Welcome new and returning members to the 2023-2024 membership year! You are more than just members – you are EVERYTHING to MFR as a co-operatively run space and organization. We are so glad you’re here and know this year will be full of new friendships and fun events, as well as growth and improvements, as we celebrate 35 years of bringing families together.
Melrose Family Room Board
President – Meghan Rosenberg
Vice President – Kristen Kafka
Secretary – Leah Ofsevit
Treasurer – Matt Brookner
Volunteer Coordinator (until Nov. 1) – Kate McGuire
Volunteer Coordinator (after Nov. 1) – Chloe Negron
Event Coordinators – Izabela Hranitz & Dena Kavanagh
Supplies & Maintenance Coordinator – Amanda Maher-Keefe
Tech Coordinator – Alison Gori
New Member Coordinator – Tessa Davis
MFR Events
Summer fun included lots of families, friends, hot dogs, ice cream, splash pads and playgrounds! We loved meeting our community at our two summer events.
At Lincoln Park we were lucky enough to have Kayem Foods sponsor us with donated hot dogs and an ice cream truck come to top off the night as families had a chance to mix, mingle and play on the playground.
The Hall Memorial Splash pad opened early for us so that we could start our Saturday with some water play. It started out as a cool morning, but the sun came out for fun in the water and playground.
Izabela and Dena are your new event chairs and are listening for any ideas that you have (events@mfr.org).
Upcoming Events
In addition to regular playgroups and movie nights, we have some fun events scheduled for this fall, including:
- a storytime and craft with Loving Little Minds (Sunday, October 1st at 4:00 pm)
- a Halloween party (Sunday, October 29 at 2:00 pm)
- a private pizza-making party at The Kitchen (Sunday, November 5th at 10:00 am)
- Friendsgiving (Sunday, November 19 at 3:00 pm)
Click on the links above to register, and remember you can see all our upcoming events by clicking on the Events tab of our website.
Events are also a great way to build our community while fulfilling your volunteer requirement. Our Events Coordinators are happy to help you plan your own event, or sign up to help with an upcoming event here. Contact Kate at volunteers@melrosefamilyroom.org with any questions.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
In years past MFR members have gotten together to form a team for the Melrose Alliance Against Violence Annual Walk, which this year will be on Sunday, October 22nd at 4:00 pm. It’s a great way to get to know other members while taking a nice walk (we usually do a shorter loop!) and support a local organization. If one or two volunteers would be interested in coordinating the Striding Strollers team this year please sign up or email president@melrosefamilyroom.org.
We are also looking for folks to put together our family photo bulletin board or beautify other bulletin boards around the room! This is a fun volunteer opportunity to do on your own time with a friend – or make a new friend! Contact Leah at secretary@melrosefamilyroom.org to learn more.