April 14 Meeting: Bikes + Kids + Commute + Play

Calling all City of Portland mamas and papas! Are you interested in commuting to work, school and play with your kids by bike? If yes, come to the cityMama’s meeting and learn from some working moms and dads how they do it.

TOPIC: Biking to Work, Daycare and Home with Kids + Let's go to Sunday Parkways

DATE: Thursday, April 14th

TIME: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

LOCATION: (NEW LOCATION!): NW Broadway Room, 9th Floor, Portland Bldg.

This one is for the dads too. PRESENTERS: Dan Layden, PBOT; Jon Makler, OTREC; Hau Hagerdorn, OTREC/urbanMamas. These mamas and papas commute to work, school, daycare, etc., on bikes with kids in tow. Panel discussion with hopefully some real world demonstrations of gear and equipment. Will also have information on the 2011 Sunday Parkways - let's plan a meet up!

February 10 Meeting: part-time/flex time/job share

Calling all CityMamas! Our topic this month will be part-time, flex-time, and job sharing.  

What are the new COPPEA/DCTU changes?  What are the new HR rules?  Do you have experience with any of these?  Come share and learn!

Also: 

• Learn about Women's History Month's "Dress for Success" efforts and how you can help!
• Have any magazines you've read and want to pass along?  Bring 'em in!

Thursday, February 10th

12 - 1:30 pm

Portland Building, 3rd Floor,

Blazed Alder Room

 

See you there! 

Your CityMamas co-chairs

October 14 Meeting: Life Coach Savannah Mayfield

CityMamas ~

We are really excited about our guest speaker on Thursday, October 14^th:

Savannah Mayfield, LMT, CEC

http://www.nurturelifecoaching.com/

Savannah is a certified life coach who loves supporting women as they embrace the wisdom of their creative, feminine essence. She is inspired by women creating intentional, purpose-filled lives. She runs holds Women’s Circles regularly in Portland at Zenana Spa and Wellness Center.

Her topic for us will be:

Transforming limiting thoughts about motherhood

(Particularly related to guilt)

Whether you are just returning to work after having a baby or you are a mama professional needing some extra support, this session is for you!

Join us and feel more centered!

Thursday, October 14

12 - 1:30 pm

Portland Building, 3rd Floor,

Blazed Alder Room

Please let us know if you will attend so that we can give her a head count.

Thanks!

Your CityMamas co-chairs

May 13th Mtg - Health and Vitality

For our May meeting, we will be joining the Women’s Affinity Group!

IMPROVING YOUR
HEALTH AND VITALITY

Thursday May 13

12:30-1:30

Portland Bldg. 3rd floor, Fir Creek

WAG is sponsoring a lunch time event for anyone interested in learning some simple ways to improve your health. If you are constantly tired, stressed out or feeling like you are just hanging on this event is for you. Dr. Greg Nigh will present three strategies that can dramatically reduce stress and increase your health. Learn how your lifestyle and daily habits can enhance your vitality and prevent the onset of a wide range of chronic disease. Dr. Nigh is a Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist at Nature Cures Clinic in Portland, Oregon.

For more information, contact: Susan Bailey at 503-823-1956 or susan.bailey@portlandoregon.gov

March Mtg - Toxic Free Families

Our March meeting will be held this Thursday, March 11th at noon in the Blazed Alder Room on the the 3rd floor of the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Ave).

We will have two guest speakers, Jen Coleman from the Oregon Environmental Council and Caran Goodall from Metro. They both specialize in helping families reduce their household toxics and find environmentally friendly solutions. Caran will teach us about healthy alternatives and provide some household cleaning recipes. Jen will give an overview of family related toxics policy and how we can advocate for our children.

We hope you can join us!