Enjoy some of the best cultural events Atlanta has to offer during this

Walton Communities | November/December 2014
Enjoy some of the best cultural events Atlanta
has to offer during this holiday season and Walton will reimburse up to $15 per ticket! Choose
up to two events from the list below. For Walton Communities residents ONLY. Sorry – this offer is not available to friends and family members who are not Walton residents.
THE NUTCRACKER
December 5-7 at the Jennie T.
Anderson Theater at the Cobb Civic
Center in Marietta
This enchanting production features
dancing snowflakes, giant toy soldiers,
a growing Christmas tree, and a
delectable land of sweets! This historic
production, now over 40 years old,
will feature new choreography this
season and will contain even more
surprises for our audience! Tickets are
$15 and up. For more information, visit
www.georgiaballet.org.
ATLANTA BOTANICAL
GARDEN: GARDEN LIGHTS
HOLIDAY NIGHTS
Garden Lights flips on with hot new
colors to warm up the season! The
fourth annual electrical extravaganza
features spectacular light displays
throughout the Garden. Come back
to explore all new color schemes and
the one-time-only appearance of giant
Butterflies, a Unicorn, and Frogs from
Imaginary Worlds. Favorites such as
the Orchestral Orbs, Glittering Galaxy,
Radiant Rainforest, and Model Trains
continue to make the exhibition a
must-see holiday tradition. Admission:
Adult $18.95; Child ages 3 to 12 $12.95;
Child under 3 free. For more information
visit www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
November 21-December 24 at the
Alliance Theatre in Atlanta
Now in its 25th season, this staging
of the beloved Dickens classic is a
magical holiday tradition for the
whole family. On Christmas Eve,
miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by
three ghosts—the spirits of Christmas
Past, Present and Future—who help
him see his life more clearly and teach
him that it is never too late to change.
Tickets are $17.50 and up. Visit www.
alliancetheatre.org for more information.
SLEIGH BELLS SWING
by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre at the
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Celebrate the holidays with the
big band sounds of the Atlanta
Lyric Orchestra and the area’s
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finest entertainers!
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Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite
dozens of holiday hits. Swing into
the new year with this big band song
and dance holiday extravaganza
for the entire family. Visit www.
cobbenergycentre for more information.
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W W W. WA LT O N C O M M U N I T I E S . C O M
Pat Newman, Newsletter Editor, [email protected]
Saturday, December 6th,
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
doors open at 10:30 am
at Piedmont Church,
570 Piedmont Road, Marietta
With inspiring music and guest
speakers, an awesome lineup of
prizes and gifts and the fellowship
of other single parent friends and
neighbors, this year’s Single Parent
Christmas Banquet will be our
very best ever! This year’s theme
is Choose Joy! You MUST be
registered to attend. Registration has
been extended one more week. The
last day to register is November
7th. This event is just for Walton
single parent residents who have
children between the ages of birth
through high school living with
them. Piedmont Church will
provide a special party for the
children (birth-5th grade) during
the event. We regret that we are
unable to accommodate single
parents with children older than
high school age. Sorry – no teens
will be permitted. Tickets will be
issued to those who are registered to
attend. Space is very limited
– first come, first served.
FALL FESTIVAL CELEBRATED
THE SEASON
WALTON LEADERSHIP TEAM
SERVES CITY OF AUGUSTA
900 hot dogs and 400 ears of corn were
served up at our first annual communitieswide Fall Festival, held at Walton Village
in Marietta in October. This event was a
collaborative effort by First Baptist Church
of Marietta, Roswell Street Baptist Church,
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Hayes
Elementary School and Walton Communities. Festival-goers enjoyed a petting zoo,
game booths with prizes, cake walk, craft
tables, face painting, bounce houses and
even a hayride. With over 75 volunteers that
included our hosts from Legacy at Walton
Village, an estimated 500 people attended
what we hope will be the first of many Fall
Festivals to come!
The entire Walton leadership team, consisting of property managers, maintenance
managers and Community Support teams
participated in a day of service in Augusta in
September. The group worked side by side
with members of Beulah Grove Church,
completing various yard and home projects
throughout the community, as well as doing
painting and repairs to the Boys and Girls
club and the Beulah Grover Community
Resource Center. Walton Communities has
two apartment communities in Augusta,
with a third now under construction.
SERVING YOU
The following letter was received from a
resident at Walton on the Chattahoochee:
“I am writing this email to commend Santos
(Torres). This morning I came out to my car and
I had a flat tire. This was very discouraging
because yesterday my car didn’t start and the car
that had a flat tire is the car that I am borrowing while my other one is fixed. However, not 30
seconds after I saw the flat Santos came up and
immediately offered to help me. He helped me
change the tire in no time at all and was very
professional and understanding. Santos truly
was a blessing to me today. I want to thank him
and acknowledge his excellent resident service.”
LEGACY CLUBS
Our Legacy Clubs for adults 55 and older
provide an opportunity for seniors to meet
each other and enjoy fun and informative
programs each and every month.
Be sure to check your community’s
online calendar on the Walton Communities website at www.waltoncommunities.com to find out the date and
time of activities in your community.
Don’t miss a minute of the fun!
THE LEGACY AT
WALTON MILL
The Legacy at Walton Mill, located
in Hiram, is scheduled to begin preleasing in early November, with the first
apartments ready for occupancy in early
February. The community features 105
senior apartments. Amenities include a
beautiful courtyard, movie theater, library
and sun room, as well as Walton’s famous
signature service and programs. If you
would like more information, visit our
website at www.waltoncommunities.com.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Each month, it is our pleasure to offer our residents a complimentary Book of the Month. Just stop by the
Community Office the first week of each month to pick up your FREE book to add to your home library.
Hurry! Supplies are limited!
NOVEMBER | The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
Jesus told a story about a hidden treasure that, once discovered, brought life-changing joy. In
The Treasure Principle, Randy Alcorn unearths a simple yet profound principle that will radically
change your concept of stewardship. Short on guilt, Alcorn illuminates the liberating joy of giving and its impact, not only for today but for eternity as well.
DECEMBER | The Shoe Box by Francine Rivers
Curl up by the Christmas tree and lose yourself in the unforgettable story of Timmy, a foster
child with a special and mysterious shoe box! Designed for gift giving, this heartwarming book
features beautiful black-and-white illustrations, Francine’s favorite holiday recipes and traditions,
and the complete Christmas story from the New Living Translation.
ENJOYING CULTURAL EVENTS
700 residents from Walton Communities
enjoyed two great cultural events in October—in addition to our regular Cultural
Enrichment opportunities. Disney on Ice:
Frozen thrilled little girls and boys (and their
parents and grandparents)—it even snowed
inside Philips Arena! Tickets for this were
offered to Walton residents for just $5 each.
What a deal! One excited resident shared
this comment with us: “Thank you so much.
Last night, Selene (age 9) said, ‘I just love it here!
We get to do free stuff and fun stuff we don’t normally get to do.’ Big smiles all around!” Another
exciting opportunity came to us last-minute
(like many great things do). The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre was host to Video Games Live, an extravaganza in sight and
sound. 400 lucky Walton residents enjoyed
this event FREE of charge! Here is what one
resident had to say: “This was a great event. I
loved the entire show, the venue and the seating
area. The Symphony Orchestra and choir were
phenomenal and the video composer was a recent
rock star—he was great. Everything was just so
perfectly wonderful!” Keep a lookout for more
great opportunities coming your way—some
via email, some in your newsletter. When
something catches your eye, act fast! These
don’t last long!
MAKE A WISH
Walton Communities was a proud sponsor
for the 14th annual Cobb County 5K to benefit Make A Wish Georgia. The race took place
on October 4th in Marietta Square. Several of
our Walton team members and their family
members participated in the event.
WALTON COMMUNITIES
FAMILY PICNIC
The whole Walton Communities team,
along with their families, descended on
Walton on the Chattahoochee in September for our annual Family Picnic. There
were plenty of fun and games and good
food, and everyone loved enjoying the
beautiful setting by the river. Just think!
Walton on the Chattahoochee residents get
to enjoy that breathtaking view every day!
CHATTAHOOCHEE COFFEE
COMPANY
The Chattahoochee Coffee Company,
located inside the gates of Walton on the
Chattahoochee Apartments offers a respite
from the world. This review on yelp.com
speaks for itself:
“Despite the 100+ reviews for this place, this
is one of Vining’s best kept secrets. The coffee is
awesome. The staff is friendly. If you’re looking for a place to relax, to unwind, or to inspire
you to write, this is definitely the place to go
for it. In addition to the great coffee, there are
numerous li’l private spaces that overlook the
river. It doesn’t matter where you sit; it’ll feel
cozy. Not only that, everyone around you just
seems extremely friendly... it’s almost as if I was
back on a college campus during the first day of
Spring. If you want something different from
the Starbucks and Caribou’s, give this one a shot.
You’ll wonder why it took you so long to find it
in the first place.” The Chattahoochee Coffee Company is opening a second location
in November inside the newest Walton
community—Walton Westside, located on
Huff Road in Atlanta.
RAISING HIGHLY
CAPABLE KIDS
80 parents from five Walton communities
are participating in the Raising Highly
Capable Kids parenting program. This 13week course helps parents help each other
as they identify the 40 developmental assets that make a child successful in school,
at home and in life. The first round of
these classes that were offered last Spring
brought rave reviews from parents. We
can’t wait to hear from this group! Be
looking for more information about a new
round of classes that will be offered in
early 2015.
NEED TO GET YOUR GED?
GED classes are underway at Walton
Crossing, meeting each Tuesday and
Thursday, 10:00-11:30 am and 7:00-8:30
pm in the Adventure Center. (You can
choose the time(s) that work best for
you). The course is online, but tutors
are provided to help participants be
successful. The cost is $15 per month, but
when a participant successfully completes
the course, the non-profit that runs this
program will pay the cost for the GED
exam fee. For more information or to sign
up, contact Pat Newman at pnewman@
waltoncommunities.com.
WALTON WESTSIDE
If you or someone you know is looking for
a great apartment in the hip and happening area of Atlanta’s Westside, act now!
This luxury community offers an incredible experience – from the Westside Sky
Deck with city views to the best of local
living with walkable access to the eclectic blend of art galleries, shopping and
legendary Atlanta restaurants that West
Midtown offers. Open floor plans offer
stunning views and residents will love
our full service coffee shop, resort style
swimming pool with tanning ledge, indoor
pet grooming room and complimentary
charging stations. Hurry! There are only a
few new apartments left! Get yours today!
The teens involved in the Walton Teen Service
Corps work in a variety of non-profits, serving
wherever needed.
Teen Service
Corps sorting
food at the
Atlanta
Community
Food Bank
Teen Service Corps at Walton’s own Fall Festival
Teen Service
Corps Books
for Africa
The Adventure Center at Walton Lakes offers learning,
fun and enrichment activities for kids K-6th grade.
Woodstock West enjoyed a
luau recently, and residents
conducted a raffle to raise
money for Ronnie Holden,
who is suffering from
colon cancer. It was a huge
outpouring of love and
support from wonderful
friends
and neighbors.
Walton
Riverwood
Soiree
Disney on Ice
Several residents
of Walton at Columns
Drive participate in
a volleyball team
at Johnson Ferry
Baptist Church.
The team name:
Purple Reign.
Walton Centennial
Walton Centennial
“We just wanted to say a HUGE
‘Thank you!’ for allowing us the blessing of attending Disney
on Ice, Frozen. We had such a blast as a family, and our girls
were ecstatic about going, eating cotton candy and getting a big
tub of popcorn. It was a much needed break from the monotony of life. We are
truly blessed to be part
of such a great family
here at Walton” —The
Durham Family (above
right)
Woodstock West
Walton Westside Sky Deck
Woodstock West
Walton Westside
Neighbors gather at
Woodstock West