Danielle, Elaine and Heather recently visited the Battery’s Terrapin Taproom for additional Patron Party planning. Tough job, but somebody has to do it! Seriously, it’s a pleasure to coordinate fun, interesting events for our members for such a positive purpose and meaningful results. Cheers!

This year’s Patron Party should prove to be an absolute blast! Join us for a cocktail party at Terrapin Taproom at The Battery, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the Atlanta Braves Truist Park – with beer, wine or water in hand!

Any level sponsor of the Ultimate Tailgate event is considered a Patron, even the $1000 level, which includes 2 tickets to the Patron Party, 2 tickets to the Ultimate Tailgate, and name featured in event program, on website and upcoming newsletter. Contact Heather Rees (678-887-7884), Elaine LaMontagne (404-295-9510) or Danielle Houret-Lam (404-432-4444) to discuss or have important information forwarded to you.

Peggy and Tom Cannon are graciously serving as a Gold Sponsor ($5000) for this year’s major fundraiser, the Ultimate Tailgate at the College Football Hall of Fame. They have been very generous to the Circle for many years, and Peggy, a former Circle President, has been a fabulous longtime member. Thank you for being big-hearted  YOU!

Other Ultimate Tailgate Sponsors to date include Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors (Elaine and Steve LaMontagne) – Gold; Anne Wallis – Silver; Modern Luxury Atlantan, 680 The Fan, and Chattahoochee Charm - Media. And we have a number of Patrons already committed!

Pay $39.50 online or $38.50 if paying by check. Make check payable to the Circle For Children and mail to Denise Pont at 471 Tam O'Shanter Drive, Marietta, GA 30067

Thanks to all the Circle members who participated in the March collection for Devereux, our combined donations of socks and underwear totaled $1,537.00. Kudos to Heather Rees for acting as our collection spot!

678-571-1459 or bjwooldridge@bellsouth.net

We will be collecting these items for the students at Devereux at the Spring General Meeting: Brand name shampoos, body washes, conditioners and deodorants containing little or no alcohol (Dove and Axe are particular favorites), puzzles (the harder the better) and card games!

How long have you lived in Atlanta? I have lived in Atlanta all my life, I was born at Piedmont Hospital.

How did you hear about us? I first heard of the Circle for Children a long time ago from various friends, Polly Hogue and Margaret Sudderth; and wanted to get involved, give back, and to support Tallulah Falls School. 

Tell us about yourself? I have been married to Bob for 34 years this July. We have 3 kids, Marshall (26), and twin daughters Ansley and Emily (25). Emily was married right before Covid hit so I also have a son-in-law, Christian Ericson.

How long have you lived in Atlanta? My whole life - 25 years except for college.

How did you hear about us? My mom, Laurie Bridges.

What made you interested in joining the Circle for Children? I wanted to get involved in an organization outside work where I can serve the community.

Tell us about yourself? I have a twin sister and brother-in-law who live in Jacksonville, Fl, an older brother, and a golden retriever, Georgia. I live in Morningside in Atlanta in a new home I just purchased this month. I love tennis, wine, boating and Georgia football!

Scholar Ella Cantrell is transferring from Gwinnett College to the Coastal College of Georgia to pursue studies in coastal ecology. Ella said, “I would just like to thank the Circle Members for their generosity, it is truly a blessing. I have had a wonderful first year in college, and although I am transferring to another school to do what I truly want to do, I look forward to making new, wonderful memories. ”

To link your Kroger card go to www.kroger.com and enter The Circle for Children number, 33533. You can also call Kroger at 1-800-562-4438 and they will sign you up over the phone.