THE MOM CONNECTION

Need to spend time with others traveling through the ups, downs, twists, and turns of motherhood?  Each Friday we gather to share stories, advice when requested, prayer requests and a bite to eat along with steaming cups of coffee. This group is open to all, no matter what your faith background, and welcomes any moms who are looking for a place to connect. During our meeting time, our children are cared for by wonderful childcare workers who lead them in a craft, outdoor play time when whether permits, songs, a Bible story, and a snack.   A number of guest speakers share their stories and encourage those of us newer to this adventure of motherhood with relevant topics. This year for our discussion times we will be working through a great book: Cold Tangerines: celebrating the extraordinary nature of everyday life. Cost? The first two visits are free and after that the fee is $25 per semester if you come without children; $120 per semester with one child and $140 per semester for two or more children. This helps offset our childcare costs. Scholarships are available.  For more information or to register contact Amy Ulrickson ulricksons@rcn.com

Friday's 9:30-11:45 AM at Newton Presbyterian Church in the upper room

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OUR SCHEDULE

February 12       Our Group Discussion: Cold Tangerines

February 19       Newton Public Schools Winter Vacation - No mom connection

February 26       Hope Haslam Straughn: "Nurturing the spiritual life of your child & yourself!"

March 5              Our Group Discussion: Cold Tangerines

March 12            Ellie Beatty: Effectively communicating with your kids

March 19            Service project

March 26            Mitali Perkins

April 2                Good Friday – Easter Celebration

April 9                Our Group Discussion: Cold Tangerines

April 16              Panel: “A healthy perspective on my husbands work”

April 23              Newton Public Schools Spring Vacation - No mom connection

April 30              Annmarie Hopkins: Read to them

May 7                 Mothers Day celebration

May 14               Laura Richmond

May 21               Final Mom Connection Celebration

 

OUR SNOW POLICY

We follow the newton public school system. If school is cancelled or delayed by MORE THAN 2 hours we will not meet for the Mom Connection (so to clarify a 2 hour or less delay means we still meet). We are good about having our parking lot plowed. To access the Newton Public School weather info you can either:
1. call their weather line at (617) 559-9699
2. check their website at www.newton.k12.ma.us
3. Go to       
          WBZ Radio               1030 AM
          WRKO Radio           680 AM                   
          TV Channels            4, 5, 7, 56                            
          Newton Cable TV

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Meals for New Moms

In a joint effort between women's ministries and the deacons we have a super easy and efficient live web based system in place that allows for us to bless new moms and their families with meals. We hope you are willing to be a part of this wonderful program that so blesses and provides for the needs of families in such a tangible way. You do not need to be a gourmet chef, in fact you may even give gift certificates to local restaurants. If you want to join the meal team please contact Andrea Pannell at pannell@mac.com