UPCOMING GENERAL MEETINGS:
General Meetings are held at 8pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Winchester Gardens. There are open discussions or speakers on topics relating to parenting, work and everything that is the “more” in Mothers & More.
Mothers & More encourages our members to take time out for themselves to attend meetings. However, when a separation from a child is not possible, non-mobile infants are welcome to accompany mothers to chapter meetings. We are unable to offer babysitting or sponsor a co-op due to National Organization policy and liability issues.
UPCOMING MEETNG TOPICS
- Wednesday, August 27th
Daycare Meeting
Good day care can be hard to find, and surprisingly, information about good day care in our area can be even more challenging to locate. Join us to learn the real scoop on a variety of licensed day care providers in our area. We'll feature several members to speak in person about their child’s provider, as well aswritten comments from members who are unable to attend the meeting to share their experiences with local childcare.
- Wednesday, September 24th
An Evening with Parent Educator: Patty Dow, MA
Join us as Patty Dow shares parenting ideas and strategies that can actually make your life easier and more pleasant. Learn how behavioral modification and positive reinforcement can transform your relationship with your children and equip you to meet the demands of parenting with strategies that work.
- Wednesday, October 22nd
2008 Fall Friendraiser
At the Friendraiser you can....
Enjoy a night out with other mothers from the community to relax and learn more about our group and what it offers our members.
Explore displays by Mom-Owned and family friendly businesses.
Participate in our annual fundraiser by bidding in our silent auction on wonderful gift baskets, gift certificates, services, children's items and much more.
Snacks & Beverages are provided. Bring a prospective member and they will have the chance to win a free 1 year membership to our chapter. Save yourself and stamp and bring your renewal with you!
- Wednesday, November 19th
Preschool Meeting
Get the "real world" advice from our members about the preschool selection process and their experiences with the preschools in our area. Feel free to invite your mom friends and neighbors to the meeting to learn more about area preschools.
PAST MEETING TOPICS
- Traveling with Tots
- How to Green Clean Your Home
- Book signing and discussion: Mommy Mantras
- Financial Advice for Mom'$
- Remake Yourself and Remake Your Relationships with Dr. Michele Zembow
- Healthy Foods for Your Family
- Where did Mama's Mojo Go? Sex and Sensuality for Mommies
- A Parent's Guide to Child Safety
- It’s Fit, Not Balance: New Strategies to Transform Your Work+Life!
- Family Learning: Joyful Education for Everyone
- Spa Night
Maplewood/South Orange Mothers & More Activities
(Not all groups are active at all times - special interest groups vary according to member participation and demand.)
Evening Activities: (Moms Only)
GENERAL MEETINGS
Are held at 8pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Winchester Gardens. There are open discussions or speakers on topics relating to parenting issues, personal issues, professional issues, social programs in the area, advocacy issues, household ideas and everything that is the “more” in Mothers & More.
CARE NETWORK
The Care Network is designed to provide support to our local members in time of need. Chapter members volunteer to provide a meal or run errands after a baby is born, during a family crisis or similar circumstances.
MOM’S NIGHT OUT
This group meets monthly in the evenings for a much deserved break from children and significant others. Chapter members get together to enjoy dining out, movies, pottery, and other fun activities.
POP-FICTION BOOK CLUB
Our reading group devours tasty modern fiction and after-dinner treats.
GOURMET GALS
Whether you are a gourmet cook or a complete kitchen klutz... come hang out, sample new recipes and savor good company. Moms meet monthly at a member’s home and bring a dish (or bottle) to share that compliments the theme of the month.
MOMS WITHOUT MOMS
Connect with other members in person and by an email group who share the complex and difficult experience of being motherless mothers.
KNITTING CIRCLE
Join other creative women of all skill levels for an evening of knitting and conversation. All needle-workers are welcome.
SCRAPBOOKING
Share ideas, tips and time with other mothers who enjoy the craft of scrapbooking.
MOMS IN THE WORKFORCE
The group meets monthly is open to all members participating in any form of work or even those simply considering re-entering the workforce. Members discuss solutions to the many challenges of balancing a career with motherhood via an email group, and meetings.
MOTHER OWNED BUSINESS GROUP
Whether you own your own business, or want explore starting up something you love for profit (if only a little pocket money) this group is for you. MOB provides networking opportunities, an agenda to promote the success of small business and maintains a member owned business directory.
WOMEN RAISING MEN
Boys are different than girls; connect with other mothers in person and by eloop who are parenting children of the opposite gender.
ALLERGY & ASTHMA GROUP
Members whose children have asthma, environmental allergies and/or food allergies connect via meetings and email discussion, for emotional support, to share information including conventional and alternative treatment options, doctor recommendations, and product recommendations.
MAMAS2ONE
In the ‘burbs there seems to be a “two child minimum.” Connect with other members in person and by eloop whom either by choice or circumstance are raising their child as a “only.”
SEASONED MOMS
This group connects moms whose kids are a bit older; and whose families are navigating issues such as school, peer pressure, camp, and more.
40’s+ MOMS
This group of moms are in their 40s with small children. Meet with other 40+ moms to share how having children later in life offers different joys, challenges and issues.
WEIGHT LOSS MOMS
A subgroup for moms looking to receive and give support in their weight loss process via an eloop in which to share questions, comments, concerns, goals & victories.
TWINS GROUP
Connect with other moms in person and by eloop who share your joys and challenges of parenting twins and other multiples.
Children/Family Activities:
MOMS & TOTS
There are so many activities to do with kids in our surrounding area! Outings include playing in parks, visiting museums, and traveling to special events. Activities are scheduled once a month and are geared towards toddlers and preschoolers, although all are welcome.
NANA’S PLAYGROUP
You and your children interact with the residents of Winchester Gardens, a Maplewood retirement community, through activities and simple crafts.
NEW MOM’S GET TOGETHER
Got a new little one at home? This group is a great way to connect with other moms and their tiny tots.
1’s & 2’s PLAYGROUP
Join the crawlers and the walkers weekly for a toddling good time. Friday at 10:30am, (fair weather the group meets at Orchard Park on Dehart Road, in Maplewood; foul weather brings them to The Goat Café in SO.)
OPEN PLAYDATE @ THE PARK
Open playdate is for moms and kids of all ages and is a great way to get to know members and have your kids make new friends. Meets weekly in warm weather, at area playgrounds.
PLAYGROUPS
As a member, you and your child are eligible to join a regular, age-appropriate playgroup. Groups usually meet weekly, rotating in members’ homes.
HOOT OWLS (Husbands Out Of Town Or Working Late)
A pizza dinner playgroup for all ages. For moms who often find themselves eating dinner alone with their kids, this is an opportunity to get together and socialize while the kids entertain each other. The group meets monthly, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
STROLLER ROLLERS
Get some air and exercise with other members every week. Walk with strollers through the woodland on the pedestrian loop around South Mountain Reservation. (45mins, no hills and a medium pace). Cancelled for rain and snow.
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