Windermere Leaflet July 2023

Contacts

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jon Lyman | President | jonathan.lyman@yahoo.com

Rebecca Paterson | Vice-President | rebeccapaterson2@hotmail.com

George Aubrey | Treasurer | gfaubrey@gmail.com

Travis Barrs | Secretary | tsbarrs@gmail.com

Scott Tanner | Member at Large | bulldawgscott@yahoo.com

John Q Vaughan | Member at Large | attorney@jqvlaw.com

Paul Valcheff | Member at Large | paul@valcheff.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Michèl Krahn | Tennis | windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com

Jill Hensley | ARC | hensleyjill@gmail.com

Kristin McAfee | Social | k@funsizeevents.com

Joey Leonardo | Pool | joey@kyle-maynard.com

George Aubrey | Finance | gfaubrey@gmail.com

OFFICE INFORMATION

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm

Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041

Stacy Maguire | Activities Office

678-455-7708 ext. 2 | stacy.maguire@fsresidential.com

Seth Daugherty | Association Manager

678-455-7708 ext. 3 | seth.daugherty@fsresidential.com

Lexie Crowson | Compliance

678-455-7708 ext.1 | lexie.crowson@fsresidential.com

After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2

TENNIS OFFICE

Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS

FORSYTH CO. POLICE

NON-EMERGENCY

770-781-2222 (24 hr)

STREET MAINTENANCE

To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Tricia Syler: tmsyler@forsythco.com

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STREET LIGHT OUTAGE Sawnee EMC | www.sawnee.com/report-streetlight

MAILBOX REPLACE/REPAIR Mailbox Project | 770-535-0036 www.mymailboxproject.com

FORSYTH CO. WATER DEPT. 770-781-2160

BOARD REMINDERS

AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT

Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours. Replacement cards are $10 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted.

LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES

Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way.

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We're all in this together and we appreciate your support of Alessio's!

JULY DRILL SCHEDULE

Monday 9:00am-10:30am Ladies Open Drills

Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm Adult Open Drills

Friday 9:00am-10:30am Adult Open Drills

Friday 10:45am-12:00pm Reps, Reps and more Reps

Please contact Coach Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net for pricing and further details.

SUMMER JUNIOR DRILLS AT WINDERMERE

During the summer months, junior drills will be running on a flexible schedule due to swim team schedules and the unpredictable summer showers. For questions about scheduling during the summer, please contact Coach Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net for pricing and further details.

IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR FALL ALTA

ALTA Registration for ALL Fall Leagues is in full swing. The deadline to register for adult leagues is Thursday, July 13 and for junior leagues the deadline is Friday, July 28. If you are interested in playing on an ALTA team here at Windermere, please contact Coach Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or you can contact our league coordinator Beth Spillane at windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com

SWIM LESSONS

NEED TO RESERVE A COURT?

Court reservations are now handled by ReserveMyCourt.com.

This service will allow you to check on court availability and make reservations from the internet, IPhone App, or Android App.

All court reservations (both tennis and pickle ball) will be handled through this system going forward.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A COURT

Group Swim Lessons by Michael Leery run from June through July. Information, schedule and signup available online at windermerecommunity.net.

to sign

6 & Under (minimum 4 years old) - 3:45PM $69/month

8 & Under - 4:15PM $89/month

10 & Under - 5:00PM $109/month

SQUEEGEES & BATT TOWELS ARE HERE FOR YOUR RAINY-DAY RELIEF

Please remember there are multiple tools at our courts to help dry your courts. They each serve a specific purpose, so in order to extend the life of these tools, please use them accordingly.

Upon arriving at your wet court, please use a roller or pull squeegee to spread out the large amounts of collected water. The BATT towels are to be used once the water has been dispersed to help dry the court in a more efficient manner. Please watch this quick video on the proper way to use the BATT towel here: battowel.com/video

Please remember to hang the squeegees and BATT towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

TENNIS FOR CHILDREN

TennisForChildren offers professionally developed lesson plans created by our USPTA certified founder, Shaun Boyce and are updated with the latest ideas focused on helping young players start on their tennis pathway.

Our coaches are not only certified instructors capable of working with all ages and levels, but we are also mentors with years of experience working with young children and beginner tennis players. Group classes are on Wednesdays throughout the year. Join any time!

To learn more visit TennisForChildren.com/windermere

You can also reach Coach Shaun directly via email at shaun@TennisForChildren.com or text 678.221.4191

Windermere Clubs!

Ladies Bridge: Meets the first and third Thursday of the month at the Lodge and would love to welcome new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678-807-7276

Couples Bridge: Meets every 3rd Saturday at the Lodge. Contact Sandy Stahl at 770-597-8237

Men’s Club: The next meeting will be August 22 at 7 PM.

The Bunco and Wine clubs will be taking a Summer hiatus. Bunco will return September 7th and Wine Club will return October 5th.

Lodge & Fitness Center

Please read all posted signs before entering the gym. Although we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week, as a courtesy to other residents of your community, please remember to always clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing. Lastly, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours when others are wanting to use the facility.

OPEN 24/7

Except for cleaning Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9am-10am

Fireworks display

We had another fabulous night lighting up the sky with our annual Fireworks display. Thank you to all who came out to celebrate with us and participated in the 2nd annual golf cart decorating contest.

What to do if you find a tick What to do if you find a tick

Thought it would be worth it to bring up the subject of ticks again Summer is the season to be on high alert. Dogs are particularly susceptible to tick bites and can also carry ticks into the house.

DOGS AND HUMANS CAN BE AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING TICK-BORNE DISEASES:

• Lyme Disease;

• Canine Ehrlichiosis;

• Rocky Mountain Fever;

• Canine Anaplasmosis.

According to the CDC, people in certain states are more at risk although ticks are common throughout the entire country. Just always try to be vigilant, take preventative measures and check your dog and yourself frequently.

There are at least 15 species of ticks in the United States. Below are considered harmful to humans and dogs:

• American Dog Tick is the most common tick in Pennsylvania found throughout the state. Also they are common is southern states and coastal areas and are one of the most common ticks in Virginia. Although not a transmitter of Lyme Disease, these ticks can transmit other serious, often deadly diseases to humans and dogs.

• Lone Star Tick lives in wooded areas in the underbrush and along rivers and creeks. They can transmit diseases such as Ehrlichiosis and Tularemia to dogs and humans.

• Black Legged Tick commonly called the “deer tick” can

carry Lyme Disease and can be found all throughout the NE. Another name is “bear tick.”

HOW TO PREVENT A TICK

• Check your pup daily ... if outside a lot

• Mow your grass and remove tall weeds (Humans - wear long pants and socks!)

• Ask your vet about a tick control treatment

• Have your vet test him for tick borne diseases

HOW TO REMOVE A TICK

It’s important to remove a tick promptly and correctly. Use rubbing alcohol in the area and delicately remove it with fine-tipped tick removal tweezers making sure you also remove the head. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth parts to break off and remain in the skin. Flush it down the toilet and wash your hands well.

As a child, I witnessed my dad doing this a few times to our pup, but I have never personally taken this on myself ! Always feel free to call your vet and ask for help. Have your vet show you if you’re unsure.

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Summer events

FRIDAY, JULY 7: LIVE MUSIC WITH THE BACK PORCH BAND | A LIL NAUTI FOOD TRUCK

5:00PM-7:00PM

The Back Porch Band performs unique renditions of:

ROCK, SOUL, OLD/NEW/ OUTLAW COUNTRY, BLUES and AMERICANA from the 50’s to today’s hits.

They are an entertaining, audience engaging act that plays listenable, danceable and memorable tunes.

SUNDAY, JULY 23: “SINGO” POOL PARTY

4:00PM-6:00PM

Music Bingo - It is just like it sounds! It is bingo with music! Sing and be-bop along as DJ CaseyDPizazz plays a fun themed list of back to back song clips from 4-6pm at the Pool. Check titles off as you play for a chance to win some fun prizes!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5: BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

12PM-3PM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18: LIVE MUSIC WITH ED GOSS | SOUL TRUCKIN GOOD FOOD TRUCK

Ed Goss has been playing guitar since his college days. His repertoire leans heavily on the music he listened to growing up60’s and 70’s folk/rock.

His setlist includes music from artists such as: Eagles, Beatles, CCR, Bob Seger, America, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Marshall Tucker, Santana, etc. Ed plays six and twelve string guitar along with harmonica.

Ed is originally from NY and now lives in Flowery Branch!

Frozen Frenzee free for the 1st 100!

Save the Date

GO GREEN

Saturday, August 19 | 9-11AM

PAPER SHREDDING:

What is acceptable for shredding:

• All paper, folders, paper binders are accepted

• Staples, paper clips, binder clips are accepted

• CD’s, computer discs are accepted

What is NOT acceptable for shedding:

• All Cardboard! Carboard boxes are NOT accepted

NEW LIFE TECH GROUP WILL BE PROVIDING ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

What is acceptable for recycling:

• Computers, laptops, servers, routers, phones, modems, audio/video equipment, computer accessories

**Data deconstruction is guaranteed! All donations are tax deductible!

Save the Date

Windermere Presents

Retro Prom Night 2023

Saturday, September 9, 2023 | Windemrere Lodge

Happy 4th of July!

Before you light up the night on July 4th, be aware that while fireworks may be legal to purchase in the state of Georgia they are not allowed to be used in any common areas within Windermere.

PLEASE REVIEW THESE LAWS AND BE COURTEOUS TO YOUR NEIGHBORS!

• Fireworks cannot be used after 9:00PM throughout the year;

• July 4th, fireworks may be used until midnight;

• Fireworks may not be used at a park, or within 100 yards of a nursing home, hospital, electric plant, water plant, or gas station);

• Igniters must be at least 18 years old and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol;

• Authorities recommend leaving the fireworks to professionals who are accustomed to potential hazards.

GEORGIA HAS SOME PLACES WHERE FIREWORKS ARE BANNED. DO NOT

BE MINDFUL OF NEIGHBORS who have SMALL KIDS and others who go to bed early for work or school.

MANY ANIMALS ARE AFFECTED by fireworks as well.

PLEASE BE A COURTEOUS NEIGHBOR!

ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS.

It is also illegal to light fireworks within 100 yards of Hospitals, Nursing homes, Prisons, Nuclear power plants, Gas stations or refinerys.

Soccer SUMMER Camps '23

July 10-14th

All of Challenger’s camps are staffed by a team of both international and domestic coaches who are trained to give your child the best possible camp experience. Each of our curriculums have been created to maximize your child’s contact with the ball and provide the best atmosphere and opportunity to learn. In addition to serious coaching, we incorporate just the right amount of fun and cultural education to make this a magical week for your child.

TinyTykes (ages 3-5):

8-8:45am .......... $130

Fundamental practices and skillbuilding activities in an immersive adventure!

Half Day (ages 6-14): 9-12pm .............. $213

Full Day (ages 6-14): 9am-3pm ........... $300

Custom created programs designed to work on the areas of the game that are needed most by your team. A great preseason program that will get players in shape and game ready for the upcoming season.

CHALLENGERSPORTS.COM

WINDERMERE DENTAL

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Oral Devices for the Management of Sleep Apnea & Snoring

(678) 455.3734

Tues-Fri 8am - 5pm

An a liate of Northside Hospital

At Tot al Joint Spe cialist s , we deliver t reat ment for those suf fering f rom chronic joint pain due to ar thritis or other conditions. Our physicians are board - cer tifie d ex per t s and thought leader s in joint replacement , and of fer the latest in minimally-invasive surger y and robotic k ne e surger y to retur n you to ac tivit y.

T he indust r y leader s in rapid re cover y, we st rive to get you home within hour s of your surger y, and with less pain

Thomas Bradbury Jr., MD

Chase Dean, MD

Charles A. DeCook, MD

Michael B. Gottsman, MD

Anuj Gupta, MD

Kenneth J. Kress, MD

Brandon Naylor, DO

Brian Seng, DO

Jeremy Statton, MD

Robert Wood, MD, FCRS

Sam Vojdani, MD

• Evaluation of the Painful Hip and

• Outpatient Total Joint Replacement

• Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement

• Outpatient Total and Par tial Knee Replacement

• Revision Total Hip and Knee Replacement

• Hip & Knee Injections

ATTENTION RESIDENTS

Lifeguards, Pool Manager and the Pool Management Company have FULL AUTHORITY to interpret pool rules and to enforce their compliance on behalf of the Windermere Homeowners Association, including requesting any person(s) to leave the pool area in the event of noncompliance with operating rules and procedures, or for any other cause, that in his or her judgment warrants such action.

PLEASE be the example!

These lifeguards are in their teens, watching your kids and keeping our pool safe and clean.

Here’s to a beautiful summer!

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From the Windermere Board of Directors and Pool Committee

Slide Procedures

To ensure the safety of all patrons, only ONE (1) person at a time will be allowed on each staircase platform. Please note, parents may accompany their children to the top of the slide. All others patrons must queue at the base of the stairs until their turn.

Behavior Protocols

At the first occurrence of a “time out”, the resident will be required to provide their amenities card for information capture. If a card is not provided, the resident will be asked to leave.

If the action is from a guest, then they will be asked to leave the facility immediately. Upon the second “time out”, the resident will be asked to leave. This occurrence will be documented, filed and possibly result in the suspension of privileges.

(For the safety and enjoyment of all residents, please share these procedures with all members of your household.)

Pool Parties

Please contact the activities office to schedule your pool party. Please click HERE to access the party agreement.

Note parties are available during the following time slots:

• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• All parties must take place during guarded hours ONLY.

• No parties will be held during Swim Meets, Social Events, or Holidays (high volume days).

Amenities Access Cards / Pool Stickers

Access cards with 2023 sticker must be used by residents for admittance to the pool area. 2023 stickers may be obtained in person at the Lodge by the adult homeowner or resident.

No children, nannies, or other family members may obtain stickers. You are asked to read and familiarize yourself with the Pool Rules in the Pool Info Packet and bring the signed Acknowledgement form and your two access cards with you when you pick up your sticker. Amenities access cards are available to residents who are current on their HOA dues and fees.

Comments or Feedback

Comments and feedback regarding the pool are welcome at any time and should be directed to Seth Daugherty, Windermere Property Manager , at 678 455-7708, Ext 3 or seth.daugherty@fsresidential.com.

We ask that specific complaints or problems be reported with full details to the Property Manager as soon as possible so that the problem or situation may be promptly addressed.

Does your home need some work?

Are you thinking about renovating? ...Not sure if your project needs approval?

Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval

Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC.

Section 1.02 Submittals

(a) Process

A three-step process as follows:

(i)Complete online Application for Modification form

(ii) Gather required supporting documentation

(iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process

There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved.

Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order.

If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows:

Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted - $100 fee payable at the time of submission.

Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted - $50 fee payable at the time of submission.

At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed.

Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Contact us at windermereactivities@comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter.

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 the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

The Lodge at Windermere

2023 LODGE RENTALS

Book your party today at the Lodge! Completed agreements and full payment is required at time of booking. No dates can be penciled in.

LODGE HOURS:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm |

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Gym Closed every

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-10am for Deep Cleaning

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE.

We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you. Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

Visit our website

www.windermerecommunity.net

CARDSACCESSARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE

The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website

www.windermerecommunity.net

Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Golf Cart Laws and Safety on Roadways

Per Georgia law, residents are required obey the following rules:

A golf cart, legally defined as a motorized cart, may operate on roadways when all of the following elements of law are met:

1) Operate during daylight hours only (O.C.G.A. 40-6-330). May, however, operate at night if they meet the equipment requirements of 49 Code of Federal Registry 571.500: headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals;

The Board of Directors is asking for your cooperation and assistance. We as a Board are very concerned about the rise of unlicensed youths operating golf carts.

In the event you don’t know the Georgia laws in this area, please see the information below that was prepared by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The bottom line is that no person should be at the wheel of a golf cart unless they have a valid drivers’ license.

In the coming weeks, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office will be stepping up enforcement of the Georgia Code. If the situation doesn’t resolve itself, the Sheriff’s Office has informed us that parents may be ticketed for allowing their children to illegally operate these vehicles.

As always, please call 911 or the non-emergency number at 770781-3087 to report suspicious persons as well as unsafe or illegal operation of a motor vehicle.

2) Operate only on a roadway with a posted maximum speed limit of 35 MPH or less (O.C.G.A. 40-6-362);

3) Must be equipped with an amber strobe light that is visible for 500 feet to the rear and front (O.C.G.A. 40-6-362)

4) The operator possesses a valid driver’s license (O.C.G.A. 40-5-20 and Coker v. State, Georgia Court of Appeals. June 13, 2003);

5) Slow Moving Emblem (16 inch red/orange retro-reflective triangle) is visibly attached to the rear (O.C.G.A. 40-8-4 (a)).

Other Restrictions:

6) Impeding the normal flow of traffic is prohibited: a golf cart or other may not drive “at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic” (O.C.G.A. 40-6-184), e.g., operating in a 35 mph zone that prevents a following vehicle from driving the posted speed limit.

7) Occupants: Children under the age of 6 prohibited from riding as a passenger, for “a child passenger restraining system” shall be provided in all passenger vehicles (O.C.G.A. 48-8-76). Occupants must only ride in a proper seat position.

Legal exemptions: Registration (tag) is not required (40-2-20 exempts motorized carts), and Insurance is not required (34-33-2 only registered vehicles require Insurance).

Please contact Red Oak at 770-536-7868 to schedule for them to swap out your bin to the 95 gallon container. This is due to the transition of Red Oak using an automated truck for recycling services.

THURSDAY IS PICK UP DAY

Please contact Red Oak at 770-536-7868 to schedule for them to swap out your bin to the 95 gallon container. This is due to the transition of Red Oak using an automated truck for recycling services.

The dumpster in the amenities lot is NOT for homeowner usage. Please contact Red Oak at 770-536-7868 if you need a bulk trash pick or if would like to order an additional can.

ADDITIONAL CANS WILL BE BILLED DIRECTLY TO THE HOMEOWNER FOR $6.00 PER MONTH.

Windermere Board of Directors

We have been informed by Red Oak Sanitation they are no longer able to support the small tub size recycling bins.