CLUBS & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

SMYRNA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: The Smyrna Business Association is an organization of local business leaders dedicated to the objective of promoting goodwill, unity and harmony to make Smyrna a desirable, vibrant community in which to live and work. Attend luncheon meetings the 1st Thursday of each month at the Smyrna Community Center, participate in community events and networking opportunities, and promotion of their businesses within the community on the SBA web site and publications. For additional information please visit www.smyrnabusiness.com.

VININGS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: The VBA consists of business owners and managers committed to the enhancement of the economic vibrancy of Vinings and the promotion of its physical and financial health of the community through social, cultural, and business networking activities. For meeting times, please email: info@viningsga.org or visit www.viningsga.org.

VININGS VILLAGE CIVIC CLUB: The Vinings Village Civic Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Cochise Club on Cochise Drive in Vinings. All of Vinings welcome! The VVCC sponsors numerous programs and special events of interest to the Vinings community. Vinings residents and businesses sharing a commitment to maintain the character and beauty of Vinings are encouraged to become members. For more information, visit www.viningsga.org or email Civicclub@viningsga.org.

VININGS ROTARY: is an organization of business and professional leaders that provide humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace. Meetings are held each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. in the Vinings Club in Overlook III. For more information, please visit www.viningsrotary.org.

SMYRNA GOLDEN K KIWANIS:  A community service organization recognized for outstanding service to our schools and community. Meetings are held each Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the Windy Hill Senior Center.  For more information call 770.431.9786 or 770.801.8010. 

ROTARY CLUB OF SMYRNA: Smyrna leaders meet each Tuesday for fellowship. We invite you to get involved and learn more about the Smyrna Rotary. We meet each Tuesday in the City of Smyrna Community Center (200 Village Green Circle) at 12:15 p.m. with rich programs. Smyrna Rotary meetings are loaded with fellowship and our speakers program is outstanding. To learn more, please visit www.smyrnarotary.com.

KIWANIS CLUB OF SMYRNA: A spirited group of men and women, dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Smyrna community, meet every Wednesday at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on South Cobb Drive from 11:30 - 1:00 P.M. Lunch is FREE to all guests. Call Gary at 770-438-6961 for more information.

WINDY HILL SENIOR CENTER: A variety of activities take place at the Windy Hill Senior Center in Smyrna. Movie Madness, Dining Out, The Stardust Dance Club, and even Bingo! Call 770-801-5329 for a complete schedule and detailed information.

MOMS Club: Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays home? You are not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club! We are an international nonprofit organization for the at-home mother of today! Chapters have monthly meetings with speakers, park play days, holiday family parties, outings for mothers and their children, and activity groups like playgroups, arts and crafts, a monthly MOMS Night Out, and babysitting co-ops. We also do service projects to help needy children. Our activities are during the day, when mothers at home need support, and mothers may bring their children with them to our activities. For meeting times and more information about MOMS Club or to find the chapter nearest you, please visit www. Momsclub.org.

WEST MARIETTA AGLOW COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE (WMA): a local group of Aglow International, a worldwide women’s group, is coming to Smyrna. The group will meet the first Thursday of every month at the Smyrna Community Center (200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, 30080) in the Community Room on the first floor. For more information visit us at www.westmariettaaglow.org or call 404-935-8248.

NEWCOMERS OF COBB COUNTY: The Newcomers Club of Cobb County holds a wide variety of social activities throughout the month including Bridge, Canasta, Book Club, Maj Jongg, Ladies Night Out, Golf, Bunco, Chick Flicks, Out to Lunch, Out and About Atlanta, and Weekend Pot Luck Dining. Please call Elsa at 770.956.7965 for more information.

ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Free. Woodland Ridge Assisted Living, 4005 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna. Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1pm. Facilitated by independent counselors and sanctioned by the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia. For further information, call 770.431.7055.

Events

WINESTYLES WEEKLY WINE TASTINGS: Winestyles hosts weekly wine tastings on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 – 7pm. Stop in after work and enjoy the beautiful wine tasting room, and patio while tasting some great wines. For more information, visit www.winestyles.net/cumberland.

STROLLER STRIDES: Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that includes power walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by nationally certified instructors, it's a great workout for any level of exerciser. In 60 minutes, you will get a total body workout improving your cardiovascular endurance, your strength and your flexibility. The classes are equally beneficial for babies as Irving will weave songs through the workout and incorporate activities to make it fun. For more information on Stroller Strides of Smyrna or about upcoming events, please contact Tamara Irving at (888) 227-4312.

VININGS JUBILEE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: Thursday, December 4th from 6 to 8pm. Bring your family, friends and neighbors for some holiday fun at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Vinings Jubilee. Enjoy the sounds of the season, tastes of holiday treats, rides on reindeer ponies and a special train, magic tricks and a visit from jolly old St. Nick himself. It’s all for fun, and fun for all!

SANTA HOUSE AT AUNT FANNY’S CABIN: Santa will be at the Smyrna Welcome Center (Aunt Fanny's Cabin) weekends during December. Santa's House: December 5th, 12th, & 19th Fridays 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. December 6th, 13th, & 20th Saturdays 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. December 7th, 14th, & 21st Sundays 1 p.m. - 3p.m. & 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, December 22nd, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 23rd, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

SATURDAY WITH SANTA: $10 per child; Register in-person at the Smyrna Community Center Saturday, December 13th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aunt Fanny's Cabin (Smyrna Welcome Center)--2875 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, 30080. Make a reservation Saturday with Santa. Call (770) 319-2538. This event is for kids ages 4 - 10 years—- crafts, baking and lunch with Santa. This is a popular event and space fills up fast! Register in person at the Community Center. Fee is $10 per child. Activity fee due at time of registration. For more information call (770) 319-2538 or (770) 319-2539.

RADIO DISNEY NOON YEARS EVE: Radio Disney Noon Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31st, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Smyrna Community Center. It's Noon Year's Eve and we are ready to celebrate. Noon Year's Eve is a giant party at the City of Smyrna and Radio Disney Street Team will be there from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Radio Disney will have tons of fun with great games, cool contests and the best prizes. And that's not all...there will be a balloon drop and cider toast at noon! Join us to celebrate the New Year with the City of Smyrna and Radio Disney at Noon Year's Eve! Listen to Radio Disney AM 590 or go to www.radiodisney.com/atlanta and www.smyrnacity.com in December for all the details. Free. Smyrna Community Center-200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, 30080

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