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It Takes A Village: Local Moms' Groups, Play Groups & Support Groups

Find friends, support, and fellowship from those who know EXACTLY what you're going through!

By Amie Esposito, Publisher, Canton-Woodstock-Cumming Macaroni Kid December 7, 2016
You know the saying: “It takes a village to raise a child.” It's so true! Whether you are a new parent, a soon-to-be mom, or a mother of 3 like me, at one time or another we all need advice, support, and friendship to help us navigate the roads of parenthood. Here's some information on local moms groups and play groups. If any sound like your kind of “village” reach out and learn more about joining. All are currently welcoming new members like you!

If you are an organizer of a Moms Group in the Canton, Woodstock, Cumming or surrounding area and would like the info for your group added to our list please email me at amiee@macaronikid.com


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MOPS
MOPS stands for “Mothers of Preschoolers” - but don't let that confuse you. MOPS is about meeting the needs of every mom of a child from conception through kindergarten with local groups of moms just like you. Whether you're urban, suburban, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, special-needs, single or married, MOPS is for you!


MOPS at Church of the Messiah

A.M Group - 4th Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

P.M Group  - 2nd Thursdays  7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Meeting Location: 415 Charles Cox Dr. Canton, GA 30115

For More Information: 770-479-5280



MOPS at Hillside UMC

Meeting Time: 2nd & 4th Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Meeting Location: 4474 Town Lake Parkway Woodstock, GA

For More Information: Call 770-924-4777
http://www.mops.org/groups/mops-hillside-umc  or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hillsideMOPS


MOMSnext at Hillside UMC
For mothers of school-aged children meets with the MOPS group

Meeting Time: 2nd & 4th Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Meeting Location: 4474 Town Lake Parkway Woodstock, GA

For More Information: Call 770-924-4777
http://www.mops.org/groups/momsnext-hillside-umc  or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hillsideMOPS


City on a Hill (COAH) MOPS 

Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Meeting Location: 7745 Main St. Woodstock, GA

For More Information: Call 678-445-3480


MOPS at Heritage Presbyterian Church

Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (4th Wednesdays at 10 a.m. playdates)

Meeting Location: 5323 Bells Ferry Rd. Acworth, GA



Arise MOPS & MOMSnext 

Meeting Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m

Meeting Location: Copper Coin at Vickery Village 5755 Clarion St. Cumming, GA

For More Information: Call 678-663-6275


MOPS at Highlands Church 

Meeting Time: 2nd & 4th Thursday nights at 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m 

Meeting Location: 433 Canton Road Bldg 400 Cumming, GA

For More Information: Call 770-823-9775


Creekside United Methodist MORNING MOPS

Meeting Time: 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays 9:30 a.m. - Noon

Meeting Location: 673 Peachtree Parkway Cumming, GA

For More Information: Call 770-888-8449


Creekside United Methodist TEEN MOPS

Meeting Time: Every Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Meeting Location: 673 Peachtree Parkway Cumming, GA

For More Information: Call 770-888-8449


Creekside United Methodist EVENING MOPS

Meeting Time: One Sunday/month 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. 

Meeting Location: 673 Peachtree Parkway Cumming, GA

For More Information: Call 770-888-8449


MOMS CLUB 
MOMS CLUB is a support group for stay at home moms providing meetings, playgroups, Moms Nights Out and more. 

MOMS CLUB of Cumming SE

Meeting Time: Meets at regular events and playgroups based on age of children. 

Serves: Moms who live in the 30041 zipcode south of Highway 20/Mary Alice Park Road/Canton Highway, and East of Highway 141.


MOMS CLUB of Woodstock/Townelake

Meeting Time: Meets at regular events and playgroups based on age of children. 

Serves: Moms who live in the 30188 and 30189 zipcode area in Woodstock, Georgia



MEETUP.COM GROUPS
These different groups meet for different topics and common interests


School Aged Kids Mom Meetup
A meet up for moms who children are in school during the day and may have outgrown the “play date” mom group stage.


Woodstock Mommy and Me Meetup
Laid-back, nonjudgmental SAH and WAH moms to hang out with a few times a month focused on moms with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in Woodstock and the surrounding areas.


Families with Kids of Cumming, GA
A group for families with children who live in Cumming, GA and the surrounding communities. The goal of this group is for both parents and kids to meet new friends. Moms and dads are welcome to join, and the whole family may attend our events. Activities can be during the week or on the weekend and weekday evenings, including playdates, trips to the park, library events, festivals, picnics and potlucks or occasional mom's night out, dad's night out, and even a couple's night out. 


Cumming GA Teens with Aspergers
This is a support and social group for parents of teens ages 13-17 with aspergers, pdd-nos and other social difficulties.





MOMS MORNING OUT 
Moms Morning Out is a drop-off childcare service usually provided by churches that offer a few hours of child-free time for parents. 

Moms Morning Out at Momentum Church

Days/Time: Every Friday, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. for ages 2 months - 4 yrs old

Cost: $20 for first child, $10 for each additional child

Location: 659 Arnold Mill Rd Woodstock, GA

For More Info: Call or text Jessica 678-276-9200 or email jessicalbeebe@yahoo.com




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