Nov. and Dec.

Hello everybody! Here are the playdates and MNOs for the next two months. I'm trying to keep it lite because of all the other things that the holidays bring. Also, I'm sure a new date or two will come up that I will share as they come. Have a great holiday season and hope to see you at some of these events.

Elizabeth

November

Monday, Nov. 9th- Seigel Soccer Park- picnic and play --12-1:30

Tuesday, Nov. 17th- Toy Swap - adults only- 6:30 - Bring toys you want to pass on or no longer want and we can swap and trade for others' toys. Great idea to get rid of some toys your child(ren) no longer play with and get new ones that they would like. Other people's toys are always better! :) Any leftovers, I will try to get a donation center to give them to.

Tuesday, Nov. 24th- Discovery Center - 10-noon

December

Monday, Dec. 14th-- 6:30- 8:00-- MNO (Moms Night Out)- cookie swap--I'll host a party at my house. Bring 4 dozen cookies, 12 copies of the recipe, and a large tupperware to take cookies home. Enjoy hot coffee, tea, or milk as your fellowship and try new cookies. You might discovery some new recipes to try at Christmas!

Thursday, Dec. 17th- Discovery Center - 10-noon

Wednesday, Dec. 23rd- BounceU - 10-noon- 6 and under- http://www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/tennessee/murfreesboro/open-bounce/playschool-playdate/

Friday Night Plans

Hey everyone! Hope you are enjoying this beautiful Fall weather! I made a mistake when I sent out the first email for October play dates. The trick-or-treating on the square is FRIDAY from 3-6 pm. It is fun and several people go. If you want to meet up as a group, meet in the grassy area by Shacklett's photography on the square at 4. Then, head on over for more fun at the church at 5:30 (or when you can) for food, fellowship, and a movie or two for the kids. Just bring a dish to share, the whole family, and feel free to invite any others that would enjoy our company. We will eat in the Fellowship Hall and watch a Veggie Tale movie or two in the youth wing on the big screen!

MNO Friday

Reminder:

Moms' Night Out this Friday at FUMC at 6:30. Bring a snack to share and enjoy a movie at the church. Please RSVP to me, so I can figure out which room will work best for our viewing pleasure. :)

Movie: The Proposal

Sandra Bullock stars in the romantic comedy The Proposal, as a Canadian immigrant who creates a demanding and difficult work environment for her subordinates at the office. When the news arrives that she's about to be deported to the Great White North, she rushes into a marriage of convenience with her young assistant (played by Ryan Reynolds) to prevent such a catastrophe from occurring. 27 Dresses' Anne Fletcherdirects from a script by Peter Chiarelli for Touchstone Pictures. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

Feel free to invite other ladies!!

Walden Farm change

Hey guys! I'm so late at letting you all know about Walden Farm visit tomorrow. They are open at 3 until dark. I'm going to put mine down for early naps and plan to be there at the farm at 4. We might hit Chick-fil-a afterwards too. Come out and join us!!

Elizabeth

October Dates

Hey everybody! This is a BUSY month and there are a lot more activities this month that aren't listed (pick up a Rutherford Parent if interested), but enough to keep us with full schedules. There are so many, so write them down or post them on your computer calendar NOW! Hope you all are great and see you soon!

Saturday, Oct. 3rd & 4th- FREE- Cheekwood- (I will be out of town, but get a group and go. It sounds like fun!)If you're looking for cheap fall activities for the family, this is a great opportunity! Every fall, Cheekwood has a FREE weekend. And its this coming weekend, October 3rd and October 4th. Admission is FREE and there are plenty of activities to take in.

They have a Silly Scarecrows exhibit throughout the gardens that will definitely bring a smile to your face. On Saturday from 10am-12noon, families can even make their own silly scarecrow! There's something for the whole family, and the best part is...its FREE with gate admission ($10 adults, $5 ages 6-17, free ages 5 and under)

Another option- Oct. 3rd- The Avenue here in Murfreesboro- Fall Kids Fest- FREE 11 am- 4 pm

Thursday, Oct. 8th- 12-2 pm. Walden Pumpkin Farm- Smyrna, TN--bring a picnic lunch and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, kiddie corn maze (some things may cost) FREE to go www.waldenfarm.biz

Friday, Oct. 9th- Fall Harvest Festival FALL HARVEST HAYRIDE - Friday, October 9, 2009 from 5-9pm
Hayrides, live music, campfire, hotdogs, children's activities, and more! Join the Friends of the Greenway and Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department for the 12th annual event. Old-fashioned entertainment that is fun for the whole family. Located at the General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 West College St., admission is $2 per person, ages 2 and under are free. This includes a hayride and marshmallows, other food sold separately. For more information, contact Angela Jackson, 893-2141.

Moms' Night Out Friday, 16th- Cheap fun!- Bring a snack to share at the church at 6:00 (or whenever you can get there) and we'll watch a movie on a big screen at church. My Sisters' Keeper might be out. Move posted closer to date.

Saturday & Sunday, October 17-18-- FREE - Arts & Crafts Fair- Bell Buckle- Very crowded, so be patient, have fun, and enjoy the sites.

Harvest Day and Fiber Festival
Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.- FREE- Cannonsburgh (http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/default.aspx?ekmenu=126&id=3042)

Another option- Oct. 24th- FREE- 3 - 5 p.m.The Avenue- Halloween at The Avenue- Ages 2-12- storytelling, balloon art, face painting, candy, and games

Friday, Oct 30th- Halloween Fun at church- FREE- The kids can dress up and we have a celebration of our on at church. Bring a dish to share for a potluck in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30 (come when you can) and we will start watching a Veggie Movie or two in the Family Life Center around 6:30. We had a great time last year!

Saturday, Oct. 31st- Trick-or-treating on the Square- FREE 3-6 p.m. (http://www.murfreesboropost.com/news.php?viewStory=515)

Hope to see you at many of these fall activites!

Elizabeth Chavis

Reminder and more

Hey everybody! Reminder tonight, we are having a potluck/picnic/play at Seigel Soccer Park at 5:30 (or whenever you can get there). Just bring a dish to share, your picnic stuff (blanket, plates, utensils, and drink), and enjoy this beautiful day with us. Hope to see you there!!! :)

Also, I've decided to postpone the consignment sale until spring, but do a toy swap this fall. I'll tell you more about it soon. If you have ever participated in one, please share with me about it. In the meantime, hang onto those toys you are wanting to get rid of for another month or two.

Have a fantastic day!

August dates

Hey everybody! I had a wonderful trip and was so thankful Allison offered a few fun things while I was gone. I hope everybody is doing great and enjoying their summer. Those that had kids start school yesterday, hope that went well. I have some dates for you to mark on your calendar, and a couple questions too.

First, a few of us had thought about the FUMC playgroup hosting a childrens' consignment sale at church. The $$ we raise would go do speakers, crafts, a family in need, etc. We need to choose a date. I was thinking a Saturday morning at church from 8-11 a.m. The gym would be open from 7-noon to set up and take down. We thought maybe asking a flat rate, so we don't have to deal with all the transactions or getting $$ from people afterwards. A flat $10 to have a booth set up. Share with me your thoughts please. What date seems to work with you guys? Oct. 17th or November sometime? We need to advertise in the church bulletin and newsletter. We'll need help maybe putting a playgroup table together (?), sharing about playgroup. I'm sure there is more too. So, I will need help. Please tell me if you want to help or any thoughts on the consignent sale.

Ok, play dates! :)

Thursday, Aug. 13th-- Splash Pad in Smyrna--- 10:30 -play and picnic lunch

Friday, 8/14-8/15--- Women's Seminar--Gifts To Give That Last--( www.fumcm.org) $10- nursery available

Tuesday, 8/18- Barfield Park- 9:30 a.m.- go hiking, play on playground, and picnic

Wed. 8/19 - FUMC dinners start-- tailgating party 5 p.m.

Friday 8/21-- Nashville Shores- FREE - we can meet at the church at 9 a.m. and get home to pick up older kids from school. (Krista W. has free tickets)- RSVP to get an idea of whom is meeting that morning

Monday 8/24 - picnic/potluck at Seigel Park - 5:30 p.m. - Bring a dish to share and play on the playground and fellowship.