Events

Ring in the New Year with Mothers & More

Mothers & More will help you beat those Winter blahs! We've planned some wonderful activities for the upcoming months. You're sure to find something of interest in our diverse monthly program meetings, and we've done our best to keep the oldies but goodies -- such as our book club discussions, Moms' Mornings Outs, Moms' Lunches Out and Moms' Nights Out-- while jazzing it up with some new events.

2009/10 Program Meetings

These free meetings are held at the Upper Main Line YMCA, Mom & Tot Room, at 7:30 p.m. The Y is located at 1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA.

10/7: What’s Your Story, Morning Glory?: Personal Branding

Learn about telling your story with Lisa Howell.

11/4: Calming the Mind, Reducing Stress

A meditation and mindfulness expert will give us tips.

1/6: Cooking Demo from a Personal Chef

Featuring big flavor, low-cost menus.

2/3: Decorating on a Dime

Learn clever decorating ideas from design expert and professional organizer Darla DeMorrow.

3/3: Technology and Your Kids: Keeping them Safe

Speaker to be announced.

4/6: Going Green This Spring

Practical earth-friendly tips from a guest expert and fellow members.

5/5: Open House: Parenting with Love and Logic

Featuring well-known local parenting speaker Barb Bogle.

6/2: Hot Topics III

A lively discussion of the burning issues of the day.

Upcoming Winter Events

To RSVP or for more information on any of these meetings, please contact chapter156@hotmail.com.

January Events: Theme - A New You!

* Wed., Jan. 6^th: 7:30 pm: Program meeting: Big-Flavor, Low-Cost In-Kitchen Cooking Demonstration

Upper Main Line YMCA Kitchen (next to former Mom & Tot Room) With personal chef Megan Nikolai and cookbook author Cynthia Goch

* Friday, Jan. 8^th: Noon: Moms' Lunch Out

Feel free to come with or without kids -- all are welcome.

* Monday, Jan. 11^th: 7:15 pm: Board Meeting

You don’t have to be on the board to come and have a good time.

* Friday, Jan. 15^th: 12:30 pm: Knitting / Craft Club & Lunch

Bring your most recent project or just come for lunch! Feel free to come with your kids.

* Wed., Jan. 20^th: 9:30 am: Moms’ (Cultural!) Morning Out

Let’s do something different and take in one of the leading contemporary craft exhibitions in the country. Afterwards, we’ll head over to a café for coffee and treats.

* Thursday, Jan. 21^st: 7:30 pm: Moms’ Night Out: Fusion Fitness Class (free!),

Our very own Sarah Carkner is offering a private (free!) Fusion Fitness Class for us! Combining a little of everything, this class will get us moving and having fun.

* Tuesday, Jan. 26^th: 7:30 pm: Book Club

“Love Walked In“ by Marissa de los Santos (It’s a feel-good read!)

February Events: Member Appreciation Month

* Wed., Feb. 3rd: 7:30 pm, Program meeting: Decorate for a Dime with Darla DeMorrow (plus, free hand massages from Freedom Massage!)Upper Main Line YMCA, Humanities Room

* Friday, Feb. 5^th: Noon: Moms' Lunch Out

Feel free to come with or without kids -- all are welcome.

* Tuesday, Feb. 9^th: 7:30 pm: Working Moms Discussion Group

* Thurs., Feb. 11^th: 9:30 am: Moms' Manicure Out!Let’s treat ourselves to a pre-Valentine’s Day manicure followed by coffee

* Tuesday, Feb. 16^th: 7:30 pm: Moms' Night Out

Didn’t get jewelry for Valentine’s Day? Let’s make our own, with the guidance of the experts at this local bead shop

* Friday, Feb. 19^th: 12:30 pm: Knitting / Craft Club & Lunch

Bring your most recent project or just come for lunch! Feel free to come with your kids.

* Tuesday, Feb. 23: 9:30 am: Moms' Morning Out

Walk at a local arboretum, followed by tea at a favorite tea shop

* Friday, Feb. 26^th: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Fondue Night

Note: It’s OK to come at 7:30 for those who can’t get there by 7:00 pm

To RSVP or for more information on any of these meetings, please contact chapter156@hotmail.com.