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Friday, March 2, 2012

MOPS March Events

Don't spend the month snuggled up, come join us for some inspiration ;) Spring really is coming...

March MOPS Meeting: Simplifying Home Organization

Thursday, March 8, from 9 am-11 am at Faith Evangelical Free Church

Please join us as we discuss some ways to keep hearth and home running a little bit more smoothly. We'll be hearing from our own Jennifer Thorson who blogs at http://www.thepurposefulmom.com/ in case you want to preview her expertise!

Our meeting will include break-out sessions at each table to generate and share tools and sympathy ;)

We look forward to a time of encouragement, as we look at how being purposeful in our homes gives us more time for our relationships with Christ, our husbands, and our children... and, maybe even a few minutes to savor a cup of coffee too!

Hope you're able to come!

Mom’s Night Out: 
Sunday, March 11, 2012



5:00pm until 7:30pm


American Indian Center,

315 Princeton, Stop 8274 on the UND Campus, Grand Forks, ND


We're excited to offer an Italian Cooking Class with Jeff Slivkoff. Jeff is a former bistro owner, who now shares his expertise on a smaller scale.

The class will be held on Sunday, March 11 from 5 pm-730 pm at the American Indian Student Services Building on the UND campus (address above).

The menu will include an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. Here is a sample:

Chef’s Tasting Menu | 11 March 2012

Pizza: Pizza Margherita, Pizza Napoli, another option possible

Bruschetta: Roasted Bread rubbed with Garlic and topped with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Tiramisu Veloce: Classic Italian dessert Ladyfingers and Mascarpone Cheese

Caffe con crema: Espresso and Cream

The cost will be $25 per person if paid by 3/8 and will rise to $30 per person on 3/9. We need have a minimum of 7 paid RSVPs, and the class will be full at 20 people. The cost will cover both instruction and the delicious meal.

Please both RSVP by emailing me hunt16@msn.com (for our count), and send your check to Jeff Slivkoff at 501 Reeves Drive, Grand Forks, ND, 58201. If you want to plan to attend with friends, and mail several checks together, feel free ;)

If you have questions, please let us know.


Mondays at Splashers: Monday March 12 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Please join us at Splashers. They have offered us two cabanas, and have said food will be available for purchase, especially as lunch time nears.

As before, the cost is $6 per person 4 years and above. Under 4 are welcome, and free. If you have questions, please be in touch. To answer a previous question, husbands are welcome, if you are so lucky as to have one available to help you! ;)

The other dates will be:

April 16

May 14

The set up and cost will be the same each time, so if you can't come in March, perhaps another date will work for you.

Please feel free to share this invite with others. I'll post invites for future dates about two weeks out from each date.

Thanks!

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March Play date: Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 9am-11 am at Faith Evangelical Free Church

Our Circuit of Fun will include:

1. Kid Fit (taught by Heather Boudreaux) for kids three and older

2. Baby Boot Camp (taught by Dori Hardee) for mama-centered fitness utilizing baby/non-walker. Older kids can do the fitness portions. Please bring your baby carrier.

3. Story time

4. Craft table

5. Move and Groove (taught by Lysa (Music Therapist) good for all ages to sing, dance, and play instruments.

6. Others may be added.

Each station on the circuit will be about 20 minutes, and you'll have the opportunity to try out three with a mid-session snack and bathroom break. The same classes will be repeated in each session.

Our stations will be spread out among the rooms downstairs at Faith where MOPPETS generally meets.

There should be an opportunity for kids (and mamas) of all ages and interests. Thanks so much to all the experts who have been willing to share their skills for this event!

Please be in touch with questions.

Friday, February 3, 2012

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 2nd 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 7th 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.

Friday, January 13, 2012

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!

Friday, January 6, 2012

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

Friday, December 30, 2011

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!

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

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!