- I would like to join but my baby is just 3 months old so he/she can’t really “play” yet – should I wait to join?
Even though your baby is small, you can still come to all MOMS Club® activities. The MOMS Club® is to support you, so come out and meet other moms, socialize and enjoy this time. Before you know it, your baby will be in the midst of things with the “big” kids at park days and playgroups!
- Am I allowed to bring my child(ren) to ALL activities?
YES, your children are welcome to all activities*, playgroups, meetings, etc. . This group is for you as much as it is for them!
*While children are welcome at all MOMS Club® functions, we encourage mothers to allow fathers or other caregivers the opportunity to bond with the children one night a month while they attend MOMS Night Out. Moms will usually meet for dinner, a movie, a pottery class, etc.
- Who arranges the activities?
The members of the club actually think of what activities to have and then they volunteer to “host” the particular activity they are interested in. So each month, our secretary sends around an email asking everyone to “help fill the calendar” and then you simply email her with the date and activity you’d like to host.
- Can I continue to participate once my child(ren) are in school?
Absolutely. We encourage all of our members to remain active and new members to join our group after their children have reached school age because we realize that the need for support does not end when children begin school.
- I would be interested in hosting something but my house is very small and I wouldn’t have the space for a playgroup.
That’s not a problem… many of our activities are “hosted” outside of a person’s home. You can host a park day, a coffee break at a local coffee shop, a trip to KidCity, a walk at the mall (during the winter months when we can’t be at the park), apple picking at Lyman Orchards, etc.
- Do I have to attend every activity?
That's the beauty of the MOMS Club®. Although we would love for every member to attend everything, we know, as mothers, sometimes that is not realistic. After joining the MOMS Club® you can choose to do all the events in one week or maybe you can only make 2 events in a month. It's totally up to you.
- How much does it cost to join?
Our membership fee is twenty five dollars a year. This covers our operating cost, copies, postage, other administrative costs and subsidizes our yearly fundraisers. (MOMS Club® is a nonprofit corporation and a 501 (C) (3) publicly-supported charity registered with the IRS.)
- I think I’d like to join but is there a way I can come to an event before joining to decide if this is right for me?
Definitely! You are welcome to come to 2 free business meetings before paying your membership fee and joining us. In the business meetings, you will have a chance to talk to other moms, meet members of the Executive Board, and learn more about the club.
- I work part time, can I still be part of this group for stay at home moms?
Certainly. Many of our members work part time and still find time to be actively involved in the club.
- I don’t live in Middletown or Cromwell, can I still join the Middletown MOMS Club®?
If you do not live in these 2 towns then you need to join a MOMS Club® that serves your area. Please visit www.momsclub.org and go to the “find a chapter near you” to find a MOMS Club® for your area.
- How do I join?
Simply send an email to our Membership Vice President at [email protected] and provide your name, email, mailing address and phone number. She will then send you the membership application and all related information.
