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• New & Expectant Mom Stroll (recurring event)

  • When
    August 27, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Phillips Park, Wellesley
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    5

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  The Wellesley Mothers Forum invites all new and expecting moms to a casual stroll! Feel free to come with your strollers, young kids, or just yourselves! All moms are welcome.
  
  Please note that this event is one in a series of strolls we are hosting this summer. Additionally, we have a WhatsApp group for participating New & Expectant Moms to further the connection and support for one another. Please reach out by email if you'd like to be added. We will meet at Phillips Park in Wellesley and walk the Brook Path.
  
  

  Jamie Berlin & Hannah Joyce, New & Expectant Moms Subgroup Coordinators

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• Frosé Soirée: Toast to Summer

  • When
    August 28, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    61 Whittier Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
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  Let’s cheers to the end of summer at our annual Frosé Soirée! Join us for a fun, pink-themed evening of casual mingling, light bites and plenty of frosé and rosé to go around. Dress in your favorite pink outfit and let's send off summer in style.

  Space is limited – register early!

  $25 per person | Includes apps + drinks
  Please note that WMF is unable to offer refunds for this event.

  Kristen Thomas & Lucy Huntington-Bailey, Moms' & Couples' Events Directors 

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• Music Together Beyond the Hub Class - Option 1

  • When
    September 05, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Location
    Music Together Beyond the Hub, 25 Margaret Road, Newton MA 02461
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  Music Together Beyond the Hub invites WMF to try a free class from their award-winning program this September – join families for our signature Music Together mixed age class for children birth to age 5 where we sing, dance, play and learn together. In a Music Together class, your family will have fun making music and you will also experience a one-of-a-kind music class with a research-based curriculum that nurtures musical skills, as well as creativity, self-expression and confidence while also supporting cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

  Jamie Berlin & Hannah Joyce, New & Expectant Moms Subgroup Coordinators

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• Music Together Beyond the Hub Class - Option 2

  • When
    September 06, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
  • Location
    Music Together Beyond the Hub, 25 Margaret Road, Newton MA 02461
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  Music Together Beyond the Hub invites WMF to try a free class from their award-winning program this September – join families for our signature Music Together mixed age class for children birth to age 5 where we sing, dance, play and learn together. In a Music Together class, your family will have fun making music and you will also experience a one-of-a-kind music class with a research-based curriculum that nurtures musical skills, as well as creativity, self-expression and confidence while also supporting cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

  Jamie Berlin & Hannah Joyce, New & Expectant Moms Subgroup Coordinators

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• Mothers of Children with Special Needs: Fall Kick-off

  • When
    September 10, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    84 Abbott Road, Wellesley
  • Spaces left
    20
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Come hang with the Moms of Children with Special Needs to kick off the new school year together. We'll have drinks and light bites, great conversation, and welcoming community vibes! This event is open to all WMF members, and is particularly geared towards moms who identify as having a child with special needs (in whatever way you define that). For those who have been to MOCSWN gatherings before, please feel free to invite a friend who you think would enjoy this group!

  The Mothers of Children with Special Needs ("MOCWSN") is a WMF subgroup for moms who identify as having a child with special needs, in whatever way that means to them. Some moms in this group have kids who are receiving early intervention, some are wondering whether their child would benefit from an evaluation, some have kids with an ADHD or autism diagnosis, some have a child with a genetic diagnosis, and everything in between. All are welcome! We provide support to each other through organized events, our WhatsApp group chats, and informal sharing of personal experiences and resources.

  Event will be outside weather permitting.

  Dabney Baum & Danae McKenzie, Mothers of Children with Special Needs Subgroup Coordinators

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• Sip, Learn, Play: Mahjong for Beginners! (Class 1 of 2)

  • When
    September 11, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    73 Ledgeways, Wellesley
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  Your new favorite game night starts here: Join us for Mahjong! This is an intro class designed just for beginners. You'll learn the basics of American Mahjong from tiles and terminology to strategy and game play. Drinks and light bites will be served. No experience needed!

  Registration is $85 and includes cards to keep, drinks and snacks. All other game components will be provided.

  Note: we are hosting two date options to join this class - join one or both!

  Kristen Thomas & Lucy Huntington-Bailey, Moms' & Couples' Events Directors 

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• Fall Carnival

  • When
    September 14, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Hunnewell Elementary School

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  Join WMF for our annual Fall Carnival, a fun-filled event for the whole family. This year's event will be held at Hunnewell Elementary School (outdoors, weather permitting, or inside of the school in the event of rain). Bounce around with Busy Bee Jumpers and enjoy performances. Fun for all ages with crafts, fun and games, face painting and more!

  In addition, the Charitable Givings Committee will have a collection table for the Wellesley Food Pantry.

  Attendees can park in the nearby paid lots or utilize paid street parking.

  Please register today so we can get an accurate headcount.

  Vendors from WMF Merchant Discount Program (MDP) will have tables at this event! MDP is an ongoing discount program that offers exclusive discounts to over 70 local businesses in and around Wellesley. All WMF members with proof of membership through the Wild Apricot App are eligible for the discounts.

  Elizabeth Anderson & Jackie Brennan, Kids Events Directors
  Caitlin Dolan, PR Director

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• Mothers of Children with Special Needs: Monthly Coffee

  • When
    September 15, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    19 Shadow Lane, Wellesley
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Join the Mothers of Children with Special Needs subgroup for a casual daytime hang to swap stories, ask questions, share advice and experiences, and just catch up with each other. We'll serve coffee and light snacks. Drop by when you can and stay for as long as you're able between 9:30am and 11:30am. This event is open to all WMF members, and is particularly geared towards moms who identify as having a child with special needs (in whatever way you define that).

  The Mothers of Children with Special Needs ("MOCWSN") is a WMF subgroup for moms who identify as having a child with special needs, in whatever way that means to them. Some moms in this group have kids who are receiving early intervention, some are wondering whether their child would benefit from an evaluation, some have kids with an ADHD or autism diagnosis, some have a child with a genetic diagnosis, and everything in between. All are welcome! We provide support to each other through organized events, our WhatsApp group chats, and informal sharing of personal experiences and resources.

  Dabney Baum & Danae McKenzie, Mothers of Children with Special Needs Subgroup Lead Coordinators

  
  

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• Bookish: SIP & SHARE Summer Reads

  • When
    September 17, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    60 Audubon Road, Wellesley
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Bring your favorite book from the summer, whether it was a beachy page-turner, a gripping mystery, or a thought-provoking memoir and join us for a relaxed evening of conversation. We’ll sip something refreshing, nibble on snacks, swap recommendations, and leave with a fresh stack of must-reads to carry into fall.

  $10 per person
  Please note that WMF is unable to offer refunds for this event.
  

  Jael Maack & Alyson Jenkins, Bookish Coordinators

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• Navigating Change: Back-to-school Anxiety

  • When
    September 17, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Riverbend School
  • Spaces left
    48

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  Change is a natural part of life, but for kids, it can feel overwhelming. From the first day of school to a new babysitter, a family move, or a shift in family structure, these transitions can be tough for little ones who don't have the life experience to cope.

  Join us for an insightful talk with Deborah Farmer Kris, a child development expert and author, designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to help your children navigate life's inevitable changes. We'll explore practical ways to prepare your kids for transitions, foster resilience, and create a supportive environment where they feel safe to express their feelings. We'll also dedicate time to helping moms navigate the back-to-school anxiety that often accompanies these big changes. Learn how to turn stressful moments into opportunities for growth and connection.

  Leave with a deeper understanding of your child's emotional world and the confidence to guide them through every new chapter.

  Social time will be from 7:30-8:00PM, with programming starting at 8:00PM.
  

  About the Speaker
  Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development expert and the author of "Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive,” the I See You board book series, and the All the Time picture book series. Her bylines include CNN, PBS KIDS, NPR’s Mindshift, The Washington Post, the Boston Globe Magazine, and Oprah Daily. Deborah is currently an expert advisor for the PBS KIDS show, “Carl the Collector,” and spent 20+ years as a K-12 educator.

  
  

  Dabney Baum & Maya Tal, Programs Co-Directors

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• New Member Coffee

  • When
    September 18, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    9 Berkeley Road, Wellesley

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  We cordially invite you to our first Wellesley Mothers Forum New Members Coffee of the year! New Member Coffees are informal gatherings that will give you an opportunity to meet other new members and learn more about Wellesley Mothers Forum. You'll enjoy light bites, coffee, mimosas, and lots of conversation and connection with other mothers in the area. 

  We encourage those who are in their first year of membership to register for the event. This coffee will be hosted at a member's home and guests are welcome to park on the street (U-shaped road with plenty of parking). Please enter through the white-picket fence gate, we'll gather in the backyard. BONUS! Little ones are more than welcome, the host has direct access to Perrin Park via her backyard.

  Meredith Karson & Libby Botsford, Membership Directors

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• SAVE THE DATE - Fall Social: Oktoberfest!

  • When
    September 27, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Lookout Farm Taproom
  • Spaces left
    150

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  Prost! Please save the date for our annual Wellesley Mothers Forum Fall Social - Oktoberfest!

  Get ready for an evening of Bavarian fun, delicious food, beer and plenty of cheer. The event will take place at the Lookout Farm Taproom and the registration fee of $75 per person will cover all food, drinks and fun. Feel free to bring a spouse, partner, friend or come solo (guest registrations are also $75)!

  MORE DETAILS TO COME. We can't wait to kick off the year and raise a stein with you!

  $75 per person | Includes food + drinks
  Please note that WMF is unable to offer refunds for this event.
  

  Meg Swift & Amy McClelland, Forum Events Directors

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• Sip, Learn, Play: Mahjong for Beginners! (Class 2 of 2)

  • When
    September 30, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Your new favorite game night starts here: Join us for Mahjong! This is an intro class designed just for beginners. You'll learn the basics of American Mahjong from tiles and terminology to strategy and game play. Drinks and light bites will be served. No experience needed!

  Registration is $85 and includes cards to keep, drinks and snacks. All other game components will be provided.

  Note: we are hosting two date options to join this class - join one or both!

  Kristen Thomas & Lucy Huntington-Bailey, Moms' & Couples' Events Directors 

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• Bookish Page to Screen: The Thursday Murder Club

  • When
    October 15, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    31 Parker Road, Wellesley
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Join us for a special twist on our usual bookish gathering as we read The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman and then watch the brand-new Netflix adaptation (releasing August 28). At the event, we’ll compare page to screen, debate the casting, and swap theories about who pulled the strings. Bring your thoughts, your favorite lines, and your detective instincts, high tea and libations provided, alibis optional.

  $10 per person
  Please note that WMF is unable to offer refunds for this event.
  

  This event occurs after our membership renewal date of October 1st. Please ensure you renew your membership in order to attend!
  

  Jael Maack & Alyson Jenkins, Bookish Coordinators

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• Outdoor Parents: Moms-Only Vermont Weekend Getaway

  • Start
    October 24, 2025
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    October 26, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    303 One Way Road, Stockbridge, VT 05772
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Come enjoy a Moms-only, outdoor weekend away from it all in Vermont (with amenities!)! We will hike, dine, relax, and get to know each other better while enjoying the great outdoors while also enjoying comfortable accommodations (no camping)! This getaway includes the cost of all lodging, food at the Chalet, and drinks, and is sure to be a memorable weekend for all who join. The registration fee is $175. 

  Schedule:

  Friday:

  • Drive to the Chalet (car pooling is highly encouraged and we can help arrange it. Please reach out if you're willing to drive others or need a ride.)
  • Dinner at the Chalet for those who are there in time for dinner
  • Games & drinks

  Saturday:

  • Breakfast at the Chalet
  • Intermediate/Difficult 5-6 mile hike with packed lunches at the top
  • Afternoon at Chalet or exploring nearby towns
  • Dinner out at Maple Soul

  Sunday:

  • Breakfast at the local cafe
  • Drive home

  Details:

  • The Chalet is approximately a 3 hour drive without traffic.
  • Sleeping arrangements will be on a first come, first served basis. Each person will get their own room with the exception of one room which has 2 sets of bunk beds and will accommodate 4 people (if you want to volunteer in advance to stay in this room - it will probably be the most fun!).
  • For the hike, make sure to bring sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes, a water bottle, and comfortable workout clothes.
    

  Jamie Stober, Outdoor Parents Coordinator

  Due to logistics, we will not be able to issue any account credits for cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the event. 

  
  

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