With more than 200 people on its email list and boasting 600 “likes” on its Facebook page, the Steveston Moms Network grows stronger with every passing month.
Another sold-out event is coming up in a few weeks and in need of a bigger hosting space, the network of mostly professional, working moms – an online group offering connections and social opportunities – has doubled in size in the third of its three-year lifespan.
Case in point, the Steveston Moms Sweaty Night Out – an evening of serious and fun working out at a newly renovated studio – was quickly sold out.
“There’s a local female entrepreneur who we want to support; she’s just opened up new space on London Road,” said Jen Schaeffers, co-founder of the Steveston Moms Network, referring to True Conditioning.
“Some women may be a little intimidated by the whole TRX (training) thing, so we thought it’d be a good idea to get a group of moms into a beginner’s class. I think we’re going to have another (different) event in June, so stay tuned to our Facebook page.”
As well as supporting the renovated fitness studio, the network will also promote during the “Sweaty Night Out” two other local businesses.
“We’re always looking to support local businesses when we can,” added Schaeffers.
As for looking for new space to host future events, Schaeffers explained how their former Steveston Community Centre venue is no longer available to them.
“We’re currently looking around, but we likely won’t need somewhere until later this year or even next year,” she added.
The Steveston Moms Network was started up in the spring of 2013 by Schaeffers, executive director of the CKNW Orphans’ Fund, and Erinn Bryan, co-owner of O’Hare’s Gastropub on Steveston Highway.
If you’d like to join the group, simply hit “like” on their Facebook page at Facebook.com/StevestonMomsNetwork.
