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Spring is here and with it some friendly reminders related to the changing of the season. Thank you to all who adhere to our neighborhood Covenants and recognize its regulations as keeping our community visually attractive and safe.
Mulch:
Driveway widening:
All driveway extensions require completion of a modifications form. Communication from the Department of Public Works also reminds us that any driveway widening would also require a Driveway Permit. The property owner would need to come into their office to fill out the application and pay the fee.
Spring is here and with it some friendly reminders related to the changing Spring is here and with it some friendly reminders related to the changing of the season. Thank you to all who adhere to our neighborhood of the season. Thank you to all who adhere to our neighborhood Covenants and recognize its regulations as keeping our community Covenants and recognize its regulations as keeping our community visually attractive and safe. visually attractive and safe.
Mulch: Mulch:
Last month we were reminded that all mulch landscape beds must be covered with natural pine straw, chopped pine bark mulch, or wood shavings. (Rubber mulch is not allowed.) Please remember that mulch should be spread within 2 weeks of delivery and pallets removed, especially if in view of the street.
Basketball goals:
The covenants outline that completion of a modification form is not required for basketball goals as long as the goal meets the following requirements:
Last month we were reminded that all mulch landscape beds must be covered with natural
Last month we were reminded that all mulch landscape beds must be covered with natural pine straw, chopped pine bark mulch, or wood shavings. (Rubber mulch is not allowed.) pine straw, chopped pine bark mulch, or wood shavings. (Rubber mulch is not allowed.)
Please remember that mulch should be spread within 2 weeks of delivery and pallets
Please remember that mulch should be spread within 2 weeks of delivery and pallets removed, especially if in view of the street. removed, especially if in view of the street.
• goal backboard is perpendicular to primary street;
• backboard is white, beige, clear or light gray;
• post is painted black;
Pressure washing & gutters:
Pressure washing & gutters:
Pressure washing & gutters: Spring is a great time to clean out those gutters of all leaves/debris from fall and winter.. This also may mean the need to clean “tiger stripes” off those gutters from a winter of overflow. Pressure washing of the property is also a great spring activity for good property management. This includes both the house itself, as well as driveways and sidewalks.
• written approval of any neighbor who may be impacted by play is obtained
Spring is a great time to clean out those gutters of all leaves/debris from fall and winter.
Spring is a great time to clean out those gutters of all leaves/debris from fall and winter. This also may mean the need to clean “tiger stripes” off those gutters from a winter of This also may mean the need to clean “tiger stripes” off those gutters from a winter of ooverflow. verflow. Pressure washing of the property is also a great spring activity for good property Pressure washing of the property is also a great spring activity for good property management. This includes both the house itself, as well as driveways and sidewalks. management. This includes both the house itself, as well as driveways and sidewalks.
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Basketball goals: Basketball goals:
The covenants outline that completion of a modification form is not required for basketball
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The covenants outline that completion of a modification form is not required for basketball goals as long as the goal meets the following requirements: goals as long as the goal meets the following requirements:
·· goal backboard is perpendicular to primary street; goal backboard is perpendicular to primary street;
·· backboard is white, beige, clear or light gray; backboard is white, beige, clear or light gray;
·· post is painted black; post is painted black;
· written approval of any neighbor who may be impacted by play is obtained written approval of any neighbor who may be impacted by play is obtained
Driveway widening: Driveway widening:
from All driveway extensions require completion of a modifications form.
a modifications form.
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8 The PATRIOT | Reunion Country Club April 2023 March CALendAR S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T 7pm Craft Beer and Wine Club 1 7pmPickleball Commitee Meeting 7 8 1 5 2 2 1 4 2 1 2 0 6:30- Spring Cornhole League 6 1 3 1 2 1 9 1 1 1 8 2 8 1 0 1 7 2 4 9 1 6 2 3 5 4 3 2 3 0 2 9 2-7pm Red Cross Blood Drive Patriot DEADLINE: last day to submit material for JUNE April 2023 7pm- Covenants Committee Meeting 7pmNeighborhood Watch Committee Meeting 7pm- Advisory Committee Meeting 10am Pet-i-cures 2 7 2 6 2 5 6:30- Spring Cornhole League 6:30- Spring Cornhole League 10am Easter Egg Hunt 8pm Glow Egg Hunt 6:30- Mother Son Boogie 5:30 Music on the lawn Spring Fling Resident yard sale preview day Yard sale 7pmLandscape Committee Meeting 6:30- Spring Cornhole League 6pm- Empty Nesters 7pmPlant Swap 3-5pm Earth Day celebration 7pm Meeting House Committee Meeting 7pm Social Committee Meeting
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Happy 13th Birthday, Ally!!!
A teenager. WOW. That was fast! I’m not crying... you’re crying! Watching you grow into such a kind, smart and beautiful young lady is our greatest joy. Wishing you the best birthday ever- filled with all the fun, sunshine and good vibes! Love you.
XOXO, Mom, Dad and Emma
Happy 11th birthday Troy! Hope you have a great day. Love Mom, Dad, and London
Happy Birthday Bradee! We love you so much and can’t wait to celebrate you!
Madison, you’re an amazing persons and I love you SO MUCH! -Dad & Preston
Happy 13th Birthday Macie! We love you so much and are so proud of you! Can’t believe you are a teenager already!!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Landon
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Kerry and Felicia Stamey, Happy 35th Wedding Anniversary!
Happy 10th and 8th birthday Mackenlee and Hudson!!! We are so proud of you and love you so much!
Happy 4th Birthday to our sweet princess Izzy! We love you more than the stars in the sky! Love, Daddy, Mommy, Carson, Wyatt & Harley
Happy 12th Birthday Maddie Grace! We love you so much and are proud of you everyday! Love, Mom Dad Livi
Happy Birthday Nana! We love you and hope you have the best birthday yet!! Love, Maddie Livi Cooper & Lucy
Happy 4th Birthday Alexander! Thanks to your efforts, the Joker, Penguin, Riddler and Catwoman have remained far from our neighborhood since your watch began. We salute you. Love, Mommy & Daddy
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Happy Birthday, Mommy (Kelly Donaldson) Love, Kennedy, Henry, Charlotte, & Arden
Coop Nana Gmom & Gdad
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Parent Volunteers
Invite your friends
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April 7 at 8pm $15 per Teen/PreTeen Dessert Party in the Meeting House Ages 11-18 Lisa Benjamin Licensed Pet Groomer Nail Grind $18 Teeth $5 Anal glands $10 Sanitary $10 Paw cleanup $10-15 NewPricing Saturday, April 1 outside The Meeting House from 10am -1pm Contact the Activities Director for appointments
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April 2023 The PATRIOT | Reunion Country Club 13 Community NeWs Accepting new pAtients The smile you’ve always wanted, can be yours today. • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Fillings, Implants Extractions • Gum Disease • Pediatric Dentistry • TMJ-TMD • Botox • Emergency Dental Care • Sleep Apnea / Snoring Buford/Mall of GA | 678-714-6343 Hamilton Mill | 678-318-3191 Auburn | 770-867-6144 www.mallofgeorgiadentistry.com Come out to celebrate Earth Day a few days early We will paint pots, plant some seed in them and have a recycling relay race Free to attend but please RSVP to the Activities Director to ensure we have enough supplies. Wednesday, April 19 Wednesday, April 19 3-5pm by the playground 3-5pm by the playground Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2pm- 7pm in the Meeting House Make an appointment & save time! Visit RedCrossBlood.org/rapidPass
Community NeWs Mother Son Dance Mother Son Dance Saturday, April 15 Contact the Activited drector to RSVP 6:30- 8:30 in the Club House Dinner, DJ & Dancing $25 moms/ $15 Sons ~ boys age 4 and over
Music Music
PATRIOT | Reunion Country Club April 2023 Community NeWs Join us on the back lawn from 5:30-7:30pm for live music, yard games, el sol tacos truck & Kona Ice
on the on the Lawn Lawn
April 21 Bring your own chair to relax and kick off the weekend in good company.
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April 2023 The PATRIOT | Reunion Country Club 17 Welcoming New Patients! www.charlesleedental.com Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 7380 Spout Springs Road Suite 120 Flowery Branch, GA 770-965-5548 Conveniently Located in the Kroger Shopping Center! Community NeWs
“It was a great night with great food, great friends and laughter,” said Empty Nester co-chair Joanne Giel, summing up the Empty Nester February meeting. Joanne and husband Mike are this year’s co-chairs.
While tradition has been for each of the Nesters to bring a dish to the monthly event at the Reunion Meeting House, this get-together took a different approach.
“We had a lot of discussion about having our food catered each month or every other month, so we have decided to go with every month,” said Joanne.
The caterer chosen for the monthly dinners is local chef Christy Steele of Mario’s Pizza and Wings on Gaines Ferry Road in Flowery Branch. The Empty Nester menu included lasagna, chicken marsala, mashed potatoes, salad and veggie tray, with some incredible brownies and tarts for dessert! Even better, the meal came at a terrific price!
The entertainment included some getting-to-know-you-better questions, where random Empty Nester guests drew numbers. Among the “winners” (pictured here) were Jim & Judy Strawn, Carol Brody, Don Smith and Bill Humble—and they and most of the others good-naturedly answered questions like: what do you collect and who do you trust for advice other than your spouse? Joanne thanked them all for their entertainment and also recognized Fran Bridwell and Liz Rush, who volunteered to host the March meeting on March 18th.
Would you like to join this fun bunch? You can be single or married but the only requirement is that you are truly an Empty Nester (no dependent kids living at home!). Come join the fellowship of Reunion’s greatest organization—you’ll have a blast and make friends for life! If you’re interested, contact co-chair Joanne Giel at joannegiel@yahoo.com.
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“There is nothing like living in Reunion and being an Empty Nester!”—Joanne Giel
Friday,
April 21 7pm
The Meeting House
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Spring Garage Sale
Saturday, April 29 8am- 2pm
Resident Preview: Friday, April 28 4-7pm
May Save the Dates
Mothers Day Craft Tuesday, May 9
Mommy & Me Photos Saturday, May 13
Muffins with Mom Saturday, May 13
Pool Party Sunday, May 14
2023
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Hours
Reunion
Aprils Membership Card
in the Activities Office
Cards available
Classes:
9:30 am Preschool Aquatics 1 (Ages 3-5)
No water experience necessary. Child will become familiar with the water without the parent. Skills include introduction to front kicks, blowing bubbles, breath control, underwater exploration, front/back glide, coordinated arm strokes, kicks and arm strokes on back, short breaths of air, introduction to lifejackets and pool rules.
10:00 am Preschool Aquatics 2 (Ages 4-5)
Advanced preschool class skills include front/back kicks, under water exploration, front/back glide, coordinated arm strokes and kicks on front/back, rotary breathing and elementary backstroke
10:30 am Level 1/2 Introduction to Water Skills and Fundamental Aquatic Skills (Ages 6 & up) Learn basics of swimming including entering/exiting the water, holding your breath underwater, supported and unsupported front/back float, flutter kicking, alternating arm strokes front/ back, submerging in chest deep water, coordinated arm stroke, explore deep water.
11:00 am Level 3 Stroke Development (Must pass Level 2 skills)
Skills include jumping in deep water, head-first entries, retrieving an object from the bottom, rotary breathing, front/back glide for distance, treading water for 30 seconds, changing body position in deep water, front/back crawl, elementary backstroke, and butterfly kick.
Sessions:
Session 1 June 5th - June 8th
Session 2 June 12th - June 15th
Session 3 June 19th - June 22nd
Session 4 June 26th- June 29th
Session 5 July 10th - July 13th $100 per session
Register & pay online at reunionswimlessons.com
For more information please contact Brett Radosta 678-558-2424 or Faith Radosta 770-815-8111.
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Babysitting
Ana Castro, feel free to reach me at (706) 380-3307
dog walking and pet sitting
Terri Clark and Beri Adams Thedogwalkersofbraselton@gmail. com 770-286-8795
Thirty-One gifts
Personal shopping experience with Senior Executive Director, Amanda Henson. www.giftswithamanda.com or email at giftswithamanda@gmail. com
Auto detailing by Bradley Hand wash, polish and interior vacuum. Right here in Reunion. 803-431-0797
All credit/debit cards and cash accepted.
Beau millwood Racquet s tringing Reliable with great prices Overnight stringing. Beau Millwood 770-5612755 or beaumillwood@gmail.com
Piano Teacher Adults & Children Becky Channell 404-226-7039, JBChannell@hotmail.com
Bagpipe Lessons
$25/hr., Performances $100/hr. Pipe Major M. L. Loudermilk 404-313-2803 or bagpiper@comcast. net
experienced Piano Teacher Reunion Area - children & adults -call Jennifer 912-245-0922
v inyl designs
Personalized adhesive monograms, designs, and t-shirts. Email Amanda Henson at vinylgiftswithamanda@ gmail.com
mailbox numbers
HOA approved mailbox numbers. Two sets of 4 numbers $16Order at www.reunionnumbers.com
Amanda and Tim Henson at ReunionNumbers@gmail.com
Lawn Care s ervice and Pet s itting Stephen Kercher 678-677-6096
dream Clean
Pressure Washing, Surface Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning, Awning Cleaning, Deck/Fence Staining Services Rick @404-574-9890
Onsite hair and makeup
Award winning updos and airbrush makeup services. Homecoming/ Prom/ Bridal/ Special Event/ Halloween. Discount Available for our neighbors. Call Jessa Davis @ 404-723-0657
Calligrapher
Maria Turk 770-653-8089 20+ years’ experience addressing envelopes. Weddings, Graduations, Special Events, Certificates, Announcements, Chalkboards. TheArtisticScribe.com
neurologic music Therapy, Lessons, Audition Prep Music therapy designs interventions using musical motivation. Lauren Viljamaa, 770.881.6908 lauren.viljamaa@gmail.com
new Church s eeks members
Nearby traditional-worship Lutheran church wants you! Contact Ted Miller for info at tellmetllc@yahoo.com or 517-392-2731
s urprise s igns
Celebrate the special people in your life in a memorable way with SURPRISE SIGNS www.facebook.com/surprisewithasign (478)747-0312
Lady Lawn & Landscape
Contract-free full yard servicing and landscaping
Contact: Laurel Meadows 470-210-8485 Laurelmmeadows@gmail.com
Two K Photography
Family portraits, Engagement sessions and Weddings.
20% Discount for Neighbors. Benjamin 678-793-7008 / twokphoto1@gmail
fRee in-home wine tasting
I bring 5 bottles of exclusive wine to taste & suggest the perfect food pairings. Jessica Stadel, Traveling Vineyard Wine Guide winebyjess@ gmail.com; 678-361-5095
d TeRRA essential Oils
Need a boost in immunity? Better sleep? Mood and discomfort help? Non-toxic cleaning solutions? Live your healthiest life through the power of nature. Alex Moore: 678-910-4465
speech and feeding Therapist
Jennifer Brown, MCD CCC-SLP
In-home and private school sessions therapy@jenniferbrownslp.com 404-401-0267
notary s ervices
In-home and remote notary services After-hours services available Discount for Reunion residents Call/text Amanda at 404993-0957
Baked goods – euro delights
Baked to order & delivered to you. eurodelightspastry.com Christy: 404-966-1422 eurodelightspastry@gmail.com
Kate s eymour- 770.545.3888
Babysitting, pet sitting, mail collection, watering plants. CBHS Senior 2022, CPR Certified, References available 12 Stone Church Childcare provider golf Balls
Quality used golf balls, all brands & quantities. Email for pricelist & ordering info info@golfballssouth. com
#1 s kincare!
If you’re looking for the #1 skincare products in North America R and F… msg me… treat yourself Reunion discount Jan 478-279-1228
Crafting, sewing, & embroidery Clothes hemmed or repaired. Need help? Call me. Fair prices. Reunion neighbor references. Joanne Giel 678.895.4404
f and J Travel
Specializing in cruises, all inclusive resorts and custom vacations. 770-282-8867
jmarcklinger@dreamvacations.com
PRIVATe & GROUP YOGA
Gentle, Deep Stretch, Chair Yoga, Holistic Health Coaching, Reiki, Corporate yoga, & Wellness workshops.
Lovie Neu at 404-736-3937
Wedding Coordinator - Shanda Millwood - 770-538-5504 - Leave the details to me and enjoy every minute of your special occasion.
Interested in Owning your Own Business? Call me to learn about my no-cost career coaching. Joe Wenig 678-951-0024
Becca’s Bagels
6 -$8.50, 12-$16, 18 -$22 Pease place orders at least 48 hours in advance. Will deliver in Reunion. Contact me with any questions! Call/text 678-754-9313
Tutoring Authority – Christine gillespie 30 yr current educator w Masters/ Specialist Degrees. Home/online tutoring, enrichment/mentoring services. PreK-8th, gifted, ESOL & Leadership Certified. 678.438.9145
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