Atlanta WLS Support
Meeting Location
I contacted the Tucker Library and they said that our group is more of a "social" group and we can't meet there. That's a bummer! If anyone has an idea, I'd be open to it. It'd be great if we could meet up.
My only objective is to not meet in a restaurant. I think it's counter-productive to have a group of people who are trying to live a healthy lifestyle and you are going out to heat. In the past, when I've gone to other WLS support groups, many of the people make then than healthy choices when they are meeting with each other. It's not the best way to support each other IMO.
My only objective is to not meet in a restaurant. I think it's counter-productive to have a group of people who are trying to live a healthy lifestyle and you are going out to heat. In the past, when I've gone to other WLS support groups, many of the people make then than healthy choices when they are meeting with each other. It's not the best way to support each other IMO.
Mick in Atlanta, GA
Banded 6-18-07
sw 324 & 56"w / cw 214 & 38"w
Banded 6-18-07
sw 324 & 56"w / cw 214 & 38"w
Hi MickATL, 
There is something "fishy" about the reason the group is not being allowed to meet at the new library in Tucker. I was co-leader of a wls support group and we met at the old library at Northlake! I would like to look in to this "issue" a little further. Were you given anything in writing that states what groups can meet at the library and who makes that decision. I know that when we first inquired about using a room at the library, the "librarian," practically turned her nose up at us, asked a us a few pert questions about wls that I felt had nothing to do with us wanting rent a space for our meeting. After a day or so of waiting, we were in fact able to meet at the library for a small fee. So, I'm just wondering is there may be some "wls" discrimination going on. If we state that we are a support group for pre & post wls patients instead of a "social" group would that make a difference? I would still want the rules and regulations that state who is allowed to use the meeting rooms in writing! If all else fails, there are some churches in the area that may rent out space for a small fee. My church does, but it's located in the Norcross / P'tree Corners part of town and may not be as convenient location wise. Anyway, Mick - don't give up! This will happen!
Cheryl G. (a.k.a., PinkCloudDancer1)
There is something "fishy" about the reason the group is not being allowed to meet at the new library in Tucker. I was co-leader of a wls support group and we met at the old library at Northlake! I would like to look in to this "issue" a little further. Were you given anything in writing that states what groups can meet at the library and who makes that decision. I know that when we first inquired about using a room at the library, the "librarian," practically turned her nose up at us, asked a us a few pert questions about wls that I felt had nothing to do with us wanting rent a space for our meeting. After a day or so of waiting, we were in fact able to meet at the library for a small fee. So, I'm just wondering is there may be some "wls" discrimination going on. If we state that we are a support group for pre & post wls patients instead of a "social" group would that make a difference? I would still want the rules and regulations that state who is allowed to use the meeting rooms in writing! If all else fails, there are some churches in the area that may rent out space for a small fee. My church does, but it's located in the Norcross / P'tree Corners part of town and may not be as convenient location wise. Anyway, Mick - don't give up! This will happen!
Cheryl G. (a.k.a., PinkCloudDancer1)
