Northern VA Waiting Parents meeting- October 4

Date: Saturday, October 4th
Time: 9:30 am
Place: Corner Bakery Café in Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax

Share information with other couples or singles that are currently going through the adoption process in Eastern Europe. This may include people considering adoption, as well as those in the final stages. We will have supportive discussions about the topics of your choice. No kids please.

Please RSVP by sending e-mail to Jo Ann at frua-dc@onebox.com by Tuesday September 30th. Look forward to seeing you there!

Columbia/Baltimore County Mom's Night Out - November 5

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: LaPalapa Too
7500 Montpelier Road
Laurel, Maryland 20723
Phone: 301-725-3111
Website: http://www.lapalapatoo.com/

Please join us for a Mom's and Dad's Night Out. All are welcome, including those considering adoption, and those in progress. Bring your pictures of your kids!

Note that while the address is Laurel I really consider this to be more the Fulton area. It is in a shopping center that is off Johns Hopkins Road right near Route 29.

Please RSVP by sending e-mail to Abby by November 3 at frua-dc@onebox.com.

Loudon/Western Fairfax Playgroup

Starting in September the Loudon County/Western Fairfax Play Group will be meeting on Thursdays. The group is for parents and kids birth to school age. We usually meet from 10-12.

Please send e-mail to Cortney at frua-dc@onebox.com if you have questions or want to be added to our email group for future events.

Virginia Playgroups

Anyone interested in play group get togethers on Sunday afternoons in Virginia, please send e-mail to Melissa at frua-dc@onebox.com.

The place for meeting will be determined once we figure out the areas where people are interested in meeting.

Montgomery County Playgroups

New FRUA Montgomery County Playdates/Playgroup beginning.

All ages are welcome. In the Fall, we will meet 2 times per month on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 for primarily younger kids. This is a great opportunity for our kids to play and the Moms and Dads to chat. The location will vary to different parts of Montgomery County. Your suggestions for park locations are welcome. The remaining details will be worked out with input from those who are able to participate. Look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP with interest or questions by sending e-mail to Brooke Denino at frua-dc@onebox.com. It is important to RSVP for specific dates in case of weather changes, cancellations.

See you there!

FRUA Friends Group

FRUA Friends Group: A great Opportunity for elementary age "FRUA Kids" to connect!

While all FRUA families are invited to attend, activities are generally going to be geared towards elementary age children. My goal is find places/ activities that encourage interactions between our children ~or~ to have a few minutes once everyone arrives where I have the kids come together for a few fun "ice breaker" games. Ideally, it would be nice for our children to get to know one another a little bit.

For more information, to express interest, or ideas of where to meet please send e-mail to Jeanine at frua-dc@onebox.com.

Northern Virginia Mom's Night Out - TBA

Date: Tuesday, TBA
Place: Lucky's Grill
7027 B. Manchester Blvd Alexandria, VA
in the Manchester Shopping Plaza
703-922-0404
Time: 7:00 pm

All are welcome, including parents in progress and those considering adoption.

Please rsvp to Lee by Sept. 29th by sending e-mail to frua-dc@onebox.com if you are planning on attending.

Annapolis Mom's Night Out - TBA

Join us for our next meeting of our new Mom's Night Out in Annapolis!

When: Wednesday TBA
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Yellowfin Steak and Fish House
2840 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD

This restaurant is on the water right next to the South River Bridge. Please RSVP by sending e-mail to Melissa at frua-dc@onebox.com. Look forward to seeing you there!

Montgomery County MD Mom's and Dad's Night Out- TBA

Date: Thursday, TBA
Time:7:30 pm
Where: Taipei Tokyo in FallsGrove Village Center
14921 Shady Grove Rd., Rockville, MD 20850
301-738-8813

Please join us for the next Montgomery County Mom's and Dad's Night Out. All are welcome, including those considering adoption, and those in progress. Bring your pictures of your kids! Please RSVP to Jamie by sending e-mail to fruadc@cablespeed.com by Wednesday October 1st. Hope you can join us!

Laurel Mom's Night Out - TBA

Date: TBA
Place: Ram's Head Tavern, Savage Mill, MD
Time: 6:30 pm

Welcome all! Bring pictures. Moms-In-Progress are always welcome.

Please rsvp to Sue for directions by sending e-mail to frua-dc@onebox.com if you are planning on attending.