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What We DoPlaygroups
Children's Activities Monthly Meeting Seasonal Parties Sunshine Network The Buddy System Moms Activities Service Projects Parenting Workshops Newsletter Most moms join the MOMS Club® of Hopkinton for two reasons: to provide an opportunity for their children to meet other kids and to meet other moms themselves. Our mission is to offer a variety of opportunities to achieve these goals: PLAYGROUPS - A small group of moms and their kids that get together on a regular basis (most weekly). Groups are generally formed based on children's ages. A great opportunity to share the experiences, fears, and joys that motherhood brings with each new stage of your child's development, and a great way to make fantastic friends. CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES - Our children's activities give kids a chance to meet other kids, to learn a new skill, or mostly to have fun. We offer a variety of activities for each age group from infants, toddlers, preschool and on. Many activities are free (such as park days and stroller socials), while others have admission fees (usually nominal). Some examples include:
SEASONAL PARTIES - More festive than our regular monthly meetings, we have seasonal parties a few times a year. These events include special crafts, activities and treats for the kids. They are usually held in the afternoons so that preschool and school-age children can attend too.
THE BUDDY SYSTEM - You've just joined the MOMS Club of Hopkinton, but you're not sure how to get involved. The buddy system is for you! The buddy system pairs you with up with another mom, usually with a child close in age to your own. It's an opportunity for you to get a first-hand introduction to the MOMS Club and to make a friend in the process.
SERVICE PROJECTS - As a chapter of the International MOMS Club, we are chartered to complete at least one charitable, humanitarian or social welfare project related to children each year. Specifically, the MOMS Club of Hopkinton has set out to support others in our community and surrounding communities, to promote the health and welfare of children and their families, and to involve our own children as much as possible to teach them the value of contributing to one's community and helping others. With this in mind, we've supported several local charitable organizations, including Project Just Because, the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center, the Hopkinton Food Pantry, and the Metrowest Pediatric Unit. And we're always on the lookout for ways to help. PARENTING WORKSHOPS - The MOMS Club hosts workshops on a variety of subjects that are of interest to parents, such as "Positive Guidance", "Preschool Readiness", and "Toilet Training". These workshops are typically in the evening and are open to the non-members.
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MONTHLY MEETING - The monthly meeting is an opportunity for moms to get together over a cup of coffee and hear what's going on with the MOMS Club. It also gives our kids a chance to play and socialize, too. We've had officers speak on safety, discussions about picking a preschool, and even entertainment for the kids (a clown and a storyteller).
SUNSHINE NETWORK - You just delivered your first child, you're utterly exhausted, and you're not sure which way is up. Welcome to motherhood. You have plenty to worry about, so let us take one worry off your list. The Sunshine Network is for moms who just had a child (first, second. fifth), or have been put on bedrest, or have a family illness to contend with. At your request, we will deliver a week's worth of delicious meals to your doorstep (dessert too!).
MOMS ACTIVITIES - While your child is no doubt the center of your universe, we all need a little time focused on our own interests. We offer several special interest groups, including book club, bunco, and scrapbooking. And we have a monthly Moms' Night Out!
NEWSLETTER - The place to find out what's going on this month - new members, new babies, activities for kids and mom, our latest service project, the agenda for the monthly meeting. as well as information about local events and local services and businesses. Delivered fresh to your email (or via snail mail, if you don't have email)!