TUES, APR 21 @ 7:30pm @ COS

Join us TONIGHT (Tues, Apr 21) @ COS @ 7:30-9:30pm for Courage to Try: Pop & Palette! We are so excited to have Lindsey's aunt joining us to lead in the painting of this beautiful cross (see attachment)!! Just a friendly reminder, there is no childcare for evening meetings.

A few things to make sure are on your calendar as we come to the end of the year...

• Membership Renewals for the 2015-2016 year will be collected at the next 2 meetings. Cost will remain at$55. Please know you are not required to renew at this time, however, also know that this renewal process allows us as MOPS of Grove, the opportunity to earn a free scholarship from MOPS International, that we will then be able to provide to a mother next year, who may not have otherwise been able to join.

• WED, May 6: Courage to Be You Bravely: Craft Day. 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

• **THURS, May 21: End of Year BBQ**: (please note date change) Bring the whole family! 5pm @ the Dinosaur Park (next to the splashpad). Bring a sack-dinner for your family, popsicles will be provided  by MOPS!

See you soon!
~Erica Hunt

TUES, MAR 24 @ 7:30pm @ COS

Hi ladies! Hope you are all had a fabulous spring break!

Join us this week TUES, Mar 24: Courage to Rest: Spa Night! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• NEW THIS YEAR - P.M. meetings will be held every 3rd TUESDAY of the month (Sept-May) from 7:30-9:30pm @ COS.

• 2014-2015 MOPS of Grove Annual Membership fee = $55, however your first meeting is free, so please come visit us! Scholarships (full and partial) are available and kept anonymous.

• NEW MEMBERS: please read through your welcome packets, sign and turn in your registration forms!

• Reminder: childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program, for A.M. meetings only, and the cost is covered in your annual membership fee.

CALENDAR:

• Play Dates: 

• FRI, APR 3 @ 11am @ Dinosaur Park (next to splashpad). Egg Hunt - bring 12 eggs filled per kid (no hard candy, no peanuts. toys okay!) 

• WED, Apr 1: Courage to Be a Mom: Tea & Testimony. 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

• TUES, Apr 21: Courage to Try: Pop & Palette 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. 

• WED, May 6: Courage to Be You Bravely: Craft Day. 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

• TUES, May 19: End of Year BBQ: Bring the whole family! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. 

See you soon!
~Erica

TUES, JAN 20 @ 7:30pm @ COS

Hi ladies! 

Grab a girlfriend (from all walks of life! do not need to be mops eligible) and join us tomorrow evening TUES, Jan 20 for BUNKO! game night @ 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. There is a $3 buy-in to play, with cash prizes to win!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• NEW THIS YEAR - P.M. meetings will be held every 3rd TUESDAY of the month (Sept-May) from 7:30-9:30pm @ COS.

• 2014-2015 MOPS of Grove Annual Membership fee = $55, however your first meeting is free, so please come visit us! Scholarships (full and partial) are available and kept anonymous.

• NEW MEMBERS: please read through your welcome packets, sign and turn in your registration forms!

• Reminder: childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program, for A.M. meetings only, and the cost is covered in your annual membership fee.

CALENDAR:

• Play Dates: 

• FRI, JAN 30 @ 10am @ ThunderBowl Lanes 28300 S 620 RD, Grove, OK. $4.75 per kid (includes shoes/1 game)

• WED, FEB 11 @ 9:30am @ COS. Valentine card decorating for nursing homes.

• FRI, APR 3 @ 11am @ Dinosaur Park (next to splashpad). Egg Hunt - bring 12 eggs filled per kid (no hard candy, no peanuts. toys okay!)

• WED, Feb 4: Courage to Love People with Dr. Audrey Crawford. 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

• TUES, Feb 17: Courage to See Greatness in Others: Move Night! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. 

• WED, Mar 4: Courage to Forget Comparisons: School Readiness. 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

• TUES, Mar 24: Courage to Rest: Spa Night! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. 

• WED, Apr 1: Courage to Be a Mom: Tea & Testimony. 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

• TUES, Apr 21: Courage to Try: Pop & Palette 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. 

• WED, May 6: Courage to Be You Bravely: Craft Day. 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

• TUES, May 19: End of Year BBQ: Bring the whole family! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. 

Hope to see you all soon!~Erica(918) 801-2926

TUES, DEC 16 @ 7:30pm @ COS

Hi ladies! It's time for the annual MOPS Christmas Party! This week, Tues, Dec 16 @ 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). Appetizers/Desserts/Drinks will be provided courtesy of your Steering Team, but please feel free to bring your favorite appetizer or dessert as well! Just a friendly reminder, there is no childcare for evening meetings.

We're planning on a "My Favorite Things" gift exchange game - please bring 3 (of the same) of your most favorite thing, each wrapped individually. You may not spend more than $10 total. It can be anything! Purchased or Homemade! Ideas: do you love all things glitter (3 jars of glitter nail polish)? are you a baker (3 cookies)? can you whip a mad stitch (3 scarves)? do you love chocolate (3 candy bars)? Have some fun and be creative!! You will end up taking home 3 different gifts! If you do not want to participate in the gift exchange, PLEASE COME ANYWAY!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Picture pick up was delayed, but Katie will be in contact with you.
• T-shirts are in and available for pick-up @ COS!
• NEW THIS YEAR - P.M. meetings will be held every 3rd TUESDAY of the month (Sept-May) from 7:30-9:30pm @ COS.
• 2014-2015 MOPS of Grove Annual Membership fee = $55, however your first meeting is free, so please come visit us! Scholarships (full and partial) are available and kept anonymous.
• NEW MEMBERS: please read through your welcome packets, sign and turn in your registration forms!
• Reminder: childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program, for A.M. meetings only, and the cost is covered in your annual membership fee.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

~Erica

TUES, NOV 18 @ 7:30 @ COS

Hi ladies! What a busy fall it has been - the holidays are just around the corner!!! WAHOO!

Kick start your holiday fun with us this week, time to paaarrrr-tay in your p.j. pants! This TUES, NOV 18 join us for Courage to Raise Brave Kids: Game Night!! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Snacks and warm drinks will be on hand. Just a friendly reminder, there is no childcare for evening meetings.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• T-shirts are in! If you have not turned in payment, please do so immediately!!

• NEW THIS YEAR - P.M. meetings will be held every 3rd TUESDAY of the month (Sept-May) from 7:30-9:30pm @ COS.

• 2014-2015 MOPS of Grove Annual Membership fee = $55, however your first meeting is free, so please come visit us! Scholarships (full and partial) are available and kept anonymous.

• NEW MEMBERS: please read through your welcome packets, sign and turn in your registration forms!

• Reminder: childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program, for A.M. meetings only, and the cost is covered in your annual membership fee.

CALENDAR:

• WED, Dec 3: Drop & Shop! 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Literally, drop your children off at COS, and spend the next few hours shopping the local merchants of Grove (or go home and take an uninterrupted nap)! Please understand that for the safety of everyone involved, this is for current MOPS of Grove members only. Please do not invite friends to drop off their children.

• Tues, Dec 16: Christmas Party 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). Appetizers/Desserts/Drinks will be provided courtesy of your Steering Team, but please feel free to bring your favorite appetizer or dessert as well! Just a friendly reminder, there is no childcare for evening meetings.
• "My Favorite Things" gift exchange game - please bring 3 (of the same) of your most favorite thing, each wrapped individually. You may not spend more than $10 total. It can be anything! Purchased or Homemade! Ideas: do you love all things glitter (3 jars of glitter nail polish)? are you a baker (3 cookies)? can you whip a mad stitch (3 scarves)? do you love chocolate (3 candy bars)? Have some fun and be creative!! You will end up taking home 3 different gifts! If you do not want to participate in the gift exchange, PLEASE COME ANYWAY!!!

We'll see you all soon!~Erica

TUES, OCT 21 @ 7:30pm @ COS

Hi ladies! We hope that you all have enjoyed all the great activities this month!
Join us this week TUES, OCT 21 for Courage to Be a Neighbor with a fun "Fast Friends" game! We also have special guest (and MOPS of Grove founder!) Stacy Clark leading our devotional time this week! (We will miss you Kathie!!) We'll meet @ 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). Just a friendly reminder there is no childcare for evening meetings!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• T-shirt payment is DUE THIS WEEK - TUES, OCT 21. Orders will be placed immediately following the evening meeting.

• NEW THIS YEAR - P.M. meetings will be held every 3rd TUESDAY of the month (Sept-May) from 7:30-9:30pm @ COS.

• 2014-2015 MOPS of Grove Annual Membership fee = $55, however your first meeting is free, so please come visit us! Scholarships (full and partial) are available and kept anonymous.

• NEW MEMBERS: please read through your welcome packets, sign and turn in your registration forms!

• Reminder: childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program, for A.M. meetings only, and the cost is covered in your annual membership fee.

CALENDAR:

• SUN, NOV 2nd & 16th: Our very own Katie Schauf of Katie Jane Photography, has graciously offered her photography services to help raise funds for MOPS of Grove! For $30 your will receive a 15-minute Fall Photo Mini Session which includes: 1-8x10, 2-5x7's, 8-wallets, and 1-Facebook Timeline Cover. Additional prints are available for purchase. Pictures will be taken between noon - 5pm @ Lendonwood Gardens in Grove. Please contact Katie at (918) 516-8970 or katiejanephoto@gmail.com to reserve your spot! You do not need to be a MOPS member - Sessions will be booked on a first-come first-serve basis! 

• WED, NOV 5: Courage to Be Generous Craft Day 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

We'll see you all soon!
~Erica

BUNKO! TUES, SEPT 16 @ 7:30pm @ COS

Hi ladies! It's time for...BUNKO! This has easily become an annual favorite! Grab a girlfriend (or ten!) and join us this week on TUESDAY, SEPT 16 @ 7:30-9:30pm @ COS! There is a $3 buy-in to play, with cash prizes to win - everyone is welcome!! We'll also have snacks and drinks, but just a friendly reminder, there is no childcare provided for our evening meetings.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• NEW THIS YEAR - P.M. meetings will be held every 3rd TUESDAY of the month (Sept-May) from 7:30-9:30pm @ COS.
• 2014-2015 MOPS of Grove Annual Membership fee = $55, however your first meeting is free, so please come visit us! Scholarships (full and partial) are available and kept anonymous.
• NEW MEMBERS: please read through your welcome packets, sign and turn in your registration forms!
• Reminder: childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program, for A.M. meetings only, and the cost is covered in your annual membership fee.
• T-shirts will be available for purchase soon!!

CALENDAR:

• WED, OCT 1: Courage to Tell your Story with Cindi Hemm, 10-11am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).
• WED, OCT 8: Grove Fire Station Tour @ 9:30-10:30am.
• SUN, OCT 12th & 19th: Our very own Katie Schauf of Katie Jane Photography, will offer kids photo sessions, details to follow!!
• TUES, OCT 21: Courage to Be a Neighbor Fast Friends game night 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. 
• WED, NOV 5: Courage to Be Generous Craft Day 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

We'll see you all soon!

~Erica

End of the Year Activities!

Hi ladies! We have officially reached the end of our MOPS year! Please read carefully...

WED, MAY 7 (THIS WEEK) - CRAFT DAY @ 9:30-11:30am @ COS. Breakfast will be served for the mamas and childcare is provided by MOPPETS (cost is covered in your annual fees). 

THURS, MAY 15 - End of Year Family Picnic @ 5-7pm (come & go) @ the Rotary Park (next to splash pad, across from Post office). Bring a picnic dinner for your family; MOPS will provide popsicle for dessert! The splash pad may be open, so consider appropriate clothing, sunscreen, hats, towels, sunscreen, lawn chairs, etc. 

Membership Renewals - due NOW in May, and will remain at $55! Please understand you are not required to renew at this time, however, this renewal process allows us the opportunity to earn scholarships through MOPS International. MOPS of Grove is then able to provide these scholarships to those mothers who might not otherwise be able to participate. Renewing now also enables us to keep more dollars in MOPS of Grove ($21.95 of your fees goes to MOPS International, but that amount increases June 1). Please contact Melissa McMinn for any questions.

Summer Schedule - Make sure to "LIKE" us on Facebook, and visit the page often, to keep up with all the latest information throughout the summer! If you are headed to the park or pool, post to our page so friends can join you! 

**Please Note: 'liking' our page may not ensure that all activity will show up in your News Feed. You will need to visit the page directly to see what others may be posting!!

Looking forward to see you all soon!

~Erica

Meeting - How to look cute on a budget!

Hi ladies! Hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I know we just saw each other a few days ago, but the way the calendar falls this month, it's meeting time again!

I'm sure many of you can relate...pregnant and/or nursing the last 4 years of my life has taken its toll on my sense of fashion! I mean let's be honest, no one 'plans' to become the stay-at-home mom who's lives in pj's/work-out/lounge clothes, and I'm fairly certain I swore that would not be me! But you know, I LOVE my pj's. And for a season (or two, or three...) it's okay. And, besides that, who wants their nice clothes puked (or, ahem, poohed) on?!

So, join us this Thursday evening for a segment we'd like to call, 'How to look cute on a budget'! Tiffany Porter is our special guest speaker, and will walk us through some fun fashion ideas, using things that most probably already have in your closet. And, as mothers of little people, modesty is of course a priority. If you are able, we ask that you bring a scarf, or some article of clothing or accessory, that you no longer need/wear, and we'll do a fun little swap, so you'll end up taking home something "new"! If you don't want to participate in the exchange, not a problem, please come anyway!!**Correction: bring any article of clothing or accessory that you do not use any more, and learn fun new to ways to use them!

Thursday, November 15, 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (Church of the Shepherd) 1600 W. 13th Street in Grove. Friendly reminder, there is no childcare provided for evening meetings. *Ladies assigned to bring snacks: Michelle Sorochman, Krista Sampson, Katie Schauf, Rachel Harrison.

Calendar Dates: Please read carefully as we have changes for December!

*WED, DEC 5, 9:30-11:30am - Drop and Shop. Literally, drop your children off at COS, and spend the next few hours shopping the local merchants of Grove! Because this is not a regular meeting and we the mamas will be off-site, and for the safety of all involved, this is available for current MOPS of Grove members only, please do not invite friends to drop off their children. Also, you must RSVP for childcare by MON, DEC 3, so that we can ensure enough childcare workers.

*WED, DEC 12, 9:30-11:30am - Playdate @ COS. PJ party for the kiddos and cookie exchange! Perfect opportunity to invite new friends to experience what MOPS is all about!!

*THURS, DEC 20, 7:30-9:30pm - Christmas Party @ COS. For mothers only (childcare is not provided for evening meetings) Please bring your favorite dessert or appetizer!

If you have any questions about anything, please feel free to contact any one of the Leadership! Also, make sure to check Facebook (don't rely on your newsfeed) often for the most up to date information; it’s the easiest way to communicate last minute changes!! See you soon!

~Erica

Meeting - Cooking 101

Hi ladies! Hope you all had a fabulous fall break with your families, and have been enjoying this beautiful fall weather!!

Join us this THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 from 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (Church of the Shepherd) 1600 W. 13th St. for some fun, FOOD, and fellowship! Our special guest for the evening is Jenean Perryman, featuring a cooking demo!

Just a few housekeeping items...

**Membership fees ($55) DUE THURS! If you have not already, PLEASE turn in your membership fees Thursday evening. This is our last opportunity to earn scholarships through MOPS International.

**T-Shirt Fundraiser - See attached picture....All sizes available. $15 adult, $12 youth. The shirt itself is charcoal, but the screen print comes in your choice of hot pink (featured in picture), yellow, or turquoise. Deadline to order/turn in payment is NOV 7. 

Calendar Dates:

Wednesday, November 7 @ 9:30-11:30am @ COS

Thursday, November 15 @ 7:30-9:30pm @ COS

Wednesday, December 5 @ 9:30-11:30am @ COS

Thursday, December 20

One last thing...if you have not already, make sure to "LIKE" us on FACEBOOK and check our page often for updates (do not rely on your newsfeed to show all posts).

Hope to see you all this week!

~Erica

MOPS Night Out – BUNKO!

Hi ladies! Get ready for....BUNKO!! Join us this Thursday, September 20 for our very first 'MOPS Night Out'! We'll meet at COS (Church of the Shepherd) 1600 W. 13th Street from 7:30-9:30pm for some much needed fellowship time, without our children! Reminder: There is NO childcare for our evening meetings. There will be a $5 buy-in to play the game with cash prizes to win, and snacks/drinks will be provided, so bring a friend!

Friendly reminders....

• $55 annual membership fee due this THURS, SEPT 20, so please bring your checkbooks!
• Scholarship applications due this THURS, SEPT 20 (turn in to Rachel or Melissa).
• Please turn in registration forms for you and your child(ren) (even if you have applied for a scholarship).
• New Member packets along with registration forms/scholarship aplications are always available for pick-up at the Sign-In table.

Calendar items:

• WED, OCT 3 @ 9:30am @ COS - Couponing 101 with Rachel Harrison and Charla Matthews
• THURS, OCT 25 @ 7:30pm @ COS (due to fall break) *please note the date printed on the water drop magnet is incorrect - Cooking 101 with Jenean Perryman

If you have any questions or concerns about anything, please let us know! Looking forward to meeting all the new faces this week!

~Erica