Holistic Moms Network Rochester, NY: December 2007

UPCOMING MEETINGS

January Meeting -
Non-Violent Communication and Discipline: Parenting through Conflict, Lightening the Load
January 11, 2010 at 6:30pm

Just when you thought your role as disciplinarian was beyond you, imagine a world where conflict is your friend.
The end result: individuals and relationships emerge enriched and in tact. Learn techniques during this interactive meeting with Karen Moses, Early Childhood Educator of Best Beginnings who has over 15 yrs experience.

February Meeting -
Maya Abdominal Massage
February 8, 2010 at 6:30pm

Erin McCollough, LMT, RYT of CNY Healing Arts Wellness Center and Spa will explain how this massage technique is an external, non-invasive manipulation using massage to reposition reproductive organs and improve blood flow to digestive organs. It has been documented to improve issues around fertility, endometriosis, menses, ovarian cysts, and much more!

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Mom's Night Out: ornament exchange at B&N, 12/17/07

A night out at Barnes & Noble for an ornament exchange, complete with birthday brownies and lively conversation! We got kicked out of B&N after they closed, and a handful of us made our way across the street to Applebee's for more chatting and laughs (and a mixed bag, food-wise). We closed THAT venue, and two of us boogied our way down the aisles at Wegmans.

Therese & Jean

Lisa & Carol, the birthday girls

Gena & Lisa

our Buddha, Bryce

Lisa & Carol

Not (yet) pictured: Deborah (thanks, as always, for the pictures!), Janet, Renata, Esra, Steph, Mary.

P.S. Perhaps "boogie" is an overstatement. Perhaps "joyfully trolling" would be more accurate....

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Metro Justice Alternative Fair, 11/30 & 12/1/07

HMN Rochester had a table at the Metro Justice Alternative Fair on 11/30 & 12/1/07 at the First Unitarian Church on Winton Road. Lots of vendors and shoppers! Live holiday music! Moms and dads signing up as prospective members and businesses as resource alliance members! We had whole-grain vegan treats by Amy W. for sale as well as leather goods by Renata's brother. (Note for future events: Amy's 3-year-old daughter as barker had almost a 100% passerby-to-real-sale conversion rate! No adult can compete with that!) Thanks to all who volunteered to run the table on those two days.

Lisa spreading the word at our booth

Renata with Sonya and Sylvia

Deborah

Monday, December 10, 2007

Holiday De-stress meeting: 12/10/07

A relaxing night of massage, energy therapies, and a conversation on holiday traditions. Not to mention delicious goodies by Amy W.! Westfall Studios was there with their jewelry and Amy C. displayed her photography. They graciously donated a percentage of all sales to our chapter.