Issue #44 – 175+ members & GROWING! Summer 2014

JULY 2014

4th— Independence Day!

8th— 6:30pm, Mom’s Night Out Ruby Tuesdays, Dewitt

SEPTEMBER 2014

1st— Labor Day

3rd— 6:30pm, Mom’s Night Out Ruby Tuesdays, Dewitt

AUGUST 2014

3rd— 10am Summer Family Picnic, Santaro Park

6th— 6:30pm, Mom’s Night Out Ruby Tuesdays, Dewitt

Summer FUN! MMM Summer

Play Dates check the MMM Facebook page for more details & to RSVP

Tuesday, July 1st 10am, Ryder Park, Dewitt Wednesday, July 9th 11am, Green Lakes

Saturday, July 19th 10am, Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Friday, July 25th 10am, Shove Park

Sunday, August 3rd 10am, MMM Family Picnic

Thursday, August 7th 5pm, Niki’s House of Bounce (both locations)

July 1/2— Hotel Transylvania & The Smurfs 2

July 8/9— Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 & The Pirates: Band of Misfits

July 15/16— Arthur Christmas & Despicable Me 2

July 22/23— The Lego Movie & Free Birds

July 29/30— The Adventures of Tintin & Rise of the Guardians

Aug 5/6— Kung Fu Panda 2 & Madagascar 3

Aug 12/13— The Croods & Epic

Aug 19/20— Turbo & Walking with Dinosaurs

Aug 26/27— Mr. Peabody and Sherman & Rio 2

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Multiple Moms Mingle www.multiplemomsmingle.com

Executive Board

PRESIDENT & FOUNDER Kelly Carter

VICE PRESIDENT Mary Wood

TREASURER Kristen Klaben

RECORDING SECRETARY Amanda Fosberg

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Cyndi Rizzo

Committee Roll Call can be found on the final page of this publication

NAME: Mary Wood

EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITION: Vice President

OCCUPATION: Stay at Home Mom

FAMILY INFO: husband Daniel, twin daughters Emily & Kate age 8, baby girl Genevieve age 2

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A MEMBER OF MMM: 8 years

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ON THE EXECUTIVE BOARD: 5 years

OTHER COMMITTEES/ROLES IN THE CLUB: Membership, newsletter & webmaster

INTERESTS/HOBBIES: anything crafty, crochet, & cooking

HOW DID YOU FIND MMM: I saw a few founding members on a segment of Bridge Street and knew the support they were providing was exactly what I needed.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE CLUB: The life long friends I have made (you know who you are girls!)

YOU'D BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ... that my husband & I attended the same schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade, but didn’t meet until after graduation.

Tell me about your business and why it’s special? I am a chiropractor and own my own business, Liverpool Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC. I love my business because it’s about making people feel better and getting healthier

Why did you start this business? I started my business over 15 years ago after graduating Chiropractic College. Having my own practice allows me to spend time with my clients and still have a family.

What is your favorite thing about doing business in the Central New York Area? I decided to practice in Central New York because I grew up here and love the area.

What is your top productivity tip that keeps you going when things get busy? My top productivity tip is to delegate whenever possible.

What aspect of your business do you look forward to every day? Every day, I look forward to adjusting people and advising them on activities to improve their health.

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Twin Pickle by Ann Doro

A review by Quinn Harte

(available to paid mmm members in the

children’s lending library)

Who were the characters in this book? Ivory and Jenny. They are twins

What types of things did they like to do? Clomping like a bear. Giving Tabs a loving pat.

What was your favorite part of the book? The part where I had to guess "Who ate so much her tummy's FAT". I liked to guess which twin did what.

Is this more suitable for a boy or a girl? A girl

How much did you like this book? A little. Just a little.

BABY GIRL: Abigail Brynn, 6 lbs 9 oz born on March 26, 2014 to Kristen and Brian Sullivan and proud big sisters Catherine and Emily.

TWINS: Alexandra Ann, 5 lbs 14oz and Lila Leta, 5 lbs 5 oz born to Jill & Brian Reinhard and big brother Evan.

BABY GIRL: Ava Elizabeth, born on April 12, 2014 to Erin & Charles Rivera and proud siblings Joshua, Alyssa, & Hope.

BABY GIRL: Esme Ellen Ann, 6 lbs 11 oz born on April 21, 2014 to Jennifer and Derrick Fischer and proud siblings Adia, Tristyn, Gideon & Lucien.

TWINS: Michael Anthony, 7 lbs 12 oz and Anchel Frank, 7 lbs 3 oz born on May 29, 2014 to Anna & Michael Boim-Marinelli.

Our newest members:

Mary Jo Dienhoffer, Jennifer Bitz, Channa Patrick, Carole Darden, April Garcia, Monica Flores,

Kimberly Merriman, Diana Smith, Jessica Bosch, Sarah Oliker, Kari Shanahan, Leanne Gray,

Megan Duhaime, Samantha Johnson & YOUR NAME HERE!

178 Members & GROWING!

Mary Jo Dienhoffer, Expecting Twins

Kim Maloney, Expecting Twins, July '14

Jessica Bosch, Expecting Twins Jul '14

Carole Darden, Expecting Twins, Jul '14

Monica Flores, Expecting Twins Aug '14

Kari Shanahan, Expecting Twins, Dec '14

Mommies expecting one more…

Alicia Mangino, June ‘14

Susan Hurlburt, Aug ‘14

Andrea McCarthy, Nov ‘14

April Garcia, Dec '14

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It's bicycle season. Its also skateboard, scooter and roller blade season. In New York State the law requires that until the age of 14 your child must wear a helmet, not just for riding a bike but also for riding a scooter, a skateboard or when using roller blades. Onondaga County has

gone a step further and a helmet is required for these activities until the age of 18!

Consider the following facts:

• Each year, about 54 New York State residents are killed in bicycle crashes. • Each year, about 2,000 New York State residents are hospitalized due to bicycle-related

injuries. Of these hospitalizations, approximately 38 percent involve a brain injury. • Head injury is the leading cause of death and permanent disability in bicycle crashes. Head

injuries account for more than 60 percent of bicycle-related deaths, more than two-thirds of bicycle-related hospital admissions, and about one-third of hospital emergency department visits are for bicycling injuries.

Why wear helmets?

• Professional and amateur athletes in many sports wear helmets. Football, hockey and even baseball players wear helmets. Cyclists need protection for the special risks they face, too.

• Brain injuries are usually the most serious injuries a bicycle rider will sustain. Helmets prevent many of these injuries or reduce their severity.

• Studies in the U.S. and elsewhere have shown that bike riders wearing helmets are less likely to suffer brain injuries than those who don't.

• Bicycles, even when in the hands of young children, can be rapidly moving vehicles, easily reaching speeds of 20 miles per hour or more.

The Helmet Program, in coordination with the Onondaga County Bicycle Safety Coalition and the Safety Council of Central and Western New York, provides low cost bicycle helmets to the community. Helmets can be purchase for $6 and $10 depending on income and family size. Call the safety council of Central and Western New York at 315-431-9583 for various sale locations throughout the county.

Also, keep an eye out for SUNY Upstate Medical University at various festivals and events throughout the year as they often have bicycle helmet giveaways.

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Multitudes, Multiple Moms Mingle newsletter, happily accepts suggestions, tips, articles and information for publication from members (although we do hold editorial rights). We did our best to get all of the information correct and up-to-date. If you notice something that is incorrect or was left out, please let us know. A special thank you to Dr. Robert Kiltz for his kindness and generosity with the printing of the newsletter. Please submit information and materials to newsletter committee by the 1st of the month prior to publication.

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ADULT HOLIDAY PARTY Contact: Kelly Carter & Cyndi Rizzo

BIG SISTERS Contact: Nicole Kopiasz & Lori Murphy We offer a "Big Sister" to paid MMM members that are pregnant and/or are new moms of multiples during the first 3 months after giving birth. We pair you up with a member that has multiples like you have (or will have). The idea is for the big sister to check in with her little sister often— to offer support, advice, help, etc. as needed. Then she reports to the group at each meeting on how her "little sister" is doing. The little sister can also contact her big sister as needed. Please contact Nicole or Lori to get hooked up with a "big sister" today! If your multiples are over a year old and are interested in becoming a “big sister” contact the committee today.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN Contact: Kelly Carter Contact Kelly if you are interested in checking out or donating any books to the children’s library. We currently have a wonderful selection of books on being a multiple, new siblings and potty training.

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT SALE Contact: Krisie Michalski, Amanda Gillis Nicole DeMarchi, & Nicole Ginsburg Fall Sale info coming soon!

CHRISTMAS FAMILY 2014 Contact: Jen Harte, Erika Weldert, Andrea McCarthy & Leslie Petty

FACEBOOK GARAGE SALE PAGE Contact: Kristen Klaben, Trisha Harp, Amanda Fosberg, Jodi Hayes & Alisa Dunn

LIBRARIAN Contact: MaryAnne Abernethy Worried about "what to expect?" Interested in learning more about twins and triplets? Scared to start potty training? Please contact MaryAnne if you are interested in donating or checking out any books, videos or magazines from our library.

MEETING PROGRAMS Contact: Jen Harte, Susan Hurlburt & Cyndi Rizzo

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TRAUMATIC BIRTH/BEREAVEMENT Contact: Nicole Miller, Vickie McCullough, Amy Hall, Rachana George, Jill St John, Jennifer Mazur, Amy Friers, & Ann Canastra

WELCOMING COMMITTEE Contact: Jen Harte

HELP WANTED Consider your own talents and interests, as well as how much time you will be able to invest. If your children are over 1 year of age, we ask you to join a committee and help support our organization.

Big Sisters (contact Lori M or Nicole K) Crouse NICU Donations Clothing & Equipment Sale Children’s Holiday Party Adult Holiday Party

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MEMBERSHIP/DIRECTORY Contact: Mary Wood Now accepting renewals for the 2014-15 membership year. PayPal links available on club’s website. The MMM directory gets distributed via email bimonthly.

NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Contact: Tracy Blumer & Nicole Hiltbrand

NEWSLETTER Contact: Wendy Hawkinson, Colleen Klei & Jen Harte, Leslie Petty & Mary Wood Have an idea for a great article? Please contact someone from the newsletter committee.

PLAYGROUPS & ZOO TRIPS Contact: Karen Atherton, Logan Blask, & Shelley Canavan Playgroups are being formed throughout the year. Please contact the committee if you'd like to schedule a play date at your home or even a park. Please check the MMM Calendar for other upcoming play dates.

PREEMIE CLOSET Contact: Trisha Harp Our preemie closet is full and available. Contact Trisha if you need to borrow it.

PUBLICITY Contact: Danielle Murray Meeting and sale information was sent to several media outlets including radio, television and newspapers.

SEPARATION/DIVORCE SUPPORT Contact: Kathleen Anderson, Ann Canastra, Donna Campbell, Andrea McCarthy, Heidi McCormick, & Lisa Vona

STATE REPRESENTATIVE Contact: Kelly Carter

SUMMER FAMILY PICNIC Contact: Cyndi Rizzo, Amanda Fosberg, & MaryAnne Abernethy Mark your calendars! The summer picnic is Sunday, August 3rd 10am at Santaro Park

TEE SHIRT ORDERING Contact: Melissa Walter & Kim Rouselle Want an official MMM tee? Contact Melissa for more information.

Committee ROLL CALL!

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