PICKLEBALL Reunion
We’ve a ll heard that pickleball is the fastest growing sport. Pickleball at Reunion has really grown over the last couple of years, too! We have added more courts and more opportunities for play. In addition to the two dedicated courts and two transitional courts on tennis court #5 in the commons area, there are now two courts available for play in the newest phase of Reunion off Spouts Springs Road. We’ve even added new spectator seating overlooking courts #1 and #2 in the pavilion.
Did you know that we had three ALTA teams that competed this past summer? Each team participated at a different level based on skill. Our B7 team, captained by Justin Brown and Mike Hardin, won their division. They then competed and won the ALTA City Championship. Congratulations on a job well done! ALTA seasons for 2025 will be in the spring and fall on Monday evenings. An informational meeting will be held in December. If you are interested in joining a team or learning more about this opportunity, follow the Reunion Pickleball Facebook page for the meeting date and time.
The Pickleball Committee is also organizing a “Mixer with a Purpose” on December 7. This fun event will be a great way to meet other neighborhood picklers, play some pickleball, and support a local charity. At this event we will also be honoring our ALTA City Champs with the unveiling of their championship signs. Plan to join the fun. More details will be available through Reunion Activities and our Facebook page.
Lastly, if you are looking to learn the game or take your game to the next level Reunion resident Scott McLeod is available to help. Scott is a PRP (Professional Pickleball Registry) certified professional. He offers beginners lessons on the fundamentals and assists his student to quickly unlearn bad habits that will give them an edge on their competition for years to come. When teaching intermediate and advanced players, Scott often focuses on topics such as positioning, technique, tactics, and advanced strategies. You can text Scott at 404-697-0103 or email HalcyonBlue@gmail.com for more information.
The Pickleball Committee is led by Sherry Johnson. Other committee members include Ben Bolden, Vanessa Jones, Scott McLeod, Carlos Sorto, Shirley Weaver, Denise Young and Steve Young.
Happy 14th Birthday Landon! You have been through so much this year and we couldn’t be more proud of you for all you have accomplished along the way! You are determined, smart, funny, loyal, and the biggest sports fan we know! We love you and hope 14 is the BEST!
Love,Dad, Mom, Tenley & Presley
Congratulations to Brooke Blackwell! Brooke has been chosen to be Sarah at Dollywood in Tennessee for the Christmas show, “Twas the Night Before Christmas!” Brooke was chosen among hundreds across the nation that auditioned for one of these parts. You can see her starting this November. The Christmas shows run through the first week in January. Dollywood is family friendly and is a wonderful way to Celebrate this Holiday season! Stop by and say Hi to Brooke!
Happy 7th Birthday to our sweet
You are pure sunshine! We love you so much and we are so proud of you!
Love, Mommy, Daddy and Kaden
Brynli!
Happy 7th birthday Lucca!
Happy 17th Kayden and Kinzley! You are both more amazing than you know! We love you!
Happy Birthday to the best wife and mom out there! We are so grateful for everything you do for our family! We love you so much! Love – Bob, Milly, Luke and Maggie
Happy Birthday to the best momma and wife out there. Have a wonderful birthday. We love you very much! Love, Eason, Carson and Cody
Happy Birthday Mason! You are the best dad to Hank and we hope you have the BEST day.
Happy 7th Birthday Jensen. Mom and Dad love you so much.
Happy 22nd Birthday Koby Osgood!
If you are interested in playing please contact Reunioncountryclubgames@gmail.com
Due to the rules of the game, we will need to make sure we have the proper number of players each week, so an RSVP is required.
SEWING CLUB
THURSDAY
NOV. 7TH @11AM
Heather Chilsom is a Reunion resident who is passionate about sewing and would like to share her skills with our neighborhood. This Sewing club will meet periodically to share ideas, skills and work on various projects. It’s a perfect group for those who are looking to pick up a new hobby or improve their skills.
The first meeting on Nov. 7th will gage interest on what their first project will be and a quick guide on how to find the best sewing machine if you need assistance purchasing your first machine
All levels are welcomed but we ask for you to provide your own sewing machine.
For more information, please join the Facebook group at
WEDNESDAY
COOKIE EXCHANGE
DEC 12
DEC 11 WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY DEC 22
SUNDAY JAN 15
WEDNESDAY JAN 31 & FEB 1
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
J O I N U S I N T H E
M E E T I N G H O U S E F R O
1 0 - 1 1 A M F O R A S H O R
S T O R Y , C R A F T A N D
S O C I A L I N T E R A C T I O N F
In 2016 Reunion residents Jen and Tom Zimmerman decided to purchase a boat to create memories with their family and give them more experiences. That summer, at the age of 4 years old, their son Tucker started riding a wakeboard behind their boat. Little did they know, the memories that their family would make from that boat purchase would be worldly. If you are not aware, wakeboarding was a sport developed in the early 1990’s, where a rider would strap a single, snowboard-like, board to their feet to do aerial tricks behind the
“If you know, Tucker he is very active kid”, says Tucker’s Dad, “we have always had him signed up for baseball, swim team, or other activities.” While Tucker always enjoyed the activities, he asked if there was a possibility to compete in wakeboarding competitions. “After some research, we found some local wakeboarding tournaments that were tied into a bigger global organization, the World Wake Association (WWA).”
Tucker entered his first competitive tournament in 2022, the family immediately became members of “wake community.” While that first tournament didn’t lead to an immediate podium or winning finish, they learned how supportive and encouraging the sport’s members are of each other, friendships were made, and Tucker’s competitive drive was fueled. Following that tournament Tucker asked to make wakeboarding a priority and to find more tournaments.
The following year the Zimmerman family began traveling the southeast to get Tucker into more wakeboarding events, with tournaments around Georgia and Florida. Tucker was able to secure his first few podiums with a 2nd place performance in a local tournament and 3rd place in the WWA’s National Championships, which was conveniently held at Calloway Gardens (local to Atlanta). While Tucker did well in these tournaments, his schedule was limited due to commitments to his baseball team, which actually kept him from being behind the boat as much as he desired and caused him to miss several wakeboarding tournaments.
Reunion Resident’s Childhood Passion
In 2024 Tucker was “all-in” on his wakeboarding career and his competitive schedule kicked off in April. Tucker was on the podium at every event he entered this year. In the first half of the season, he was consistently getting 2nd place. Over the course of the summer, he refined his routine and added some tricks to his skillset and began winning the local events in the Georgia and Florida.
Fortunately, the Southeastern United States is the hub for the wakeboarding community, and it is easy to drive to the various events. However, the 2024 WWA’s National Championship was held in Seatle, WA, and based on Tucker’s performance early in the season, Tucker’s parents opted to book flights for the three of them to make the trip so Tucker could compete on a national stage once again. The trip proved successful as Tucker’s performance earned him a national title, taking 1st place.
On the flight back to Georgia, Tucker’s parents decided Tucker should compete in the WWA’s World Championship, being held in Gold Coast, Australia. The trip was planned, the flights were booked, and Tucker spent a lot of evenings and weekends behind the boat in preparation for the event.
Participating in the World Championship had some challenges that the family needed to navigate. “If you are going to go to Australia, you need to make a trip of it”, says Tucker’s Mom. The family went over to Australia a week in advance to take in the full Aussie experience and to allow Tucker to work through any jet lag ahead of his competition. This also meant that he wouldn’t be riding his wakeboard for over a week (he normally rides multiple times per week). In addition, the World Championships were taking place in salt water, which actually makes the wakeboard ride higher in the water and perform differently.
The family was able to find a local boat to give Tucker some time to practice in the morning of his competition and allow him to get a feel for the salt water. The weather for the practice was not ideal and Tucker wasn’t able to dial in his run, but did get a feel for the salt water and raise his confidence. Later that day Tucker participated is the first of two rounds of competition and secured the top seeded spot going into the finals.
During the finals, the weather was windy and rainy. The salt water created spray that made visibility tough for the riders, but Tucker was able to persevere and put together a very competitive run. Unlike the other riders, Tucker did fall twice, which ended his run a bit early. Despite the falls, Tucker’s routine offered a higher level of difficulty and challenge than the other riders and earned him a 1st place victory at the WWA’s World Championships for his division.
Next year Tucker will be moving up a division and facing new competition which will require him to develop new tricks and practice and take lessons through the winter. You can follow Tucker’s progress and development by following him on Instagram, @Fresh_TuckZ.
Babysitting
Ana Castro, feel free to reach me at (706) 380-3307
Dog walking and pet sitting
The Dog Walkers of Braselton www.thedogwalkersofbraselton.com Beri Adams770-286-8795
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 Stringing
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
Vinyl 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 Service and Pet Sitting 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 Seeks Members
Nearby traditional-worship Lutheran church wants you! Contact Ted Miller for info at tellmetllc@yahoo.com or 517-392-2731
Surprise Signs
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
Golf Balls
Quality used golf balls, all brands & quantities. Email for pricelist & ordering info info@golfballssouth.com
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 Services
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 Seymour- 770.545.3888 Babysitting, pet sitting, mail collection, watering plants. CBHS Senior 2022, CPR Certified, References available 12 Stone Church Childcare provider
#1 Skincare!
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
Bleu Fox Bakery
Fresh bread and baked goods made to order and delivered to your door. www.BleuFoxBakery.com sales@bleufoxbakery.com
Tennis Racquet Restringing MichaelMMeadows@gmail.com 470-262-4780
