Dear Friends,
I found a quote last week that I thought captured our times during COVID and our attempts to plan events and programs for the members of CPWC this year.
"Plans are useless, but planning is essential."
-Dwight Eisenhower
So.... we continue to appreciate everyone's flexibility as our plans change. I'm sure there are more examples of planning and changing, but here are a few from CPWC:
- Rain during our scheduled time for Daytime (and Outdoor!) Book club........so we moved the date,
- Social distancing requirements made our planned Party for a Purpose fundraiser seem like a bad idea, so we canceled it.
- Yoga via Zoom video-conference lead by our capable yogi, Belinda Vogel.
- Our normal pre-Trick or Treat Halloween Party became a Donut Delivery Extravaganza for our cooped-up kiddos.
- An incremental February daytime program. Our wonderful Programming team has arranged for our very own French chef, Aurelie Barrial, to teach us to prepare some special treats in honor of Valentine's Day.
- My ever capable and sunny co-president, Chris Cashman, packaged and delivered artist kits with a canvas, brushes and paints so our resident artist, Maryam Shirazzi, could teach us to paint a waterscape during a Savvy Evening Group meeting. (Please don't ask to see mine )
- Kristen Bernheim Farnsley and Christy Santos Kane also figured out how to make a Santa gathering for the kids safe and enjoyable.
- And our hiking group, under Jean Dole and Trish Wegner's leadership, hike on with more people than ever before.
And so our theme of "Appreciate!" remains relevant.......Appreciation of our neighbors, nature, friendship, food.........flexibility...and leadership. Thank you to all who plan, lead and carry on making our CPWC wonderful.
Stay safe and healthy,
Chris Cashman & Jean Ann McCarthy
CPWC Co-Presidents 2020-2021
Jean Ann McCarthy and Chris Cashman, your co-presidents
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 Birthdays - Celebrating YOU!!!!
This is the first year we are spreading Sunshine birthday greetings. Each month, we will list members who have birthdays that month so that we can celebrate each other. If you do not see your name listed and would like to be included, please email Patty Pace (Membership) with your birthday. To respect privacy, we will not publish dates in the newsletter, only that you are celebrating your birthday that month.
February Birthdays
Janie Kissling
| Nancy Lee
| Bonnie Grosso
| | Beverly Dozier | Lindsey Mabey
| Judy Boyce
| Aurelie Barrial
| BJ Gammons
| Belinda Vogel
| Denise Pont
| Amanda Starr
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February Daytime Program - Virtual Meeting
Join us for a Virtual Cook-Along Session with Aurelie on February 12, 2021 at 10:30 AM.
See the recipe list below for items to have on hand so you can follow along.
Let us know if you have any questions.
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February Savvy Evening Program
Looking for Farm to Table Produce delivered to your door every week? Look no further...
We hope you will join us for a little demonstration in Soup making.. Not just any soup but soup made by our friends at Fresh Harvest.
Dana at Fresh Harvest will unpack their Tuesday Fresh Harvest Box live AND prepare a soup with produce from their farms. She will be able to answer all your questions as she oversees Fresh Harvest's Outreach & Customer Experiences.
Here's some topics she plans to cover...
What was the vision for Fresh Harvest and how it got started
Where are your headquarters
Where is your produce is grown
How long (time wise) from the farm to table
What's available seasonally, basket sizes and how to order
How many employees at Fresh Harvest and what are their jobs
How many farms do you contract with annually
Do you need volunteers
We asked her to recommend some good reads which our members would really appreciate knowing about. Just a heads up...the Cashman family SO LOVES Fresh Harvest and the veggies are AMAZING!!! Check out one of the many Fresh Harvest's Vimeo's from when they first started over 7 years ago... We will send a Zoom link on Monday, February 15.
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CPCA Community News
Please take notice of the aesthetic changes the CPCA has made to our community. We are working at improving the beauty of our neighborhood throughout ACC.
To view the CPCA Newsletter online, click here. Please consider participating in the CPCA as an annual dues payer, a volunteer, a meeting attendee, and an interested neighbor. (CPCA is separate from CPWC - see the website at cpcaeastcobb.org).
Click here to pay your CPCA dues online and also to donate to McFarlane Park (Cobb Land Trust).
Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
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Although our February Gala is cancelled, we will continue to support Great Prospects in 2021-22.
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Membership Update
Happy New Year to everyone and welcome to our newest members: - Brandi Garner 570 Willow Knoll
- Amanda Starr 300 Dogwood Trail
We look forward to introducing you to all we have to offer! And a reminder to everyone, if you have new neighbors you would like to welcome to our group, please guide them to the Membership tab of our website or give me a shout. (Please note, however, that we have reached our '20 - '21 threshold for sponsored members.)
Patty Pace, Membership
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CPWC Run Walk 5K - Upcoming Events
Happy February fellow CPWC 5K Walk/Runners!
If you're looking for a fun event to run in February check out the 5K run on Saturday, February 20 sponsored by the Atlanta Missions.
Registration is $35 with the registration fee covering one night of shelter and services for someone who would otherwise spend the night in the cold, on the streets. We'll be running virtually so grab a buddy or two and get moving :)
March & April bring us to a super fun set of weekly short runs designed to entertain your creative energies! Be on the lookout for Susan & Chris as well as their hubbies as they complete each week's challenge.
Click here for more information.
Send us photos of you and your swag from your races!
See more upcoming events below!
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January Savvy Evening Program Photos
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Some of our savvy, budding artist CPWC members joined our virtual paint and sip. Thank you Maryam for a fun evening!
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The CPWC hosts a wide range of Interest Group meetings each month. You can find the upcoming events on the website under the Calendar & Events menu item or click Calendar & Upcoming Events
Below is also list of each group's upcoming activity. Please join us!
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Interest Group
| Date(s) | Details | | 5K Walk/Run | Feb 20 |
Happy February fellow CPWC 5K Walk/Runners...
If you're looking for a fun event to run in February check out the 5K run on Saturday, February 20 sponsored by the Atlanta Missions. Registration is $35 with the registration fee covering one night of shelter and services for someone who would otherwise spend the night in the cold, on the streets. We'll be running virtually so grab a buddy or two and get moving :)
March & April bring us to a super fun set of weekly short runs designed to entertain your creative energies!
Be on the lookout for Susan & Chris as well as their hubbies as they complete each week's challenge.
Can't wait to hear how you all like the Challenges!
Yours Truly,
Chris & Susan
CPWC Walk/Run 5K Co-Chairs
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Bible Study
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We meet Thursdays at the Atlanta Country Club from 10 am to 11:30 am. Please RSVP. We'll be studying Scriptures from the Epistles which will include important truths to help us live victorious in this life. We would love to have you join us. Please contact Lettie Nixon, 770 -953-2066
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Bridge
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Feb 24
10AM
| The Bridge Group will play on Wednesday, February 24 at 10:00 at Atlanta Country Club. Send confirmations to Melissa Nicol at mahanmelissa@aol.com.
Bridge is a fun game that can be played on many levels. Since it requires a multiple of four players, get several friends together and explore the potential at either of these clubs which are about six miles from where we live. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Nicol (email) or 770-541-6168 | |
Canasta
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Ongoing
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Canasta is a fun game that stimulates your brain but also allows you to converse and get to know your neighbors and have fun during the game. Partner play allows for more options but individuals can play too.
We meet monthly on the second Thursday from September to August at 12-3 pm. There is no need to commit to playing every month! Contact Karen Frantz (email) or 770-715-7139
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Daytime Book Club
| Feb 15
1:00PM
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The Daytime Book Club will meet at Susan Fulkerson's backyard terrace on Monday, February 15, at 1:00 PM to discuss
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Daytime Program
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Feb 12
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Join us for a Virtual Cook-a-long with Aurelie Barrial on February 12, 2021 at 10:30 AM. Log onto our Chattahoochee Plantation Facebook page to view the Live broadcast of Aurelie's informative demonstration. See the above for a recipe list of items to have on hand.
Let us know if you have any questions.
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Evening Book Club
| Feb 23
| The Evening Book Club will be meeting at the home of Missy Malmberg on February 23 to discuss the book Giver of Stars by Jo Jo Moyes. | |
Family Activities
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Watch for Details
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Look forward to ongoing activities later this year. Please contact Kristen Bernheim with any questions.
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Hiking
| Feb 9
9:30AM |
In February, we're hiking Sope Creek which flows into the
Chattahoochee River.
When: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Meet at the trailhead at 9:30am
Where:Sope Creek Trailhead
1/4 mile west of Sope Creek bridge on Paper Mill Road (no address available)
What: 5 mile moderate hike
See Sibley pond, hike forest to see where the secluded cemetery on last month's hike connects. Follow elevated ridge high above Sope Creek and wind your way down to Sandy Shoals and the ruins of a 19th century stone paper mill.
Hiking boots, water and snack-on-the-go recommended.
Bring donation: Food goods for our community; 'Must Ministries' neighborhood pantries.
Specifically, Chunky Soups, canned fruit, canned meat and bagged rice (less than 5lbs)
Congratulations CPWC hikers for collecting over 170lbs of food to date!
Please let us know (RSVP) that you will be able to join in on the January fun!
CDC guidelines: Carry and / or wear a mask. 6' to 10' of separation between hikers.
RSVP to Trish so that you will be able to join in on the fun!
For a complete list of proposed hikes for 2020-2021, please click
Any questions? Don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you on the trail!
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Play Group
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Play Group will meet every second Friday of the month at 10 a.m. Join us at an outside location given Covid concerns.
Calling all moms of young children!
Hope to see you soon!
Email or Phone Jillian with questions (phone: 847-323-0248)
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Savvy Evening Group
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Feb 16
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Dana at Fresh Harvest will unpack their Tuesday Fresh Harvest Box live AND prepare a soup with produce from their farms. She will be able to answer all your questions as she oversees Fresh Harvest's Outreach & Customer Experiences.
Please RSPV to Chris Cashman at excelnbe@me.com by Friday, February 12.
We will send a Zoom link on Monday, February 15.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
10 AM |
Still teaching online via Zoom, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10AM. Yoga Interest Group members are welcome to join my virtual classes, Tuesday and Thursday at 10am. When the weather improves I will schedule outdoor classes at the park.
Join Zoom Meeting
Sessions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays unless otherwise communicated.
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Interest Group Contacts
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If you have an idea for a new Interest Group please contact Chris, Jean Ann, or a member of the Programs Committee.
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Bible Study
Book Club - Daytime
Book Club - Evening
Bridge Club
Canasta
Couples Chef's Dinner Group
Community Liaison
CPWC Run/Walk 5K First Friday
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Garden Club
Single Ladies
Yoga
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