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• Music Month: Creative Music for Tots

  • When
    Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Creative Arts in Reading, 25 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867

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  Share the joy of exploring music with your child (ages infant to 5 yrs.) by singing, listening, dancing and playing! You and your child will experience traditional songs and world music while developing a sense of rhythm, tempo, dynamics and instrumentation. Caregivers and children participate with diverse styles of music by using colorful scarves, small instruments, smiles, voices, clapping hands and jumping feet!  

  
  

  $10/child - Limit 10 children

  
  

  Please note - Due to the nature of this event, there will be no refunds or rain checks given to any registered member for any reason, as the fee has to be given to the Vendor regardless of attendance.  The exception to this is if the Vendor and/or TMC cancels the event for any reason. Registration fee is valid for this event only and can not be transferred to any other event.   
  

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• Music Month: Instrument Exploration

  • When
    Friday, April 26, 2019
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Creative Arts in Reading, 25 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867

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  In this mini version of the Creative Arts class, students ages 3+ and caregivers will explore violin, cello, ukulele and guitar together with hands-on exploration, games, singing and listening exercises and families learn about the Suzuki Method. The full version of this class is a wonderful interim step between early childhood music classes and private lessons.

  
  $13/child - limit 8 children
  
  If there are younger siblings, we will arrange for a mom to stay with them in the church's nursery in a neighboring room.
  

  
  Please note - Due to the nature of this event, there will be no refunds or rain checks given to any registered member for any reason, as the fee has to be given to the Vendor regardless of attendance.  The exception to this is if the Vendor and/or TMC cancels the event for any reason. Registration fee is valid for this event only and can not be transferred to any other event.   
  

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• Music Month: Mixed Age Music at A Moms Village

  • When
    Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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    1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
  • Location
    A Mom's Village (new location!) 637 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960

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  COME MAKE MUSIC WITH YOUR LITTLE ONE!

  You and your little villager will explore music by playing a variety of instruments and participating in movement activities that will have everyone jumping, wiggling and grooving. Developed with child development in mind, these classes are fun, interactive and unique.  Dance parties, puppets, musical story time and bubbles complete this exciting class!
  
  ($10.25/child - maximum 15 children)
  

  
  

  Please note - Due to the nature of this event, there will be no refunds or rain checks given to any registered member for any reason, as the fee has to be given to the Vendor regardless of attendance.  The exception to this is if the Vendor and/or TMC cancels the event for any reason. Registration fee is valid for this event only and can not be transferred to any other event.   

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• Jump Month: Monkey Joe's

  • When
    Thursday, May 02, 2019
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    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Monkey Joe's, 10 Newbury Street Danvers Crossing Mall Danvers MA

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  Come kick off our month of jumping and bouncing at this inflatable play center!  The kids can safely plan, slide, bounce and have fun!  Children must wear socks.  Adults are not allowed in the bounce houses.  Waivers to be signed upon arrival. 
  
  $13.25/child!
  
  
  Please note - Due to the nature of this event, there will be no refunds or rain checks given to any registered member for any reason, as the fee has to be given to the Vendor regardless of attendance.  The exception to this is if the Vendor and/or TMC cancels the event for any reason. Registration fee is valid for this event only and can not be transferred to any other event.   

  
  

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• Drop in Play at SHED (ages 0-3)

  • When
    Tuesday, May 07, 2019
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    SHED Children's Campus, Red Building, 65 Philips Street Andover, MA

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  Join other TMC members for our monthly drop in playtime! This is a great no pressure way to meet other local moms! We are lucky enough to be meeting in the Red building at SHED on the first floor.  There will be toys and soft flooring.  We'll let the kids play while we chat, socialize, and commiserate on toddlerhood! Feel free to come for a while or stay for the whole time. This drop in is best for children ranging from newborn to 3 years old, but all children are welcome to attend!

  
  
  

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• Host Needed for Drop In Play at SHED! 5/7

  • When
    Tuesday, May 07, 2019
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    SHED, 65 Phillips Street, Andover, MA 01810

  Please email resources@themotherconnection.org for more information!

  
  

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• Wee Play Wednesdays - Ballardvale Playground

  • When
    Wednesday, May 08, 2019
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    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Ballardvale Playground, 164 Andover Street, Andover, MA

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  This week's Wee Play Wednesday will take place at Ballardvale Playground in Andover. Come on out to meet some other families, while the kids play!
  
  Join this week's host, Nicole (TMC's Resource Director!) for this week's "Wee Play Wednesday" outing! The goal is to provide our members of all ages with a monthly schedule of events that you can count on to plan your days. There will typically be one event scheduled every Wednesday, with varying times of day!
  
  Please note - all times are approximate, feel free to come & go as you please.

  
  

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• Jump Month: Toddler Time - Skyzone

  • When
    Thursday, May 09, 2019
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    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Sky Zone Trampoline Park 100 Independence Way Danvers , MA

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  Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. We will meet inside at the toddler zone area!  Dress your toddler ready to jump! 
  
  $16.50/ family
  
  
  Please note - Due to the nature of this event, there will be no refunds or rain checks given to any registered member for any reason, as the fee has to be given to the Vendor regardless of attendance.  The exception to this is if the Vendor and/or TMC cancels the event for any reason. Registration fee is valid for this event only and can not be transferred to any other event.   

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• Jump Month: Cowabunga's

  • When
    Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cowabunga's, 265 Main Street, North Reading, MA

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  Come bounce and jump with us at this inflatable fun center!
  
  Please wear socks. Snacks are welcome to be brought but it is a peanut free location. We will be meeting promptly at 3pm in the lobby area, please arrive on time as we need our entire group present to enter.
  
  $10.50/child
  

  
  

  Please note - Due to the nature of this event, there will be no refunds or rain checks given to any registered member for any reason, as the fee has to be given to the Vendor regardless of attendance.  The exception to this is if the Vendor and/or TMC cancels the event for any reason. Registration fee is valid for this event only and can not be transferred to any other event.   

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• Wee Play Wednesdays - Veteran's Memorial Park

  • When
    Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Veteran's Memorial Park, 123 Milk St, Methuen, MA 01844, USA

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  This week's Wee Play Wednesday will take place at the Veteran's Memorial Park in Methuen. Come on out to meet some other families, while the kids play!
  
  Join this week's host, Angela (TMC's Newsletter Editor!) for this week's "Wee Play Wednesday" outing! The goal is to provide our members of all ages with a monthly schedule of events that you can count on to plan your days. There will typically be one event scheduled every Wednesday, with varying times of day!
  
  Please note - all times are approximate, feel free to come & go as you please.

  
  

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• TMC Member Coffee

  • When
    Thursday, May 16, 2019
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Ballardvale Park, 164 Andover Street, Andover, MA

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  Want to learn more about how to get the most out of your membership? Need an excuse to get out of the house with the kids?  Join other members and TMC Board Members at Ballardvale Playground in Andover!
  
  This event is open to all members new and existing.  Board Members will be available to give more information about playgroups, events, volunteering opportunities, and to answer question about anything else on your mind. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other members! 
  
  Light refreshments, coffee and snacks will be provided. As always, children are welcome! 

  
  
  

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• Social Anxiety Play Group & Psychoeducation for Parents

  • Start
    Friday, May 17, 2019
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  • End
    Friday, June 07, 2019
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    SHED Children's Campus (red building), 65 Phillips Street, Andover, MA 01810

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  Is your children experiencing anxiety? Is it impacting your daily routine and normal everyday routines? Does your child struggle with interacting with their peers and have difficulty with transitions? Join us today!

  
  

  WALK AWAY WITH IMMEDIATE TOOLS TO UTILIZE RIGHT AWAY! Learn strategies to combat social anxiety, gain more independence, utilize functional reciprocal communication through play, and achieve an overall boost in self-esteem!

  
  

  Each session will involve: observation, catered individual strategies for each child/family, social interaction amongst peers, modeling verbatim language and behaviors to implement with your children while navigating appropriate play and encouraging interactions surrounding social anxiety.

  
  

  **$150 per family for 4 sessions

  **Limited to 8 families

  **for children Ages 3-5

  
  

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  Please note that parents only for the first meeting (May 17th). Children are welcome for the remaining dates.

  
  

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• Jump Month: Jump Timez

  • When
    Thursday, May 23, 2019
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Jump Timez, 214B South Main Street, Middleton

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  Come bounce and jump and have a fun time in this modern and safe space!  
  
  $12/child
  
   Adults need socks and children need grip socks (available for purchase if needed!)  We will meet by the desk at the entrance. 
  
  Please note - Due to the nature of this event, there will be no refunds or rain checks given to any registered member for any reason, as the fee has to be given to the Vendor regardless of attendance.  The exception to this is if the Vendor and/or TMC cancels the event for any reason. Registration fee is valid for this event only and can not be transferred to any other event.   
  
  

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• Jump Month: Toddler Jump at Altitude

  • When
    Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Altitude Trampoline Park 150 Bridge St. Pelham, NH

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  Bring your little one to jump at Altitude!  Older jumpers will be kept out of this special area!  Special group rate of $8 per toddler and parent is free! 
  
  Minimum age to jump is 2. All jumpers need to wear safety socks. Come comfortable and ready to jump!
  
  Please note - Due to the nature of this event, there will be no refunds or rain checks given to any registered member for any reason unless the event is cancelled by TMC. Registration fee is valid for this event only and can not be transferred to any other event.   

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• May Night Out at Jaime's

  • When
    Thursday, May 30, 2019
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Jaime's Restaurant, 25 High St, North Andover, MA 01845

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  Join us for a fun Moms Night Out at Jaime's Restaurant this month!! As always, members from our board will be here so feel free to grab a friend or come alone and we will make sure you are included and have a great time! We're loving that we are starting to see some of the same faces at these events - and would love to add you into the mix!! Come on out!!
  
  

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• Host Needed for Drop In Play at SHED! 6/11

  • When
    Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    SHED, 65 Phillips Street, Andover, MA 01810

  Please email resources@themotherconnection.org for more information!

  
  

  
  

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