Activities and Fund-Raising
Current and Ongoing Activities
Our social calendar is pretty full over the course of the year! There are plenty of opportunities to get information and support, while meeting other families with multiples. Any family, or expectant family of multiples, can participate on a trial basis before joining the club. Listed below you will find general information about our meetings and events; you may contact us if you would like additional details.
Monthly Meetings
We have a general meeting once a month in the evening. Every other month the program includes a guest speaker. In the past we have had presentations about car seat safety, early childhood education, birthday parties for children, sibling relationships, nutrition, and dental care, to name a few. Most of the presentations are tailored to address the dynamics of a family with multiples. For those meetings that we do not have a guest speaker, it is a social night which provides us with an opportunity to get to know each other better. We want the club to be a resource for everyone, but also a place where you can hang out with friends.
Our meetings are usually attended by the moms in our club. We also welcome any family with multiples, whether they are expecting, new or seasoned parents of multiples. Occasionally we will have an expectant or new dad of multiples join us. For parents of newborns, you are welcome to bring your babies. And of course, nursing babies are always welcome!
Play Dates and Family Events
We typically schedule one to two play dates each month. Some of the play dates are scheduled during the week, while others are specifically planned on the weekend so that the entire family can participate. One of our enjoyable family events is a club sponsored Pizza Night. Take a break from cooking, and enjoy dinner on the club! Listed below are some of our favorite places to meet:
- Local Parks
- Fire Station
- Pump It Up and Bouce U
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Holiday Parties
We have our own fun traditions for the various holidays throughout the year! Our holiday parties are always well attended, and never again will you see so many sets of multiples in one place.
Our spring celebration is usually held at the park, and we host an Easter egg hunt for the children. The plastic eggs are filled with a treat or piece of candy. Afterwards, the families enjoy brunch.
We have a barbeque at the park to celebrate the start of summer. The children enjoy playing on the playground before and after dinner. Many years we celebrated with hamburgers and hot dogs, but started a new "Fiesta Night" with everyone bringing fixings for tacos.
We celebrate the fall season with our annual Harvest Party. In the past we have chosen to meet at Cobb Ranch to play and have lunch, or a club member has graciously offered to host the party. What a treat to see the children dressed up in either Halloween clothes or costumes!
In December we host our annual Children's Christmas Party. We have a very special guest at this party… Santa makes an early stop during the Christmas season, to the sheer delight of all the children in our club. He brings one small present to every child at our Christmas party. The children also enjoy listening to holiday music and doing a fun craft. We have a potluck breakfast for all of the families. It is a very fun morning!
Mom's Night Out
We usually schedule a “Mom’s Night Out” about every other month. Sometimes we meet for dinner, other times it is for dessert. Have your husband, partner, or a babysitter watch the kids, and sneak out for a couple of hours to enjoy some time just for you. You will certainly treasure the adult conversation with the other moms in the club!