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Inside THIS ISSUE If you’d like your art/photos considered for the cover of The Patriot, please email the Activities Director at AngelaPavlichek@FieldstoneRP.com
Inside THIS ISSUE Important Numbers............................3 Did You Know?...................................4 Empty Nester’s....................................5 Poker Night...................................... 10 Adult Prom Night............................. 11 April Calendar.................................. 14 Summer Camps................................ 16 Reunion Buzz................................... 18 Neighbor to Neighbor....................... 26 Important CONTACTS
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
June 2017............................................. April 30, 2017 July 2017............................................... May 31, 2017 August 2017......................................... June 30, 2017 September 2017..................................... July 31, 2017 To advertise in the Reunion Patriot, contact Leah Nelson at The Times 770.535.6330 - lnelson@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 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 Reunion Country Club 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.
Emergency...................................................................... 911 Reunion Hall Kitchen............................ 770-967-8300 x78 Reunion Sales Office..................................... 770-967-1108 Reunion Golf Shop....................................... 770-967-8300 Activities Director: Angela Pavlichek............ 770-965-6144 ............................................angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com Property Manager: Melanie Ondruska.404-920-8621 x113 .......................................... melanieondruska@fieldstonerp.com Patriot Editor: ........................ reunionnewsletter@gmail.com
Get CONNECTED Join our closed Facebook groups for Reunion Country Club residents only for another great way to meet and connect with neighbors! • Reunion Golf & Country Club • Reunion CC Neighborhood Watch • Reunion Classified
Plus.. You Can Follow Us!
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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 Welcome Committee................................... ReunionWelcome@gmail.com Social Committee......................................................................................... Contact the Activites Director...............angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com April 2017
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DID You KNOW? Monthly friendly advice for our Reunion neighbors about covenants issues & guidelines
In order to assist all residents with information regarding HOA issues this Covenants Committee has outlined the steps required to find pertinent guidelines and forms. Please follow the steps below to ensure that you have access to Fieldstone Communities: • Go to Fieldstonerpcommunities.com/reunion/home.asp • Click Reunion country club homepage • Put in your resident log in • Go to documents • Choose a category A. Covenants/Modification info 1. Covenants 4. Approved siding and trim colors 2. Design Guidelines 5. Approved shutter and door colors 3. Modification request form 6. SFD Fence Guidelines B. Public Documents 1. Covenants 2. Modification request form 3. Design Guidelines C. Mailboxes
GOLF CART SAFETY • DRIVER MUST ALWAYS BE ALERT • NO MORE THAN 4 ADULTS • SIT – DON’T STAND • KEEP ARMS & LEGS IN CART • NO SHARP TURNS
DON’T ACT FOOLISH OR RECKLESS!
We sincerely hope that this is helpful to all of you – happy spring! The Covenants Committee is comprised of dedicated volunteers who do not make HOA rules, but simply monitor the community to make certain that all who live here follow the regulations that you were made aware of at the time of your purchase. We aim to keep Reunion the pristine neighborhood it is just as other committees strive to oversee the pool, social life, safety, and the Meeting House agendas. If you are interested in assisting The Covenants Committee please make your interest known by going to: reunioncovenant@gmail.com.
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EMPTY NESTERS’ Enjoy Trivia Night A wise man once said that if you will give an artist and idea and leave him or her unhampered and free to exercise their talents, a masterpiece will result. The Empty Nester group of Reunion Country Club has, at least for the short term, adopted that wise man’s observation by once again relying on the unbeatable skills of our resident cooks with another Pot Luck Supper. While the terminology and theory of another Pot Luck Supper seems redundant, it is far from that as the last meeting of the this group abundantly proved. Forty-eight members of the Empty Nester group gathered on the night of February 18th for an evening that is, annually, one of the favorites of the group…Trivia Night. To showcase the event even more, the menu selection of the night was simply Pot Luck Supper. “Simply Pot Luck Supper” is a true oxymoron when it comes to the cooks of the Empty Nester kitchens because the fare of the evening was predictably tempting to the taste buds. New Orleans style red beans & rice, shrimp & avocado, lasagna, a variety of casseroles and on and on. All to be topped by an equally tantalizing dessert table. When the dining was done, Jack Ofsharick and his side kick Mike Reiland once again spent a little more than an hour devoted to exercising the brain cells in the room with a series of trivia questions the answers to which everyone knew
they knew, but weren’t sure if what they knew they knew was absolutely correct. When the dust settled, the winning trivia team consisted of Ellen Kirk, Joyce Carey, Carolyn Notheis, Joanne & Michael Giel and Merridee & Ken Michelsen. It was a fun filled evening with lots of laughs shared by everyone there. Many thanks to the Smith Team: Judy & Donna and Jerry & Don who served as hosts for the event. Appreciation also goes out to the many volunteers who helped in set up before the event and clean up afterward not to mention the people who provided all the fantastic food. The Empty Nester group is open to and composed of Reunion residents who meet the sole requirement of no longer having children living at home with them. The group is totally selfsustaining and all Empty Nester functions and events are financed wholly by Empty Nester dues and occasional membership assessments with no supplement or financial assistance coming from HOA dues. Prospective members are invited to come to an event, free of charge, to see if there is an interest in joining. The membership is more than just a party club. It has evolved into friendships that provide strong support for one another. If you have an interest or more questions, please contract Rebecca Hagler at 678-641-6209 or email haglerrebecca@yahoo.com
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Egg Hunt Age Divisions 0-2 years old 3-5 years old 6-8 years old 9+ years old A donation of 1 dozen candy/trinket filled plastic eggs is requested for each child participating in the hunt. The activities office will be open in March/April for egg drop-offs on: Mondays & Thursdays from 11am – 1pm Tuesdays from 5-7pm
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Association NEWS
Your help is needed with traffic control!! Parking will be on the even numbered side of the street.
If your house address number is EVEN, print a ‘PARK THIS SIDE ONLY’ sign If your house address is ODD, print a ‘NO PARKING THIS SIDE OF STREET’ Put signs in yard by the street or on mailbox. aspirate Signs available in the Meeting House, on the Reunion website and on the Reunion Facebook page
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Main Items or Out of the Ordinary Items to Be Sold: __________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Participating in Resident’s Preview Night? please circle Y N
Donation pick-up after Sale? please circle Y N
If participating, please fill out this form and return to the Activities Office. Form also available online at www.ReunionHOA.org Place balloons (not supplied) on your mailbox on Saturday (& Friday if participating in the Resident Preview) 8
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Association NEWS Ms Heather’s Educational Adventures presents:
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7am - Boot Camp Core 7pm - Landscape Committee Meeting 7pm - Boot Camp Core
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7am - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30am - Chair Exercise 7pm - Social Committee Meeting 7pm - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning
7am - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30 - Chair Exercise 7pm - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 7am - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30 - Chair Exercise 7pm - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30am - Chair Exercise 7pm - Advisory Committee Meeting
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7am - Boot Camp Core 7pm - Boot Camp Core
7am - Boot Camp Core 7pm - Neighboorhood Watch Committee Meeting 7pm - Boot Camp Core
7am - Boot Camp Core 7pm - Boot Camp Core
7am - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30 - Chair Exercise 7pm - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 7am - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30 - Chair Exercise 7pm - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 7am - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 9:30am - PiYo Class 10am - Chat & Stitch 10:30 - Chair Exercise 7pm - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 7pm - Bunco
7am - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning 9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30 - Chair Exercise 7pm - Boot Camp Strength & Conditioning
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5pm - Meet/Greet Dinner
5pm - Meet/Greet Dinner 8pm - Teen $$ Egg Hunt
5pm - Meet/Greet Dinner 7pm - Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tourney
6pm - Empty Nester Talent Show
10am - Easter Eggstravaganza
9:15am - Mommy & Me 8am-2pm - Spring Garage Sale 4-7pm - Spring Garage Sale 7pm - Grown-Up Prom Night 5pm - Meet/Greet Dinner
April 2017
FREE INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE CLINIC by CartsMax Golf Carts Saturday, April 1 9am-12 noon
Bring your Golf Cart to the front of the Meeting House for a FREE safety check. Technicians will be checking batteries, tire pressure, brakes & more! FREE OF CHARGE!! Contact the Activities Director for an appointment. angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com
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Summer Camps & Swim Lessons 2017
More info on summer camps & swim lessons as well as registration forms are available in the Meeting House or on the community website, www.ReunionHOA.org June 19-23
Challenger British Soccer Summer Camp
Incudes FREE Soccer Ball & T-Shirt!! Half-Day Camp Ages 6-12 – 12:00pm 9:00am –9:00am 12 noon Full-Day Camp Ages 8-14 9:00am –9:00am 4:00pm– 4:00pm Mini Soccer Ages 4-5 – 12:00pm 10:30am10:30pm – 12 noon First Kicks Ages 3-4 – 10:00am 9:00am –9:00am 10:00am
$205 $145 $115 $ 95
$205 $145 $115 $ 95
Campers are reminded to bring plenty of water, sunscreen and a snack. Full day campers require a packed lunch. All players will be split depending upon age and ability. Host a coach & receive an $80 rebate towards the cost of camp. $10 late fee if payment received after 6/8 Register online at www.challengersports.com
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June 26-29
Intermediate Tennis Camp Summer Camp
Ages 7-13 years old ● 9:00am-12 noon
Camp will focus on proper stroke technique, footwork, combining shots & keeping the ball in play. Players will learn through drills & fun tennis games to become a more consistent player. Good sportsmanship, proper court etiquette & basic rules of the game will be stressed. Kids will play with lower compression balls that are provided for quicker success. Players must bring an appropriate sized racquet & water.
In case of inclement weather, Friday will be used as the makeup day. $145 per child ~ Register with the Activities Director.
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Swim Lessons Preschool Aquatics 1 & 2 - Water orientation without parent. Skills include introduction to front/back kicks, blowing bubbles, breath control, underwater exploration, front/back glide, kicks & arm strokes. Grade School 1 & 2 Introduction to Water Skills & Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Learn basics of swimming including holding your breath underwater, supported and unsupported front/back float, flutter kicking, alternating arm strokes front/ back, coordinated arm strokes.
Grade School 3 Stroke Development - Skills include jumping in deep water, retrieving an object from the bottom, rotary breathing, front/back glide for distance, body position in deep water, front/back crawl, elementary backstroke & butterfly kick. Grade School 4 & 5 Stroke Improvement & Stroke Refinement - Skills include long glide, swimming underwater, open turns & flip turns from wall, front/back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly, elementary backstroke, surface dives, swim all strokes. Session 1: June 5-8
Session 2: June 12-15 Session 3: June 19-22 Session 4: June 26-29 Session 5: July 3-7 (off July 4) Session 6: July 10-13 $80 per child ~ Register with the Activities Director.
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Michelle Vanderwolf Owner REALTOR®
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Buyer SpecialistREALTOR®
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Marketing Specialist
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Client Services Coordinator
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Reunion BUZZ
Mandy, Happy Birthday to the best wife and mom! Thank you for being so great to us. We thank God every day for you! Hope you have a wonderful day. Love, Eric and Easton
Congratulations to Michael Hand for receiving the Gainesville Police Departmental Valor Award for his life saving acts. He saved three people from a burning building prior to fire fighters arriving. We are proud of you! Love, Dad, Judy, Emily, Abby, and MacKenzie.
Happy Birthday to our Ally Cat! Seven. Whole. Years. You can slow down now, please. You make us so very proud and bring more joy to life than we could’ve ever imagined. We absolutely love you to pieces and wish you the happiest of days! Love, Dad, Mom and Emma
Happy 6th Birthday to our little June Bug! We are so proud of you and hope that you have a very special day. Love, Daddy, Mama, Bennett & CeCe
Happy 10th Birthday, Addison! You have brought many special moments and joy into our lives and continue to be an inspiring, charming, amazing girl! We love you to the moon and back and hope all your wishes come true this year! Love, Mom, Dad, and Hayley
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Happy 3rd Birthday Emerson! You are growing up so fast and learning every day. You are such a smart, handsome boy. Well love you so much! Love, Mommy, Daddy and Emily
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REUNION BOOT CAMPS
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Hall County students can choose their ‘sweet spot’
Schools offer info nights on special learning programs BY Ron BRidGemAn HAiLeY VAn pARYs
And .com news@gainesvilletimes school system The Hall County of choice.” So freshoffers “programs chose. man Michael Nierodzik so he could take His family moved Technology, part in the Science, program at Math Engineering and School and pursue North Hall High civil engineer and plans to become a missionary. Nierodzik, Michael’s father, Phillip a 38-mile drive said rather than face Flowery Branch from the family’s house on the home, they put theirkids, two adults three the and market into an apartment and two cats moved built. was while their house of ninth-graders Next year’s class will soon decide and their parents want to pursue. which programs they put on by the Information sessions and Tuesday school system Monday should help. County’s assisLaurie Ecke, Hall innovative and of tant to the director said the philosoadvanced programs, perfect fit for a stuphy is to find the her interests and or dent based on his strengths. about interest “It’s really more of is about the level and focus than it
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Lake Lanier at feet above sea level feet A year ago: 1,070.34 feet Current level: 1,061.83 now: Likely a month from 1,060.2 feet feet on Historic low: 1,050.79 Dec. 26, 2007
there’s a drought. Where there’s smoke, more of Lake Lanier’s and No doubt, more into near fall leaves crumple shoreline is showing, wildfires are breaking out and dust in your hands forests. across North Georgia’sat just more than 1,060 feet Lanier is hovering 10 feet less than the sumpool of above sea level, nearly feet. The winter full mer full pool of 1,071 Dec. 1. | The Times Photos by sCoTT RoGeRs 1,070 feet takes effect Engideal of of Creek has a good The Army Corps The cove at Squirrel levels on Lake shuttered exposed as water drought. Top: The latest on neers, which has Lanier, the lake bottom the the wildfires, 2C Lanier continue to drop during boat ramps around reach forcing dock to 4A on Lake Lanier are projects the level out. Low water levels ■ Please see sCHooLs, 8. their docks farther Dec. 1,060.2 feet by owners to keep moving Worse yet, the long-range too good. see all of them, especially forecast isn’t looking at a “greater probability of but they can’t necessarily The area is looking and below-normal those under water.” boaters to Murphey above-normal temperatures he encourages climatologist Bill McKinnon said precipitation,” state not good for the current drive cautiously. where said last week. “(That’s) will be boating and “Know the area you avoid those areas, if pos“as drought conditions.” is Lake Lanier, where areas are and hazard that is not Perhaps most evident drop, more and more haz- the shallow a see you if to sible,” he said. “And, (corps) and report it.” water levels continue said Mark McKinnon, call the ards for boaters appear,” Department of Natural marked, please lake dwellers is the position of Georgia A concern for spokesman for the Division. Times sCoTT RoGeRs | The Resources Law Enforcement that used to be their docks. lake goes down 6 inches, it very likely things other and the “When “Stumps, rocks Nierodzik, left, very close to 4A North Hall’s Michael a are now above or ■ Please see dRouGHT, work together on safely submerged and Roland Mann an engineering the surface,” he said. good job of marking them, project recently during a North Hall High’s The corps “does
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The Rains Team
Direct 404.620.4571 Office 678.775.2600 AnneRains@Gmail.com RainsTeam.com /HomeSearch
Thursday, April 20 7:00pm
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Bob Holton
Your Reunion Neighbor
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770-279-3632 • bholton@AtlantaClassicCars.com
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Preparation for Stormy Weather Weather is unpredictable. Winter ice storms, a tornado or a summer downpour after weeks of drought can disrupt the flow of energy to our homes, schools, businesses and factories. Dangerous weather events can cause hazardous road conditions, downed power lines and extended power outages. If power lines go down because of a severe storm or tornado, it may be for an extended period of time leaving you without heat, air conditioning, running water or a way to cook your food. It’s a good idea to be prepared and collect supplies in case or an emergency. Before the storm create a 72 hour disaster kit: • flashlight and batteries • battery powered radio • one (1) gallon of water per person • non-perishable ready - to - eat food and a manual can opener • first aid kit • cash and credit cards • sleeping bag or blanket for each person • toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and other personal items • complete change of clothes for each person • food and water for your pet
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After a storm • Report outages and downed power lines to the power company. • Treat all power lines as dangerous- NEVER attempt to move power lines • Inside the house, unplug or turn off important units. When electricity is restored, power surges may be created that could destroy electronic devices. • Keep the refrigerator door closed – if unopened, food will remain cold for four hours. An unopened full freezer can hold the temperature for 48 hours; 24 hours if half full.
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NEIGHBOR to NEIGHBOR
A&A Travel with KC Trust. Customization. Memories. Romance, Family and Group Vacations. Are you Ready to Design Your Paradise? Let’s build the perfect customized itinerary to meet your dreams! Call or Email Kerry Chabot at 678-551-9187 or kerrychabot@gmail.com Babysitting Emeline Mayo at 404-542-5113 or emeline3@comcast.net Babysitting Breanna 770 967-4926 Babysitting Ava Hager 770 965-9869 Babysitting/Pet Sitting Red Cross Certified, Kaia Clark 770-605-3947 Babysitting Ashley Gazlay, Speech Therapist 404-375-5714, ashley.gazlay@gmail.com Babysitting I’m Amelia Grubbs and I will be turning 14 in the fall. I have experience in babysitting children from toddlers to 5th grade. I have also worked as a preschool and summer day camp volunteer and have been a crew leader at VBS multiple times. I am very creative yet organized and I love planning activities. I am available during the summer, after school, and on weekends. I am also open to pet sitting. You can reach me at 678-2218074 or at grubbyt@gmail.com. Babysitter & Pet Sitting Services Ally Jezek 678-425-8904
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Petsitting Cathy Orlofsky 404-925-1340 or theorlofskys@yahoo.com Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Brandy Jensen, 404-663-4474 brandyjensen1@yahoo.com or www.furbuddiespets.com Pet Sitting: $10 per visit for Reunion residents, Mid-day potty break special: $30 per week. Visit my website for additional services/rates Dog Walking / Pet sitting Kristen Brickner 404-414-1907 brixelfox@gmail.com www.rover.com/sit/kbrickner Ask about Discounts! Dog walking and pet sitting Terri Clark 704-651-6063 Caregiver - Experienced with excellent references. Contact Irma Bastidas at 770-967-9917 and jabastidas@att.net Summer Time Nanny Morgan Kravchak 804-380-7095 Kimberly.Kravchak@centroprop.com Beau Millwood Racquet Stringing •Reliable with great prices •Overnight stringing Beau Millwood 770-561-2755 or beaumillwood@gmail.com Irrigation Repair & Maintenance Harry Hames 770-377-7969 hhames3@bellsouth.net Tutoring Services Grades 1-5 all subjects Jan Fickel, Ed.S., 31 years’ teaching experience 770-380-2545 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 College Student Offering Yard and General Services Call or text Derek Eder @ 770-314-7033 Professional Photography Services Real Estate, Senior Pictures, Homecoming, Family Portraits, Events. Call David Kosiba - 678-343-5609. Vinyl Designs Personalized adhesive monograms, designs, and t-shirts. Email Amanda Henson at vinylgiftswithamanda@ gmail.com Thirty-One Gifts Personal shopping experience with Senior Executive Director, Amanda Henson. www. giftswithamanda.com or email at giftswithamanda@gmail.com Reunion Mailbox Painting Box, flag, logo, post & numbers (removal of numbers only) $30.00 Email: mailboxes@kennyneff.com or Kenneth.services@icloud.com Phone #: 678-727-8001 Mailbox Numbers HOA approved mailbox numbers. Two sets of 4 numbers $16 Order at www.reunionnumbers.com Amanda and Tim Henson at ReunionNumbers@gmail.com
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Van Gold Master Jeweler & Diamond Setter. Jewelry Repair, jewelry design and other jewelry services. Contact Stephen, Certified since 1985. Call 470-290-9680 Gray’s Laser Tag Party Rentals 8 awesome laser tag guns fully charged and ready for action delivered to you and picked up after event $40 for 3 hour rental Contact Gray at 770-965-7465 or graystephenson@yahoo.com HAVE FUN! Personal & Small Group Training April Brass at 678-343-3859 Laurel Alexander Interiors Interior Decorating Services Lisa Graham 404.626.0456 laurelalexanderinteriordecorating.com Carrie Kiger, Disney Travel Agent Free Disney Vacation Planning 404-791-9050 General Yard Maintenance Spreading mulch, spring lawn scalping, other work as needed. Ryan Lusco: 770-490-9220 Usborne Books & More Shop at Home for Quality Books. Lisa Antoci 770-846-4288 Lawn Care Service and Pet Sitting Stephen Kercher 678-677-6096
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FREE HOME WARRANTY Reunion Residents buying or selling will receive a free home warranty *Call for details! *Warrior not included. Conditions apply. Contact Dominai & Associates for more information. April 2017
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