Friday News

This week's photo submission is from: Anthony Young

Public Safety Updates:

Falls Prevention Class – April 13th @ Club Tamarack

On Saturday, April 13th at 9:00AM, Bent Tree Public Safety will be partnering with The Lodge at Stephens Lake to hold a Falls Prevention Class in the Recreation Room of Club Tamarack. Approximately one half of the medical calls our department responds to are related to falls, and some involve very serious injuries. Falling is a significant health threat that we want to help people overcome. Residents who struggle with falling or are close to someone who does are strongly encouraged to attend. The class will last approximately two hours and refreshments will be served.

Attendees will be taught the most common contributing factors to falls. Exercises will be demonstrated to help you stay strong to prevent falls or reduce injury if one occurs. Instructors will share how to prevent falls around the home with tips on keeping your physical environment a fall-free space. The information that will be shared during this free event could make a major difference in the lives of those who have issues with falls.

We are passionate about improving the quality of life for our residents, and providing education like this is a great way to accomplish that. We hope there is a tremendous turnout for this free and very beneficial class. Please register as soon as possible by calling Jessi Barton at 706-307-4330 or emailing her at jessi@thelodgeatstephenslake.com.

Administration Updates:

Save the Date: Learning Tree Sessions at The Tavern in May!

Join us every Wednesday in May at 6:00 pm for exclusive Learning Tree sessions at The Tavern. Begin each evening with a special Learning Tree menu prepared by our chef (additional reasonable cost). Learn more in our introductory video link above.

Registration Details:

Registration opens on April 1 and closes on Wednesday, April 24.
Open exclusively to Bent Tree property owners.
Participants must be BTCI members in good standing.

Participant Requirements:

Commitment to attending all scheduled classes.
A $15 fee to cover class expenses is required at registration.

Please view the teaser below for Session One with Chris Feldt: History of Bent Tree - Early Years

Did You Know?

The Architectural Committee is the only committee that is established by, and gets its authority directly from, the Covenants. Its sole purpose is to preserve and protect the property value of our homes by maintaining architectural and aesthetic harmony and compatibility. To assist in this effort, the Covenants in Art V sec 21 place a legal obligation on each Property Owner to maintain their property in a “neat, attractive and safe condition” consistent with Bent Tree standards.

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☘️🎾 Get Your Irish On at The Courts: St. Paddy’s Day Celebration! 🍀🏓

Experience the magic of St. Patrick's Day with a day of fun, connection, and a dash of Irish spirit! Join us on Sunday, March 17th, for a memorable celebration at The Courts at Bent Tree.

Event Highlights:

🏓 Pickleball Fun: 2-4 PM
🍽️ Food and Fellowship: Followed by a delightful feast, so bring your favorite Irish dish to share!
🎾 Tennis Extravaganza: 4-6 PM (after the food)

Details:

📅 Date: Sunday, March 17th
🕑 Pickleball: 2-4 PM
🕓 Tennis: 4-6 PM
📍 Location: The Courts at Bent Tree

Cost:

🎫 Non-Resident Guests: $10

How to Join:

📞 Contact Bob Coleman at 770-893-2623 or 770-877-0884 to sign up.

Don't miss the chance to celebrate St. Paddy's Day in style! Bring your Irish spirit and let's make this a day to remember. 🌈💚

Other Upcoming Things for Your Calendar!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Please come join us, as a player or even spectator. It’s truly a fun atmosphere. Also be on the lookout for Free Beginner Tennis and Pickleball Clinics. These will be offered on weekdays and weekends, in hopes you’ll be able to fit us in somewhere. You’ll be glad you did. Please reach out to Coach Bob with any questions at 770-883-2623. Hope to see ya soon.

Upcoming Things for Your Calendar!

St. Paddy’s Day Extravaganza at the Tavern! 🍀

Friday, 3/15/24

Lunch Specials (Served until 4 PM):

Corned Beef and Cabbage with Champ $15: House-made corned beef, butter-braised cabbage, and whipped potatoes blended with leeks.
Lamb Burger $15: Fresh ground lamb patty with melted Irish Cheddar, thick bacon, tomato, red onion, and baby kale.
Guinness Battered Fried Fish and Chips $14: Porter-battered fish fillets with fried potatoes and emerald tartar sauce.

Dinner Specials (Served 5 PM until close):

Dublin Coddle $20: A steaming bowl of goodness with Irish bangers, thick bacon, onion, and potatoes in a fragrant broth. Served with crusty bread.
Boxty and Smoked Salmon $24: Thick potato pancakes topped with house-smoked salmon, leeks, parsley, and warm horseradish cream sauce.
Irish Lamb Stew $23: Braised lamb with parsnips, onions, turnips, and carrots in a dark beef broth. Served with Champ.

Dessert Specials:

Irish Whiskey and Apple Cake $8: Tender fresh apples baked in a spiced sponge layer with whipped cream.
Baileys Bathed Cheesecake $9: Traditional baked cheesecake with Irish Cream sauce, toasted almonds, and crumbled toffee.

Bar Specials:

Green Beer $5: Because, of course, it's green! Served in a full pint glass.
The Dubliner $8: Irish Whiskey, Grand Marnier, Sweet Vermouth, orange bitters, and Luxardo cherry garnish.
Pot of Gold $12: Irish whiskey, Islay Scotch, ginger and honey syrup, lemon juice, frothed egg white, and flecks of gold. 🌈✨

Mexican Buffet Menu

Posole

Slow braised pork broth with dried peppers, hominy and warm Mexican spices. Accompanied by sliced radish, lettuce, lime wedges and cilantro

Rajas Poblanos

Corn and Poblano peppers with onion and cream

Chicken Mole Rojo

Fresh chicken in a rich and velvety sauce made with two kinds of chilis, Mexican chocolate, raisins, cinnamon, green peanuts, almonds and tomatoes

Tacos Birria

Corn tortillas filled with braised beef in a red sauce, Oaxaca cheese and onion. Dipped and griddled until hot and melty

Tlayuda

Called “The pizza of Mexico” this large flour tortilla is topped with black beans, sliced skirt steak, cabbage, cilantro, queso fresco and more.

Cochinitas Pibil

Seville orange roasted pork shoulder in banana leaves with achiote, roasted pineapple and peppers.

Accompanied by yellow rice.

Tamales Verdes

Hand made tamales with white corn masa, roasted chicken, fresh green chilies, white cheese and spices served with a green tomatillo sauce

Desserts:

Tres Leches Cake

Flan

Sopapillas with Mexican Choleate sauce

Save the Date for Easter Brunch at Club Tamarack!

Join us on Easter Sunday, March 31st, from 11 am to 2 pm.

🌸 Adults: $29 🐰 Kids: $15 👶 5 and under: Free

Enjoy brunch favorites, carving stations, and much more. Let's make it an eggstra special celebration together!

News From Bent Tree Realty

News from The Stables

Space for camp registration is quickly nearing capacity. If you are still interested in reserving a spot for your child please respond immediately. Call the stables at 706-692-6322 to check for remaining availability.

News from Lake & Wildlife

Lake & Wildlife on YouTube

If you missed a Partners Program that you really wanted to see, it will be posted on YouTube soon! Subscribe so you don’t miss it! https://www.youtube.com/@benttreelakewildlife2991

KEYSTONE PLANTS!

KEYSTONE PLANTS are plants that make an oversized contribution to the ecosystem! Check out a brief list of the best of the best here on the Habitat Conservation Page

News from the Animal Shelter

These beautiful girls are like seeing double. They are littermates that were found as tiny kittens in the backyard of a house in Bent Tree. They have been spayed, have all their shots and have been staying at a foster home of one of our volunteers in Bent Tree. The girls are ready to go to their forever). You know black shiny mini panthers are good luck!

Don’t forget we have our lovable Honey, dog and lots of other kitties to meet at the shelter.
We always need fancy feast canned cat food, IAMs sensitive and indoor dry cat food and clumping litter for all the kitties.

If you are interested in meeting the kitties in the picture, Honey or any of our kitties at the shelter text or call 678-414-1047 or contact any of our volunteers.

News From the Activities Committee

Stay up to date with all things BTAC on the Bent Tree website! Just click the button for our committee page.

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The Senior Programs March event is a St. Patrick’s themed movie matinee of the Quiet Man scheduled for 2pm on March 14th at Club Tamarack. This is a FREE event. Get cozy, bring a blanket and a snack to enjoy!

Do you have an IRISH joke, poem or saying you would like to share? We would love for you to share it with us on the 14th! Come prepared to share and let’s have a fun afternoon! Hope to see you there!

SLAINTE!

Other News

Special rate for BT residents (who don’t want to be corporate sponsors) to play. Contact Robin Dunn at 770-548-1966 for info

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