Hosting a Weekly Playgroup is a foundational part of Mothers Center of Greater Toledo (MCGT). This allows mothers and children a social outlet in a space that becomes a familar and safe space to all. Over the years we have found our homebase in various community spaces. 

We currently have found a welcoming space with the United Church of Christ in Sylvania. Most Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 you will find us playing, drinking coffee, and building connections. 

At least one Thursday in the month, you will find us around town giving our kids great experiences with programming specially scheduled for our group. Fan favorites include guided tours of local fire stations, learning experiences at zoo educational programs, making music and art together at our awesome local museums, and playing amidst the harvest at local pumpkin patches. 

Our group has all different kinds of Moms in various life stages, some working and others currently full-time caregivers. Our weekday morning events often have a parallel event in the evenings or weekends to match the interests and needs of our members' families. 

Recent Family Events include member-hosted epic backyard playdates, child & parent book clubs, Toledo Metroparks led family hikes, and a planetarium visit. 

While the moms may be the official MCGT members, our kiddos all get to know each other. Longtime members have watched our kids grow up together from infants to toddlers to starting school. 

As moms, we know how hard it can be to take time for ourselves! Moms Only events allow us to take this time, building relationships, trying new things, and laughing together. We offer events on various weekday evenings and weekends. Throughout the month you will find opportunities for a coffee meetup, book clubs, dinners out, and member-hosted hangouts, which can be a game night, a craft night, or just chill on the couch together.

We have a few special Moms Only hangouts throught the year including a Friendsgiving potluck in November, Mom Prom in May, and Galentine's Day Party in February, complete with a waffle bar. As Leslie Knope famously said "We need to remember what's important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn't matter, but work is third." (Parks & Rec)

We love to celebrate Special Events as a group and with our families.  In the fall we host a Halloween party for families and in the spring a big egg hunt, both at a member's home. These celebrations always keep our youngest members' needs in mind, allowing families to have a fun, accessible way to celebrate instead of a bigger public event. 

Mom Prom started as a member idea and has now become a member favorite. Each year, a different group of members leads the event planning. Members break out their wedding dress, an old bridesmaid dress, or go thrifting for something fun to wear. The night is a great time for everyone to listen to some nostalgic music, bust out their dance moves, and let loose.