Monthly News & Updates

September 2023 | Issue 2

CPWC Opening Luncheon

September 15, 2023

RSVP to the Opening Luncheon Here

We invite you to our Opening Luncheon featuring a presentation from stylist Megan La Russa. Invite a neighbor and join us for food, fun, and fashion on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Atlanta Country Club at 10:30 a.m. $40 per person. RSVP by September 8.

From the Co-Presidents

Dear CPWC members,


As we kick off the 2023-2024 CPWC year with a variety of daytime and evening monthly activities through May, we hope you will renew your annual membership. Your membership and support are crucial to our organization and very much appreciated. Without your support, we would not be able to offer these opportunities.


All the various interest groups will start their activities in September, so be sure to check the dates and locations either on the website, newsletter, or Facebook.


Angela Boardman, Charity Chair, presented three different charities to the Executive Board at our August meeting and we voted to support PORCH Marietta for this year. You can learn more about PORCH from Angela in this newsletter.

The Newcomers Committee hosted their annual Newcomers Party on August 20 at the home of Jean Ann and Barry McCarthy. Many thanks to Jean Ann McCarthy and Regina Wood for the time and effort they put into this event. There were about 6 new couples who attended and were able to learn about the CPWC along with the CPCA. We look forward to welcoming these new women into our wonderful community.

We hope you all enjoy your Labor Day weekend. We look forward to our official start of CPWC activities the following week.



Your CPWC Co-Presidents,


Susan Fulkerson and Martha Altieri

CPWC charity for this upcoming year is:


PORCH Marietta

https://porchcommunities.org/porch-marietta


Neighbors helping neighbors. PORCH Marietta was started in response to the growing rate of food “insecurity” caused by the pandemic. Food security is a household’s ability to access nutritious foods. According to Feeding America, about 65k Cobb County residents are food “insecure”. 


There are individual PORCH communities all over the country. Friends and neighbors were looking for a way to make a difference in our community. PORCH Marietta gives people the opportunity to make an immediate impact in our community by providing an ongoing and stable supply of food to pantries and program participants in our neighborhood.

 

PORCH is built around the very simple idea of regular neighborhood food drives. The donations are then delivered to The Center for Family Resources, Brumby Elementary Food Pantry, Sawyer Road Elementary Food Pantry, and Lockheed Elementary Food Pantry.



We are thrilled to be able to support this wonderful charity. Soon we will announce all the fun and exciting ways CPWC will support this charity throughout the coming year!


Angela Boardman, Charity Chair

September Major League SECOND Friday

September's First Friday falls on the Friday prior to Labor Day Weekend, so we are gathering for Major League SECOND Friday on Friday, September 8, 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Fulkerson's, 146 East Blackland Ct. We'll be outside around the pool so dress accordingly. Enter via the path that is on the left side of the house going to the backyard.


Come casually dressed in your Atlanta Braves fan gear or your favorite team. TVs will be on for the Braves-Pirates game.


As always, please bring your favorite beverage and an appetizer to share.

 

Click here to register.


Contact

Jean Ann McCarthy 

Chattahoochee Plantation Women's Club 

303-522-4824 

Yoga Interest Group

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Yoga Interest Group Meets on Tuesdays at 3 p.m.


Please check email and Facebook for updates.


Contact Belinda Vogel if you'd like to be added to the distribution list or would like to receive a location confirmation.


EVENING GROUP

The Evening group (formerly known as Savvy Women) will kick off the year with a fun-filled Cocktail & Mocktail Night on Tuesday, September 12, at 6:30 pm. Come join us at Missy Malmberg’s house, 4530 Ponte Vedra Drive.


Learn how to make a strawberry kiwi-infused vodka and sip some enticing cocktails creatively prepared by Tyler, an Atlanta Country Club bartender. Not only is Tyler an accomplished mixologist, he is also delightful and charming, so don't miss this one!


Please mark your calendars and register below by Saturday, September 9. (The shoppers want to make sure to have the right amount of ingredients on hand for any thirsty guests!)


Cheers to a new year!


Register Now!


Your CPWC Evening Group Team

Haven't joined yet?  Click here to submit your 2023-2024 CPWC Membership Registration

Bridge Interest Group

The next bridge game will be Wednesday, September 27 at 10:00 at Atlanta Country Club. We welcome new members who know how to play bridge. For more information, please contact Melissa Nicol 404-310-0888. ♠️♥️♦️♣️

Painting and Crafts Interest Group


Please join us at Maryam Shirazi's home at 4503 Chattahoochee Plantation Dr. at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 5 to paint canvases or other items like wine glasses. Maryam has been a painter for over 40 years and can work with beginning painters or help perfect the techniques of more experienced painters. Maryam will supply canvases, brushes, and paint for a nominal fee.


RSVP to Maryam 678-446-9120

Family Activities

Mark your calendars for the following activities at McFarlane Park:

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - Halloween Party


Sunday, December 10, 2023 - Yule Log


Sunday, March 24, 2024 - Egg Hunt


Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - End of School/Summer Celebration

 

Additional details to follow!

 

Kristen Bernheim

kbernheim@yahoo.com

Canasta Interest Group

Join us for Canasta!


We will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning September 15. Contact Karen Frantz at 770-715-7139 by Sunday prior to meeting day to save your spot. Please call or text instead of emailing. 

Globe Trekkers


We are going to meet on Wednesday, September 13 from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM at Chris Puri’s home, 4517 Paper Mill Rd. Light lunch will be served.


Please join us to share your travel experiences and recommendations. Hope you can join us!

RSVP to Shea Amin by September 11, 2023.


Our group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month. The meeting location will be announced each month.


Shea Amin

404-932-5888

Playgroup

We are excited to start the 2023-2024 CPWC Playgroup in September! Please email us if you are interested in joining the group!


Please include 1) your name, 2) your child(ren)'s name, 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

Gardening Interest Group

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We are excited to be hosting the Pond Tour on Sunday, September 17, 2023 

from 2-6 PM benefitting McFarlane Nature Park. Everyone is welcome, free admission. Flyers will be provided at the Opening luncheon and at First Friday.

Volunteers are needed at all 5 locations (2-hour shifts). Click here to sign up for a shift.


Any additional questions, contact: Lynn Thompson, CPWC Garden Club Chairman at bltonpv@gmail.com or Karin Guzy, McFarlane Nature Park at karinguzy@gmail.com


Looking Ahead:


We are bringing back the "Yard of the Month" beginning in October. A "Yard of the Month" sign will be posted for the month. All Garden Club members may submit their vote to: Lynn Thompson by the 1st of each month. The criteria are:



*If your neighbor keeps a well-groomed yard on a daily basis, and

*Must be in the boundaries of the CPWC, but does not have to a CPWC member's yard.


Lynn Thompson

2023-2024 CPWC Garden Club Chairman


Run/Walk 5K

 

Walking/5K news for September:


Grab a friend and come out for a walk. Less stress and more connection. This is the beauty of a "walk and talk"! All paces welcome! So many benefits to walking. Walking boosts your creativity. If you're stuck on a project, walk away and let that next step come to you.


Monday, September 4. This is Labor Day so no organized walk. However, if you want to walk, reach out through the GroupMe app.

 

Monday, September 11 at 9 am. Meet at Columns Drive to walk along the river.

 

Monday, September 18 at 9 am. Meet at Missy Malmberg's house (4530 Ponte Vedra Dr.) to walk the neighborhood.

 

Monday, September 25 at 9 am. Meet at Columns Drive to walk along the river.

 

  

Jean Dole (404) 433-5551

Chris Cashman (678) 687-0951

Hiking News

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Gratitude: Hiking, Nature, Friendship

September



CPWC Hiking Group kicks off 2023/2024 at East Palisades Indian Trail in Sandy Springs! Explore 3 miles of quiet wooded trails, rocky outcroppings, the Chattahoochee River shore, and forest creeks. See blue herons, ducks, geese, and deer. Bring water and a snack. Wear supportive footwear. Come as you are for this relaxed, down-to-earth morning hike.


Tuesday, September 12, 2023 

9:30 a.m. - Noon 


East Palisades - Indian Trail

1425 Indian Trail NW

Sandy Springs, GA 30327


Driving directions


Register Here


Contact

Trish Wenger and Denise Corra

414-840-4441 

trishwenger@yahoo.com 


Book Clubs

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Evening Book Club

The evening book club will be reading The Horse, by Geraldine Brooks.


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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Daytime Book Club


We welcome you back for the 2023-2024 Daytime Book Club and are excited to see everyone after a great summer.


We will be meeting on September 11th at 10:00 AM. We will be discussing Surviving Savannah, by Patti Callahan Henry. Our discussion lead is Ellie Lacey and our host is Sandy Ramirez.


Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.


Zeenat Jetha

404-992-2090

Sunshine

Celebrating You!!! Happy Birthday to our September 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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Jo

Coke

September 4

Susan

Stewart

September 5

Julie

Lischer

September 9

Anne

Perry

September 11

Kelly

Merrill

September 28

Karyn

Porter

September 30

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