Board Meeting to follow at 9 p.m.
Nurturing Your Relationship
Tuesday, February 9, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2000 Highland Avenue (corner of Highland and Winton)
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so let's talk about keeping the relationship with your partner fresh, fun and healthy! If you'd like, bring a sweet treat to share and your tips on keeping the love strong all throughout the year.
Register at the Event Calendar so we'll know you're coming. Or just show up and surprise us.
Visitors are welcome!
Board Meeting to follow at 9 p.m.
Defining Your "More"
Wednesday, January 27, 7:30 p.m.
Calkins Road Wegman's Café
745 Calkins Road (Henrietta)
Join us for casual meeting of discussion – or, really, a chance to just get out of the house and relax while enjoying something delightful from Wegman's Café! A spin-off of our popular "Mommy Guilt" meeting, we will pick up where we left off. What exactly is this funny looking "& More" thing on our national logo? What does it mean? Who did you used to be before you had children? When did you lose your connection with her? Did you ever consider the fact that, when you are giving yourself 100% to taking care of your family....YOU are a member of that family...and YOU deserve to be taken care of and fulfilled, too? But how do you take time for "me" time when there is more to do in a day than there are hours of the day to get it done? And once you carve out this precious time, what the heck are you going to DO with it?
For more information, see the Event Calendar. Register there so we'll know you're coming, or just show up and surprise us.
Visitors are welcome!
Preschool 101: Understanding the Options
Tuesday, January 12, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2000 Highland Avenue (corner of Highland and Winton)
Our popular preschool program is back again! Registering your child for preschool can seem like an overwhelming process. Don’t worry-- there is a wealth of experience and knowledge in our chapter to help you out. What’s the difference between a co-op and a traditional preschool? What should a preschool curriculum be? What’s Montessori all about? What criteria should you use to choose a preschool? Come with lots of questions and our preschool-savvy moms will share their knowledge and wisdom. Don’t get caught off guard-- preschool registration periods begin as early as January! Join us for an informative program, including a handout complete with information on all of the preschool programs recommended by our members.
To include information from your preschool, click the Contact Us button and send us an e-mail by January 1st. Tell us about the program's name, its guiding philosophy, location, days & times, fees, special requirements (ex. potty trained!), contact information, and any other notes of interest. If you have any general thoughts on the whole preschool selection process, you're welcome to include those, too -- we can all benefit from the wisdom of members who have already gone through the process!
Register at the Event Calendar so we'll know you're coming. Or just show up and surprise us.
Visitors are welcome!
Board Meeting to follow at 9 p.m.
Craft It UP!!
Tuesday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2000 Highland Avenue (corner of Highland and Winton)
Don't know what to get that special guy of yours for the holidays? The answer is duct tape. The form that duct tape comes in, though, is up to YOU... Come to our meeting and one of our Crafters Extraordinaire lead the group on making a great gift out of duct tape. Bring a roll of duct tape, your choice of color; a good set of scissors; most of all, a sense of adventure and lots of good humor! If you have a ruler, measuring tape, or sharpie markers bring them too.
Even if you don't feel creative, you will be creative... and you will have a blast!
Register at the Event Calendar so we'll know you're coming. Or just show up and surprise us.
Visitors are welcome!
Board Meeting to follow at 9 p.m.
Teacher Do's and Dont's
Tuesday, November 10, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2000 Highland Avenue (corner of Highland and Winton)
Do you love your child's teacher? Is everything going well?
We often hear what to do to advocate for your child when things are amiss, but what do you do to establish and maintain a good relationship when everything is on track?
How can you be most helpful to your child's teacher and classroom? How much contact is too much What is better, phone calls or emails? What is the best way to support your child's continued learning? And how can we get off on the right foot and establish a good working relationship so that if issues do arise, our child's needs are sure to come first?
Join us as we discuss tips from a teacher's point of view. One of our members will be speaking with us from her experience as a teacher and a mother.
Register at the Event Calendar so we'll know you're coming. Or just show up and surprise us.
Visitors are welcome!
Board Meeting to follow at 9 p.m.
Mothers & More Annual Potluck Dinner
Tuesday, October 13, 7 p.m.
If you only go to one Mothers & More event all year, this is the one you don’t want to miss! Our annual potluck dinner is a great way to relax and chat with other members and eat terrific food in a comfortable setting.
Once again the potluck will be held in the community building at Perinton Park on O’Connor Rd. (off Rte. 31F) in Fairport. The community building is located next to the park’s canalside parking lot.
Members: Please sign up on the website to bring a dish or drinks to pass. Helpers for set-up and clean-up are also needed.
Guests are especially welcome—it’s a great way to get to know some of our members and see what Mothers & More is all about!
Celebrating Mothers & More
Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2000 Highland Avenue (corner of Highland and Winton)
Let's start the year off right at our new meeting location!! Join us for a celebration party with yummy food and drinks, great conversation, and lots of laughs. There'll even be cake. Make a new commitment to Mothers & More and plan to attend this fun event. You'll be glad you did!
Register at the Event Calendar so we'll know you're coming. Or just show up and surprise us.
Social Networking and Defining Your Online Persona
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 7:30 pm
Panera Bread Cafe (12 Corners in Brighton)
Have you joined the social networking craze? Do you interact with friends online more than in person? If so, you're not alone. According to a recent BabyCenter survey, 63% of moms used Facebook, Twitter and blogs this year, a whopping increase from 11% in 2006.
Whether you're an experienced "Tweeter," a Facebook novice, or wondering what all the fuss is about, stop by Panera Bread for a fun discussion. We'll talk about how to get started, how to find your public/private comfort zone, share tips and tricks, and much more. Laptops and smartphones are optional. We can also brainstorm ideas for using social media sites to get the word out about our great organization. After all, online connections are great, but it's fun to meet up in the real world, too. Hope to see you there!
Game Night
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 7:30 pm
Join our annual game night! Please bring one of your favorite board games (Pictionary, Apples to Apples, Bunko, etc.). We’ll gather in groups to play randomly; you can pick and choose whatever games suit you.
Be prepared for lots of laughs and some friendly competition. It’s a great night of relaxation and fun!
Please bring one of your favorite board
games (Pictionary, Apples to Apples, Bunko, etc.). We’ll gather in groups to play randomly; you can pick and choose whatever games suit you. Be prepared for lots of laughs and some friendly competition. It’s a great night of relaxation and fun!
Be Your Own Personal Trainer
Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 7:30 pm
Highland Hospital Staff Dining Room
Doors open at 7 pm for extra socializing
Would you like to get fit and/or lose weight but can't find the time or money to join a gym or hire a personal trainer? Join us to learn how to get a gym-quality workout in the privacy (and convenience) of your own home. You CAN find time to fit this balanced routine into your busy schedule. Learn the basics of fitness as well as how to set up an exercise rotation to get maximum results in minimum time. Even if you can only spare :20 a day, you WILL see results that will keep you motivated. Exercise CAN be fun and is an excellent way to carve out some "me time" even for moms who only have :10 min to spare here and there; a couple of short blocks throughout the day can add up to amazing results.
Mediation / Conflict Resolution
Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 7:30 pm
Conflict happens. It’s a normal part of life. Most of the time, conflicts are resolved, but for the times when they aren’t, mediation can be a wonderful tool. Becoming a parent increases the potential for conflict. Whether it is a conflict with a spouse, your parents, your in-laws, a teenage son or daughter, a sibling you haven’t spoken to in years, a mediator can help. Mediators negotiate differences as a neutral facilitator to create sustainable solutions for couples and individual clients seeking to resolve difficult disputes and obtain equitable agreements. Please join me in welcoming BJ Mann as a guest speaker. BJ is an advanced-practitioner family mediator who helps people find solutions that are meaningful, lasting, and timely. She will speak to our group about conflict resolution, what mediation is, and how it can be helpful. BJ was the founder and first president of the Rochester Women's Network, and she received its Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998. BJ teaches courses on "Conflict Management," “Non Violent Communication," "Mediation," as well as "How To Get a Divorce." She is also an instructor for the Assisting Children Through Transition program, a joint project of the Supreme and Family Court System. Please join us for this very important and informational meeting. Even if you currently do not think you have a reason to need a mediator, chances are that someday you or someone you know will.
Interior Redesign
Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 7:30 pm
Spring has sprung, and you are ready to get the clutter out of your life and enjoy what you treasure. Join us for an evening where we learn how to create beautiful living spaces in our own homes. Tonya Melrose, owner of Designs by Tonya, will discuss ways to work with what you have in your home to create an interior redesign, creating living spaces that are your own and working within your budget.
Roundtable Discussion on Meeting Topics
Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 7:30 pm
In honor of Mother’s Day, this meeting will be all about Mothers & More! Please join us for a night out, a treat, and a roundtable discussion of meeting ideas. Share a story of what this amazing group has meant to you, and share your valuable opinion of what it should become. Your opinion matters and this is a good chance to get to know each other as Mothers … and More.
The Sale of the Season: Mothers & More Garage Sale
Saturday, May 9th, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
This is it! The annual garage sale is coming soon! The sale is part of a large neighborhood sale-you'll have great shopping at our sale and a great opportunity to browse and shop all in one neighborhood. Be sure to mark your calendar to donate, volunteer, and SHOP at our chapter’s biggest fundraiser.
To Donate:
We’re collecting donations from YOU of stuff you don’t want or need anymore, which we will sell to benefit the chapter. Do some spring cleaning and know that your cast-offs are going to other moms who need the stuff! We can provide you with a receipt for tax purposes. Donations are the KEY to a successful sale, so please consider helping out in this way! Donations will be accepted Thursday, May 7th and Friday, May 8th—please check the event calendar on the chapter Website for times, or contact Marlo directly to coordinate alternate drop-off times. Also, please help us by dropping off tables and plastic shopping bags, if you have them, during the designated times as well.
Guidelines for Donations:
- Toys, furniture, clothing, housewares, and decorative and seasonal items welcome!
- Clothing: Baby, child, and maternity clothing only.
- No magazines. Books for adults and for kids are okay.
- Small pieces of toys should be bagged.
- Electronics should be in working order. Please place new batteries in toys that require them.
- Large items (selling for $20 or more) can be consigned, with Mothers & More sharing the profit with you 50/50. If your consigned item does not sell, you will be notified and must pick it up by the following Monday.
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If you want the tax deduction for your donation, prepare a written list of items and we will get you a receipt.
To Volunteer:
Please go to the chapter Website and sign up to volunteer on Friday night or Saturday during the day, or contact Nancy.
Pricing Night is Friday, May 8th, starting at 4:30 p.m. Come when you can, eat some pizza, and flex that pricing hand! Help price and be privy to the preview sale!
Our sale runs from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th. We’ll need people to come early as early as 8 a.m. to set up and stay until 4 p.m. to box up leftovers. Morning and afternoon shifts are available.
To Shop:
The neighborhood sale on May 9th in Marlo’s area is one of the biggest sales in Rochester! Please plan to come and check out our sale, and then browse the neighboring streets for more great bargains. Our stuff will be priced to sell, so get ready to stock up on toys, clothes, and baby items for your little ones, as well as possible treasures for yourself!
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Mommy Guilt
Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 7:30 pm
Do you want to worry less and enjoy your kids more? Join us and learn about 7 simple principles that may free you from guilt and focus instead on the truly important things in life. What exactly is this phenomena called "Mommy Guilt" and why do men seem immune to it? Although we are intelligent women who realize that guilt is a wasted emotion, why do we still find ourselves powerless over it? We will discuss what is at the root of this sometimes overwhelming feeling and find solutions that will free us to be the parent we were meant to be, and raise happier kids in the process.
Visitors are welcome! For more information and directions, see the Event Calendar or call the Info Line at 585-234-6498.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 7:30 pm
Do you wonder when you should start talking to your kids about drugs, and what to say? Justine B., Mothers & More member, RN, and former chemical dependency counselor will discuss the differences between chemical use, abuse and dependency and share her experiences working with chemically-dependent adolescents. Justine has 11 years of experience in the chemical dependency field, and recently developed a presentation for 4th-graders on the dangers of drug use, the risk of addiction, and empowering them to make healthy choices.
Visitors are welcome! For more information and directions, see the Event Calendar or call the Info Line at 585-234-6498.
Mothers & More Open House
Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 7 pm
Highland Hospital Staff Dining Room
Join us for a fun-filled evening to learn more about our great organization! Bring a neighbor, a friend, the woman standing next to you in the checkout line—anyone you think might benefit from Mothers & More. We’ll have tables for each of our special groups and committees – Book Club, Craft Club, Membership, Playgroups, Social, Programming, Seasoned Moms, etc., so you and your guests can get to know about all the great things we do.
For more information, please email us at info@mothersandmorerochester.org or leave a message on our InfoLine at 585-234-6498. Our membership co-chair will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also let us know you're coming by registering here on the website. We hope to see you there!!!
Members: You'll be getting an email invitation to forward to friends and acquaintances, as well as a document to print out to distribute as you wish. Feel free to post this info around town!. Also, sign up on the website to bring an appetizer, drink, or dessert.
Board meeting to follow at 9 pm.
Annual Book Fest
Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Bring your unwanted books to this meeting! Swapping rules are simple—bring a hardback, get a hardback; bring a paperback, get a paperback. Both adult AND children’s books are allowed. There are always lots of extra books, so come to browse even if you're not donating. Once we’re done trading books, any leftovers will be packaged up for donation.
Read a good book lately? Looking for your next great read?Come share your favorite titles at the What We're Reading table (new for 2009). Bring your latest finds or just print out the blurbs from Amazon. Either way, friends will appreciate your recommendations. After the meeting, we'll gather all the info and publish the results on the website. Even if you can't make the meeting, email your book recommendations ahead of time so you can be part of the fun.
Homeschooling Options in Rochester
Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 7:30 pm
Have you considered home schooling? The Rochester area has an array of organizations that support the efforts of those who home educate their children. Join us in discussing the history, methods and philosophies of home schooling. We will include Rochester area resources and organizations. The techniques of home schooling can be applied to everyday learning. Join us in exploring this learning option.
Community Supported Agriculture
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Do you ever wonder where your grocery store produce comes from or what it went through on the way to your table? Do you know what Co-op farming is? Would you like to give it a try but find it intimidating? Some of our members belong to Windy Meadow Farms, a Community Supported Agricultural farm in West Walworth . For a reasonable price, people become 'shareholders' of the CSA and in return receive fresh, homegrown seasonal produce in a weekly basket that can even be delivered to your own home.
Brenda Welker, co-owner of Windy Meadow Farms will be our speaker providing an overview of CSA in our area. If you are interested in creating a relationship with a farm and knowing who grows your food, don't miss this meeting.
Preschool 101: Understanding the Options
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 7:30 pm
Our popular preschool program is back again! Registering your child for preschool can seem like an overwhelming process. Don’t worry-- there is a wealth of experience and knowledge in our chapter to help you out. What’s the difference between a co-op and a traditional preschool? What should a preschool curriculum be? What’s Montessori all about? What criteria should you use to choose a preschool? Come with lots of questions and our preschool savvy moms will share their knowledge and wisdom. Don’t get caught off guard-- preschool registration periods begin as early as January! Join us for an informative program, including a handout complete with information on all of the preschool programs recommended by our members.
To include information from your preschool, please e-mail Nancy by January 1st. Information collected will be: program name, guiding philosophy, location, days & times, fees, special requirements (ex. potty trained!), contact information, and any other notes of interest. If you have any general thoughts on the whole preschool selection process, you're welcome to include those, too --we can all benefit from the wisdom of members who have already gone through the process!