MOMs Club of Carmel Offers Support for At-Home Moms

(Pictured from L to R) Abby Wise, Lara Blastick and Jen Konesco have become close friends while being in the same playgroup for over a year with MOMS Club.

Four years ago, Jen Konesco moved to Carmel with her husband. She was pregnant with her first child, and she quit her job to be an at-home mother. “After JoEllen was born, I was extremely lonely,” said Jen. “I wanted to enjoy motherhood with other new moms but didn’t have any luck meeting people right away.”

Long story short, she found the MOMS Club® of Carmel East. MOMS Club is an international organization founded by an at-home mom, for at-home moms! MOMS Club offers monthly activities for moms and children either at a member’s home or other facilities, such as the zoo or a park. Some examples of activities might include recipe group, pizza night and weekly play groups. Not only does MOMS Club have a monthly Mom’s Night Out (the only activity that does not include children), but it also supports various local charities for children.

“I was able to meet new people, learn about Carmel and get involved in the community,” explained Jen. Last year Jen was VP of Administration, in which she coordinated the club’s service project by purchasing and delivering food and gifts for underprivileged families during the holidays.

(Pictured from L to R) MOMS Club members Sonya Reis, Lara Blastick and Jen Konesco meet once a week to let the kids play and have some adult social interaction.

“MOMS Club is a rewarding, fun and great social outlet for both moms and children,” said Jen. Depending on where you live in Carmel, MOMS Club of Carmel has three chapters: East, West and Central West. Visit momsclub.org for more information and to find your appropriate group.