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Happy New Year CPWC Members!
December was a fun-filled month of holiday gatherings for our CPWC members! We are so grateful to all the ladies who contributed to making these events so special and to you the members for participating in these events.
The Annual Yule Log event on December 10 was a great success even though we had to make a location change at the last minute. The weather prohibited us from gathering at McFarlane Park and Janie Kissling was able to reserve the fellowship room at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Santa Claus arrived and offered many photo ops. There was hot cocoa and cookies, games, prizes, crafts, candy, and face painting. Many thanks to our three co-chairs, Janie Kissling, Kristin Bernheim Farnsley, and Alex Lopes for making this such a special event for our little ones!
We had a great turnout for our annual Holiday Gift Exchange and Cookie Swap and Lunch on Friday, December 15. Thank you, Dawn Wadsworth, for opening your beautiful new home to us! At each of our daytime events we sell raffle tickets to support the charity for the year and we collected $410 in cash and $390 in checks payable to PORCH Marietta for a total of $800! Thank you, daytime program co-chairs Melissa Nicol, Janie Kissling, Maryam Askaran, and Grace Becerra.
A special shout out to Angela Boardman, Charity Chair, who has been working closely with PORCH Marietta this fall. She organized two events this month to help them assemble bags and deliver them to Sawyer Road Elementary Food Pantry. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with this!
And finally, many of us took a break from the holiday preparations and had a purely social get-together on December 19 at Chris Cashman’s home. Thank you, Chris, and our evening team co-chairs, Paty Holdmeyer, Pat Iaffaldano, Missy Malmberg, and Patty Pace.
Looking ahead to 2024, we are very excited about all the many CPWC programs that are planned. Please be on the lookout for all the links to register for them.
Your CPWC Co-Presidents,
Susan Fulkerson and Martha Altieri
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There will be no First Friday in January.
Jean Ann McCarthy
Chattahoochee Plantation Women's Club
303-522-4824
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January 19
Daytime Program Meeting
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January reminds of us reading in front of the fireplace covered by a snuggly blanket. Our CPWC meeting features our neighbor, Chika Unigwe, who is a Nigerian-born, award-winning author of 4 novels and many short stories and articles. Meet Chika and hear about her latest novel, The Middle Daughter, and her heritage and book-writing process. It is a lush, powerful tale of family and sisterhood.
When seventeen-year-old Nani loses her older sister and then her father in quick succession, her world spins off its axis. Isolated and misunderstood by her grieving mother and sister, she’s drawn to an itinerant preacher, a handsome self-proclaimed man of God who offers her a new place to belong. All too soon, Nani finds herself estranged from her family, tethered to her abusive husband by children she loves but cannot fully comprehend. She must find the courage to break free and wrestle her life back—without losing what she loves most.
A modern reimagining of the myth of Hades and Persephone within a Nigerian family, The Middle Daughter charts Nani’s journey to freedom and homecoming.
The meeting will be held on January 19 from 10:30 -12:30 at the home of Anita Best Misel,
4815 Mulberry Drive, Marietta, 30068
Check emails and Facebook for directions on parking.
Register Here
Contact
Melissa Nicol
Chattahoochee Plantation Women's Club
404-310-0888
chattahoocheepwc@gmail.com
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A huge thank you to all of the CPWC volunteers who helped put together "Warm Wishes" holiday treat bags for distribution at the Sawyer Road Elementary School food pantry. It was a lot of fun working together and putting smiles on so many faces for the holidays.
Save the date! March 23, 2024, for the spring charity party at The Computer Museum. We are looking for volunteers to help with the event. If you are interested, please text Angela Boardman at 404-217-7562 or email her at aboardman@vb-marketing.com. Thanks so much and Happy New Year!
Angela Boardman
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Yoga Interest Group resumes on January 9. Please check your email and Facebook for details and updates.
Contact Belinda Vogel if you'd like to be added to the distribution list or would like to receive a location confirmation.
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Last month, the Bridge Group invited friends from another bridge club to join us for a holiday party!
Our next bridge game will be on January 24 at 10:00 am at Atlanta Country Club.
For more information, please contact Melissa Nicol at 404-310-0888. ♠️♥️♦️♣️
| Painting and Crafts Interest Group | |
Join us on Tuesday, January 9 at 10:00 am at Maryam Shirazi's home at 4503 Chattahoochee Plantation Drive to be creative and fun. Maryam will have an abstract art lesson for us. She will provide the canvas and paint. Bring $10.00 to cover the cost of your supplies!
Please RSVP via text message to Maryam at 678-446-9120 or by email to Maryam9395@yahoo.com.
Thank you,
Janie Kissling
404-483-2838
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Our CPWC YULE LOG EVENT on December 10 was lots of fun and quite successful despite the rain.
Many thanks go out to the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection for allowing us to hold our event in their fellowship space at the last minute. It was warm, dry, and decorated already with tables, centerpieces, and a bedazzled Christmas tree.
We are also grateful for Santa Carl, face-painter Andrea Morreira, and our Chairs, Kristen Bernheim Farnsley and Alex Lopes. We had volunteers of all ages from kids to teens to young and old CPWC members. We appreciate Ryan Farnsley and his kids, Jack and Will; Harper Strong; Ava Seiling; Emmy Seiling; Ava Cronin; Kerry Siesenop; Sterling Lanken and her daughter Sterling; Debbie Vaky; Nina Hickox: Lesli and Ryan Asielo; Larry Armstrong; Santa’s Elf, Lynn Thompson; Rep. Sharon Cooper; and CPCA Board member Jerry Thompson. Others helped by bringing cookies—thanks to Trisha Wegner, Harper Strong, Julie Zeier, Amy McConnell, Sterling Lanken, and Rep. Sharon Cooper.
Although the rain prevented us from having our bonfire and s’mores outside, we did give each kid and family a little bag of s’more fixins as they left.
Co-Chair,Janie Kissling, at janie.kissling@gmail.com, or
Kristin Bernheim, at kbernheim@yahoo.com
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Join us on January 16, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the home of Karyn Porter, 303 Rolling Rock, to learn how to stay healthy and fit through the years. If you have a set of light weights we encourage you to bring them.
Lynn Handmacher Chanin is a third-generation Atlanta girl. Ever since spontaneously dancing at 3 years of age at her aunt's wedding, she has moved!!
After dancing at the Atlanta Ballet until college, she received both undergrad and graduate degrees in Dance with an emphasis on Exercise Physiology. After graduate school, she taught at Georgia State University, Mercer University Atlanta, and Clayton State University. She danced with several dance companies, including The Callanwold Dance Company, The GA State University Dance Company, and Company Kaye Dance Company. She also taught baby ballerinas before having her own 4 magnificent children.
Lynn has taught ballet, contemporary dance, anatomy, physiology, and fitness classes including step, strength training, and yoga for 49 years. She has 5 delicious grandchildren and is married to the love of her life.
Click here to register.
Evening Group,
Paty Holdmeyer, Pat Iaffaldano, Missy Malmberg, and Patty Pace
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TRY CANASTA!!
All beginners are welcome to join us for Canasta. It’s easy to learn. Come have some fun and laughs and meet new friends and neighbors.
Thursday, January 11, at 1:00 pm at the new home of Karen Frantz. We need a headcount. Call Karen at 770-715-7139 for directions and to RSVP by January 8.
Karen Frantz
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We are looking forward to our next gathering and luncheon on Wednesday, January 10 (check emails and Facebook for more details). Please join us to share your travel experiences and recommendations.
RSVP to Shea Amin by January 7.
Shea Amin
404-932-5888
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We are excited to lead the 2023-2024 CPWC Playgroup! Please email us if you are interested in joining the group!
Please include 1) your name, 2) your child(ren)'s name, and 3) age of your child(ren).
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Kerry Siesenop, kerry.sies6@gmail.com
Ashley Vaky, ashley.vaky@gmail.com
| Christmas Eve meal for Police Precinct 4 | |
Precinct 4 was so appreciative of the generosity and kindness of
our neighborhood this Christmas Eve. The photo above was from the
very first Christmas Eve meal in December 2007. Lt. Mark Chenowith and I created this tradition to continue fostering the relationship within the community. It has only grown since
2007 and is loved by the neighbors and the local law enforcement.
Thank you to all who participated and if you were unable to support us this year - there is always next year!
Sincerely,
Heather Rees
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February Field Trip - Atlanta Botanical Garden - FLOWER SHOW
Yearning for springtime? The Atlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show couldn’t come at a better time, as the final weeks of winter begin to wind down in late February. Appropriately themed "Primavera", the biennial indoor show will feature the region’s most creative Horticulture, Floral Design, Botanical Arts, and Photography.
CPWC Garden Club plans on attending on Friday, February 23. Meet at 9:30 am in the Atlanta CC lower parking lot to carpool. TICKETS must be ordered by February 10. $10.00 entry fee per person with a member discount. EMAIL me at: bltonpv@gmail.com to get the discount using my membership. Payment is to be made directly to Lynn Thompson. 541 Rivercliff Trace, Marietta, GA 30067 via check or cash only, Deadline February 10. NO REFUNDS.
Lynn Thompson, bltonpv@gmail.com.
| YARD OF THE MONTH - January | |
The Sterling home at 196 Atlanta Country Club Drive has been chosen for “Yard of the Month” for January. Jennifer and Jon are the homeowners and always seem to capture the season's highlights with their flowers and decor. Beautiful planted islands and pots all year long. Drive by and see for yourselves how beautiful it is!
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Walking/5K news for January:
Grab a friend and come out for a walk! Walking strengthens your immune system! Walking 20 minutes a day 5 days a week can boost your immune system by increasing blood flow, reducing stress and inflammation, and increasing antibodies.
Monday, January 8 at 10 am. Meet at Missy Malmberg's house to walk the neighborhood (4530 Ponte Vedra Drive).
Monday, January 15 at 10 am. Meet at Columns Drive to walk along the river.
Monday, January 22 at 10 am. Meet at Missy Malmberg's house to walk the neighborhood.
Monday, January 29 at 10 am. Meet at Columns Drive to walk along the river
Jean Dole (404) 433-5551
Chris Cashman (678) 687-0951
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Gratitude: Hiking, Nature, Friendship
January
Celebrate the New Year with friends and fresh air! We'll start along the Chattahoochee River and branch off along Mulberry Creek with numerous creek crossings, small waterfalls, and large rock overhangs. See historic Hyde Farm (1830s). 4 miles. Bring water & snack. Wear waterproof hiking boots if you have them.
When: Tuesday, January 9, at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Johnson Ferry North Trailhead to Hyde Farm
301 Johnson Ferry Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30068
Register Here
For more information, contact
Trish Wenger and Denise Corra
414-840-4441
trishwenger@yahoo.com
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Please join us on Tuesday, January 30 at 6:30 pm when we will meet to discuss Call Your Daughter Home, by Deb Spera. We will meet at Julie Lischer's home, 540 Willow Knoll Dr.
Follow this link to join our group and have access to our app.
https://bookclubs.com/clubs/5968377/join/cf6a53/
Reach out to Terri McKendry with any questions at tmckendry1187@gmail.com or 919-607-4972.
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Our next book club meeting will be on Monday, January 8 at 10:00 am at Ellie Lacey's home, 4612 Crepe Myrtle Circle. The book we will be discussing is Mad Honey, by Judy Picoult & Jennifer Finley. Our discussion lead will be Melissa Nicol.
Looking ahead... our February book will be Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Gamus.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Happy Reading,
Zeenat Jetha
404-992-2090
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Celebrating You!!! Happy Birthday to our January birthdays! | |
If you know of anyone that could use a little "Sunshine", please contact our ambassadors of sunshine, Kristine Ward and Lindsey Mabey. | |
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| Johanna | Jenkins Czarnecki | January 3 | | Mary Ann | Sergan | January 5
| | Lisa | Krueger | January 11
| | Maribel | Padra | January 16
| | Sarah | Davis-Candeto | January 17 | | Anita | Rainwater | January 24
| | Lisa | Enochs | January 26 | | Kathleen | Schnugg | January 30
| | Patricia | Iaffaldano | January 31 | | | | | |
