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Welcome Letter from Coordinator
MOPS...because mothering matters
About the Leadership Team
About MOPPETS
About MOPPETS Team
Welcome Letter from Coordinator
Welcome to Cheshire MOPS. We are excited to be beginning our fourth year partnering with MOPS International to reach as many moms in the Cheshire area and connect them with our group. If you are a mom and have a child between newborn and five years old, please come visit us.
We meet two times a month from September to May on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 9:15 am. to 11:00am. at Christ Community Church in Cheshire (120 Main Street- at the far end of the plaza from the new Super Stop & Shop on Route 10). Our first meeting this year is September 7th, 2007.
Please call me at 860-583-4145or email me at telittle@comcast.net if you have any questions.
Thank you and I pray God's blessing for you today.
Theresa Little
Coordinator, Cheshire MOPS
MOPS...because mothering matters.
MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, a program designed to encourage mothers with children under school age, through relationships and resources.
MOPS International has nearly 3,900 MOPS groups that meet throughout the United States, Canada and 35 other countries, meeting the needs of more than 100,000 women. Our group of women comes from different backgrounds and lifestyles, yet we have similar needs and shared desires to be the best mothers we can be!
Our MOPS group provides a caring, accepting atmosphere for today's mother of preschoolers. Here you have an opportunity to share concerns, explore areas of creativity, and hear instruction that equips you for the responsibilities of family and community. Our MOPS program includes a MOPPETS program, a loving learning experience for your children to attend while you are in the MOPS program.
Please come join us and bring a friend!
About the Leadership Team
Serving on the Leadership Team comes about through dedication to God and a desire to serve other women. As a team we also have the opportunity to share each other’s lives more closely as we spend fun times planning our gatherings and studying God’s word and his purposes for our lives. As our group continues to grow larger and as our children grow older (and therefore, we move on as leaders), the leadership team is always seeking individuals who desire to serve God by serving on a MOPS leadership team. , or one of the Leadership Team members so we can set aside some time to speak with you.
Hospitality Team
Do you have a heart for cooking, baking, or are you willing to simply come early or stay late one meeting a month? Many hands makes light work and it’s a great time to be able to work and chat with another mom. If you’re interested in helping out in any of these ways, please contact Gretchen Johnson, Hospitality Team Leader.
Creative Activities Team
Do you have a hidden talent that no one knows about that you would be willing to share? Would you be willing to set up or clean up after the craft? Would you be able to help pick up supplies (money is provided)? If so, please contact Gail Bromage, Creative Activities Leader.
Publicity Team
Would you hang a poster or post a brochure at your local pediatrician’s office? Or would you be willing to write an article for our newsletter? If so, please contact Gwen Schrader, Publicity Leader.
Financial Team
Do you have a knack for counting all your dimes, nickels and pennies and always knowing what your bank balance is? Do you like to provide input regarding budgets and financial decisions? If so, please contact Karen Andes, Financial Team Leader.
Mentor Team
Are you a mom whose kids are already past the preschool stage, but you long to share your experiences with other moms? Do you like to speak to other moms about topics moms are interested in? Would you like to opportunity to mentor other young moms 1-on-1? If so, please contact Donna Porritt, Mentor.
Discussion Group Leaders Team
Would you be willing to lead a small group of women in discussions and take the time to get to know them better? Do you like to plan social gatherings outside of MOPS? If so, please contact Mary Johnson, Discussion Group Leader
Team Members
Theresa Little….. Coordinator
Karen Andes…..Financial Leader/ Registration
Gail Bromage…..Creative Activities Leader
Mary Johnson…..Discussion Group Leader
Katrina Pandiscia….. Discussion Group Leader
Donna Porritt…..Mentor
Roni Mason…..Mentor
Ellen Rogers.....Mentor
Gwen Schrader….. Publicity Leader
Gretchen Johnson….. Hospitality Leader
TBD.....MOPPETS Coordinator
About MOPPETS
MOPPETS is a parallel program your children attend while you are at MOPS. While you are enjoying sitting and chatting with adults your age, your kids will be learning and playing with kids their age. MOPPETS is a safe environment for your kids and each classroom will have age appropriate activities for the kids to participate in. MOPPETS is run by volunteers who are committed to taking care of your children, so you can relax and enjoy your time. Please refer to our Policies and Forms section for"MOPPETS Rules"for our classrooms.
About MOPPETS Team
In order for MOPS to work, we have a wonderful core of MOPPETS volunteers who are willing to serve all of us by watching our children. If you know of any Godly men or women who would like to assist in our classrooms on a once or twice a month basis, please let us know. In order for our group to continue to grow, we need more volunteers to work with the children. If you are interested in serving in this vital aspect of MOPS or know someone who would be, please contact Sharon Howarth, MOPPETS Coordinator.
TBD….. MOPPETS Co-Leaders
Infants.....Elizabeth Bennett
Toddlers and 2's..... Grandpa John
Toddler's and 2's .....Kathryn Bennett
3's..... Susanna Bennett
Substitute.....Judy Wallace
Needs:
Teachers, assistants and substitutes for all ages