Windermere Leaflet August 2020 by The Times

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2020 Inside this Issue Board Member Application 4 ARC Requests 7 Go Green Recap 11 Save the Dates 15 Pet News 18 Yard of the Month 19

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02116 USA. Equal Housing Insurer. ©2018 Liberty AMENITYMA CARD REPLACEMENT Mutual Insurance 11514948 PERB10193 04/2018 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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CALL/TEXT (470)239.2001 | FOLLOW US Cumming.PetSuitesOfAmerica.com 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 Offer valid towards boarding, daycare or grooming services at PetSuites making Offer any decision in which a professional readily available. Cumming. valid for new customers only. Cannotis be combined with Advertisers responsibility forused the on content the ads placed invalue publication. Material any assume other offers. Cannot be retail of items. Promotional must published notNo becash reproduced without the December written permission be used at onemay time. value. Offer expires 31, 2020.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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COMMUNITY NEWS

2020 BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION The Windermere Homeowners Association (HOA) is currently seeking six (6) qualified individuals with a desire to take a leadership role within the Association. The term for each position is two-years. Serving as a Board Member for your Association can be a very rewarding yet challenging experience. We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic and have an interest in improving our Community. Should you wish to become a nominee for the Windermere Board of Directors please fill out this form and return it to windermereactivities@comcast.net . Thank you. NAME:

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ADDRESS: _________________________________ TELEPHONE: _____________________________ SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS, COMMITTEES YOU SERVE/SERVED ON FOR WINDERMERE AND WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE BOARD (note: the text below will be shared with the Community. This is your chance to sell yourself.): _____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ TO BE CONSIDERED AS A CANDIDATE THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED NO LATER THAN August 31, 2020

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Thinking About Selling Your Home?

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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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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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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.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION

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Association Manager As we are in the heat of Summer we know many of you are planning maintenance and upgrades to your home! Frequent items that need attention are: Exterior painting of your home, replacing dead sod, trees and other plant materials, and maintenance of mailboxes. Please be sure to be proactive and plan accordingly for all projects and improvements to your home by submitting an application for modification. Please visit the website and look under the resources tab to download a copy of the application.

Applications still need to be submitted even if you are using the same paint or roof colors.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION Applications are required for ALL projects to the exterior of your home or lot. This includes but is not limited to the following: Roof replacements, repainting the exterior of your home, tree removal, installation of basketball goals, trampolines, play sets and fences. We would also like to remind you of frequent violations to avoid. Trash cans must be stored out of view of the street. Portable basketball goals must be approved and installed according the guidelines which includes proper placement and screening. Pine straw should be fresh and installed at least twice per year. Edging must be of approved materials.

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION Our goal is to have a cohesive and harmonious and aesthetically pleasing community for all to enjoy! We greatly appreciate your cooperation! Please remember the dumpsters located at the Windermere amenities center are not for public trash. All personal garbage needs to be picked up from your residence on the service day. Please have all of your receptacle by the curb at 7:00 am on Monday mornings. If you miss a pick up or need a bulk pick up please contact Sanitation Solutions at 770-866-7323 or Sanitationsolutions.net. 8

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Go Green Recap

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We hope everyone enjoyed our first Go Green event in Windermere featuring complimentary Paper Shredding! Thank you to New Life Technology Group for collecting electronics and laptops to help support the local schools! Thank you to all of the residents who donated children’s books to help young students who do not have access to books in their homes!

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TENNIS NEWS

Tennis is Back! Summer leagues have begun, and

Bobby’s drills are back up and running. If you have any questions about any of the activities at the courts this summer, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@ comcast.net or 770-598-8378. We hope you have a wonderful summer out on the courts!

The Tennis Committee is Looking for a New Member With the addition of the new pickle ball courts, the tennis committee is looking to add a new member to coordinate all neighborhood pickle ball activities. If that sounds like the job for you, please contact the tennis committee at windermeretenniscmt@gmail. com for more details. 12

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Summer Drill Schedules Monday 9am-10:30 Lady’s Open Drills Tuesday 11am-12:30 High School Drills Thursday 9:30am-11:00 Junior Academy Drills (for players 12 and older) Thursday 11:15am-12:45 High School Drills Friday 9am-10:30 Adult OPEN Drills Friday 10:45am-12:00 Adult Beginner’s Only Drills Saturday 9am-10:30 Adult OPEN Drills Saturday 10:45am-12:15 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.Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 with questions. 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.

Need to Reserve a Court? All reservations can now be made on your phone at Kourts.com. This new app will allow 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 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 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!

Batt Towels Are Here for Your Rainy Day Relief Windermere now has 6 BATT towels 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 at distributing the puddles. Check out videos on how to use the BATT towel here: https://battowel.com/vide Please remember to hang the towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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THE ANNUAL FIREWORKS SHOW IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH! We plan to celebrate BACK TO SCHOOL in a huge way this year! Join us for our 6th Annual Fireworks Celebration! We will have a DJ playing from 6-9pm. Spectators will be able to watch in marked off areas in the pool and on the field. Seating is first come first serve. You may bring chairs and blankets to watch. We ask that you maintain social distancing throughout the evening.

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Frozen Frenzee will be selling their famous shaved ice! Alessios will be selling pizza by the slice! We will have lots of fun activities for the whole family! Bubbles Over Georgia will also be in attendance to entertain the kids with giant bubbles!

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Dueling Pianos Adult Night Saturday, August 22nd

We are excited to bring back this great event! We are hosting The Andrews Brothers Dueling Piano Show! This will be another sell out event! Tickets are limited to 50 people per show! 21 and older! TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD AT 9AM! 1st seating: 6-8pm This show is a PG-PG13 show CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS 2nd seating: 9-11:30pm This show is a PG13-R show CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

The Andrews Brothers Dueling Piano Show was formed in 2002 by Damian Andrew Cartier and Mark Andrew Kovaly, both of whom performed at the Jellyroll’s Dueling Piano Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Since then, they have entertained at several corporate events for Microsoft, Hooters, The Hard Rock Cafe, Phillips, Sony, IBM, The National EMS Convention, and shared a stage with acts such as The Blues Brothers and Cirque Du Soleil. They have also played countless weddings, parties, and social gatherings all across the country... Be sure to visit their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/theandrewsbrothers

Tickets are $20 per person. Seating will be limited to 4 people per table. Tickets sales will be announced via the community email blast! Tickets will be sold online only. Only 2 tickets per household may be purchased. This event is limited to residents of Windermere only, no guests. Your ticket includes entry to the event and you may bring your own beverages and snacks if desired. *** Be sure to purchase from the correct seating you are interested in. No refunds will be issued for any reason!

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PET NEWS

safeTy Tips Parents, get to know your bus driver. Be visible at the bus stop. Get out of your car and stand with your children.

Teach your children to stay back from the street and never go near the bus unless they are loading or unloading. When unloading,

teach them to go directly to a safe location away from the bus and the street.

Please keep your bus stop safe by asking the children to load and unload in an orderly fashion. Please make sure their hands are

free and all their belongings are inside their school bag. Do not allow running or horse play at the bus stop.

If anything is dropped during loading or unloading the bus, students must

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Dogs In Cars

M o s t of us smile when we see a dog’s face happily hanging out of a car window. I know I do, however, I also tend to worry a bit for their safety. There are legitimate reasons for these worries. While they may be loving the smell of the breeze and the wind in their faces and fur, it’s a risky venture for 3 reasons in particular. One, it means he is not properly restrained. Two, he is at high risk of eye, ear, face and mouth injury from airborne objects when his face is hanging out the window and three, letting his body hang out increases the risk that he could be thrown out of the vehicle

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during a collision, lose his balance and fall out of the open window during an abrupt turn or maneuver... or jump out to threaten another dog or person. There are various seat belt type options these days to restrain your pup. Do your homework to figure out the best one for your baby. A pickup truck poses even more of a threat if in the bed area. He can easily fall and be injured or killed on impact or get struck by another vehicle. Even if tethered, it can tangle or choke him. It is best to place him in a kennel for safety. A small pet can crawl into the footwell interfering with the brake and accelerator pedals. if he is in your lap, he can easily be injured or killed by the airbag and a larger dog can interfere with your view of the road. Unrestrained pets could be thrown through a window during a wreck and escape... or even worse, become injured or killed. So before you put your dog in a vehicle, ask yourself if you really need to take him with you... and if the answer is no, it’s best to leave him safely at home.

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Yard of the Month Congratulations to 5503 Kingsley Manor - Larry and Cheryl Lukas for winning the Yard of the Month for July! The Sherry and Co Real Estate Team will be placing a sign in your yard that you can proudly display to your neighbors! They will also receive a Home Depot gift card courtesy from the Sherry and Co Real Estate Team! As one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Forsyth County, we are all dedicated to improving the quality of living and appearance of our community! We encourage everyone to take pride in their homes and neighborhood! Start getting your yards ready for the month of June! A new winner will be announced again next month!

Lodge & Fitness Center The Fitness Center was re-opened in June. We ask residents to use every other machine (reinforced with signage and yellow tape), clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing. We also ask that there be no more than 10 people at any given time in the gym; meaning, if you enter the gym and you are number 11, please do not go in. As a courtesy to others wanting to use the facility, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours. Lastly, we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week.

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Thank you to our current and past clients for allowing The Call Claire Today Team to receive the Circle of Excellence award four years in a row! We truly love what we do and are honored to be a part of your journey! ~ Claire, Tiffany, and Leigh

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