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FAIR FAMILY FUN – YOU ARE INVITED FAIR HOLIDAY PARTY: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2:30-4:30 Location: Parents Nursery School Especially for families with elementary children and younger. Older kids will enjoy helping. Waiting families are welcome. Meet other families with young kids! What to Bring: A wrapped inexpensive gift for each of your children
(marked with first & last name & age.) These will go into the
appropriate “Santa’s bag” when you arrive, to be distributed
later! When: Party is from 2:30-4:30. Simple crafts and play from 2:30 on. Santa will appear at 3:30. Please arrive before he comes! Helpers: Adults and Teen/older child helpers. We really need you! Please arrive at 1:30 to help set up and receive directions. See RSVP information below. YOUR RSVP HELPS US PLAN! Call Wilma at wilmachu@aol.com to let us know how many people are coming, their ages, and if you could help at the party. Teens are especially wanted and needed to help. |
Sun. Dec. 5. 2:30-4:30. FAIR Holiday Party. Palo Alto. See details above.
Tues. Dec. 7. 11:30-1:30. Parent Support Group for parents of children 7-14. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406.
Fri. Dec. 10, 7-9 pm. FAIR Adoption Discussion Group. San Francisco. Topic of the season: How can we help our kids cope with the whole range of feelings that come up around holidays, birthdays, adoption anniversaries, and family reunions? What comes up in your family at these times, and how do you deal with it? Share ideas for incorporating birth families (known or unknown), developing family rituals, and educating relatives. For location, RSVP to Amy amyk@stanfordalumni.org
Mon. Dec. 13. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents will also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP lansingw@earthlink.net
Sun. Jan. 8. 2-4:00pm. FAIR Play Day. Especially for our youngest FAIR folks and their parents. Bring a finger food to share and dress for outside play at the wonderful Parents’ Nursery School campus in Palo Alto. Located at 2328 Louis Road. Near 101, Between Embarcadero Rd. and Oregon Expressway. Waiting parents are welcome! FAIR will provide juice, water, and cups. Kids under 7 will especially enjoy this event. Come and meet other parents with young kids or babies. RSVP Wilmachu@aol.com
Thurs. Jan. 20 . 6:30-8:30. Belmont Adoption Education Group. Presented by FAIR for San Mateo County. All FAIR families are welcome. Adoptive Parent Mollie McCleod will present the program on her use of Love and Logic Parenting with help from her young sons. Please contact Eva for more information.
Dinner and child care with RSVP to Eva Lanphear. 650-595-7631. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B. Notre Dame Room. Program starts at 7.
More Announcements for FAIR Members:
Would you like an event closer to home? FAIR can list the event in this calendar and help you plan. Contact any Board Member or Lansing@earthlink.net
Watch for more events listed in the January calendar. Happy Holidays!
FAIR FAMILY FUN – YOU ARE INVITEDFAIR HOLIDAY PARTY: Location: Parents Nursery School Especially for families with elementary children and younger. Older kids will enjoy helping. Waiting families are welcome. Meet other families with young kids! What to Bring: A wrapped inexpensive gift for each of your children (marked with first & last name & age.) These will go into the appropriate “Santa’s bag” when you arrive, to be distributed later! A plate of cookies or simple finger foods to share. We will be outside in a wonderful play yard. The crafts and food will be set up outside also, unless it rains. Please come rain or shine and dress warmly! When: Party is from 2:30-4:30. Simple crafts and play from 2:30 on. Santa will appear at 3:30. Please arrive before he comes! Helpers: Adults and Teen/older child helpers. We really need you! Please arrive at 1:30 to help set up and receive directions. See RSVP information below. YOUR RSVP HELPS US PLAN! Call Wilma at wilmachu@aol.com to let us know how many people are coming, their ages, and if you could help at the party. Teens are especially wanted and needed to help. |
Tues. Nov. 2. 11:30-1:30. Parent Support Group for parents of children 7-14. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406. Next meetings: November 2, and December 7.
Mon. Nov. 8. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents will also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP lansingw@earthlink.net or 650-328-6832.
Sun. Nov. 14. 2-4:00pm. FAIR Play Day. Especially for our youngest FAIR folks and their parents. Bring a finger food to share and dress for outside play at the wonderful Parents’ Nursery School campus in Palo Alto. Located at 2328 Louis Road. Near 101, Between Embarcadero Rd. and Oregon Expressway. Waiting parents are welcome! FAIR will provide juice, water, and cups. Kids under 7 will especially enjoy this event. Come and meet other parents with young kids or babies. RSVP Wilmachu@aol.com
Thurs. Nov. 18. 6:30-8:30. Belmont Adoption Education Group. Presented by FAIR for San Mateo County. All FAIR families are welcome. Adoptive Parent Amy Klatzkin will present information and lead a discussion on “power struggles.” Please contact Eva for more information.
Dinner and child care with RSVP to Eva Lanphere. 650-595-7631. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B. Notre Dame Room. Program starts at 7.
Sunday, Dec. 5, 2:30-4:30. FAIR Holiday Party! Volunteers needed to help with crafts and for set up and clean up. Contact Wilmachu@aol.com to sign up. It’s a great opportunity for teens and young adults have fun helping.
FAIR FAMILY FUN – YOU ARE INVITED!Bring extended family members, other adoptive families, friends. Saturday, October 16, 5:30-7:30pmWhat: The first FAIR on ICE party of the season will take place on at the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto. Join other FAIR families for a wonderful evening at this cozy outdoor rink. FAIR has exclusive use of the ice and the picnic/barbecue area. Non-skaters are welcome to watch, encourage, and chat. Please invite extended family members and friends. Waiting parents are welcome. Teens are encouraged to come. Wheelchairs and strollers glide beautifully on the ice, so bring the little ones! There is a covered area in case of rain. Our goal is 75 skaters. See you there! Where: Winter Lodge, 3009 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto From 101, take the Oregon Expswy exit then left onto
Middlefield. What to bring: A simple dinner for your family: sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. Gas barbecues and picnic tables will be ready. (There is a Safeway with a deli and a Round Table almost next to the rink.) FAIR will provide hot chocolate, cookies, cups, plates, utensils, mustard, catsup, and relish. No alcohol, please. What to expect: Fun, good company, a great time! This is one of our most popular events, definitely worth a drive. Since FAIR has the whole rink, it will be a relaxed, comfortable evening for all. Del Valle campers, Girls’ Group Members – reunite on the ice! Cost: $5.00 per skater, collected for the Winter Lodge at the door. Cash or checks to FAIR. This includes skate rental, even if you own skates. No RSVP necessary. Just come!!! Questions? Call Lansing 650-328-6832. Lansing@fairfamilies.org |
Tues. Oct 5. 11:30-1:30. Parent Support Group for parents of children 7-14. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406. Next meetings: November 2, and December 7.
Fri. Oct. 8. 7-9pm. FAIR Adoption Discussion Group. San Francisco. Topic 1: Follow up on power struggles (What have you tried? How'd it go?). Topic 2: Ways to reinforce attachment: practical advice from presenters at the NACAC conference. RSVP to Amy for meeting place, amk@stanfordalumni.org
Mon. Oct. 11. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents will also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Wilmachu@aol.com or 408-732-7776.
Sat. Oct. 16. FAIR on ICE Party. See above. Be there!
Sun. Oct. 17. 2-4:00pm. FAIR Play Day. Especially for our youngest FAIR folks and their parents. Bring a finger food to share and dress for outside play at the wonderful Parents’ Nursery School campus in Palo Alto. Located at 2328 Louis Road. Near 101, Between Embarcadero Rd. and Oregon Expressway. Waiting parents are welcome! FAIR will provide juice, water, and cups. Kids under 7 will especially enjoy this event. Come and meet other parents with young kids or babies. RSVP Wilmachu@aol.com 408-732-7776 Next date: Sun. Nov. 14, 2-4pm.
Thurs. Oct 21. 6:30-8:30. Belmont Adoption Education Group. Presented by FAIR for San Mateo County. All FAIR families are welcome. Adoptive Parents Patrick and Louise McCarthy will talk about adopting kids with diverse needs and the affects on the relationships in the family - parents and other sibs. Please contact Eva for more information.
Dinner and child care with RSVP to Eva Lanphere. 650-595-7631. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B. Notre Dame Room. Program starts at 7.
Sat. Oct. 23. 12:00-5:00. FAIR Scrapbooking Event. Palo Alto.
Bring your photos and join other FAIR parents work on their children's lifebooks,
scrapbooks and/or photo albums at a wonderful scrapbook store, Scrapbook in
Bloom. Stay for as long as you are able. Call "Scrapbooks In Bloom" to
reserve your space at (650) 320-8510 and identify yourself as a FAIR member. †There
is a five dollar fee per participant for use of the store's equipment.
Come to: 2086 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. http://www.scrapbooks-in-bloom.com
If you have any questions, contact Noreen Chin at
(650) 796-3134 or travelscrap@yahoo.com
Mon. Sept. 13. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents will also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Wilmachu@aol.com
Tues. Sept. 14. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406 to confirm meeting date and place.
Fri. Sept. 17. 7-9pm. FAIR Adoption Discussion Group. San Francisco. Topic of the month: Power Struggles. †We'll share our stories and discuss practical advice from presenters at the NACAC conference. †RSVP to Amy for meeting place, amk@stanfordalumni.org
Sat. Sept. 18. 2-4:00pm. FAIR Play Day. Especially for our youngest FAIR folks and their parents. Bring a finger food to share and dress for outside play at the wonderful Parents’ Nursery School campus in Palo Alto. Located at 2328 Louis Road. Near 101, Between Embarcadero Rd. and Oregon Expressway. Waiting parents are welcome!
FAIR will provide juice, water, and cups. Kids under 7 will especially enjoy this event. Come and meet other parents with young kids or babies. RSVP Wilmachu@aol.com Next date: Oct. Sun. Oct. 17, 2-4pm.
Thurs. Sept. 23. 6:30-8:30. Belmont Adoption Education Group. Presented by FAIR for San Mateo County. This program may be postponed until October 21. Please contact Eva below or Lansing 650-328-6832 lansingw@earthlink.net closer to the date.
Dinner and child care with RSVP to Eva Lanphere. 650-595-7631. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B. Notre Dame Room. Program starts at 7.
Sun. Aug. 8. 2-4:30pm. FAIR Play Day. Especially for our youngest FAIR folks and their parents. Bring a finger food to share and dress for outside play at the wonderful Parents’ Nursery School campus in Palo Alto. Located at 2328 Louis Road. Near 101, Between Embarcadero Rd. and Oregon Expressway. Waiting parents are welcome!
FAIR will provide juice, water, and cups. Kids under 7 will especially enjoy this event. Come and meet other parents with young kids or babies. If you can help with cleanup please contact Wilmachu@aol.com Next date: Check Sept. Calendar.
Tues. Aug. 10. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406 to confirm meeting date and place.
Sun. August 15. Come join other FAIR parents create their children's lifebooks, scrapbooks, and/or photo albums. The event will take place at the store Scrapbook Dreams in Sunnyvale from 11:00-5:00. Stay for as long as you are able. Materials can be purchased at the store and used minutes later in your albums. I have reserved the back cropping area for us. Please let me know if you can attend or have any questions. Noreen Chin travelscrap@yahoo.com Here's a link to the store's website: http://www.scrapbookdreams.com
Mon. Aug. 16. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is just for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents will also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Lansing. lansingw@earthlink.net
Fri.-Sun. Aug. 20-22. FAIR’s Annual Campout. Del Valle East Bay Regional Park, Livermore. Please check details in the July Calendar. The deadline for signing up has past, but there may be last minute camp sites available. Please contact Lansing after August 15th. lansingw@earthlink.net .
FAIR FAMILY FUN – FAIR ANNUAL CAMPOUTFRIDAY TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 20-22
Don’t miss FAIR’s Annual Campout at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Meet new and old friends. FAIR has reserved and paid for 12 large campsites in one area, some of which can be shared by two families. There is a safe swimming lake in the park with lifeguards and where non-campers can join us for the day on Saturday. No reservations needed for day use, but please call so we can watch for you. Arrive at the campsite in the afternoon on Friday and beat the traffic. We are asking each camping family to pay $20 for two nights even if you can only come for one night. This simplifies our campsite assignments. First time campers welcome! There are picnic tables, fire pits, water, flush toilets, and showers - plus beautiful starry nights, wild turkeys, and great company. Campers will share a simple potluck dinner on Saturday evening and there will be some other low-key activities to help people become better acquainted. To reserve your space: lansingw@earthlink.net or 650-328-6832 to let her know how many people will be camping, kids’ ages, and when you plan to arrive. She will assign campsites so let her know if you would like to share or be close to another particular family. She will also send you a map, campground regulations and directions. Each site can accommodate up to 10 people. Please note that the second car at each site will be asked at the check-in station to pay $6.00. Two cars max per site. Spaces will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, so make your plans as soon as you can and contact Lansing with questions.. |
Just for FAIR Parents:
Sun. August 15. Set this day aside to work on your child's lifebook, scrapbook or photo album with other FAIR parents at a local scrapbook store. Participants will have access to the store's equipment and materials. †Details to follow in the August Calendar. For information contact Noreen. travelscrap@yahoo.com Phone: 650-796-3134
Parent Mentors needed to help with Adopt US Kids recruitment of parents for foster kids. Contact Nancy Ng at nancycng@yahoo.com 650-380-1872.
Parents of Teens: Support and networking group. Contact Lansing. lansingw@earthlink.net.. We need to postpone until fall in Palo Alto or Mountain View. Please let us know if you are interested..
FAIR’s Girls’ Group, Understanding and Telling Our Stories, met for 6 sessions while the parents met separately. If you would be interested in a similar group in the future (girls or boys!) please contact Nancy Ng at nancycng@yahoo.com 650-380-1872. She is gathering information for a fall or winter group.
Tues. July 13. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406 to confirm meeting date and place.
Mon. July 19. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is just for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents will also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Lansing. lansingw@earthlink.net
Sat. July . 24. 2-4:30pm. FAIR Play Day. Especially for our youngest FAIR folks and their parents. Bring a finger food to share and dress for outside play at the wonderful Parents’ Nursery School campus in Palo Alto. Located at 2328 Louis Road. Near 101, Between Embarcadero Rd. and Oregon Expressway.
FAIR will provide juice, water, and cups. Kids under 7 will enjoy this event. Come and meet other parents with young kids or babies. If you can help with cleanup please contact Wilmachu@aol.com Next date: Sunday, August 8.
Sun. June 13. 2-4:30pm. FAIR Play Day. Especially for our youngest FAIR folks and their parents. Bring a finger food to share and dress warmly for outside play at the wonderful Parents’ Nursery School campus in Palo Alto. Located at 2328 Louis Road. Near 101, Between Embarcadero Rd. and Oregon Expressway.
FAIR will provide juice and cups. If it rains we can use the indoors. If it’s hot, we may play with water in the sand. Kids under 10 will enjoy this event. Come and meet other parents with young kids or babies. If you can help with cleanup please contact Wilmachu@aol.com
See other dates for play days in News.
Mon. June 14. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is just for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents may also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Lansing. or lansingw@earthlink.net
Tues. June 15. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406 to confirm meeting date and place.
Thurs. June 17. 6:30-8:30. Belmont Adoption Education Group. Presented by FAIR for San Mateo County. FAIR presents: WISE-UP! This is a wonderful program designed by the Center for Adoption Support and Education to empower adopted kids, ages 8 and up handle unwanted, intrusive or ignorant questions they are asked. Parents meet separately and receive training while the kids practice with leaders in another room. Please be sure to register for this training so that we can have enough materials for everyone.
Dinner and child care with RSVP to Eva Lanphere. 650-595-7631. Questions? Nancy 650-380-1872. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B. Notre Dame Room.
Sat. May 8. 2-4:30pm. FAIR Play Day. Especially for our youngest FAIR
folks and their parents. Bring a finger food to share and dress warmly for
outside play at the wonderful Parents’ Nursery School campus in Palo Alto.
Located at 2328 Louis Road. Near 101, Between Embarcadero Rd. and Oregon
Expressway.
FAIR will provide juice and cups. If it rains we can use the indoors. If it’s
hot, we may play with water in the sand. Kids under 10 will enjoy this event.
Come and meet other parents with young kids or babies. If you can help with
cleanup please contact Wilmachu@aol.com
See the other dates for play days under News on the home
page.
Mon. May 10. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is just for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents may also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Lansing. 650-328-6832 or lansingw@earthlink.net
Tues. May 11. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406 to confirm meeting date and place.
Friday, May 14, 7-9:30 pm Adult Adoptee Panel Discussion, San
Francisco
FAIR presents a panel discussion with adult adoptees at St. Gregory's Church,
500 De Haro, Potrero Hill, SF. There will be plenty of time for questions from
the audience. Free to FAIR members; $5 for non-FAIR members. For more
information, contact Amy Klatzkin amyk@stanfordalumni.org
Thurs. May. 20. 6:30-8:30. Belmont Adoption Education Group.
Presented by FAIR for San Mateo County. Continuing our look at the Seven Core
Issues in Adoption.
All FAIR parents welcome. We’ll focus on MASTERY AND CONTROL as they affect
the adopted person and family. Dinner and child care with RSVP to Eva
Lanphere. 650-595-7631. Questions? Nancy 650-380-1872. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B.
Notre Dame Room.
Sat. Apr 3. Oakland. 9am-4pm. FAIR is please to be a
co-sponsor of Pact’s Spring Training Conference, Navigating the Waters:
Traveling the Emotional Channel Between Birth and Adoptive Families.
Speakers: David Brodzinsky, author of Being Adopted, the Lifelong Search for
Self, James Gritter, an open adoption expert, and Adela Jones, an adoption
professional. For registration information and for a brochure, call 510-243-9460
or visit http://store.yahoo.com/pactpress/nawatremchbe.html
Registration includes lunch. There are a limited number of scholarships
available. Appropriate for all parents.
Sat. Apr. 3. Los Altos. 9am-4:30pm. Workshop on Healthy Attachment, Permanence and with Holly Van Gulden, MA. 9am to 4:30pm. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave. Los Altos. Fee: $65 for singles or couples. Sponsored by Help One Child. For information call 650-917-1210. For adoptive and foster parents, therapists, social workers. Highly recommended! There is also a Fri. evening workshop for therapists.
Mon. Apr. 12. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is just for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents may also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Lansing. lansingw@earthlink.net
Tues. Apr. 13. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406 to confirm meeting date and place.
Thurs. Apr. 15. 6:30-8:30. Belmont Adoption Education Group. Presented by FAIR for San Mateo County. Continuing our look at the Seven Core Issues in Adoption.
All FAIR parents welcome. We’ll focus on IDENTITY and INTIMACY as they affect the adopted person and family. Dinner and child care with RSVP to Eva Lanphere. 650-595-7631. Questions? Nancy 650-380-1872. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B. Notre Dame Room.
OTHER FAIR HAPPENINGS:
If you would like to meet other FAIR members who live near you, please contact Board Member, Katey.Casab. kateycasab@excite.com 408-313-4439. She will search for other families and contact them to see if they would like to be involved. FAIR does not give out member’s contact information without permission of that member.
© Friday, May 14, 7-10 pm Adult Adoptee Panel Discussion, San Francisco
FAIR presents a panel discussion with adult adoptees at St. Gregory's Church,
500 De Haro, Potrero Hill, SF. There will be plenty of time for questions from
the audience. Free to FAIR members; $5 for non-FAIR members. For more
information, contact Amy Klatzkin amyk@stanfordalumni.org,
after April 19.
Coming in May, June and July: Play Days for young kids at Parents’ Nursery School. Watch for dates in next month’s calendar.
FAIR on ICEFAIR FAMILY FUN – YOU ARE INVITED! Bring extended family members, other adoptive families, and friends. Saturday, March 20, 5:30-7:30pmWhat: The last FAIR on ICE party of the season will take place on at the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto. Join other FAIR families for a wonderful evening at this cozy outdoor rink. FAIR has exclusive use of the ice and the picnic/barbecue area. Non-skaters are welcome to watch, encourage, and chat. Please invite extended family members and friends. Waiting parents are welcome. Teens are encouraged to come. Wheelchairs and strollers glide beautifully on the ice, so bring the little ones! There is a covered area in case of rain. Our goal is 75 skaters. See you there! Where: Winter Lodge, 3009 Middlefield Rd., Palo
Alto What to bring: A simple dinner for your family: sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. Gas barbecues and picnic tables will be ready. (There is a Safeway with a deli and a Round Table almost next to the rink.) FAIR will provide hot chocolate, cookies, cups, plates, utensils, mustard, catsup, and relish. No alcohol, please. What to expect: Fun, good company, a great time! This is one of our most popular events, definitely worth a drive. Since FAIR has the whole rink, it will be a relaxed, comfortable evening for all. Meet old and new friends! Cost: $5.00 per skater, collected for the Winter Lodge at the door. This includes skate rental, even if you own skates. No RSVP necessary. Just come!!! Questions? Lansing Lansing@fairfamilies.org |
Friday, March 5, 6-8 p.m. “Without Loss, There Would Be No Adoption.” A workshop with adoption professional and adoptive parent Jane Brown for all adoptive and waiting parents on empowering children to handle the short- and long-term effects of separation and loss. Chinese American International School, 150 Oak St., San Francisco (between Gough & Franklin, one block from the corner of Van Ness and Market; Muni Metro: Van Ness; BART: 10 min. walk from Civic Center; Buses/trams: F, 6, 7, 9, 26, 47, 49, 66, 71). Cost: $10 FAIR member, $15 non-member. Enter the school on Oak St. and sign in at the security desk. Take the stairs or elevator down to the basement cafe. We will provide light refreshments. Feel free to bring something more substantial from home or from one of the many local restaurants. Questions? Contact Amy, amyk@stanfordalumni.org.
Mon. Mar. 8. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is just for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents may also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP lansingw@earthlink.net
Tues. Mar. 9. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406 to confirm meeting date and place.
Thurs. Mar. 18. 6:30-8:30. Belmont Adoption Education Group. Presented by FAIR for San Mateo County. Continuing our look at the Seven Core Issues in Adoption.
All FAIR parents welcome. Join therapist and adopted person Samuel Silva-Roland for a personal and professional look at the issue of IDENTITY as it affects the adoptive family. Dinner and child care with RSVP to Eva Lanphere. 650-595-7631. Questions? Nancy 650-380-1872. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B. Notre Dame Room.
Sat. Mar. 20. FAIR on ICE Party. 5:30-7:30pm. The Winter Lodge, Palo Alto. See details in this flier. Don’t’ miss this chance to have fun with other adoptive families!
Saturday, April 3. Oakland. 9am-4pm. FAIR is please to be a co-sponsor of Pact’s Spring Training Conference, Navigating the Waters: Traveling the Emotional Channel Between Birth and Adoptive Families. Speakers: David Brodzinsky, author of Being Adopted, the Lifelong Search for Self, James Gritter, an open adoption expert, and Adela Jones, an adoption professional. For registration information and for a brochure, call 510-243-9460 or visit http://store.yahoo.com/pactpress/nawatremchbe.html
Registration includes lunch. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Appropriate for all parents.
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YOU ARE INVITED! IT’S THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2004 CRAFTS-GAMES-ACTIVITIES for the whole family 2:30 Special Entertainment 4:30: TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR FEAST – for everyone Drawing for Prizes RSVP: Nancy at 650-380-1872 or Nancycng@yahoo.com Directions to the Los Altos Youth Center, (Next to the orchard) From 280, take El Monte exit East to Foothill Expswy. Take Foothill Expswy North to San Antonio Rd. Take San Antonio Rd East to the entrance of the Los Altos Youth Center/Police Department. The entrance is on the South side of the street (to your right) a couple of blocks East of Foothill Expressway. From 101, take San Antonio Road exit and follow West to the entrance of the Los Altos Youth Center/Police Dept on your left. |
Tues. Feb. 11. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406 to confirm meeting date and place.
Thurs. Feb. 19. 6:30-8:30. Belmont Adoption Education Group.
Presented by FAIR for San Mateo County. Continuing our look at the Seven Core
Issues in Adoption.
All FAIR parents welcome. We will view and discuss the wonderful new video, Unlocking
the Heart of Adoption by Sheila Ganz. Dinner and child care with RSVP to Eva
Lanphere. 650-595-7631. Questions? Nancy 650-380-1872. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B.
Notre Dame Room.
Wed. Feb. 25. 6:30-8:30. Dinner and Flicks. Mountain View. Come for a simple dinner at 6:30. FAIR’s video, "I Wonder"…Teenagers Talk About Being Adopted will be shown at 7:00 with time for discussion afterwards. This will be an adults only night. We may organize another viewing for parents and kids 10 and up. RSVP by Mon. Feb. 23 to lansingw@earthlink.net or 650-328-6832. 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 21, Mountain View,. in the BAAS meeting room, last first floor suite on the right as you drive into the Mountain View Business Center.
Sun. Feb 29. 10. 2-4:30pm. FAIR Play Day. Especially for our youngest
FAIR folks and their parents. Bring a finger food to share and dress warmly for
outside play at the wonderful Parents’ Nursery School campus in Palo Alto.
Located at 2328 Louis Road. Near 101, Between Embarcadero Rd. and Oregon
Expressway.
FAIR will provide juice and cups. If raining we can use the indoors. Kids under
10 will enjoy this event. Come and meet other parents with young kids or babies.
If you can help with clean-up please contact Wilmachu@aol.com
YOU ARE INVITED!
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Sat. Jan. 10. 2-4:30pm. FAIR Play Day. Especially for our youngest FAIR folks and their parents. Bring a finger food to share and dress warmly for outside play at the wonderful Parents’ Nursery School campus in Palo Alto. Located at 2328 Louis Road. Near 101, Between Embarcadero Rd. and Oregon Expressway.
FAIR will provide juice and cups. If raining we can use the indoors. Kids under 10 will enjoy this event. Come and meet other parents with young kids or babies. If you can help with clean-up please contact Wilmachu@aol.com
Mon. Jan. 12. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is just for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Pre-adopt parents may also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Lansing. 650-328-6832 or lansing@earthlink.net
Wed. Jan. 14. 6:30-8pm. Parents of Challenging Kids. Mountain View. Only one meeting this month. We need some more regular group members! For adoptive parents of challenging kids, preschool through age 10. Currently meeting at BAAS, 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. The focus is on social/emotional/behavioral challenges and networking for support and resources. RSVP Lansing lansingw@earthlink.net or 650-328-6832 if you are interested.
Tues. Jan. 13. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. San Jose area. RSVP to Kathy 408-354-5406 to confirm meeting date and place.
Thurs. Jan. 22. 6:30-8:30. Belmont Adoption Education Group. Presented by FAIR for San Mateo County. Continuing our look at the Seven Core Issues in Adoption. GUILT AND SHAME: How do we deal with these feelings in our selves and our kids?
All FAIR parents welcome. Dinner and child care with RSVP to Eva Lanphere. 650-595-7631. Questions? Nancy 650-380-1872. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B. Notre Dame Room.
Planning ahead:
FAIR Board Meeting. Sun. Feb. 8. 2-4pm at the Woods.
Video Night. Wed. Feb. 25. View and discuss “I Wonder”, Teenagers Talk about Being Adopted.
Play Day. Parents’ Nursery School. Sun. Feb. 29. Young Kids and Their Parents.
Jane Brown Parent Ed Night and Playshops for Children. Fri. Mar. 5, pm and Sat-Sun. Mar. 6-7. For information and registration, please contact Amy Klatzkin amyk@stanfordalumni.org 415-751-2724.
FAIR on ICE Party: Sat. evening, March 20 at the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto. Don’t miss it!