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August 2008 Newsletter
August 2008 Newsletter
August 2008 Newsletter
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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
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 jjkori@comcast.net 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.
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
gbattey@gmail.com. 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 bnbm@bellsouth.net, 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
heavenbarnett@mac.com 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!
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.
Small Groups
Activity 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 bnbm@bellsouth.net or by phone at (770) 592-4961.
Coffee Club
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.
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 mitchandamynelson@comcast.net or by cell phone at (404) 932-3232.
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 mitchandamynelson@comcast.net.
Fitness Directory
If 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 mitchandamynelson@comcast.net. 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
Income:
Dues New Members $
Dues Renewals $
Fundraiser $
Misc. $
Other (Advertising) $
TOTAL INCOME: $0
Expenses:
Postage $
Copies $
Donations $
Misc. $
Reimbursements $91.50
TOTAL EXPENSES: $0
Membership News
~Hello and Goodbye~
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: Helping Hands Coordinator: MOMS Club Area Coordinator
Nina Garcia (770) 517-7264 Gail Battey (678) 384-4992 Kerry Keough
bassilnina@aol.com gbattey@gmail.com 3045 Sharon Lane
Cumming, GA 30041
Administrative Vice President: Party/Craft Coordinator: 770-889-4975
Maya Arabia (404) 514-8586 Nina Garcia (770) 517-7264 keo3045@gmail.com
alandmaya@yahoo.com bassilnina@aol.com
MOMS Club GA Area Coordinator
mailto:tripp1113@yahoo.comMem Newsletter Editor: Kimberly Sherman
bership Vice President: Heaven Barnett (404) 641-7655 520 Oak Bridge Trail
Catherine Moore (678) 367-1162 heavenbarnett@mac.com Alpharetta, GA 30022
bluecanary42@netscape.net 770-753-9691
Website Mistress: KimberlySherman@bellsouth.net
Treasurer: Bethany Mashini (770) 517-0965
Dana Wood (770) 928-4600 bmashini@gmail.com MOMS Club Asst Regional
danarwood@msn.com Coordinator
Chapter Historian Allie Roberts
Secretary: Betty Miller (770) 592-4961 11010 N. Lamont Court
Amy Nelson (678) 445-9454 bnbm@bellsouth.net Fredericksburg, VA 22407
mitchandamynelson@comcast.net 540-786-7777
Big Sister Program Coordinator allie@wildlink.com
Calendar Coordinator: Catherine Moore (678) 367-1162
Heaven Barnett (404) 641-7655 bluecanary42@netscape.net Inquiries outside your local area can be
heavenbarnett@mac.com made by sending an e-mail to
Activities Group Liaison MOMSClub@aol.com or by writing to:
Playgroup Liaison: Betty Miller (770) 592-4961 The MOMS Club,
Julie Kori (678) 880-1983 bnbm@bellsouth.net 1464 Madera Rd. #N 191,
jjkori@comcast.net Simi Valley, CA 93065.
(Please include a $2 donation when
requesting information by mail.)
Toys - $60
Train Table
Wooden Train Set
Box of LEGOS
Contact Tiffany Howard if interested in any of these items at tlctarheel@yahoo.com 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 tlctarheel@yahoo.com 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 tlctarheel@yahoo.com 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 bnbm@bellsouth.net or
(770) 592-4961 if interested.
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Lunch @ Bumper Bowling @ The Ultimate Woodstock Library PBK Sing-a-long &
McCallister’s Woodstock Lanes Playdate @ East Storytime Soft Play @ North
12p 3p Cobb Park 10:15a Point Mall
4p 10a
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Fri. Aug. 1st 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
“The Little more information go to http://www.kudzuplayhouse.org or call (770) 594-1020. Directions:
Mermaid” @ Take Hwy. 92 towards Roswell. Turn left onto Alpharetta Hwy. End at 10743 Alpharetta Highway
Kudzu Roswell, GA 30076
Playhouse
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Sat. Aug. 2nd 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
Summer (678) 445-6518. Directions: From GA Hwy. 92 turn left onto Canton Rd./Main Street towards
Concert @ Old Town Woodstock. Then make a slight right onto East Main Street. End at the gazebo.
Woodstock
City Park
7:30p
Sun. Aug. 3rd Sunday Rocks! presented by DanceDanceRevolution® and Chase is excited to
announce a bonus concert featuring one of the biggest stars in pop music: Raven
Sunday ROCKS Symoné! This concert is FREE with park admission and will conclude the Sunday
w/Raven @ Rocks! Presented by DanceDanceRevolution® and Chase concert series. Make plans to attend this
Six Flags 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
4p 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 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
Board play at tables out of reach of little hands. Or if you're a lucky mom who has a free morning with
Games the kids at camp, come and enjoy it with friends & games. You can come just one time or on a
For MOMS 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
10a-12p first stop sign (Willow Way). I'm on the left. End at Mandy Squires home at 1627 Willow Way.
Tues. Aug. 5th 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
Pool Day @ at the next light onto Ridgewalk Pkwy (just before the Rec Center). Turn Left on Ridge Trail. Alta
The Moore’s 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
10a breezeway.
Wed. Aug. 6th 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.
“PLAY” For more information call (770) 650-0122. Directions: Take Hwy. 92 towards Roswell. Turn
an Activity right onto Crabapple Road; End at 10930 Crabapple Rd Suite 15 Roswell, GA 30075.
Center for Kids
10:30a
Wed. Aug. 6th 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
Splash Car following systems: computer, water recycling & power saver. We’ll get to see and hear about a car
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Wash Tour 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
3p Wal-Mart parking lot. End at Splash Car Wash, 12176 Hwy 92, Woodstock, GA 30188.
RSVP by 08/01
Thurs. Aug. 7th 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
Playdate @ catch up on everyone’s summer vacations. There are train tables and much more!! Cost: Free.
Hobbytown Directions: Take I-575 to Barrett Parkway. Turn right onto Barrett Parkway. Barrett Parkway
USA turns into Ernest W Barrett Parkway. End at 840 Ernest Barrett Parkway.
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Fri. Aug. 8th 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
Chattahoochee you who would like to get some exercise. Bring your balls, kites, bikes, scooters and a picnic
Park & lunch. Directions: Take HWY 92 toward Roswell. Turn right on Dogwood street. (Almost to
Playgroung 400... right after the Krystal burger restaurant.) Keep following this road and you will see the
playground equipment on your left.
10:30a
Mon. Aug. 11th 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
Fox Tale call (770) 516-9989. Directions: From GA Hwy. 92 turn left onto Canton Rd./Main Street
Books towards Old Town Woodstock. Then make a slight right onto East Main Street. End at 105 East
Storytime Main Street, Woodstock, GA.
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Mon. Aug. 11th 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:
Playtime @ From 575, travel on Hwy 92 toward Roswell until you come to the light at Neese Rd (right before
Kidzstock Trickum Rd), turn left at the light and turn right immediately into the church parking lot in front
of the playground.
3:30p
Tues. Aug. 12th 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
Imagine It! adventure in learning. For more info go to http://www.imagineit-cma.org or call (404) 659-KIDS.
Target Free Cost: Adults and Children FREE sponsored by Target. Directions: Travel on I-75 South. Exit
Second Exit Williams Street; Go straight off the exit onto Williams Street; Turn right onto Baker Street;
Tuesdays The museum is located on the corner of Baker Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
1p
Wed. Aug. 13th 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
Coffee Club @ City Park gazebo after we get our coffee. You don't have to be a coffee drinker to join us. The
Serene Bean 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
9:30a Street and Towne Lake Parkway.
Thurs. Aug. 14th 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
Board Meeting 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
Jump n’ Bounce allowed! Don’t forget to bring or wear socks! Cost: Children 3 and older are $7.99 each. For
@ Monkey Joe’s 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.
10:30a 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 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
Calendar exit 7/Woodstock. Pass 575 Parkway, and you’ll see the Dunkin Donuts on your left; right next to
Meeting @ the QT gas station.
Dunkin Donuts
9a-9:30a
3:30p
Fri. Aug. 22nd 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
Movies in the music to listen to and a bounce house before the film begins. Activities begin at 6pm sharp. Film
Park @ East begins at dusk. Cost: Free. For more info go to http://www.eastcobbpark.org. Directions: Take
Cobb Park 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
6p will be on the right side. End at 3322 Roswell Road.
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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 verainsurance@yahoo.com.
Betty Miller
Heritage 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!
Danyel Owens
Tastefully 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 Parkes
Tastefully 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 sopieparkes@comcast.net.
Debra Richards
MonaVie-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 Brannon
MOM 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 Dahlheim
Simply 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 Dahlheim
Ribbon 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.