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September 2022 The PATRIOT | Reunion Country Club 3 Inside Th IS ISSue To advertise in the Reunion Patriot, contact Jessica Shirley at The Times - 770.535.6330 - jshirley@gainesvilletimes.com The Reunion Patriot 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 publica tion. 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 mem bers of the Reunion Country Club Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No represen tations 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. AdveRTISIng InfORmATIOn Do you own or work for a great company and want to spread the word? The Patriot is Reunion’s monthly newsletter that is printed and distributed to over 400 homes and nearby businesses. Additional copies are available in Reunion’s Meeting House for our residents and Sales Office for prospective residents. deadlines for ALL SuBmISSIOnS to The PATRIOT October 2022....................................August 31, 2022 November 2022............................September 30, 2022 December 2022...............................October 31, 2022 January 2023.................................November 31, 2022 To have your email address added to the Reunion County Club distribution list, email Angela Pavlichek at AngelaPavlichek@f ieldstoneRP.com STAy uP-TO-dATe on events and activities at ReunIOn! Inside Th IS ISSue Important numbers ............................... 3 Calendar ................................................ 8 Community Buzz ..................................10 neighbor to neighbor ...........................26 Important COnTACTS Emergency..................................................................... 911 Reunion Hall Kitchen 770-967-8300 x78 Reunion Golf Shop 770-967-8300 Activities Director: ................................. Angela Pavlichek angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com Property Manager: .......................................... Jason JosonHixon@FieldstoneRP.com404-407-5901Hixon Get COnneCTed Join our closed Facebook groups for Reunion Country Club residents only for another great way to meet and connect with neighbors! • Reunion Activities & Information. • Reunion CC Neighborhood Watch • Reunion Classified If you’d like your art/photos considered for the cover of The Patriot, please email the Activities Director at AngelaPavlichek@FieldstoneRP.com Committee COnTACTS Advisory Committee ............................................ ReunionAC@gmail.com Covenants Committee ReunionCovenants@gmail.com Landscape Committee ReunionLandscape@gmail.com Meeting House Committee ............... ReunionMeetingHouse@gmail.com Neighborhood Watch Committee ReunionWatch@gmail.com Pool Committee ReunionPool@gmail.com Tennis Committee ........................................... ReunionTennis@gmail.com Swim Team ReunionRiptide@gmail.com Social ContactCommitteetheActivities Director ............. angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com
4 The PATRIOT | Reunion Country Club September 2022 Community NeWs For more info, contact Julie Doran at jewldoran@gmail.com 404 824 7100 Reunion Plant Club nd Tuesday of each Month 9pm in the Meeting House Share ideas, plant propagation techniques, growing tips with your neighbors!
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Jeremy, Becki, Grant, Gage and Mom
Happy 1st birthday Henry! We can’t believe a year has flown by and you’re ONE. Excited to see what this next year brings as you continue to grow with your playful personality. We love you sweet boy! Love, mom and dad
Happy 3rd Birthday Anderson! We love you so much! We can’t wait to see what new things you learn and how much you grow over the next year. We are so grateful for our super silly, excavator loving, dirt digging, blonde haired, blue eyed, handsome boy! Love, Mom, Dad, Addilyn & Anna Kate Happy 11th Birthday to our amazing grandson, Tucker! We love your adventurous spirit and are so proud of your accomplishments. Spending time with you is never a dull moment and a lot of fun. We love you so much! Mom-Mom & Pops
Happy Birthday Landon! You are such a fun, smart, and big-hearted young man and we are proud of you every day! There are big things in your future! Love you huge, Mom, Dad, and Macie Congrats!!! Sep. 22nd is Saint Mauricio’s day! We celebrate it with you and wish you a very happy Day!!! Te queremos, Anita, Fer, George, Mamá y Papá.
Lordy, Lordy look whose 40! We’re so blessed to have you as ours!! Love, Miranda, June, Bennett, CeCe and Jasper Happy birthday to our favorite 6 year old! Love, Dad, Mom, and Jacob
Happy birthday Jeni! We are so glad you’re home for now and we get to share this birthday with you! We love you!
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Happy 8th Birthday Lena Bena!!! Keep being you! We love you, Mommy, Boba, Naya and Aram Happy 7th Birthday to our baseball loving Micah! We love you and so very proud of the way God is shaping you for your future! Love Daddy, Mommy, Nate & Ruthie
Happy 7th wedding anniversary Robert! It’s been a fun and an amazing ride these last 7 years. I love you! Love: Staci
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Happy 11th Birthday Carson! We love you more than all the stars in the sky! Love, Dad, Mom, Wyatt, Izzy & Harley Happy 9th Birthday to our sweet Brooks! You make us proud everyday! We love you - Mama, Dad and Reynolds Happy sweet 16 Sophie! You make life a little happier, a little more fun, and a whole lot better. You are truly one of a kind, and I’m so lucky God picked you to be my daughter. Now drive safe! We love you! Mom, Tripp, Lula, Kitty, Biscuit and Beans
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Happy 7th Birthday Wyatt! We love you more than all the fish in the sea! Love, Dad, Mom, Carson, Izzy & Harley
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Total cholesterol has the 3 components above along with some others, and the typical goal for total cholesterol should be less than 200 or 160, depending on the levels of the above components.
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2) HDL or high-density lipoprotein (H is for “healthy” and the “higher” the better): This part of cholesterol helps remove LDL from the plaques in the arteries. Low HDL is a major risk factor for developing heart attacks. Cigarette smoking, being overweight, and being sedentary are 3 modifiable risk factors that lower the HDL and increase risk. Goal for HDL is at least 50 mg/dL, and ideally greater than 60.
3) Triglycerides are fatty compounds that are elevated in people with poor diets that are high in saturated fats, overweight, or have diabetes. Ideally, triglycerides should be less than 150 mg/dL.
1) LDL or low-density lipoprotein (L is for “lousy” and the “lower” the better): This cholesterol is directly related to development of plaque in the arteries. LDL level less than 100 mg /dL is ideal for preventing heart disease.
Cholesterol: the facts
So please make sure you know your cholesterol numbers and talk to your doctors and health care providers about how you can reduce your risk for developing heart disease.
is a type of fat that is made by the liver and is absorbed by the body from the foods we eat. There are 3 important parts of cholesterol:
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Food that is high in saturated and trans fat, including meat, poultry, full-fat dairy products, and certain oils like coconut and palm oil, all increase the cholesterol in the body. In addition, there are other risk factors that affect cholesterol, including being overweight, being sedentary with no exercise, getting older, and smoking.
It is important for all adults > 20 years old to have their cholesterol measured. It is also important to understand that quite often, people who look and feel healthy, eat healthily, and are even athletic, can have high cholesterol because of their genetics. High cholesterol can run in the family, because of genetic variants of proteins in the liver—and it is important to control the cholesterol with a combination of a heart-healthy diet and sometimes medications, in order to prevent the development of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries), heart attacks, and strokes.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US and worldwide. Over 600,000 Americans die from heart disease every year. However, there are many things that we can do to prevent developing heart disease. One of the major risk factors for heart disease is high cholesterol, which leads to buildup of plaque in the arteries of the heart, brain, and other organs. This plaque can obstruct flow to our vital organs, and when it suddenly clots and completely closes the heart or brain arteries, heart attacks and strokes Cholesteroloccur.
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You can find more information on equipment, court reservations, clinics, lessons, etc. on the Reunion Pickleball Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/reunionpickleball and ReunionHOA.org.
court (lined for 4 pickleball courts only) between the two tennis pavilions
On the date this article was written, Reunion had lines for 2 pickleball courts painted on 1 tennis court. These courts are, as you can imagine, busy with over 125 of you either playing or indicating an interest in playing This explosive growth prompted the Advisory Committee (AC) to request the Pickleball Committee (PBC) to explore options to increase the number of pickleball courts in Reunion
Option1: All 3 contractors stated this option is not feasible because there is not enough space to accommodate a tennis size court in the designated area
The PBC presented three options to the AC at their June meeting to add courts These options were based on conversations with three contractors who came to Reunion to see the property and take
Option 2: Proposals were in the mid $90,000 range
o Court 5 would no longer be available for tennis play
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o Court 5 would continue to be lined for both tennis and pickleball
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3. Reline court 5 to accommodate 4 pickleball courts
Option 3: Proposals were in the low $30,000 range
The Advisory Committee and Board are evaluating these proposals
o Court 5 would be relined as a tennis court only
All interested parties await their decision which will shape the amenities available for Reunion residents moving forward at
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angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com.
More and more of you continue to learn that pickleball is a great way to get some physical and mental exercise while having fun. Those of you who play have learned that it provides a good aerobic workout without a great deal of stress and strain on our muscles and joints
2. Build 2 free standing pickleball courts in part of the space currently known as the Back Lawn (area between the tennis courts and Reunion Hall)
Want to join Reunion’s Pickleball Players or Have Questions: Contact us at: ReunionPickleball@gmail.com
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