1. You’ve always wanted to do some volunteer work, but don’t have a lot of time to commit to a long-term project.
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4. You only have to commit to what you can do – no more. No pressure to continue volunteering.
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Spring 09 Newsletter - PDF
Welcome!
We are excited to have this new home on the web! Please check back often for updated information on events and resources available at the Network.
The tags you see available on this sidebar make this site searchable. Looking for a volunteer opportunity? (We couldn't do it without you!) Click on the tag marked volunteers and pertinent posts will be displayed. Want to check out some of our resources? Try tags like Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More, among others - we have lots to explore!
Our web page is still available by clicking here.
The Family Fun Guide is now online here.
The Family Resource Guide is also available here.
Comments and suggestions are welcome at avafamilynet@gmail.com.
The tags you see available on this sidebar make this site searchable. Looking for a volunteer opportunity? (We couldn't do it without you!) Click on the tag marked volunteers and pertinent posts will be displayed. Want to check out some of our resources? Try tags like Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More, among others - we have lots to explore!
Our web page is still available by clicking here.
The Family Fun Guide is now online here.
The Family Resource Guide is also available here.
Comments and suggestions are welcome at avafamilynet@gmail.com.
TAGS - Use these to search
- a note from Rosemary (5)
- activities (43)
- activity groups (1)
- Adoptive Families Together (1)
- Advisory Council (2)
- AFT (1)
- Animal Adventures (2)
- Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More (1)
- budget crunch (6)
- child care (1)
- clothing exchange (4)
- Community Partnership for Children (1)
- correction (1)
- CPC (1)
- donation (13)
- e-newsletter (1)
- early intervention (2)
- end of summer bash (2)
- events (23)
- Family Fun Fair (4)
- family tips (6)
- fathers (1)
- first time parents (3)
- Friday music (2)
- games (2)
- Halloween (3)
- Helping Hands (2)
- holiday shopping (2)
- Horizons for Homeless Children (1)
- Leadership Meeting (1)
- letter writing campaign (2)
- lottery (3)
- lottery monitoring committee (1)
- Marlborough Jr. Women's Club (1)
- money matters (2)
- Mr. Mike (3)
- needed (7)
- New Year Party (2)
- newsletter (1)
- Northborough Jr. Woman's Club (1)
- Northborough Moms and Tots (1)
- Northborough Newcomers Club (1)
- off site programs (4)
- ongoing connection and support (6)
- online (1)
- opportunities (6)
- parent workshop (13)
- parenting alone together (1)
- parents helping parents (7)
- PAT (1)
- PCHP (2)
- PHP (5)
- playgroups (7)
- playspace (1)
- pool (1)
- program (9)
- registration process (1)
- Scholastic (6)
- single parent (1)
- supplies (1)
- swim (1)
- talking about touch (2)
- The Marlboro Area Newcomers and Neighbors Club (1)
- The Parent Exchange (6)
- The Westborough Newcomers Club (1)
- toy swap (3)
- Valentine's Day (1)
- vehicle fair (3)
- volunteers (16)
- welcome (1)
- Wellness Wave (1)
- what's up (10)
- wood park (2)
Calendar
We have a new format for the online calendar. Check it out here!
Lottery Registration
Enclosed in the newsletter is the registration form for our spring session. Please complete the form and return to AVAFN, 169 Pleasant St., Marlboro, MA 01752.
All registration forms must be completed in full and received no later than Friday, April 10th at 2pm to be entered into the lottery.
The lottery will be held on Monday, April 13th at 9am. Members of the Lottery Monitoring Committee will draw names randomly and families will be placed into one parent / child group or placed on a waitlist.
PLEASE REMEMBER what you choose for your first choice! Families will only receive a call if their first program choice is closed, or they are placed on a waitlist. Noting more than one choice will allow us to place you in another program if your first choice is closed. Please call 508-485-0085 with any questions!
All registration forms must be completed in full and received no later than Friday, April 10th at 2pm to be entered into the lottery.
The lottery will be held on Monday, April 13th at 9am. Members of the Lottery Monitoring Committee will draw names randomly and families will be placed into one parent / child group or placed on a waitlist.
PLEASE REMEMBER what you choose for your first choice! Families will only receive a call if their first program choice is closed, or they are placed on a waitlist. Noting more than one choice will allow us to place you in another program if your first choice is closed. Please call 508-485-0085 with any questions!
Lottery Registration Form Spring 2009
WEATHER POLICY
When MARLBORO Public Schools are closed, playgroups and activities for that day will be cancelled. You can find out about school closings by watching any of the major networks in the morning or listening to WBZ radio.
In the event, that school is not cancelled and playgroups are running we ask that you use your best judgment. If you are not comfortable coming out in the weather please give us a quick ring to say you will be staying at home.
Should we have to make a decision to cancel an evening activity, we will call you.
In the event, that school is not cancelled and playgroups are running we ask that you use your best judgment. If you are not comfortable coming out in the weather please give us a quick ring to say you will be staying at home.
Should we have to make a decision to cancel an evening activity, we will call you.
HEALTH NOTE
Please be mindful that if your child has cold or flu-like symptoms, they may be contagious. If you’re not sure, feel free to call us and we’ll help you sort out what would be best for all.
Kindly respect the health of other children when deciding whether or not to have your children accompany you to the Family Network’s Play Space.
We require that your child be fever and diarrhea free for at least 24 hours before returning to play-group, attending an activity, or coming for child care.
Thanks for understanding.
Kindly respect the health of other children when deciding whether or not to have your children accompany you to the Family Network’s Play Space.
We require that your child be fever and diarrhea free for at least 24 hours before returning to play-group, attending an activity, or coming for child care.
Thanks for understanding.
Contacts
Phone number: 508-485-0085
Rosemary, Prog. Coordinator: ext. 1
Eliza, Parent/Child Ed.: ext. 2
Registration: ext. 3
Parent/Child Home Prog. & Melissa Lambert: ext. 4
Fax: 508- 481-9397
NEW !!! E-mail: Avafamilynet@yahoo.com
Rosemary, Prog. Coordinator: ext. 1
Eliza, Parent/Child Ed.: ext. 2
Registration: ext. 3
Parent/Child Home Prog. & Melissa Lambert: ext. 4
Fax: 508- 481-9397
NEW !!! E-mail: Avafamilynet@yahoo.com
Want to receive our newsletter electronically?
In an effort to save money on printing costs and stay up to date in the cyber world, we would like to offer you a chance to receive an email with our online newsletter.
If you are interested, please email us at avafamilynet@yahoo.com with 'Email Newsletter' in the subject line and we will add you to our list. You do not need to do anything if you would prefer to receive a paper copy. Please consider saving a tree and some $$ by sending us an email!
To date we have 100 members who have requested an emailed newsletter, which means we will still be mailing 300! Won't you consider this option?
If you are interested, please email us at avafamilynet@yahoo.com with 'Email Newsletter' in the subject line and we will add you to our list. You do not need to do anything if you would prefer to receive a paper copy. Please consider saving a tree and some $$ by sending us an email!
To date we have 100 members who have requested an emailed newsletter, which means we will still be mailing 300! Won't you consider this option?
WISH LIST of SUPPLIES
Apple Juice-Please!!!, Paper Towels, Wipes, Diapers, - any size but especially sizes 3 to 6-- left overs and outgrown? partial packages are fine!
ALSO remember we are happy to take in baby equipment (cribs, high chairs, strollers, etc.) that you are ready to pass along.
Monetary Donations can be made to the: Assabet Valley Collaborative Foundation.
ALSO remember we are happy to take in baby equipment (cribs, high chairs, strollers, etc.) that you are ready to pass along.
Monetary Donations can be made to the: Assabet Valley Collaborative Foundation.
A Special Heartfelt THANKS to:
- David Tscherne for dingle-handedly painting the rest of the trim in the hall!
- The Freeman, Narris, Poverman, Friedberg, Marino, Geimna & Berardinon families for their generous monetary donations!
- Our supply fairies - Weisenberg, Sweeney, Crouse, Fraser, Nguyen, & Lambert families and anyone else who may have donated snacks, juices and supplies!
- Our Family Fun Fair organizers - Mary Garner for fulling ALL the pieces together! Julie Peterson for making up the amazing Basket Raffle, Christine Smith for heading up the wonderful Bake Sale, AND to all the families who have donated raffle basket and bake sale items!
- Our volunteer child care folks - Deb Clemons, Sarah Matejevic, Heidi Schwer, and Liz Hallsworth.
- Amy Yazdani and Kara Kendrick for our upcoming Vehicle Fair!
- The Freeman, Narris, Poverman, Friedberg, Marino, Geimna & Berardinon families for their generous monetary donations!
- Our supply fairies - Weisenberg, Sweeney, Crouse, Fraser, Nguyen, & Lambert families and anyone else who may have donated snacks, juices and supplies!
- Our Family Fun Fair organizers - Mary Garner for fulling ALL the pieces together! Julie Peterson for making up the amazing Basket Raffle, Christine Smith for heading up the wonderful Bake Sale, AND to all the families who have donated raffle basket and bake sale items!
- Our volunteer child care folks - Deb Clemons, Sarah Matejevic, Heidi Schwer, and Liz Hallsworth.
- Amy Yazdani and Kara Kendrick for our upcoming Vehicle Fair!
Sponsors
The Assabet Valley Area Family Network provides FREE family education and support to all families with children age pre-birth to 5 years who live in Hudson, Marlboro, Northboro, Southboro, and Westboro, Massachusetts.
Program sponsored by the Assabet Valley Collaborative.
Funding for these programs provided by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care.
Program sponsored by the Assabet Valley Collaborative.
Funding for these programs provided by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care.