Seeking or Looking to Start a Mom's Group and Playgroup

I think a playgroup would be great. The only problem that I seem to come across all the time is that I work full time during the day and that seems to be when all the playgroups are. Any chance you would consider starting an evening playgroup?

I am in a playgroup that meets at the houses of the participants every wed afternoon in the NE and SE. All of the kids are between 10-18 months (majority around 16 months). We have also talked about having a tues option and doing two a week because not everyone can make it every wed. I would also be interested in an evening playgroup because I work days and my husband works nights. Contact me if you are intested on getting on our email list for info about where and when the playgroup is.

Hi M.,

I have just decided to start a Mommy's Group and have recently sent out invitations to my first hosted gathering (on Sept 23rd). I live in Vancouver and have a bunch of friends that have children (various ages) that come from all over the Portland area. One difference would be that since I work a 40-hour week, my Mommy's Group will be designed for weekends at least once a month. Once the group meets, other members can decide if they want to meet during the weekday as well on their own. The Mommy's Group is a chance for mommies to bring their kids together to play and the mommies can discuss different topics or just have girl chat with some desserts. If you're interested, please let me know and I can add you to the eVite and you can see for yourself as I let all my girlfriends know they can extend the invitation to anyone they know who has children. Good luck finding a group!

N.
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I would love to participate! I have a two year old son and we live in SW near the zoo. I am willing to host here at my home and also go to other parts of town.

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F., I have been looking for something like a playgroup for my 3 yrs old son. He is needing friends and it would be nice to get out with others. Please send info. to me by email at ____@____.com

Hi M.,

I know what it's like to feel "cooped up" with small children and need some socialization. My now 8 year old was in a playgroup for 5 years and it did him a world of good. He is a very social and respectful child. You might look online at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). They are a national organization with chapters all across Oregon. I believe they meet every 2 weeks (moms and kids seperate, usually at churches)and have playgroups as well. They are Christian based. For a secular group, you might try MOMS Club (look online for a chapter near you). I was involved with a westside group for awhile. They meet once per month for a general meeting and then have many fun activities at parks, etc.. too. The main group I belonged to was through a church, similar to MOPS. I think many of the larger churches have SAHM groups. Hope this helps.
B. (Work at Home mom to DS 8 and 4).

M., I am forming a Mom's Group. We currently have children between the ages of 1 month and 4 years. We will be meeting in various locations, depending upon the needs of the group. Locations will be in the outer NE Portland, Fairview, Troutdale, Gresham area. Days will always be Saturday. Times will vary, depending upon the needs of the group. How often we meet will also depend on the group. You do NOT have to attend every group and there is no cost to join. But if the group decides to go do something that costs money to do, you will be responsible to pay for yourself, your children, and any guests you bring. If you are interested, please email me at ____@____.com Our first Mom's Group will be near 223rd and Glisan on Saturday October 14th from 10-11 AM.
~ S. B