Fall Rotation

Ladies, here are the dates for Sept/Oct. If you are not able to host on your day, please let me know. We are going to meet from 9:30 am to 12 pm as the set time for now.

October 3: Lesli
October 10: Rachel
October 17: Susan
October 24: Laura, Possibly going to the Riverbend Farm Pumpkin Patch (12150 McManus Road Midland, NC 28107) Please Email Lesli and let me know if you can come or not. We want as many as possible to be able to go, so if most of us can't go, we will change to a non group morning.

**We are meeting on Wednesdays!!!!!**

Fall Festivities

Pumpkin Patch - This looks like a good one. Check it out and let me know if you are interested and we can plan a group outing.

Renaissance Festival - Opening weekend is 2 for $20, kids are free.

There are also several church sponsored "Fall Festivals" for little to no cost. Please let me know if you want more information.

Free or Low-Cost Activities

FREE:
  • Storytime at the Library (Univ Library is Tuesdays at 11:30am or Thursdays at 10:30am)
  • Reedy Creek Park & Nature Center - outdoor playground, indoor nature center
  • Toys R' Us (Alright, laugh if you must at this one, but when its crazy hot out we take L.J. to go play with all the cool toys at the toystore ;)
  • ImaginOn - Every Friday: 10am Storytime, 3rd Monday of every month (thru Dec.): 11am Puppetshow
  • Northlake Mall - outdoor spraygrounds (near Borders) & indoor playground
  • Veteran's Park - spraygrounds & playgrounds
  • the "Lake" at University - they have a playground there and the kids always enjoy feeding the ducks
  • Stroller Rollers at NorthLake Mall - 3rd Thursday of the month at 11 am. They are going to have a lecture relevent to moms and serve light refreshments. Next one is on Oct. 18.
Low-Cost:
  • Ray's Splash Planet ($3 for kids 0-5yrs., Adults Free) - Mom & Tot Meet n' Greet, the second Monday of every month (Sept. - May)
  • Ray's Splash Planet - Mini Chef or Sponge Painting Days ($6 for the class & for all day swim) Classes are from 10 am-10:45am. I have a calendar with all the dates if you are interested or you can check out their website.
  • Monkey Joes's - $5 for kids, adults free
  • Mallard Creek or Hickory Grove Rec Centers ($1-2)
Please let me know if you have any other ideas for fun free/low-cost stuff to do! Email either Lesli or myself and we will add it to the list.

MNO!!MNO!!

It's time for some real fellowship without our sweet little "monkeys" around! The first one that gets back to me with your bun's craving will pick the restaurant.

Date: October 4
Time: 8 PM
Place: TBD
What: Good times, good food, and a break from the kiddos!

Additional Outings

Alright, Apple and Pumpkin seasons are upon us. Let's schedule some Fall Fun! Email Lesli or Becky and we can get some events on the calendar!