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MOMS Group: May 28 at Shaw's

 
Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, May 28 for a social night out at 6:00 p.m. at Shaw's Patio Bar & Grill (1051 W. Magnolia, Fort Worth, 76104, 817-926-2116, ShawsPatio.com). Please note no child care is provided for social nights out. We look forward to seeing you!
 
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MOMS Group on May 14: Staying safe day-to-day; plus… topics through late September

 
MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) will meet Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 224. Join us for some practical tips on staying safe in our day-to-day routines. Helen Williamson will talk to us about ways to be safe and will show us some basic self defense moves. Wear comfortable clothes and feel free to bring questions and suggestions of your own.
 

Child care is available by contacting Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701) to make a reservation. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner or a snack to share if you wish, and as always, we'd love for you to bring a friend who is seeking fellowship with other moms. We look forward to seeing you!
 
Future MOMS Group events: May 28: Social Night Out at Shaw's Burgers. (Please note no child care is provided for the social nights out.); June 11: Volunteering at Annual Conference worship service; June 25: Help with VBC crafts; July 9: Social Night Out at Palio's Pizza; July 23: Parenting by Design; August 13: Social Night Out at Rodeo Goat; August 27: Fun Photography Apps; September 10: Social Night Out at Painting With a Twist; September 24: Planning Meeting.
 
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MOMS Group on May 14: Staying safe day-to-day; plus read topics list through late September

 
MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) will meet Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 224. Join us for some practical tips on staying safe in our day-to-day routines. Helen Williamson will talk to us about ways to be safe and will show us some basic self defense moves. Wear comfortable clothes and feel free to bring questions and suggestions of your own.
 

Child care is available by contacting Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701) to make a reservation. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner or a snack to share if you wish, and as always, we'd love for you to bring a friend who is seeking fellowship with other moms. We look forward to seeing you!
 
Future MOMS Group events: May 28: Social Night Out at Shaw's Burgers. (Please note no child care is provided for the social nights out.); June 11: Volunteering at Annual Conference worship service; June 25: Help with VBC crafts; July 9: Social Night Out at Palio's Pizza; July 23: Parenting by Design; August 13: Social Night Out at Rodeo Goat; August 27: Fun Photography Apps; September 10: Social Night Out at Painting With a Twist; September 24: Planning Meeting.
 
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MOMS Group on April 23: planning of future activities

 
Join MOMS Group for its next meeting on Tuesday, April 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 224. The group will be planning for future MOMS activities. Please come and share your ideas!
 

Child care is available by contacting Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701) to make a reservation. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner or a snack to share if you wish; and, as always, we'd love for you to bring a friend who is seeking fellowship with other moms. We look forward to seeing you!
 
Read more about MOMS Group.
 
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MOMS Group for April 9: "Healthy Kids, Healthy Homes"

 
The next MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) meeting is Tuesday, April 9, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 224. Guest presenter Carol Spencer will speak about "Healthy Kids, Healthy Homes." Ever wondered how to make your home environment healthier for your family? Join us to discover ways to create an even healthier home! You'll learn about the issues and affordable solutions.
 

Child care is available by contacting Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701) to make a reservation. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner or a snack to share if you wish; and, as always, we'd love for you to bring a friend who is seeking fellowship with other moms. We look forward to seeing you!
 
Read more at about MOMS Group.
 
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MOMS Group on March 26: Mission Moments

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) for its next meeting on Tuesday, March 26, from 6-8 p.m. in Room 224. The group will be discussing "Mission Moments." Come learn about mission and volunteer projects that other moms are involved in (or want to be involved in). If you know about any mission opportunities in which moms might want to participate, we'd love for you to share it with us.
 
We also invite you to bring items for the church's Adopt-a-Soldier project; packaged items like jerky, cookies, Ramen noodles, sports drink mixes; even movies or playing cards.
 
Child care is available by contacting Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701) to make a reservation. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner or a snack to share if you wish, and as always, we'd love for you to bring a friend who is seeking fellowship with other moms. We look forward to seeing you!
 
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MOMS Group discussing estate planning on February 26; spouses invited

 
Join us Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 6-8 p.m. in Room 222 (note room change) for a presentation on Family Estate Planning. Karen Sanderson, one of our MOMS with a background in insurance, will talk with us about life insurance; and Ryan Scharar, an Arborlawn member as well as a CPA and attorney, will be with us to share great information about such legal issues as medical power of attorney, advance directives, trusts, guardianships, and wills. We invite you to bring your spouse to this important conversation. 
 

Child care will be provided; just contact Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701) to make a reservation. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner or a snack to share if you wish, and as always, we'd love for you to bring a friend who is seeking fellowship with other moms. Read more about MOMS Group.
 
We look forward to seeing you!
 
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MOMS Group for Jan. 22: "From Worrier to Warrior"

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 224. Inspirational speaker Rebecca Carrell will present on moving "From Worrier to Warrior."
 
Feel free to bring friends from outside Arborlawn who are looking for support and friendship from fellow moms. You are invited to bring a snack to share if you'd like to and/or bring a brown bag dinner.
 
Child care is available; please contact Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701). We look forward to seeing you!
 
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MOMS Group: January 8 meeting starts busy winter/spring

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) to kick off 2013 on Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 224. We'll gather for a casual social night to catch up after the holidays.
 

MOMS Group invites women to journey to become strong, positive, and confident Christian mothers. Participants have the unique opportunity to share the joys and challenges of parenting with other Christians; socialize with other moms striving to live a Christian life; make a meaningful difference to the community through mission and outreach; and explore and learn strategies for applying Biblical principles to the raising of children.
 
We are a laid back group that meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month (please note this change in schedule) in Room 224 (unless noted otherwise). We generally spend the first part of our gatherings visiting and sharing snacks before we begin our discussion or activity. Please feel free to invite friends from outside Arborlawn who are looking for support and friendship from fellow mothers. You are invited to bring a snack to share if you would like to, and feel free to bring a brown bag dinner.
 
Childcare is provided during each gathering, and you will need to contact Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701) to make a reservation. Questions? Contact Jennifer Bellamy.
 
Here's the MOMS Group schedule for winter/spring 2013:
 
January 8: Social gathering
January 22: "From Worrier to Warrior"
February 12: Best date night ideas
February 26: Family estate planning
March 12: Social gathering / finish your craft night
March 26: Mission moments
April 9: Healthy kids, healthy homes
April 23: Summer 2013 planning meeting
May 14: Self-defense techniques
May 28: Social gathering
June 11: Fitness at home
 
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MOMS Group: Christmas cookie exchange on Dec. 18

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) for our next gathering on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 224. We'll celebrate the Christmas season with a cookie exchange and share our favorite family holiday traditions.
 

How to join in the fun for our MOMS cookie exchange: Bring 2 dozen cookies (or bars, etc.) packaged in 4 bags of 6 cookies each. Type or write out the recipe and attach to each bag. You can be as creative or simple as your mind and time allow! If you do not have time to bake cookies and choose to purchase them instead, just include the store name where they were purchased. All cookie bags will be placed together and each MOM who brought cookies will be able to select 4 different bags of cookies to take home. Happy Baking!
 
Feel free to bring friends from outside Arborlawn who are looking for support and friendship from fellow moms. You are invited to bring a snack to share if you'd like to. Child care is available by contacting Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701). We look forward to seeing you!
 
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Mothers of all ages invited to social sponsored by MOMS Group on November 13

 
Mothers of all ages are welcome to be the guests of MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Join them for Generation of Moms, an  evening of fellowship, mixing, and mingling  over desserts and coffee.
 

This is a great time for all mothers at Arborlawn to meet one another and learn about the many ministries offered here, including the MOMS Group. Contact Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701) to make a reservation for the nursery.
 
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Generations of MOMS social for all mothers on Nov. 13

 
Calling all Arborlawn Moms! Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. in the Family Life Center for our Generation of Moms meeting for an evening of fellowship with all mothers. This is a casual social meeting where we will mix and mingle with other Arborlawn moms over desserts and coffee hosted by the MOMS Group. This is a great time for all mothers at Arborlawn to meet one another and learn about the many ministries offered at Arborlawn, including the MOMS Group. A nursery is available; please contact Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701) to make a reservation.
 
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MOMS Group meeting Oct. 16: recipe exchange

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) for our next gathering on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 224 for a social evening and recipe exchange. Bring a copy of your favorite recipe to share, and we'll make sure everyone gets a copy.
 
Feel free to bring friends from outside Arborlawn who are looking for support and friendship from fellow moms. You are invited to bring a snack to share if you'd like to. We look forward to seeing you!
 
Child care is available by contacting please contact Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701).
 
Here are the remainder of our autumn topics: Nov. 6, Generations of moms; Nov. 20, No MOMS Group for Thanksgiving week; Dec. 4, Social; Dec. 18, Christmas party, cookie exchange, sharing favorite family holiday traditions.
 
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MOMS Group on October 2: planning and mission focus

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) for our next gathering on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 224 for a planning meeting. We will also be collecting items for the Warm Place. For information about this mission collection, please contact Melissa Hedger.
 

Feel free to bring friends from outside Arborlawn who are looking for support and friendship from fellow moms. You are invited to bring a snack to share if you'd like to. Child care is available by contacting Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701).
 
We look forward to seeing you!
 
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MOMS Group starting autumn semester on September 4

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) for our next gathering on Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 224. This will be a casual social week, so come hang out and get to know other moms! Upcoming topics: Sept. 18, Stranger Danger; Oct. 2, Spring planning meeting and mission project; Oct. 16, Social and recipe exchange; Nov. 6, Generations of moms; Nov. 20, No MOMS Group for Thanksgiving week; Dec. 4, Social; Dec. 18, Christmas party, cookie exchange, sharing favorite family holiday traditions.
 
Feel free to bring friends from outside Arborlawn who are looking for support and friendship from fellow moms. You are invited to bring a snack to share if you'd like to. Child care is available by contacting please contact Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701). We look forward to seeing you!
 
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MOMS Group plans fun and busy autumn

 
MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) invites women to journey to become strong, positive, and confident Christian mothers. The group meets on the first and third Tuesdays each month from 6-8 p.m. in Room 224.
 

Participants have the unique opportunity to share the joys and challenges of parenting with other Christians; socialize with others striving to live a Christian life; make a meaningful difference to the community through mission and outreach; and explore and learn strategies for applying Biblical principles to the raising of children. Women from outside Arborlawn are definitely welcome to join the group.
 
The fall topics include: Sept. 4, Social; Sept. 18, Stranger Danger; Oct. 2, Spring planning and mission project; Oct. 16, Social and recipe exchange; Nov. 6, Generations of moms; Nov. 20, No MOMS meeting for Thanksgiving week; Dec. 4, Social; and Dec. 18, Christmas party, cookie exchange, and sharing favorite family holiday traditions.
 
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MOMS Group discussing prayer with and for kids on August 7

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) for our next gathering on Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 224. Our topic is prayer, and we’ll focus on praying for and with our kids.
 
Feel free to bring friends from outside Arborlawn who are looking for support and friendship from fellow moms. You are invited to bring a snack to share if you’d like to.
 
Child care is available by contacting please contact Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701).
 
We look forward to seeing you!
 
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MOMS Group having holiday picnic July 3 on the playground

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) for our next gathering on Tuesday, July 3 from 6-8 p.m. We'll have a picnic at the church playground 4th of July style! 
 
Bring your kids, spouse, other family, and a picnic dinner. Please note the change of location and that we'll be giving the wonderful nursery staff a night off since this is an activity for the whole family. 
 
Feel free to bring friends from outside Arborlawn who are looking for support and friendship from fellow moms and dads.
 
We look forward to seeing you!
 
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MOMS to learn about water safety on June 19

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) for our next meeting on Tuesday, June 19 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 224 for a presentation on water safety and drowning prevention. Terri Ford, Cook Children's Hospital's Safe Kids Tarrant County Coordinator, will educate us about how we can prevent unintentional childhood injury around water.
 
Feel free to bring friends from outside Arborlawn who are looking for support and friendship from fellow mothers. You are also invited to bring a snack to share for a light snack supper if you are able. Please contact Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701) to make a reservation for childcare.
 
We look forward to seeing you!
 
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MOMS Group discussing kids nutrition on June 5

 
Join MOMS Group (Mothers Offering Mutual Support) for our next meeting on Tuesday, June 5 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 222 (make note of the room change) for a presentation on kids nutrition. Texas Health Resources dietician Rachel Simmons will discuss the basic developmental characteristics of toddlers and preschoolers that relate to food and eating, nutrient needs of special importance for those age groups, and meal and snack ideas.
 
Feel free to bring friends from outside Arborlawn who are looking for support and friendship from fellow mothers. You are also invited to bring a snack to share for a light snack supper if you are able. Childcare is provided during each gathering; for a child care reservation, contact Nell Cantwell (817-731-0701).
 
Read more about our group at ArborlawnUMC.org/moms.
 
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