NEWSLETTER
January/February 2006

 

Letter from the President

Happy New Year!  I know it seems a little late for a new year greeting, but we didn’t have  an “official” newsletter for January!  I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and have  started the year off on the right foot!  It is February and I am finally getting back into a  “normal” routine again.  February is the shortest month of the year, so it will be March  before we know it.  And, then Spring.  And, then Summer. Yes!  I know I am getting  ahead of myself here.

Thankfully the winter has been pretty bearable this year.  On those mild winter days we  get a little taste of the warmer months ahead and getting back to spending time outside.   We made it around the entire zoo on a mild January day.  How many times have you  done that during the middle of Winter?

As the season starts to change from cold to warm we have plenty to look forward to!   Here are a few things that are happening:
•  We have several moms that are expecting their second, third or fourth child.  See  page 3 for more details.  Congratulations and Best Wishes for a terrific  pregnancy, easy labor and delivery, and healthy happy babies!   
•  We have the MOMS Club® Regional Luncheon in April where we will meet  several moms from the surrounding area and states.  This event will be a lot of  fun as well as very informative and inspiring.   
•  We will soon start our election process for the new board. 
•  And, we will be working on a few fundraisers and service projects.

There are only a few more months of cold left in Michigan and it will go by so fast for  most, if not all of us – except our children.  Let’s make the best out of all of our indoor  events like play dates, skating, parties and mall walking.  Again, Happy New Year to all  of you and here’s to a great 2006!   

Kim
 

 

Valentine Party!

Please join your MOMS® Club friends on Friday, February 10th to celebrate Valentine's Day. An email for the pot-luck and Valentine exchange has been sent, so please sign up! And don't forget to wear your red and pink! If you'd like to coordinate future parties, the Party ChairMOM position is open!

 

Pamper Yourself for Awhile

The Ladies of the MOMS® Club of Berkley will be spending an evening at the spa and we want you to join us. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, the 1st of March to enjoy an evening of nail polish, bubbles and good conversation. We'll be hosting a private party at a spa in Royal Oak, please ask a board member for location. The spa offers manicures, pedicures, facials and nack and shoulder massages. Prices vary depending on the service you request. The spa will provide a cheese and cracker tray and we can bring our own beverages and any other goodies to eat. Please RSVP to Kathy if you're interested or if you need further information.

 

"MOMS ARE STARS"
International MOMS Club®
Midwest Central Regional Luncheon

April 8, 2006 • Lansing, MI

Talk to a board member today about registration
Cost:
$35 if postmarked by 3/11/06
$40 if postmarked 3/13/06 - 3/27/06

It's getting closer. Only one month away! If you are attending, you will need to write a check made payable to MOMS Club of Berkley and get it to Kathy by 3/9. The $35 fee includes lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, speakers and meeting a ton of MOMS Club members. You can also pre buy basket raffle tickets - 6 for $5 or 1 for $1.

We can all carpool and have a great day together. MOMS morning to early evening out! We will leave Berkley at approximately 8 am and return around 6 pm. Let the dads know what it feels like to be with the kids for a "full days work".

 

Weekly Winter Playgroups are a Success!

From the attendance at our weekly playgroups, it appears thay are helping us all cope with winter! Thank you to those who volunteered in January and those MOMS® hostessing in February. Please check the calendar for upcoming playgroups! This is a must for next winter too! If you would like to sign up for a date in March, please let the board know. Hopefully soon we can resume our playdates at the park!

 

January/February quotes

 "Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right."

-Oprah Winfrey

 

In honor of football season being over and Detroit successfully hosting Super Bowl XL!  
“The reason women don't play football is because eleven of them would never wear the same outfit in public. ”

  - Phyllis Diller

 

 “If the only prayer you ever say is Thank you, it will be enough”

- Meister Eckhart

 

 

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