
Melrose Family Room
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About Us
Our Space
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The Basics
The Melrose Family Room was established in October 1988 as a gathering place for families of infants and young children through age six. The room provides the space for families to play, talk, discuss parenting concerns and get to know other families from Melrose and the surrounding communities.
We organize many special events, including seasonal parties, outings for the entire family and special programs for children. We also maintain a members-only Facebook group and send members monthly email updates with parenting tips and event info.
Our Location & Hours
As of January 1, 2025, the Family Room is now at the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, 355 Franklin St. We are not church-affiliated, but we rent space from the church at a reasonable rate. We look forward to many years in our new home!
How We Function
We are a parent-run cooperative. Member support and involvement are essential to the Melrose Family Room's success.
Our Members
All of our members contribute to the upkeep and running of the Melrose Family Room, whether they are volunteering to lead a story time, helping organize an event for member families, or participating in one of our mandatory (once annually per member) room and toy-cleaning sessions. Our handbook provides in-depth information about what membership in this organization means and entails.
Current Board Members

President
Leah Ofsevit

Vice President
Melissa Stopa

Secretary
Elyce Lora

Treasurer
Rowan Spivey

Tech Coord.
Joe DeMaio

Events Coord.
Rachael Gallagher

Events Coord.
Lesley Seraichick

Maintenance Coord.
Amanda Keefe

Membership Coord.
Alison Leaf

Fundraising Chair
John
Interested in becoming a member? Learn more about membership on our Membership page.