Sunday, 8/5 3-5pm
Bowling to Benefit hosted by Legacy Lifegroups
At Strikz in Frisco
$12/bowler. Registration link above.

Come on out for a FUN family time of bowling as we encourage and support This Side UP! Family Center in their quest for a $30,000 Liberty Mutual Grant (through text and FB votes!)

Click to confirm and pay… https://www.wepay.com/events/bowlingtobenefit

Dinner Gift Cards for September Date Night have all been reserved.
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“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card.
Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family.
Chance to WIN Family gift pack!
Space is limited. Reservations begin on the 1st of each month.

Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center (www.thissideupfamily.org) and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.

*Important Detail! If you reserve a spot and can’t make it, PLEASE notify us (#972.633.8783) as we usually have a waiting list. Lack of notification may disqualify you from taking part in future Date Nights.

Every 4th Saturday night from 6-8pm, enjoy Saturday Night Thrive. Come in for a FUN evening plus connect as a family over the value of the month and go home with an At-Home Family Values Tool, too! $10/family suggested donation. Gifts and prizes each night, too!

Tonight’s event: FREE MOVIE NIGHT: Race to Nowhere, PG-13
Presented by Academic Life Coaching of North Texas

Pre-Register HERE for reserved seating (includes FREE popcorn) and to be eligible for GREAT prizes!

Race to Nowhere is a film that focuses on the current achievement culture found in American schools. A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives. The film points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. Race to Nowhere is a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.

Following the film, Academic Life Coaching will offer a short panel discussion with local education and family experts. They will present TERRIFIC ideas and practical tips on how to combat the achievement culture. You will benefit from addressing this tough topic! As you dive into this school year, this Movie Night will move your family from surviving to THRIVING and lead you towards making it a true SUCCESS!

(Bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from our $1 Café. Childcare available by reservation for kids ages 0-12 years.)

Homeschool… Preschool… In School… Parents RULE!
Join us for… T.G.I.F. Community Hang-Out Days!

Whichever of these three parenting groups (above) that YOU (or your organization) fit into… at This Side Up! Family Center we know arriving at Friday is something to CELEBRATE! So, join us this Fall for TGIF Community Hang-Out Days @ This Side UP! Family Center!!!
*Every Second Friday. 10/12, 11/9, 12/14. 10am-2pm. FREE. FREE. FREE.

The entire Center – from the Big Room to all surrounding rooms – are available for YOU! Whether your group wants to bring the kids and hang in our Childcare Room or let them have fun at our Ping-Pong and Foosball Tables OR You’d like Mom-Time to veg on the couches in our comfy Window Room by yourself or with friends OR you want to reserve a spot for a Cropping/Crafting Time, we are OPEN AND FREE for all of this and more!

Call ahead and reserve a specific area OR just come on over to do WHATEVER!
 We’ll have the coffee and the TGIF time waiting!

(Feel free to bring in your own food OR purchase snacks/drinks from our $1 café.)

We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes. PLUS, Robots-4-U will be here to help us build a robot AND will have LOTS of cool robots for us to play with, too!
Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.

The PLUS means more fun for you! Here are the other fun things going on during Bingo/Game Nights.
– Sat 10/13/12 – Robots-4-U will be here to help us build a robot AND will have LOTS of cool robots for us to play with, too!
– Sat 11/10/12 – The Dallas Starlets Club will be here to provide an added FUN time to our evening!
– Sat 12/8/12 – Gingerbread House Night. Each family will build their own house and take it home! $10 per family suggested donation for supplies.
– Sat 1/12/13 – This Side Up! 2 Year Anniversary Celebration/Open House! Come help us celebrate our 2 year anniversary with festivities, fun and a treasure hunt/tour. We’ll showcase the other non-profits in our Center, too so come on out…. IT’S A CELEBRATION!

We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes.  PLUS, the Dallas Starlets Club will be here to provide an added FUN time to our evening!
Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.

The PLUS means more fun for you! Here are the other fun things going on during Bingo/Game Nights.
– Sat 10/13/12 – Robots-4-U will be here to help us build a robot AND will have LOTS of cool robots for us to play with, too!
– Sat 11/10/12 – The Dallas Starlets Club will be here to provide an added FUN time to our evening!
– Sat 12/8/12 – Gingerbread House Night. Each family will build their own house and take it home! $10 per family suggested donation for supplies.
– Sat 1/12/13 – This Side Up! 2 Year Anniversary Celebration/Open House! Come help us celebrate our 2 year anniversary with festivities, fun and a treasure hunt/tour. We’ll showcase the other non-profits in our Center, too so come on out…. IT’S A CELEBRATION!

The Coolest, Safest, Family Friendliest 2013 New Year’s Eve Party!
At This Side Up! Family Center’s Second Annual New Year’s Eve Party you’ll enjoy
•Delicious Dinner
•A “2013 Dream Big” Gift for Every Family
•FREE professional family portrait
•911 Simulation Area
•Raffle Prizes
…and much more!

Cost (includes dinner): $15/per person (ages 13+)
$10/per child. Ages 2 and under (in lap) FREE!

Purchase tickets here or in person at This Side Up! Family Center.

“I Never Planned to Scream So Much!” Managing Anger in the Family

When our children come into this world, we never imagine ourselves scream or yelling at these precious children. But, it does happen. Join us as we explore ways to understand our children, defuse the anger and create a peaceful, respectful climate in our homes.

Taught by Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and amazing Parent Educator

$15 per person. 12-1:30pm. BYOLunch.

We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes.  PLUS, a fun family connect activity with the Dallas Starlets Club! Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.

(EVERY second Saturday!)

Click HERE to register NOW for the March “I Date My Spouse” Marriage Enrichment Night. Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited.

“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card.Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family.Chance to WIN Family gift pack!Space is limited. Reservations are required and begin on the 1st of each month.

Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.

We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”

Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.

FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!

Click HERE to register!

We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”

Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.

FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!

Click HERE to register!

Who really is in “control” in your family?
Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?
Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?

Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging. Join us for this four-week series to share and learn techniques which include understanding this not so unique temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.

Taught by Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and amazing Parent Educator.

Tuesdays in April (2, 9, 16, 23) $60. 12-1:30pm. BYOLunch.

We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”

Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.

FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!

Click HERE to register!

Who really is in “control” in your family?
Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?
Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?

Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging. Join us for this four-week series to share and learn techniques which include understanding this not so unique temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.

Taught by Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and amazing Parent Educator.

Tuesdays in April (2, 9, 16, 23) $60. 12-1:30pm. BYOLunch.

We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”

Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.

FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!

Click HERE to register!

FREE Family Connection Night!

Can Politics and Family FUN be part of the same sentence and the same evening?! YES!!! We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes. PLUS, we’ll make POLITICS FUN for the evening! Meet the Candidates as they serve as VIP Bingo Callers for the night! This is a VERY important election for our city and This Side UP! Family seeks to raise voter participation by making it real and personal! So… we’ll help you get to know many of the candidates for City Council and PISD School Board in a casual, FUN way! BOTH MAYORAL CANDIDATES, HARRY LAROSILIERE AND FRED MOSES (and more!) WILL BE JOINING US AS VIP BINGO CALLERS!
(Families are encouraged to bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.)

Who really is in “control” in your family?
Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?
Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?

Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging. Join us for this four-week series to share and learn techniques which include understanding this not so unique temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.

Taught by Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and amazing Parent Educator.

Tuesdays in April (2, 9, 16, 23) $60. 12-1:30pm. BYOLunch.

We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”

Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.

FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!

Click HERE to register!

Click HERE to register NOW for the April “I Date My Spouse” Marriage Enrichment Night. Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited.

“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.

Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family. Chance to WIN Family gift pack! Space is limited. Reservations are required and begin on the 1st of each month.

Who really is in “control” in your family?
Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?
Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?

Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging. Join us for this four-week series to share and learn techniques which include understanding this not so unique temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.

Taught by Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and amazing Parent Educator.

Tuesdays in April (2, 9, 16, 23) $60. 12-1:30pm. BYOLunch.

We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”

Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.

FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!

Click HERE to register!

We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”

Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.

FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!

Click HERE to register!

We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”

Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.

FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!

Click HERE to register!

We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”

Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.

FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!

Click HERE to register!

Click HERE now to register NOW for the May “I Date My Spouse” Marriage Enrichment Night. Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited.

“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.

Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family. Chance to WIN Family gift pack! Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited. Reservations are required and begin on the 1st of each month. 

Does summer bring sibling bliss or sibling hiss to your home? Are you exhausted by your children’s constant bickering? Do you wonder if your children will ever get along? Did you know sibling rivalry is normal and even healthy? Join us for a great talk led by the amazing Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and PISD Lead Parent Educator! Kick off your Summer Parenting with a plan of action to successfully conquer SIBLING RIVALRY in your home! Class cost is $15 and childcare is available by reservation for $5. Register HERE.

Click HERE now to register NOW for the June “I Date My Spouse” Marriage Enrichment Night. Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited.

“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.

Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family. Chance to WIN Family gift pack! Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited. Reservations are required and begin on the 1st of each month. 

Every 4th Saturday night from 6-8pm, enjoy Saturday Night Thrive. Come in for a FUN evening plus connect as a family over the value of the month and go home with an At-Home Family Values Tool, too! Gifts and prizes each night, too!

We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes. PLUS, Minute-to-Win-it Games are back by popular demand!) as a fun community connection activity! Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! This month’s value is THRIVING FAMILIES ESCAPE THE CHAOS TOGETHER! (Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.) (EVERY second Saturday!)

Family Art FUN. BUTTERFLY4Art presents Family Art Fun led by On-Site Professional Art Therapist, Anne Wallace. Take home a finished art piece – a family shield – as youhave FUN focusing on your family values!

Space is limited and Pre-reservation required by 7/15.
Cost is $25 per family.
Click HERE to reserve your spot!

Click HERE to register NOW for the July “I Date My Spouse” Marriage Enrichment Night. Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited.

“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.

Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family. Chance to WIN Family gift pack! Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited. Reservations are required and begin on the 1st of each month. 

Single Parents, join us for a fun dinner out at our next SSU event! Come to This Side Up, drop off the kids for FREE Childcare, and we’ll all have dinner at Angela’s at the Crosswalk in old downtown Plano. They have created a delicious, low cost menu for us. Dinner and gratuity is only $12!You’ll need to pre-pay, and space is limited. Click HERE to RSVP and pay fordinner.

WE’VE GOT SPIRIT YES WE DO, WE’VE GOT SPIRIT HOW ‘BOUT YOU???!!!

Come out for dinner and show us your support of our family strengthening Center and get QUACK-y if you like! 20% of food sales go to TSUFC and you can buy ducks to support our mission and race for a chance to WIN $1000.
NE Corner of Independence and Legacy.
(Duck Race is on 7/27, you do not have to be present to WIN!)

Pick Up Your Socks! Teaching Responsibility Do you wish your children had more responsibility with their daily lives and around the house? Are you tired of having to remind your child over and over again to complete a chore or personal task? This class will help identify areas you as the parent wish your child would take on more responsibilities, where you are comfortable giving up control and allowing children to make choices parents can respect, and discovering real consequences for non-compliance other than yelling. Please join us for a lively discussion on teaching responsibility led by the amazing Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and PISD Lead Parent Educator!

Cost is $15 per person. Click HERE to reserve your spot!

(This time there will be no childcare available on-site.)

Purchase a duck for $5 and you could WIN a a $1000 Mastercard®/Visa® gift card. Or an iPad Mini! 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR DUCKS NOW!

The Duck Race is
Saturday July 27, 2013, 6:30-9pm
Tom Muehlenbeck Aquatic Center, 5801 W. Parker Rd. Plano, Texas 75093

Come cheer on your ducks and enjoy a FREE Family Splash Fest with prizes, food, swimming, games and more! Bring your own picnic dinner or enjoy snowcones, popcorn or snacks, drinks! Swim, slide AND enjoy more FUN activities for the kids!

DUCK RACE AT 8pm! We’ll launch them into the pool and the one who crosses the finish line first WINS a $1000 MasterCard®/Visa® gift card! Second place duck WINS an Apple i-Pad mini! Top 20 ducks WIN A PRIZE too!

$1000 gift card courtesy of the Brown family.
iPad mini courtesy of Revolution Chiropractic.

All proceeds go to This Side Up! Family Center’s mission
of moving families from Surviving to Thriving!

Click HERE to register NOW for the August “I Date My Spouse” Marriage Enrichment Night. Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited.

“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.

Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family. Chance to WIN Family gift pack! Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited. Reservations are required and begin on the 1st of each month. 

Single Side UP! Group meeting. Speaker: Shirley White-Stevens is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who specializes in helping parents save for college, and find the best college for the best price. There are grants, scholarships, and all kinds of financial help available, without having to take out mountains of student loans. Whether your kids are 2, 12 or 20, you shouldn’t miss the valuable event! FREE CHILDCARE On-site!

Celebrate a GREAT Summer of 2013 with us!

We’ll pump your family up for a GREAT school year ahead! Newton’s Lab will be here with a FUN Science Show that’s bound to knock your socks off! Back to School, Science is COOL! Bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from our $1 cafe!

Fall into Fitness with Aqua~Fit Swim & Fitness Family Wellness Center and This Side Up! Family FUN Center! Come learn about family fitness programs to keep you healthy during the Fall and Winter months! Your kids can jump on the world’s safest trampoline and everyone will leave with a smile on their face!
FUN Activities for the whole family, Prizes and more!
(Cost is free, but we encourage you to bring a few WISH LIST ITEMS (full list HERE) or a small donation to help support This Side Up Family Center’s family strengthening programs/activities!)

Click HERE now to register NOW for the September “I Date My Spouse” Marriage Enrichment Night. Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited.

“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.

Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family. Chance to WIN Family gift pack! Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited. Reservations are required and begin on the 1st of each month. 

FREE Family Connection Night with Shel Higgins, Juggler/Performer!

We’ll have BINGO FUN plus a return performance by Shel Higgins, Juggler and Performer Extraordinaire! We know your FAMILY IS JUGGLING A LOT THESE DAYS and we want to bring you this neat night of family connection to make the juggling FUN!

(As always, bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from the $1 cafe)

Expert Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison will provide insight, ideas and tools that will take your family from surviving to THRIVING this school year!

Description: Whose Homework Is It Anyway?
The struggle of homework has been around for generations. We ask the question and we get a non-committal answer and we get frustrated. Sometimes we end up bribing, threatening, and screaming just to get them to do the work. We may even help too much or do the work for the child. Join us as we identify parental role in homework environment, understanding learning styles and fostering a sense of child responsibility.
End the Homework Battles!
$10/person, No childcare provided. Register now at https://www.wepay.com/events/whosehomeworkisit

KIDS SHINING FOR KIDS
(benefiting marrissashouse.org)
Art. Service. Talent… for your family from youth in our community!
Come enjoy art, singing, dance and more creations from youth in our community and help them make a difference in the lives of Marissa’s House orphanage in Uganda!
PLUS… Participate as a family in creating a Heart Pillow (a project of Mission Possible Kids) to be sent directly to the kids at Marrissa’s House to show them love!
*Optional $1 Raffle Tickets will be sold at the door that can be used to “buy” items. All money collected will go towards bringing a much-needed fresh water well to Marissa’s House (an orphanage in Uganda). Email info@thissideupfamily.org for more info on becoming a Youth Talent Showcase Participant.

Have a great evening of terrific FREE family FUN over good ol’ fashioned bingo and support Marissa’s House, too! Everyone goes home with a prize!
As usual, bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/soda/water from our $1 café.

Click HERE now to register NOW for the November “I Date My Spouse” Marriage Enrichment Night. Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited.

“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.

Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family. Chance to WIN Family gift pack! Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited. Reservations are required and begin on the 1st of each month. 

Talk about WHAT? Do I really need to have that discussion with my child?

This is one challenging topic for parents and knowing how to approach the topic, what to say and when to say it is the biggest challenge. Join us as we learn effective ways to discuss this delicate but important topic using real life, factual, non-embarrassing strategies to promote open communication between parent and child.Facilitated and Taught by Cynthia Garrison. This Side UP! Family Center Board Member and Lead Parent Educator for PlanoISD.

Register now at https://www.wepay.com/events/thebirdsthebeesthetalk

$10/person. NO on-site Childcare Available.

Bedtime Battles, Morning Hassles.

Go to Bed! Go to Bed! Now Wake Up! Wake Up! Go! Go! Have you found yourself yelling these commands at your children? Join us as we discuss effective, positive ways to navigate the most challenging times in each day, mornings and evenings.

Taught and facilitated by Cynthia Garrison, Lead Parent Educator for PlanoISD and Board Member of This Side UP! Family Center.

Register HERE.

EACH FAMILY WILL BUILD THEIR OWN
GINGERBREAD HOUSE AND TAKE IT HOME!

You’ll fill your gingerbread house with written ideas of how to show each other love this Christmas instead of getting caught up in “looks” and “things”. PLUS, we’ll play some BINGO and everyone leaves with a prize!

Bring your own dinner or enjoy snacks/drinks from the $1 café.

“I Date My Spouse” is taking a break in December. But it’ll be on again in January 18th (registration opens Jan 1). Check back then and make a reservation to enrich your marriage!

Celebrate the holidays with the 1971 movie musical classic!
Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder.  (Rated G).
Bring your own dinner or enjoy snacks/drinks from the $1 café.

We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes.  PLUS, a fun family connect activity – the Plano Symphony Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo will be here for the kids to enjoy their own hands-on experience!  Youth Musicians will treat us to a mini-performance… and the first 20 families to arrive (doors open at 5:45pm) will receive 2 free tickets to the kickoff concert (Sunday, 1/26) – www.planosymphony.org.

You don’t want to miss our first Family Connection Night of the year! FREE!

Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too!  Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.

Click HERE now to register NOW for the January “I Date My Spouse” Marriage Enrichment Night. Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited.

“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.

Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family. Chance to WIN Family gift pack! Childcare space is UNLIMITED, but Dinner Gift Cards ARE limited. Reservations are required and begin on the 1st of each month. 

Enjoy Saturday Night THRIVE with Locked Out Comedy Troupe – a night with the funniest, family-friendly improv comedy troupe around.

Plus, connect as a family over the value of the month and go home with an At-Home Family Values Tool!  A chance to win gifts and prizes, too!  Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.

Robots-4-U was such a hit last year that we’ve invited them again and they have excitedly agreed to BRING THE ROBOTS and join us for a FREE FAMILY CONNECTION NIGHT with robots to play with, a robot craft and a ROBOT SHOW!

And, of course, we’ll play good ol’ fashioned bingo and have fun prizes for all! (As usual, bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from the $1 cafe.)

Thank you to all to the WONDERFUL couples who participate in this program and show us you are interested in moving your marriage from surviving to THRIVING!  This program is under renovation and will return soon BIGGER and BETTER than ever!  In the meantime, we’ll post Date Night Ideas on our FB page AND we’ll offer 3rd Saturday childcare at the Center so you can keep on dating!

Click HERE to register childcare NOW for the February Parents’ Night Out!

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being! Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more! FREE childcare

(Every 3rd Saturday!)

Click HERE to register childcare NOW for the February Single Side UP! Single Parent Group night!

MMM…. A Free Family Connection Night that’s MMM good!

Minute to Win it Games, Marshmallow Family Challenge and a MARVELOUS Martial Arts Demo by AMA Black Belt Academy and….More!  Including a M&M guess how many contest and you could WIN the loot inside!

Come on out for a night of good ol’fashioned community FUN! (Bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from the $1 cafe.)

Every 4th Saturday night from 6-8pm, enjoy Saturday Night THRIVE Come in for a FUN evening plus connect as a family over the value of the month and go home with an At-Home Family Values Tool, too!  Gifts and prizes each night, too!

We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes.  PLUS, Open Mic JOKE TIME! No Joke!

This month’s Family Value is: THRIVING FAMILIES LAUGH so… Come ready to tell a family-friendly joke from the stage and/or participate in an improv joke time together!

Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café. (EVERY second Saturday!)

Thank you to all to the WONDERFUL couples who participate in this program and show us you are interested in moving your marriage from surviving to THRIVING!  This program is under renovation and will return soon BIGGER and BETTER than ever!  In the meantime, we’ll post Date Night Ideas on our FB page AND we’ll offer 3rd Saturday childcare at the Center so you can keep on dating!

Update 3/14/2014 – Our registration site is down and will not be back up.  To register for the March Parent’s Date Night childcare, please call the center at 972-633-8783.  We will take down your information and you can pay at the door Saturday night.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being! Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more! FREE childcare

(Every 3rd Saturday!)

Update 3/14/2014 – Our registration site is down and will not be back up.  To register for March Single Side UP! Single Parent Group night childcare, please call the center at 972-633-8783.  We will take down your information and you can pay at the door Saturday night.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Newton’s Lab Science Show – FREE Family Connection Night

Back by popular demand…. FUN night of Science Fun!  Bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from the $1 cafe.  Come on out for a night of good ol’fashioned community FUN!

Every 4th Saturday night from 6-8pm, enjoy Saturday Night THRIVE Come in for a FUN evening plus connect as a family over the value of the month.  Go home with an At-Home Family Values Tool, too!

BINGO NIGHT PLUS DJ-B-DUB is in the House for a mini-dance party/lesson!

We’ll play good ol’fashioned bingo PLUS take a few groove breaks throughout the evening to learn some of the popular group dances that our kids are groovin’ to. Get your groove on and connect with your kids in a fun time of bingo and dance fun!

Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café. (EVERY second Saturday!)

Single Side UP! Single Parent Group Meeting for April has been cancelled.  We hope you will join us for next month’s meeting.

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more!

Low cost childcare (kids ages 0-13yrs) is offered for our Single Side UP! members attending this month’s SSU meeting during this time!!! Space is limited in our 0-3 yr old area, so sign up early to ensure your spot.  (Payment is non-refundable)

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  

TOPIC: Setting Limits and Following Through

Motivation, Opportunities, Munchies and more! BYO Lunch (and actually dads are welcome, too!). Class Fee: $5.  (Payment is non-refundable)

Thursday April 24, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT

Click HERE to register for the April M.O.M. Talk! 

 Family Movie Night – FREE Family Connection Night

The Muppets (2011) – 103 min – Comedy | Family | Musical

With the help of their fans, The Muppets must reunite to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon. Starring Amy Adams, Jason Segel, and Chris Cooper.

Enjoy FREE movie popcorn. And/or bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from the $1 café.

Bingo/Game Night PLUS “My Mom Takes the Cake!”

We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes.  PLUS our usual 2nd Saturday Bingo Game Night PLUS has a super fun plus added to honor and celebrate the mom in your family! Scribble Cakes – DFW Cake Decorating Parties will join us and kids will create a cake gift for their mom/family!

Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.

(EVERY second Saturday!)

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm, but this month we start at 6:00pm.  Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more!

Low cost childcare (kids ages 0-13yrs) is offered for our Single Side UP! members attending this month’s SSU meeting during this time!!! Space is limited in our 0-3 yr old area, so sign up early to ensure your spot.  (Payment is non-refundable)

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!   Click HERE to register for childcare during May’s Single Side UP! Meeting. 

Kids RoboTech Club will provide a FUN FREE NIGHT of Robotics, Science and Virtual Reality for families!

Kids RoboTech Club is a locally owned company that offers Robotics, Video Game Design, Minecraft, Science, and Art Summer Camps for kids ages 5 – 14 at THIS SIDE UP! Family Center this Summer.

As always … Come on out for a night of good ole ‘fashioned community FUN! Bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from the $1 Cafe.  Go home with a tool to elevate our monthly value, Thriving Families make mealtime a priority!!

(For more information on summer camps, and a special $139 price, visit www.kidsrobotechclub.com and use the code KRCSU14TSU139.  Feel free to share this code with friends, every person who registers with that code earns a donation for This Side Up!)