A letter from the Co-Presidents

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

FIRST FRI-

DAY / DIN-

NER CLUB

1

GALA 2

PINTEREST 3

EGG HUNT 3

PROGRAM 4

TEXT 4

EVENING GROUP

5

GARDEN CLUB

5

WED WALKS 5

EXECUTIVE BOARD

5

MEMORIAM 6

M A R C H 2 0 1 4

LADIES NIGHT OUT — MAR 10

PLAY GROUP — MAR 14

DINNER CLUB — MAR 15

PROGRAM: CHERISH DELICIOUS FOOD— MAR 21

FIRST FRIDAY — APRIL 4

EGG HUNT — APRIL 19

Dear CPWC members, Our Nominating Committee is busy working on filling positions for next year. If you are new to CPWC this is a great way to get to know your fellow members or if you have been a member for a while but haven’t had the chance to work on a committee this is your chance! We are so lucky to have such a talented group of women in our organization, please think about taking part in the upcoming year. Speaking of fun, we want to congratulate Danna, Amy and

the entire Valentine Gala committee for a truly outstanding evening. On February 8

th we were wowed

by the gorgeous vignette table decorations, the food and amazing auction items; it was definitely a night to cherish. And on top of everything, together we were able to raise over $23,000 for CCYA. February’s ‘Cherish Wine and Cheese’ program was fabulous! We want to thank Missy Malmberg for opening her beautiful home to us. Our local experts at Kroger, Lance and Associates, did an excellent job pairing wines with yummy cheeses, nuts and even chocolate! As always the Programs Committee provided a lovely lunch afterwards. Our next program “Cherish Delicious Food” will be held

on March 21, at the home of Shea Amin. We will be able to enjoy a cooking program with Natalie Keng, the Chinese Southern Belle. There will not be a First Friday in March. Dinner club is March 15

th at the home of

Brooks and Elizabeth Hall. Remember to RSVP so you can come enjoy Middle Earth, there will even be a roast pig for all Hobbits! Don’t forget to reset your

clocks on Saturday night, let’s

hope we will ‘spring forward’

into warmer weather. Here’s

to daffodils, tulips and

sunshine!

Sarajane Fletcher and

Julie Lischer

Co-Presidents

www.ChattahoocheePlantationWomensClub.org

Thanks to Cyndi and Scott Smith for hosting February’s Sip and Swirl first Friday! The next first Friday will be held Friday April 4th 7:00 at the home of Janet and Steve Francesconi. Evites will be coming out soon.

First Friday: Dinner club:

outta this world

The highly anticipated dinner club is scheduled for March 15th at the home of Liz and Brooks Hall. The theme is Middle Earth (Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, ET, etc.). Costumes are encour-aged! Please RSVP by Evite.

The 2014 Valentine’s Gala was a tremendous success! Over $23,000 was raised for The Center for Children and Young Adults! Thank you to everyone who attended , donated and helped out. We couldn’t have made it so successful without ALL of you. There are several special thank yous I would like to make and the first is to Amy McConnell for being our auction rockstar this year! The wonderful auction displays were the work of Liz Hall. Jane Harm designed our beautiful invitations and Tina Engberg was our liason with the CCYA for having the kids make our favors for the gala. Lynn Thompson handled the RSVPs with the ease of a professional. Suzanne Deery, Elizabeth Cooper and Regina Wood created our amazing tablescapes for the evening. Cindy Formica, Chris Cashman, and Carolyn Cadiou managed the incoming funds like champions! Other special thank yous go to the following: Trish Chapman Kristen Bernheim Sarajane Fletcher Heather Rees Cathy Snyder Caryn Sonderman Nancy Mitchell Cynthia Dolezal

Patti Newi Brooke Davis Amber Carey Janet Thomas Carie Buchanan Kim Sherk Patricia Rossman Janie Kissling Jana Pantesco Julia Wenzell All proceeds from the Valentine’s Gala benefit The Center for Children and Young Adults (CCYA). The center, on Austell Road in Marietta, provides a home to 39 girls and boys from the ages of 12-21 years. These children come from a world filled with abuse, neglect, abandonment and exploitation. The center

provides food, shelter, clothing, educational services and transitional services to these youth. It truly is a nurturing place for them to live, heal and thrive. Don’t forget to order your beautiful pictures through the website of Genie Fleischel! Danna Vach 2014 CPWC Valentine’s Gala Chairperson

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2014 valentine’s gala —

For the center for children and young adults

Programs 2013-14

Our Daytime Programs Chair, Missy Malmberg along with Patti Newi and Suzanne Deery and Evening Pro-gram Chair Janie Kissling are working to design and orchestrate a series of program events for us to…

Cherish!

March 21 Cooking program with Natalie Keng, Chinese Southern Belle at Shea Amin’s house April 18 “Cherish Good Books” - book author & lunch in Roswell May 16 “Cherish Summer Fun” - closing luncheon with Chef Tomas

A special thank you to all our presenters and hostess homes

www.ChattahoocheePlantationWomensClub.org

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Pinterest-ing…..

By Heather Rees Two tried and true Pinterest recipes. We had these at the Pinter-est event and they were a hit. 1. Deep Dish Quickie Cookie Ingredients:

one well seasoned 10-12 inch iron skillet (no extra greasing necessary)

one 16.5 oz roll of chocolate chip cookie dough from refrigerator section of grocery

Preheat oven to 375. Slice dough and put slices down on bottom of skillet to cover skillet. With a piece of wax paper or saran wrap lay on top and smush around to make cookie pieces even with no holes so make a fairly even layer on bottom of skillet then remove wax paper or saran wrap (used only to not get your hands all sticky). Bake for 15-20 minutes until top of cookie is desired brown. Cool for a few minutes then scoop out with a big spoon into bowls and serve with vanilla ice cream and maybe even a drizzle of hot fudge or sprinkles! So easy and everyone will love it.

2. Balsamic Strawberry Rounds

one baguette bread cut into slices

one carton strawberries

1-2 logs goat cheese (room temp)

jar balsamic reduction (can get at Fresh Market or most grocery stores)

fresh thyme Cut strawberries into small pieces (can do ahead). Pull thyme leaves off and stir into strawberries to taste. Lightly spritz or brush bread slices with olive oil and gently toast spread softened goat cheese on each bread slice pour about 1/4 to 1/2 cup bal-samic reduction into strawberries and thyme and stir. Spoon strawberry mixture onto each bread slice and serve. YUMMO!

This event was a fun way to become introduced to Pinterest and to discover new avenues to explore! Some of the items shared were wreaths, chalkboard painted wineglass stems, bookmarks from paper clips, message boards made from dollar store platters and frames, faux topiaries, personalized serving pieces, and so much more! It certainly got the crea-tive juices flowing! Come join us on the journey next time!

Egg hunt

The CPWC Egg Hunt will take place at McFarlane Nature Park in the back field (off Winged Foot Circle) on Saturday, April 19th from 3-5 PM. Come out and enjoy spring in all its glo-ry at McFarlane! Tina Engberg Family Activities Chair

www.ChattahoocheePlantationWomensClub.org

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programs

On Friday morning, February 21st, Missy Malmberg was kind enough to have us to her home for the month’s program. Lance Dunn and his team from Kroger and Murray Cheese sponsored our wine and cheese tasting and luncheon. It was a terrific time and we learned a great deal. For example, a ched-dar is a good choice with a cab-

ernet. And the NxNW wine is, in fact, connected with the Kar-dashians. On March 21st we will “Cherish Delicious Food” at the home of Shea Amin. Natalie Keng, the Chinese Southern Belle will present a cooking program! Please come be a part!

Ladies Night Out! We will meet at a TBD next Mon-day night, March 10th! Rsvp to Cynthia Dolezal at cynthiado-lezal@gmail.com. Come join us!

After last month’s crazy weather, we've all learned how important it is to stay in close communica-tion. CPWC is offering another way of reaching our membership. Remind 101 is a one-way text messag-ing system. To sign up to receive updates and meet-ing information from CPWC via text… On your cell phone -- do the following...

(You may opt out of messages at any time by replying 'unsubscribe@cpwc.')

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. ~Julie Lischer

Remember the time change Saturday night!

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Our 2013-14 EXECUTIVE Board Co - Presidents

Sarajane Fletcher & Julie Lischer

Treasurer Cindy Formica & Caroline

Cadiou Advisory Committee Debbie McNeil Linda Pace Parliamentarian

Carie Buchanan Recording Secretary

Janie Kissling Correspondence Sec./Sunshine Dawn Mullican Membership, Distribution &

Directory Jana Pantesco, Trish Chapman, Regina Wood

Charity Danna Vach, Amy McConnell

Programs Missy Malmberg - Chair Patti Newi

Suzanne Deery Dinner Club

Jennifer Risey Leisha Murphy Family Activities

Tina Engberg Interest Groups

Caryn Sonderman Newsletter

Janet Thomas Webmaster Julie Lischer

Interest Groups Chairwomen Bible Studies Lettie Nixon Blooming Investors Susan Weinstein Bridge Club Melissa Nichol Daytime Book Club & Bunco Tracy Pickens Evening Book Club Elizabeth Cooper Garden Club Janet Francesconi Girl’s Night Out

Cynthia Dolezal Globe Trekkers Shea Amin Pinterest Fun Heather Rees

Play Group Lori Collins Walking Walks Regina Wood

Standing Committee Chairwomen

Friends of McFarland Park

Tina Engberg Community Outreach Janie Kissling

www.ChattahoocheePlantationWomensClub.org

Evening group

By Janie Kissling February evening group meeting was attended by 20 women, from the newest and youngest member to three of the long time original members of the club. The ladies

enjoyed delicious food and drink lots of good conversa-tion at the home of Janie Kissling. Both Presidents were also in attendance. Martha Ouderkirk, neighbor and former CPWC Pres., shared passages from her recently published books. Her first book was a memoir and a tribute to her husband John who passed away two years ago. It was a beautiful poetic honor to John. Her other books were from her Alexandra series designed to help us live life well and in a positive manner. Another of her books was actually a tribute to John Ouderkirk written by their granddaughter. Martha encouraged the ladies to help their children and grandchildren write their thoughts, ideas, and feelings. Martha shared her experiences in trying to find a good publishing company for her books. She gave information on the publisher and how to contact that particular firm. She encouraged the ladies to use their voice and also to create a legacy for their families. It was a good time of inspiration.

Green Thumb? Janet Francesconi and our garden club are antic-ipating a trip to the Smith-Gilbert gardens in May or early June. Please keep an eye for that and other upcoming garden club activities!

Wednesday Walks Wednesday walks are back up and, well, … walking! Join us at 8am down by Columns Drive for a brisk power walk! Often the first Wednesday of the month. Contact Regina Wood to be a part!

Groups!

Bible Study (Lettie Nixon)

We will be starting a series of lessons on Mark 4, The Parable of "THE SEED and the Sower" Jesus taught three parables which illustrate that the Word is to the Kingdom of God what a natural seed is to a harvest. The first of these parables, the Story of the Sower and the Seed, is the key to unlocking all the Word of God. It is so very important for us to understand these truths. For more information, call 770-953-2066 or email lettienixon@cfaith.com.

Book Club — Daytime (Elizabeth Cooper) The Daytime Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. For information, or to be included on the mailing list, please contact Elizabeth Cooper at ewsjws@msn.com or 602-323-7258.

Book Club — Evening (Tracy Pickens) We welcome all CPWC members to join book club. To be included on the mailing list, sign up at the Luncheon. For information, contact Tracy Pickens at tonksy@gmail.com.

Bridge Club (Melissa Nicol) We will meet the 4th Wednesday of each month. To inquire about joining Bridge Club call Melissa Nicol at 770-541-6168 or mahanmelissa@aol.com.

Garden Club (Janet Francesconi) Planning lots of fun outings for the new year. Please join us! Contact Janet Francesconi at 770-644-9214 or buff1994@bellsouth.net.

Girls Night Out (Cynthia Dolezal)

Come join us! We’ll plan some new events after the holidays. Contact Cynthia Dolezal@HarryNorman.com.

Pinterest Fun (Heather Rees) This crafty new group has lots of fun in store! Contact Heather Rees at hprees@aol.com for more information!

Play Group (Lori Collins) The Play Group will meet Friday, March 14, at East Cobb Park at 10:30 at the lower pavilion. Please bring a picnic lunch! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll have an alternate place to meet. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to Lori Collins at LKiss9617 @aol.com.

Wednesday Walks (Regina Wood) Join us at 8 a.m. for a power walk down by the river on the first Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact Regina at knockonwood@bellsouth.net, 770-690-0492 or 404-444-9935.

Bunco (Tracy Pickens) Bunco is this Friday, January 10 at 7 p.m. at the home of Shea Amin, 4508 Chattahoochee Plantation Drive SE. Guests are asked to bring $2 cash, a wrapped gift valued between $15-20, and an appetizer to share. Please contact tonksy@gmail.com to be added to the list.

Blooming Investors (Susan Weinstein) Blooming Investors is a group of friends always happy to have new friends who are interested in learning about investing. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. for supper and discussion on the latest economic trends. If you think you might be interested, please email Susan Weinstein. You are welcome to visit and see what you think.

Dinner Club & First Friday (Jennifer Risey &

Leisha Murphy ) We have an exciting year planned for Dinner Club which is an opportunity for host couples to plan themed parties with special, fun menus. There is a financial obligation and once signed up, you have a commitment to your group. We will continue the popular "First Friday" events each month in a host home. Each guest or couple brings an appetizer and beverage to share. For information, contact Jennifer Risey at jenrisey@gmail.com or 678-849-0550.

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In Memoriam

Sincere condolences to Pat Smith for the loss of her brother-in-law

and to Lynn Thompson in the loss of her sister-in-law.

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