WED, MAY 6 @ 9:30am @ COS

Hi ladies! Join us this week for the last morning meeting of the year! 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).

• Membership Renewals for the 2015-2016 year will be collected at the next 2 meetings. Cost will remain at$55. Please understand that you are not required to renew at this time, however, also understand that your participation in 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 local mother, who may not otherwise be able to join.

• **THURS, May 21: End of Year BBQ**: (please note date change) Bring the whole family! 5-7pm (come & go style) @ 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

WED, APR 1 @ 9:30am @ COS

Hi ladies! Please read carefully, we have a few last minute changes for activities this week....

Join us this week, WEDNESDAY, April 1: Courage to Be a Mom for our annual 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). This meeting is one of our favorite ways to wrap up the end of the year - to look back and reflect on, and to share what MOPS has meant to you or done for you and your family! Think about why you joined MOPS in the first place, and what have you gained in doing so? It's a fun celebration!

Also, we still have the Egg Hunt on the calendar for Friday. However, the weather is not looking too promising! So we would like to give the kids an opportunity to do an Egg Hunt on WED during the meeting. MOPPETS will implement it while the mamas attend the regular meeting. So, if you will please bring for each child - 12 filled eggs and something (with child's name on it) to collect eggs. With regard to filling the eggs, please be conscious these are Preschool age and under kids, please no choking hazards, no hard candy, no peanuts. Consider gold fish, animal crackers, or fruit snacks. Please prepare your child beforehand - eggs will not be opened or eaten until after the meeting, when back with mom! If you are not able to get eggs or you forget, we will have extras filled!

CALENDAR:

• Play Date: 

• FRI, APR 3 @ 11am @ Dinosaur Park (next to splashpad). Egg Hunt - bring 12 eggs filled per kid (no hard candy, no peanuts. toys okay!). Check FB and/or email for updates regarding cancellations for weather! 

• 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).

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

See you soon!~Erica

WED, MAR 4 @ 9:30am @ COS

Hi ladies! Hope you are all enjoying the snow with your little people!

Join us this week WED, Mar 4 for 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).

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!)

• 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. 

See you soon!
~Erica

WED, JAN 7 @ 9:30am @ COS

Welcome back ladies! Hope you all have enjoyed a healthy and happy Holiday break with your friends & family while celebrating Jesus!!

Perfect timing for all those New Year's Resolutions - grab a mama friend and join us this week WED, JAN 7 for Courage to Face Your Real Mom Fears: yoga & self-defense!! 9:30-11:30pm @ 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).

P.S. we recognize that a lot of people have experienced illness over last few weeks, and are itching to get out of the house and back into a normal routine. WE ALL UNDERSTAND, AND WE WANT TO SEE YOU!! However, please be conscious and considerate of our MOPPETS illness policy when choosing to attend meetings! These can be found on pages 7-8 of the Welcome Packet. In summary: " Please do not bring your children if they have experienced fever, bad cold symptoms, diarrhea, rash, or vomiting in the past 24 hours.  Children under a doctor’s treatment may attend after receiving antibiotics for at least 24 hours for most conditions; 48 hours for strep throat."

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:

• DATES: TBD - Jan (bowling), Feb (valentine cookie decorating), April (egg hunt)

• TUES, Jan 20: BUNKO! game night, $3 buy-in and bring a friend! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. 

• 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 & Pallet 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

WED, DEC 3 @ 9:30am @ COS

Hi ladies! It's time for the annual Drop & Shop! This week WED, Dec 3 @ 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Literally, drop your children off at COS for a super fun morning with MOPPETS, 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 available to current MOPS of Grove members only. Please do not invite friends to drop off their children. Also, please be PROMPT in picking up your children no later than 11:30am.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Pictures are ready and available for pick-up from Katie this week - WED, DEC 3 @ COS, during the drop-off and pick-up times. If you are unable to get them that day, 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.

CALENDAR: 

• 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!!!

See you soon!

~Erica

WED, NOV 5 @ 9:30am @ COS

Hi ladies! We hope that you all have enjoyed all the great activities this month!

Join us this week WED, NOV 5 for 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).

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• T-shirts have been order. 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:

• SUN, NOV 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! 
• TUES, NOV 18: Courage to Raise Brave Kids Game Night! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). Friendly reminder, there is no childcare for evening meetings.

We'll see you all soon!

~Erica

WED, OCT 1 @ 9:30am

Hi ladies! Can you believe October arrives this week?! We have lots of fun stuff in store for this month, so please read carefully!!

Join us this week WED, OCT 1 for Courage to Tell your Story with special guest speaker Cindi Hemm, a mother of 5, author, and former principal. She will share her story of how she lead her school with faith, courage, and love! Starting at @ 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) breakfast will be served for the mamas and childcare provided by MOPPETS (cost covered in your annual fees).

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 are available for purchase! $15 each, adult sizes only. Order and payment must be received by OCT 21 (p.m. mtg)

CALENDAR:

• WED, OCT 8: Grove Fire Station Tour @ 9:30-10:30am. 141 E O Daniel Parkway, just to the north and east of the 4 way intersection at Main. Park in the lot to the east.
• 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).

See you all soon!

~Erica

2014-2015 KICK-OFF Meeting!

Hi ladies!! I hope that you all had a fabulous weekend with your families!

This week is our official kick-off meeting for the new MOPS year, HOORAY! So invite a friend, and join us tomorrow,WED, SEPT 3 @ 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). Breakfast will be served for the mamas, and childcare is provided through MOPPETS program (cost is covered in annual membership fee), and they will receive snack. Your first meeting is free, so please come visit us!

If this will be your first time joining us, here are a few helpful tips for you and your children - Plan to arrive a few minutes early so that you can get everyone signed in and to their age appropriate classrooms. Make sure all items (diaper bags, cups, etc.) are clearly labeled. Have an extra change of clothes and plenty of diapers - everyone has extra wet days. Slather on some sunscreen, the children will likely spend some playtime outside. And lastly, prepare yourselves for some great fun and look forward to an awesome nap in the afternoon when you leave us - our MOPPETS workers are the BEST!!

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.
• Reminder: childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program, for A.M. meetings only, and the cost is covered in your annual membership fee.
• Reminder: be sure to visit us on FACEBOOK and our website:  http://mopsofgroveok.blogspot.com

CALENDAR:

• TUES, SEPT 16: BUNKO! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). $3 buy-in with cash prizes! Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. 
• 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.
• 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

Welcome Back!

Hi ladies!! I hope that you all had a fabulous summer! It seems to have gone by way too fast!

It's time to start a new year of MOPS, HOORAY! We've had some changes to leadership and the Steering Team, and everyone is just so excited... We have a really fun year planned for y'all!

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.
• Reminder: childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program, for A.M. meetings only, and the cost is covered in your annual membership fee.
• Reminder: be sure to visit us on FACEBOOK and our website:  http://mopsofgroveok.blogspot.com

CALENDAR:

• WED, AUG 27: OPEN HOUSE, 10-11am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.)! Stop by to say hello to old and new friends alike! Meet your Steering Team and MOPPETS childcare workers while exploring the amazing children's facilities. Membership packets will be available for pick-up.
• WED, SEPT 3: KICK-OFF Meeting! 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, SEPT 16: BUNKO! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). $3 buy-in with cash prizes! Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. 

Invite your mama friends and we'll see you in a few weeks!!

~Erica

2014-2015 Publicity Coordinator

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

2013-2014 Kick-Off Meeting

Hi ladies!! I hope that you all had a fabulous weekend with your families! 

This week is our official kick-off meeting for the new MOPS year, HOORAY! So invite a friend, and join us tomorrow, WED, SEPT 4 from 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). Breakfast will be served for the mamas, and childcare is provided through MOPPETS program (cost is covered in annual membership fee), and they will receive snack. Your first meeting is free, so please come visit us!

If  this will be your first time joining us, here are a few helpful tips for you and your children - Plan to arrive a few minutes early so that you can get everyone signed in and to their age appropriate classrooms. Make sure all items (diaper bags, cups, etc.) are clearly labeled. Have an extra change of clothes (no matter what age) and plenty of diapers - everyone has extra wet days. Slather on some sunscreen, the children will spend some playtime outside. And lastly, prepare yourselves for some great fun and look forward to an awesome nap in the afternoon when you leave us - our MOPPETS workers are the BEST!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• 2013-2014 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.
• Reminder: childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program, for A.M. meetings only, and the cost is covered in your annual membership fee.
• Reminder: be sure to visit us on FACEBOOK and our website:  http://mopsofgroveok.blogspot.com

CALENDAR:

• THURS, SEPT 19: MOPS Night Out: BUNKO! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). Invite your friends! $3 buy-in with cash prizes! Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings.
• WED, OCT 2: 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, OCT 24: MOPS Night Out 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). $3 buy-in with cash prizes! Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings. *Please note change in date due to Fall Break.

Can't wait to see you all again!

~Erica

WELCOME BACK!

Hi ladies!! I hope that you all had a fabulous summer! And that those of you with children who started school last week, have been able to find a rhythm!

It's time to start a new year of MOPS, HOORAY! We've had some changes to leadership and the Steering Team, and everyone is just so excited... We have a really fun year planned for y'all!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• 2013-2014 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.
• Reminder: childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program, for A.M. meetings only, and the cost is covered in your annual membership fee.
• Reminder: be sure to visit us on FACEBOOK and our website: http://mopsofgroveok.blogspot.com

CALENDAR:

• WED, AUG 28: OPEN HOUSE, 10-11am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.)! Come meet your Steering Team and MOPPETS childcare workers while giving your children a chance to explore the amazing facilities prior to our first official meeting. We'll have registration forms and New Member packets available.
• WED, SEPT 4: KICK-OFF Meeting! 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, SEPT 19: BUNKO! 7:30-9:30pm @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.). $3 buy-in with cash prizes! Please note: No childcare is provided for night meetings.

Hope to see you all soon!!
~Erica

Meeting - LOVE is in the air ladies!

Hi ladies! Hope everyone is doing well, your households are staying healthy, and that you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend!

LOVE is in the air ladies...! Personally, I was never a fan of Valentine's Day. My husband and I don't really 'celebrate' the day in any form. I would rather be surprised with flowers, etc. on any other random day of the year! But then came our kids, and craft time, and homemade creations for daddy became a tradition that is very dear to my heart! Having said that, if Andrew thought it would be a great day to shower me with diamonds, I think I would not oppose. ;)

Anyway... Come on out and join us this Wednesday, Feb 6 @ 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. 13th St.) for some fun, food, and fellowship! Breakfast will be served for the mamas, and childcare is provided by our MOPPETS program (cost is covered in your annual membership fees). However, please let us know if you plan to utilize childcare, so that we can ensure enough childcare workers. Thank you for your consideration; but if you do forget to RSVP, please come anyway!!

Ladies assigned to bring a breakfast item...Katie Jackson, Brenda Sheffield, Amanda Raper. If you are unable to bring something, no worries, just let us know thanks!

We'll be discussing 'The Five Love Language's' by Gary Chapman. If you have never heard of, or never read the book before, I would highly encourage you to pop on over to their site before Wednesday, and take the short quiz to find out your love language! You could also have your spouse/significant other take it, and there is even a quiz to find out your child(ren)'s love language.... http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/   Also, if you happen to have an empty shoe box laying around the house, please bring it on Wednesday!

Upcoming Events

THURS, Feb 21 @ 7:30pm - A 'New' Me - Spa Night!! This has become an annual favorite that you won't want to miss! What better way to end the month of love, than by loving yourself with a MOPS night out with girlfriends! details to follow...(but I promise its super fun!!)

Mar 6 @ 9:30am - Kelly's Korner, the world of mommyhood and blogging, you can read about her here: http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/

Mar 28 @ 7:30pm - Crafts Galore (Please note change in date due to Spring Break!)

April 3 @ 9:30am - Gardening 101

April 18 @ 7:30pm - Sweet & Savory

May 1 @ 9:30am - Tea & Testimony

May 16 - End of the Year Family BBQ

~Erica

Meeting - Let's Get Physical!

Hello ladies! I hope that you all had a very Merry Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year!

With the new year, comes talk of 'resolutions', or trying new things, or creating new habits...and at MOPS, we want to help kick start 2013 with what we would like to call "LET's GET PHYSICAL!" with Kim Wiles, so you will want to wear some comfy clothes/shoes! Join us this WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 @ 9:30am - 11:30am @ COS (1600 W. 13th St. in Grove). Breakfast will be served for the mamas, and childcare is provided by our MOPPETS program (cost is covered in your annual membership fees). However, please let us know if you plan to utilize childcare, so that we can ensure enough childcare workers. Thank you for your consideration!

Mamas assigned to bring a breakfast item for Wednesday...Corrine Sikes, Cindy Cole, Katie Johnson, and Stacy Clark. If you unable to be there or can not bring something, no worries, just let Lynn Hassleman know. Thanks!

Upcoming Events...

THURS, JAN 17th @ 7:30-9:30pm: BUNKO!! What better way to welcome in the new year, than a 'friendly' game of Bunko with girlfriends! (warning: this game is not for the faint of heart, these girls can be ruthless! j/k y'all!!) Snacks/drinks will be served, but friendly reminder that childcare is not provided for our evening meetings. There will be a $3 buy-in on the game, with cash prizes to win! This is the perfect opportunity to invite all your friends to share what MOPS is all about!

Feb 6 @ 9:30am - I Love You!

Feb 21 @ 7:30pm - A 'New' Me - Spa Night!

Mar 6 @ 9:30am - Traveling with Toddlers 101

Mar 28 @ 7:30pm - Movie Madness

April 3 @ 9:30am - Gardening 101

April 18 @ 7:30pm - Sweet & Savory

May 1 @ 9:30am - Tea & Testimony

May 16 - End of the Year Family BBQ

Looking forward to a super blessed 2013 MOPS year!

~Erica

Meeting - December Activities!

Hi ladies! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving week with your families! We have a super fun packed December planned for MOPS, so be sure to read carefully, mark your calendars, and plan accordingly!

*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 typical meeting and we mamas will be off-site, and for the safety of all involved, this is available for current 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....This is the perfect opportunity to invite new friends to experience what MOPS is all about!! Have your little ones dress up in their favorite pj's, and if you like, bring a couple dozen cookies! We'll have an (optional) cookie exchange for the moms, and also a fun cookie decorating station for the kids. (Sugar cookies/icing/sprinkles will be provided for your use, you don't need to bring anything for that, and it will be set up in a separate room from play area.) This is absolutely just for fun, no pressure to bring anything, just come on out and have some fun with your kids - we already have moms coming who will not be bringing any cookies because of allergy issues for their little ones!

*THURS, DEC 20, 7:30-9:30pm - Christmas Party @ COS. For the moms only, childcare will not be provided. Appetizers/Desserts/Drinks will be provided courtesy of your Steering Team, but please feel free to bring your favorite appetizer or dessert as well!

This year, we're going to have some fun with: "My Favorite Things" and here is how this works... think of something that you absolutely love, that kind of describes your personality or might help someone decide that it could belong to you. It could be anything - homemade/cooked/baked/store bought, etc. We want you to provide us three of those 'things', and wrap each one separately. You may not spend more than $10 TOTAL for the three things combined.

Here is an example: Lucy loves yellow #2 pencils. She purchases 3 of them at $1 each, which means she spent $3.00 TOTAL, which is below the $10 limit. Other examples: glitter anything (shoes/nail polish/lip gloss), are you really good at baking? can you make a great homemade skin product? are you obsessed with accessories? check your house for things that you tend to have around all the time - I seriously just considered bringing some lucky girls some Lanolin Cream. If you don't know, that's nipple cream for nursing. It makes an AWESOME chapstick (which I use ALL the time) and also hand cream! But I won't now that I spoiled it! Plus it's $7.54 a bottle, and well, I doubt that anyone would appreciate my used bottles! :)

Got it? 3 'things', each wrapped, no more than $10 total. So have some fun and be creative!! You will end up taking home 3 'new' gifts. If you do not want to participate in the gift exchange, PLEASE COME ANYWAY!!!

If you have any questions, or concerns about anything, please contact us! Looking forward to a fun-filled MOPS month!!

~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 - Gifts Galore!

Hi ladies! Can you believe it's November already?! Which means...the Holidays are fast approaching! Do you purposefully plan your gift shopping throughout the year, or perhaps you're one of those "crazy" Black Friday shoppers that camps out all night? Or, do you enjoy the comforts of your home while shopping online, or possibly prefer to put your own stamp on it with creative homemade gifts? Whatever your style, this week is sure to spark some ideas!

Join us this WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 from 9:30-11:30am @ COS for some fun, food, and fellowship! This week's topic - 'Gifts Galore'! Breakfast and coffee will be served for the mamas, and childcare is provided through MOPPETS (cost is covered in your annual membership fees) but PLEASE let us know if you will be utilizing childcare, so that we can be sure to have enough childcare workers! Also, please make sure your little ones have eaten breakfast, but rest assured they will be given a snack (i.e. goldfish crackers, etc.)

**Ladies assigned to bring breakfast items for Wednesday - Lynn Hassleman, Mandi May, and Heather Fink

**T-Shirt Fundraiser - see attached pictures. All sizes available. $15 adult, $12 youth. The shirt itself is charcoal, but the screen print comes in your choice of hot pink, yellow, or turquoise (the 'of Grove' is not actual print on turquoise, it will match the pink/yellow). Deadline to order AND make full payment is on Wednesday!!

Calendar Dates:

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

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

Thursday, December 20

 

Hope to see you all there!

~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

Meeting – Couponing 101

Hi ladies! Join us for 'Couponing 101' this WED, OCT 3 from 9:30am – 11:30am @ COS (Church of the Shepherd) 1600 W. 13th St., as well as fun, food, and fellowship! Our very own Rachel Harrison, along with a few other fellow MOPS gals, will be showing us how best to utilize coupons. Breakfast and coffee will be served for the mamas, and childcare is available through MOPPETS (cost is covered in your annual membership fee, $55).

A few things to note regarding MOPPETS….

• Please make sure your child(ren) has already eaten breakfast, but rest assured they will be given a snack (i.e. animal crackers, gold fish).
• With the beautiful fall weather, the children (age 2+) will spend some of their time outside on the playground, so dress accordingly - proper shoes, jacket, sunscreen, hat, etc.
• It’s always a good idea to provide an extra set of clothes for all children (accidents happen to everyone!) .
• Please make sure all bags/cups/etc. are clearly labeled (we will provide sticky labels at the sign-in table), especially the drink cups. (Bic markers work well and will actually come off in the dishwasher.)
• And lastly, please RSVP to mopsofgrove@gmail.com if you will need childcare, so that we can ensure enough workers for the day of the meeting.

For those of you new to MOPS of Grove…Just a friendly reminder, if you have not already - please make sure to read through the new member packet, fill out registration forms and return those with your annual membership fee ($55). New member packets are always available at the sign-in table if you have not received yours.

CALENDAR ITEMS:
*THURS, OCT 25 @ 7:30-9:30pm, Cooking 101 with Jenean Perryman (please note date on water drop magnet is incorrect).
*WED, NOV 7 @ 9:30-11:30am, Holiday Gifting 101

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