Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

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.

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Join us for this cutting edge conference.

Learn about the latest technological break through and how to use them to save time and money.

Click HERE to learn more and register.

Or call (972) 783-7800 for more information,

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

The 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race is hosted by This Side UP! Family Center. Proceeds support our GREAT family strengthening programs.

WHERE: This Side Up! Booth at the Downtown Plano FEASTIVAL

WHEN: Enjoy the FEASTIVAL from 10am-8pm.
Bring your pumpkins to the This Side Up! Family Center booth anytime between 10am and 2:30pm.
Non-race Category judging at 2:30pm.
GREAT Pumpkin Race at 3pm.
Awards presentation and PRIZE presentation immediately following race.

ENTRY FEE: $5 Entry Fee per Pumpkin applies to individuals, families or organizations/groups.
Register HERE to participate in the Race! 

PRIZES: THE First 25 Pumpkin Racers to Register will receive a great EARLY BIRD PRIZE! (to be picked up on Race Day!) All participants will receive a special prize on Race Day! At the race, there will be prizes for: First Place Racer Prize, Second Place Racer Prize, Most Creative. Most Boo-tiful/Best Dressed. Best Team Spirit.

RULES: (Simple Rules: Real, Decorated, Attached to Wheels! Have FUN!)
#1. Craft your Pumpkin RaceCar using a single, REAL pumpkin.
#2. Attach wheels to your Pumpkin.
#3. Decorate your Pumpkin RaceCar. Be Creative! Keep it Family Friendly!
#4. Powered only by Gravity. No explosives, pyrotechnics or electronics of any kind should be used.
#5. Release, don’t Push. No pushing or “helping” your Pumpkin Racer on the starting line. Just release it and let it Roll!
#6. Have FUN as a family, team or group!

We will not be having our regular Saturday Night Thrive family night tonight. Instead, please join us for the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Race from 1:30 to 3:30pm at the downtown Plano FEASTIVAL!

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

The Single Side UP! Group at our Center would like to provide you with a much-needed BREAK! Treat yourself to an evening for YOU Leave your kids with us and we’ll have a blast playing bingo, games and more!
Email info@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of kids attending.

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

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. 

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

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.

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

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.

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

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.

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

“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!

As a Single Parent, we know the Holidays are mostly about all that you do for others! So… we want to take this evening to PAMPER YOU! Sweet Candy Bliss will be here! and there will be

Holiday Pampering Party for Single Parents:
– A 20 minute yoga session. Simple, not too crazy, just to stretch, and relax.
– Chair massages.
– Mini-manicures.
– Make your own bath salts.
– Facials.
– Single dads (stay tuned, we have something for you, too!)

Kids 5 and up will join in the FUN and kids 4 and under will be in our Childcare Room!

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.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve family style. Clean, family friendly entertainment and a fun ball drop celebration – and start end end early! Lots of fun for parents and kids.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW – Click HERE!
$15 Adults, $10 Kids and optional $5/person for reserved seating

• Terrific Entertainment!! Officer Bianez and Officer Privett’s, High Flying Excitement with a Knock-Out Message. They will teach Family Character Values while presenting an amazing show!
• Delicious Chicken and Beef Taco Dinner (and more) from Fuzzy’s Tacos (chicken nugget option for kids)
• Yummy Desserts, too!
• A “2014 Dream Big” Gift for Every Family
• FREE professional family portrait by Kemp Portraits
• Raffle Prizes
• Countdown to midnight at 9pm!
• Host/Emcee Extraordinaire, Chip Waggoner of Fox 4 News
and more!

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

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.

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

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. 

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

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.

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

Zumba Class. We will meet EVERY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:20 pm

Leader contact info:
Marisol Montanez
Proud Owner of ZFAD LLC, “Where Empowering Is Just The Beginning”!
469.271.3530 zumbawithapurpose@live.com

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!

Free Single Parent / Kids Clothing Giveaway

All single parents and their children are invited to attend our Clothing Giveaway, hosted by the Single Side UP! program of This Side UP! Family Center.

There is no limit on the amount of items each family can take.  We do ask that you only take what is needed for your family and that you do not use the clothing for resale purposes.  We’ll have newborn to plus size clothing for boys, girls, men, and women.

(Clothing Donations are always appreciated.  Drop-off at This Side UP! Family Center, Tuesday-Friday, 9:30am-2:30pm or from 6:00pm-8:30pm on the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Saturday of the month)

For additional information, Click HERE.

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.

FREE Babysitting Night for Single Parents!

You deserve a night out, or at least a little time to yourself! Drop off the kids (ages 0 -13) for a few hours at This Side Up Family Center, for Free babysitting.

(Numerous spots for ages 4 and up, but, space is limited to a maximum of 15 spots in the 0-3 year old room and will be first-come, first-serve.)

We’ll have a blast with games, bingo, and craft time and you’ll have a blast with a night to catch your breath a bit! We want to bless you, bring your kids our way!

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

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.