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2007
January:
No meeting
February:
Wine tasting at the West End Wine Bar in Chapel Hill.
March:
Dr. Avni Rampersaud of Chapel Hill Pediatric Dentistry discussed dental
health for children.
April:
Dorette and Renee of C'est Si Bon! Cooking School demonstrated making
Vietnamese Summer Rolls and talked about cooking with your kids.
May:
A pediatrician, a post-partum nurse, and a post-partum doula spoke at a
panel for new mothers.
June:
Club members sampled baked goods and
discussed how to have a stress-free kids party.
July: No meeting.
August: Maureen Dolan Rosen
of the Cash Management Connection discussed how to talk to kids about money and
to help them develop good spending and saving habits.
September: A group of Mothers Club
members with their own businesses talked about their experiences running those businesses.
October: Scott Conary of Carrboro Coffee
Company and Caffe Driade gave a history of coffee and its production and provided five coffees for
members to taste.
November: Amy Lippmann, a holistic health counselor, discussed "How to Look Good, Feel Good and Achieve a Healthy Body."
December:
Representatives from the Mothers Club service committee and local charity organizations offered suggestions/options for giving back to the community.
2006
January:
No meeting
February:
Mark Prokop, of Friends of Triangle Seniors and Food Assistance, discussed his
program, and its needs. Club members also discussed other local charities and
programs in need of volunteers, and talk about involving children in volunteer
activities.
March:
Psychologist Dr. Rita Madrazo-Peterson discussed "Keeping the Love Alive in Your
Marriage," concerning the issues couples face in their relationship after they
have children.
April:
Perri Kersh, of Neat Freak Professional Organizing, talked about ways to be more organized
and reduce clutter.
May:
John Marold, attorney at law, discussed estate planning, including funding and drafting
living trusts and life insurance trusts, wills, special needs trusts, deeds, and
other asset protection techniques.
June:
Chocolate tasting, led by Janet Elbetri, a chocolatier, Mothers Club member, and co-owner
of Sandwhich restaurant in Chapel Hill.
July:
No meeting
August:
Kimberly Stephenson, a registered dietician at UNC Hospitals, talked about nutrition.
September:
Playgroup mixer to help members form new playgroups and expand existing ones.
October: Celebration of the club's birthday with
a cheese tasting presented by Whole Foods Market.
November: Teresa Leigh discussed tips for maintainging
one's home and how the "rich and famous" maintain their homes.
December: Holiday coffee and
cookie/recipe exchange
2005
January:
No meeting
February:
Kelley Knight, a registered nurse and owner of Holistic Stress Management
in Carrboro, discussed therapies for the mind, body, and spirit.
March:
Keri Lawrence, MD, a Mothers Club member and physician at Carrboro
Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, talked about "How to Take Care
of Super Mom: The Basics of Preventive Medicine and the Latest Guidelines
for Health Care Screening."
April:
Shane Folds and Barbara Deberry, financial representatives with
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, speak about the many ways
to save for children's future educational expenses.
May:
Personal chef Terri McClernon described the services she provides
as The Food Fairy, including
cooking for special occasions, making a week's worth of meals, menu
planning, grocery shopping, etc.
June:
Chocolate tasting, led by Janet Elbetri, a chocolatier, Mothers
Club member, and co-owner of Sandwhich restaurant in Chapel Hill.
July:
A resource officer from the Chapel
Hill Police Department's Community Service Unit spoke about
safety tips and self defense, especially for women with children
in tow.
August:
A panel of Mothers Club members who own and run their own businesses
share their stories, experiences, and advice regarding starting
and running a business while also being a full-time mother.
September:
Dr. Marie Hardy, a dermatologist with Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates in
Raleigh, discussed a variety of skin care issues.
October:
A tea- and dessert-tasting, led by Shery Armstrong of Sips Coffee & Tea in Durham, to
celebrate the club's fifth birthday.
November:
Kathy Kelly, Lifestyle Enhancement Director at the UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont,
gave advice on getting in shape and staying fit, finding a trainer that suits you/your
needs, and working out with kids in tow.
December:
Meaghan Rice, a club member and former pastry cook, gave a cooking demonstration
for Fruit Almond Cakes. Members also brought along sweet and savory items and
exchanged recipes.
2004
January:
Ingrid Tung, director of the Suzuki
Academy of North Carolina, talked about the Suzuki method of
music learning.
February:
Megan Hazelman of the Center
for Environmental Health and Susceptibility at UNC-Chapel Hill
presented a workshop about breast cancer.
March:
Allie Mendelsohn of Multiple
Strategies, a parenting resource specializing in families with
multiples, talked about how mothers who have multiples and children
spaced closely together can take care of themselves.
April:
Scotti Harwood, an executive and life coach, talked about "Promises
You Can Live With," concerning how people can alleviate much of
their stress and suffering if they are mindful about the quality
and quantity of the promises they make.
May:
Dr. Margaret Morris of Chapel Hill Childrens Clinic gave a talk
on "Poop! Diarrhea, Constipation: When to be Concerned and When
Not To," including such topics as lactose intolerance, rotovirus,
dehydration, and food poisoning.
June:
Natalie Mason-Fry, an occupational therapist at
Emerge--A Child's Place (a pediatric occupational therapy provider
in Chapel Hill) talked about typical and atypical fine and gross
motor skill development.
July:
No speaker
August:
No speaker
September:
Melinda Abrams of LifePowerCoaching
discussed different parenting perspectives: peoples' thoughts about
parenting before having children; what they have learned since becoming
parents; and what they would like to learn.
October:
Officer Robin Clark of the
Chapel Hill Police Department gave a talk and answers questions
regarding child safety, and demonstrates the correct way to install
a car seat.
November:
Dr. Jonathan Williams, an assistant clinical professor at Chatham
Crossing Medical Center, spoke about the flu--what it is, how
to treat it, when to call the doctor, how to protect your family,
and the situation with the flu shot shortage.
December:
Amy Mackin of "Organizing
with Amy", a professional organizer specializing in helping families
with young children, described simple, practical tips to help reduce
clutter.
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