NEWSLETTER
November 2020
Maple Ridge on the Move!
Hello Neighbors,
As we move into the Thanksgiving season and consider all that we are grateful for - we are truly thankful for a great Halloween in the neighborhood! The decorations around the community were better than most years so the build up to Halloween was that much more exciting. THANK YOU for the creative, safe and fun ways that you all participated to make it a memorable night for the kids. With our virtual contest this year and voting on Facebook, every neighbor was able to enjoy the costume and pumpkin carving entries. And...*drum roll*...The results are in! Check out the “Ridge Pics” section to see all of the contest entries and of course the prize winners!
Also this month, our current president, Colleen Kingery, will give an update from the board on the neighborhood improvement projects that are in the works. Please take a few minutes to read this important and exciting update in the “Announcements” section, and please share your thoughts on the initiatives by clicking the “Reply to this letter” button at the conclusion of the letter. There will be a Maple Ridge community meeting on December 7th where these and other developments will be discussed. Please pencil that date in your calendar. We will confirm the meeting date with time and location soon.
We hope you enjoy the November edition of the Maple Ridge Newsletter!
All Our Thanks,
Maple Ridge Homeowners Association
Announcements
Update from the HOA Board
Exciting Changes are Coming Soon!
Read about all of the important and exciting projects that the Maple Ridge Board is working on from our current home owners association president, Colleen Kingery.
Virtual Costume Contest
Virtual Costume and Pumpkin Carving Contest
The results are in! See the "Ridge Pics" section below for pictures of all the entries and the contest winners by category!
Happy Birthday to those celebrating in November!
Judy Boehm
Marta Brooks
Debbie Crowley
Aikan Jenkins
Ainslee Jenkins
Melissa Kane
Bruce Lennox
Michael Livingston
Dan Nester
Janet Sherrill
Julia Shkolnik
Gayle Stockinger
Jean Tarwater
Bryan Taylor
Upcoming Events
Branch out and Stay Connected
Outdoor Movie Night!
6Pm, Friday 11/13 - Maple Ridge Pool Parking Lot
Come join the fun on Friday November 13th when we project movies in the pool parking lot beginning at 6:00 pm! We will begin with “Garfield's Thanksgiving”, have a brief intermission and then show “Free Birds”- a funny animated movie about turkeys trying to get themselves off of the Thanksgiving menu! Please bring your own blankets and chairs and park on the street so we have enough room for everyone in the pool parking lot. We are encouraging social distancing to keep our event safe and fun for everyone! Should it rain our rain date is Saturday the 14th.
Community Wide Meeting
Location and Time to Be Determined
The HOA will hold a community-wide meeting on December 7th to discuss current and future initiatives and hear suggestions from current members. More details to come soon.
Maple Ridge Shout Outs!
Recognizing those that make Maple Ridge a great community!
YARD OF THE MONTH!
Kersh Family - The Witches of Eryn Circle
The Kersh home is the Spooktastic Yard of the Month!
Congatulations to the Kersh Family! [Enlarge Picture]
THANK YOU!
Virtual Costume and Pumpkin Carving Contest
Thank you all for submitting your pictures for the Maple Ridge Virtual Costume and Pumpkin Carving contest. The 2020 event was a lot different but as a community we made it a success and a great evening for our kids.
THANK YOU!
April Okeson and Jennifer Lohr
A belated Summer Thank You is due to April Okeson and Jennifer Lohr for their management of the pool this year. From managing the Covid related cleaning, coordinating with the new pool company, dealing with no-show lifeguards and the inevitable "issues" - April and Jennifer were taking care of it for Maple Ridge!
Maple Ridge Tennis Advance to Playoffs
Both Womens' Teams Advance!
The women's doubles team and women's super-senior team advance to the city playoffs with the super-senior team earning first place and home court advantage in the playoffs. Good luck ladies, bring home the city championship!
Ridge Pics
Community Event and Sports Recaps
Costume and Pumpkin Contest
2 Year Old and Under Category
Costume and Pumkin Contest
3 and 4 Year Old Category
Costume and Pumpkin Contest
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Category
Costume and Pumpkin Contest
2nd and 3rd Grade Category
Costume and Pumpkin Contest
4th and 5th Grade Category
Costume and Pumpkin Contest
Middle School Category
Costume and Pumpkin Contest
Family/Adult/Group Category
Costume and Pumpkin Contest
Pumpkin Carving Category
Maple Ridge Sports!
Stay Active, Compete and have fun with your Neighbors!
Maple Ridge Mantarays Swim Team
The Mantarays weren't able compete this year but were able to keep some normalcy with small group sessions with coaches and teammates. Look for the Mantarays again in the spring of 2021 and for more information on the team and how your child can get involved, please visit https://www.mapleridgeswimteam.com/
Maple Ridge Tennis
Maple Ridge Tennis teams compete all year with Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter seasons. If you are interested in joining the team, even if you just want to practice with the team, please contact us and we will have a team captain reach out to you!
Maple Ridgemen Softball Team
The Maple Ridgemen Softball Team is a fun, semi-competitive team playing in the Gwinnett County Softball League at George Pierce Park. The Ridgemen play in the Spring and Fall seasons. For more information on joining the team, please contact the HOA and the team manager will reach out to you!
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