About Us
The Mothers of South Snohomish was founded in 2007 as a social club for mothers in South Snohomish County of western Washington state, to come together to network, gain new friendships, and learn and support one another through the trials and tribulations of parenting. To achieve this goal, we have a variety of activities and groups that support our members both as mothers and as women. Children are always welcome at any activity including general meetings, although are discouraged from Mom's Night Out events.
General Meetings
We meet the first Tuesday of each month in the Silver Lake area of Everett. Detailed meeting information will be given to prospective members who contact us at mothersofsouthsnohomish@yahoo.com. Meetings are one hour in length and may involve guest speakers on topics of interest, general getting-to-know-each-other time, or service projects for our charity of focus. Children other than breastfeeding babies are encouraged to play in the kid room, supervised by the room mothers. We request all members volunteer as a room mother and to set up and clean up at a general meeting at least once per year.
Playgroups
Playgroups are a set group of moms who meet weekly or on a schedule determined cooperatively by the moms in the group. Playgroups assignment are typically based on your child(ren)'s age, but may also be based on location and your availability.
Monthly Mom/Child Activities
Our monthly calendar is filled with activities during which our members can have their children learn, play and socialize, as well as socialize themselves. Because member involvement is important in our club, all members are welcomed to write in activities for the upcoming calendar month during the general meeting or email them in advance to the Activities Coordinator.
*Some activities may take place on the weekend. All family members are welcome to participate or it can just be another mom and child/children activity. Mom's need to be present for dads or other family members to participate.
Evening Time Activities for Moms
Moms need time away also to renew themselves as women and just to get to know each other without negotiating between the noises presented by our adorable children. Mom's Night Out is a chance for our members to gather in a variety of venues just for that purpose. Past MNOs, have included dinners at local restaurants, theme parties at members homes (fondue night, '80s party, luau), and chocolate making. In addition we also have a book club, craft night and our Sweet and Sour club.
Take a Break
Whether it's a new baby, ill family member, or other circumstances, Take a Break is designed for members to support one another through services such as providing meals, helping with grocery shopping, or other general errands. Members are expected to volunteer for this at least once per year.
Babysitting Co-op
Members of the co-op trade co-op dollars for babysitting hours. When a mom joins the co-op she is given a set number of dollars. Moms must sit another member's child(ren) to receive additional dollars.
Special Interest Clubs
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Craft Night - bring a craft or other project, or just come to chat.
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Book Club
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Work Widows - gathering moms and kids for an early evening meal on those nights when dads are working late or out of town.
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Supper Club - a whole family event where multiple families gather for a theme based dinner on a Saturday evening.
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Sweet and Sour - evening time, mom only, chat to discuss the "sweet" and the "sour" aspects of motherhood.