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The Official Newsletter of the Traditions of Braselton Community
May 2020 Vol. 7 Iss. 5
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS Gum Springs Elementary West Jackson Primary School West Jackson Intermediate School West Jackson Middle School Jackson County Comp. High School
706-654-5580 706-654-2243 706-654-2044 706-654-2775 706-367-5003
PRIVATE SCHOOLS Jackson Trail Christian School Lanier Christian Academy North Georgia Christian School
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CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOLS Elite Academy First Steps Childcare of Braselton Georgia Kids Academy
706-658-2343 706-658-4075 706-654-5437
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITIES Brenau Academy & University UGA Visitors Center Georgia Perimeter College University of North Georgia
770-534-6299 706-542-0842 678-407-5000 706-398-3000
MEDICAL FACILITIES Athens Regional Medical Center Northridge Medical Center Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton Gainesville Winder St. Mary’s Hospital
706-475-7000 706-335-1000 770-848-8000 770-219-9000 770-867-3400 706-398-3000
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Traditions Golf Club Chateau Elan Winery Jackson County Parks & Rec Winder-Barrow Community Theatre Tanger Factory Outlets
706-363-9963 678-425-0900 706-367-6350 770-867-1679 706-335-3354
GOVERMENT SERVICES Jackson County Fire Department Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Jackson County Animal Control Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Commissioner Voter Registration Dept. of Driver Services (Athens) Dept. of Driver Services (Gainesville) Braselton Post Office Jefferson Post Office
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UTILITIES/SERVICES Jackson Electric Membership Corp. Windstream Xfinity/Comcast Jackson County Water/Sewer Direct TV Dish Network Country Boy Satellites Jackson EMC Security Garbage Hound Trash Service White Oak Sanitation
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HOA COMMUNITY WEBSITE www.traditionsofbraselton.org To advertise in Traditions, contact Leah Nelson at The Times - 770.535.6330 lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com Traditions 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 Traditions of Braselton 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.
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Committee Member Listing 2020 Events Community Calendar Community Graduates Class Of 2020 Community News Social Committee News Hospitality Committee News Empty Nesters News from the Course Events Health & Fitness Voice, View & Opinion Recipes In the Spotlight
Community Association Office: 401 Delaperriere Loop: 706-654-9121 Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm · Resident Key Card replacements for $25 Please email admin@traditionsofbraselton.org
· Notary Services available for $3 Lost Pet/Animal Disturbances: For lost pets, dangerous animals and/or unclaimed pets, please contact Jackson County Animal Control at 706-367-5480 Mailbox Replacement/Repair: Brett Schwartz: 918-605-4209 Traditions Golf Club Grille: 706-363-9963 x4 Hours of Operation: Monday: 9AM-5PM Friday: 7AM-7PM Tuesday : Closed Saturday: 7AM-7PM Wednesday: 9AM-5PM Sunday: 9AM-5PM Thurday: 9AM-5PM
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COMMITTEE MEMBER LISTING Board of Directors
boardofdirectors @traditionsofbraselton.org Whit Marshall Paul Thompson Bryan Allen
Architectural Review Board
arb@traditionsofbraselton.org Hunter Bicknell (HOA Rep) David Hobbs (HOA Rep) Joan Cox (HOA Rep) Whit Marshall Michael Hart (Architect) Addison Wilson Bryan Allen
Finance Committee
finance @traditionsofbraselton.org Quarterly Meeting
Steve Morrell, Chair Wayne Davis Beth Grimes Donna Cowart Ralph NeSmith Keith Harbin
Recreation Area
recreation @traditionsofbraselton.org Brett Schwartz Daryl McCallum Jason Shay Andrew Williams
Communication Committee
communications @traditionsofbraselton.org Lloyd Ocampo Cindy Hohman
Tennis Committee
tenniscommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Ginger Reeves, Chair Bret O’Steen James Livingston Margaret Peterson Tracy Woodall
Grounds Committee
grounds @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Thursday of the
Capital Improvements & Special Projects capitalimprovements @traditionsofbraselton.org David Ehrhardt Beth Grimes Kenny Whitworth William Patterson Bret O’Steen, Chair Kyle Setzer
Month at 5:00 pm
Jim Barbieri, Chair David Green Steve Morrell Cheryl Domineau Lane Thompson Jane Gladden Bill Cowart James Barry
Social Committee
socialcommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm
Sheila Anderson, Chair Caroline Pergantus Heather Bennett Kelli Eureka Danielle Connor Ashley Cooper Annette McDonald Kelly Hannifin Blake Milner Karis White
Hospitality Committee hospitalitycommittee @traditionsofbraselton.org Carol Higbie, Chair Kathy Buffington Donna Thompson Sheree Whigham Connie Freeman Beverly Davis Helen Parsek Sherry Green Kay Costantino Portia Ocampo Suzanne Patterson Nancy Allen Lyn Coburn
Empty Nesters
emptynesters @traditionsofbraselton.org Beth Grimes, Chair Janice Barbieri Mary Ann Barry Beth Eggleston Nancy Bolen Cindy Hohman Margaret Hanson Lynn Kolb Helen Parsek Karin Waters Carol Higbie
Neighborhood Watch neighborhoodwatch @traditionsofbraselton.org Tom Badura Jay Cleveland Wayne Davis Cheryl & Jim Domineau Ralph NeSmith Richard & Tina Carlson Mauricio Cerri Robert Evans Michael Goodman Rich Doeding Larry Miller Sherry & Scott Davis
*Please email manager@traditionasofbraselton.org if you are interest in serving.
Traditions of Braselton Is Professionally Managed By: Community Management Associates, Inc. On-site Community Association Manager Jennifer M. Giacin, CAM On-site Management Office 401 Delaperriere Loop Jefferson, GA 30549 706-654-9121 jgiacin@cmacommunities.com manager@traditionsofbraselton.org
On-site Administrative Assistant On-site Maintenance Technician Corporate Office Chance Reynolds 1465 Northside Drive, Suite 128 Jenny Guess 401 Delaperriere Loop Atlanta, GA 30318 401 Delaperriere Loop Jefferson, GA 30549 404-835-9100 Jefferson, GA 30549 1-706-654-9121 Fax: 404-835-9200 706-654-9121 Fax: 706-654-9127 creynolds@cmacommunities.com Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM jguess@cmacommunities.com admin@traditionsofbraselton.org **To guarantee availability please schedule an appointment with the Community Manager
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C O M M U N I T Y 2020 E V E N T S
Save the Date!
***DUE TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) AND WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) WE ARE POSTPONING COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COVID-19 UPDATES FROM THE CDC AND WHO AS WELL AS MAKE IMPORTANT COMMUNITY UPDATES AS NECESSARY. *** **(DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE CHECK BACK AND LOOK FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS) **
MAY *** Traditions Celebrates Graduates*** 5th: Cinco D’ Mayo Pitch Mark Party at Traditions of Braselton Golf Club 5th: Cinco D’ Mayo Pitch Mark Party at the Golf Club 8th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 10th: Mother’s Day 15th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 21st: Ground Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 22nd: Last Day of School for Jackson County 25th: Memorial Day – HOA Office is Closed 27th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 28th - 30th: Golf Club Invitational from 8:30 am at the Golf Club JUNE 1st: ***Empty Nesters Pool Party – TBD*** 3rd: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 6th: Blood Drive at the Owners Clubhouse 10th: Open Bible Study 12th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 14th: Sunday Funday at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 14th: Welcome New Neighbors at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Hospitality Committee 16th: Planning Chair Meeting at the at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 16th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Open Bible Study 17th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 18th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 19th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 20th: MGA Red Tee Tournament at the Golf Club 21st: Father’s Day 24th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse
JULY Empty Nesters Pool Party – TBD 1st: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 3rd: Independence Day – HOA Office is closed 4th: July 4th Parade & Celebration hosted by the Social Committee 8th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 10th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 15th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 15th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 15th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 16th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 17th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: MGA Red, White & Blue Tournament at the Golf Club 21st: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 22nd: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 31st: 1st Day of School for Jackson County 31st: Back to School Bash & Book Bag Drive (iServe Ministries) at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee AUGUST Empty Nesters Pool Party – TBD 5th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 11th: Ball Mark Party at the Golf Club 12th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 14th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 16th: Sunday Funday at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 17th: Empty Nesters September Planning Meeting 18th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 20th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 21st: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 22nd& 23rd: Ryder Cup at the Golf Club 26th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 31st: Quarterly Community Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse
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C O M M U N I T Y 2020 E V E N T S - 6:30 Sign In/Meet & Greet; 7:00 pm call to order
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SEPTEMBER 2nd: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 4th: Empty Nester’s Event at the Owners Clubhouse 7th: Labor Day – HOA Office is Closed 7th: MGA Tournament at the Golf Club 9th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 10th: Divot Fixing Party at the Owners Clubhouse 11th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 12th: Hoedown and Country Boil/Summer Kick Off Party at the Owners Clubhouse 14th: Empty Nesters October Planning Meeting 15th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Dessert Bunco at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 17th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 18th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 23rd: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 26th: Community Yard Sale & Shredding Day hosted by the Social Committee 26th: Pinot and Paint at the Owners Clubhouse 30th: Pool Closes for the Season 30th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse
NOVEMBER 4th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 5th: Blood Drive at the Owners Clubhouse 6th: Empty Nesters Event at the Owners Clubhouse 7th & 8th: MGA Cup at the Golf Club 9th: Empty Nesters December Planning Meeting 11th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 12th: Wine Tasting at the Owners Clubhouse - TBD 13th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 15th: Welcome New Residents hosted by the Hospitality Committee 16th: Quarterly Community Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse - 6:30 Sign In/Meet & Greet; 7:00 pm Call to Order 17th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Dessert Bunco Group at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 18th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse 19th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 20th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 25th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 26th & 27th: Thanksgiving Holiday – HOA Office is closed 27th – 29th: Christmas Decorating Committee to Decorate Traditions
OCTOBER 2nd: Empty Nester’s Event at the Owners Clubhouse 3rd & 4th: Senior Club Championship at the Golf Club 5th: Empty Nesters November Planning Meeting 7th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 9th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 14th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 15th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 16th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Club Championship at the Golf Club 20th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 21st: Dessert Bunco Group at the Owners Clubhouse 21st: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 21st: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse 22nd: Sheila Fest Silent Auction Dinner Setup at the Owners Clubhouse 23rd: Sheila Fest Golf Tournament at the Golf Club hosted by the Social Committee 23rd: Sheila Fest Silent Auction Dinner at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 24th: Sheila Fest Music Festival at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 28th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 29th: Kids Halloween Party Setup 30th: Kids Halloween Party at the Owners Clubhouse hosted
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DECEMBER 2nd: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 4th: Empty Nesters Event at the Owners Clubhouse 5th: Pancakes with Santa at the Owners Clubhouse hosted by the Social Committee 9th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 11th: ARB Meeting the Sales/HOA Office Conference Room 12th: Toys for Tots Tournament at the Golf Club 13th: Golf Course Tour of Lights at the Golf Club 15th: Empty Nester’s Card Game at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Dessert Bunco Group at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 16th: Social Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse 17th: Grounds Committee Meeting at the Owners Clubhouse Conference Room 18th: Pins & Needles Group at the Owners Clubhouse 23rd: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse 24th& 25th: Christmas Holiday – HOA Office is closed 30th: Open Bible Study at the Owners Clubhouse HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021 Traditions of Braselton
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Yoga Class
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Yoga Class
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Yoga Class Memorial Day - HOA Office Closed
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Cardio Kickboxing Class 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Aqua Fitness Classes 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Private Event 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Cardio Kickboxing Class 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Traditions Book Club 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Aqua Fitness Classes 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Empty Nester’s Card Game Cardio Kickboxing Class from 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Aqua Fitness Classes from 10:00 AM - 11:00
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Yoga Class 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Open Bible Study
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Yoga Class 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Dessert Bunco Group 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Open Bible Study 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Social Committee Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Yoga Class 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Open Bible Study
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Aqua Fitness Classes 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lacrosse Pool Party
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Aqua Fitness Classes 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Ground’s Committee Meeting
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Golf Club Invitational Aqua Fitness Classes from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Golf Club Invitational
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Golf Club Invitational 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM - Private Event
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Community Graduates! NICHOLAS BERGERON
Jackson County Comprehensive High School Nicholas Bergeron is graduating from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. He is a 4-year Varsity Tennis Player, being captain for the past two years. Nicholas was also a recipient of the Athletic Directors Award, Top Scholar Award, 2-year MVP, and 3-year AllRegion team. He is a member of Beta Club, Spanish Honor Society and National Honor Society where he currently serves as president. Nicholas has been playing the Alto Saxophone for 7 years and is in the JCCHS Wind Ensemble Band. His accomplishments include December Rotary Student of the Month, Georgia Certificate of Merit Award, AP Scholar with Honors and JCCHS STAR Student. Nicholas will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology with the Zell Miller Scholarship majoring in Aerospace Engineering and minoring in Spanish.
MARCUS BERNINGER
Jefferson High School
Marcus Berninger is graduating from Jefferson High School. He plans to attend college but is undecided. Marcus looks forward to the future in pursuing his tennis career. He will be majoring in Environmental Engineering. Marcus’s High school accomplishments are as listed below: • No. 1 Singles Tennis player since Freshmen year • Regional Runner up in 2016/17 with a personal record 7:1 • Regional Runner up in 2017/18 with a personal record 8:0 and awarded regional player of the year • Final four in State Championship in 2017/18 personal record 4:0 • Regional Champion in 2018/19 with a personal record 8:0 and awarded regional player of the year • Final four in State Championship in 2018/19 personal record 4:0 • Blitz Tennis player of the year 2019
KAYLEE BURNS Foothills High School
Kaylee Burns is graduating from Foothills High School. She will be attending college in the fall of 2020 as a Biology Pre-Med major at Kennesaw State University or UNG
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JARED CLARK
Jackson County Comprehensive High School Jared Clark will graduate from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. He is an avid hunter, fisher and golfer. Jared has successfully competed in the Georgia High School Fishing tournament organization throughout high school. Jared plans to attend the University of North Georgia in Gainesville.
MORGAN CLERICI
Jackson County High School
Morgan is graduating from Jackson County High School. She plans to attend the University of North Georgia in the fall where she will be majoring in Math.
EMILY DOEDING
Georgia College & State University Emily Doeding will be graduating from Georgia College & State University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Emily will be taking a gap year before going on to grad school to become a Physical Therapist.
ERICA DOEDING
Jackson County High School Erica Doeding is an honor grad who will be graduating from Jackson County High School. She plans to attend Georgia College & State University in the fall where she will study Biology. She plans to become doctor specializing in Oncology.
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Community Graduates! ANNA DEMERSSEMAN Lanier Christian Academy
Anna DeMersseman is a 2020 Graduate of Lanier Christian Academy. She is recognized as her class valedictorian and as a Hall County S.T.A.R. student. She is involved in the National Honor Society and Beta Club. Anna has also enjoyed participating on the Varsity Girls Cross Country Team and Varsity Golf Team during her high school years. She is planning on attending either Anderson University or Berry College and majoring in Biochemistry.
AMELIA GALLEY
Jackson County High School Amelia Galley will be graduating from Jackson County High School. She will be attending University of North Georgia in the fall. Amelia played varsity Tennis for two years and was the Jackson County High School Homecoming Queen.
TAVIAN JONES
Jackson County Comprehensive High School Tavian will be graduating from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Tavian has plans to do an Apprenticeship program to become an electrician. He enjoys playing basketball.
ADDISYN LANGLEY Johnson High School
Addisyn Langley is graduating from Johnson High School. She will be attending Georgia Southern University in the fall.
BREANNA LUMLEY
Jackson County Comprehensive High School
TAYLOR GREENE
Jackson County Comprehensive High School Taylor Greene is a senior at JCCHS, class of 2020. She came into this big world, with an even bigger heart. She has a kind, loving personality, and has always been the peacemaker in the family. We feel beyond blessed to be a part of this adventure that she is just beginning. We look forward to being a part of her bright future during her journey. We never knew what would come through or to the door with her. If you are lucky enough to be Taylor’s friend, you will have her loyalty for the rest of time. Her kindness shines through every day, in everything she does. Her bright smile and contagious laugh brighten everyone’s day. We are so proud of the woman she has grown to be. Taylor will be attending Lanier Tech in Athens, GA.
MALIK JONES
State University of New York at Oswego
Breanna Lumley is graduating from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. She placed 3rd and 4th in wrestling in the last 2 years. Breanna is the first girl in Jackson County to ever place in State. She will be attending Georgia Southern University in the fall and majoring in Exercise Science
REAGAN MIROLLI
Jackson County Comprehensive High School Reagan Mirolli will be graduating May 22nd, 2020 from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. He will be attending the University of North Georgia - Dahlonega Campus studying Computer Software Design. Reagan was part of the National Society of High School Scholars. He was recognized by the Central Intelligence Agency at the University of Chicago for Technical Design. In his spare time, Reagan enjoys creating and designing with 3D technology.
Malik will be graduating with honors from the State University of New York at Oswego with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a minor in Nutrition. After taking a gap year he plans to attend graduate school.
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Community Graduates! DOMINIC PAGANO University of Georgia
Dominic Pagano will be graduating on May 8th, 2020 from the University of Georgia College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He earned the Magna Cum Laude Honors Designation and membership into the Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society because of his academic achievements. While studying at the University of Georgia, Dominic also enjoyed being a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and participating in multiple intramural sports.
JAKE WATERS
University of Georgia’s Terry Business School of Accounting Jake Waters will graduate this May with his Master’s Degree from University of Georgia’s Terry Business School of Accounting. He will be starting his career working in Mergers and Acquisitions for K.P.M.G. in their NYC office.
JORDAN WHITE
Jackson County Comprehensive High School
ASHLYN TOMLIN
Jackson County Comprehensive High School Ashlyn is graduating from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. She will be attending Kennesaw State University the fall. She will be majoring in Biology.
BLAKE THOMPSON Jefferson High School
Blake is graduating from Jefferson High School. He is still talking to several collages about playing on their Golf Team but has not committed. He will enter collage as a Business Major.
Jordan White will be graduating on May 22nd from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. He has had a great senior year! Jordan has enjoyed being part of the E-Sports Robotics, Computer Club, and the Poetry Club. He has been accepted to attend Lanier Technical College where he will be studying Computer Programming and App Design. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, gaming, and traveling. We are so proud of you!
HAYLEY WHITMORE University of Georgia
Hayley Whitmore is graduating from University of Georgia with the Summa Cum Laude distinction. She will attend the Augusta College of Nursing in the fall.
MORGAN UESSELER
Jackson County Comprehensive High School Morgan is graduating from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. She will be attending Georgia College and State University. Morgan will be majoring in Business Management with a minor in Spanish. She enjoys hanging out with friends, going to football games, and playing tennis.
RYAN XIONG
Jackson County Comprehensive High School Ryan Xiong is graduating from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. He will be attending Stanford University in the fall. Ryan will be majoring in Economics.
RILEY WALKER
Jackson County Comprehensive High School Riley Walker is graduating from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. She was Co-Captain of the Varsity Cheer Team, Part of the Student Leadership Team, and an Honor Roll Student. She will be attending Georgia Southern University in the fall.
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Community Engagement DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
During these difficult times I have witnessed the great power of unity and kindness here at Traditions. The residents of Traditions came to together to show what community means to each other and our local area. I have gathered up some testimonies of these great acts and wanted to share them with you all. The three Maskaeteer’s Three ladies, Mary Copponex, Carol Higbie and Melissa Mullins are making masks to donate to Braselton Hospital, iServe Ministries volunteers and neighbors.
pital Workers fund to help Jack’s and Sopranos in providing free meals for hospital personnel. Mother in need On April 1st the Jason Lee Family, The Kurgan Family and the Morrell family donated diapers, baby food and formula, baby clothes, toys and a stroller for a displaced mom and her 11-month-old baby boy in Hoschton. Lite up the night Several dozen families put out lights on porches and driveways around mailboxes to join in a Facebook spread Event in recognition of Medical staffs and 1st responders.
Masks for purchase Sherry Osterland Davis’ Embroidery business is making masks for purchase. Pins & Needles Group Pam Poppe has made N95 mask covers for one of our at-risk neighbors. Feed the Hospital Workers fund Monetary donations were made by Melissa Mullen, Cheryl Morrell, Amie Frey Botts, Portia Ocampo & Carol Higbie to the Feed the Hos-
You are invited to sew with us at the “Pins & Needles”. The group quilts, sews, embroiders, appliqués, knits, crochets, and any other type of handwork you enjoy. We meet at the Traditions of Braselton Owner’s Clubhouse at 1665 Traditions Way, Jefferson, GA 30549 every third Friday of the month from 9:30 am to 3:00 p.m. Bring your projects, lunch, drinks, and other equipment like a sewing machine, additional lighting, a power strip, and extension cords. An iron, ironing board and cutting mat will be provided. If you plan to attend or any have questions, please call Pam Poppe at 706-654-4776 or e-mail her at ppoppe@mindspring.com. We hope you join us!!! Pam Poppe, Pins & Needles Group
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Random acts of kindness Random acts of kindness were performed, grocery store and pharmacy pickups for at risk neighbors, giveaways made from basement and closet cleaners/reorganizers/redecorators. Family Parents got to be reacquainted with their children, took bike rides, walks, played in the yard, did arts and crafts projects and science projects, worked puzzles and played games. Kids did kid things, like build forts and ride bikes. The neighborhood became home to lots of walkers and bicyclists, yard workers and sidewalk and driveway chats. A kinder gentler place. Cheryl Morrell, Traditions Community Ambassador Traditions of Braselton
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GOODY BAGS AND THANK YOU CARDS FROM OUR COMMUNITY TO OUR LOCAL BRAVE MEDICAL STAFF
When in need you can count on our neighbors in Traditions! 12 Stone Church had people send in goody bags for the medical staff to help thank and encourage them! Thank you to Danielle Connor, Kelly Hannifin, Lauren Day, Jenna Perry, Caroline Pergantis and Andrea Wehunt. They sent bags and thank you cards from the kids. Andrea and Leighton also made masks.
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During this time of social- distancing, we as a neighborhood have a wonderful opportunity to help protect our frontliners! The need for masks in our healthcare facilities is overwhelming. Please join us by volunteering your time and talents to help us sew masks for our local healthcare workers. These masks are intended to be used as a covering over approved medical masks to extend the length of their use. Volunteers will be provided with detailed sewing instructions and access to the Facebook group which is a great source for information. I will coordinate front porch pick up for Traditions and will deliver the masks to the appropriate destination. All you must do is sew! If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Liz McShane at (706) 296-0895
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When Markets Are Down, What Should You Do About RMDs? Keep these strategies and considerations in mind.
To ensure that tax liabilities aren’t deferred indefinitely, investors are obligated by the IRS to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from most retirement accounts. For those born after June 30, 1949, RMDs begin at age 72; for those born earlier, RMDs begin at age 70½. Volatile markets add a layer of complexity to taking these distributions, however. As the RMD amount is determined by the retirement account’s value at prior year-end as well as your life expectancy, a quick downturn in the stock market at the beginning of the year can cause a lot of stress for individuals who are then required to take a distribution – and who face a steep 50% penalty if they don’t. It’s not a simple topic. However, there are a few considerations and strategies to bear in mind when thinking about your RMDs amid volatile market conditions. If this is your first RMD, you have the option to delay Normally, RMDs must be taken by December 31. However, your first RMD can be delayed until April 1 of the year after you reach the relevant RMD age (72 if you were born after June 30, 1949; 70½ if born earlier). Those extra months can provide a bit of flexibility in timing, allowing for market conditions to potentially stabilize or improve before you take a withdrawal from the account in question. However, keep in mind that if you delay your first RMD into the year after reaching your age trigger, you’ll still need to satisfy that year’s RMD before December 31 – meaning you’ll be taking two distributions within the same calendar year. This means more taxable income, which may push you into a higher marginal tax bracket or increase certain costs such as Medicare premiums. Bottom line: a bit of flexibility in timing can be a positive, but be sure you’ve thought through the tax implications. If you’re still working, you may have the option to delay If you’ve reached the age of taking RMDs but are still working, you may be able to defer taking the RMD from your current employer’s retirement account. The IRS generally allows your first RMD from an employer’s retirement plan – such as a 401(k), 403(b) or profit-sharing plan – to be taken by April 1 in the year after you retire, provided that your company allows you to delay past normal RMD age and you own less than 5% of the business. Much like the first RMD-delay option noted above, you’ll want to think through how taking two RMDs in the next calendar year might affect your tax situation. Different accounts have different rules If you have multiple individual retirement accounts (IRAs), you have the option to withdraw the total RMD amount owed for all of your IRAs from one or more of them, rather than taking out each RMD from its specific account. A similar rule applies with 403(b) accounts. However, RMDs from other types of retirement plans like 401(k) and 457(b) plans have to be taken separately from each account. Talk to your financial professional to determine where you have location flexibility and where you don’t. Use cash, if available If you’re already holding cash in an account you have to withdraw from, take advantage of it. Instead of selling investments at reduced values, simply request the cash out of the account to satisfy the RMD. If there’s not enough cash, sell thoughtfully Hopefully, you have an appropriate asset allocation that has a mix of asset types – including stocks and bonds – tailored to your individual risk tolerance. If that’s the case, you and your financial advisor can discuss which assets would be best to sell to satisfy the RMD amount, hopefully avoiding locking in losses on positions that have suffered the worst. For the charitably minded, QCDs are an option If you don’t need the income yourself and have a cause close to your heart, you can take a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), which allows you to donate up to $100,000 to charity from your IRA and have it count toward your RMD. This strategy won’t help if you need to sell investments to raise cash, but it will help on taxes, as the gift won’t be included in your taxable income (even though it fulfills your RMD). If you don’t need the income, consider an in-kind distribution Another option if you don’t need the cash flow – an “in-kind distribution.” This involves requesting that securities in your IRA be transferred to your after-tax brokerage account – which is particularly beneficial if you’re holding a position you don’t want to sell. This strategy doesn’t avoid taxes on the RMD, but it can help reduce transaction costs (since nothing is being sold or repurchased) while maintaining your position in the security at all times. Bear in mind that an in-kind IRA distribution will reset the cost basis of your holding. Remember, you can reinvest Regardless of which strategy you decide to use, keep in mind that you can choose to reinvest any money you withdrew to satisfy RMDs by moving it to an after-tax brokerage account. This can help provide an opportunity for that money to grow if markets recover. If you’re already happy with your specific holdings, however, consider the in-kind distribution strategy mentioned above. Turn to a professional for tailored guidance Everyone’s situation is unique, and there are nuanced strategies for satisfying RMDs that go beyond the approaches covered here. Your tax professional and financial advisor are the best sources for information that’s personalized to your specific situation and future goals.
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Hey, #OneJacksonGA! We promised we would let you know about proposed alternative dates for graduation ceremonies if we are NOT able to honor the members of the Class of 2020 as scheduled in May, and here we go! Calendars ready? East Jackson Comprehensive High School — if we can't do it Thursday, May 21, at 8 PM as scheduled, we'll go for Saturday, June 13, at 8 AM; and if that doesn't work, Saturday, July 18, at 8 AM. Jackson County Comprehensive High School — if we can't do it Friday, May 22, at 8 PM as scheduled, we'll go to Friday, June 12, at 8 PM; and if that doesn't work, Friday, July 17, at 8 PM. We know the uncertainty is far from ideal — and our biggest hope is that we will be able to hold to the original schedule — but we want families to be able to plan around specific dates as they make other decisions/arrangements. We hope all our graduates know how much our whole community wants to celebrate this important milestone with them in an incredibly challenging and unique year! Remember: #StaySafe #StayStrong #StayHome — #ThoseJacksonCountyKids deserve their celebration because (really) #ItsAllAboutTomorrow!
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A NOTE FROM THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE: I still hear stories of people that do not hear about our events here in the neighborhood! If you have new neighbors, introduce yourselves, and make sure they are signed up to receive emails, are on the Homeowners private Facebook page, the Traditions Community Facebook page, and that they are getting the newsletter! If everyone is on these 4 avenues there is no way of not knowing what is going on in the neighborhood!!! Also, Traditions has grown so much our events are RSVP! The only way we can plan is to have everyone RSVP even for free events (remember if you rsvp for free events…we plan on you being there). We purchase according to the rsvp…so if you don’t show up, it is money wasted). There also will be events that are for residents only so watch the details on each event! FROM THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE: We hope everyone is safe and healthy! We are so sad that all of our spring events have had to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus. We are missing planning all of the fun things for our neighborhood! We are hoping the fall will be jammed packed with fun. Please be safe and stay healthy!
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CASINO NIGHT
Before the virus got us all home bound…we got to enjoy Casino Night! Hand sanitizer in toe…we gambled the night away!
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YOU’VE BEEN EGG’D
We were super bummed that we had to cancel our Community Egg hunt this year. We had planned for a much bigger event than in years past. But, we came up with a really fun way to make our Traditions kids happy! Thank you to everyone that helped us Egg the houses in Traditions. Thank you to Libby Christianson for your quick thinking after we had to cancel. I would say by the looks of the pictures that the kiddos had a great time!
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THE SIDEWALK CHALLENGE
Everybody broke out the side walk chalk y’all!!! “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” sidewalk chalk challenge! Focussing on the positive and Be happy! Clearly we have some budding artist here at Traditions!
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SAVE THE DATE!
SHEILA FEST 2020 • SHEILAFEST CHARITY EVENT! • GOLF TOURNAMENT AND CHARITY DINNER OCTOBER 23RD • MUSIC FESTIVAL OCTOBER 24TH STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS! THE FIRST YEAR SHEILAFEST HAPPENED THIS WAS JUST A FESTIVAL FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD. IT HAS GROWN INTO A COMMUNITY EVENT AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR HELP! WE ARE SUPER EXCITED THAT THE MENS GOLF ASSOCIATION WILL BE TAKING OVER THE GOLF EVENT THIS YEAR. I am also pleased to say that Jason and Rachel Lee have offered to head up the charity event. We are looking for volunteers to help with the dinner, charity event, and the festival. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in helping with these events, PLEASE CONTACT SHEILA ANDERSON @ SHEILA.ANDERSON1@YAHOO.COM OR BY PHONE @ 678-283-8594. I SERVE MINISTRIES WILL BE OUR BENEFICIARY AGAIN THIS YEAR! WE RAISED $10,100.00 FOR THEM LAST YEAR…LET’S SEE IF WE CAN DOUBLE THAT THIS YEAR!
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HEARTFELT GRATITUDE
From Carol Higbie
On Saturday, February 29th, only 12 days after he was first diagnosed, my husband, Bruce, died from pancreatic cancer. Just a couple of weeks earlier, you might have seen us on our daily walks in the neighborhood, picking up trash and chatting with other walkers and their 4-legged companions. To say that our family was shocked and devastated would be a terrible understatement. But the love and support we received from this wonderful Traditions community truly held us up during the darkest days of our lives. We received Bruce’s diagnosis on February 17 and our two outof-town children immediately flew in and joined our other 2 children and their families at our home. As soon as our friends and neighbors heard about Bruce’s illness and his upcoming schedule for chemotherapy, we were inundated with calls, texts, cards and offers to help. We had amazing friends who immediately started a meal train to provide food for our large family. They brought homemade meals, restaurant meals, coolers full of supplies, paper products, water, wine, ingredients for lunches, and so much more! I can’t tell you what a gift it was to not have to shop for food or prepare meals. Instead we were able to focus on spending precious time together, not realizing we would only have a few days. Unfortunately, Bruce’s disease progressed so quickly that he was
not able to begin chemotherapy and he passed away at home with me and his children. As we made plans for his funeral service at our church, we knew we also wanted to honor him with a celebration of life here in the neighborhood. The funeral was scheduled for Saturday, March 7, and the Empty Nesters group graciously cancelled their scheduled monthly event to allow our family to hold Bruce’s celebration of life in the owner’s clubhouse. The warm and caring people in this neighborhood provided amazing food and drink for everyone who attended the celebration. Time and time again, our friends and relatives came up to me and remarked on what a wonderful neighborhood we live in that our neighbors would host such an incredible afternoon. Friends, neighbors and relatives spoke about Bruce and what he had meant to them. It was a sad day, but also very heartwarming for our family. At the celebration of life, I couldn’t stop thinking about how much Bruce would have enjoyed his “party,” and how honored he would have been at the outpouring of love and support. You will probably never truly understand how much this neighborhood, and all of our friends here, have meant to Bruce and to me…and now to our children. But I can assure you that your kindness will never be forgotten.
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OUR COMMUNITY EMPTY NESTERS COMMITTEE CHAIR AND OTHERS PROVIDING LOCAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WITH ISOLATION GOWNS Our community Empty Nesters Committee Chair and others providing local medical professionals with Isolation Gowns Judy York is a nurse anesthetist at Northside Gwinnett. She understands what our medical professionals on the frontlines are experiencing firsthand. Judy York devised a plan to make isolation gowns for fellow medical staff who are experiencing dire shortages in PPE (personal protective equipment). She got the plans approved, solicited donations of heat-sealing guns and sheeting plastic from various Home Depots and then volunteers. Beth Grimes is a retired nurse and was looking for ways to assist the nursing community when she saw a post on Facebook by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Judy York, whom she worked with at what Northside Gwinnett is now. Beth spent one morning with a group of retired nurses, CRNA and others in our masks and gloves creating 200 isolation gowns that went to NEGA hospital. The gowns are made from sheeting plastic that was cut to one size fits all. They used heat guns to seal the arms and sides, then cut out the neck, arms and sides and partially up the back. Medical staff could then slip them over their head and not worry about tying them. Each gown was then individually packaged in Ziplock bags for transport. Beth then posted her morning on Facebook and the response was overwhelming with people wanting to help. Beth solicited more people from Traditions; Sheila Anderson, Carol Higbie, Jen Hohman, Cheryl Morrell; as well as others to assist in the following days. In 2 ½ days this group, along with other volunteers, has created over 800 gowns for donation to local hospitals, medical offices, etc. and was still making more over the next few days. The response from the medical professional has been overwhelming. NEGA even sent a task force person to see our process so they could duplicate it and keep some of their staff working. We are very thankful to 12 Stone Church Hamilton Mill for allowing this group to use their worship center and for the pastor and his wife for volunteering their time as well. Thank you, Judy, for getting this group together to help make a difference in a medical professional’s day!
This masked woman, Judy Jackman York, brought an idea to fruition and is making a difference. Beth Grimes, Empty Nesters Committee Chair
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This group has three consecutive tee times every Sunday morning. In Spring, Summer and Fall, they begin play at 9:30 AM. More tee times can be added depending on how many couples wish to play. Please contact Lynn Kolb at 706-824-0247 or galynn20@yahoo.com for more information. Every Tuesday, Lynn sends a text to interested parties asking for a response by Saturday morning. All are welcome to join in and they look forward to adding more couples as the weather warms up. *Couples on Sunday – Noon during winter.
LADIES’ GOLF GROUP
Currently, the ladies have two standing tee times Monday thru Friday starting at 8:30 AM. If you are interested in joining the Ladies Golf Group (even occasionally), please email Pam Poppe at ppoppe@mindspring.com if you wish to be included. Each Friday, Pam sends an email to the group asking which days you are interested in golfing during the coming week. She only asks for a 48-hour notice so she can add or cancel tee times. Don’t worry about handicaps since the skill levels vary widely. These women golf for fun! If the morning times don’t work for you, please let Pam know if you are interested in playing 9 holes at other times of the day.
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will get paired with on these days, so it’s a great opportunity to meet your fellow neighbors and make new friends. On Thursdays, it’s just pair-up and play with whomever you like (assuming they want to play with you too). The course is closed on Tuesdays. Currently, our block of tee times starts at 9:30 AM. You can play as often or as little as you like; just show up at least 15 minutes before the first tee time. This is a social group with members of varying skill levels. Once the virus is behind us and the expected updates are made to the restaurant, every spring and fall the men will again gather with their significant others at the club for a fun evening of dinner and fellowship. Currently with the virus, we will continue to play as we are able. With respect to social distancing, there will be a one per person per cart. To ease the crunch for cart that this is causing, the Club has waived the rule against driving your persona; cart as long as it does not have studded tires or is a high rider. For more information, contact Steve Morrell at shmorrell44@gmail.com or at 1-706-654-6034 (h) or at 770-861-610 (c).
MEN’S GROUP (MGA)
Come out and meet your neighbors in a fun and welcoming group. The TOB men have weekly organized games on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM and Saturdays/Sundays starting at 8:00 AM. We also sponsor diverse and fun monthly tournaments throughout the year. The MGA has neighbors of all skill levels and ages. For additional information please contact Mike Brunson - 706-380-7031 or email- traditionsmga@gmail.com Traditions of Braselton
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Make A Splash This Sumer With Aqua Fitness Hopefully, by the time you are reading this May newsletter, we will be FREE and can live and move and SWIM! Please join us this summer at the pool for water exercise or aquatics on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings at 9:00 am! It is one of the best non-impact fitness activities around and just about anybody can participate. From teenagers to mature adults, pregnant women, those who suffer with back problems, arthritis or recovering from an injury, all size and shapes can benefit from aquatic classes! Because of the weightlessness we have in the water, aquatics is less stressful on the joints, bones and muscles. It’s also great for those new to exercise. However, don’t get the idea that just because it doesn’t hurt, you can’t get a great workout in the pool. Water exercise can encompass all of the components of fitness: cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. And, when done regularly, water exercise can help reduce body fat. Yahoo! If you’re not yet convinced, consider these benefits of water exercise: 1. It works your heart – you do get your heart rate up and the pool is perfect for those who find certain movements on land like running, striding, leaping or even dancing too jarring or painful. 2. Water adds resistance – you love to walk and do, but strength training is lacking in your weekly fitness regimen. Water provides awesome resistance, comparable to lifting weights. Cup your hands and push or pull the water away from you and feel the burn (: 3. Flexible benefits of water – an often-overlooked
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benefit of water exercise is its effect on flexibility. Stretching, especially in warmer summer temp water, can be easier than when on land. As the effects of gravity are lessened, we can move our joints through a wider range of motion and achieve long term flexibility. Okay, you’re ready to take the plunge! Here’s what to expect when you take the class and some tips to help you succeed: • Get to class on time. You don’t want to miss a thing, especially the good warm-up at the beginning. Following, we’ll have a period of cardiovascular and muscle conditioning that gradually increases and then decreases in intensity, with a cool-down. Stay for the cooldown as it will include plenty of flexibility exercises for the entire body and prevent any muscle soreness you might possibly have (very unlikely though!). • You won’t have to memorize anything. Just show up and follow my lead. • Make sure to attend the first few classes at the beginning of the month. We will do a specific routine for a month and then change so be sure to come that first week/class. That way you can get familiar with the routine and really give it your best when you know what exercise is coming up next. • Instruction will be easy to hear, see and follow and we’ll have some great music. I have a Bluetooth speaker and headset so no worries that you won’t be able to hear me over the music. Some days I will get in the water with you! And, you can be assured that you will get a safe, effective workout. I am certified instructor and have special training in aquatic exercise and first aid/CPR. Most of all, have fun!! Smile, laugh and play in the water while feeling like a kid again and getting a great workout. In fact, instead of feeling out of breath or exhausted, you may feel surprisingly calm yet energetic, following an aquatic exercise class. So, even if you are a dip-your- toe-in-thewater type of person, don’t be afraid to take the plunge into water fitness this summer. Carol Osborne ACE Certified Personal Trainer 678-510-9573 Carol@FitnessDelivered2U.com www.FitnessDelivered2U.com Traditions of Braselton
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TOB AQUAFIT CLASS CLASS MEETS: EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY TIME: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM COST: $10 PER CLASS TO RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS LOCATION: Traditions of Braselton Pool No special equipment needed. Bring a towel, water, sunscreen, a guest or two, and a smile! INSTRUCTOR: Carol Osborne, ACE Certified PT and CGFI with over 30 years’ experience instructing classes and training clients to help them meet their personal fitness goals.
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TRUE FAITH BRINGS UNITY When a believer truly has faith in God, a new nature and wouldn’t let them play with each other, but keep them in their own rooms (own churches). of being one with those of like faith becomes a part of that person; regardless of racial background (Jew The Bible depicts all believers as belonging to one nor Gentile), socioeconomic background (slave nor body, the body of Christ. However, by the way all free), or societal perceptions regarding differences “believers” display their “faith,” it would appear that in rights for men and women (male the church is divided. Let me ask a nor female). For all of these traits question: Since the Bible compares Gal 3:26-28 (NIV) which make us what we are in this the church to a body, when was the - “So in Christ Jesus fallen world are insignificant when last time you went out to dinner you are all children we function as the family of God in and left one of your hands at home? becoming one with Christ. of God through faith, When was the last time you went for all of you who for a walk with one leg? Ridiculous This being so, why do we still as that may sound, it is what the were baptised into find divisions among those that Christian population at large does. Christ have clothed call themselves “believers?” Churchgoers are so adamant in professing they are of the faith, yet when it comes to living the life of faith, they uphold division (cliques and circles). Not only are these small groups found within a single church, but even among many churches, “believers” do not even fellowship with other believers that do not belong to the same church.
yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
From the perspective of an outsider looking in, I would wonder about that. Why many Christians say they serve the same God, yet they cannot even fellowship amongst each other. “I go to this church,” “I belong to this ministry,” “My pastor is so-andso,” “We don’t do that where I go to church,” “We believe a little differently,” etc. You would think that God, as a father figure was cruel to His children
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When believers do not carry about in unity with others of like faith, we render the body of Christ and our Lord’s mission ineffective. Not only so, but the world without Christ will not acknowledge our God because of the divisions we manifest and uphold. Consider Jesus’s final prayer in the Gospel of Saint John, John 17:23 (KJV) - “I in them, and thou (God the Father) in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.” If we have the same Father, let’s not treat each other like strangers, for we are the family of God. Join the Ocampo family for community Bible study on Wednesday nights at 7pm!
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The "Tailor-Made" Side of Traditions No longer satisfied with being “the best kept secret in Jackson County,” as word continues to spread about the lifestyle-centric phenomenon that is Traditions of Braselton, home buyers and builders alike clamor to become part of this community. In recent months, our roster of builders has grown steadily – particularly among custom builders eager to have their finest work grace Traditions’ rolling landscape. The response from buyers is extremely positive, as they want options – not just in the builder they choose, but also in the façade, finishes and features of their new home. According to one of Traditions’ newest incoming families – The Binghams – the ability to take an existing floor plan and customize it to fit their family of six was one of the many things that drew them to the community. Having chosen to work with Inspired Custom Homes, the couple was able to add a bonus room over the garage that didn’t exist in the original floor plan, as well as incorporate an extended kitchen island with seating enough to accommodate their growing family. “This is the second home that we’ve built,” said Chad Bingham. “The first go-around it was kind of more of a ‘you’re gonna get what you get… you can change the colors… that’s about all that you could do.’” Chad really appreciated the input, suggestions and involvement of their builder, Addison Wilson, who took the time to understand what the Binghams were looking for – from lot and use of space to colors and designer finishes. He even accompanied the couple to their Design Studio appointments. “The flow of this house is really great and practical,” said Sarah Bingham – who listed the access door from
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the master bedroom closet to her new laundry room as one of her favorite features. “It all just makes sense and represents good use of the space in every area.” “Everything in here looks like it belongs, looks like it has a place and like it was designed originally to be there,” added Chad. “But you’d be amazed at how much of this stuff was just on the fly.” In addition to Inspired Custom Homes, Traditions of Braselton is home to the following custom builders: •
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All custom homes at Traditions of Braselton are priced from the $400s to $700+. If you know someone who is looking to become part of an amenity-rich neighborhood with incredible neighbors and would enjoy the custom experience, we hope you will send them our way. Not only does it represent an opportunity for you to handpick some of your new neighbors, but you can rest assured that our team of community concierges make them feel welcome and will do our best to find the perfect pairing between their family and the custom builder to make their dream home a reality Traditions of Braselton
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