Post date: Nov 19, 2009 5:58:2 AM
Mothers of Brisbane Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Attending: Jessica Aloft, Jessica Tiaia, Jen Robinson, DeeDee Porter, Vicki Lewis
Special Announcements
Vicki Lewis has joined us as the new outreach coordinator arranging meals, etc. for new moms. Welcome to the board! And a huge thank you to Wendy for the past year and a half of dedicated service!
Special Events
Free Hula Hooping Jam at the 23 Club
This fun event will take place every Wednesday evening. Check out: http://www.myspace.com/the23club for all the details
MOB Family Brunch
Our weekly gathering is back on! This time it's in the form of a delicious brunch held on the 1st Sunday of every month at Mangiare Cafe from 8:00am until 1:00pm. We'll have a special menu and toys for the tots so come on down for your coffee, pancakes and fun with other local families. Thanks to Ina and Jen for organizing!
Keep an eye out for all of the upcoming holiday events including...
Festival of Lights - Sunday, Dec. 6th, 5:30 - 8pm
Caroling starts at Madhouse at 5:30, meet at Community Park at 6pm for music, tree lighting, and a visit from Santa. Don't miss this wonderful Brisbane tradition!
Santa Comes to Brisbane - Saturday, Dec. 19th, in the afternoon (hours TBA)
The Brisbane Women's Club hosts Santa's visit each year - get your picture taken with Santa, arts & crafts, and a toy for every child. Free!
MOB Caroling - Sunday, Dec. 20th, 6:30 - 8pm
Bring your jingle bells and candles-in-cups and join other MOB families for old-fashioned caroling through central Brisbane. Songsheets provided.
Meetings
Our new schedule for our general membership meetings has us gathering every other month (still on the second Thursday of the month from 7-9pm at Mangiare.) Our next meeting will be in January when we are looking to gather a group to volunteer for a local non-profit. More details soon!
MOB Board still meets 1st Thursdays at Bamboo Garden restaurant, 301 Visitacion - all members welcome.
Upcoming and Ongoing
Playgym - Fridays 10am-12pm at the Brisbane Community Center (250 Visitacion)
Playgym is in full swing! Come see what all the fun is about. Contact Jessica A. at j.aloft@gmail.com if you want to help by being a volunteer closer. Volunteers get free admission for their child/ren!
Storytime
Lots of fun for everyone so come on down to the library on Mondays & Wednesdays at 11:30am AND 2nd Saturdays at 11am