LIW Parenting Get Together

Lee Posted: Jan 21, 2004 03:39 PM

LIW Parenting Get Together

I agree with Liz that we should keep final details of any get together off the board. However, Debra suggested Tots on Track in Massapequa as a possible place to meet. I actually called them today about classes and I asked if we could have a GTG there. Unfortunately, they won't let us have one on the weekend - would have to be a weekday and that would leave a bunch of us out I think.

So...does anyone have any other suggestions about that type of place? I don't know if Gymboree or someplace like that lets you rent the space for a little 'party'...I'd be happy to look into places if anyone has suggestions. Otherwise we may have to wait until the weather gets warmer to meet in a park or something.

I don't remember where everyone was willing to travel to so maybe we should narrow the area down first??

JennRenee Posted: Jan 21, 2004 04:43 PM

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I think Gymboree would be fun, or maybe Chuck E Cheese or Nathan's??

I am in Suffolk, but will travel.

bearsbabe_113 Posted: Jan 21, 2004 05:03 PM

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I'm in Queens, but I'll go anywhere -- I told you, I'll call in sick with Malaria!!! Or some other illness...

Stacey1403 Posted: Jan 21, 2004 06:03 PM

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I live in Eastern Suffolk, will travel to an extent

kptoys Posted: Jan 21, 2004 06:04 PM

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Stacey where in E. Suffolk are you?

Lee Posted: Jan 21, 2004 07:57 PM

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Well, I could try to get the info out of Tots on Track if Massapequa is someplace everyone is willing to travel AND if Deb (and others) are willing to take a day off!!

I know there is a Gymboree in Amityville but I'm not sure if that is a good location...let me make some more calls tomorrow and then we'll see if we can vote on a date and time...

More suggestions for locations are welcome!!

Is there a good 'middle' spot on the island that anyone can think of meeting??

Elizabeth Posted: Jan 21, 2004 08:11 PM

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I'd be willing to travel to Massapequa but I have a feeling wherever is decided will be central enough for us since we are in Nassau. I dont know that much about the play places so I cant offer suggestions but we'd love to participate.

I can't wait for the nice weather!!

Emmasmom Posted: Jan 22, 2004 06:28 AM

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I could take a 1/2 day off so if we could do it in the afternoon (I am currently an untenured teacher and need to be careful with the time I use).

Claud2001 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 07:58 AM

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I highly doubt that Gymboree will 'rent' an area of their space for a GTG. There are insurance reasons for this....and Gymboree are sticklers for a penny.

The only option really are the play-type places like ChuckE.Cheese, etc. and (don't hate me for saying this), but I SKEEVE those places

I would suggest the Let's Play, Let's Party place in Commack again, but I have my suspicions of the germ factor of that place. Paul was only there twice (in a week's time), and came down with an awful illness

I'm sorry I must really seem like a germ-a-phobe with this post!!

elle Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:51 AM

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I agree with Claud about the grems -- Aidan has not been sick yet this year -- I am like so paranoid about a clean place.... I liked Lets Play , Lets Party -- and Chucky Cheese sounds good too -- Anywhere really...

Stacey1403 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 09:00 AM

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Posted by kptoys

Stacey where in E. Suffolk are you?

I live in Shoreham

Kathi Posted: Jan 22, 2004 01:35 PM

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I wish my living room was big enough!! I'd travel to Massapequa, too..

Anyhoo, I'm not available on Saturdays, but a Thursday would be poifect!

Claud - I'm w/ ya on the germ thing, although Sean can't get around like Paul can, I still know how you feel!

jenny11.9 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 02:30 PM

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oh I wish I could come!!! Dr. says no to Sophia socializing quite yet! Perhaps we can arrange a Spring park get together in a few months?

Or you can all travel to Jersey and we can go to strip malls!

2003OCT10 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 02:48 PM

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I live in Suffolk County.. Would love to GTG with you ladies.. I don't mind travelling!

HeatherandNick Posted: Jan 22, 2004 04:48 PM

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I'd be open to anything, but I feel my 'baby' is so much older then all of yours

JennRenee Posted: Jan 22, 2004 04:50 PM

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Posted by HeatherandNick

I'd be open to anything, but I feel my 'baby' is so much older then all of yours

You're new one isn't!

Come!! It's all about the company!

bearsbabe_113 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 04:59 PM

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Heather and MichelleW --

COME ONE, COME ALL -- YOUNG, OLD, FAT, SKINNY, SHORT, TALL -- WHO CARES!!! LIW girls show no prejudice!!! We're all ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY!!!

Like JennRenee said, IT'S THE COMPANY!!!!

Heck, I'd be going even if I didn't have a baby!!!

HeatherandNick Posted: Jan 22, 2004 05:09 PM

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christine1221 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 07:00 PM

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OH .. I wish I had a suggestion for a place ... but I hope we find one! I can't wait to meet all the LIW mommies & gorgeous babies!

Claud2001 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:09 PM

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Posted by HeatherandNick

I'd be open to anything, but I feel my 'baby' is so much older then all of yours

Heather, don't be silly....Justin is 3 right? Paul is almost 2 and so is Aidan...they are NOT that much different in age. Of course Justin can talk more than they can, but my son can hold his own when he wants to communicate