High Country MOPS

2011-12-17T23:12:00.000-05:00

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First Meeting: Thursday, September 1st

2011-08-29T09:27:00.000-04:00

We are so excited about a new year of MOPS starting up. Our first meeting is on Thursday, September 1st from 9:30am - 12:00 noon. We meet in the Meadowview Room at Mount Vernon Baptist Church at 3505 Bamboo Road in Boone, NC. We can't wait to meet you & your precious children! It's going to be a great year!

He Brews Coffee Cafe

2011-03-31T20:55:00.000-04:00

Join us for our 1st "He Brews Coffee Cafe" on Thursday, April 7th at 9:30am.

We are moving from our annual Tea & Treasures into a more relaxed coffee shop environment. We will have gourmet coffees, hot teas, hot chocolate & tasty coffee shop treats. We will have a guest speaker, live music and a great time of food and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there.

Spa Day on Thursday

2010-10-19T16:39:00.000-04:00

You don't want to miss this week's meeting, it's our annual Spa Day Meeting & it's such a refreshing meeting. Come ready to be pampered from head to toe. We will have several stations for you to visit getting smooth hands (and feet), manicures, eyebrows, and yes, even a massage!!! Wear comfortable clothes so you can relax & enjoy your day of pampering!

If you’re a mother of a preschooler, you’ve got your hands full…

2010-06-22T22:17:00.016-04:00

We know how you feel, and we’re here to help!

THERE IS NOTHING LITTLE ABOUT A MOTHER’S IMPACT.

The early years of child-rearing are so significant and formative—so precious and fleeting…

Moms know this, so they pour themselves into mothering.

But who pours themselves into moms? We do.

High Country MOPS is here to help. PLEASE JOIN US!

Contact Us

2010-06-21T23:21:00.002-04:00

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2010-06-21T23:06:00.001-04:00

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MOPS Tomorrow, March 4th

2010-03-03T15:57:00.000-05:00

We usually do not have MOPS on days when school is on a 2 hour delay, but if school is on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, we will meet at 10:00am for MOPS! We have missed so much & we really want to hear all of the wonderful things Cindy Retherford has prepared to share with us. So, if there is a 2 hour delay, we will be having MOPS at 10:00am!

If school is canceled, we will not have MOPS, but we will meet in the church gym at 10:00am (if you can get there safely). We plan to have a picnic lunch in there after playing, so if you would like to, please bring lunch for you & your kids (and maybe a blanket or something to sit on).

If you would like, please bring ride-on toys or something that will occupy kids.

Hope to see you there!

MOPS Canceled - Come to MVBC Gym for Playtime Instead

2010-01-06T18:46:00.000-05:00

Unfortunately we are going to have to cancel MOPS tomorrow.

But if you can safely get out, come to the gym at Mount Vernon tomorrow morning to rid yourselves (and your kids) of cabin fever!

We will meet at 10:00am and play until about 11:15 (the gym is reserved at 11:30am). Then, for those that would like to, we will head to Chick-Fil-A for lunch & to let the kids burn off more of that pent up energy!

We hope to see you there!

Will we have MOPS tomorrow?

2010-01-06T15:30:00.000-05:00

Good question!

If schools are on a regular schedule (yeah, right - we know better) or are on a 1-hour delay, we will have MOPS.

If schools are on a 2-hour delay or are canceled, MOPS will also be canceled.

Please check the MOPS line at Mt. Vernon at (828)266-9703 x 133 or check this site in the morning if you are unsure about MOPS.

Have a great day. Stay safe & WARM!!!

Christmas Sharing Bazaar Tomorrow

2009-11-18T20:05:00.001-05:00

Don't forget about our meeting tomorrow, November 19th. We are having the Christmas Sharing Bazaar. There are some great crafts & gifts that we're making! The fun will begin at 9:30am. See you there!

Mommy & Me

2009-10-14T13:30:00.002-04:00

As you can see, we had a great time at Mommy & Me in the gym! We're sorry we missed the Apple Orchard, but we enjoyed spending time in a nice, warm gym to play with our kids & catch up on some mommy time!

Apple Orchard Field Trip Postponed

2009-10-13T14:43:00.001-04:00

Due to impending yucky weather (according to Ray's Weather), we will be postponing our Apple Orchard Field Trip that was scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th.

We will meet at the Mount Vernon Baptist Church gym instead. We are going to let the kids play with some of the equipment in the gym while the moms get a chance to talk (while chasing kids). We have the gym reserved from 9am - 11am. So get your kids into some play clothes, let them get some play time while you have a good time with some other moms! See you in the gym at 9am tomorrow morning!

Apple Orchard Field Trip

2009-10-06T16:46:00.000-04:00

Instead of a meeting on Thursday, October 15th, we will go on a field trip on Wednesday, October 14th to the Coffey's Apple Orchard.

Our tour will begin at 10:30am at the orchard. Several people are planning to meet at Lowe's Foods in New Market Center (near the Cash Points ATM machine) to follow each other out to the orchard. If you plan to do this, please be there at 10:00am. Otherwise, we will see you out there at 10:30am.

The cost is $5 per person. The tour includes a brief informational tour (they will make it appropriate for our little ones), a wagon ride & each child gets to take a pumpkin home!

Directions to Coffey's Apple Orchard:
DIRECTIONS:
-- Turn left onto Hwy 194 at New Market. Go 2.3 miles.
-- Bear right onto Castle Ford Road and go 2.8 miles.
-- Bear right onto Ridge Road and go .7 miles. The orchard is on the left.

We will not be having a meeting on Thursday, October 15th.

October 1st MOPS Meeting Cancelled...

2009-09-28T21:46:00.001-04:00

Due to a scheduling conflict at Mount Vernon, the October 1st MOPS meeting has been cancelled. Please check your e-mail & this blog for rescheduling updates. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

Upcoming Meetings

2009-09-22T16:30:00.000-04:00

•Our next meeting is Thursday, October 1st at 9:30am on the 1st floor of the Education Building (across from elevators) (Please note location change!)
•Kim Henderson’s Group has food, set up and clean up

•Our topic will be “Building a Community of Friends”

Mmm...Baby Food

2009-09-22T15:47:00.001-04:00

Martha, the Lego Tower Queen

2009-09-22T15:44:00.002-04:00

Baby Food & Legos: That's What MOPS Moms are Made of!

2009-09-22T15:39:00.001-04:00

Are You Smarter Than a Preschooler?
After an exciting game of "Are You Smarter Than a Preschooler?", all three teams performed two challenges.
Challenge #1: Two participants from each team are chosen. One of the team members has to feed the other team member all of the baby food in the fastest time. And the winner is...Kim Henderson's team!
Challenge #2: One participant from each team is chosen to build the tallest Lego tower in 30 seconds. And the winner is...Jamie Eller's team!
Although Rebecca Pitts' team did not win either challenge, they "won" for their creativity & team spirit!

Pre-Register for 2009-2010 MOPS Year

2009-08-06T14:26:00.001-04:00

We have set up two pre-registration dates to make registering for the 2009-2010 MOPS year fun & easy.

Pre-Registrations dates are:

Tuesday, August 18th from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Tot Lot in Boone

Thursday, August 20th from 5:30-7:30pm at Chick-Fil-A in Boone

The registration fee for MOPS international is $23.95, which includes a book, bi-monthly magazine & weekly e-mail.
Each meeting costs $5, which helps to cover the cost of child care & weekly projects.
Scholarships are available to those who need assistance.

Please come out to pre-register at one of the pre-registration dates. We look forward to seeing you there!
For questions, e-mail us at hcmops@yahoo.com

Update to MOPS Website

2009-07-22T23:26:00.001-04:00

The High Country MOPS website has recently been updated. Go to www.hcmops.org to see the latest changes. Don't forget to check out the MOPS Recipe section! There are some amazing recipes in there!

2009-05-23T11:04:00.001-04:00

We always have a great time at MOPS. As you can see, we're enjoying a delicious brunch at our first meeting of the 2008-2009 MOPS year.

What Does MOPS Cost?

2009-05-22T22:41:00.001-04:00

We have registration in the Fall, but you are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. The registration fee costs $25, which pays for your membership in MOPS International. This membership entitles you to a year subscription to MomSense Magazine, the 2009 MOPS theme book, weekly MOPS International e-mail, and other goodies. Each meeting costs $5, which helps pay for childcare and other expenses. You are welcome to attend your first meeting without paying to see if MOPS is the right place for you.

Please Note: We do have scholarships available and will not turn away any mother on the basis of financial need. Please speak to one of the co-coordinators or any member of the Steering Team if you are interested in a scholarship.

When and Where Do We Meet?

2009-05-22T22:38:00.000-04:00

Meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month from September through May at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Boone, NC (1305 Bamboo Road, Boone, NC). We meet from 9:30am until 12:00 noon. You can drop your children off in MOPPETS beginning at 9:00am.

What About My Children?

2009-05-22T22:31:00.001-04:00

During meetings children are cared for on the children's floor (2nd floor) of the church by a group of trained, responsible helpers. Your child will experience a loving, preschool-like setting with other children their same age. Children are given time to interact with each other and express themselves through play, music, crafts, and through learning a lesson focused on Biblical principles and values. You can have peace of mind that your child is well cared for while you are just a room away enjoying some much needed adult time.

What Do We Do at a MOPS Meeting?

2009-05-22T22:26:00.000-04:00

At a typical MOPS meeting, moms can enjoy delicious brunch, adult conversation, fabulous speakers and fun crafts, not to mention gab time with the girls! It's a great place to reenergize and connect with other moms.

What is MOPS?

2009-05-22T22:02:00.000-04:00

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a non-denominational ministry designed to encourage, nurture, and support all mothers of preschoolers. MOPS is open to all mothers who have children from birth to kindergarten. We come together from all age groups and backgrounds with a shared desire to be the best moms, wives, and women that we can be. MOPS understands that the years from infancy to kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. We provide a friendly and fun place for mothers to relax, encourage, and learn from one another about how to handle this rewarding but sometimes tough time in our lives.