# December Calendar of Events

### December 1st (Sunday) - Book Club 1:00pm

The book selection this month is a holiday choice, "Esther's Gift" by Jan Karon. We will meet at Cafe Express on Beltline Rd. RSVP to Bonny Tillman at jbrtillman@aol.com

### December 5th (Thursday) - Board Meeting 7:30pm

Board Members will meet at McCoy elementary to finalize the details for our Silent Auction!

### December 7th (Saturday) - Mom's Day Out 1:00-5:00pm

This is a real bargain! The CECPTA has some moms ready and willing to babysit your children so you can have the afternoon off! You could go shopping, out to lunch, to a movie, etc. Rates are $5/hour for the first child, $8/hour for two and $10/hour for 3 or more. We will provide snacks, crafts and plenty of toys and entertainment. The babysitters will be at Aldersgate Methodist Church,(Old Denton & Hebron). Please RSVP to Lee Trimble 972-492-2490.

### December 13th (Friday) - General Meeting/Silent Auction 9:30am - 11:30am

This month is our wonderful Silent Auction! Mark this day on your calendar and bring your friends! Wouldn't want to miss out on all those great deals or the food either!! Everyone bring a dish to share and we will have a fun time, snacking and shopping. We will have so many great deals! There are gift certificates galore as well as many other items which will be sold for well below cost! If you need childcare, please RSVP to Cathy Dreyer. dreyerr@ticnet.com.

### December 17th (Tuesday) - Monthly Social, 10:00am-12:00pm

This month we are meeting at Nicole Rice's home. As always, bring a snack and your kids and come chat with other moms! Nicole can be reached at 972-306-6819 or mommyrice@att.net to RSVP

### December 14th (Saturday) - Daddy & Me, 10:00am

The Trains at Northpark are so much fun we are going to go twice! (See All Around Dallas Below for more info...) This time the Dad's and kids can meet to see the trains. RSVP to Jay Turner at 972-394-8787 Directions to Northpark: Take 635 west to I-75 south. Exit Northwest Hwy. Mall is on the west side of I-75 betweeen Northwest Hwy and Park.

### December 18th (Wednesday) - All Around Dallas 10:30

The Little Gym in Carrollton welcomes all CECPTA moms and kids for a FREE one-hour adventure! Come and see what the Little Gym is about and let your child have a blast! All ages are welcome. Little Gym is in the Target shopping center. (Trinity Mills & Josey).

### December 20th (Friday) - All Around Dallas, 10:00 am

This months field trip will be to see the Trains at North Park Mall. Meet at the ticket booth (near Origins and Lacoste stores) This mini train exhibit has over 400 cars. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. Admission is $4.50 adults, $3 for kids. Under 2 is free! There is a lot more going on at the mall too! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be there, a mini train ride ($1), SPCA Pet Adoption Center, puppet shows and much more! Please RSVP to Elizabeth Howell at (972) 418-9866.

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