The Official Newsletter of the Traditions of Braselton Community
Spetember 2019 Vol. 6 Iss. 9
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Public Schools Gum Springs Elementary West Jackson Primary School West Jackson Intermediate School West Jackson Middle School Jackson County Comp. High School
706-654-5580 706-654-2243 706-654-2044 706-654-2775 706-367-5003
Private Schools Jackson Trail Christian School Lanier Christian Academy North Georgia Christian School
706-367-9418 678-828-8350 678-828-8350
Child Care & Preschools Elite Academy First Steps Childcare of Braselton Georgia Kids Academy
706-658-2343 706-658-4075 706-654-5437
College & Universities Brenau Academy & University UGA Visitors Center Georgia Perimeter College University of North Georgia
770-534-6299 706-542-0842 678-407-5000 706-398-3000
Medical Facilities Athens Regional Medical Center 706-475-7000 Northridge Medical Center 706-335-1000 Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton 770-848-8000 Gainesville 770-219-9000 Winder 770-867-3400 St. Mary’s Hospital 706-398-3000 Recreational Facilities Traditions Golf Club Chateau Elan Winery Jackson County Parks & Rec Winder-Barrow Community Theatre Tanger Factory Outlets
706-363-9963 678-425-0900 706-367-6350 770-867-1679 706-335-3354
Goverment Services Jackson County Fire Department Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Jackson County Animal Control Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Commissioner Voter Registration Dept. of Driver Services (Athens) Dept. of Driver Services (Gainesville) Braselton Post Office Jefferson Post Office
706-367-1911 706-367-6000 706-367-5480 706-535-6940 706-367-6320 706-367-6325 706-367-6377 706-552-4427 770-532-5308 706-654-3301 800-275-8777
Utilities/Services Jackson Electric Membership Corp. 706-367-5281 Windstream 866-445-5880 Comcast 678-859-9253 Jackson County Water/Sewer 706-367-1741 Direct TV 888-777-2454 Dish Network 800-333-3474 Country Boy Satellites 706-677-3394 Jackson EMC Security 706-367-5281 Garbage Hound Trash Service 706-658-2679 White Oak Sanitation 706-367-0628 Important Website www.traditionsofbraselton.org To advertise in Traditions, contact Leah Nelson at The Times - 770.535.6330 lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com Traditions 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 Traditions of Braselton 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.
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4 Committee Member Listing 5 2019 Events 6 From the Manager 8 Community Calendar 9 Community News 14 Social Committee News 26 Puzzle 27 News from the Courts 30 News from the Course 31 Events 33 Health & Fitness 34 Paran’s Corner Community Association Office: 401 Delaperriere Loop: 706-654-9121 Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm · Resident Key Card replacement for $25 Please email admin@traditionsofbraselton.org
· Notary Services available for $3 Lost Pet/Animal Disturbances: For lost pets, dangerous animals and/or unclaimed pets, please contact Jackson County Animal Control at 706-367-5480 Mailbox Replacement/Repair: Brett Schwartz: 918-605-4209 Traditions Golf Club Grille: 706-363-9963 x4 Hours of Operation: Monday: 9AM-5PM Friday: 7AM-7PM Tuesday : Closed Saturday: 7AM-7PM Wednesday: 9AM-5PM Sunday: 9AM-5PM Thurday: 9AM-5PM
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Calin & Estera Pop Preston & Hannah Freyre
Justin & Sarah A. Brantley
Gary H Webb & Carleen M. Webb
Patrick Thompson Jeff Cox
William & Lori Hannigan Andrew M Williams & Bryan Sorrell Kelli DeMott William K. Butler Julia Butler Kevin T. Trimble Stanley D Carpenter & Mary Beth Carpenter SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER2019 2019
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COMMITTEE MEMBER LISTING Board of Directors
boardofdirectors @traditionsofbraselton.org Whit Marshall Paul Thompson Bryan Allen
Architectural Review Board
arb@traditionsofbraselton.org Hunter Bicknell (HOA Rep) David Hobbs (HOA Rep) Whit Marshall Michael Hart (Architect) Addison Wilson Bryan Allen
Finance Committee
finance @traditionsofbraselton.org Quarterly Meeting
Steve Morrell, Chair Wayne Davis Beth Grimes Donna Cowart Ralph NeSmith
Capital Improvements & Special Projects capitalimprovements @traditionsofbraselton.org
Meets the 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm
David Ehrhardt, Chair Beth Grimes Kenny Whitworth Jason Kilgore William Patterson Dan Nevill Bret O’Steen
Recreation Area
recreation @traditionsofbraselton.org Brett Schwartz Jerry Hohman
Communication Committee
communications @traditionsofbraselton.org Lloyd Ocampo Cindy Hohman Debbie Fratini
Tennis Committee
tenniscommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Ginger Reeves, Chair Bret O’Steen James Livingston Margaret Peterson Tracy Woodall Keith Cheek Debbie Cheek Paul Peterson Tim Burke Mary Burke Lance Tomlin Amie Botts
Grounds Committee
grounds @traditionsofbraselton.org
Social Committee
socialcommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm
Sheila Anderson, Chair Melissa Pilgrim Caroline Pergantus Heather Bennett Kelli Eureka Tracy Pagano Danielle Connor Ashley Cooper Annette McDonald Kelly Hannifin Deb Stone
Hospitality Committee hospitalitycommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Carol Higbie, Chair Kathy Buffington Donna Thompson Sheree Whigham Connie Freeman Beverly Davis Helen Parsek Sherry Green Kay Costantino Portia Ocampo Suzanne Patterson Nancy Allen
Empty Nesters
emptynesters @traditionsofbraselton.org Beth Grimes, Chair Cheryl Morrell Janice Barbieri Mary Ann Barry Beth Eggleston Nancy Bolen Cindy Hohman Margaret Hanson Lynn Kolb Helen Parsek Karin Waters Carol Higbie
Neighborhood Watch neighborhoodwatch @traditionsofbraselton.org Tom Badura Jay Cleveland Wayne Davis Cheryl & Jim Domineau Ralph NeSmith Richard & Tina Carlson Mauricio Cerri Robert Evans Michael Goodman Rich Doeding Larry Miller Sherry & Scott Davis
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the Month at 5:00 pm
Jim Barbieri, Chair David Green Steve Morrell Jerry Hohman Cheryl Domineau Lane Thompson Jane Gladden Bill Cowart
*Please email manager@traditionasofbraselton.org if you are interest in serving.
Traditions of Braselton Is Professionally Managed By: Community Management Associates, Inc. Management Office:
Jennifer M. Giacin, CAM 401 Delaperriere Loop Jefferson, GA 30549 706-654-9121 jgiacin@cmacommunities.com
Administrative Assistant:
Jenny Guess 401 Delaperriere Loop Jefferson, GA 30549 706-654-9121 | Fax: 706-654-9127 jguess@cmacommunities.com
Corporate office:
1465 Northside Drive, Suite 128 Atlanta, GA 30318 404-835-9100 Fax: 404-835-9200 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
**To guarantee availability please schedule an appointment with the Community Manager
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2019 E V E N T S: S AV E T H E D AT E
Save the Date! SEPTEMBER 2nd: Labor Day – HOA Office Closed 6th: Empty Nesters Event at the Owners Clubhouse 13th: ARB Meeting at the Community Association Conference Room 17th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 20th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 26th: SHEILA FEST Dinner & Silent Auction Setup at the Owners Clubhouse 27th: SHEILA FEST Golf Tournament Benefitting iServe Ministries at the Owners Clubhouse 27th: SHEILA FEST Dinner & Silent Auction Benefitting iServe Ministries at the Owners Clubhouse 28th: SHEILA FEST Music Festival at the Owners Clubhouse 29th: SHEILA FEST Music Festival Cleanup at the Owners Clubhouse 30th: Pool closes for the year
PLEASE RSVP Just a reminder, Traditions has grown so much it is imperative that we do the RSVP system so the Social Committee can plan accordingly! When we use an event company to plan parties we pay per person and we must give head counts usually a week out. So, be on your toes and don’t forget to RSVP please…even for free events!
OCTOBER 5th: Wine Tasting – (TBD) 6th: Hospitality Open House for New Residents at the Owners Clubhouse 12th: Community Fall Yard Sale 11th: ARB Meeting at the Community Association Conference Room 14th: Columbus Day 15th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 15th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 17th: Ground Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 18th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Kids Halloween Party at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Blood Drive at the Owners Clubhouse 21st: Capital Improvements & Special Projects meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 26th: Craft Event – TBD 29th: Haba/Jaba Mixer at the Owners Clubhouse 31st: Halloween Day
NOVEMBER 8th: Empty Nesters Event at the Owners Clubhouse 11th: Veterans Day 15th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Holiday Sip & Shop – TBD 18th: Quarterly Community Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Capital Improvements & Special Projects meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 19th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 21st: Ground Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 28th: Thanksgiving Day - HOA Office Closed 29th: Member for a Day at the Golf Club 29th: Black Friday 30th: Decorate Traditions
DECEMBER 6th: Empty Nesters Christmas Party at the Owners Clubhouse 7th: Pancakes with Santa at the Owners Clubhouse 13th: ARB Meeting at the Community Association Conference Room 14th: Golf Course Tour of Lights Event at Traditions of Braselton Golf Club 16th: Capital Improvements & Special Projects meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 17th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 19th: Ground Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 20th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 24th: Christmas Eve 25th: Christmas Day – HOA Office Closed
**Dates and times are subject to change, please check back and look for announcements**
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FROM THE MANAGER
Mailbox MAINTENANCE Cast aluminum mailboxes are often the first choice among discerning homeowners when it comes to selecting a high quality residential mailbox for their home. In addition, as those who have studied the benefits of cast aluminum components, there are many reasons why cast aluminum residential mailboxes deserve this top billing. Traditions of Braselton offers two approved decorative mailboxes cast aluminum and pressed metal. Many homes require mailbox maintenance. This article will be of assistance should you plan to clean or paint your mailbox. Bird droppings often plague mailboxes and the high acidity can eat through paint causing discoloration. If you plan on painting it, you will need to thoroughly clean it with soap and water and make sure all grass and landscape debris are removed from the base so the paint adheres properly. You can use black Rustoleum that contains high pigment and high gloss for repainting box and use red for the flag. Tip: When painting the flag, you can place cardboard behind it to prevent overspray. Should you choose to remove the flag, there is a washer on the bolt and you will need to make sure you keep it as it can easily fall off during removal and you may lose it. If your brass numbers are dull, try using a product called Brasso or Tarn-X to shine them up. You can also apply car wax to the numbers to help keep them shiny and on your mailbox as well. Goop works well to hold numbers in place. If you prefer to have your mailbox professionally done or repaired, you can contact Brett Schwartz by email or phone gt2limes@aol.com / 918-605-4209. Charges of $55 typically apply.
STAY CONNECTED, TRADITIONS! If you have not yet done so, we encourage you to register your e-mail address with our community website. Please go to http://www. traditionsofbraselton.org/default.aspx Click on the tab that says “Login,” and then the tab that says “Request Login.” That will take you to a brief form to be completed. Once completed and submitted, you will have access to the full Traditions of Braselton website which includes announcements, important documents, calendars, and an ongoing message board for residents Please also check out and Like our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Traditions-ofBraselton/656536547767097. The beautiful golf course here at Traditions of Braselton, operated by ClubCorp, can be found on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/tobgolfclub. There are several different membership options available, and membership at the golf club is another good way to meet your neighbors.
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MEET AND GREET It is so exciting to see all of the new homes being built and to see so many moving vans bringing new neighbors to our area. To all of our new Traditions residents, we want to extend a warm “Welcome Home” to each of you! As our long-time residents will tell you, Traditions is a wonderful place to live and to meet wonderful neighbors who will soon become friends.
You are invited to sew with us at the “Pins &
You will quickly discover that there are lots of activities available for our residents from golf to tennis and pickleball, to yoga, Bible studies, card playing groups, sewing groups, Empty Nesters, homeschoolers, and much more. We encourage you to explore all of the activities that might interest you.
You are invited to sew with us at the “Pins & Needles”. The group quilts, Needles”. The group quilts, sews, embroiders, sews, embroiders, appliqués, knits, crochets, and any other type of handwork crochets, and any other type of at the Traditions of Braselton Owner’s Clubhouse at 1665 you appliqués, enjoy. We meetknits, Traditions Way, Jefferson, GA 30549 third of the month of from handwork you enjoy. We every meet at Friday the Traditions 9:30 Braselton am to 3:00 pm. Owner’s Clubhouse at 1665 Traditions
One of the things we do for new residents is to host periodic “Newcomer Meet and Greet” gatherings, and we have one of those events coming up on Sunday, October 6, from 3:005:00pm at the Owner’s Clubhouse. Please come drop in to enjoy some refreshments and have the opportunity to chat with many of our current residents and community leaders. We usually have most of our neighborhood committee chairpersons on site and you can also pick up information about the neighborhood and Jackson County. If you haven’t already done so, you can also get your ID badges made that will give you access to the pool and fitness center.
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Current residents – you are also invited to come meet your new neighbors! We hope to see you on October 6!
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If you plan to attend or any have questions, please call Pam Poppe at 706lighting, a power strip, and extension cords. 654-4776 or email her at ppoppe@mindspring.com . We hope you join us!!!
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THE GALES WELCOME HOME BLOCK PARTY The Gales Welcome Home Block Party was amazing! What celebration to remember! All the sponsors, volunteers, vendors and the Traditions of Braselton Community gave a warm welcome to the Gales family! First, a small group toured the beautiful customerbuilt home. It was astonishing to see all the thoughtful details that went into the home to make life easier for Devon and his family. The block party continued outside with delicious food, great music and awesome company!! Thank you all who made it happen!! Traditions of Braselton Community Association
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The Back to School Bash was a blast!! The community celebrated with delicious pizza and ice cream. The kiddos danced their tails off and attendees got to registered for a trip to Universal Studios Orlando and a Yeti Cooler. Thank you, Social Committee, Alfa Insurance and Comcast!
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Company Name:______________________________________________________________________ Product/Service Provided:______________________________________________________________ Contact Person:_______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________ Sponsorship/Vendor Level Requested:__________________________________Fee: $___________ **PLEASE EMAIL VECTOR/HIGH RESOLUTION LOGO TO sheilafest@traditionsofbraselton.org**
If you will have a vendor table, which service will you be presenting/providing at the event? _____________________________________________________________________________________ How many company representatives will be at your table? (Up to 4)__________________________ PAYMENT INFO Card #:______________________________________________________________________________ Name on Card:_______________________________________________________________________ Exp: _________________________ CVV: ____________________ Zip Code: ____________________ APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2019
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TENNIS
A SPORT FOR EVERYONE!
There are many opportunities for people of all ages to get into tennis and continue to play this sport. Tennis is one of the only sports you can play all your life, from the youngest ages to the oldest. But how do we get that message across to people, who don’t (yet) wake up every day thinking about this sport? We need to let people know that tennis is great for whatever ails you, and if nothing is ailing you right now, tennis will keep it that way. Also, tennis gives you all the benefits of working out in a gym, but it’s much more fun, exciting and social. Tennis can be the answer to virtually any type of issue. Want to lose weight? Want to get in better shape and tone muscles? Want to keep your mind sharp and reduce stress? Want to make more friends and expand your social network? Think tennis. Tennis not only is the sport for a lifetime, but it’s the sport for a longer, healthier and more complete lifetime.
Margaret Peterson, Tennis Committee
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NEWS FROM THE GOLF GROUPS
SENIOR MEN’S GOLF GROUP
LADIES’ GOLF GROUP
Currently, the ladies have two standing tee times Monday thru Friday starting at 9:20 AM. If you are interested in joining the Ladies Golf Group (even occasionally), please email Pam Poppe at ppoppe@ mindspring.com if you wish to be included. Each Friday, Pam sends an email to the group asking which days you are interested in golfing during the coming week. She only asks for a 48-hour notice so she can add or cancel tee times. Don’t worry about handicaps since the skill levels vary widely. These women golf for fun! If the morning times don’t work for you, please let Pam know if you are interested in playing 9 holes at other times of the day.
MEN’S GROUP (MGA)
Come out and meet your neighbors in a fun and welcoming group. The TOB men have weekly organized games on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM and Saturdays/Sundays starting at 8:00 AM. We also sponsor diverse and fun monthly tournaments throughout the year. The MGA has neighbors of all skill levels and ages. For additional information please contact Mike Brunson - 706-380-7031 or email- traditionsmga@gmail.com
The senior men gather to play an organized format of stroke play on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You never know who you will get paired with on these days, so it’s a great opportunity to meet your fellow neighbors and make new friends. On Thursdays, it’s just pair-up and play as you like. The course is closed on Tuesdays. Currently, our block of tee times starts at 10:00 AM. As the weather warms up, our standing tee tie will move to 9:30 AM. You can play as often or as little as you like; just show up at least 15 minutes before the first tee time. This is a social group with members of varying skill levels. Every spring and fall the men gather at the Club Grill for a fun evening with their significant others. For more information, contact Steve Morrell at 1-706-6546034 (H) or on his cell at 770-861-610. You can also email him at shmorrell44@gmail.com
TRADITIONS OF BRASELTON 2019 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE September 28-29 Senior Club Championship October 25-27 Club Championship November 9-10 MGA Cup
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SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION!!!
Golf Instruction at Traditions of Braselton and Hamilton Mill INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LESSONS
Traditions of Braselton: Thursday, Friday, Sunday all day | Saturday afternoon Hamilton Mill: Tuesday and Wednesday all day | Saturday morning
SEPTEMBER OPPORTUNITIES
TRADITIONS JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS
• Thursdays | 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night Putting League on the Traditions Practice Putting Green
Ages 7 to 18 will learn proper techniques while having fun in the process. Open to all skill levels.
• Sundays | 5 p.m. The Traditions Junior Golf League. 9-hole league for all levels.
Thursdays | 4 – 5 p.m. Sundays | 1:30 – 2:30 pm.
• Thursdays & Fridays | 8:30 a.m. Playing Lessons available at Traditions. Spaces limited.
Golf Members | $25 Performance Center Members | $15 Guests & Social Members | $35
CONTACT JEFF KANEKO FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP TODAY: 706.338.2542 | jeffrey.kaneko@clubcorp.com *Some restrictions and exclusions may apply. See Club for details. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 45288 0719 AAF
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EVENTS
JEFFERSON
Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 7 pm – 10 pm MOVIE UNDER THE STARS ON THE BRASELTON TOWN GREEN Braselton Town Green, 9924 Davis Street, Braselton, Georgia 30517 Title: *TBD. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a Movie Under the Stars on the Green. *We select the latest releases, so we’ll post the movie title as soon as it’s selected. Titles are not guaranteed. Always follow the event for movie title and weather-related updates. Friday, September 20, 2019 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm BRASELTON WEEKLY SUMMER FARMERS MARKET The weekly market is located at 9924 Davis Street in Downtown Braselton Customers will choose from a variety of products, including locally grown produce, fruits or vegetables, farm-raised meats, free-range eggs, honey, baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, teas, sauces, seasonings, spices, coffee, lemonade, dog treats and live plants or flowers. Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 6:00 pm YEAR ONE BRASELTON BASH CAR SHOW 1001 Cherry Drive Suite 1, Braselton, 1-706-658-2140 Foose Select & Participant vote car show www.drivingithome. com/braselton-bash The shows benefit the Hot Rodders Children’s Charity www.hotrodderschildrenscharity.org
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September 1 - 2, 2019 (begins Aug. 31) FIREWORKS AT THE MOUNTAIN Labor Day Weekend celebrates everyday working heroes with a laser show and fireworks for three nights at 9:30 p.m. at Stone Mountain Park. September 7, 2019 (12 to 10 p.m.) PIZZA & BEER Pizza, Pints & Pigskins promises pizzerias, a beer garden, televised football, a kids’ zone, acoustic music, and a ‘70s dance band (8 to 10 p.m.) at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. Free September 14, 2019 BBQ FESTIVAL Rock’n Ribville promises “some of the best BBQ in the South” with live music and a kid’s area in Lawrenceville. Parking map. September 21, 2019 LANTERN PARADE The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade is a glowing procession of light, music, and color that goes from 660 Irwin Street to Piedmont Park. Gather at 7 p.m. and walk at 8 p.m. Free. September 22, 2019 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) CHOCOLATE IN THE GARDEN Chocolate-Covered Weekend offers cooking demonstrations, chocolate samples, family activities, and information about the chocolate-making process at Atlanta Botanical Garden September 29, 2019 (12 to 6 p.m.) VICTORIAN FESTIVAL Sunday in the Park is a Victorian & Steampunk street festival with food trucks, live music, a historical costume contest, an artists’ market, a children’s zone, history demonstrations, and tours at historic Oakland Cemetery.
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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S
HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I SPEND AT THE GYM? Thirty minutes? An hour? Speaking from past experience, if I didn’t spend an hour at the gym, I felt like I didn’t get a good workout. Today, I am happy to share we don’t need to spend an hour in the gym to receive great results! Who has the time anyway? I encourage everyone to be less concerned about how much time they spend in the gym, and more concerned on what they do when at the gym. These days, we train specifically and the word for it is Specificity. It has to do with how our bodies adapt to the type of training we undertake. Simply put, it means that if a fitness goal is to increase flexibility, then flexibility training must be done (think Yoga). Do we want to run a 5K? Hit the pavement and start doing interval training. Do we want to get stronger? Start strength training progressing with heavier weights as you get stronger. If we play a certain sport, we probably are already training with specificity. So, let’s think about this next time we go to the gym or workout: It’s not how long we train but how we train that counts! And, speaking of training, it’s not too late to come to Aqua class! We are going strong and classes will continue on Mondays & Fridays at 9:30 AM till the end of September. We’d love to have you drop in any day. Also, I instruct a Yoga class in Jefferson if you would like to become more flexible, release stress, get stronger, have more balance/ focus. Take Julie’s Yoga class offered here in the community. Yoga doesn’t replace our workouts but is a wonderful addition and enhancement to our work outs. Keep moving, stay strong, deal with stress in a healthy manner and love your life and people! Carol Osborne, Personal Trainer Fitness Delivered | 678-510-9573 www.fitnessdelivered2U.com fitnessdeliveredtoyou@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/fitnessdeliveredtoyou
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PA R A N’S C O R N E R
Welcome to the NEIGHBORHOOD! Please join us in welcoming Devon, Tish, Donny and the rest of the Gales family to Traditions of Braselton! You may recall that during a game between the Southern University Jaguars and the Georgia Bulldogs on September 26, 2015, Devon sustained a traumatic spinal injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down. In the nearly four years since, an outpouring from the football, construction and media communities has led to the donation of land by Paran Homes within Traditions of Braselton and the construction of a stunning custom home by Currahee Home Builders – fully furnished and innovatively designed for accessibility by the nonprofit Sunshine on a Ranney Day to make Devon feel right at home. On July 11, the Gales family enjoyed a private reveal of their new home, followed by one big BASH of a block party on August 10 to welcome the formerly Baton Rouge, LA-based family to the neighborhood. The day included live music, food and drink vendors, videos on an outdoor big screen, chances to rub elbows with Bulldog alumni and former players, and opportunities to meet our lovely new neighbors. Thank you very much to all of you who attended. We hope you had FUN! Many caring people and organizations came together to make the Gales’ dream home a reality. Joining forces with Currahee Home Builders, Paran Homes and Sunshine on a Ranney Day were so many recognizable brands, including American Signature Furniture, Builders First Source, Farmers Insurance, Huber Engineered Woods, Jackson EMC, Mitsubishi Electric, Mohawk Industries, Overhead Door, Phillips, Sherwin-Williams, Vulcan Materials Company, WSB, University of Georgia and countless others. Now it’s our job as their neighbors to make the Gales family feel welcome at Traditions of Braselton. This brave young man and his family have waited so long to be a part of our very special community – let’s make their new life here well-worth the wait. To learn more about Devon’s story, make a donation and view the complete list of Build For Devon sponsors, please visit www.buildfordevon.com.
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