2020-2021 LexFUN! Annual Guide

Welcome From The Executive Board Welcome to LexFUN! We are so excited to have you as part of our community and hope you enjoy many of the wonderful benefits that being a member brings.

LexFUN! has been running since 1942.

While times have changed quite a bit in the last 78 years, the need for families to connect and support each other during the early childhood years remains constant.

LexFUN!, formerly known as the Lexington Preschool PTA, was started during a very difficult time in our history - World War II - and we now find ourselves facing another difficult time, this time in the form of a pandemic. While COVID may force us to remain physically distanced for some time, we are fortunate to have so many ways to remain connected whether via Zoom events, socially distanced picnics, or neighborhood scavenger hunts for chalk drawings, yellow balloons, or teddy bears. Young children are incredibly resilient and have a gift of mostly living in the moment. It’s us parents that often shoulder the burden of worry and stress, which is why relying on a community of people going through the same experience is so important.

As parents of little children ourselves, we have been brainstorming ways to offer opportunities for social interaction and fun for our little ones as well as connection for us adults aligned to the latest guidelines for social distancing. We are optimistic that many of our bellowed events will still be possible in this next year, with only minor modifications to ensure everyone’s health and safety.

This family guide is put together each year to provide an overview of member benefits and also a directory of essential information for parents, helping you to navigate your way through the early childhood years by sharing information for local parks, preschools, museums, and more! If you are reading a printed copy of this guide, we strongly encourage you to view our digital version for the most current information as well as a deep dive into the many amazing preschools Lexington has to offer. (Note: a newly expanded version of the preschool section will be published online only after preschools have had time to adjust their offerings based on the governor’s latest guidance).

Please make sure you get the most out of your membership by logging into the private members area on our website, www.lexfun.org/memberhome and check out the upcoming events at www.lexfun.org/calendar. And for an even easier way to keep track of events, download the Wild Apricot Member’s App and use your LexFUN! login to add events directly to your calendar.

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