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Guest Speaker – Liz Karkula LMFT – Managing Parental Worry & Anxiety
Being a parent is stressful and being a parent of a child with T1D is even more stressful. So how do you manage your worried thoughts when there is so much to worry about? Through a combination of my presentation and a group discussion, my hope is that you will come away from this session with a better understanding of the following: · Stress management techniques · Self Care strategies for the caregiver · Tips on how to communicate with your child, partner,…
Find out more »Build a Bird Feeder – Summer Session #1
We'll meet at Hilyard Community Center and each participant will have an opportunity to hand build a wooden bird feeder. We'll have plenty of help for each kid and an opportunity to work with hammer and nails, glue etc. Each person will leave with seed for their feeder as well. Click Here for RSVP link Click Here for Printable Flyer
Find out more »Games in the Park-Summer Session #2
Join us at Hilyard Community Center for our second camp of the summer. The kids will play games in the park with a small amount of fun diabetes education added. Camp will run from 10:00 am to noon. Click Here to RSVP Click Here for Printable Flyer
Find out more »Movie in the Park – Ralph Breaks the Internet
Mama I'm Low families will meet at Washington Park for the the City of Eugene's showing of Ralph Breaks the Internet. Families should bring chairs, a blanket and any snacks or picnic food they want. We will determine meeting plans once we have an RSVP list to coordinate. Click Here to RSVP Click Here for Printable Flyer
Find out more »PaddleBoard & Picnic- Summer Session #3
At our third summer session we will meet at Alton Baker Park where the kids will have the opportunity to try their hand at paddle boarding followed by a catered family picnic We will meet on the North Side of the street, at the Prefontaine trail head just to the left as you cross over the bridge. We will need firm RSVP's for this event in order to get enough boards and food for everyone. CLICK HERE TO RSVP SUP07-29-19…
Find out more »Dream Night at Wildlife Safari
This was one of our most popular and well loved events last year. We're doing it again with room for more families and a later return home time so we don't miss any of the fun. We will leave Hilyard Community Center at 1:30 and head to the park. After touring the park we'll join the festivities at the Safari Village where there will be games, face painting, hands on time with some of the animals. Pizza (gluten free available…
Find out more »Amazon Summer Pool Party
The City of Eugene's Adaptive Recreation Department has invited us to participate in their annual pool party for the third year. This is an invite only and you must RSVP to MIL so we can pay your families fee for entry. Bring your picnic dinners, suits and towels. We had such a great time last year and hope to see you again at this popular event. Click Here to RSVP Click Here for Printable Flyer
Find out more »Oregon vs. Nevada Football Game
The Mama I'm Low youth have been invited to attend a Ducks Game! We have a limited number of tickets which will be reserved on a first come first served basis. This is a kids only event as adult tickets are limited and reserved for our chaperones. Kids are encouraged to pack food and must be able to self administer insulin (with parent direction) in order to attend. Because of the limited number of tickets we have set up a…
Find out more »Spencer Butte Challenge Course
A special event for T1D tweens & teens (11 & up) and their friends! Mama I’m Low is sponsoring a Challenge Ropes Course adventure day for teens with Type 1 Diabetes and their friends and/or siblings. This full-day event is designed for community building and leadership development and is run by trained Eugene Parks and Recreation staff. This is a wonderful opportunity for teens to connect with each other. click here for downloadable flyer click here to RSVP
Find out more »Evening Parent Group Meeting October 2019
Whether you are new to T1D or have been dealing with it for years MIL parent meetings offer a compassionate, understanding place to come discuss issues, get hints/tips and connect with a community of people dealing with similar issues and challenges. Please let us know if you will be joining us. RSVP REQUESTED-CLICK HERE CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE FLYER
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