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LADC Main Office:
3770 Bellaire Ave
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-762-7884 | | |  Lake Area Discovery Center Upcoming Events: Registration for 2010/2011 School Year has begun.
FABULOUS FEBRUARY FRIENDS- PROMOTIONS...
1. Current families who refer a New family to LADC in February, will receive a $50 Gas Card or Gift Card to Cub when the new student registration is processed. Type of Gift Card is family's choice.
(Families must be new to LADC-not alumni; Families must give the name of the referring family when they register; Waiting lists will not count for a gift card; Gift Cards will be distributed once registration fee has been received; Once gift card will be given per class slot, not including Lunch Bunch Buddies). )
2. Current Morning Kinderstart students who switch to the 4 Day Afternoon Kinderstart Class will receive a tuition-break of One Day Free!
Watch for more details, or call the Main Office 651-762-7884 for more information.
(All registration is processed on-line. If you have any problems or questions about the on-line registration, please call the Main Office 651.762.7884. We can assist you or register you over the phone.)
"Health Kits for Haiti" @ LADC
Lutheran
World relief has completely exhausted their supply of health Kits in
response to the great need in Haiti. if you are interested in
participating, LADC has two options for you:
Option #1: Donate one complete Health Kit... * one hand towel, dark color recommended One washcloth, dark color recommended One bath-size bar (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, any brand original wrapping One adult-size toothbrush in it's original packaging One sturdy comb, remove packaging One
metal nail file or nail clippers with file attached, remove packaging
(please do not substitute cardboard emery boards for the file) Six Band-Aids (or similar brand), preferably 1/2" to 3/4"; secure with rubber band.
Option #2: donate
one or two items from the list to be added to other donated items to
make complete kits. (class schedules for donated items are lisetd on
the info flier sent home. You may follow this schedule, or choose from
the list)
LADC
Booster volunteers will help assemble the kids and LADC will ship them.
Kits or Items can be dropped off at LADC and placed in the HEALTH KIT
COLLECTION BOXES between Feb. 1 and Feb 19th. In addition, you will
find "Pennies for Postage" jars at each classroom entrance if you
would be willing to contribute to postage costs as well.
Information regarding the contents and how to package the kits can be found at www.lwr.org
The Twin Cities East chapter of Mothers & More extends a special invitation to LADC families for our February chapter meetings:
Tues., 2/16: Family Nutrition, featuring Christina Swigart, mom and licensed nutritionist at Practical Nutrition
TUES, 2/16 @ 7pm: Family Nutrition
Family health is important to parents, but knowing how to put all of the pieces together can be confusing and overwhelming. Join us as Licensed Nutritionist and mom, Christina Swigart of Practical Nutrition, explores the areas that require the most attention and ways we can achieve good health within family budget and time constraints. Learn what you really need to look for in the food you are purchasing and how to incorporate real, whole foods into everyone’s diet, from young children to mom and dad.
Twin Cities East Chapter #299
A Not for Profit Organization
About "Mothers & More"
Mothers & More is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving mothers’ lives
through support, education and advocacy. Many women approach motherhood with a particular plan or set of expectations about what their post-pregnancy work and care-giving lives will be like, only to discover the realities of workplace, public policy, personal finances, and childcare arrangements do not support that vision. Mothers turn to Mothers & More as means of redefining their goals and identities as women; examiningfurther options; and sharing in the experiences and expertise of fellow mothers. Regardless of their currentemployment situation, 94% of members nationwide say they have altered their work participation in someway since becoming/as a result of becoming a mother.
Founded in 1986, Mothers & More is unlike any other member support organization. We are an active and vocal advocate for mothers, generating awareness and discussion about how public policies, work place practices and cultural attitudes often devalue, downplay, or disregard the care-giving work essential to families.At the same time, Mothers & More provides a support system where mothers connect to discuss real experiences, real lives and real motherhood regardless of their employment / parenting situation or kids’ ages.
About the Twin Cities East Chapter
Founded in June 2006 by women who had participated in other Mothers & More chapters, Twin Cities East includes Woodbury, Lake Elmo, Oakdale, Stillwater, Mahtomedi, Cottage Grove, and nearby communities in Washington County and the St. Croix Valley. To date, we have welcomed over 80 women as members who generally range between 30 – 50 years of age and have children from infancy through college-age. Each member has made distinct decisions about combining career and caregiving work in order to meet changing family needs and circumstances. Some are at-home caregivers on a full-time basis, looking ahead to when they will resume career paths or embark on new directions. All have adapted workplace participation since becoming mothers, i.e., some combination of part- or full-time employment outside the home; continuing education; and/or entrepreneurship. Our goal is to support all mothers, whatever their situations.
Members reflect a range of industries and expertise:
• Medical Doctor
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Registered Dietician
• Engineering
• IT Consultant
• Change Management
• Entrepreneur /
Business Owner
• Human Resources
• Paralegal
• Retail
• Actuarial & Accounting
• Sales & Marketing
• Social Worker
• Health Insurance Services
• Higher Education
• Secondary Education
• Early Childhood /
Family Education
• School Administrator
Chapter Meetings and Local Events
Twin Cities East hosts chapter meetings on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Tuesday of each month – newcomers are welcome to attend and experience Mothers & More firsthand. Meeting topics reflect mothers’ lives along core themes -- Relationships, Identity, Career / Work / Volunteerism, and Financial Confidence. We also hold regular social, networking, and educational events each month just for mom and activities to share with our kids.
Please contact Twin Cities East at 651.204.0071 or mothersandmoretce@yahoo.com to ask questions about membership and to receive email alerts about upcoming chapter events. Scheduled events with children are reserved for members in the interest of creating a safe environment for moms and kids alike.
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