Weekly New Mom's meet up (with your baby!)
Ballston Quarter Food Hall
Feel free to come anytime between 10-12pm! Lately people have been staying past 12pm so don't worry if you get there late! more info...
Music Class with Breianne - HALLOWEEN EDITION!
Friday, October 25, 2019 9:00 am Trinity Presbyterian Church - Lewis Room (Second Floor)
5533 16th St N
Arlington, VA 22205
Bring your kids (ages 0-5) to a MONA music playgroup session with Breianne McKinley Zaug. Breianne is a skilled music therapist who brings her guitar, rhythm instruments, puppets, props, & parachute to create a highly interactive 45-minute set of engaging music and movement activities for the whole family.
This class is usually $24 per child. The MONA member price is $12 per child.
Register every child, including babies. Enter your child's name as you'd like Breianne to say it.
Please see below rules for parking, entrance, and usage, to ensure we are good stewards of the space:
1. Park properly - not in handicapped spaces, loading area, or taking up two spaces, backing in only if parking by the preschool entrance, but preferably in the large lower parking lot and then walking around to the church office door
2. Only use the church office entrance, NOT the preschool entrance EVER
3. Do not use the preschool playground on Fridays, it is in use by the school
4. Quietly walk to the classroom and back out, just as you would in church or school (which is what the location is)
The Fall Festival is filled with family-friendly entertainment and attractions including slides, swings, animals, hayrides, rope swings, farm animals, CORNundrum cornfield adventure, straw tunnels, kiddie zone, goat village, apples & cider, food, entertainment, over 90 acres of fun! Everyone gets a small patch pumpkin to take home FREE with paid admission. All ages.
Price: $7 per person (normally $11) Ticket required for everyone 2 years old and older- under 24 months is free.
Fall Festival hours: 10 AM-6 PM (5 PM in November) Last admission is one hour before closing
Check in at the ticket booth to receive your tickets.
Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, October 18. more info...
Music Class with Breianne - HALLOWEEN EDITION!
Friday, October 25, 2019 10:00 am Trinity Presbyterian Church - Lewis Room (Second Floor)
5533 16th St N
Arlington, VA 22205
Bring your kids (ages 0-5) to a MONA music playgroup session with Breianne McKinley Zaug. Breianne is a skilled music therapist who brings her guitar, rhythm instruments, puppets, props, & parachute to create a highly interactive 45-minute set of engaging music and movement activities for the whole family.
This class is usually $24 per child. The MONA member price is $12 per child.
Register every child, including babies. Enter your child's name as you'd like Breianne to say it.
Please see below rules for parking, entrance, and usage, to ensure we are good stewards of the space:
1. Park properly - not in handicapped spaces, loading area, or taking up two spaces, backing in only if parking by the preschool entrance, but preferably in the large lower parking lot and then walking around to the church office door
2. Only use the church office entrance, NOT the preschool entrance EVER
3. Do not use the preschool playground on Fridays, it is in use by the school
4. Quietly walk to the classroom and back out, just as you would in church or school (which is what the location is)
Music Class with Breianne - HALLOWEEN EDITION!
Friday, October 25, 2019 11:00 am Trinity Presbyterian Church - Lewis Room (Second Floor)
5533 16th St N
Arlington, VA 22205
Bring your kids (ages 0-5) to a MONA music playgroup session with Breianne McKinley Zaug. Breianne is a skilled music therapist who brings her guitar, rhythm instruments, puppets, props, & parachute to create a highly interactive 45-minute set of engaging music and movement activities for the whole family.
This class is usually $24 per child. The MONA member price is $12 per child.
Register every child, including babies. Enter your child's name as you'd like Breianne to say it.
Please see below rules for parking, entrance, and usage, to ensure we are good stewards of the space:
1. Park properly - not in handicapped spaces, loading area, or taking up two spaces, backing in only if parking by the preschool entrance, but preferably in the large lower parking lot and then walking around to the church office door
2. Only use the church office entrance, NOT the preschool entrance EVER
3. Do not use the preschool playground on Fridays, it is in use by the school
4. Quietly walk to the classroom and back out, just as you would in church or school (which is what the location is)
Music Class with Breianne - HALLOWEEN EDITION
Saturday, October 26, 2019 9:00 am Trinity Presbyterian Church - Lewis Room (Second Floor)
5533 16th St N
Arlington, VA 22205
Bring your kids (ages 0-5) to a MONA music playgroup session with Breianne McKinley Zaug. Breianne is a skilled music therapist who brings her guitar, rhythm instruments, puppets, props, & parachute to create a highly interactive 45-minute set of engaging music and movement activities for the whole family.
This class is usually $24 per child. The MONA member price is $12 per child.
Register every child, including babies. Enter your child's name as you'd like Breianne to say it.
Please see below rules for parking, entrance, and usage, to ensure we are good stewards of the space:
1. Park properly - not in handicapped spaces, loading area, or taking up two spaces, backing in only if parking by the preschool entrance, but preferably in the large lower parking lot and then walking around to the church office door
2. Only use the church office entrance, NOT the preschool entrance EVER
3. Do not use the preschool playground on Fridays, it is in use by the school
4. Quietly walk to the classroom and back out, just as you would in church or school (which is what the location is)
Music Class with Breianne - HALLOWEEN EDITION!
Saturday, October 26, 2019 10:00 am Trinity Presbyterian Church - Lewis Room (Second Floor)
5533 16th St N
Arlington, VA 22205
Bring your kids (ages 0-5) to a MONA music playgroup session with Breianne McKinley Zaug. Breianne is a skilled music therapist who brings her guitar, rhythm instruments, puppets, props, & parachute to create a highly interactive 45-minute set of engaging music and movement activities for the whole family.
This class is usually $24 per child. The MONA member price is $12 per child.
Register every child, including babies. Enter your child's name as you'd like Breianne to say it.
Please see below rules for parking, entrance, and usage, to ensure we are good stewards of the space:
1. Park properly - not in handicapped spaces, loading area, or taking up two spaces, backing in only if parking by the preschool entrance, but preferably in the large lower parking lot and then walking around to the church office door
2. Only use the church office entrance, NOT the preschool entrance EVER
3. Do not use the preschool playground on Fridays, it is in use by the school
4. Quietly walk to the classroom and back out, just as you would in church or school (which is what the location is)
Music Class with Breianne - HALLOWEEN EDITION!
Saturday, October 26, 2019 11:00 am Trinity Presbyterian Church - Lewis Room (Second Floor)
5533 16th St N
Arlington, VA 22205
Bring your kids (ages 0-5) to a MONA music playgroup session with Breianne McKinley Zaug. Breianne is a skilled music therapist who brings her guitar, rhythm instruments, puppets, props, & parachute to create a highly interactive 45-minute set of engaging music and movement activities for the whole family.
This class is usually $24 per child. The MONA member price is $12 per child.
Register every child, including babies. Enter your child's name as you'd like Breianne to say it.
Please see below rules for parking, entrance, and usage, to ensure we are good stewards of the space:
1. Park properly - not in handicapped spaces, loading area, or taking up two spaces, backing in only if parking by the preschool entrance, but preferably in the large lower parking lot and then walking around to the church office door
2. Only use the church office entrance, NOT the preschool entrance EVER
3. Do not use the preschool playground on Fridays, it is in use by the school
4. Quietly walk to the classroom and back out, just as you would in church or school (which is what the location is)
The award-winning, best-selling children's books jumps from page to stage as a musical experience you won’t forget! Gerald and Piggie are "bestus" friends, with Gerald taking care of all the worrying and Piggie living her best life. Piggie’s even happier and more excited than usual. They’re going to a party hosted by the Squirrelles! And so begins a day when anything is possible.
Tickets are regularly $27.50 each including service fees. MONA members may purchase up to 6 tickets for $17.50 each, for immediate family members only. Friends and extended family may buy tickets directly through Adventure Theatre.
For all performances, check in at the Box Office, 7300 MacArthur Blvd (Glen Echo Park), Glen Echo, MD 20812. Please visit Adventure Theater's website for important ticketing policies. more info...
Come join us for a postpartum yoga class for new moms (seasoned moms welcome as well!)! During this hour long yoga class, we will take some needed time for ourselves to stretch, breathe, strengthen core muscles, and relax. Motherhood is an amazing journey, with its challenges and pure joys. Yoga brings us the peace and calm we need to navigate this journey together. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
After yoga, we'll head next door to SER for a relaxing drink!
*There is free street parking or park in the garage located underneath Ballston Crossfit/SER/Melting Pot for $2 (with validation).
Cost: $10
Please Paypal the yoga teacher directly using the email elizabethjduke@hotmail.com
You will also have the option to pay $12 the day of the event (either Paypal or cash) more info...
Weekly New Mom's meet up (with your baby!)
Ballston Quarter Food Hall
Feel free to come anytime between 10-12pm! Lately people have been staying past 12pm so don't worry if you get there late! more info...
Weekly New Mom's meet up (with your baby!)
Ballston Quarter Food Hall
Feel free to come anytime between 10-12pm! Lately people have been staying past 12pm so don't worry if you get there late! more info...
Join us November 7, 2019 for the Annual MONA Sip-n-Shop -- a showcase of dozens of local vendors -- and get your holiday shopping done under one roof while enjoying wine and nibbles with your friends.
Registration is free but an "all you can drink" bracelet is just $7! Register in advance regardless and you'll be entered for a raffle prize!
PLEASE NOTE: Drinks bracelets will cost $10 at the door (CASH ONLY) so please register in advance if you plan on drinking! more info...
Balloonacy
Nothing can go right for the character of the old man, whose days are gray and dreary until he is visited by a friendly red balloon. Reminiscent of the silent films of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, the playwright has imagined the man as an older version of the boy in the movie The Red Balloon, now grown up and grown old, having forgotten his youthful adventure. That is until the red balloon returns to the rescue! This show features a latex balloon, and will feature a post-show free play involving latex free balloons. Please let our stage manager know of any latex allergies in your group upon arrival in the theatre.
MONA members may buy tickets to this performance for $8 each (normally $12+fees) through the link below. more info...
Do you work in the Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon or Ballston area? If so, join our monthly lunch group! Our group is a great combo of MONA work from home and work from work mammas with kids of all ages and at all stages. Come join us during the day while childcare is covered.
Never any pressure to attend or even be on time, so this shouldn’t add to your weekly stressors.
This is a standing lunch on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. You order and pay a la cart! Will we sit outside weather permitting and if not we'll be in the back.
Come learn how to use your power as a parent to cultivate more joy in your family life. This 60 minute workshop will be filled with real-life application, discussions, laughter, and insight. Be ready for lots of light bulb moments and the life-changing gift of empowerment as you learn simple parenting truths that will uplift the environment in your home. In this fun, interactive workshop, we will explore different parenting styles, discuss parenting challenges, and help you learn some helpful tools to overcome challenges and encourage responsibility, connection, communication, and joy.
This event is for parents of children aged birth - 5yrs old.
Dr. Elizabeth Adams is a clinical psychologist who specializes in child development, child behavior, and working with children and families. She has been working in the field of child mental health for over 15 years and has experience working in community settings, schools, clinics, and hospitals. She provides training and education to students and professionals in a variety of settings and has presented at national and international conferences. She has also published articles and book chapters on child development and has been interviewed by magazines and radio programs regarding her expertise in child development and behavior. Elizabeth is the co-founder of Trustle, an online service that provides parent coaching directly to parents across the world, with immediate access to a personal parenting expert from their smartphone. For more information, visit www.trustle.com. more info...
Weekly New Mom's meet up (with your baby!)
Ballston Quarter Food Hall
Feel free to come anytime between 10-12pm! Lately people have been staying past 12pm so don't worry if you get there late! more info...
Join the MONA Expectant Moms Group at Le Pain Quotidien in Clarendon. Come and meet other expectant moms to chat about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, pediatricians, childcare and everything in between as you enjoy a beverage on MONA!
Let me know if you plan on attending so that I can save you a seat.
Please RSVP to monaexpectantmoms@monamoms.org if you plan on coming so we can save you a seat. Even if you don't RSVP, you're always welcome to drop in!
This is a MONA-only event.
$31 per adult & child couple (normally $45 for a two-instructor class).
$12 per additional guest (adult or child - normally $20 for a two-instructor class).
As a young girl, Lady Sadie recalls asking her father for help making a ponytail before school. Her mother, already at work, could be of no assistance and her father, feeling panicked, made a feeble attempt at this basic up-do, resulting in a disappointed little Sadie.
Years later, Lady Sadie went on to become a hair stylist, with a passion for empowering parents to spend a little extra care each morning for children to feel comfortable and confident with their hair.
Join us for an evening of tea treats and tutorials! Parents and children will master styles to do on their own and those pesky up-dos requiring a partner.
Please bring your own brush and elastics for securing styles. more info...
Weekly New Mom's meet up (with your baby!)
Ballston Quarter Food Hall
Feel free to come anytime between 10-12pm! Lately people have been staying past 12pm so don't worry if you get there late! more info...
Training on Infant & Child CPR/AED and Child and Infant choking rescue
It takes two hours of your time to learn skills that could save your child’s life. Experienced Intensive Care Registered Nurses (and MONA mom!) will teach this class.
During this class you will learn Infant and Child CPR, AED, and what to do if your infant or child is choking. These are skills everyone caring for an infant or child should have so that they will know what to do in an emergency situation.
This is the perfect class for parents. It’s also a great class for your nanny, babysitter, or family member who might be caring for your child. Please note that this class is an adults-only class.
Member Fee: MONA is being offered a 15% group discount, bringing the cost down to $60 (normally $69.00) PER PERSON.
Please note: MONA does not offer refunds or transfers. Email monaoutings@gmail.com with questions.
Santa is busy enjoying summer vacation but still had time to send word that with record numbers of children on the nice list this year, there's no time to waste in booking rides on The Polar Express.
Create a Christmas memory that you and your family will treasure forever – a journey to the North Pole via THE POLAR EXPRESS. MONA has reserved one entire coach, that can accommodate 76 guests. Immerse yourself in the classic children’s book THE POLAR EXPRESS by Chris Van Allsburg. In this beloved story, a young boy takes a magical Christmas Eve train ride to the North Pole and receives a special gift from Santa. Characters from this award-winning book come to life through this magical holiday journey. The conductor punches your golden ticket on board THE POLAR EXPRESS. Chefs serve you hot chocolate and cookies while you listen to THE POLAR EXPRESS story on board THE POLAR EXPRESS train ride. Santa’s helpers provide holiday cheer and every passenger personally receives from Santa, the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. Children of all ages will BELIEVE!
In the story, all the children taking this magical train ride are awakened from their beds on Christmas Eve. Join the fun by bringing your children in their pajamas. Adults are also welcome to join in the fun. Please note that Baltimore weather can change in an instant, so please bring appropriate weather attire.
Regular-priced Tickets are $50-$60 including service fees. MONA members may purchase tickets for $47-57 each through the link below. THE POLAR EXPRESS sells out every year. MONA has only 76 tickets, so plan ahead and reserve your spots now. more info...
Santa is busy enjoying summer vacation but still had time to send word that with record numbers of children on the nice list this year, there's no time to waste in booking rides on The Polar Express.
Create a Christmas memory that you and your family will treasure forever – a journey to the North Pole via THE POLAR EXPRESS. MONA has reserved one entire coach, that can accommodate 76 guests. Immerse yourself in the classic children’s book THE POLAR EXPRESS by Chris Van Allsburg. In this beloved story, a young boy takes a magical Christmas Eve train ride to the North Pole and receives a special gift from Santa. Characters from this award-winning book come to life through this magical holiday journey. The conductor punches your golden ticket on board THE POLAR EXPRESS. Chefs serve you hot chocolate and cookies while you listen to THE POLAR EXPRESS story on board THE POLAR EXPRESS train ride. Santa’s helpers provide holiday cheer and every passenger personally receives from Santa, the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. Children of all ages will BELIEVE!
Regular-priced Tickets are $50-$60 including service fees. MONA members may purchase tickets for $40 each through the link below. THE POLAR EXPRESS sells out every year. MONA has only 76 tickets, so plan ahead and reserve your spots now. more info...
This is a MONA-only event.
$31 per adult & child couple (normally $45 for a two-instructor class).
$12 per additional guest (adult or child - normally $20 for a two-instructor class).
As a young girl, Lady Sadie recalls asking her father for help making a ponytail before school. Her mother, already at work, could be of no assistance and her father, feeling panicked, made a feeble attempt at this basic up-do, resulting in a disappointed little Sadie.
Years later, Lady Sadie went on to become a hair stylist, with a passion for empowering parents to spend a little extra care each morning for children to feel comfortable and confident with their hair.
Join us for an evening of tea treats and tutorials! Parents and children will master styles to do on their own and those pesky up-dos requiring a partner.
Please bring your own brush and elastics for securing styles. more info...
Weekly New Mom's meet up (with your baby!)
Ballston Quarter Food Hall
Feel free to come anytime between 10-12pm! Lately people have been staying past 12pm so don't worry if you get there late! more info...
A special treat to our dear friends at MONA, this evening’s Royal Ball is open exclusively to their children at a special discounted rate of $29 per child.
Allow your child to enjoy a decadent evening of dress up, culture, treasure hunts, dinner and a film on Mrs. B’s big screen projector. The evening encompasses Mrs. B’s signature table manners and the importance of introductions and greetings. This event is geared towards boys and girls, ages 4 and up. more info...
The UFC is coming to Capital One Arena on Dec. 7 for the seventh installment of the “UFC Fight Night on ESPN” show. Aspen Ladd (8-1) will face Yana Kunitskaya (12-4) in a women's bantamweight bout. The pair are ranked fifth and eighth in the bantamweight division, respectively. Additionally, Claudia Gadelha (17-4) is scheduled to take on Cynthia Calvillo (8-1) in a women's strawweight match. The main event is yet to be determined. This show marks only the second time the UFC has come to Washington D.C.
All times are TBD until announced and made official at a later date. Fight Card and times are subject to change.
Please note: MONA discounted tickets are available for purchase until 11/1/19. Tickets will be mailed to you before the event.
2 Options - PLEASE make sure everyone in your party has the same ticket option.
$75 ticket (normally $89 + Taxes & Ticketmaster fees) – upper half of 100 level corners + ends, 200 level
$87 ticket (normally $104 + Taxes & Ticketmaster fees) – lower half of 100 level corners
Do you work in the Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon or Ballston area? If so, join our monthly lunch group! Our group is a great combo of MONA work from home and work from work mammas with kids of all ages and at all stages. Come join us during the day while childcare is covered.
Never any pressure to attend or even be on time, so this shouldn’t add to your weekly stressors.
This is a standing lunch on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. You order and pay a la cart! Will we sit outside weather permitting and if not we'll be in the back.
Weekly New Mom's meet up (with your baby!)
Ballston Quarter Food Hall
Feel free to come anytime between 10-12pm! Lately people have been staying past 12pm so don't worry if you get there late! more info...
Join the MONA Expectant Moms Group at Le Pain Quotidien in Clarendon. Come and meet other expectant moms to chat about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, pediatricians, childcare and everything in between as you enjoy a beverage on MONA!
Let me know if you plan on attending so that I can save you a seat.
Please RSVP to monaexpectantmoms@monamoms.org if you plan on coming so we can save you a seat. Even if you don't RSVP, you're always welcome to drop in!
Weekly New Mom's meet up (with your baby!)
Ballston Quarter Food Hall
Feel free to come anytime between 10-12pm! Lately people have been staying past 12pm so don't worry if you get there late! more info...
Training on Infant & Child CPR/AED and Child and Infant choking rescue
It takes two hours of your time to learn skills that could save your child’s life. Experienced Intensive Care Registered Nurses (and MONA mom!) will teach this class.
During this class you will learn Infant and Child CPR, AED, and what to do if your infant or child is choking. These are skills everyone caring for an infant or child should have so that they will know what to do in an emergency situation.
This is the perfect class for parents. It’s also a great class for your nanny, babysitter, or family member who might be caring for your child. Please note that this class is an adults-only class.
Member Fee: MONA is being offered a 15% group discount, bringing the cost down to $60 (normally $69.00) PER PERSON.
Please note: MONA does not offer refunds or transfers. Email monaoutings@gmail.com with questions.
Business Entrepreneurs Network Cocktails & Conversation The next Business and Entrepreneurs Network (BEN) monthly meeting is COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION the evening of ________from 7-9pm. Please join us!
We'll gather at Marybeth Fraser's home, BEN co-chair. The address will be sent to all registrants the day-of. more info...
The award-winning, best-selling children's books jumps from page to stage as a musical experience you won’t forget! Gerald and Piggie are "bestus" friends, with Gerald taking care of all the worrying and Piggie living her best life. Piggie’s even happier and more excited than usual. They’re going to a party hosted by the Squirrelles! And so begins a day when anything is possible.
Santa is busy enjoying summer vacation but still had time to send word that with record numbers of children on the nice list this year, there's no time to waste in booking rides on The Polar Express. 
