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Welcome...
It is our mission to obtain and exchange information pertinent to multiple
births, to be concerned with community activities, promote fellowship among
members and provide moral support to all parents of multiples in and around
Simcoe County.
join the club, get to know us... and find out:
 | that you are not alone |
| how to manage your days & nights |
| where to get the best deals |
| tried & true techniques |
| there is support for your family |
| the fun part of having multiples |
Remember, sharing the load makes everyone's life easier.
Who are we?
Barrie Parents of Twins and More is a non profit volunteer organization
offering support to parents of multiples. We were founded in Barrie, Ontario in
1988 and we
continue to expand throughout Simcoe County and the surrounding areas. We
currently have a membership of approximately 100 families and continue to grow each year!
We are a
chapter support group of Multiple Births Canada (MBC) which has many affiliate chapters throughout Canada, with an overall membership of well over 2000 families.
Please note that MBC was previously known as POMBA Canada (Parents of Multiple Births
Association).
For more information on the Barrie Parents of
Twins and More Club check out the
Resources
we have available. Please join us at one of our General
Meetings which is open to the public. Still want more information?
Then click here to contact us
with your questions.
Activities and Resources:
All of these club
activities and resources are organized by members who volunteer their time and energy to make
each outing an enjoyable and memorable experience. We thank them for all their
hard work & great ideas. Because of them, our members have opportunities to relax
& share in a comfortable social situation.
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Meetings Are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except July
and August)
from 6:30-9:30pm at Big Bay Point Zehrs, Upstairs Community Room. General meetings may have scheduled speakers
& discussion topics or may be a social/connecting night. Latecomers and non-members are always welcome. Plan to join the group afterwards
for social time at Wickie's Pub on Burton Avenue in Barrie for wings and a drink!
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Member Support:
“Big Sisters” for new mothers, “Phone lines” for specific issues and
seven online networks. |
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Quarterly magazine to keep members
informed of club business and social events. Members also receive quarterly
issues of Multiple Moments, Canada's only national multiple births magazine. |
| Social family gatherings like the
Halloween Pumpkin patch, children’s Christmas party, adult Christmas party, family summer picnic, and family camping trips. |
| Borrowing library with an extensive
collection of books, magazines and videos related to all stages and numbers of multiple
births. There are also publications at MBC (our national organization) website (member only section)
to download for free. |
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Loan Items
such as preemie
sleepers, twin breastfeeding pillows, double stroller and more. |
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Multiple Birth Prenatal Information Nights
held three to four times a year on a Saturday night for
parents to attend together.
Covering the following topics: “What to expect when expecting” (Prenatal) and
“The first six months” presented by
multiple birth parents.
Registration required. |
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Parents Outreach
Playgroup / socials are held twice a month alternating between the two co-coordinators homes in Barrie & Innisfil. This is for any member, even new
members and / or an expectant parent. Bring yourself and your kids (up to
preschool age).
Expectant mothers can learn all they want, before the little ones arrive!
House-bound mothers of preschool multiples can have a social morning! Please
email for
schedule and directions. |
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New and Expectant Parents Social in the summer gives an opportunity
to make support connections. |
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Bi-Annual Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sales
open to the public, but with member shopping first. We also have an active Buy
& Sell between members, using the newsletter and website. |
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Discounts & Savings from many local and
national stores. |
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