Small Group Day Out

This week is our "small group day out." It's a chance for you to drop your kiddos off at the nursery and join your small group in a fun activity. I have quizzed the small group leaders as to what each group is doing and here is the information I have gleaned. (If your group leader isn't represented in this list, make sure to touch bases with them to find out where you are meeting. If your group leader has given you different information than what I have -- go with what THEY told you.)

Katie Gerig's small group will be meeting at the coffee house named "SIDE-KICKS". It's on the one-way main street down town Albany, the one-way leaving down town going toward FredMyer across from St. Mary's Catholic Church. If the weather permits, we will take a walk along the river. So ware comfortable shoes!!

Erika Snow's small group will be meeting at the Starbucks by Fred Meyers and may head over to look at sales afterward.

Amber's group is going shopping at TJ Max -meet at the school for kiddo drop off and carpool over to Corvallis.

Erika David's group will be at Lakeshore Lanes trying out their new put-put golf course. (I hope you have nice weather!)

Shannon's group was still a bit uncertain when I last spoke with her. Some will be going to Corvallis to shop at TJMaxx, but others might be meeting in town. Hopefully you are all in touch. If you are uncertain where to meet, give Shannon a call at 541-924-1346. (I hope you don't mind me giving out your number, Shannon! :)

Sabrina/Bethany's group will be meeting at Angela Miller's house for waffles and wii.

I *think* this covers everyone. If you are NOT in a small group, just pick one and meet us at one of the various locations. Or come by the nursery at dropoff time and sigh a lot while making sad puppy dog eyes. Someone will be sure to have pity on you and welcome you into their group for the rest of the year.

Next week at M4M, we will be having an end of the year party! Are you excited about summer? Don't worry, it won't be goodbye... We will meet in Albany-area parks every Wednesday around lunchtime. I will post the park schedule and details next week.
See you tomorrow!
Karen

Friendship Day

This Wednesday at M4M, we will be celebrating friendship! So, bring your friend or her photo and let's take joy in the friends that God has provided to enrich our lives. Snacks will be supplied by Erika D.'s group.

Next week we will be going on small group outings. Talk to your small group leader to find out where to meet. If you are not in a small group, talk to Chaundra. Childcare will be provided at the church like normal.
See you Wednesday!

Managing Time and Money

Tomorrow morning at M4M, we will be discussing home management, finances and coupon-clipping. Come ready for some lively discussion and tips to help you save some money and balance your budget. Snacks will be provided by Sabrina's small group.

Next week we will be celebrating friendship,so bring along your best friend (or her photo). And even though the song says that "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" -- we're talking about real people here, ladies! Snacks will be provided by Erika D.'s small group.

Don't forget to bring items for the care packages we are sending to the troops.

Healthy Limits, Guest Speaker

This week at M4M, a guest speaker will be joining us to help us learn about setting healthy limits for our children. We're going to get started right on time, because we need to vacate the room early so that the fellowship hall can be prepared for a special lunch. Snacks this week will be provided by Shannon Stephen's small group.

Next week we will be having our women's panel who will be answering questions about time organization, balancing family finances and coupon clipping. Start thinking about some questions!

We just got a special request from our friend Tina Mills with Options Pregnancy Center. I'm going to paste it below so that we can save time with announcements on Wednesday.
The new ultrasound machine is arriving next week in Albany and our nurse manager will be going through training the week of May 24-27th. We are looking for pregnant women to volunteer as models to help in our medical conversion and nurse training. The ultrasounds will be performed under the supervision of a registered ultrasonographer and medical professional. There is no charge for the ultrasound and everyone will be free pictures of their baby and even be entered into a drawing for some gift baskets! The models should be between 6 and 28 weeks pregnant at the time of the ultrasound.To schedule an appointment, please call Hollie at 541-924-0166. If anyone as any questions, please contact Patti Holland – RN at 541-758-3662.

Also, please remember to bring in items for our care packages for the troops. Here are some suggested items: Envelopes, paper, pens, small notepads, address labels, single-use cameras, small padded envelopes, postage stamps, 1 or 2 gallon zip-lock bags, decks of cards, frisbees, nerf footballs, hacky sacks, hand-held games, coffee, cocoa mix, tea, pre-sweetened drink mixes, gum, lifesavers, mints, nuts, sunflower seeds, trail mix, power bars, protein bars, beef jerky or beef summer sausage (non-perishable, labeled USDA Beef), small bags of snacks or individually wrapped snacks, poptarts, cereal bars, granola bars, cookies, candy and candy bars (chocolate will melt, so avoid). NO pork or pork by-products (including slim jims), NO fruit or yeast products. Non-perishable foods only.