Friday News

This week's photo submission is from: Sheila Thompson

Public Safety Updates:

GATE ENTRY AND COMMUNITY SAFETY

As everyone likely knows, our team conducts annual audits of vehicles and transponders. During the course of these audits, we have likely deactivated hundreds of transponders for people who no longer have valid community access rights. This has improved community safety and security dramatically. For that reason, we cannot simply assume that any vehicle with a transponder on it belongs here.

We have had several issues lately with residents who have transponders using the inside (non-transponder) lane to attempt to get around a large truck that is blocking the outside lane. We understand it is frustrating to wait and drive behind a large truck on our roads.

However, this practice creates the following problems:

1. Clearing a large vehicle in the outside lane generally requires either its driver or our staff walk to and from the truck. When this is taking place, the inside lane will be shut down for the safety of the involved parties. No vehicles, resident or not, are allowed to enter the gate during that short time.

2. Other than being familiar with someone and recognizing them as a resident, our gate operators have no immediate way to ensure a vehicle on the inside lane has valid access. Therefore, extra steps may need to be taken to confirm valid access rights.

Please understand it is our goal to get residents in as quick as possible, while still maintaining the security of our great community. To facilitate that, we ask residents with valid transponders to use the outside transponder lane unless they need to speak with our gate operator. We work as fast as possible to get big trucks through with minimal obstruction to the outside lane. If an issue arises that causes their clearance process to be extended, we will direct residents to use the inside lane and clear them as quick as possible.

Administration & Board Updates:

Board Work Session

The Board of Directors will meet in a work session on Tuesday, the 17^th at 9AM in the Rec Room at Club Tamarack. Items to be discussed include an addition to the bar at the Tavern, the five-year capital budget, changes to the Private Pass program for 2025, and the Bent Tree Stables. Residents are invited to attend and to add to the discussion. The complete agenda is available here.

Bent Tree Days at Whispering Springs Nursery is Postponed

Due to the impending weather from the hurricane, we have made the decision to postpone the “Bent Tree Days” sales event at the Whispering Springs Nursery to next week, Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21.

Please stay safe, and take all necessary precautions as the storm approaches.

Hope you all will have the opportunity to visit Whispering Springs Nursery next Friday or Saturday. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to Bent Tree Lake & Wildlife projects.

News From the Courts Pro

Our 14th Annual Tennis Scholarship Tournament is fast approaching. Be sure to join us for this fun and worthy event. You’ll be glad you did. Also please patron our sponsors should you be in the market for their services. It’s a great way to say thank you for supporting Bent Tree!

Thank you!

Coach Bob

Just a quick reminder that we will be aerifying the greens on Monday and Tuesday, September 16th & 17th. During this time:

Monday: The BACK 9 will be open for play.
Tuesday: The FRONT 9 will be open for play.
Wednesday: We plan to return to our normal schedule, weather permitting.

Men’s Club Championship – On as Planned!

We’re excited for the upcoming Men’s Club Championship! The Tavern will be open bright and early with coffee and biscuits to fuel you up for the day, so come hungry! We’ll also have a cart attendant out on the course with all your favorite drinks, including Bloody Marys, and she’ll be bringing along some extra biscuits too.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the course!

This weekend at the Tavern, we're bringing you some delicious specials to enjoy! On Friday, it's everyone's favorite—FriYAY Fish and Chips! Then, on Saturday night, don't miss our Prime Rib Dinner—served with two sides for just $29, starting at 5:00 PM. Perfect for a night out!

Also, Save the Date for our Grand Reopening Party on Friday, September 27th from 5-8 PM. Join us for complimentary tastings with Engelheim Vineyards and learn all about their wines straight from the source! Plus, the Rolling Smoke Mobile Cigar Bar is back, and we’ll have live music, putting contests, and other fun games. Our new local beef supplier will also be there, offering products for you to purchase and take home.

If you're interested in setting up a tent or table for this event, please contact tareedarby@bent-tree.com.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Reminder: Our New Hours

Sunday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Brunch until 2:00 PM, Bar Menu from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Kitchen closes at 9:00 PM)
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Bar Menu available 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Saturday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM (Kitchen closes at 9:00 PM)

We look forward to seeing you at the Tavern!

News From Bent Tree Realty

NEW PRICE

189 Frost Pine Circle

1.61 acres

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

Loft

$423,900

NEW PRICE

20 Little Hendrix Peak

3892 sq. ft.

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

Bonus room and loft

$569,000

News from The Stables

Gaits

Gaits are what you call the strides of a horse. These gaits are also patterns of the leg movements. Since horses have four legs, they can move their legs in different patterns to create these diverse movements. Horses can walk, trot, canter and gallop. The walk is the slowest pace. The horse will move their head and neck slightly up and down which helps maintain their balance. The trot is a bouncy gait because the horse moves its diagonal legs in unison. The trot is a gait that horses can sustain for a long time. It is considered the working gait. The canter is a controlled gait. It is smooth and faster than a trot, and It is more like a glide. The canter is a three beat gait. Horses cannot sustain the canter for long periods of time. The gallop is a run, and it is the fastest gait. Horses cannot sustain a gallop for more than two miles, hence the length of racetracks. The Trail rides are busiest Friday through Sunday, so for the best selection of dates and times call early or choose Monday through Thursday. Either way, call today to schedule your next ride: (706) 692-6322. See you on the trails!

News from the Animal Shelter

Come on down.. We are ready to meet you!! Our Bent Tree Animal Shelter has kitten and cats of all sizes and types. Boys, girls, young, to old . Big personalities and lap cats to very shy. We have a kitten or cat for you.

We are in need of a medical foster who would help care for a sweet cat who needs meds daily ( takes the meds easily) . We would cover costs.

Please come see our family of cats and kittens. Call or text 678-414-1047.

News from Lake & Wildlife

Uh oh! We missed Wildlife Wednesday... let's enjoy the message from L&W today!

When and where do deer sleep?

Whitetails are crepuscular animals, meaning they move mostly around dawn and dusk. They do most of their bedding during the brightest daylight hours and periodically throughout the night.

Bedding locations are determined by shading, slope and aspect of the ground, wind speed and direction, and proximity to sources of food. Unless in a bachelor group or tending a doe, bucks typically bed down alone. Does almost always bed in family groups, and each one beds down facing in different directions to watch for danger.

Deer remain alert while they sleep and their head position changes constantly. Sleep is necessary for health and survival, but as a prey species so is the ability to be somewhat alert while sleeping. A typical sleeping bout for a deer includes 30 seconds to a few minutes of dozing, followed by a brief alert period, and then more dozing followed by an alert period. This cycle often lasts for only 30 minutes followed by standing and stretching. Mature bucks will typically bed alone with a thick stand of trees at their backs.

Check out the full # WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS on the Bent Tree Community FaceBook page, your email, or the Bent Tree web site!

News from the Activities Committee

Sunset Music on the Deck

RESCHEDULED!

Sunset Music that was originally scheduled for this Saturday has been rescheduled due to anticipated inclement weather.

Please adjust your plans and join us as the sun goes down on Friday, October 4th and enjoy the music of local artists Stuck in Right Field!

Still scheduled for October 4th: The Tavern will be on site offering their Turn Menu and bar selections!

For more information btacspecialevents@gmail.com

Fall Festival Volunteer Meeting

WEATHER PERMITTING!

Sunday, September 15th @ 3:00

Club Tamarack Rec Room

The largest event of the year and only fundraiser! Be part of the team. Everyone welcome. For more information email: benttreeactivities@gmail.com

Community Directory

The updates for the 2025 Bent Tree Community Directory have begun. Every resident who has provided an email address to BTCI should have received an email on September 12th from btacdirectory@gmail.com with a link to the directory website for your submission or updates. If you did not receive an email, please check your spam or junk mail to see if it was delivered there. Questions: email Sandra Stewart at btacdirectory@gmail.com account.

Monday Night Bible Study

Resumes Sept. 16^th

Gospel of Mark

Mondays, 6:30

Club Tamarack Fireside Room

This study is open to everyone : men, women, singles, couples,

those who want to learn or have questions.