Hi Newbies!

It's been awhile since we have written you. We're still around. Robin and I have good news just to keep you on your toes! This is a reminder of our scheduled "Newbies Chat". This gathering is beneficial for all new Living Water homeschoolers, but is especially helpful to the "First Time Homeschooler". It's a Q & A time, a stress-release time and, our all-time favorite, a time of encouragement. If you're in need of a "time-out", do come!

DATE: Monday, March 1st
TIME: 7:15pm - ???
PLACE: Borders, Rt. 73 opposite the Promenade Shopping Center
WHY: To refresh our weary souls

Will you join us? We would love the opportunity to relax, laugh, sit and simply chat. Don't forget to RSVP.

Blessings,
Judie Renaud (jlrladybug@yahoo.com) & Robin Young (cochisecr@aol.com)
Living Water Newbie Committee

Greetings from a newbie homeschooler!

If you had told me 10 years ago that today we would have 4 children and be homeschooling, I would have had a good laugh thinking you were telling me a joke.  But, here I am, and my life is quite different from how I’d pictured it would be at this point.  We are now into our 7th month of homeschooling.  I wish I could tell you that I have had so much fun, but that would not be completely truthful.  In fact, the first several weeks of start-up were very stressful for me and to a lesser degree, for my husband.  I have thought about homeschooling for several years and felt God putting it back onto my plate one year ago.  I remember calling Robin Young about something unrelated to homeschooling, and then the conversation turned to just that.  And well, let us just say, the rest is history.

Greetings, friends.

Did you know that Living Water had 55 new member families this year?!

More importantly, did you know that Robin Young and Judie Renaud assumed the daunting task of helping these brand new home educators?  They hosted a workshop, had regular coffee chats at Barnes & Noble and fielded countless questions over the year.   

We all recall when we started out on our homeschool journey.   It is overwhelming, and one can well-imagine the comfort and blessing Judie and Robin have been to these freshman moms.

Because I serve on the board of ENOCH of NJ, our state homeschool organization, I am familiar with many different support groups throughout the state.  This active mentorship of new homeschool moms is unique and exceptional.

Thank you, Robin and Judie, from the bottom of my heart for the service you have offered to the new families in our group

Ro Laberee

Hi All,

This is just a reminder of our rescheduled Coffee Chat at Borders on Rt. 73 on March 9th. Borders Book store is located opposite the Promenade Shopping center in Marlton. We will meet in the cafe area between 7:00 - 7:30pm and stay to chat as long as we wish.  Veteran Living Water homeschooling moms and dads are also welcome to attend to provide words of inspiration to our new members.

Back in the Fall we had a wonderful time chatting it up. We're sure to enjoy ourselves once again on Monday. No RSVP required, simply come to share,laugh and be encouraged. Hope to see you there!

Judie Renaud & Robin Young
New Member Committee

Dear Newbies,

Because of the beautiful snow adorning our outdoors, our scheduled "Coffee Chat" at Borders on Rt 73 in Marlton will be rescheduled for next Monday, March 9th.

Hope those of you who were unable to attend this week will have the opportunity to join us next Monday.

Enjoy the snow.

Blessings,
Judie Renaud

Date:  Monday, March 2nd
Time:  Arrival - 7:00  - 7:30 pm  - stay as long as you like
Place: Borders, Rt. 73, Marlton (across from the Promenade); we will meet in the cafe area.

Just a reminder that Monday, March 2nd , is our spring "Newbie Coffee Chat".  This is a wonderful time to connect with like families, ask questions, share ideas, laugh, and learn from others. It's a time of true encouragement!

Our advice: take a nap Monday afternoon, prepare an early dinner for the family, bring a few bucks, and zip out for coffee and fellowship.  You are sure to have an enjoyable evening.

Hope you can join us~

Judie Renaud & Robin Young
New Member Committee

Calling all Newbies!

Just a reminder that Monday, November 3rd, is our fall "Newbie Coffee Chat".  This is a wonderful time to communicate with like families, to ask your questions, give advice, laugh, and learn from others. It's a time of true encouragement!

Our advice: take a nap Monday afternoon, prepare an early dinner for the family, bring a few bucks, and zip out for coffee and fellowship.  You are sure  to have an enjoyable evening.

Judie Renaud & Robin Young
New Member Committee

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Newbie Coffee Chat

Date:  November 3, 2008

Time:  Arrival - 7:00  - 7:30 pm;  Departure - When Borders kicks us out

Place: Borders, Rt. 38, Mt. Laurel (near Burlington County College)

We will meet in the cafe area.  Hope you can make it!

We are so glad you have joined us!  We trust that your Living Water membership will be a blessing to your entire family. 
 
Our first event of the year is our New Members Workshop which is scheduled on Tuesday, September 9th from 6:30pm to 7:15pm at Come Alive Church located at 240 Old Marlton Pike in Medford.  During this workshop you will be provided with our New To Homeschooling Packet,  the Living Water Member Handbook, and the latest Living Water Member Directory.  Immediately following this workshop is our General Meeting which will begin at 7:30pm.  Here you will have the opportunity to  meet many other member families.  We invite you to stay and learn more of what's happening in the Living Water homeschooling community!

Revised 08/09/2008

Mark your calendars everyone!  The next Living Water General Meeting is scheduled for 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 9th at Come Alive New Testament Church located at 240 Old Marlton Pike, Medford.

There will be a workshop from 6:30pm - 7:15pm for Newbies (new homeschoolers).  Pass the word!