3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

3-7pm Margaret’s Treehouse Afterschool Program M-F through May

For more information —> www.margaretstreehouse.org

“This event is not planned or led by This Side UP! Family Center but is still open to the public and we encourage you to attend!”

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. 

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!)

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. 

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)

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. 

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!  

 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!)

First Time Home Buyers Seminar – Private Rental

This is not a This Side UP! Family Center program; we are happy to provide the venue for this wonderful seminar!

For more information and details on this seminar, contact Tamela Hartsfield at Tamela.Hartsfield@capitalone.com

Student-Age Parent Program Graduation – Private Rental

This is not a This Side UP! Family Center program; we are happy to provide the venue for this wonderful organization!

For more information go to the http://k12.pisd.edu/school-age-parent-program for more details