Membership
Joining | First Year's | Pre-School Year's | School Year's | Benefits
All meetings and activities are open to all members, expectant parents & new moms and dads of multiples. Our general meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of in July, September, November, January, March, and May at the Harmony Presbyterian Church 400 East Boardwalk Ave., Fort Collins. The general meetings are generally educational and include a twins panel, doctors panel, elementary school panel, and various speakers about parenting issues. Social time starts at 7:00 PM and the meeting begins at 7:30 PM. The board meets from 6-7 PM and all members are welcome to attend.
Joining
It's easy to become a member of the FCPOMC! Simply contact us about joining and any additional information.
Yearly dues are $22 to receive electronic newsletters, and $30 to receive printed newsletters in the mail ($9 goes to the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club). Membership will not be denied for financial hardship. New & expectant parents of multiples receive 3 months of “The Multiples Gazette” FREE after they attend or express an interest in our club. After 3 months, they will be asked to join.
First Year's Group
The First Year's Group is for those who are either expecting multiples or are parents of multiples up to the age of 2. The First Year's meeting is held on the 4th Monday of every month at the Peace with Christ Lutheran Church just west of Rocky Mountain High School at Swallow and Shields at 1412 West Swallow. The meeting starts at 6:30 PM and usually lasts to 8:00 PM. Husbands and children of all ages are welcome to attend. If you have any questions or suggestions about topics for the First Year’s club, please do not hesitate to let us know.
There will be a door prize every month. We will be also be bringing the library every month where you can check out various books and videos.
Pre-School Year's Group
The Pre-School Year's Group is for parents with multiples ages 2-4. They meet at various restaurant locations in August, October, December, February, April, and May. The group discusses age related issues in an informal group setting.
School Year's Group
the School Year's Group is for parents with multiples ages 5 and up. They meet at various restaurant locations in August, October, December, February, April, and May. The group discusses age related issues in an informal group setting.
Benefits
- Offers support, understanding and information from those who have experienced life raising multiples.
- Provides opportunities to socialize with other parents of multiples through monthly meetings and other activities.
- Provides informative programs and research materials through meetings and The Multiples Gazette - the club’s monthly newsletter.
- Topics for meetings in the month's of September, November, January, March, and May will be of interest to all parents. Topics include: a doctor's panel, a twin/triplet panel, speakers on parenting strategies and couple's enrichment and more.
- Meetings in August, October, December, February, April and June are designed for members to divide into small groups to discuss age related topics. During these month's members will occasionally have social nights to enjoy other activities.
- Access to our extensive library of publications that are relevant to pregnancy and parenting when multiple children are involved. Topics include breast feeding, delivery styles, sleeping through the night, making your own baby food, Twins magazines, etc. All materials are available for checkout through the club librarian.
- Garage sales are held twice a year (usually May and September)! Oodles of items available for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and more. Members of the club and parents who are expecting can shop the garage sale early the Friday night before we open to the public!
- We have 4 annual parties for families during the year designed for kids; which include crafts, face-painting, balloon artists and more. In February 2005 will we have a new party designed specifically for parents only!
- FCPOMC provides a new moms program called “Ambassador Moms” where expectant or new mothers are paired with a current club member. This member will be a direct contact for the new mom throughout her first chaotic and question-filled months.
- "Resource Moms" are available to help individual members with specific issues.
- A packet full of helpful information is given to all new and expectant parents.