Odds are that when you were growing up your mom knew all of your neighbours. Your street was full of kids you knew and your mom invited the neighbourhood over to run through the sprinkler while the other moms had coffee and chatted. If a neighbour had a new baby, you were probably sent over with a hot casserole and the new mother would have been warmly welcomed into the folds of the other families. Although some social conventions have (sadly) changed, what hasn’t is the need to connect with other local mothers. It has always been said it takes a village to raise a child. We say it takes a town. Who resides in the town we fondly call momstown? Well, it’s moms like you.
What began as a small mothers group run by one mom has flourished under tender loving care by local women to make momstown the supportive, organized ‘neighbourhood’ it is today. Founded in August 2007 by 3 moms (Christi, Ann-Marie & Shannon) from Burlington, Ontario, momstown.ca has now found a niche within many communities by providing moms with consistent activities and daily encouragement. momstown uses the internet to connect but our goal is to get moms off the computer and out of the house!
Christi & Ann-Marie, the “mamas of momstown”, are active in the Halton region but provide assistance to all Community Managers. momstown’s focus is on neighbourhood connections and our Community Owners will help each regional chapter grow and adapt with its own members, area and needs.
The mom below brings together your local neighbourhood and warmly welcome you to join in. Come live, laugh, learn and relax with us.
Welcome to momstown!
Christine Mannello - Newmarket/ Aurora momstown mama
Hi Everyone, my name is Christine, mother to AJ born April 15, 2009. I have been an active member in momstown Georgina/East Gwillimbury and absolutely love it. I joined momstown Newmarket/Aurora chapter simply to further my appreciation of all that momstown offers.
When I found an opportunity to purchase this chapter I jumped at the chance. I could not pass up the ability to share the momstown experience with other moms who I know would love it just as I do.
I believe this is wonderful opportunity for me to shine in something a truly believe in.
I hope you all join me in this exciting new year that follows.
