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Meetings:
- Regular meetings are usually held every 2nd Tuesday and 4th Monday of the month at 7PM.
- Visitors are welcome to attend 2 mom-only activities or meetings before becoming a member.
Upcoming
Game Night -- Monday, October 26 -- OFF SITE LOCATION -- We're going to meet at a member's clubhouse for some fun, silly games along with snacks and drinks. Please join us!
The Passion Test -- Tuesday, November 10 -- Laura Wade will be our guest speaker for this meeting. Based on the book by Janet Attwood, "The Passion Test" provides a simple, powerful way to clarify your life's passion, define your life's purpose, and begin living the life of your dreams. Laura will be giving away a special door prize tonight!
NO MEETING -- Monday, November 23 -- This meeting is cancelled because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Stress-Free Holiday Gathering -- Tuesday, December 8 -- OFF SITE LOCATION -- This has become a holiday tradition for our chapter! Bring holiday cards to write, gifts to wrap, or presents to make. If you're ahead of the game and don't need to finish anything up for the holidays, just come and chat with your friends.
Past Meeting Topics:
Deals Around Town -- Monday, September 28 --
Round Robin -- Tuesday, September 15 -- A speed dating-style meeting, meant to give new and prospective members the chance to meet and get to know each other in a lively manner. Bring yourself and your sense of humor!
Financial Planning for Families -- Tuesday, August 11 -- Ed, husband to our membership chair, will be leading this meeting for us! He will discuss various aspects of family finances and address any questions or concerns we may have.
Healthy Food Choices -- July 27, 2009 -- Our very own Rachel and Melanie led this meeting. The main focus was on making healthy food choices for our families, as well as getting the good stuff into picky eaters. Rachel and Melanie did a wonderful job leading this discussion!
Game Night -- July 14, 2009
Guiding Kids Through the Money Maze -- June 22, 2009 -- We discussed early financial education and how this education impacts us as adults.
Kids in the Valley Adventuring (KIVA) -- June 9, 2009 -- Guest speaker Ashley Donahue, one of the founders of KIVA, shared information on her free family nature club. She also led a discussion on how to encourage children and families to explore nature together.
Hollins Climbing Wall -- April 27, 2009 -- We will be taking our meeting to Hollins University for an adventurous evening on the climbing wall!
What are Birth Doulas & How Can They Help You? – April 14, 2009 –Guest speaker Lindsay McKinnon is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and Doula. Please join us as we share birth stories and learn about what birth doulas do (and don't do); and how they help support moms and their birth partners during labor and childbirth for an empowering and positive experience.
Family Volunteering – March 23, 2009 – A discussion about the benefits of volunteering as a family. We also discussed family volunteering opportunities within the Roanoke Valley.
Preferred Learning Style – February 23, 2009 – Adults, as well as children, learn in a variety of ways. At this meeting, we discussed the different learning modalities and how they apply to life. Additionally, we discussed how to identify our children's preferred learning styles. This information will help us to capitalize on their educational strengths.
It Worked for Me: Romance/Relationships – February 10, 2009 – A casual meeting about keeping the spark in our marriage/partnership. Chocolate fondue and dessert wines helped us “get in the mood”.
Budget-Friendly Recipe Swap – January 26, 2009 – We shared our favorite budget-friendly, healthy recipes. Tips on saving in the grocery store were also discussed.
Game Night – January 13, 2009 – A night of games, fun, and laughter shared with friends.
Managing Mommy Stress and Anger – November 11, 2008 – Andy Matzner, a licensed therapist who helps run a postpartum stress group, was our guest speaker. We discussed postpartum depression, as well as stress and anger that goes along with being a mother. Stress-reduction techniques and communication skills were also presented.
Working with your Child’s Teacher – October 27, 2008 – The director of Community School was our guest speaker. She presented ways to improve communication between home and school.
It Worked for Me – October 14, 2008 – An exchange of ideas about how to solve everyday motherhood concerns. All age groups were addressed, with many helpful ideas and suggestions!
Round Robin – September 22, 2008 -- A speed-dating-style meeting designed to get to know your fellow members. Filled with engaging conversations and more than a few laughs!
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Directions to Community School:
Most of our meetings are located in the Community High School building, on the corner of Campell and 2nd Streets downtown.
From the Elm Street exit (Exit 6 on 581), turn towards Downtown (Community Hospital area). Turn right onto Jefferson and drive several blocks until you reach Campbell. Turn left onto Campbell. The Community High School building will be on your left, where Campbell intersects Second Street. The building is on the SE corner of this intersection, diagonally across the street from the Roanoke Times building.The Community High School looks like an old bank building. The best way to recognize the building is by the large blue sign on the building for the "Blue Ridge Business Journal". We meet on the first floor, just inside the entrance to the building. There is plenty of free on-street parking on Campbell Ave. directly in front of the building, across the street, and across the intersection in front of the
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