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Open House

Jun 13
Fri 6:30 PM
Location
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S McClintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
Who attended?
The organizer estimated that  35  people attended.
4.25
Who organized?
Carolyn and Cori

The open house event on June 13th at Changing Hands bookstore is a kick-off event to create Metro Phoenix's first local chapter of a national organization that is widely recognized and respected as a resource link for helping parents to find support and information on holistic health, wellness, positive parenting, and green living. Monthly meetings will follow on the first Wednesday of each month starting in July.

Our goal is to develop a nurturing and unified community of parents who support one another, share their knowledge and experiences, and encourage awareness about holistic parenting and green living. For more information, visit www.holisticmoms.org.

What to Expect? An open, welcoming community of others, mostly moms, interested in holistic living - some practicing it in full force, some just dabbling with a budding interest, and some making a career of it - all are welcome and encouraged to join us! We'll have door prizes and snacks (no drinks, but feel free to bring one with a lid), and we'll give an overview of what the national organization is about and what our vision is for the local chapter, including a glimpse at the amazing lineup of speakers we're putting together, experts in their respective fields! New member brochures and handouts will be available.

Note to those with businesses: openly soliciting your business is not allowed at the open house or at future meetings, but you may leave handouts on a table for others to browse through.

Note to those bringing children: we welcome children at all our meetings, but we do encourage that you keep any disruptions to a minimum - we're all understanding, but we do want to hear the speakers and each other. Thanks!

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  • Carrie Bentley
    Posted Jun 29, 2008 9:23 PM
    It was great to see so many people who were interested! Looks like it's going to be a great group!
  • Pre-Meetup comments below
  • Cori
    Posted Jun 6, 2008 3:49 PM
    • Assistant Organizer
    I am so excited about our first meeting! It is really coming together well and so are our expert speakers. If you are interested in volunteering, please let me know as we are looking for lots of help. See you all soon, Cori

Who attended?

    • Julie Bannister (+1 guest)
       I'm still on the fence about this group. I already eat a healthy (organic, local, flexitarian) diet. My family reuses, recycles, and leaves a small footprint. My 31-month-old / fully vaccinated daughter is very healthy and vital. I'm open to learning about alternative health / environmental options. But, being on a single income, I'm not in a position to buy unnecessary products and services. 
    •  It was a lot of prep work, but once I was there, I really began to understand why I am doing this. It was so great to meet individuals with such enthusiasm and readyness for a group like ours. I know it's hard to get out and get motivated to join a group as this is my first moms' group that I have ever attended, but it was really nice. Thanks to all of you who showed your support and hearts. I am looking forward to our future meetings. 
    •  I'm so excited to get this group going! Between my business and just having my second child, I thought I must be insane for starting this up right now, but I really know why I did after tonight's open house. Thank you, everyone, for sharing your enthusiasm and excitement - it'll keep me going and us going and growing! I look forward to getting to know everyone and learning so much. Can't wait! 
    •  Loved it...very organized and looking forward to learning more and more about natural living! :) I especially loved hearing about the speakers and topics for upcoming meetings! 
    • Leah and Aaron (+1 guest)
       I am really interested in what the group will have to offer. 
    •  What a wonderful start to a great community group! 
    • Laura Baker (+1 guest)
    • Michelle Baeza (+2 guests)
    • Brooke (+1 guest)
    • Kelli Mechem (+1 guest)
    • natalie (+1 guest)
    • Shannon Dougherty (+1 guest)
    • Heather Bayles (+1 guest)