Business Organizations |
| American Business Women's Association | Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter.
Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Olde Towne Cafe on Main
Contact: Lori Matthewson
(770) 720-6274
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| Cherokee Area Business Connection | Provide members with close contact networking.
Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m.
Contact: Marci Zeid, (770) 345-8687.
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| Cherokee Financial Women International | Serves women in the financial services industry.
Meeting: Bi-monthly.
Contact: Mitzi Saxon, (770) 479-3400.
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| Networking Entrpreneurial Women (N.E.W.) | Meeting: First & third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Location: Featherstone's at Towne Lake Hills.
Contact: Carol Madan, (770) 346-0736.
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| Toastmasters of Cherokee | Meeting: Every Wednesday from 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Slapshots Bar & Grille.
Contact: Joe Gandolfo, (678) 640-0000
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| Together We Rise | Business networking for African-American women.
Meeting: 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
Location Featherstone's at Towne Lake Hills.
Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280.
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| Towne Lake Business Association | TLBA's goal is to promote growth of businesses in the Towne Lake area.
Lunch 'N' Learn Workshop: Third Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at Featherstone's Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Reservations are encouraged.
Contact: (770) 615-3350
| www.tlba.org |
| Towne Lake PowerCore | PowerCore is a structured, close-contact networking organization which generates referral business and teaches the follow-through systems to support it.
Meeting: Every Friday at 7:15 a.m.
Location: Featherstone's at Towne Lake Hills. Contact: Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, ext.20.
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| Woodstock Business Networking Group | Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:45 a.m.
Location: ReMax Town & Country on Hwy 92.
Contact: Carolyn Forister, (770) 928-9163
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Charitable Organizations |
| Anna Crawford Children's Center | "First Steps" provides support, education, and referrals to Cherokee County mothers. (770) 592-9779
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| Cherokee County Humane Society | Meeting: Bi-monthly on first Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Public Library.
Contact: (770) 928-5115.
| www.cchumanesociety.org |
| Cherokee County Special Olympics | Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m.
Location: CrossRoads Middle/High School.
Contact: Colleene Konwick, (770) 517-7101.
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| Genesis Adoptions | A full-service, non-profit international adoption agency.
Contact: Lindsay Kirk, (770) 517-0043,
lkirk@genesis-adoptions.org
| http://www.genesis-adoptions.org |
| Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia | seeks volunteeers to help behind the scenes and tax deductible donations for their home store. Call for pick up. (770) 345-1879.
| www.habitatncg.org |
| Hope Center | Serves the needs of women facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com.
| www.hopectr.com |
| Must Ministries | Serves needy families in Cherokee County.
Contact: Kim Loesing, (770) 479-5397.
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| Papa's Pantry | A year-round local food ministry which reaches out to families who experience an unexpected time of need.
Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730.
| www.papaspantry.org |
| People4Pets | Seeks volunteers to support the animal shelter, adoptions, fundraising and more.
Contact: (770) 516-7105 ext. 246.
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| Safe Kids Cherokee County | Call for an appointment for a free child safety seat inspections.
Contact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343
| www.cherokeesafekids.org |
Civic Organizations |
| American Legion & Auxiliary | Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Community Church.
Contact: Mike Sarris, (770) 975-3136.
| www.alpost316.org |
| Cherokee Elks | Meeting: First & third Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Location: Elks Lodge #2727.
Contact: (770) 382-3557.
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| Junior Service League of Woodstock | 24 hour information line: (770) 592-3535.
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| Kiwanis Club of Woodstock | Meeting: Every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Featherstone's at Towne Lake Hills.
Contact: (678) 494-4841.
| www.woodstockkiwanis.org |
| Optimist Club of Towne Lake | Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills.
Contact: (770) 516-4011.
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| Rotary Club of Woodstock | Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Olde Cafe on Main Street.
Contact: John Guthrie, (770) 592-3132.
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| Sewrifics of Cherokee | Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Location:Sixes United Methodist Church,
8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton.
Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335.
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| Sons of The American Legion | Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Community Church.
Contact: Mike Sarris, (770) 975-3136.
| www.alpost316.org |
| South Cherokee Optimist Club | Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills.
Contact: (770) 926-3522.
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| Woodstock Jaycees | Meeting: First Tuesday & third Thursday at 7 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Jaycees Community Center, 216 Rope Mill Road.
Contact: (770) 926-8336.
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| Woodstock Lions Club | Meeting: Second & fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Location: New Victoria Baptist Church.
Contact: Bud Isaac, (678) 445-3609.
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| Woodstock Masons | Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc.
Meeting: Second & fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd.
Contact: (770) 993-3145 or (770) 926-0627.
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| Woodstock Midday Optimist Club | Meeting: Every Wednesday at noon.
Location: Woodstock Family Restaurant
9425 Highway 92
Contact: Dr. Johnny T. Young (770) 345-6158.
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| Woodstock VFW Post 10683 | Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Senior Center.
Contact: Jack Leonard, (770) 517-8229.
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Political Organizations |
| Cherokee County Democrat Party | Meeting: Third Monday at 7 p.m.
Location: Justice Center in Canton.
Contact: William G. Redmond, Jr., (770) 516-5204.
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| Cherokee County Republican Breakfast | Meeting: First Saturday at 8 a.m.
Location: Right Wing Tavern
Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli, (770) 592-6545.
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| Cherokee County Republican Party | Meeting: Fourth Monday at 7 p.m.
Location: Justice Center in Canton.
Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli, (770) 592-6545
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| Cherokee County Republican Women's Club | Meeting: Third Thursday at 7 p.m.
Location: TBA
Contact: Lori Pesta, (678) 520-2236
| www.ccrwcga.com |
Recreation & Hobbies |
| Allatoona Gold Panners | Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044.
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| Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. | Meeting: Second Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Woodstock Art Center, 205 Arnold Mill Rd.
Contact: Madeline Hall, (678)754-8482, woodstockartcenter@comcast.net
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| Blue Skies Laughter Yoga Club | Meeting: Mon. 12 — p.m. at Golden Age Fitness
Wed. 7 — 8 p.m. at Northside-Cherokee Medical Building, 100 Stone Forest Dr. (lst Floor Conference Room), Woodstock, GA
Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221
No costs. Open to the public.
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| Cherokee Amateur Radio Society | Meeting First Saturday at 12 p.m.
Location: Williamson Brothers BBQ in Canton.
Contact: Jim Millsap, (678) 494-5757.
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| Cherokee County Arts Council | Meeting Fourth Friday at 10 a.m.
Location: The Arts Center in Canton.
Contact: (770) 704-6244.
| www.CherokeeArts.org |
| Cherokee County Saddle Club | Meeting Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. meeting
Location: Buffalos Cafe in Canton.
Contact: Marianne Torhia, (770) 757-2282.
| www.cherokeesaddleclub.com |
| Cherokee Music Teachers Association | A non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality music instruction for music students.
Contact: Melanie Williams, (770) 345-2983
| www.cherokeemta.org |
| Cherokee Outdoor YMCA | Contact: (770) 591-5820
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| Cherokee Radio Control Flying Club | Open to anyone interested in R/C flying.
Contact: Gene Smith, (770) 345-6535.
| www.cherokeerc.com |
| Chihuahua Meet Up | A social club for owners of Chihuahuas.
Meeting: Third Sunday at 2 p.m.
Location: Laurel Park, 151 Manning Rd SW, Marietta.
Contact: SassySeaDog@yahoo.com.
| http://chihuahua.meetup.com/53/ |
| Foothills Running Club | Encourages beginners to elite runners to have fun on the run.
Contact: John McCusker, (770) 924-9504.
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| Kappa Chi Sorority | Helping women fulfill their lives.
Meeting: Every Third Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Location: VCCI Community Center, 103 Myrtle Rd.
Contact: Maria Kuhn, (770) 517-9046, email: vccibaker@aol.com.
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| Laughter Yoga Club | Meeting: Mon. 2 — 1 p.m. & Tues. 7 — 8 p.m.
Location: Golden Age Fitness
Contact: (770) 926-0041
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| Les Marmitons | For men who share a common interest in fine food, wine and the culinary arts.
Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Chattahoochee Technical College.
Contact: Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197.
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| Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake | Open to anyone — new or long-time residents. Members enjoy crafts, Bunco, Canasta, gourmet dinners, etc.
Meeting: Third Tuesday.
Contact: Cathy Snyder, (770) 591-0709
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| Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake | Meeting: Third Tuesday
Contact: Carolyn White, (770) 926-6756
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| Runners Club | Open to all levels of runners that are interested in enhancing their ability/fitness/skills.
Meeting: Saturdays at 8 a.m.
Location: Hobgood Park Volleyball Court.
Contact: Juanita Womack, (770) 885-7711.
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| Singles of Towne Lake 35+ | Meeting: Monthly Mixers
Contact: Lisa (770) 597-3430.
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| Society for the Preservation of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in A | Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Location: Cherokee Arts Center in Canton.
Contact: Ed Garreau, (678) 493-2516
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| Towne Lake Arts Center | A Community Theatre located at 6576 Commerce Parkway Contact: G.L. Grooms, (678) 494-4251
| www.tlaclive.org |
| Wildlife Action, Inc. | A conservation organization that teaches kids about the great outdoors.
Meeting: Third Sunday at 1 p.m.
Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek.
Contacts: WLA Office, (800) 753-2264. Ledlie Conger, (770) 926-8481
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| Woodstock Youth Track Club | Practice: Every Monday & Thursday at 6 p.m.
Location: Woodstock High School track.
Contact: Linda Bommicino, (770) 591-8806
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Support Organizations |
| Adoptees and Birthmothers Support | Contact: Pam Lehman, (770) 693-1907
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| Adoption/Infertility Support Group | Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock.
Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131.
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| Adoption/Infertility Support Group | Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock
Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131
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| Alcoholics Anonymous, Friendships In-Step | Meeting: Monday — Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Location: First United Methodist Church, Canton.
Contact: Patricia Reeves, (770) 608-0156.
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| Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group | Meeting: First Thursday at 7 p.m.
Location: Atria, 1000 Professional Way.
Contact: Atria Woodstock, (770) 926-0119.
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| Autism Parent Support Group | Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cherokee County Community Service Center at the BridgeMill Fire Station, Canton.
Contact: Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551
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| Breast Cancer Support Group of Towne Lake | Contact: Gwynn Brannon, (770) 516-1202.
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| C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock | A Christian-based support group for parents of homeschoolers.
Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m.
24-hour information line: (770) 517-3043.
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| Canadian Women's Club | Meeting: Third Wednesday.
Location: TBA each month.
Contact: Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com
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| Cherokee County Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorde | Meeting: Fourth Monday at 7 p.m.
Location: 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell.
Contact: (770) 381-8687
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| Cherokee County Family Child Care Association | Meeting: Tuesday, January 9 at 7 p.m.
Location: CRPA Recreation Center
Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055
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| Cherokee Focus | Cherokee FOCUS is a 501(c)3 collaborative that exists to improve the lives of the children and families of Cherokee County. Through our collaborative partnership, public agencies, non-profits and private entities strive to make a difference in five result areas: Healthy Children, Children Ready for School, Children Succeeding in School, Self-Sufficient Families, Strong Communities. Phone: (770) 345-5483
| www.cherokeefocus.org |
| Cherokee Parents Club | Contact: Lorraine, (770) 844-1906.
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| Cherokee Spectrum Support Group | For families of children with autism Spectrum Disorders.
Meeting: Second Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
Location: 335 Parkway 575, Suite 220
Contact: Renee at (678) 493-4925
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| Emotions Anonymous | Meeting: Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Contact: Cindy (770) 928-6554, Sherry, (770) 926-1889.
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| Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI) | Is dedicated to encouraging fellow Christians.
Meeting: Second & fourth Thursdays at 7 a.m.
Location: Woodstock Family Restaurant.
Contact: Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887.
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| Georgia Canines for Independence | Trains service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities.
Meeting: First Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Location: 6683 Bells Ferry Rd., Suite H.
Contact: Ramona Nichols, (404) 735-3647.
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| Grandparents Support Group | For those who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
Meeting: Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available).
Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta.
Contact: Joe Drewry, (678) 699-3400.
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| Hearing Loss Resource Group | Meeting: First Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Third Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Location: Woodstock Public Library.
Contact: Cathy, (678) 483-9135, email: WoodstockSHHH-info@phydeaux.org.
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| JDRF Cherokee Pickens Family Support Group | For families of children with Juvenile (type 1) diabetes
Meeting: Second Saturday
Location: River Green Subdivision Facilities
Contact: Tom at (770) 345-4864 or Tom @brushwithart.com
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| Jewish Havurah | For couples and families getting together for Shabbat dinners and holidays.
Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687
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| La Leche League of Woodstock | Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church.
Contacts: Marguerite, (770) 974-8530
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| Miracle Mothers | A faith-based support group for women trying to conceive or adopt.
Contact: Melissa B, (678) 398-9142
| www.miraclemothers.org |
| MOMS Club Towne Lake - 30189 | A support group for stay-at-home-moms, including those who have home-based businesses.
Contact: Kelly Covington, (770) 591-3679
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| MOMS Club Woodstock - 30188 | Provides support and encouragement to stay-at-home-moms and their children.
| www.geocities.com/woodstockmomsclub2000/index.html |
| Mothers & More | A support group for working and stay at-home moms.
Meeting: First & third Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Location: Kroger at Towne Lake.
Contact: Michelle Wise, (770) 720-8834.
| www.woodstockmm.com |
| Overeaters Anonymous | Meeting: Every Wednesday 10:30 A.M.
Location: H.O.W. Place
6268 Bells Ferry Road
Behind fire station at Old Bascomb Court
Contact: Lois (770) 592-6421
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| Parents of Food Allergic Children | A support group that shares experiences, recipes and referrals.
Meeting: TBA
Location: Rose Creek Library.
Contact: Susan Zachos, (404) 502-9878
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| S.N.A.P. (Special Needs Awareness Program) | A service provider to families of children with special needs, offering direction to resources and education.
Meeting: Second Monday 10 — 11:30 a.m.
Location: Cherokee FOCUS, 100 Hickory Circle, Holly Springs
Contact: (770) 720-4068
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| Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group | Meeting: Second & fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Location: Hillside United Methodist Church
Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899 or
Galloway5@bellsouth.net
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