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Registration open for Fall 2014

Posted on June 5, 2014 by ridgemops

2014-07-24_beyoufbcoverThank you for your interest in joining The Ridge Mops. At this time we are on a waiting list for certain age groups based on space available in our nursery and classrooms. If you would like to find out if there is space available for your child/children OR if you are not in need of childcare and would like to join MOPS, please email shelly.tufts@gmail.com. Don’t delay, space is limited.

We look forward to meeting you!

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Bunco night is a fundraising win

Posted on November 12, 2013 by ridgemops


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On October 29th, over 100 ladies spent an evening of fun at our second annual Beach Blanket Bunco Night. There was a silent auction, snacks, prizes and lots of dice-rolling.

All the fun was for a purpose – raising money for childcare workers for the Moppets program during our MOPS meetings. And it was a success! We want to thank the generous local businesses who donated items for the silent auction and helped make a huge impact on our MOPS year.

 

Alaskan Dry Goods Co., Jennifer Darby
Amy’s Ice Cream
Armstrong Music School
Ausin Dental Spa, Dr. Mark Sweeney
Austin Aquarium
Austin Duck Tours
Austin Eats
Austin Omni Southpark Hotel
Austin Steam Train
Austin Toros
Austin Vision Center
Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary
Balance Dance Studios
Bethany Webb, Creative Yogini
Betty Lash
Blue Elephant
Camp Gladiator
Capital City Comedy Club
Capital Cruises
Chaparral Ice
Chick-fil-A Lake Travis, Darryl Zavodny
Cinemark Southpark Meadows
Contigo

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Daily Juice
Dave & Busters
Debbie Dziem
Driskill Hotel
Edit by Lauren Wardrobe Styling, Lauren LeFevre
Embellish
Emler Swim School
Enchanted Springs Ranch
Everygirl Skincare
Flat Creek Vineyards
Flipnastics
Hall Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation Center
Handana, Katie Niemeyer
Hat Creek Burger Co.
Heartsong Music
Hill Country Event Rentals
Hoppin House
House Wine
i9 Sports
 

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Jack & Adam’s Bicycle Shop

Jumping Puddles
Katoj Personalized Jewelery
Kendra Scott
Laura Robinson
Lauren LeFevre
Let Kelly
Liz James Designs
Lone Star Riverboat
Long Center
Made in the Shade Blinds & More
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Regan Danforth House
Mary Trocino, Simple Solutions
Massage Harmony
McGrath Cosmetics
Mighty Fine Burgers
Mirror Mirror
Mom’s Best Friend
Moonshine
Morgan Nelson, Rodan & Fields

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P Terry’s Burger Stand
Paggi House
Painting with a Twist
PAIYH Dance Studios
Pandora
Paper Concierge
Princess Parties & More
Pure Barre Austin
Pure Life Chiro
Rudy’s
Russel Korman Fine Jewelry & Watches
Shannon Lafayette Photography
Stella Says Go
Studio Mama B
Synergy Dance Studio
Tetra Fitness
Texas Honeyham
The League Kitchen & Tavern
The Pretty Peacock
The Story Company
Thirty-One Gifts, Cynthia White
Tiff’s Treats
Tomasik Family Dental
Urban Betty
Z-Tejas

 

If you didn’t win something from one of these great companies, please give them your business! We are so thankful for their support of MOPS with their generous donations. We also had themed gift baskets with items contributed by our MOPS tables.

We are thankful for everyone who came to Bunco Night and bid on our fantastic items. Your support means so much, and we are thrilled to be able to provide an excellent Moppets crew to lead our kiddos while we’re at MOPS.

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Beach Blanket Bunco 2013

Posted on October 25, 2013 by ridgemops

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Next week is the biggest MOPS event of the year – Beach Blanket Bunco Night! First, sign up right now, then come back and read about all the fun you have to look forward to.

Bunco? What on earth is that?

It’s a dice game with four players per table and three dice. Never played before? No problem. It’s easy to catch on, totally based on luck, and there are prizes! Prizes will be awarded for Most Wins, Most Losses, Most Buncos, Least Buncos, and more.

This is a fundraising event, and there are some exciting ways for you to part with your money. Here are a few of the items in the silent auction:

  • Music classes at Armstrong Music School
  • Teeth whitening – Austin Dental Spa, Tomasik Family Dental
  • Zoo admission to the Austin Zoo
  • Hotel stays – Omni Southpark, Driskill
  • Wardrobe styling with Edit by Lauren
  • Movie passes at Cinemark
  • Restaurant gift cards – Hat Creek, Moonshine, Paggi House, and more!
  • Laser hair removal with Hall Plastic Surgery and Rejuvenation
  • Exercise and dance classes
  • Jewelry – Stella and Dot, Kendra Scott, Russel Korman
  • Birthday party at PAIYH
  • Dinner party at Z-Tejas

These are only a few of the many amazing items you can choose from. Things for any price range and any interest. Plus, themed gift baskets:

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Cooking
  • Baby boy
  • Baby girl
  • Game night
  • Puzzles & Books

So you have the opportunity to snag some fantastic food, clothes, jewelry, parties and fun baskets, all while benefitting MOPS. You could get your Christmas shopping done early! Bring your checkbook and be prepared for battle at the silent auction tables.

There will be light snacks and dessert, so come grab a bite, make some bids, laugh and get your Bunco on. This night of fun could be yours, sign up now to ensure your spot, just a $15 ticket. This is open to all women, not just MOPS members, so bring family, friends, neighbors, anyone who could use a night out.

I’ll admit, I didn’t go last year. Because I was in the hospital having a baby. If you are not on the verge of childbirth, you should be there.

Beach Blanket Bunco Night & Silent Auction
October 29 – doors open @ 6pm
Austin Ridge Bee Cave, Bldg C

Click here to sign up.

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You’ve got mail

Posted on August 26, 2013 by ridgemops

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by Diana

Get the latest updates for the Ridge MOPS right in your inbox.

If you are on a regular computer: enter your email in the “Subscribe” box to the right, and every new post will be sent directly to you.

If you are on a mobile device: scroll wayyyyy down to find the “Subscribe” area.

You don’t want to miss anything! We’ll have updates, reminders, meeting recaps, speaker handouts, fundraiser info, giveaways, fun ideas, and ways to get to know other MOPS moms better.

Important: this is a new email system within the past couple of months, so if you  subscribed a while ago, you will have to re-subscribe on the current website. We will be shutting off the old system.

Easy! Enter your email address, then confirm your subscription, and you’ll be up-to-date on the Ridge MOPS.

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Registration for Fall 2013 *wait list*

Posted on May 22, 2013 by ridgemops

Don’t put it off! Register now for the Ridge MOPS Fall 2013. The theme for this year is A Beautiful Mess.

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MOPS International describes the theme: Moms live in messes. The toys, crumbs, and spit-up are their natural surroundings. Moms often feel like a mess. They are exhausted, under-showered, and hormonal. Their past and present circumstances and decisions can leave them feeling inadequate for God’s love and purposes.
A Beautiful Mess — reminds moms that beauty can come out of their difficult spots. The grime of mothering young children brings the beauty of motherhood. The bruises of life can bring God’s redemption. 
Embrace Your Story — reminds moms that their past, present and future can be used for good. God knows where each of us has been, where we are today and has set in motion where we are headed.

It will be exciting to see how this very relatable theme ties into the upcoming MOPS year. Spaces are limited, especially for the Moppets program, so register now.

UPDATE: There is currently a waiting list for MOPS as we have reached capacity for childcare. If you are interested in joining MOPS, please complete our wait list form. Once a spot becomes available you will be contacted by a member of Steering Team. If you wish to sign up for MOPS and do not need childcare, please email krystellwomack@gmail.com in order to register.

 

Get convenient updates in your inbox! Sign up to receive email notifications, and you’ll be among the first to know what’s going on. Look to your right, under the “Subscribe” heading. Your email is private and only used for site updates.

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Beach Blanket Bunco a Ridge MOPS Tradition

Posted on October 15, 2012 by ridgemops

By Jules

I believe a new tradition has started. Our very first Beach Blanket Bunco was an incredible success! Thanks to Shelly Tufts, our Fundraising Chair and Kristin Hanks, our Marketing Chair and the rest of those who donated, participated, and helped with set up, clean up etc. It was truly an example group effort with incredible leadership!

From what I hear…it has been one of the most successful Ridge MOPS fundraisers EVER.

The Silent Auction was INCREDIBLE. I must have scoured the items 10 times! I have listed  below the companies and individuals that supported the event with their donations. THANK YOU!!

I’m already looking forward to Ridge MOPS Bunco 2013!

Anna’s Toy Depot for Melissa and Doug floor puzzle
Austin Deep for a pampering massage
Austin Steam Train Association for a Steam Train family adventure
Bethany Webb for a yoga party with girl friends at Living Waters 
Bryan Livingston – Mobile Edge for a laptop bag
Bullock State History Museum for a museum and IMAX package
Camp Gladiator for two 1 month bootcamps
Capital Cruises for a private sunset bat watching cruise package
Champions Westlake for gymnastic classes 
Contigo for dinner for two
Decorum for beautiful bubble bottle
Dolce Baby Austin for precious baby art and gift card
Edit by Lauren Wardrobe Consulting for wardrobe consulting package
Embellish Nails & Boutique for a facial
Flipnastics in Lakeway for 2 one month gymnastics certificates
Haddingtons for gift card
Hazel Sky Photography for photography package
Heartsong Music for instrument and classes credit
Imperfect Crafters for pillowcase dress and hairbow
Integrative Sports & Wellness for massage
James Avery Jewelry- sterling silver pendants and charms
Jamie Hatcher Photography for photography package
Julie Dyszkiewicz, LMT for a massage
Kendra Scott Jewelry for earrings
Kinda Krazy Kids Kompany & Patty Leifeste for kid’s basket of fun
Kristen Holland Designs for invitations or cards
Living Waters on Lake Travis for one night stay
MemoryMattes – Bethany Vetters for framed memory matte
Mulberry for gift card
 Open Arms for scarf
Pilates, Bodies & Barre for group classes
Pure Barre Austin for Barre group classes
Relentless Athletic Training Systems-Crossfit Central for month of bootcamp
Richmond and Rachel McGee for signed UT football
Simple Solutions by Mary Trocino for professional organizing
Stella & Dot Jewelry – Lauren Lefevre, Independent Stylist for necklace
Story Company – Anna Melvin for bracelet and purses
Sweet Caroline’s Snow Shack for Sno-Ball rental
The Sweet Light Photography – Elizabeth Moore for photography package
Tomasik Family Dental for teeth whitening
Tru Fitness Personal Training for body comp anaylsis and personal training
Vagabond Photography by Amanda Pulley for photo belt gift certificate
Z Tejas Southwestern Grill for a dinner party
Additional Thanks to our food and prize donors:
Tiff’s Treats
Chick-fil-A Lake Travis – Darryl Zavodny
Oh Jubilee – Shara Peace http://www.etsy.com/shop/ohjubilee
Luke’s Locker
Snap Kitchen
Massage Envy 


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