Moms & MoreJanuary 2020 Newsletter

From your Co-Leaders…Hello from your co-leaders!Happy New Year!!! It’s time to look forward to the coming year and what we might want to accomplish. Whether you have fitness or food goals, doing something outside your comfort zone, or continuing to work on that To-Do List that seems never ending, don’t forget all the support that’s available right here in the group!! We have a Facebook page for a 31 Day Purge, a Fitness page, and the main page where there’s always a friendly ear to listen to any questions or concerns you might have. Take advantage of the amazing things the group offers, and you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for! And don’t forget about our events! Contact us or one of the other board members if you have any questions about an event! See you out there! ~Stephanie and Molly

Thanks to those who came out to the Holiday Express at Blackberry Farm to see our Snow Mom!! Congrats to Jenna Seabold who won a prize for entering our contest!

News to Know

Thank you to our hostesses from December!!

Lori SiutaMichelle Dougherty

Each month there will be chances for you to host a Moms & More event too! Keep an eye out for the call from Socials and Kids Coordinators on the Facebook page and in email. Thanks again ladies!

It’s time for the annual Moms & More Holiday Party!! Join us at

Giordano’s in Oswego, on Friday, January 10th at 7:30 for dinner and

an optional gift exchange($25 value)! Soft drinks and water will be provided, and beer and wine will be available for individual

purchase. After dinner we’ll play a fun gift swap game, so feel free to

bring something and see what you get!! But again, it’s optional and

not required to come to the party. RSVP by January 6 for an amazing

party!!!

Hope to see you there!

News to Know

Birthdays

April Zamirowski- January 2

Amanda Dill- January 6

Erin Kenady- January 14

Stephanie Spencer- January 20

Lori Siuta- January 28

Membership Renewals

The following member is up for renewal in January:

Karen Metzdorf

Thank you to the following member for continuing in Moms & More! We’ll see you out at one of our

events!Lacey Dieser

WELCOME!!!And a huge welcome to the newest

mama to our tribe!!!

Izzy Krukowski

We hope you feel as welcome as you really are in the group! Don’t hesitate to ask a question of

someone, and make sure you attend those events! You’ll find your place in the group, as

everyone else has before you!

Community Outreach

Still looking for ways to give this season?Mutual Ground – Santa’s Workshop- Every year, Mutual Ground transforms into a holiday shop for their client families. They have a toy room where the adults shop for their children and another room where the children shop for their adults. They have a hot cocoa station, kids crafts, Santa visits and more. They are looking for volunteers for four hour shifts Dec 11-14. You can contact Julie Ford at jford@mutualground.org or visit www.mutualground.org/santas-workshop/ for more information.

Oswego 308 Care Closets –- For those living in District 308, most of the schools have active Care Closets for children in need. Contacting your Care Closet to find out what their needs are this winter is one great way to give to your immediate community. https://www.sd308.org/domain/4434 for your Care Closet contact.

Ronald McDonald House -- Learning Express (2863 W. 95th Street Naperville, IL 60564 – next to Jewel) is collecting items for the Ronald McDonald Room at Edward Hospital – https://www.rmhc.org/ . Also, keep collecting your pop tabs. Moms & More will do a collection this Spring. Stay tuned for the collection dates!

Reminder to all those attending...

Feed My Starving Children with Moms & More is Saturday, January 4th, from 9am-11am

You and your family are invited to participate and join Moms & More in packing meals for children in need around the world. We have 45 people signed up to participate so far. AMAZING!!

If something comes up last minute, please contact Jenna Seabold at 419-308-9205 before the event.

See you there!!

Community Outreach

Other places you can give:

Kendall County Food Pantry - https://www.kccfoodpantry.org/

World Relief of Aurora/Dupage - https://worldreliefdupageaurora.org/

Hesed House - https://www.hesedhouse.org/

The 3:11 Project - https://www.facebook.com/The311Project/

Are you familiar with others ways to give this holiday season? Email me at jennaseabold@gmail.com, and I will add it to the list and send out an update in a few weeks. Thanks!

Local Family Friendly Events- JanuaryWhat: Adler Planetarium Free DaysWhen: January 7-9, 20-22Countless galaxies, unfathomable distances, exploding stars, diamond planets, black holes, there’s no way around it, space is freaking awesome! Come learn more at the Adler Planetarium during our Illinois Resident Discount Days—where Illinois residents receive FREE Musem Entry to the museum. Museum Entry provides access to all exhibitions and experiences (excluding the historic Atwood Sphere Experience and sky shows.*)

What: Home Depot Workshop- Mini Hockey GameWhen: Saturday, Jan 4, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWhere: Oswego Home DepotFace off with fun in this Mini Hockey Game Workshop. With help from parents and Store Associates, your child will create and own their own game. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last. http://homeinprovementclub.comCost: Free

What: Swirling SnowflakesWhen: January 4th, 11am-2pmWhere: 320 Knock Knolls Rd, NapervilleLearn about frozen water. Play a snowflake matching game. Discover how giant blocks of ice created our landscape. Make a snowflake craft. Read books about snow, snowflakes, glaciers and more!Cost: Free

Take a look at these fun events happening in our area in January!What: Escape this Bookstore!

When: January 11th, 2pmWhere: Barnes and Noble, 47 East Chicago Ave, NapervilleJoin us as we explore the newest addition to the exciting Escape This Bookstore! series. Decide your destiny by solving puzzles and riddles to pass each challenge and get to the next adventure! For ages 8-12.Cost: Free

What: Family Night Out for Families with Special NeedsWhen: January 25th, 5pm”Where: DuPage Children’s MuseumFamily Night Out provides an evening of play and learning for children with special needs and their families, focusing on the autism spectrum and other sensory processing disorders as well as physical disabilities. In an effort to provide a sensory-friendly environment, admission will be capped at 300 guests. This event occurs monthly. Registration opens for each Family Night Out the Monday four weeks prior to each event.Cost: Free with registration

What: Creative Art Projects (age 4-14)When: January 11-12th, 11am-12pmWhere: JC Penney 1600 Orchard Gateway Blvd North, North Aurora

Kids get a free craft project, ID Badge, a lanyard, collectors pins. If they complete 6 projects/classes, they will also get a Project Master Medallion!Parents get a 10% off coupon to shop in store that day! Please note - all kids must be accompanied by a parent.Cost: Free with registration. https://www.activityhero.com/biz/jcpenney/free-creative-art-projects?geo=north-aurora-il&location_id=101543

January Calendar

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ensure publication in the following month’s newsletter. If you are interested in advertising, please contact the co-leaders. All rates are pre-paid. Rates are listed below and price reflects cost for a 3 month ad.

● Business card size: Members: $15 and Nonmembers: $20● 3x5 size: Members: $20 and Nonmembers: $25

Board of Directors

Co-Leaders Molly Whitman- mortski21@yahoo.com , Stephanie Zikmund- stephaniezikmund@gmail.com Secretary Kathy Mayyou - ksfrees@hotmail.comMembership Vicki Petersen – vpetersen74@hotmail.comSocials Nikki Karl - marino.nikki@gmail.com, Angel Saiyde sutorfam6@comcast.net

Treasurer Heather Daley– hdaley83@gmail.com Marketing Erin Maldanado & Stephanie Spencer – momsandmoremarketing@gmail.comCommunity Outreach Jenna Seabold - jennaseabold@gmail.comKids Coordinators Elizabeth Elsbree- bak8382@yahoo.com , Kimberly Allgaeuer - kimbersquirt@yahoo.comFundraising Amy Lawler - amyllawler@aol.comCare Coordinator Maggie Mengesha-Cribbs- mengesha77@gmail.com Resale Chairs Karen Metzdorf- karen.metzdorf@alumni.purdue.edu , Dana MacDonald - sparkly16@gmail.com