New Monthly Dinner Groupfor Parents and CaregiversBy Jess Patterson (she/her)It all started with a Lenten self-care bookclub on Thursday mornings. It quicklybecame clear what parents needed mostwas self-care in the form of fellowship.All parents or caregivers are welcome tojoin the activities listed below:Now, a group of parents gather everyThursday for a casual, kid-friendly coffeetalk. Our group has expanded beyondPlymouth Church members and is acome-as-you-are, judgment-free zone.• On DMPS no-school days, we meetup at local parks.As interest in the group has grown, sohave opportunities for connection. Overthe summer, it became a rotating weeklyplayground date. On Des Moines PublicSchool (DMPS) no-school days, weoften meet at parks for kids of all ages.• Coffee Talk: Every Thursday from9:30-11 a.m. in Common Grounds.• Dinner Group: Second Monday eachmonth at 6 p.m. Location varies.Please RSVP if you plan to join us.Visit our group page on Church Center byscanning the QR code below. While thegroup is called “Mom’s Dinner Group”, allparents and caregivers welcome.This fall, we’ve added a monthly dinnergroup for those who may prefer to connectover a kid-free meal. This is just the start.Our group is eager to continue growing.Anyone in the throes of parenthood isencouraged to join, say “hi”, and bring yourideas and your authentic self.PlymouthPlymouthMagazineMagazine 19
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