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Apr
21
Sat
Single Side Up! One-On-One @ S.O.R.T It Out Room
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:10 am

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Single Side UP! One-on-One

Spend an hour with Single Side UP! leader, Diane Windsor, talking through Budgeting and other practical tools to equip you to lead your family to success!

The Single Side UP! One-On-One sessions are held at our S.O.R.T. It Out Room, right next to our Operating Office!  First-come, first serve.  Spots are limited so please only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!   The $10 registration fee will be returned at appointment sign-in only!

Click HERE to schedule a session!

Location:
S.O.R.T. It Out Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices)

I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE

This Month’s Family Value –
Make Family Meal Time a Priority!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Apr
28
Sat
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Apr 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Parenting EdDo you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with  Amy Egan our Certified Parent Coach who helps parents reconnect with their kids through simple to learn techniques that can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28. and 5/26).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

 

May
4
Fri
Off to the Races!” for Family Strengthening! @ Haggard Party Barn
May 4 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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TSUF continues to be “Off to the Races!” for Family Strengthening!

Join us for our 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby-inspired dinner supporting This Side UP! Family.  Tickets $50/person or Table of 8 for $360.

  • Delicious dinner, drinks, and dessert
  • Hat & Bow-tie contest
  • Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction, and Heads/Tails Game
  • Derby-inspired games and FUN!
  • Meet a couple TSUFamilies
  • Amazing jazz by the incredible Darwin Martin Band

Location:
Haggard Party Barn
5948 McKamy Trail
Plano, TX 75024

Reserve your spot while tickets are available and support TSUFamily Wellness programs and services that are moving families from surviving to thriving in our community!

Click HERE to purchase your tickets today!

This is for adults, 21 or older.    Refunds up to 1 day before event

 

 

May
8
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
May 8 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2018


This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

May 8 – Effective Parent/Child Communication
Whether parenting a toddler or a teenager, good communication builds self-esteem and mutual respect.  Effective Communication is critical to connecting positively with your child.  We’ll focus on learning results-oriented (and even humorous) techniques to infuse your home with positive communication and laughter.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for May 8!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

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May
12
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night
with Mom in Mind!

This Month’s Family Value –
Communicate Effectively!

 

Chocolates, Comedy and Communication – the perfect Mothers Day weekend combination!

The Understudies Comedy Improv Group, now called Family Improv are the same bunch of crazy improvist as before and are ready to put on a show for us!  We’ll eat Chocolate and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate this month’s TSUFamily Value –Communicate Effectively!FamilyImprovTreat Mom (and the whole family) to a sweet night of Family Connection.  Because…. If Mom’s Laughing Then Everyone’s Laughing!

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX  75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance)

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!  Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

May
19
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE

This Month’s Family Value –
Effective Parent/Child Communication!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Single Side Up! Meeting @ S.O.R.T It Out Room
May 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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Single Side UP! Meeting – Ask a Lawyer Night

This Single Side UP! meeting is held at our S.O.R.T. It Out Room, right next to our Operations Office!  Meeting time is
6:30 pm-8:00 pm.  Space is limited.  Please register your attendance for the meeting by clicking HERE.

SSU Meeting Location:
S.O.R.T. It Out Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices and just 1 mile from the childcare location)

Childcare is provided at the Chase Oaks Family Center as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  REGISTRATION for childcare opens at 6:30 am on May 1st.  Childcare
pre-registration is REQUIRED 
to ensure space for your child.  Please plan to drop off your children by 6:20 pm so that you will not be late for the meeting that starts at 6:30 pm.

Click HERE for Childcare Registration!

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

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

 

May
26
Sat
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
May 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Parenting EdDo you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with  Amy Egan our Certified Parent Coach who helps parents reconnect with their kids through simple to learn techniques that can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28. and 5/26).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

 

Jun
16
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Jun 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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I DATE MY SPOUSE

This Month’s Family Value –
Spend Quality Time Together!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Jun
23
Sat
Single Side UP! Finance Class for Single Parents @ TSUF S.O.R.T. It Out Room
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

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This Summer, Single Side Up will offer a free finance class just for single parents.  We will cover budgeting, getting out of debt, and saving.  Single parents can WIN with money, and we want to help you!  It just takes some organization, some temporary sacrifices, and commitment.

The class will take place from June through August, 2018.  We will meet twice each month, for a total of six sessions.  One session each month will be in-person, at the TSUF Sort-It-Out Room.  The other session will be a virtual  meeting, so you can attend from the comfort of your couch!

We are offering this class to single parents who are truly committed, and who will make sure they will attend all 6 weeks.   Topics include:

  • Knowing EXACTLY how much money is coming in and going out
  • Knowing your debts – many people don’t realize how much debt they have
  • Paying off debt
  • Saving for emergencies, retirement, college, etc

The course consists of three 90 minute classroom sessions (6/23, 7/28, and 8/18) at the  TSUF S.O.R.T. It Out Room from 10-11:30 am.
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices)

and three virtual session (6/30, 7/14, and 8/25) where you join in from home.

Schedule Summary:

  • June 23. 10-11:30am – In person, classroom style
  • June 30 – Virtual Class
  • July 14 – Virtual Class
  • July 28 10-11:30am  – In person, classroom style
  • August 18 – 10-11:30am –  In person, classroom style
  • August 25 – Virtual Class

Class Facilitator: Diane Windsor, Single Side UP! Leader.  The class size is limited so SIGN UP HERE to secure a spot!  We are not able to provide childcare.  The $10 registration fee will be returned when you attend the first class session.

Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Jun 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Parenting EdDo you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS!

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22. and 10/27).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

 

Jul
14
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE

This Month’s Family Value –
Connect with Community!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Jul
21
Sat
7th Annual Lucky Duck Duck Race and Splash Fest @ Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
Jul 21 @ 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm

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Lucky Duck Duck Race 2018!

Adopt a Rubber Duck to Show Your Support of
This Side UP! Family
(Need not be present to win)

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 snow-cones, popcorn, snacks, and/or drinks! Swim, slide AND enjoy FUN activities for the kids!

Click HERE to purchase your duck adoption TODAY!

The Lucky Duck Duck Race and Splash Fest is:
Saturday, 7/21/2018 – 6:45-9:00pm
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
5801 W. Parker Rd.
Plano, Texas 75093

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 big, too!! Top 20 ducks WIN A PRIZE! (Need not be present to win)

All proceeds go to This Side UP! Family’s wellness programs and moving families from surviving to thriving!

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7th Annual Lucky Duck Duck Race and Splash Fest @ Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
Jul 21 @ 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm

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Lucky Duck Duck Race 2018!

Adopt a Rubber Duck to Show Your Support of
This Side UP! Family
(Need not be present to win)

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 snow-cones, popcorn, snacks, and/or drinks! Swim, slide AND enjoy FUN activities for the kids!

Click HERE to purchase your duck adoption TODAY!

The Lucky Duck Duck Race and Splash Fest is:
Saturday, 7/21/2018 – 6:45-9:00pm
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
5801 W. Parker Rd.
Plano, Texas 75093

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 big, too!! Top 20 ducks WIN A PRIZE! (Need not be present to win)

All proceeds go to This Side UP! Family’s wellness programs and moving families from surviving to thriving!

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Jul
28
Sat
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Jul 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Parenting EdDo you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS!

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22. and 10/27).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

 

Aug
4
Sat
Single Parent/Kids FREE Clothing Giveaway @ Plano Bible Chapel
Aug 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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The Single Side UP! program of This Side UP! Family hosts a Free Single Parent/Kids Clothing Giveaway twice a year.  

Single Parents – this is for YOU and YOUR FAMILY!  
Get ready for the change of season and receive the blessing of great clothes donated by our loving community!


Clothing Giveaway Location:
Plano Bible Chapel
1900 Shiloh Rd, Plano, TX 75074

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Enter the Plano Bible Chapel campus via the north parking lot from Shiloh Road, just north of the Shiloh/Blossom Trail intersection. Building and main doors will be on your right as you pull into the north parking area.  We will have signs and balloons out to help guide you.

WE NEED GENTLY USED OR NEW CLOTHING DONATIONS!
WE ARE ONLY COLLECTING CLOTHING DONATIONS; PLEASE DO NOT DONATE NON-CLOTHING ITEMS.

Bring your clothing donations (women’s, men’s, kids) to any of these drop off locations during their normal business hours.

Aug
11
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night
Aug 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Back to School Party
Family Connection Night

This Month’s Family Value –
Tackle the Tough Stuff!


BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY with BINGO and the #morethanbooks Outreach of Plano Public Library
!

Join us as we celebrate the last hurrah of summer with a FREE back to school bash! We’ll have BINGO and the #morethanbooks team from Plano Public Library will lead us in a Family Fun Time with Weaving and Musical Instruments!

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection.  We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time and you’ll go home with tools to tackle the tough stuff as you get back in your school routine.  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; look for the TSUF trailer and enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance. This is NOT in the church itself so park in the parking lot off 15th Street.)

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Aug
25
Sat
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Aug 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Parenting EdDo you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS!

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22. and 10/27).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

 

Sep
8
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night
Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

Thriving Families
Create Family Memories!

 

Bingo Night PLUS Family Game Night and Family Memories Focus!
Join the fun as families play the night away, rotating through fun, family games and learn the importance of creating simple, but special memories and noting those memories in writing or craft books to review each month.

PLUS…. We’ll provide Polaroid and a Photo Booth to gift you with a mini family photo, too!

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  All families will leave with the tools and materials to start their own Family Memory Books.  All kids leave with a prize.  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

 Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; look for the TSUF trailer and enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance. This is NOT in the church itself so park in the parking lot off 15th Street.)

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Sep
11
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Sep 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2018

 

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

Sep. 11 – “You Want Me to Buy You What?” Teaching Children about Money
Money… What an emotionally charged topic.  And yet we, as parents need guidance on what to give, when to give and for what we should pay.  Instilling good money habits in our children is arguably one of life’s most important lessons.  Teaching our children how to manage and save money is crucial, so we’ll talk through practical tools to start with the basics and build on them!

Coming up!
Oct 9 – Growing a Kind and Thoughtful Child
Nov 13 – Have an Attitude of Gratitude

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for September 11th!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

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Sep
15
Sat
Wills and Estate Planning 101 @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Sep 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Wills and Estate Planning 101

 

 

 

This Month’s Family Value – Focus on Finances!

Join us for a FREE 90-minute seminar that’ll de-stress and bless your family on the topic of wills and planning for the future!

What is a Will?  How do wills work?  What big problems are left to my family if I pass away without a will?  The Settle Law Firm will be here to educate on the important documents you need to have in place (declarations of guardianship, a “living” will, medical power of attorney and more) to make sure you are in good shape!

Leave with some documents and/or valuable resources that will help put these important pieces in place for your family!  Jnana Settle, attorney, will hold a question/answer time at the end, too!

Childcare registration available:
Free childcare will be provided for kids ages 0 through 13 with a valid childcare registration on a first come, first serve basis!   Space is limited in all childcare rooms, so sign up early to ensure a spot.  If using childcare, please arrive a few minutes early so you can check-in your children before class starts at 2pm.

There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.  Click HERE to register! 

Host Location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

This class is made possible by a grant from REPTL (Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law of Texas)

I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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I DATE MY SPOUSE

This Month’s Family Value –
Focus on Finances!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Sep
20
Thu
North Texas Giving Day – Support This Side UP! Family
Sep 20 @ 6:00 am – 11:59 pm

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SAVE THE DATE!

North Texas Giving Day 2018!
09/20/2018

 

Communities Foundation of Texas launched North Texas Giving Day in 2009.  NTGD is the largest community-wide giving event in the country.  In 2017, the 18-hour event raised over $39 million for 2,700+ nonprofits, and since its inception has infused $195 million into nonprofits serving the 16-county North Texas community.

Your gift of $25 or more through NTGD will receive bonus funds through Communities Foundation of Texas!  

Save the Date now and then
Get up and Give to support This Side UP! Family, 
September 20th from 6am to midnight!

 

Sep
22
Sat
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Parenting EdDo you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS!

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22. and 10/27).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

 

Oct
9
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Oct 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2018

 

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with other parents and our incredible parenting expert Cynthia Garrison, Certified Family Life Educator and Licensed Social Worker! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

Oct. 9 – Growing a Kind and Thoughtful Child
Today’s children live in a world where they are bombarded with negative messages, many of which devalue respect for others.  To help children grow into responsible, caring adults, parents must be intentional in teaching children how to treat others with compassion, respect and thoughtfulness.  Children are taught responsibility when they help with chores at home.   But, volunteering together strengthens family bonds, enhances communication, and sends a message to your children that you’re a team!  Learn ideas and opportunities for how kids can serve at home and how your family can serve in our community.

Coming up!
Nov 13 – Have an Attitude of Gratitude

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for October 9th!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.TSUF_PPL

 

Oct
20
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE

This Month’s Family Value –
Serve!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Oct
27
Sat
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Parenting EdDo you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS!

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22. and 10/27).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

 

Nov
10
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night
Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

This Month’s Family Value –
Have an Attitude of Gratitude!

 

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

Family Improv Show is back by popular demand for an evening of laughs and family connection, and enjoy a bit of Open Mic Joke Time, too.   Leading up to Thanksgiving has never been more purposeful and fun.  Families create their own simple birdfeeders and also have a blast with Thanksgiving Themed Activities like Pin the Gobbler on the Turkey, Thanksgiving Charades, Don’t Topple the Tee-Pee and Thanksgiving Pictionary.

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  Go home with a Family Tool that will help cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude in your homes this holiday season! Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner if you like (optional)

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; look for the TSUF trailer and enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance. This is NOT in the church itself so park in the parking lot off 15th Street.)

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Nov
13
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Nov 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2018

 

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

Nov. 13 – Have an Attitude of Gratitude
 “I am the only kid in school that does not have one.”  “Everyone else does.”  “I have to have it.”   Teaching children the difference between “want” and “need” can be the first step towards raising confident, resilient, and successful children.  Learn how to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your home and cure your kids of the entitlement epidemic.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for November 13th!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.TSUF_PPL

Nov
17
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Nov 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE

This Month’s Family Value –
Have an Attitude of Gratitude!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Dec
8
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Hughston Elementary
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

This Month’s Family Value –
Love Unconditionally!

 

It’s time for one of our Favorite Annual TSUF Traditions
Bingo PLUS Gingerbread House Making!

FAMILIES WILL BUILD A 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!  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Gingerbread Houses available to first 50 families. No RSVP necessary, first-come, first serve.

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Hughston Elementary School
2601 Cross Bend Road
Plano, TX 75023

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Jan
5
Sat
1st Saturday Clothing Sort @ ExtraSpace Storage
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

SSU

Come help us sort clothing donations for our bi-annual Single Parent Family Clothing Giveaway!  We will be outside so dress appropriately and bring water/sunscreen.

Let us know you are coming by registering on our Volunteer Sign-up Site.   We will send you a reminder and more details the week before.

Jan
19
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Join us for a FREE FAMILY CONNECTION NIGHT that’s  MMM Good!

MMs

o – Music by Naren Yalamanchili
o – M Themed Minute to Win-It Games. (and Bingo!)
o – Mission Statements, Family Style
o – MMMarvelous evening of Family Connection and Fun!

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of
family fun and connection! and this one is a MMMarvelous
way to kick off our new year of Family Nights!

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  Go home with a Family Tool that will help cultivate and elevate our monthly family value at home.   Leave with the makings of a 2019 Family Vision/Mission Statement.   Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner if you like (optional)

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; look for the TSUF trailer and enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance. This is NOT in the church itself so park in the parking lot off 15th Street.)

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Feb
2
Sat
1st Saturday Clothing Sort @ ExtraSpace Storage
Feb 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

SSU

Come help us sort clothing donations for our bi-annual Single Parent Family Clothing Giveaway!  We will be outside so dress appropriately and bring water/sunscreen.

Let us know you are coming by registering on our Volunteer Sign-up Site.   We will send you a reminder and more details the week before.

Feb
16
Sat
Wills and Estate Planning 101 @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Feb 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Parenting Ed

Wills and Estate Planning 101

 

 

 

Join us for a FREE 90-minute seminar that’ll de-stress and bless your family on the topic of wills and planning for the future!

What is a Will?  How do wills work?  What big problems are left to my family if I pass away without a will?  The Settle Law Firm will be here to educate on the important documents you need to have in place (declarations of guardianship, a “living” will, medical power of attorney and more) to make sure you are in good shape!

Leave with some documents and/or valuable resources that will help put these important pieces in place for your family!  Jnana Settle, attorney, will hold a question/answer time at the end, too!

Childcare registration available:
Free childcare will be provided for kids ages 0 through 13 with a valid childcare registration on a first come, first serve basis!   Space is limited in all childcare rooms, so sign up early to ensure a spot.  If using childcare, please arrive a few minutes early so you can check-in your children before class starts at 2pm.

There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 and will be refunded to you at check-in.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.  Click Here to register! 

Host Location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

This class is made possible by a grant from REPTL (Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law of Texas)

I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Feb 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMS

I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program

SAVE the DATE!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each childcare room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Mar
2
Sat
1st Saturday Clothing Sort @ ExtraSpace Storage
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

SSU

Come help us sort clothing donations for our bi-annual Single Parent Family Clothing Giveaway!  We will be outside so dress appropriately and bring water/sunscreen.

Let us know you are coming by registering on our Volunteer Sign-up Site.   We will send you a reminder and more details the week before.

FREE Family Connection Night
Mar 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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MEET the Candidates BINGO Free Family Connection Night!

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

Can local 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.

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 the candidates for City Council in a casual, FUN way!

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  Go home with a Family Tool that will help cultivate and elevate our monthly family value at home.  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner if you like (optional)

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; look for the TSUF trailer and enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance. This is NOT in the church itself so park in the parking lot off 15th Street.)

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Mar
30
Sat
Single Parent/Kids FREE Clothing Giveaway @ Plano Bible Chapel
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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The Single Side UP! program of This Side UP! Family hosts a Free Single Parent/Kids Clothing Giveaway twice a year.  

Single Parents – this is for YOU and YOUR FAMILY!  
Get ready for the change of season and receive the blessing of great clothes donated by our loving community!


Clothing Giveaway Location:
Plano Bible Chapel
1900 Shiloh Rd, Plano, TX 75074

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Enter the Plano Bible Chapel campus via the north parking lot from Shiloh Road, just north of the Shiloh/Blossom Trail intersection. Building and main doors will be on your right as you pull into the north parking area.  We will have signs and balloons out to help guide you.

WE NEED GENTLY USED OR NEW CLOTHING DONATIONS!
WE ARE ONLY COLLECTING CLOTHING DONATIONS; PLEASE DO NOT DONATE NON-CLOTHING ITEMS.

Bring your clothing donations (women’s, men’s, kids) to any of these drop off locations during their normal business hours.

*** Additional Drop-Off Location Coming Soon ***

TSUF Operating Office is a drop-off location for clothing donations year round!  Please call 972-633-8783 to make sure someone will be in the office to receive your clothing donation before heading our way.

Apr
13
Sat
Wills and Estate Planning 101 @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Apr 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Parenting Ed

Wills and Estate Planning 101

 

 

 

Join us for a FREE 90-minute seminar that’ll de-stress and bless your family on the topic of wills and planning for the future!

What is a Will?  How do wills work?  What big problems are left to my family if I pass away without a will?  The Settle Law Firm will be here to educate on the important documents you need to have in place (declarations of guardianship, a “living” will, medical power of attorney and more) to make sure you are in good shape!

Leave with some documents and/or valuable resources that will help put these important pieces in place for your family!  Jnana Settle, attorney, will hold a question/answer time at the end, too!

Childcare registration available:
Free childcare will be provided for kids ages 0 through 13 with a valid childcare registration on a first come, first serve basis!   Space is limited in all childcare rooms, so sign up early to ensure a spot.  If using childcare, please arrive a few minutes early so you can check-in your children before class starts at 2pm.

There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 and will be refunded to you at check-in.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.  Click Here to register! 

Host Location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

This class is made possible by a grant from REPTL (Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law of Texas)

I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMS

I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program

SAVE the DATE!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each childcare room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

May
4
Sat
1st Saturday Clothing Sort @ ExtraSpace Storage
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

SSU

Come help us sort clothing donations for our bi-annual Single Parent Family Clothing Giveaway!  We will be outside so dress appropriately and bring water/sunscreen.

Let us know you are coming by registering on our Volunteer Sign-up Site.   We will send you a reminder and more details the week before.

May
11
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

Communicate Effectively and Meaningfully!

 

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

Family Improv Show is back by popular demand for an evening of laughs and family connection, and  we will also celebrate moms too!  Thank you Nothing Bundt Cakes, Murphy (313 East FM 544 Suite 102, Murphy TX  75094) for providing the children cakes to decorate!

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  Go home with a Family Tool that will help cultivate and elevate our monthly family value at home.  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner if you like (optional)

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; look for the TSUF trailer and enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance. This is NOT in the church itself so park in the parking lot off 15th Street.)

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Jun
1
Sat
1st Saturday Clothing Sort @ ExtraSpace Storage
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

SSU

Come help us sort clothing donations for our bi-annual Single Parent Family Clothing Giveaway!  We will be outside so dress appropriately and bring water/sunscreen.

Let us know you are coming by registering on our Volunteer Sign-up Site.   We will send you a reminder and more details the week before.

Jun
15
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMS

I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program

SAVE the DATE!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each childcare room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Jul
20
Sat
8th Annual Lucky Duck Duck Race and Splash Fest @ Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
Jul 20 @ 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm

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Lucky Duck Duck Race 2019!

Adopt a Rubber Duck to Show Your Support of
This Side UP! Family
(Need not be present to win)

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 snow-cones, snacks, and/or drinks! Swim, slide AND enjoy FUN activities for the kids!

Online duck adoptions have closed.  Duck adoptions for the big race tomorrow evening will be available at the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, tomorrow, 7/20, from 6:45-7:30pm.  Join us for fun and adopt your ducks there!

The Lucky Duck Duck Race and Splash Fest is:
Saturday, 7/20/2018 – 6:45-9:00pm
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
5801 W. Parker Rd.
Plano, Texas 75093

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 big, too!! Top 20 ducks WIN A PRIZE! (Need not be present to win)

All proceeds go to This Side UP! Family’s wellness programs and moving families from surviving to thriving!

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Aug
3
Sat
Back to School Single Parent/Kids FREE Clothing Giveaway @ Plano Bible Chapel
Aug 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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The Single Side UP! program of This Side UP! Family hosts a Free Back to School Single Parent/Kids Clothing Giveaway twice a year.  

Single Parents – this is for YOU and YOUR FAMILY!  
Get ready for the change of season and receive the blessing of great clothes donated by our loving community!


Clothing Giveaway Location:
Plano Bible Chapel
1900 Shiloh Rd, Plano, TX 75074

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Enter the Plano Bible Chapel campus via the north parking lot from Shiloh Road, just north of the Shiloh/Blossom Trail intersection. Building and main doors will be on your right as you pull into the north parking area.  We will have signs and balloons out to help guide you.

We need gently used or new clothing and clothing accessories (hats, caps, purses, belts, jewelry, etc) donations!
We are only collecting clothing and clothing accessories donations; Please DO NOT donate non-clothing related items.

TSUF Operating Office is a drop-off location for clothing donations year round!  Please call 972-633-8783 to make sure someone will be in the office to receive your clothing donation before heading our way.

*** Additional Drop-Off Locations  ***

Bring your clothing donations (women’s, men’s, kids) to any of these drop off locations during their normal business hours.

Aug
17
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMS

I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program

SAVE the DATE!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each childcare room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Sep
14
Sat
2nd Annual North Texas Performing Arts Celebration Station @ The Shops at Willow Bend
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Join This Side UP ! Family on Saturday, September 14th
at this year’s
North Texas Giving Day Celebration Station
(hosted by The Shops as Willow Bend.)

Face painters, Balloon Artists, live art demonstrations, games, contests, and performances will provide a bunch of family fun on Saturday, September 14th at the 2nd Annual North Texas Performing Arts Celebration Station at the Shops at Willow Bend.  This fun filled free family event showcases fifty North Texas non-profits who are participating in North Texas Giving Day which is powered and made possible by Communities Foundation of Texas.

Registration begins at 10:00 am in Grand Court (between Neiman Marcus and The Food Court) and the first 500 families will receive a special goody bag!

Show your support for This Side UP! Family by joining us at this awesome event and enjoy family fun while helping to make a difference in our community!

FREE Family Connection Night
Sep 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

Bingo Night PLUS Music & Marshmallows 

 

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

Join us for an incredible night of family connection!  We’ll play good ol’ fashioned Bingo, be entertained by the amazing talent of Music by Naren Yalamanchili and each family will complete an exciting Marshmallow Family Challenge together!  Close out your Summer with a sweet night of Family Fun and Connection TOGETHER!

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  Go home with a Family Tool that will help cultivate and elevate our monthly family value at home.  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner if you like (optional)

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; look for the TSUF trailer and enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance. This is NOT in the church itself so park in the parking lot off 15th Street.)

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Oct
19
Sat
Wills and Estate Planning 101 @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Parenting Ed

Wills and Estate Planning 101

 

 

 

Join us for a FREE 90-minute seminar that’ll de-stress and bless your family on the topic of wills and planning for the future!

What is a Will?  How do wills work?  What big problems are left to my family if I pass away without a will?  The Settle Law Firm will be here to educate on the important documents you need to have in place (declarations of guardianship, a “living” will, medical power of attorney and more) to make sure you are in good shape!

Leave with some documents and/or valuable resources that will help put these important pieces in place for your family!  Jnana Settle, attorney, will hold a question/answer time at the end, too!

Childcare registration available:
Free childcare will be provided for kids ages 0 through 13 with a valid childcare registration on a first come, first serve basis!   Space is limited in all childcare rooms, so sign up early to ensure a spot.  If using childcare, please arrive a few minutes early so you can check-in your children before class starts at 2pm.

There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 and will be refunded to you at check-in.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.  Click Here to register! 

Host Location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

This class is made possible by a grant from REPTL (Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law of Texas)

I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMS

I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program

SAVE the DATE!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each childcare room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Oct
26
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Hughston Elementary
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

Comedy Night PLUS Carving and Costumes

 

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

FREE Family Connection Night – Comedy, Carving and Costumes
*  Comedy Show by two amazing stand-up comedians
*  Family Pumpkin Carving
*  Wear your costumes and we’ll have a Costume Recognition and       *  Contest time, too(not scary please!)

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  Go home with a Family Tool that will help cultivate and elevate our monthly family value at home.  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner if you like (optional)

Host Location:
Hughston Elementary School
2601 Cross Bend Rd
Plano, TX 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Nov
2
Sat
1st Saturday Clothing Sort @ ExtraSpace Storage
Nov 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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Come help us sort clothing donations for our bi-annual Single Parent Family Clothing Giveaway!  We will be outside so dress appropriately and bring water/sunscreen.

Let us know you are coming by registering on our Volunteer Sign-up Site.   We will send you a reminder and more details the week before.

Dec
7
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Christie Elementary
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

It’s time for one of our Favorite Annual TSUF Traditions

 

Bingo PLUS Gingerbread House Making

FAMILIES WILL BUILD A 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!  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Gingerbread Houses available to first 50 families. No RSVP necessary, first-come, first serve.

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Christie Elementary
3801 Rainier Rd, Plano, Texas 75023

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Dec
31
Tue
7th Annual – New Years Eve Family Celebration – TURN BACK TIME THE BALL DROPS AT 9! @ Plano Event Center
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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This program gets bigger and better every year!  Collin County’s MOST FUN, safest, Family Friendliest way to bring in 2020!

We’ll have an exciting entertainment show that’s MMM good!  That’s Music, Magic, and Motivation!

  • DELICIOUS Dinner and Dessert
  • A GIFT for Every Family
  • Prize Raffles benefiting TSUF programs
  • Countdown and Sparkling Juice Toast at 9pm
  • Family Crafts, Booths, and Activities
  • …and much more

Super Affordable!
You can still purchase tickets at the door for $25/each!

If you would like to be one of our amazing sponsors for this amazing program night and/or want to learn more about the different sponsorship levels, please click Sponsorship Details.  To become a sponsor, you can either return page two from the Sponsorship Details document or submit online by simply clicking Online Form.

Jan
4
Sat
1st Saturday Clothing Sort @ ExtraSpace Storage
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am – Nov 7 @ 11:00 am

SSU

Come help us sort clothing donations for our bi-annual Single Parent Family Clothing Giveaway!  We will be outside so dress appropriately and bring water/sunscreen.

Let us know you are coming by registering on our Volunteer Sign-up Site.   We will send you a reminder and more details the week before.

Jan
25
Sat
Free Family Connection Night @ Fellowship Hall
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

Dream Big!

 

 

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

This Month’s Family Value is DREAM BIG!  We will spend time making family vision boards and 2020 family bucket lists.  We will provide all materials!  Just bring yourselves and your ideas!!

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  Go home with a Family Tool that will help cultivate and elevate our monthly family value at home.  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner if you like (optional)

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; look for the TSUF trailer and enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance. This is NOT in the church itself so park in the parking lot off 15th Street.)

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Feb
1
Sat
1st Saturday Clothing Sort @ ExtraSpace Storage
Feb 1 @ 9:00 am – Dec 5 @ 11:00 am

SSU

Come help us sort clothing donations for our bi-annual Single Parent Family Clothing Giveaway!  We will be outside so dress appropriately and bring water/sunscreen.

Let us know you are coming by registering on our Volunteer Sign-up Site.   We will send you a reminder and more details the week before.

Feb
8
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Feb 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMS

I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program

SAVE the DATE!

 

Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13!  Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship!  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am.  There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.

Click Here to register!  Please note that space is limited for each childcare room.  If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Mar
21
Sat
Single Parent/Kids FREE Clothing Giveaway @ POSTPONED
Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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The Spring  Clothing Giveaway is Postponed

Due to the current situation with COVID-19 and recommendations from the CDC, we have made the decision to postpone the Single Parent Clothing Give-Away Scheduled for March 21st at Plano Bible Chapel.

The health and safety of our volunteers and families who may attend are our top priority.  Stay tuned for community resources and ways to stay engaged with TSUF and your family during this time at home.

Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the virus.

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Mar
28
Sat
Free Family Connection Night @ POSTPONED
Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

Join us for a fun night of laughter (and a little bit of BINGO)
with FAMILY IMPROV GROUP!

 

March’s Family Connection Night is Postponed

Due to the current situation with COVID-19 and recommendations from the CDC, we have made the decision to postpone the Family Connection Night on March 28th.

The health and safety of our volunteers and families who may attend are our top priority.  Stay tuned for community resources and ways to stay engaged with TSUF and your family during this time at home.

Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the virus.

 

 

Apr
18
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ At-Home
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMS

I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program

Going at-home for April!

 

Due to the current situation with COVID-19 and recommendations from the CDC, we have made the decision to cancel the April “I Date My Spouse” program night.

Keep an eye out for our newsletter and/or the weekly Quarantine Quality Time Issues so we can share a Talk Time Card and ideas for an awesome at-home date night or follow us on Facebook; we may have fun surprises to share!  I Date My Spouse is going at-home in April!

Stay Safe, Stay Well, and Wash Your Hands!

Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss out!

May
9
Sat
Free Family Connection Night @ Christie Elementary
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

SAVE THE DATE!

 

 

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  Go home with a Family Tool that will help cultivate and elevate our monthly family value at home.  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner if you like (optional)

Host Location:
Christie Elementary School
3801 Rainier Road
Plano, TX 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Jun
20
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ At Home!
Jun 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMS

I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program

Going at-home for June!

 

Due to the current situation with COVID-19 and recommendations from the CDC, we have made the decision to cancel the June “I Date My Spouse” program night.

Keep an eye out for our newsletter and/or the weekly Quarantine Quality Time Issues so we can share a Talk Time Card and ideas for an awesome at-home date night or follow us on Facebook; we may have fun surprises to share!  I Date My Spouse is going at-home in June!

Stay Safe, Stay Well, and Wash Your Hands!

Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss out!

Aug
15
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Your Home
Aug 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMS

I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program

Going At-Home for August!

 

Once again we are creating free At-Home Date Night Kits. These kits will include a Talk Time Card for parents, a gift card for take-out or delivery from a local restaurant, activities to keep kids busy, and more. We know it is not the same as in-person together. But it will be an evening of marriage strengthening and family fun!

To register for the August At-Home I Dtae My Spouse – Click HERE!

Keep an eye out for our newsletter and/or the weekly Quarantine Quality Time Issues or follow us on Facebook; we may have fun surprises to share!

Stay Safe, Stay Well, and Wash Your Hands!

Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss out!

Aug
22
Sat
Free Family Trivia Night @ Zoom - Online
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TSUF Trivia Night
We’re hosting our first Virtual Family Connection Night with a FREE Family Trivia Night!

We can’t wait to spend some time laughing and competing with your family on Saturday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm for a chance to win a Family Fun Prize valued at over $200!

Once you REGISTER, you will receive the Zoom link via email to join the Family Connection Night with FREE Family Trivia!

 

Trivia Night

Sep
17
Thu
North Texas Giving Day 2020
Sep 17 @ 6:00 am – 11:00 pm

NTGD TSUFYou can help This Side UP! Family continue supporting families as they move from surviving to thriving by supporting us on
September 17th, North Texas Giving Day.

2020 has been a hard year for all of us.  Isolation, job loss, at home learning, tough health decisions, and the current political climate can make us feel like we’re farther apart than ever.   Everything has looked different this year, but there is one thing that’s still the same for everyone,  we all love our families.

Every dollar you give to This Side UP! Family goes directly into supporting ALL families with at home date nights, family connection nights, parenting education, and more.

We’re all learning new ways to be together and we at This Side UP! Family are so grateful to be going into our 10th year of celebrating and strengthening family.  Your donations will help us start 2021 strong with in person programming, new COVID protocols, more virtual resources, and all the tools we need to continue supporting what we all have in common- family.

Early giving starts on 9/1/2020 at 8:00 am and continues until September 16th at midnight!   If you’d rather wait to make your donation until North Texas Giving Day- You can give on 9/17/2020 from 6:00 am until 11:00 pm.

Visit www.northtexasgivingday.org/thissideupfamily

Oct
3
Sat
Free Virtual Family Yoga Class @ Online Event
Oct 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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This Side UP! Family
Family Yoga Class

Join us for a free beginner yoga and meditation class for families taught by Shannon Graf on Saturday, October 3rd, from 2-3pm!

Class is free but Pre-Registration is required. You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.

Regiister HERE!

Oct
17
Sat
This Side UP! Family Pumpkin Pick-Up @ TSUF Office
Oct 17 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Sign up to claim your free pumpkin and fall family fun kit then decorate and email a picture to info@thissideupfamily.org to win!

How it Works!

  1. Claim you pumpkin pick up slot at bit.ly/tsufpumpkin.
  2. Pick up your pumpkin and family fun kit at TSUF on October 17th between 10am and 3pm.
  3. Decorate your pumpkin as a family by carving or painting!  Be creative!
  4. Send a photo of your creation to info@thissideupfamily.org by 10/25/2020.
  5. Vote for your favorite by liking, commenting, and sharing it from TSUF Facebook photo album.
  6. Tune in on October 31st to see the winners announced and big family fun prizes revealed!

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I Date My Spouse @ At Home
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMS

I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program

Going At-Home for October!

 

Once again we are creating free At-Home Date Night Kits.  We know it is not the same as in-person together.  But it will be an evening of marriage strengthening and family fun!

These kits will include a Talk Time Card for parents (homework for your date), a $25 gift card for dinner from a local restaurant, a $5 Amazon gift card to rent a movie or other family activity, and various activities to keep kids busy during your date time.  The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Cards are limtied quantities and ARE first come, first serve based on registration timestamp.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am. Click HERE to register

Keep an eye out for our newsletter and/or the weekly Quarantine Quality Time Issues or follow us on Facebook; we may have fun surprises to share!

Stay Safe, Stay Well, and Wash Your Hands!

Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss out!

Oct
25
Sun
This Side UP! Family Pumpkin Pictures Due
Oct 25 all-day

Pumpkins

Decorate and email a picture to info@thissideupfamily.org to win!

How it Works!

  1. Claim you pumpkin pick up slot at bit.ly/tsufpumpkin.
  2. Pick up your pumpkin and family fun kit at TSUF on October 17th between 10am and 3pm.
  3. Decorate your pumpkin as a family by carving or painting!  Be creative!
  4. Send a photo of your creation to info@thissideupfamily.org by 10/25/2020.
  5. Vote for your favorite by liking, commenting, and sharing it from TSUF Facebook photo album.
  6. Tune in on October 31st to see the winners announced and big family fun prizes revealed!

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Oct
26
Mon
This Side UP! Family Pumpkin Pictures Voting @ TSUF Facebook Page
Oct 26 – Oct 30 all-day

Pumpkins

Decorate and email a picture to info@thissideupfamily.org to win!

How it Works!

  1. Claim you pumpkin pick up slot at bit.ly/tsufpumpkin.
  2. Pick up your pumpkin and family fun kit at TSUF on October 17th between 10am and 3pm.
  3. Decorate your pumpkin as a family by carving or painting!  Be creative!
  4. Send a photo of your creation to info@thissideupfamily.org by 10/25/2020.
  5. Vote for your favorite by liking, commenting, and sharing it from TSUF Facebook photo album.
  6. Tune in on October 31st to see the winners announced and big family fun prizes revealed!

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Oct
31
Sat
This Side UP! Family Pumpkin Winners Announced @ TSUF Facebook Page
Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm

Pumpkins

Decorate and email a picture to info@thissideupfamily.org to win!

How it Works!

  1. Claim you pumpkin pick up slot at bit.ly/tsufpumpkin.
  2. Pick up your pumpkin and family fun kit at TSUF on October 17th between 10am and 3pm.
  3. Decorate your pumpkin as a family by carving or painting!  Be creative!
  4. Send a photo of your creation to info@thissideupfamily.org by 10/25/2020.
  5. Vote for your favorite by liking, commenting, and sharing it from TSUF Facebook photo album.
  6. Tune in on October 31st to see the winners announced and big family fun prizes revealed!

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Nov
7
Sat
Free Virtual Family Yoga Class @ Online Event
Nov 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Join us for a free beginner yoga and meditation class for families taught by Shannon Graf!

 

Click HERE to register!

 

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Taking families SURVIVING to THRIVING!