February 2019 Issue

CPWC Members,
 
Welcome to February! We are only days away from  "Noche de Esparanza" on February 9th! If you want to purchase tickets, make a donation, or help with the event please utilize the links on the CPWC website. The charity committee is working hard to create a beautiful celebration and successful fundraiser. We look forward to having a festive time with you supporting Kids2Leaderz.
 
Last month we had a lovely monthly program. Earnest thanks to Susan Fulkerson for opening her beautiful home to us!  We had over 40 members attending on a beautiful crisp winter day with not a cloud in the sky! Unique and captivating, Lisa Flynn spoke to us about meditation suggesting the insight app and discussing breathing techniques. And our Program team's Aurelie Barrial, who also serves as a Nutrition and Wellness Coach, used almonds to walk us through an insightful illustration of the joy of being increasingly aware and attentive to what we eat. The smiles and lively chatter were fun to be a part of! 

We are pleased to announce the CPWC 2019 Nominating Committee;  Jean Ann McCarthy (Chair), Amber Strong, Janie Kissling, Lesli Asiello and Lindsey Mabey. Thank you to the nominating committee members for volunteering for the important role of identifying our future board.  If you are interested in serving on the CPWC board for 2019-2020 or would like to suggest another eligible member to the committee for consideration, please contact the Nominating Committee Chair. 

Our dynamic membership continues to create new ways to connect to each other; including a wonderful Girls' Night Out event on February 27th, hosted by Cynthia Dolezal.
 
As we look ahead to the renewal of spring, note we are holding a gift card and small appliance drive for Simple Needs Georgia in March. Keep reading the newsletter for more details about the organization and how we can help. Items will be collected at our March 15 meeting where we will See the Glass as Half Full at the always popular wine & cheese tasting. 
 
We continue to be honored and humbled to serve this group of women who demonstrate so much heart, wisdom, and willingness to help in so many ways. 

Belinda and Janet
Co-Presidents
 
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Simple Needs of Georgia Drive
In March we are collecting small appliances & WalMart Gift cards for Simple Needs of Georgia. 
 
Simple Needs has a number of programs to assist people and families dealing with homelessness; distributing sleeping bags to the homeless, providing full size toiletries to adults living in shelters, providing families who are moving back into housing with a wide range of supplies from vacuums to cookware, bedding, cleaning supplies, furniture, and more. They also have a program to make sure every participating child's birthday is celebrated and they work with local school social workers to provide needy children with new shoes.
 
Simple Needs collects new and gently used/clean appliances. The greatest current need is for countertop microwaves and vacuum cleaners. They can also use DVD players, Irons, Ironing Boards, flat screen TVs, toasters, and WalMart gift cards. They have a limited capacity to accept cable ready tube TVs if they are not prohibitively heavy. Bring your donations to the March 15 meeting or contact Belinda Vogel to arrange pick up.
 
Hospice Volunteer Opportunity 
Elizabeth George with Homestead Hospice is looking for volunteers to spend time with local patients and their families. If your interested in learning more contact her at 678-290-4817 or  egeorge@homesteadhospice.net
 
Save the Dates!
  • April 12 - Annual Field Trip and lunch inside the perimeter!  
  • April 14 -  Easter Egg Hunt in McFarlane Park, coordinated by Family Activities.
Charity Purchase Your Tickets by February 5th for the early rate, for our  CharityAuction.bid/NightOfHope2019



The CPWC hosts a wide range of Interest Group meetings each month. Below is a list of each group's upcoming activity. Please join us!

Interest Group Date Details
First Friday

Feb 1
Join us on First Friday! February 1st at  the home of Karyn and Nick Porter, 30 Gateside Place at 7 pm. Bring an appetizer and your favorite beverage. 
Yoga

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
The Yoga Interest Group meets on Tuesdays at 11:30 am, at the home of Linda Pace. Beginners welcome! There are mats available to use or bring your own. 

Please enter Linda's home at 4853 Rivercliffe Dr. via the garage and proceed to the lower level. Please park on only one side of the street!

Please contact Linda Pace or Belinda Vogel for questions or if you are interested!
Hiking Club
Feb 7
Please join the Hiking Group on Thursday, February 7 to hike Kennesaw Mountain.  We will meet in the ACC parking lot at 9am sharp to carpool. Plan on a 3-4 mile hike out and back.  We will hike a mile up to the top of the mountain for the view, then continue another mile or so before turning around and retracing our steps. 

After completing the hike, we will head to Base Camp for lunch. It just recently opened and replaced the Mountain Biscuit restaurant. It was written up in the Marietta Daily Journal a few weeks ago and looks yummy.   RSVP to let me know if you are joining us.

Please mark your calendars for April 25th for a hike in Big Canoe!  We will be meeting Donna Brown, a former ACC resident who is now retired and living in Big Canoe for a hike. She is exploring the area and would love for us to check it out with her.  This will be our final hike of the year, so I hope you can join us.

Our third annual Hike Inn hike will be October 20-22. Mark your calendars and plan ahead!  Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks to all of you who donated to our Hiking Basket to be auctioned off at the Gala.  I hope you will come to  the the Gala and check it out.  There will be a lot of fun baskets to bid on.  Happy Hiking!!
Bible Study

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Bible Study will meet weekly on Thursdays at 10am, at the Atlanta Country Club.
Savvy Women

Feb 19 The next Savvy Women group will meet on February 19th, starting at 6:30 pm for socializing; followed by speaker Dr. Nan Monahan, MD Internal Medicine Concierge at 7pm.  Dr. Monahan will discuss menopause and memory care.

Dr Monahan's contact information: (404-809-3690); www.nanmonohan.com

Suggested read: An American Sickness - How Healthcare Became Big Business & How You Can Take it Back; by Elizabeth Rosenthal.

The Featured Wine and Cheese will be from Argentina.

RSVP to Chris at excelnbe@me.com
Daytime Book Club

Feb 11 The Daytime Book Club will meet on Monday, Feb.11 at 10AM at Melissa Nicol's home.  We'll  discuss "The Invention of Nature" by Andrea Wulf. If you'd like to join us, please contact Melissa by Fri., Feb 8. 

If you're interested in becoming a member of the Daytime Book Club, please contact  Susan Gavalis (678-427-8762). We meet at 10am on the second Monday of each month, through May.
Evening Book Club

Feb 26 The Evening Book Club enjoyed reading "Just Keep Walking" by Christina Richardson last month.

They are looking forward to reading "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn. The meeting will be at Sara Jane Fletcher's house. 


Please contact Trish Chapman if you'd like to join in the warm and spirited discussion.
Girls' Night Out

Feb 27 The next Girls' Night Out will be on February 27th at 7:00pm at the home of Cynthia Dolezal (685 River Knoll Drive); off Atlanta CC Drive before Columns Drive. Please RSVP by Monday, Feb 25th.

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG?
The best things I use for body and face have been suggested by women in the know, like you!  So, c ome for an evening of dinner, drink, laughter and sharing of your best skin care and/or makeup tips.

What to bring?  A bag of your favorite cosmetics, skin care or just your expertise and experience.  
Family Activities

April 14 Easter Egg Hunt
Bridge Club

Please contact Melissa Nicol (770-541-6168) if you would like to play that day or if you are interested in taking bridge lessons.
Play Group



Please contact Alisa Alloy or Jillian Miller for details on this group!

















Yard Yard of the Month

The Garden Club would like to congratulate Judy Winchell, of 4030 Paper Mill Rd.

Judy has one of the most sought after gardens in Atlanta Country Club Estate!
RecipesRecipes from Evening Book Club

These recipes were a huge hit at the evening book club and Cathy shared that the chicken is especially good to have for many various events and occasions!

Wheatberry Salad with Brussel Sprouts

Chargrilled Marinated Chicken


Pleas e contact our Sunshine Coordinators if you know of anyone who needs a little sunshine.

Kristine Ward (678-637-2658) or Lindsey Mabey (404-694-6341).

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If you have questions, please email Janie Kissling .

ContactInterest Group Contacts
Email Judy Boyce to learn more or sign up! 

If you have an idea for a new Interest Group please contact Janet, Belinda, or a member of the Programs Committee.
Bible Study       
Lettie Nixon
 
Book Club - Daytime
Book Club - Evening 
 
Bridge Club

Community Liaison

First Friday  

Hiking Club

Garden Club
Family Activities
Deborah Watson

Girls Night Out 
Cynthia Dolezal

Globe Trekkers
Shea Amin

Newcomers
Regina Wood

Play Group

Jillian Miller


Savvy Women
Chris Cashman

Yoga

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