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Manager's Message
18 Calendars
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Empty Nester’s Clubs
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Committee News
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14 Fall Festival Resident Amenities Card Replacement If you have lost your Amenities Card, replacements are available for $25 each at the Clubhouse. Please call the Clubhouse or email Activities@Sterling-Life.com for an appointment. Lost Pet/ Animal Disturbances For lost pets, dangerous animals and/or unclaimed pets, please contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6829. Within Sterling on the Lake, dogs barking more than 15 minutes continuously should be reported as a nuisance to Hall County Animal Services. Mailbox Replacement/ Repair Mailbox Standards: Mailbox standards include Brass Numbers, a Metallic Silver Accented Medallion and a black semi-gloss finish on the mailbox and pole (Do-it-Yourself with Rustoleum Textured Paint, Semi-Gloss Black (#7220)). Order replacement numbers by contacting the Clubhouse. Clubhouse Office Information 770-965-3980 Clubhouse Hours & Address Mon – Tues 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Weds 1 p.m.-6 p.m.,Thurs-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Closed 7005 Lake Sterling Boulevard CMA after hours emergency number 404-835-9100 Please call this number for emergencies involving amenity and common areas such as fire, flood, etc. To advertise in Sterling Life, contact Leah Nelson at The Times 770.535-6330 - lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com Sterling Life 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 Publisher has the right to refuse any advertising it deems inappropriate and may do so through the negotiation of an agreement with the customer; this may include advertising that is explicit or pornographic, that is political in nature (including ads that are pro- or anti-political issues or for any member of a political party or candidate for office), etc. The Publisher and/or Sterling on the Lake has the right to refuse or discontinue inclusion of any advertiser in the Sterling Life publication for any reason at any time.
Private Schools Hebron Christian Academy............................................ 770-963-9250 Lakeview Academy............................................................ 770-532-4383 Maranatha Christian Academy....................................... 770-531-9625 Riverside Military Academy............................................. 770-532-6251 Sugar Hill Christian Academy......................................... 678-745-4121 Lanier Christian Academy............................................... 678-828-8350 Child Care & Preschools Carrington Academy........................................................ 844-826-3425 Chestnut Mountain Academy......................................... 770-967-7105 Winnford Academy........................................................... 770-945-3338 Friendship Learning Center............................................ 678-546-9002 Goddard School................................................................ 770-967-6737 Lakeview Academy............................................................ 770-532-4383 Primrose School (Crossroads Drive)........................... 770-932-5573 Prince of Peace Preschool............................................... 678-960-0077 Kids of Covenant Child Care......................................... 678-769-5437 Ms. Heather’s Educational Adventures......................... 678-936-6534 Colleges and Universities Brenau University.............................................................. 770-534-6299 UGA Visitors Center........................................................ 706-542-0842 Georgia Perimeter College............................................. 678-407-5000 University of North Georgia.......................................... 706-864-1400 Medical Services Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta....................................404-785-KIDS Emory Eastside Hospital.................................................. 770-979-0200 NE Georgia Medical Center (NEGA).......................... 770-219-9000 NE Georgia Medical Center (Braselton)..................... 770-848-8000 NEGA Lanier Park Campus............................................ 770-219-0023 Gwinnett Medical.............................................................. 678-312-1000 Government Services Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.......................... 770-532-6206 Flowery Branch City Hall................................................ 770-967-6371 Flowery Branch Police Department............................. 770-967-6336 Flowery Branch Post Office........................................... 770-967-6431 Hall County Fire Department........................................ 770-531-6838 Hall County Sheriff’s Department................................ 770-531-6885 Spout Springs Hall Co. Library....................................... 770-532-3311 Hall County Animal Control/Services.......................... 770-531-6829 ......................................................................(after hours) 770-536-8812 Tax Commissioner/Auto Tags......................................... 770-531-6950 Utilities/Services Jackson EMC...................................................................... 770-536-2415 Charter Communications............................................... 678-410-9362 AT&T.................................................................................... 800-436-8638 Gainesville Water/Public Utilities.................................. 770-535-6878 Direct Satellite/Dish Network....................................... 678-714-1495 Red Oak Sanitation........................................................... 770-536-7868 Street Light Outage/Jackson EMC................................. 770-536-2415 (When calling to report a street light outage; please reference the street light number on the front of the pole)
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Association Manager’s Corner
The Manager's Message
Dear Homeowners,
any questions, please contact Brittany Hawkins at bhawkins@cmacommunities.com.
With fall approaching rapidly, we are hopefully getting closer to cooler day/night temperatures. With the change of season, I would like to give a little guidance on landscape items that will need to be implemented in the near future. • Warm season turf will need a fall pre-emergent to help prevent winter weeds. • Seasonal color beds will need to be changed out to fall/winter appropriate plants with seasonal color. • Leaf removal of fallen leaves. • Installation of new mulch to help plants and trees retain moisture and warmth for the fall/winter months. If you are planning any fall projects, be sure to submit an application with the needed supporting documentation and review fee to the Design Review Committee prior to the start of work. If you have 4
The fencing along Lake Crossing and Blackjack Rd has been repaired and repainted. The Parkway trees along Lake Crossing and Lake Sterling Blvd will be limbed up in September. Thank you for your cooperation and patience navigating through COVID19 and the pools operations. The last day the pools will be open is on Sunday, September 27th. Keep a look out for a pool survey in the upcoming months! If you have any questions, please email me at tquinn@cmacommunities.com. Regards,
Tammy Quinn,
Community Manager for Sterling on the Lake
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Association Manager’s Corner
Who to Contact for Quicker Responses Clubhouse Main line is 770-965-3980 Property Administrator, Brittany Hawkins, bhawkins@cmacommunities.com Applications for Modification, general account and community questions. Activities Director Maggie Shay, mshay@cmacommunities.com Information about activities and events, clubhouse and lodge rentals, marketing, Sterling-life.com questions and amenity access cards. Community Manager Tammy Quinn, tquinn@cmacommunities.com All other community concerns, matters relating to the Board of Directors and the HOA. Landscape - Greenwood Group sterlinginfo@greenwoodgroup.net
Tennis Committee New Residents – Please be aware that the Sterling on the Lake Community Association has an exclusive contract with Gwinnett Tennis to provide individual and team coaching for residents. Residents may not employ an outside coach to provide private coaching on the Sterling on the Lake tennis courts at any time. This includes coaching for both adults and juniors. If you are interested in receiving tennis lessons in SOTL, please contact Chase Hodges at chase@gwinnetttennis.com (for adults) or Hannah Keeling at hannah@ gwinnetttennis.com (for juniors). A complete list of rules for use of the tennis courts, as well as information about all current SOTL tennis programming and events, can be found on the Tennis page on the Sterling-Life website.
Transition Committee The transition committee is focused on working with Newland, our Board, HAC and all SOTL Committees. The Transition Team has met and is focused on a smooth transition from a developer HOA to owner HOA. Here are a few of the items we have been working on. a. Review and collection of all necessary documentation which we would need to have access to post turnover such as property and building plans, permits, deeds, comprehensive financial records, tax records and audits. The list of documents being collected is long, and the committee has the responsibility of having each of these reviewed to be sure they meet our ongoing needs. b. Review and collection of all contracts in force between the HOA and external vendors and service providers such as landscaping and pool maintenance to ensure this is comprehensive and that there are no surprises at turnover. Most September/October
contracts cannot be changed until after turnover, but our review will help us be ready for that after the turnover date. c. Review and collection of all our governance documents – the rules and regulations under which we all live and which each of us signed at the closing process for our homes. We are working with legal advisors and Committees to advise on potential changes before and after the turnover. d. Review and maintenance of the punch list of items we believe requires correction by Newland prior to/and after turnover. The Transition Committee is working with Newland, the Board and Management, to prioritize these issues. Joe Langford Chair, Transition Committee
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Empty Nester Clubs & Groups
WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES Ladies Bunco Group-Wednesday
What: Bunco – A simple Dice Game that is easy to learn!! When: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm Where: Clubhouse Cost/Why: $3.00 – money is divided and awarded to winners Bring a beverage of your choice and optional snack to share. Contact Person: Coleen Pecha at coleen_coey@yahoo.com
What: Bring your sewing machine to work on a project, watch how it’s done or learn from other group members. Machines are available if you do not own one. When: 1st Thursday of the month at 9:30 – 12:00 noon Where: The Lodge (6930 Flagstone Way) Cost: Cost of your project (material/thread, etc) Contact Person: Faye Curlee at curleef0917@gmail.com
Ladies Knitting/Crochet Group
What: Canasta Card Game- Currently looking for subs When: 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 1:00 pm Where: Clubhouse Cost: $5 annual dues from regular members (not subs) for equipment upkeep - cards, shufflers, batteries etc. Contact Person: Rita Williams at ritadwilliams54@icloud.com
What: Bring a project, watch how it’s done or learn from the group members. When: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 10am-12pm Where: The Lodge (6930 Flagstone Way) Cost/Why:Yarn, knitting needles, etc. Ladies meet at the Lodge to either knit or crochet together. Bring your project or if you have always wanted to learn to knit/crochet, come watch and learn in an enjoyable setting. Contact Person: Gail Granata at gailgranta@me.com
Ladies Mexican Train Dominos
Ladies Luncheon (Monthly)
Ladies Canasta
What: Mexican Train Dominos (No previous experience needed) When:1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of each month at 1:00pm Where: Main Clubhouse Cost: $3.00; money is divided between highest and lowest scores.
Ladies Golf
What: Fun group playing 9 or 18 holes of golf When: Every Tuesday - 9:30 am is tee off time Where: Meet at Chateau Elan Golf Course Pro Shop Cost: Green fees are $37.45 for 18 holes (green fee and cart) and $18.75 for 9 holes. Contact Person: Sylvia Farris at sylviafarris99@yahoo.com
Ladies Walking Group
What: Walking at our own pace for health, fitness, and friendship When: 4th Wednesday morning of the month Where: We meet at the Clubhouse to carpool (Time announced in EN email) Paved trails in North Georgia parks followed by lunch at a local restaurant; special trips to places of interest in Georgia. Cost: Lunch Contact Person: Rose Marie Fagan rmfagan6923@gmail.com Lynn Agnes lynnagnes2224@att.net
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Ladies Sewing and Quilting Group MEN’S ACTIVITIES
What:Visit local eateries for culinary adventures and lots of lively chatter! A wonderful way to meet your new neighbors When: 2nd Wednesday of the month Where: Destinations change each month. Plan to arrive at the destination by noon. Cost/Why: Meal and tip – Separate checks and order from the menu Contact Person: RSVP is required for restaurant reservations! Glynis Watts at teacozy114@bellsouth.net Ilene Shurek at Ishurek@ymail.com Coleen Pecha at coleen_coey@yahoo.com
Ladies’ Night Out
What: Socializing with each other over a glass of wine or a preferred beverage and some snacks. When: Spring, Summer and Fall Where: TBA (Suggestions are welcome – Activities vary depending on venue) Cost: Drinks, Food, etc (Varies with each event) Contact Person: Scottie O’Toole at scotoole4559@gmail.com Sylvia Farris at sylviafarris99@yahoo.com
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Men’s Breakfast
What: Large group of gentlemen meet at the Clubhouse for breakfast and great conversation! When: 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the month (yearround) at 9:00 a.m. Where: Main Clubhouse Cost: Bring your own cup of coffee. The men take turns providing breakfast (usually teams of two). Contact Person: Rick Marzano at rmmarzano@gmail.com
Men’s Golf
What: Golfing for fun When: Every Tuesday Where: Chicopee Woods Golf Course Cost: 18 holes for $35/$40 Contact Person: Ed Asbridge at edasbridge@bellsouth.net
ROMEO Lunch
Who: Empty Nester Men What: Great chance to try different restaurants and meet new neighbors! When: Every Wednesday at 11:15 am to pick a restaurant Where: Meet at Main Clubhouse to pick a restaurant for lunch that day! Cost:Your meal Contact Person: NO RSVP – Just come on down and join us!
Men’s Tennis
What: Men’s Morning Tennis When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9-11 am Where: Monday and Thursday –SOTL Courts 5/6 (4115 Lake Sterling Blvd.) and Saturday SOTL Courts 9/10 (6705 Winding Canyon Rd.) Cost: Free Contact Person: Aubrey Duke at adukedawg1@bellsouth.net
CO-ED GROUPS/SINGLES American Mahjong Group
What: Uniquely different from the Asian traditional play as it uses racks, jokers, “Hands and Rules” score cards and has some distinct gameplays. When: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday of each month from 2pm–5pm Where: The Lodge (6930 Flagstone Way) Cost: Free Contact Person: Ilene Shurek at Ishurek@ymail.com
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Empty Nester Clubs & Groups
COMMUNITY GROUPS WELCOME YOU! Our Empty Nesters continue to stay engaged and enjoy life and diverse activities thanks to the residents
who have volunteered to coordinate the groups! To join one of the groups listed below, either contact that induvial noted or attend an upcoming scheduled meeting or activity. Register as a user on our Empty Nesters Group page on www.Sterling-Life.com for updates on meeting times, new groups, activities and additional details for Empty Nester events! Dominos (Co-ed)
What: Mexican Train Dominos (No previous experience needed) When: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm Where: Clubhouse Cost/Why: $1.50 – money is divided between highest and lowest scores. Contact Person: Jo Wochner at Wochner.jo@gmail.com
Euchre Club (Co-ed)
What: Trick-taking Card Game (No previous experience needed) When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm Where: The Lodge (6930 Flagstone Way) Cost: Free Contact Person: Rose Marie Fagan at RMFagan6923@gmail.com
Hiking Group (Co-Ed)
What: Hiking for health, fitness and friendship (Faster pace than walking) When: 3rd Wednesday morning of the month Where: We meet at the Clubhouse to carpool (Time announced EN email) Trails in North Georgia parks followed by lunch at a local restaurant Cost: Lunch Contact Person: SueBarcus@gmail.com
Adult Art Group (Co-Ed)
What: Books are chosen from a list members compile. When: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm Where: The Lodge (6930 Flagstone Way) Cost/Why: Cost of book - Selections may be different genre/topics creating a rich discussion. Contact Person: Ginny Bateman, ginnyretired@yahoo.com Melanie Hutto, mhutto893@gmail.com
International Dinner Club (Co-Ed)
What: Conversations surrounding the roasting of various coffee types and to try some new varieties. When: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7p.m. Where: The Lodge (6930 Flagstone Way) Cost: Event is free, but donations for supplies is encouraged. Contact Person: sotlcoffee@gmail.com or contact Eddy Oliver at egopiano@gmail.com
What: Do you enjoy traveling and trying the cuisines of the lands you visit? Why not join the International Dinner Club and travel to those exotic spots once a month via a neighbor’s dining room! Where/When: We meet once a month at a group members home. Contact person: Michelle Bergeson at mbergeson@mindspring.com or 404-931-4088
Steaming Mugs Coffee Club
Theater and Music Group 60’s-70’s Music Seminar/Roundtable (Co-ed/Couples and Single Groups)
Who: Open to anyone interested in music of the 60’s and 70’s. What: Seminar/open discussion around a milestone record album or artist, including recording info, musical and social impact when released, general artist nostalgia, ect. “Singles Just Want to Have Fun” (Co-Ed) Different album/artist discussed each month. What: Socializing with other singles (men and Where: Main Clubhouse Theater Room women) and enjoying fun activities. When: Held monthly from 6:30pm-8:30pm When: Event times/days vary monthly. Information Contact Person: Keith Guinn at will be sent out via EN e-mail. kguinn@bellsouth.net Where:Various venues that are determined by the group. Cost:Various, depending on event. Music and Song Circle (Co-ed) Contact Person: Who: Open to anyone who plays an acoustic Marie Schulze – amaries1970@gmail.com instrument. What: Music styles include: folk, folk rock, country, Empty Nesters Travel Group (Co-Ed) bluegrass, old time, etc. What: Neighbors Traveling Together When: 1st Tuesday of the month at 7pm. When: Meet quarterly or as needed Where: The Lodge (6930 Flagstone Way) Where: The Lodge (6930 Flagstone Way) Contact Person: This is a group of SOTL empty nesters who enjoy Ed Goss at gossedward@gmail.com traveling the world and sharing the experience with one another. You don’t have to be an empty nester Pickleball (Co-ed) to join us but having the freedom to travel anytime What: A paddle sport like badminton, tennis and makes it easier. In 2018 we traveled the Rhine table tennis. and Danube rivers on two separate Viking River When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9-11 am Cruises, and in 2019 we cruised the Caribbean and Tuesday and Thursday 6-8pm with Oceania Cruises, the Mediterranean with Where: Courts 7 & 8 (7406 Lake Crossing Dr.) Holland America, and the Nile/Egypt with Gate Contact Person: 1. In 2020 we're going to Ireland and the Baltic. Bob Hayes at bhayes2011@gmail.com We’re also planning local and regional trips with Nashville and Charleston in the works. Contact Person: Oliver McClellan at oliver.mcclellan@gmail.com, 770-265-9000
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Sterling Reviews Book Club (Co-ed)
Who: This group is open to anyone that loves being creative. What: This group is for those that love being creative. We will be using paints, fabric, stenciling on clothes, ribbon, book making, and lots of mixed media fun. No experience needed. Where: The Lodge (6930 Flagstone Way) When: 1st Wednesday of the month at 10am Contact Person: Deborah Piefke at dpiefke@aol.com
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What: 2020 Season at the Gainesville Alliance Theater will include the following three shows: Pippin, Sat @2:30PM, February 22, 2020 The Arabian Nights, Sat @2:30 PM, April 18, 2020 Those Empty Nesters new to Sterling who may have missed the spring sign up may still join Theater Group for fun, entertainment and meeting new friends. If you are interested in attending, simply call Leslie at the Gainesville Theater Alliance box office (678-717-3624) to inquire about seating availability. I would be happy to add you to our couples or singles groups once you have purchased your tickets. Please email me with your name(s), address, cell number and email address. Cost/Why: Cost of season tickets and dinner Contact Person: Merce Bolling at mercebolling@gmail.com, 404-784-1550
Please keep a look out in your email for group information and start-up dates!
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Community News
Lakes and Trails Committee Your Lakes and Trails Committee has been working hard this year to maintain our lakes and trails for everyone to enjoy. We recently had overgrowth removed from around the lakes, repaved the trail behind the clubhouse, planted new trees on the island, rounded up geese for relocation, added fertilization to the lake water to improve lake health, had the pavilion picnic tables repainted (thanks to the ROMEOS), posted trail name signs, and added a new webpage for Lakes and Trails to the www.sterling-life.com website. We also created a SOTL Trail Guide that’s available and downloadable from www.sterling-life.com. You may have noticed some geese are back in the lakes since we removed the 53 geese last month. The geese you see now are migratory geese who spotted some nice lakes in a beautiful community and decided to stop in for rest and refreshment. Our resident geese were banded and relocated to the Clark Hill Wildlife Management Area by USDA wildlife management. Some of those geese also
had their wings clipped so they can fly to evade predators but can't fly home to SOTL. Our lakes will always attract waterfowl, and while some will just stop in for a visit, some may decide to move here permanently. We'll keep an eye on the population, so we don't get in the situation we've had for the past few years where the geese didn't migrate, were a nuisance, and caused damage to plants and grass. Committee volunteers most recently invested their time and sweat equity into re-tasking the old benches that were replaced at the tennis courts. This adds a much-needed amenity to the trail system with little to no cost to the community. Our volunteers cleaned and repainted eight of those benches, and you may have seen committee volunteers on the trails the past couple of weeks installing the benches along the trails. Oliver McClellan Chair, Lakes and Trails Committee
Modification Committee
Modification Requests Does your home need some work? Not sure if your project needs approval?
Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association. Please plan accordingly for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval may result in unauthorized modification fines. Projects that require approval include painting the home new colors, roof replacement, deck modifications, landscaping, playground equipment, etc. The Design Review process is outlined below. 1. DRC meetings to review applications are scheduled every 2 weeks. Contact the HOA office to confirm when the next meeting will be held. 8
All documentation (2 copies) must be submitted the Friday before the meeting date. 2. Modification Application – can be found under the documents tab on www.sterling-life.com 3. Supporting Documentation – ensure all required documentation, including but not limited to, paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc., are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in delays in the processing time. 4. Review Fee – there is a $75.00 review fee for most projects. Please confirm with the checklist if there are additional fees required. All fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order. If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Hawkins at bhawkins@cmacommunities.com.
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Association News & Events
Landscaping Committee
Introducing the SOTL Landscaping Committee Hi SOTL neighbors! The Landscaping Committee is newly formed committee that is focused exclusively on landscaping in our neighborhood’s common areas. Surprisingly, SOTL has never had a Landscaping Committee before. We held our inaugural meeting on June 8 and seven residents were appointed with voting rights: 1. Tracy Clement - Chair 2. Kay MacMillan - Secretary 3. Shelley Cyphers 4. Janet Jemo 5. George Varzaly 6. Gary Nix 7. Stan Bogdan We meet once each month and have met only twice thus far. Because it’s a new committee, we are still focused on setting up the administrative and foundational elements that will allow us to serve our community. This includes: • Creating landscaping standards: what hardscape, plants and planting styles communicate who and what Sterling is? How do we create a unified plan for the areas that need some love? We believe this is a necessary first step if we are to ensure that we are 1) fixing issues and 2) being intentional with a larger purpose. • Defining and documenting what is in our purview and what is not • Documenting areas that need attention • Creating a process for soliciting and responding to resident’s concerns • Addressing the landscaping needs at SOTL’s main entrance that will result from the roadway construction Obviously, we are still trying to get on our feet with this, so your patience is greatly appreciated! Look for monthly updates to be posted here and online. If you have questions or concerns about the landscaping of common areas in SOTL, please feel free to reach out to us via email: landscape@sterling-life.com. Best Regards from the Landscaping Committee 10
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Association News & Events STERLING ON THE LAKE
Saturday, September 19th Tailgating starts at 6:00pm Kick-off is TBA Miss the good old days of tailgating with your buddies? Well then you won't want to miss this experience! Game will be broadcast on an outdoor screen! Reserve your parking space starting Tuesday, September 1st (fees are based on desirable locations). We will have food trucks and drinks avaliable for purchase! More information to come!
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7:30-8:30am Yoga 9-10am Free Water Aerobics 9-11am Men’s Golf 9-11:30am Co-Ed Pickleball 9:30-12pm Ladies Golf 6-7pm Fly Fishing 101 6:30-8:30pm Pickleball 6:30-7:30pm Transition Committee Meeting 7:30-9pm Music Circle EN Group
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7:30-8:30am Yoga 9-11:30 Co-Ed Pickleball 9-11am Men’s Tennis 9-10am Free Water Aerobics 9:30am-12pm Sewing/Quilting Group 2:30-5:30 American Mahjong 6-8pm Pickleball 7-10pm Euchre
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7:30-8:30am Yoga 9-11:30am Co-Ed Pickleball 9-11am Men’s Golf 9-10am Free Water Aerobics 9:30-12pm Ladies Golf 6-7pm Fly Fishing 101 6:30-8:30pm Pickleball 6:30-7:30pm Lakes and Trails Committee Meeting 7-9pm Steaming Mugs Coffee Group
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FITNESS CALENDAR 2020 Fitness Schedule
Please bring a mat and water to each of our exercise classes. Yoga, PIYO, and stretch are $6 per class for residents and is $8FREE for non-residents. All classes are $6 forSenior residents/ $8fitness for non-residents (water aerobics for residents) Water Aerobics is FREE for resident and will end September 24th. 7:30am
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YOGA: Postures are practice aligning, strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. Breathing techniques and mediation are also integrated. PIYO: is a total-body fitness system designed to whip you into shape from head to toe. It combines the practices of Pilates and yoga to help you build strength, lose weight, increase flexibility and have a great time doing it. SENIOR STRETCH FITNESS: This class is designed to increase mobility while working on flexibility, balance, and strength. This class is geared towards beginner to intermediate level individuals. Class will use a chair for sitting and standing movements. A stretching band will be provided! If you have any questions, please email at activities@sterling-life.com
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Give yourself the gift of a healthy, pain-free body so you can enjoy the scenery. With hospitals in Gainesville, Braselton and Winder, Northeast Georgia Medical Center makes receiving expert orthopedic care close to home as easy as a stroll through woods.
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Comedy Night
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Holiday Market Place November 8th from 12-5pm at the Clubhouse
We are looking to showcase resident businesses and local art and craft vendors for this event! If you would like more information and to be apart of this wonderful holiday market please email mshay@cmacommunities.com.
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GET OUT ON THE LAKE! As the weather gets warmer it’s time to get out on our lake. Come by the Clubhouse and check out a single, double, or triple kayak to take out on the lake. The cost is free, just bring your amenity card. Once you get to the Clubhouse, you will complete a waiver and will provide your access card in exchange for paddles and life vests for all those participating.
Have your own watercraft? Residents who have their own kayak, canoe, or electric trolling motor watercrafts need to go to www.sterling-life.com to print off a Watercraft Registration under the Rules and Regulations tab in the Document Center. Once the form is filled out drop it off at the Clubhouse to receive a Sterling on the Lake Boat Registration Sticker Decal before taking it out on the lake. If you have any questions about the renting a kayak or registering your boat, please contact the Clubhouse at 770-965-3980.
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Recycling Event
Huge shout out to all the Sterling on the Lake residents that participated in the recycling event this year! We had the largest turn out to date! New Life Technology Group took in almost 10,000 pounds of e-waste that now won’t be hitting the landfills. They also took in dozens of laptops to support our Computers to Kids program! Atlanta Paint Disposal collected over 555 gallons of paint! Document Destruction Services shredded a truck and a half of paper! Hall County Animal Shelter collected THREE carloads of supplies including towels, toys, sheets, blankets, food, and treats! AMVETS collected two truckloads of supplies for the American Veterans. Sterling on the Lake would not have been able to put on this event with Boy Scouts Troop #130. If you donated during the event, then you know how hard the boy scouts were working to make sure residents could stay in their cars as the young men unloaded them. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TROOP #130!
Cub Scouts
Be a part of Scouting! Your kids will have a blast while learning valuable life skills based on citizenship and community service, science, sports, first aid, hiking, nature, and much more! Contact Ryan Hawk, a Sterling resident, at pack151cubmaster@gmail.com for more information about our great group.
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Toss some shrimp on the grill!
Cooking meals over an open flame imparts a unique flavor to various foods, and shrimp is no exception. Grilled seafood can be a perfect light alternative to grilled meats, which can be filling, something many people prefer to avoid when the weather is especially warm. The following recipe for “Grilled Garlic Shrimp with a Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey Publishing) provides a less filling but delicious alternative to more traditional backyard barbecue fare. Grilled Garlic Shrimp with a Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce Makes 6 servings For the marinated shrimp 1/2
cup extra-virgin olive oil
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cup red wine vinegar
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garlic cloves, minced
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2. Prepare a medium fire in a charcoal or gas grill. Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning. 3. To make the tomato sauce, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Place one or two tomatoes at a time into the boiling water. Watch them and, as you see the skin split, remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl of cool water. At this point, it will be very easy to slip off the skins. 4. Cut the peeled tomatoes into a small dice. Put the cut tomatoes into a large bowl. Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and honey. Stir gently to combine. 5. Skewer the shrimp, 3 per skewer. Grill the skewered shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until they are pink. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and a couple grinds of fresh pepper. 6. Just before serving, add the basil leaves to the tomato sauce. Taste and add more salt if necessary. 7. Ladle the tomato sauce onto a serving platter and arrange the skewers on top of the sauce. Garnish with more basil leaves and enjoy!
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