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January 4
True Colors and Multiple Intelligences
Come find out what your "True Colors" are and how to relate to your colorful kids and spouse. This is a continuation of the "colors" discussed at the fall open house and how our personality types can enhance our parenting & teaching skills. We will also be learning about and discussing the Multiple Intelligences, which are used in education but also important for understanding the best learning styles for our kids. Special guest speaker: Ashley Sportel, a Mothers & More member.
January 18
Pilates Class
Have you resolved to get fit in the New Year? The Fitness & Exercise club is here to help you! We will be hosting the Mother's and More meeting and bringing in certified Pilates instructor Kathy Nevermann from the Brookfield YMCA. Please wear loose fitting clothes and bring a mat or towel and get ready to feel strong and fit!
February 1
Passion after Pacifiers
Ladies, when you think of passion with your significant other, do the words “boring”, “non-existent” or “ok” come to mind? If so, then join us for a stimulating conversation about Passion after Pacifiers. We’ll use the book Great Sex for Moms as a guide to discuss the obstacles that arise and ways to unlock your passion potential. Since chocolate and sex go hand-in-hand, bring a chocolate dish to share, we’ll provide the beverages. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, use this new knowledge to make this day special for your partner and YOU!
February 15
Getting to Know Wine & Each Other
Do you ever wonder what wine goes best with certain meals? Or what’s a good basic wine to bring as a hostess gift? These questions and many more will be answered Tuesday evening as our Wine Club Special Interest Group (SIG) hosts a fun night of tasting and learning about wine. Since wine goes hand in hand with social gatherings, the night wouldn’t be complete without an opportunity to get to know each other better. We’ll provide snacks and water. Please bring a bottle of wine to share. We hope you can join us in getting to know wine and each other!
March 1
Oscar After-Party
You’re invited to the hottest party in town – the M&M Oscar After Party. We’ll dish on the winners and losers; acceptance speeches; who got snubbed; and of course the hits and misses of Oscar fashion! Come dressed up, ready to party, to see and be seen. Bring an appetizer to share and we’ll have wine and champagne to celebrate the 83rd annual Academy Awards!
March 15
Open House – Stress: The Causes and the Cures (FLYER)
Dr. Settimi, a Chiropractor at Settimi Chiropractic and Wellness Center, will provide an informative workshop that will allow us to discover how stress affects the body and simple things that we can do at work or home to reduce the negative effects of stress. She will discuss the main areas of stress; our physiological response to stress; natural techniques to combat stress; and negative and positive ways to handle stress. As mothers, we all have stress in our lives. So join us in learning how to control stress instead of letting stress control us.
Dr. Settimi will start promptly at 7:15. After her presentation, we’ll have a chance to chat with old friends and make new ones! This is the perfect event to bring your friends and neighbors to learn about our chapter and all the great things it has to offer (you may learn some things too). Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Mothers & More will provide beverages. Here’s one last carrot to dangle: we’ll have door prizes!!!
April 5
Passion after Pacifiers
Ladies, when you think of passion with your significant other, do the words "boring", "non-existent" or "ok" come to mind? If so, then join us for a stimulating conversation about Passion after Pacifiers. We'll use the book Great Sex for Moms as a guide to discuss the obstacles that arise and ways to unlock your passion potential. Since chocolate and sex go hand-in-hand, bring a chocolate dish to share, we'll provide the beverages. Springtime is almost here, use this new knowledge to make this season romantic and special for your partner and YOU!
April 19
Member Appreciation Night
T.G.I. Friday’s on Bluemound - Back room in Bar Area
Join us for a fun night of appetizers and camaraderie at T.G.I. Friday's on Bluemound Road in Brookfield. Mothers & More will provide appetizers; members are responsible for their own drinks. Come out to get to know other members better and enjoy a carefree night of socializing.
May 3
Picnic with a Twist
Picnic season is right around the corner. How many of you have that "go-to" dish that you bring to every picnic? If so, it's time to get some new ideas! Cooking Club will be bringing the ingredients to make some neat picnic dish ideas with a twist. No same-old, same-old dishes here. Bring your appetite and we'll put you to work (not too much of course :) - then, just like Cooking Club, we'll enjoy the fruits of our labor!
May 17
7 Financial Dastardly D's - Part 1
We'll begin our meeting by donating our purses (stuffed with goodies) to The Waukesha Women's Center and Sojourner Truth House. They will explain a bit about their organizations and ways we can get involved. Then we will start our discussion of the 7 Financial Dastardly D's focusing on one of the biggest D's - Divorce. People never PLAN to get divorced, but the risk is high. Carrie Dinwiddie, co-leader and lawyer, will show us how to prepare for this situation financially and legally.
June 21
7 Financial Dastardly D’s Part 2
Co-leader and Attorney Carrie Dinwiddie will be leading the discussion on the remaining Financial Dastardly D's and how to prepare yourselves in advance for the most protection. Some of the upcoming topics include: Death, Disability, Downsizing, Difficiency in Retirement and Disaster. It should be informative and a great discussion. Make sure to bring your questions.
July 19
What Color is Your Parachute?
Join us for an interesting discussion to determine what color your parachute is. This discussion will be led by Jane T. Schroeder, MS, LPC, NCC, career counselor who specializes in parachute coaching. When choosing a career path it is helpful to understand your parachute color. Different colors will have a natural aptitude and ability for certain careers.
August 16
Learn to Zumba!
Join Brazilian Zumba instructor Karen Ratay in a fast paced class, dance style aerobics class. We will learn the basics of Zumba and get a great workout!
September 6
Resume Writing
Join UW-Milwaukee, Career Counselor, Diane Kavalauskus as she discusses how to write a winning resume. She will instruct us in the ins and outs of getting your resume noticed by a hiring professional.
September 20
Open House - Author, Writer, & Humorist: Bonnie Lowell
Join us for a fun night of laughter as Author, Humorist, Speaker & Mother of 4: Bonnie Johnson discusses motherhood and all the funny stories that go along with it. Bonnie used to be a stand-up comedienne, but realized it was a hard life being a mother of four kids at home. So she took her relatable, comedic and heart-felt stories and wrote a book entitled “Maternally Speaking: I gave birth to four eggs! (One scrambled, fried, over-easy, and sunny-side up)”. She also speaks to groups that are looking to add laughter to their lives. This is a busy time of year for many of us, so we hope you take some time and come laugh with us!
October 4
Pediatric Mental Health
Mental health of our children is important. We are constantly evaluating their behaviors and development making sure that they are in the “normal” range. But what we think may be “normal” may actually be a red-flag to professionals in the mental health field. Dr. Danielle Sample and Psychotherapist, Aaron Heffernan who currently work at Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin, will help us understand “normal” vs. “problematic” behavior of children at various ages. They will also discuss the steps we as parents should take if there are potential problems. Since they will be discussing children of all ages, this topic is a must for all MOMS!
October 18
De-cluttering Your Home
Ladies, it’s time to de-clutter and get organized! A Professional Organizer and a Member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and a NAPO Quantum Leap Certified Trainer will give us tips on de-cluttering our house. When your house is cluttered, your life feels cluttered and stressful. So let’s lose the clutter and lose the stress!
November 1
Unfinished Projects with Craft Club
Crafts are often part of our Holiday gifts: teacher gifts, scrapbooks, calendars, cards, blankets, etc. If you have a project that needs to be finished (or let’s face it – started), bring it to the meeting for our UFO night. IF you don’t have any projects, we’ll have a few different Holiday cards for you to make or feel free to bring in your Holiday Cards and get them ready for the mail (wouldn’t it be nice to have them ready for the mail this early??? J). It’s always more fun to work on a project with a group of friends laughing and have a good time. Bring a snack to share and we’ll provide some wine, laughs, and music. The result will be finishing your project (hopefully) and a fun-filled night with friends – what better kick-off to the Holiday season.
November 15
In-laws/Out-laws
During this meeting, we will be discussing how we relate and cope with the stress of all of our relatives around the holidays.
January 5
Supporting Your Aging Parents
Many families face the challenges of dealing with aging parents. Attorney Mike Rick will give the group an overview of things to consider - legal documents, financial planning, etc. when dealing with a parent who needs you to become their caregiver.
January 19
How to Find a Good Book
Are you stuck in a reading rut? Do you keep going back to the same author over and over because you don't know what else to read? Or have you stopped reading altogether since having kids? Join us to explore new ways to find new and exciting books to read. We will draw from the knowledge of local librarians and discuss ways to find books that you will enjoy while at the same time widening your choice of topics and authors. Bring your list of your favorite books to share as well!
February 2
Sleep Apnea with Dr. Lauer
According to the National Institutes of Health, 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. Consequences of sleep apnea include high blood pressure, memory problems, weight gain, headaches and poor job performance. In children sleep apnea can delay or reduce growth and brain development, cause behavior problems, and decrease school performance. Join Dr. Lauer of Lauer Family Chiropractic to discuss the multiple variables that can cause sleeping disorders and how to manage these variables to get a better night sleep for you and/or your children.
February 16
Oscar Night with the Movie Club
Moms, come dressed to the nines and walk the red carpet with Movie Club! We're celebrating Oscar night early (82nd Annual Academy Awards is March 7th). Put on that cocktail dress you never get to wear...we're talking high heels, glitz and tons of bling (seriously)! Our party will give you plenty of chances to win door prizes, enter drawings, play movie trivia games if you like, and you can fill out an official Oscar ballot. Come enjoy wine, desserts and fun conversation with other movie lovers! Hope to see you on the red carpet!
March 2
Maximizing the Effectiveness of Your Job Hunting Process
Many stay-at-home moms who haven't held professional paying jobs in awhile are now having to go back to work either due to choice or necessity. Many other moms hold paid jobs outside of their homes and are considering a different job or career. Graham Riley, president of Back-2-Work will tell us what to do to prepare ourselves to re-enter the job market or make a job change. If you haven't conducted a job search in this new economy, are unfamiliar with the current job market, are unclear about how to start your search, have no resume, have multiple copies of your resume, are just plain unhappy with your current resume, are frustrated with the progress you have made or are getting multiple interviews, but no job offers, this presentation is for you!
March 16
Remodeling Motherhood - Money, Marriage & Power
Come and join us for a member-led discussion based on a chapter in the new book, "THIS IS NOT HOW I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE: Remodeling Motherhood to Get the Lives We Want Today" by Kristin Maschka, a long-time member and past Board President of Mothers & More. “Money, Marriage and Power” will help us connect with each other by exploring our experiences with money, marriage and power, and discuss how concepts of “my” money, “his/her” money, and “our” money affect how we all think and act.
April 6
Member Appreciation Night
Join us for a fun night of appetizers and camaraderie! Mothers & More will provide the appetizers. Come out to get to know other members better and enjoy a carefree night of socializing. Watch your emails for more information.
April 20
Healthy Eating for Kids
Shannon Seip from Bean Sprouts, the nation's leading hip and healthy kids' café, will share tips, recipes, and ideas on how to make food fun for even the pickiest of youngsters. The Madison-based co-author of the new kids' cookbook, Bean Appetit, has appeared on Martha Stewart Radio and in Family Fun and Kiwi magazines. She will be available after the meeting to autograph copies of her new book, which will be available this evening for purchase.
May 4
Open House - Love & Logic Speaker Kari Wellhausen
Love and Logic is an approach to raising kids that provides loving support from parents while at the same time expecting kids to be respectful and responsible. What more could a parent want? Parent-child relationships are enhanced, family life becomes less strained, and we have time to enjoy our kids instead of either feeling used by them or being transformed from parent to policeman. Kari Wellhausen, certified Love and Logic facilitator, teacher in the Montessori philosophy and currently an MPS teacher, will present techniques used in Love and Logic Parenting that will help in many areas:
• • Transition times (i.e. getting ready for school/child care or getting ready for bed)
• • Dealing with children’s poor decisions
• • Sassiness and arguing
• • Tattling
Kari will then invite you to ask her how to use Love and Logic techniques to help resolve a current issue you have with your child(ren). This is a meeting you won't want to miss! Here is the flyer.
May 18
The Power of a Purse
What happens to one mother happens to all mothers. No matter what side of the white picket fence we live on, all our lives are impacted by the injustice of mothers living in poverty and abuse, simply because they have the courage and commitment to care for their children. But through our efforts, we can begin to make meaningful improvements in the lives of mothers. You will learn about ALL mother's unique economic risks, statistics about poverty and abuse and how to empower yourself and others. We are sponsoring the Waukesha Women's Center by providing them with purses to distribute to the mothers who are their clients. And while purses alone will not pull mothers out of poverty, it will give them an emotional boost, a shot of confidence and the sense that there are other mothers who care about their well-being.
June 1
Touch and Go!
This is a "hands on" meeting! Barb Schaich, a certified massage therapist, will teach us proper massage techniques to use so you can give your spouse, significant other, friend, or child a massage. She'll focus on the upper and lower back and the neck - areas where a lot of us carry our stress. You'll also learn the benefits of massage and if you'd like, you will get a chance to practice what you've learned on another participant while Barb provides feedback on your technique. Bring a mat or a pillow - this promises to be a relaxing and fun evening for everyone!
June 15
Body Sense
How long has it been since you gave yourself a time and space to rejuvenate and reconnect with yourself? Well now's the time! Jennifer Van Rossum, Psychotherapist with Cornerstone Counseling Services, will lead us through experiences that will help to increase awareness of the connection between our body, mind and spirit and how it affects our health, happiness, and the ways we cope. Members will get to experience a "snap-shot" of the group BODYSENSE (as seen in Metroparent Magazine), which Jennifer created just for moms, in which you will get to explore your world though art, movement, relaxation, music, group discussion, literature, and much more. You will leave with a refreshed approach to taking care of yourself, managing stress, and maintaining healthy relationships. Bring a mat or comfortable pillows for some floor work, and come comfortably dressed. (For those unable to be on the floor, chairs will be provided).
July 6
It's So Easy Being Green
Lynne Bisgrove, owner of Little Green Booties, will share her experiences living a more "green" life, as well as her expertise on you how you can lead a greener life. She'll talk about the benefits of going green; recycling -what, where and what to stay away from; safe plastics, safe laundry, safe toys (lead and other toxins), and give us overall good green practices. If you're in the spirit, wear something green and join us as we learn how we can help create and maintain a greener planet. Green treats will be provided!
July 20
A Taste of Cooking Club
The BEST part of Cooking Club is sampling your own creations! Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and join in the fun as Laura Kwart Moore and the Cooking Club members show us how to prepare (and then sample) cheese and chocolate fondues. The only thing you need to bring is your appetite!
August 3
Women’s Self-Defense
Are you prepared to defend yourself if someone tried to attack or rape you? If not, it's time to GET PREPARED and discover firsthand what your true physical power and strength are! Learning the techniques in this workshop could literally save your life. RSVP to Margaret West at mrs.dew@milwpc.com by Monday, August 2nd.
August 17
My Two Jobs
Do you struggle with work/life balance? Do you consider these challenges as you think about returning to the paid workforce? Join us for a discussion on the real-life challenges mothers face to balance their paid work and family/life responsibilities and the tools and resources available that work to provide better balance in our daily lives. This meeting is presented by the My Two Jobs SIG.
September 7
Financial Planning Open Forum
Join us for a casual and open-forum style meeting with guest speaker Douglas Bolter, President of Integrity Financial Advisors, LLC of Wisconsin. He is also a Registered Investment Advisor Representative with Harbour Investments, Inc. and 2007 and 2008 Division 1 Broker Dealer of the Year by Investment Advisor Magazine. The award is one of the most prestigious distinctions bestowed upon independent broker dealer firms. In 2009, Doug was voted as one of the top Personal Wealth Managers in the Milwaukee Area that scored highest in the category "Best in Client Satisfaction" in a survey spearheaded by Milwaukee Magazine. Doug will answer any questions you have about financial planning that might include these hot topics:
* What's all the buzz about Roth IRAs? What are the benefits, rules and tax implications of converting?
* How much should I be contributing to my 401-K?
* Should I be investing in stocks or bonds, or both?
* Is it wise to use online trading?
* How much life insurance should I purchase for myself, my spouse, my children?
* How can I ensure I have guaranteed income even after I've retired?
* What is the best way for me to start saving for my child's college education?
Come prepared with your own questions! Remember, no question is a bad question, and knowledge is POWER! Hope to see you there!
September 21
Open House - Navigating Through "Mommy Politics" in a World Where Everyone Parents Differently
Join us for our Fall Open House! Special guest speaker, Jennifer Jones, M.S., will join us to discuss "Mommy Politics". She is a Certified Family Life Educator and holds many STAT workshops. Come enjoy a lively discussion!
Having trouble navigating through all the "Mommy Politics"? Lacking confidence or skills to advocate for your child? With all the different parenting styles out there, how do you keep your family's ideals strong without offending your friends? Moms with kids of all ages deal with this issue.
Jennifer will teach us how to:
- understand and adapt to different personality and parenting styles
- create rules and set boundaries
- handle conflict with self confidence
- advocate for your child
- be a role model for your child
- instill these lessons into your child for healthy relationship development
STAT provides workshops specializing in modern approaches to understanding and changing human behavior.
October 5
Sensory Processing Disorders in Children
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a neurological disorder effecting a person's seven senses (yes, we have seven senses!) SPD could be diagnosed in as many as 1 in 20 children in the U.S. -- that is one child in every classroom in the United States. Come and listen to Kerri Engebrecht as she provides more details about this disorder, how you can have your child tested and therapeutic ways and strategies to help your child.
October 19
Game Night
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get together with other moms, enjoy a drink and a snack and just play a game – and play it to win and not worry that your opponent will burst into tears or throw a tantrum? We’re not talking about games like “Candy Land” or “Chutes and Ladders”. We’re talking about grown-up games like Apples to Apples, Cranium and Sequence. Join us and experience what it’d be like to attend one of our monthly Game Nights. Bring a fun game and/or a snack and we will provide the drinks. Please RSVP by OCTOBER 15th to Melissa Grabowski at melissagrabowski@wi.rr.com so she can be sure to have enough beverages for everyone!
November 2
Seasoned Moms Panel Discussion
As our children get older, we face different challenges and personal opportunities. Do you have any questions about the transition to school? Paid employment? Professional development? And more. Join our seasoned moms for a lively discussion on how to try and keep all those balls in the air, without losing your own identity. Please email Pamela Finberg at pfinberg@sbcglobal.net by October 28th with any specific questions you would like to have addressed. Hope to see you there!
November 16
Skin Care
Is your skin starting to feel dry due to the cold air? Does your face break out due to the changes in weather? Do you have unwanted hair and you’re not sure what’s the best way to remove it? Well if you have any of these questions or other issues surrounding skin care, please join us to hear Bethany, an aesthetician from Hair & Body Solutions Salon & Spa speak to us about skin care and the pros and cons to removing hair. She has 8 years of experience in the field, including work with plastic surgeons and even cadavers. We hope you can join us for a relaxed, informative meeting before the busy holiday season begins.
December 7
Holiday Christmas Party
Join all the Mothers & More families in celebrating the season! Our Annual Holiday Party will be held in place of our regular Tuesday night meeting. We'll share a meal, good company and plenty of activities for all the children. There will be crafts, stories, and even an appearance by Santa Clause. Don't forget to bring your cameras!! Please sign up via the Evite (email invite) to bring a dish to share. Mothers & More will provide the main entree for the evening. We'll plan to serve dinner at about 6:00pm with light snacks available earlier for the children.
December 21
No meeting! Happy Holidays!
January 6
New Internet Technologies
Are you feeling a little behind the times when it comes to internet networking sites, Podcasts, etc? Larry Duer, Digital Information Technologist for the Alverno College Library, will introduce us to websites and information services such as Face Book, RSS Feeds, Flickr, and Twitter. Find out how to get and listen to podcasts and other such things that are mysterious to the technologically challenged!
January 20
State of the Chapter
Let's kick off the New Year by mixing business with fun. A panel of board members will provide a Chapter update, address topics of concern based on member feedback and host a Q&A session. But this meeting isn't all about business! Bring your favorite dish to share and plan to get to know some of your fellow members. We hope you'll join us as we prepare to make 2009 our Chapter's best year yet!
February 3
Valentine Theme - Date Night Ideas/Chocolate Potluck
Has your relationship with your man become mundane after having children? Is it in need of a date tune-up? If so, this meeting is for you. Please join us February 3rd for a fun, relaxing night as we will be discussing date night ideas (just in time for Valentine's Day) that will help you and your man bring some excitement back in your relationship and rediscover each other.
February 17
Finding the right role – Vocational Personalities
Join career counselor Debra Chomicka in an interactive session about the fascinating theory of vocational personality types. You'll learn about your own type and learn how to apply this new self knowledge to your parenting and career roles, maybe even begin a journey into a new career in the future!
March 3
Managing Your Money
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March 17
Defining Movements of Women
Join Kathryn Gilbert, Associate Professor of Dance at Alverno College, to explore the way you move. Women are defined (by themselves and others) by the way they move. This workshop is designed to build awareness of daily movements and how you might be defined by them. It will also affirm movements that aid in promoting positive self-esteem.
April 7
Member Appreciation Night
Join us for a fun night of appetizers and comraderie at T.G.I. Friday's on Bluemound Road in Brookfield. Mothers & More will provide the appetizers. Come out to get to know other members better and enjoy a carefree night of socializing.
April 21
Spring Open House: Pediatric Specialists Answer Your Questions
This spring we have invited a panel of pediatric specialists, including a pediatrician, an allergist, a pediatric opthalmologist, and a pediatric dentist, to answer the questions you have about your children's health and development. Come to learn, socialize, and promote Mothers & More to the community!
May 5
What About ME?! A Mother's Day Special Topic
Have you heard it lately? The small voice inside that says, "What about me?!" Patty Jackson, Life Coach, former school teacher and mother of four will be presenting the seemingly impossible. How to take care of ME and the kids, and the.... and the... As a mother's day gift, Patty will discuss simple ways to make sure we mothers have our needs, desires and fun tank filled along with being there for our family. "When mama's happy---everybody's happy!"
May 19
Gardening with Sally
Join us while our own Sally Mullholland gives us a 101 on gardening. Sally is a UW-Extension certified Master Gardener! She will speak about soil, flowers, herbs, vegetables and her favorite - ROSES.
June 2
Educational Play and Reading Techniques for Toddlers
Join us to learn new reading and playing techniques that will enrich you and your toddler! Susan Maguire will share techniques for playing and reading with young children that will stimulate their minds and yours, improving the quality of the time you spend together. Susan has many years of teaching experience and a master’s degree in early childhood and special education.
June 16
Local Food Panel: Meet the Farmers!
Come learn about the health and economic benefits of eating "local" food – food that is produced within a few hundred miles of your home. Meet local vegetable and beef/dairy farmers and people from the food industry in order to learn about where your food comes from and how it is raised. You can use the information you learn in this meeting to make decisions about what food choices are best for your budget and your health!
July 7
Recharge Your Batteries
For many mothers R-E-S-T is a four-letter word, and moms may feel like needing rest is a sign of weakness. But Mothers & More offers all moms the opportunity to recharge their batteries, so they can feel refreshed and revitalized. Join other moms for a fun and relaxing evening as we connect with each other by talking about how important it is to take time for ourselves. We will also learn simple ways to de-stress and recharge our batteries.
July 21
Safe Kids
Come join other moms and learn important safety tips from Master Lee of JK Lee Martial Arts. This short class will teach parents how to help their kids be safe with smart tips and training that is recommended by law enforcement and martial art schools.
August 4
All Kinds of Minds
Have you noticed how different children learn differently? How do you learn and remember things? Join us this evening to discuss the 8 systems in the brain that interact to accomplish learning and realize how you can use this information to identify your children's weakness and strengths. We will also discuss "learning differences" and how to help your children use their strengths to improve the performance of weaker areas. This discussion will be based on the book "A Mind at a Time" by Dr. Mel Levine. You can also visit www.allkindsofminds.org for free tips and reading.
August 18
Portrait Photography
Do you want to learn how to take better pictures of your children and family? Join us to learn how to take better portrait and candid shots of your children from professional photographer Andrea Warp.
September 1
Fad Diets
Which diets are based on good science and which are wishful thinking, or worse, dangerous to your health? Healther Mernitz, an Assistant Professor at Alverno who specializes in biochemistry and nutrition, will help us evaluate the science behind some of the popular fad diets and weight loss schemes, practice recognizing and evaluating fad diet claims, and discuss strategies for finding accurate information on diet and health.
September 15
Make Your Money Work (for you)
Member Emily Benavente will talk to us about how to make money work, while we relax....
October 6
Breast Cancer Awareness - Decreasing your risk of disease
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As mothers we have already reduced our risk of developing breast cancer, but there are many other ways to decrease the risk of developing this disease. Come learn about how to prevent and detect breast cancer. Wear pink! Some fun pink products will also be available.
October 20
Game Night
Join us for a fun night of games and laughter! This month we will be having Game Night at St. John Vianney on one of our meeting nights. Just like our regular Game Nights that we have at members' homes, but hopefully we will have so many attendees that we will have several games going simultaneously! Please bring a snack and a fun game (just think: something other than Candy Land!) and Mothers & More will provide the drinks. We hope you can make it!
November 3
Open House - How to Maintain & Strengthen Healthy Relationships (here's the flyer)
Join us for a fun evening and hear guest speaker Kristina Erdmann, Waukesha County Director of thinkmarriage.org, discuss:
* skills to strengthen your relationship while juggling kids, jobs, volunteer activities, and everyday life;
* how to give your marriage a tune-up and keep it enjoyable; and
* ways to improve communication in your relationship and become a strong team together.
November 17
Craft Night
Bring your unfinished crafts or your best new idea and get crafty with Ann-Marie Bergman and craft club. This will be a great night for getting ahead on the scrapbooking or other project without interruptions!
Our meeting sponsor was Bright Horizons at New Berlin. At Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education Center, our children are young readers, scientists, musicians, artists & explorers who are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through discovery, language-rich experiences, a loving faculty, & friendships that begin in infancy, children who come to Bright Horizons at New Berlin build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning. We help children to see the world as an invitation to learn, grow, and live fully and prepare them to approach school and academics with skills, confidence, and the drive to succeed. If you are exploring child care and early education options, we extend a warm welcome to you and your family to contact us and learn more about our infant, toddler, preschool, private 4 year-old kindergarten and school-age programs for learning developed by early childhood education experts. We invite you to visit the community page of our website to connect with other parents through our Mom to Mom blog; explore parent resources, information & activities designed for you and your family on our Growing at Bright Horizons site; and hear from experts pertaining to strategies, tips, resources, & news about current parenting issues through our e-family news. Whether you are exploring child care & early education options for your family or not, Bright Horizons offers you a helping hand in your journey into parenthood. We look forward to meeting you! Annmarie LaBonte, Center Director, berl@brighthorizons.com; www.brighthorizons.com/newberlin
Culligan Water (www.culligan.com) donated the water for our meeting.
December 1
A Taste of Wine Club
Join us as our Wine Club SIG hosts a fun night of wine tasting & food! No matter what your experience or taste in wine, throw on some holiday clothes and come out for some adult holiday fun. Bring an appetizer or bottle of wine to share. Any questions, contact Karen Eidem.
Our meeting is sponsored by Hair & Body Solutions Salon & Spa. We are a full service salon & spa committed to our guests to create a relaxing and comfortable environment to slip away to when you are in need of rejuvenation & relaxation. As 1 out of 110 Reken Elite Salons in the USA, we offer a full line for hair care along with amazing spa experiences. Our massage therapists provide health improving relaxation, therapeutic, maternity & sport massages. The esthetic dept specializes in anti-aging & renewing facials. We also recently launched an entire skin care line for teens. We proudly use Dermalogica Skin Care. Our nail dept provides both natural & artificial nail services. Our pedicure thrones will make you feel like "Queen for the Day" with a variety of healing and beneficial pedicures. Visit our website for money saving coupons at www.hairandbodysolutions.com. We would like the opportunity to serve you and we hope you enjoy your experience as much as we enjoy providing it to you! Truly yours in service, Dawn Panfil, owner, and the entire staff at Hair & Body Solutions Salon & Spa located by Target in Moorland Commons Mall in New Berlin.
December 15
Holiday Party - Around the World in One Night
Come celebrate the season with all of the Mothers & More families. We'll share a meal, good company, and there will be plenty of craft tables and other seasonal activities for all the children. Santa is even going to make an appearance to wish everyone Happy Holidays and pose for pictures with those who are interested. Please see your evite for further details. Please contact Erika McClean with any questions.
January 1
No meeting tonight
January 15
Financial Fitness
Help us welcome Financial Consultant, Mark Zalewski, as he gives us tips on how to spend and save money in a smart way. Mark is a veteran in the field and is up to date on all the different ways we can invest today to spend in our later, smarter years.