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Mothers' Center Programs Please
note that the age categories are guidelines only.
You know your child best and can decide what activities are
appropriate for him
or
her. When in doubt, call the contact person for further information
on the event.
Why
Sign Up for Programs?
We
need to know how many participants to expect, how many snacks to bring or
if a program needs to be rescheduled.
Programs are FREE unless indicated otherwise.
We’ve changed our programming schedule! The programs listed below are only some of what Mothers’ Center has to offer. Check our website for regular program updates and additions. Want updates automatically emailed to you? Consider becoming a member!
In addition, we have changed our child care rates. Costs are now $2 per child per hour for members, and $4 per child per hour for non-members. Exceptions are certain meetings, where childcare is either $1 or FREE!
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Ages City Park train rideSponsored by Jeanette Meyer CRS, GRI, MBA of The GROUP, IncCome out and ride the train with us! Unlimited rides free for the first hour--we have it all to ourselves! Meet us at the train, on the north side of City Park Drive (across from the entrance to City Park Pool). If you like, bring a lunch, and we can picnic together. I'll have my cell phone on in case you get lost 970-420-8945!--Jen Date: Thursday, June 5 Time: 9:00 AM —11:30 PM Location: City Park Train, (across from the entrance to City Park Pool, 1599 City Park Drive) Age: All Contact: Jennifer Howitt at 970-416-1938 or curtismom@yahoo.com Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Monday, June 2 Minimum participants: 3
Bowling—Father's welcomedDate: Thursday, June 12 Time: 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Location: 217 W. Horsetooth Rd. Age: 2 & up Contact: Katie Bond at 970-631-8150, 970-214-8851 or Greatie@comcast.net Cost: $6.70 plus tax per person per game (shoe rental included in price) Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Thursday, June 5 Minimum participants: 1 Maximum participants: 20 If you plan on attending this outing, I need to have your RSVP by the June 5 deadline so I can reserve the correct amount of lanes and pay the deposit.
Moms-n-babesDate: Friday, June 13 Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Location: 5314 Castle Pines Court, 80525 Age: Birth—1 year Contact: Jen Gorski at 443-9630 or ccgorski@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Wednesday, June 11th Minimum participants: 1 trip to the environmental learning centerDate: Monday, June 16 Time: 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Location: 2400 Environmental Dr.. Age: All Contact: Jen Howitt at 970-416-1938 or curtismom@yahoo.com Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Friday, June 13 Minimum participants: 1 Bring a picnic lunch for after if you are interested. Fathers are welcome!
MOMS-N-BABESDate: Tuesday, June 24 Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Location: 1362 Barbuda Pl., 80525 Age: Birth—1 year Contact: Katie Bond at 970-631-8150, 970-214-8851 or Greatie@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Sunday, June 22nd Minimum participants: 1
Tour of City Park FirehouseThis tour is for children age 4 and up and their parents. We will get the opportunity to learn about safety and tour the City Park firehouse at this annual event. Bring a picnic lunch if you want to eat at the park after the tour.Date: Friday, June 27 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Location: MC Room 5 Age: 4 & up Contact: Kristin Chatnani at 223-7580 or kmchatnani@yahoo.com Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Tuesday, June 24 Minimum participants: 5 Maximum participants: 15
4th of July Craftand PicnicWe'll make a fun 4th of July craft and then have a picnic in honor of Independence Day. Join us by the sheltered picnic tables at City Park (across from the train)We will provide a dessert and drinks.Date: Tuesday, July 1 Time: 10:00 AM—1:00PM Location: City Park Age: All Contact: Kristin Chatnani at 223-7580 Cost: $1 for craft Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Monday, June 30 Minimum participants: 3 Maximum participants: 20
Spring canyon community parkplay dateDate: Thursday, July 10 Time: 10:00AM—11:30 AM Location: 2626 W. Horsetooth Age: All Contact: Katie Bond at 970-631-8150, 970-214-8851, or Greatie@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Tuesday, July 8 Minimum participants: 1 Bring a picnic lunch for after if you are interested. Fathers welcome!
MOMS-N-BABESDate: Friday, July 11 Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Location: 5314 Castle Pines Court, 80525 Age: Birth—1 year Contact: Jen Gorski at 443-9630 or ccgorski@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Wednesday, July 9th Minimum participants: 1
Denver Zoo outingCome to the Zoo!! Meet at the main entrance to the Denver zoo (on 23rd Ave, 80205) near the ticket window. Either bring a picnic lunch or plan on buying lunch there. I will have my cell phone (970-443-9629) with me and a Mothers’ Center T-shirt on. Date: Thursday, July 17 Time: 10:00 AM—? Location: Denver Zoo Age: All Contact: Jennifer Gorski at 443-9630 or ccgorski@comcast.net Cost: 2 and under free, kids 3-11 are $7, adults are $11 Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Monday, July 14 Minimum participants: 3
MOMS-N-BABESDate: Tuesday, July 22 Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Location: 1362 Barbuda Pl., 80525 Age: Birth—1 year Contact: Katie Bond at 970-631-8150 , 970-214-8851 or Greatie@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Sunday, June 20th Minimum participants: 1
City Park Pool Come out and get wet to escape the heat! Meet us at City Park Pool. There is a wading pool and also a wading area for little ones, water features, and a water slide for older kids. Bring a lunch or buy food there. Meet us near the entranceway. When you call or email to RSVP I'll tell you how to recognize me. Date: Wednesday, July 23 Time: 10:00 AM—1:00 PM Location: City Park Pool, 1599 City Park Drive. 416-2489 x3463 (pool info) x5169 (weather info) Age: All Contact: Emily Thurston-Moench at 493-7613 or emilythurston@yahoo.com Cost: $4.50 (Children 2-17), $5.50 (Adults) Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Sunday, July 20 Minimum participants: 3
Recycling center tourSee our county recycling up close and personal. Includes a very visual presentation that appeals to those kids not old enough to understand all the details. We will also see the landfill.Date: Tuesday, July 29 Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Location: Larimer County Recycling Center, on west side of Taft Rd, between Trilby and Harmony, at Garbage Garage Administration Bldg. Age: All Contact: Jennifer Gorski at 443-6930 or ccgorski@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Saturday, July 26 Minimum participants: 3 Maximum participants: 20 If you get lost, call my cell, 443-9629. A day at the fairJoin us at the Larimer County Fair. We will look through the exhibit halls and visit the animals. (We will not be doing the carnival rides). We will have more information about this event on the website as soon as Larimer County sets the dates and times for the fair.Date: TBA—check the website! Location: Larimer County Fairgrounds Age: All Contact: Kristin Chatnani at 223-7580 Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: July 30 Minimum participants: 3 Maximum participants: 20
MOMS-N-BABESDate: Thursday, August 7 Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Location: 5314 Castle Pines Court, 80525 Age: Birth—1 year Contact: Jen Gorski at 443-9630 or ccgorski@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Tuesday, August 5th Minimum participants: 1
Walrus ice cream tourDate: Thursday, August 14 Time: 10:30 AM—11:30 AM Location: 125 W. Mountain Ave in Old Town Age: All Contact: Jen Howitt at 970-416-1938 or curtismom@yahoo.com Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Thursday, August 7th Minimum participants: 5 Maximum participants: 15 Parent participation is limited - contact Jen for more details. Fathers welcome!
BACKYARD PLAYDATE
Sick of parks and swimming pools? Come join us in a round of backyard games. Play Red Robin, Red Light/Green Light, and other games old and new. There will be little pools of water and sand for those who just like to free play. Date: Friday, August 15 Time: 10:30 AM—12:00 PM Location: 1656 Holly Way, 80526 Age: All Contact: Stephani Schupbach 377-1664 Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Tuesday, August 12 Minimum participants: 4 Maximum participants: 10
MOMS-N-BABESDate: Tuesday, August 19 Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Location: 1362 Barbuda Pl., 80525 Age: Birth—1 year Contact: Katie Bond at 970-631-8150, 970-214-8851 or Greatie@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Sunday, August 17th Minimum participants: 1
Fossil Creekwater featureCome out and splash around with your kid(s) and try to beat the heat! Meet us at the water feature (a wading pool, waterfall, tiny streamlets, and sand area about 1/4 mile from the tennis courts). Meet by the tennis courts. Walk back between the courts and the playground. Go to the right, around the pond. Feature is on left on far side of pond. I will have my cell phone, 443-9629, if you get lost! Bring a picnic lunch if you wish. Date: Wednesday, August 20 Time: 10:00 AM—12:30 PM Location: Fossil Creek Park, on Lemay, south of Harmony, across from Southridge Greens Golf Course Age: All Contact: Jennifer Gorski at 443-9630 or ccgorski@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Sunday, August 15 Minimum participants: 3
Fit for funCome out and let the kids run around in an enclosed playground. This lets them burn off energy and gives you more of a chance to socialize! I'll have my cell phone 222-1004. Date: Thursday, September 4 Time: 10:00 AM—12:00PM Location: Fit for Fun, 4103 S. Mason, 80525 (in the plaza behind Barnes and Noble) Age: All Contact: Linnea Hallmark at 461-4866 or tltghallmark@yahoo.com Cost: 2 and under $4, 3-17 $6.50, Adults FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline:Monday, September 1 Minimum participants: 3 If we have 7 families participating, we could get a dollar off the admission price so please RSVP!
MOMS-N-BABES Date: Friday, September 5 Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Location: 5314 Castle Pines Court, 80525 Age: Birth—1 year Contact: Jen Gorski at 443-9630 or ccgorski@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Wednesday, September 3rd Minimum participants: 1
trip to discovery science centerDate: Friday, September 12 Time: 10:00 AM—12:00PM Location: 703 E. Prospect Rd. Age: All Contact: Jen Howitt at 970-416-1938 or curtismom@yahoo.com Cost: $7.00 per adult and $5.00 per child 3 yrs and older Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Monday, September 8 Minimum participants: 1 Bring sack lunch for after if interested. Fathers welcome!
MOMS-N-BABES Date: Thursday, September 18 Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Location: 1362 Barbuda Pl., 80525 Age: Birth—1 year Contact: Katie Bond at 970-631-8150, 970-214-8851 or Greatie@comcast.net Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Tuesday, September 16 Minimum participants: 1
Craft for national hispanic Heritage Month
We will make a craft, listen to a story and eat a traditional craft in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.Date: Tuesday, September 16 Time: 9:30 AM—11:00 AM Location: MC Room 5 Age: 1 and up Contact: Kristin Chatnani at 223-7580 Cost: $1 for cost of craft Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Monday, September 15 Minimum participants: 3 Maximum participants: 12
Pump it upCome out and join the fun. Mingle with other parents while your kids have a ball! Bring a friend, or make some new ones.Date: Friday, September 26 Time: 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Location: Pump-It-Up— 1420 Riverside Ave, 80524 Contact: Tiffany Blackden at 225-1140 or tiffany@networkingFortCollins.com Cost: $8/1st child, $4/2nd + children, Free/Adults Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Tuesday, September 23 Minimum participants: 3
ELITCH GARDENS
Enjoy the amusement park with friends! There are lots of rides for all ages—tots included. A limited number of reduced-price coupons may be available—first come, first served! We’ll pick a date once Elitch Gardens has their September calendar up. Date: TBD Time: 10:00 AM—? Location: Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, 80204 Contact: Linnea Hallmark at 461-4966 or tltghallmark@yahoo.com Cost: 0-3 & 70+ are FREE; children under 48” are $20, and adults are $35. Contact Linnea for discount coupons! Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: Wednesday, August 27 STEERING COMMITTEE
Do you have some ideas about how to shape Mothers’ Center? Or would you like to see some improvements? This is the place to be to get involved and get informed! All members are welcome. Join representatives from different committees to take care of Mothers’ Center business. These meetings are a great place to find out what’s going on behind the scenes. Date: Tuesday, September 9 Time: 9:30-11:00 AM Location: MC Room 5 Contacts: Jennifer Gorski at ccgorski@comcast.net or 443-9630 Cost: Free, $1 per child in childcare Childcare: Reserve 3 days in advance
ADULT
EVENING EVENTS
Mother's Center BookclubFacilitated by Kristin ChatnaniWe invite all moms to join us for a lively book discussion on the last Thursday of the month. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house and have a stimulating conversation with other mothers!Date: Thursday, June 26 Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali; Thursday, July 31 Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller; Thursday, August 28 Plainsong by Kent Haruf; Thursday, September 25 News from Paraguay by Lily Tuck Time: 6:30 PM—8:30 PM Location: Genoa Coffee and Wine except for July 31st when we will meet at Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine Age: Adults only Contact: Kristin Chatnani at 223-7580 or kmchatnani@yahoo.com Cost: FREE Childcare: None Sign-up deadline: 1 day before each class Minimum participants: 2 Maximum participants: 15~Programs Concluded~
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