December 2008 Newsletter

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December 2008 Newsletter

President’s Message Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful… And since we’ve no place to go, let it snow, let is snow, let is snow! This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Although it usually rings true this time of year, our Mom’s Club December calendar proves otherwise. This month is full of so many fun and traditional activities that we have TONS of places to go. On Dec. 9th we will “take a ride” on the Polar Express. Come on over to my house to watch the Polar Express in 3-D (glasses will be provided). Climb aboard for an exciting adventure to the North Pole! Our Kid’s Christmas Party/Club Connection is on Thursday, Dec. 18th at Timothy Lutheran Church/School. We will have a craft, our annual book swap and even a visit from the jolly old elf himself. We are still looking for a Santa volunteer [suit provided], though. Please contact me ([email protected]) if your husband would like to play Santa for a day.  Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual MNO Christmas Party. This year it will be hosted by Christine Anderson on Friday, December 12th. We will exchange gifts, eat yummy treats we’ve made and “be merry” together. We hope you will join in on the fun! In addition to our holiday happenings, we have our usual monthly events – Circle of Friends, Coffee Club and Walking Club. These are a great way to meet someone new or catch up with old friends while doing something you enjoy. One of our most popular events, Board Games for Moms, will be hosted on a Thursday this month. We hope that the change of day will spark the interest of moms who have wanted to join in on the friendly competition but couldn’t until now. Lastly, we will ring in the New Year with a bang! Amy Nelson has been planning a wonderful and informative event – The Woodstock Community Stranger Safety Event. It will be on January 5th from 10 am – 12:30 pm at Woodstock Public Library. We will be working with local businesses and the police department to spread the word about safety for children and informing the community about the services offered by Safety Net 4 Kids. There will be a stranger safety movie, coloring stations, story time areas, and games for the kids and much more. We are looking for volunteers to sit at the MOM’S Club table to help advertise our club. If you are interested in helping to be part of this amazing event email me ([email protected]) to sign up for a shift. So as you can see we are a busy club this month. If you are feeling the stress of the holidays upon you, take some time to come to some of our events to relax and have fun with other moms and their kids. Together we will share in the joy and warmth of the holiday season and remind ourselves the true reason for the season. May your and your family have a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year! Your President, Nina Garcia MOMS Club® of Woodstock, Georgia—December 2008 Newsletter

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November 2008 MOMS Night Out (MNO) at Dana Wood’s House. Thanks Dana!!

December Service Project We are having a Coat Drive for the month of December. Gently used or new coats, scarfs, gloves, and hats. All ages babies, kids, and adults. If you have been looking to get rid of some old outerwear now is the time. We will be donating them to Timothy Lutheran Church and Preschool. They will be distributing them throughout Cherokee County to families in need. If you have items to donate please bring them to our Monthly Members Meeting at Timothy Lutheran Church December 18th.

Woodstock Community Safety Event We will be co-sponsoring a stranger safety fair at the Woodstock Public Library on Monday, January 5th from 9:30am – 1 pm. We need volunteers to sit at our table to hand out flyers to interested moms, inform prospective members of who we are and what we do and encourage kids to color and win prizes for stranger safety knowledge. The shift times are as follows – two people per shift please: 9:30 – 10:45 am (includes set up time) 10:45 – 11:45 am 11:45 – 1 pm (includes clean up time) If you are able to volunteer please contact Nina Garcia at [email protected] by Wednesday, December 31st. Thank you for your help!

Potential February MNO Seminar - Getting More Organized in 2009?? Speaker: Michelle Cooper, Professional Organizing Consultant and owner of www.put-it-there.com There would be a $5 fee per person with a minimum of 10 ladies needed to host the event. This would cover Michelle’s expertise and travel cost. Topic choices are: a) GETTING ORGANIZED – A REALISTIC GOAL FOR ALL! This presentation would cover the ABC’S of being organized. It would also include organizing you and your family’s schedules as well as paper management in the home. b) “TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE” Time Management Strategies For Today’s Busy People This presentation would explain strategies and gadgets that can help you manage your time wisely. It also will entail a description of how to make the most of calendaring and list making. MOMS Club® of Woodstock, Georgia—December 2008 Newsletter

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If either of these presentations interests you please contact Nina Garcia ([email protected]) by January 10th with the following information: Which night(s) or day(s) of the week work best? AND Which topic above is of MOST interest to you? (A or B) Here’s to being more organized and on top of things in 2009!

Movie Club *Vote on the night of the week and week of the month for Jan.-April. Vote due by Dec. 12th, Fri. It doesn’t seem that Friday nights are the best for most people. If you would like another night so you can join us…please reply with your VOTE! *Also our next Movie Night is Dec. 12th, Friday. Let me know if you’d like to join us and what your movie & theatre choices are.

Treasury Report December 2008 Dollars and Cents BEGINNING BALANCE: Income Dues New Members Dues Renewals TOTAL INCOME:

$435.98 Expenses Misc. $ 159.15 Reimbursements $99.18 TOTAL EXPENSES: $159.15

$0.00 $60.00 $60.00

ENDING BALANCE:

$ 336.83

Happy Birthday to… MOMS

KIDS

Laine Chudy (12/21) Sherri Dahlheim (12/04) Kerry Puello (12/02)

Anna Barnett (12/04) Alexis Freeman (12/07) Clarkston Brannon (12/07) Gage Hawkins (12/11) Corbin Squires (12/18) Audrey Moore (12/29)

Membership News Goodbye to… Christy Bartlett Marianne Butler

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December 8th, 2008 – January 7th, 2009 Sunday 7 Blue = Morning Event Green = Afternoon Event Purple = Family Event

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Monday 8 Birds Unlimited Tour 3:20 p.m. free RSVP by 12/05 15 Christmas Craft & Calendar Coffee @ Catherine’s 10:30 a.m. free 22 NO SCHOOL Christmas Cartoon Classics @ Christine’s 7:00 p.m. free 29 NO SCHOOL Southern “Sledding” @ J. J. Biello 11:00 a.m. free (bring a box from a large present) 5 NO SCHOOL Stranger Safety for Kids @ Woodstock Library 10:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. free

Tuesday 9 Polar Express in 3-D @ Nina’s 10:00 a.m. free Dunkin Donuts Tour 1:00 p.m. free RSVP by 12/05 16 Knitting/Crocheting Group @ Kristin R.’s 9:30 a.m. bring needles/yarn HOOT & HOWL Dinner @ Kayson’s 5:00 p.m. food cost 23 NO SCHOOL Macy’s Pink Pig & Christmas Shopping @ Lennox 10:30 a.m. $3/person for ride on pig 30 NO SCHOOL Picture Show at Merchant’s Exchange around 2:15 p.m. (specific times TBA) $.75/person 6 Hobbytown Playdate 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday 10 Earth, Paint, & Fire Ornament Painting 3:30 p.m. $5 - $10

Thursday 11 Board Games for MOMS @ Maya’s 10:00 a.m. free

17 Circle of Friends @ Kristin F.’s 10:30 a.m. free

18 Club Connection Potluck, Book Swap, & Santa Visit 4:00 p.m. free/dish to share

Walking Club @ Shallowford Track 3:30 p.m. free 24 NO SCHOOL Christmas Eve

25 NO SCHOOL Christmas Day

Friday 12Gymnastics Class 11:00 a.m. $5/child RSVP by 12/08 Edible Holiday Craft @ Amy N’s 1:30 p.m. ingredient for snack Movie Club-TimeTBA 19 Lunch Bunch @ McDonald’s 12:30 p.m. food MNO Holiday Gathering @ Christine’s 7:30 p.m. dish to share & gift to exchange 26 NO SCHOOL Monkey Joe’s 10:30 a.m.

Saturday 13 Family Event Ice Skating @ Centennial Park 11:00 a.m. $7 pp admission + $2 pp skate rental 20

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New Year’s Eve

JAN 1 NO SCHOOL New Year’s Day

2 NO SCHOOL Playground Fun & Walking Club @ Riverside Park 3:30 p.m. free

7 PLAY at Roswell 2 for 1 Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. $9 for 2 children

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Activities Descriptions ** December 2008

RSVP, Easy as 1 – 2 – 3! 1. Send an e-mail from your own e-mail account to [email protected]. note: You do not have to log into the MOMS Club account to send an RSVP. 2. Use the event name you plan to attend as the subject line (e.g. Circle of Friends, Hobbytown Playdate). 3. You can log-in to see who will be joining you. a. Go to www.gmail.com. b. In the Username box, type “WoodstockMOMSClubRSVP.” The password is “funevents.” c. Everyone who has RSVPed will have an e-mail in the in-box. Look at the subject lines to see which moms will be at the events you’re interested in. Questions? Ask a board member! Comments? Complaints? Confused? We need to hear from you! Mon. Dec 8 At Wild Birds Unlimited, we will be getting a tour by a Bird Specialist trained to show us how to turn our yards into bird feeding habitats that bring song, color and life, and also Wild Birds Unlimited Tour benefit the wild birds and the environment in our area. You and your child can learn 1:15 p.m. together about backyard bird feeding - a relaxing, fulfilling, educational and exciting free hobby that anyone, young or old, can enjoy. Limit of 15 (kids and adults), so be sure to RSVP early! Directions: Take Hwy 5/Main St. North into downtown. Turn Left on Towne Lake Pkwy. Cross under 575. When Towne Lake Parkway branches off to the Early RSVP by 12/05 right, go straight to continue on Eagle Drive. Pass Kroger, Brusters, & Etowah High School. Turn Right on Rose Creek Dr. Wild Birds Unlimited will be on the left after almost 1 mile. Questions: Amy Nelson (404) 932-3232; RSVP: [email protected] Tue. Dec 9 All Aboard! Come on over to Nina and Gabriel's house in your warm pajamas and ready to watch The Polar Express in 3-D. Join us on a magical journey to the North Pole while we enjoy yummy hot chocolate and popcorn. Bring your own 3-D glasses if you have Polar Express in 3-D them otherwise they will be provided. What a great way to welcome the holiday season! @ Nina’s Limited to 10 children. Directions: From Trickum, take Hwy 92 east. Turn Left onto 10:30 a.m. Woodlands Pkwy at the light. Follow Woodlands Pkwy through the roundabout by the free pool and clubhouse. Turn Left onto Revillion Way. Turn Left on Annazanes Place. Annazanes dead ends into Gael Way at Nina’s House – #406 will be in front of you and slightly to the right. Questions: Nina (770)517-7264; RSVP: [email protected] Tues Dec 9 Come see how donuts are made! We’ll get to go behind the scenes at Dunkin’ Donuts to see up close how they frost & sprinkle donuts. It’s a fairly short tour, so please be prompt so you don’t miss out! Early RSVP by Friday 12/05. Directions: From Trickum, take Dunkin Donuts TOUR 1:00 p.m. Hwy 92 west toward 575. Cross over Hwy 5/Main St. Dunkin’ Donuts will be on the right free just after Wendy’s and Quick Trip. Questions: Amy N (404) 932-3232; RSVP: [email protected] EARLY RSVP by 12/05 Wed Dec 10 Join up with some other MOMS & their kids to paint ceramic ornaments at Earth, Paint, & Fire. Ornaments start around $5 and prices include all paints and ‘studio time.’ If Ceramic Ornament Painting you’re still looking for presents for those hard-to-buy-for relatives, they also have mugs, @ Earth, Paint, & Fire plates, picture frames, etc that, once decorated by little hands make a memento sure to 3:30 p.m. be treasured. Directions: Take Towne Lake Parkway west into Towne Lake. After you pass Publix & Chili’s on your right, turn right at the light onto Buckhead Crossing (there’s $5 - $10 a QT on the far corner). Earth, Paint, & Fire is on the right just after Bullock’s Wine & Spirits. RSVP: [email protected] Thu Dec 11 Come and enjoy board and card games that can capture your interest more than the color, counting, & ABC games we usually have to play during the day. Kids are, of course, Board Games for MOMS welcome. Or, if you have a free morning with kids in school, come & enjoy it with friends @ Maya’s & games. Come just one time or on a regular basis – all are welcome! Directions: From 10:00 a.m. Trickum, head east on 92. Turn Left into onto Woodlands Pkwy at the traffic light. Go free almost all the way around the roundabout in front of the clubhouse/pool and turn Right on Towey Trail. Maya’s house is on the left, #115. Questions: Catherine (678)367-1162; RSVP: [email protected] Fri Dec 12 Let your preschooler come tumble, flip, stretch, bounce, & climb. Learn basic gymnastic skills and enjoy NorthMetro Gymnastic Center’s instruction & equipment in a 45-minute North Metro Gymnastics Class class they offer us at a special rate once a month. We need a head count, so RSVP by 11:00 a.m. Monday, 12/08 if you want to participate! Cost: $5/child. Directions: From Trickum, $5/child head west on 92 and turn Left on Hames Rd at the light. From 575, head east on 92 and turn Right on Hames Rd. at the light. The Woodstock Dodge Dealership is on the corner. MOMS Club® of Woodstock, Georgia—December 2008 Newsletter

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EARLY RSVP by 12/08

Fri Dec 12 Edible Holiday Ornament Craft @ Amy Nelson’s 1:30 p.m. snack ingredient Sat Dec 13 Family Event Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park 11:00 a.m. $7/person admission + $2/person skate rental Mon Dec 15 Christmas Craft & Calendar Coffee @ Catherine’s 10:30 a.m. free

Tue Dec 16 Crocheting and Knitting @ Kristin R’s 9:30 a.m. (or whenever you can get there after school drop-off) free

Tue Dec 16 HOOT & HOWL Dinner at Kayson’s 5:00 p.m. cost of food (kids eat free!) Wed Dec 17 Circle of Friends @ Kristin F.’s 10:30 a.m. free/snack to share

Wed Dec 17 Walking Club @ Shallowford Track 3:30 p.m. free

Just behind the Dodge Dealer’s back/side entrance, turn right onto Smokehill Ln. Turn left into the 3rd parking lot for building 109. The entrance for NorthMetro is about halfway down the building on the right. Questions: Jenny (770)516-3302; RSVP: [email protected] Come make a cute craft that kids can eat for a special holiday dessert treat (and moms too!). Amy will provide the ice cream and we’ll need people to bring sprinkles, red licorice strings, and mini Reece’s Cups. Directions: From Trickum, head west on 92, cross through the light at Hames/Creekview, and get in the right turn lane. From 575, head east on 92 and do a U-turn at the Hames/ Creekview light and get in the right turn lane. Turn right on Chatley Way. Turn Left on Radford Circle. Radford Circle makes a right turn and Amy’s, # 631, is on the right after you come around the curve. Questions: Amy N. (404) 932-3232; RSVP: [email protected] Come slip, slide, & hopefully skate on Atlanta’s only outdoor ice rink at Centennial Olympic Park. Visitors enjoy covered observation seating, theatrical lighting on the real ice and holiday music. For more information, visit http://www.centennialpark.com/events/ice.html. Cost: $7/person admission + $2/person skate rental. Directions: Take I-75 south to Williams Street (Exit 249C). Turn right on Baker Street. Centennial Olympic Park will be on the left. Parking is available throughout the downtown area for varying rates. RSVP: [email protected] Bring the kids to make an angel ornament for your Christmas Tree. I’ll also have coffee, hot chocolate, and muffins to enjoy while we look ahead to the new year and January’s calendar. Directions: Take Hwy 5/Main St. North through downtown. Pass the library on your right. At the next light, turn left onto Ridgewalk Pkwy (just before the Rec Center). Take your first Left onto Ridge Trail. Turn Right into Ridgewalk Apartments and go to the left gate. The gate code is 578#. Follow that road straight back past the mailboxes and it dead ends in the parking spaces by our building (700). We’re #7106 on the ground floor off of the right-hand breezeway. Questions: Catherine (678)367-1162; RSVP: [email protected] Are you working on, or wishing to start a Crocheting project for the winter? Bring your needles and yarn over to Kristen Robbins’ house for some coffee and conversation while we share our ideas and get crocheting. If you are interested in learning, I’d be glad to get you going. You can come for a one-time crash course, or we can make it a monthly gettogether. I know I’ll be working on my scarf for weeks to come. Directions: Towne Lake Parkway to Bells Ferry. Turn right and head north. After about 3 miles, turn left at North Victoria Road (1st left after YMCA). If you cross the bridge, you’ve gone too far. Follow North Victoria until you see my subdivision sign – Towne Harbor, turn right. Take first left and follow until it dead ends at Towne Harbor Trail and turn left. My house is the first one on the right. 1340 Towne Harbor Trail. Questions: Kristin R. (770) 9249020; RSVP: [email protected] Are you a lonely mom whose husband is out of town or working late? Want some company for dinner after a day alone with the kids? Join other husbandless MOMS (and their kids) for dinner at Kayson’s. On Tuesdays, kids eat free! Directions: Kayson’s is on Hwy 92, about ½ mile east of Trickum, before you get to the Woodlands. Questions: Maya (404)514-8586; RSVP: [email protected] Anyone up for a little adult conversation without bugging your husband at work? Join our Circle of Friends. Bring a snack to share and while we munch, we’ll chat about anything that’s on our minds – current events, Christmas gift ideas, the new ways our kids have found to make us crazy. Kids are invited, of course. Directions: Take Hwy 5/Main St. North through downtown. Pass the library and the Rec Center. Turn Right onto East Cherokee (there’s a light & Publix is on the left). Go down 1.4 miles. You’ll pass a school on the left and a gas station on the right. Turn Right onto Thornwood Dr. into Briarwood Subdivision. Take your first left onto White Water Court. Kristin’s house is at the end of the cul-de-sac - #210. Questions: Nina (770)517-7264; RSVP: [email protected] In the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle, take a little time out to do something good for yourself. Come enjoy a MOMS Club walking buddy or two to help keep up a good pace, provide conversation during your exercise, and have other kids to play with yours. Bikes, trikes, strollers, and bubbles also help keep the little ones entertained. Directions: Take Highway 5/Main Street South. Cross Jamerson Rd. intersection. Turn Left at traffic light onto Shallowford. In about 1 mile, the walking track is on the left after Nicholson Elementary School. Questions: Amy Nelson (404)932-3232;

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Thu Dec 18 Club Connection Holiday Potluck, Book Swap, & Santa Visit @ Timothy Lutheran 4:00 p.m. free/dish to share Fri Dec 19 Lunch Bunch @ McDonald’s 12:30 p.m. cost of food Fri Dec 19 MOMS Night Out Holiday Gathering @ Christine’s 7:30 p.m. dish to share & gift to exchange ($10 limit) Mon Dec 22 Christmas Cartoon Classics @ Christine’s 7:00 p.m. free Tue Dec 23 Macy’s Pink Pig @ Lennox 10:30 a.m. $3/person

Fri Dec 26 Monkey Joe’s (ROSWELL location) 10:30 a.m. $9/child, $5 under age 3

Mon Dec 29 Southern “Sledding” @ J.J. Biello 11:00 a.m. free Tue Dec 30 $.75 Picture Show @ Merchant’s Exchange around 2:15 p.m. $.75/person

RSVP: [email protected] Please join us for this annual MOMS Club tradition. Our December meeting is includes a potluck, a book swap (bring a wrapped children’s book if you’d like to participate), a Christmas craft, and a visit from Santa. We will also be collecting coats, hats, gloves, and mittens to be distributed to those in need. The winter wear can be new or used, adult or child sized. Directions: Take Arnold Mill Road east from downtown. Timothy Lutheran will be on the right, after you cross Trickum and just before Barnes Rd. Questions: Nina (770)517-7264 or Maya (404)514-8586. RSVP through E-vite. Come in out of the cold for lunch at McDonald’s. Kids can enjoy their indoor playspace and MOMS can catch their breath from all the holiday hustle and bustle. Directions: McDonald’s is in front of the Wal-Mart at Trickum & Hwy 92, sharing a building with Blockbuster. RSVP: [email protected] Join your MOMS Club friends for a relaxing Holiday evening ‘in.’ We will munch on our favorite appetizers (bring one to share) while we enjoy each other’s company and holiday cheer. There will be a fun gift exchange, so bring a $10 gift if you want to participate. Directions: From 575, take Hwy 92 east. Cross Main St/Hwy 5 and the railroad tracks. At the next light turn right onto Stonecroft Ln. (If you’re coming from Trickum on 92, it’ll be a left onto Stonecroft Ln just after Creekside Bank.) Take the 2nd left onto Bedford Ct. Christine’s is 665 Bedford Ct, on the left. Questions: Christine 404-384-8758; RSVP: [email protected] After dinner, get the kids in their PJ’s early, and come enjoy a holiday classic or two with MOMS Club friends. Christine will have hot chocolate and cookies for kids and moms alike to enjoy while we snuggle up to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas or one of those great kids Christmas movies. Directions: From 575, take Hwy 92 east. Cross Main St/Hwy 5 and the railroad tracks. At the next light turn right onto Stonecroft Ln. (If you’re coming from Trickum on 92, it’ll be a left onto Stonecroft Ln just after Creekside Bank.) Take the 2nd left onto Bedford Ct. Christine’s is 665 Bedford Ct, on the left. Questions: Christine 404-384-8758; RSVP: [email protected] Drive on down to ride The Pink Pig, an Atlanta Tradition since 1953. Come ride Priscilla, the Pink Pig on train tracks through a life-sized storybook that includes the original Pink Pig and her friends. Afterward, we can do any last minute Christmas shopping and/or grab lunch at the food court. For more info and a printable 2 for 1 pass go to www.macys.com/pinkpig. Cost: $3/children of all ages. Directions: Change for tolls NEEDED! Travel down Hwy. GA-92/Holcomb Bridge Road. Get onto Hwy. GA-400 South to Atlanta. Merge onto Lenox Road NE/GA-141 Connector E/Paul Coverdell Memorial Parkway via Exit 2 toward Buckhead. Turn right onto Peachtree Road NE/GA141. End at 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta GA 30326. Park at Macy’s Lenox Square upper-level parking deck. Follow the Pink Pig hoof prints on the ground from the Tent to the Ticket booth inside Lenox Square Mall, near the restrooms. RSVP: [email protected] After the Christmas rush, let the kids bounce off someone else’s walls at Monkey Joe’s – lots of bouncy, jumpy, slide inflatable designed to wear your kids out. With a parent area so that they don’t wear you out too! Let’s try out the Roswell location this time around, since it’s about 5 – 10 minutes closer to a lot of our members. If a better time works for you, send it in your RSVP - other MOMS might find it works better for them too! Cost: $9/child, $5 for ages under 3. Directions: Take Hwy 92 East into Roswell (about 9 miles from Trickum). A little way after you cross Alpharetta Hwy, Monkey Joe’s will be on the left – you’ll have to drive past and make a U-turn. RSVP: [email protected] We may not have a White Christmas, but we can enjoy ‘sledding’ down the big hill at J.J. Biello Park. Bring a large cardboard box for your ‘sled.’ If it’s warm enough to be outside for awhile, pack a picnic and stay for lunch. Directions: Take Main St/Hwy 5 north through downtown. Pass the library on the right. Go through the light at Ridgewalk Pkwy and pass the Government annex on the right. Take the next Right onto Brooke Blvd. There will be a marquee sign with CRPA info. The playground will be down in the valley on the left after the tennis center. RSVP: [email protected] Yes, you read the price right. The Picture Show at Merchant’s Exchange has secondrelease movies for only $.75 every Tuesday! Since the older kids are out of school this week, it’ll be a great time to catch a matinee. Check out http://atlanta.ohsohandy.com/theater/picture-show-at-merchants-exchange for the current movies that week. When you RSVP, indicate what movie you’d like to see. Cost: CASH ONLY $.75/person for movie, concessions at cheaper than ‘regular’ movie prices

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Fri Jan 2 Playground Fun & Walking Club @ Riverside Park 3:30 p.m. free

Mon Jan 5 Stranger Safety for Kids Woodstock Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. free

Tue Jan 6 Hobbytown Playdate 10:30 a.m. free

Wed Jan 7 PLAY at Roswell 2 for 1 Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. $9 for 2 children

(Hot Dogs are $1) Directions: Depending on where you’re coming from, some MOMS should take the interstate and some should take surface streets – use Map Quest to find out the best route for your family – the theater is located at 4400 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta. RSVP: [email protected] Come enjoy a day at the park and start any fitness-related resolutions off on the right foot. Riverside Park has a playground that’s great for kids who like to climb up high. The playground is in sight of walking tracks, but not directly by it, so you might want to bring some balls or Frisbees for the kids to toss around on the football fields if you the kids right nearby. Directions: Take Trickum Rd. north to Arnold Mill, turn left and go 1.5 miles to North River Dr, turn Right just before Woodstock Presbyterian Church. Or Take Arnold Mill east from downtown 1.8 miles to North River Dr. and turn Left just after Woodstock Presbyterian Church. North River Dr. dead ends at Riverside Park after about 1/3 mile. Questions: Catherine (678)367-1162; RSVP: [email protected] Our MOMS Club chapter is co-sponsoring this event to raise kids’ and parents’ stranger safety awareness. Please volunteer for a shift to read safety books to the kids attending (stories provided) or pass out coloring pages and stickers (contact Amy Nelson or Nina Garcia). We will be showing “The Safe Side: Stranger Safety” video (at 10:00, 10:45, 11:30). Also, SafetyNet4Kids will be on hand to take digital fingerprints & photos of your kids to be uploaded to a portable USB drive for purchase. Cherokee County Police Officer Richie Rich will also be there to talk to parents and kids about their stranger safety questions. Directions: Take Main St./Hwy 5 north through downtown. Woodstock Public Library is on your right just after the speed limit goes up to 35 mph. The event will be taking place in the community room – go to the right when you enter the main entrance. Questions: Amy Nelson (404)932-3232; RSVP: [email protected] Head on down to Hobbytown! While MOMS get a chance to chat, there’s a lot to keep kids entertained in their play area – train tables, Groovy Girls, a play Kitchen, and more. Directions: Take I-575 South to Exit 1, Barrett Pkwy. Go Right on Barrett Pkwy. You’ll go 1.5 miles, crossing under I-75. You’ll see Chic-fil-A on your right just before Cobb Place Pkwy. Turn Right onto Cobb Place Pkwy. You’ll pass an auto/tire place and then turn into the Shopping Center on your left – there’s Hobbytown USA. RSVP: [email protected] Come check out this fantastic indoor playspace! Two gyms are placed side by side – with mats, slides, a rock climbing wall, inflatables, and a foam pit. A parent lounge offers closed circuit TV views into the gym area, and plenty of cushy seating, kitchen amenities, and free wi-fi. A family eating area offers a great place to eat a meal or snack. Creative play areas offer the kids the chance to play veterinarian/pet groomer, shop manager, grocery store shopper, and hair stylist, and more. All to say that you and your kids are sure to have a good time! Cost: $9 for 2 children on Wednesdays! (if you have an odd number of children, pair up with another mom to take advantage of this great deal) Directions: Take Hwy 92 east toward Roswell. Play is located at the corner of Hwy 92 and Crabapple. RSVP: [email protected]

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Contact Information Our 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) 517-7264 [email protected]

Helping Hands Coordinator: Gail Battey (678) 384-4992 [email protected]

Administrative Vice President: Maya Arabia (404) 514-8586 [email protected]

Party/Craft Coordinator: Nina Garcia (770) 517-7264 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected] Newsletter Editor: bership Vice President: Catherine Moore (678) 367-1162 [email protected] Treasurer: Dana Wood (770) 928-4600 [email protected] Secretary: Amy Nelson (678) 445-9454 [email protected] Calendar Coordinator: Catherine Moore (678) 367-1162 [email protected] Playgroup Liaison: Julie Kori (678) 880-1983 [email protected]

Heaven Barnett (404) 641-7655 [email protected] Website Mistress: Bethany Mashini (770) 517-0965 [email protected] Chapter Historian Betty Miller (770) 592-4961 [email protected] Big Sister Program Coordinator Catherine Moore (678) 367-1162 [email protected] Recipe, Scrapbooking Event Info. & Fitness Directory Email Groups Amy Nelson (678) 445-9454 [email protected]

MOMS Club Area Coordinator Kerry Keough 3045 Sharon Lane Cumming, GA 30041 770-889-4975 [email protected] MOMS Club GA Area Coordinator Kimberly Sherman 520 Oak Bridge Trail Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-753-9691 [email protected] MOMS Club Asst Regional Coordinator Allie Roberts 11010 N. Lamont Court Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-786-7777 [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]. From Amy Nelson [email protected] : HOME, BATH, & MISC:  Pooping Moose Candy Dispenser $18 originally $25+ (photo off website- mine has carved out eyes & mouth no color) Now's your chance to own a non-conservative, conversation piece that will have your friends and family howling with laughter....it's the one and only Poop Moose!!!! The wooden Poop Moose is handcrafted …Operation: Fill the Poop Moose with your favorite candy then just lift up the head and stand clear from the rear!!! Measures: 10 by 14 inches. http://www.wonderfullywacky.com/poopmoose.htm?AID=532121&PID=1082810 or http://www.mooseville.com/xcart/product.php?productid=2616 . 

Today’s Child brand Child’s DESK (colorful/hard plastic) - $8; seat is attached to desk. Desk opens for storage. Dry-erase top. MOMS Club® of Woodstock, Georgia—December 2008 Newsletter

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Black & Decker Tool Bench - $13; Tool Bench with hooks & Tools(5) with accessories 8 screws, 5 pieces of “wood”, 8 bolts, hard hat. Bench: 17”W x 18”H and back of bench is 31” H Bonus: Bob the Builder 3 piece measuring sticks with 2 screws to connect them.  Baskets - $2 ea.; two light wicker baskets (med. & small)  Super Tool Play Set (ages 3+)- $3; Kid Connection brand. 11 tools and 3 bolts, 2 screws. Only tool used was a saw. The rest of the items were never taken out of the box. We have so many tools.  3 Ring Binder - $1 ea.; *hard plastic: 3”, 2” and 1” binders / *flexible plastic: 1” binders  Reli On Humidifier $15 (needs filter; used only a handful of times)  White Metal Carry Case with handle - the size of an old fashion lunch box—perfect for organizing coupons and having in the car with you. $3  Circular Key Holder yellow with rose painted ribbon at top and flowers with greenery…really cute: “Our Home is just a little house, but God knows where we live” has 5 small brass hooks for keys. $2  Older KIDS’ huge Alarm Clock – Garfield with black metal bells at the top for the alarm. Really cute! Garfield orange color. Garfield is resting on a moon. $15  Tubsider brand knee rest & support while bathing your child – used only a few times $20  Bath Mat: “Bath Basics” Tub Mat in original box; clear mat $4 CLOTHING:  Pottery Barn royal blue with white accents knit hat (ball on top) and gloves. Adorable! For 1-2 year old size. In plastic bag. $6 PHOTOS ALBUMS:  3 yellow Pear wooden Picture Frames attached with hinges… “country flare”…cute. Brand new with tags. $5  Metal picture frame with little yellow flowers – 5x7…brand new in plastic wrap $4  “BABY” photo album - brand new – perfect for 4x6 $2  Photo Albums in a Set PVC free Pocket pages; set holds 144 photos “Baby’s 1st Year” “Baby’s 2nd Year” and “Baby’s 3rd Year” all in a cute box –never been used, has small grey mark on binding of one of the books. $5  “Baby’s Photos” Winnie the Pooh hold 100 photos 4x6 (brand new in plastic bag) $4 BOOKS:  The Book of Questions by Gregory Stock, PH.D -- fun trivia to do on a date night with you hubby! (penciled name on inside page) - $2  Dare to Discipline by Dr. James Dobson --(hand me down – great condition but older/yellowed book) $2  MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 3rd Ed. Joseph Gibaldi and Walter S. Achtert (great condition, some highlighted sentences; older book) $2  Life Strategies- Doing What Works/Doing What Matters by Dr Phil (great condition, slightly yellowed though) $3  God’s Little Devotional Book for Couples – hardback with cover (great condition, address/name stamped on inside page though) $3  Let’s Make a Memory by Gloria Gaither and Shirley Dobson – Ideas for building family traditions and togetherness (great condition, older/yellowed though) $4  Pregnancy Nutrition – Good health for you and your baby! – The American Dietetic Assoc./Tips from the Nutrition Experts (Brand NEW book- duplicate for me) $4  More than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell (great condition, slightly yellowed pages) $1 KIDS BOOKS: “David” Bible Pop Up book – small $1 PUZZLE:  Numbers Puzzle - $2; when you lift the numbers you can count the # of items under it which equal the number  My 1st Puzzles Set: Trucks - $2; fire truck, tractor & dump truck (cardboard) Picture Puzzles from Puzzle Patch “flowers” design 25 pieces (cardboard puzzle) $1 MOVIES: Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! Kate Bosworth Topher Grace and Josh Duhamel from the director of Legally Blonde $4  FREE  “Weekend Projects” DVD by GE (Topics on DVD: personal art gallery, setting the mood, redefining a room, inspiritn gwalls, entertaining gatherings) FREE  Crabtreen & Evelyn “treat yourself” travel size package of 5 lotions…. I am not sure of the status of the lotions b/c I have had it for 5 years but it’s a great quality brand so it may still be good. FREE  

Boy’s 12” wheels, Magna “Crocodile Crunch” burgundy bike - FREE David has outgrown it. The chain kept falling off on his last ride and we are not sure how to “fix” it. So if you can repair it…it will work just like new! No training wheels. We got it as a hand-me-down and it’s been a great bike. Check Tidbits in Dec. to see if someone has picked it up. Sports Water Bottles - FREE (plastic with logos on them) MOMS Club® of Woodstock, Georgia—December 2008 Newsletter

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Bath -Children’s plastic cup with built in straw – FREE perfect for making their own bubbles in the bath …. Says “bath” on the outside.  FREE COUPONS to expire Dec. 31st…from my Entertainment Book: Email me and I’ll tell you what the coupon is for if you are interested  Fabric Pieces & Material - FREE denim and some plaid  Blanket - FREE rosy pink wool (?) blanket  Beach Balls - FREE two mini “life time fitness” beach balls  Canister Flash Light - FREE probably good for camping or just to have on in a storm. Handle missing. Uses one large square battery. LOOKING FOR: (looking to trade or buy)  BOB THE BUILDER- toys (no tools, but vehicles “scrambler” etc.)  BOYS BiKE 16” wheels (no training wheels needed)  Boy TOY buildings and little people: firestation, building etc..  Child’s bike helmet (22” head and larger)  Leapfrog Learning DVDs ( Learn to Read at the Storybook Factory / Letter Factory /Math Circus)  Bob the Builder Take Along toys (scrambler, Benny, etc.)  lower case alphabet learning tools  Jeremy the Jet Plane (part of Thomas the Train set)  Sir Top’em Hat’s car (part of Thomas the Train wooden set)  size 4-5 BOYS dress up clothes (action figures, etc.) no scary ones

MOMS Club® of Woodstock-South Business Pages 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-varietymoderation 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 Support Our Troops - Simply Nutrilite Twist Tubes & ROC2O – For every box of Twist Tubes that is bought, a free box will be sent to our military service men and women in Iraq. Call (770) 527-9990 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. Models needed – I am looking for some smiling children to assist me in creating my photography portfolio. In return, you will receive a free portrait sheet. No sitting fee or obligation to buy portraits. Email me at [email protected] if you would like to set up an appointment.

For more info, contact me at (678) 880-1983 or email [email protected].

Betty Miller Heritage Makers Consultant - Have someone on your Christmas gift list that has "everything"? Surprise them with a custom calendar or storybook that you know won't be returned or buried in their closet! Host a Workshop or ScanParty and earn FREE products! Be sure to ask me WHY Oprah Called!!! 404.729.0388 www.MyStorybookLady.com .

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 [email protected].

Julie Kori Discovery 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. MOMS Club® of Woodstock, Georgia—December 2008 Newsletter

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