august 2008 newsletter

MOMS Club® of Woodstock, Georgia—August 2008 Newsletter http://www.geocities.com/woodstockmomsclub2000/index.html

MOMS Club® of Woodstock-South, Georgiahttp://www.geocities.com/woodstockmomsclub2000/index.html

August 2008 Newsletter

President’s Message

It’s hard to believe that the dog days of summer are coming to an end and the back to school rush will soon begin. As many of us get ready to send the kids back to school, or in some cases send them to school for the very first time, we must savor the last couple of weeks of summer! Splash around in the pool, enjoy a scoop of delicious ice cream, and spend the day “being kids” with our own kids before the cooler weather returns and the school year rush gets into full swing.

This said, your new MOMS Club board is already in full swing implementing new ideas, bringing back some oldies but goodies, and working hard to make MOMS Club better for you and your kids. We are an ambitious group of ladies with fabulous ideas and determination to get things done. Some of the board’s goals for the year focus on more mom-centered activities and small groups to meet the needs of our most valued members –YOU. We hope to expand our service projects to benefit kids in need and the environment, as well as the elderly. We are also trying to broaden our activities to include MOMS with school age children so that they don’t feel out of the loop. Lastly, we are working on making our newest members feel more welcome and involved by re-vamping our Big Sister program.

One of our novel ideas this year is to reward you for your participation and involvement in MOMS Club. We have initiated an incentive program that rewards you with discounts and perks to your favorite Atlanta hot spots, outings, and will even save you money on groceries. We hope that you will have a chance to reap the benefits of this new program! Most importantly, we would like to involve you in more planning and decision-making. Our hope is that the club becomes more than a club, but a place for you to make friends, have fun with your kids, and enjoy your role as a MOM. In the end, that is our number one goal, and it happens to be the motto of our organization - MOMS Club: MOMS offering other MOMS Support.

Your President,Nina T Garcia


Club NewsNorth Metro Gymnastics **Special rate for Woodstock MOMS Club participants**. The special pricing is for the following week only:

Week 8: July 28th – August 1st Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm from $50.If anyone is interested, please call the gym and register by phone – a $25 deposit is required to secure your

child’s spot in the camp. You must mention “Woodstock MOMS Club” special, and know that they may ask for membership verification. If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn at by phone at (770) 384-8058 or [email protected].

Playgroups Playgroups are a wonderful way to broaden your child's social circle and for moms to get to know each other better. Will your child's schedule be changing with the start of the new school year? At

this time of year, some moms find themselves in need of a new playgroup due to school schedules or other activities. Please contact the Playgroup Liaison Julie Kori at [email protected] or (678) 880-1983 if you want to join a playgroup or need to switch to a different playgroup. As a reminder, please be aware that anyone wishing to begin attending playgroup needs to be placed in one by the Playgroup Liaison. Current playgroup members should not invite others to start attending their playgroup without first contacting the Playgroup Liaison. At times, there may be other moms or potential new members that are being slotted for a particular group and it is the role of the Playgroup Liaison to coordinate all placements to ensure the right mix of children per group and in accordance with the Playgroup Guidelines.

MOMS Club Tidbits Our secretary, Amy Nelson, sends out weekly tidbits through email to the entire club. There are usually time-sensitive notices in these emails so please be sure to read them. If you have anything to share with

the entire club please send your message to Amy at [email protected] and she'll be sure to get it out to the club.

Helping Hands Helping Hands coordinates not only meals for moms and baskets for babies, but also babysitting needs in times of family crisis. If you should need help, please contact Gail Battey at

[email protected]. Our goal is to support all moms in times of need.

Chapter Historian SAY CHEESE!!! If you happen to take photos during any of our activities, or playgroups, please share them with Betty Miller as she continues to fill our MOMS Club scrapbook. If possible, please

write carefully the names and what the activity is along with the date (or month) on the back of each photo or separate sheet of paper. You can give them to Betty personally, email them to [email protected], or mail them to her at 1508 Willow Bend, Woodstock, GA 30188. Thanks!

Calendar IDEAS! Do you have a great idea to share? Or have a fun place in mind where you’d want to play with the kids at? Please send your fun activity ideas to our calendar coordinator, Heaven Barnett at

[email protected] so she can coordinate the next month’s MOMS Club activities. When taking a more active role in submitting creative ideas, the more our club will appeal to more members. All ideas accepted!


MOMS of the Month Catherine Moore: Hi Everyone, I’m Catherine Moore. Since I’m on the MOMS Club Board, I’ve written several of these bios, so I’ll try and come up with some new things to say .

I grew up in Macon, Georgia (about 1 ¾ hours south of here). I went to school at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee where I majored in philosophy. Having primarily baby-sat my way through high school/college and armed with a thoroughly un-employable liberal arts degree, I went through a 12-week Governess Certification Program. After finishing that (and taking a 2-week break to get married), I was placed with a family just outside of Boston and worked for

them for almost a year before Spencer was born. Since then I’ve mostly stayed at home with a brief stint as a part-time preschool teacher when Spencer was 1 ½ to 3 - before Audrey was born.

Some of my favorites are: ** Anything Purple (a trait that Spencer inherited somehow) ** Band: They Might Be Giants ** TV: (since we cut off cable, we download or rent) Lost, Boston Legal, Heroes, 24, House **Movies: Closer, Dogma, With Honors, The Princess Bride, Cars ** Tom Robbins (author of many of my favorite books, including Skinny Legs and All) ** Rent (both the movie and the Broadway Show) ** Harry Potter (the books significantly more than the movies) ** collecting key chains (I started around age 9 currently have a chain about 10 feet long)

When this edition of the newsletter comes out, I will be on safari in southern Africa! We won a sweepstakes from Target – one of the most (if not the most) exciting things ever to happen in my life. I’ve never been out of the country before and am super psyched about my first vacation with my hubby being such a big adventure. If you ask, I’m sure I’ll talk your ear off about it when we get back – or make you sit through a zillion pictures!

Mitzi Morrow: Hey y'all. My name is Mitzi Morrow, short for Melissa. I have two children Cole (5) and Connor (3). I grew up in East Cobb until middle school and then moved out of state to Wisconsin and then Ohio. I attended the last 2 years of high school and then college in Ohio and met my husband when we worked for a company called MBNA, now part of Bank Of America. We actually worked together many years and were not the fondest of each other (ie: we didn't like each other.) I was in HR and he was a

manager who got transferred in to one of my departments and we started working closely together. He wanted to date, but I saw a lot of couples that dated at work and then broke up and things got ugly. I didn't want that, so when we finally started dating, we knew it was for keeps. We were engaged 7 months later and married a year after that. We have been married for almost 8 years now. We had major problems getting pregnant and after some miracles, now have 2 wonderful and active boys who keep me very busy. I had always wanted to move back "home" to Georgia, but it never happened. Then 3 years ago, after the birth of our second child, our company got bought out. We knew it was then or never. We bought our house in the Woodlands subdivision sight unseen, with my best friend doing the walk through. We attend Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and spend a lot of our time there, at our neighborhood pool, YMCA soccer or t-ball or at North Metro gym, where I was introduced to their wonderful staff through MOMS club when we first moved here. My oldest has attended classes off and on at North Metro since then and my youngest started classes there this spring. Surprisingly enough, this is my third year as a member of the MOMS Club. It has always been a goal to be more active getting to know you all, but since I work almost full time from home, while technically being a "stay at home mom" and my first child has some autism spectrum issues, it never happens. Since I feel like we haven't met a lot of people over the last 3 years, it is my goal again this year to come to more events and make some new friends. Now that I have said that to everyone, it will kick me to get to some events and I will get to know you all soon. Thanks for this chance to let you know a bit about me.


Julie Kori: Hi everyone- I’m Julie Kori. I have been a member of the MOMS Club for over 4 years now. I am thankful for all the wonderful friendships we have formed with MOMS Club members! A few years back, I served as MVP and this is my second year as Playgroup Liaison. I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and went to college at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. I was fortunate to spend a semester aboard in Dublin, Ireland, which was undoubtedly a once in a lifetime experience. After graduating from college, I worked in the mental health field for a number of years. My previous jobs included working at a facility for Autistic children, working at a group home with “troubled” teens, working at a hospital in their mental health

department handling crisis and suicide calls. My last “real” job before becoming a mom was being an office manager for a psychology practice in Atlanta. Somewhere along the way, I met my wonderful husband Jeff. We met in an unusual way- over the phone handling some hospital business. He was in Atlanta and I was in Jacksonville. He happened to have family in Jacksonville as well and was planning to come for a family reunion in a few weeks time, so we set ourselves up on a blind date. We dated about 1 ½ years long distance before getting married. Then I moved to Atlanta. We are blessed with 2 beautiful boys- Joshua age 5 and Jamie age 2. Joshua is getting ready to start Kindergarten and Jamie will be starting preschool in a few weeks. I love being a stay-at-home mom and being there to see my children learn and grow on a daily basis. In my “free time” I enjoy exercising, especially kickboxing and spin classes, scrapbooking, and spending time with friends. If I could choose between a personal chef, full-time housekeeper or nanny, I would definitely choose a personal chef as I am not much of a cook and I would love to have someone cook delicious healthy meals for my family and the chef would of course do ALL my grocery shopping as well!

Small GroupsActivity Groups Information -August 2008

Activity groups are a great way to meet new people within the club. The groups are also a great way to have some well-deserved mommy time. Some suggested groups have been Book Club, Recipe Club and the “Lonely Wives” Dinner Club, but we need someone to head them up. Coordinating a group is not time consuming and it is a great way to get more involved in the club. If you have an interest and would like to form a group, please contact the Activities Group Liaison, Betty Miller at [email protected] or by phone at (770) 592-4961.

Here’s the info on our current groups:

Coffee ClubNow that school is back in session, take some time for yourself. Join your fellow moms for coffee and conversation at the Serene Bean. Bring the little ones along and we can play at the Woodstock

City Park gazebo after we get our coffee. You don't have to be a coffee drinker to join us. The Serene Bean offers breakfast items, tea, cocoa and juice as well.

Movie Club Movie Club is an opportunity to go to a movie theatre with other moms this summer! Mark your calendars for the 2nd Friday of every month June – September: Aug. 8th, Sept. 12th. Movie is to be determined by members. All members are welcome, so if you haven't come before, come join. For

more information, contact Amy Nelson at [email protected] or by cell phone at (404) 932-3232.


Scrapbooking If you are interested in learning about opportunities to scrapbook with some other moms, then please email Amy Nelson at [email protected] to be added to her email list. Many of the opportunities are FREE and a few of them have a nominal fee for food. If you know of some other

opportunities, then let Amy know those too!

Recipes If you like new recipe ideas and/or love to share recipes when you try something and love it…. then let Amy Nelson know you want to be added to her recipe email list. As she gets recipes emailed to

her, she’ll pass it along to YOU! It’s always fun to have new cooking ideas! If you send in a recipe, please note if you’ve tried it or not. Feel free to send meal planning information, recipe websites, or cooking tips too. We love it all! Amy’s email is [email protected].

Fitness DirectoryIf you’d like to get periodic updates on who is a member of Moms Club AND also a member of YOUR gym or fitness interest, then email Amy at [email protected]. Friendship,

Accountability & More Fun at YOUR Fitness Club/Gym or fitness interests… all I need to know if your name/email/cell #/what gym or fitness interest & location if it’s not well known. Here are some local fitness outlets: BODY PLEX, GOLD’S GYM, JAZZERCISE, LA FITNESS , LIFE TIME FITNESS, NEIGHBORHOOD summer WATER AEROBICS CLASSES , WALKING GROUPS, TOTAL HEALTH & FITNESS …and others.

Celebrating Happy Birthday to: MOMS KIDS

Kristen Robbins (08/18) Anna Freeman (08/08)Kristin Freeman (08/23) Drew Hawkins (08/15)Heaven Barnett (08/24) Julianne Butler (08/21)Marianne Butler (08/31) Cleo Dawson (08/28)

Jake Ruth (08/30)


Treasury ReportDollars and Cents

TREASURY REPORT August 2008

BEGINNING BALANCE: $512.48

Income:Dues New Members $

Dues Renewals $Fundraiser $Misc. $Other (Advertising) $

TOTAL INCOME: $0

Expenses:Postage $Copies $Donations $Misc. $

Reimbursements $91.50

TOTAL EXPENSES: $0

ENDING BALANCE: $603.98

Membership News ~Hello and Goodbye~

Welcome New Members: Up for Renewal: Farewell to:Claire Black Simone FriedmanJennifer BoydMarianne ButlerAmy Willingham


Contact InformationOur Volunteers

This Club is only as good as you make it. All of us are moms in the same stage of life, so please know that your Club volunteers are just as busy as you are. Respect your volunteers and their time that they give to all of us.

Maybe become a volunteer, too. President:Nina Garcia (770) [email protected]

Administrative Vice President:Maya Arabia (404) [email protected]

mailto:[email protected] Vice President:Catherine Moore (678) [email protected]

Treasurer:Dana Wood (770) [email protected]

Secretary:Amy Nelson (678) [email protected]

Calendar Coordinator:Heaven Barnett (404) [email protected]

Playgroup Liaison:Julie Kori (678) [email protected]

Helping Hands Coordinator:Gail Battey (678) [email protected]

Party/Craft Coordinator:Nina Garcia (770) [email protected]

Newsletter Editor:Heaven Barnett (404) [email protected]

Website Mistress:Bethany Mashini (770) [email protected]

Chapter HistorianBetty Miller (770) [email protected]

Big Sister Program CoordinatorCatherine Moore (678) [email protected]

Activities Group Liaison Betty Miller (770) [email protected]

MOMS Club Area CoordinatorKerry Keough3045 Sharon LaneCumming, GA [email protected]

MOMS Club GA Area CoordinatorKimberly Sherman520 Oak Bridge TrailAlpharetta, GA [email protected]

MOMS Club Asst Regional CoordinatorAllie Roberts11010 N. Lamont CourtFredericksburg, VA [email protected]

Inquiries outside your local area can be made by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by writing to: The MOMS Club, 1464 Madera Rd. #N 191, Simi Valley, CA 93065. (Please include a $2 donation when requesting information by mail.)


Market Place~ITEMS FOR SALE~

This is the classified section of our newsletter. Please restrict your submissions to 20 lines or less of text in 12pt. Times New Roman type. Anyone wishing to place an ad should contact the Newsletter Editor, Heaven Barnett at [email protected].

Toys - $60 Train Table Wooden Train Set Box of LEGOS

Contact Tiffany Howard if interested in any of these items at [email protected] or (404) 822-7661.

Winnie the Pooh nursery items (or will see separately) - $50 music and lights for crib womb and music bear for crib mobile (GUESS bears) 2 fitted Pooh crib sheets Pooh and Tigger shelf

Contact Tiffany Howard if interested in any of these items at [email protected] or (404) 822-7661.

Kidsline Cream Colored Bed Set - $25 crib bed set with quilt 3 valances bumper

It is really nice and has embroidered sun and moon very subtle. It is very gender neutral and good quality (not pictured). Contact Tiffany Howard if interested in any of these items at [email protected] or (404) 822-7661.

Mission Style Antique Dining Room Table - $200.00 pictures available upon request. Contact Tiffany Howard if interested in any of these items at [email protected] or (404) 822-7661.

Baby Crib and Changing Table - $200 (Will also include misc. crib sheets) Legacy baby crib & mattress w/drawer underneath for storage Matching changing table Removable rails for a toddler bed.

Please contact Betty Miller at [email protected] or (770) 592-4961 if interested.


August 2008Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1“The Little Mermaid” @ Kudzu Playhouse11a

2Summer Concert @ Woodstock City Park7:30p

3Sunday ROCKS w/Raven @ Six Flags4p

4 Board Games For MOMS10a-12p

5Pool Day @ the Moore’s 10a

6The Playroom10:30a

Car Wash Tour3pRSVP by 08/01

7Playdate @ Hobbytown USA10a

8Chattahoochee Park/Playground10:30 am

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10 11Fox Tale Books Storytime11a

Playtime @ Kidzstock 3:30p

12Imagine It! Target Free Second Tuesdays1p

13Coffee Club @ Serene Bean9:30a

14Board Meeting

Jump n’ Bounce@ Monkey Joes10:30a

15Calendar Meeting @ Dunkin Donuts9-9:30a

MNO @ Sun Dial Resturant Bar & View7:30p

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17 18Exotic Animal Encounters @ Zoo Atlanta11a

19Members Meeting @ Dupree Park10a

20Circle of Friends10a

21Ice Cream Social @ Woodstock Community Park3:30p

22“Movies in the Park” @ East Cobb Park6p

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24 25Lunch @ McCallister’s12p

26Bumper Bowling @ Woodstock Lanes3p

27The Ultimate Playdate @ East Cobb Park4p

28Woodstock Library Storytime10:15a

29PBK Sing-a-long & Soft Play @ North Point Mall10a

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Activities DescriptionsAugust 2008

Send all RSVPs to [email protected] access the Gmail account to see other RSVPs for each event , please login to www.gmail.com.

Username is woodstockmomsclubrsvp and the password is funevents.When RSVPing for an activity, please use the activity name (i.e. Jump Zone or Grant Park) as the subject for your email.

Fri. Aug. 1st

“The Little Mermaid” @

Kudzu Playhouse

11a

The Little Mermaid: Melody swims to The Top of the Sea where she meets the painfully shy, but funny, Ollie, reluctantly in training to be King. Best for ages 2-9 years old. Cost: $8/person. For more information go to http://www.kudzuplayhouse.org or call (770) 594-1020. Directions:Take Hwy. 92 towards Roswell. Turn left onto Alpharetta Hwy. End at 10743 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076

Sat. Aug. 2nd

SummerConcert @ Woodstock

City Park

7:30p

It’s the last summer concert of the year! Join in on the fun and watch this Summer Concert with Assembly of Dust at the Woodstock Downtown City Park. Cost: Free. For more information call (678) 445-6518. Directions: From GA Hwy. 92 turn left onto Canton Rd./Main Street towards Old Town Woodstock. Then make a slight right onto East Main Street. End at the gazebo.

Sun. Aug. 3rd

Sunday ROCKS w/Raven @

Six Flags

4p

Sunday Rocks! presented by DanceDanceRevolution® and Chase is excited to announce a bonus concert featuring one of the biggest stars in pop music: Raven Symoné! This concert is FREE with park admission and will conclude the Sunday Rocks! Presented by DanceDanceRevolution® and Chase concert series. Make plans to attend this phenomenal concert destined to be one of the best ever! Cost: Adults $39.99; Children (48” and below) $29.99; Children 2 & under FREE! *You can purchase your passes online at http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/tickets/index.aspx for an adult discounted rate of $29.99. For more information go to the above website address. Directions: Take Hwy. 575 towards Atlanta. Merge onto I-75; take the I-285 Bypass W (Exit 259) Birmingham/Tampa. Then merge onto I-20 W/GA-407 via the exit on the left toward Birmingham/Montgomery. Merge onto I-20 W/GA-402 W via exit 10B toward Birmingham. Merge onto Riverside Pkwy SW via exit 46A toward Six Flags Park. End at Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168.

Mon. Aug. 4th

Board Games

For MOMS

10a-12p

Come join us to enjoy board games (or card games) that are more fun and interesting for us than Candyland. Kids are, of course, welcome to come with you - they can play in playrooms while we play at tables out of reach of little hands. Or if you're a lucky mom who has a free morning with the kids at camp, come and enjoy it with friends & games. You can come just one time or on a regular basis - all are welcome!! Cost: Free! Directions: From 575 take exit #7. Go East towards Roswell. Turn left on W. Wiley Bridge Road. Turn left into Willow Tree subdivision. Turn left at first stop sign (Willow Way). I'm on the left. End at Mandy Squires home at 1627 Willow Way.

Tues. Aug. 5th

Pool Day @The Moore’s

10a

Summer is almost over! Head on out to the Moore’s poolside for some splish-splashing FUN!!! Cost: Free! Directions: Take Main St/Hwy 5 North. Pass the Library on your right. Turn Left at the next light onto Ridgewalk Pkwy (just before the Rec Center). Turn Left on Ridge Trail. Alta Ridgewalk Apartments is on the Right. The Gate Code is 777#. Follow the road back past the mailboxes and it dead-ends near our building. We're 7106 - ground floor off the right side breezeway.

Wed. Aug. 6th

“PLAY” an Activity

Center for Kids

10:30a

What a fun way to let the kids bounce around and have fun with their MOMS friends. This is the Playroom’s new location, with new equipment. Cost: $9/first child; $6/for each sibling. For more information call (770) 650-0122. Directions: Take Hwy. 92 towards Roswell. Turn right onto Crabapple Road; End at 10930 Crabapple Rd Suite 15 Roswell, GA 30075.

Wed. Aug. 6th

Splash Car

John Gentry, the owner of Splash Car Wash, has a fascinating car wash tour planned just for our MOMS Club!! We’ll learn about the 1st car washes and get a behind-the-scenes look at the following systems: computer, water recycling & power saver. We’ll get to see and hear about a car


Wash Tour

3pRSVP by 08/01

wash in action when you take a drive through car wash experience in your own car. Cost: Free; complimentary $3.99 car wash. Directions: Take Hwy. 92 towards Roswell. Turn right into the Wal-Mart parking lot. End at Splash Car Wash, 12176 Hwy 92, Woodstock, GA 30188.

Thurs. Aug. 7th

Playdate @ Hobbytown

USA

10a

Go on over to Hobbytown with your fellow MOMS and have a playdate!!! There is a lot to do and play with. Hobbytown has a playroom for all the children to play in while the MOMS relax and catch up on everyone’s summer vacations. There are train tables and much more!! Cost: Free. Directions: Take I-575 to Barrett Parkway. Turn right onto Barrett Parkway. Barrett Parkway turns into Ernest W Barrett Parkway. End at 840 Ernest Barrett Parkway.

Fri. Aug. 8th

Chattahoochee Park &

Playgroung

10:30a

Tired of the usual playgrounds around Woodstock? Come to the BEAUTIFUL and large playground right on the Chattahoochee River. There is also a wonderful walking trial for those of you who would like to get some exercise. Bring your balls, kites, bikes, scooters and a picnic lunch. Directions: Take HWY 92 toward Roswell. Turn right on Dogwood street. (Almost to 400... right after the Krystal burger restaurant.) Keep following this road and you will see the playground equipment on your left.

Mon. Aug. 11th

Fox Tale Books

Storytime

11a

Fox Tale Book Shoppe is an exciting bookstore. Treat yourself to a visit, and join in on the storytime of amazement. Cost: Free! For more information go to www.foxtalebookshoppe.com or call (770) 516-9989. Directions: From GA Hwy. 92 turn left onto Canton Rd./Main Street towards Old Town Woodstock. Then make a slight right onto East Main Street. End at 105 East Main Street, Woodstock, GA.

Mon. Aug. 11th

Playtime @ Kidzstock

3:30p

Come spend an afternoon at this great playground! Bring a snack and play on the playground. This park is fun for all ages, including a separate fenced in toddler area. Cost: Free. Directions: From 575, travel on Hwy 92 toward Roswell until you come to the light at Neese Rd (right before Trickum Rd), turn left at the light and turn right immediately into the church parking lot in front of the playground.

Tues. Aug. 12th

Imagine It! Target Free

Second Tuesdays

1p

Join the MOMS and their children at an interactive exhibit that’s hands-on. Imagine IT! offers encounters with some of the tale's famous characters, and encourages curiosity through an adventure in learning. For more info go to http://www.imagineit-cma.org or call (404) 659-KIDS. Cost: Adults and Children FREE sponsored by Target. Directions: Travel on I-75 South. Exit Exit Williams Street; Go straight off the exit onto Williams Street; Turn right onto Baker Street; The museum is located on the corner of Baker Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.

Wed. Aug. 13th

Coffee Club @ Serene Bean

9:30a

Now that school is back in session, take some time for yourself. Join your fellow moms for coffee and conversation at the Serene Bean. Bring the little ones along and we can play at the Woodstock City Park gazebo after we get our coffee. You don't have to be a coffee drinker to join us. The Serene Bean offers breakfast items, tea, cocoa and juice as well. Cost: Varies between $1.50- $4. Directions: The Serene Bean is located in downtown Woodstock at the intersection of Main Street and Towne Lake Parkway.

Thurs. Aug. 14th

Board Meeting

Jump n’ Bounce @ Monkey Joe’s

10:30a

Come out to Monkey Joe's in Kennesaw/Marietta and let your kid’s jump, slide, run, climb, and laugh until they drop! It is one of the biggest indoor playgrounds you have ever seen, and they have a separate toddler area with softer smaller things to climb on, with parent seating. They also have a concession stand and TVs and a wireless internet cafe for parents. No outside food allowed! Don’t forget to bring or wear socks! Cost: Children 3 and older are $7.99 each. For more information go to http://www.monkeyjoes.com/store30066.aspx. Directions: Take 575 South to Exit 1 and turn left on to Barrett Parkway. Cross under 575 and go up a couple of lights. Turn left into the Prado shopping center (Stein Mart, Ross, Publix, etc…). Monkey Joe’s is located behind the shopping center near the Bally’s gym.

Fri. Aug. 15th

Calendar Meeting @

Dunkin Donuts

9a-9:30a

Head on over to Dunkin Donuts for a sweet breakfast while we brainstorm for some fun activities for our September calendar. Cost: Between $1.50-$7.00; varies. Directions: Exit off on exit 7/Woodstock. Pass 575 Parkway, and you’ll see the Dunkin Donuts on your left; right next to the QT gas station.


Fri. Aug. 15th

MNO @ Sun Dial

Resturant Bar & View

7:30pRSVP by 08/11

The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View is Atlanta's only tri-level dining complex featuring a revolving upscale restaurant, a rotating cocktail lounge and an observatory View Level offering a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the magnificent Atlanta skyline. An Atlanta tradition,thousands of locals and tourists board the scenic glass elevators each year to climb the hotel's 73 stories to The Sun Dial for its unbeatable views, classic cuisine, live jazz and relaxing ambiance. Situated 723 feet above the city, The Sun Dial's diverse menu offers Chef Christian Messier's seasonally-influenced contemporary American cuisine including lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. With spectacular views, tantalizing menus and live jazz to create the perfect ambience, The Sun Dial Restaurant Bar & View truly is the ultimate Atlanta dining experience. Valet Parking: The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar, & View will validate parking for dinners for up to three hours in the hotel parking in the motor lobby of the hotel. Proper attire is always required at The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View. Relax and enjoy the views as casual attire is acceptable during our lunch hours and at all times in The Bar and The View. As day turns to night, dinner hours are a bit more formal and we ask for business casual attire. Please be mindful of our other guests and refrain from wearing athletic gear, shorts, hats, and flip-flops. Cost: Appetizers vary between $9-$15; Entrees $29-$38; and Desserts are $8. For more information to go www.sundialrestaurant.com. Directions: GA-400 feeds into I-85 South. The two interstates merge shortly before downtown. Take exit 249A, Courtland Street (one way-exit ramp merges into flow of traffic). Follow to third traffic light and turn right on International Boulevard (one way). Follow to third block, crossing over to Peachtree Street, our motor lobby will be at the end of the block on the left. Welcome to The Westin Peachtree Plaza. RSVP deadline is MONDAY, 08/11. **Carpool is an option to this activity**

Mon. Aug. 18th

Exotic Animal

Encounters@ Atlanta Zoo

12p

Daily events, including zookeeper talks, training demonstrations, and animal encounters are included with zoo admission. Special animal feedings also occur throughout the day and include gorilla and orangutan feedings between 2pm and 2:45pm daily. Cost: Children (3-12) $12; Adults $17.99; Children (2 & under) Free. For more information go to http://www.zooatlanta.org or call (404) 624-5822. Directions: Off Interstate 75/85, take Exit 246 (Fulton Street) and drive east on Fulton Street. Turn right at Capitol Avenue. Follow Capitol Ave. to first light, turn left on Georgia Avenue. Georgia Avenue ends at the Cherokee Avenue lot.

Tues. Aug. 19th

Members Meeting

@ Dupree Park

10a

It’s already August and school is in session. So pack a lunch for you and your littler ones and head on over to Dupree Park where we will hold our monthly members meeting. Dupree Park has a fenced in playground so the children can play safely. While you’re there, they can slide on the slides, play tag, swing, build sandcastles, and also feed the ducks! Cost: Free. Directions: FROM TOWNLAKE take Hwy 575. Exit on 7 Woodstock. Turn left onto Hwy. 92. Turn left onto Neese Road. Dupree Park will be on the right. FROM ROSWELL take Hwy 92. Turn right onto Neese Road. Dupree Park will be on the right.

Wed. Aug. 20th

Circle of Friends

10a

Come and join our Circle of Friends - Get together with your fellow moms to discuss anythingthat is on your mind - current events, children's phases/parenting issues or even the latest celebrity gossip. Bring a snack to share and come ready to enjoy some good adult conversation, make new friends and maybe even learn something new. Kids are invited of course. See you there! Cost: Free! Directions: 406 Gael Way, Woodstock, GA 30188. Take hwy. 92 towards Roswell and make a left onto Woodlands Parkway. Take a right at the first street on the roundabout. Make a left at Revillion Way. Make another left on AnnaZanes Place. End at 406 Gael Way (Nina Garcia's house).

Thurs. Aug. 21st

Ice Cream Social @

Woodstock Community

Park

3:30p

Join us for a fun way to socialize and eat delicious ice cream. The kids can play on the fenced-in playground at Woodstock Community Church. When you RSVP please list what you will bring! We will need two people to bring ice cream, one person to bring bowls and spoons, and at least two people to bring toppings, but more are welcome. Directions: Woodstock Community Church is on the northwest corner of Main Street (Hwy 5) and Towne Lake Parkway. Parking is behind the church off of Towne Lake Parkway.

Fri. Aug. 22nd

Movies in the Park @ East Cobb Park

6p

Bring your family and come view some of your favorite flicks outside on the BIG screen at the park! Pack some snack or a picnic dinner and enjoy the playground and park. There will be live music to listen to and a bounce house before the film begins. Activities begin at 6pm sharp. Film begins at dusk. Cost: Free. For more info go to http://www.eastcobbpark.org. Directions: Take 575 South to 75 South. Get off at exit 265 and take the GA-120 loop towards Marietta/Roswell. Take that to the Roswell Road exit. Turn left on to Roswell Road and take that to the park, which will be on the right side. End at 3322 Roswell Road.


Mon. Aug. 25th

Lunch @ McCallister’s

12p

If you are looking for an inexpensive yet good place to eat then come to McAlister's Deli. This family friendly deli has tons of choices - baked potatoes, salads, sandwiches, soups - and a great kids menu. They are best known for their chili in a bread bowl and sweet tea! So plan on joining your fellow moms for lunch and some good conversation. Directions: Merge onto I-575 S/GA-5 S via the ramp on the LEFT. Take the CHASTAIN ROAD exit, EXIT 3, toward I-75 N. Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on CHASTAIN RD NW. Turn LEFT onto BUSBEE PKWY NW. End at 2950 Busbee Parkway, Suite 102 Kennesaw, GA 30144 (across from Garden Ridge and the PGA golf store).

Tues. Aug. 26th

Bumper Bowling @ Woodstock

Lanes

3p

Let’s head inside for some fun bumper bowling! Come experience the fun of bowling at AMF ... Where good friends meet good times. Cost: At the AMF Bowling Center in Woodstock the prices are (Weekdays before 5 pm); Kids 12 and under: $3.25/game + $3.00 for shoesAdults: $3.75/game + $4.00 for shoes. For further details and pricing visit their website at http://www.amf.com/woodstocklanes/centerHomepage.htm or call at (770) 926-2200.Directions: I575 north to Hwy 92 Woodstock. Turn right on Hwy 92 and turn left just before the McDonalds and drive down the back you will see the AMF Bowling Center on the right hand side (where the old Wal-Mart used to be).

Wed. Aug. 27th

The UltimatePlaydate @ East

Cobb Park

4p-7p

Every Wednesday afternoon, weather permitting, live music performed at the park by Jay Memory, local resident and founding member of the popular national act Memory Dean. Songs include classic hits and sing-alongs for kids. Cost: Free! For more info, check out: www.eastcobbpark.org. Directions: Take 575 South to 75 South. Get off at exit 265 and take the GA-120 loop towards Marietta/Roswell. Take that to the Roswell Road exit. Turn left on to Roswell Road and take that to the park, which will be on the right side. End at 3322 Roswell Road.

Thurs. Aug. 28th

Woodstock Library

Storytime

10:15a

Every week the library offers a FREE story time with singing, dancing, and creative children's stories for all ages accompanied by an adult. The library building has a great children's section including a train engine to play in. The Librarians ask that we arrive 15 minutes prior in order to participate in this activity. Max number of children is 30. So get there early! Cost: FREE! Directions: Take 575N to Exit 8 (Towne Lake). Take a right off exit then take a left at first light (Woodstock Pkwy.). Take Woodstock Pkwy. to light and make right onto Ridgewalk Pkwy. Take Ridgewalk to light (over railroad tracks). Turn right at light onto Hwy. 5, library will be on your left.

Fri. Aug. 29th

PBK Sing-a-long

& Indoor Soft Play

10a

North Point Mall’s Pottery Barn Kids hosts a session of singing, dancing, and playing with children's entertainer Gail Burnett. Afterwards, head on over to the indoor soft playground for some more fun! Cost: Free. For more information call (678) 624-0149. Directions: Take Hwy 92 toward Roswell. Turn left on to Mansell Rd. Go under 400. Left at the next traffic light on to North Point Parkway. Mall is on the left.End at 1000 Northpoint Circle, Northpoint Mall, Alpharetta, GA 30022.

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