Mom's Night Out- May 3rd

When: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 6:30pm
Where: Chili's & Mission Grove Theater (Trautwein & Alessandro)
What: Dinner/Appetizers & a Movie

Don't miss this much needed Mom time! We'll meet for dinner or appetizers at Chili's and then head over to the movie theater to take advantage of their $5.75 Ladies Night special. Don't worry if you can't make it for both. Join us for one, the other or both! Invite a mom friend or make a new one as we get to know our CCMom's away from their kids.

Email us (st.thomasccm@hotmail.com) or comment below if you're not on our email list and didn't get the evite invitation.

St. Thomas Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday

Join us and other St. Thomas parishioners for the Youth Group's annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 23rd from 11am-1pm.

We wish everyone a very happy Easter! Remember to include prayer, reflection and a moment to explain to your child(ren) the meaning of Easter.

In Motherhood,
Michele & Sarah

April- Fitness & Nutrition

This month we are focusing on fitness and nutrition. As mom's we not only have the responsibility of ensuring our families are healthy and active, but make time and energy to ensure our own wellness.

 

We participated in the Walk for Kids benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities this past weekend. Family events like this not only help raise money for many amazing charities, but they give us an opportunity to get out as a family and get some exercise together. Thank you to all the families who came out to walk with us. It was a great morning!

 

At our next meeting, April 19th, we are hosting Sara Halias from Stroller Strides to not only discuss this great organization where moms and children can exercise together, but give us some tips on fitness and nutrition for moms and the whole family. We're looking forward to her visit!

 

Here are a few links to the revamped Food Pyramids that can be resources for preparing healthy meals.

• http://www.mypyramid.gov/preschoolers/index.html This is for ages 2-5. There are links of sample meals, and a healthy foods list. 
• http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html This is for ages 6-11 and has a coloring page for the kiddos.
• http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramidmoms/index.html This is information for those who are pregnant.

We're looking forward to continuing this journey of motherhood with all of you at our next Tuesday meeting (April 19th 10am). We will be hosting a "healthy" egg hunt for the kids. If you would like to contribute to the hunt please bring a few plastic eggs filled with a non-candy item (stickers, pretzels etc.) We'll see you all Tuesday!

Orangecrest Spring Festival- April 16th

Saturday, April 16 - Spring Festival
Spring Festival and Egg Hunt Complete with Egg Hunt, Food vendors, Crafts, Game Booths, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Entertainment ...and  Peter Rabbit!!!
Where: 20010 Orange Terrace Parkway, Riverside
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Who: Orange Terrace Community Center 
How: Show up~
Cost: FREE Egg Hunt,  10:00 AM sharp,  Ages 0 - 12 yrs Fun Zone wristband $5 
For more info: 951-571-0285

Info courtesy of Macaroni Kid.

Walk for Kids Info

We're looking forward to this Sunday's Walk for Kids to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Our CCM team will meet in front of PF Chang's at Victoria Gardens Mall at 7:45am, April 10th. Bring your water and walking shoes for this 3 mile walk. The walk begins at 8am.

 

Attached are directions to Victoria Gardens as well as a map of the walking route. Before and after the walk the Kids Zone will also be open where they have face painting, games and a chance to meet Ronald McDonald. It will be a great morning of fun, family and exercise.

 

Go here for directions to Victoria Gardens.

 

Go here to view the walk route.

 

You can register here to join the CCM team. It is completely free to join and walk on Sunday. Donations directly to Ronald McDonald House are welcome at the event or online.

 

If you have any questions please let us know. We hope to see you all there!

Reminder- Walk for Kids- April 10th

Join us Sunday, April 10th for the 2011 Walk for Kids.

Walk for Kids- Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga
Sunday, April 10th, 2011 8am

We have a Celebrating Catholic Motherhood team registered to participate in the Walk and support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. This is a compeltely free, family event for a great cause. Bring your spouse, kids, neighbors and even your dog and come join us for a little family exercise!

You can sign up to join our team here and once you are signed up you will also have a personal webpage where you can make, receive and track personal donations, if you choose. The more the merrier so sign up as soon as possible!

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California is to provide comfort, care and support to children and families in Southern California. Our vision is a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy.