Three February Events!

February Events:

Thursday, February 9:

Please join us for our February meeting. Natalie is going to teach us to make the funky cool coffee mug protectors seen in the picture. No one appreciates an attractive, hot drink as much as people who live in North Dakota, right?

Mentor mom, Deb Todhunter, is going to give us some giggles with her entertainment, and there will be the usual delicious brunch, visiting, and children's activities at Moppets.

If you have questions, please let us know. Hope to see you there!

Monday, February 20: Mom’s Night Out

We have an adventure planned for our February Mom's Night Out: A Progressive Dinner!

Join us for all or part, and choose your own options for food and drink. Sharing will be welcome. We've selected three restaurants on the East Grand Forks Boardwalk, so we can walk between them. We'll also be easy to find.

We'll meet at 7:30 at Mama Maria's, and if you're running behind, just message me, and I'll update you on where we are!

Appetizers: Mama Maria's (Italian)

211 DeMers Avenue (inside the mall with River Cinema)

Main Dish: The Drunken Noodle (Asian)

415 2^nd Street NW

Dessert: The Blue Moose

507 2nd Street NW

(Divine dessert menu, we promise... )

Thursday, February 23: February Playdate

First Seasons Community Center (Purpur Arena)

1122 7^th Avenue South

Come in out of the ice and snow! Please join us for our February play date at the indoor playground at Purpur.

Cost will be $2 for children 2 and older. We’ll provide light snacks, and there are also concession-style snacks and drinks available for purchase. You might find the popcorn irresistible! Please plan to pay with cash or check.

If you haven't been to Purpur, there's something for everyone... A large space for running, basketball hoops of several sizes, a ball pit for little ones, and climbing tunnels and slides.

Mom's Night Out: January 16

Mom's Night Out:

Monday, January 16

Faith Evangelical Free Church

Please join us as we hear the amazingly talented Teri Nelson talk about home decor on a budget.

She'll be showing techniques, sharing ideas, and giving away the items she makes as door prizes. Light refreshments and good conversation also available ;)

If you have questions or need more information, please be in touch at 719.641.0267 or hunt16@msn.com

Also remember this weekend you can play for free at the Y. See the post below for schedule and details!

January Meeting: Thursday, January 12

Please join us:

January 12, 2012

at Faith Evangelical Free Church

1400 24th Avenue South

Grand Forks, ND

from 9-11 am

*Children's programming & nursery provided

(If you have questions or need directions, contact me at hunt16@msn.com/ 719.641.0267)

Based on your responses to the December survey questions, we've set up a panel of fabulous ladies to talk about the topics you were interested in. Among these are:

Spiritual Disciplines
Maintaining a good relationship with spouse
Emotional Management

It should be an engaging way to start the new year!

MOPS-related fun in January

(Our mentor mom coordinator, Judith, is part of the team planning and hosting all this fun! Thanks for inviting us, Judith!)

Join PIC & the Altru Family YMCA for Free Family Fun Nights on Sundays in January from 4:00—6:00 PM. See schedule below for activities. You must call PIC and register in order to attend. Childcare for infants will be available at no charge for those who have reserved a spot.

FUN for the entire family!!
Register today at PIC: 787-4216 ~~ See you on Sundays!!

JANUARY ONLY Greetings 4:00-4:10	Class 4:10-5:10		Free Time 5:10-6:00
	Family (Parent & Child Play)	Individual or Family
JANUARY 8th	Kid /Youth Fit 3– 6 year olds	Pool Water Volleyball	Tours Gym Time Equipment Orientation
JANUARY 15th	Pool Water Polo	Cycling 18 Max in Class	Tours Gym Time Equipment Orientation
JANUARY 22nd	Floor Hockey	Pilates 6th Grade +	Tours Gym Time Equipment Orientation
JANUARY 29th	Youth Basketball	Zumbatomic	Tours Gym Time Equipment Orientation “Meals in Minutes” Demo with Donna Bernhardt from NDSU Extension

January Events: A Preview

Happy New Year to you!

I wanted to let you know what we have in store for January, so that you can mark your own calendars and pass the information on as you have time available to do so. Thanks!

Thursday, January 12: Monthly meeting from 9-11 am at Faith Evangelical Free Church... Using the surveys mamas completed at the December meeting, we'll be hearing from an inspiring panel of mamas at all stages of motherhood about a range of topics. It should be a lively and interesting discussion.

Monday, January 16: Mom's Night Out beginning at 7:30 at Faith Evangelical Free Church... We'll be hearing from Teri Nelson about home decor and talking about making things beautiful on a budget. More details as this gets a bit closer.

Thursday, January 26: Monthly Play date at Splashers in the Canad Inn from 9-12. Please plan to join us (and invite a friend!), as the Canad Inn has agreed to let us host a party. The cost will be $6 per person over 4, which if you've been there, you know is a deal ;)

Steering Team Childcare: Thursday, January 5 from 9-11 am will be covered by Pictionary Princesses

Brunch for January 12 meeting: Monopoly Mamas

Please email me at hunt16@msn.com with questions or ideas, and watch for more detailed information to come!

Happy New Year!

We hope you've had a blessed Christmas season!

Many exciting things lie ahead in the new year, and we're looking forward to them.

Please save the date for our January 12 meeting. We'll gather at Faith from 9-11 am.

While you're finishing up all the delicious holiday goodies, we're working out the finishing touches on the plans. I hope to post event information to you late this week.

Wishing you JOY!

December Newsletter and events

This afternoon the December Newsletter posted to email inboxes. If you did not receive a newsletter and would like to, please contact me via email at hunt16@msn.com. I'd love to send you one!

The week ahead is busy with MOPS activities. You can read more about them in the newsletter, but to summarize:

Monday, December 5 at 7:30 pm is our Mom's Night Out Cookie Exchange.

Thursday, December 8 from 9-11 am is our Monthly Meeting.

Tuesday, December 13 from 10-11:30 am is our extra-special playdate at Santa's Village.

If you have questions, or need directions, please contact me either by text/phone at 719.641.0267 or by email at hunt16@msn.com. Hope this season is full of joy for you!