MOMS Club offers friendship and support for at-home mothers
"Spotlight On..." is an occasional series highlighting local parenting groups.
On the first Thursday of every month, members of the MOMS Club of Ann Arbor gather at a local church to socialize while their children play.
Their most recent meeting, on Sept. 3, had a lighter turnout than usual, with seven moms and about a dozen children attending. But they still managed to make the room lively and welcoming.
The MOMS Club is affiliated with an international organization that aims to provide support and a forum for topics of interest for at-home mothers. Meetings often consist of a group conversation on a particular topic, followed by informal socializing.
Photo captions: 1: Seven members of the MOMS Club gathered with their children on Sept. 3 in a meeting room at Christian Memorial Church in Ann Arbor. 2: Emilia Kirkpatrick checks out a book. 3. Charlotte Mosnier (left) and Chani Kirkpatrick, both of Ann Arbor, chat about baby stuff. 4. Chani Kirkpatrick and her children Emilia (left) and James (in her lap) share a laugh with friends while baby Matilde Mosnier looks on. 5. One of the children, Natalie, clears a crumb from her face. 6. Emilia Kirkpatrick reaches out to her mom, Chani, while baby James checks out the scenery. 7. Two of the older kids at the MOMS meeting find a quiet space for their activities. 8. Charlotte Mosnier (right) holds her daughter, Matilde, while showing a book to Nils Doucet, the son of her friend Marie Doucet (left). 9. Jennifer Brose juggles coffee and climbing toddler Walker, while also chatting with MOMS Club president Katie Moon. 10. Nils Doucet gets a gentle reprimand not to open someone's diaper bag. 11. Chani Kirkpatrick (left) and Suzanne Muenz, both of Ann Arbor, hold their children as they chat with other moms. 12. Sara Brintnall attended the meeting with her son, Colton, and her two other children (not pictured).
Jen Eyer is on the Community Team at AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at 734-623-2577 or jeneyer@annarbor.com, or you can visit her at the first floor office at 301 East Liberty.