D-1 Social Clubs

· American Legion Post 29
Membership meetings 1st Thursday of every month @ 7 pm. The Post Home is located @ 921 Gresham Ave. NE Marietta . Gresham is one block north of the Big Chicken on Cobb Parkway . An award winning Post that works hard for veterans and local community. For more information contact Commander Larry Diehl @ (770) 427-5900 or email @ commander29@bellsouth.net. The American Legion is the largest military veterans organization in the world.

· Bird Watching

Atlanta Audubon Society
Box 29189 Atlanta , Georgia 30359


Atlanta Audubon Society
is the metropolitan Atlanta , Georgia , affiliate of the Audubon Society. Representing one of eight chapters of Audubon in Georgia , AAS has approximately 3800 members in the area. We hope you'll visit our website often to learn more about Atlanta Audubon's many activities—monthly meetings with featured speakers, weekly bird walks during migration, field trips to local birding hotspots, and other special events.
AAS Information Line: 770-913-0511
General Information Request: aas.info@atlantaaudubon.org

Website: www.atlantaaudubon.org
MOVING? Call Audubon Membership Services at 800-274-4201 to change your address if you're also a member of National Audubon.Friends of Atlanta Audubon members can contact the AAS Membership Director or call 404-687-0079

§ Other websites:

www.trails.com In the Trails.com Birding Trails section you will find great bird-watching sites in national wildlife refuges, wildlife management areas, wilderness preserves, state parks, national parks, and bird sanctuaries all over the United States– something for birders and bird-watchers of all experience levels in all kinds of natural habitats and environments. Each birding trip is a complete chapter from a birding guidebook and includes a detailed map, driving directions to the area, and a list of the various bird species you are likely to observe, all produced by well-known outdoor guidebook publishers. Every birding trail is linked to USGS topographic maps from the trail overview page, and many also offer a host of additional features like photos, migration calendars, regional locator maps, birding tours, and interesting information on the region. Whether you are planning a big expedition to the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail or just a quick day trip to a nearby park, find the perfect birding trip for you by clicking below on any state birding section. Then browse by selecting a specific region or “Top Trail” from the list, or by simply clicking on the interactive state map.

www.birdingguide.com

· Bridge Club Ruff ‘N Sluff is located at 1809 Roswell Rd , Marietta , GA in the Syms Shopping Center , about 1 mile east of the Big Chicken. For directions please call 770-973-7717 or 404-355-0138. The Marietta Bridge club plays at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night. Priscilla Smith is the owner of the Ruff n Sluff and Marietta Bridge Clubs. For more information on events and times, visit the web site @ www.mindspring.com/~ruffnsluff/. Lessons also available for the beginner.

·        Cobb Chess Club
East Cobb/Marietta, Georgia
Borders Books & Music, 4475 Roswell Rd.(Hwy. 120), in The Avenue (mall)
thechessguy@mindspring.com
Meeting Times:  Thursdays at 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Comments:       All are welcome!
 

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The Marietta-Smyrna Coin Club, founded in 1973, meets @ 7:30 pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Smyrna Community Center . Come enjoy coin programs, auctions, refreshments, and maybe win a coin as a door prize. For more information contact Jerry @ (770) 421-1834

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The Marietta Gardeners Club invites anyone who enjoys flowers, vegetable gardens, or any other horticulture to please visit them the 2nd Monday of each month 7:20 pm @ 505 Kennesaw Ave. Marietta , GA 30060 . For more information contact Ed Risse @ (770) 419-4499

· Cobb County Genealogical Society meets @ 7 pm the 4th Tuesday of each month (Jan.-Nov.) at the main Cobb County Library, Roswell St. , Marietta . For more information call (678) 355-5242 or vist the web site @ www.rootsweb.com



· Marietta Bizymoms
We're a support group for work at home moms. Marietta Bizymom is part of the Bizymom national organization which has over 70 chapters in the US , Canada and Europe . Meetings are held once a month and topics on how to improve your business are discussed. This is a great way to meet new people as well as learn how to make your business a success. Web Site: www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/mariettabizymom/ & http://www.geocities.com/mariettabizymom

· Mother’s & More West Cobb Chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month @ West Cobb Chiropractic 5041 Dallas Highway Suite 500 in Marietta . For more information call (770) 514-9142 or email tiffanycapuano@comcast.net

· WOODSTOCK MOTHERS & MORE
Woodstock , GA updated Mar-2006Email: Mandmwoodstock@yahoo.com
Woodstock Mothers & More meets twice a month from 7-9PM at the Towne Lake Kroger, upstairs in the community room. This chapter covers Acworth, Kennesaw, North Marietta, Woodstock , Canton and other north metro areas. Our chapter is a non-profit support group for mothers & provides Meetings with topical discussion groups, Playgroups, Mom's Night Out, Couple's Nights, Family Outings, Mommy & Me Dinners, and various other family friendly activities & events. Feel free to attend a meeting. All moms are welcome. Children 6 months or under are welcome to attend as well. Come join other mothers for a strong sense of community and support. Come join the fun!

· Newcomers Club of Cobb County meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 10 am and has other activities throughout the month. Contact Bonnie (770-803-5303) for the location of the next meeting or activity. Those new to Cobb County or just looking for new friends and activities are invited to join in.

· FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS CLUB (FAN CLUB)
Acworth , GA 30101 Membership: Judith A. Martin (770) 514-7819 A woman's club for all those in the West Cobb area, especially newcomers, but all are welcome. At one time we were the Welcome Wagon Club of West Cobb, so we have members who moved to this area from all over the country. Our general monthly meetings are held September thru May on the first Tuesday of the month. We have interest groups, bridge, stitching, canasta, movie, Bunco, book club which meet regularly. We also have monthly luncheons, breakfasts and several treks to area spots during the year. We sponsor families at Christmas as our charity project. Generally, we hope to help women in this area of Cobb County feel welcome,
make new friends, and have FUN!

· NEWCOMERS CLUB OF COBB COUNTY
Marietta , GA Contact: Sandy (770) 579-9527
Email: newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com

We are primarily a woman's group, but we offer several activities involving spouses or signicant others. The club is open to those new in the area or those whose lifestyle may have changed. e.g. empty nesters. Our activities currently include Antiques & Browsers, several Bridge Groups, Book & Film, Bunco, Creative Cooking, Golf, Ladies Night Out, Mah Jongg, Out & About Atlanta, Out to Lunch, Pot Luck Dining and Special Events throughout the year. You would be very welcome to join us at our monthly meeting, held the third Tuesday of every month. We start at 10a.m. with refreshments and social chat, followed by an interesting speaker. The meeting takes place at
John Knox Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 505 powers Ferry Rd. Marietta . (near 120 South Loop ).

 

Other Marietta area links:

Marietta Guide

Marietta Square Online

 

·
Cobb Photographic Society
meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month @ the Cobb Central Library in Marietta @ 7:30 pm. Programs, competitions, field s trips. For more information call Bob Stewart (770) 591-1363