Merry Christmas!
and a
Happy New Year!
May God grant you special blessings and safe travels during this holiday season.
Peace!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Cookie & Gift Exchange
Welcome to December, Chicago!!!
And what a welcome it was...in true Chicago fashion December came with snow and the first of many "scraping off the car" mornings.
Our last MOPS meeting of 2008 will be December 11th. We will be doing and cookie & gift exchange this year.
Cookie Exchange:
Your mission - Bring 3 dozen cookies.
We'll provide the trays. You'll take home one of each type of the wonderful yummy treats brought by each mom. You can keep the tray of sugary goodness for yourself or opt to give it to a friend. We will also be giving a tray to each Moppets worker as a gift of our appreciation.
Gift Exchange:
Your mission - bring an item valued between $5 - $10
Make sure it's something that You would want to recieve, please - we are not doing silly gifts this year.
We will do a "White Elephant" style game to distribute the gifts.
So, that's it for this posting. Don't forget to bring your cookies & your gift to the meeting! We'll see you there!
Peace and Blessings this holiday season!
And what a welcome it was...in true Chicago fashion December came with snow and the first of many "scraping off the car" mornings.
Our last MOPS meeting of 2008 will be December 11th. We will be doing and cookie & gift exchange this year.
Cookie Exchange:
Your mission - Bring 3 dozen cookies.
We'll provide the trays. You'll take home one of each type of the wonderful yummy treats brought by each mom. You can keep the tray of sugary goodness for yourself or opt to give it to a friend. We will also be giving a tray to each Moppets worker as a gift of our appreciation.
Gift Exchange:
Your mission - bring an item valued between $5 - $10
Make sure it's something that You would want to recieve, please - we are not doing silly gifts this year.
We will do a "White Elephant" style game to distribute the gifts.
So, that's it for this posting. Don't forget to bring your cookies & your gift to the meeting! We'll see you there!
Peace and Blessings this holiday season!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Chicago Public Schools
It has been far too long since I updated our blog!
November just flew past me with no hint of it slowing down in time for December.
We were blessed to have Ellen Lourden from the Chicago Public School system come and speak to us about the ins and outs and various, numerous options we have for our children when they reach school age. If you missed the meeting, but have questions, or if you attended the meeting, yet still have questions - please feel free to e-mail Ellen at elorden@cps.k12.il.edu.us (I will double check this e-mail address and repost later if need be).
We were also blessed to have Debbie Rundquist (she works and her children work in our Moppets department) speak with us about home schooling. If you have questions for Debbie, contact Katie Smiljanich and she will put you in touch with Debbie. sulkat77@hotmail.com
I will be posting again very soon with information about the upcoming meeting in December.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and we'll see you in time for the Holidays!
November just flew past me with no hint of it slowing down in time for December.
We were blessed to have Ellen Lourden from the Chicago Public School system come and speak to us about the ins and outs and various, numerous options we have for our children when they reach school age. If you missed the meeting, but have questions, or if you attended the meeting, yet still have questions - please feel free to e-mail Ellen at elorden@cps.k12.il.edu.us (I will double check this e-mail address and repost later if need be).
We were also blessed to have Debbie Rundquist (she works and her children work in our Moppets department) speak with us about home schooling. If you have questions for Debbie, contact Katie Smiljanich and she will put you in touch with Debbie. sulkat77@hotmail.com
I will be posting again very soon with information about the upcoming meeting in December.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and we'll see you in time for the Holidays!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
2008 Steering Committee
I wanted to take a moment and introduce our 2008-2009 Steering Committe. These are the names of the ladies who can answer any questions you may have.
Jesica Pehlert - MOPS Coordinator
Allison Martino & Heather Polcaster - Hospitality
Jen Thomas & Shannon Lohrentz - Publicity
Jen Frahm & Thiele Generous - Finance
Nichole Larvick & Tricia Van Tuinen - Creative Activities
Katie Smiljanich - MOPPETS (childcare)
Robbie McWherter - Mentor Mom
Erin Sanders (that's me!) - Administrative Coordinator
Hopefully you will have or have had a chance to meet all of us. Until next time, blessing to all!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Happy Halloween!
It's just one week until Halloween! You know what that means...a chilly night outdoors, dressing up in crazy looking outfits, knocking on friends' and neighbors' doors, and dealing with children who have had waaaaaay too much candy.
We wanted to get the word out about a couple of events going on with New Life Lakeview & New Life Lincoln Park.
New Life Lakeview will NOT be having their Harvest Party indoors this year. Instead, they will be outside with hot chocolate, apple cider, cookies, candy, face painting, and some fun stuff for the kids.
New Life Lincoln Park is teaming up with Park Community Church for an outdoor block party celebration! The address is 1110 W Lill (near Sheffield & Fullerton). There will be games, candy, hot drinks, and much more. In the event the weather is bad, this will be held indoors at New Life Lincoln Park.
I'm sure there are several other events going on in the community, these are just 2 options for you to check out.
Be blessed and we'll see you in November at our next MOPS meeting!
We wanted to get the word out about a couple of events going on with New Life Lakeview & New Life Lincoln Park.
New Life Lakeview will NOT be having their Harvest Party indoors this year. Instead, they will be outside with hot chocolate, apple cider, cookies, candy, face painting, and some fun stuff for the kids.
New Life Lincoln Park is teaming up with Park Community Church for an outdoor block party celebration! The address is 1110 W Lill (near Sheffield & Fullerton). There will be games, candy, hot drinks, and much more. In the event the weather is bad, this will be held indoors at New Life Lincoln Park.
I'm sure there are several other events going on in the community, these are just 2 options for you to check out.
Be blessed and we'll see you in November at our next MOPS meeting!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
DoxaSoma
I hope everyone is enjoying this crisp, fall season! I know I am.
We were blessed to have had Nadia come speak with us last week about nurturing our children's spirits. She gave us some wonderful examples, insights and ideas. If you'd like to learn more about Nadia and check out some of the tools she spoke of at the meeting, her website is in the previous post below.
This coming week, Oct 23, we will have Kim Sopata leading us in a beginners introduction to DoxaSoma. What is DoxaSoma? The word DoxaSoma is comprised of 2 Greek words: Doxa, meaning "praise or honor"Soma, meaning "body". DoxaSoma is the a physical practice which incorporates elements of stretching and strength building with prayer, worship, and reflection upon the Word of God. Want to learn more? www.doxasoma.com
Dress in comfortable clothing and if you have a yoga mat, please bring it. We will have some available, but we have a limited supply. Also, please arrive on time, or early even, so we can start promptly at 9:30am.
I look forward to seeing everyone again! Be blessed!
We were blessed to have had Nadia come speak with us last week about nurturing our children's spirits. She gave us some wonderful examples, insights and ideas. If you'd like to learn more about Nadia and check out some of the tools she spoke of at the meeting, her website is in the previous post below.
This coming week, Oct 23, we will have Kim Sopata leading us in a beginners introduction to DoxaSoma. What is DoxaSoma? The word DoxaSoma is comprised of 2 Greek words: Doxa, meaning "praise or honor"Soma, meaning "body". DoxaSoma is the a physical practice which incorporates elements of stretching and strength building with prayer, worship, and reflection upon the Word of God. Want to learn more? www.doxasoma.com
Dress in comfortable clothing and if you have a yoga mat, please bring it. We will have some available, but we have a limited supply. Also, please arrive on time, or early even, so we can start promptly at 9:30am.
I look forward to seeing everyone again! Be blessed!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Nurturing Your Child's Spirit
Hello Mommas!
We are so excited to have Nadia Swearingen-Friesen come speak to us this coming Thursday, October 9th! She will be speaking to us on a topic near and dear to my hear: Nuturing Your Child's Spirit. Nadia will be giving us simple, applicable ideas and tools to help our little ones learn about God and to grow into a real, life-long relationship with Him.
If you would like to learn more about Nadia and her relationship with God and her family, check out her blog: http://NadiaSwearingen-Friesen.blogspot.com
Hope to see everyone this Thursday!
We are so excited to have Nadia Swearingen-Friesen come speak to us this coming Thursday, October 9th! She will be speaking to us on a topic near and dear to my hear: Nuturing Your Child's Spirit. Nadia will be giving us simple, applicable ideas and tools to help our little ones learn about God and to grow into a real, life-long relationship with Him.
If you would like to learn more about Nadia and her relationship with God and her family, check out her blog: http://NadiaSwearingen-Friesen.blogspot.com
Hope to see everyone this Thursday!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Digital Scrapbooking
Greetings!
Our first MOPS meeting of the year was great! It was so wonderful to see so many familiar and so many new faces! I look forward to seeing everyone again soon.
Our 2nd meeting of the year is This Thursday, Sept. 25th. We will have a guest speaker from Creative Memories talking to us about the joy and simplicity of Digital Scrapbooking.
Do you know what digital scrapbooking is? I'm not 100% sure what it is, but I'm familiar with traditional scrapbooking...the painstaking process of getting all my paper, photos, stickers, cutters, trimmers, croppers, etc. out and having it consume my kitchen table. Let's face it, there has got to be a better way! Maybe this is it...we'll find out Thursday.
Look forward to seeing everyone there! Our next meeting will be October 9th - Nurturing Your Child's Spirit with guest speaker Nadia Swearingen-Friesen. Check out her blog at: http://NadiaSwearingen-Friesen.blogspot.com
God bless and we'll see everyone soon!
Our first MOPS meeting of the year was great! It was so wonderful to see so many familiar and so many new faces! I look forward to seeing everyone again soon.
Our 2nd meeting of the year is This Thursday, Sept. 25th. We will have a guest speaker from Creative Memories talking to us about the joy and simplicity of Digital Scrapbooking.
Do you know what digital scrapbooking is? I'm not 100% sure what it is, but I'm familiar with traditional scrapbooking...the painstaking process of getting all my paper, photos, stickers, cutters, trimmers, croppers, etc. out and having it consume my kitchen table. Let's face it, there has got to be a better way! Maybe this is it...we'll find out Thursday.
Look forward to seeing everyone there! Our next meeting will be October 9th - Nurturing Your Child's Spirit with guest speaker Nadia Swearingen-Friesen. Check out her blog at: http://NadiaSwearingen-Friesen.blogspot.com
God bless and we'll see everyone soon!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Just 1 Week Away!
The start of our New Year of MOPS is just 1 week away!
We will have a short meeting and introduce the 2008-2009 Steering Committee followed by an indoor picnic where you can socialize with other moms and also with the Moppets workers. We will begin our meeting at 9:30am.
We meet at New Life Community Church - Lakeview. (2958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618) Enter through the side doors on Wellington Ave.
We look forward to seeing everyone that can make it!
We will have a short meeting and introduce the 2008-2009 Steering Committee followed by an indoor picnic where you can socialize with other moms and also with the Moppets workers. We will begin our meeting at 9:30am.
We meet at New Life Community Church - Lakeview. (2958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618) Enter through the side doors on Wellington Ave.
We look forward to seeing everyone that can make it!
Monday, August 18, 2008
The Start of a New Year
Summer is almost over here in Chicago. School begins in just 2 weeks! For those of us who are mothers of a preschooler that also means the return of our regular MOPS meetings! Hooray!
Our first meeting of the 2008-2009 MOPS year will be September 11. Come meet the Steering Committee, our fantastic Moppets (children's) team, new moms, and visit with returning mothers. We'll begin the meeting at 9:30am, with an indoor picnic following at 11am.
We have a fantastic group of speakers and creative activiities lined up this year! Digital Scrapbooking, Nuruturing Your Child's Spirit, Cooking Demonstrations, Going Green...
The calendar will be posted soon, so be on the look out!
To end the summer we will be meeting at the Lincoln Park Zoo on August 28th for a fun day with the animals! We hope you can join us!
Our first meeting of the 2008-2009 MOPS year will be September 11. Come meet the Steering Committee, our fantastic Moppets (children's) team, new moms, and visit with returning mothers. We'll begin the meeting at 9:30am, with an indoor picnic following at 11am.
We have a fantastic group of speakers and creative activiities lined up this year! Digital Scrapbooking, Nuruturing Your Child's Spirit, Cooking Demonstrations, Going Green...
The calendar will be posted soon, so be on the look out!
To end the summer we will be meeting at the Lincoln Park Zoo on August 28th for a fun day with the animals! We hope you can join us!
Monday, July 14, 2008
MNO (Moms' Night Out)
We will be having an MNO (Moms' Night Out) this coming Monday, July 21st!
The Theme: Game Night
Our MOPS Finance Coordinator, Laleh, will be hosting at her home: 3422 N Bosworth (near Ashland & Roscoe)
This is a great opportunity to get out of the house, away from the kiddos, and have some fun with other moms.
If you are interested in coming, contact Jen Thomas at jen.thomas@mac.com
Oh! Make sure you bring a few bucks and we'll order some pizza!
Can't wait to see you there!
The Theme: Game Night
Our MOPS Finance Coordinator, Laleh, will be hosting at her home: 3422 N Bosworth (near Ashland & Roscoe)
This is a great opportunity to get out of the house, away from the kiddos, and have some fun with other moms.
If you are interested in coming, contact Jen Thomas at jen.thomas@mac.com
Oh! Make sure you bring a few bucks and we'll order some pizza!
Can't wait to see you there!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Fellger Park
This week we will journeying to Fellger Park - Thursday, July 10th, at 9:30am.
Come out and play with us!
Socialize with other moms while your children run around the park, splash in the sprinkler, or sit in their stroller!
If you're new, contact Jen Thomas at jen.thomas@mac.com and we'll make sure we look out for you!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Come out and play with us!
Socialize with other moms while your children run around the park, splash in the sprinkler, or sit in their stroller!
If you're new, contact Jen Thomas at jen.thomas@mac.com and we'll make sure we look out for you!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Lincoln Park Zoo
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer! It's offically here!
Our next summer get together is Thursday 6/26. We will be gathering at the Lincoln Park Zoo!
I'm excited to see all the animals and I'm sure the kiddos feel no differently. :o) Our meeting time is 9:30am and we will gather at the Cat House. Come if you can! If you are planning on coming, contact Jen Frahm at 773-597-8331 or e-mail at jennifer@dwellinc.com so she will know to look for you.
This should be a great time for everyone! Invite you friends to come along!
Have a great start to the summer!!!
Our next summer get together is Thursday 6/26. We will be gathering at the Lincoln Park Zoo!
I'm excited to see all the animals and I'm sure the kiddos feel no differently. :o) Our meeting time is 9:30am and we will gather at the Cat House. Come if you can! If you are planning on coming, contact Jen Frahm at 773-597-8331 or e-mail at jennifer@dwellinc.com so she will know to look for you.
This should be a great time for everyone! Invite you friends to come along!
Have a great start to the summer!!!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Summer Schedule
I hope everyone is geared up for the summer! I pray that the weather becomes a bit more summery soon.
For those of you that made it to our "Sweet Reflections" celebration it was great to see you there! It was an enjoyable time for everyone that attended from those I've talked to. If you weren't able to make it, we missed having you there.
We kick off our Summer Event Schedule on June 12 at Felger Park at Damen & Belmont. We'll start gathering there at 9:30am. If you're new to MOPS or not sure who to look for, e-mail us at mopslakeview@hotmail.com and we'll connect you with others going. Many of our MOPS leadership team (and members) will have Black & Green MOPS bags that we handed out at Sweet Reflections. So that's something to look for.
Happy Summer, everyone!
For those of you that made it to our "Sweet Reflections" celebration it was great to see you there! It was an enjoyable time for everyone that attended from those I've talked to. If you weren't able to make it, we missed having you there.
We kick off our Summer Event Schedule on June 12 at Felger Park at Damen & Belmont. We'll start gathering there at 9:30am. If you're new to MOPS or not sure who to look for, e-mail us at mopslakeview@hotmail.com and we'll connect you with others going. Many of our MOPS leadership team (and members) will have Black & Green MOPS bags that we handed out at Sweet Reflections. So that's something to look for.
Happy Summer, everyone!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Sweet Reflections
May is here and in full swing - just don't think about the current weather, it will get better soon!
For those of you that could make our meeting on the 8th, I hope you enjoyed Erin's presentation and the Date Night in a Bag craft that we put together! I know I did!
Our next meeting - the last offical one of the semester - will be May 22nd.
For those of you that could make our meeting on the 8th, I hope you enjoyed Erin's presentation and the Date Night in a Bag craft that we put together! I know I did!
Our next meeting - the last offical one of the semester - will be May 22nd.
You are Cordially invited to join us for
Sweet Reflections
A time of celebrating with a light brunch, gifts, prizes, and many more surprises!
May 22nd, 2008
9:30am
2958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Please RSVP to mopslakeview@hotmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there if you can make it!
Don't forget to check our our Summer Events for future dates to connect with other moms during the summer in Chicago.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Upcoming Events
May is just around the corner.
We will be having a creative activity on May 8th.
Date Night in a Bag: finding creative ways to spend quality time with the "daddy" in our lives.
May 22nd will be our year end brunch event: "Sweet Reflections"
Join us as we look back upon the past year over a cupcake and some coffee.
Be on the lookout for our "Summer Events" calendar!
We will be having a creative activity on May 8th.
Date Night in a Bag: finding creative ways to spend quality time with the "daddy" in our lives.
May 22nd will be our year end brunch event: "Sweet Reflections"
Join us as we look back upon the past year over a cupcake and some coffee.
Be on the lookout for our "Summer Events" calendar!
Let's Try This Out
Hello everyone in the blog world! We decided to try out the "blog thing" for our MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) group. We'll be posting event photos, calendars, and yes, blogs from some of our team members. Should be fun!
Peace!
Peace!
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