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November 2016

News from the Hamilton Mill Community Association

Hamilton Mill Contact Information

FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL On-Site Property Management Ph: 678.546.3737 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019 Office Hours: M, W, F 9am-5pm; T & TH 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-12pm Email: PropertyManager@Hmill.com Corporate Office

(for after-hours common area maintenance emergencies)

Customer Care Center: 877.411.1165 After Hours Emergency: 678.624.9453 1235 Old Alpharetta Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Welcome to Our Newest Residents! Robert and In J Morway Dennis and Husna O Connell Franklin and Stephanie Devore Jason and Michelle Mungin Matthew and Emily Jennings

FROM THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members Karen Taylor, President Kyle Shields, Vice President Chris Singleton, Secretary Megan Kaderli, Treasurer Jeff Timler , Member at Large Tony Hinnant, Member at Large Anne Dotter, Member at Large 2 | Hometown Herald | November 2016

Activities Department Email: hmillevents@gmail.com You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on planned events, schedule an appointment to view or reserve the clubroom and/ or conference room, or to RSVP for an event. Tennis Shop Ph: 770.945.6452 Jeff Dudacek: On-Site Tennis Pro Gwinnett Police Non-Emergency Ph: 770.513.5700 Street Maintenance Contact Gwinnett County at 770.822.7474 to report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk. Mailbox Replacement/Repair All mailboxes must be the same as a Community-Wide Standard: STYLE 311K â€˘ Addresses of Distinction: Ph: 770.436.6198 www.aodmailboxes.com â€˘ Imperial Mailbox Systems: Ph: 800.647.0777 These are resources only, no recommendations or assurances are made by the Association.

Amenity Card Replacement Hamilton Mill Amenity Cards are available to good-standing residents. Please call 678.546.3737 or 678.546.1597 to set up an appointment. Replacement cards/tenant cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted. Lost Dog/Cats/Animal Disturbances If you have lost your pet, please email the On-Site Property Management and they will be happy to email the community. Please also contact the Gwinnett County Animal Control at 770-513-5100 to report your lost pet or a dangerous pet is running loose.

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UPCOMING

EVENTS Movember All Month............................ Page 16 Blood Drive November 30.................... Page 12 Breakfast with Santa December 3......................... Page 6

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Contact Information ................................................. Page 2 New Residents............................................................ Page 2 Helpful Numbers ....................................................... Page 4 Grounds and Facilities Update ........................... Page 5 Breakfast with Santa................................................ Page 7 Recipes........................................................................... Page 8 November Calendar................................................Page 10

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Blood Drive.................................................................Page 12 Focus on the Family...............................................Page 13 Tennis News...............................................................Page 17 Tennis Camps & Workshops..............................Page 18 Events Around Town .............................................Page 23 Like Hamilton Mill, A Hometown on Facebook

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Helpful Numbers Government Services

Emergency ............................................................................ 911 Police Headquarters............................................... 770.513.5000 Non Emergency...................................................... 770.513.5700 Gwinnett Sheriff/Jail................................................ 770.619.6500 County Courthouse................................................. 770.822.8000 Dacula City Hall...................................................... 770.963.7451 Dacula Post Office.................................................. 770.962.4390 Poison Control........................................................ 404.616.9000 Fire Headquarters................................................... 678.518.5018 Station 18............................................................... 678.518.5018 Tag Office............................................................... 770.822.8801 Drivers License Services........................................ 770.995.6855 Property Tax........................................................... 770.822.8800 Voter Registration................................................... 770.226.7210 Animal Control........................................................ 770.339.3200 Gwinnett Senior Services....................................... 770.822.8850

Public Schools

Puckett’s Mill Elementary School........................... 678.765.5110 www.pmseonline.org Osborne Middle School.......................................... 770.904.5400 www.gwinnett.k12/ha.us/OsborneMS.home.org Millcreek High School............................................. 678.714.5850 www.millcreekhighschool.org Dacula High School................................................ 770.963.6664 www.daculahs.org Private Schools

Hebron Christian Academy..................................... 770.962.5423 Dacula Classical Academy..................................... 678.377.0080 Dominion Classical Christian Academy..................770-338-7945 Sugar Hill Christian Academy.................................678-745-4121 Greater Atlanta Christian........................................770-243-2258 Hospitals/Urgent Care

Gwinnett Medical Center........................................678-312-1000 ChoiceOne Urgent Care - Hamilton Mill.................470-326-7300 Northeast Georgia Medical Center......................... 770.219.9000 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.............................404.150.KIDS Utilities BFI Waste Management......................................... 678.963.2800 Northeast Georgia Urgent Care.............................. 770.848.6195

Water Resources.................................................... 770.376.6800 Buford Gas............................................................. 770.945.6761 Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage......................... 770.963.6166 Charter Communications........................................ 678.410.9362 AT&T....................................................................... 800.436.8638 Direct Satellite/Dish Network.................................. 678.714.1495 For a complete listing of Gwinnett County Departments, please visit www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments

Recreation

Hamilton Mill Activities Office.................................... 77.546.1597 Community After Hours emergency........................ 404.835.9100 Millcreek Athletic Association................................ millcreekaa.net Dacula Soccer................................................. dscrevolution.com Bogan Park (for reservations at any park).............. 678.227.0850 Gwinnett County Public Library.............................. 770.978.5154 Gwinnett County Cultural Center............................ 770.813.7500 Lake Lanier Islands............................................... 800.840.LAKE Road Atlanta......................................................... 800.849.RACE

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Grounds & Facilities Update

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The Millview recreational area project is in full swing. The landscaping has been removed and the pool decking is being renewed. Accent pavers are being installed where concrete was removed for pipe repairs many years ago. We look forward to seeing our refurbished facility. Flower installation was completed in early October. Irrigation issues at Parkside are yet to be resolved. Progress has been made, but even JEMC cannot find old information. We will have to start the permitting process anew due to this. Irrigation for Old Millwater off Hog Mountain is coming online. The center island has water and we will continue repairs in the spring to get water to the entire intersection. We hope to see a lot of homeowners at the November Town Hall for further updates. The end of the year brings the end of projects and planning for 2017. As always if you see anything amiss please report through the hmill.com website. Go to committees, G&F and go to the form to report. Thank you!

â€œI love living in beautiful Hamilton Mill and celebrating my 88th birthday.â€? Thank you Ms. Howe! Happy Birthday from Hamilton Mill.

Do you have photos of your family and friends hanging out in the community? We would love to feature what our residents are up to in the newsletter! Send in your photos of the fall season to hmillevents@gmail.com.

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Hamilton Mill Association News

Hamilton Mill 2016

For the past several years, weâ€™ve been lucky enough to help the Gwinnett Department of Family and Children Services by offering to brighten the lives of foster children through our Angel Tree. This year we are adopting 15 children from the Gwinnett foster system who are counting on us to make their holidays a little merrier. Hereâ€™s how can you help! The Angel Tree will be set up in the Lakeview clubhouse before the week of Thanksgiving. Each Angel on the tree will list 1-2 gifts for one of the 15 children we are helping this year. These children have many needs (such as clothes, shoes and underwear), but they also have many wishes. When you choose your Angel, fill out the coordinating slip with your name and turn it in to the office so we can track which gifts have been selected. All gifts will be due the first week of December. Please be on the lookout for more information via email. We also need volunteers and donations! Once all the gifts are bought and dropped off, we will need help wrapping and labeling the gifts... as well as delivering them! Please consider donating wrapping supplies like paper, bags, tape and bows so we can make the packages look perfect for these kids! We are so thankful to live in such a wonderful community filled with so many giving and generous neighbors. Happy holidays to you and your family. If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help, email hmillevents@gmail.com.

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Hamilton Mill Recipes

4 Thanksgiving Menus

Hungry yet? There are dozens of ways to combine turkey, side dishes, wines, and desserts for a dinner tailored to your taste buds. Here are a few stellar lineups.

Thanksgiving Menu 1

Thanksgiving Menu 2

• Sweet and Spicy Nuts • Parmesan-Scallion Pastry Pinwheels

• Buttered Nuts With Rosemary and Orange • Goat Cheese With Pistachios and Cranberries

Appetizers

Dinner • • • • • • •

Dinner

Easy Roasted Turkey with Basic Gravy Mushroom and Rosemary Stuffing Potato and Celery Root Mash Honeyed Carrots and Oranges Green Beans With Bacon Vinaigrette Brie and Chive Biscuits Bourbon-Cranberry Compote

• • • • • •

Dessert

• Pear and Apricot Tart

Wines

• Gingersnap Cherry Cheesecake

Wines

• 2009 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier • 2008 Pertinace Barbera d’Alba

• 2008 Erath Pinot Gris • 2006 Montevina Zinfandel

Thanksgiving Menu 3

Appetizers

• Shrimp with Tarragon Aïoli • Caramelized Onion Dip

Dinner • • • • • •

Easy Roasted Turkey with Basic Gravy Cheddar and Jalapeño Stuffing Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries Sweet Potatoes With Pecans and Parmesan Sautéed Escarole With Leeks Bourbon-Cranberry Compote

Dessert

• Pecan and Walnut Pie

Wines

• 2009 Bonny Doon Vineyard Ca’ del Solo Muscat • 2009 Matua Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir

Easy Roasted Turkey with Basic Gravy Caramelized Onion and Herb Stuffing Cauliflower Gratin Honeyed Carrots and Oranges Greens With Apricots and Fennel Bourbon-Cranberry Compote

Thanksgiving Menu 4

Appetizers

• Pickled Carrots With Mint • Stuffed Mushrooms With Spinach

Dinner • • • • • • •

Easy Roasted Turkey with Basic Gravy Apple, Cranberry, and Pecan Stuffing Potato and Celery Root Mash Butternut Squash Bread Pudding Sautéed Escarole With Leeks Brie and Chive Biscuits Bourbon-Cranberry Compote

Dessert

• Spiced Pumpkin Cake

Wines

• Gruet Brut Champenoise NV • 2008 Georges Dubœuf Morgan Jean Descombes

All recipes for these items can be found at www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-menus. Happy cooking! 8 | Hometown Herald | November 2016

Mary Holloway Lung cancer patient

“I feel like a new person. It’s tremendous to know that I’m going to be here tomorrow.” Like anyone diagnosed with cancer, Mary had her fears. That’s why she chose Gwinnett Medical Center, with some of the area’s top oncologists, radiologists and advanced treatment options, as well as a full range of cancer support services. Today Mary is cancer free. Screening is an important tool in fighting lung cancer, because when it is found early, it is much more likely to be treatable. For more information on how you can get a lung cancer screening exam, go to gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/lungscreen.

This is Gwinnett Medical Center. This is now.

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Monday

Board Meeting 6:45

Sun Kichun Yoga 9-10am Chung Sun Do Class 6-7pm

Sun Kichun Yoga 9-10am Chung Sun Do Class 6-7pm Thanksgiving Holiday Jr Tennis Camp

Tuesday Night Tennis Drills 7:30pm Social Committee Meeting Sun Kichun Yoga 9-10am Chung Sun Do Class 6-7pm

Election Day

Tuesday Night Tennis Drills 7:30pm Grounds and Facilities Meeting Sun Kichun Yoga 9-10am Chung Sun Do Class 6-7pm

Tuesday Night Tennis Drills 7:30pm Sun Kichun Yoga 9-10am Chung Sun Do Class 6-7pm

Tuesday

Wednesday Adult Singles Drills 9:30am Thanksgiving Holiday Jr Tennis Camp

Wednesday Adult Singles Drills 9:30am

Wednesday

Black Friday

25 Black Friday Adult Round Robin 1:00-3:00pm

18 Friday Adult Drills 9:30am

11 Friday Adult Drills 9:30am

Friday Adult Drills 9:30am

Friday

Saturday

Meetings Tennis

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Notes

Thanksgiving Day

17 Sun Kichun Yoga 9-10am Chung Sun Do Class 6-7pm

Sun Kichun Yoga 9-10am Chung Sun Do Class 6-7pm

Thursday

Join us for any of the listed events RSVP to Hmillevents@gmail.com!

Thanksgiving Holiday Jr Tennis Camp

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Sunday

November Fitness/Class Camps Social Events

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How Hamilton Mill’s Borst Family is helping Gwinnett County Foster Care in a Big Way Q. How are you going about collecting these items needed? A. We pretty much tell everyone we know that if they are getting rid of clothes and shoes of any size, to give them to us! We have posted the need out on NextDoor and have a lot of involvement with our church as well. Once we get these items, we organize them into bins by size and sex, and store them until we can provide them to foster families during the monthly meetings. Or, if a family finds that they are getting a placement in the next hour, they can call on us to deliver the clothing needed for their foster child. The goal is to have items on hand so no foster parent or child has to be without the things they need. Q. So you guys are “the hub” for these bins and bins of clothing in your basement? Meet the Borst family–a sweet family of four living in Hamilton Mill for over seven years. Tomas Borst is the owner of The Cornerstop Café in downtown Lawrenceville (so, go on in for some southern cookin’!). Brenda Borst is a manager for a pharmaceutical company, and little Jayden and MaKenna Borst attend Puckett’s Mill Elementary school and are in Kindergarten and the 1st grade. In their free time, they like to play outside, go to Disney World and spend time hanging out with friends. And if you don’t think they are busy enough, they recently finished their training to be foster parents for the Gwinnett County Division of Family and Children Services. Over the past month, they have fostered several children and found an immediate need.

A. Yes we are! We have folded more clothes in the past week than we have since our children were born. Not that I’m complaining though! We are so thankful for all of the donations we have received so far from our neighbors in Hamilton Mill and the surrounding subdivisions.

Q. What inspired you guys to become foster parents?

A. We advertise before the meetings that there will be a clothing drive or a clothing swap, and foster parents can come in and get the clothes they need for their current placements or future placements in their home.

A. We have been thinking about fostering for a long time, and this time in our lives seemed like the perfect time to do it and give back to our community. Children have very soft spots in our hearts and the more we did research on it, the more we found out how bad the need was in Gwinnett County for fostering children. Q. What was the immediate need you found was necessary for foster kids and parents? A. When they place children in foster care, they come with nothing. When they get placed in a foster home, they come with very minimal essentials (maybe a toothbrush and clothes that are not in the best condition). The need to get the basic essentials is very high and something most of us take for granted. It’s not uncommon for children to be placed in homes after hours and you find yourself running to the store at 11:00 at night to get underwear, pajamas, basic toiletries, and things of that nature. So the idea is to start collecting clothing items and having them on hand for the kids and foster parents. I figured if we have this need, other foster families are in the same situation.

Q. What happens after you drop off the bins at the meetings in Lawrenceville?

Q. If people want to donate to your clothing drive, how can they get in touch with you? A. People can private message me (Brenda Borst) on NextDoor, or contact me at brendarae2@msn.com. In this season of giving (and cleaning out!) please consider setting aside your gently used clothes for boys or girls sizes 0-18 years and shoes of any size. The need for these donations is ongoing. If you want to learn more about foster care, Google Gwinnett Adoptive and Foster Parent Association (GAFPA).

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Kid’s Corner

Kid’s Corner!

Thanksgiving potholders make a great keepsake!

Ever notice how fast your kids grow up? Ever wonder, what the heck? Where did time go? This craft tales less than 15 minutes . . but will hold a lifetime of memories!!

Items Needed: • Fabric Paint (Brown, Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Black) • Two New Potholders • Little Hands Step One: Smear Brown Paint on the palm and thumb. Dab the colored paint on each finger.

Sponsors needed! Hamilton Mill puts on some pretty awesome events, right? And most of them are FREE and a lot of people attend! Do you have your own business you would like to promote at one of our events? Contact hmillevents@gmail.com to get more information about setting up a booth, providing swag, or having a banner to advertise your business. You will get a ton of exposure for your business and get to know your neighbors.

Step Two:Lay the hand on the center of the potholder and gently press each finger down. Lift the hand straight up. Step Three: Using the black fabric paint draw legs and an eye. Then use the orange to make a beak and red to make the gobbly gobble piece (What IS that piece called anyways??) Step Four: Use paint to write their name or anything else you want to say. Step Five: Wash up & Done! :) Craft courtesy of pamperedbytammie

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Tennis News

Tennis News Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis

Junior Activities

November starts the winter tennis season. USTA league is first with 13 teams representing Hamilton Mill. Unlike Alta with all doubles USTA is the combination of 2 singles lines and 3 doubles lines. Singles in tennis is not doubles. Sometimes these matches are long because of the singles lines. The word ‘SINGLES’ sometimes brings a cold sweat to some Atlanta doubles players. Don’t worry if your team doesn’t practice in the winter, that’s why we offer singles, Friday and Tuesday night drills. We also have a round-robin and junior camp in November. Do not be left out! If you have any questions about Tennis, you can reach me at jeff.milltennis@gmail.com

Thanksgiving Holiday Jr Tennis Camp – Monday 11/21, Tuesday 11/22, Wednesday 11/23 The kids are out for the whole week of Thanksgiving this year! We will offer camp on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Pace of the camp will depend on the ability of the group. You can sign up for 1 day or all 3!

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• Little Hitters (ages 4-7) 10:00-11:00 Cost is $15 per day or $40 for all three. • Juniors/High School (ages 8-16) 11-1pm Cost is $30 per day or $80 for all three. Camp Registration Deadline is Friday, Nov. 18th at noon. Register through the Tennis Shop – 770-945-6452 or milltennis@ bellsouth.net

Weekday Women, Thursday at 9:30 am, begins November 10th Business Women Saturday at 1:30 pm, begins November 12th Shop Hours 40+ Weekday Women, Tuesday at 9:30 am, begins November 8th The hours below will begin Sunday, November 6th and run Men, Saturday at 9:30 am, begins November 12th through Sunday, January 1st. Monday: 9am-2pm • Tuesday: 9am-2pm; 4pm-8pm The list of our November Tennis Acitivities and Classes for Wednesday: 9am-2pm; 4pm-7pm • Thursday: 9am-2pm; 4pm-8pm Adults and Juniors are listed below. You must have a reserved Friday: 9am-2pm • Saturday: 9am-2pm • Sunday-Closed spot to attend any activity. You can reserve a spot for any of these events from the Hamilton Mill Web Site Events Calendar Thanksgiving Week: or by contacting the Tennis Shop directly at 770-945-6452 or *9am-2pm: Monday 11/21, Tuesday 11/22, Wednesday 11/23 milltennis@bellsouth.net. *CLOSED Thursday 11/24-Sunday 11/27 Adult Tennis Activities

Christmas & New Year’s Tuesday Night Adult Drills – 7:30-8:30pm; Cost $10.00 *9am-2pm: Monday, December 19th – Friday, December 23rd Join us Tuesday evenings for an hour of fast paced, high energy *CLOSED: Saturday, December 24th – Sunday, December 25th drills to help you improve your game. RSVP by 5pm Monday – *9am-2pm: Monday, December 26th – Friday, December 30th *CLOSED: Saturday, December 31st – Sunday, January 1st you must have a reserved spot to attend. Wednesday Adult Singles Drills – 9:30-10:30am; Cost $15. Since we are in the singles season we offer singles drills every Wednesday morning. The class is designed to learn the strategies to help make you a successful singles player! RSVP by 5pm Tuesday - you must have a reserved spot to attend. Friday Adult Drills – Friday 9:30am-10:30am; Cost $10.00 TGIF Drills! Work on your tennis skills to be ready for that next match. RSVP by 5pm Thursday - you must have a reserved spot to attend. Black Friday Adult Round Robin – Friday, November 25th 1:00-3:00pm; Singles $10/Couples $15.00. Do you want to work off some of those Thanksgiving treats? Need an excuse NOT to go to the mall? Join us for an Adult Black Friday Round Robin instead! RSVP by noon Wednesday, November 23rd – you must have a reserved spot to attend at (770)945-6452 or milltennis@bellsouth.net.

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Tennis Programs

10 & UNDER TENNIS AT HAMILTON MILL TENNIS CENTER Ages: Location: When: Cost: What to Bring:

4-10 Millview Courts, 2385 Hamilton Mill Pkwy, Dacula, GA 30019 Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm 1x a week/$60 per month or 2x a week/$110 per month Active wear, tennis shoes, tennis racquet

When kids are ready Saturday match-play will be offered! *tennis racquet will be provided if you donâ€™t have your own

Please Register at www.kemptennis.com /HM academy sign up For more info or questions email Calvin Kemp at calvin@kemptennis.com or call at 404-747-1411

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OUR PHILOSOPHY Our players will train hard, have good attitudes, understand the game, and learn the importance of planning, organization, and commitment. OUR GOALS Teach each player fundamentals of tennis, principles of improving in tennis and its physical, mental and emotional aspects. Take the competitive junior/professional player to the next level by providing the total training package on and off the court.

Academy Director/Head Tennis Coach CALVIN KEMP

Calvin was a highly ranked player on the national and international tour. He was a blue chip recruit while playing juniors and was a nationally ranked collegiate athlete in Division 1. He also played a short time on the pro tour reaching a semi-finals. Has worked on the ATP tour including 3 grand slams, Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open and many ATP Master Series tournaments and Tour Events as well. He is an ATP Certified GPTCA International Coach. He holds a Sport Science Certification with the ITPA and is PTR certified 10&Tennis coach and Tennis Performance Coach.

DAILY TRAINING SCHEDULE Fulltime Program: Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri: 1:00-3:30pm and 5:00-7:30pm Afterschool Programs: Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri: 5:00-7:30pm *Each session includes 30 minutes with a fitness trainer! Match Play: Saturday: 2:00-4:00pm *Open to all players 10 and Under Tennis: Mon/Weds: 4:30-5:30pm 18 | Hometown Herald | November 2016

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Private Lesson: $70/per hour

PLEASE REGISTER AT www.kemptennis.com Hamilton Mill Tennis Center - Mill View 2385 Hamilton Mill Pkwy, Dacula, GA 30019 Or Call KPT Director: Calvin Kemp

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Tennis Tips

Tennis Tips - The lob.. from defense to offense The lob has been around since tennis began. It seems like I have been teaching that long. Everyone recognizes the lob as defensive. When you are out of position, throw up the lob. When you are in trouble, throw up the lob. Opponents at the net, throw up the lob. My opponents hate lobbers, throw up the lob. I don’t have any strategy, throw up the lob. I am playing the match not to lose, throw up the lob. We still do those lobs today but it is 2016 and the lob has gone through a makeover. It sounds like a realty show. The lob finally grew up and it is gone OFFENSIVE. Here are some tips to help to bring your lob up to date. 1. Follow your lob to the service line.

When your lob is hit behind their service line, you should move into the service line from the baseline. You and your partner will be side by side ready for 98% percent of the lobs. This is also a good strategy to stop someone from lobbing you. If your opponents hit the 2% every time then you better make sure you are playing the right team. 2. Lob over your opponent’s backhand side.

The backhand overhead (is that a shot?) is usually weaker than the forehand overhead. If the lob isn’t spectacular, no worries, your opponent most likely can’t hurt you. What happens frequently is that they hit a short weak ball that you can move up on and put the ball away with a passing shot. Don’t wait until after the match to figure out they were left handed.

can use tip #1. If you have trouble lobbing deep and it always goes out then just keep it high. If your lob is high enough then your partner can back up and get ready. You will still have a chance to win the point. If your lob is short and not deep then you might have a new partner next week. 5. Learn the dink (drop) shot after the lob.

One of the best tactics in tennis is hit the lob and dink the player who ran for the lob. Plenty of players volley to the net player. Pick on the player who ran the lob down. You might not win that point but they will feel for the next few games. It’s a great way to win points and tire your opponent out at the same time. 6. Pick on the weakest overhead.

In doubles, the overhead is really overrated. That is why your lob doesn’t have to be deep all the time. Your lobs don’t even have to be that good if your opponent’s overheads are that bad. How many people can hit two overheads in a row? You are nervous because they are swinging over their head but you returned harder forehands hit at you. See ya on the courts!

3. Disguise can be the key.

Hold your shot like you are going to hit a normal cross-court shot on your opponent. At the very last second, get under the ball and lift it over your opponent. The holding of the ball freezes your opponent and prevents him from reading what you are hitting. That split second can make a huge difference. If you lob like you bowling at the bowling alley then I guess you can always wear a costume to disguise yourself. 4. Height and deep matters.

The deeper the lob.....the better. The depth pushes your opponent back causing them to hit their next shot short or forcing them into an error. If I hit my lob deep enough, then I

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Community News

NOVEMBER

HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND ATLANTA Aurora Comedy Nights Friday & saturday, November 4-5 Aurora Comedy Nights is hosted by bright young comedienne Katie Causey. Katie is a member of multiple improv and sketch comedy groups in Athens and in Atlanta. She is a recent UGA grad and an alumnus of the very first Aurora Theatre Apprentice Company. Grayson Hot Tamale Chili Ride Saturday, November 5 Join the Grayson Cycling Club for a great fall ride prior to the Grayson Hot Tamale Chili Cook Off! Come ride the 55- or 32-mile route and work up an appetite! Then, hang around for some great homemade chili! All proceeds will go to the Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce who are doing great things in our community! Your entry fee includes your ride, a free commerative t-shirt and a free ticket to the Greater Eastside Chamber or Commerce Grayson Hot Tamale Chili Cookoff following the ride! Gwinnett Community Market Saturdays in November, 8-12 Fresh from Farm to Table! Providing the freshest, locally-grown food, and unique hand-made arts and crafts to the communities of Metro Atlanta. The Gwinnett Community Market brings you the bestfrom local farmers, artisans and chefs. Go to www.gwinnettcommunitymarket.com and get your 10% off coupon! The Ice Rink At Sugar Hill Nov 11 – Jan 29 Grab your skates (or you can rent them) and have fun maneuvering around on ice! Skating sessions are 90 minutes, but you can add additional time if you are having too much fun to leave! Visit www.icerinkatsugarhill.com to see the full schedule.

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