how we can get some courts here at Windermere. In keeping with our goal of having the best amenities in Forsyth County, we are certain that these permanent courts will make Windermere THE neighborhood to live in if you love pickle ball. If you want to learn more about the sport, here’s a three minute YouTube video that shares some of the basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLWj2LXecH The pickle ball court conversion should be complete by mid-January, whether permitting. In dedicating Courts 11 and 12 to pickle ball, we will also be transitioning the “walk-on” courts to the two courts at Bennington. There will still be no reservations for the walk-on courts and please keep in mind that they do not have lights or bathroom facilities. Lastly, be on the lookout for announcements about our Pickle Ball Court Opening Festivities coming soon!

Adult Clinic (for New & Beginner Players) Do you want to learn how to play tennis? Exercise AND have fun? Meet new friends? Then join us for our new Adult Clinic on Fridays from 10:45-12:00 pm at the Windermere tennis courts. Don’t have a racquet? Not to worry… we have racquets you can demo to see what fits you best. This class is for those interested in being introduced to the game and for those on beginner teams who feel Open Drills may be too advanced for them. Please register through our new reservation app, Kourts.com. Cost will be $16 per session for residents and $18 for non-residents who play on a Windermere ALTA team. If you have any questions, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378

Interested in Adult Drills at Windermere? Get the most bang for your buck and join the Adult Academy. The cost to register is $95 per month. Please remember to RSVP on the Kourts app for each drill in order to allow for the proper ratio of coaches to players. Here is the weekly drills schedule. Please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 if you have questions. Monday..................9-10:30am...............Ladies Open Drill Friday....................9-10:30am................Ladies/Mens Open Drill Saturday................9-10:30am................Ladies/Mens Open Drill 12

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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.

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TENNIS NEWS

Some Major Improvements Have Been Made to Your Courts Just in time for Winter season, the Tennis Committee and your HOA Board have been busy sprucing up the courts. Over the last month, new LED lights have been installed on courts 1,2, 7 and 8. Lighting upgrades are a major HOA budget item, so the new lights will be installed in stages. We’ve also added a new LCD digital display monitor on the wall of the bathhouse. The new display will scroll through court assignments as well as other tennis announcements and neighborhood news. Lastly, due to the overwhelming positive response to the two BATT towels we previously purchased, the tennis committee has added four more to our supply for your rainy-day relief. These towels are being used at all the big tennis centers these days and are far more effective than a squeegee. Check out videos on how to use the BATT towel here: https://battowel.com/video Please remember to hang the towels back up on the fence when you have finished using them.

Junior Tennis at Windermere Pee Wee classes for our 5-7 year old hitters is held on Thursday from 4:30-5:15. We run, we hit balls, we throw balls, we make lots of noise and have fun. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $60. 13 and Under and Junior Academy classes are held Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30pm-7pm. These drills are designed for beginners and those considering making tennis one of their afternoon activities. Fun and activity is the main objective. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $80 or $160 for both days. High School drills are held Monday and Wednesday, 5:30pm-7pm. These drills are designed for the high school aged player interested in playing on their school team. Each drill features a tactical, technical and competitive component. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $80 or $160 for both days. Please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 with any questions.

Windermere Tennis has transitioned to a

NEW court reservation system

Windermere has transitioned our court reservation system to Kourts.com. This new app will allow 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 new Kourts app. We encourage you to go ahead and download the app and sign up. Here is a short video to help you get started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6LvdWNGOUw

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

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

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PAST EVENT

Winter Wonderland

We hope everyone enjoyed the annual Winter Wonderland event!

Thank you to our Event Sponsors! XFINITY MCGINNIS WOODS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL PINECREST ACADEMY CLAIRE SMITH WITH SOLID SOURCE REALTY SHERRY AND CO REAL ESTATE TEAM BACH TO ROCK ALESSIOS SERENITY ORTHO NICK STEVENS WITH LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

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Active Clubs

JIU JITSU CLUB We are starting the Windermere Jiu Jitsu club. Men and women can come train with us for the following reasons: · Effective self-defense · Increased physical fitness · Mentally stimulating and challenging · Relieve stress · Expand your comfort zone. You can learn more about it online, or just come join us and see how much fun you can have. Classes will be weekly, and free of charge. The schedule is still in development, but will start very soon. For information, call Richard Clark at 678-689-5171. You can also email me at juniordrums@ hotmail.com

LADIES BRIDGE: Meets every Thursday at the Lodge and would love to welcome some new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678-341-6848. WINE CLUB: Meets monthly at the Lodge. RSVP required. For more information please contact Frances Page at francespage1002@gmail.com for more details! LADIES BUNCO: Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at the Lodge. Please contact Katherine Mankin at katandart@hotmail.com for more details!

LOOKING TO START A NEW CLUB? Contact windermereactivities@comcast.net

COUPLES BRIDGE: Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. Contact Marcia Tidwell at 770-330-5386.

Windermere will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020! We know many of you have been in Windermere for many years, some of you on your 3rd or 4th home in the community! We are planning some fun and exciting things this year to celebrate this milestone! We are looking for residents who are also celebrating their 20th anniversary in Windermere! If you purchased your home in Windermere in 2000, please contact the office at windermereactivities@comcast.net

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

Windermere Waves 2020 Season

Happy New Year to Everyone, Although it's January, our Windermere Waves Swim Team committee has started planning for the upcoming 2020 Season (May & June 2020). Head Coach John Ryan and Assistant Head Coach Taylor Edwards will be returning along with several other coaches. Team registration will open March 1st on our Team Unify website (windermerewaves.com). A parent informational meeting will be held within the first couple weeks of March - date TBD (more information will be sent out in February). Our Swim Team practices tentatively will start May 11th and the season will go through the end of June. OPEN COACHING POSITIONS: For our 15-18 age group swimmers interested in interviewing for a few of the open coaching positions (some full time coaches, some Ripples coaches), please email Tanya Edwards (Team Rep) at edwardstanya@bellsouth.net ON OR BEFORE JANURAY 31ST and include "Interested in Waves Coaching" in the subject line. Also include a brief resume with swimming experience. Note: must have 2 years of year-round club swimming experience, and minimum of 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience with Windermere Waves swim team. We are looking forward to a great 2020 Season! Windermere Leaflet

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Bridge Bunco 7pm

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Newgate BOD 7pm

13 Pool Committee Meeting 6pm

Finance Committee Meeting 2pm Tennis Committee Meeting 7pm

Bridge Board Meeting 7pm

Couples Bridge 6pm

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31 Bridge

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Update on GA 400 Express Lanes

The GA 400 Express Lanes project is one of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Major Mobility Investment Program projects to improve mobility along the GA 400 corridor. The project is part of the larger Georgia Express Lanes network, designed to provide a connected transportation system with reliable trip times for motorists. The Georgia Express Lanes are a network of optional, priced managed lanes that run alongside existing interstates in some of the most congested corridors around metro Atlanta. These lanes provide motorists and transit customers with a choice for more reliable trip times during peak travel periods. The result is a network of lanes that provide more reliable and predictable travel times. All Georgia Express Lanes rely on variable pricing, with toll rates rising as demand increases during peak periods of travel and falling at off-peak times. The GA 400 Express Lanes project focuses on adding two buffer-separated express lanes in each direction between the North Springs MARTA Station and McGinnis Ferry Road. Additionally, one bufferseparated express lane will be constructed in each direction from McGinnis Ferry Road to McFarland Parkway. A series of Public Information Open Houses were held in February and March of 2019. The purpose of these meetings was to provide opportunities for the public to view current plans, ask questions, and provide feedback. More than 1,200 people attended the series and submitted over 550 comments.

concept to the new express lanes coming to GA 400 based on stakeholder and public comments. Notable design changes thus far include: • The express lanes will move from the outside to the inside of GA 400 south of Northridge Road, allowing the express lanes to travel under Northridge Road • The Pitts Road overpass bridge will be rebuilt in place utilizing a detour; saving the displacement of several homes • East of GA 400, the new access point south of Holcomb Bridge Road will connect and pass to the north of Raintree Crossing

Over the coming months, GDOT will continue to The project is in early stages of development, so the refine the proposed concept and post additional initial concept design is underway and access points project information to the project website at majormobilityga.com/projects/sr400/. The are still being determined. The next opportunity for residents to provide official comments and feedback department is currently conducting environmental studies and construction is scheduled to begin about the project will be in mid-2020 at a series of in 2022 with express lanes anticipated to open to Public Hearing Open Houses. traffic in 2027. For more project information e-mail GDOT has been refining the proposed design 400expresslanes@dot.ga.gov or call 404-556-9816. 20 January 2020 www.WindermereCommunity.net Windermere Leaflet

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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. • 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)

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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.

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PET NEWS

Do Dogs Really Need Sweaters?

This is a subject I have always been on the fence about, but after doing some research from professionals I think there are situations where it might be appropriate. Sure, dogs come equipped with their own external layering system, but some pups have lighter layers of fur than others. While YOU may be very cold, your dog might be quite comfortable. Naturally, if you see him shivering, it is time for a sweater and if he is reluctant to go out in the snow to potty. How warm your dog is able to keep himself may depend on his breed, size and even age, but if he does not have a heavy hair coat, there is only so much curling up he can do to overcome heat. Smaller, light bodied breeds, toy breeds and breeds that have naturally short or thin hair coats benefit from a warm sweater when going outside. Some breeds who may like extra warmth are Chihuahua, Greyhound, Terrier and Pinscher. Even pups who may have thicker hair and get frequent haircuts may get cold. Also, older dogs with weaker immune systems and dogs with diseases that impair hair growth (i.e. Cushings disease and hypothyroidism) Conversely, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best not to dress your pup if he has a dense coat. Their fur is already genetically designed to protect them from extreme Winter temperatures. Excellent examples are Siberian Husky, St. Bernard and Malamute. FINDING A GOOD SWEATER Be picky about the material you choose. While wool is very warm, it can be uncomfortable due to itching. A good blend of washable cotton and wool or acrylic may be the best. Measure your pup for the right fit so that he cannot easily pull the piece off, drag it on the ground or get caught on something. Also, it is just as important that it does not fit TOO TIGHT. The most important areas to measure are around the neck to the waist. The sweaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s length should end around the waist leaving the lower belly free. Knowing his actual weight will also help determine the correct size and of course, NEVER give them pants. Hope this has helped a little, however, I know a lot of this is common sense. If we lived up north, we would no doubt have a sweater handy for all of us!

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

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Fitness Rules

Open to all Windermere residents every day. The center is closed for deep cleaning every Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Exercise at your own risk. No one under 15 is allowed in the fitness center without adult supervision. Supervised children over the age of 12 are allowed to use the equipment. You must be current on your dues to access the fitness center. 24

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Experience the McGinnis Woods Difference! Join Us for an

Open House Sat., Jan. 25 from 1-3pm

Set up a tour today!

Join us for PreK3-High School

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 26 | 1:00 PM Upper School Gymnasium The event will begin promptly at 1pm and will include: Short presentations | Information tables | Classroom tours Opportunities to speak with students, teachers and administrators

RSVP: admissions@pinecrestacademy.org

Summer Camps Registration Opens January 15!

Our Mission: to form our students into Christian leaders who will transform society. 955 Peachtree Parkway | Cumming, GA 30041 | 770 888 4477 | pinecrestacademy.org Located just 15 minutes from Windermere