Tamara Cullen’s baby shower will be on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at the PNI Club.  More information to follow.

Leila Kroppa’s baby shower will be on Saturday, January 20th from 2-4PM at the home of Paula Brady, 81 Main Street in Shrewsbury.  She is registered at Babies R Us (under the name Mirela Kropp).  If you have any questions or would like to help out in any way, please see Rebecca Martin.

Kids Kingdom: Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to serve in the next rotation - 2 more infant teachers are needed to fill out the team.  KK teacher training - Saturday January 6th 10-11 am. Location TBA. All Jan.- May teachers are encouraged to attend.  New rotation will start Sunday Jan. 7th. Please contact Pat or Kate if you are have a heart to serve with the children. pjbars@myibocs.com, katebars@hotmail.com or 866-203-8319

Family Group Leaders Workshop: A workshop for Family Group leaders and assistants is scheduled for Sat. Jan. 13th from 10am till 1pm.  Place TBA.

Marriage Getaway:  "Stand by Me" with the North Region is scheduled for Fri - Sunday, February 2-4, at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH.  Mike and Janet Hammonds are the guest speakers and Rick and Ann Luz will be doing a special class for newly married couples (0-5 years).  Our own Rich and Jennifer Evans will also be sharing. There are 3 options for the weekend:  All options include Saturday morning coffee and Saturday lunch. (There is no breakfast included in any of these rates): 1) Saturday Night Stay: $138.00; 2) Friday and Saturday Night Stay: $243.00; 3) Saturday Only $53.00.  

Christine Arsenault: She fell ill while on vacation this week in York, ME. She is currently in York Hospital with the flu and pneumonia.  She will be released from the hospital either Thursday or Friday.