Each month, our Club puts together a calendar of activities (click here
for sample). We offer a wide range of daytime activities, when at-home
mothers most need support. Children are welcomed at all MOMS
Club activities with the exception of the monthly MOMS Night Out, and
members can choose which events to attend. Acitivities vary from month
to month. Some of the activities we have had on our calendar in the
past include:
- MONTHLY MEETINGS
Monthly
meetings are open to all current and prospective members. We discuss
upcoming events and service projects, share ideas for next month, and
sometimes have speakers share about topics relative to at-home moms.
- PARK PLAYS
While
the weather is nice, we meet often at area parks. We schedule these at
various times of the day and in a variety of nearby parks.
- PLAY DATES
Play
dates are organized by the children's year of birth. We rotate meeting
at different homes and/or parks. Siblings are welcome to attend as
well.
- HOLIDAY PARTIES
These are a chance for members and their families to get to know one another and celebrate the holidays together.
- COUPLES / FAMILY NIGHT OUT
Several
times a year we get together in the evening as couples or families, as
a chance for members to socialize and get to know partners.
- FIELD TRIPS
Past trips have included the Minnesota Zoo, The Children's Museum, Maple Maze, etc.
- BABYSITTING CO-OP
The
Babysitting Co-op meets monthly at rotating houses, so you get a chance
to meet the moms and view the homes. These meetings are also a nice way
for the moms to build friendships and see how well the children
interact with one another. All co-op participants are given coupons to
trade with one another for babysitting hours.
- MOVING TO MUSIC
This fun activity gives the kids a chance to shake the sillies out by dancing, singing and playing musical instruments.
- MAKE-N-TAKE MEALS
Who
couldn't use a few extra meals stacked up in the freezer? This activity
brings moms and ingredients together and ends with some oven-ready
meals to take home.
- COMMUNITY EVENTS
We often take advantage of library story times, plays and other free events in the community.
- COFFEE CHATS
Members and their children meet at a local coffee shop or family center where the moms can enjoy some java while the kids play.
- CLUBS
Our
club likes to take advantage of members' hobbies and incorporate them
into our calendar. Some of the clubs we have offered include: book
club, walking club, craft club, scrapbooking, and cooking club.
- Other facets of our club include SERVICE PROJECTS and MOMS Night Out.
