June 2013

Summer is in full swing here in So Cal. We are taking a break from our regular activities and will go on a few outings with the kiddos!

Meet some animals at the LA Zoo, Thursday, June 6th. We will meet right inside the front entrance next to the seal-viewing window at 10. If you'd like, let us know you plan to come either here in a comment or on our FB page and we will be sure to wait for you. Pack a lunch or buy lunch from one of their venues.

Ticket Prices:
$17 - Adults (ages 13 & up)
$14 - Seniors (62 & up)
$12 - Children (2-12)
Free - Children (under 2)
Free - Members
Parking is Free

On the 19th we are heading to the LA Arboretum. We will meet up for their Bookworms Storytelling. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early to meet up. Someone from the Arboretum will meet us at the front entrance and walk us to the storytelling location in the Arboretum. It's fun and involves a little craft for the kids to take home. Pack a lunch if you'd like!

Ticket Prices:
$8 - Adults
$6 - Students & Seniors
$3 - Children (ages 5-12)
Free - Children under 5
Free - Members

Parking is Free

June 2013
Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
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2	3	4	5	6 LA Zoo 10am Meet inside front entrance	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16 Father’s Day	17	18	19 LA Arboretum Bookworms Storytelling 10am Meet at front entrance 9:50am	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30

May 2013

This Thursday is our last MOPS meeting of the year! If you haven't had a chance to check it out, don't feel shy about coming! Take some time out to be still, hear an encouraging word, and gather as friends.There is still room at our tables, and moms eager to welcome you! Join us to hear Michelle Harrington speak about building our house upon a rock. She will be addressing physical and spiritual health. 

Then on the 16th we are heading to the park for a toy & clothing swap. Bring any gently used toys and children's clothing you would like to donate and take home some new-to-you treasures from a friend! Bring a sack lunch if you like!

We are officially taking a break for the Summer, but there will be a few informal gatherings, like a water play date and possibly a trip to the Arboretum. Will get those plans posted as soon as they're made! Blessings!

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wed	Thursday	Fri	Saturday
			1	2  Playgroup @ Gallego home 9:30-11:30 322 N. Washington Ave. Glendora *Free Ladies Night out 6-9pm Allure in Downtown Glendora	3	4
5	6	7	8	9 MOPS @ Cornerstone 9:30-11:30	10	11
12	13	14	15	16  End of Year Clothing & Toy Swap Kahler Russell Park 10am 735 N Glendora Ave Covina 10:00am	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

Playgroup and Night Out

The end of the year is coming quickly.  Here is what's happening this week for moms!

Mommy MeetUp Play Group is Thursday, May 2nd at 9:30am at Vanessa's home (322 N. Washington in Glendora).  This will be our last playgroup of the year. 

The kids get to play while the moms get to chat
We will have food and coffee!

Thursday is also our Ladies Night Out

Join us for a casual night out with friends

 

After hours refreshments and beauty services

At Allure in Downtown Glendora

180 N. Glendora Avenue

Thursday, May 2^nd, 6-9pm

Available services include: Massage($20), Facial($25), Brow Wax($18), Lip Wax ($10)

You do not need to purchase a service to attend this event.  Feel free to pass this on to a friend who may need a night out!

Hope to see you Thursday!

Strawberry Picking

This Thursday, April 18th, we are heading to Cal Poly Pomona to pick strawberries!

Meet us at 10am at the Farm Store, 4102 S. University Dr., Pomona. Strawberries we will pick cost $2.99/basket. Vanessa will also have a little craft for the kids. Stay a little longer and eat your packed lunch at the picnic tables next to the store. Leave a comment or send a message if you have any questions!

April 2013

Hi there!

Did you happen to notice the sky this evening? Rays of light reaching to touch the earth. Rolling clouds floating, making way for clearer skies tomorrow. I love changing skies and changing seasons. Spring is here! And we have a few springy events lined up for our sweet mom's group! 

April 2013
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wed	Thursday	Fri	Saturday
	1	2	3	4 Update: informal playtime at Kahler Russell Park 10am 735 N Glendora Ave Covina	5	6
7	8	9	10	11 MOPS @ Cornerstone 9:30-11:30 Carolyn Carney shares on "A Table Prepared" craft: homemade spice rub	12	13
14	15	16	17	18  Strawberry Picking @ Cal Poly Pomona 10am (Pending on availability of crop)	19	20
21	22	23	24	25 Fundraiser Craft-Making Night Time TBA Laura Tapia's Home	26	27
28	29	30

Fire Station Tour

Hi Everyone!

Just a reminder that tomorrow is our Mommy Meetup field trip to the Gladstone Fire Station (650 E. Gladstone St).  It is right next to Gladstone Park on Gladstone Ave.  We have a tour set up with one of the firemen at 10am and he will be showing us around the fire station.  Afterwards we will enjoy lunch at the park (which is right next to the fire station).  Bring your lunch and some curious kids and enjoy a morning out!
If you are planning to join us, please send a quick comment or email so we have an idea of numbers and so we know who to wait for before starting the tour. 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

January 2013

Happy New Year to you! I just love new things, don't you? A new sunrise, or a new bouquet of flowers. New beginnings. New self! I am reminded of God's promise in Revelation 21, "And He who sits on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' And He said, 'Write, for these words are faithful and true.' (v. 5). Perhaps our new things are shadows of God making all things new in the end.

This month at MOPS, Laura Tapia will share with us about organization from the inside out. What a great topic to kick off our new year!  We will be making a photo/message board or a clip organizer for that pile of bows.  You will be asked to bring ½ yard of a fabric of your choice and some ribbon for this project. Registration is still open! The cost for MOPS is $30 for the year, and your first meeting is free. So bring a friend or two and be encouraged by a very real and welcoming group of moms.

Our field trip this month is to San Dimas Canyon Park, 1628 N. Sycamore Canyon Rd. San Dimas, CA 91773. They have a fairly new playground, swings, sand area, and a nature center. Feel free to pack a lunch or some snacks. We went here last year as a group and it was super fun! 

January 2013
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wed	Thursday	Fri	Saturday
		1	2	3 (No Playgroup) Happy New Year!	4	5
6	7	8	9	10 MOPS @  Cornerstone  9:30-11:30 Laura Tapia shares about organization	11	12
13	14	15	16	17  San Dimas Canyon Park 10:00	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31