Lost a Blanket?

I have a pink and brown blanket that was forgotten at today's class. Let me know if it's yours to arrange a way for you to collect it!

Baby Hui

Wendi Hoffman will be hosting a Baby Hui here on the Leeward side at her home in Ko Olina. It begins Wednesday, March 10 at noon. It is geared to mothers of infants from 6 to 12 months old.

For any questions about Baby Hui, please check out their site at thebabyhui.org or contact Wendi at 393-0489.

March Restaurant Club

See how much fun we have? February Restaurant Club at Sam Choy's.

It's time for Stroller Strides Restaurant Club and this time we are adding a little shopping to our night! On Tuesday, March 9, we will meet at Lululemon in the Ala Moana mall at 5:45 to peruse their fabulous athletic wear and then head to Longhi's for dinner at 6:30. Lululemon is located in the Nordstom wing on the second floor. You can find Longhi's close to Sears above Morton's Steakhouse.

RSVP via Evite and we'll see you there!

Swamp Romp!

We had 2 teams representing Stroller Strides at the Swamp Romp over the weekend. Thanks to Stephanie for all of the photos, and please share if you have any additional! From the looks of it, it was a lot of fun and definitely an adventure! Congrats to all of the ladies that participated!

Stroller Strides at the Swamp Romp

Words cannot describe the muddiness that was Swamp Romp 2010! It was truly a one-of-a-kind race, one that had several of us yelling "What did I get myself into?!" as our teammates had to pull us out of the hip-deep mud.

I'll post more photos as they come in. For now, congratulations to the "Muddie Mommies," Kim M., Teresa, Heather, Susan, Stephanie (CORP), and Liz W., and the "Swampie Striders," Joni, Rayna, Laura O., Jen P., and honorary Striders Carla and Rick. (Rick saved my bacon and pulled me out of the mud in Mile 1. Very glad to have him on the team!)

And congrats go out to Michele and Bridget who also ran the Swamp Romp in separate teams.

Congrats to the GAR runners!

We had quite a showing at today's 8.15 mile Great Aloha Run! Congratulations to the following women from Leeward Oahu!

Gwen, Teresa, Kim M., Rosy, Tania, Jen N., Lisa, Jen P., and Joni

Tania, far left, with two friends

Jen and Lisa after the race

Joni, Kim, Teresa, Tania and Gwen, right before the gun went off!


Gwen and her husband Josh (honorary Stroller Strider).

President's Day

Due to the holiday and the Great Aloha Run, class will be held at Central Oahu Regional Park only on Monday, February 15. Jill will be instructing.

If this is your first time at CORP, enter the park at the south entrance (Jack in the Box intersection). We meet at the first lot on the left, across the way from the bathrooms and picnic tables. CORP is a great park so I hope you'll take advantage and try something new if you are regularly at Kapolei or Ocean Pointe.

Mom's Marketplace

One of our members has posted this ad at Craiglist for a baby cradle. It will be conveniently located in Kapolei.

IMPROV show for MNO!

Our own Sarah (CORP) will be performing in On the Spot's improvised theater production of Hitchcock. Let me know if you'd like to go as a part of a Stroller Strides Mom's Night Out event!

The show is on Friday, February 26 at 8 PM in Honolulu and tickets cost $15. Email Joni if you're interested so that we can put together a group.

Coming This Tuesday!

Check your email and RSVP for February's Restaurant Club at Sam Choy's Restaurant.

Date: Tuesday, February 9
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 580 N. Nimitz Highway, Honolulu

"Located in Honolulu’s busy industrial district of Iwilei, Sam Choy’s family style, casual restaurant opened in May 1997 featuring huge portions of local favorites for breakfast and lunch. Dinner at Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch, & Crab showcases a variety of fresh crab, lobster and shellfish, steaks, ribs, and chicken."

Come join us for some local flavor!

Meet the Trainers: Rosy

Rosy and daughters Isabella (2) and Berea (5)

Rosy writes:

"My story is I gained 55 pounds with my first daughter Berea. My pregnancy was uncomfortable and my labor and delivery was very long, as was my recovery. When I got pregnant with Isabella, I told myself that I would not allow the same thing to happen. I joined Stroller Strides in Monterey, CA when I was 5 months pregnant. I ended up only gaining 27 pounds, my labor and delivery was 2 hours long, and my recovery was quick and painless. I was ready and running by my 6-week checkup. When I saw the drastic change between my two pregnancies, it was my goal to get as many pre- and post-natal mommies to attend Stroller Strides with me. That turned into a desire to teach Stroller Strides (since I used to teach elementary school before becoming a mommy). It was a great fit, and still is. I am excited about this opportunity to teach in Hawaii. This is my third franchise, and I love how everyone is always so nice, we all have the same goals and desires to be healthy, and be with our children. One of my favorite things is to watch the little ones do lunges or push ups with us, that means we are passing healthy habits to our children as well. Speaking as someone who was left a HORRIBLE health history, it is truly a gift we are giving our children to show them that exercising (with friends none the less) and getting outside is important. I look forward to getting to know all of you and your beautiful children. Thank you for those of you who have already given me such a warm, aloha welcome!"

Playgroup Activities for February

Beach Day Playgroup
Thursday, February 25 @ 11 AM
Ko Olina, Lagoon 2




Friday, February 5
Healthy Heart, KAP
All About My Heart, OP

Friday, February 12
Valentine's Day Craft, KAP & OP

Wednesday, February 17
Body Part Games, KAP
Playgroup moved to Wednesday due to PGC schedule conflict

Friday, February 19
Parachute Fun & Music, OP

Friday, February 26
Let's Learn About Lungs
Final Friday class held at Kapolei only

February Newsletter

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