july 2008 newsletter

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

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July 2008 Newsletter

President’s Message- Meet the Board

Your new MOMS Club board has been elected! Here is a little message from each of them so we can get to know them a little bit more.

President - Nina Garcia: Hello Everybody, I am Nina Garcia and I am proud to be serving as your president for the upcoming year. Since I am still fairly new to the Mom's Club I would like to share a little bit about myself. My husband, Danny, and I moved to Woodstock in June of 2005 from Wilmington, DE. We were anxious to be closer to our family in Florida so when Danny received a great job offer from a local pharmaceutical company we decided to relocate to the Atlanta area. Shortly after we settled into our home, we became pregnant and were blessed with the birth of our son, Gabriel (now 21 months old). In order to meet fellow moms and learn more about the Woodstock area, I became a member of the Mom’s Club last June. When I am not doing the usual “mom things” I enjoy watching movies, scrapbooking, crafting, and reading. I also love to go dancing and my newest interest is playing team trivia at various Atlanta restaurants and coffee houses. I have many new ideas and hopes for the Mom’s Club as we begin another year of fun, bonding, and making memories. I look forward to seeing many of you at future Mom’s Club events!

Administrative Vice-President (AVP) - Maya Arabia: My name is Maya Arabia and I am a currently approaching my fourth year as a Moms Club member. I transferred from the Acworth West Chapter March ‘06. My husband and I moved to Woodstock because of the great community, schools, and because of the many conveniences of its location. I have one child; Gavin Arabia, 3 years old. Gavin and I have made many great friendships through Moms Club. Our weeks are filled with many activities. We enjoy park days, field trips, and reaching out to others through social work. We have been very lucky to be a part of something so big. I am thrilled to be starting another year as the AVP. Thank you for my nomination and I look forward to another fun filled year!

Membership Vice President (MVP) - Catherine Moore: Hi everyone, I’m Catherine Moore! Having enjoyed serving as your President for the past year, I know a lot of you already. For those of you that I haven’t met or haven’t gotten to know as well, here's a little bit about me: I moved to Woodstock almost 2 years ago with my salesman husband, Ben, and son, Spencer (now 4 ½). I joined the MOMS Club in October and Audrey (now 1 ½) arrived that December. My non-kid-centric interests include hiking, lots of book reading (primarily fiction) and board games (the Board Games for MOMS is one of my favorite MOMS Club activities). Though it’s more of a rare occurrence these days, I also love going out to eat. I’m looking forward to serving on the board of this great club for another year and helping us find ways to enrich it with new members!

Secretary – Amy Nelson: Hi! I’m Amy Nelson. My husband, Mitch, and I moved to Woodstock in 1999. I have been a member of Moms Club since Feb. 2005, when my son, David, had just turned one. I was so delighted to learn about Moms Club & to connect with other Moms who were staying at home to raise their kiddos too! I think the first 6 months I only did the Moms events…movies, scrapbooking, MNO because Moms Club met my need to connect with other moms! It’s been fun to see the blessings of Moms Club expand for us over the past three years, as we have been involved in many of the activities, gymnastics, tours etc. during each month & connected with many of you. This next fall David will start pre-K and will be in school for the first time, so we will see you all more at the afternoon activities, movie club, members’ meetings, etc. I am delighted to have more time this year with David being in school to give back to the club by serving at Secretary. We have a great club & I am delighted to be apart of it!! And I am delighted to serve you all this year as many of you have served us!!

Treasurer - Dana Wood: I’m your new treasurer, Dana Wood. I knew that finance degree would come in good for something one day! Being the native Texan that I am, I received my degree from SMU in Dallas, TX, where I grew up and lived until moving to Atlanta. My husband’s job with Fidelity Investments brought us here in 1993. We have a 4 year old, Christopher, and a sassy little 19-month-old named Olivia (one of each, we are done!). I joined the MOMS Club last spring after coming home from working a full-time job only to find I had few friends outside of work. It has really helped me transition to this new and exciting life as a stay at home mom. Other things I enjoy are good Mexican food, sushi, movies, scrapbooking, and quality time with the family.


Club NewsNorth Metro Gymnastics **Special rate for Woodstock MOMS Club participants**. The special pricing is for the following 2 weeks only.

Week 4: June 30th – July 4th Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00am-1:00pm for $60. 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 NOW Forming! Don't miss out on the fun and friendships! Thanks to all the moms who responded with interest to joining a playgroup. We have several new groups that have started meeting. Playgroups

are a wonderful way to get to know some other moms with kids around your child's age. It is a great way for the little ones to socialize and play with their peers and for moms to chat about life. If you are not in a playgroup and would like to know what is available, please contact Julie Kori at (678) 880-1983 or [email protected].

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 Karen Czaplicki: When I was asked to write about who I am it was really difficult to decide what to share. I at first thought to share about how I have lived in Woodstock for two years, and that I am originally from Connecticut. I also thought to share that I graduated with a Sports Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut, only to then go back to school to receive a master’s degree in Elementary Education. It seemed appropriate to discuss that I was a fifth grade teacher prior to staying home with my beautiful daughter, Mary, and that I am currently going back to Georgia State University for a doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education. However,

upon closer examination of who I am and where I am from I decided to share a poem with you that I wrote a few years ago. I added a few new lines and omitted some others, but it sums up who I am pretty nicely.

Where I’m FromI am from love.

From kisses and hugsand “this little piggy” on my toes.

I am from sunny side up eggs mashed with bread and

washed down with hot tea.I am from t.v. trays that we used to set up

on Saturday nights, while eating boiled hot dogs and potato chips as we watched movies.I am from humor, mopeds, tree forts, and self-made wooden rafts that never seemed to float on the stream by my house.

I am from Atari, especially Frogger and Q-bertand from Lake George, NY where my family vacationed every year.

I am from sports like basketball and hiking

and especially playing soccer, which is how I met my husband.I am from board games, like Taboo and Pictionary,

and I am from card games like Pinochle and Uno-which is how my husband proposed.I am from love.

From kisses and hugsAnd “this little piggy” on my daughter’s toes.

I am from love.

Heaven Barnett: Hi! As some of you know, I have three children, Anna (10), Thomas (4), and William (3). I have been married to my husband, Shawn, for five years! We met through a mutual friend of ours after both just breaking off engagements to other people. It seems as though we met at the right time and the right place! I am originally from Boston, Massachusetts being third in line from a family of seven children, and at age 9 moved to Northern California where I call Auburn my hometown. My little family and I moved to Woodstock, Georgia for my husband’s job in 2004. It’s pretty, calmer, and has a slower pace of life that I so needed. I love to play sports and I enjoy going to see them. I played soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, softball, and was head cheerleader

throughout high school and some college. I went to college studying early childhood, acting and singing. I put my dreams of becoming a singer, actress, and teacher on hold to take guardianship, and care for Anna. Family is more important, but I intend to finish what I started and get my voice on record before it’s too late. I enjoy directing pageants, judging pageants, scrapbooking, designing special cards and announcements, and watching movies! I belong to the Movie Club, Scrapbooking Club, am the calendar coordinator, and newsletter editor for the MOMS Club. “Thanks for all of your fun ideas too for the calendar!” I love being a stay-at-home Mommy! I’ve been blessed daily to stay home and be a part of everything my children do. Being with them all day, volunteering at school, going to therapy, doctor appointments, and going to award ceremonies has all been rewarding and educational. You only live once, so I try to live life to it’s fullest. Having dirty handprints on the walls, mud tracks leading up to the front door, and pretty pictures made for me is truly a blessing and a dream come true. Thanks for letting me share!!


Small GroupsActivity Groups Information - July 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:

Movie Club Movie Club is an opportunity to get out and go see a movie at one of our local theatres with other moms this summer! Mark your calendars for the second Friday of every month. The dates are as follows: July

11th, Aug. 8th, & Sept. 12th. All Movie Club members determine each Movie Club movie. All members are welcome, so if you haven't come before, come join us for a great time, popcorn and less potty breaks. 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 YOURgym 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

Vera Hurioglu (7/20) Jonah Friedman (07/09) Nathan Robbins (07/24)

Treasury ReportDollars and Cents

TREASURY REPORT July 2008

BEGINNING BALANCE: $552.48

Income:Dues New Members $

Dues Renewals $100.00Fundraiser $Misc. $Other (Advertising) $

TOTAL INCOME: $100.00

Expenses:Postage $Copies $Donations $50.00 (Remember Georgia’s Children Foundation)Misc. $90.00 (Family Picnic)

Reimbursements $

TOTAL EXPENSES: $140.00

ENDING BALANCE: $512.48


Membership News ~Hello and Goodbye~

Welcome New Members: Up for Renewal: Farewell to:Marcie ArmstrongSimone Friedman

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].

1. Train table and wooden train set and box of legos all for 60$

2. Winnie the Pooh nursery items for sale: music and lights for crib, womb and music bear for crib, mobile (guess bears), 2 fitted Pooh crib sheets, Pooh and Tigger shelf. All for 50$ or will sell separately.

3. A crib bed set with quilt, 3 valances, and bumper all cream colored by Kidsline. It is really nice and has embroidered sun and moon very subtle. It is very gender neutral and good quality. 25$ (not pictured)

4. A mission style antique dinning room table for sale for $200.00 pictures available upon request. Contact Tiffany Howard if interested in any of these items at [email protected] or (404) 822-7661.


July 2008Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1Thomas Playdate @ Hobbytown USA10a

2DAC KIDS A Pirate’s Cove10:30a

3Fantastic 4th

Celebration @ Stone Mountain7p

Independence Day 4Woodstock Parade10a

5

6 7Blueberry Pick’n @ Berry Patch Farms10a

8Regal Cinemas“Alvin And The Chipmunks”10aSHARP

9Serenade Pool Day10:30a.m.-12:30

10Board MeetingMommy & Me @ Southern Museum10a-11a

11Ice Cream Social @ Rita’s1p

12

13 14Board Games For MOMS10a-12p

15Weatherstone Pool Day10:30a

16Members Meeting @ Canton/Hwy. 92 McDonald’s 11a

17Southern Prep10a

18MNO @ Apple Bee’s7p

19

20 21Firehouse #14 Tour10a RSVP by 07/18

22Acworth Beach at Cauble Park10:30a

23TLAC- “The Jungle Book”10aSHARP

The Ultimate Playdate 4p

24Giggles Under the Star @ Rose Creek Library10:30a

25Chuck-E-Cheese12p

26

27 28Keepsake Memory Tile 11a-12p

29Water Fun @ the Anderson’s10a

30Wachovia Bank Tour3p-4p

31Monkey Joes 10a


Activities DescriptionsJuly 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.

Tues. July 1st

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.

Wed. July 2nd

A Pirate’s Cove @

DAC KIDS

10:30a

DACKids is an adventure in imagination and play. Foam ball cannons, clatter bridges, and wooden forts allow kids to stage their own mock battles on the high seas. They can be Captain Kidd battling the waves in his pirate ship, or they can fight their way through obstacles at Pirates Cove. An undersea adventure awaits them as they make their way through the lair of a Giant Octopus. DAC Kids’ pirate crew is on hand to make sure each little swabbie has safe, clean FUN. Come join us in the adventure!!!Cost: $7.99/child; Children under 2 are free with a paying sibling. For more info go to http://www.dackids.com/contact.html. Directions: Off of Hwy. 575, take the Chastain road exit and head west; when you get to Cobb Parkway, make a right hand turn so you are headed North. When you pass a Wal-mart on the left-hand side of the road, DAC is on the other side of that hill. Loring Road is the next left-hand turn; across the street from the Blue Spring subdivision. It has a two-story clock tower. End at 3102 Loring Road, Acworth, GA.

Thurs. July 3rd

Fantastic 4th

Celebration @ Stone

Mountain

7p

Stone Mountain Park explodes with excitement in this annual Independence Day salute. Each evening begins with the 25th Anniversary Lasershow Spectacular featuring a special intro, and is followed by an amazing fireworks display right in front of the mountain! Cost: The Lasershow and fireworks are free. Parking permit required for vehicle entry to the park - $10.00 for a one-day permit. For more information go to http://www.stonemountainpark.com or call (770) 498-5690. Directions: From Alpharetta (via GA 400) Take GA 400 South to I-285 East. Once on I-285 East, go past I-85 to Exit 39B, the U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Travel 7.7 miles and take exit 8, the Stone Mountain Park Main Entrance. Follow the exit ramp to the East Gate entrance of Stone Mountain Park.

Fri. July 4th

Freedom Fest Parade &

Festival

10a

It’s time to celebrate the 4th of July and get those flags out of the attic to wave alongside the parade lines. The exciting, entertaining Woodstock parade starts at 10 AM at the old Wal-Mart and goes north on Main Street through the Old Town merchant district. The Fourth of July festival continues from 11AM to 3PM after the parade, in downtown City Park with food, children’s games, arts and crafts, & more. Cost: Free! Directions: Travel on Hwy. 92 going North; turn left onto Canton Hwy./Main Street. Parking lot will be on your left.

Mon. July 7th

Blueberry Pick’n @ Berry Patch

Farms

10a

Berry Patch Farms has blueberries! Grab a bucket and fill it with the best blueberries in Georgia! Their blueberries are never sprayed with pesticides. They are totally pesticide-free, so feel free to eat them right off the bushes! Blueberries can be frozen for your blueberry muffins, pancakes and desserts all year long. Cost: $1.69/pound of berries. For more info go to http://www.berrypatchfarms.net/blueberries.htm or call (770) 926-0561. Directions: From I-575 North take Exit 8 (Towne Lake Parkway); turn right onto Towne Lake Parkway and go through Woodstock; Towne Lake Parkway becomes Arnold Mill Road; at the RR crossing Berry Patch Farms will be approximately 6 mi on right. End at 786 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA.

Tues. July 8th

Regal Cinemas“Alvin And The

Chipmunks”

10aSHARP

Here’s another chance to get out of the summer heat! This time we will head over to the Regal Theater behind Town Center Mall for another FREE kid’s movie. There we will see Alvin And The Chipmunks!! (PG). Don’t forget to arrive @ 9:40a or earlier to get on line!! Directions: Take 575 South to Exit 3 and turn right on to Chastain Road. Take Chastain to Busbee Parkway and turn left. Take Busbee to Ring Road (you will pass LA Fitness on your right). Turn left at the light on to Ring Road and follow that to the theater which will be on the left side.

Wed. July 9th Come cool down on another hot day at the Serenade Subdivision pool!!! The kids will love to run through the big mushroom and waterfall! There is lots of seating, so pack a lunch too. Cost: Free!


Serenade Pool Day

10:30a-12:30p

Being hosted by Gail Baittey. Directions: From Hwy 92 turn onto Main St./Canton Hwy toward downtown Woodstock. Make a right at the second stop light, onto Serenade Ln. Go over the RR tracks into the Serenade subdivision. At the second stop sign you will see in front of you, a huge cabana and the pool. Take a right and the parking lot for the pool is immediately on the left. The gate to the pool is locked, so if you can't get in, just yell for Gail Battey and I'll let you in!

Thurs. July 10th

Board Meeting

Mommy & Me@ Southern

Museum

10a-11a

Let’s go learn about the history of TRAINS!! The Mommy & Me Children’s Series (Sponsored by Gas South) will be hosting Trains, Trains, Trains. Imagine, explore, and create! This program series is designed for pre-school age children and their parents. How many types of trains are there in the world? Find out in this fun and exciting program! Free with museum admission. No reservations required. For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173. COST:Adults $7.50; Children 4-12 $5.50; Children 3 and under FREE. Directions: Take I-575 towards Atlanta. Exit off onto Chastain Road (Exit 3) towards I-75. Keep right at the fork to go on Chastain Rd. NW. Chastain Rd. NW becomes McCollum Pkwy NW. Turn right onto S Main St. NW / Old 41 Hwy. NW / GA-293. Turn right onto Cherokee St. NW. End at Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Fri. July 11th

Ice Cream Social @

Rita’s

1p

WOW!!! Rita’s is HERE! It’s finally open and boy are we happy to be going here for our July Ice Cream Social. Head on over to Rita’s for some delicious refreshments and cold desserts. Cost: Varies between $2-$6 depending on what you order. For more information go to http://ritasiceatlanta.com/index.html. Directions: Traveling from Hwy. 575, take exit 7 towards Roswell. Rita’s is located across from the Hwy. 92 & Trickum McDonald’s and the Super Wal-Mart. On the side of where Publix is. End at 12201 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA.

Mon. July 14th

Board GamesFor MOMS

10a-12pSHARP

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!! 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.

Tues. July 15th

Weatherstone Pool Day

10:30a

It’s a day to be had at the Weatherstone pool! Bring your pool toys, swimming suits, SUNSCREEN, and gear for a kid friendly splash fest. Cost: Free! Being hosted by Jenny Jones. Directions: From I-575 north exit 7; turn right and travel east toward Roswell for 3 miles on Highway 92. Turn left onto Weatherstone Drive, located across from the Johnny's Pizza. Drive down the hill, straight through 2 stop signs and pool/tennis will be on your left.

Wed. July 16th

Members Meeting @

Canton Hwy. & Hwy. 92

McDonald’s

11a

Mark your calendars for a mid- summer member’s meeting. The kids can keep cool in the inside play area as we discuss business and share recent vacation stories over lunch. It’s always a fun time. Cost:Free; unless you were to purchase a snack or lunch that varies in price. Directions: Travel on Hwy. 92 going North; turn left onto Canton Hwy./Main Street by flipping a U-TURN! Parking lot will be on your right.

Thurs. July 17th

Southern Prep

10a

It’s a DROP IN PLAY DATE where kids and moms can play together or moms can just watch the kids.At Southern Prep there are in-ground trampolines, tumble tracks, x-large foam pit, bounce house(s), zip line and more. This is a fun for ALL ages’ activity. For more info go to www.southern-prep.com or call (770) 874-5200. Cost: $6 per child/$4 for siblings...First visit is FREE! Directions: From I75 take Exit 267A (canton Hwy). At first traffic light turn RIGHT onto Sandy Plaines Rd. Go to 2nd Traffic light and turn RIGHT onto W Oak Pkwy. Immediately turn LEFT into North Point Business Park. We are all the way down on the right: Suite 218 (look for the sign that says Southern Athletics). End at 1880 West Oak Pkwy, Suite 218 Marietta, Ga 30062.

Fri. July 18th

MNO @ Chili’s Bar

& Grill

7p

It’s a MNO… FINALLY! Join in on the fun and relaxing conversations. Head on over to Chili’s at Towne Lake. Cost: Varies depending on what you order. For more info go to www.chilis.com or call (770) 592-7676. Directions: Go onto Hwy. 575, exit onto Towne Lake exit #8. Turn left at the signal lights onto Towne Lake Parkway. Chili’s will be on your immediate right hand side. End at 1460 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA.

Mon. July 21st WOW!!! We get to go meet the men who are real HEROS. Join in on the action with your fellow moms and kids to have a super cool tour at Firehouse Station #14! There we will get to see where the firemen


Firehouse #14 Tour

10aRSVP by 07/18

eat, sleep, train, and touch their very vibrant red truck they drive. They are very excited to meet us as much as we are in meeting them. You’ll even get a fun bag of surprises to bring home. Cost: Free! Directions: Take Main Street; turn right onto Arnold Mill Road; End at 225 Arnold Mill, Woodstock, GA. EARLY RSVP by Friday, 07/18/08.

Tues. July 22nd

Acworth Beach

at Cauble Park

10:30a

Let’s go to the beach! Bring a lunch, sun block, blanket, and water toys. There’s a park and tables, as well as water fun!! See you there! Cost: Free! Directions: from Canton/Woodstock- Take I-575 to Hwy 92(exit 7). Go west on Hwy 92 toward Acworth. Once you cross over I-75, go to your first traffic light and take a right (this is still Hwy. 92). There will be a McDonald's on your right. Continue straight on Hwy 92. Turn left at the yellow caution light (West Lakeshore Drive). Go to the second stop sign and take a right onto Academy Street. Follow Academy Street until you see a sign on your left that reads "Cauble Park". You will see the parking lot and the beach house. Note: Highway 92 is also called Lake Acworth Dr. at many points.

Wed. July 23rd

TLAC- “The Jungle Book”

10aSHARP

Disney's musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's great adventure story of Mowgli, a boy who is raised by wolves being returned to the village to save him from the tiger, Shere Khan! With all your favorite songs: "The Bare Necessities", "I Wanna Be Like You" and many more! Cost: $8/person. For more info go to www.TLACLive.org or call (678) 494-4251. Directions: Take I-575 to Towne Lake Parkway - exit 8 - turn left. Veer right at the fork in the road to stay on Towne Lake Parkway. Turn left onto Bells Ferry Road. Turn right onto Commerce Parkway. The Towne Lake Arts Center, 6576 Commerce Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30189.

Wed. July 23rd

The Ultimate Playdate

4p

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. July 24th

Giggles Underthe Stars@ Rose Creek

Library

10:30a

Giggles Under the Stars productions brings you a rockin’ variety act, “The Ugly Bug Show!” Ed Scuttlebug hosts a very, very big show complete with La Cucaracha and the Beetles, live. Cost: Free! Directions: Go onto Hwy. 575, exit onto Towne Lake exit #8. Turn left at the signal lights onto Towne Lake Parkway. Chili’s will be on your immediate right hand side. Arrive at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA. On the right!

Fri. July 25th

Marietta’sChuck E.Cheese’s

12p

Join the moms and children in experiencing a FUN way to eat, play, and laugh! When you first arrive at Chuck E. Cheese's you will pass through the Kid Check area where parents or guardians will have their hand stamped with a number that matches their child's. Chuck E. Cheese's offers the coolest selection of games & rides anywhere. All games & rides are age appropriate for kids. Sit back and enjoy a one-of-kind, animated variety stage show starring the King of Cool himself, Chuck E. Cheese along with some of his friends. After the show Chuck E. will make the rounds to join the kids in the fun times Chuck E. Cheese's has to offer. Chuck E. Cheese believes in the value of a good education. Have your child bring in their most recent report card and they will receive FREE tokens for good grades. For more information call (770) 971-0002. COST: For pizza, drinks, and/or tokens the price ranges between $4.00-$20.00 depending on what your purchase and the amount of tokens wanted. Directions: go to http://www.chuckecheese.com/locations/show-map.php?Id=607. Physical address is 4340 Roswell Road, NE, Marietta, GA 30062.

Mon. July 28th

Keepsake Memory

Tile

11a-12pEARLY RSVP

Drive to the Learning Express in Towne Lake for a fun craft making keepsake memory tiles! Cost:$5/session, ages 4 and up, children must be accompanied at all times. Early RSVP due to space being limited and sessions must be pre-paid on your own timing! For more info call (770) 517-2766. Directions: Take GA-575 to Exit 8. Turn left onto Towne Lake Pkwy. End at 2295 Towne Lake Parkway, Ste 136.

Tues. July 29th

Playtime & Popsicles @ the

Anderson’s

10:30-12:30

Join Jimmy and Tommy for some backyard playtime at our house. We can cool down with some cool treats and watch a movie if we need to if it gets too hot. Limited to five toddlers. Cost: Free! Directions: From 575 head east toward Roswell. Cross the RR tracks at Hyw 5 and continue for about ½ mile. Stonecroft is on the right side across from a car wash and storage facility. Once in Stonecroft, go to the last stop sign and turn left onto Bedford Ct. Our home sits in front of the third set of mailboxes on the left. End at 662 Stonecroft Rd. Call if needed (404) 384-8758.


Wed. July 30th

WachoviaBank Tour

3p-4pRSVP by 07/21

Manager Kathi Slater is creating an awesome tour for us! We’ll check out the safe deposit box area, computers, and money! The big treat will be a look in the vault and possibly even get to see various types of foreign currency. There is a LIMIT of 20 kids. Cost: Free! For more info call (678) 388-7120. Directions: Take Hwy. 92 towards Roswell. End at 12172 Highway 92, Woodstock , GA. EARLY RSVP deadline by Monday, 07/21/08.

Thurs. July 31st

MonkeyJoes

10a

Come out to the new 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. 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. For more info go to: http://www.monkeyjoes.com/store30066.aspx.

Moms Club of Woodstock-South Business Pages

Danyel OwensTastefully Simple-We offer a wide variety of gourmet foods that can be enjoyed right out of the package or prepared within minutes! For catalog and recipes go to www.tastefullysimple.com/web/dowens. $5 OFF ALL GIFT PACKS. Coupon Code:MOMS. All orders must be placed through Danyel Owens by phone or email only.

Stacie ParkesTastefully Simple- TS offers easy-to-prepare gourmet foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen & more time enjoying the rest of their lives. If you’d like to host a home or catalog party, or would like to purchase a gift or personal order then please contact me. Check out the TS product line on my website at www.tastefullysimple.com/web/sparkes or email me at [email protected].

Debra RichardsMonaVie-A delicious & energizing blend of the Brazilian Acai Berry -1 of nature's top super foods & 18 other nutrient dense fruits. Developed w/the philosophy of balance-variety-moderation MonaVie delivers the phytonutrients & antioxidants you need to maintain a healthy/active lifestyle! www.itsberrywonderful.com.

Nancy BrannonMOM MOMS Club special – No cleaning fee for week rentals – a two-bedroom condo with a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico. Check out our family website www.ThinkAlabamaBeaches.com. For any questions call Nancy at (770) 517-6948.

Sherri DahlheimSimply Nutrilite Twist Tubes & ROC2O –Add flavor and health benefits to your water. I am running a special promotion on these items in the months of July and August. Call (770) 527-9990 for more information.


Sherri DahlheimRibbon Gift albums – Need a gift? Ribbon gift albums are perfect for every occasion. Over 20 to choose from including specialty albums for baby, teens, wedding, jewelry, steaks, and more! Website: http://sdahlheim.ordermygift.com or call (770) 527-9990.

Vera Hurioglu Tidewater Beach Resort, Panama City, FL- Opening Jan. 2008! MOMS Club Special! 1 King Bedroom and Bunk Area (Sleeps 4-6). Great amenities! Check website for descriptions at www.panamacitybeachrentcondo.com.

Vera Hurioglu I am an Independent Insurance Agent. FREE quote for auto, home, and business insurance. I work independently with companies like Travelers, Progressive, and MetLife. Will find you best rate. Any questions, please call (770) 262-7394 or email [email protected].

Julie KoriDiscovery Toys- Make learning fun with these award winning toys, games and books. I now have inventory on hand if you need a quick birthday gift. Host a party and earn FREE toys. For more info, contact me at (678) 880-1983 or email [email protected].

Betty MillerAVON Representative. Beauty Products. Skin Care. Bath/Body, Jewelry, Fashions, Fragrances and Gifts. Please contact me for a FREE brochure! Email Betty at [email protected] or call (770) 592-4961.

Betty MillerHeritage Makers Consultant -What stories are hiding in your heart? Life stories, love stories, funny stories, touching stories...we all have so many of them. Let's weave your heritage into storybooks that will last forever.Visit my website: www.mystorybooklady.com to learn how you can take boxes of photographs and turn them in to priceless one-of-a-kind storybooks!


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