Hello, Sisters!

Can we talk? That's what the Mamma Mias do best. Please join us this month for a casual evening at the Defoor Cafe & Bar, where we'll do plenty of talking, and also grab dinner, drinks, or whatever you're in the mood for.

The Defoor Cafe & Bar is a modern environment tucked inside the Defoor Arts Centre. There is free parking, and the menu has a nice variety of reasonable options. You are not required to order anything, though.

As always, we'll have group discussions on mother loss issues and opportunities for you to share. You may also bring photos or mementos for "Show & Tell."

See you soon, Sisters, and keep smiling!

Cheers,
Leslie
(404) 202-9477
lswiedom@yahoo.com

Hello Sisters!

Let's raise a tea cup to the third anniversary of the Mamma Mia Sisterhood! Please join us for a special pre-Mother's Day gathering with afternoon tea at the Ritz-Carlton in Buckhead. We'll honor our mothers and share friendship and support with each other. If you've never attended a Mamma Mia Sisterhood meeting, this is the perfect occasion to meet your sisters! Afternoon tea at the Ritz-Carlton is our annual tradition on the day before Mother's Day.

We will share casual group discussion on mother loss and especially any issues that come up around Mother's Day. During our meeting, we'll also have "show and tell" if you'd like to share photos or mementos of your mother.

Look for us in the private Lenox Room near the Lobby Bar. The full afternoon tea menu will be available, but you are not obligated to purchase anything. Simply having your company will be a pleasure. (Valet parking is complimentary with any dining room purchases.)

See you soon, Sisters, and keep smiling!

Cheers,
Leslie
(404) 202-9477
lswiedom@yahoo.com

~~ The Mamma Mia Sisterhood is an out-of-the-ordinary support group exclusively for women in the Atlanta area who have lost their mothers. Our mission is to provide a community for motherless women through shared feelings, experiences and humor. For more information on the Mamma Mia Sisterhood, please contact the group's founder, Leslie Swiedom, at lswiedom@yahoo.com or (404) 202-9477. ~~

Hello, Mamma Mia Sisters!

Let's kick off the new year with a little cultural enrichment at the High Museum of Art. Our friends there have donated six complimentary tickets to the Louvre Atlanta exhibit. The first six sisters to call me at 404.202.9477 will get dibs on the tickets. All of you are invited to join us, though, and we'll even get a discounted rate of $10 per person if we have 10 more sisters attend. Regular admission is $15. (It's very important to RSVP on the evite or the meetup site this month so we know how many people to expect.)

Meet me at the main ticket area in the new wing by 6:30 pm. I'll be carrying a copy of the Motherless Daughters book. The museum is open until 8:00 pm on Thursdays, so we'll browse the exhibit until then, and then we'll get a drink or appetizer at the onsite restaurant, Table 1280. That will be our chance to get to know each other and discuss any mother loss issues that you may be dealing with. You may also bring photos or mementos of your mom for "Show & Tell."

See you soon, Sisters, and keep smiling!

Cheers,
Leslie
(404) 202-9477
lswiedom@yahoo.com

High Museum of Art

Hello Sisters!

Join us for the second annual Mamma Mia roadtrip! We'll spend the day in the Alpine village of Helen, Georgia, at their famous Oktoberfest! Polka music, charming shops, bratwurst, beer and the Chicken Dance are calling us, Sisters! Read all about it at: http://www.helenchamber.com/oktoberfest.htm

Admission into the Festhalle is free on Sundays, but you'll be responsible for your own food, drinks and purchases. The Mamma Mias will provide carpools and silly girl fun and companionship.

We'll meet at my apartment complex (Camden Brookwood) at 10:00 am, and then we'll carpool to Helen, about a 1 hour and 45-minute drive. We'll have all the German fun we can have until 5:00pm, and then head back to Atlanta, arriving by 7:00pm.

I can't wait to Chicken Dance with you crazy ladies! See you soon, Sisters, and keep smiling!

Cheers,
Leslie
(404) 202-9477
lswiedom@yahoo.com

~~ The Mamma Mia Sisterhood is an out-of-the-ordinary support group exclusively for women in the Atlanta area who have lost their mothers. Our mission is to provide a community for motherless women through shared feelings, experiences and humor. For more information on the Mamma Mia Sisterhood, please contact the group's founder, Leslie Swiedom, at lswiedom@yahoo.com or (404) 202-9477. ~~

For more information, see http://www.helenchamber.com/oktoberfest.htm

Hello, Mamma Mia Sisters!

July's pottery painting was another fun night! The Mamma Mias are incredibly creative! August's meeting of the Mamma Mia Sisterhood is just around the corner. We'll meet at Lauren Spiridigliozzi's apartment in Vinings for movie night. Our feature presentation is "The Joy Luck Club," courtesy of Traci Moxson. The movie is an epic story of mothers and daughters, and sure to spark conversation amongst our group. You may also bring photos or mementos of your mom for "Show & Tell."

The night will also include refreshments. Some will be provided, but it would also be great if you could bring a snack or beverage to share. (Feel free to bring wine and liquor - it is a Friday night!)

Parking at Lauren's apartment complex is free. A map is linked to this invitation, but feel free to contact Lauren for detailed directions - cell (404) 421-2720 or Lauren3295@yahoo.com.

See you soon, Sisters, and keep smiling!

Cheers,
Leslie
(404) 202-9477
lswiedom@yahoo.com

~~ The Mamma Mia Sisterhood is an out-of-the-ordinary support group exclusively for women in the Atlanta area who have lost their mothers. Our mission is to provide a community for motherless women through shared feelings, experiences and humor. For more information on the Mamma Mia Sisterhood, please contact the group's founder, Leslie Swiedom, at lswiedom@yahoo.com or (404) 202-9477. ~~